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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

munition and supplies which were
left far behind in the rapid advance.
doubtless is having more to do with
the holding in leash of Marshal
F'och's troops than opposition the
Germans are throwing in their way.
The Germans have been Smelling
heavily the American and French SOL
diers who have made their way
across to the northern bank of the
Nesle or delivering heavy counter at
tacks against them. but everywhere
they have met with stone wall of
resistance that has not permitted
them to counter balance their loss
es of ground
They also have delused the southern
line Of the stream with shells of all cal
ibres, including gas projectiies. and even
have brought their famous fame throw
ers into play. but all to no purpose.
The Allies everywhere have remained
firm IT the ground they have won. But
the Germans have not been permitted
by the Allies to have a monopoly OF the
initiative. Where they have thrown
shells against the Americans in the
Fismes sector, American missiles have
been returned with added interest This
particular sector has been verita BILE
inferno. Gas i'll large quantities was
released against the Americans, bu,
with their gas masks adjusted they
were virtually unframed by the noxious
fumes A kindly switch in the wind at
one time even turned back the gas
against the enemy.
The French also have answered the
Germans in kind. During the hiatus
in the fighting on the Scissors Rheims
sector the Germans are believed to be
moving their main bodies northward to
the positions they have chosen for a
stand, and doubtless the German crown
prince is endeavorng to reconsttute, a
well as he may with the forces at his
command his badly shattered armies.
An inkling Of what the Germans
have lost in men and guns captured
by the allies has become public
through the utterance of the French
premier at a session Of the ministe-
rial council at which Gen. Foch was
made a marshal of France Thirty
five thousand prisoners and 700 can
non have been captured" said the
premier. and he added that Paris
no longer was in danger. that Sois-
sons and Chateau Thierry had been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
LONDON AIR RAID MAN power BILL
By Zeppelins Proves
FiascO
British Flyers Ready and Meet Them
Well Out to Sea-One DirieibIc
Destroyed, Second Damaged and
Third Driven Away

London. Aug. 1.-THE attempted
raid by Zeppelins on the east Angli-
can coast last night proved to be
fasco. according to reports thus far
received.
British fiers. who are ever on the
alert on the coast. were ready for
the visitors and met them we'll out
at sea, bringing down one in flames.
damaging second and driving
third away, What happened to the
other two airships in the squadron
is not disclosed in the official state
ment The fact, however. that the re-
report said "Zeppelins crossed the
coast" is ground for the presump-
ton that these did reach land.
There is no evidence as vet that
they dropped bombs. and it is prob
able that their crews were kept busy
protecting their ships against pur-
suing British airmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
SUSPECT HUN HAND IN
DAMAGE TO WAR PLANT

H3verhlI, Mass. Aug. 6.-An attempt
to wrecl: the plant OF the bennett &
Price CO.. engaged in war work for the
government. was reported to the federal
authorities today Company officials
said that last night someone gained en-
trance to the factory and cut belts to
strips. removed oil cups from machines,
smashed dynamos. mutilated Office rec
ords and dumped quantities of manufac-
tured materials into watts filed with oil
and water. In the opinion Of officials
OF the company the mischief was the
work Of German spies or sympa thizers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
(By the Associated Press)

Conditions on the battle front
along the Vesle river between Sois-
sons and Rheims remain unchanged,
and relatively speaking, there have
been no developments of outstanding
Importance on the line running from
the region of Montdidier toward the
English channel. In both regions,
however, there is a tenseness which
seems to forecast the approaching
dawn of big events. The bad wealth
err heavy rainfallS, the swollen river
and the resultant wretched condi-
tons of the terrain with which the
allied troops along the Nesle now
have to contend, not to mention the
necessity of bringing up guns. am
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
MAINE MEN IN
TUESDAYS
CASUALTIES
KILLED IN ACTION

Private James r. Wilson. Bangor
Seret. Geo. L. Heath, No. White.
field.
SEVERELY WOUNDED
Capt. Roland G. Finley, Houlton
Lieut.. Ray c. Ames. Lagrange.
Serst. James w. Rogers, Bangor.
Serst. Harry j. Mitchell, Liver.
more Falls.
6usIer Virgil n. Roberts, East
Dover.
CorporaIs
Alvan N. Buchanan, skowheaan.
Dan DeRoche, Monmouth.
Enrol F. Estes, BrownviIie Jet.
Charles r. Miller, Portland.
George w. Merrill, So. Portland.
George w. Paradis, Rumford.
Carl e. earle. Dixfieid.
Mah'on J. Wilson, Sanford.
Louis G. Choate. Biuchill.
Privates
Moses L. CiIIey, Bingham.
Philip o. jacques, Skinner.
Frank w. Jordan, Washburn.
Herbert Wilson, Jackman.
Fred A. Dill, Gardiner.
Byron A. kalIgren, Monsoon.
Oliver D. Letendre, Augusta.
HeIard Linscott, Washington.
Duncan Robertson, So. Brewer.
James c. Scott, Madison.
William s. Silver, Woodstock.
George II. Stevens, Portland.
Guy Stevens, Fayette.
Guy Stewart, Wilton.
Herbert L. Howe, Halloweil.
Leroy J. Hoskins. Milo.
John w. Mcdonald, East Ed
dineton.
George {. Hickey. Gardiner.
Leon c. Martin, West Paris.
Charles M. Sawyer. Ripley.
Leon e. Wilbur. East Livermors.
Arthur {. Williams. Arson.
Henry c. wilson Houlton.
Arthur r. Alden, Livermore Falls.
Charles F. Collins. Madison.
Albert Leekleir. Lewiston.
WOUNDED deg. undetermined,
Privates
Alison LaPlant, Rumford.
John w, MeCleary, Rumford.
Mike Moline. Garland.
Merle J. Richardson. Rurford,
Mechanic Jos. Roberse, Sanford.
WOUNDED Marine List)
Sergt. Benz. Lenz, kittery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
AMERICANS BEAT
OFF TWO ENEMY
RAIDS IN WOEVRE

with the American army in France
Aug. 6.-(By The Associated Press
Two enemy raids in the Woerve
were beaten off yesterday evening by
the Americans
me following named officers and
men have been commended in orders
for gallant conduct during the raid
July 20 in the Vosges: Captain Roy
n. Perkins; First Lieutenant S. Will
Rolf. Paul W. Masters. Louis e.
Scott and Walter S. Kirkpatrick;
Second Lieutenant Arthur L. Thelles,
Sergeant Judson Walker. Corporal
Carl w. Turner and Privates Earl
D. Sullivan and Earl P. Bjuser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
LATE ARMY LISTS

Four army lists issued late to-
day include the following:
NOTE: Names Of Maine men will
be found under separate head in
column three.
Killed in action-Major George j,
Rau, Burnside, Ct; Corporal Edward
Bell. Providence, r. l.
Died of wounds-Captain Edward
II. Phillips. Athol Mass; Privates
Byron L. Sylvaro. Nantucket, Mass;
David 3. Christie, Wakefield. Mass;
William H. Johnson, Cambridge,
Wounded severely-Lieuts. Allin
8. McMurphy, South Burlington, VT;
w. w. Austin, Brookline, Mass. Ar
thur w. Pope. Boston; Sergeant FL
mer G.. Bracket. St. Adams. Vt;
Privates George Briggs, Woodsville,
\. H.: Lon H. Carter, Manchester, n.
H.: Arthur B Cassidy, Burlington,
VI Se-seants Clarence Davis. Law
renee. Mass: Corporals Charles Ger
main 492 Moody street. Lowell.
Mass: Hugo l.. Nylander. Cam
Cambridge. Mass; Privates Charles
" Anderson. SO Ashland street.
Manchester. y. H: Roscoe D. Cook.
Roltonville, Vt; Daniel G. Emery.
west Swanzey. n. H.; Arthur W.
EIaners, Haverhill. Mass; Montford
r. Foster, Lagrange. Me-: Earl L. H.
Johnson, Penacook. n. H: Herbert
=. Kuhn, Greenfield, Mass: Oscar
I.ayoie, Gardner. Mass; Leslie G.
Leach. Manchester, N. H.: Frank T.
r ;++orin Ieominster. Mass: Harry
w. Lynch, Bellows Falls. Vt: Will
liam F. Norton. Manchester, n. H.:
Phillips G. :Tozier, Guilford, Me.
clarence L. Walsh. Providence. r. l.:
Frank Zika, no address
Wounded degree undetermined
Privates Thomas A. Ham, Richford,
CONTINUED on Page s-col. y
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Sketches MAINE
BOYS REPORTED
CASUALTY LISTS

N, 0'ner' Nc. Aug. 6.-Fred A.
private in Co. c. 1o3d In
i :" lie is about % years Of ace.
/. MIR. and Mrs. Augustus Dill
., street, Gardiner. He enlisted
so,., 'olantcer May %, 1917. at Au-
|sac. ne went with the company to
bra. -" July Of that year as q
~. IS guard and left for westf,e,d
|sen,.A aug Is and went overseas in
f Before enlisting he was
HON., re-n'aker in the employ of the
|s,v l rs 6 Whitney Co. in this
|csildresns. Is one of family of seven
earminrdan,a,e key Of North street,
lcontinu.i whose name also APP
,au' on Page 1o-coi. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
BAD WEATHER H|NDERS ALLIES
ON THE S0|SS0NS.RHE|MS FRONT
F0CH MADE MARSHAL
FRENCH REPUBLIC BY
COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

and Chateau Thierry have been re
conquered and more than 200 vii
lagos have been delivered; $1,000
prisoners and 700 cannon have been
ca ptured and the enemy's high hopes
before the attack have been crush
ed The glorious allied armies have
thrown him from the banks Of the
Marine and the Aisne. Such are the
results Of Gen Foch's strategy SUI
perbly executed by Incompatible
commanders The confidence placed
by the republic and by all the allies
in the conqueror of St. Gond, the
User and the somme has been full
ly justified in. The awarding Of the
Medaille Militaire to Gen. Petain is
distinction rarely given to officers
generally being reserved for enlist
ed men"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

Paris, Aug s.-Havas Agency).-The
council Of ministers has elevated Gen.
the allied forces Oh the western front,
to marshal of France. The ministers
also have conferred the military medal
On Gen Petain. communicative chief of
the French armies on the western front.
President Poincaro presided at the
meeting OF the council. In presenting
tho name Of Gen. Foch. Premier
Clemenceau said AT the hour when
the enemy by a formidable offensive
on a front Of 100 kilometers. count
cd on snatching the decision and a
German peace upon us. Gen. Foch
and his admirable troops vanquished
him
Paris is not n danger: scissors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07

With the American Army on the
Aisne Marine Front, Aug. 6.-(By the
Associated Press) With their backs
tc the Aisne, the Germans continued
pl operations today for what may be
either stiff resistance to give them
more time for further Withdrawals or
for a definite stand. Minor actions
along tn American portion of the front
and III the adjoining French sectors
marked the day. The little force of
men who were sent into Fismes still
maintain their foothold, although
they are not yet across the river,
which flows through the extreme
northern portion of the town.
Under a heavy barrage all the
men have been taken out and during
the night food was taken to them.
The Germans have been unremit-
ting in their efforts to dislodge the
Americans, pounding the town with
Shells and deluging it with gas.
Numerous efforts have been made
to retake the position but in every
instance the accuracy of the Amer
lean fire, both on the supporting ar
tillery and the small arms of the in
fantry within it. drove back the en-
envy.
To the east and west of Fismes,
the Americans have continued their
reconnaissance work, patrols cross
ing the river at different places. The
attachments, however. never exceed
ed more than twenty men. Near
Deleted) few men have remained,
and another force is on the hill over
the river near Fismes. Reports re-
ceived from the French sectors in
dictate virtually the same situation
fl ON scissors to Rheims.
Clearer weather resulted IN more
aerial activity for a few hours, but the
clouds reappeared and the rain again
began to fail and the aircraft were
forced to suspend operations
The Germans Immediately seized the
opportunity of the few hours of good
weather to send over planes for photo
graphic purposes and incidentally to
shoot up the Allied transport. These
planes in every instance were quickly
forced back by antiaircraft guns.
Franco planes also did some
observation work north of the Eesle.
The engineers have modified equipment
for their part Of the advance and report
from far back OF the line indicate that
all elimination of the allied forces will
be Immediately available. From the
German side observers report wagon
trains In large numbers moving over
some Of the roads toward the rear. This
is not construed as conclusive evidence
that the Germans still are engaged in
the retreat But this fact and the fur
Their fact that Up to date the Germans
have not used at ali extensively any but
their small and medium calibre guns
tend to support the belief that the
crown prince really intends TO make the
Aisne the objective of his line OF re-
treat. The present positions of the Ger
mans are excellent for defence, how
ever and ii is regarded as not improb-
able that they will dig right in there
The few big guns which have been used
by the Germans are In position far back
near the Aisne. The clearing up of the
big field of retreat has netted in one
half of the territory advanced over by
the Americans alone - tranloads of
ammunition and great supplies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
ARREST AT
WASHINGTON, D. C.

Washington. Aug. 6-Some 20 women
attempting to stage woman party
demonstration against delay in the Ser
ate in action on the woman suffrage
amendment were arrested by the police
late today at Lafayette Square. oppo-
site the White House.
All Of the women were released on
bail for appearance tomorrow after
they had been taken to police head
quarters.
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Broader Provisions for
Exemptions
Will be incorporated in New Measure
in Order That Nations War In
dustriai Fabric May Not be Upset
by Large Withdrawal of Men Over
50 For Military Service

Washington, Aug. e.-Broader provts-
ions for exemptions have been written
into the new manpower bill, now before
Congress. SO that the nations war in
dustrial fabric may not be upset by un-
duly large Withdrawals of men over 81
years of age for military service.
Provost Marshal General Crowder, ap-
pearing today before the Senate militia
ry committee, explained that he had
deemed it advisable to substitute the
words "occupa tons and employments"
for the word Industries used in the
existing laws in the section affecting in
dustrial exemptions. This would make
possible a more liberal Interpretation
of the Jaw and prevent the induction
into the army of many men performing
essential work at home and yet not act
ually in industrial occupations
Chairman Chamberlain announced
after today's meeting that the commit
tee had decided to ask Secretary Baker
and General March to make statements.
Secretary Baker is out of the city but
General March is expected to appear to-
morrow morning.
The committee desires to ascertain"
said the senator, why they are in such
hurry now to have this draft bill
passed. when before they said there was
no hurry
General Crowder told the committee
today that he did not know the rea-
son for the haste. but that he was mere
~ carrying out orders to get the men
for military service.
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PARDONED MAINE
CHINAMAN ORDERED
DEPORTED FROM STATE

Portland. Me. Aug. 6.-Tsi Linn,
the Chinese student. pardoned by the
Governor and Council last week on
condition that he be deported from
the country never to return. was or
dered deported today by United
States Commissioner Arthur Chap
man. He had served seven years Of
15-year sentence for a murderous
assault upon young woman at Oro-
no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
l Killed and Nine
Hurt at Grenade
Practice. Alexandria. La.

Alexandria. La. Aug. 6.-During
hand grenade practice at Camp
Eeauregard today. Capt. Arthur a..
Dicttel, of the Hath Co. was killed
and three lieutenants. q sergeant and
five privates were slightly injured.
Dicttel was from New Orleans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
MORE THAN 10000
CASES OF CHOLERA
IN PETROGRAD

Amsterdam. Aug. 6-There are
more than 10000 cases of cholera in
Petrograd, according to the Frem-
dc1blatt of Hamburg. which reports
that up to last Saturday HOO deaths
had occurred. The authorities. it IS
declared, are helpless and the dis
case is spreading unchecked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
STRIKE $50 MECHANICS
AT WATERFOWL ARSENAL

Boston, Aug. GA strike of $50
mechanics employed at the Water
town Arsenal began today when Col
Charles NJ Wesson. the commanding
officer, refused to grant a wage
schedule demanded by the shipping
board, which range from 81 to $1,000
a day. The maximum wage at Wa
tertown. the men say, is S575.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
y. S. HEARS Or PLOT
TO KILL LEVINE
AND TROTSKY

Washington, Aug. 6.-Swedish re-
ports OF a plot to kill Lenine and
lrotsky, the Russian Bolsheviki pre-
ihier and foreign minister. were re-
celved today at the state department.
Berlin has reported to Sweden that
ali private communication between
Russia and England has been sus-
PENDED by order of the Bolsheviki.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
LOCAL GERMAN ATTACKS
ON BRITISH POSITIONS

London, Aug 6-The Germans nv
strong local attack against British
positions along the Braye- Corbiere
road north of the Somme. succeeded
IN taking advance trench lines on a
small portion of the front. Local
fighting continues in this area. and
the British have taken d few prison.
era
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
FORMER FRENCH
MINISTER GETS
5-YEAR SENTENCE

Paris. Aug. 6--Louis ]. Malvy,
former minister Of the interior. was
found guilty today of holding com
munication with the enemy and SEN
fenced to five years Punishment. The
,ntcnce however does not carry
civic degradation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
DISCHARGED
UNION MEN WILL
BE REINSTATED

Washington, Aug. characterization
81 the discharge of Union employees
OF telegraph companies has been or
dered. Postmaster General Burleson
sald today, and he intimated that any
ihen so penalized for union member
snip would be re-instated under gov
eminent control. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
GERMANS HEAVILY SHELL
THE FRANC0-AMER|CANS
ON NORTH BANK OF VESLE

Also Deluge Southern Line with Shells of All
Calibres-Bring into Play Famous Flame
Throwers-Allies Steadfast in All Attacks
and Retain All Ground Won-Fismes Sec
tor Veritable Inferno-Large Quantities of
Gas Released Against Americans but Suffer
No Ill Effects
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
With the American Army on

With the American Army on
the Aisne-(By the Associated
Press-Ameriean machine gum
ners, protecting location on the
Vesle west Of Fismes, wiped out
an entire battalion Of German In
flntry and machine sunners to-
day. The Germans, at the time,
were getting into position to at
tack a group Of American bridge
builders who were approaching
the location. Observers reported
that they did not see single
German get away from the hail
Of lead, according to the last ae-
counts, not even enemy stretch
er bearers approached the scene.
The Germans replied SO feebly
with their fire, because of sur
prise, that there were no casual
ties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
TOTAL OF 1853 CASUAL |ES IN
LISTS ISSUED ON TUESDAY
48 MAINE BOYS ARE NAMED

Aug 6Casuaties
made public bringing
p0 M the nentlng Marine
zen Fershngs headquarters to 1879
seven army lists
Marine corps lists had l46
Al DOM 'he combined Of
i42 severely
shenuS wounded; one prisoner IN action
recapitulaton of md Marine shows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
BOLSHEVIKI MAY
DECLARE WAR ON JAPAN

London. Aug. ct IL reported
from Moscow by way Of Berlin that
the Boisheviki government IN Russia
is considering declaration OF war
against Japan. says an exchange
telegraph dispatch from Copenhaxen
today. e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
1000 NEGRO DRAFTEES
ARRIVE AT CAMP DEVENS

Aver, Mass. Aug. G-Two thou
SAND negro draftees from Florida ar
rived at Camp Devens today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
GAS TABLETS FOR
STOMACH GAS

MEALS GAS TABLETS stop gas and souR
fermentation after eating. stop beiching.
en- and correct acid stomach. Ope once
n awhile ie enough. Buy. MEALS GAS
TABLETS at any reliable drug stores. !.
maySeodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND WARMER

New England and eastern New York:
Fair and continued warm Wednesday
and probably Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity,
ialr' continued Warm Wednesday
and probably Thursday. Moderate
southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
RELIABILITY

When blu. ing Jewelry the reliab ility
first consideration. We have been in
the Jewelry business right here n Lis
bon Street Sc years and guarantee every
article sold in our store to be exactly
as represented. We also guarantee our
prices to be as low Cor lower) as any
other reliable Jewelry H, Sc in Maine!
Watches, Diamonds. Rings. Wedding
Rings. Seal Rings. Silverware for the
table and all sorts Of beautiful and in
expensive Gift articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-07
ENEMY TRIES
TO DRIVE US.
FROM FISHES
Heavily Shell and De-
luge the Town with
ALL EFFORTS
ARE FRUITLESS
AGAINST YANKS

Numerous Attacks of Germans
to Retake Town Arc Frus-
trated by Accuracy of Amer
lean Fire-To East and West
of Fismes Z. S. Patrols Cross
VcSle at Several Points
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OreW's Reliable JeYelry Store

Established 1876 years ago.!
q Lisbon Street. Lewiston. Ne.
UgldlWk
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-10-26
BOSTON WATERS 1852 HORSES

Boston, Mass.-The Massachusetts
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals watered 1852 horses in
Boston during the summer. The trav-
cling officer has already covered $3.50
miles and inspected 5000 animals, in
vestigated III cases, made 2S prosecu-
tons with 90 convictions, humanely
destroyed 3S horses, and taken As
horses from work.
During August officers OF the soci-
ETY. investigated 794 cases, examined
5,547 animals, made 81 prosecutions,
with 80 convictions; took 100 horses
from work, humanely destroyed 79
horses and 4S1 small animals. In the
stockyards and abattoirs 34.445 ami
mails were examined and 35 humanely
destroyed