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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
PACIFIC COAST
LEAGUE SEASON
TO CLOSE SUNDAY

Los Angeles. Calf, July l---Dl-
rectors and officials of the Paclflc
Coast baseball league voted tonight
to close the present season with the
games scheduled for Sunday.
This statement was given out by
Allen T, Baum, president of the
League.
The Pacific Coast League direct
ors voted officially to close the 1918
season Sunday, July ii.
Exemption boards in two states
in which the league operates--Cal-
ifornia and Utah-have ruled that
the players are subject to the work
or fight rule and the league has de-
cided to abide by this decision rath-
Ell than appeal to higher authorities
in view of the shortening of the
season and the closeness of the race
between Vernon and Los Angeles
the directors voted to order these
two clubs to play an additional ser
les of nine games in Los Angeles
next week. the series to be conclud-
ed when either club wins five games
and the winner will be decided the
champion of the 1913 season"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
FOOD CONTROL TO
CONTINUE AFTER WAR
I'm ENGLAND

London, July 12-Food control in
England probably will continue for at
least short while after the ending
Of hostilities acc ording to John r.
Clines, the new head of the food min
istry. Discussing this subject with
the Daily Telegraph, he said:
Whether the food ininitry will be
continued after the war depends on
how long the war lasts. but it Is clear
the conditions created will not sud
denly disappear when it is ended and
for a considerable time the Allied ma
tons will be required to act in CO.
operation both as regards supplies
and prices until normal coalitions re-
appear. People d his country have
little of our indebtedness to America
and the colonies for the abundance
and regularity of our food supplies.
He paid tribute TO the American
spirit of patriotism" which had
been willing to undergo sacrifices in
order to feed England. He said he
would welcome II. c. Hoover. the
American food administrator who is
expected in England shortly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
Pawtucket Lcomfixers
Vote to Continue Strike

Pawtucket. r. l.. July 1.-THE
loomfixers. weavers and beamers af-
fectcd by the strike in Rhode Is
land cotton mills met with John Col
den. President of the United Textile
Workers of America, and John H
Powers. secretary of the loomfixers
union today and on being informed
of the manufacturers refusal 81
grant their demand for fifteen pei
cent. increase in wages prevailing or
June II, voted to continue the
strike.
Mr. Golden said that 1900 work
ers are now idle. but they are willing
to submit their claims to H. J. Skef-
fington, to II. f. Endicott or to the
war labor beard and accepted the de-
cision of the one agreed upon.
To prevent recurrence Of
trouble he said they are willing to
submit all future differences to the
war labor beard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
ROUND UP OF
SLACKERS IN
CITY CHICAGO

Chicago July 1.-THE roundup
BY Federal agents and the police of
alleged slavkers and unregistered
aliens, which brought to various
police stations nearly 5000 men last
night, continued today Railroad
stations, steamship docks. theatres,
hotels. pool rooms, retaurants and
other publiE places were searched.
Out of the 5000 questioned 400
We're compelled to spend the night
in Jail.
There was great excitement at the
municipal pier dance hall when the
investigators appeared. Young wo-
men screamed and tainted.
A government agent shot Helga
Gustavson. who attempted to es-
cape. He is in a serious condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
WHOLESALE LICENSE IS
REVOKED FOR ILLEGAL
PROFITEERING IN FLOUR

Boston, July 1.-THE license of the
Gentle Flour & Products Co. whole
sale dealers of Boston, was re"oke1 Z
today for the period of the war by tne
state food administration for illegal
profiteering. Investigation extending
over many weeks showed, the order OF
the administration stated, shat the conf
pany had been selling large Quantities
Of -four without substitutes and at a
profit in excess OF that permitted by
the government. The amount .. such
profits was put down at s62s7 The COM
pany was ordered TO make restitution
to innocent victims of it's proEt.e~ns''
and to turn over any balance not re-
funded to the Italian war benefit fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
u. S. HAS LIST OF
HOLDERS OF GERMAN
GOVERNMENT BONDS

Washington. July ]2-A fairly
complete list of the holders OF Ger
man government bonds in the United
States is among the assets Of secret
service men fighting German pro-
paganda, it was said today b. offic-
ials, discussing the disclosure of the
large holdings of the Busch family
made yesterday by Alfred l.. Becker,
New York assistant attorney general.
Names OF nearly 10000 individuals
are on the list, which has been built
up during the course of secret inves-
legations made during the last two
years A wide distribution was given
to the securities and they were issued
in denomina tions OF as small as $50.
Approximately six different issues
of the bonds were made in the Uni
ted States in order to evade TIL Eng
lisl blockade, and to make the bonds
value -ss if seized a provision was
incorporated on the face Of most Of
them that they should be con :ide:ed
invalid unless countersisned by
Count Won Bernstorff, former am
bassador to the United States. They
were underwritten in good sized
blocks BY various banking houses
and syndicates, the Trans Atlantic
Trust Company, officers of which
were arrested yesterday for intern
n7ent, being an active agent.
An estimate of the total amount
secured by the Germans through
bond sales was refns>d today IN
officials. 1t is known to have been
large, though probably below he
sl0Q, 1000 900 figure intiGlated Ly Mr..
Becker, The property in the bonds
is technically classed as American
holdings of investments in Germany
and is thus not necessarily subject to
seizure by the alien property custo-
dian. Further revelations Of the use
made of the money secured are likely
to be made from time to time offic-
als said. when intcrnntent proceed
ings are brought in court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
CITY TO CELEBR ATE
FRENCH ANNIVERSARY

There will be celebration at
Monument Park on Sunday after
noon at + o'clock in observance OF
the Fall of the Bastile, in honor OF
tho French national holiday. CORE
sponding to the Fourth OF July IN
this country.
A stand has been erected and Will
be appropriately decorated for the
occasion, The Waterville Military
Band will furnish music for the oc-
casion and will play patriotic selec-
tons. Fred W. Clair will address
the audience on the significance of
the day.
All Waterville citizens who have
in their possession French flags are
asked to notify the committee,
Frank Redington, as it is desired to
have the French flags as a part OF
the decorations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
Stephen Farnum
Peckham Dies, BROOKLYN

New York, July 12-.Stephen Far
mum Peckham. college professor,
chemist and author of scientific
works, died today at his home in
Brooklyn, He was 80 years old.
Born in Providence, p l., Professor
Peckham was graduated from Brown
University. He held the chair of
chemistry at Washington College, the
University of Maine, and the Univer-
sity of Minnesota. He was credited
with locating the first producing oil
well in California. He was veteran
of the Civil War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
PITTSTON

EAST-The three-act drama, MY
Brothers Keeper" was presented by
the East Pittston Dramatic Club Nom
day evening at Academy hall. This
was also the re-opening of the Acad-
envy building which has been renovated
throughout A piano which has been
recently purchased for the dance hall,
was USED for the first time that eve
ming. A ball was given by the trus-
tees of the building at the close Of the
play which was much enjoyed by all.
Lees orchestra of four pieces furnished
the music. The receipts of the evening
play will be used toward purchas sing
seats for the entertainment hall.
The annual meeting Of the Pittston
board of health was held at the home
of F. w. Britton Wednesday afternoon.
The usual business was transacted.
H. H. Cary was a business visitor
Thursday in Augusta
d. z. Stewart of Brighton was the
guest for few days this week of E. H.
Reed
Miss Addie Wright left Wednesday
for Augusta. where she will pass few
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Hunt and
daughter Ruth Of Smthtown were
guests Wednesday at the home of ".
E, Seekins.
Mr.. and Mrs E. A. Haniy returned
saturday from a lo-days' visit in Bes-
ton.
Mrs. Matte Piummer and children o.
Bangor are passing few weeks with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Man
sir
Miss Sadie Marson returned Sunday
to Boston. after passing a months va
cation at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs A. E. Marson.
Mr.. and Mrs w. c. Boynton and fam
iiy were guests Wednesday of relatives
IN Jefferson.
Miss Mary Cary was the guest Thurs
day of friends in Gardiner.
Mrs. Joseph Jones and daughter 10
sephine Of Sheepscot are guests for 4
rev weeks at the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
E H. Reed.
Mrs, George Russell has returned
rom few days visit with friends in
Alma.
Mrs. E. A. Hanly and Mrs. Jerome
Hanly were business visitors Friday in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
NINE CENT FARES
POSSIBILITY ON IL
IN BOSTON

Boston. July Flares on he
Boston Elevated Railway may le
raised from five to eight cents, ard
possibly to nine cents. acroc ling u
"a statement issued tonight hv The
public trustees Of the property.
Tie statement points ut ta,. With
many costs still unconsid a~ed, the
revenue Of the road must be incre1s-
"a approximately sc,2oo. 90 this yea
70 maintain The pr@sen- service By
TIC law which crcatct the rruH "
ship the board ! directed t. make
thI road earn money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
SEEK RECRUITS FOR
18th PIONEER INFANTRY

with the recent news dispatches
that the 5eth Pioneer infantry tor-
merly the First Maine Heavy F1eio
Artillery. has been designated for IN
portant overseas service, Captain re-
ter Courtney, the recruiting officer IN
this STATE for the United States
Army, is very anxious to enlst as
MANY Maine men for This regiment
as possible.
The officers and men often ex-
pressed their desires to have II com
posed fully of Maine men, and as
about IS officers and 1900 more men
are needed to fill it to war Strength
it is now possible for men who are
not of draft age to join this regiment
and serve with their relatives ana
friends who are now stationed at
Camp Wordsworth. Spartanburg.
II is quite possible that all the men
who are now in the regiment Wall
land non commissioned offlcers
berths. and many more men VIII be
needed and the chances are exceed
ingly Sood LOT dppiiNaii'' wa"
into the regiment at once.
Every one knows the class OF men
that enlisted in the original Milliken
Regiment, a class that cannot be
duplicated in any other part Of the
country, and this chance to join an
organization composed CT young men
of this calibre should not he over
looked without a good deal OF fore
thought.
Enlistments in the 56th Pioneer In
fantry will continue at the ater-
Vile State Armory for limlteo tune
Rv DELAYING too long Il may be Too
late to enter this branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
"SWEETHEARTS'
MONUMENT"
AT CAMP DEVENS

Aver, Mass, July IAN arch built
largely of stones brought to Camp Dew
ems by girl friends of soldiers, to he
known as ''sweethearts' monument"
was completed today and will be dedi-
Gated appropriately next week. 1t
stands on the main street of the can on
ment near the hostess house.
Soldiers complained that most of the
girls, who were requested TO bring sub
stantial stones for the arch. brought
only pebbles, so It was necessary 10 ado
many unromantic rocks picked up near
the camp to complete it. A fountain
will be built under the arch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
Recommend Employment!
of Older Men TO Relieve
Shortage of Labor

Washington, July Fin setting
forth the governments attitude
toward the employment of women in
war industries. the war labor poll
cies board today recommended a
more general employment of older
men to relieve the labor shortage
and that women be more generally
employed in clerical accounting and
cashier service.
The policy also outlined against
the employment of girls under II
years OF age as public messengers.
elevator operators. bell boys in no
tells or clubs or in street cars. elevat-
ed and subway transportation serv-
ice. The recruiting Of mothers of
young children for employment in
war industries is discouraged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
TO REOPEN THE
PRINT PAPER CASE

Washington, July 1.-THE fedora,
trade commission will reopen the PRINT
paper case July q at the request of the
manufacturers who asked that the COM
mission take cognizance of the recent
decision of the war labor board award
ing employees Of paper mills increased
wages The trade commission fixed a
price of 50 10 per 100 pounds in carload
lots for print paper before the wage in
crease was granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
Cannot Have Both
Booze and Sufficient
Coal Next Winter

Washington. July 12.-Immediate
nationwide prohibition is absolutely
necessary if the extra one hundred
million tons Of coal year needed ~
the country in its war on Germany
is to be mined. Fuel Administra OF
Garfield has been informed by the
rational coal association. represent
ing bituminous operators Producing
G0,000C00 tons of coal annually. ~
Garfield is understood 10 have laid
the associations recommendatIo be-
fore President Wilson FOR is consi1-
GRAFTON.
In statement tonight tire ass ,ci1-
ton said that the counts ca N"t
have both booze and sufficient cod
this winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
GERMAN DOCUMENT
PRAISES AMERICANS

Washington. July 1o.-The follow
ing are extracts from German doc
u:nent recently captured. 1t is til.
report Of a t;n an in1".l!;; u e CT
f'sr Iiectenart Won lSer=, IT tie
headquarters Of the eth 'icrI1,2 n
army and is dated June L.. l9lS:
Second American infantry di'is-
ion
Examination If prisoners fr' N
the 9Th, 9Th. 9th ana 81 regime nj 8
captured from June I. to II III tie
Buursches sector.
The second American D.NiS:o
may be classified as very GOOD Ii
vision, perhaps as assault troops
The various attacks II both reg
nrents on Belleau WooCS Mere ca1-
RED out with dash ani reckleSsness
The moral effect Of our firearms do
not materially check The advance ~
the infantry: the nerves If the
! Americans are stu mistaken.
The Individual soldiers are very
good. They are heaitN". vigorous 12c
| physically well le"eiol el lneu }:
ages ranging from i u 3. who al
present lack only necessary tr2.n'ne
F, 10 make them redoui,tab!a OPT n"nts
| The troops are fresh ami 1uil II
straight -forwari confidence \ re-
! mark Of one ~ he prisoners IS IN
| dicatiye Of their 80 IT. We Kill or SCI
killed"
In both attacks On Beileau Wood>
which were carried out by one !
! two bat,alions. the following me;t""
| If attack Was adopted
! Three or four lines Of skirmish-
ers at about thirty 70 fifty PAGES d's-
lance: rather close behind these IS
plated assault parties IN platoon
column. Abundant equipment of
automatic rifles and hand grenades,
| The assault parties carried forward
machine guns and were ordered to
swing laterally and TO attack the
strong points from the rear.
The prisoners in general made
an alert and pleasing impression;
regarding military matters. how
ever, they do not show the slightest
interest Their superiors keep them
purposely without knowledge of the
military subjects. for example, most
of them have never seen map.
They are no longer able to describe
the villages and roads through
which they marched Their ideas on
the organization Of their unit is
entirely confused. For example. one
of them claimed that his brigade
had six regiments, his division
twenty-four. They still regard the
war from the point of view Of the
Big Brother who comes to help
his hard pressed brethren and is
therefore welcomed everywhere. 4
certain moral BACKGROUND is not
lacking: the majority Of the pris-
onerS took as matter of course
that they have come to Europe in
order to defend their own country.
only few of the troops are Of
pure American origin; the majority
is of German. Dutch and Italian
parentage, but these semi-Ameri-
cans. almost all of whom We're born
in America and never have been in
Europe. feel themselves to be true
born sons of their country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
BONES FROM RIVER
THOSE OF WOMAN

FAN River. Mass. July 1:.-.the
Bones and other portions of a hui
i IN body f-1hl IN the Taunton NV
cr last n'sht wrre 49,. of = wo
mans body. Medical Examiner
Thomas F. Cunning declared tonigh!
following an examination. The eN-
aminer based his decision on meas
urements of a foot. The torso has
rot been found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
JEWS TO BE
EXPELLED FROM
FINLAND

London. July 12-The Finnish Senate
has decided to expel all Jews from Fin
land, according to advices from Copen-
hagen to the Exchange Telegraph
More than 800 Jewish families will be
forced to leave the country.
The Senate iustifes its decision on the
ground that Jewish hnanciers placed
funds at the disposal of the Re
Guards.
The Jews declare that they were fore
ed by the Red Guards to give .hem
large sums OF money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
TWO INJURED
WHILE FLYING

Belleville. Ill, July 12.-Lieotenant
John Ekblon of Mount Vernon, \. =,
and Cadet Wilder c. Clark Of Cam
bridge, Mass, were injured when an
airplane in which they were flying at
Scott Field, near here, fell from a
height of 100 feet. The condition Of
Lieutenant Ekblon is serious. The
cause of the accident Is unknown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

when any OF the War Savings
stamp campaigncrs or their assist
ants call upon the citizens OF Water
>llc thcv arc asked 10 remember
that the men are acting as govern
ment solicitors and should be re-
teivcd with courtesy. The men re-
mort a successful campaign, and the
campaign closed Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

Time tables for the departures and
arrivals Of the trains in Watervil!e
have been printed and are being dis
tributed among the merchants. Tie
same may be obtained at the office OF
the City Job Print at the Savings
Bank building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

The local police department has I'M
der its charge two alleged slackers, one
from Maine and the other from Mass
achusetts. The men failed to show Up
for examinations. and Will remain a;
the local police station until further
investigations are made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
ALLIES lombard
CONSTANTINOPLE

London, July 1o-Air force con-
tingents acting with the British
Navy dropped half a ton of bombs
upon the city of Constantinoplc on
July Z, it was announced by the adj
mirality today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

Funeral services OF the late Charles
" Tratton were held Friday morning
at 10 o clock from his late home on the
sidney road. Or. A. A. Phelps officiat-
ing. lnterment was at Pine Grove GEM
etery in this city The bearers were
Arthur Traitor and Will Trafton. sons
OF the deceased. and Sanford Philbrick
and John Clifford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
GERMANS CEASE BOMBING
OF CITY OF AMIFNS

Paris, July 12.-German guns ana
bombing airplanes have not harassel
the city of Amiens. one of the objec-
tives in the German drive of March q,
since June 25.-Previous 10 that ANA
during the fighting along the Sommt
the bomba rdment of the city had been
so heavy that the civilian population
had been removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

Karl Neufeld was rescued from a
Mahdist iail at Omdurman in Sep
TENDER 1898. where h" had been a
prisoner for ten years and sui iected
to horrible torture. His rescuerS
were British troops commanded by
Lord Kitchener.
During his Imprisonment Neufeld
gained a fluent knowledge Of Arabic
and Mohammedan customs. After
his release he made T lgrima@es IS
Mecca and successfully passed n
searching examination on the K"ra-
nan when his claim to being Mo-
hammedan was disputed.
At this time he spread the prevail
ing belief among uniformed Mo-
hammedans that Emperor William
is the grand caiiph Of 'he European
Mohammedans and went to war TO
free them from Christian oppression.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

A number from this city are making
plans to 20 to Messalonskee Beach
Camps Sunday. where they will enjoy
A shore dinner. The camps have been
opened for several weeks but this IS
the first So. dinner and a great many
are planning to take advantage of the
occasion. The dinners will be held ev-
cry sunday for the remainder OF the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

We wish to express our thanks to our
friends and neighbors for their sympa'
thy. kindness and assistance during the
illness and death of our believer sister
MR. AND MRS. E. f. CLARK.
j. R. CLARK AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

Harry Whitaker. who has pcsn
PASSING n few days in Troy at I''S
old homo. WAS in the city FRIDAY
morning on his way 10 his home IN
Roston Mr. Whitaker was formerly
n member of the Sentinel office for q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

One inebriate was before the Judge
Friday morning and pleaded guilty to
the charge. He was given 80 days and
costs and the sentence vas suspended
on payment Of costs. He paid and was
discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13
RUSSIAN RAILWAY
MEN ARE ON STRIKE

Paris, July 12.-(Havas Agency. Rus
sian railway men are on strike in sew
eral districts. according to Zurich
dispatch quoting the Leipsig Neueste
Nachrichten. The strike threatens to
become general. says the newspaper.
Bridgeport, CT, July l2.-The New
England states association of the ma
tional Association Of Stationary Engi-
neers today elected as president Andre "
Wait Of Portland Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

Fred Clair was the speaker at the
CITY Opera House FRIDAY e>e"."s
and Lieut. Timothy ODonaln AT inc
Haines Theatre. talking on war saw
,ncs stamps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

Miss Cornelia Kelley. who mas
heen visiting her parents. Mr. ana
Mrs NJ /. Kelley of this city, re-
turned "a Eliot. where she is engaS
cd as one Of the instructors at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Wyman OF
Whitman were calling on friends ir
the city Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs
Wyman are passing several weeks
at Belgrade Lakes.