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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
GERMANS USED UP LARGER NUMBER
OF FRESH DIVISIONS THAN ALLIES
WITHOUT ANY STRATEGIC RESULTS

London. May 3.--A representative
of Gen. Radcliffe, director of MILL
tary operations at the war Office to-
day summed up the military situa-
ton on the western front as fol
lows:
In the north while the Germans
failed in their main objective they
made their right flank secure by the
capture of KENNEL but VIC must re-
gard the operation from the view
point of economy of men and they
used up five divisions from the gen
eral reserve besides seven or eight
divisions previously employed"
The results Of the past week on
the whole were satisfactory because
the enemy used up a larger number
Of fresh divisions than the allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
COTTON Men
Accept Control and
Price Fixing
OF Products If Administration Deems
Such Action Necessary to Win the
Manifestation Are Adopted Al
Annual Convention in New York

New York. May 3.-The National
Association OF Cotton Manufacture
ers will checrfully accept control
and price fixing of their products ii
the administration deems such ac-
ton necessary TO win the war. &C
cording to resolutions adopted by
the association at its annual conNen-
ton here today.
The association also pledged it.
self not to export cotton and any of
its products which can in ny WY
reach the nations with which +.ner-
lea is at war and suggested app
cation of government rationing of
cotton.
The associations resolution re-
garding government control and
price fixing says: should such az
ton be taken the interests of the
country will be best conceived by
applying. as nearly as possible the
same regulations to all industries
and TO all branches OF the indus
tries the producer, manufacturer.
jobber, Wholesaler and retailer.
The prosperity of industrial Amer
lea is essential to the financing OF the
war and any plan for price fixing Or
other control should rest upon the
basis OF such Il return on capital IN
vested as will continue to yield the
necessary taxes and to provide funds
for the purchase of the bonds re-
quired.
The resolution regarding common
exports began by stating thta
America and her &llics control over
three fourthS Of the raw cotton OF
the world and cotton and its prod
,,ct3 arc one of the most important.
il not the most essential materials
in The prosecution of the war
referring to Il recent press dis
patch from Rome which stated that
cotton was still! leaking into Ger
many and plcdginS the ASSOCIATION to
bar all exports 10 ncutralS winch
might increase that leakage the res
olution urged upon the government
the following plan Of rationing cot
ton and its products:
THE military needs OF our oU
country.
1.-THE military needs of our al
lies.
.:3-Thc needs of ncutralS for
goods for the military equipment OF
our allies.
1.-THE civilian needs Of our own
country.
'':l--The civilian needs of our al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
CHANNEL AT zEEbRUCGE BASE ISST|Ll
BLOCKED WITH Cement LADEN SHIP

Having met with a reverse in their
operations on the northern side Of
the Flanders salient where the
French and British have stood shout
der 70 shoulder in defense Of Ypres
aud the high ground which forms Il
bulwark in front Of the channel
ports. the Germans have as indi-
lated by the most recent reports
turned to the southern side Of the
angle in the allied line in northern
France. On Thursday night and Fri
day, the German artillery had
seemingly centcrcd its fire on the
line between GiNenchy and the
Ncippe forest ana it may be that
the enemy soon viii launch an at
tack against this vital section OF the
British line. Dispatches from the
British headquarters tell of a trc-
mendous cannonade in tho I.ys re-
sion which may be taken 10 mean
the part OF the Flanders battlefield
at Or near Mcrvillc, where the Ger
mans made their greatest advance
after the fall OF rmentereS.
Articles appearing in German
newspapers would seem to indicate
efforts to prepare the German peo-
pie for an announcement that there
will be no immediate attempt to take
Gprcs. Experts writing what may be
considered inspired reviews of the
situation SAY that nothing would be
gained by the capture OF the ruined
city. This may mean that the Ger
mans Will turn their attention TO
some other part Of the front for q
new effort and the bombardment OF
the lines near Merviile and further
east may be tho first step in an at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
SEDITI0N BILL
Senate Agrees To Vote
on Bill 4 O'clock Today
Measure Extending to Postmaster
General Censorship Powers Ap-
pears to Cause A Great Deal Of
Criticism by Senators

Washington. May 3.--An agreement
to vite at o'clock tomorrow on the
conference report on the sedition bill.
penalizing disloyal acts and utter
ances. was reached late today by the
Senate after another day of attack in
features alleged to limit freedom of
speech and extending the postmaster
generals mail censorship powers.
Critics of the measure was con-
tinued by seveaI senator's, led by
senator sherman Of illinois. Rcpub-
ltcan, who again assailed udninistra-
tion officials. including Attorney Gen
cral Gregory and Secretary Baker
The Illinois senator charged the at
torncy general with lacking Nigor in
pros cutting and with removing a
Tennessee district attorney who was
proceeding under the alien enemy
low against Maj. T. f. Stahlman,
publisher of the Nashyill" Banner,
:. nator Norris of Nebraska, also
attacked the censorship clause and
announced that he would move for
rs elimination because the power
proposed for the postmaster general
to withhold maiI--he believes
would Violate tn, espionage laws
- TOO great To give TO any man.
The censorship provision was de-
tended by Senator King of Utah. ono
Of IT'S authors, and Senator McCum-
hey Of North Dakota. Republican,.
ihe latter declared that the Legisa-
ton viii not harm loyal Americans.
hut u needed 10 curb diSloyalists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
$4,000 Tons of War
Material Handled by
nsport a ton
Dept. in April-Up-
ward $ 100000,
Paid Out in France in
Past Month

An american Base IN France, May
2-tBy the Associated PressD-
some idea If III wonderful nror-ass
.at ,..i .,o ,..,-
!
9''o 'aI"eS N".He!' u4fectoF loi w
,tranco-American Comittee on Pub
lie Information to the Associated
Press 10 day "nav no c.+bcrol iron,
,5o sin,,,Io ,,,,,,,,,o.,,,.,. o,oo
o'''VV'
! 80 ''''iaieo .! ne
transportation department III April
as against less than half that amount
II January.
41.ho .to,a~a c,cil,tio, eo- ,,..oo
ii'o'i'l9 No'iipiU'~ 9"PPliF7 iof an
army Of two million men arc almost
! finished. We arc operating five thou
sand lies Of wis. Big docks and
/ railroad yards rapidlv are nearing
completion. Upwards Of 100000. 900
we're paid out IN France alone last
month by the ouartermastcr general"
Mr.. kearney was speaking of what
III personally had seen in two weeks
Of what the American army had done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
Hearing Before the SUI
pre- ne Court in
Wash. Completed
RENDERING
OF OPINION
INDEFINITE
Hearst Service Wishes to Dis
solve Injunction Restraining
1t from Using Associated
Press News-Attorney Leh-
mans Argument

Washington, May Presentation
OF arguments on tic petition of the
International News ScrviCe-the
Hearst scrH icc--for dissolution of in
functions restraining that organiza-
ton from pirating Associated Press
news was completed today in the
supreme court The case was talk
en- under adviscmcnt and no indi-
cation Was given us to when an opin-
ion would be rendered.
III presenting The Associated
PresS' side OF the case, Frederick w.
lehman of st. Louis urged the
court to sustain the lower court in
enjoining the Hearst service from
taking Associated Dress dispatches
from bulletin boz = and early edi-
lions of newspapers receiving The
AsGSoc,natIronl. Press service. lie con
on. This Mori's property right in
. if that principle were
me J" select aos would result
I'lFlSlofl NO, SSH the establish
who we're ofdcsponaihic system Of
gathering news.
The case. Mr., I.chpann added. al
SO involves tho question of unfair
competition and the right to traffic
in nCN3 which one organization has
obtain at great expense and labor
by some ono who has paid nothing
for it," lie charged the petitioner
with piratical and unlawful practic-
es. and declared that If news come IS
10 the public from tainted sources
and by tainted means, the news it
self Will not escape contamination
Senator Johnson of California, in
Making the concluding argument for
the Hearst service argued that the
very principles to which The Asso-
ciatcd Pres, objects in this suit the
taking of news by one organization
Continued on Page 4-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04

: tempt to either bore straight through
| the allied armies or cut through to-
| ward the south and force a British
| retirement from the ArraS- Lens sa :
licnt. So far us known no infantry
lighting has occurred in this sector
in tho past day.
While WAITING, for tho Germans to
make the next move the Allies have
not been idle, All along the line.
their patrols have been active and
ut HanSard ana Nillers BretonneuX,
before Amicns, they have taken tao
tical positions from the Teutons.
one of these positions was hill 50
north Of Castel Il height which at
fordcd good observation of the Al
lied communication lines. The
British lines has found that the chan
mel at Ieehrusgc in which old Brit
ish cruisers recently were sunk dur
ING the naval raid on the German
submarine bases OF the belgian coast
is still blocked ard proba bly, will re-
main 50 for a considerable time in
spite of the efforts of the Toutons to
drCdgc a now channel around the OBJ
SldrIeS ioiillcu ~ inc NfeCkS OF the
WarshipS.
German troops operating in
Ukraine have advanced into the
Donctz coal region, in the eastern
part Of the government of kharkov
The presence of Germans as far east
as this would seem to indicate that
Teutonic domination of southern
Russia and the Black sea is almost
complete.
The authority Of Cen. Foch. who
recently was recently designated
commander in chief Of the Allied
armies i'll France has been extended
TO include the forces on the Italian
: front. as a result Of the meeting Of
the Inter Allied War Council al
| AhbeVille
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
MUCH CONJECTURE AS TO FORM OF
PROPOSED IRISH HOME RULE BILL
PROBABLE COMBINATION POWERS

London. May 3,-The form of the new
home rule bill continues TO be the sub
ject Of discussion in the newspapers and
among politicians. According to the be-
lief current at Westminster, the irish
Parliament will be given powers which
will be a combination OF those recon-
mended BY the Irish conventions ma
jority report and these outlined 10y the
letter written BY Premier Lloyd George
10 Sir Horace Plunkett. chairman of the
convention.
II is expected that control 81 Gus
toms and excise will be reserved to the
imperial government until after the
war as stipulated in the premier's let
ter, but this will be Offset By the grant
Of large sum Of money for Irelan /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
ANOTHER INCREASE FOR
AUBURN SHOE WORKERS

Auburn Me, May 3.--Wases are
10 be advanced again in the Auburn
shoe manufactures.
This was announced Friday-in the
form OF statement from the follow :
ing shoe factories: Ashe, Noycs &
small; Ault Williamson & Co.; Ding
ley Foss 6 Co; Cushman Hollis Co;
Field Bros. & Gross; Lunn & Sweet:
Wise & Cooper
It takes the form of 10 per cent.
bonus based on established prices
previous to the weekly bonus de-
Ciared some months ago.
will affect about 5000 employees
and means a large additional distri-
button of wages in these cities.
1t will go into operation as of the
week Of May Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
ASA $1,000. 900 900

Va,h.ne'on Ma , S;mui;aTc-
v,fN iAc auuouu. omcn, that
..... ,.o-, 4, st,,as had ben
- -,
allen Voc i'''.
ftar iahr lnd"hl"d ~" Scoop 81
.t. ro.erpmcuts plans FOR increas
eghtiar strength. b> stating
hal =, al
'nat '''''
woprla'o Approximately Si'''V''''V'
,oo far tho army FOR III" next fiscal
,sor That amount IL exclusive Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
THINKS PEACE
OFFENSIVE is
in THE MAKING

London. May 3.-In the personal opin-
ion of Lord Robert Cecil, minister Of
blockade, the failure OF Germany ;
.,1nock-out offensive" Oh the western
front will result in a big peace often
siye. directed mainly against Great Bri-
tain and possibly made in an attractive
form, but which will not afford any
terms the Allies can look a..
IN this opinion made to the Associated
Press Lord Robert expressed the fur
their belief that The ncw peace often
siye would be largely for German con
sumption because the rulers OF Ger
many know if they have 70 rely on their
own resources they cannot hold out
much longer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04

without strategic results. In all he
used on the north front % fresh di-
visions, besides the nine divisions
already there.
The effect of the operations on
the north will be to reduce materi-
ally the number of fresh divisions
the Germans have available.
AS to the future. the Germans
have large numbers of divisions re-
covering which can be used shortly.
1t is difficult to make an exact COM
pariSon of the staying powers of the
two armies. but the facts shown are
in our favor. II the enemy contin-
ucS his offensive in the II orth he
must impair his chances of success
in the south.
The main aim is to separate the
Anglo French armies in the south
and if the enemy continues the cam
palSn without important results no
is using up his forces to no purpose"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04

San Diego, Calf. May 3.-Flying
Cadet Nicholas Healy vas instantly
killed and Cadet OHanley sustained
a broken ankle as a result Of an air
plane accident late today at La Jolta.
near here. According TO reports from
Ia Jolta the airplanc fell in a spin
ming nose dive from an altitude Of
about 800 feet after the cadets lad
made forced landing for some un-
known reason and started again.
.O'ILauley's home is i'll Garden City,
L. I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
ONE DAY LEFT u. S. CASUALTIES
Campaign Will Close at
Midnight Tonight
Minimum in Sight But Extraordinary
Efforts Will Be Made to Boost
Grand Total to Four and Poss bly,
Five Billions

Washington. May 3.-With only one
day Of the Third Liberty Loan cam
paign remaining, the total Of subscrip-
lions tonight rose nearly to the three
billion dollar level, leaving big task
for loan workers tomorrow to gather in
enough eleventh hour pledges to insure
the billion or two over-subscription
CONTINUED on Page 4-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04

New York. May ;;-The Victor
Talking Machine Go. was held to be
an illegal combination in restraint
of trade in d final decree signed late
today by Federal Judge Augustus \.
Hand. The court issued the usual
dissolution restraining orders in such
cases.
The government alleged in its pc
tition that the company had violated
the Sherman antitrust law.
In directing decree against the
company the court found that the
concern had eliminated competition
among wholesale distributors and re-
tail dealers in the United States pur-
chasing and selling its products, and
had otherwise restrained trade and
commerce by bringing about an
agreement that restrictions promul-
gated by the company with respect
TO rc-SalcS, persons and territory
would be observed. approximately
llO wholesale distributors and 1000
rctaii dealers were affected, accord
inG to the courts findings.
prohibition against restrictive or
territorial agreements regarding re-
sale prices, warnings to distributors
and dealers and refusal to sell de-
PENDANTS products to dealers failing
10 observe the restrictions are in
Guided in the orders. The company
! IS also cnjoincd from requiring
wholesale and retail dealers selling
ITS products, to refrain from using
, or permitting TO be used talking ma
chimes, records OF appliances produce
cd BY rival manufacturers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04

from the imperial treasury and few
millions for urban housing.
The Ulster committee will be a feature
Of the Parliament. this committee hav-
ing power to veto over legislation af-
fectng lister exclusively, possibly over
the administration.
1t is also believed that no vccroy
will be appointed for time, but his
powers will probably be pla ced in the
hands of a commission of three COM
posed Of Lord Middleton, Gen. Mahon.
commander Of the British forces in Ire
land, and a high Judge whose name is
at present unknown.
John Dillon. the leader Of the Irish
\ationalists in Parliament. is believed
to desire the return of the Nationalist
members to Parliament to discuss Irish
legislation, but the Sim Feiners oppose
this and a split in the Nationalist party
may result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
Reported by War De-
partment Friday
Killed in Action 10; Died Of Wounds
/; of Accident 2; of Disease s.;
Wounded Severely 2; Slightly So;
Missing in Action 2

Washington. May 3.-The casualty
list today contained IS names. divid-
cd as follows:
Killed in action IS; died Of wounds
/; died of accident. 3: died of dis
ease >; wounded severely, >; wound
ed slightly JS; missing in action -.
Lieuts. Thomas T.. Mooney Of San
Continued on Page 4-Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
10000 CAPTURED
BY GERMAN
in FINLAND

Berlin via London, May g. In south
western Finland we have overwhelming
" defeated the enemy during i FIVE
DAYS battle near L.aShti ana Tavasthfs,
capturing 29.0O0 prisoners" says the
German oflcia. communication ISSUE
this evening.
IRON the other theatres the com
munication adds. there is nothing new
to report
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
TREMENDOUS CANN0NADE lYS SECTOR
GERMANSMAk GREATEFF0RT
TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY
SUNKEN SHIPS AT zEEBRUGGE

London, May 3.-Latest reports show
that the Germans are displa wing great
activity in endeavoring TO repair the
damage caused at Zeebrugge. the Ger
man submarine base on the Belgian
coast. by the recent British naval raid.
The channel still remains blocked and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
CONGRESS- ASKED FOR S15,000,000,000
FIR ARMY FOR The THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR
CALL 233.742 MEN

Washington. May State officials
today received calls for mon to fill
the May draft quota. Officials here
did not make public the number OF
mon to be called but ii is cstimat ted
that about 10000 will be indicted
into service during the month. I'he
men will start for the camps about
May %.
Later the provost marshal generals
, ofiro announced that the call was for
233,1i2 men.
Tho men were ordered 10 cntrain
, for camp within the Ave- day period
beginning May %. This brings the
total number Of mon called for the
month OIL May, including special
classes, to approximately 305, 900. The
apportionmcnt among the states is !;
follows: 49, =
Alabama. $3.50 to C
S. G. 4. an 40.
Arizona. 1854 to Camp us II of
Arkansas. 900 to Camp B,aurence +!
, la.; 41@+ TO Camp Pike, Ark.
Colorado. 2o79 to Camp Cody \. NJ.
Connecticut. 3S45 TO Camp Upton,
y. y
! Delaware. 400 TO Camp DiA, y. j.
| Florida, COZ to Camp Gordon. Ga.
| Georgia S7S to Camp Gordon Ga
Idaho. 1911 to Camp Lewis, Wash
I ington.
Continued on Page 4-Coumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
PROBABLE F0RERUNNER OF ANOTHER
BIG OFFENSIVE AT OR NEAR MERv|LlE
WHERE HUNS MADE BIGGEST ADVANCE

Inactivity of Infantry on Both Sides Continues
Terrific Artillery Fire is Centered on Line
Between Givency and the Neippe Forest
Excuses Being Offered For No Further At
tempt to Take Ypres, Claim Nothing to Be
Gained BY Capture of Ruined City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04

it is thought likely it will remain so
for a considerable time.
Apart from the fact that the entrances
IS occupied by two sunken concrete ves-
sells, the position of the sunken cruiser
Thetis, which is ut the edge of the
shoal, is likely to increase the difficult
ties of dredging and prevent the harbor
from being cleared up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
LORD ROBERT CECIL

English Minister of Block
AIDE Expresses Opinion that
Big Peace Offensive Will Be
Directed NJ a inly Against
Great Britain and Probably
in Attractive Form but I'm
acceptable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
Auto Liability
Insurance
wARleS {. DOWNING
Isl WATER ST.
| Augusta
Iu.y!.-i..
RELIABILITY

zee 49,, III ne JeUelry the RELIABILITY Of
c5asi5s, ol re trading WITH is the mrs
we'd Jon We have been in the
'-ee, : BUSINESS night here on Lisbyn
7-ce ears aud guarantee every
7s -,n-.,.a1 ~ our store Ia be exactly
prcas d ''N We also guarantee cur
Ger ~, az low COR lower, as any.
Wa'-5as re r. Jeweiry House III Maine I,
,ao,s Seal Rings. SiIverwars ,e eau,rs
ex,.,ss'.'H al sorts Of bcau,ls,, ana 80
"asl'e OF, ARTICLES u ana IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

Forecast: showers Saturday OK
cept fa,r in Fast Maine; Sunday
showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
ANOTHER CALL OF
|233,742 ORDERED

Draft viii Be From All But Three of States
and viii Entrain for Camp Within Five Day
Period Beginning May 25-Brings Total for
Month Of May, Including Special Classes, to
100000 Names Quota 1914 and Will Go To
Camp Devens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
Wonderful Progress Being
Made Back Of Allied Lines
HELD ILLEGAL
The Victor Co. Hears
It's Masters Voice

Declared Combination in Restraint Of
Trade in Final Degree Signed Fri.
day by Federal Judge Augustus w.
Hand-Company Had Violated
Antitrust Law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
SUNDAY: Showers
All WeatherS

Classified advertising works all the
time: fair weather or foul. II you
have a task want ad" can dc
for YOU, set the want ad to work
on that task.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-04
SATURDAY: Showers
Ready Reference BoOk--2c

The advertising in the Journal Is
ready reference book TO househoih
tcouomy. Keep posted. act accord
,rgiy. and YOU will save a hundred
macs the price OF the information.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-04-08
BATTLE OF PICARDY RACES WITH UNABATED FURY
GERI mans CONTINUE BLOODY
EFFORTS TO REACH AMIENS
By Associated Press.
na American Report.

With the American Army in
France. Sunday, April T.-On
the front northwest Of TouI Fri
day night the Germans attempt
ed two raids, but both were re-
pulsed American infantrymen
went cut OF their trenches On the
second occasion and chased the
Germans from the German first
line trenches into the support
trenches
Details Of the action were
made public In the following Of
fetal report. issued tonight:
The enemy raided our
trenches at two points. The first
attack was repulssd easily. In
the second the enemy was allow
ed 20 reach cur wire entanrIe-
usntS- Then our fire opened and
= moment later the American In
fantrynsn rushed out In attack,
driving hack the foe. The pur-
suit was continued until the first
enemy trenches were emptied
and the Germans had been driven
back to their support trenches.
Enemy artillery activity was
followed BY extremely active
shsIling BY cur heavy artillery
which Slleneed two enemy bat
teriss." "