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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
Coal Shortage for New England
Next Winter Much Worse Than Last
Winter Predicted by Everett Morss

Boston, May ia coal shortage
for New England next winter that
will make last winters serious sit
uation look like an easy time" was
predicted by Everett MorSs Of the
priorities committee Of the war in
dustrieS board in addressing a group
OF textile manufacturers here today.
The government" he said, real
ICES that it is falling down on coal
shipments into New England at a
rate OF about 10000 tons a day. l
am afraid the program as laid down
is by no means safe. We might as
we'll face the situation. Should the
shortage come next winter war in
dustries will get the coal and those
rot engaged on war work viii not.
The general public docs not Vet real
ize the seriousness of the war as it
is appreciated in Washington.
Every pound Of coal saved to-
DAY will be a pound available next
winter when the coal famine is on.
To supply war industries and domes-
tic users Of coal next winter is a
very large preparation and one that
is bound to cause uneasiness. I rec
ommend to every man on war work,
direct or indirect, that he make his
application to be placed on the pref
erence list. You cannot rest upon
the assumption that YOU are now
on the preference list
The meeting was held in the State
House under the direction of the Ma
tional associations Of Cotton and
Wool Manufacturers to discuss the
fuel situation. President w. Frank
Shove. of the National Association Of
Cotton Manufacturers, presided ard
James J. Storrow. fuel administrd-
tor for New England. and James H.
Hustis. chairman of the operating
committee of the Federal Railroad
Administration. were among me
speakers.
Mr.. Morss expressed the opinion
that decision of the priorities COM
mittee last week, placing cotton and
wooden mills or the preference list
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
Bring Down Three Ger
man Planes on
Wednesday
IGIVE DETAILS
AERIAL FIGHT
TOUL SECTOR
Captain David Peterson of
Honsdale. Pa, Brings Down
Two German Monoplanes
and Captain Kenneth Mari
of California Destroys an
Enemy Biplane

With the American Army i'll
France, May 1G-I5y the Associated
Press --Captain David Peterson Of
IIonsdale. Pa. and Capt. Kenneth
Mari Of California, the heroes in the
aerial battle on Wednesday in which
Capt. Peterson brought down two
German monoplanes and Capt. Mari
destroyed an enemy biplane in the
Toul sector, related their stories of
the battle today.
Il was flying near Thiaucourt. with
an altitude of 5000 metres" said Capt.
Peterson, when | saw two German
Alhatross scouts going away at right
angles in the distance. one was
ahead OF the other. | assembled 200
metres higher. CirCied and stopped
my engine and Garted after Them. ]
finally got close TO the last plane. At
q distance Of 100 yards | opened fire
With incendiary bullets and tho GEE
man machine almost Immediately
burst into flame and fell.
II continue straight on my course, y
lie continued and within two min
utcS had tho oth>" enemy machine
before nc He rtarted a quick dive
but | am certain that some of the
bullets Went hOpe. one of the wings
Of his machine Crumpled ut the same
moment. AS | Circled about | saw one
machine burning on the ground the
other, smoking in its downward
plunge. crashed to the earth. That
is all there is to it. II was a cinch."
Capt. Mari was flying at an alti-
tude Of 2000 metres when he saw an
enemy machine over the American
lines.
LAS | sailed out I saw him lar
away, circling ont from out line amid
IA cloud of puffballs from our Ar
chies,'" he said. Il circled out wild =
er and finally passed the German and
turned again down our line. between
the enemy ana the sun. Both of US
had the sun at our backs.
As l opened up my motor and az
preached nearer. | saw that | had a
two-seatcr TO deal with. | thought
that the German might see or near
my motor 50 | went hundred re
tres lower until right under the tail
of his machine. Then [ pointed the
nose Of m" airplane upward and went
on 4 level with the enemy and open
Cd fire with him at point bank
range. The German never knew ] was
there until incondiary bullets. alter-
mating with ordinary missiles. began
pattcring through his machine At
ter 70 shots his machine toppled.
must have got lucky shot lone on
the pilot for the machine went dowr
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
Joseph E. Poulin, Co. D,
103d Inf, Overseas
Forces
FIRST FROM CITY
TO BE KILLED
IN FRANCE,
Two Others from Maine in
Thursdays Casualty List
Total Of 81 Names-1S Dead,
SO Wounded, II Missing in
Action
KILLED IN ACTION
Private Joseph {. Poulin, 16 Dick
man, ST., Augusta.
DIED OF WOUNDS
Private William II. Thibodeau,
South Paris.
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED
Isaac Hood, Miilinocket.

Washington. May I6.-The casualty
list Thursday contained 81 names, d.
vided as follows: "
Killed in action. S: died Of wounds.
4; died Of accident. /: died Of disease,
&: died Of other causes, !; wound ID
severely. 4: wounded slightly, 50;
missing in action, u.
officers named include:
Lieut.. Carl O. Rosequist. Evanston.
Ill died Of wounds; Capt. Earl Y.
Morrow. Portland. Ore; Lieuts. Les
ter :. McGreGor, Findlay. O.. Win
fred 9. Nathan. Kansas City. Nc.
wounded slightly; l.teuts. Charles ".
Chapman. Waterloo. Ia, and Robert
Bal1es Mcdowell. Jersey City, y. j.,
missing in action.
The list follows:
killcd in acti"n--Corporals Luther
Giffy, Springfield, O.. John a. John
ston. Bryant. Ark; Harry +. Lonng,
NJ. Bovcc, Harvey, Wash; ThorVald
Brendcr. Kerkhaven. Mimi; Edgar
r. Chandler. Fargo, y. D.; George w.
Lee, Bull. Idaho: Marian Milsk. Es-
sew, Ct.
Died Of wounds--Lieut. Carl Q.
Rosequist, Evanston, Ill: Corporal
Charles McSwiggan. New York City:
Privatcs Clyde w. Boiling, Winston
Salem. s. c. William H. Thibodeau,
South Paris. Me.
Died of d1sease-Sorgt. Frank Igoe.
Chicago; Wagner Clifford L. Elston,
Geneva, ~ y: Privatcs Ernest
Campbell. bingham. Mass; Cellie NJ,
Singleton. Eubank, Ky.
Died Of northumberland John J.
Leighton, Philadelphia.
Died OF other CauseS-Private
Emanuel G. Williams. Morristown,
y. J.
Wounded acknowledgement Lester
Mccarthy, St. Louis. Mo; Privates
Baxter HAYES, Anderson, S. C.; Earl
Mathews. Tulsa. Okla; Salvatore
Ranatozzo. Della Carton, Italy.
Wounded slightly-Capt. Earl '.
Morrow. Portland, ore; Liepts, Les
ter S McGregor, Findlay, o.; Winfred
G.. Nathan. Kansas City. Mo; Sergts.
Leonard Eddings, Tampa. Fla: Har-
ry Fclty, Granite City III; Leonard
J. Goshelle, Youngstown. o.; Isaac
Continued on Page 2-Column p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
EMP. CHARLES LETTER TO
PRINCE SIXTUS DISCUSSED
IN HOUSE OF COMMONS

London, May 16.-Foreign Secre-
tary Balfour was asked in tho House
Of Commons today whether Prince
SXtus of Bourbon, to whom Emper-
or Charles of Austria addressed tho
letters last year in which peace was
offered to France, paid two visits &c
England in connection with the peace
proposals and whether he was IN cCnl
munication on this subject with Pre-
micr LLOYD George. The question was
brought up by Robert Cultivate,
Liberal member Of the House Of Com
mons for Hanley. Mr.. Balfour replied
the subject was not one which could
be dealt with by question ard an
swer. The whole topic of Empcr II
Charles proposals was discussed O.
day in the Commons, on the initiative
Of the pacifists and advocates Gf
peace by negotiation.
In response TO questions. Mr. Bal
four said Emperor Charles wrote TO Il
relative Prince SlXtuS is brothe, =
inlaw of the EmpcrorD and that il
was conveyed by this relative To the
President and the premier Of Frar"1
under the seal of the striCtest score
cy. No permission was given to com
muniCGte the letter 10 anyone except
the sovereign and the premier of this
country. CThis answers the quests. "
which has been raised as to why the
Emperor's proposals were not com
municated to President Wilson,
Mr.. Balfour said he had no secrets
from President Wilson. Every
thought he had on the war in regard
to questions Of diplomacy connect
ed with the way was open to the
President.
The foreign secretary said that he did
not think it would be possible for the
United States and Great Britain to car
~ on the great work in which they were
engaged or to deal with the complicated
day to day problems without complete
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

marked by patrol engagements which
appear to be isolated actions but
which may be component parts of Il
Plan in that theater of the war. No
where have the Italian lines been
reached by attacking parties of Aus
trians. In Flanders and Picardy only
heavy artillery fire has marked the
fighting the past day. American gun
HerS have been at work in the sem
eral bombardment that has been -
ing on and have again set buildings
IL Montdidier in flames.
Here and there there have been pa
trolling engagements, but these
fights have not approached the mag
nitude of battle at any point.
daring raid on the Austrian ma
val base at Pola has been made by
Italian units and an Austrian battle
ship of the 10000 ton type has been
destroyed. The Italian naval forces
were aided in their operations by an
aerial squadron.
II has been announced from Wash
ington that an official order has been
issued by the Soviet government of
Russia calling fo- the formation of all
army which will fight for the sccur-
ity of the Russian Republic which
has been menaced by the aggression
of the Germans.
Arthur j. Balfour. British secretary
for foreign affairs, discussing in the
House of Comomns the now famous
letter written by Emperor Charles of
Austria to Prince Sixtus of Burbon.
said that Great Britain is prepared
to consider proposals of peace from
the Central Powers. provided they
are put forward by an accredited
person in. n straightforward manner.
He declared that no offer thus far
made by Germany and Austria had
been in the interest of fair and hon
orable peace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

confidence, So far as he was concerned,
complete confidence would always be
given.
There was no one more DESTROYS than
the British government, he continued,
that the war should be brought to an
honorable termination. If any method
could be shown the government where
by that could be accomplished It would
of course he accepted. lie added. how
ever. that no effort at conversations
which had been made by the Central
Powers had ever been made III the in
terests of fair and honorable peace; to
the contrary, they had been put for
ward in order to divide the Allies.
Referring TO the statement made by
Walter Runciman. formerly president of
the board Of trade. that France had
asked for a bigger Alsace- Lorraine than
that OF 1870, Mr.. Balfour said there was
no question Of this bigger Alsace-Lor-
raine being The war aim Of the Allies.
II any representative of any belIig
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
TANKER BARNES
LAUNCHED AT
QUINCY, MASS.

Quincy, Mass. May 16.-The 1000
ton tanker. Geo. W. Barnes was
launched at the Fore River yard II
the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corpora
ton today. Mrs Edwin L. Doheny of
Los Angeles, Cal, wife Of the presi-
dent Of the Pan-me African Patrole
UNI & Transportation Co. which con-
tracted fer the steamer, christened
the ship as she started down the
ways. So far advanced is the work
that the tanker is expected to be put
in service by the end of the month
She was taken over by the Shipping
Board some time ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
SENATE PASSES
WAGE INCREASES
p, O. EMPLOYEES

Washington, May 1.-THE postofice
appropriation bill granting wage in
creases to postal employees and auth
orizing federal acquisition of the
pneumatic tube systems in six Of the
largest cities Of the country was
passed by the Senate late today with
out record vote. The bill provides
for appropriations of 1891. 100000, an
increase Of 47.30o,0o0 over the House
bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
U. S. ARTILLERY
is GATHERING
HUN POSITIONS

With the American Army in
France, May 16.-By The Associat-
ed Press. )-Several fires were set in
Montdidier and behind the German
lines by the American batteries last
night. Enemy communications arc
continuously battered by the Amer
lean heavy artillery, and the aerial
services on both sides are active.
The infantry. however, has not been
engaged.
The Germans are using searchlights
every night. French officers give high
praise to the American artillery units
for their accurate work. Two Ger
man airplanes were brought down
yesterday by French ayiators in this
sector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
DUTCH SHIP
ZEALAND SUNK
IN COLLISION

Washington. May 1.-THE steam
ship oakland, one of the Dutch YES
sells recently requisitioned by 'he
United States government. was sunk
in a collision at sea May 13. The navy
department tonight announced that
all on board were rescued and will be
returned to this country. The vessel
was cargo carrier of S70e deal
weight tons. manned by the navy
for army purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
u. S. STEAMER
INCHES SUNK,
| NOLIVES LOST

Washington, May 1.-THE Ameri-
can steamer Nechas. a cargo carrier
of 7175 tons was torpedoed and sunk
on the night of May IA. or in the early
morning hours Of May Is, without
loss of life. the navy department to-
day announced.
The steamer was returning home
light and with no soldiers aboard. II
is believed she carried crav Of ahovt
l25 men IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
FIELD MARSHAL
.HAIGS REPORT

London. May l6.-Field Marshal Haig's
report from British headquarters IN
France today says:
Beyond artillery activity on both
sides. particularly on the battle front
north of the River Lys. there is nothing
of special interest to report"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
$4,000 RAISED
BY PORTLAND IN
SALE OF STAMPS

Portland, Me, May 16.-Portland
raised $4,000 last Saturday in the
one day Thrift and War Saving
Stamp drive. according to an an
nouncement today by the Portland
War Savings committee. Portland's
allotment was increased 100000 to-
day to $1,S53,010.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
Fight in Prospect 10 Senate Over
Question Of Suspending Further
Inquiry Into War Preparations

Washington, May 16-Another test Of
strength is impending in the Senate be-
tween administration leaders and critics
of the governments war preparations.
On receiving word today that the Pres
ident still strongly disapproved the res
olution further war inquiries by the
Senate military committee even in its
modified form, both sides laid plans for
the fight which probably will begin to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
Italian Troops Enter Austrian
Trenches at Two Points Between
Brenta and Pave, on Monte Asolene

, ment by the Italians the war office re-
ports a successful patrol action by the
British at Canove, in which prisoners
also were taken. Enemy raidng parties
were repulsed.
The artillery activity grew stronger
in the Lagarina and Arsa valleys and
Aziago plateau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Rome, May 16.-Italian troops carried
out an offensive operation yesterday in
which the Austrian trenches on Mont"
Asolene between the Brenta and Piava
rivers were entered at two points. The
Italian inflicted heavy casualties and
took prisoners.
In addition to this aggressive move
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

morrow. Senator Chamberlain OF Orc
gon, chairman of the cilitary commit
tee and author of the original resolution.
has stated that he will favor an aban-
doninG the committees the recommended
tion unless the measure is passed in it's
present form. Other senators support
ing it apparently are confident Of win
ming. though they concede the vote may
be close
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
Weather Conditions and General
Forecast

Pressure continues high east of the
MISSISSIPPI. valley, but with falling
te'luehcE' In the Atlantic states
temperatures are nearly normal.
IL VII be fair and warmer Friday
ah,. oa'drday in the interior Of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
APPOINTMENTS
ANNOUNCED BY
PRES. WILSON

Washington. May 16.-Appoint-
ments today by President Wilson in
Guided; /. S. Marshal, John S. p. H.
Wilson IF Portland district Of Maine
Arthur p, Carpenter, Of Rutland, dis
trict of Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
AGGRESSIVE TAKEN
BY ITALIAN TROOPS
ON AS|ACQ PLATEAU

Austro- German Forces, Instead of Launching
Long Expected Assault Oh Italian Front
Have Been Compelled to Fight Hard to
Maintain Positions Held Since Last Novem-
ber--Fighting Centering on Battle Line Be-
tween Monte Asolene and Monte Pertica
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Boston. May 16.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity:
FAR AMI warmer Friday and Satur-
oas moderate southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
SENATE NOT TO
INVESTIGATE
CREEI. TALK

Washington, May 1.-THE House
rules committee today prepared the
way for laying aside permanently
the question of Rep. TrcadWay Of
Massa chusctts calling for a congress
sional Investigation Of utterances OF
George Crcel, chairman Of the com
nittee on public information, which
it charged reflected on members Of
Congress.
If Mr.. CreeI did not make the
statement rejecting on Congress he
should in Justice to himself rcpudi-
ate the statement said Chairman
Pou of the committee, after a brief
consideration of the measure. IF he
did make the statement. it seems to
me a question is raised to be dealt
with by the President. Personally, |
do not regard the incident of sudl-
cicnt Importance to warrant any ac-
ton whatever by the House"
Washington. May 16.-Some Re
publicans OF the committee are not
inclined TO agree with tho chairman
and one member indicated that he
would insist on having q report on
the resolution at the next meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
A. J. BALFOUR, Foreign

Secretary Of Great Britain
In Speech in House of
Commons Declares England
Is Ready to Consider Peace
Proposals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
GREAT BRITAIN READY
To CONSIDER PROPOSALS
OF PEACE FROM TEUTONS

Provided They Are Put Forward by Properly
Accredited Persons In a straightforward
Manner Declares Foreign Secretary Balfour
In House of Commons Thursday-P &c
Moves of Central Powers Heretofore Have
Not Been Fair or Honorable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Forecast for Northern New Eng
land; Fair Friday, warmer in the
interior; Saturday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

-Four British subma rines of class I.
were taken outside the harbor Of Hell
singfors on April and blown up aud
sunk Three G boats were demolished
between that date and April g. Their
crews were removed to Petrograd."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

As - the military situation in the
two sectors held by American troops
tho communiQue was exceedingly
BRIEF. Increased artillery activity on
both sides. both north of Toul and
In Lorraine. We're noted with the
comment Nothing else of importance
To report" Most of the statement
was devoted TO official accounts of
tho daring and enthusiasm OF Am
erican officers and men in scouting
and rafting operations and in the
air, Designation in the communique
OF the flight for which Maj. Ralph
Royce was decorated by the French
army corps commander as the first
American flight over the enemy's
lines was taken here ms an announce
ment that complete American air
squadron is now in operation at the
front Heretofore. American fliers
mentioned for gallantry have been
attached TO French squadrons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

London. May 1.-THE seven British
submarines were destroyed during
the five DAYS from April to April 8.
The admiralty says the project Of
blocking the hurbor by sinking ships
IN Il had been rejected by the Russian
admiral commanding in-chief.
The effect Of the destruction of the
British submarines upon the crews
~ merchant vessels was excellent.
however, tho sta.>ment says and in
du"ed the destruction of many ships
which would otherwise have fallen
INTO the hands Of the enemy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17

Washington. May 18.-The War de-
partment today made public an off,
cial comminiaue from Gen. Pershing
IN two sections. the hrst reporting a
Continued ar PAGE 2-Column q
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SATURDAY.: Fair

your furnished room IL SO desirable
that 1t will appeal to the tenant who
is looking for something BETTER
advertise-USE A TO LET AID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-17
Opportunity

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,Iare in which 10 live-a
.'..,graphcr. q buyer for your
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srf.AssiFIEp ADS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-21
WINS:
STILL IN RACE

that has put up the least resistance
against the Red Sox this season. hav.
Ing won only -four games out OF III.
teen played with the Beaneaters.
The Cubs have practically cinched
the pennant In the National league.
They Increased their lead TO nine and
one half games by winning yester-
day. while the Giants lost to Pitts
burg. Cincinnati slipped a notch in
their ace for third place by virtue
OF their defeat yesterday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-21

The Cleveland Indians. by defeat.
Ing Boston In the final game OF their
crucial series with the Red So1. are
sim in the running for the American
league flag. altho they have a hard
row TO hoe In the final squirt OF the
eaeon Cleveland tackles Washing
ton for a four game series on tn.
Senators grounds, and the Solons
~ a hard Aggregation TO beat at
the rate they are going. Boston will
play tn. ~. Louis Browns. the tram
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-21
Camp Lewis Lays
Out Field Track

TACOMA, Aug. 2L-Op the Camp
Lewis athletic field. a track and
field grounds were laid out Monday.
under IN. direction Of Capt Van
Cook. OF the Camp Lewis athletic
office.
II In a 22o.yard track. eight laps
to the mile. with a ioo.yard straight.
away thru the field. The jumping
and vaulung holes are immediately
In front OF tho srapdstand. as are
the finishing marks for the dashes.
The field should be M OF the best
In the Northwest. and a score OF
engineers arc working on the circle
10 mako IL "A permanent one.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-21
Roamer Will Try
for Mile Record

SARATOGA SPRINGS. N. Y. Aug,
2i.-Weather conditions hero prom.
ised TO be ideal this afternoon when
Roamcr. 7.ycar-old gelding. was TO
take n fling at the American record
for a mile on the Saratoga track.
Daivator holds the present record
at 1861. established on n straight
track. The world record at 1:33 Is.
established years s. In England.
was expected by a few to fan. lie
will carry 10 pounds. and Jockey
Schut,ingcr was expected to pilot
him.