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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

kennebunk. Me, Aug. 29-Henry
II. Hall, the Wells Depot lay preach
or was held without bail for the
grand jury on the charge If wife
murder at the conclusion of mis- pre-
liminary hearing before Trial Justice
II. H. Bourne today. The grand jury
meets on Sept II at Alfred.
Nine witnesses were examined by
the State. the last five of which, in
Guiding Halls daughter Francis.
aged IL. corroborated testimony Civ
en- by those who testified before the
noon recess. No evidence was given
fCl the defense.
Judge Emery said it had been de-
cided to let the State present the ev-
idence Of its dozen witnesses to show
probable cause and make the fight
TO prove Halls innocence in the SUI
preme court at Alfred the latter part
OF next month, if the grand jury
finds an Indictment then.
The evidence obtained at the sec
ret autopsy on the body of Mrs. Hall
in the Harrington cemetery last week
was revealed by County Attorney
Franklin L. Chesley in his opening
for the State which occupied half
an hour.
The State contends that the many
injuries on the body could not have
been caused by a fall into the brook
at Wells Depot, as claimed by Hall.
but that his wife was the victim of
premeditated murder.
Hall. who was brought to the OPP
era house, where the hearing was
held in the presence of more than 700
people. it's utmost capacity, by Sher-
if Haven A. Roberts and his coun-
sci, showed no evidence Of his recent
illness and appeared to be N good
spirits.
Attorney Chesley announced that
the autopsy showed fractures Of both
wrists and of the second rib, and a
puncture over the right eye. On the
neck and to the right Of the adam
apple" was a pear-shaped imprint
under the skin and a ruptured blood
vessel On the left were three dis
tlnct marks, inward and upward,
caused by a great pressure, indlcat-
ing she was choked, he said.
Ernest Matthews. Boston &
Maine railroad section man. he said,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

With the American army in
France. Aug. 29.-(By The Associated
Press) Accompanied by fleet of
tanks and covered by a heavy artil-
lery barrage the Americans swept
forward early today against the Ger
man lines that slowly and reluctant
ly fell back over Juvigny plateau.
The firing was continuous through
out the night on both sides. the Ger
man guns being especially active.
The German positions We're shelled
by heavy guns. mortars and light
pieces. firing almost point blank as
we'll as by long range naval guns,
which searched the positions far and
near. And then the infantry advanc-
cd.
Up over the plateau the infantry
men went towards Juvigny and
across the little railroad running
north and south. The Germans i'm
mediately began to employ the tao
tics Of similar retreats, leaving their
rear defended by a line Of machine
guns hidden behind every clump of
brush, promontory and woods.
From Couronne Woods and anotb-
er little wood standing like sentinels
between Juvigny and the American
lines, the German guns delivered a
deadly cross fire. Juvigny is only a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

village but. located along the side Of
a hill. 1t offered n peculiar opportu-
nifty for defense. until the advanc-
ing forces moved into positions from
which they were able to make II I'M
tenable. The frontage assigned to
the Americans was less than two
miles. Under the cover Of artillery
the light French tanks flirted along
both sides of the path up to the lit
tie plateau smashing down one ma,
chine nest after another in spite of
the employment by the Germans Of!
their new tank gun, sort of super.
rnauSer
Above the lines the allied planes
We're seen all the forenoon attempt
ing to conduct observations in spite
sionally a German plane dared 10
dart through. but in every case It
was forced to retire hastily. Only a
few prisoners are reported as yet.
the German apparently seeing to
it that only machine gun crews
should be sacrificed
The Americans early in the day
along the Nesle sent over a large
number of projectiles and gas shells
against the Germans who replied fee
bly,. Patrols were active on both
sides during the night. The lighting
line remains unchanged American
officers deny the German assertion
that 80 Americans were made pris-
oner in recent fighting, saying that
only a few of their men are missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

would testify to what Hall told hin,
when they removed Mrs. Hall from
the edge IF the brook. which. Attor-
ney Chesley claims, conflicts with
what he is said to have told other
people. Halls life since marriage,
was traced in considerable detail for
the purpose of showing a possible
motive for murder.
Medical Examiner Charles F. Tray
nor, who performed the autopsy,
was the first witness. DR.. Traynor
described fully the condition of the
body and testified that the injuries
as shown by the autopsy, could not
have been sustained by a fall from
the bridge and that her death was
the result. in his opinion, of agent ies
employed by some one other than
herself.
The State contends that Mrs Halls
mention Of Rest" referred to an
attendant at Halls church, whose
name has been linked with that OF
the defendant Attorney Emery, who
contested al evidence not Bearing
directly on the events Of June II,
CidIIilcu tIt reference 10 lnp young
woman should be struck out, as tie
State could present it only as q dying
statement and a foundation had not
been laid for such a statement His
objections were overruled by Judge
Bourne.
Matthews said Hall told him his
wife became dizzy and fell from the
bridge. He testified there was not
more than eight inches of water in
the creek.
Mrs. Frances Stevens of Harring-
ton. the fourth and concluding wit
ness examined before the noon re-
cess, testified that Hall told her at
the time of the funeral that when her
daughter fell he lowered himself 80
feet from the bridge and got her out
of five feet of water.
Mrs. Stevens testified that her
daughter contracted a disease from
her husband and that it resulted in
violent rows between the couple.
She also sa ii Mrs Hall was operated
upon for cancer at Portland hospi-
ia, last year. They had quarreIled
many times in her presence she said.
over the housework and his alleged
relations with other women
DR.. L. E. Willard. who attended
Continued on Page 2-colunn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

second heat. Eltine Camden (Kelley)
won third money and Mary Q. Good
richly fourth. Donald Keith and Peter
Lederer also started. Best time 2.l71 by
Miss Rollins and The Monk.
Ills trot, purse $5oo-Kate (Richardson)
won in straight heats. James NJ. (Smth)
second, King Richard (kelley) third.
Best time 2.1Sa.
227 pace, ga trot. purse $500 Wilgus
Gohnson) won in straight heats. Speed
wood (Pratt) second. Miss Alfrida (Hen-
nessy) third. Allie Bourhonwood
(Hughes) fourth. Sandy McNabb and
8. E. Todd also started. Best time us.
Free-for-all. purse $500 (unfinished).-
r. II. Brett (McWilliams), Our Colonel
(Johnson). Thomas Earl (Doherty) and
Aandy Ashland (MetcalO finished in tn
order named in the single heat run of
Best time liza
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
September 10, llorl2 Prospective
Dates of Registration Of Men
Between Ages Of Is and As Years

If douhh as to whether or not they
&C me within the new age limits tf IS
II As years should make every eff, ,, {
possible TO clear up this doubt be-
tween now and the day set for reg
istration," Gen. Crowder said N his
statement. Failure to do this will
not excuse man from registering if
as 4 matter Of fact he comes within
the age limits laid down by Con-
gross. All resources of the nation
will be used to locate persons who SO
fail to register Such persons under
the law would be guilty Of a misde-
meanor and upon conviction would
be liable to a years Imprisonment"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

Boston, Aug. 29.-Charged with vi
olating the Espionage Act by making
seditious remarks from the pulpit
and in private conversation, Rev.
John Steik, a Lutheran clergyman,
known throughout New England, was
arrested here today. The minister is
alleged to have said from his pulpit
that the explosion at Halifax was
IAN act of God against the enemies
of Germany" and to have entered in
TO a personal attack on Marshal
loire during the latter's visit in this
country. In private conversation
Rev. Mr.. Steik is alleged to have ad-
vised young men contemplating en-
listing, to enter the German ranks,
and to have offered to help draft men
to escape military service. He Is al
legged to have said that the soldiers OF
the United States would be Like
children when they encounter the
Germans" The clergyman, who is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
NO LETUP BY FOCH
(By the Associated Press

10Y lIle ASSOCidteu 1 lSSSJ
The Germans continue in re-
treat everywhere between Ar
,as and the scissors sector I'M
der violent attacks by the AL
lied troops. AS yet there
seems to be no slackening in
the offensive that is steadily
retaining territory that long
has been in the hands of the
enemy. Instead of hating his
men for a breathing spell, Mar
shall Foch seems to be pushing
them forward with greater
impetus and at present the re-
tiring enemy shows no indi-
cations of turning and offering
more of a battle than he re-
Gently has been giving with his
machine gunners and infantry
units that are acting as rear
guards to aid in covering the
eastward retrograde move
rent.
Already outfianking the old
Hindenburg line on the north,
Field Marshal Haig's forces
gradually are cutting their
way eastward both north and
south of the Somme and put
ting down strong counter Of
fensive actions although on
several sectors they have had
to cede ground temporarily.
Unofficial reports that the
British have captured the i'm
portant town of Bapaume,
where for days there has been
bitter fighting. To the south
the British also are reported
c have penetrated to the out
skirts of Amure-Du March,
another point of strategic val
ue. Ground has been gained
or both sides of the Somme and
south of Peronne, where the
river bends sharply southwark,
the stream has been crossed
g. several points and this i'm
portant railroad junction out
llanked.
Since the caving in Of the German
line by the fall Of Chaulnes and Roye
the French literally have overrun
the southern portion of Picardy hav-
Ing reached the western bank of tbs
Canal Du Nord along its entire
/ length and captured the town If Noy.
on. East and southeast Of Noyon 9th.
er important positions have beer
taken ana between the Disc and the
Aisne the French have OVERCOME the
heavy resistance Of the enemy and
crossed the Ailette river.
Northwest Of scissors. where thu
Continued on Page +ceIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
Lutheran Clergyman Held
Charged With Violating the
Espionage Act at Boston

5% years old. was born in Russia. He
came TO this country twelve years
ago and is understood to have spent
scme time in Philadelphia before
coming to this city four years ago.
He was pastor of the Boston Lettish
Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Church
in Roxbury until a few months ago,
when he resigned. He has taken out
his first citizenship papers. Rev. Mr..
Steik was held in $1,000 bonds pend
ing a hearing before federal COM
mission here tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

virtually unanimously. Senate and
House conferees promptly reached a
formal agreement on the bill today.
following removal yesterday of the
wv ork or fight" amendment. The
conference report was adopted by the
House after criticism of minor fea-
lures, without a roll call. Prompt
approval tomorrow by the Senate of
TIC conference agreement shortly aft
err the noon converting hour was pre-
dicted by leaders. Senator Thomas
Of Colorado, author of the Work or
fight" amendment and others of it's
champions are expected to criticise
it's elimination by approval of the
Senate conferees. Arrangements
lave been made for prompt signature
by Senate and House presiding Of
f1cers Of the final draft and it's i'm
mediate Transmission to the president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

Washington, Aug 2o--President VIII
son was told today by Director General
McAdoo that a successful operation of
the railroads demands that deferred
classification be given most railroad en-
ployes, and that those actually taken in
to army service should be conserved for
military railways service in France to
lessen the drain on personnel in this
country Mr.. McAdoo conferred with
the President more than an hour and
submitted many reports showing how
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

London, Aug 29-Field Marshal Haig re-
ports that along the whole front from Ba-
paume southwards the Germans have been
forced to retreat with great losses in prison
ers guns and material The British have
reached the west bank Of the Somme, opposite
Brie and Peronne. The occupation by the
British Of Bapaume was officially announced
tonight in Field Marshal Haigs report from
British headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
CAR STRIKE
THREATENED IN
% MASS. CITIES

Boston, Aug. Z.-Orders were issued
ployed on the lines of the Middlesex &
Boston St Ry. Co. to strike at midnight
tonight, stopping all trolley transporta-
ton in q Massachusetts, cities and
towns to the west of Boston. Thousands
of persons engaged in war work at the
WATERFOWL Arsenal and in the large fac
tories in Waltham and birmingham,
will be affected. The mems demani
for higher pay and the refusal of the
company to refer the wage dispute to
the national war labor board caused the
action, union leaders say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
House Approves Conference
Draft Of the Manpower Measure
Senate Action Probable Today

washington. Aug. 29--Although
inc House late today approved the
conference draft OF The man power
SUI extending selective service to in
e'ads all men between IS and As
''afs inc measure failed TO reach
'ne senate before adjournment and
10 enactment and transmission to
resident Wilson vii be postponed
Iotil tomorrow.
even with today's delay leaders
'ueVed a record is established in
p.0Sase OF so important a measure
oreetiy affecting the 100000 men
Nno Will be added to the military
,o,ls and untold millions of others
incorrectly as the measure was re-
pr'ea 70 the Senate but two weeks
go today and passed both bodies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
TO FINALLY
DISPOSE OFF. w. w.
CASE TODAY

Chicago. Aug. 29.-Because Of new
evidence introduced by the defense,
Federal Judge Lands late this after
noon postponed the sentencing Of 100
/. w. w. leaders convicted of con-
spiracy to disrupt the governments
war program and announced that he
would finally dispose of the case at
2 p. m. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

Washington, Aug. 29.-Men likely
to be affected by the extension of
draft ages to include all between is
and as years were notified tonight in
a statement from Provost Marshal
General Crowder that the obligation
act age before the new registration
day.
Selection Of a date in the near fu-
turc for the registration is known to
be under consideration by the pro-
vost marshal general. The prospective
dates are Sept. 10, II or u Persons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
McAdoo Asks for Deferred
Classification Of Railroad
Employees in Coming Draft

railway shops and train operations have
been hampered recently by the drafting
of necessary employees.
The railroads program for employ
ing thousands of women to replace
men taken into the army viii be d.
1tcted by woman. Miss Pauline
GoIdmark, of New York, who today
was appointed manager of the rail-
Dad administrations women's serv-
ice section. She will give special
consideration to the employment Of
women telegraphers. station agents.
clerks, crossing watchers and even
tack laborers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
But Their Record Of
support" Is Disap-
pointing Up to Date
THE REPUBLICAN
RECORD BETTER
Voters Of Highest Type Are
Weighing These Facts in
Electing Men to Both Hous-
es of Congress-Not Political
Party But Patriotism That
Counts


NashlhS''h' y ~ N''''o
cia) ~ Is recognized mere among
~ ca~rf.l students ( the pol'ial
,..,.,c, ~ ,ouor ;,
'"~''''' II
me coming "ic''''H " i'''" INC
thinking voter ~ the highest type.
~. &c ~ yo,er uho mus, be an.
,o., u.,,o re,
''''''
sohs 'H'Hgs 'A' i'f h'"'S''l on "i""o
Constructive ines and who casts his
r,tc N national AFFAIRS with as
.I.. aoots;c :,
$50 - "
any OF me VIAL AFFAIRS tha' AFFECT
his own life This type II voter is
asking urgently and seriously yheth-
~ .ha,,,J common, t,o na,h,;oo,
,so nc,nocr, rr'I nar,.rassi,,,l, 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
100 DRAFTED
MEN FROM N. E.
REACH DEVENS

Aver. Mass. Aug. @.-Seventeen hur-
bred drafted men reached Camp Devens
today from various parts Of Maine.
Massachusetts, and Vermont. Most OF
them had been given deferred classhra-
ton on the first draft examination pat
later had been reelassiied and placed IN
class one. Two thousand more drastees
from New England are expected aext
week Nine conscientious objectors
were sent to New Hampshire farms 70.
day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
%O Witness Good Racing at
Bangor Fair, Thursday==Miss
Rollins, Kate, Wilgus, Winners

'Sosor' Ne. Aug. 2-Three of the
, 'aNe events on the card at Bangor
we're run off before a shower
'u me going late this afternoon,
y" people saw some good sport, es-
4y IN the 20 pace. Summaries:
pace purse s5oO-Miss Rollins lire.
es won first. third and fourth heats
ace The Monk Uohnson) won the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

ercenc.. agricultural appropriation
bill, is expected to remain in the
measure under the harmony agree
rlent of We and Dry" factions,
although technically subject to an
other vote. Passage Of the bill it
sell is planned tomorrow. and the
measure will be returned to the
House whici. is expected by prohi-
hilton advocates to accept the Senate
II DIVISION.
Adoption of the compromise legis-
iation came after todays debate
spirited between champions and op-
pcnents of prohibition. but with
many marks Of lack of interest, in
Continued on Page 2-Coiumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
GERMAN LOSSES
IN KILLED ALONE
NEARLY 100000

London, Aug 29.-It is estimated by
experts here that the German losses in
killed alone now reach total of more
than 100000 and probably approach B.
100000 These figures were given out
after a study of tables of German and
Allied losses which have been published.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

Northern New England: Fair Fri
day except showers in Maine: Sat
urdav fair. Eastern New York: Fair
Friday and Saturday; not much
change in temperature. South New
England: Fair Friday and Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
LONDON POLICE
THREATEN STRIKE
WANT MORE PAY

London. Aug. 29-The London
metropolitan police threatened to go
on strike after meeting today. ac-
cording to the Evening News. Scot
land Yard afterwards announced that
ar increase In pay had been granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
SPANISH SHIP
CRUSA SUNK BY
GERMAN U-BOAT

Parish. Aug. 2s-CHavas)-The
Spanish steamer Cruisa has been
sunk bv German submarine, it is
reported here Newspapers consider
that this event will hT'ae 7" crisis
the relations between SPAN ana Ger
many.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
Senate Adopts Com
promise Amendment
Effective July l, 1919
PASSAGE OF
BILL PLANNED
FOR TODAY
Amendment Reads to Continue
During the War and Until
A m erican Troops Are
Brought Home and Demob-
iliZed

Washington. Aug. 29-National
prohibition moved considerable
step forward today in Congress.
Without a record vote being taken or
requested the Senate late today
adopted the leaders compromise of
Bone dry" prohibition. effective
July l, 1919, and continuing during
the war and until the American
troops are brought home and demob-
ilized. A compromise, an amendment
h5 Senator Sheppard of Texas, pro-
hlhition leader to the 100000 en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
Boston Forecast

Boston. Aug. 29-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity Fair Friday and
Saturday; little change in tempera-
ture; moderate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Chair-
man /. 3. Mussrave Of the Ma
tional anti. saloon leagues cam
paisn committee today issued
statement predicting the pro-
hibition constitutional amend
nnent would be adopted by March
1919 and become effective in
March 1920. The war prohibition
measure. he said, would operate
to expedite national prohibition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
f0CH OFFENSIVE IS STEADILY reel AIMING TERRITORY
TEUT0N RETREAT CONTINUES FROM ARRAS TO SCISSORS
WELLS PREACHER HELD
FOR GRAND JURY ON The
CHARGE OF WIFE MURDER

Nine Witnesses Examined by State-No Evil
dence Given for Defe nce-Evidenc OBJ
tanned at Secret Autopsy or Body Revealed
by County Attorneys Contends that
Injuries Show that Halls Wife Was Victim
of Premeditated Muir der
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
AMERICANS TAKE
JUVIGNY PLATEAU
UNDER HEAVY FIRE

U. S. Troops With Asst stance of Tanks and
Covered by Heavy Artillery Barrage, Sweep
Forward and Force Germans Back over
Plateau-Enemy Delivers Deadly Cross Fire
From Woods Near Juvigny - merica
Frontage Less Than Two Miles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
as TABLETs FOR
|,.SToMAoH GAS

NSss.sS TABLETS stop gas and sour
- Ht.en after eating, stop belchins.
~ soetins and gas pressure, sweet
esVS,S fect acid stomach. One once
Nf enough. Buy MEALS GAS
kko any reliable drug ssosse,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
FRENCH LITERALLY 0VERRUNN|NC SOUTHERN P|CARDY
BAPAUME AND N0Y0N CAPTURED BY BRITISH AND FRENCH
HUNS CAUGHT IN POCKET BETWEEN Dj N0RD AND ASNE

oeronne 0 utflankedby Britons
on South Bapaume Beaul-
encourt Road Reached and
Advance Troops Moving on
Beatencourt = French Ad-
vance from Noyon on Road
Leading to Guiscard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
FRIDAY: Showers

want ads cost a cent a
cord and they bring dol
lars in return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-30
SATURDAY.: Fair

If you want what you
want when you want it"
try a want ad.