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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
WINTHROP CENTER
Talk by Returned Nurse Fol-
lows Red Cross Supper;
Aviation Lieutenant Also
SneakS

About 100 enjoyed the excellent baked
oean suppeT given Thursday night by
the Winthrop Center ladies for the ben
ent of the local Red Cross. After all
were served they gathered in the vestry
where, with Carl Tolman at the piano,
America" was sung by the company
After that several of the popular war
songs were sung with Miss Margaret
Mcllroy as soloist for the verses and
the others Joining in the chorus Miss
Valentine Caron then pleased her audi
ence by several we'll rendered violin Sc
lections with Mrs. Frank Taylor as ac-
companist Then THE Star Spangied
Banner" was sung by ali. Daniel Glenn
ent introduced Miss Mary Emery Of
winthrop, who has been n Rel Cross
nurse for several years. IN a very In
! teresting manner Miss Emery t,- c.I.cl
the unit to which she belonged which
was one of the first 70 go to France
She started with the forming OF the
unit here in America. then the embark
ing for no one knew where. the voyage
across. the landing il. England. the rail-
way journey in that country and the
crossing of the English Channel and at
last The landing in France, the warm
welcoming Of the unit by the French
people and its establishment at Bor-
deau. and finally the establishing Of 2
real American base hospital She told
OF the great work of the hospital in a
very clear and interesting manner. CIV
ing nan ylittle personal Incidents which
were of great interest TO her hearers.
She touched on her own Illness and told
of the good care she received at one OF
. the Red Cross hospitals. Everything
Miss Emery told confirmed what we al
ready know of the work of the Red
Cross and the wonderful self forget
ting. tireiess men and women VINO are
it's workers.
Lieut. William Fraser Of Cafnbr lge,
Mass, graduate of the Richtield
/ school OF aviation. Waco, Texas. was
next introduced. He was college mate
Of Charles Bailey and is at present his
guest. Lieut.. Fraser described very
clearly the different steps in the train
ing OF 4 pilot and the length of time
spent On each part. In all it takes not
much less than year 10 fit a man for
. actual service in the war, Lieut.. Fraser
would have Jeen sent across probably
at once If the war had not ended EV-
; eryone was much interested in Lieut..
Fsaser's account a he toldSmany inter
esting things that the audience had
never heard before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
CEDAR GROVE

I. is reported that Charles A. Drawn
of Gardiner has purchased the fast little
horse May Boy, formerly owned BY f.
w Moody of Cedar Grove. This little
horse gave good account of himself
last winter, winning many races on the
kennetec river. Mr.. Drawn is good
hand to 1T horse for track work ami
the people Of Gardiner will no doubt
see some good races this season. as
there are several good !.orses at that
place.
DR.. Harry Stiiphen has resigned his
position at the National Soldiers Home
at Togus and moved his family to Por.-
land. where he will practice In the fu-
ture. DR.. Stilphen is one Of our prom
ising young men and has many friends
in Cedar Grove Mrs. Stiphen is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs f. ". Hall OF
this place and has host Of friends,
who wish them the best of luck.
A lot OF Dresden people have, made
the trip to Gardiner this week to do
their shopping. as the crossing at Rich
rnond is bad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
Lord Northclif'e Says
Need Open Diplomacy
At Peace Conference

Paris. Dec. s0.-sBy The Associated
Press>.-Lord Northcliffe, chairman
Of the London headquarters If The.
British mission TO the United States.
who is visiting Paris today. gave to
The Associated Press statement rc-
garding his ideas as to the ned Ct
open diplomacy in conducting the
peace negotiations.
Nothing can he worse for the
prospects of the coming conference. -
said Lrod Northcliffe than an at
mosphcre of secrecy and half truth
THE British press and people may
be relied upon 70 support fully the
Presidents enlightened expression of
opinion as TO the need of the public
ity at the momentous meetings ex-
pected to begin in Paris on the 9Th
Of January
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
General Electric Shops
Idle a. Schenectady

Schenectady. n. r.. Dec. 3a,-The Cen
erai Electric shops were Idle today and
only half OF the 5000 Office workers were
at their desks. Pickets gave passes to
those engaged in essential work such az
power plant operators and pay roll
clerks. Union leaders ADM, the only
grievance is aver The system of EN-
ployers-empioye negotiations at Erie.
Pa. where the company offered to meet
an employees committee. The union de-
mands that they represent The workers
Lynn workers have not struck. and la
Dor delegates went from here tonight in
an effort to obtain action N the Massa-
chusetts city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
PRESIDENT HAS
BUSY DAY IN PARIS

Paris, Jec. 2n.-Presilent Wilson 5
day was crowded with official confer
erces and visitors and in making final
preparations 70 proceed 10 America
headquarters and thence 10 England
Immediately after Christmas Mrs. Will
son went about Paris for The first time
today unaccompan;ed by The President.
With Rear Admiral Cary T. GTayson.
the President personal physician, Mrs.
Wilson visited the hospital for blind sol
diers organize by W.n;iei,l licl, Of New
York.
Announcement % lie details Of the
Presidents irir 70 i?n..and was not
made during the GAY a. had been e%-
rected because Informs o. awaite
from London had not arrived Howe 'er.
about all that remains ~ le disclose
is the route the President vii! take ana
the program of his movements during
the three or four days Of MS stay in the
!! English capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
PITTSTON

EAST schools in town viii not
lose for the Christmas vacation this
year, owing to the long enforced
vacation in the fall on account OF the
epidemic OF influenza.
TIE social held al the home OF Mr..
ana Mrs. Merle DockendoN. WeGnes-
day evening. was well attended and
much enjoyed. About eleven dollars
Vas Melted from the sale Of cake and
coffee. which was for the benefit of
~ church
Mrs J + Mason ana Mrs L. ".
M"ranP were among the business Wis
itors IN Gardiner Wednesday from
this Village
Misses Maudc and Eta Dockendoff
were Visitors Wednesday in Augusta
Superintendent of Schools Prof. L.
\ Bailey Of Dresden was n business
visitor Thursday in this place.
Mr. and Mrs w &. Boynton we're
recent Visitors ~ relatives in Jeffer-
sou.
Mr. ara Mrs f.. II, Reed were sun
day guests If relatives in Sleeps
colt
Services will be held at tie Meth
odist church in this village Sunday,
Dec. Y. at 2.3e u. NJ, conducted By
Rev J r. Irving OF Randolph.
". y Moody. who has been very
i'll. is reported as gaining slowly.
John Croker is reported as quite
III at his home with an attack Of ap-
pendicitis.
Corporal Harold f. Reed. Battery
4. SIND co. of Fort Strong, arrived
home Wednesday.
The Red Cross Christmas roll call
- now in progress and the committee
- meeting with good success in this
place.
X Il. Heath and L yI. Reed were
business visitors Wednesday in
Gardiner and Augusta.
~. II. Cary. who has been quite III
for several weeks is now GONZALES
cent
Mr.. ana Mrs. Arthur Palmer and
family who have lived for several
years in this village moved wednes-
day 10 Randolph where they will re-
side in the future.
NoRTH-Mrs. Mary Dunton and
laughter Helen are visiting at she
home Of Mr.. Dunton's parents, Mr..
ann Mrs. Ripley at Appleton
a very enjoyable afternoon was
passed with Mrs. Mear,e Putnam and
Mrs. Abbic Moody. when they enter
tanned the y. G. Club Thursday IF
last week. Some Of the new neighbors
who have recently moved here. were
present: also guests from Whitefield,
IL is hoped that more will come
10 the meetings. 10 be held later.
Miss Alice Sparrow is at home from
Hazards shoe factory FOX few
weeks.
W. II. Grant, who recently suffered
an attack of acute bronchitis. is able
to be out again. Mr.. Grant has re-
turned 10 his work at Bath, after
having been at home for a week.
caring for Mrs. Grant.
An all-day meeting Of tine Kings
Daughters was held at the home Of
Mrs. George Sparrow Thursday. Dec
-, and was well attended and much
enjoyed. Mrs. Anna Peterson will
entertain Thursday, Jan. 2, 1919 at
which time an aIi-day session will he
given.
Miss Astrid Peterson is soliciting
for new members for the Red Cross
and also taking membership dues for
the year 1919 ANY one desiring 20
join or TO pay dues kindly telephone
her and she will gladly call upon
them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES

Or. 4. L. Powell Of Saeo
DR.. L L. Powell OF Saco. who went 10
France in the medical Unit shortly after
the United States entered the war is on
his way home. according 10 cable re-
ceived Thursday by Mrs. Powell. 1t is
expected that he will reach home BY
Christmas. lie was gassed, but has
nearly recovered. He was formerly city
physician.
Dr.. T. r. Bartlett Of Eunaferd
DR.. Fredelin +. Bartlett, Sc, a native
OF Rumford Center and FOR 81 years a
leading business man Of Rumfori Falls.
died Thursday afternoon after two
weeks illness. He leaves a wife anu
two daughters, all ..e 'pmford He
was a member OF the Masons. and
Knights Templar. Odd Fellows and Re-
bekahs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
BOWDOIN

Mrs. Joseph Dupal went Monday
to Portland hospital where her little
daughter is to be operated upon.
There was no school at Bowdoin
Center Thursday as the teacher is
sick with influenza.
Aiira Small is on the sick list. DR.,
Gerrish Is attending him.
Miss Florence Crnish who is work
ing in Auburn. has been at home
sick with cold.
Mrs. Joseph Dupal returned Tues
day from Portland. leaving her lit
tie girl in the hospital.
Mrs. Vesta Oakley was a business
visitor in Lewiston Thursday.
Mrs. Lizzie Small and Mrs. An
ME Cornish were in Rowdoinhanl
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
MAN CONFESSES
Continued from Paae one)

ms arrest resulted from inyestiea-
tons by Charles G. Allen, vice presi-
dent Of the Portland National Bank,
which holds some of Richards' notes.
Allen, ii is stated. heard rumors con-
corning the solvency OF the Richards
estate and questioned TIowison.
Howfson thereupon resigned as ex.
ecuttor and upon further questioning
made the alleged confession which
led to his arrest for forgery. The al
legged forged signatures. bank off.
Gals say, are SO well executed that /,
10 extremely difficult to tell them
from the genuine. Howison was re-
leased on SIS, 900 bail tonight. He will
be arraisned in the municipal cour,
tomorrow when. according to Coun.
y Attorney Beedy. ne will waive ex-
animation and plead guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
Sympathetic Strike
Threatened at Toronto

Toronto. Dec. 2o-With Toronto's
striking policement and the police
commissioners still deadlocked to-
night threats Of a general sympathet-
ic strike Of all uniOnized workers
were circulated about the city. The
strikers today reaffairmed their re-
fusal Of the police commissioners Of
FEY to restore II dismissed policemen
and to leave the question Of recogni-
ton of the policemen's union to the
attorney general Of Ontario They
insisted they would stay out until
the union was recognized A slight
increase in the crime rate, said to
be result Of the strike, was report
ed tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
CHRISTMAS SALE
Aod Entertainment Friday az the
" n.hrop Street Baptist Church Is
Nuccess

Ist iadi.s Al OF she winthrop
te,' Bap tlst church he'd .ts annual
hvs'mts sale and entertainment FIJI
afternoon and evening at the
r.v.h parior- and the occasion Vas
s. sIct.ssful Many rretty Christ
z. vfts srre sold az the tables The
3lav ng aides were In charge OF the
p#t. Aprons. Mrs J r. Rabbit;
4r tpruus Mrs S,dney Perkins. fan
tti,es. Mrs Edson Locke. candy.
9rothy Perkins. cooked food.
Mo-. weston. refteshments. Mrs
., fsEg,tt Mrs. Eisou Locke -
f.stl,n+ ~ tie Lodies AID
r. rlrbers carried out ~ the ente--
trert M The evening were very
,.s tg tns program heins as follows.
.s.a Miss Dorothy Perkins. vocal
as inez Morton piano solo. miss
.s NJ ON. violin 80 o. Carroll l..
a.s. n,ll solo. Mise Gladys white
in,r the program an infor'na
He.r Was en3oyed Miss Beast"
49,. md Niss Edna l.shncss were
- ar th.. entertainment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
ITALIAN KING
VISITS MILITARY
HOSPITAL IN PARIS

Paris, Dec. 2O.-king Victor En-
manuel, accompanied by Gen. Citta-
DIM, visited the Italian military hos
pital in Paris today. He went
through the building and chatted
with the wounded. Afterwards he
congratulated the organizers on the
perfection of the hospital arrange
ments. The King was received this
afternoon at the Hotel de Vile by the
Paris council. On his way through
the city from the foreign office he
was cheered by large crowds. The
weather was miserable and there was
4 drizzle falling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
Peace Conference
Continued from Pane Onei

tons which arise from the fact Il
your peculiar position as an Island
empire. The correspondent declared
that he left the President with the
assurance ringing in his ears that he
desired To co operate with the Brit
iSh and with all t,le allies III securing
with their counsel a new state or
affairs throughout The world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
WOOD ALCOHOL
CAUSES DEATH 2
MANCHESTER. n. H

Manchester n r.. Dec. 1.-The police
are investigating TWO deaths from what
appears to be poisoning r. wood alco-
hcl One OF them. that Of William Blan-
tlette. occurre This after loon. Wednes-
day Afternoon edward i2".e diei under
similar circumstances. IN the hous,
was found jug with more than a GAL
Ion Of what the police :elieve 10 De
wool alcolc' perhaps mixed with some
other liuaid Bianchette's brother. :,
painter, has been arrested on suspicion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
|ACQUIT JOHNSON
OF NUMBERING
MAJOR KING

Elkton, Nj. Zee. O.-Charies Hal
ward Johnson was acquitted by jury
tonight Of the charge OF numbering
Mai VIM. n. King OF Brooklyn. y. T..
supervising engineer Of the Aberdeen
proving grounds.
The jury was out two hours and nfty
minutes. johnson snot Major King h
the Johnson home on the night OF JUL
II last Counsel for the defense con-
tended that the shooting followed 4
struggle in which Johnson claimed that
the army officer had him down on MS
knees with his hands on Johnson
throat. Johnson had been cashier CT
the national bank q, Aberdeen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
NATIONAL HOME

" tn. day rap' Joseph Al
N.u., Gridin has ben granted q
ur 80 visit relatives in New
'Mh tfl
Nar : woven Has returned from
Nr Nvrk CIV. Where he went TO
t.. Co. funeral ~ hIs cousin.
HHa Uttatk
t4Nhri ~ Higgins. late Co. -.
W. Cav James Douglass. late Co.
t ! fuf. and Daniel W. Grace.
'ie go n a. : Art, have been
AAen ~ r A y awaiting adnis-
|i+ -Hrus services al the Home
Htf sunday viii be held a. fol-
T. Mass and sermon by Rev. Fr.
Nsl.t-an ~ St5 and Protestant
a." 4i,'s hN Rev g. ~ Temple at
NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
LITCHFIELD

drive are requested to turn all reports
in to the campaign manager. Mrs. Irv-
ing Cram, at the Mills, on Monday
Mrs. W. c. Bowley and Elmer Blyth
we're callers at the home or f E Pur-
inton on Wednesday
Ralph Brann was a caller at the homo
OF Dennis Bishop Friday.
Miss Ina GoweA. who has been visit
ing friends ard relatives in Lewiston
and Auburn. returned home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
Henry r. Brown Of Frseport

Henry F. Brown OF Freeport, aged IS
died Thursday. from pneumonia follow
ing an attack of influenza. Mr.. Brown
was born in New Brunswick but came
to this country as yong man and
had been prominent as a shoe factory
superintendent and foreman in Lynn.
Newburyport. Freeport and Mexico. Ne.
He is SURVIVED by five daughters ami
two sons. He was a M-~on Funeral
services will be held Saturday afte.-
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
NEW CENTRAL
COMMITTEE
ELECTED IN BERLIN

Berlin. Dec. 30.-tBy the Associated
Press)-The election of a new cen
trail executive committee has been
completed. Socialist members are
largely in the majority giving the
cabinet a support it heretofore
lacked Not only are many OF the
members really able men but radicals
like George Ledebour, DR.. August
Mueller and other members Of the old
executive committee have been elm
mated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
4 Negroes Lynched
At Shubuta. Miss.

Mobile, Ala. Dec. Colour Ne
sroes. two of them women. accused
Of the murder of DIR. T.. L. Johnson
last week, were taken from the iail
at Shubuta, Miss. tonight and lynch
ed. according to inforna ton received
III Mobile. All four are reported to
have been hanged to the Orders Of q
bridge spanning the Chicllasaha
river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
BOWDOINHAM

NORTH--Mrs. Mary Hatch is
passing the week with her sister in
Massachusetts,.
Earl Lovejoy is i'll with bronchitis
The River Road Club was enter
tanned by Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Dill
Saturday evening. Notwithstanding
the bad weather a large number were
present to enjoy the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

f.e children - the Unitarian sum
Ia, =, hool Rad a Christmas party at
p raictk Friday afternoon at the
.nltrh pariors and 'he occasion
proved most enjoyable. Each child
shs presented with a sift and a bag
= ndy from the prettily decorated
.htl.tmas tree Refreshments Of ice
rean cocoa. sandwiches and cake
aer. served The committee of ar
.soEsrnents vas Composed Of Mrs
asi : phalsn. Mrs. III. l. pishon and
Nrs. = : Beach
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
John Sehser

H' death OF John Scheer occurred
'." hospital here Thursday night.
=" AtS native of Germany but had
wen "a this country since a hoy. He
'"s about a years Of age. He en-
"td "a 20. u. : y. v Eng. Sept.
- 1851 and was discharged oct. /.
Re Was an iron fnoulder by
'aae residing in New York City
/, maay years He came TO this
nome from New York Cuy, Ayrll l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
1895 He is survived ~ niece.
Miss Kate Scheer of New York City.
Saturday and Sunday Concerts

March-"Dawn 81 Peace"
"Peche Mignon"
Polku-"S silver Streams
Cornet solo by Paul Drossel
Selection from-"Tte bohemian Girf
Waltz-"The Old Legend
Grand Selection 81 Welsh Airs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

James F.. Runnill Of Boothbay. who
was struck on the head by leading
bucket on the steamer Lake Desla, al
Portland. Wednesday. died at the
Maine General hospital "Wednesday
night from fracture of the skull.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

Said Willie. the Teutonic
This war is getting chronic.
can't stand the sound symphonic
OF the ripping. roaring guns"
So across L. e Dutchman's border
He scooted in short order.
Where he hopes to get some fodder
For himself and other Huns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
Gen. Halter Heads
Troops Landed
In City Danzig

Copenhagen. Dee .o-Thc Polish
troops q: Danz.- " .;erlir despatch
to tie Politikcn s2ys. are cC:nTar.fcd
by General Joseph Halles, comnlar-
der OF the Polisl, troops IL Fiance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
10000 PERSONS
IDLE IN VIENNA

Sicnna. De-. 20 {Tayd s>-->'t Gre
tary * State Hanis.o f'ade the an-
nounoerncnt today that because Q; til
shortage or coal 10000 persons were
on; Of employment in Vienna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21

fat ~ Yt ~ ~lra., -cntp. VIII
10 annual christmas concert sum
rnt VI h. ,rpr,a on Winthrop
There wll p, special singing
aosa program ha. been arrs ~ gel
srUmitte, ~ charge Special
cns havc be,.l pre"ared and ev-
wtli IN present a. 7 =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-21
AUGUSTA LOCALS

4sa R,. % St.les is ii4 ~ her hone
brrrri street
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-03
YOUR GROCERIES,.

What shall it avail IL the national
producer takes the greatest care in
the proper foods and care
fully caring for them, carefully pres
pairing them and organizing a great
distribution system by which these
perfectly prepared foods are deliver
ed in perfect condition to the local
dealer, if, when foods are delivered
to the housewife and left upon the
kitchen table. the housewife let's
them stand in her arm room from
M and a half to two hours before
properly putting them away.
ChansiQg the dietary habits of the
nation is One of the .biggest problems
we have to face today and it is the
American housewives who must,
through her thought and planning,
bring about this change. BY using
the foods mentioned she can nave for
Uncle Sam and the boys at the front
millions of bushels of wheat. One
years abstinence from one slice of
bread per individual a day will mean
the saving of ga. 900, 232I bushels OF
wheat or 1900, 500. 900 loaves 'aof
bread. One ounce of sugar saved a
day will mean the saving of 2,19O.-
900, 900 pounds of sugar. OF meat, 3
ice of meat saved means the saw
ing Of $3.50, O00, 900 pounds.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-03
STOCK PRICES
CARRIED DOWN.
United States Steel Goes
Lower Than Yesterdays
Close.

New York, May 3.-A reversal.
which followed the strong opening
of the stock exchange today carried
United States steel and other equip
ments, also coppers, rails and ship
pings fractionally under Yesterdays
final prices, automobile issues mean
while extending their first losses. "A
sharp rally followed under lead of
Lackawanna steel. Colorado fuel,
Great Northern ore and several low
priced coalers. notably Pittsburgh
and Western Maryland at gains Of
! to 2 points. Other strong features
included California petroleum and
Royal Dutch oil. Liberty 31-2sS sold
at 9s.sS to 90; first As at 96.44 to
1888 and second 4s at 1854 to $3.50
Stocks were Arm to strong at the
opening of. today's market, except for
pressure against the automobile group.
General motors lost 1 "a points and
studebaker one point. Pools renewed
their activity in a variety Of issues.
notably Superior and Lackawanna
steels, Slmatra Tobacco, Tobacco pro-
ducts. Central Leather. American can
and some of the Petroleums al gains
United States steel, however, moved
within narrow limits. Moderate Of
ferings cancelled most gains before
the end of the first half hour. Liberty
bonds were irregular.
Trading fell into the usual narrow
Erut during the intermediate session.
but price changes were again upward.
Equipments were foremost United
States duplicating its BEST of the year,
while Republic iron increased its
gain with minor industrials.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-03
Trial For Alleged
Sedition Cases Is
Started AT Virginia

80. Virginia. Mimi. May Trial
started today in district court in the
alleged sedition cases from the. town
of Markham. Prospective juryn1en are
being examined.
The defendants. Martha Ranta,
David Nyyssalo, John Webber. Emil
Waltoner. Kalle koski, August Tuo-
mala, Mary Tuoma1a, Lizzie Koski.
are charged with having discouraged
enlistments in the United States army
and navy and with having taught
their and other children of the Mark
ham settlement to salute h red flag
rather than the American emblem. 1t
is also alleged that plays were staged
and hat the themes of certain pro-
auctions were of disloyal purport.