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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
Wants Germans to Know
Yanks Don't Kill Prisoners

With the American army on the
Vesle. Wednesday, Sept 1.-(By The
Associated Press).-A German pris-
oner captured recently suggested to
his captors that they send q note
from him to German soldiers, bv air
plane or otherwise. explaining that
the report that Americans kill Ger
man prisoners was untrue. He said
that many Germans We're sick Of
fighting and would surrender Il they
were assured that Americans lid not
kill their, prisoners. the Germans had
been led to believe by their officers.
An appeal written in English call
ing upon Americans Of German an
cestry to join the forces Of Ger
many has been dropped behind the
American lines by enemy aviators. 1t
has also been sent into the American
lines ~ means Of small balloons.
This appeal asserts that in Ger
many the Americans would find
greater liberty and more opportunity
for advancement than in the Unit
ed States IT attacks President vii.
son. asserting that he il more Eng.
fish than American. Germany IS pc
tured as one poor little nation De
Tending herself against the vicious
ate cks Of the armies Of the whole
world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
kERENSKY SAYS ALLIES
SHOULD DEAL DIRECT
WITH SIBERIAN GOVT

London, Sept. 19-Alexander F.
kerensk,. former Russian premier
told the inter-aIlied conference in
session here today that the members
OF the old constituent assembly were
meeting secretly in Russia and at
tempting to create n government for
the whole OF Russia.
The conference was engaged in a
discussion of the solution denouncing
allied Intervention in Russia when
kerensky was invited to speak.
NJ. ker"nShN asserted that Russia
had not lef, the alliance of the enten-
te and said he offered once for his
testimony that Russia never had
recognized the peace of Brest -Litvosk
and never had ceased t. struggle
against Germany. The former pre-
nier described Russia's sacrifices for
The allied cause.
Nj. k"rensl>y declared that the al
lies should give up all dealings with
private persons or organiZations~ and
act with the organized government in
Siberia to end the whole trouble and
bring about the regeneration Of the
whole country in accordance with the
plans of tho union for the regenera-
ton of Russia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
John Albert Summerton

John Albert Summerton died early
Thursday morning at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. Oscar Fearebay, Main
avenue. Farmicgdale, aged SO years.
Beside the daughter with whom he
resided. he leaves five others, Mrs.
Alice Splnney Of Eastport. Mrs. Bar
bara Hebert and Mrs. Annie Barnes
OF Pembroke. Mrs. Rachel Scott of
Bangor and Mrs. f. f. Inman Of
Farmingdale; also two sons. John
summerton. Jr.. Of Derry, and Fred,
who is with the L. s. forces over
seas. The remains will be sent to
Passport, Friday, where the funeral
services and interment will Occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
LOOTINC ORDERS
ARE CAPTURED
FROM GERMANS

With The French Army in France,
Sept. 1a-tBy the Associated PressD
Efforts to organize pillagin2 by
the German army and the trans
portation of loot appear from official
documents ana verified incidents. to
have been much more effective than
the work of carry ing out the re-
moval Of legitimate war booty dur
ing this summers operations.
The sackinG of private houses and
pIblir buildings throughout the re-
cions from which the Germans have
been driven has been done with
vhara cteriStic German troroughness
by specially detailed squads. Ad-
vancinG French armies. however.
nave found intact the plateau in the
region Of scissors ANA elsewhere i'm
purtan; dumps Of munitions which
the French had been obliged to
aba ndon in their retreat last spring.
An order. signed by General Won
Marwitz and dated May Is. was
found in the pocket of a prisoner,
II throws peculiar light on the SUB
.,ect Of pilla gins. After condomninG
operations by soldiers for their per
SoEal account. This document calls
attention to rules established for or
ganizcI pilla.e and says that tho
men III the loot detachment bear
inc White arm badges and special
identification cards. have the Sam
powers as military police. 1t adds
The chief of there detacnments will
confiscate eatables and turntables
as well as objects of current use
that are collected and keep guard
over them until the arrival of the
exploiting groups"
Quartermasters are authorized by
this document TO apply to the use
of their units proportionate guam
tity Of booty suitable for immediate
consumption and send the rest to
the rear.
Private letters written by prison.
ers give additional evidence of the
extreme limits to which looting is
practiced A striking example of
this work. is found at the Naubuin
hospital, near Scissors which was
established and managed by Mad
amoisellle Canton-B accarat. Before
the building was demolished by
German shells. it was completely
sacked by German officers. the prin-
cipaI offender being an army sur
econ, whose name is known and has
been placed on file for future refer
ence,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
Prominent Lodge Woman
Dies In WeStfield. Mass.

westtield. Mass. Sept. 1a.-Mrs. Louis
J. Frovn, aged "A, first great Pocahon-
tas Of the state degree Of Pocahontas
auxiliary to the Improved Order Of Re !
Men. and also past great chief Of the
state organization Of Pythlan Sisters
died here today. She vas treasurer Of
the Pythian Sisters state home fund
association from the time of its organ
ization until recent years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
GERMAN ROCKIES
MUTINY AT AK

Amsterdam, Sept, ia large
number Of German recruits. mostly
boys IS years of age. refused to en-
train for the front at AK La Chap
pelle. according to Les Nouvelles.
which lays that the soldiers were
ordered to fire upon the mutineers,
Of whom eight were killed and many
wounded.
1t is stated by the newspapers that
the remainder Of the revolving re-
cruits we're then driven into their
train like cattle. but we're firing from
the windows Of the cars as the train
moved out Of the station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
GERMANS READ OF
AMERICAN PANIC AT
COAST BQMBARDMENT

New York, Sept "a" Bomba rdment"
Of Wilmington. \, G. and Charleston.
5. G., by German submarines and the
terror of Atlantic coast cities whose
officials have ''implored' the American
government to protect then against
like fate. are related as veracious news
for German readers in recent ISSUE
Of the cologne Zeitung which has been
received here.
The issue Of Aug. u. which offers
striking example of the sort Of propa-
ganda fed the German public, adroitly
attributes the story of the American
coastal raid 10 Paris papers. The artl-
Gle. Illustrated with a map or the Al
lantic shore line declared that severaI
L boats participated in the Smelling q
the Two cities There follows an &C
count ot the supposed panic elsewhere
along the coast with a gloatlng assnr-
ance that assignment Of American war
ships to safeguard large Atlantic clues
will draw vessels from the United
States naval forces in European va
ters
The article says
"on Auz. i the American ports Of
Wilmington and Charleston were pom
barded ny several German 7 boats
Wilmington is in the state Of North car
dina. -,
"Bos+on. Providence. New York. Phil
.deTnl,i. Baltimore ard even Washing
ton. which may be reached fron IT. r.
+1,ro,g, rhesaneake bay. also Hampton
Rods with Fortress Monroe. Savannah
and Jacksonville. are within the range
~ e,,bn,arine -uns. and all those cities
are in1plorin= the government y IT.
lion COR their protection warships At the
entrance to their harhors II oraer ~
aver, ran.c If the easily excltabe
nonula.,o, to government Will not he
ahle n do otherwise than comply with
their requests"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
WEST GARDINER

William Smith is passing a few Gays
a Cape Eliza beth.
William Morse and Mrs. Adelia Ames
of Boston returned home Monday after
passing several weeks in town as guests
of their sister, Mrs. B. P. Robinson.
Charles Clough visited his mother,
Mrs. Rose Clough, Sunday.
Several from this section attended
state fair a Lewiston Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hallse Howe of Gardi-
ner were Sunday visitors in town.
Alfonso Mason of East Winthrop has
been visiting his brother, Charles Ma
son.
Miss Frances Tilden of Hallowell was
the weekend guest of her friend. Miss
Alice Parsons.
Mrs Jessie Moore of Massa chusetts
is visiting her uncle. Frank Fuller. ami
other relatives in town.
Charles Hodgdon has beer passing a
few days with Mr. and Mrs A. H Bent
ley
Miss Mary owen Of Augusta. former
~ Of this town. has been looking W oil
friends recently.
Miss Alice Barentzen Of Augusta was
in town Thursda:
Frank Carr of Monmouth was in town
recently
SPEARS CORNER-Miss Bertha
Spear who has been a guest of
friends in Waterville, returned Sat-
urday.
Mr.. Hathorn and daughter of Au-
burn and Mrs. Annie Herrin of Ro-
chester \. H. are guests at the Wing
farm.
Mr. and Mrs. f. T.. Snnwe and son
Aubrey. attended the fair at Lewis
tor Thursday.
Mrs. Alonzo Spear and Mrs. Melis-
sa Damon We're visitors in Gardiner
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
CENTRAL PRISON CAMP
FOR AMERICANS IS IN
RASTATT, ON RHINE

Amsterdam. Wednesday. Sept. Is
Rastatt. Baden. has been designat-
ed by the German war ministry as
the central camp for American
prisoners of war. The camp ia sit
mated at point where the Rhine
valley reached the outer frin-es Of
the Black Forest. near Baden Baden
At present there are about 1905
Americans informed in this camp,
several hundred Of whom were in
the fighting that has been going on
since July i, Sergeant Edgar NJ.
HALLIBURTON, of stony Point. ~ c..
has been elected their captain. He Is
a Regular ARMY man with eight
years service to his credit With 20
other Americans he was first In
termed at the American prison camp
at Tuchel, West Prussia His as
sistants are Camp Sareeants
Wright. CsosheEan. Miller. Upton,
Paine. Stoninio. Moore, Rauch. Har-
rison and Bradley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
ORDERS SHOW HUNS
PLANNED TO HOLD
ST. MIHIEL SALIENT

shington. Sept. 19.-Captured
German orders prove conclusively
that The German official boast that
American troops tok the 81. Mihiei
salient because the Geran army had
been considering the evacuation for
years is a typical deception.
The official orders Of the 10th Ger
man division, dated Sept. far from
giving orders for retreat which had
been planned for years" give the
most detailed instructions for de-
Tense If the salient. General Per
shnc transmitted a copy of the or
der hv cable today to the War dc
partment.
The German commanders thought
they had provided for every contin-
gency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
ADJUSTMENTS
Big Banner Sill johnson Opera House
Today Headed by w. S. Hart in
riddle Gawne." Eleven Reels

William :. Hart. better known to the
film world and to the public by which
he is so greatly admired Bill: Hart.
has again developed a character Of I'M
usual type in Fiddle GaWne," his new
Aircraft picture which will he shown
al the johnson Opera house today anil
Saturday. AS the man with an unfail-
ing hatred Of the world and mankind
hut who finally is redeemed to a sensI-
HE view Of life. through strange cir
cumstances. he presents a chara cter
that is said to be one of the most strik
ing of the whole series of graphic por-
traits Of western and other figures. Mr..
Hart directed the picture himself.
June Caprice will be seen in "A Bride
Of Fear and the program rounded out
with Burton Holmes Travel Views. This
makes an Il program of great interest
at the same small prices Two SHOWS
Saturday evening. Hearts Of the
world" has been booked for this city
early in October ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20

The Gardiner Fed Cross Chapter has
undertaken to raise a certain amount
Of second hand clothing for the desti-
tute Relsians, To this end quarters
have been secured at the Community
Club, Water street. where during the
coming week from Inc Sd to the Goth.
between the hours Of ll.3o A. NJ. and )
+. ~, clothing for this purpose will be
received. The public generally are
asked to give literally for the cause. The
work of those engaged will be made
much lighter if donors will make their
contributions as early in the week as
possible
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
AUGUSTA LOCALS

There is little doubt that every
man would like to own his own
home and would if it wasn't t.r ihe
question Of money. Now. of course.
this matter Of getting the money is
often not easily answered. put TIL
Augusta Loan & Building Association
say they can answer this question
for YOU in most satisfactory way.
If YOU would like to make your home
your own why not see them today
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
TO DRILL PRISONERS
FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Trenton. y. j., Sept. IAN expert
ment which may lead to intensive mill
tary and manual training of more than
100000 prisoners in iails throughout the
country to prepare those physically
mentally and morally fiji for service n
the army. has been approved by the war
department according to a statement
today by Burdette G. Lewis, commits
soner of charities and corrections. who
said that the plan would have its first
trial in New Jersey.
Prisoners IN this state vii! be utilized
in work essential to the war and will be
drilled under the supervision of an army
officer for incorporation in a separate
unit of the military forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
WAR DEPARTMENT TO
UTILIZE ABILITY OF
BUSINESS EMPLOYEES

Washington, Sept. 1a-To obtain men
who have demonstrated their ability in
commercial life for work in the army,
the war department has appealed 70
manufa cturers and business men to sub
nit names of their employees with such
qualifications who come in the early
draft, classified tons. The general staff
plans to place the men in positions sim
liar to those which they hold in civil
life. thereby increasing the efficiency OF
the various branches OF the war depart
n1ent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
ACCEPT WILSON'S PEACE
TERMS, SAYS KAROLYI

Amsterdam, Wednesday. Sept. IL
Count Michael karolyi. the Hungarian
opposition leader. has reiterated his
declaration that the Central Powers
should accept President Wilson'S II
peace points as the basis for peace ne
gotiations, according to a Budapest dis
patch to the Frankfort Gazette. Anoth-
er essential. he said. is for serious
democratic governments in Austria
Hungary and Germany to take the
helm. The reactionaries he insists.
must be sent to the rear. The situation,
he adds, also calls for the abrogation
of the BrestLItovsk and Bucharest
peace treaties.
Then only can peace come" he de-
clares
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
AMERICAN TROOPS IN
EXCELLENT HEALTH

Washington. Sept. 1o.-Health Of
American troops at home and over
seas continues remarkably good.
The surgeon general announced to
day that for the two months ending
Aug. 81 the death rate of the entire
army was els compared with the
death rate Of men in civilian life Of
military age of 81.
Health conditions are better among
soldiers overseas tina among those at
home This is due. the surgeon gen
eral says. to the fact that only men
of the best physical condition the
sent to Trance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
Body Cardinal
Farley on Way
TO n. Y. Cathedral

New York, Sept 19.-The Body q
Cardinal John NJ. Farley vas borne
today with solemn ceremonial from
his modest summer hoe at Mama
roneck. to St Patrick's cathedral
where it will find its last resting
PLACE next Tuesday IN crypt be /
reath tho altar
sorting at lao T. NJ. the cortege
proceeded slowly for nearly three
hours through reverent, bare mead
cd throrcs. until it reached the tow
ering cathedral. Thousands II flags
along The course, some draped r.
mourning. foated NJ half-mast IN
tribute 10 he Cardina! and scores 2.
church bells toIled as the procession
moved past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
TERRA HAUTE MAN WINS
NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL
SHOOT AT CAMP PERRY

Camp Perry. Ohio. Sept ok. ].
Mueller Of Torre Haute, Ind. with a
score Of go out Of a possible 500 to-
day won the national individual
match, which was unfinished from
Yesterday. A. \. Sipile Of the navy
range Mount Pleasant, $. G.. was
second with 26i and Eleader S.
Cunmins. navy range Wakefield,
Mass. and G. 5. Hall Of San Fran
cisco was tied for third place with
80 The match had 1850 entries.
The twelve high scores will receive
gold medals. The national pistol
match was won ~ Frank Permely Of
Burlington, Vt. with IS out Of
possible 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
POPE WOULD AWAIT
BOTH PARTIES WORD
BEFORE PEACE MOVE

Rome. Tuesday, Sept. lit was
stated at tho Vatican today with
reference to the subject Of peace pro-
posais that the preference of the
Pope was to act in such matter only
when asked to do so by both parties.
II was added. however. that If
diplomatic representation we're re-
ceived from one of the parties in
duiries would b made of the other
party as to whether it desired to re-
ceive such representation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
GOVERNMENT WORKERS
TOOK IN COMFY ISLAND
IN WORKING HOURS

New York. Sept 19.-Five lahorers
who arc alleged 10 have lest
themselves among thousands Of
workmen ct the, Bush Terminal in
Brooklyn. after which they took in
tho pleasures OF Coney Island and
other resorts while their pay as en-
ployes Of the army quartermaste-
corps went on, we're arrested today.
charged with defrauding the govern
ment Their cases are said to nave
parallels in war work plants en-
ployjne large numbers of men. Three
II tire pleaded guilty and the others
were held in $500 bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
CHICAGO MAN SCARS
TO RECORD HEIGHT

Cantor. Ohio. Sept. 1a-Waat is
thought BIZ Capt. r. ". Schroeder OF
Chicago to be new record n alti-
tude. vas made by him Yesterday N
a test nirpane fight from the DAYTON
aviation field to Canton. He ascend
ed moro Than $500 feet his records
show. He found Z temperature Of 3:
degrees below zero cenfigrsda and hia
finger tips Eere frozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20

FRANK Hill formerly Of Bangor
but for some time living in Gardiner
mas come to Bath TO reside, having
accepted position with the l.. p.
ooule d Son Co, as house carpenter
MI. Hill left few weeks ago with a
contingent for Camp Devens. where,
owing to physical disabilities, he was
dismissed and sent back home.
Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
PHYSICIAN BROWNS
WHEN CANOE UPSETS

Hull. Mass, Sept. 1o.-Dr. Edgar
VI. Holmes, a physician Of 351 Beac-
on street. Boston. was drowned by
the overturning of canoe off Point
Alelrton today. With his son he had
started from his summer residence
here TO go aboard motorboat in the
bay, when the canoe capsized. The
boy was picked up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
TWO n. E. MEN LISTED IN
GERMAN PRISON CAMPS

Washington. Sept. 1a.-The .an1es Of
IS Americans. including six l.>'rtenants.
held at German prison camps, were an
nounced today BY the war department
Among the New England lieutenants
are Guy n. Tibbetts of Bennington. y.
H. and Albert 3. Holbrook Of Rock
land. Me. both in unnamed camps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20

The cause of the explosion which oc-
Cured Wednesday a the Gardiner gen
eral hospital was evidently defect in 4
sterilizing tank that had Just been in
stalled. The damage done was slight.
nothing beyond the breaking of few
windows and slight mutilatlon of some
Of the plastering. The noise of the ex-
plosion was not loud. the patients not
being aware that anything unusual had
occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
Grip ON FINLAND
By Germany Through
the Bolsheviki
Shown in Secret Documents Brought
Out Of Russia for American Gov
commentaries Revolution Ordered
Stop-ed After it Had Served Ger.
many's Purpose

many purpose
Washington. Sept. 19-How the
iron hand Of tho German general
staff was extended into Finland
through the German paid Russian
Bolsheviki government is pictured in
todays inStallment Of secret docu-
ments brought out of Russia for the
American government. There are
also some peremptory notes from the
German military intelligence service
10 Trotzky. then the BolSheviki for
eign minister telling more of the story
Of the suppression Of Revolutionary
propa ganda in Russian provinces
into German control. When the Bol-
sheviki We're about opening tie way
for complete sway for their masters
in Finland. the German intelligence
service had the honor to remind them
that the withdrawal and disarming of
the Russian Red Guard in Finland
must be commenced Immediately.
Furthermore. the Russian agents
We're directed to send 10 Finland
trusty agent to deal with Iarvo
Haapaainen chief Of the Finnish
white guard who disposed TO be loyal
q his country. This, Edgar Sisson,
,rho procdred the documents. eX-
plains in note accounts for the sud
den withdrawal OF the Red Guard last
march. leaving Finland to her fate.
A series Of curt orders from inteili-
gence service to Trotzky calling for
the removal Of all agitators from the
Ukraine. Eastland. Litva and Conr-
land and for the restoration Of rights
and property to German landlords
who had been declared outiawed in
I.a stand.
Other communications throw furth-
or light on assassination compacts
between the Bolsheviki and an anar
chist which have figured in earlier
chapters of the series. list of an
archists hired as a German agent for
the destruction for counter revolu-
tionists includues chara Of inter-
national note.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
Red Cross Notes

All HE ladies from the diffrrer
churches are asked to meet at the
Red Cross rooms next Monday af
terEoon at , o'clock to make navy
kits for The Red Cross. This is j
rusr or,le" and all the ladies are
urged 10 Ne present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20
s1OO.OOO,O0O LOAN
EXTENDED TO ITALY

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19-Extension of
an ADDITIONAL credit Of 800, 900, 900 to
Italy was announced by the treas
ury TODAY. bringing the total credit
to that nation up to $3.50, 600 and
Thine total credits to the allies to
$7,2o3. 7oe. 6ee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-09-20

Fred Hahrel Of Lewiston, repre-
senting Hanncl Bros. tin workers,
WAS before Judge simmons IN the
municipal court Thursday after
noon on A compla int made by Harold
&. Fullar. secretary Of the local
Boa. d Of Health Of This city, cnarg
ine him with installing 4 certain
amount Of plumbing work al the
new, Central building at the state
school for girls without a permit
which should have been issued by
the beard A plea of not guilty was
entered and the case was continued
until next Tuesday afternoon at =
o'clock. Halmel was admitted to bail
onshis 3vn recognizance.