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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
STRIKE IN BOX
MILL. OLDTOWN,
125 ARE OUT

Bangor, Ne. July 29.-One hum
dred and twenty i've men, crews Of
two box mills of the Jordan Lumber
Co. in OIitown, and twenty five en-
pIoyed in the box mill of the Barker
Lumber Co. in Milfo.d, quit - noon
today to enforce a demand fer a If
teen percent advance in wages The
men have been receiving sl75o q
week. The employers have made no
statement of their ,ntantions, but it
is intimatet that the mills will shut
down. The crews viii be pad off
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

Inc retirement of the Germans still.
remains orderly but everywhere the
allied troops and repeatedly the
Americans near Fere En- Tardenois
are pressing them hard. Particularly
bitter fighting has taken place around
Fere En- Tardenois and at Sergy.
both of which towns are now we'll in
the hands Of the French and Amer
leans. At Sergy the Germans paid
the Americans the compliment of re-
lnforcing their battle line with two
divisions Of we'll tried troops whose
courage previously has been tried
when the tide Of battle was going
against the Germans It was an ef-
fort there to deatroy the Americans
or TO hold them back. The effort re-
suited in failure. The battle line
has gone back and forth but the
Americans proved to be the masters
OF the picked enemy troops and n
ally drove them out and retained the
village. The casualties were heavy
on the Germans. Immediately south
OF scissors. on the western end Of
the salient, the Germans strove he
roically to push back the enemies in
order to prevent the further fanking
Ut SCISSORS and the possible cutting
- ~ HI
ing along the Ourcq south of Oulchy
LIE Chateau. Scottish troops, howev-
er. captured positions in the out
skirts Of Buzancy just to the west Of
the Scissors Chateau Thierry road,
while further south the French over
came the resistance imposed against
them, carried the high road and took
Grand Rosoy and Caugny and the
Butte Chalmort.
Southeast Of scissors, we'll inside of
the salient on the far outside immediate
bat title zone. various towns and villages
along the scissors Fismes railroad ere
said to be in flames. This apparently
NoN1u lINICdt6 at tLc iClicihShl "
the Germans from the big pocket is to
proceed still further northward before
they intend to halt it and give battle to
the allied troops along chosen line
Ii the retreat of the west is carried be-
yond the scissors Fismes line it seems
highly probable that it is the intention
OF the Germans to make their stand
from scissors eastward along the Aisne
to the vesle river and thence south
eastward to Rheims.
British troops on various sectors In
France and Flanders continue their ar
RAISING tactics against the German
front near Morlancy. in the Amiens sec.
tor. The Australians have take. se7-
eral lines Of trenches, captured'a fairly
large number Of prisoners a2d inflicted
heavy losses on the enemy During coun-
ter attacks. Near Gavre'l9 which lies
northeast Of Arras. Canadian troops
likewise OF carried out successtui en-
terprise ana taken prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
MAY ELECT
TO STAND
AT AISNE

Washington. July 29-French and
American troops are still pressing
forward vigorously in the campaign
that up to this time has succeeded in
eJecting the enemy from more than
half OF the Aisne Marine salient The
latest announcement from Berlin
that further Withdrawals had been in
progress since last Friday night, left
it greatly in doubt tonight as to
where the German high command
plans to make a stand The major-
ity OF opinion among officers here.
however, was that the EVENTUAL line
resulting from General Foch's bold
counter blows would be along the
heights O. the Aisne as the line
stood According to the last avail
able report, it appeared certain that
the evacuation announced by the en-
envy had not been carried out. The
salient has been reduced, until it no
longer has anything of the old
driven into that an irregular line
roughly parallelling the Scissors
+ Rheims base has been created. rest
ing on the two sides of he old ga
lient reaching southwark from Sois-
sons and Rheims, respectively. It
was to retain these flank lines in or
der to get his army out of the pocket
at the Marine that the enemy en-
ployed reserves lavishly.
The most bitter fighting recently
reported is along the center of the ir-
regular Inc that now forms the front
between the flank positions. Franco
American forces were fighting fierce
ly with the enemy read guards here
at last accounts, and a crack division
of Prussian guards had been hurleo
against the American positions in
counter attack to check their prog
ress.
This suggested to observers he.e
that Gen. Foch was seeking to force
wedge irto the very center Of this
enemys ietreating line. planning -
take the strong flank position In the
rear and force a precipitate with
drawal. There were signs that
definite minor point was being car
ried by this thrust which promised
to crumple up the German positions
west of Fere- en- -Tardenois. Ohlcials
are elated at the ane showing which
(contir3sd o. -Sos 2 co'n~'as''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
AMERICANS PAID COM PLIMENT BY
GERMANS AT SERCY REINFORCE LINE
WITH TWO DIVISIONS CRACK TROOPS
(By the Associated Press)

Notwithstanding the fact that the Germans have power
fully strengthened their battle line running across the Sos
sons Rheims salient and have subborny disputed further
passage norhward to the entente allied troops the enev
'front.' mas been coupled back apprecaby all sides the
saen except at the anchor points resting immediately on
oossons and Rheims South of scissors further we have
olVen eastward into the enemy front to the Ourco
RIVER eastward along the Ourcq French and American
troops nave crossed the stream at various points and ad
ahced thef line we'll to the nolthward while southwest of
hhem the allies have debouched from the wooded sectors
ana gained the plains nowh standing the violence of the
enenys counter At points the Germans
succeeded IN somewhat checking the forward movement but
nowhere were they able to bring it to a standstil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

Chairman Willard Rowland threaten
ed 10 clear the hall of spectators seVafal
times when demonstrations were nade
against Boot & Shoe Workers Union
officials. A suggestion by the BOARD
that the men return to their work with
out prejudice while efforts towards con-
Citation were in progress was refused
bv the strike leaders The hearing Will
continue tomorrow There are 1850 cut
ters involved In the strike for an in
crease In wages. and the number out of
work as a result of the strike IL 5000.
The strike began two weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
ANGLO
COOPERATION
MARKED IN NAVY

London. July 2o-"There is no
branch Of Anglo American activity
in which cooperation and comrade-
ship are more marked and more
complete than in the navy" said Sir
Eric Geddes. first Lord Of British
admiralty speaking today at the
American luncheon club. There
are more than go American war
ships now based on this side" Sir
Eric said, and Mr.. Roosevelt
tAmerican assistant secretary Of the
navy has assured us this number
will increase faster in the future
than in the past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
3 LINERS REPORT
ATTACKS BY
GERMAN SUBS

An Atlantic Port, July 20-Three
trans Atlantic liners which arrived
here today reported having been at
tackled by German submarines, each
of them when about 200 miles off the
Atlantic coast. in latitude $3.50
longitude 70.4 All three vessels by
superior speed escaped unchanged
after a running fight which lasted
several hours. The master of an
other vessel in port today said that
three days ago wireless calls were
caught by his ship coming from
vessel in plain sight asking for as
sistance but upon closer observation
proved to be a submarine with tele-
scopic masts and was in many re-
spects made up to initiate a vessel in
a sinking condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

London, July 29-The relations between Germany and
Turkey have been severed according to direct information
f,o7 Constantnope This announcement is made by the
conenhacn correspondent Of the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany.
The excitement against Germany the advices further
r has been growing partc uary after last weeks
The Germans recently demand ed the cruiser Handles the
only large ship then possession Of Turkey compensation
for the Bresau the former German cruiser which des
oved N the Dadinees while under the Turkish flag De-
pe Turkey protest the Handles has departed for Sebas
tonol with the German flag flying
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
Hearing Today on Appeal Paper
Manufacturers for Increased
Prices on News Print Paper

Washington, July 2a.-Paper manufac-
turers today appealed to the Federal
Trade Commission for increased pr;c IS
on news print as of May /. June ard
July |. The American Publishers As
ISOLATION objected TO a hearing, con-
tending that the commissions functions
as arbi,er on paper prices were sus-
pended pending a decision on the manu-
facturers' appeal from the $40 a aln-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
Total Of 1879 in Army Casualty
List Issued on Monday==One
Maine Man Severely Wounded

"Asninstn, July 2e.-The army
saaey l's' today shows:
>. 'so N action ~, dice If wounds
''ed Of disease 4 died of accident
..'4 ''a'r eau es II: wounded Sc
r, -, . wounded degree undeter-
,, missing 20, total 1919.
1. nent Colonel Clark r. Elliot.
n s'eld' Mass, has been killed
&c list Includes:
:, Killed in action. co,,., No.,
rsr,S smith, Fort sam Houston,
ao, t'l s, Lieut.. Colonel Clark r FL.
he'd , sp[ n Mass. Captains Al.
lanes !. y Ha aI Atlantic CITY,, \. =.
!. yali a Holmes. Hendersonvi lie \
lanes y c, Richards ,tl,S': ss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
REPORTED SEVERANCE OF RELATIONS BETWEEN GERMANY AND TURKEY
OFFICIAL REPORTS
OPPOSING FORCES
FRENCH

Paris. July 29.-The allied fore
es continued to gain ground at
almost all points on the Sois-
SONS Rheims salient today. but
the principal progress, accord
ing to the war office announce
ment tonight. was on the east
flank and around Fere En- Tar
denois. Numerous villages fell
into the hands of the allies.
The statement says; The day
was marked by very violent en-
gagements along the whole front
north Of the Marine. The enemy
whose resistance was powerfully
increased. disputed ground with
US foot by foot and attempted to
force us back by numerous coun-
ter-attacks. Our troops repuiSed
all assaults and made new pro-
gress. On the outskirts of the vii
lage of Buzarcy Scottish troops
captured the f'arka de Chateau
and maintained their positions
despite the repeated efforts OF
the Germans. East Of Plessls
HUE and Oulchy LIE Cnateau w
advanced beyond the Chateau
Thierry road and captured Grand
Rosoy and Cugny which we &C.
cupied in the coure Of brilliant
action the but Chalmont. Four
hundred and fifty prisoners re-
manned in our hands.
"On the right bank OF the Ourca
river we extended our gains north
Of Fere En- Tardenois and pene-
trated into Sergy. Further south
Ronoheres fell into our power.
"On our right we crossed the
Dormans- Rheims road south OF
Villers Agron Aiguizy. We gained
ground west of Bligny and St.
IN Champagne. German at
tack in the region Of Mont Sans
Nom was without result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
GERMAN

Berlin, via London, July %
After fulfilling their task" says
a German official statement is
sued today, in our forefield
guards fell back to their lines in
accordance with orders before
strong attacks by the enemy.
At Fere En- Tardenois and to
the south of that place, the en-
emy's attacks, several times re-
newed, led to violent combats
which ended in the repulse Of
the enemy"
The communication ad-
nits that on the night of july
26-27 still in accordance to
plans. the Germans evacuated
the front line between the Ourcq
and the Andre and also shifted
their defence to the region be-
tween F'ere En- Tardenois and
Vile En- Tardenois, without the
knowledge of the Allies.
The text of the communication
follows:
Partial attacks launched by
the British north of the Lys
were repulsed. Partial attacks
in the afternoon (Sunday) by the
enemy north of Villemontoire,
which were proceeded by violent
artillery duels. were repulsed by
counter attacks. On the night Of
the 26-27th according to plans,
zone between the Ourcq and the
Ardre to a certain extent and
shifted our defence to the region
between Fere En- Tardenois.
and Vile En- Tardenois. Our
movement remained unknown
to The enemy. On the 27th
the enemy's artillery fire
was still directed on our old
Continued on Page 2-co|. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
FERDINAND IN
PARTS UNKNOWN
SEEKING "HEALTH"

Washington. July .9-An official
dispatch from France says German
newspapers report King Ferdinand
of Bulgaria gone to Foreign Lands"
for some time on account of his
health. According TO the Neue
Freie Presse a Bulgarian parsonage
on his way through Vienna admitted
that the Bulgarian people were tired
of the war and that harvest pros
poets were poor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
One Shoe Union President
Accuses Another Of Trying
To Disrupt Ranks Of Union

s'o's''' Mass, July oo-President
''a' = Tom Of 'he BOO, & Shoe
''Fses Union a. the cutter strike
a'hs before TIE STATE BOARD of con
Ia1o'n and arbitration today accused
'suent Joan Quinn OF the cutters in
'''uen' ASSOCIATION Of coming TO mis-
:" 'He so'e purpose Of disruptinG
'a''NS % the union workers. He as
hHsd 'aa' tie cutters strike was caus.
y BY a combination OF outside inru.
af's . 'eague with lnsursert shoe
'''s'rs Organization
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30

dred weight price fixed by the comn's-
sion and effective last April l. With
out passing on the publishers conten-
ton, the commission decided 10 hear
evidence beginning tomorrow. Henry
A. Wise of New York, counsel for the
manufacturers, said the increase was
requested because of advance in cost Of
labor and material and freight rates.
The cost Of wood for making paper, he
told the commission. increased So per
cent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
ONE FLIER KILLED
ONE INJURED AT
SAN ANTONIO, TEX.

San Antonio. Texas, July a.
Cadet George G. Kellar OF Peoria.
Ills, was instantly killed and Cadet
George c. Henderson Of Arlington,
Mass. seriously injured when their
airplanes collided today at Kelley
Field here,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
High Tribute Paid to Military Skill Of U. S. Division
Probably 26th New England, by French Army Head

From July Is to Is in
Region n ort h Of
Chateau T h ierry
This Division A d :
vance ~ Kilo-
m G tire S, Fighting
Day and Night With
Zeal That Had to be
Restrained at Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS.

Northern New England, showers
Tuesday. cooler except on rhe east
Maine coast; Wednesday fair, warm
el on east Maine coast.
Eastern New York: thunder show
CTS Tuesday. cooler in the interior;
Wednesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
WOMAN BROWNS
SELF AND CHILD

Ellsworth, Me, July 29.--Taaking
her weeks-old child with her
Mrs walter White, aged 80, commit
ted suicide today by drowning in a
brook near her home here. Both
were dead when found She had been
i'll since the birth of the child
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
LOCKJAW RACES
IN GERMAN ARMY

Amsterdam July 29-Tetanus has
broken out to serious extent in the
German army, according to the Tel
egraaf. The Netherlands export Co.
has agreed to send large consign-
ment of anti-tetanus serum to
Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Tuesday occasional showers and
cooler; Wednesday fair; moderate
southwest to northwest winds.
Southern New England. showers and
cooler Tuesday; Wednesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
ENEMY LINE BENDS IN MIDDLE
FLANKS OF SALIENT HOLDING
TEUT0N COUNTER BLOWS FAIL

Allies Gain Plains Southwest of Rheims
Franco Americans Cross Ourcq at Sever
al Points and Advance Line Well to North
ward-Americans Pressing Germans Hard
Near Percent arde nois-Bitter Fighting
Near Sergy- Scottish Troops Capture Posi-.
tons on Outskirts of Buzancy - French
Take Several Additi0 nal Villages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
DIVISION or SP0|LS OF WAR
PROBABLE REASON OF BREAK
BETWEEN GERMANS AND TURKS

Rumors of Turkish Opposition to Bulgaria's
Share of Rumania-Also Casting Jealous
Ewes at Black Sea Littoral, the Caucasus
and ans-Announcement in Reichstag
in June Referred to Differences Between
Turkey and Bulgaria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
ASQUITH ASKS
SETTLE THE
IRISH QUESTION

LONDON July 29-Herbert H. As
quith, former prime minister, speak
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
Tuesday: Showers

.r;,,o 10 Re-tire-the
Kaiser" Buy . War Stamp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-30
WEDNESDAY,: Fair

War Stamps-"I.'s a fine
habit" g.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-01-03
A Place for Everything.

r. A. Hayne would like to
shake hands with every man who
keeps his farm tools in sheds.
He can come up and shake hands
with me and | will give him q
big dinner to boot. ! will have
my wife bake a big Johnny cake
and we will have jolly good
time. l am going to tell how
keep my tools. When l get done
with my breaking plowi is greas-
ed and put away. My corn plow,
the shovels are taken off and
creased and hung up. My bind
er, the cutter bar and knife and
knotter and needle are all greas-
ed when put away. My cutter
bar on my moving machine is
treated the same way. My disk
harrow blades are all creased be-
fore putting away. If anybody
does more than that shake hands
with them too. G. B. Darst, Del
aware county, Ohio, in Stockman
and Farmer.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-01-03
Lodge Resolutions.

The following resolutions were
passed by Harrisonville Lodge
No. 710 |. 0. o. F., on the death
Of Samuel H. Hockensmith.
WHEREAS; 1t has pleased AL
mighty God in his wise provi-
dence to remove from our midst
our beloved brother Samuel H.
Hockensmith.
WHEREAS; By this sad dispen-
sation our Lodge has lost a faith
full member, therefore, be it.
RESOLVED; That in this sad
affliction we bow in humble SUBJ
mission to Him who doeth all
things we'll.
RESOLVED; That we shall sadly
miss his cheerful countenance,
and feel that in the death Of
Brother Hockensmith this Lodge
has lost one of its most faithful
members, and that we cherish
with sffectiopate remembrance
his good qualities.
RESOLVED; That we extend to
his bereaved family our heart
felt sympathy in this hour of be-
reavement.
RESOLVED; That a copy of
these resolutions be sent to the
bereaved family and be published
in the county papers and that a
copy be- transcribed in the min
utes of the Lodge.
M. l.. HoLLENsHEAD,
JOSEPH NJ. DEsHoNG,
Roy M. SIPE.
Committee.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-01-03
Governor To Stump
For Drys In State.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. %. Gov
ernor Brumbaugh made the first
public announcement yesterday
that he will stump the state next
spring for prohibition. He made
the announcement at a luncheon
given by Colonel E. T. Murphy,
to the Good Fellowship Club in
the Hotel Adelphia. The COVER
nor said recently that he would
speak for local option.
Il would give this good right
hand to see old Pennsylvania
white on the map" said tn e
governor at the luncheon. I'VE
will be false TO ourselves and to
everything in the universe if we
do not make ourselves one of the
first to uphold the congressional
action. | want to see every
man come to Harrisburg next
session pledged definitely to vote
for or against the amendment.
II any candidate for a seat in
the legislature refuses to pledge
himself to vote for the amendent
then l want you and your friends
and the other good people Of the
commonwealth to go out and de-
feat him, wherever he may be. |
do not care what his politics, is
Republican, Democrat or other
wise, if he is not right on this
proposition he is not fit to repre-.
sent any part of the state in the
legislature. / do not care what
l may be engaged in | intend to
be in that fight up to my neck.
II want to see Pennsylvania
first to ratify the amendment. /
want to see enough states ratify
it to pass it, for we can not offer
a drunken democracy to tn e
world. We can not stand for
rum and fight for the independ-
ence of the world"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-01-03

fighting forces by any nation IN
the history Of the world. 1t ID
not charity; 1t Is simply justice to
the enlisted men and women and
to their loved ones at bone, and
each and every one Of them
should promptly take the bene
fits Of this great law.
W. q. M'ADOO,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
W. G Patterson McConnellsburg
Pa, will send blanks on appli
cation -EDIToR
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-01-03
Good Cheer for Soldiers Dependents.

1t is the desire of the war de-
partment of the United States
that soldier boys, whether in
training camps at home or at the
front in France, should have the
very best care possible, and the
Red Cross officials are ready to
assist in the work. Attention is
called to statement in this pa
per by the U. S. Treasury De-
partment explaining how depend
ent wives may secure as much as
SIS. per month or more during
the absence of their husbands in
the service. Directors of the
poor should take advantage OF
the provision for those coming
under their care. | will furnish
statements and blanks to those
desiring them. Soldiers wives
should take advantage of this of.
fer and also urge their husbands
to invest in the very low priced
life insurance our government is
willing to issue to the men of our
army.
| shall very gladly send blanks
and instructions to any persons
interested, or put them in touch
with their township officers.
Respectfully,
w. c. PATTERSON,
McConnellsburg, Pa.
Chairman Red Cross Civilian Re-
lief.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-01-03
EStray Notice.

Taken up on the 18th day of
December 1917, straying and tres
passing on the improved and en-
closed lands of the subscriber in
Dublin township in which he
resides, a grey mare with brown
legs from knees down, about 81
inches high, about Is years old.
The owner is requested to prove
their property in said stray, pay
damages done, reasonable charg-
es and cost of keeping; otherwise
such stray will be sold and pro-
ceedings be had in the case as
provided by law.
OWEN ANDERSON,
1887. Clear Ridge, Pa.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-01-03
Dividend Notice.
1-3.3t.

At a regular meeting of the
Board of Directors of the First
National Bank of McConnells-
burg, Pa, a semi.annual dividend
of 8 per cent. on the capital
stock was declared payable jan
uary l, 1918 to shareholders of
record at the close of business on
December 81, 1917. Checks will
be mailed.
MERRILL W. MACE,
Cashier.