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New-York tribune., 1918-11-18
Max Opposed
Truce but Told
Kaiser toQuit
Former Chancellor Says
Army Leaders Forced
Armistice Request

COPENHAGEN. Nov. II (By The
Associated Press).-The former I'M
perial German Chancellor, Prince
Maximilian Of Baden. has issued a
pamphlet in which he writes:
my peace policy was entirely upset
by the proposal for an armistice, which
was handed to me in complete form on
my arrival in Berlin. 1 fought against
it for practical and political reasons
1t seemed to me a grave mistake to
allow the first step toward peace to
be accompanied by such an amazing
admission OF Germany's weaknessa
"Neither the enemy powers nor our
own people regarded our military stu
alton such as to make desperate meas
ures necessary. I proposed that the
government as q first measure should
state exactly its programme of war
aims and demonstrate to the world our
agreement with President Wilson's
principles and our readiness to under
go heavy national sacrifices to fulfil
those principles.
81 was told in reply that there was
no time to wait for the effect Of such
New-York tribune., 1918-11-18
Socialist Split Threatened
With Rising Of New
Committees
Spartacus Group
Promises Trouble
Elections for National Con
vention Are Promised
for January

LONDON, Nov. 17-Berlin newspa-
pers and dispatches reaching Copen-
hagen indicate that there is great con-
fusion in Germany over the powers to
be given the various councils, COM
mittees and officials.
The German government expects to
hold elections for a national conven-
tion in January. says Berlin dispatch
received by way Of Copenhagen.
The Amsterdam dispatches indicate
that there Is chaos in government af-
fairs, owing to the formation by the
Spartacus group of new political
party, which has reduced the strength
of the Independent. Socialists. How
strong this new party will be is prob
lsmatical.
The so-called executive council of
the Workmen's and Soldiers Council
has followed the Berlin garrison's de-
mand by Temporarily" resembling its
order for the formation of a civilian
Red Guard. There is reason to believe
that the executive council. despite the
fact that Captain Won Beerfeld was
forced to leave because he was con-
sidered too radical, is still more So
cialistic and radical than the larger
New-York tribune., 1918-11-18
Berlin, Cops Decide
To Become Polite

COPENHAGEN, Nov. H.
~ Berlin police authorities have
adopted resolution declaring
that it is their intention to do
everything possible to support
public order and "to let polite
ness and consideration rule in
their relations with their fellow
citizens"
The resolutions ask the citizens
of Berlin to forget their old griev-
ances against policemen and help
them.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-18
Washington Denies Berlin
Was Told to Bar
Russian Reds
No Threat Intended
To Refuse Supplies
People Not Warned Dis
order Would Jeopardize
Armistice

LONDON, Nov. 17.-The British
government is arranging for the de-
parture to the United States Of a
number Of German vessels for the
purpose Of bringing to Germany
foodstuffs which the Allies will per-
nit Germany to receive.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 17.-Ac-
cording to Berlin dispatch to the
"Berlingske Tidende," President
Wilson has informed the German
government that maintenance of law
and order is prerequisite Of the ar
mistice, and that if the Russian Boil
shevik representatives are received
in Berlin the armistice agreement
will be dissolved.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-18
Washington Denies 1t

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-It was
stated authoritatively tonight that
Germany has not been informed by
President Wilson that the armistice
will be denounced if the Russian
Bolshevik representatives are re-
ceived in Berlin.
No reference has been made to
New-York tribune., 1918-11-18
u. S. Marine Officers
Wildly Acclaimed as
They Enter Brussels

BRUGES, Nov. 16.-Thirteen officers
of the United States Marine Corps
motored to Brussels to-day and found q
number of armed German soldiers, who
did not attempt to halt them. They
New-York tribune., 1918-11-18
Troops Move Forward

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. Nov. = (By The Associated
Press T:90 p. M. General Per
shlng's forces moved forward early TO-
day in territory just abandoned bv tho
German troops. On the old line be-
tween Mouzon ana Yniaucouxt lv;po
from the region OF Sedan to the south
of Metz, the troops had been stationed
to await orders for the advance, and at
$50 o'clock this morning the patrols
marched out, not in line of battle, but
IN columns. along the highroads.
South Of Metz, especially in the re-
gion Of Thiaucourt, the American line
was only mile or two from the Ger
man frontier.
The first steps of the Americans into
regions so lately controlled bv Ger
many were not spectacular. The men
were keyed up and keen for the new
adventure, but there were comparative
ly no demonstrative manifestations of
their enthusiasm.
Many of the men had been newly
uniformed, and all of them we're "pol-
ished" as though for inspection. The
men appeared eager for the word 10
go forward.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-18
Advance Guards Small

The relatively small units that are
moving forward as advance guards
were sent to the line before daylight.
The night Fsad been cold, and the mud
that yet marks the roads, notwith-
standing there have been two or three
days without rain, was slightly frozen.
The men shivered as they rested by the
roadside.
When the command finally was given
for the advance the clements which
we're to push forward in some cases.
miles apart on the long line between
the extreme left and right moved OFF
into the mists that appear always TO
ahcoud this part of the country and
disappeared
For the first time since the Ameri
cans had been ordered to advance into
snemy held territory there was assur-
ance that they would encounter no
hostility. The Intelligence Depart
ment, which has never ceased to func-
tion, had accurately reported that the
Germans were carrying out their
agreement of evacuation. and there
was evident the belief, both by Off
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New-York tribune., 1918-11-18

PARIS, Nov. 17.-The echo de
Paris" says Mrs. Wilson will come to
Europe with President Wilson.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-18
W E AT H E R

Rain to-day and Tuesday: colder Tues
day; fresh south to south
west winds.
Full Report on Page
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
Important Meeting to
Be Held in City Gov. Rooms

Al important meeting viii be held a
the city government rooms on Monday.
July /, which will be TENDED by two
representatives of the Portland Farm
ers' Club, two representatives. of the
Maine Central raIlroad. two from the
office of the commissioner of agricul-
ture, representatives from the Maine
Sheep Breeders Association ana also
from the Maine Agricultural and Indus
trial League of Portland. together with
the directors of the Central Maine FAIR
4 plan is under consideration for the
holding on the Central Maine Fair
grounds this fall an auction sale of
sheep. Some of the stock will come
from New England hut the larger part
of IT will zone from the West and will
be sent on consignment This will af-
ford an opportunity TO the State or
Maine men to start a flock Of sheen.
which is considered bv men interested
in farming one Of the best things for A
farmer TO do at this time There are
many farmers in Maine who want 10
buy sheen hut do not want to sell and
1t is TO meet this need that the above
men are acting. The auction will he
conducted in the same manner as tn.
Hereford stock auction that was car
ried on year or two ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
TO ASSIST NEW
REGISTRANTS

The Legal Advisory Board will be
in session at the Council Rooms at
City Hall from 9 A. NJ. to II NJ. and
from ? P. NJ to ) P. NJ, beginning
Friday, June IS, up to and including
Wednesday, July ?, to assist the ne"
regis,rants in filling out their ques-
tionaires. The following members
will be~dn attendance;
Friday, June GA. NJ. Rev.
Charles F. Robinson, Frank E.
Brown. P. M.-Carroll \. Perkins, A.
A. Matthew. Fred ". Clair.
Saturday. June pa. M.-Mark j.
Bartlett, Rev. Frank L. Phalen. P.
M.-Charles y. Perkins, j. A. Letour-
neu, Frank Plumstead.
Monday, July IA. M-Rev.
Charles F. Robinson. Mark j. Bart
lett. p. M-Carroll y. Perkins, Frank
Z. Brown. a. A. Matthew.
Tuesday, July "A. M.-Fred ".
Clair. ]. A. Letourneau. P. NJ
Charles ~ Perkins, Frank Plumstead.
Rev. Frank l.. Phalen.
Wednesday, July 3,-A. M.-Mark j.
Bartlett. A. A Matthew. P, M.-Car-
roll \. Perkins, Fred w. Clair, J. A.
Letourneau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
Central Maine Fair to Offer
Cash Premiums for
Exhibits Made by Grange

Ralph NJ. Gilmore. secretary of the
Central Maine fair association is send
ing out notices to every Grange in the
State to the effect that the associa-
ton has decided to again offer cash
premiums for exhibits made by Gran
ges in the State for exhibits Of fruit,
vegetables dairy products. canned
products, products Of the home as
we'll as grains, grasses and like pro-
ducts. AT the same time exhibitors
are requested to put into the exhibit
anything they may have in the home
in the way of old-tine implements
and furniture. as the association con-
slders such things If interest.
The prizes to he offered by the as
ISOLATION are as follows: First. $50:
second 800; third 49, fourth. $50
There must he at least two Oranges
to compete or no premiums will he
paid. The ASSOCIATION also makes the
generous offer Of $50 to any Grange
making a credtable exhibit and not
winning a premium.
In addition to this the association
has decided to invite two boys from
each Grange to come to Waterville
as the guests Of the association on
Tuesday. Sept. II. These guests will
have free admission to the grounds.
free admission to any entertainments
and free rides In addition to this
the Chamber of Commerce will fur
nish free rooms for the BOYS while
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
Ludden.Day

pretty home wedding was solemn
lied Yesterday morning at the home of
the brides mother, Mrs. Margaret \.
Day of Leighton street. when her
daughter, Miss Josie A. Day was united
in marriage with Augustus Ludden Of
Lincoln. The parlor where the ceremo-
ny was performed was tastefully dec
GRATED with flowers and potted plants,
which furnished an attractive setting
for the ceremony
Rev. r. A. A. Kilam, an Old friend
Of the family, was the officiating clergy
man, the double ring service being used
The bride was becomingly attired in
white organdie trimmed with val lace
and carried a shower bouquet of bride
roses and lilies of the valley. She was
attended by Miss Katherine Johnston
OF New Gloucester, a classmate in nor
NAL school. who wore a gown OF white
wolfe trimmed with val lace and carried
an arm bouquet of pink roses- = war
touch was added to the event by the
brides brother. Morrill, Dag. who served
as best man, wearing the uniform ct
the United States navy.
After the ceremony refreshments were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
.SLACKERS ARE
ROUNDED UP IN
MASSACHUSETTS

Boston, June 26.-More than no
men who failed to produce classified
ton cards were rounded up by agents
Of the department Of justice and the
police today and taken To the fed
cral building for examination. Most
If them were released when invest !
CATION showed that they had register
ed. but had left their cards AT home.
Of the entire number only so were
formally arrested and arraigned.
These men were charged with fail
ure TO return missionaries. The;
were taken to the East Cambridge jail
and will be given a hearing tomor-
row
At least 100 Others brought to the
bureau Of investigation during me
evening were housed in police stations
or the city prison for the night be-
cause. on account Of the lateness CT
the hour, it was impossible to sub
stantlate their statement about reg
istration Several hundred more from
cities and towns outside Of Bostpy,
VIII he brought here and examined
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
SOUTH GARDINER

There will be special patriotic
service at the Congregational church
Sunday morning at which time three
stars will be added to the service
flag. Stars for Clifford Bates. Frank
Jorden and Earle McPhee. There
will BE patriotic address BY the
pastor. Rev. G. W. Robinson on
The Struggle For Humanization.
All are cordially invited to attend.
Morning service Io.45 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Metzler and
little daughter, who have been. pas
sing a two weeks vacation wifi Mr..
Metzler's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Metzler, returned Thurs day to
their home in Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. Dana Yates Of Canton
passed the weekend with her moth
er. Mrs. Van r. Beedle.
Ed. Meader OF Hyde Park. Mass.
was calling on friends in town Tues
Mrs. Adna Wynar OF Gardiner
is visiting at Mrs. Wellington
Blair's
Mrs. Harry Hamln went 10 .Au-
ousta Monday night, being called
shere by the illness of her daueht-
A. Mrs. Vance Williams. who re-
Gently underwent surgical treat
1,ert at her home on Eastern av-
erne Mrs. Williams is reported
to be gaining slowly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
WATERvILLE GREETS
.DRAFTEES. EN- ROUTE

A party Of citizens accompanied by
the Watcrville Military Band went to
the station Wednesday morning
where band concert was given Tor
the benefit Of the $50 draftees from
Bangor, Old Town. Belfast. Foxcroft
and Skowhegan, who went through
about 9 o'clock on their way to Camp
Devens. The officers in charge Of
the men were: G. F.. Mcdonald. 1t.
Harrigan. Lit Kendrick, Lit. Thomas
{. Nee and Sergt. Maj. Stinson, all
of Camp Devens.
There was a large gathering at the
station before the trains left. The
boys seemed 70 enjoy the efforts Ct
the citizens to make their stay pleas
ant and voiced their appreciation in
no uncertain terms. At the close Of
one selection by the band, tee poys
on the train gave a rousing cheer AMI
one sanguinary person shouted. I'd
hell with the Kaiser" which raised Il
laugh.
The citizens present were also gen =
crous with their cheering and many
Of them were provided with small
flags, which they waved with VII.
Many sought acquaintafces amonS
the draftees and words of greeting
and God-speed were spoken.
shortly before the train started, ire
band played. The Star Span@led
Banner" which was listened 10 IN s.
lenco and then the hand moved down
the platform and struck up hNel%
time as the train moved out while
the boys gave a great shout ana
cheers for the band and for Water
vile, while at each window were 70
be seen smiling faces and waving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
SECOND MAINE IS
HIT IN CASUALTIES
portland EXPRESS

lndlcatlonS that the i03rd Regime t
Infantry, formerly the Second Maine.
IS seelrs action in the firing line pnd
fas resumed its work as part of 1re
zoth DIVISION in the front rs
trenches was apparent yesterday Wit
announcement from Eastport Of the
death of Charles Lola, killed in &C.
ton end the appearance OF the names
OF I'VE Maine boys. all severed, :
wounded on yesterdays casually
list They are Sergeant George ".
Folsom Of Dover, Private Arthur Z.
WinSlow Of Rockiand, Mechanic
Charles P. Craig Of Mars Hill. Sc
geant Enrol W. Drawn Of Foxcrolt
and Private Ambrose Dennis Of
Winslow.
Private Lola Of PASSPORT was one Of
the eight members Of the Passam; :
quoddy tribe Of Indians and was tte
second member Of Co. to have oeen
killed in action in France He en- q.
listed IN that part Of the old Secolul
anime a year ago last April and a..
rived IN France last October
The parents Of Sergeant Folsom Il
Dover received Geographic com
munication from the war departing TT
last evening announcing the fact tia {
their son had been severely wourd-
cd and this was followed by q cabl.-
gram from the member Of Co. N THIS
morning saying he wac in a hosp,tal
and for his people not to worry. He
was born in Dover and is well known
there having worked in that town
until his enlistment a year ago last
spring.
sergt. Enrol w Drawn is a Fox
croft boy by birth. and also a ma,o-
Der Of Co. NJ, comprising boys tom
Dover and Foxcroft His parents Va,
1--we in that town were notified Of his
Icing wounded BY the war deparr-
ment Monday
Private Thomas A. Rossi was q
member Of Company 3, of Rumford,
ana enlisted in that unit some tenn
prior to its mobilization at Augusta.
ne went with the Second Maine to
Nestfield and from there went over
seas last September. He has no reia.
hves living in Rumford although his
guardian was notified from Washing
ton OF his death in France.
Private Walter NJ. Stratton Of Fair
held. also reported killed in action. is
the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
CAPTURE OF WOOD
CONTINUED from Pace One)

TRANS on the lower Piave have now
been taken by the Italians and the en-
tire western bank of the Piave is clear
of the enemy. Nearly 4oC prisoners
were taken in the enterprise. ASIDE
from this fighting there has been little
activity in the. southern section of the
Italian theatre. Apparently the chase
of the enemy on the eastern bank OF
the Piave has ended at least for the
time beirG.
In the mountains heavy lombard
mentS are in progress in various sec
tors and intensive aerial operationS
are going on along the entire front.
TIE Rome war Office re-asserts tina
all the artillery lost by the Italians
to the Austrians in the initial stage
Of the fighting has been recaptureo'
On the battle front in France ana
Flanders, the operations continue OF I
minor character. The British both II
Flanders and Picardy have carriAd
out successfully attacks against ne
Germans and taken further prisone's
and machine guns. Likewise. tte
French northwest of Montdidier an
enemy position, inf1icting losses aha
AIKEN prisoners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
FAIRFIELD BOY
KILLED IN ACTION

A telegram was received Wednes-
day by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
Stratton Of Fairfield announcing that
their only son, Private. list Class.
Walter Mari Stratton of Company Fl.
103d Regiment. was killed in action
in France, on the 10Th of June.
Private Stratton was born in Ran
dolph, August IS, 1895 He lived in
Fairfield for a number of years and
worked in the car shops. He en-
listed about April 1, 1917, in Com
pany H and went overseas with his
company. EIe has been a bomb
thrower for the past few months.
this being Il very dangerous volun-
teer service. No particulars Of his
death were given.
Besides his parents, Mr., and Mrs.
Charles A. Stratton, Private STRAIT
ton is survived by two sisters. Mrs
George Storer of Oquossoc and Mrs.
Albert Seames Of Winslow
Mrs, Mary Cooper will leave for
Boston Saturday where she will take
a course in Civil Service work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
SUFFRAGE
Continued from PAGE One)

resolution to secure pairs with mem
bers supporting It also threatened
fight TO defer a vote
Senator Martin Of Virginia. major
ity leader, declared tonight that o.
ponents would prevent vote tomor-
row unless the senate leaders arrangs
pairs for several opponents who are
unable to be present for a roll call.
Suffrage suppowers were loath, in
view Of the admitted closeness Of the
vote to deplete their strength by
supplying the necessary pairs as 4
two-third vote is required and in
pairing two advocates of the resolu-
ton are required to pair with but one
opponent.
With q vote tomorrow uncertain, IT.
terest in the fight over the resolution
increased. Seats in the Senate gallery
Y ere at premium tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Stratton of that town. Private Strst.
ton was serving overseas as a bomb
thrower at the time of his death. h.
having enlisted about year ago in
Company A, Second Maine Rer.
ment. He was 10 years of age. Mon.
day night word Of his death was re.
ceived by his parents from Washing.
ton, and yesterday two letters, writ.
ten by Private Stratton short time
before he fell in battle were delivered
to the home. One of these contained
silk apron, gift to his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27
PRES. WILSON
iCONGRATULATE
GENERAL DIAZ

Washington, June a6.--Presldent VII
son today sent cablegram to Gen.
Diaz. commanding the, Italian army
congrasulsting him upon the victory
over the Austrians and saying America
feels a great blow as. been struck not
only for italy but for the world.
The Presidents message follows:
please accept my warm congratuia-
tons on the splendid successes of the
armies undec your command. The whole
spirit of America aeclaims the achieve
nent and feels that a great blow has
been struck for the liberty not only of
Italy but of the world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

Notice has been sent to the local
army recruiting station that author
ity for acceptance of eligible and
qualified applicants, whose applica-
tons for enlistment arc approved
by the chief of engineers or a com
missioned officer OF the unit CON
cerned, is given for the engineers
regiments named as follows; oo5th
Engineers, Corps Regiment,
Camp Forest, Ga: 21st Engineers.
(Light railway operating shop,
Fort Benjamin Harrison. .Ir,liana.
- Several volunteers have lett this
station for Fort Slocum within a
few days. They are: Frank H. Wig
lie, artillery band; Victor q. Man
sell engineers, both Of Waterville
Albion f. Briggs and Roscoe +.
Perry Madison; Edward Blaisdell,
Paul B. killam and Keith f. Killam
Of Oakland; Herbert Eddy OF Show
heoan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

The following clipping from the
Boston Globe Will be CT interest to
the many friends Of James Blair who
formerly resided in this city and was
employed in the MarstCn & Brooks
shoe factory before entering into the
service, he is now with the American
Troops in France:
PICKED OUT SHELL PIECES
HIMSELF
Lieut.. Hartman was brought in to
The dressing station by James Blair
OF Ensella terrace, Jamaica Plain,
Blair went out after more wounded.
and made several trips.
one of the men he brought in was
Happy Jim Hickey o. South Bos-
ton. A shell had burst near Hickey,
tearing his thigh as if a shark had
bitten it. He was put into a litter
and came riding into the battalion
dressing station reclining on one ell
bow and apparently quite at ease.
The surgeon began to snip his
brooches away to get at his wounds,
whereupon Hickey said Easy with
the pants. there, doctor, may not be
able to get another par"
The surgeon pressed gently on his
leg to see if the fragments OF steel
could be easily dislodged Hickey,
who had been all the while leaning
on his elbow and tracing little rat
terms in the dust with a twig, though
the pain must have been severe,
looked down at what the doctor was
doing. He fumbled in mis- coat pock-
ct.
rs this what you're looking foro"
ne asked the doctor. and showed three
curled and twisted bits Of metal He
had actually picked them out of his
own flesh while he lay on the ground
waiting for the liteer bearers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-27

served By Mrs. Day. assisted by Mrs.
p. A. A. kiilanf and Mrs. Beatrice
Choate. The happy couple were the re-
cipients of many useful and beautiful
gifts.
Mr.. Ludden is a superintendent in the
paper mill of the Great Eastern co. In
Lincoln Mrs. Ludden we'll known IN
this city. being a graduate of Coourn
Classical Institute in the class OF 1913
and also of Pennington Normal school.
She has had marked success in her
work as a teacher in the schools OF
Winslow and Benton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludden left for an auto
mobile trip imme diately after the ceTe-
mony, after which they will make their
home in Lincoln.