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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
seck,pr E,cnpca prisoncr.

DANVILLE. VA, December 4.-The
poliGe department an mt were notified ,H last
lie Parker and James Duty, conIcts
who escaped from the road forces in
was sent from Tazewell County for
grand larceny, while Parker was con-
victed OF housebreaking at Petersburg
Both men had long sentences before
Them
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
VIII Hold Celebration.

On December the Alpha chapter of
PHI Beta Kappa, at William and Mary
College, VIII hold its annual celebra-
scholars" was organized at William
AID Mary, December 8. 1916. Its an
nual celebration is hailed by all liter
airy men of the state and is honored
by the presence of quite few of them.
Honorable Wyndham r. Meredith. of
Richmond. will be the speaker. The
Der Of men Of distinction. The honor
AIRY members to be initiated are: George c
Bryan. OF Richmond; Professor II. r.
Walter II. Staples. of Roanoke; Profess
sor Charles r. Raper, of the Univer-
sity of North Carolina, and Professor
sity OF New York The alumni to be
Initiated are ]. NJ. Hillman. Rev. w. L.
Roach and Professor X. G. Robb, Of
William and Mary College.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

scngcrs Mt the conferencc; Brlgadier-
General Churchill. chief of military in
teliigencc division: Raymond ID. Eos
training camp activities, who will d.
rect welfare work for the War De-
partment among American soldiers In
france, ana twenty-tnrec members Of
the peace Information comm ion
headed by Colonel House
John W. Davis, newly appointed ann
Davis. and the French and Italia.. am
bassadors, with their families also were
on tho passenger list.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
Son Ikilled In Actton

4.-Jonn L. Fritter. of Brooke. Stafford
County. has received a telegram from
War Department informing him Of the
death of his son. Frank Fritter. who
was killed in action in France on No
vember 4. Mr.. Fritter went overseas
some months ago and has been In the
thick of the fighting at the front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
To Enter West connt Trade.

WASHINGTON. December 4.-with-
drawal of the 7,o00-ton steamer San
fof a voyage in the South American
west coast trade was announced to-
day by the ship control committee OF
tho shipping Board. Chairman Frank
In. of the control committee, said to-
day other ships Will BIO returned to
normal trade routes as fast as they
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
= OTer s3OO Uewnrd,

Campbell County Board OF Supervisors
has confirmed the offer of 5000 reward,
made several days ago by Commr>>>
acted upon letters written to him by
members Of the board. for the capture
Of Mabon Wright. The State Is being
asked to offer n similar amount and
there is a private subscription Of about
$1,000 for tho slayer of Miss Rosa
Farmer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
synod Holds Meeting.

HARR1sONBuRG, December 4.-The
Presbyterian Synod of the State of .vir-
l.. Il. McFadden, d. D., of the First
Presbyterian Church of Richmond, de-
liyerlng the opening sermon. Rev. CAL
vim Stewart, ID. D., of Richmond, the
last moderator. being detained on ac-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05

boy from Emmetts to give his lifo In
tho war. He was member OF Com
nany c. Three Hundred and Thirty
ninth Field Artillery. His parents,
three sisters and three brothers sur
vlYe him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
soIdIern Exuectcd uome.

BRISTOL, VA, December 4.-Bristol
officers and men of Company 10. Vir-
ginla Coast Artillery. are expected to
arrive here Friday morning. The COM
pany is now stationed at Camp Meade,
Md. This company was organized here
about year ago and was first in train
Ing at Fortress Monroe, Va. later &c
ing to Camp Meade. 1t will be mus
tered out from Camp Meade, where RI
is now stationed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
Johnston Cnmp To Meet

y meeting of Joseph e. Johnston
ca mp, No. 3. will be held this afternoon
a. oGlock In Hastings Court. Part IL,
of matters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
Dics Over in Frnncc.

B. Hunigan. Of Emmett.s, Tenn near
here. died OF bronchial pneumonia in
France on October %, according to
Mrs. o. II. Hunigan. He is the third
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-05
woMEN's MEETINGS.

The Woman's Munition Reserve will
hold meeting at the Y. W. C. a. this
evening at 8 o'clock, and all active
members are asked to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
APPROVAL Of
BULGARIAN WAR
AIMS DEMANDED

I'r~tcrdam Feb. 2 Premier Radios
"n of Bulgaria has arrived al
He.l lJ'n.>k fur the continuation OF
'e p'l'" conference. according 10 q
SH1i.h from Vienna,
y dispatch from SOMA "a the Nos-
sss,Ho I".tIng If Berlin says strong
if"'eet- have been made in the Bulga-
7n lhrhtm"ut against the silence re-
ftrdiug BulRaria's war aims which has
marked recent German and Austrian
announcements Premier Radoslavoff.
-pfeklng ~ the Chamber of Deputies.
'''ihpt,d the omission to- urgent
3slnos Inch Germany and Austria :
lngirt lau in their own countries"
'h ~" debate which followed, il was
'iod MAT IN" Bulgarian people were
'>lomshed ana disappointed at the
'''ssior and demanded uncQuivocal
NEftormcnt in regard to the attitude
'' 'crnD1y and Austria. NJ Malinoff,
ado 81 Tho Democratic party. as
e.f'eo that the people would not be
''ht"nt until Bulcaria's war aims re
''iNed tho formal approval Of the Ger
.AW kcichsiag NJ Todcroff. another Of
~" party leaders. said the Austro. Ger
an at'itndc wa "incomprehensible
unnarering"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

Ut t, American Army in France,
s.uHt'. lcu y 'by IL" Associated
press American troops now are oc-
9a.,ins % sector ef tie Lorraine front
n France Tits announcement is per-
.E,'rl by tho miltart censor.
T whole American sector !a re-
anaue viii the boon ~ guns. Air
fer became exceedingly active along
lie American front on saturday. En-
g. oapcrs wounded :no Americans
sar Dr. carly this morning.
Morning AirpIanes Battle
ti't ot the wind tocaN feared
teas i.o mist which has hinGered aer-
n. operations and other activities for
.cvra, .Jts. 4 number II battles in
.r ,r we're fought by patroling
r.,ac. o,It uiS morning In one IN
stance rou,u a,iatnrs defeated All at
tempt of German flyers to cross behind
tho American trenches
TIE artillcr} and snipers also have
A. ame Increasingly active Ameri-
IAN ,,s are harrassinc traiiic behind
80 onrm, trenches The Germans are
..rGninr Nrlr fire largcly To- the
American trenches
~ rpurloDt Friday night machine
e4ns ra,iicd ,clselessly from German
positions
Te Fr,ma raWmander ~ n sausage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
DOUBLE BANDS
AT CAMP DEvENS

Aver, Mass, Feb. 3.-.Nt the susges-
ton Of Gen. Pershing the regimental
bands OF the 10th division are to be
doubled in size. At present the bands
at Camp Devens have the regulation
number of IS pieces, but they are to
be enlarged until they number between
GO and so pieces. They viii be trained
by Modesto Alloo, a Belgian musician.
formerly connected with the Boston
symphony Orchestra.
/ An agreement on prices for auto
mobile hire between the camp and the
railroad station was reached today aft
er a conference between the military
police and automobile drivers. 1t was
decided to charge 50 cents from the
station to the base hospital if three or
more passengers are carried. For one
or two passengers the charge is to be
so cents a head If there is heavy
baggage the chauffeur may charge 40
cents q head. From the station to the
camp postoffice the rate is 10 be %
cents a head. provided the passenger
names the destination before starting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
AMERICAN TROOPS OCCUPY
SECTOR OF LORRAINE FRONT
.Airmen Become Exceedingly Active Along the
American Front Shippers Wound Two Ameri-
cans-U. S. 75s Harrass Traffic B h n d Ger
man acknowledgements Men Given Much
Freedom

balloon squadron who was an artillery
officer AT NerduE during the heaviest
hehtlnS and also participated, in the
Somme offensive, declared TO-DAY that
the work of certain American batter
les at the front is Almost perfect >
lie was particularly pleased with the
work done by American gums il
firing on German position il a wood
men ne observed from Il balloon
Correspondents Give, Freedom
The correspondents permanently az
credited TO the American army have
been Informed that they may proceed
10 virtually any point within the zone
Of fire except the trenches, without es-
cort and without special permission
Arrangements were made TODAY where
by newspaper men may proceed 10 any
brigade headquarters a few kilometers
behind the trenches after first report
ing their presence within the zone TO
the headquarters. of the division of
which the brigade is a part Unless
there is some occurrence which makes
It inadvisable in the opinion of the
brigade commander for correspondents
to move nearer the front they may
walk from his headquarters to regi-
mental headquarters behind the lines
Since all roads Immediately behind
the front are within easy German gun
range and under German observation
not more than two correspondents may
Continued on Page 4HCoJ. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
SPLENDID SHOWING
RED CROSS WAR WORK

Washington. Feb. 3.-.An accounting
of American Red Cross Council appro-
priations made public today at head
quarters shows that up u January 8,
there had been appropriated from the
war fund $77,S43+35 every dollar OF
which was for some form Of relief al
home or abroad All administration
expenses in the United States are paid
expenses in the United States are paid
out of general funds, largely from
membership dues, and for this purpose
$l,2S9.292 had been appropriated. This.
with s3lS.000 drawn from miscellane-
Gus funds for various purposes, made
grand total of s79,450,727 appropri-
ated for all purposes
Nearly three ourths Of S44.657.795
withdrawn for foreign relief work went
TO France and of $24,323,1S1 for the
purchase of supplies, near,y one third
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
SEIZE PROPERTY OF
CITIZEN ROMAN0FF
UNDER ATTACHMENT

New York. Feb. g.. Property in q
BROOKLYN warehouse said to belong to
Nicholas Romanoff. former emperor of
Russia, was seized today by deputy
sheriffs under a writ of attachment
issued by the supreme court The
court decided last Friday that as long
as Mr.. Romanoff was emperor no &C
ton could be brought against him IN
New York but since he had been de-
throned he could be sued as any other
private citizen.
The attachment was to project the
claim of the marine transportation
service of $2615.762 for alleged breach
OF contract for the shipment Of sup
plies to Russia. The property. which
was said to be worth s20O00yoo, con-
sists Of automobiles. rifles. baroed wire
and other war material
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
DEATH THREAT
To German Strikers Not
Back Monday
Reiehstag Deputy Arrested While Ad.
dressing Strikers Accused Of Hiah
Treason Semi Official Statement
Predicts End Of Strike Monday

London, Feb S-Drastic military
Treasures, even according to q report
from Copenhagen, the threat of a
death sentence in tile event of convic-
lion by court martial for refusal 70
obey the military order to resume
work on Monday, seems to have had
the effect Of breaking down the Ger
man strike movement. Very little
news has come through today. and
tnat mainly semi official assurances
thai the strike is ended and that the
s5rike is ended and that work Will he
resumed tomorrow.
Military Measures Used
Those semi official dispatches admit
that the result was obtained by mill
Continued on Page +Coi. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
NEWS OF KERENSkY
CONGRESS DISTURBS
new YORK BOLSHEV|k|

New York. Feb. 3-Consternation
spread among the Bolsheviki delegates
70 the selfstyled Russian Colonial
CONGRESS in this city when news was
disseminated today that another Rus
sian convention is to he held here Feb.
8 to II by the followers of Alexander
p. kerensky, the deposed Russian
j PREMIER. The new convention, it was
said, will be national in scope and will
have delegations from all the import
ant cities in the United States. II
could not he learned who is at the head
Of the movement in opposition to the
Bolsheviki, but Alexander Stoklitzky
in calling todayS session OF the Con-
Eress to order, said tina, vain efforts
Lad been made TO get this wing of
the Russian colony in line with the
conference"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
ALLIES ACCORD
ON WAR AIMS

Paris. Feb. 3.-An official statement
setting forth resolution concerning the
conduct of the war which was adopted
at the session of the supreme war coun-
ell last week will be issued at Paris.
London Rome and Washington. Premier
Ciemenceau told the Petit Parisiene that
the Allies were completely il! accord and
that the delegates were fully satisfied
with the results Of the conference.
The Havas Agency says measures
which are likely to exert great influence
on the future lconduct of the var were
adopted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
B0lSHEv|k| DELEGATES
Are Disputed by Tx
'alne and Finn Repre-
sentatives at Brest-
Litovsk

NhSt'r lam, Feb. 3-The German
'p''t 'f fridays session Of the peace
son ~ Brest Litovsk says it was
l'.I an,v with discussion of the
''''"s # the ,-krainian and Finnish
ssA'"s The Bolshoviki contend that
.v' displaced the former govern
@ IN finland and Ukraine.
''e =, legates who represented
''siHe AZ the former session insisted
rag ",n already acknowledged by
Z" 4ky and declined to retire
."a'i / pieniputentiary issued dec
"'"h denying that the Finnish gov
ant nai been uvorthrown and in
"s mot the revolutionaries had
.'ded merely IN assuming power
p.farlN by forcthlc means. i'm a
Ia section " southern Finland.
"e delegates contcnded that they
presented the richtful Finnish gov
nen' and posse ssed authority to
anas s'''"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
Jews COMPLAIN ARE
IGNORED BY BOLSHEvIK|

Stockholm, Feb. 3.-The British press
bureau says that the Dutch Zionist
Federation has published protest
against the participation of
Jewish representative IN the Brest-L Lii
tovsk peace negotiations. although the
rights of millions of Jews as o nation
al minority are being decided there.
The federation considers it incom-
prehensible that the Russian delega-
ton, which has proclaimed the prin-
ciple of self determination of all ma
tionalities. should ignore the Jews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
Until Just Peace Can
Be Obtained Decision
Supreme War Council
COMPLETE ACCORD
IN WAR POLICY
Council Finds No Real Approx
nation to Conditions Laid
Down by Allies in Statements
of Hertling and CZernin

London, Feb. 3.r-The Supreme War
Council which met at Versailles finds NJ
approximation in the German chancel-
lor's and the Austro-Hungarian foreign
minister's speeches TO the terms Of the
Entente Allies and has decided 10 con
tinue the vigorous prosecution Of the war
until peace can be obtained biased On the
principles of freedom. justice and respect
for international law"
This official announcement was made
here tonight.
Continued on Page 4ACo. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
ALLENBY ADVANCES
AROUND JERUSALEM

London. Feb. 3-Furiher slight al
Nances are reported by Gen. Allenhy IN
the campaign around Jerusalem. accord
ing to an Official statement tonight. The
text:
During Wednesday night our line ad-
vanced slightly in the vicinity of Anu
heh, IL miles north of Jerusalem. On
Saturday night our patrols were active
between Arnutieh and Sheik Abdula. II
mile northeast of Arnutieh, where enemy
attempts to penetrate our lines We're re-
pulsed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
GERMANS OPEN VERY HEAVY
COMMANDMENT ON US, TROOPS
Our Artillery Replies Shell for Shell-Wreck
Several of Enemy Dugouts and Drive Ger
mans Out of First Line Positions = Wounded
American Carried Over Trench Top to the
Dressing Station

With the American Army in France.
Feb. Shy The Associated Press.)-
\ German barrage fire at shutdown last
night opened the heaviest lombard
ment Of many days along the Ameri-
can sector, the American artillery re-
plying shell for shell as the firing of
the heavy guns spread along several
Of front
Two Americans We're killed and nine
wounded during the bombardment and
one suffered shell shock
Wrecked Enemy Dugouts
1T was asCertained today that the
American gunners wrecked several OF
the enemy dueouts and so badly dam
aged the first line positions that at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04

one point the Germans were unable to
occupy them SUNDAY
When the bombardment had reach
ed its greatest intensity, the Germans
suddenly concentrated their fire at two
points, throwing about $50 shells into
a town in which the headquarters of u
certain regiment are located and which
heretofore had been immune to enemy
fire.
After the bombardment a wounded
American soldier was discovered in :,
position where il was necessary to
carry him over a trench top To Il field
dressing station. \ Medical Corps man
displayed the Red Cross and the Ger
mans ceased firing until the man was
removed.
Early~in the day an American was
wounded by sniper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
German Strike Diminishes

Cambridge, Mass. Feb. 3.-Dane
Hall, one Of the Oldest buildings of the
quadrangle in the Harvard yard, was
burned today. Thirty thousand rounds
Of ammunition in the basement We're
removed by men of the naval radio and
eisgns schools under the direction of
their officers. Valuable records belong
ing TO the university and the govern
ment schools were also saved. The
building contained the bursar's office
Of the university. and the executive Of
fees Of the ensigns' school.
1t was If red brick, two and a half
stories in height, with a frontage Of
it feet on Massachusetts avenue.
Ma lai Students Modified
The fire, starting in the basement
near the furnace apparently had
worked its way upward inside the walls
and was bursting through the roof
when il was discovered by a naval Of
ficer Students Of the naval schools Who
are quartered in nearby buildings were
Immediately modified and working in
s1.uads. went into the part of the base
Elent where the ammunition used in
rife practice was stored. The flames
vere very close and the smoke was
sitting. but with handkerchiefs tied
over their noses. the sailors CROPPED
tier way to the shell boxes and
hromght .hnm Ali without accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
SUPREME WAR COUNCIL WILL
FIGHT FOR ALLIED WAR aims
Gen. Pershing's Men Answer German Attack
Shot for Shot-German Strikes Diminishing
Social Unrest Spreads to Tricst, Where Ship
yard Strike Is Observation-Disclosures and Plumb
ering Goes On in HelsingfOrs

lecially in the province of Branden-
lurg in which Berlin is situated. again
Lave returned to their duties and even
the recalci rant ones are expected be-
ginning MaAday to start to work with
cut further loss of time
In Bran.icnburg the ordcl. Of the mill
tary commander telling The dissatis-
fed work.Ilen that they must rrSuno
their duties vas t"rSc and sharp and
evidently was intended To convey the
intimatiun that the government at the
pl esent mcment requires the flll eff
forts Of workers for the further pros
ccution of the war.
"t,mplo,- s fHilng To resume work"
said the order. will u" tried by court
martial, which is authorized to impose
sentence IF death execution to take
place within y hours of the time the
sentence is imposed" Notwithstanding
the fact that the shipyard workers in
Hamburg III large numbers returned to
tteir duties the latest reports are to
tie effect that the dissatisfaction was
so great that they again were to have
been called out saturday. The lack OF
information from German sources,
however. leaves Impossible OF Ntiilca-
ton whether or not these men again
threw down their tools.
Strikes at Trest
The social unrest has now spread to
Tricst Austria's principal seaport ON
the Adriatic sea. Here also strike
among the Shipyard and other workers
was declared, the main point of insist
cnce by The men, as in Germany, beng
peace and better food. ON being re-
ferrcd to the preniCrS eoent speech. III
which Austrias desire for a ressa tlon
Of hostiities was emphasized. the stlik-
erS resumed work.
In Finland the White Guard, which
is backing the new government, Is stu
reported To be making progress in put
ting down the disaffeCtion among the
reyolutionistS headed by til" Ecd
Guard, although in II"lsinGf"r@ a s"Il-
Gus situation continues to exist. Here
the Red Guard which controls The cap
ital aided by Russians, arc reported
Continued on Page 2-CoI. 81
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The war is To be prosecuted vieor-
ously hy the Entente Allies and the
United States until u peace BASED on
the principles of freedom. Justice and
respect for international law is OBJ
tanned.
This Is the decision If tile supreme
War Council Of the countries in arms
against lie Trutonic Allies.
The high soundin, phrases in tie re-
cent speeches of the Imperial German
Chancellor and the Austro-Ilungarian
foreign minister were entirely thrown
into the '-scard ~ the council. al its
session al Versailles, ana it wa; de
cided that the war would be vigorously
prosecuted until that time comes
When there is justification for the hope
rat Il peace may he realized in accord
With the policies laid down by Presi-
dent Wilson and Premier Lloyd
George
"Strafing" American Sector
The Germans, apparently il earnest,
began a 'StrafnS" Of the American
sector i'll Lorraine Saturday.
Late in the afternoon they let down
Il barrage on the American line on u
front of several kilometres. the Ieav-
lest in many days. but at last ac-
counts. Gen. Pcrshings men were ans
wering them, Shot for shot.
The casualties among the Americans
We're slight when the report was sent
and their Workmanship had been 50
effective that several German dugouts
had been made untenable
German Strike Dimnishes
Under the strong repressive meas
ines of the military authorities in Ger
many the general strike continues to
diminish in importance and according
to semi official advices from Berlin, the
Il ouble is expected to cease in the early
week. Already, probably spurred by the
threats of the military authorities of
drastic acton against them, many
,vorkmen throughout the Empire, es-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-04
Flood Danger Still Looms

Danger of Hoods still looms large,
however, and the railroads will work
hard early this week to accumulate
small reserve stocks of coal at con-
sumption centers in anticipation Of in
terruption Of traffic by high waters and
ice jams against bridges.
The railroad administration will not
begin to lift the general freight ell
bargoes on eastern trunk lines, nor
the local restrictions in effect else
where east of the Mississippi until the
coal movement improves considerably
Tomorrow State Fuel Administrators
will he here for conference with DR..
Garfield on the general situation, and
to report on the results of the heat
less Monday and the five-day shut
down.
Continued on Page 2-coI. y