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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
Russians Offer Resistance

According TO adVices received here
today BY Ambassador Francis from the
Smolny Institute at Petrograd peace
had not been signed between the Boz
shevik government and the Germans
up to late hour this afternoon. AL
though the Germans are still advanc-
ing eastward. the official advices sa s.
Il ey are now being resisted BY tic
Russians and are making much slower
progress.
The Bolshevik government al Petio-
grad reports that there is greater en-
thusiasm at Petrograd for defense .:
the capital and in recruiting.
The Russian peace delegates are 60
ing 10 Brest Litovsk. According to q
report made by NJ. Zinovietf. one OF
the chief members of the new peace
6clegat ion made to the Petrograd coun-
Gil Of wo,kmens and soldiers dele
gates last night. the general situation
must DO considered most grave as the
Germans are trying to take as much
TERRITORY as possible before signing a
Ieace treaty.
Roger c. Tredwell. the American con
sui at Petrograd. who arrived at No-
logda with the amba ssadorial party. is
opening a consulate here. The Ameri-
can Red Cross representatives wro
came here are headed by Raymond
Robbins Of Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
R0ST0v-0N-D0N
Occupied by Bolsheviki
After Bloody Battle
Forced Retreat Of Troops Of kaledines
Offer Serious Resistance to Germans
Russians Lay Down Arms Before
Austrans

Petro2rad March The occupat ior
ol RostoN-OnDo by the Bolshevik
after a sang\nary battle and the
forced retreat OF the troops of Gen
kalcdines and Gen. korni.ofr is re-
ported by the semi official sews agen-
cy today.
Close kaIedines Adventure
The news agency says that kale-
dimes adventure has been definitely
brought TO q close. Rostov was occu
pied by the revolutionary troops Mon
day after bloody affray and the So
vjst troops then advanced to Novot-
Cherkash, which they entered The
enemy retired on .Askaiskai under com
inand of Generals Lexieff and korni-
loft, and attempted to withdraw into
the interior of the military district o1
tho Don.
Fighting has now begun with Kor-
niloff's rcar guard. which is strainine
every nerve to enter Ekaterinoslav, tc
which place rcinforcements are being
sent by the government.
London. March 1.-According to a
dispatch received here from a semi
offic.sl news agency at Petrograd. datec
Thursday. the German offensive has
been stopped by serious resistance
which has been offered by the revolu
tionaIy troops.
The dispatch says that the Bolshevik
forces are destroying all bridges, rail
ways and roads by which various
threatened points may be reached. The
troops are proceeding to the front pre-
pared to resist any further attempt on
the part of the Germans to advance.
The Germans at some points, parilc-
ularly at Rosenovsky, are already re-
building bridges and roads.
Another dispatch from Petrograd
says the advance on Orsha continues
and battle is expected there between
the Germans and thousands of armed
workmen.
Vienna. Via London. March 1.-Ten
thousand Russians already have laid
down their arms and considerable
quantities Of ammunition. carts and
other rolling stocks have been taken
by the Austrians, says an official COM
announcing the commence
ment of an advance in Eussia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
American Labor Sends Message
of Cheer to the Russian People
Warns Against German Menace

New York. March 1.-American Ia
'Eor has sent 10 the Russian people a
message Of cheer. and pledge of high
resolve and q fixed purpose" 10 defeat
autocracy.
Gompers Sends Cablegram
a cablegram containing this de"ia-
ration was sent today by Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation Of Labor on behalf Of tie
American Alliance Cor Labor and De
mocracy of which Mr.. Gompers also IS
president The executive council of the
Alliance authorized this action after
voting by kilograms. The message
warns the Russian people that Prus-
sian militarism menaces free Russll
today as never before and that the
clear objec, of Germany is the desfrut
ton of Russian freedom and the an
nexaticn of a great area of Russian
territory" The Russians are urged ,
arm themselves 10 meet the invading
German troops. The message SAYS
Understand German Plan
The American people understand the
German plan. They have pledged ev-
erything they possess to defeat it for
freedoms sake With all other free
peoples, they have been shocked but
not surprised at the duplicity of Ger
many in its dealings with Russia. Now
that the German mask is off entirely
and the German armies are marching
over Russian soil TO conquer and hold.
the free people Of America send a mes
sage of encouragement 10 the fire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
RESUME GERMAN
ADVANCE INTO RUSSIA

An ultimate has been handed to
the Russian Bolshevik government to
the German commander on the eastern
front, who has given the Russians three
days in which to sign peace treaty
demanded by the Teutons.
The German advance into Russia has
been resumed. There are apparently
three columns of Germans advancing
into Russia. One is near Luga. mid :
Continued on Page 3-Coi. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
ADDITIONAL INJURED
ACTION OF FEB. Is

NaH.ngr.r March Private War
Ta,nr ~ springfield ohio. was
~,ere. landed and second Lieut.
amer q W,mNss ~ Tarhoro. \. G..
scd 3 nI.u We're slightly wounded in
tl,r irr ,t me war department was
rl- ..sH TODAY hy GCn. Icrshing. The
messing. COVE uu details. but il IS not
A.tryd .f.n men were victims ~ the
German sl> attack that dAV as ~ pro
,au- awaltl reports Gen. I'crshing
Indicated tho mon killed OF injured by
Private u,uty r McGrath of Ho!
t0ke Nl+- vas slightly wounded in
action f'H 25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
Three Columns of Ger.
mans Are Advancing
Upon Russian Soil
BROKEN OFF
Train Under Military Guard to
Meet Rus sian Delegates
AuStrians Advance in Ukraine
Demand King of Rumania
Ahdicatc

London, March "a message re-
'ceived by the Bolshevik government in
Friday ordering a train under military
guard to meet the Russian delegates
government as probably signifying that
the peace negotiations have been
broken off according to wireless
communications received here from
Petrograd last night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
AMBASSADORS At
yOLOCOA AWAIT
RUSSIAN OUTCOME

NoloSda. Russia, Thursday, Feb. IS
--tBy The Associated Press. The
American aud Japanese ambassadors
arrived here today on special train.
Their trip was an uneventful one.
The Chinese and Siamesc ministers,
American Red Cross representatives,
have also arrived here. The ambassa
doris are remaining in Vologda pending
developments.
Another train which left Petrosrad
with portions of the emba ssies' staff,
Of Noloeda)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
MAY ALLOW JAPAN
TO ACT ALONE IN
SIBERIAN SITUATION

Washington, March l.-Japans pro-
posal for action in Siberia was taken
up at todaE's cabinet meeting after &
had been discussed between Secret Il y
Lansing and Lord Reading the Brit
ish ambassador. 1t was understood Il,
conclusions were finally reached but
that exchanges Of opinion were going
forward favorably
Americas participation with Japan in
such an enterprise was discussed at The
oapinet meeting. but it was SAID "a
opinion that Japan was better equipped
to go ahead quietly and take the ne
cessary action alone was we'll support
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
MOONEY TO HANG
Unless Gov. Stephens
Should Intervene
Court Holds No Reversible Error IN
Proceedings Disappointment at
Washington that New Trial Not Or
dered on Account Of Effect in Rus.
STA

san Francisco. March Thomas J.
Mooney must hang as result of con-
Niction on murder charge growing
out Of bomb explosion which killed
10 persons here in 1916. unless execu-
tive clemcncy intervcncs, the state SUI
premc court decided here today, in
denying hts application for a new
trial.
A petition FOR rchearing of the State
Supreme court decision on the Mooney
case will be filed at the end Of the 20
day period which is allowed for the
Continued on Page 2Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
In Two Sectors on the
French Front Ameri-
can Soldiers in Thick
of Fighting-DestrOy
Enemy Positions and
Drive Back Germans
Americans Show
Great Bravery = Sew
eral of Our Men Killed
or Wounded

Paris. March l.--Gcrman troops O.
pecial1y trained for raidiuS operations
attacked the American salient last
night and this morning. bur the Amer
leans maintained their entire limo cv-
erNwhere and in addition caused heavy
casualties among the enemy. The AM
orleans also took priS .lcrS on both pn-
sitions attacked.
The above is contained in the
French official communication made
public tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

Russians We say rally TO struggle
against autocracy. Only armed force
can.fnee the German hordes. -.
The working people Of America are
witt, YOU and with all free peoples in the
common struggle for freedom and its
houndIcss opportunities Hold the line.
Rise in all your might and strike for
Your homes. Your lives. Your liberties.
The denlcCracies of the world. determin-
cd to maintain freedom, cannot be beaten
if they stand firmly together.
We. the working people of America,
call across the world to YOU 70 pledge
again our whole strength in the common
struggle for humanity Stand with US 10
the end for the right Of all peoples 10 be
free. stand with US 10 win this war
against enslayery and debasing autocra-
en- We send you cheer and our pledge
of high resolve and fixed purpose. Let the
free peoples of the world stand shoulder
to shoulder for the defeat Of militarism,
autocracy and the ensaving of the hu-
man race.
The Executive Council
The executive council which authorized
the declaration consists of w. T. Cay
lord: Wisconsin; James duncan. Massa-
chusetts; Gertrude T. Fuller and David
j. Berry. PennsN lvania: Frank Morrison.
Washington, y. at Frank r. Walsh. and
Coils Loi ely. Missouri; John Walker and
Matthew VOL, Illinois; William e. Client
and James A. Mullen, California; John
Sparg, Vermont, j. 7. Sheppard. Kansas.
and James -. Holland and j. q. Pheip-
Stokes, New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
LABOR DEPARTMENT REFUSES
DEP0RT COUNT JAMES M|N0TT0
Question Involved Was Whether Son-in-Law of
Chicago Packer Was German Agent - ii
Beer Intimate with Count Luxburg and For
mer Premier Caillaux Of France - Responded
as Italian Reservist, However

portation would be to prove an inten
ton to violate the neutrality laws.
Dismissal of the arrest warrant was
recommended by the examiner who in
yestigated the case and by the inspec-
tor in charge at Chicago. The COM
missioner general of immigration in
submitting the report proposed that dc-
ton be held in allegiance and the case
referred to the attorney general AS
sistant Secretary Post records, how
ever, tina, he gave only passing atten-
ton to these impressions OF able and
deservedly trusted officials and scru-
tinted the evidence with minnteness
himself because Of the importance at
tached to tho case as a war EPISODE by
the bureau OF paval lnteilgence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
Question Of Secret Agent

The controlling question Of fact" Mr..
T,st saws. is whether the alien at the
Time of any of his entries into this coun-
trN was 4 secret agent Of the German
government
Summarizing the evidence against Mi
motto, Mr.. Post found that he was init
rnate at the German embassy in England
Irlor to the European war and left Eng
lard for the United States in August,
1874, under circumstances raising sus-
picions that he did SO as a secret agent
Of Germany The count had been born
Continued on Page 3-CoI. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
Solidarity Of Action

Extracts from other letters introduced
'tI Mr.. Heney aiming to show solidarity
of action by the packers included one un-
der date of Jan. IS, 1915. In this f. F..
Wilhelm of the Cudahy Packing Co. was
buoted as having written to the South
Side station of the Cudahy Packing Co.
of Omaha relative to n meeting OF repre-
sentatives of the Armour, Swift, Morris.
Wilson and Cudahy companies, with DR..
Durand OF the food administration: We
are really on trial to see how we behave,
and If We can take care of this exper,
business without putting things out OF
condition in this country. all right"
Another letter told of meeting called
b. Julius Rosenwald Of the Nationa; Adj
visory Council for the purpose OF ,!i,-
GUESSING with the packers the meat pros
poets. 1t was dated July ,. 1917. and adj
dressed to +. A. Cudahy by one Of his
department heads outlining the positions
taken by several packers or meat specific
"a tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

bars Of soap will be highly pleasing
TO General Plummer: he Is a particu-
lar old codger and I imagine to lie very
fussy about such things.
Other letters told Of the sending of
the toilet articles and soap to the gen
eral.
There was delay in the arrival Of the
another letter was read signed by +. ii.
rlummer. 1t was short and read: Pack
age not arrived. You know my loyalty
to Armour & Co. Nothing else will do. :
Another letter from, the branch man
ager told of the arrival and delivery OF
the package. This letter also included a
sentence saying: We are doing a world
business every day at Camp Dodge and
are receiving every courtesy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
Soap for General Plumnler
Feature Packing House Probe

Chicago. March l.--I.ctters intro
duced today in the federal trade com
missions's investigation of the packing
house industry as read before Exam :
iner r NJ. Manly Of the commission
by Francis j. Heney, its counsel, touch :
ed on such widely separated subjects
as the Argentine labor troubles. leaky
cans Of corned beef, specifications for
army and navy bacon, gift packages OF
SOAP and toilet articles and the quality
of q large consignment Of hams which
was rejected by the navy.
The reading consumed more than
the usual session and at times was
varied by comment from the examiner
or Mr.. Heney. At its completion adj
iournment was taken until next Mon
day.
Soap Incident
The SOAP incident entered the hear
ing when Mr.. Heney read into the rec
ord copies of letters which he explain
ed were taken from the files of Ar
n1our and Co. The first under date Of
October IS, 1917, bore the signature OF
Il. 4. Rightnre of the Armour Des
Moines office. II said:
1--WE have been granted the exclu-
siye right to build sub branch close
to Camp Dodge. imagine little
package of toilet articles and few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
NO FACTIONS
In Republican arty
Says Chairman Hays
Cenfers with Taft and Roosevelt
Harmony Prevailing Feeling Among
Leaders Of the RepubIicans-Taft
Promises Fullest Aid

New York. March Twill II. HAYS,
the new chairman of the Republican
National Committee conferred here to-
day with two former presidents Of the
United States He talked for ar hour
at the Union League Club with William
Fl. Taft and had a long chat with
Theodore Roosevelt at the Roosevelt
hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
Hays and Taft in Harmony

1t was MIR. Hays first meeting with
Mr.. Taft since his election u the
Workmanship They seemed TO he il,
entire harmony and when they parted
i, was said Mr.. Taft stood ready to
do anything in his power at any time
and nj any place" to advance the in
terests of the party when they did not
conflict with those of the country
Continued on Pace 3-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
IL MEx|CANS KILLED
WHEN THEY ATTACK
AMERICAN CAVALRY

Maria. Texas. March 1.--Twelve
Mexicans were killed and several were
wounded late today when a band of 80
Mexicans fred on an American cavalry
mer Thomas.
FL Paso. Texas. March Mexican
snipers fired across the Rio Grande
river at Lieut.. Fl. f. Walden. Lieut.. J.
J. Neyland and Texas Ranger Joe Null
lans tonight as they We're walking near
the international Bridge. The fire was
returned by the soldiers and the Rang
er. More than 100 shots were ex-
changed. AS far as could be learned no
one was wounded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
ON APRIL s
Third Liberty Loan Will
Be Opened
VIII Be Campaign Of Three or Four
Weeks-Annount OF Loan VIII Prob
ably BE FOR Over $500, 900. 0Oo-pate
FIRST Anniversary Of Our Entry Into
Wa

NashinSt u. March J on April 5. the
dist anniversary OF the United States
crtrS into the war the third r.ibert,
.oan vii open There vii lie a campaign
ut three or -four weeks
" announcing the date tonight Secreta
~ NcAdoo SAID the amount Of the loan
th> interest rate and other features such
z" conyertbiity Of bonds OF previous IS
s. 6. maturity aud terms Of payment, are
>e' 20 be determined and that new iesis-
Iation viii be necessary before plans car
be- completed
Probably for Over $500, DOC, 900
The fact that the amount of the loan
Is dependent on further legislation indi-
cf ties that It will be for more than s. go
"'"" The remainder OF authorized but
nnssued bonds. and the fact tina. certia
Continued on Page 2-col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02

Washington, March 1.-The Depart
ment Of Labor today refused to de-
port Count James Minotto. son in law
Of Louis Swift, the Chicago packer,
on charges preferred by the director
Of naval intelligence. but because Of
suspicious aroused by his German birth
and associations dismissal Of the ar
rest warrant was postponed until the
department Of justice decides whether
the Count should be intcrned as an
enemy alien
Pending action by the attorney gen
eral, the Count will remain at liberty
on $4,000 bail furnished by his father
in-law.
Claims Italian Citizenship
Minotto, who claims Italian citizen
ship, and had taken out first papers u
American naturalization. was arrested
under authority of the immigration act
was likely to become a public charge
at the time of his entry into the Unit :
ed States Because he was well sup
piled with money, was law abiding
citizen a. regards civil status, and
came to the United States before this
country was bclligerent the depart.
.nent held that the only basis TOR de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
Soap Incident
THE WEATHER
FAIR

FAIR
Forecast: Fair SATURDAY; Sunday
fair. warmer in interior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
OUR TROOPS REpUlsE
STRONG HUN ATTACK
With the American Army in France,
Continued on Page 3-Coi. y
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability Of
the irm you're trading with is the first
consideration. We have been in the
.Iewelry business right here on Lisbn,1
Street IS years and guarantee every arff
Gle sold IN our store to be exactly "a
represented We also guarantee our
prices to be as low Tor lower) as anu
other reliable Jewelry House in Maine
Watches, Diamonds Rings Weddino q,
Rings. Seal Rings, Silverware for IL,
table. and al sorts of beautiful and mex
pensive Gift articles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
Be Thrifty

j: you have a secondhand article
of value which you no longer use
be THRIFTY-adv it in tine
Journal and gel the cash out of 1t.
A Classic J.. ad will turn the trick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-03-02
SATURDAY.: Fair
Al W'eafhers

..tss8 Advertising works all tae
te ssfr weather 0r foui II yoa
ims ,a.s a "wanr ed" can d.
,s ssi the want al o. wJrk
~ lhat TASK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-21
HOLLAND ID GET CARGO 0F CEREALS Ten Thousand Tons to Be
 Shipped at Once, Which
 Will Exhaust Allotment

Washington, August 20.--At the UT gent request of the government of the Netherlands, the war trade board has granted permission for the steamship Nieuw Amsterdam to take a cargo of 10000 tons of cereals to Holland. The permission was granted, an announce ment tonight stated. after an agree ment had been made whereby the NieLw Amsterdam on It's next trip from this country will carry a cargo for the Belgian relief commission.
 The cargo of 10000 tons of cereals win wipe out almost completely the stock of 50,o00 tons of grain in this country allotted to Holland at the time the ships of that nation in Amer ican ports were taken over. By the terms of that agreement Holland was to receive also 50,000 tons of grain from South America. The South Amer ican stock, it is said. has been virtu- ally untouched owing to failure of the Netherlands government to secure permission from Germany to send bot toms to carry 1t.
 The 1O.0o0-ton cargo which the Nieuw Amsterdam Is to carry. in the opinion of officials. will insure q sup- ply of grain for Holland, until the crops of that country and its neutral neighbors can be harvested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-21
WORK TO CONTINUE . 0N NITRATE PLANT
 AT MUSCLE SHOALS
Dam Construction Held Up for Present, But Nitrate Plants to Be Rushed to
 Completion

Washington, August 2o.-work on the great water power dam projected on the Tennessee river at Muscle Shoals, has been ordered tempor- arily suspended by the war depart ment. on representations from the war industries board that labor and mate rials used there are needed to meet immediate war demands
 The war industries hoard is under stood to have held that since several years would be required to complete the dam, work on it should be deferred until it would not consume labor and material demanded by industries con- tributing to the successful prosecu- ton of the war.
 Suspension of work on the power project will not affect the two nitrate plants under construction at Muscle Shoals, one of which Is nearly com- pleted, Arrangements already nave been made with the Alabama Power company to furnish power for the plants until the water power works are in operation.
 The following statement was issued last night by Mai. R. D. Coombs. ord- nance department. United States army, when asked about what effect the or- der would have on the nitrate plants construction:
 "The article appearing in last nights papers which gives the impression that the nitrate plant work at Sheffield and the power plant work at War rior, at the site Of the Alabama Power company's station, have been held up by the war department is incorrect
 The Muscle Shoals dam work may have been held up by the war depart menl in order that labor should not be drawn from the Sheffield and War rior work until these works are com pleted. but there is absolutely no hold up on the nitrate plants or on the War rior power plant of the nitrate divis- ion.
 Tt may be noted that the Muscle Shoals dam is not part of the nitrate plant during the period of the war as we are providing other sources of power because it always has been known that the dam itself could not possibly be completed in time to op crate the nitrate plants. and perhaus that it could not be completed within the period of the war. In other words, the whole matter is confusion due to Identifying the dam with the niti ate division work
 'R. D cooMBs, Major. Ordnance Department, United
 States Army"