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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
BISMARCK WILL :.
:. HAVE NEW FIRE
-. LIMITS RULES
More Rigid Restrictions to Be
Thrown Around Construc-
tion of Buildings

The necessity for more rigid restric-
tions governing the construction OF
new buildings and the repair OF old
ones within the fire limits of Bis
marck, and need for the extension of
these limits were thoroughly dis
cussed by the city commission at its
regular meeting Monday evening, and
Commissioners Best and Bertsch, City
Attorney Eurke and State Fire Mar
shal H. l.. Reade were named q COM
mittee to draft fire ordinance which
will meet the demands Of the situa-
tion. #, E.. ..
Commissioner Best reported that no
further expenditure on the Capitol
street railway could be expected from
the state board of control under its
present appropriation, and advised
that the city must pave Fourth street
up to the rails and make the best OF
a bad situation. The board, he stated,
might discover enough rails to make
one more good crossing, which he
suggested be installed at Fourth and
Avenue B, where the executive man
sion is located. T.
Commissioner Bast urged that The
Tribune make note of a letter from
the Hughes Electric Co. referring to
a recent complaint of Judge Cassel;
man, who found an arc lamp dark on
sixth street. The company stated It
was anxious to keep all Of the lights
burning, but that itswas physical I'M
possibility to inspect each light, every
day.. and that 1t must rely largely up
on people residing in the vicinity re-
porting lamps that go out 'Commis,
sioner Best said bis experience. had
proven that the company always
promptly repaired lamps when notice
was given, and he urged that citizens
who find arc lamps not burning
Immediately notify the lighting com
pany. >.
Inc city weigher reported that he
had weighed lao loads during March
and that he had collected $144. Upon
petition from the keeper of the city
detention hospital, who stated that he
wanted to put in a win-the-war garden,
but that pumping water by hand from
a S60feet we'll was too much of a task,
authority was given for the installa.
tion Of a gasoline pump to cost not
more than $35. III
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
ARMENIANS AND
GEORGIANS ALLY
IN DEFENSIVE

Petrograd. April 1,-(By the Asso..
ciated Press)-Fierce fighting has
broken out in the districts Of Batoum,
Kars and Ardaham, in the Caucacus.
The Armenians and Georgians have
formed a large army for the defense
of the territory against the Turks.
who have begun military occupation
of the three districts by virtue OF the
Brest.Litoysk peace treaty.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
MAY MERGE EXPRESS
COMPANIES IN UNIT

Washington, April "a
merging Of the express COM
panies under a new corpora
ton to operate them as q
unit for distribution OF prof
its is under consid GRAFTON be.
tween the railroad admins
tratioqn rsRrresIIfF 4 n M tayes !! g 6
EQmRanieSw fqa1e "a, !,
, no,lncei11entio pisn eelepecteq
within D week sN'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
To EMPTY AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP
TROOPS into FRENCH FRONT LINE
HEAVY VOTE /
IN WISCONSIN
TOG A FIGHT

Milwaukee, Wis, April 2.
Reports from all parts of
the state indicate 9 heavy
early vote today in the sena.
torial election despite fair
chilly weather. II was re- :
ported that the dry and wet
questions in many localities
were instrumental In aug. =,
menting the vote.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
NO BULGARIAN TROOPS
FIGHTING IN THE WEST

Washington, April "A
report to the state depart
ment today from American
Consul Murphy at Sofia, de-
clared that no Bulgarian
troops were moved to the
western front for the big
German offensive. It had
/ l1keea stated tMaA t. aR|;|4lgafiaaaps
= WIRE 3igh4tfpxs M The ooWest
e SlSn2s ! Of Germans &Hd
I AustrianS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
NORTH DAKOTA g..
DEMOCRATS IN
FARGO SESSION

Fargo, n. D. April 2.-Leading DEM
ocratic committeeman from all parts
of the state were in session here to-
day at a conference of the democratic
state central committee. Important
questions were before the conference
and were being discussed this after-
noon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
SCHOOLBOY SHOT
4 WHILE AT LUNCH
Eleven. Old Francis COyne
Fatally Wounded

Hettinger. n. D., April 2.-Francis
Coyne. .11-year.old son of Mr.. and
Ms, Fred Coyne OF the Strool neigh
,horhood. was accidentally killed while
eating his lunch at noon recess Eat1
school when a 2s.rifle with Which 4
chum was toying was dischareq91
sending = bullet plowtug through net
Ceyns aoy's eEatns Z .---....--..i.'s''. =.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
National Pride to Be Made Subservient to Win.
ming of Great Movement About to (: o.:
Begin on West Front t"H1 H-: -:
ASPECT OF GENERAL PERSHING'S =. $v,
ARMY NOT IMPAIRED BY CHANGI
Building Up of Purely United States Force.
Proceed When Men Have Received *.= III.
Proper Training =. =: =:

British Army Headquarters in France,
April 2.-(By Associated Press)- 1.-THE Brit.
ish stormed strongly held positions in a
wood along the Luce river yesterday. When
the enemy withdrew after sharp fighting,
he left the grounds strewn with its dead. 4;
The Germans shelled the wood heavily
after it was occupied by the British and Or
ganized two counter attacks for the pur.f
pose of retaining it. Both were caught in
the British artillery barrage and broken.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
PARIS STANDS
AFTER ANOTHER
MORNING RAID
Curtain of Fire Thrown Around
City Protects From Ger. e.
man Taubes y

Paris, April 2-An air raid
warning was sounded At 3:15
o'clock this morning. Anti.air-
craft guns began to fire immedi
ateIy and continuous curtain Of
fire was placed around the cap
itaI. AT 4:25 it was announced
all danger was over.
The night was calm and the
NOON CLEANED .fitfuily, through
tho light and fleecy clouds, amidst
which gIided the twinklins. lights
Of the airpIanes entering Paris.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
BOCHE SHELLS
GET PREMIER'S
K CAR WINDOWS
Clemenceau Ventures So Near
Lines That German Gun.
" ners Get Range

Paris, April 2.-Premier Glenn
enceau, while making his daily
visit to the front yesterday, ven-
tured so near the first line that
his automobile was sheIied vi9or-
ously by the German artillery.
All the windows were broken, but
NJ. Clemenceau was not hurt.
The premier returned to Paris
enthusiastic and full Of confidence
in the favorable issue Of the pres
ent great battle.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
AUTOMOBILES MUST
DRAIN RADIATORS TO
AVOID BUST TONIGHT

The weather forecast for
tonight is for fair and cold.
er. MIR. Roberts estimates
the lowest temperature for
tonight at ten degrees above
zero. It will be advisable, he
SAYS !. fDr,tautoists to drain
ter 1radist 4NH!Ills.sss. they
,kAsSNAIgas;s A. saAAgMBft AgMB ftss Sszziipgo Jlix-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
CREDIT TO ALLIES
NOW FIVE BILLION
Maximum Raised, Today by Loan
of $500, ,OCO, 900 to British

Washington, d. c., April 2.-Credits
to the allies in the last year were rails
ed today to more than $5,000,0O0. 900
by loan Of 5000, 100000 to Great Brit
ain That nations total credits from
the United States now are $2,72O,OOO.-
900 and all Of the allies S, 1900 900.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
25O.OOO TONS OF
49, JAPANESE SHIPS
New Shipping Provided Partly
by Private Shipbuilders

TOXIC: April '2.-The amount OF
tonnage to- be turned over to the
United States by the Japanese ship.
ping commission is estimated by the
press at about 250,0O0 TONS OF this
10000 tons will be provided by the
government and the remainoer by
shipbuilders in exchange for Ameri-
can steel, An official announcement
will be made soon. -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02

Washington April 2-The announcement
from, London that American army units are to- be
brigaded with French and British organizations
was interpreted by army officers here today as
indicating that the United States government IS
ready to thrust aside all questions Of national
pride in placing American power at the immediate
disposal of the allies. ~" ,s1],
The plan was decided on at conferences be-.
tween Secretary Baker, and Generals Bliss and
Pershing and British and French officials. ..,
TO RUSH TROOPS OVER - : r. :: !, s. r
ably will be arranged by General Pershing. There
was every indication, however, that American
troops now in training here are to be rushed across
regardless of their proficiency and fed into the
French and British machines as battalions or
larger units. ~ ....s =
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02
SENATE WILL
STAND PAT ON
$3.50 WHEAT

4 Washington, d. c., April
2.-The senate was pre-
pared to stand by its action
in fixing the price of $3.50
per bushel for the 1918
wheat crop. A committee
was named to meet house
conferees on the agricultural
bill, the chief dispute being
the price of the wheat crop.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-04-02

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
over 100000 DEATHS
FROM INFLUENZA IN
U. S. SINCE SEPT. Is

Washington, Dec. 4.-Between 300.
600 and $4,000 deaths from influenza
and pneumonia have occurred among
the civilian population Of the United
States since September Is according
to estimates of the public health serv.
ice. These calculations were based
on reports from cities and states
keeping accurate records and public
health officials believe they are con.
sentative. The epidemic still per.
sists, but deaths are much less MI.
merous, according to reports reach
ing here. A recrudescence Of the
disease now is occurring In many
communities throughout the country
but this is believed to he sporadic
and not to indicate a general renew
al of severe epidemic conditions
Insurance companies have been
hard hit by the epidemic. government
reports indicate, although there arr
no figures available here to show to-
tai losses sustained by these com
panies. The government incurred
liabilities of more than 10000 900 in
connection with life insurance carried
by soldiers in army camps. not in.
Guiding those in Europe. About o..
900 deaths occurred in the camps in
the United States. war department
records show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
MT. VERNON

Rev. C. H. Berry has gone to Boston
to attend the centenary conference
On Thanksgiving day Mr.. and Mrs.
Sherman Weber entertained Mr.. and
Mrs H. W. Webber of Mt. Vernon, Fred
Weber of Augusta, Mrs. c. C. Hale OF
Vienna, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Q. York and
son Bryce of New Sharon, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvaro Gordon of Mt. Vernon
Fordis Gilman came home from Fort
Williams to pass Thanksgiving, re-
turning Friday morning.
Mrs. H. E. Carson is visiting her
mother, Mrs. J. A. Robinson.
Misses Helen and Hazel Hopkins were
at home for few days last week.
Miss Carolyn Turner. accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. c. E. Turner. is visit
ing her aunt, -Irs. Irving Kelley of Oak
land.
Mrs. Harold Fairbanks of Augusta
passed Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
SyIvanus Fairbanks.
Miss Erma E. Robinson attended the
Grange fair which was held on .Satur-
day.
Mrs. Ellen Carson was a recent guest
Ol MIS-. 1dTTie ana MISE
,FaustiEa Bean
Mrs. Lettie Currier has returned from
Albion, where she has been vi, ting her
son, Clarence Currier and family.
Rev. c. H. Berry will give an illus.
trated sermon on Sunday evening, Dec.
s, in the Methodist Episcopal church.
The subject will be Africa, the Land
in Darkness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
ROAD BUILDING
ADVOCATED BY
PRES. WILSON

Washington. Dec. 4.-Early re-
sumption and extension of highway
construction is highly desirable in the
opinion of President Wilson. Secre-
tary Houston today made public a
letter he had received from the Presi-
dent stating speedy renewal of road
building under the federal aid road
act would be in the public interest
and expressing the belief that an ad-
ditional appropriation should be made
for that purpose. Secretary Houston
also made public letter from Secre-
tary Baker, saying the War Depart
ment would continue to Cooperate
with the department Of agriculture in
building roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
NEWPORT

Miss Sarah Libbey, for many years
resident of Newport, died on the
evening of Dec, end at the home of
her nephew, c. T. Libbey. Miss Lib
hey has been in failing health for the
past two years and has been helpless
since last April At the time of her
death she was almost 81 years of
age her birthday being Dec. 11th
She has been at the home of c. r.
Libbey where she has been most
tenderly cared for by Mrs. Myrtle
Libbey, assisted by Mrs. Mary Lib
hey, who is now Sc years of age.
Miss Libbey, since the death Of her
sister. Mrs. James White, has made
her home with the family of Mr.
White, and Of her it may well be
said that her life has been one Of
owing service to those about her. She
was born in Rowland, her parents be-
ing Asa Libbey and Abigail Stone Lib
hey. She was one of eleven children,
Of whom out one, Mrs. Abbie Young
of Newport, survives. For many
years she has been a member of the
High street church. The funeral
services, which were private, were
held at the home of c. T. Libbey,
Park avenue, Wednesday at 100 p.
NJ, Rev. :. W. Reynolds officiating.
The interment was in Riverside GEM
etery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05

W.. Goulding: junior vice commander.
Emilus n. Small: chaplain, A. w.
Webb; quartermaster, George III.
Bryant; officer Of the day. w. H.
Stevens; officer Of the guard. Stephen
n. Pullen; surgeon, Chas. e. Bow
den; representative TO the depart
ment encampment.' E. N. Small; al
ternate, S. n. Pullen. The adjutant.
sergeant. major and quartermaster
sergeant will be appointed later.
The annual meeting of the Golden
Cross was held Tuesday evening at the
home of Miss Maggie johnson and the
following officers for the ensuing year
were elected: Noble commander. Fred
H. Leech; vice noble commander. Mrs
Angie Hersom; keeper OF records and
financial records. Miss Maggie Johnson
treasurer. Mrs. Isabel Hetherington
prelate, Mrs. Elizabeth Gleason: herald,
Sylvanus c. Sawtelfe; warden of inner
gate, William Johnson representative
10 Grand Commandery. Mrs. Angie Her.
som: alternate. Sylvanus c. Sawtelle
trustees. George Manter. Mrs. Angie
Hersom. Sylvanus c. Sawtelle.
Mrs. Hiram York, who has been the
guest of relatives in town for a week
has gone to Gardiner, where she will
visit friends before returning to her
home in Portland.
Percy Hanson Of Augusta is the guest
Of friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
AccessiOns for November
To Waterville Library

Fiction "Bell-Ringer.' Sears;
Boomerang" Gray: Cheerful by
Request" Ferber; ''Chivalry of Keith
Leicester" Hood: "Elizabeth's Cam
paign," Ward: "Firehy of France, -
Angellotti: Van Loan Fore!," Van
Loan; Fortune, Terhune; Girl
Named Mary" Tompkins; Hearts
Haven" Burnham; House of Torchy.
Ford; "Josselyn's Wife," Norris:
Little Red House in the Hollow
Hall; Lure of the Land" Bindloss;
Miss Mink's Soldier" Rice; Miss
PRINTS Camoufage, Stanley: Our
Admirable Betty" Farnol; "Out of
the Silences,' Waller; "Skyrider,''
Bower; Soldiers Both" Clutches;
"Spinners," Phillpotts: Triumph of
John Karrs." Cullum; valley of the
Giants" kyne; Way of All Flesh"
Butler; Wings of Chance" Beach.
Non-fiction-"Lady of Lyons" Lyt-
ton; six led Months in Russia"
Bryant; French Canada and the
kills" Longstreth; Fifth Avenue"
NAurice; steep Trails" Muir;
'Taraveller in War Time" Churchill:
Naval Heroes of Today" Collins;
English Womans Home" Smith;
Stakes of the War;" Stoddard;
"Genseric." Bigelow; True Story of
Alsace Lorraine" Vizetelly; Edwin
Chick Burleigh;". Memorial Addresses
on the Life and Character of Nell
son Dnsley; Joel Chandler Harris. ;"
Harris; "One of Them" Hasanovictz;
Memorial Addresses on the Life and
Character of John Alexander Logan;
George Westinghouse" Leupp; New
Pocket Dictionary of the English
and German Languages, Wesley.
Juvenile acknowledgements Serv-
ice Star" Johnston; Pirate of Jas
per Peak" Aldon; Ranch Girls Pot
of Cold" Vandercook; Ranch Girls
and Their Great Adventure" Van
dercook; Ranch Girls at Boarding
School," Vandercook; Ranch Girls at
Home" Vandercook: Ranch Girls at
Rainbow Lodge Vandercook;
Ranch Girls in Europe" Wander
cook; TONY and Puss," Stahl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Dora Holway and Agnes Cum.
mings have returned from HaynesvilIe,
Mass. where they have been the guests
of relatives for the past week
Stilman Curtis is moving his house.
hold goods from the George Wyman
house on High street to Silver street
Earle Nye of Larone is visiting rela-
tives in town for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Champine are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth Of
nine-pound daughter born last Sun
day.
The |ictory Girls Of Lawrence high
school will have a food sale Friday aft
ernoon at IIawry Bros. store from 4 to
$50 The funds received will go to-
wards the United War Work fund.
Mrs. H.. H.. Brazzell is confined to her
home by illness.
The Modern Woodmen will hold a
special meeting Thursday night Of the
degree team. All members of this team
are requested to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Brown are both Ill
with influenza. Mrs Brown was re-
moved to the Sisters hospital yester-
day.
Mrs Abbott Nelson is confined to her
home by illness.
P. A. Smith is able to be out after
being confined to his home by illness
the past three weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T York have return
ed to their home in Portland after be-
ing the guests OF their daughter. Mrs.
r. D. Seabry.
CENTER-A pleasant party of young
folks met Saturday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Huber Holt, it
being the 18th birthday of their daugn-
ter Estelle. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served
Church services Were held SUNDAY,
also Sunday school There has been no
meeting for several weeks.
Mrs. Carrie Brown vas weekend
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Fred TAYLOR.
in Portland
A farewell reception was rendered
Mrs. George Adams as she will soon
leave for Maryland, where her husband
has been the past few months. Her son
Franklin will accompany her.
RIDGE ROAD-Mrs. F. W. Drawn
was able to sit up Monday for short
time.
Stephen Higgins and family have
moved to Fairfield village for the
winter. and DR.. and Mrs. Arthur
Brown have moved to Winslow 20
pass the winter months with their
daughter. Mrs. John Jones.
Mrs. H. c. Emery passed Thanks
giving with her sister Mrs John
Marsh at Bath. While there she at
tended the marriage of the daughter
Of the home. Miss Lena Heal to Lysie
Shepherd of Richmond.
Mrs. Lloyd Chapman. who has been
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson Waldron of Lewiston, re-
turned home Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
RIPLEY

f. H, RamesGell is at home from
Belfast.
James Boynton expects to move
soon to Dexter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Skillings had
as guests over Thanksgiving her
relatives Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Grant
from Bangor.
Mrs. Mae Thurston was home last
Wr>k from Dexter.
Mrs. Elmer Graves has returned
to Tover
as. SielIa Brown is at home from
Hartland
Mr.. ind Mrs. Lendai. Chadbourue
Of Dexter have been guests at D. c.
Wakeelf = for a few days.
Mrs. y. r Mower and sons of ST
Allen5 were ut Nell Randalps
Thanksgiving day.
There was large number out ia
grar::e meeting Saturday evening.
They save a surprise party to Eliza
Mansc!l.
James Boynton and family were
guests Thanksgiving day at Edgar
Jones
Mrs. Hattie Grant fell and broke
her wrist last Wednesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
LIFT SUGAR BAN
in. BAY STATE

Boston, Dec. All sugar restric-
ions applying to consumers, public
ating places and retail grocers were
emoved today by the Massachusetts
God administration following similar
action by the National administra-
ion at Washington. The only reg
Ulations remaining force have to do
with the margin of profit and with
he prevention of boarding :
Beginning today the three pound-a-
month regulation is lifted. and the
four pound rule which was to have
been put in force on December IS
will be abandoned. The open sugar
bowl also will be permitted in res.
taurants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
W|NSLOW

Miss Elsie Jones and Herbert How
ard have entered Coburn Institute as
students
Octavia, Arthur and Harold. chill
dren Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Gagne
are ill with the chickenpox.
Mrs. Louise kittredge is confined
to her home by illness.
Miss Eva Reynolds. after a 10-days
stay at her home. returned Wednes-
cay to resume her duties as dean at
the Machias Normal school.
The Sebasticook Literary club held
it's regular meeting Tuesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. George w.
Patterson, with an attendance Of II.
Mrs. Roland Hutchins of Wisconsin
was guest of the club. Mrs. Harry
L. Norton presided. Current events
and household economics were given.
A paper. 1.-THE Royal Family" by
Mrs G. w. Patterson. was read; Il
paper, English Antiquities was
given by Mrs. w. w. Clapp. The club
will hold its next meeting Tuesday
afternoon. Dec. IT,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-05
Mt. Vernon Grange

A Grange fair was held 1T the
Grange hall Saturday Afternoon
There was fine display Of vegetables
and canned fruit, especially ~ The
Boys and Girls Clubs. Supper was
served. Ice cream, popcorn and ap-
pies were on sale. In the evening an
entertainment was given with mus'
by the orchestra; several selections
on the Nictrola: an illustrated reel
tation by Mrs. Maud Foss: Rev. {. Il.
Berry then presented stereOpticon
views of some of the ruined CATH
drals in France and other war pic
lures. A good sum Was rcaliznd.