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The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
BRITISH ADVANCE
ON 20 MILE FRONT
MORE THAN $4,000 PRISONERS
TAKEN DURING FIRST WEEK
OF SEPTEMBER.

London.-Advanced British troops
have entered their old defense sys-
tenn on the southern battle line held
prior to the German offensive of last
March, according to the war office an
nouncement
The British have gained ground
along the Vermand-Epehy line.
More than 10000 prisoners were
taken by the British in France III
the first week of September.
The statement says:
ION the southern portion of the
battle front our troops have now en-
tered the area of the defense systems
constructed by us prior to the Ger
man March offensive The enemy is
offering increased resistance among
these prepared defenses and sharp
fighting has taken place at number
Of points.
Our advanced troops are pressing
forward and have gained ground in
the direction of Vermand, Hesbe-
court and Epehy.
Locdi HoSllle aItacKS were fepulS-
ed south of Ploegsteert and east If
Wulverghem. On the remainder of
the British front there is nothing of
special interest to report.
THE number of prisoners captured
by the British troops in France dur
ing the first week Of September ex-
ceeds $4,000"
The British troops advanced to a
depth of two miles on a 2O-mile front
and captured the town of Roisel,
about nine and one-half miles north
west of st. Quentin.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
No Seals viii Be Sold.

Washington. The American Red
Cross Christmas membership cam
paign this year will be held in coop
GRAFTON with the National Tuberculo-
sis Association. No seals will be put
on sale but each new member joining
the Red Cross will DE given certain
number of seals.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
AIlotn1ents Continue.

Washington. Dependents of SOL
diers reported missing in action
will continue to receive government
remittances for allotment and allow
ances, but until the men are Officially
reported dead no payment of yolun-
tary insurance or government COM
pensation will be made.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
Ex-Czarina Murdered.

Madrid.-A dispatch was received
here from London reporting the as
sassination of the former Russian
empires and her daughter, but in view
OF steps taken by King Alfonso to OBJ
tain the transfer to Spain of the fam
lily of the deposed and murdered Rus
sian monarch, the report is doubted.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
Germany,s Ninth Loan.

Amsterdam. The ninth German
war loan will be offered for subscrip-
tion from September 23 to October IS.
according to dispatch from Berlin.
The loan will be issued in the form
of per cent bonds and liz per cent
redeemable treasury bills. Both will
be issued at 9S.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
German Prince Killed

Basel, Switzerland The death of
Prince Ferdinand of Solms- Hohen-
solms-Lich is announced by the Ger
man newspapers. He was killed on
the battle front while in command of
an infantry battalion. He was born
at Weimar, Germany, in 1886.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
More Teuton Kultur.

With the American Army in France.
The central powers, it is reported,
are soon to make extensive use on
the Italian and French front OF two
new gases CT lachrymatory type, from
which they expect great results.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
Plenty of Gas Masks.

Washington. Production of gas
masks in the United States has reach
ed the point where shipments in
great quantities are being made at
regular intervals, Major General Sib-
ert, chief Of the Chemical Warfare
Service, said. Enough masks are
being produced to supply all the needs
of the American forces abroad, it was
said.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
SIS 600 600 To Liberia.

Washington. = A credit of $1,000
900 was established by the treasury
for the Republic of Liberia, which
has declared war against Germany.
This added ninth nation to the list
of allies borrowing from the United
States.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
For Prisoners Relief.

Washington.-Lar warehouses for
storage of supplies for American pris-
oners in Germany have been secured
in Copenhagen, Denmark and Rem
ems, Switzerland, by the American
Red Cross Bureau of Prisoners Re-
lief.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
No More Ford Cars.

Detroit Production of motor cars
by the Ford Motor Company has been
suspended entirely to enable the COM
pany to devote its entire facilities to
enyern1nent zork.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
rs Years For obiectors.

Rockford, 1ll.-Attorney Clark S.
Gets, last of the conscientious OBJ
jectors at Camp Grant, was sentenced
to 25 years at hard labor in Leaven-
worth prison by court martial.
Gets, graduate of an Eastern Uni
versity, was regarded as the leader
Of what were known among Camp
Grant as Intellectual directors"
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
American shin Sunk.

London The American steam
ship Dora, formerly under the Aus
trian flag, was torpedoed and sunk
on September 4, approximately 400
miles off France, as the result of an
attack on cargo convoy. The crew
was saved.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
Is Held For ExnIosinn

Chicago. Van Zant Spies.
who as girl in her teens gained no.
toriety at the time of the anarchist
trials here in 1887, is under detention
by the police in connection with the
federal building explosion which cost
four persons their lives
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13

Amsterdam. The Turkish minis
ter of finance has announced that Tur-
key has concluded fresh loan from
the German government for 45,000,-
900 Turkish pounds, the Berlin vos-
sische Zeitung states.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
Teuton Officials Called.

Amsterdam. The large number
of German officials in Belgium have
been called for military service, ac-
cording to the Nieuwe Rotterdam
Courant. Their places are to be TAX
en- by women.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
Will Not Tour Country

Washington Abandonment Of
President Wilson's plans for a trans
continental speaking tour for the
fourth Liberty Loan was announced
ct the White House.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
Months War Cost s1.714.ooo.ooo.

Washington. - Government war ex-
penditures in August broke all month
ly records by more than $100,000,000,
amounting to s1,714.000,000
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
Teach Yard Workers

Washington. Night schools for
shipyard workers are planned by the
shipping board. which seeks the CO
operation Of public school officials.
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
Nav Not Make = Tou,

Washington. It is extremely IN
likely that President Wilson will take
tour of the country in behalf Of the
Fourth Liberty Loan
The Pulaskian., 1918-09-13
France Honors Wilson

Paris.-The historic bridge over the
river Loire, at Turs, has been given
the name of Woodrow Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
s909,ooo,ooo TO Be
SPENT BY RAILROADS
DURING COMING YEAR

Washington, Nov. PA program
Of 5000, 100000 Of expenditures for
railroad additions and betterments
and equipment already ordered but
not delivered for the remainder of
this year and next year was an
nounced today by the railroad ad-
utnistration. This does not include
cars and locomotives which may DO
ordered next year. The announce
ment issued in view Of recent rec
concentrations Of steel interests that
railroads place large ordrs for
equipment to keep mills busy pre-
sented an estimate that there re.
mains s293, 100000 to be spent out OF
this years budget for additions AMI
betterments already authorized $780,
oOo, 900 for equipment ordered but not
vet delivered and $260.000,000 FOR au-
ditions and betterments to way
and structures in 1919. This is the
first statement indicating what the
railroads proposed to spend next
year for improvement to tracks and
building operations. About 1415 To-
Icomotives and 100000 freight cars OF
this years orders have not yet been
delivered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
Riee's Rips Dam Filled

The storage pond above the Rice Rips
dam has been filled. The closure slfbS
were dropped the leakage stopped and
the water began to run over the spill
way a few minutes later. To hasten the
filling of the pond so as 10 avoid inc"n-
venience to users below the day an un-
usual amount of water was let don Il
from Snow pond. Due to rain and the
fact this latter pond was full, moe
than a normal stream flow continued
This flow filed the pool above the paiIia
piers, the real value Of which can he
seen since the velocity is reduced he
low the second row of piers SO that the
current will cause no dangerous wash
on the river banks at the railroad oi'rc.
This pond backs the water to the RAJ
race Of the mill occupied by the Cas-
cade Wooden Co and is quite notices
able both from the highway and the
railroad
The actual closing of the stream vas
most interesting. During construction
work the ordinary flow had been cal
ried through two openings in the lowe.
section Of the hollow dam. On the up
stream deck of the dam above these
openings were cast two large concrete
slabs which were suspended by a ca
BILE. At the proper time these cans
were released and the slabs slid down
the deck into place.
While the dam was filing the Golfer
below it was torn down and the lumber
salvaged. The stream itself below ,ha
dam to the slack water was dry and
offered curious sight TO many Of .re
visitors. cThc Exciter).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
Three Deputy Sheriffs Have
Busy Week. With Results

Deputy Sheriffs Dignam Of This
city and McCausland and Dutton of
Augusta have put in couple Of hard
days this week In making searches
and seizures, and with results. AL
though some of the houses were
found all right. seizures were made at
three of the places.
Alex Hood was before the court
charged with illegal possession OF
liquor, pleaded not guilty, and waived
hearing. He was fined $500 and costs
and 60 days, and six months addition
al in default Of payment. He ap-
pealed and furnished bonds for his
appearance at the January term of
court.
Searches were made at South Main
street and Maple street, but the
sherffs found nothing.
Anothe.' search was made on the
Sidney road, where q five gallon tank
was taken, and this was brought in
to court, together with the gentle
man at. the house where the tank
guilty. hut stated the name Of the
person who was said to have been
the owner of the tank After hearing
the story. the Judge discharged the
defendant as being an innocent man,
and the sheriffs are now looking for
the guilty party. who is said to be
under a $500 bond at the present
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
WAR LABOR BOARD
MAKES Nine AWARDS

Washington. Nov. 22.-Wages were or
dered increased, hours Of labor shorten
ed and dismissed employees ordered re-
instated by the National War Laror
Board today in nine awards, chief Of
which was in the case of Corn Products
Refining. Co. Each award is for the
duration of the war and is retroactive
The other cases in which awards wers
made are Employees of the Syracuse,
New York. Northern Electric CO.; In
terurban trainmen of Portland, Or,
clerical workers and night workers of
the Schenectady works of the General
Electric Co.; employees of the Butte,
Mont. Electric Railway Co.; sub-sta-
ton operators of the Rochester & Syr-
acuse Railway Co.: employees of Klieoer
G. Dawson Co. of Indianapolis, and EN-.
ployes Of the Connersville Blower aud
the P. H. G. F. H. Roots Blower Co. of
Connersville, Ind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
SEEKS AID OF
GOMPERS IN
MOONEY STRIKE

Seattle, Wn.. Nov. 22-James Dun an
secretary of the Seattle Labor Courct!
stated today he had written Samue
Gompers. president of the America
Federal ton of Labor, asking him to take
charge of the union movement toward a
nationwide strike as protest against
the execution of Thomas J. Mooney
convicted of murder. Mr. Duncan sent
Mr.. Gompers copies of resolutions PASS.
ed by the Central Labor Council asktrIa
the American Federation of Labor Il
call general Mooney strike and IT,
quest British and Canadian laborers q
do likewise
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
MADISON
School Teachers Give Miss
Marion Johnson Surprise
ShOWer-LOcalS

The recent rains and the opening Of
the gates at Moosehead lake have raised
the '<ennebec river at the point 20 a
freshet pitch.
A delightful social event Thursday
evening was a miscellaneous show-r
given to Miss Marion Johnson at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. George II.
Marden on Western avenue. The din
ing room table was decorated to repro =
sent large flower bed and the gifts
were hidden among the flowers. The
rooms were decorated in pink and white
and the nationa' colors. Dainty re-
freshments were served. There were
% school teachers present. Miss john
son is the oldest daughter of Mr.. ana
Mrs. H. A. Johnson and her engage
ment to Warren Caldwell was announ:-
ed several months ago.
Mrs. B. F. Twitchell of Winthrop ar.
rived in Madison Thursday night to
visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Absl.
lom Graham.
Supt John White OF the Indian Spring
wooden mill left town Thursday on a
BUSINESS tri, to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
DUTCH INTIMATE
THEY WILL WATCH
KAISER BILL

Paris, Nov. 22.-Havas). The
Dutch legation today published a
note containing declaration by the
President of The Netherlands Coun-
Gil CT Ministers, TO the Chamber If
Deputies, saying that the former
Gerian emperor entered Dutch ter
ritory after his abdication. as a pri-
vate parsonage. The note says the
refuge granted to him is similar to
that given all of the refugees and
that the government could not make
any exception on account of his for
mer position when he asked to be
admitted to Dutch territory. This
does not prevent the government,
says the note, from carrying out the
duty of watching that the former
emperor does not commit any abuse
of asylum which would render hos
pitality detrimental to the interests
Of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

New York. Nov. 22.-George J. '>
Quade. president: Charles Gurus WIZ
president. anC John w. Van doruA'
counsel of the Coastwisc Lumoer |''
and Is employees all of whom were IL
Gently arrested charged with defra!d'
ing the government through ob'a'''''N
large sums of money for material me-
delivered. we're today indicted oy "'
federal grand jury in Brooklyn. he''
ing of the case was set for Decehps'
and the bail of the defendants GU"
tinucd.
Pittsburg, Nov. THE Georgia ~
football team arrived here today rei"
for the game tomorrow with the
versity of Pittsburg. Accompanies
them were about 40 supporters lf'"
Atlanta who came to cheer on : "'
home team to victory.
Hartford. Ct. Nov 22.-Eobert 'g',
willie. federal food administrator J"
Connecticut. today received tees'""
from Washington saying that h's''
refiners are short of sugar supp"
while New York refineries are ''.
crowded. 1t advised buyers Of sugar =.
this state that they can buy cApms""
from New York.
Washington, Nov. 22.--Continuatio" =,
the National War Labor Board '''"
the peace treaty has been signeI
highly desirable, Secretary Wilson )"
Informed Joint Chairmen william "
Taft and Frank Fl. Walsh in 'e'.'
In answer to their request that W
board be discontinued az soon
awards can be MADE in the labor CO.."
pending.
Amherst, Mass, Nov. 22.-Acting ""
der instructions from Washington, a."
herst college today took the first se'
towards a return to conditions pre'dh
ing before the war when the faeu'
voted to withdraw all special tecnh'"
courses. such as military law. sah'T
ton and hygiene, and return 10 s'
stantially it's former schedule
courses.
Perth Amboy. y. J.. Nov 2-on'c".
of the r. A. Gillespie shell-loading p1'Y'
at Morgan, which was destroyed og
explosion on Oct. 4. continually Ie""
safety instructions given by goverhn.
inspectors. according to testimony ~
en- here today before the Senate s
committee investigating tlss exp'os''"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
ISSUES
PROCLAMATION after
ENTRY TO LUSENBURC

Luxembourg, Thursday, Nov. 81
By the Associated Press)-General
Pershing issued proclamation
shortly after the entry of the Am
orleans which said After four years
of violation of your territory, the
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has
happily been liberated. Your lber-
alton from German occupation has
been demanded of the invaders by
the armies of the Americans and the
Allies as one of the conditions Of the
present armistice. 1t becomes neces-
sary now for the American troops to
Luxembourg and to establish and
maintain there for a tine our lines
of communication. The American
troops have come into the Grand
Duchy of Luxembourg as friends and
shall vigorously conduct themselves
according to international law.
Their presence. which shall not be
prolonged more than shall be strict
ly necessary. should noe be for you
hardship. The functioning of your
government and your institutions
shall mot be interfered with in any
manner. Your life and your occupa-
tons shall not be molested. Your
persons and your welfare shall be
respected.
1T will be necessary for the Amer
lean army to use certain things,
roads. telegraphs and telephones,
and perhaps other public establish
ments for the needs Of lodging and
transport, Furthermore. the aommod-
tiles which become necessary for lis
shall be paid for after just estimates.
ut is presumed you will not per-
NIT any acts Of aggression against
the American army or give any in
formation of aid to its enemy. You
will always conform to the instruc-
lions that the American commander,
for the safety of his troops and your
proper protection. may give"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
BUILDING CONVEYOR
TO TRANSFER LUMBER

The Hollingsworth 4 Whitney Co.
is building conyeyor for the purpose
of transferring short spruce lumber
from the cars to q place on their land
trainloads of short spruce come in
from UP river. This is the first time
the H. & w. has attempted to handle
pulpwood on large scale in four
foot lengths. The lumber will be I'M
loaded from the cars and thrown on
to pile by the conveyor, and will be
used when needed. All other pulp
mills are said to have been doing this
for some time, and this will ADD
greatly to their supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
! MUCH HOSTILITY
AGAINST KAISER
IN WEST GERMANY

London, Nov. 22.-From q special
investigation in western Germany the
correspondent Of the Daily Mail at
The Hague has ascertained that there
is considerable hostility against the
former Emperor and his eldest Son.
The correspondent says that after
William Hohenzollern had entered
Holland Thousand German soldiers
arrived at the frontier and demand
ed that they be allowed to pursue and
kill him. They were turned back by
the Dutch frontier guards. The cor
respondent does not believe that the
former Emperor will ever reach Ber-
lin safely. The former Crown Prince
is universally hated also and is great
~ despised. His life in Germany, the
correspondent declares, would not be
worth an hours purchase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
CHINA GIVES SIX
TIMES HER QUOTA

Picking, Wednesday. Nov. 20-(By
the Associated Press)-When John
r. Mott. chairman Of the American
United War Work campaign, sug-
gested that China's contribution 20
the fund should be 100000 gold, the
Picking committee, the president OF
which is DIR. Paul Samuel Reinsci,
American minister to China, ad-
vised him that the sum which might
be expected would be 100000 silver.
Pledges now exceed s1.200,00O silver.
Seven cities have each promised
100000. The central government has
contributed $4,000 in gold. Meet
ings and parades are creating enthu-
siasm and 80 per cent of the contri-
buttons are from Chinese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
Defective Rail Believed to
Be Cause Wreck on Grand Trunk
Railroad at Falmouth, Maine

Portland. Me, Nov. 22-According
to the testimony of Barton Wheel
wright. engineer of maintenance Of
way Of the New England Grand
Trunk lines the wreck of the Mon
treal express at Falmouth Thursday
night was caused by pipe rail"
which he explained was rail con-
tanning a blow hole due to a defect
in manufacture. Pieces of the brok-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
| DROP INVESTIGATION
OF ALLEGED DISLOYAI.
LA TOILETTE SPEECH

Washington. Nov. 22-Investiga-
ton of the alleged disloyal speech of
Senator LaFollctte at St. Paul more
than a year ago was abandoned today
by the Senate elections committee. on
vote &C 9 to 2.
Committee members said that. how
ever much the speech Of Senator La
Toilette on which the proceedings
We're brought might be developed.
there was no basis for expulsion from
the Senate Senator Pomerene Of
Ohio. chairman and Senator Walsh
Of Montana, both Democrats, voted
against dismissal OF the charges.
A contest may develop in the SEN
ate over adoption of the majority re-
port, which will be submitted when
the Senate reconvenes Dec. 2. by
Senator Dillingham; OF Vermont. Re
publican. Chairman Pomerene an
nounced that he would submit a mi .
norty report and might contest adop-
ton by the Senate Of the dismissal
recommendation.
The committee today acted on the
motion of Senator LaFollette's at
torney. Gilbert f. Roe Of New York,
formerly his law partner. to dismiss
the proceedings. Four Democrats,
Senators Reed Of Missouri, Ashurst
of Arizona. VarHaman Of Mississippi
and Wolcott Of Delaware, Joined with
five Republicans. Dillingham; of Ver-
mont. Kenyon of Iowa. Sherman of
Illinois, Knox of Pennsylvania and
Kellogg of Minnesota in voting to
djsrriSs Senators pOmcrene and
Walsh voted in the negative and
three committee members were alb
southampton of Kansas and King
Of Utah, Democrats, and Fall Of New
Mexico, Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
Pvt. Hugh Kelly

Pvt. Hugh Kelly of Searsport died
Friday morning at the Sisters hos
pital after few days illness Of
pneumonia. Pvt. Kelly came here
from Searsport to enter the Stud
ents' Army Training Corps, and was
a victim of influenza, which result
ed in pneumonia. He was the son
OF Edward and June (McIntyre) KEEL
~ and was 10 years of age. He was
q member of the A. T. Q. Fraternity
at Colby and was very popular
young man at the college. leaving
many classmates who are mourning
his loss The remains will be es-
corted to the train Saturday morning
by members Of the S. A. T. G. and
will be taken to his late home where
services and burial viii ltake place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
.S1,00O,O0O FIRE AT
STANDARD OIL co.
DOCKS, BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Md, Nov 22.-Fire today
caused Z loss estimated at sl,U0,0oo at
the Standard Oil Cos. loading docks.
For a time the entire Canton water
front distance was threatened. ono Of
the oil company's piers was destroyed.
the tanker F. Q. Barstow loaded with
1906 barrels Of gasoline was Daily
damaged and three pile-driving ma
chimes belonging to a New York firm
were destroyed.
The blaze started from sparks from
one of the pile drivers. which ignited
surface Oil on the water alongside the
tanker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
Two Dead and One
Hurt in Trolley
Auto Truck Crash

New Bedford, Mass, Nov. %
Miss Emilia Lavender was killed
outright. Mrs. Annie Livesey died
later at hospital and Mrs. Howard
Ames was seriously hurt here to-
night, when n runaway auto truck
crashed into the three women as thev
were about to board a trolley car,
The truck was owned by Pierce &
kl'burn. contractors, Mr.. Kilburn
stated that he left ;eh auto with the
brake on. He cranked it as usual and
the car started after he reached the
sidewalk preparatory to getting in
and he made futile effort to stop it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-23
Funeral Of Neil Hilton

The body OF Fl. Neil Hilton. eldest
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hilton
OF WaterVille was brought here for
lnteiment in the North cemetery on
Thursday afternoon. Prayer was Of
fered at the grave by Rev. George
Merriam, pastor of the Bethany Bap.
list church. The parents Of the de-
ceased came to Skowhegan on this
sad occasion and visited briefly Mt
the home of Mrs. Hilton's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Jewett Of Win
ter street.