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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
Possibility Of Resuming
HOstilities on Eastern
Front Disturbs the
Central Powers
HUNGARIAN WAR
LOAN FAILURE
Airmen Bomb
Italian Open Towns-Hit Hos
pital and Kill Is Patients
Infantry Inactive on Various
Battle Fronts

The virtual collapse of the iieSctl1-
lions between the Central Powers and
the Russian Bolsheviki for peace and
the possibility that hostilities again
may be resumed by the Russians on the
eastern front. even though with Only 4
comparatively small army, have caused
surprise and perturbation i'll Berlin and
Vienna.
Emperors in Conference
Realizing the seriousness Of the Sit
uation, the German and Austrian EN-
perors have conferred at length with
their chief of state and the German
ana Austro-Hungarian foreign minis
ters, who attended the peace negolia-
lions at Brest-Litovsk, have been sent
back there post-haste. probably for the
purpose of attempting to moderate the.
situation.
Not alone are Trotzky, the Bolshcvi-
III foreign minister and The other lead
e1s of the counter-revolution in Rus
STA utterly dissatisfied with the terms
OF the peace proposals of the Central
Powers,tbut the heads Of the German
Socialist faction all have expressed
their antagonism TO those sections of
them which call for the retention of
Poland. Lithuania. Courland and 9th
er telxftofy now III possession Of The
inva'aAs
Trotzky Denounces Terms
1r0tzlly, as the mouthpiect of the Bui-
ShcNil1i, has announced III unm;,tak-
able terms that the RUSSIAN worhe, :
will not accept the peace proposals
which he terms "hypocritical." He as
serted that II the Central Powers did
not agree to the free destiny OF The
Polish and Lettlsh nations it would be
urgently necessary TO Defend the Rus
sian revolution.
The central committee Of the coun-
ell Of Workmen's ana Soldiers Dele
gates IN resolution approved
TrotZky's stand. apparently, adding
to the crisis:is the refusal of the Ger
mans to transfer tile adjourned meet
ing of the peace conference from
Brest-Litoysk to Stockholm
Hungarian Finances Bad
The financial situation in hungary
seemingly is not what ii once, was for
the seventh war loan from which ii
was expected eight billion kronen
would be realized, brought forth only
three billion kronen. According to re-
ports the greater part or the amount
secured was forced from the leading
banks, the populace generally taking
only an insignificant portion Of il.
On the battle fronts the infantry
continues virtually inactive, but bonn
bardments of considerable proportions
are taking place on various sectors in
Belgium, France ana italy. Nothing
of Importance has occurred on the
Italian front since the driving Of the
enemy from the western bank of the
Piave AT the Zonson loop save tie Ital-
ians full control of the right bank of
the stream.
Austro- German airmcn are kcepiuc
up their raids on italian open towns.
the latest of which to be bombed be
ing Castelfranco Tcneto where two
hospitals were hit ana Is patients kill
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
Is CARS OF COAL
DAILY WILL Be SENT
TO new ENGLAND

Washington, Jan. 3.--F'ucl shorta ses
in various parts of The country were
given note today BY the Fuel Admin
lstration. Further measures were TAX
en- to speed the movement of coal 10
New England and 100 cars Of bitumin
Gus were ordered diverted from the
West Vira mia fields to relieve distress
IN Ohio Michigan ana lAentuckN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

Washingtcn. Jan. 3 Hundreds of
passenger trains on railroads east Of
the Mississippi Will he withdrawn from
service under orders soon to lie issued
by Director General Mc.tdoo, based
upon specific recommendations made
today by committee q eastern pas
.cnger traffic officers. The commit
toe was divided as to The ACCESSIBILITY
of withdrawing most parlor and sleep
ing cars leaving only those considered
most necessary for important travel
routes.
Labor Questions Discussed
Hours IF labor OF railway employ es
under government operation was dis
cussed by the director general TO-DAY
with heads Of the four railway union
h,otherhoode and the question OF
wages will be taken ny al further con-
fprenceS tomorrow
Tomorrow President Wilson goes
before Congress with recommendation
for legislation providing a basis LOT
,umDensating railroads under govern
;nent operation and tor continued n
nancinr with government, assistance.
BILLS approved by the railroad admin
istration will he introduced immedl-
atciy and indications are that they VIII
be rushed to speedy passage
With regard TO passenger tram re-
auctions. it was made plain today that
there is no intention of interfering
n Il,
Some of the director generals advis-
ors have urged that practically an
parlor and sleeping cars be Withdrawn
from service and that people BE re
auired to travel largely IN DAY time
in ordinary coaches. 1t IS not con-
sidered probable, however, that Mr..
McAdoo will approve such drastic
course at this time.
Brotherhood Leaders Confer
The Railroad Brotherhood leaders
spent nearly three hours with the d.
rector general, most Of the time be-
ing devoted to discussing the POSSIBLE
ity that the government may call on
railway employees to work much over
time in order 10 clea" present freight
congestion. This would involve extra
wages which the railroad Administered
ton is said TO re willing to pay on tie
basis Of time and a half now main
tanned hy railroads for overtime The
brotherhoods' demands for 40 per cent
higher wages, refused br3arailroads
lust before tie government assuned
management. were not prefyed TODAY.
nut IT Will he taken up tomdrow Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
Over Boston and Maine

Producers supplying New England
were directed to make up Sold train
loads of - cars of coal daily for ruut-
rs oyer the Boston and Maine Roll
road, VOW somewhat free "f conses
ton. The New Haven, too, according
a. reports 10 The rue! Administration,
b, cloarinr its tracks. and mines We're
adv is"l to imp rs much coal as pos
SirIo OYER its lines. Shipments over
ilc BOSTON and Main" will ne alter
mated between The city of Boston and
towns, IN the interior: Rough weather
is Still interfering with water ship
u'urs to New England through New
OH and Philadelphia.
Little Of the 100000 tons OF anthra-
cite coal held in New Jersey terminals
Tor shipment to New York city can ~"
rnoved. it MAS said today. nntli the
weather modcratcS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04

came coated more deeply with ice en-
""pt where the tide runs swiftest.
pozems Of soal-ladcn barges are ice
! ound on Their way from New lersey with
many Thousand tons Of fuel Fuel at
ministr,;tors ana transportation officials
were In almost constant conference To de-
wise means FOR releasing these boats. So
rlous consideration was given TO the us
~ dynamite for breaking the ice. and
frantic efforts were made TO assemble i
feet " powerful tugs which could be use /
ay ice-hreakcrs Mayor Hylan ordered the
fire and police boats I've used for his pur-
nose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
t3 Barges Released

After working continuously for 70 hours
the crews of four tugs succeeded tonign.
r. releasing 10 of. a feet OF 60 coal harNes
frozen solid in the Kill Won kuil The IL
harges were towed up the bay to Manhat-
tan tonight.
Some relief was given Brooklyn and
Long Island by the delivery OF 5000 tons
o: coal brought in from New Jersey
through the Pennsylvania Railroad tur-
nels
Twenty schools were closed today be
cause of lack OF fuel and Is others be
cause of frozen water pipes. Hospitals
and other institutions are at the end of
their coal supplies, and increasing nu~a-
bers OF apartment houses are without
heat and in many office buildings tempera :
lures are so low that occupants work In
ltheir overcoats and furs. The poor IN the
tenement districts are suffering acutely.
Continued on Page 2-col u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
WOMEN OPPOSE. =,
~
An Ill-Advised Hace Dr.
Shaw Tells Committee
Mrs, Whitney Points to New York Vote
in Reply to Charges Of Mrs. Wads.
Worth-House to Consider Constitu-
tionai Anne ndnent Next Thursday

Washington. Jan. Arguments by
man Suffrage movement occupied the
first day of the hearing Of the House
suffrage committee on the Constitu-
tionaI amendment resolution, which tie
House has agreed TO consider next
Thursday. Opponents of The movement
confined their attention to circulating
at tue capital ii statement by Mrs.
James ". Wadsworth. .Ir. will he
heard tomorrow. and representatives.
o. the Woman's party Will make their
statements Saturday.
Object TO Referendum Of Women
hr. Anna Howard Shaw the honor.
Ply president uuG Mrs. Carrie Chan
man eau, president of the Suffrage
NsS"ratloh. were the principal speaN
"TS '"dAN. 1h1y VIGOROUSLY opposed a
SUGGESTION by Rep. Clarl. OF Florida
'hat before onSress acts The uueS.
li"n DC submitted to a vote of the wo-
mon OF tho rpUptry declaring that This
mc'hrd was ill,@;l and unnecessary
ana would put Congress in the posi-
'i"n If SAVING that il recognizes No-
mcn'~ right IL vote. but had proposed
the most difficult method of bavine
hat right registered
VIII Not Weaken War Conduct
lT. -\nEI Howard Shaw. honorary
president of the National American
Woman Sutfra2" Association, leadin.
III" aTGnment in favor of the amend
mrnt, declared the fight had simmered
Gown !" a quest ION Of whether the OK
tCnSirn "f suffrage to Il large number
Of in Nperi' need woman voters. nart,r-
ally SNmr'tl"t with human suffer
ing. Nuuij tcI!d 70 weaken prosecution
II IN" war. Sh" "ontendeC, most en-
rh"tiCally il would not and that on tho
has}i OF sympathy with human suffer-
IN" alonc women were opposed to an Ill
ad i>rd peace.
Attack by Mrs. Wadswo-tE,
The auti-suf;ragists set forth their prin-
c:pal argument in 4 prepared statement
10y Mrs. James W. Madswnrth, Jr. prasf-
dent Of the Naf:on3I Association Opposed
to Woman Suffrage The argument for
the ants declared that suffracists ana
socialists seeking to destroy the right
OF each state t" settle the question BY
popular vote, mad resorted TO THE lowest
political methods" It charged them with
circulating canard that President VIII
son had promised Alice Paul leader o;
the White House pickets, tina, ne would
secretly aid the amendment
The charge that the majority 90 NO
men are paciflsts is absolutely iisnrove,
nv a. zeal uhi rl,
thrown themselves into war service"
said Or. shaw.
Continued on Page s-Cov 3,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-04
OVERSEAS
L. S. Armies to Go Soon
er Than Expected.

Devote Every Possible Energy 70
Speeding Up Productions Of NUM-
tors and EqIipnnent-Seeretary Ba-
k-r Takes Steps 20 increase Eff,cien-
ey OF Army Machine
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15
FORMER KAISER
GOES TO HOLLAND
CROSSES DUTCH BORDER WITH.
OUT OBTAINING PERMIT.
by Wife, His Eldest Son,
Hindenburg and Other Members
of German General Staff.

London-The arrival of William
Hohenzollern, the former German EN-
peror. with his wife and oldest son,
has caused excitement and much un-
easiness among Dutch authorities and
the public of that country, says dis
patch to The Telegraph from Rotter-
dam,
II is unofficially stated that the ref
ugees did not obtain authorization
from Holland to enter the country and
crossed the frontier in the neighbor-
hood of Eysden because the Dutch
neutrality guards were weak at that
point.
II is said that the Dutch govern
ment faces difficulty as to its treat
ment of the unwelcome visitors. Many
neople contend that William Hohen-
zollern and his eldest son are still
German soldiers and must be interned.
Others urge that they should be sent
back to Germany.
Practically the whole German gen
eral staff, including Field Marshai
njndenburg. accompanied the former
emperor, and ten automobiles carried
the party. The automobiles were
bristnng with rifles and all the fugi-
tives were armed.
The former kaiser was in uniform.
ne aIirhted at the Eysden station ana
naced the platform, smoking a cigar
cite Eysden lies about midway oe-
tween Liege and Masscript' on tne
T,,,faf, borrfcr
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

an end, does not mean that the great
American military machine will cease
10 operate at once. America must
play an important part in disarming
and guarding the enemy.
During the interval between the ces-
sat1on of hostilities and the conclu-
sion of the peace conference. il is as.
sumed that the major port:.,a of Gen
Pershing's expeditionary forces in
France must be retained there. It is
possible also that for reasons of in
ternational politics some American
garrisons may be kept in disputed ter
rltory even after the actual peace
negotiations have been brought to a
close.
Troops which have seen the longest
service in France probably will be re-
turned home soon to be replaced by
new men now in this country who will
perform guard or other duty overseas.
There are more than 1000 900 men
now in camps in the United States.
Return home of American naval
forces-Battleships, destroyers, sub
marines, converted yachts. supply
ships and other craft-also will follow
the end of the war Definite plans
have not been revealed, but it is as
sumed here that once disposition in
accordance with the terms of the ar
mistice, the American dreadnaughts
with the British grand fleet together
with most of the destroyers and other
submarines hunting the convoy craft
will return.
More Work For Navy.
Even with hostilities ended, how
ever, much other naval work, aside
from that of taking over and guard
ing German and Austrian naval yes
sells, remains to be done. Removal of
the thousands of mines laid by the
allied, American and German navies
will from no small part of this Work
and undoubtedly the fleet of mine
sweeping and laying craft sent over
seas by the United States will assist
in this gigantic task. The greatest
mine field is that put down in the North
Sea as barrage against German sub
marines. The mines were manufac-
tured in this country and were laid
largely by American ships.
With the return of all German sub
American shipping once more may sail
the seven seas without fear of moles-
tation and in disregard of the regula-
tions made necessary by Germanys
unrestricted warfare.
Shipping Is Released.
Much of the shipping used for war
purposes will be freed for peace time
commerce and there will follow
gradual relaxation of the restrictions
as to food and other necessities i'm
posed upon the peoples of the allied
countries. These changes will not
come Immediately, however, for it is
the purpose of the American and en-
sente governments to cooperate with
Germany, Austria, Bulgaria and Tur-
key, Roumania. in furnishing as far as
possible the food and other supplies
necessary for the civilian populations
of those countries.
These considerations of world peace,
important as they are. must be ad-
justed as they develop. They could
not be planned in advance. as has
been the breaking up the military
forces of the United States, Great
Britain and France and the early re-
turns of millions of these soldiers to
their civilian status.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Racine Simon d, Thelander. s6.
native of Sweden. is without coun-
try lie applied for American citizen
ship Oct q, 1915, at Minot. N. d.. and
obtained his papers. Later he moved
to Racine, whore he registered under
the selective service act, Sept. II. He
appeared before the exemption board
for permission to withdraw his eiti-
zenship papers. The request was
granted. This action bars him from
ever becoming a citizen of the United
States.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Madison Although nothing has
been decided regarding disposition To
be made OF the student army unit. at
the University of Wisconsin. there Is
a general feeling that the corps viii be
disbanded after the end of the first
quarter. II. j. Thorkelson, business
manager OF the university, said there
has been no permanent contract
drawn as yet between the university
and the national government. He said
that the present contract will carry
until Jan. J.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Fond du Lac William Schroeder.
member OF the firm OF Engelhardt &
Schroeder. accidentally shot and killed
his wife at their home here. Mr..
Schroeder had just returned from a
hunting trip and had hiy gun standing
in the corner He was about to put
his gun away when II bumped against
the chair and was discharged. the
charge striking Mrs Schroeder in the
back and killing her instantly.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Chippewa Falls This city Is prob
ably the only one in the state that has
found 1t necessary to impose ban
against public gatherings after the
ban had once been lifted with relief of
the influenza situation Schools, the
atres and dance halls have been closed
for week beginning Monday, Nov.
H. The ban was lifted a week ago
after Il had been in force for three
weeks. An unusually large number of
new eases developed among school
children.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Rhinelander Hugo Aschinger.
treasurer of the Town Of North Gran
don, is under arrest charged with en-
bezzling nearly $4,000 of the towns
funds.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

~ suing Of the armistice with Ger
which brings the world, war TO
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Oeonto - Mrs. Julia Yourd, 81. died
at OeontO of influenza. A son, VIII
liam, died few days ago and a daugh1
ter died last week, both of influenza.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Madison T. p. O'Connor, member
of parliament. in an article in one OF
the New York papers says that Ralph
Blumenfeld, brother OF NJ. F. Blu
menfeld of this city. is one of the
closest advisors of Lloyd George. The
article says that there are four edi-
tors who are close TO Lloyd George
and named Ralph Blumenfeld.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Rhinelander The sawmill of the
Girard Lumber Co. operated at Dun
bar, east of Rhinelander. for thirty
years, has ceased operations The
plant will be dismantled and the ma
chinery shipped.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Madison Lieut.. NJ. A. Milbersl,
Oconto. stationed at Charleston, s. c.
has been promoted to captain. DR.. T.
c. Clark, Oconto. serving in France,
also has been advanced to captaincy.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Madison Harry Lang. Is. died in
the Madison General hospital of gun
shot wound received while hunting
rabbits with four young companions at
Maple Bluff A coroner's jury will de-
termine whether he was the victim OF
his own gun or that of a companion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-11-15

Of An Kinds Neatly
DOns at This offics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
Manufacturers Warned Against Nasty Action
 in Employment Question

New York, December B.-Resolu- tions cautioning all manufacturers against "hasty action or conclusion in reference to employment questions" were adpoted by the committee on re- adjustment of the National Association of Manufacturers meeting in joint ses- sion here today with the advisory com- mittee of the national council of indus trial defense. The resolution pre- dicted that ''the normal demands of industry" will provide sufficient work for all persons now employed. as well as for the soldiers and sailors soon to be returned to civil life.
 Asserting that there appears to be a well defined attempt to create the false impression that we are to expert ence in the near future an unheard of cessation of industry" the resolution declared indications are that the coun- try is lon the threshold of an un- precedented business expansion"
 The present depleted stocks of Amer minence of great expansion In export ing good business prospects
 All members of the National Asso- ciation of Manufacturers, 1t was said, are pledged to give Jobs to former enl. ployes returning from the military service. and plan was suggested to- day for the establishment by manu- lecturers of factory schools In which disabled soldiers would be trained for suitable work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-19
ALABAMA CASUALTIES

Faulkner, James H.. Jimemess. died Gintray. Henry, Cubabatchie, died of disease.
 Rouse, William R., Boaz. died of disease
 Treadway, Jesse w, Anniston, died of disease
 Mcconnell. William E.. Cullman, died of disease otts. Perry H.. sulligent, died of dis ease. Eashington, Carter, Faunsdale,, died of disease. Palmer, Claude E., Hartford, wound ed severely
 Hanks, Grover O., Albertville. wound ed, degree undetermined. Morris, Roy, Gadsden, wounded, de- gree undetermined Porter, William H. Eufaula, wound ed, degree undetermined. Johnson, Thomas M.. lieutenant Greensboro, wounded slightly. Wilkerson, Willie J.. Ward. wounded
 slightly.
 Cole, Willie. Red Bay. wounded
 slightly
 Adams, Lemuel, C., Phil Campbell,
 wounded slightly Arant, Alexander, Wadsworth, wound
 ed slightly.
 Best, William. Jasper, wounded
 slightly.
 Young. John Phillip. Linden, wound-
 ed slightly
 Forbes, Joseph A. Langdale, wound
 ed slightly.
 Plunkett, Eddie F.. Boaz, wounded Rush, Lewis B., Clayton, wounded
 sfiphtIv
 Damora, Pease, Ensley, wounded se-
 verely
 Messer, Lee, Dothan, wounded se-
 verely.
 Parnell, John E. C., Birmingham,
 wounded severely. Burns, Denis, sergeant, Billingsley.
 wounded, degree undetermined. Clark, Jewell M., corporal, Gadsden,
 wounded, degree undetermined Hosey, Otis, corporal, Talladega
 Springs. wounded, degree undeter-
 mined.
 Barntime, William E., Blalock,
 wounded, degree undetermined Steward, Jack G.. Milbay, wounded,
 degree undetermined. Till, Henry F., Greenville, wounded,
 degree undetermined. Allen, Loy, Lanett, wounded, degree
 undetermined Hoots, Garvin, Vernon, wounded de-
 gree undetermined. Goodson, John T., sergeant, Besse
 mer, wounded slightly. Hawkins, John, sergeant, Luverne,
 wounded slightly. Gillis, Upham C.. sergeant. Breerton,
 wounded slightly. Bowers, Barley C., Tuscaloosa, wound
 ed slightly. White, Will, Pratt City. wounded slightly. Usry, John H., Anniston, wounded slightly.
 Finch, Earnest H., Birmingham,
 wounded slightly.