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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
PLAN TO EXEMPT
CERTAIN WORKERS
IN SHIPYARDS

Washington, Sept. I-Retention by
American shipyards OF such employees
as are considered essential to the pro-
duction OF ships, replacement OF those
who will be taken in the new draft and
provision for obtaining 10000 addition
al workers now needed by the emer-
gency feet corporation, were the sub
jects Of a conference today between
Chairman Hurley of the shipping board.
Director General Schwab of the emer-
gency fleet corporation. and Provost
Marshal General Crowder. No decision
was reached today and further confer
ences will be held. Shipping board Off
Gals around understood take the vie"
that needs of the shipyards and the
merchant marine at present are entitled
to right OF way over the needs of the
army. as without continuation OF the
construction program and without unin-
terrupted operation of the existing yes
sells even the army now abroad cannot
be supplied.
The views of the war department are
believed to differ in some measure.
though admitting that the construction
and manning OF merchant vessels Is
necessary to the operation of the army.
Exemption to shipbuilders as class.
il was said. is not desired. as such ac-
ton probably would cause many men
to evade the draft by fockng to the
shipyards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
WHAT ONE FRENCH
GIRL went THROUGH
FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY

With the American Army in Lorraine,
Sept. 16,-(By the Associated Press. -
The devotion of a French girl to her
Of the American headquarters. She
made her way through she'll fire and
over a region i He'd with gas and traps
to bring to the Allies information re-
garding the Germans. Her name can
not be mentioned.
With her mother and younger brother.
the girl. who Is rot yet %. had lived at
Soulevre Farm since the day it fell into
the hands Of the Germans four years
ago. Four other brothers are in the
French army. Mother. daughter and
boy we're forced to remain within the
German lines and witness the day by
day conversion of their property into a
German clubhouse. During those four
years mother and daughter endeavored
TO placate rather than antagonize their
captors.
From German officers who freuuented
the farm the girl learned informa ton
which she recognized to be Of great i'm
portance. When she heard the barrage
Thursday morning she determined to
run the risk of crossing the nearly three
miles separating her home from the al
lied lines.
Telling her mother and the others that
she had work to do In the garden she
left the house. She slipped away toward
the American lines although every road
was swept by allied and German gum
hre. After many difficulties and mar
row escapes she reached the American
lines and told her story. In return for
the information she brought she asked
that every effort be made to rescue her
mother and brother. The Germans at
tempted to maintain their position at
Soulevret Farm but the Americans over.
came them in desperate fighting. The
mother and the brother were brought 70
American headquarters and there was a
ioyful reunion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
STEALS ETCHINGS TO
GET PRICE JOY RIDE

New York, Sept. 1.-THE theft of 81
etchinss. some said to be priceless, from
the Metropolitan Museum of Art, their
sale for $500 to Fifth avenue art dealer.
and the use of the proceeds by the thief
to entertain a young woman on automo-
bile Joy rides" was described today
when 19-year-old Alexander Rosenfield
pleaded guilty in court to grand larceny.
All but one of the etchngs have been
recovered and the police were instruct
ed by the court to investigate the deal
er who bought them. Several Of the
etchings were rare products Of Japanese
artists
Rosenfeld told the court that his am
bition to become an artist had led him
to the museum and to the theft, and
that he had represented. to the dealer
that the pictures had been saved from
the Germans In Belgium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
PRUSSIANISM BITTERLY
ARRAIGNED By HEAD
MASONIC BODY, BOSTON

Boston. Sept. 17.-Prussianism was
bitterly arraigned by Barton Smith
Of Toledo. Ohio. sovereign Grani
commander of NE Supreme C1unc..
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Ct
Free Masonry in his alteration at
The l0Gth annual meeting ri the
northern iurisd .ction Of the order
here todG~.
Grand minister Of state. George
Hugo. Of the southern jurisdiction,
brought greetings from Masons Of
the South to their northern broth
ers. John Gibson, past sovereign
grand commander Of the Supreme
Council Of Canada said that the
cordial relations between the Scot
fish rite Masons of the United States
and Canada had been strengthened
by the war.
This evening l20 candidates from
various sections of the northern jul
risdictiCn received the S3rd degree.
forming The largest class in the his
tory of the rite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
LONDON PAPERS
APPROVE WILSON
REPLY TO FEELER

London. Sept. 1S.-The promptness as
we'll as the substance of President Will
sons reply to Austria Hungary is APP
proved by the London morning papers
Even the pactist Daily News urges the
Allies to follow the American lead and
endorse the points enunciated by Pres
ident Wilson. using the situation TO
drive the wedge into Germany and her
allies.
The Times admires the promptitude OF
the reply and heartily agrees with the
line taken by the President.
The Morning Post says that the an
swer is framed in the only terms whlca
heft the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
SOUTH GARDINER

Mrs. Joseph Black returned Mon
day from 4 few days visit with her
sister II Pittston.
Mrs. Clara Miller and daughter,
Miss Gertrude of Dorchester, are
guests of Mrs. Miller's sister. Mrs.
Judson Hall. Bartlett street.
Mrs George PuShard and son Ell
nner are visiting Mrs. Pushard' s
daughter. Mrs. Carver. in Roxbury.
Mass.
The Kings Daughters have post
poned their dollar social for one week
to be held on the oath Of September
instead Of the nth.
Jerry Preble. Bartlett street, IL con-
fined to his home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
GENERAL ACCEPTANCE
PRESIDENTS ORDER TO
.RE|NSTATE employees

Bridgeport. Conn, Sept. 11-Pres-
ident Wilson's order to manufac-
turers TO reinstate employees will be
accepted tomorrow with the possible
exception of two plants where gov
eminent orders have been with
drawn as a result of strike condi-
lions.
These plants are the Liberty Ord
nance Company plant of the Am
erican Can Co. and the Feeney Tool
Works The arrangements of these
plants admitted tonight that he men
would probably be reinstated with
in As hours or as soon as work
could he found for them
meeting Of machinists tonight
men not Yet employed should re-
turn to work tomorrow under the
assumption that the presidents or
der will be compiled with.
a new grievance of the -nachinists
which probably will be cared for
under the Eidlitz award has arisen
at the Union Metallic Cartridge
Company's plant where it is alleged
girls have for the first time been
employed on grinding machines.
Twelve union male operatives have
been displaced from old work but
placed on new and the company has
refused 10 remove the girls although
the Union claims the character Of
the work is neither Customary
nor human"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
CLAIM PROPOSED TAX
ON MOTION PICTURES
WILL KILL COMPANIES

Washington, Sept. 17.-Salaries up
ward of $4,000 week to motion pic
ture. stars absorb profits OF the film
business, although the rentals in the
United States and Canada amount to
s70.CC0.00G year. the senate finance
committee was told today by VIM. A
Brady and Walter w. Irwin. repre-
senting the motion picture industry.
They appeared to protest against
the proposed increase from 10 to 20
per cent. IN the tax on admissions
and an additional tax of 10 per cent
on rentals in the new was revenue
bill. Mr. Brady said the taxes would
amount to s2,000.000 q year more
than the companies are making and
would force many Of them out # bus
mess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
ADJUSTMENTS
Regular Double Bill johnson Opera
House Today and Thursday-
Constance TaImadee and Sessue

House Today and Thursday-
Constance TaImadee and Sessue
Hayakawc
In The Shuttle. Constance Tai
madge's latest Select Picture, pic
turized from the internationally ia
nous novel of the same name by
Frances Hodgson Burnett his
charming and talented young actress
returns to the dramatic characterize
ataion she 50 ably presented in her
earlier success. Scandal"
Following this is the big Para
mount picture The City of Dim
Faces" Chief in pport of Mr.. Ha
yakawa in this picture is Doris
Pawn, a beautiful screen actress VIII }
returns to the screen after an alb
sence of eight months, due to in
juries resulting from a fall from a
horse. Marin Sais, a screen artist
of prominence, has strong role,
while James CruZe anC Winter Hall,
both well known screen actors, have
fine parts. Togo Yama, a capable
actor. and James Wang also are in
the cast. Many other persons are
employed and in every way the sup
port is highly efficient.
Same small prices-two shows at
$50 and 730.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
RICHMOND

Charles W. Wakefield left Friday
morning for three-months business
trip through the West.
Mrs. John McGinis is visiting her
daughter in Somervile. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Killam Of
Augusta were recent guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. u. NJ. Lancaster
Arthur Turner and Ernest Hand
ford Of Bath passed the week END
with their families in town.
Mrs. Walter Humphreys and fam
lily and maid. who have been passing
the summer on Swan Island, return
ed to their home in Brooklne, Mass,
Saturday.
Mrs. Fredericene Fellows left Fri
Massachusetts.
M. c. Priest of Boston passed the
weekend at his cottage on Swan
island
Daniel Danforth of Portland is
passing a few days at his old home
in town.
DR.. and Mrs. F. &. Peabody left
Friday for St. Louis. Mo. for a
weeks trip.
The Richmond Farmers and Me-
chanics Club will hold its fair Tues
day. Sept. "a, at the fair grounds on
the Alexander road.
Rev. Alexander Henderson and
family have moved their household
goods into the Baptist parsonage and
are now occupying the same.
fstered in Richmond between the
ages Of IS and As Thursday.
George B. Kimball was a business
visitor in Bath Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Little Of Bos-
ton are passing the week with rela-
tives in town.
Mr. and Mrs. John Marsh of 1919 High
street. Bath. announce the engagement
of their daughter. Miss Lena Heal. to
Lisle l.. Shepard of Richmond.
Funeral services of the late William
Lewis were held Sunday at the home of
his son. Fred Lewis. Rev. E. NJ George
Of the Methodist church OBLIGATED. Bur-
ial was in the family lot at Perkins.
Mrs. f. R. Stewart has returned home
from Waterville after passing few
days there visiting friends.
Miss Emma Daley has returned to her
home in Gardiner after a short visit
at the home of Mrs. Julia Clark.
Daniel Brown and sons have returned
to u aterville after passing a few weeks
at their old home in town.
Will Robinson, one Of Gardeners well
known mail carriers. is passing his va
cation at his cottage on Pleasant pond.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Clark were in
whitefeld recently. where they were
visiting friends.
Harold Leanchester Of Richmond Cor
ner was a Gardiner visitor recently
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
WINTHROP

The seventh annual reunion of the
Longfellow family was held Sept. Is at
the Jackson cottage on Lake Cobbossee-
contee A hountlful shore dinner was
served by Mrs. f. II. Jackson. hostess.
Those present were Walter B. Longfel-
low and daughter Leona of Farming
dale. Mrs Sadie P. Williams, North
Vassalboro. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Healey. Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. jackson and niece.
Philis Ripley OF Augusta, Mr. and Mrs.
c. E. Longfellow and Mr.. and Mrs. G.
\. Waugh. daughters EVELYN and Doro-
thy and son Kenneth of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
Barrett.

A very quiet but pretty wedding oc-
Cured Monday evening when Mildred
Sarah Bradbury and Harry Francis Bar
rett. both of this city, were united in
marriage at the Methodist parsonage by
Rev. c. Q. Perry. the double ring servic.
being used. The young couple were at
tended by Bertha NJ Bradbury. sister OF
the bride, and Harold +. Stevens. The
bride wore a travelling suit of taupe
serge with hat to match. Mr.. and Mrs.
Barrett left on the 1915 train for Lynn,
Mass where they will reside Friends
in this city extend congrat ulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
Rome Paper Declares
Peace Proposal is
Indication of Weakness

Rome. Monday, Sept. l6.--The AUS
trian peace proposal is received here
as IN indication of the weakness Of
the Central Powers. Popolo Romano
says: The Austro-Hungarian note
las been forcseen for some time. 1t
is no surprise that Vienna should be-
gin such music. However, let us not
be deceived. Meanwhile our soldiers
are waiting along the Piave TO lib
crate Italian soil with their arms"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
YALE ONLY COLLEGE TO
HAVE ARTILLERY SCHOOL

New Haven, Conn, Sept. l7.-An-
nouncement was made today by Ans
son Phelps Stokes. secretary Of Yale
University that Yale would have III i,
only artillery training schol con-
onected with any American Univers-
ity. and that in addition all men be-
ing prepared for :.boratory posi-
tons in field base and mobile hos
pitfalls and mobile laboratories abroad
would b. trained a, the Yale army
laboratory school. 1t had previous
ly been made known that Yale would
be the center Of training for signal
corps work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
|, o. o. r. Convention

st. Louis. Sept. 1I-Henry " Borst,
OF Amsterdam. n. Y, justice Of the
Now York supreme goour., was to-
day elevated to the Office OF Grand
Sire OF the Sovereign Grand Lodge
Of the @ @ F., the highest Office
Of the order. He succeeds Frank
c. Gowdy Of Denver: tbs is the
ninetyfourth annual session and
will continue until Friday.
A'sservice flag containing 100,724
stars has been raised in the con-
yention hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
Mrs. Viola c. Buckley Of 74s Water

Mrs. Viola c. Buckley Of 74S Water
street has received from her son, Pri-
vate Roland NJ. Preble. letter say
ing that he is stationed at Camp 2o-
chambeau near Tours. France He
is very glad. as all soldiers are to
receive letters and papers, and will
be happy to hear from any OF his
friends. He says all the boys are
we'll and looking forward to the time
when they can return to the home
fires that are being kept burning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
QUESTIONNAl2Ec
TO BE SENT OUTS
FOR 1886 CLASS ,

Washington, Sept. 17-Local draft
boards have been ordered by Pro-
vost Marshal General Crowder to
begin mailing out tomorrow cues
tionnaires to all of the men between
10 and Sc years of age inclusive, who
registered last Thursday. except
British and Canadian subjects who
have thirty days to voluntarily en-
t>r the British and Canadian armies.
Each resistrant is given seven
days to fill out and return the doc
uments. approximately 6yoo0.0 900 men
are in - and 20 and % to S6 year
classes to whom questionnaires go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
Miss Kirk :, Speak

Rev Hazel l, Kirk of Medford
Mass, will spea,, at the UNIVERSAL
list vestry on Thursday evening at
7.45 o'clock. Miss Kirk comes in the
interest of the mission work of the
UEiversalist church and her address
will be of special interest to women
and Young ladies. She Is said to be
an able and up to date speaker. All
are invited to attend. Miss Kirk
will sail November LIST for Japan
as a missionary. TO take up work in
the Blackmer Home for Girls in
Toxic, Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
Buying Gardiner Ice

The Bates Manufacturing Co. is
buying it's ice at Gardiner, two car
loads having arrived from that city
this week. 1t is stated the company
is using Gardiner ice because it can
be bought much cheaper than the
price charged by the l.. A. c. Ice Co.
Of this city.
The Bates Mfg. Co. uses between
200 and 300 tons Of ice a year. While
the company has an ice house of it's
own, the supply was exhausted
short time ago.-LeWiston Sun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
TIRED OF FARM LIFE
CONVICT GOES BACK TO
SING SING PRISON

Ossining. y. Y, Sept. E.-Paro.ed 10.
good conduct, but bored with life on
farm. August Chrstotolis. a former in
mate Of Sing Sing. today formally APP
Piled to the prison authorities for per-
mission to serve out the balance Of his
l0-year term. The parole board had pre-
viously refused the same request on the
ground that Christotolis had not violat-
ed the terms Of his. pa role.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
TWO MAINE MEN
HELD BY GERMANS

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE nam IS
of SO American soldiers held prisoner
in Germany were announced today
BY the War Department. Among
item (all enlisted mem are:
At Rastatt:
Savage, Clyde W, Is Maple street,
Bangor, Me.
Livingstone. Guy. SO Equitable
Building Boston.
At unknown camps:
Drouin, George F., st. Johnsbury.
VT.
Argraves. Mark E., Fort Fairfield,
Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
Railway Employees
Instructed to Claim
Deferred Classification

Washington. Sept I7.-Au railway en-
Ployes IN the classes declared by the
railroad administration essen;ion 10
proper operations were instructed today
By Director General McAdoo to claim
deferred draft classification as "a pa
triouc duty and to furnish the district
boards with the necessary information
in their answers to the auestionnaires
to show the basis for such classification.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
WOULD MAKE U. S. BOYS
PAY DEBTS TO FRENCH

Washington. Sept. ia request
from General Pershins for law
Permitting payment Of claims Of
French citizens for unpaid debts Of
deceased American elders was sent
to the Hes today by acting secret
airy Grove, with draft Of such a
bill I'll. government would pay the
debts, and deduct the amount from
any. nav. due to the soldier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
20 GERMAN DIVISIONS
DISRANDED TO FILL
GAPS MADE IN FIGHTING

With the American Army on the Lor-
raine Front. Monday Sept. 16-(By the
Associated Press. One hundred and
eight German infantry battalions. equal
TO 20 divisions. had been disbanded, 1t
is learned. in order to fill the gap made
BY the past years lighting Women and
boys are being called to the auxiliary
service to replace them. Five thous-
and women have already been modified
for this purpose and boys Of "A are util-
ixed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
POLITICAL SITUATION
IN HUNGARY CR|1ICA!

Amsterdam, Sept. 17-Dr Wekerlte
the Hungarian premier, arrived in VI
emma Sunday and reported to the En-
peror the political situation in hungary
which, according to the Lokal Anzen-
gers Budapest correspondent, has re-
Gently become very critical. 1t Is as
sumed that the Wekerle cabinet will re-
sign at an early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
SUGGESTION FOR CLOSE
OF ALL LETTERS FOR
NEXT FIVE WEEKS

Washington, Sept. 17-Thomas A.
Edison has suggested that every
letter written in the United States
during the next five weeks shall
close with the words: Yours for the
Fourth Liberty Loan" The sugges-
ton has been adopted by the Liberty
Loan committee and Is being sent
broadcast throughout The country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
LYKENS VALLEY
MINERS STILL
REFUSE TO WORK

Harrisburg. Pa, Sept. 17-Miners
in the Lykens valley district today
instructions of Fuel Administrator
Garfield of the day before. They say
they will not go b; ok to the mines
until more definite agreement is
reached as to their demands for an
increas> in wages One thousand
men are idle at the Colliery st Lyk-
ems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18

DR.. George w. Morrow of Detroit,
Mich. Is to speak on Sunday even
ing October 9Th, at the Highland
avenue Methodist Episcopal church.
This is part of the nationwide
speaking campaign that has been go
ing on for the past five years con
Quoted by the Anti-Saloon League of
America, in which DR.. Morrow has
been one of the speakers. He has
crossed the continent three times in
this campaign. Our community is
fortunate in having him for a speak
er at the "Win-the-W War" rally to be
held at the place and on the date
above mentioned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18

The junior class of Hallowell high will
give a reception and dance to the fresh
man class Friday ev.ning. Reception at
o'clock and dancing will be enjoye
from to Il O'Clock. Dennis will furnish
the music. Floor director, George Pea
cock; aides. Harold Meader. George Hi,-
dreth. Joseph Greeley and Warren
Crimes. Everybody welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
British Bomb Mannheim

London. Sept. 17.-British air
sauadrons have again bombed the
airplane works and c-.emical factory
at Mannheim, railways at Metz
Saloons and Treves. and the station
at Frankfort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18

A miscellaneous shower was given
Monday evening at the home of NJ. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Perry Second
street. to Mrs. Harvard Gray tnee He
en- Palmer),~ who was married short
time ago, by 90 of her friends Dainty
refreshments were served, games we've
played and music was enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18

The funeral OF Mrs. George Roder-
lex was held Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock from her late home on
Pope street, Rev. r. W. Plant Off
ciating. The bearers were Fred
Hunt, Elmer White, Jesse Mansir
and Alexander Hickey. The inter
ment was in Maple Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
GUARDING AGAINST
INFLUENZA IN N. Y.

New York, Sept. Ito prevent q
serious epidemic Of Spanish infiuen-
70 in this city, the Board of Health
today ordered physicians to report
within "A hours all cases Of the new
disease as well aG all cases of pneu-
monia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18

One young man was arraigned
Tuesday in the municipal court on
the charge of evading' his fare on
the Maine Central Railroad. His
honor was in a merciful mood and
the culprit was given a chance to
work in one of the local factories
as he said that he desired work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
LOCAL NOTICE

The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Methodist church will hold supper
at the vestry Thursday evening,
Sept 10, at $50. Price IS cents. La
dies please bring vacation bags.
sent 1917
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Two Filters Killed

KingsvilIe, Texas. Sept. 17-Lieut.
Davidson. of Elizabeth. N. J. and
Lieut.. Gillette Of Hartford. Conn.
were killed here today when an air
plane went into nose dive and
crashed to the ground from a height
of several hundred feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-18
New Air Mail Record

Belmont Park, \. Y, Sept. IT.
Max Miller. civilian mail carrier.
clipped two minutes from the record
set yesterday by army aviator D.
Hart; when he flew here today from
Washington In two hours and ten
minutes with 100 pounds Of mail