davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
SENTENCE OF TOO |. w. w.
 LEADERS poSTpoNEn

Chicago. Aug. 29.-Because of new evidence introduced by the defense Federal Judge Landis late this aft ernoon postponed the sentencing of 100 l. ". W. leaders convicted of conspiracy to disrupt the govern ment's war programme and announc- ed that he would finally dispose of the case at ?. m. tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
ORDINARY WAR EXPENSES
 YESTERDAY WERE S156 ooo mn

Washington, Aug. 29.-The govern ment today paid out $156,OO0,OOo for ordinary war expenses, making the largest single days expenditures for these purposes in the nations history. This was in addition to disbursins s2e,000,000 on foreign loans and num- Der of minor expenses.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
DIsGRUNTIED MAcHINISTs
 IN BRIDGEPORT ARRESTED

Bridgeport. Aug. 29. = Three ma chinists who quit work following the Taft Walsh wage award were today arrested in front of the plant of the American Graphophone company, where they had formerly been em-. ployed. They are: Christie Cours, Charles Stelanes and John Labor
 They are held under charges of breach of the peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
Agree to Withdraw Troops.

Washington, Aug. 29. - Nicarag qua and Honduras have averted their theartened armed crash over long standing boundary dispute by agree in, at the request of the United States to withdraw all troops from their bor ders and submit the controversy to the United States through their Minister n Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
Cabled Paragraphs
ItaIian Women Ask Aviation Trainin

Italian Women Ask Aviation Training.
 Rome, Aug. 29.-A number of Italian young women and girls have petitioned the military authorities to set up schools where they can take training in aviation. Their leaders declare that women on many occasions have prov ed that they possess sufficient physical stamina to become fliers. They pro- pose that there be separate schools in airdromes for women
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
Death of Dr.. W. l. Thomson.

New York. Aug. 29-Dr. William L. Thompson of this city, lecturer, au- thor and specialist in orthc -pedic surgery. died in a hospital here to- day Born in Portland. Maine. Il years ago. he was graduated from Johns Hopkins University and stud jed in New York. Boston and Lond on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
52-H0UR WEEK
Least Possible Without
Loss in Output
Conclusion Reached in Report Is
sued by National Industrial Con-
ference Board Regarding Produc-
ton in the Boot and Shoe Industry

Boston. june IA work " eek of
a hours is sufficient to maintain
production in the boot and shoe n
dustry; many efficiently managed es-
adjustments can achieve maximum
efficiency with 4 week OF - hours;
but a shorto: "cok would. under
present conditions involve. loss N
output. These are conclusions reach
ct III a report ISSUED today by ;he
National Industrial -onfereE.:a
EJard
TIC cc?or. is tl,c sccrnl e > SC
ries ir,-.'cd on an investigation - the
h:Et IT rvDr.l rrcblorn IN several
nIGi-r Industries IN tho United STATES.
1t cCTs-a lA0 boot "nd shoe establish
mCntS with approximately 9}.0G1
workers. IF these establishments. y
had reduced hours III recent years
and r Of the -. with G. coo Worllr.S
reported the results OF such change III
work schedules. According to The cen
sus Of 1914, only 10 per cent. OF fhe
employees IN the industry were in tj-
adjustments operating less than 81
hours per week, whereas in 1917 owe"
50 Per cent of the employees covered
by tho investigation were in such et
adjustments.
The report says that there is (. nose
worthy tendency to shorten hours u
2 point below legal limits. Thus, Of 65
boot and Shoe Establishments in ANS
sachusctts reporting to the board,
moro than cne-haif were operating on
:: shorter schedule than - hours. the
legal maximum for women. This con-
;rasts sharply with conditions in thu
cotton industry. y previous report
showed that practically no northern
cotton manufacturing establishments
were running on work schedule be-
low the limit prescribed by law for
y omen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12

ADMINISTER SEVERE
DEFEAT TO ENEMY over
FRONT ABOUT l. MILES

The French troops fighting southeast of NIontdider
have turned upon the Germans in violent attack and
administered defeat to the enemy front of
about seven end half miles between Rubescour and
St. Maur 1t this front that the French since
Sundays offensive began had held back the Germans
from keeping pace with the advance they making
from the center of the line south of RessorsSur-NIaz
toward the Disc and where the onslaughs of the
invaders met with defense in man and gun power
that brought to the Germans enormous casualties.
The village of Beloy, Geniswood and the heights rs-
ing between CourceS and Mortemer recaptured by
the French and in addition to the ncton of heavy
ualties on the enemy Gen Fochs took thar
thousand prisoners and also captured guns
In the immediate center of the line between Montdi-
der and Noyon where the Germans had been able
tend the apex OF their drive to Anhr the enemy also
was attacked and driven back but southwest of Noyon
he succeeded reaching Machmont and Bcthancourt,
the last named place lying the west bank Of the Disc
river. Continued Page 3-cclunn ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
AGREEMENT TO
VOTE TODAY ON
DEBATE LIMIT

Washington, June 11.--An agreement
was reached in the Senate late today to
vote at ! o'clock tomorrow afternoon
on the proposal Of Senator Borah of
Idaho for public considerable Of trea-
ties. an amendment TO the Underwood
resolution to limit all debate during
the war
The agreement for disposition Of the
borah amendment, which provides that
treaties shall be considered with open
doors unless two-thirds of the senate
should determine otherwise, followed
several days OF spirited discussion of Sc
cret and open diplomacy Defeat Of tho
proposal generally is expected. though
the Senate is closely divided 4 vote
on the Underwood rule itself probably
Will follow, with its advocates confident
Of adoption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12

A cyc!onic storm is moving DOWN the
81. Lawrence valley Increasing south
winds and gales Wednesday afternoon
an the North and Middle Atlantic coasts.
depression is moving southeast"ara
over the Canadian Northwest. er!
little rain has fallen in the last = hours
in any part of the country. The tenn
perature Is unusually high in the Rocky
mountains region. over the Plains states
and in the extreme Southwest.
In the Washington forecast district
the weather will De generally fair
"Wednesday and Thursday except that
local rains are Indicated Wednesday
along the Lower Lakes, in northern
New England and in Florida.
1t will be warme- Wednesday IN
northeastern districts and the temper
allure will doubtless fall slightly in the
same districts OF Thursday.
storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic from. Delaware breakEater to
Boston. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
Official View is That
Present Attitude
Must Remain u n :
changed Until There
is Further Develop
ments of Great I'M
pOrtance in Russia

Washington, June 1l-Thc:e has
been no change in tho policy of the
American government in dealing with
tho Russian situation.
In spite Of recurring rumors that
military action in Siberia by the AL
lies with American support or ap-
proval is imminent it was learned
today that no agreement has been
reached on any feasible plan for
positive action in regard to Russia
and consequently the attitude of the
state department is jus: what it has
been since the subject first was
preached. The official view here is
that this attitude mus: remain un-
changed until there is some further
development Of great importance in
Russia.
An authoritative explanation was
given today after the Russian en-
Continued on Page a, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
ALLEGED DELAYS
In Aircraft Production
in Several Factories
Gathered by Providence journal and
Transmitted by Senator Chamber
lain 70 Attorney General Gregory
For Use in Aircraft investigation
by Charles e. Hughes

Washington, June 11.-Informa ton
regarding alleged delays in aircraft
production in several factories. gath
cred by the Providence journal today
was transmitted by Senator Cham
berlain Of Oregon, chairman of the
Senate military committee to Attor-
ney General Gregory for use in air
craft investigation by Charles L..
Hughes.
Reports Of innumerable changes in
specifications Of aircraft, employ
mcnt Of men with German names in
several departments of the Curtiss
factory at Buffalo and alleged fail
IRE Of the Curtiss concern TO sup
ply other aircraft companies with
plans for the manufacture of The
Haviland and other types of planes.
are the principal statements. 4 rep
Preventative of the newspaper will tes-
fifty before the military sub com
mittee investigating the aircraft sit
uation,
IN his letter to the attorney general
Senator Chamberlain said
Tie patriotic efforts Of the Jour
nal to ascertain the truth with ref
erencc to aircraft production in order
to aid in the prosecution Of this war
and to assist the committee and Your
department in arriving at the truth
Of the situation with reference TO
air craft manufacture I think most
commentaries"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
WAR ORDERS
Plans to Avoid Conges-
ton in Future
Steps Taken Designed to Distribute
New Work Over Sections Not A.
ready Congested With Orders-New
England Chased as Coneested Dis
trict

Washington, June l1.-Prevention OF
further increase in the volume Of war
orders and the numbe~ Of establish
hcnt3 lLndlin.: them in the area known
- the corGtsted manufacturing and
fans ,,nr;atiIT district Wis announced
IS y definite toitIy tonight by the War
Industries H1o-,!, :ne fuel adminlstra-
uun an. ne railroad admin stratlon.
.crorgh the:r c0ut-o, 81 var con
tracts. t4ci arI trans portatIon 0Sencs3
pf the government have taken steps de-
sisneC 10 distribute naW "or;l o"cr 9TH
or sections Of the cuilntry. irc.uded II
the congestel districts are NJ" Eng
land eastern and southern New Work,
PENNSYLVANIA as far w1st as Altoona,
ana Williamspor;, New Jersey. Della
ware and eastern MarvIand. net inc!uG-
ing Baltimore.
me h"N policy will tend 20 create ez-
laAs'oH OF industries In the Middle West
ana Sonth. although the process is expected
=" oe 80 Gradua! as not to work any hardship
on me eastern manufacturing area nor cause
uausnal industrial booms e,sew here
The reason FOR tie action which already
mas Deem put into effect 10 some degree. is
primarily the inability Of the easter rail.
RAIDS TO supply sufficient coal or ,o haul
promptly all the manufactured products
turned out by constantly growing industries.
The shortage OF labor in the East and tho
conceSted terminals OF Atlantic ports wore
ccutributory.
In awarding contracts, officials will not
let the argument Of location outside the ron.
Ses;od area dominate the questions Of price.
II IS recalled that several months ago. when
news Of the governments discussion Of the
policy now adopted was first published. a
number of western manufacturers MOI well
adapted for production of certain articles
pressed FOR the awarding OF contracts to
them on the ground tina, they were outside
the zone of industrial crowdin- They were
told % improve their manufacturing faeii-
ties aud reduce their prices a; last to near
those CT other manufacturers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
PROHIBITION
Advocated by Presi-
dent Of Medical Asso.
In Annual Meeting Of National Body
at Chicaeo-Need of It for Benefit
Of Both Military and Civil Popu-
iation-Cal's for More Doctors for
War Work

Chicago, June 11.-Nationai prohibi-
ton for the benefit OF military and civil
populations alike, the necessity of each
county in the United States sending a
quota OF 70 per cent Of the medical men
into army service, and the withdrawal
of doctors generally from association
after the war with German scientists
until Germany has purged itself OF
guilt, were features of the address of
DR. Arthur Dean Bevan of Chicago, in
stalled tonight president of the Ameri-
can Medical Association. In his ad-
dress Dr. BeNan paid special tribute to
the work of Surgeon General Gorgas
and called attention to the fact that the
army death rate has been less than 10
ner thousand IN the mobilization camps,
twice as good as the record held by
any country prior TO this time"
The health Of the men is better look
ell after in the army and navy then it is
" III II tilS men were III civil ile, ne ue-
clared
Now the smoothing moving course OF
vents is writing the death warrant Of
autocracy and rule by Divine right,
and science and educa ton should elm
mate not only lagues and epidemics.
but also the curse OF drink from the
world" said Dr. Bevan
Other speakers at the meeting tonight
were Or. Charles Mayo the retiring
president, ana Co. Londcn Of Illinois.
The house Of delegates of the Assoc
citation today adopted resolution urg-
ing 'Presidtnt Wilson TO retain Mai Cen
Gcrgas as surgeon general despite the
fact that he Will reach retirement age
next october. Another resolution calls
upon members to further the conduct
Of the war by coniin!ng their prcscrib-
ing to products owned and manufa Ctur-
eJ by loyal citizens OF this country or
patients permit.
General Gorgas. in a statement issued
today. gave unqualified approval of tn,
proposal Of the association to give wo-
war work the same military rank as
r;Ae melcal officers.
Dr Justin Godart. chief OF the medi-
cal mission sent TO the convention from
confidence to the assembled physicians,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
into own TRAP
Hun Airmen by Mis-
take Kill Each Other
Trap intended fer Allied Aviators
But Through Some Misunderstand
ing Enemy Planes F;nht Until
Nearly All Machines Are Destroyed
or Sent Down Out Of Control

With the British Army in France,
June 11-(By the Associated Press
This is the story of a battle royal
waged in the all between two flights
OF German planes. 1t was an unin
territorial but disastrous fight be-
tween brother aviators during which
British pilots joined and impartially
rendered assistance first to one side.
then to the other, until so many of
the Emperor's fiiers had been de-
stroyed or damaged that the conflict
could not continue.
II was on June that this extraor-
binary engagement occurred and it
begun thus:
Two British officers in u fighting
machine were leading patrol along
the lines. when they sighted a Ger
man Halberstadt two-seater which
upon their appearance. fired a green
signal light, the British leaders OK
pected trap, and waited to see what
this unusual performance meant.
In a short time six German scouts
came wheeling out Of the blue and
joined the Halbserstadt. Almost at
once six other enemy scouts dived out
of the sun onto their comrades, whom
they apparently mistoois for British
Continued on Page 3-column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
BOTH BRITISH And AMERICAN NAVAL
OFFICERS ARE EAGER FOR FINISH Fight

Nath.t-t0r June Further evil
dercc That Gcrna.N, in its efforts
to end tho war this summer, is plan
nin- 70 support its land forces by
sendinc JUS high sea forces against
tie combined British md Ameciran
grand fcc' is given in an official dis
patch 'oddv from Swltze rland
"A telegram Of an official nature"
says the dispatch is Icing spread
broadcast in Germany, which says
that the German admiralty is con
sidcunc a big naval offensive. Or
ders are supposed to have been given
to keep the whole feet in readiness
and certain number Of naval off,
ccrs ~ high rank have been recalled
from neutral countries, where they
have been spending their leaves
Both IN Washington and in the Al
cd capitals a German sea offensive
on grand scale long has been re-
garded a, possibility and the ap-
pearancc a. tn" Teuton.c dcet in the
North sea at any time would not be
unexpected.
n 'he battle does come American
naval forces Will play their part
American dsradnaughts under Rear
Admiral Hugh Eodman Joined the
sirit,h fleet some time ago and Ad-
",n!ra. Glcayes in recent address
sam tina; when Admiral Beatty. COM
handing the British Grand Sea
sorces. heard thai the Germans were
coming Ne assigned the American
ships prominent place in the line.
American naval officers are no
no,e anxious for n finish fight with
the enemy than are tho British. In
all allied quarters thcre is supreme
confidence Of the outcome. Once the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
American Labor Mission Makes its Report to
Federation Of Labor ia Session at ST, Paul, Mimi
Conferences Held / n
Parts Of England and
France Proved Of I'M
mense Value Accord
ing to the Report
President w son
Sends Telegram to
Federation

~ Tam, Nnn.. lame Foreign
delegates had their ipniny late today
AZ tho annual convention OF the Am
erioan t'cleratiou "f I.t',or. Bet
gums ,acr.o 81, plans ot Ychal,l.tl..
zion and I'D cA'ue:>t apn-~c;a',..r nf
Americas hcIr ""rg presented hy
Lieut. Hcnri ~" Nl-ox cf .au H,.-
giaa arm oai PROF. A!rc,. Van
Hekc % Tic CaIvcrs:ty Of Loyya!n.
both Delegates TO the convention.
Despite Americas efforts to pre-
vide food Belgium is on verge O.
starvation, Ii"ut Do Manox said.
Three quarters OF = million Belgium
workers are idle because they refuse
% do VAR work for Germany There
not i single paCifist in Belgium.
tecaI>" most OF our people. having
'IvCd under German rule, know what
toss Of the war would mean
In reply President Gompers assured
The foreign representatives that the
American government would not stop
HntIl German military forces were
<Sept from Belgium.
Objection 10y Socialist 10 the report
q the American labor mission which
distinguished Socialists from labor
lnIonists, cnliyenod the earlier Sos
son When President Gompers called
ar a rising vote on adoption Of the
,eport fou' members Of the Garment
workers Union remained IN their
'hairs
"a report emphasizing 'rcsden.
+" H@"n F." Position rs 4 world leader
b" 'ho var, giving IN detail the r..
.u'.S u It's meetings with Englisl
-" tNEIh labor leaders and re- m
'"Nohs the establishment of an III
,l""''onal federation of trade ur-
Noiiy WAS Submitted IL the ac-
continues on Pace 0-CoI 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
(Folitical ADVERTISEMENT
erwin {. WALKER
WINS SUPPORT FOR
COUNTY COMMISSION
Candidate Particularly Fitted
to Fill Office. Has Adopted
Slogan, "Win in 4 Walk with
Walker"

That Erwin f., Walker OF Mon
mouth. candidate for County Com
missioner at the coming primaries, is
we'll qualified for the position, is
supported by business experience
which he has had as we'll as Nv his
thoroughly understanding Of County
needs and conditions.
Mr.. Walkers business has taken
him to every part Of the County and
with the needs of the country in
roads, bridges and county needs.
Two years age Mr.. Walker was a
conspicuous figure for the Com
missioner's position and the volume
Of votes then polled gives him a
strong bond at the present election.
Another point by no means TO be
passed over lightly is tie fact that
Mr.. Walkers chief opponent has al
ready helC the commissioner office
for one six-ycar term.
Republicans generally agree that
one term Is enough for man 10 hold
the office. This is in no way A re-
hection on Mr. Walkers opponent
but is cited merely tc confirm the
established custom in political cir
cles.
Another good reason for Mr..
Walkers nomination is founded on
the understanding that the Office
should so to the resident Of a town
instead Of a city of the county If
nominated Mr. Walker promises to
devote his available time between
primaries and election cay to the in
terests Of the Republican ticket
Vote for Good Government.
GOOD Reads and a Square Oea;
WIN IN Walk with Walker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
3 FRENCH SAILORS
ARE HELD FOR
DISCRETION

Newport News, Va, June 11Three sail
ors who landed at Bncl,roe beach, near here
last night, in a small boat were picked up
today by soldiers sent to search for them af-
ter hunger had driven them TO ask for food
al cottage The men were identified as
seamen from French merchant ship which
they said they had deserted because Of dis
agreement with the captain. They are be
ing held at Fortress Monroe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
No Change ia Policy Of American Government
Contemplated 10 Dealing with Russian Situation
AMERICANS
CAPTURE $50
PRISONERS

Washin gton, June il--American troops
northwest Of Chateau Thierry his morning
advanced their positions in BelIeau wood,
capturing 80 prisoners and considerable
war material, ncludin. a number Of machine
guns and trench Inotars, General Pershins
reported tonist in his daily communicue.
1t is in this section that The marines have
been fighting for a number of days and it
is assumed that they the troops referred
to.
The statement follows
Northwest Of Chateau Thierry We we're
again successful in advancing our positions
in the Beleau wood We cap;nred $50
prisoners of whom three were officers and
considerable material, including number
OF machine guns and trench motars.
In the Woevre our batteries executing
effective naturalization and harrassinS fire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
HUB POSTMASTER
Makes Trip With Lieut..
Webb to New York
Machine Also Carries Mechaniciao
and 81 Pounds of Mail--Postmaster
Murray Pleased With Experience

Saugus, Mass June f1-Lieut.
Torrey Fl. Webb left here in an army
airplane at 1921 o'clock this morn
ing for New York with mail and with
Postmaster William T. Murray of
Boston, as a passenger.
Lieut.. Webb had BEEN here since
last Thursday when he inaugurated
airplane mail service betweea New
York and Boston. An accident to the
machine in landing delayed his re-
turn planned for the hcxt day.
The machine left the ground at
1915 O'Clock today and six minutes
later, after circling the field several
times, started for New York It car
ried GA pounds of mail in two sacks.
The weather was ideal and Lieuten-
ant Webb said he expected to reach
New York in less than three hours
and - minutes. his fyirg time on the
trip last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
.DIMMING OF N. Y.
CITY LIGHTS TO
BE CONTINUED

New York, June 1l.-Dimming Of New
York City's lights will be continued in
definitely. Police Commissioner Wright
today announced that the war depart
ment Approved Of the precau buttons
against a possible air raid
Next Monday night a representative
OF the war department and special Dep
uty Police Commissioner Allan 4. RYAN
viii make an observation trip in an air
plane to check lp all bright spots and
metropolis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-12
U-BOAT SEEN OFF
JERSEY COAST BY
BRITISH SHIP

An Atlantic Port. June 11A-A German
submarine sighted 80 miles off the New
Jersey coast carly last night by a British
steamer, according to the officers Of the yes
sci, which arrived here tonight
According to the officers the submarine
which va, not more than 100 Yards from
the steamer was no; in position to launch
a torpedo. nor did the C-boat open fire with
is guns. The ship dashed for shore at full
speed zig tagging, and saw no more Of The
apbmarine.