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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
KERENSKY SAYS II IS
GOOD THING IN RUSSIA

PARIS, July Alexander F. keren-
Sky. former premier of Russia. when
informed by the Associated Press of the
assassination OF Gen. Count Won Mir
bach, German ambassador at Moscow,
declared that while he could not fee
elatad at the death Of a human being,
he could not help saying it is good
thing for Russia
But now the Germans will surely go
to Moscow" he added.
When asked about the prospects of 4
revolution breaking out il Moscow, the
former premier was non-committal,
but from Moscow will come the mi
tiative for movement against Germa-
ny, ne said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
GERMANY TO SEND THREE
ARMY CORPS TO
AID OF AUSTRIA

Paris. July 7-Germany will send
three army corps TO the AID of Austria
according to Rome dispatch to the
Temps These will be assigned to the
Alps sectors. it is stated.
The Trentino railways have been put
under German control and will be used
exclusively for German troops, 1t IS
said also that German regiments viii be
detailed to other points on the front e.
support the Austrian troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
,fYPHOON CUTS
,LO(GTT IN THE


d Manila, JULY Wires were blown
down and other damage was done by
a typhoon watch struck ,-e Philip
pines yesterday. The amount Of
damage that was caused in the prov
inces has noN vet | cen learned. ow-
ing to the interruption Of wire CON-
munication. Manila was hard hit by
the storm, but tbs loss was not ex-
tensive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

An alarm of fire was sounded from
Box p shortly after , o clock Sat
urday morning for a re that start
ed in the narrow aperture between
the buildings on Depot square. own
ed by the Russell Amusement Co.
and Mrs i<ennIston. Tho depart
ment responded and soon had the
blaze under control. The fire is sup
posed 10 have been started from Il
cigarette stub carelessly throw il
away. The damage was slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
THE STRAND
William Desmond and all Star Cast
IN Triangle Production "The Sud
den Gentlemen" Gauront News and
Triangle Comedy at the Strand To-
day

The story is one of those in which
a poor Irish lad inherits a fortune
makes his bow in high society much
to the amusement Of others and
eventually becomes gentleman" 1t
IS in such a role that William Des
mond demonstrates his real ability.
II was a hard Job TO put this sort Of
part over. but it has been done in
tire fashion and it is the acting of
this part that Will command the ct
.cntion Of audiences. Mary MClvDr
also does well playing with e&rneS-
moss and good effect. IN the earle
scenes in the Irish village. Nalt"I
Perry has an effective character bit
and Jack Richardson does we'll in the
role Of the Count.-Adv.
Garry receives word in the little
Irish village. whore he is black
smith. that he has Inherited for
tune He goes to Chicago to claim
the estate and finds that he has to act
as guardian for Louise, spirited
girl. who Is being pursued by the
Count who wants to marry her
thinking she viii have fortune.
Louise is left a few thousand dollars.
so the Count tries to have Garry com
promised after he sees that he is II
love with Louise. Mrs Hawtry tries
to trap Garry at a waTside inn. b p /
the plan fails. Louise forgives Garry
anG all ends happily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Humane Officer r. H. Willis re-
ccivicd & ,oltplalnt regarding m ID
horse in Pj,tston. An investi,, = ~
mad" on Saturday showed 'ha- lie
animal had not only oltG "l h'a
usefulness but also his ability to on
ioy lie and pc was therefor" Ill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

OAKLAND \. a.

The summary: Two base hits,
Lanpher, Carter. Browning. Riley.
Three base hits, Lanphre, Williams.
Stolen bases, Pittsfeld Oakland +.
Sacrifice hits. Lanpher, Driscoll ,.
Hits off Eldridge. in three innings;
off Williams 10 in 2-3 innings; oic
Bsanette, in / Ia innings. Bases
on balls. Eldridge ?, Williams /,
Fowler /. Wild pitches, Williams.
Time of game hours, IS min. I'M
pire. Emerson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
3 DROWNED
BY CAPSIZING
OF CANOE

Worcester, Mass. July Car
Nelson, aged 10; Carl H. Jelm. Ii
and Ellis Engstrand. is. all th1e
from the Quinsigamond distria,
were drowned in 65 feet Of water u
the southern end Of Lake Quinsig,s|
mond this afternoon. their canoe 5th
ing capsized when the attempted 4
push another canoe out of the way
The police are graphing for til.
bodies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

There will be meeting at o'clock
tonight of the general committee of
the Odd Fellows who had charge of
the celebration at l. o. o. F. hall.
Every member is urged to be present
so that the accounts ma be final.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
TWO AVIATORS HOME
THRILLING EXPERIENCES

Hartford, CT. July Lieut.. F. H..
Bentley Of the aviation service ard
his mechanician. Sergt. Harold A.
Kings had thrilling experience
while flying over Hartford late 10
day when this airplane took fire
when about opal ieet in the air. They
landed uninjupoli, having put out the
fire on the ION udown. They were
had passed the F5urth, for Mineo'd.
I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Funeral services for the late Ell
bridge G. Stoddard were held from
the home of his daughter Mrs. Rod
ney Frohock, Academy strret, Sunday
at o'clock. Rev. c. 4. Townsend
Of the Congregational church officia
ted The bearers were: Geo. l.. Kill
gore. Everett Bradley. Dana c. Skill
Inns and Frank Choaote. intermnnt
was in the family lot in the Halo
well cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Latin re-
turned TO Jamaica Plain. Mass.
Saturday where they are employed
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Lever Of this
city accompanied them. They made
the trip by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

A change in the night of the open
forum meetings has become neces-
sarv and the balance of them will be
held on Monday evenings instead OF
on Wednesday. This was made neces-
sary from the fact that the meetings
held at Portland and Brunswick
are finished and Gardiner has been
placed on the circuit with Gorham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Warner. Bert
Warner and MIR. and Mrs. G. 3. Moul-
ton of this city returned Sunday from
a weeks auto trip to Canada and the
White Mountains. They report a
very enjoyable time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
Watson Drown Wedding al sanford

The marriage of Murray H. Watson
and Miss Julia H. Drown Was an
nounced Friday at Sanford. The
bride is a resident of Sanford ain,
the groom of Auburn. Rev Ira b.
Hardy officiated The bride, who
was attended by Mildred Batfhelder,
has been a student at Bates College
for the past three years. Ths grooi /
was also a student at BATES before
enlisting in the Naval Resolve. He
is at present on submarine chaser,
operating out q Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Lloyd Batche!der who has been en-
pioNed in the Thomas u. Plants shoe
factory in Jamaica Plains. Mass. has
returned to his home in this city and
has accepted a position in the cutting
room Of the Marston & Brooks shoe
factory in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Chas. Olson who mas been employed
in Watlham, Mass. passed the week
end in this city as the guest of his
parents. Mr.. ana Mrs. Fred Olson.
Mr.. Olson Will go today t Bath.
where he will be employed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

The Misses Barbara Sawyer Hope
Sawyer. Imogene Walker, Marjorie
Grimes and Christine Grimes are en-
joyin two weeks outing at Ocean
Point. They are occupying he Dr.
Crooker bungalow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Among tre recent arrivals ut vii
loV rro~' Farm Pittston. are 6. NJ.
Paws of chelsea Mass Mrs Moore's
sister, Mrs William j coss and
daughter Miss Vera, Mr. and Mrs.
hdV ard J. James of Eoslndale. Mass.
Mr and Mrs James motored down on
the Fourth md NJ James expects 10
leav" som f,r AN officers training
camn q Rhode Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Miss Helen Haines Of this city Will
leave today for Richmond, where she
will join Major and Mrs. G. B. Day
and tie party Will leave Tuesday
morning for Capitol Island where
they VIII enjoy visit Of Il few weeks
at the DAY Resi-" cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
Western League Through

Omaha. Neb. July directors Of
the Western League. meeting mere
today abruptly ended the league in
professional baseball with 1odaS's
games. Action was unanimous
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

John Nj. Addison of Marblehead.
Mass, passed the weekend as the
guest # his father Dick Addison IF
this city Mr. Addison leaves today
for Cabp Dix, Wrightsville. \. j..
where he will be stationed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
ASSASSINATED
CONTINUED from Page One)

Minlach. German nmhass2 dor at
Moscow. came to NJ. TchitCherin, he
PuSsian foreign min ster, NJ. TCh't-
cherin and his associate. NJ. kar~h-
Nan, called at the German embassy
and expressed thcir regret and ind!E-
nation If the government nj the &C.
currenCe. says a Berlin dispatch for
Waldcd by the Havas Correspondent
at Basel.
The identity of the assassins has
NOT been established. nor have fheE
been arrested, the message states.
1t appears. according 10 tnASe Al
vices. that with Count ,on Mlrh"cil
when he was attacked We're Heir
Ritzler, the counsellor If the en-
hassy, and German officer. Meth
q was injured,
London. July The entire quarter IN
Moscow where the German embassy IS
situated was Immediately surrounded
bv troops after the assassination Of
count Won Mirbach, according to Rus
san government message received here
bv wireless. Severe control has been
established over all persons arriving ami
leaving the city.
An envo% cxtraordinary will be de-
spatched to Berlin % express to the
German government the Indignation of
the Russian government over the as
SasSinat ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Harold keytes of Dexter and Ar
thur Smith of this city have entered
the employ of the American Express
Co. at the local office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
League Standing
TEXAS LEAGUE
ENDS SEASON

Forth Worth. Texas. President
Morris of the Texas League Official
ly announced this afternoon that to-
days games concluded this 1918 sea-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

The South Chelsea Branch of -he
Gardiner Red Cross will meet Tues
Cay afternoon at O'Clock at toe
home IF Mrs Charles Savage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

navy, has been commissioned an en-
sign and is stationed at Key West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Carl Olson of Chicago, ILL.,. who is
stationed at Fort Prol lo, Portland,
passed the week end II this city as
the guest of Miss Belle pkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

u-s uidrcd cltrk and daughter
Ms. Marion are passing few days as
CHESTS Al t.e horue ot Mrs Roger
Iapham SmtHtown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold r. Peacock,
who have been visiting relatives IN
this city, have returned to thcT
iinrno IN Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

William Merrill returned 10 his
home in Boston Sunday after nassing
the week end as the guest Of his sis
ter, Mrs. Bertha Overlook of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

sherman Dunn. Jr.. who is en-
ployed in Lewiston. is guest at
the Dunn cottage at Lake Cobbos-
SeeCCntee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Adrian Olson returned to Lynn
Sunday after passing the week at the
homo Of his parents Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Olson of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
FROM HALLOWELL
HALLoWELL TELEPHONE ess.x
Navy Commission Awarded allowe Boy-Funeral of Late
Elbridge G. Stoddard-Meet ing Tonight Of O. 0. F. Cee
bratOn Committee

at the Gardiner Genera. hospital for
appendicitis ten days a-o, has recov-
cred from the operation and arrived
home Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Regular meeting of Granite City
Rebekah Lodge at O'Clock this even
ing. \ large attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
Newport A. A. 3, Skowhegan A. A. 1

An exciting game Of baseball was
played at Jones park Saturday af-
ternoon. Skowhegan a. A. vs.. New
port a. \. The score was 3 to in
favor Of Newport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

10 Portsmouth, y. H. Sunday. where
they VIII be employed as divers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Chas. Stevens, who is employed N
Bath, passed the week end at his
home in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

MIR. and Mrs Kenneth Fuller Of
Lewiston passed the weekend in this
city as the guest of Mr.. F'uller's par
cnts. They made the tip by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Mrs. c. T. Libby went to Stets,n
July 6 where she is the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Carleton.
Miss Marjorie Blanchard left Mon
Gay July for a weeks camping tiip
with friends at East Eddington.
G. A. Pipp of Truro. y. s., was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs Percy L.
Cakes for the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Merton Niles. who is employed in
Bath, returned Sunday after passing
tile week end all his home in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

a. D. Niles who is employed in
Bath passed the Weekend at his
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Everett Page returned Sunday to
Bath after passing u few days at
his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Miss Blanche Harmon, who has
been visiting her parents at West
Gardiner. left Sunday on her return
to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Codare of
this ciyt were auto visitors in Lev
istOn Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
NEWPORT
ResselI- Whitcom

y pretty wedding occurred ut tha
nome of Mrs. Clara NJ. Libby "a
H'gh street, July at so j. II
when Nina Mac Whucomb Of New
port and Eugene Harvey Russell of
htn" were united in marriage bv
Key. Mr.. Reynolds. The immediate
family and few friends were pres
ent ut the ceremony after which d.
hcl"uS refreshments We're service.
Tn" couple left by auto amid a SHOW
eI Of rice, for short wedding trim
after which they will reside in New
port The young people have the
god wishes Of 4 host of friends
\ r. Luce. district superintendent,
WAS the guest If Mr. and Mrs. Snow
July 5 and 4. Thursday afternoon he
conducted the first quarterly confer
ence in East Newport and the sama
in Newport Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Perley Mason rg-
turned July 9 from their wedding
trip in Massachusetts.
Mrs. d. Pelley ana son Of Puts
field passed the Fourth with her sis
ter, Mrs. Snow
w. A. Clark. who has been in town
in the interests Of the Borden Con-
densed Milk Co. went to New YORK
Saturday, Mr. Clark is former su-
pcrintendent Of this factory.
Mrs. Atwood Of Auburn is the
guest Of Mrs. H. F. Tilton for few
days.
Mrs. G, y. Plummer. Miss Ruth
Plummer and Miss Myrtle York
were in Portland July )
Benefits orchestra furnished mu-
sic for dance At Hills hall in EN-
eter July 1.
NJ. e. Osborne of Rockland will
give a lecture on India" in the l. O.
O. +. hall Wednesday evening IN
der the auspices of the Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Charles Murray of Camp DeVens
is passing a few days with MS par
cnts IN Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

John Mcdonald, who is studying
at Franklin ms ute, Boston. passed
the weekend at his homo in this
city. returning sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Erwin Ward. who is employed in
Bath. passed the weekend with his
family in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Il arriI ed sunday from New
herom. tie guest If Peter
soss Pt'ston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

carrie Ranks left Saturday
M" ,...s. visit with relatives
ID L,nr MAJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Tho regular meeting Of Marion
Chapter No GO, @. Z. s. VIII he
held this Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

-..,.r meeting Il Gardino~
Inns Monday ovopins. A large
..rr5ancc Is requested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

I'M. rh,'hroch '"ft SATURDAY for n
....k, ,l.l' With his sister :r
rrs'ro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Henry King has returned from al
outing At Salisbury Beach,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Miss Leora Prentis returned Sat
urday from Southport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

.rd Mrs. William Tibbetts
s,,,n- friends in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Albert Brown. son Of Mr.. and Mrs,
J. w Brown, who was operated upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Iinwood Stewart. who has been
passing a few DAYS in this city. left
SATURDAY. on his return to New
York Mrs Stewart and daughter
viii remain here for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

a.. " c. Twitchell arrived Sunday
,..r cumberland Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

,Ihe-, Wing Of Farmingdale
~ c,rJav FOR a visit at Old Orchard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Newport, r. l., July THE Cleve-
land American League baseball team
was defeated by the Second Naval Dis
trict team here today by score of to
., home run by Walter Rehg with a
man on base furnishing the winning
tallies Rehg Kelly and Powell, all for
mer members of the Boston Nationals,
played the outfeld positions for the
navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

pen.ley was passenger sun
d,y to Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
MAY REACH 200
Death Toll in Excur-
sion Steamer Wreck
Occurs Friday Night on Return Trip
From Peoria to Pekin, Illinois
Dancers on Beard rrapped-Rs.
ports Of Drinkin. on Vessel

Peoria, Ill. July 7.-Seventy-seven
bodies have been recovered from the
wreck OF the excursion boat Column
bia, which sank in the Illinois river
Friday night with about 500 persons
aboard. Red Cross figures show =,
persons missing. A diver declared 10
believed there are about % more
bodies IN the wreck,
The Red Cross branch at Pek!n,
ILL.,. were most Of the most of the ex-
cursionists lived. has made plans for
public funeral for all the victims on
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

Akron, Ohio, July THE local
team defeated the Boston Nation
ais, 5 to / in an exhibition game
here today. A large crowd WIT.
messed thf contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
Exhibition Games

Boston. July Camp Devens 9. Gar.
den City Aviation School 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
LOCAL NOTICE

Red Cross rooms az pos;oIncc open for
paymen; of dles-due through May and
June Open from 10 10 l. 4. NJ, to
J. NJ.
Gardiner Red Cross Chapter
jly3det
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08
Fight to Escape N Dark

Carried down the steep incline Of
the deck as the boat listed, the crowd,
thrown into a struggling heap, be-
came 4 bowling mob in the darkness.
fighting to escape through two mar
row doorways, Those on the 'oV Ct
and upper decks had a letter chance
and most of them succeeded If lean
ing into the swift current OF the rive
after supplying themselves with LIE
prtServers.
Many persons succeeded in swim
ming Q shore.
Residents Of Wesley City. across
the river, and the who'll country side
tuned out as rescuers. The survi-
Nor@ were cared for, but darkness;
matted the search for bodies. At ia" F..
i 2ht divers began the work OF bring
ing up the bodies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

booles N the wreck.
The Red Cross branch at Pekin,
Ill. were most IF the most of the ex-
cursionists lived, has made plans for
a public funeral for all the victims on
Tuesday
Peoria, ILL.,, July with SIS bodies
recovered and the total number Of
dead last night estimated at $50 to
200 persons government. state and
county officials began searching in
qulrles into the cause of the wreck
of the excursion steamer Columt i A
Friday night.
SURVIVORS have charged that :he
steamer carrying 500 passengers on
return trip from Peoria to l'ehin,
ILL.,, was driven against a sand bank
scarcely 10 feet from shore. and
above FIVE miles south of Peoria dur
ing heavy fog. FIRST reports We're
that the craft had struck a snag or
submerged log.
While the orchestra continued 10
play on the dance floor. wnich p,av.
er Il death trap to most of the 20
dancers. the vessel ii WAS said,
backed into deep water. where It SUD
denly broke in two, and Immediate
~ settled on the bottom Of the riN-
or with only the pilot holse al! plrt
Of the superstructure appearing
above the water.
Harry Smi-lr. chief of police q I'e,
kin, in discussing the disaster. aid:
Reports have come tC me that ;he
drinking on board the Columbia the
night OF the tragedy was carried TO
extremes. This phase ;; the case will
receive careful attention after We
have buried our dead. The results
may be amazing"
The Columbia was condemned eight
years ago, just before it was pur-
chased and repaired by Captain Her
man Mehl, according to X. Y. Downes
federal Inspector of hulls of St. Louis.
When the first shock came, the or
chestra paused, but a CRY of ION with
the dance" caused the musicians to
continue playing. until suddenly the
electric lights flickered out and there
was a rush of water through to Win
doWs on one side.
Fight to Escape m Dark
Carried down the steep incline OF
the deck as the boat listed, the crowd,
thrown into a struggling heap. be-
came 4 bowling mob in the darkness.
fighting to escape through two mar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-08

;ly3let
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-07-10

Wheat that runs 35 bushels
to the acre is not much of a fail
ure.