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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

Washington, Nov. 2T-The Navy
Departments program for making
permanent the p coastal air defense
stations planned for the war was ex-
planned to the House appropriations
committee today by Rear Admiral
Taylor.chief Of construction, who
asked that $s5. 769, 900 be provided for
this work next year. Squadrons cf
fighting aircraft Of every description
will be included in the equipment Of
stations along the Atlantic, Gulf and
Pacific and insular possessions.
New stations, Admiral Taylor said,
are to be erected upon the Maine
coast between Portland and Rock
land; at Narragansetts Bay. New
York; Port Arthur. Tex: San Fran
cisco; Seward. Alaska; Hawaiin Is
lands: Virgin Islands; Guam and ia
the canal zone. Stations are now
under construction at Cape Lookout,
N. c.. Brunswick, Ga. and Galveston,
Tex. and others have been complet-
ed at Chatham Mass. Rockaway
Beach Cape May. Miami and Key
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

money and credit systems by compN-
Gated governmental machinery. The
following resolution was then adopt
ed:
1T is absolutely necessary that
banks and other credit institutions
work on the same basis and in the
same form as hitherto to maintain
Germany's economic affairs. secure
for the country supplies Of provi-
sions and raw materials and obtain
credit abroad for tk- German repub-
lic."
Kurt Eisner, Socialist leader Of the
revolution in Munich. warned the
conference against any attempt to
establish pure Socialistic state
while disorder was reigning. He said
the department OF foreign affairs
must have a staff of men of unim-
peachable conduct and that presi-
dent must be elected SO that Ger
many. as a whole. might be able to
negotiate with the Entente powers.
Philip Scheidemann. who resigned
as minister OF finance recently, in
sisted that it was impossible to Gre
ate a Socialistic state at Tine Of
disorder like he present. He op-
posed class parliament such as the
CONTINUED on Pase 4, Col. o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
New Spirit of
.-Ihankfulness
mus. Today

Washington, Nov. 27-With the
declaration Of President Wilson that
this year we have special and NOV
ing cause to be grateful and to re-
Jolce in mind, the American people
tomorrow in their annual observance
of Thanksgiving day will give evil
dence Of deep sense Of gratitude for
the victories Of the nations army
and navy and feeling Of joy that
the war has ended. Many commune
ties in the absence Of an officially
designated Victory day will COM
hlne that celebration tomorrow with
Thanksgiving day. President Wilson
and Mrs. Wilson will attend church
services in the, morning Only the
immediate family will be at the
White House for dinner and the
menu has been arranged in accord
ance with food conservation requests
In Thonksgivink message to the
nation issued tonight, Secretary Ba-
ker said: America can rejoice and
give thanks because she has been
able to demonstrate the solid charac-
ter of her people. the inspiring quail
ity of her institutions and the capac-
ity Of the republic for sacrifice in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
Cables Will Give Pref
erence to Papers
Next to Government
Business At Re-
quest of President
British and French
Governments Will
Relax All Censorship
of News Sent by Cor
respondents
Personnel
Delegation
By Tuesday

Washington, Nov. 27-President
Wilson's plans for attending the
peace conference are all matVred
with the exception Of the day and
hour of sailing HIS departure how
ever is certain early next week.
1t is entirely probable that the
first announcement Of the personnel
of the American delegation will be
made in the Presidents address at
the opening of Congress which will
be delivered Monday or Tuesday. At
the same time, the President may
take occasion to make something in
the nature of a statement to the
country as we'll as to Congress on his
going to Europe. The most import
ant announcement that has yet been
made in connection with the official
plans of the peace conference came
today 1t was that there would be
absolutely no censorship on the news
which the American newspaper cor
RESPONDENTS send back home. At the
personal request Of President Wilson
both the British and French. govern
ments will entirely relax all censor
ship on all American newspaper
dispatches telling of the delibera-
tons. Furthermore. to facilitate the
transmission of news to this country,
the government through it's recently
acquired control of the cable lines
will give news a preference in Am
erica second only to government Off
cial business. News will take pre-
ference over all comemrcial business
on the cable lines.
Continued on Page 4-Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
MANY SERVICE
FOOTBALL GAMES
SCHEDULED TO-DAY

Chicago, Nov. 27.-Service foot
ball teams will hold the center OF the
stage in the middle west gridiron
contests tomorrow.
Three games are on the holiday
program with chief interest in the
clash between the undefeated Chi
cago Naval Reserves and Camp Grant
at Chicago. Camp Dodge and Camp
Funston will meet at Kansas City.
Camp Sherman will meet Camp
Taylor at Louisville. The Michigan
Aggies- Wisconsin game at Madison,
and the battle between Notre Dame
and Nebraska at Lincoln are the out
standing games OF the intercollegiate
schedule. For the first time in TWEEN
tyseyen years there will be no
Thanksgiving Day game between
Kansas and Missouri. Continuance
OF the influenza epidemic at the Mis-
souri, institution was responsible for
the cancellation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
c onstantinople Crowds
Applaud Passage British
Soldiers Through Streets

Constantinople, Nov. 2S.-(By the
Associated Press)-British troops to-
day marched from their ships. to the
British embassy and through APP
plauding crowds to barracks Jus,
evacuated by the Germans. The sui
tan has given two palaces, one kiosk
and one farm on the outskirts of Con
stantinople to orphans. 1t is an
nounced that Sir Adam Block, diplo-
is on his way to Constantinople
Rabbi Naoom. head Of the Jewish
colony OF Turkey is on his way to
Washington through Germany to re-
quest the speedy sending of American
diplomatic representatives to Turkey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
To Ask One More
Loan From PEOPLE
Probably in April

Washington, Nov N.-Notice that the
country must prepare for another inten-
sive war loan campaign. proba bly, in
the latter part of April. was given to-
day by Secretary McAdoo in a letter to
bankers explaining the treasury's pro-
gram for floating certificates of indebt-
edness during the months. The secreta-
ry said that plans for continuous sale of
government bonds recently discussed as
a strong possibility had been abandon-
ed and that plans should be made for
zone more great popular campaign"
Previously he had announced that the
bonds to be offered then would be of
short maturity, less than 10 years, and
it has been indicated that the amount
would be five billions Although Secre-
tary McAdoo did not state the time of
the campaign it was learned the treas.
ury plans tentatively 20 hold it the last
three weeqs in April. Blocks of treas
Continued on Page T. Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
SENATE COM.
FINISHES WITH
REVENUE BILL

Washington. Nov. 21-ReVision OF
tho war revenue bill was SUBSTANTIAL
lyv completed tonight by the Senate
finance committee. Amendments per-
feeling the program of raising six
billions of dollars in 1919 were adopt
al and by strict party vote the
committee formally approved chair
man Simmons plan to raise four
hi,,ion dollars in 1920 through reduc-
Ion Of individual and corporation
income rates. elimination of the war
,rofIts tax and reduction of the eV-
.rsa profitS rate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
EARLY DIVISION
AMERICAN. NAVY
IS ANTICIPATED

Washington. Nov. 2I-Wlth the pass
r. of German seapower the impelling
i-a,egl reason for keeping the main
strength b. the American navy in the
cAcers here anticipate. therefore, that
the feet a.ll be divided when the war
emergency has passed and substantial
one. half nj the main fighting
strength Of the navy go into a reorgan-
red Pacific feet. Secretary Daniels ir.
dcated today that a general rearrange-
Ment Of tho lighting ships was to be ex-
J4cted He gave no inkling of what is
Under consideration, however, his state
rent having been brought out by ques-
noHs when he announced that Vice Ad-
rral Sims commanding American ma
val forces in European waters. would
70 nominated to the rank of admiral
vhen Admiral Knight, commanding the
Asauc fleet, rctires next month. Rear
ADMIRAL Cleaves. commanding the con-
7o5ing feet. Will be named by President
wilson for the vacant vice admiral 8
post thus created. No change in as
fsnment Will accompany the promo
IONS, which will be made for merit.
There are Indications about the de-
fa-'ment tHat plans are already afoot
~ revl'ng the old European squadron.
win the increased responsibilities Of
ne United states in Europe, dut to the
war and the expanding merchant ma
me It IS regarded as probable that a
'ehnIte naval force will be maintained
" European waters hereafter and it IS
possible that steps may be taken toward
N'do'ishng limited base facilities for
'e upqec1 of the force. The navy now
n% station at the Azores and officers
'eHeVe an arrangement with the Port
-suese government under which the
'snon will be continued for some time
~ ieast is to be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

to prepare claims for extensive dam
age done 10 American missions and
commercial property during the war.
One British Red Cross ship and a
transport have sailed to London with
1000 British sick and prisoners.
The right of civil trial under the
Armenian patriarchate has been re-
stored to Armenians although the pa
triarch is still in Punishment in Mes
opotamia. The new Turkish min
istry is all Entente ophile but the
provincial governments and their
subordinates remain unchanged.
The coal shortage is paraiyzing
traffic from the interior of the coun-
try, preventing rehabilitation. the
transit of food and the departure Of
the Germans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
"Careful Consideration"
of Mooney Case Promised
by California Governor

Sacramento, Calf, Nov. 27.-As-
surance that the case of Thomas j.
Mooney. sentenced to hang. would DC
given careful consideration was
given today by Gov VIM. d. Stephens
to members of committee of the
San Francisco labor council who
called to ask the executive to open
the way for a rc-trial Of the case.
This statement was made by d. ..
Murphy. president Of the California
state federation of labor. who headed
the committee. He said Gov. Ste
phens did not indicate when he would
act on Moneys petition for a par
don or what course he would take.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
TO PRESERVE UNITY

Berlin, Tuesday, Nov. 26, via Co.
penhagen-The German Federal con-
ference has adopted the following
resolutions:
There is absolute necessity for all
German tribes to act in unison for
the maintenance Of Germany's un-
ity and to fight all separationist
movements.
THE proposal for a speedy sum-
moning of the national assembly
meets with general appreciation.
Until the meeting of the national
assemblies the Soldiers and Work
mems councils will represent the
peoples will.
The administration of the empire
is requested to work for the secur-
ing of preliminary peace with the
utmost speed"
DR.. August Mueller. minister of
economy, gave warning against un-
authorized entertainments on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
American Army Will Feed
Quarter Million Prisoners
Released by the Germans

American Army Of Occupation, Nov.
G-(By the Associated Tress) More
than a million and a half prisoners of
by the Germans, according to estimates
based upon reports received by the
American third army. or this number
approximately 10000 will pass through
the American lines and will he fed BY
the Americas. Most CT the quarter Ok
a million prisoners are French. English
Italian and American soldiers. The ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
With the U. S. Army Overseas

With the American Army Of Occupa-
ton, Monday, Nov. %. by courier to
Nancy Nov. 27.-(By the Associated
Press).-The indications are that thu
American army Of occupation will
spend Thanksgiving in their present po-
sitions on this side of the German from
tier. The Americans already have start
ed a search for the luxuries of Luxem-
burg for Thursdays dinner. In the alb
sence Of turkeys they are casting their
eyes at Luxemburg's chickens, geese.
ducks and pigeons.
The German officers also were fond of
chickens and geese, and consequently
the farmers and villagers have but a
few on hand. There is plenty of Amer-
can frozen beef at the ports but the
Americans feel they should have some
kind of poultry on the day that every
body at home in eating turkey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
Gen. Edwards Urges People
To Purchase War Stamps as
a Thanksgiving Offering

Boston, Nov. Pin Thanksgiving
message to relatives and friends of the
boys who fought under him in the 26th
division in France, Major General Clar.
ence II. Edwards today urged the pur,
chase Of war savings stamps as a fit.
ting expression Of the holiday spirit.
Though the armistice has been sign
ed and your boys are soon to come home
to their own firesides," said Gen. Ed.
mendous expense which the government
must still meet before we have then
safe home with US. We could show on,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
LABOR TO INSIST
On PRESENT
WAGE SCALE

u.., '.S'''''S''n Nov 2,.-Frank p.
>' 'o'n' chairman "f the nation
Wal .''p' board said in a state
:. made public tonight that labor
"'' h' expected to return to the
war basis IF wages and working
iHc only hope for a safe. or
.,'H ""'''ral development, he de-
r ~ ~" maintenance Ct
N|-c Levels and continued
'''' h"ntS of conditions of labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

presently to the front in connection
with the presence here of Herbert c.
Hoover the American food admins
traitor, who was joined today by Ed
ward \. Hurley, chairman Of the
shipping board. They conferred
lengthily this afternoon ct Col
Houses residence on food distribu-
ton and tonnage.
Franco needs a large amount of
tonnage for the rehabilitation Of her
merchant shipping lost during the
war and through enforced inactivity
Of her shipyards during the war. One
plan is a governmental project in
vo]ving the expenditure of approxi-
mately 1.00O,0000O0 francs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

my. assisted by the Salvation Army. the
Young Mems Christian Association and
the Knights OF Columbus, is shoulder
ing the bulk of the task. The popula-
ton of the grand duchv of Luxembourg
already has been doubled by the arriva!
of the army of occupation. The Gues-
ton of feeding the former prisoners IL
taxing the American transport facilities
owing to the fact that few lines OF COM
munication cross No Mans Land and
because the Americans are getting fa.:-
Their each day from the base Of sup
plies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
STRIKES BREAK
OUT IN SEVERAL
BERLIN PLANTS

Berlin. Tuesday. Nov 26.-(By The
Associated Press).-U n Or g z
ed strikes have broken out in several
OF the largest plants around Berlin.
They are wholly local in nature and
arc the result of demonstrations by
tho workers for Il fixed rate Of daily
wage instead of a piece schedule
Former workers in the muntion
plants are insisting upon the con-
tinuance of the prosperity wages
paid during the war. whereas the
employees are now starting Il peace
production and arc striving to re-
align the wage conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

Boston. Nov. aa1.-Thc methods
adopted by the government Of On
tario to reduce the price of fish to
consumers and to outwit the profit
GERS was given to the Legislative re-
cess committee investigating the fish
industry today by Samuel l.. Squire.
manager of the Toronto Sales branch
Of the Ontario Game and Fisheries
Commission. BY eliminating all mid
dlemen. Mr.. Squire said. the govern
prox.mately the point where it was
before the war. The saving to the peo-
pie he estimated at least 100000 in
six months. The government" he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
WEALTHY HUNS
SELLING ALL
STOCKHOLDERS

Geneva, Nov. 27-Wealthy Germans
and Austrians, headed by the form
err royal families, are selling their
stock holdings at any price, fearing
that the revolution will result as it
did for the wealthy families in Rus
cha, in the loss of their private for
tunes. German and Austrian money
has fallen considerably in value on
the Bourse during the last few days
The German mark was quoted at so
francs per hundred today and the
Austrian crown at % francs per hun
bred. These prices are the lowest
since the war began. Swiss bankers
believe that the mark and crown will
continue to fall as long as the
wealthy Germans and Austrians dis
pose of their holdings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
BISHOP QUAYLE'S
VIEW ON PEACE
AND KAISER

ST. Louis. Mo, Nov. 27.-Bishop
William a. Quayle Of the Methodist
Episcopal church, in a speech here
today. declared that any peace COM
mission Of the American people which
does not make the German people
pay to the uttermost farthing is not
a peace commission of the American
people and that until such time as
the Kaiser is tried and executed for
murder, justice will not have room
in the world We did not fight the
Kaiser" he continued. I'VE fought
the German people. Not to mete out
punishment to Germany now is not
love. it is sentimentality."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
TO DISCONTINUE
USE SUGAR CARDS

WASHINGTON, Nov. Redistribution u
,,rar under the certificate system will
D. discontinued directly under an order
ua,,cd today by the food administration.
announcing the order the administra-
. r. crnhasized that requests for con-
lion of sugar we're in no way mod
domestic consumers, It was said.
t, expected TO OBSERVE the volun-
ain ration of four pounds per person a
north and public eating places Will re
..r, ired to use only four pounds Of su-
ar for each 80 meals served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

thankfulness as We gather around the
festive board on this Thanksgiving day
in no better way than to again proclaim
our loyalty to the paternal government
and acknowledge the further need OF
funds by buying war savings stamp
to bring Massachusetts quota up to
where it should stand You gave your
boys freely for the great cause Of lib
erty. You have given money for the
war work. and now let US here in Mass
achusetts complete this high standard
of contribution by fulfilling our quota
in the purchase of war savings stamps.
This Thanksgiving offers the opportu-
nifty for a tangible display Of thanks,
even to the point of elf-sacrifice."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
RETURNING u. s.
TROOPS MAY
BRING DISEASE

"ashlnSton Nov. characterization
surgeon General Blue of the pub
y health service shows there is
.e'' danger of the introduction of
SeaSe by tile soldiers returning
n' rms was made known today
. It Movie. assistant secretary of
treasury. who supervises public
eaIth work. in a statement announc-
~" quarantine officers had been
'C,'H I" max" careful examination
N' NNI's liable to bring in disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
Press toHave Every
Facility to Report
Peace Conference
Successful Plan Ontario
Government to Reduce High
Price of Fish to Consumer

said. devised a system Of permitting
certain fishermen TO take fish under
contract. requiring all fish to &c dc
livered to the government, l. did not
at first intend to distribute the fish
directly to the people, but when IL
was found that fishermen were get
ting the same prices as before the
war. although the consumer was pay
ing twice as much for the product. the
government determined to try he eX-
pertinent"
Each municipal council was asked
TO appoint distributors of government
fish in each city. OF the n places in
which government fish is sold, 70 re-
port complete satisfaction with the
plan and Ga complain that they can
rot get enough fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
HUNDREDS OF AIR
PLANES TURNED
over TOP. 0. DEPT.

New York. Nov. 27.-Captain Ben
iamin 3. Lipsner. director OF the
United States aerial mail service.
announced here tonight that the war
department had turned over to the
use Of the mail service hundreds OF
airplaneS."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
5000 LEAVE
DEVENS FOR
THANKSGIVING

,'' Mass NOV. - More than
T., "'.dlerS 'rft tlmp Devens to-
't'"d THANKSGIVING witt,
iE'! "~ An elaborate dinner
'''2ram n entertainment have
n, d''an,"d Cor tomorrow for the
'."' tn"ii ing in camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

interest of high ideals. We give
thanks this year as a united nation
as a people. who have abated all diff
ferences Of lineage, language and
creed in order that We may express
effectively and as one our common
belief in the virtues Of democracy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
FLORIDA HOUSE
RATIFIES DRY
FED. AMENDMENT

Tallahassee. Florida. Nov. 27--The
Florida state house ratified the fed
eral constitutional prohibition amend
ment - to today. The concurrent
resolution now goes to the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
Boston Eoreeast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Thursday fair and slightly warmer. Fri-
dav rain; moderate variable winds be-
coming south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
General Forecast

Winds along the north and middle Al.
lantic coasts will be moderate variab'
becoming south by Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

Berlin, Nov. 27.-(via copen-
hasen)-A convention Of dele.
gates representing all the SOL
diers' and Workmen's Councils in
Germany has been summoned to
meet il Berlin on December IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
THE WEATHER
FAIR

East New York anil New England:
rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

Washington, Nov. 27.--The report
alleging Irregularities in the Mooney
case which was made recently to
Secretary Wilson by John y. Dens-
more, director general of the federal
employment service, is to be furnish
ed to Gov. Stephens of California and
Mr.. Densmore is to place himself at
the governors disposal in connection
with any investigation the California
executive may order. This announce
ment was made tonight by Secretary
telegram sent to Governor Stephens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

DEAR ADMIRAL SIMS -
believed to be slated as sue
cessor of Admiral knight of
pacific fleet, who retires in
December
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28

Mooney was sentenced to hang for
murder of one of the victims of pre-
paredness day bomb explosion in San
Francisco, July 20, 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-28
Permanent Air Defence
Station to Be Established
By u. S. on The Maine Coast

, West Fla, San Diego, Cal, and in
, the canal zone.