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The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
British Day Fitting Tribute to the World
Wide Work the British Empire Has Done
In the War.
By J. w. T. MASON
Written for the United Press.

NEW YORK, Dec 9-British Day. celebrated throughout
America fitting tribute to the worldwide work the Brit
sh empire has done in the
In all wars the supreme commanders must take chances The
side that takes the biggest chance the side that wins the most
overwhelming victory if it succeeds at ALL The two powers
that took the longest chances in the Germany
and Great Britain Germany lost and because the chances she
rked great her downfall is the overwhelming
Had Great Britain been less willing her part risks
the world of the allies would not have been in any
complete it Great Britans chance in
dividing her forces and going after the enemy in all the
only because the chance taken that the German
colonies have been conquered the field of bate that u
key has been uncondonay defeated and that Mesopotama
and Palestine have been redeemed for civilization 1t due
also primarily the chance Great Britain took that Germanys
Mtteeuropa scheme of conquest destroyed with its
sultant reaction against the pan-Germans.
All these results Great Britain accomplished because she
took the risk of not concentrating her entire military strength
along the west front in France and Belgium That risk
dangerous all great risks warfare necessarily must
be 1t undertaken before there any reasonable chance
that the United States would be drawn the conflict and
might have resulted in permanent deadlock the west Had
Great Britain not trusted her instinct the vital matter
certainly could not have been with the present COM
pleteness Of democracys worldwide triumph
The celebration of British Day. therefore is an acknowl
edgment by America not only of the in which the Brit
h fleet has aeguarded the for democracy and of the
proWess of Marshal Hags armies but also tribute the
risk the British empire took in fighting Germany veritably
imperial scale Out of this risk has been born the greatest
triumph OF arms in civilizations history
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Sweden Has Severed Diplomatic Relations With Bobhevik
8,5OO,OOO Letters
From Our Boys
Mailed Home

PARIS, Thursday, Dec. 5.-Three
shipments of homebound mail from
the American army totalling $780,
900 letters, left France between
Nov. 26 and Dec. 2. The previous
weeks mail numbered 100000
letters.
The increase is believed to be due
to the fathers letters" which the
men in the army had been asked to
write on Nov. "a, the fathers at home
being likewise requested to write to
their sons on that day.
The Stars and Stripes, the official
newspaper of the American expedi-
tionary force, which organized the
plan, states that all the letters will
be delivered before Christmas.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Nine Prisoners
Killed BY Huns

PARIS, Dec. 9.-Nine French
prisoners were shot by the Germans
and fifteen other prisoners seriously
at the prison camp in Ian
Prussian Saxony, the Span
ish ambassador at Berlin reports. The
behavior of the prisoners did not in
the least justify the severity of this
act of repression, it was declared.
The French government, it is indi-
Gated, is resolved to demand repara-
ton for this act of the Germans,
which will be added to the already
long list Of occurrences of this and
similar nature.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Cotton Ginned
Falling Short

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The
amount of cotton ginned in the first
eleven months of 1918 was approx
mately 100000 bales below the same
period last year, the department of
commerce announced today. To De-
cember 1st the report showed that
9,563,O24 bales had been ginned, in
Guiding 25,741 bales of Sea Island
cotton. Georgia ginned 1,764,80O
bales, Tennessee, 4,049 bales.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Mrs. Jane Randolph
Dies At,Newport

NEWPORT, Tenn, Dec. 9.-Mrs.
Jane Randolph, surviving widow of
James H. Randolph, former congress
man from the first district, died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. D.
Jones, Friday morning. She was SO
years of age and was a member of
one of the best known families in this
county. Her husband died about Is
years ago. She is survived by her
only daughter, Mrs. B. D. Jones, Of
Newport.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
1000 German
Airplanes Now
Being Surrendered

LONDON, Dec. s. British Wire
less Service 1.-THE surrender of the
1000 German airplanes required un.
der the terms Of the armistice con
Vention has been proceeding during
the past week and it is expected the
full complement Of enemy machines
will shortly be in the allies hands.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
South Is Appealed to
For Greater Food Production
(By The United Press.)

BALTIMORE Md, Dec. 9.-The south appealed to
pond to the world cry greater food production today by
Charles Pack president of the National War Gardens
mission addressing members Of the Southern Commercial Con-
he south wake up the food question for there
many millions of peoples out from under the heels of the
Hun that must be fed,' he said.
An interesting feature this morning was the arrival from
the south of automobile train which toured under the
of the Bankhead Highway association from Montgomery
by way of Atlanta Charlotte Raleigh Richmond and Wash
ington
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Seven Men From
Destroyed Wrown
OFF Tangiel

PARIS, Dec. 8.-One officer and
six men of the American destroyer
Lansdale, were drowned Saturday
when attempting to rejoin their ship
according to a Havas dispatch from
Tangier.
They were of a party of thirty of
ficers and men who had spent the
afternoon in the Moroccan Aaport
and were returning to the Lansdale
when their boat capsized in a heavy
sea.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Karl Liebnecht's Followers Have
Organized Revolution In Germany
(By The United Press.)

PARIS Dec. 9-Chancelor Eberts government bringing
troops into Berlin effort crush the Spartacus
which spreading throughout the northern suburbs according
to dispatch received here today Plagng continues the dis
patch One confused dispatch declares Karl Lebnechts
followers have organized revolution throughout Germany
The rechsag building in Berlin reported to have been taken
and the trouble appears to have spread Munich and Psen
Bloody riots continue in Berlin another message said Allied
Intervention in Prussia may the government.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Bomb Explodes;
Ten Killed

GHENT, Dec. 8.-The Western
railway station here was accidentally
set on fire and burned yesterday. The
fire ca Jed the explosion of a bomb
that ID been secreted by the Ger
mans, with the result that ten per-
sons were killed and several others
injured.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Is Killed By Bullet
From His Own Gun

BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec. William
O'Meara, Of Deason, ILL.,, was killed
by a bullet from his own gun while
hunting yesterday near Mountain
City, according to reports reaching
here. The coroner's jury returned
a verdict of suicide, but many be-
lieve his death was an accident. He
was truck driver for a construction
company at Mountain City.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Fall Branch
Boy Killed

BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec. 9.-News
was received at Fall Branch, Sullivan
county, that Corporal D. Brandon
died from wound received in ac-
ton on October 9Th. He was a mem
ber of Company H, 117th infantry.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
National Railway System Under Federal
Incorporation But Not Owned by the
Government.
(By The United Press

federal incorporation and charter but not owned by the gov
ement introduced in the house today by Representative
Gray of New Jersey The plan unlike anything submit
ted In the opinion of Mr. Gray furnishes the solution of
the railroad problem.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Opening Date of Allied Peace Conferences
Will Not Be Set Until President Wilson
Arrives In Paris.
(By The United Press.

PARIS Dec 9Peace delegates of all powers expected
to reach Paris by the end of the week The opening date of
the interaed preliminary conferences however will not be
set until President Wilson arrives Paris is becoming more
congested daily Hotels filled to capacity Prices of every
thing skyrocketing.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Transport Sierra, Bringing Home
Convalescents, Arrives In New York
(By The United Press.)

NEW YORK, Dec 9The transport Sierra, with 35 officers
and 1,031 men, all convaescents arrived here today from
Brest after of the toughest voyages in the history of the
ship number of transports due here today They have
been delayed by storms.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
All Restrictions
Are Removed

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-It was an
nounced at the New York Cotton Ex-
change that all restriction on short
selling of cotton has been removed
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
10000 Members of Guard We're Ordered
Under Arms In Berlin Last Night
(By The United Press.)

COPENHAGEN Dec. 9-Ten thousand members of the re-
publican guard were ordered under in Berlin last night
to que rong there according to dispatches received from
that city today The best boshevk organizers from Russia
arriving in Berlin to lead the Spartacus group.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Sweden Has Severed Diplomatic
Relations With the Bolshevilxi
(By The United Press

LONDON, Dec 9-Sweden has severad diplomatic relations
with the boshevi, according Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Copenhagen today The boshevk minister has
been requested to leave Stockholm the dispatch said
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Fire Damages Sterchi Furniture
Company, In Atlanta, Today
(By The United Press.)

ATLANTA, Ca Dec 9.-Fre of unknown origin caused an
estimated loss of between $4,000 and 100000 the building
and stock the Serch Furniture and Carpet company here
today The loss is covered by insurance.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Restrictions On Cotton Removed
(BY The United Press.l

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. All restrictions short cotton
selling removed today The telegram from the cotton dis
buton committee Of the industries board lifting the ban
was read at the opening of the cotton exchange.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
General Manager of c. & o. Railway
Is Victim of Influenza
(By The United Press. }

RICHMOND, Va, Dec 9.-Informaon received here today
the death this morning of General Manager P
Stevens of the Chesapeake Ohio railroad following
tack of influenza
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Government Will Be Asked For p lion
Dollars by National Drainage Congress
(Rx The United Press.l

CHICAGO Dec "a billion dollars will be asked of tie
government by the National Drainage Congress- which shed
ued to meet here Tuesday The money will be used to give
work to returned soldiers officials said today
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-12-09
Peace Time Standing Army
Will Be Asked by War Department

WASHINGTON, Dec 9--The department will soon ask
congress to authorize time standing army of half
million According present plans the department does
not contemplate recommending universal military training
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08
NASSALBORO

NoRTH-The Epworth Leagues OF Wat
erville, Fairfield Oakland, Benton ard East
Iassalboro were entertained by the Epworth
League Of the NJ. L. church Monday evening
in Citizens hall over one hundred being
present The speaker Of the evening being
Rev VIM. Narney, the new pastor Of the
Fairfield NJ. +. church. The banner was
won by the Epworth League of Waterville
Ice cream was served to all present b. The
local league.
Wednesday the one day financial cam
paen was carried cut by the East Nassal
boro NJ L church and met with good sue
cess. In the evening about one hundred
persons sat down to fine supper prepared
by the ladies OF the church, after which a
short program was enjoyed The Rev E. A
Luce of Rockland held the 1st quarterly
Conference and was very much pleased al
the fine reports given
Rev. and Mrs. Z. A. Luce Of Rockland
have been the guests at the NJ f. parsonage
for two days of the present week
The Eastern Star lodge held regular
meeting Friday evening. working the degree
on two members.
Twenty-seven stars are on the two ser.
vice flags at the Methodist churches Of
North and East Vassalbcro
Mrs Robert Hutton left wednesdsv for
Philadelphia. fa-. where her husband. Rob.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08

state contingent fund to the APP
preparation for Paasamaquoddy Tribe
OF Indians, Repairs on church at
Peter Dana's Point the sum OF
$685., 10 pay accounts in excess OF
the appropriation.
That the sum of $3.50 he trans
terred from the State contingent fund
to the appropriation for Per diem
and expenses OF Hospital Trustees.
to pay an account of 1917.
That as provided by Sec. 81, Chap.
>. Revised Statutes, the following
amount of s22.oS he paid from the
State contingent fund. said amount
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08
STATE HOUSE
Nc. Council Meeting p. NJ Wednesday,

rho Governor and Council Friday
granted conditional par3ons 10 Mrs.
selma Kelley Of Bangor and Arthur
l.. Hackett OF South Windham.
Mrs. Kelley. a Syrian woman, is
serving sentence in the Penobscot
county Jail at Bangor for liquor sell
ng and a hearing on her petition
sas held at the May meeting of the
Governor and Council. The condi-
ion Of the pardon is that Mrs. kel-
ey shall keep out OF the liquor bust
Tess.
Hackett is serving a sentence in
he Cumberland county Jail at Port
and for larceny and the conditions
( his pardon are that he shall re-
rain from the use OF intoxicating
tauor and that he shall report once
! month TO Hon. George w. Norton
Z Portland. a member OF the ex-
cutive council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08

being in payment of outstanding ac-
counts properly chargeable against
said fund: 1917 Normal Schools and
Training School. S22.0S.
Extradition Case
Detectives q. w. Gamrod and
Philip Marmo of Pittsburg, Pa, were
at the State House Friday morning
after eXtradition papers for two
Italians under arrest in Pressure Isle
and wanted for murder in Pittsburg.
The necessary papers We're secured
and they left in the afternoon for
Pressure Isle.
Three men shot and killed Police
man Thomas Farrell at I.25 A. NJ
March ,, 1918, in Pittsburg, while he
was attempting to arrest them. Fran
, cisco Ioralgalio was later arrested in
that city.
Dominick Acqua and Alfonso Polli-
frone were arrested the other day in
box car at Pressure Isle by Deputy
Sheriff +. l.. Guion and held on q
petty charge. Advertisements for the
arrest of the murderecs gave dcs-
criptions which fitted their case and
the Pittsburg officers were notified,
The two Italians have thought they
were being held for being army de-
serters.
4 reward OF $1,000 each is offered
for the mon by the pittSh,Iry police
department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08

kE,NNEBEC COUNTY. = In Proba te
Court, at Augusta, in vacation June T.
1918.
a Certain Instrument. purporting to
be the last will and testament of Samuel
Grant Otis. late Of Halowen in said
County. deceased, having been present
ed. together with petition asking that
the same be allowed and that Elizabetl
Grant Otis he appointed cXecutrix Of
same without bond
ORDERED, That notice thereof he
given three weeks successfully prior 10
the fourth Monday of June next, in the
Daily kennebec Journal. newspaper
printed in Augusta that all persons in
terested may attend at Court of Pro
bate then 10 be holden at Augusta. and
show cause. if any. why the said instru-
ment should not be proved. approved
and allowed as the last will and tesla
ment Of the said deceased. and that the
appointment be made without bond as
prayed for
HAROLD +. COOK. Judge.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON, Register.
iDSSat2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08

ert Hutton, has secured fine position in
one Of the wooden mills OF the city Mr..
Hutton was formerly designer in the Amer.
lean Wooden Co of this town
The Relief Corps held meeting Wednes-
day Of this week to finish the work Of Mem
orial day.
Forty-si1 Young men from the town of
Nassalboro have answered their country's
call up to the present time and some Of them
are giving good account Of themselves
somewhere in France.
service faG will be unfurled at the
next meeting Of the F. and A. NJ Wednes.
day. June 10th.
The Catholic fair in Citizens hall Thurs
day and Friday evenings of last week met
with great response and good success from
the people Of the parish and will net the So
ciety nearly $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08
GARDNER, MASS. MAN
KILLS SELF AT BETHEL

Bethel, Me-, June "A man, ident-
fed by enlistment papers as Milo Han
nenen of lS2 Pine street. Gardner, Mass,
died soon after he was found today be
meath the Grand Trunk railway bridge
here with his throat cut. He was un-
able to talk English, but indicated that
he inflicted the wound himself
Hannenen. who was born in Finland
% years ago, enlisted at the British
Canadian recruiting station in Portland
on Wednesday and was Oh his way to
report for railroad construction service
at st. John. r. G. He had been work
ing as a lumberman and went TO Port
land from Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08

Thursday afternoon. June Is. at the
home of Mrs. Frank Weber.
Mrs. Ernest j. Whitman and sister,
Mrs Ida Weber, who underwent OPP
Grafton at the Sisters hospital num-
Der of weeks ago, are able TO ride out.
Mrs Weber plans to returns TO her
home in Clinton Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pickering will be
employed for the summer at the Drake
House at Rye Beach. y. II. Mr.. Pick
ering will serve as chef and Mrs. Picker
ing as head pastry cook.
Mrs Mary Matheson, who has been
residing at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. z. L. Matheson, Thursday went To
Charlotte, ?. E. l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08
W|NSL0W
Freshman Prize Reading at
Congregational Church -
Sunday Services-LOan So
ciety Postpones Meeting

good number of the friends and pa
rents Of pupils attended the freshman
prize reading of the Winslow high
school Thursday evening at the Congre-
cational church. Music was furnished
by Miss Doris Cole, pianist: Wellington
Reynolds Jr, violin, and Roy Fender
CAST, clarinet The opening march was
rendered by Miss Julia Patterson. There
we're 10 speakers and ali did We'll. The
program was: Music; prayer by Supt.-
elect George +. Paine; music: The
Mascot of Battery B." Miss Madeline
Il. Reynolds. AT the Tomb Of Wash
ngton." Benjamin Levy; The Little
Hero" Miss Clara Thing. music
/, When Fatty Went to College" Miss
Olive Jones: opportunity Is Plentiful
in America" Russell Johnson How
the Storm Came" Miss Florence NJ.
Bowden: Doing Your Bit Not Enough. :
George Marcia music; ''Lasca,' Alden
IIittredge; The National Flag" Miss
Addievilla Jewett; How the War Has
Come {. Wesley WILSON. The first
prize for boys WAS awarded 70 Alden
KittrcdGe and the second to Benjamin
Levy. The first prize for girls was
awarded to Miss Addievlla Jewett and
the second to Miss Clara Thing. Miss
Olive Jones received honorable mention.
The Judges were George =. Paine. Miss
Clara Morrell of Watervlle and Mrs.
Leonard Merrill of Dover, \. II.
Robert Stewart. lr, who hes been
I,,,,,,,,ly inc lei is ~,
the ship Columbia and is a member OF
the gunner's crew.
Charles A. Warren and daughter,
Mrs. NJ. :, Goodrich of Waterville, have
gone to Tarratine for a week.
Word has been received that Louis
Trial, member of the skowhegan com
pany. former Second Maine, and for
merry pinboy at the Taconnet Club
house, has been severely wounded while
in action.
Mrs. Fannie Starkey Of Fairfield is a
guest at the home of her nephew, For
! rest +. Reynolds.
The Junior Christian Endeavor meet
ing will be omitted this afternoon and
rehearsal will he held for Children's
] day exercises, which will be observed
/ sunday, Junt Is.
! Sunday services at the Congregational
/ church: The baccalaureate sermon for
the graduating class of the high school
will be given at 1870 by George 3. VOL
| stenholmc; Sunday school at ll.5 4
NJ; Christian Endeavor meeting at L.
NJ; topic, Progressive Christians
Pet. 1:1-11; leader, Mrs. Charles w
Wilson.
/ Sunday service at the East WINSTON
Baptist church: sunday school at 1.SC
. r. NJ preaching at 80 r. NJ.
Sunday school will be held at the Bar.
ton school building at . =. N.
The meeting Of the Joan Society to
have been held Thursday afternoon AT
the home of Mrs. Z, A Smiley was
postponed. \ meeting will be held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08
Reward Of $500

The Office of the attorney general
of Maine has offered a reward of
500 for the apprehension of one
Judson Bullock. who has escaped
from the state prison at Thomaston.
Bullock was sbntenced Jan. 80,
1915. for maximum of Is Years and
a minimum of four Years for break
ing and entering and larceny in the
night time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08
CHELSEA

The services Sunday afternoon
which have been held during the
summer months at No. 9 school
mouse, Chelsea, will be resumed on
next Sunday afternoon at go
CLOCK. The pastor of the First
"a phst church. Hallowen. will speak
IL is hoped steps will also be taken "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08

sons, Herbert of Leominster' W.
Thomas Angelo, manager OF
pulp and paper plant at w.,
Wis; Capt. Ora j., with whom j, ,
sided, and Lieut.. Frank j. bu''.
of Co. G, 1913 United States ll'' ~,
now in France. a daughter, Mrs'
Collins of Norwood, Mass, anu
grandchildren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08
Public Utilities

The Public Utilities Commission
has received information to the eff
feet that in the case of Frank Nc
Masters of No. Page street. Au-
gusta, who asked that the Central
Maine Power Co. be ordered to ex-
tend the gas service to his house,
that the company was Perfectly will
ing to do what was requested and
would do so. and therefore that the
was unnecessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08

reopen the Sunday school which was
closed during the cold weather OF
last winter All who live in the vi
cinity and are interested in sustain
ing the summer services are urged to
tie present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08

Another war baby has been born in Bel.
fast, Margaret Helen, little daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde G. Moody. The father
is with the 54th regiment, American Ex-
pcditionary forces, Somewhere in France"
leaving Portland sometime in March. BY
strange coincidence Mr.. Moody is in the
same regiment with Charles Decrow, whose
young son, born few weeks ago, was the
first war baby to be born in Belfast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-08

A piece of shrapnel weighing ..
seventh of an ounce has been eAu'
from the interior wall of the hear ', u,
English soldier at a London ho' -,
The patient was warned that inc -,
alton might kill him. When 7. M
TOUT from the influence Of the ans
he said that he felt liks a ne" 'h'