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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
Maine "Y"
Worker First
American to
Enter Metz

Paris. Nov. 2o.-Fifty American
wounded prisoners were found IN
Metz. The Y. M. c. A. took
charge Of them. Willard Williams
Of New York, and Or. Dunnina Of
Portland, Me-, Y. N. c. A. work.
ers, were the first Americans to
enter Metz, Selma SomerviIle ana
Tracy I'EngIe Of New York and
J. E. Hill Of Iowa, women Y. M. C.
A. workers, arriving later. Twelve
walking cases were transported 20
Nancy. Supplies Of chocolate and
other things were rushed to Metz
for the other American wounded.
who had received little attention.
,STwo Of the walking cases are
Harry Tuekerman, 80 East Sew.
enth ST., New York and D. Fer
reira Of Hayward, California.
Five hundred Americans entered
Metz with the French.
Portland, Me-, Nov. 2o.-Dr. John
6. Cunning Of Westbrook. who
was one Of the Americans to en-
ter Metz, went to France to
engage in Y. M. c. A. work about
three months ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21

London. Nov. 20-(British Wireless
Service)-Details are published in
the Official Gazette of acts for which
naval officers and men We're awarded
the Victoria Cross during the war
and which could no be announced
earlier for obvious reasons.
The Victoria Cross was awarded
to Lieut.. William Edward Sanderson
June 2219l7. In command of the
topsail schooner Prize, 200 tons. he
sighted a German submarine on
April so, 1917. While the German
approached. a panic party" left the
ship and the gun crews on the
Prize concealed themselves. When
the submarine got within seventy
yards of the schooner the British
guns opened fire. The C-boat sank
in four minutes and three of the
crew were captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
German Naval Critic Says
Mistakes Adm. Won Tirpitz
Real Cause Navy's Failure

London, Nov. 90, british Wireless
Service) .--Captain Persius. the Ger
man naval critic, has chosen the mo-
ment when the finest vessels Of the
German navy are about to be sur
rendered to the Allies, to publish in
the Berlin Tageblatt revelations re-
garding the German feet. He says
the hope that the German fleet would
be able in a second Skaggerrak bat
tie to beat the British fleet rested
upon the bluff and lies of the naval
authorities.
In August. 1914. Germany had
about 100000 tonnage in warships,
the writer points out While Great
Britain had more than double that.
and thanks to the mistakes of Won
TirpitZ the German material was
quite inferior to the British. In the
Skagserrak battle. he declares, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
Boycott and Political
Activities of the Brewers
Heard at Senate Hearino

Washington. Nov. 20.-Evidence re-
lating to political activities of brew
ers and their alleged efforts to boy
colt firms and individuals antagonis-
tic to the liquor interests was ad-
duced today before the Senate com
mittee investigating brewers pro-
pasanda and the purchase of the
Washington Times by Arthur Bris-
bane.
Major E. Lowry fumes. who is
conducting the inquiry for the COM
mittee, also undertook 70 show from
documents produced by officers Of
the United States Brewers Asscia- :
ton a connection between that or
sanization and the German American
Alliance. The charter of the alliance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
Sum $158,565,O58
in War FundDrive
Totals Not All I'm

New York, Nov. 20.-Oficials O..
the United War Work Campaign an
hounced tonight that the latest ma
uonal total for the drive for s17O.-
ooo'ooo which closes at midnight to-
night, was s15S566,G5s or s11.s34942
less than the sum sought. They add-
cd however, that this report was in
complete and that final figures would
not be available for at least two days
Leaders Of the patriotic drive for the
seven welfare organizations serving
Americas fighting forces, remained
hopeful of attaining their goal, as
sorting that state and local commit
tees in all parts Of the country were
too busy tabulatins last minute con-
tributions to report their totals 4,
the National headquarters. George
w. Perkins, chairman Of the finance
department of the campaign issued ,
statement in which he asserted that
1T is impossible to give anything like
accurate figures as the campaign
draws to close
Officials announced that 80 states
had gone "over the top and tina,
New England and the South had
scored a perfect record. Only the
largest cities of the East were lag
Ging. ii was said, and it was expect
ed their final figures would compar,
favorably with those from the rest Of
the country.
Every military department except
the eastern, was reported to have
passed it's goal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
Much Speculation Over
Makeup Peace Commission
To Accompany President

Washington, Nov. 20-There were
no developments on the surface to-
day in the preparations for Presi-
dent Wilson's trip TO France and
for Americas representation at the
peace conference. Arrangements are
going steadily ahead. however, and
an announcement Of the peace COM
missions personnel With the pro-
gram for the journey may be ex-
pected at any time. Members Of the
Senate who attended the White
House conference last night told
their colleagues today of the Presi-
dents decision to stay in France
indefinitely or until all of the great
err issues arising out of the war have
been settled How long this may be
no one ventures to guess so the Pres
ident will take with him a full eX-
ecutive staff prepared to transact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21

aboard ship or at the American en-
hassy IN Paris virtually all business
Of the White House.
In addition to Secretary Lansing
who is TO head the American dele
cation to the peace conference. and
Col House. Elihu Root and Justice
Brandeis, are generally believed 70
have been selected by the President
for membership. Speculation upon a
long list of names has centered up
on only one for the fifth place, that
Of Secretary Houston of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture. He is being
suggested persistently in official
quarters. Navy officials let it be
known today that it is planned 10
take the President and the delega-
ton across the Atlantic on big
passenger liner now in use by the
government as transport A
dreadnought and a f1otilla Of de-
stroyeEs probably will be conveys
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
PERSHING'S SON
SENDS CHRISTMAS
BOX TO FATHER

Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. 2o-Warren
Pershins. little son Of Gen. John J.
Pershing. comma nder-in- chief Of the
American Expeditionary Forces in
France, took into consideration the
average soldiers penchant for
sweets when nc sent his fathers
Christmas presents this season.
The Generals Christmas box which
has gone forward from the boys
home in Lincoln to New York for
shipment to Europe contained lay
er e. chocolates. layer Of candied
fruit, a knife. three linen handker-
chiefs and pair Of silk socks. The
parcel conformed with all of the
governments regulations rega riding
the size Of Christmas packages des-
tined for men overseas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
ITALY'S PROGRAM
UNDER WAY

Washington, Nov 20.-Italy has
embarked on definite reconstruc-
ton program and nearly three and
half billion lire has been appropri-
ated to carry it out said an official
despatch today from Rome. Meas ;
ures have been adopted to permit all
war factories to resume peace pro-
duction Immediately.
One billion, eight hundred million
lire has been designed for railway re-
construction. one billion for public
works and drainage Of harbors; five
hundred million for other works Of
public utility, and one hundred mill
lion to cope with the situation Gre
ated by the large number Of unem-
ployed and the food shortage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21

was revoked recently by Congress al
ter . Senate committee had investi-
gated its activities. Major Eumes put
into the record lists of candidates for
public office which he said were to
be supported by the Brewers Asso-
citation and the Alliance and also a
statement which he asserted was pre-
pared By c. J. Hexamerg Of Phila
delpha, former president of the Al
lance. at the office OF the Brewers
Association. The statement. Major
Humes declared. was Germap pro-
paeanda. Only two witnesses. Hugh
+. Fox Of New York, president Of
the Brewers National Organization,
and John Gardiner of Philadelphia,
former chairman OF the organization
committee, We're examined today. Fox
was questioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
WAR DEPARTMENT
DETAILS PLANS
FOR DISQUALIFICATION

Washington. Nov. 20-Gencral or
ders made public today by the War
Department, have been transmitted
TO all organization commanders in
the United States covering in detail
the process to be followed in demob-
ilization of the troops. Careful pro-
vision is made for retaining a per-
manent record Of the service per-
formed not only by every organiza-
ton Of the army, but Of each in
dividual officer or man.
Particular attention is given to the
final examination of men called up
in the draft for limited service be-
cause Of physical disability. in view
Of the possibility Of future disabil-
ity cl1ims. To safeguard the sold
iers interests, PROVISION Is made for
a medical board Of review IL the
findings of the examining surgeon
are disputed y -this. connection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21

mind of Secretary McAdoo and 9th.
er treasury officials, it was said.
Special effort will be made to dis
courage the floating of questionable
or highly speculative security is
sues, although without authority to
coerce promoters, the committee must
rely mainly on the cooperation of
investment bankers, and other bank
ing interests whose leaders have as
sured the committee of support. An
other difficult problem of late war
financing before the treasury is the
maintenance Of the extensive war
savings organization built up during
the last year with thousands of men
and women giving their time to the
movement without compensation.
Many Of the workers now wish to be
relieved of their duties but the treas
ury is urging them 10 stay both to
aid in gathering two billions of dol
lars in the campaign of 1919 and to
preach the doctrine of continued
thrift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
GEN. MANGIN
INJURED IN
TROOP REVIEW

Fafi' Nov. Often. Mangin was
INJURED w beng thrown under his
''S' white reviewing - brigade Of
''on'7 troops on Monday. the day
before f.c French armv cn,orod
''N TIC Generals horse. a thor
'IR'hred ard unused to noise. was
r'sh''n'd by = band of trumpcts.
ne animal reared and fell on it's
''' ion Mangin was uncon-
"''IS Wen picked up. having been
rWrcd about tho hcad and logs II
"iI N the hospital where the
-'h'fiI wa taken that he is max
'\'"i''ut progress and that no
rer cn..l are fcarod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
Many Units American Army
Are Going Back to Original
Training Areas in France

With the American Forces in
France. Tuesday, Nov. lo.-Ey The
Associated Press).-Whiie the third
American army is making It's way
toward the German frontier other
units are slowly goins back TO their
old training areas. A greater portion
Of the troops still is in the battle
areas but many detachments have
reached the camps established last
year, where there are ample canton
ments and hospitals and where large
supplies of fue! are available. Here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
ASKS STRIKE TO
PROTEST AGAINST
MOONEY VERDICT

Seattle. Wash. Nov 2O.-Telegrams
Trades Council to the American Fed :
Grafton Of Labor. asked that gen
eraI nation wide strike be called as
a protest against the execution Of
Thomas ]. Mooney. convicted of MUIR
dering one of the victims of San
Francisco bomb explosion. The Fed =
ere ton was requested to ask British
labor leaders 10 call similar strike
in England and Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
SUB CHASERS TO
TAKE PLACE OF
u. S. GUNBOATS

Washington. Nov. 2o.-Eagle boats,
the big submarine chasers. being
turned out by the Ford plant at De-
troit. will be used to make up the
navy's deficiency in gunboats for
coast patrol work. Secretary Daniels.
in announcing today the decision to
complete 112 Eagles contracted for,
said they had been found admirably
adapted for use about irsular coasts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21

the men will DC made as comfortable
as possible in heated rooms The
camps are located along lines Of rail-
way which simplfies the transport
and supply problems. After their
hardships in the Argonne the troops
will be happy in their new buildings
and will have plenty of food. Gen.
March's announcement regarding the
rehabilitation of some units and the
return of convalescent sick and
wounded is causing quiet specula-
ton. It is thought probable that men
may be returned home who are now
making arrangements for Thanksgiv-
ing day and Christmas celebrations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
RETAIL DEALERS
in COAL MUST
NOT OVERCHARGE

Washington. Nov. D.-Retal dealers
in anthracite coal were warned today
by the fuel administration that they
may advance the price only the amount
of the additional labor cost involved III
the recent wage increase given anthra-
cite coal miners. IN case of owe
charges consumers were asked to no.
tify the local administrator who has
authority to act
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
CENSORSHIP
STILL ACTIVE
IN CITY OF PARIS

Paris, Nov. Is, Saturday-The CEN
sorship still is active in Paris. The
Temps this afternoon appeared with
four blank spaces representing
about half a column. The Temps
explains that the matter censored
was almost entirely reproductions
from the London Times which
reached Paris yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
PLAN END OF
CONGRESS- TODAY

hg'Hn, NOV 9-Senate and
''ad'rs today completed arrange
''S ior 'Hc ending tomorrow of the
'''a' session OF Congress SO that
fnoefs ma, nave brief vacation Be.
"' lhiri and last session Dec. >.
a,, obstacles to the program ieve;-
49,, "4'N o1t leaders, believe they will
.N t' postpone adjournment for
"'Hrs Senator's Watson of In
49,. ana shermau Of Illinois. Repuhi-
D., were expected TO address the SEN
'n criticism Of President Wilson's
ss.. taking control of cable w,,es
Sac signing of the armistice. while
b., reed OF Missouri. Democrat
eP@red speech on the plan fer
'ssGe o. nations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
Joy in
Belgian
Capitol
Last of German Troops
Leave Brussels Dur
ing Night
LIBERATION
ANNOUNCED BY
RURGOMASTER

ron ~ \ EIaV-BOdockpd
u. W.,
Stree cP"ie Nei-
cor,r IN" Rulers and Vic
,r
.hiF ''i'''
,.., -tr,la,. Nov. T..-Huea
60. .,r,,,. -, p,,,.
"t""' ''' ''9' "e'"c'-
e,-. t.rNau tt"pHf h2Ning left
49,. .. .,.fAy IN" night. Acting.
....,. u,,,,,,s ,ro,,,,,,
''' ~ ~ H'N''1'' Il
n, rrr'. 'r y GLORIOUS troops and
-. H,r.. n f.Hr Hnl Queen was
......-.,.. ~, .i,,. w.
'rffs "'r. ''''" ~ '''''-'~'" " y -
Hf Belgian 'rd NO4"d r"lot*.
rre rrst troon- ia arrive werc
..,.r..I ,,f'. .r...u % rnihusIa> 4. The
.,,-..,. a.l imIua tho liberation
., p....r.. 80. performed, in the
ham. ul,.. .rI a.o',lo.k. The su,iarc
.. r,t.l with people and former
...,,.,- 5r.r tho windows and bal
.r.. .p..r, ,fnnGel with onIuokers
.-o.lo,- vrrr scouting the names
.tr.osrtrer4 which had lcen sun
....,.d 49, ~, Germans ard which
,..resa,ed iadav. Eurgomaster Le-
Vor,, heralded Nv fanfire Of
..,~r... srre,rod 1t the Leon stair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
2 DESTROTERS
LAUNCHED AT
NEWPORT NEWS

Newport News. Va. Nov. 2o.-Anotner
double launching Of torpedoboat de-
stroyers too.s place today at the plart
Of the Newport News shipbulding &
Drydock Co., the Dahigren and Colds
borough being put overheard. The craft
are Of the new type authorized during
the war and the campaign against Ger.
man submarines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
QUEEN OF SPAIN
MAY PAY VISIT
TO ENGLAND

Madrid. Nov. pa rumor was in cir.
culation tonight that Queen Victoria ic.
tended to leave Spain for a visit to Eng.
lard.
Queen Victoria is a daughter Of rhe
late Prince Henry Of Battonburs and
Princess. Beatrice. daughter OF the
late Queen Victoria Of Great Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
HUGO PREUSS NEW
MEMBER GERMAN
GOVERNMENT

'e'dlm. Nov. 20 Hugo Preuss
Y" APPOINTED secretary of the
w IN" German cabinet. ac-
Up an "ficial telegram from
F''' W secretary ~ the inter
:" NC new Peoples cabinet Of
Was accused when the min
. was ''rm"d Ivy Friedrich Ebert.
w." Premier
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
THE WEATHER
SNOW OR RAIN

Northern New England: Cloudy
and slightly colder Thursday: snow
Or rain in central and east Maine:
Friday probably fair
Southern New England: Cloudy and
slightly colder Thursday; Friday
fair
Eastern New York: Cloudy Thurs
day; Friday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
TO EXTEND LONG
DISTANCE TO
ALL LOCAL LINES

Washington, Nov. 20.-Extcnsion
Of long distance telephone service to
all local lines where practicable is
planned by Postmaster General Eur
Lesson. Companies without long dis
tance connections were invited today
to make applications in writing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
Overthrow olshevik
In theUkraine Means
Salvation of Russia

Opens Way into Heart of Country for Relief of
Demoralized Population Britain
: May Propose Sending Troops to Place Gov
eminent on Stable Footing-Action Bolshe
vik Leaders May Take Not Clear-Taking Of
Kiev by Ccssacks Believed Beginning of End
of Bosheyism in Russia-Already Repudi
ated in Holland Switzerland and Germany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
u. S. Dry Leaders Believe
National Prohibition Will
Soon Be Established Fact

ed. VIM. Jennings Bryan applaud"d
loudly today when Ernest II, CherrinS
ton, general manager of the publishing
interests of the Anti-Saloon League, de-
clared that hereafter no President VINO
is not representative of the prohibition
conscience Of the United States must sit
in the White House"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
EX-KING SAXONY
NOW IN SILESIA

Zurich. Switzerland, Nov. D.-The for.
ner King OF Saxony with his family
has gone to reside in the chateau Syb:l-
lenort. silesia. under special protection
Of Silesian soldiers. The former Ger
man Empress. in order to live more
simply. has eft the Potsdam palare
and gone to the villa Of her son, Eitel
Friedrich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21

Columbus. Ohio, Nov 2o.-That prohi-
bition throughout the United States
soon will be an established fact is the
expression of dry leaders who are at
tending the worldwide prohibition con-
ference here. and their chief aim in he
future will be esta blishing prohibition
throughout the world. speakers deciar-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
General Forecast

Winds along the north and middle
Atlantic coasts will be respectively
fresh north and northwest aa.a moi.
crate northwest. There are moderate
disturbances OFF the southeast New
England coast but the prevailing
pressure is high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
Boston Forecast

Boston. Nov. 2o-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity; Thursday partly
cloudy and cooler; Friday fair: mod
crate northwest winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21

American army Of occupation. Nov.
90 =. M,-(By The Associated
Press) Swinging northward from
Metz the American first division
crossed into Luxembourg just before
noon tOGay, entering t.sch a mining
town Of 20,c00 inhabitants The civil
ianS expected the Americans Thurs
day but when the vanguard appeared
the news spread quickly The whis-
ties at The mines were blown, bells
were rung. children ware excused
from school, stores were closed and
the afternoon was proclaimed a hoI-
day.
In the store windows and public
buildings along tho principal streets
there were pictures Of President VIII
son drawn by an artist of Esch. who
had worked night and day To com
plete 10y hand as many drawings as
possible. Pictures Of President poin-
care, Marshal Foch and King Albert
also were prominently displayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
u. S. Cross
Frontier to
Germany

American Army OF OCcupa ton,
Nov, 2o-CBy the Associated Press
The Americans had another tri-
umphal day Wednesday in the for
ward march of the army Of occupa-
ton. Crossing the old German front
Ter of 1914 into Lorraine and swing
ing northward into the Grand Duchy
OF Luxembourg. the Americans were
enthusiastically received. On the
left American marines occupied the
town of Arlon OBelgiuml where tho
day had been proclaimed n holiday.
thousands OF civilians greeted the
Americans who entered Arlon early
in the morning. To the south the
Americans went into Fontoy and
Nitry in terrain and several villages
to the northeast of Nitry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21

MAJOR GENERAL JO-
SEPH T. DICKSON. U. S.
A. = Leading the American
troops in occupation of Ger
man territory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21

Il costs 2l2 cents a word to get your
message by telegraph to one person.
For one cent word you can &c. your
message through the kennebec Jour
nal to over thirty thousand persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-21
l'HURSDAY: Snow

- costs 2La cents . word TO get your
,,..ssoe BY telegraph TO one person.
rsr one cert word you can get your
message through the kennsbee Jour.
,,I 10 over thirty thousand persons.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-06-20

Miss Eva Boyed expects to go to
Portland Friday for short visit with
friends.
Mrs. G. f. Bowerman has gone to
Monmouth to attend the graduation of
her daughter, Miss Leita After hav-
ing visited friends Mrs. Bowermansand
Leita will return home.
Louis Eggert is now at home. He
gets about with the aid of crutches
and must go to Hood River at stated
intervals to have the injured foot
dressed.
Vern Harris, who is employed by the
Cutler Fruit Grader Co., of Portland,
spent the week end at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. N. Harris.
R.W. Arens and Geo. +. Ogden, both
young men well known in Odell, will
be included in with the men who will
go from Hood River in this call
Next Wednesday the Boy Scouts of
Odell will go for hike. They will
start from Summit station at 2. 30 ..
m. Those who go will take lunch OF
something to cook for supper. All boys
over IL years of age who intend joining
the Boy Scouts are invited to go with
the boys on this hike.
Allison Fletcher will lead the Ep.
worth League next Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pulaski Denny and chill
dren have returned to OdelI after hav.
ing spent several weeks visiting rela.
tives at Salem, Eugene and other vii.
lamette valley points.
Mrs. Anna Lenz is recovering from q
! severe illness.