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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
Comment Of New England Press
on Latest TeutOn Peace Offer

the Allied commander in the field. IL will
be time for us to listen"
The Boston Post-"There is. there can
be and there will be but one answer
Unconditional surrender first. II is i'm
] ossible TO regard this plea for an arms
tice as anything but a species OF trick
cry either to gain military time or to
get around peace table holding the
better cards for the game"
The Boston Herald-''The Austro-Cer-
man proposals for an armistice can
nave no success. An armistice would
be of great military advantage to Ger
many, Austria Hungary and Turkey.
Not for one instant should continued oc.
cupation OF the invaded territories be
permitted. Unconditional surrender is
the door to real peace negotiations
The Boston Globe-"Prince Macmillan
speaks like a sincere man. IL is good
That Germany can find such men to
speak for her, but the question is not OF
peace with Prince Macmillan alone.
When he asks for belief in GERMANY he
must show how deep lies the founds-
ton Of which such belief can rest. Hi,
individual sincerity is not enough: we
must know how far behind him that
sincerity extends"
The Providence Jourhal-"It seems IN
credible that Germany should believe
that her mouthings about the rights OF
nations are going to bring the Allies 20
Kiss her bloodstains and at the moment
when she is fainting the justice which
comes sooner or later to those who vio-
late the laws OF God and man. At the
same instant when the Emperor declares
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considered. If it does not, if it is
an acceptance ''in principle, with
saving diplomatic language paving
the way for quibbling around a
council table, it will not be con-
sidered.
"These terms, accepted by all the
Allies as their own, the President
compressed into a single sentence:
"a reign of law, based upon the con-
sent Of the governed, and sustained
by the organized opinion Of man
kind" They provide for the destruc-
ton, or reduction to virtual impo-
tence Of any arbitrary power. cauable
of disturbing the peace of the world,
the settlement of every question of
the basis of the interest of the people
concerned, and in effect a league Of
nations to enforce peace.
II in the offer of Prince Macmillan.
Germany is willing to accept these
terms and the remainder of the world
is satisfied that he speaks not alone
but with the military masters Of Ger
many in acquieScence, the next logi-
cal step will be the withdrawal Of
every German soldier from every foot
Of occupied territory. From that
point the Allies might begin to test
the sincerity Of Germany's willing
ness to conform to the world peace
preserving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07

Perth Amboy. n. j.. Oct. 6.-Army
officers decided today that the dan
ger Of further devastation cf the
great shell-loading plant of the T. A.
Gillespie Co. at Morgan by the blow
ing up Of many more tons of Trinit-
rotoluol stored there in magazines
and warehouses had virtually ended,
and this afternoon. after nearly AZ
hours Of explosion and fire. the
work Of recovering and identifying
the dead was begun.
In a report sent to Washington to-
night, the military authorities in
creased their estimate of the killed
from Otto "a. The number Of MUIR
ed, it was said. would not be less
thar $50.
OF the So bodies which tonight had
been taken from the ruins and
brought here, only five had been
identified. One was that of Roy dick
erson, son Of William H. HickersoE,
d new OIh LUZ vi Z WI y,
who recently retired from his ia
thes business to enter upon war
work as inspector at the Gillespie
plart. He was killed a few hours at
ter ne reported at Morgan.
Not a moment, it was announced.
would be lost in reconstructing the
plant and Workmen'S quarters with
particular attention to lessening the
danger of explosions.
The military authorities have ordered
that refugees from Perth Amboy be al
lowed to return to their homes, but res
idents Of South Amboy are being held in
the towns which offer them shelter.
Red Cross officials late today started to
make a survey of that town, evacuated
with almost the first explosion Fridas
night. to see that danger from leaky
gas pipes was removed before the ref;-
gees were permitted to return. Mean.
while livestock remaining on the farms
is being cared for by the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Early this morning marines and coast
guards made an inspection of the plan:
before any searching or inspecting par
ties we're allowed to enter the stricken
area. 1t was reported that only four of
the 10 units were standing. These four.
situated on the opposite side of Cheese.
quake creek to the fire, had Just been
completed and had not yet been put into
use. The magazines and storehouse7
were untouched and four barges load ID
with high explosives and moored in the
creek were said to be out of danger.
1t was learned that worse disaster
was averted by the action of Major Fl
l.. Armstrong and Captain w. w. Wat
son, army aviators, who dropped bombs
from an airplane onto the banks of the
creek. opening a channel through which
water poured out, flooding the maya
zines.
The first searching party to enter the
plant was & Red Cross unit of four am
balances. all driven by women. The
scene was a replica of No Mans Land
Where buildings once had stood remain
ed only twisted iron. Great trees were
uprooted or cut down by shells. Tele-
graph poles had been pierced as many
as four times by the flying missiles and
resempled grotesque flutes stuck into
the ground Strands of wire lay in the
bitches and by the roadside were great
trucks and automobiles, battered or
burned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
Quarantine Declared IN Bath

Bath. Me. oct. Ga quarantine was
declared IN Bath Friday by City SAM
tartan klngsley in regard TO the influen-
"a and pneumonia situation. Any per-
son having had either of these diseases
In the past two weeks or is knowingly
contracting either is TO be considered
qlaranuned In Bath and will not be al
owed to leave the city without a GER
ufcate from the local health officer.
Cry sanitarian Kingsley says that the
itlens of Bath may help the health
authorities m licking this disease. All
persons irving TO avoid this quarantine
and so app.cheuded viii be prosecuted
10 The flll extent Of the law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
FIRE DESTROYS
9 COTTAGES AT
WINCHESTER, N. III.

Winchester, n. H., Oct. 6.-NNiNne
cottages on the shore at Forest lake
were destroyed and two were badly
damaged by fire caused by light
ming and owned by Alfred Kenney Of
Northampton, Mass, was hit by
lightning and fire Immediately broke
out. swept forward by the high
wind, the flames burned down all
cottages in their path. Mr.. and Mrs
Kenney were in their cottage at the
time, but escaped unframed. Only a
few Of the owners Of the other cot
tages we're here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
EPIDEMIC LETTING UP
IN BOSTON, INCREASE IN
REST OF STATEREPORTED

Boston. u.t 8 The Boston board Of
.s,.,h announced tonight that the infiu-
49,, va .leanns up. Reports from
-.ys,,.Ars In AL parts Of the city indi-
,,.l mat ,ondiuons we're very much
.ttrr the statement added.
rlers were but liJ calls for aid today
s,d IN Eases where physicians were ask
.s for they were furnished. Many calls
,or nurses could not be filled.
Figures compiled this afternoon show
ma, the epidemic - the most disastrous
,,st ever prevailed IN Massachusetts.
pg.tle the average death rate in Bos-
,on for The asst four years was IA to
.ye-y 100 population. the rate last week
ADVANCED 10 - Deaths in Boston since
sU, number 30. In 1880 there were
,s5c deaths IN the entire state during
nd.v ner.od. this being the most seri-
.us ep.derni. hitherto. The population
u, IRE state has Jumped from 100000
~ t.a.. since 1880 II developed today
t,at , DELAYED telegram from Montreal
,eld 40 ~ nurses VINO were ready to
came here Tie disease has now reach
~ such point in Canada that but IL
q, ,bAse nurses can be sent The state
dsnartrnert ~ health announced to-
night that it is holding its own agains,
the disease and that today there we're
rsnorts Of pronounced increase in tie
,unber - cases TIE department is
NV worried because the disease is APP
r4aring m state institutions at toxboro,
gedaeld and Westboro and in the prison
q, Charlestown. The Melfeld hospita!
,enorted that so many attendants had
zen stricken mat the institution was
,hort Of help
Construction Of outdoor shacks will
ttar, tomorrow at Lawrence and 1ps-
wch. They will be set up in other
Races as soon as carpenters are secur-
"a. The Boston board of health report
ID llf deaths from influenza and = from
rneunonia for the 24-hour period ending
o. clock tonight
The order closing saloons, theatres,
picture houses. soda fountains. auction
rooms. bowling alleys. billiard halls and
roo rooms until further notice is now
nounced that the appeal that churches
remain closed today was generally COM
Piled with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
MAXIMILIAN'S
NOTE SENT TO
PRES. WILSON

Amsterdam, Oct. 6.-(By the
Associated Press)-The text of the
note forwarded by the Imperial
German Chancellor, Prince Maxi
milan to President Wilson,
through the Swiss government
follows:
"The German government re.
quests the President of the United
States to take in hand the restor-
alton Of peace, acquaint all the
belligerent states of this request
and invite tIem to send pIenipo-
tentiaries for the purpose Of OPEN
ing negotiations" 1t accepts the
program set forth by the President
Of the United States in his mes
sage to Congress on January 8,
and in his later pronouncements,
especially his speech Of September
~ as a basis for peace nesotia-
tons.
with view to avoiding further
bIoodshed the German govern
ment requests the immediate con-
cIusior Of an armistice on land
and water and in the air"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
BIG GUNS OF U. S.
HARRASSING HUNS
VERDUN SECTOR

With the American Army North
west of Vcrdun. Oct. 5-(By the AS
ISOLATED Press)-Big American guns
are again firing tonight upon Dun
Sur Mouse and various other points
which the Germans are using as
headquarters of as railroad centers.
The Germans were reported bringing
up troops in the region of Cunel. and
heavy cannon began pounding this
region.
American forces holding Fays
wood received by airplane this otter
noon citations issued this morning
commencing them for their gallant
conduct in taking the wood. in spite
Of stiff German resistance. Thous-
ands Of copies were droped by await
ors at several front line headquarters
and they were then distributed among
the soldiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
GERMAN TROOPS BEING
WITHDRAWN FROM RANKS
OF BULGARIAN ARMY

Berlin, via London. Oct 6.-German
troops which have been fighting in
the ranks Of the Bulgarian army
have been withdrawn and are now
marching back towards their head
quarters. says the official statement
issued today. American forces yes
terday continued their strong attacks
between the Argonne and the Meuse
river, says the statement. The Amer
leans were successful in pushing for
ward as far as the wooded heights
about enc kilometre north Of EXer-
mont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07

Portland (Me) Press-It is a bold
stroke which the hard pressed and ter
ror-stricken autocrats of Germany have
made. In taking this action they are
employing the same strategy which they
have so frequently resorted to in fur
thering their own interests. 1t cannot
he denied that it may raise grave ques-
tons and prove an embarrassment to
the Allies, who seem to be on the verge
of victory. But it will not serve to fool
the people VINO have suffered for four
and more years from the cruel wrongs
which the German autocrats have in
flicted upon the world. Unconditional
surrender must first take place.
Portland (Me) Daily Eastern Argus
Diplomacy now is but the devils hand
maiden. Force and still more force, as
outlined by President Wilson. is the only
solution of the mighty problem con-
fronting the world Until the German
hordes agree to lay down their arms.
uutit tHSy SuTTcHueE oH-
til they agree to accept the decision of
the Allied nations as to the terms OF
peace, this war must go on. Germany
can have no hand or voice in the terms.
The price must be paid and be paid by
Germany. 1t must not be what Ger
many wants, or desires. but what the
civilized world says must be done.
Manchester (N. H.) Union-TEe Man
chester Union takes the position that
the ostensible characterization of Ger
many is not real. that the whole ques-
ton as to what President Wilson ought
to do upon this point, quoting his words
Of the New York speech of September
q relative to coming to terms with n
government that is proved untrustwor-
thy, and says: I'VE can come to no
terms with the imperial German gov
eminent however it may be dressed up
in the improvised garments Of democra.
cy. When Germany follows the exam
pie Of Bulgaria and offers to treat with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
Oevens Nearly Free Epidemic

Aver Mass. oct. spanish in
hirnt1 has practically ceased to
mert. oldiers al Camp Devens.
To-Day death liz contained only
'-dt names. and there were only %
nos eases If influenza and pneu-
mona Many doctors and civilian
Hses who were called here to fight
''e epidemic have concluded their
'''n and are leaving for other parts.
Continued on Page +Col. ~
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FRENCH SMASH THROUGH
OVER WIDE FRONT IN
CHAMPAGNE REGION

Paris, Oct. 6-French troops have
smashed through the German posi-
tons in the Champagne over a wide
front. The official statement issued
today by the war office says the
French have crossed the Aisne canal.
have reached the outskirts of Aguil-
court and are approaching Aumen-
ancourt Le-Petit, eight miles north of
Rheims
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
Situation Better at Newport

Newport, K. /. Oct. 6-The inf1u-
"nza situation both in this city and
II INC second naval district was more
'n1nAr4GlnG today than on any day
Nne 'hc cpdemic started. IN the
o'' nero were only two deaths, with
''"or new cases than yesterday.
'aerc we're two deaths in the naval
aEr't' with hut Is new cases. Fort
Ndans ,c-rortcd one death and no
rou Eases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
Allied Arms Still Registering Victories
While Berlin Crowd 1owls for Peace
Scant Attention to Latest Hun Offer

Enemy Gradually Being Pushed Eastward in
Belgium-Hard Pressed by Allies from Ar
ras to Verdun SectOr-DOuai Almost Envel
oped and Cambria Further Endangered.
French and Americans Make Big Gains
From Rheims to ArgOnne FOrest-Italians
Active Around La Fere and LaCn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
Geo. S. PAYSON, PORTLAND
BANKER DIES SUNDAY

Portland. Me-, Oct. 6-George S.
Payson, aged so years, member of
the banking firm Of H. NJ. Payson &
Co, died today. He graduated from
Bowdoin in the class Of 1880 and is
survived by a widow and two sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
PANIC IN BERLIN
STOCK EXCHANGE
ON SATURDAY

Geneva, Oct. 6.-An indescribable
panic. without precedent, broke out
on the Berlin Stock Exchange yes
terday, according to the Neveste Ma
chrichten of Munich. Shipping and
armament companies shares fespec-
lively were affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
"a ESTIMATED NUMBER KILLED
At new JERSEY muNIT|0N PLANT

Danger of Further Ex-
plosions Believed
Over and Work of
Recoverin and
Identifying Bodies
Begun Number of
Injured Will Be At
Least 15O-Plan to
Reconstruct Plant
Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliabi
Of the firm you're trading with rs the
first considera ticn. We have been IN
the Jewelry business right here on Lis
bon Street IS 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 House in Maine!
Watches. Diamonds. Rings, Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings. Silverware for the
table and all sorts of beautiful and in
expensive Gift articles.
Orew's Reliable JeweIry Store
Established 1876 years ago.
q Lisbon Street. Lewiston. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
THE WEATHER
PARTLY CLOUDY

Northern New England: Partly
cloudy and continued cool Monday
and Tuesday.
Southern New England: Fair and
cooler Monday; Tuesday fair contin-
ued cool.
Eastern New York: Fair Monday
and Tuesday: cooler Monday on the
coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Monday fair and cooler. Tuesday fair,
continued cool, moderate northerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07

~Fishtins Fourth" Liberty Iosn
begins SEPTEMBER 18th. Get
ready; save to buy; buy early.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-07
MONDAY: Cloudy

.eiah.ins Fourth" Liberty Loan
lin. SEPTEMBER 18th. Get
..dv. save to buy; buy carly
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-29
Center. Concludes
Loyalty Meetings
Oliver County Rcd CrosS Chapter Sold
|. LOO Advance Admission Tick
ctS At 81 Each. q

Center. N. D.; March 3s.-Rev.
George Buxzelle. Bismarck Four Min
ute man and district chairman Of TIE
Junior Red Cross auxiliary, conclud-
ed here "wednesday afternoon a re-
markedly successful series of loyalty
meetings which brought out an ex-
cellent representation, Of the patri-
otto citizenship Of Oliver county. The
Oliver county Red Gross chapter
adopted a novel and. successful plan of
tnsurinG interest and attendance.
Tickets were offered for sale in every
section Of the county. and more than
L100 advance admissions had been
sold before Rev. Buzzelle was booked
for the tour. 80
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-29
L2a] Cream OF Il

live in little corrugated iron htta
she;n> with little pot-beliied stoves.
a. to be comfortable warm the
wIS.Ien wear layers of wooden gar
n,ents SO that as pne girl wrote to
her folks, we look like Teddy
bears h, &
Busy days and nights they are with
these American lassiesS IN the British
hospitals Just back of the tines In
Flanders. and vastly interesting. too.
4 am too tired this morning after
~ hours OF night duty'to write much"
says a recent letter. 1T has beer unus-
ually cold. and nearly the whole night
I vent from, patient 10 patient remoy-
and legs with hot oil. The job wears
one out, but the poor lads are so It-
terly grateful to. the service that ]
feel well repaid"
In another letter the same youlg
woman wrote:
For at least half my time on duty
today I've sat beside the stove in a
group Of Ton,mies and Jocks iEngllsh
and SCI oh soldiersl able to sit up and
tell stories.
rive been in spirit In the trench.
es and over the top. I've seen desert
ers shot. I've watched Fritz conlins
across NO MA Lana WIN DaNuS, VT
crying 'Kamerad!! KAmerad" IL
been at the Dardanelles, seeing good
soldiers die of dysentery like flies, ana
their bodies h. lped in piles n burn
ed. 5,5.
"Then I've stood by observing the
battalion doctor looking ver the men
giving one man with a sprained ankle
medicine and duty telling anothe,
he's Sinking. and then an hour later
finding his lifeless body in the bath
house.
"I've even been across in Bonnie
Scotland and watched. the mothers OF
lads WHO will never return flockinE
around the one who has one back
asking, for information about last
words the burial, etc, and have
heard the Draw Scotch lad lie man.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-29
WILL INVITE
PRES. WILSON
81.
TO \. DAKOTA
Expected 70 Address Horne
Guard , EE'nncarnpsavent
Next Summer.

Rissnarek, N. 81. March 2s.-A per-
sonal Invitation to President NNilson
to address tho North Dakota Hone
GUARD .encAmp%denta and On to Vac
tory conference in BisrnArck next
July will b. extended the chief exc
ecut1ve by Governor Lynn J.. Frazer
ana sSscrets.y Thomas Allen Box o.
the North Dakota Defence Council
upon their visit.to the national CAPT.
tai next week, it was announced at
today. ;9s
There ts no feason why we can
not have fifteen thousand Home
Guardsiaen and a total attendance Of
100000 At this meeting" said George
". Halliday, director OF publicity for
the North Dakota Council Of De.
renee. today. The state Council OF
Defence will: ask the war department.
people. We are confident from Me-
ports already received, indicating a
stupendous amount Of enthusiasm all
through the state. that We will have
an almost 100 per cent attendance Of
all the Home Guard units now organ.
lied. and before the date Of the en-.
campnhent there Nill be many more
units. IT, -
Biggest Mon Available.
xWe Will impress upon the govern.
rnent at Washington the Importance
Of sending to North Dakota for this
great event the very biggest men
AVAILABLE" said Director Hallidaw.
We want the very biggest man Of
them all President woodrow Wilson,
who never has visited North Dakota.
but WHO knows that North Dakose.
is with Him in this treat struggle, ana
who has taken deep and friendly
interest in the patriotic activities Of
the state.
"one Of the first acts Of Governor
Frazier n Secretary Box upon their
arrival Ia Washington will be to SEEK
an audience with President Wilson,
and they will explain to him fully
what this big On to Victory drive
means for North Dakota, and,
through North Dakota, the nation at
large. Governor Fraxisr and secre-
t9ry Box also will call upon war de-
partnnent officials for permission to
use Fort Lincoln and. the military
reservation for the encampment and
with Z request Of q loan Of tents suf-
ncient to accommodate $4,000 men.
The state Council Of Defence is
resolved to make this the biggest pa
triotic demonstration the northwect
Will have this summer"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-29
DEVILS LAKE ] !.
MEN NOT KILLED
Story from Devils Lake Of
Death Of Olson and Has
kell Not True.

Devils, lake. n. D., March 2s.-The
story appsarins in The Grand Forks
Herald and other papers about the
death at the front OF First Lieutenant
Befto A. OLSON and Second Lieutenant
Haskell. is not true. This story was
circulated extensively here a couple OF
|Aays ago and wa ven announced
from the platform Of the local opera
house.. but investigation proves 1t to
be . pure and simple Hun yarn.
relatives OF the two mon mentioned
hcd been notified OF their death by
the military authorities at Washing
ton, but no such notification has been
received here.
It IL q pretty good guess that both
men r pounding away at the Huns
to beat the band and that they are
far from being dead.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-29
Impossible To Cros.
Border To Escape Draft.
Adequate Provisions Have Been Madc
by Authorities of Both CodntnA
to Guard Against Dcseftl6f.

Winnipeg, Man. March s2a.--ThS
futility Of c~ndeavoring to evade. the
military service act by means ok .cr6ss-
ing the border into the United States
has bssn pointed out by Bruce Walks
or. dominion immigration oflcial, who
states that adequate prQvisione have
been made by both the United States
prehend and turn over all those who
attempt to cross from either eide.
Troops are guarding the border. and
little ! diihculty has been experi4acod
so far, but those who have been ar
rested apparently have been laborlng
under the delusihn that 1t was corA-
paratiyelys easy to escape Sdetectten.