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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
ME. RED CROSS
TOTAL $4,000
As Result Of Weeks Canvass
for Christmas Roll CaIl-In-
fluenza Epidemic in Parts of
Workers Seriously Intcrfered
with Drive

Portland. Me, Dec = -Thy total
number of members secured for the Re
canvass which concluded tc day was 90
500. according TO repor.s received al
State headquarters. The total year
ago was lI7.0N. The influenza epidemic
which made IN roads in the ranks Of the
workers and prevented public speaking
and visiting many houses operated seri-
ously against the drive The total mem
becship of the Portland district is %, O00,
OF whom 1000 were obtained in the city
proper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
DELAY NAMING
PEACE HEADS
u. 5. Only Country Which Has
Definitely and Officially An
nOunced Personnel of Delega-
ton TO Coming Conference
no Decision. Yet as to Date
Of First Meeting

Paris, Dec ~ almost on the eve u
the assembling Of the q" GO congrc IS
delcgatcs. the United States is the only
country which has definitely and Off
cially announced the composition of rs
delegation News reports lave contain
ed names OF British, Italian. Belgian
and japanese delegates. but the French
foreign office has received no notlhca-
tion OF thCsc appointments
The work of. ihct American commits
sIoucrS viii not be- delayed by Prcsi-
dent Wilson's Visit to England. 1t is
stated ihlt the daily confercnees viii
continue among the delegates and the
corps o. specialists employed in the
Various branches OF the goat undertake
ing. and also with such representatiI es
"i the Entente and neutral governments
as may wish To communicate with the
American delegates. such discussions
WA. naturally he purely informal
| y 10 the present moment there has
been no definite decision dS to when the
conference shall hold its hrst sessions
nor ~ Il known how mau> delegates. Wi
represent each * III. VI5ous nations.
The delay m arriving at m agreement
~ the date Tor beginning the confer
cncc ma, be explained by tho fact that
there has been no meeting So FAR be
tween the british ana the American del
cgatcs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

Washing ton. Dec. 2@.-The supreme
court or the United States sustained
today federal court DEGREES restrain
ing the International News Service
from pirating news of The Associated
Press. Five members of the court, in
Guiding Chief Justice White, con-
CURED II a majority opinion deliT-
cred by Associate Justice Pitney. up
holding the principle of a property
right III. news and the complaint of
unfair competition and refusing 10
interfere with injunctionS SpecitiCai
ly prohibiting the international News
Service from pirating by: Bribing
employees of newspapers to furnish
Associated Press news before publ
cation for transmission TO the de-
PENDANTS clients; inducing Associa:.
laws by permitting the defendant 10
obtain news before publication and
by copying news from bulletin boards
and from early editions Of Associa ted
Press newspapers and selling it
either bodily or after re- writing. Two
minority opinions We're delivered. AS
sociate Justice Brandeis dissented
entirely declaring that while the in
justice Of the use Of unearned news
matter by a competitor was obvious.
the defendant had acted without mis-
representation and he regarded the
majority opinion as laying down a
dangerous opinion which might re-
suit in the denial TO a great numbe-
of people of news that only The AS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
SEEK SOLDIERS
WISHES ON OVER
! SEAS SERVICE

Paris. Friday, Dec. 2.-In order TO
earn what proportion Of the American
army in France wishes TO return home
mmedia tely. what wishes to remain in
France Tor & time, and what intends TO
remain here indefinitely, the American
army authorities arc now distributing
circulars to the troops. Every effort
will be made. so far as possible, to give
preferential passage to those soldiers
ca ger TO return at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
PERSHING IN
HUN CASTLE
American Commander in Chief
Sleeps in Ancient Pile Satur-
day Night as Guest of Corps
Commander - Visits Points
of Interest on Rhine-Later
Leaves for Headquarters

With the American army of occu-
patton, Sunday, Dec. 22.--(By The
Associated Press).-General John j.
Pershing, commandments Of the
American forces. slept in castle on
the east bank Of the Rhine Saturday
night as the guest Of Major Gen.
Hines, corps commander, with head
quarters at Neuwied. In an automo-
bile Gen. Pershing crossed the Rhine
Saturday night on pontoon bridge
at COblenz, after having entertained
the newspaper correspondents at din
ner in his private train. This morn
ing Gen. Pershing was joined at Neu-
WED by Major Gen. D:ckman and
with Major Generals Dickman and
Hines visited the three division head
quarters within the bridgehead and
other FONTS Of interest on the Rhine
Returning to Coblenz, Gen. Pershing
left by special train Sunday night
for Chaumont, going by way of
Treves. Luxembourg and Nerdun. on
his way TO Cobienz Saturday. Gea
Pershing was luncheon guest of
Maj. Gen. Muir, commander Of me
Fourth Corps, in a castle on the Mo-
selle overlooking the town of Coch-
en-. The castle is owned by major
who is still in the German army. 1t
was ccmmandecred by the Fourth
Corps as headquarters. 1t stands On
the summit of a great blum rising
above the Moselles and Cochem and
comma nds view for miles around.
Gen. Pershing travelled by motor,
visiting Wittiich, the headquarters
OF Major Gen. Ham Of the Seventh
Corps, and other points of the occtl
pied area. A special train made Up
of nine cars preceded Gen. Pershing
from Treves Within five minutes az
ter the special train arrived at Cob
LEM the telephone and telegraph
wires Of the train were connected
with the signal corps wires. During
the afternoon aides and other officers
of the commanders personnel talked
with Chaumont and Paris over ths
signal corps wires regarding army
affairs. From Treves to Coblerz and
on the return trip the train consist
ed of French built cars which were
drawn by German locomotive. The
train was in charge Of German
crew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
mo LENIENCY FOR
SOLDIERS WHO
BREAK THE LAW

BOSTON. De-. -i.-Colone! 'Albact 5.
Williams. CHIEF OF stan OF the No,th-
eastern depa rtmept. today sent letters
to police chiefs throughout the state
urging them not 10 shev ienicncy to-
ward soldiers who conduct themselves
in an otleStiona bic manner lie deciar-
cl that obey should make IN example
o such men to protect the reputation
Of the soldiers WHO have been Sighting
abroad Several cases. ne said, had
come to the attention OF the depart
nent where policemen had been re-
luctant to arrest men il uniform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

New York Dee. .S-The United
states transport George Washington.
wh,rn took President Wilson ~
France. and the steamship Cedric ar
rived here today. bringing Co.'s men
from overseas an time to celebrate
christmas in the United States. The
Cedric. from Liverpool with 10 OFF
Gers and 2.l6S enlisted men. locked
nrs' and was accorded r0usinG re-
Gcorg" Washington. which arrive l
an hour later from I5rcst. was per-
has Set given a returning transport.
The big liner had on board 331 Off
of them members Of the Cyclone
DIVISION made up at Indiana, Ken
lucky and West Virginia National
Guard troops. The George Washing
ton y6S sick and wounded contrary
10 custom. were in possession or Iheir
hnorable discharge papers when the
transport landed. They received
them last night, with cigarettes and
candy. at Il novel Christmas celebra-
tion arranged by Chaplain +. T..
Blorihardt Of the George Washing
ton As the men were dosing off for
their last sleep aboard the transport,
the ships quartet entered the sick
bay AMI reused them by singing
Christmas carols ana Home Sweet
Home" The lights then flashed on
and "A member OF the crew. sttired
az Santa Claus. distributed tic dis
charges which had been approved by
Gen. Pershing before the George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
DEPT. JUSTICE
CHIEF RESIGNS

New York. Dec. 23.-Charlcs De
woody. who as chief here of the bu,
reau of investigation OF the department
OF justice has frustrated many German
plots and caused the conviction or in
ternment of those participating, tonigh.
announced his resignation to take eff
feet Jan. |. Mr.. Dewoody, who wa:
transferred here from Cleveland JUS;
after the United States entered the var
will go into business as general man.
ager Of the foreign department Of an
American concern and will sail fol
Japan in January
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
COL. HARVEY
DENOUNCES THE
LEAGUE NATIONS

New York. Dec. 23.-Asserting that
President Wilson had sailed for Eur
ope IN eager pursuit of the cntang-
ling alliances against which Wash
ington warned the nation. Col. George
Harvey denounced the league of ma
tons plan in address tonight at the
18Th annual dinner of the New Eng
land Society Of The City of New
York. Would we not better still the
ferment in Mexico and Peru and
Chile and San Domingo and Costa
Rica," cot Harvey demanded be
fore attempting to foist everlasting
peace on the Balkans, and have We
not vital problems within our own
boundaries crying for solution"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
10Th DIV. IN
MEUSE VALLEY
Located at Montigny.Le.Roi on
Nov. 2S-About 20 Miles
Southeast ChaumOnt. Gen.
Pershing's Headquarters
President May Visit Division
on Christmas Dav

Washington, Dec. 23-The War
Department today reported a change
in commanding officers OF various
divisions in France, Germany and
Luxembourg. The 10Th division Is
now commanded by Major General
Harry c. Hale.
On Nov. IS the Goth division was at
Montigny- Le-Roi Montigny-Le Lee
Roi. is in France in the Mouse val
ley, Department of the Upper Marne,
abuot 20 miles southeast of Chau-
mont, General Pershng's headquar-
ters.
President and Mrs Wilson are to
visit American troops at Chaumont
on Christmas day.
Possibly they will visit the 2Stl
division if it is still at Montigny-L Lee
Roi
The 3lst, 3sth. saith and S1th divi-
sions are temporarily without reg
ulary detailed commanders
Location of divisions other than
the 18th on Nov. % were as follows
Combat divisionS--First, Canach,
Luxemburg second. Mondernach,
Luxemburg: third, Remich. Luxcm-
burg; fourth. Hayange. Germany,
fifth, Longuyon, France; sixth, An
cerviller: seventh. Euvencin: eth.
Corbie: 2sth, Heudicourt; 18th.
Bourbonne-L Les Bains: Goth. Lemans:
31st. Lemans; end, COnsdorf, Lux
emburg; 33rd. Troyon; 34th. Lemans;
35th LeRauVille: 18th. Tronchoy;
9th. Oosteroosebeke. Belgium; 18th.
Lemans; And. Mevsch. Luxembourg;
nth. Les Vignettes; 18th. Semur,
10Th. Facherauville: S0th, Ancy-Le-
France; s1st, Wassy. send. Prautheri;
Saith. Lemans; s6th, Lemans; 87th.
Foulain: Ssth. Lagny; seth. Lampi-
court; 90th, Marville; 91st. Denter-
CHEM. Belgium; 92nd. Marbache
Depot divisions-4lst. st. Afghan;
s3rd, Lemans: 18th. ST. Nazaire;
s5th, Toul; seth. St FIorent; 10th,
Revigny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
PlRATING OF A. P. NEWS MUST CEASE
DECISION OF j. s. SUPREME COURT
Senate Passes Revenue
Bill Without Record Vote

Washington, Dec 23-Without record vote the Senate
tonight passed the BILL to raise about six oil
lion dollars 1919 and four billions in 1920 compared
with the levy of for proposed in the
bill passed by the House three months ago.
When the final vote taken at 1910 o'clock the Senate
had been in continuous session for nearly Is hours lmned
tey after the passage Of the bill the Senate began its ho
day vacation the plan for hreeday until JAN
uay Lack of Quorum in the House, however had pre-
vented that bodv putting similar program into effect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
LIFT BAN ON
ENEMY ALIENS
All Restrictions Removed Ex-
cept Those Applying to En-
try and Departure FROM I. S.
and Affecting Power Of In
fernment

Washington. Dec 2--AI restrictions
on German enemy aliens. except those
applying to entry into ard departure
from the United States and those at
fecting the power OF internment, were
ordered removed today hy Attorney
General Gregory, effective Christmas
day. This action was taken on cables
will affect about 100000 German men and
women. II was explained that the de-
partment of justice would continue tp
exercise the power of internment over
dangerous enemy aiiens and that the
order did not affect such aliens aireadys
interned. All prohibited and restricted
zones will go out of existence. All res
CONTINUED on Page 4-Co!.. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
FED. CONTROL
OF MILLS IN n. f.
TO CEASE APRIL |

Buston. Dec 3 -Iedcra' control ol
piicc.nxing and distribution of milk
VII case on Aprl /! It was announce /
today by the New England regional
milk COMMISSION ypon receipt Of tele-
gram from the federal food administra-
zion. The commission viii meet on De-
cember ~ 70 the January price end
members sand an agreement for the first
three months OF the new year might he
reached at that tIm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
HOLD KNIGHT
in LAND FRAUD
Boston Man to Await Action
Federal Grand Jury on the
Charge Using Mails to De-
fraud in Attempt to Acquire
Control Big Tract Land in
Piscataquis County, Maine

Boston. Dec. 2S-Hiram p. Nc
knight of this city, arrested last
on the charge Of using the mails in
a scheme TO defraud, in connection
with the alleged forgery of deeds
by which he attempted to get con-
troll of vast tract of lumber land
in Piscataquis County, Maine. fol-
lowing the death of John Cassidy. q
wealthy timber operator Of Bangor.
waived examination before United
States commissioner in this city to-
day and was held to await action by
the federal grand jury. He asked
for a speedy trial and this was
promised by Assistant L. S. Atror-
ney Shea Mcknight was held IN
bail of $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
BOYS BREAK THROUGH
ICE ON ANDROSC0GGIN
AND ARE DROWNED

Lewiston, Me, Dec, 23.-John De-
rocher and Archie Garrent aged
about H. bicNe through the thin ice
OF the Androscoggin river and were
drowned ABOUT % feet from the Au-
burn shore late this afternoon. They
We're attempting to cross from the
Lewiston to the Auburn side Of the
river Two companions, William and
Ernest Cote, of about the same age,
chung to the edges of the ice and were
pulled to safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
FLEET HERE
ON THURSDAY
lmcrIcan Overseas Battle
squadron ct >inc Super
Drcadnoughi> CIV Way for
treat Peace Review b, Sec
rrtar, NJ NAVY Daniels

'at. ~, = ~tcom,ng n"m
Do. Oh, '.tpat,on 0n 'hc nioodlcss "a. %
o-' over IN German armada,
,m,-.s oy"r.ae oaiJl" ncct of nine
.ir,r|t tn"uFht. Nth "a, tonnsI Iva
rm ntt q Adm'aI MAY. COM
vs ..s- OFF DO. psV'. 30. escort Wi, NJ
M ,re 'att hHrpo' 49, u time
e ICED rc srea p.'oo ''wcw he Sec
..at u,ntia rrursds> morning
F .sr uaicorf ol m ftsr of \lcr Ad-
80 ..sn' commander al the home
.., ,rr- unablt tonight TO- state the
l.s,. or o.. thc =rstward cruising squad
t.. r, announced ths, the return
.ts .ysrrrlp would not pass the statue
t.uat. h,iorc g clock the morning
w. H,h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
MAINE TO LOSE
7 NAVAL BASES
Orders Received by Rear Ad-
miraD Wood to Abandon Sta
tons at Portland, Rockland
and ProvincetOwn. Mass
Belief Was That Maine Bases
Were TO Be Continued

Boston. Dec. 25-Orders to abandon
The naval bases at Portland and
Rockland, Maine, and at Provinces
town We're received today by Rear
Admiral Spencer S. Wood. conman-
dant of the first naval district. These
stations were not included in orders
received last week and it had been
expected that they would be contin-
ued indefinitely. The naval flying
station at Chatham will he retained.
Orders also have been received, Ad :
miral Wood said, for the transfer of
men now stationed at the Common
wealth Pier receiving ship TO the
naval buildings being erected in
South Boston. The change will be
effected before Jan 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
TWO MAINE MEN
IN GERMAN CAMPS

Washington. Dec. 23.-Names Of
two officers and 1o2 enlisted men in
the expeditionary forces reported IS
prisoners in German camps were
made public today at the war depart
ment Fourteen OF the enlisted men
were listed as being at Camp Ras-
TAFT, previously reported as having
been evacuated, with all prisoners
held there returned 20 France New
England men reported as prisoners
include: At Camp Rastatt: Alfred
Langais Old Town. Me. Camp. Swick-
en-: Edmund A. RearAon. Lawrence.
Mass. Camp Unknown: Russell E.
Fisher. Brockton, Mass: Harold Oh
sen. Attieboro. Mass: Louis r. Gag
non (wounded) Frenchville. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
18th I. S. Engineers
Cited for Service
St. Mihiel Fighting

New York. Dec. .3.--Thc 1lth UnlI-
cd States Engineers Of New York
has been cited for conspicuous ser
vices in the fighting in St. Mihiel
and between the Mouse and the Ar
COME Forest. according to a letter
received today at the headquarters
of the American Association of nth
Engineers. L. S. A, from Col. VIII
liam Barclay Parsons. the regiment
al commander. now i'll France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
THE WEATHEi.
FAIR

Northern New England: FAIR. cold
er Tuesday; Wednesday snow
Southern New England: Increasing
cloudiness and colder Tuesday. Rain
or snow at night and on Wednesday.
Eastern New York: Increasing
cloudiness Tuesday. followed al night
and on Wednesday by snow north,
snow or rain south portion; colder
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
100000 COJNTRY'S
TOTAL RED CROSS DRIVE

Washington, Dec 2S-ApproXimately
100000 members had enrolled by So
per cent. of the chapters II the countr 7
when the American Red Cross annual
Christmas roll call ended tonight, ac-
cording 10 reports received at national
headquarters here. II the same ratio
should be maintained the total enroll
nent would exceed 20U0o.0C0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
~, S. CATHOLICS SEEK
WILSON'S AID IN
IRISH QUESTION

Paris, Dec. 23-Prcsident Wilson
has received numerous petitions
from American Catholics, both
clerical and lay, including several
bishops, directing his attention to
the Irish question and expressing
the hope that he endeavor to aid IN
its solution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
CIVILIAN RELIEF
DIRECTOR RESIGNS

Washington. Dec. 23-The resigna-
tom of w Frank Parsons of New
York. director general of civilian re-
lief OF the American Red Cross, was
announced today at headquarters,
He rturns to private business. No
successor has been named
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
1000 Laid Off at
Bridgeport, Ct,
MunitiOn Plant

Bridgeport. Ct. Dec. 23-on orders Of
the ordnance department disseminating
operations on practically al. government
contracts 100 employees a; the Union
Metallic Cartridge plant were laid of
this afternoon. About 800 hands will
he continued al the plant, which at one
time employed 1000 persons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
SANTA WILL
VISIT ARMY

CobIenz. Sunday, Dec. 22.-(ey
Associated Press)-The arms Of
Santa Claus. reaching across the
Atlantic and France to beyond the
Rhine have brought large guam
titles Of sweets and various lux
uries and holiday gifts for the first
Christmas IN Germany Of the
American army Of occupation.
Every officers mess and every
company Of soldiers is to have a
Christmas tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
MAINE WOMEN
A UNIT IN new
. FOOD PROGRAM

ororo. Ne. Dec. 23.-PrseticaI.
Nv eysry uonsr's organization IN
us,~s hsa pledges Itself 20 aid the
isod .dr,r,strst,on in TIRE new
F,oa oregrsrr for world relief. Re-
re,ts reeeised BY the foo5 sdn,,n.
,,,A,er, Leon s. Merrill. show that
the women of sris Stste irtens to
,s~atr ~ tie ranks OF tire food
:trce~yatior army u1tl die.
thsrn.d f,em the voluntary ser.
wee ~ me government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
BOlsheviki Army
10000 Men Active
On Narva Front

Washington. Dec. 23.-Reports 70
the state department today from
HelsiI gfors said the Bolsheviki had
an army Of 10000 men on the Narva
front and that the situation in Es-
thonia was serious because Of the
lack Of arms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
SOVIET HEADS
FROM MOSCOW
ARRIVE IN BERLIN

Copenbaven, Dec. 23-Thc Berlin cor
respondent Of the Social Demokraten
reports the arrival in Berlin OF a dele
CATION from the Soviet government at
Moscow headed by NJ Raiek
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
'6O25 Men Return on
Two Transportsin
Time Christmas

Rousing Reception Given Troops Transport
Washington Has Total 331 Officers and 3461
Men on Board Including "Cyclone Division"
Made Up of Indiana Kentucky and West
Virginia Troops-2233 on Board Cedric
Wounded Receive Novel Christmas Present
in Form of Honorable Discharge Before
Vessel Docks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Tuesday increasing cloudiness and
colder. followed by rain or snow It
night and on Wednesday. north 10
east winds, increasing Tuesday nigh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
PRESQUE ISLE
BOY KILLED BY
CIRCULAR SAW

u.r.uU. Lao Mo. Dec - 20 hester
9..th .lnr .-. ,lr-uld son of Sumdcl
'r.,. ,u. s,li.d Instant, =, Hlaheh-
rd. min bore today. being caught
tH e.rCulsf sav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
General Forecast

The winds along the North At
lantic coast win be moderate north
md northeast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

Washington left Brest and by tbs
War Department by wireless
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24

:. costs ga escts . word to Get your
message BY telegraph 70 one ps~ss~
For ore cent word you can get you,
message through the kennebee Jour.
rsl 10 over thirty thousand persona.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
WEDNESDAYS: Snow

It costs 2Ls cents word to get you.
message by telegraph to one person.
message through the kennehee Jour
nal to over thirty thousand persons.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-30
Trawlers Net a U.Boat.

A Dutch newspaper prints the story
OF a German U-boat which was caught
in a British trap and towed into a Brit
ish port. The story comes from a men,
Der of the U-boat's crew who escaped
from England and Is interned in Hol-
land.
I'VE had sighted some English fish
ing boats Off the English coast and
were maneuverlng for attack. when
their curious movements led us to sus-
pect a trap. so we dived. We pro
ceeded slowly, but presently the screw
began to beat l~rregularly and the COM
mander could not make out what had
happened.
"After about two hours the water
seemed %curiously still. and the com
mander decided to come to the surface.
When we emerged we were alongside n
quay where stood a number OF smiling
British sailors. We were In n British
port, towed In like a dead fish"