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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31

antagonist" is generally regarded as
confirmatory Of this understanding
Of the hopelessness of the dual empire.
1t was pointed out that since Italy
solemnly engaged with the Entente
powers not to make q separate peace,
if Austria carries out this plan it
naturally would be referred by Italy
to the supreme war. council.
There was no official information he.a
today as to the progress Of the supreme
war council and notice was taken Of the
reserved attitude of the council in 1851
ing any statements The inference is
drawn that a definite policy has been
agreed upon to withhold all informa-
ton regarding the discussions before the
council of the grave diplomatic and NIL
itary questions which now engage ITS
attention in connection with the prepa-
ration of an armistice- Col. K. NJ.
House, who is in Paris as the special
representative Of the American govern
ment to he European governments. has
bten making long reports to Washington
but it is believed these do not relate to
the proceedings o. the war council but
rather en,body the individual views
gathered from many private conferences
with the Entente premiers. cabinet Off
GERS and military and. naval officers in
attendance upon the council. There HAS
been much speculation in official circles
as to the probable features Of the ar1nis-
tice which vii, be offered to the Central
Powers, but /. is admitted that there is
no definite knowledge on the subject.
One comparatively new proposition re-
lates to the guarantees to be expected
from Germany for the repayment Of the
tremendous financial losses suffered ~
the populations Of those portions of B-i-
GUM and Franco occupied by the Ger
man troops. This is understood to con-
template the possession by the Enteule
Powers OF number OF important indls-
trial cities in the Rhine country and CT
the products OF the mines and the soils
therein until compensation has been
made. Thus Germany would be depen-
dent upon the Entente Powers for any
iron and coal or manufactured products
she might have to draw from that terri
tory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31

Wilson in calling for Democratic sup
port in Congress. 1t had not only
divided the country. heretofore united.
he said. but had tended to make the
war party war. No policy had been
announced. Mr.. Lodge asserted, for
which Democratic support was asked.
Of the fourteen articles for peace sug-
gested by President Wilson, Senator
Lodge expressed himself in favor of
the seventh, eigth. ninth. eleventh and
thirteenth. Regarding the first, he
declared it no object Of the war and
that there was no danger of secret
treaties by the United States because
of the necessity of ratification by the
Senate. In reference to secret di-
plomacy Senator Lodge pointed out
that Col House had been sent to
France as the special representative
Of the president without anything
concerning his instructions being
made ::ublic. The second article
tcontinued on Page 3, Column o.
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GERMANS HAVE
DEVASTATED RUSS
HELD TERRITORY

London, Oct. 30.-(British
Wireless Service)-Conditions
in Russian territory occupied by
the Germans are described in an
official Russian wireless message
which says: "From all regions
now in German occupation it is
reported that the German mil
itary authorities are carrying
off everything that there is to
take to Germany. They are
devastating the country. In
White Russia there are no
horses and no cattle because the
Germans have taken them all.
In the regions where the evac,
uation is pending the fields re-
main unsown because the Ger
mans have left no seed. Chill
cren are dying Of starvation.
Milk cannot be obtained.
"Household furniture, telegraph
ic and telephone instruments
and appliances from many
towns have been sent to Ger
many. The railway lines have
been stripped, only wrecked and
useless cars being left behind.
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REP. CANNON
REPLIES TOLETTER
SEC. TUMULTY

Washington. Oct. 30-Reprcsentative
Cannon of Illinois. former speaker OF
the House. issued a statement tonight
replying to the recent letter OF sec
rotary Tumulty to the Cuyahoga
County Republican Club at Cleveland,
Ohio. n which Mr.. Tumulty quoted
from speeches by President McKin-
ley in 1898 in an effort to show that
President Wilson's appeal for the re-
turn Of Democratic Congress was
not without precedent. Mr.. Cannon
said that he heard many Of the
speeches by President Mckinley in
the 1898 campaign and denied that
Mr. Mckinley raised any issue Of
partisan politics"
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u. s. IMPROVE
POSITIONS NEAR
GRAND PRE-

With the American Forces North
west of Verdun, Oct. 30-(By the AS
ISOLATED Press)-Gen. Pershing's for
ces today improved their positions
in the region Of Grand Pre-. Belize
joyeuse farm in now virtually within
the American lines. By the occupa-
ton of Aincreville the Americans
have brought within their lines a
series of high and natural positions
dominating the country for miles.
Aincreville was taken with but little
opposition, the resistance being prac-
tically from machine guns.
East of the river Mouse there was
considerable activity today but there
was no material change in the line.
The Germans desperately resisted at
tempts to drive them from Hill $50.
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Sen. LODGE CALLSUP0N AMERICA
TOSTANDFAST BY IDEALS FOR
WHICH SHE ENTERED THE WAR

Lynn, Mass. Oct. 3o-Expressing
the opinion that the war could last
but a few weeks longer. Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge, the Republican
leader in the upper branch of the
national legislative district at po-
litical rally here tonight said that the
present was no time for parley and
that Americanism. not Republicans
or Democrats. must prevail.
After dissecting the fourteen arti-
c,es for peace set forth by President
Wilson, Senator Lodge called upon
America to stand fast by the ideals
for which it entered the war. which in
his opinion was for the maintenance
of freedom. civilization. and was TO
be accomplished only whe;s Germany
was beaten down like Bulgaria and in
a position where she could never break
out on the world again.
He deplored the action Of President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31

Boston oct N -Josephus Daniels, Sec
tstary Of the navy. wound up a day Oh
political conferences and speechmaxinS
varied Nv ofic,al visits to the Boston
Navy yard and the Squantum shipya.d
WIN an address At Democratic mass
meeting IN fremont Temple tonight. lie
WI continue h,s NeW England tour III
support os the Eresldcnt's appeal .cr
he election Of democratic CongrIss
ny visit 20 New hampshire tomorrow.
y ms speech tonight the secretary
praised the achievements OF the men of
" nAvN IA convoy and submarine hum
i's ard quoted Sir Eric Geddes. ilrst
ora q The British admiralty. as saying
@a' 'he d .cd states navy academy
vas 'hc ldnurdtIon and envy of all nn-
ans do not know whether the Ger.
van icet VIII come out ard try conciI-
"'ns win me allied teot before the
var cr.>. nc SAID. "Ore thing / do
40" every man IN the navy hopes
w tha' day with confidence that knows
dodt' as To the result. Of such con-
"' q m'rn'y lighting craft. II It
'm's c1t u Wal ne another battle of
ma ;eGGou md W. will be lighting
q" .or The Lore Charging that the
'pu'ltans n Congress delayed the
N'ppnS 5l'l TWO years by hlibustering.
Mu mat they voted against the revenue
H's Of l'lS and 1917. Mr. Daniels 'aij:
y Is very easy for political leaders to
''Are how loyal has been the support
var measures. but when they raise
'ss4e they must be held to the rec
Without money no war can be
''sstullt prosecuted outside OF those
assures upon which public opinion was
entered that opposition meant po-
''a' death. the vocal Republican leaj-
sap ~ the country has been. as the
Nsiaent says. Observation-Disclosures
lhey are wiling" in hope of pa..y
vantage" continued Mr. Daniels. 30
'Ae Germany believe Woodrow Wilson
nol speaN for America in those a
'"'al world welfare. Out from the
comes the condemning voice of Lin
Don badger; keep your hands
hecp silence and we'll get you
10y across. Daniel Webster said.
~ differences end at the show iir-.
ICY MAS Massachusetts, staiesmansnip
golden ,ra. The wisdom OF Web
* AIS trumpet-tonsued to the men Of
"'y state today. Quit playing poll
.. "ng enough 10 present a united
fN' 10 the enemv Give TO thr pv,zi.
~ q the United states today the
support YOU gave to washingt IN,
n ard Mckinley when they were
'hGeTs-ir-chief of the army and
~ass Of war." -
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vastiraton oct. S0-The general
.p,niar among officials and diplomats
bsre 3. ih,t the German proposal for
an a-r..tl,. ana peace. while having
., origin 10 pan to gain time for
t,,er q. er na the army and restor-
,nrs - shattered morale has now got
b.,ond tht control Of the military
mart anl mat the German people
,-e tho force which drives the Ger
man government TO make for ending
the war
Another note from the German gov
eminent explanatory ~ the changes
LAT tpve been made OF are projected
rt.t ;,rrnAn constitution and form
IN go,erumrnt was received today
'hrr.rH '.o Swiss legation but the
state Department did not make it
nHb. Tus note was understood to
10 supplemental To the preceding
German tnmmunicatIon saying to the
.rendcr' lNa' lie must have knowl-
dEs Ii Tho cffurts that have been
made Peg dcmucratiZc Germany.
President " ilson was at work today
m a eplv 20 Austria's renewed plea
'er an armiStice and peace and it was
fSle.ttd tNat u would be dispatched
t.nre night but later today it was
sad al tho State Department that
there would he no announcement re.
rarding the reply tonight.
II was understood that in the note
The president intended to touch upon
the steps that Austria and Hungary
have taken IN the direction of re-
osAng subject peoples from political
bondagc. but that the Austrian gov
ermonts plea would be referred to
The allied governments. The admins
'rttion was said 20 be well convinced
row that Austria already is nearly
out n ,he war and that her will for
peace rs SIMPLY tempered by n natural
disposition 10 got the best terms Tos-
sIble for unconditional surrender. The
reports that Count Andrassy, the
new Austrian premier. is about to
sue directly ia Italy for peace on the
ground That Italy is Austrias" sole
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Adjournment CONGRESS until
after NOV, ELECTIONS MAY Be
BLOCKED BY PARTISAN FIGHT

posed recess in order that the Sem
ate may discuss any developments in
the peace negotiations.
Democratic leaders were understood
to be prepared to forestall another
outbreak of partisanism by making a
point of no quorum. 1t was conced-
ed by Republican leaders that the
Democratic plans could be carried out,
thus forcing an adjournment Of the
Senate from day to day.
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POLICE PREVENT
VIOLENCE AT
JEWISH FUNERAL

New York. Oct. 3O.-Police reserves
guarded house to house and fire es-
capes in Harlem today to prevent any
outbreak Of violence among thou
sands Of persons watching the flu
neral cortege Of 13-year-old Sadie
Dellon, who killed herself Saturday
because boys had stoned q small
Jewish flag which she displayed in
honor of her brother serving with
the American Expeditionary Forces.
During the passing Of the procession
all persons appearing in windows
were warned and one woman who
shrieked down with the Jewish
flag" was instantly silenced by po-
l!cemen.
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PHONE WORKERS
ASK INCREASE
BOSTON DISTRICT

Boston. Oct. 30.--A demand for a
new wage scale of SO per week for
beginners and a maximum Of $22 at
ter four years service was presented
today to the New England Tel. & Tel.
Co. by the Telephone Operators
Union of the metropolitan district.
The present scale is IS for beginners,
with a maximum of SIG after seven
years of service. Increases are asked
TO-: supervisors and for other special
classes of work.
VIM. r. Driver, Jr., general man.
ager of the company, told representa-
tives of the union he would have to
determine what power the company
has to negotiate wage scales while it
is under government control before
an answer to the demands could be
made.
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AIRCRAFT INVESTIGATION REPORT
OF CHARLES {. HUGHES TOT SENT
TO PRESIDENT WILSON TODAY

Washington, Oct. 30.--Government
plans for turning out quantities of
airplanes and results, achieved
through CO. cooperation of manufac-
turers arc generally commented on in
the report of Charles E. Hughes on
the aircraft investigation to be sent
to President Wilson tomorrow by at
torney general Gregory and made
public then. A number Of specific
acts and plans involved in the big
task of preparing the nation far war
fare in the air are declared subject to
criticism, but in the light of later
developments some of these are said
to be eXcusable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31

Washington, Oct decentralization Of
contracts for sSa,ooo.o 600 worth Of troop
a new government. shipyard at Alameda,
Cal. and the stopping OF the work Of
building at that plant were announced
today by Chairman Hurley of the ship
ping board. Work on the yard began
early last July.
Decision not TO build the troopships
was reached some three weeks ago. Nj.
Hurley said that it was realized that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31

vOficials who have been in touch
With the investigation emphasized
today that this is not to be inter-
preted as meaning that blanket APP
prevail of the way in which the pro-
gram has been carried out is given.
On the other hand, they said plenty
of evidence of inefficiency in manu-
featuring, plans and wastage of
money and time is presented, indicat-
ing that the execution of the govern
ment's plans might have been much
better on the part of both govern
ment agencies and contractors for
airplanes.
Although President Wilson has not
yet seen the report. he has been told
the substance Of it's findings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
GARFIELD'S SON
DECORATED WITH
CROIX DE GUERRE

washington, Oct. 30.-Lieut. STAN
ton Garfield of the French Field Ar
ti!iery, youngest son of Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield. has been decorated
with the Croix De GGerrc for ''alor
at the front in France. Dr. Garfield
was notified today.
For some time previous to the en-
try IF America into the war young
Garfield had been driving an amou
lance at the front. Later he and
Il number Ct associates We're given
an Opportunity 70 rake the artillery
course at tie p'cenc, Artillery school.
receiving commissions in the French
army on .l:eir graduation.
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MANY KILLED
AND WOUNDED
BUDAPEST RIOTS

Berne, Switzerland. Oct. Colby
the Associated Press)-Numerous per-
sons were killed and wounded in
street conflicts between demonstra-
tors and troops at Budapest on Sun
day, according to a despatch received
here tonight from the Hungarian
capital.
The manifestants insisted on pas
sing over the great chain bridge to-
wards the old castle. Troops occupied
the bridge and banks of the Danube
river.
The crowd forced the troops and the
military fired their rifles and machine
guns and attacked the rioters with
bayonets. The struggle continued al
most all night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
Violent Allied Attacks Extend over 60-Mile Front
---Desperate Resistance in Mountain Re9ions-
Besides Prisoners Taken, Many Towns are Lib
Grated and Huge Quantities Guns and Stores
Captured --- Entente Filters Heavily Bombing
Dense Masses Enemy Troops Far in Rear
$4,000 AUSTRIANS
TAKEN PRISONER
ITALIAN FRONT

Washington, Oct. 30.-Thirty.
three thousand Austrian troops,
hundreds Of guns and innumer.
able machine guns have been
captured by Italian and Allied
forces on the Italian front, said
an official despatch today from
Rome. The Thirty. Second
American infantry regiment has
gone into action and the fight.
ing now RACES all along tho
course Of tire Piave river. The
Austrians are resisting stub
bornIy. throwing in many new
divisions, but have not been able
to stop the advancing forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31

Washington. Oct. 50-Plans for an
adjournment Of Congress until after
election appeared tonight to have been
blocked by partisan conflict in the
Senate.
Less nan quorum Of the senators
are in Washington tonight and Re-
publican leaders said they would ex-
ercisc their power to prevent the pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
TEXT LATEST
AUSTRIAN NOTE
MADE PUBLIC

Washington, Oct. 3o.-The official
text of the Austrian governments
rote to President Wilson renewing
the plea for an armistice and peace
was made public today by Secretary
Lansing. 1t does not differ substan-
tialluy from the unofficial version as
transmitted by The Associated Press
from Basel, Switzerland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
GEN. GROENER
SUCCESSOR TO
GEN. LUDENDORFF

London. Oct. 30.-Gen. Groener. the
Prussian war minister after an au-
dience with the Emperor has gone to
German headquarters as the success
sor to Gen. Ludendorff, who resign
ed several days ago, according to q
central news dispatch from Copen-
hagen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
HEADS OF ALLIED COUNTRIES
CONTINUE INFORMAL MEETINGS
ADJUSTING Different VIEWS

immensely of the interests involved hava
arisen but under friendly examination
they have largel.- disappeared.
Although some points in President
Wilson'S declaration may require more
complete definition. an entire agreema? 1T
is in immediate prospect
The supreme var council will not meet
formally until this full understan ,ag
has been reached
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31

faris, Oct. 30-The heads Of the al
lied governments and Col. E. NJ. House.
special representative of the United
States government, with the military
and naval advisors Of the respective
sngs today.
Differences Of views natural to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
THE WEATHER
RAIN

Northern New England: Rain
Thursday, Friday fair. cooler.
Southern New England Rain and
cooler Thursday, Friday fair, contin-
ued cool.
Winds along the north and middle
Atlantic coast will be strong south
becoming west. Storm signals are
displayed on the Atlantic coast from
Cape Henry to Eastport.
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BARK STIFINDER
SUNK BY U-BOAT
ON OCTOBER IL

New York. Oct. 30-With the arrival
OF eleven men Of the crew Of the Nor
wegian bark stifinder here today aft
err their rescue by United States
naval vessel it was disclosed that the
Stifinder fas bombarded and sunk by
a German submarine on October 10
and the crew of ~ forced to take to
open boats. The fate Of the captain
and seven members Of the crew was
not known by those who reached this
port.
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AUSTRIA TO
ATTEMPT PEACE
WITH ITALY

London. Oct. :o.--Count Andrassy,
the Austro- Hungarian foreign mis-
lister. has resolved TO initiate direct
peace negotiations with Italy. Aus
tria's sole antagonist. according to a
Vienna telegram received in Copen-
hagen and transmitted by the Cen
trail News agency. -------
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MORE SUGAR FOR
NURSE AND ILL

WASHINGTON. Oct. soAs an aid in
fighting the Influenza epidemic, the
food administration today telegrS pled
the Federal foo! administrators Of
each state 1i.Gt where necessary. extra
sugar allotmeHts for patients and
those caring for them might be al
lowed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
BRITISH TAKE
1000 TURKS

London. Oct 30.-The Turks were
heavily engaged by the British Tues.
day, says the Kalsh Shetgat. the Of
fetal report Of the Mcsopotamia op-
erationA The British captured 1000
Turks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
Boston Forecast

Boston, Oct. so.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity. Thursday rain and
cooler; Friday fair. continued cool.
Strong southwest winds Thursday
morning shifting to west
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
u. S. REGIMENT
IN BATTLE ON
ITALIAN FRONT

Rome, Oct. 30.--The 332nd Ameri-
can Infantry regiment is participant
ing in the battle in the Brenta re-
gion, according to the war official an
nouncement tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
WILL NOT MAKE
GERMAN NOTE
PUBLIC AT ONCE

Washington, Oct. 30.-Secretary
Lansing said late today the state de.
partment would not make public i'm
meoiately the new German note nor
would there be an announcement to-
day Of q reply to Austria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31
Front BROKEN EAST OF pave
ENEMY FLEEING ACROSS PLAINS TREv|S0
$4,000 PRISONERS TAKEN IN new DRIVE

THE PAVE VICTORY-In the drive the Piave, the
Allied forces have occupied the shaded (B) stretch
ing four miles beyond the between the On
the mountain front the Allies have captured the shaded
(A).
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GERMAN PEOPLE DRIVING
GOVERNMENT TO PEACE
MILITARY CONTROL AT END

Washington Officials Believe That Original
Intention Was Plan to Gain Time for
Strengthening Army and to Restore Nor
Situation Now Beyond Control of Mill
tary Party = Supplementary German Note
Not Yet Made Public-President at Work
On Reply To Latest Austrian Note Admin
stratiOn Convinced That Austria is Nearly
Out of War
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-31

II costs 2J2 cents a word to get your
message by telegraph to one person.
For one cent word you can get your
message through the kennebse Jour.
nal to over thirty thousand persons.
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THURSDAY: Rain Z

4. costs 2Ia cents . word to Get your
MESSAGE by telegraph 70 one person.
Ger one cent word you can get your
message through the kennsbee Jour.
,al 20 over thirty thousand persons.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-10-20

Calumet x Arizona Mining com pany reports output in August of 4,376,000 pounds of copper, an increase of 162,000 pounds as compared with the previous months and IA 900 pounds better than the June figure.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-10-20

Noah would have saved future sol diers lot of trouble if he had swatted those two cooties when they marched up the gang-plank of the ark.-New York Evening Mail
Bisbee daily review., 1918-10-20
Begin Your Xmas.
 Buying Now!

The that Christmas gift shopping be done The transportation and manufacturing facilities of the nation be congeed December Shopping early thus becomes pa oc duty THE FAIR ready with plentiful supply of articles suit able for gifts all times of the This great storehoue of the and beautiful from all of the world Our the Annex for chden-Ihe first floor hundreds of suggestions The second floor the urs ladies suits and urnshngs and the mems department offers those who buy for Every department The Fair ready help obey the injunctions
Bisbee daily review., 1918-10-20
THE DRESSES
THE COATS

the doubt there has been showing of tall showing such simplicity and such beautiful effects you will find Priced $20 to $95.0O .Ihe shongs above worthy of special trip the second
 floor and we believe will make this See this line Monday without fail