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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
COTTON PRICES
Reduction of from 20 to
80 Per Cent.
approved by President Prices
Agreed Upon at Conference Be-
tween War Industries Board and
Cotton Goods Manufacturers

Washington. July S-Prices for
cotton products showing reductions
OF from 20 to 80 per cent. as compar-
ed with quoted market prices were
approved today by President vii
son. The prices were agreed upon st
- conference between the price-fx;n;;
committee Of the war industries
board and a committee representing
cotton goods manufacturers.
The new prices are:
36'34x3s. 300 yard sheeting, 60 cents
per pound.
3s'55x6o, 400 yard sheeting. 20 cents
per pound.
3s 1-2'e4xso. 5,s5 yard print cloth. 81
cents per pound.
3s 1-2'sOxso. 400 yard print cloth. 5.
cents per pound.
Prices on standard wide and sail
duck were fixed at 81 1-2 and s Der
cent. from the list and standaid
Army duck, 2a per cent. from the list.
The war industries board announc-
ed that a committee is at work on a
list comprising a full line Of staple
cotton fabrics for the purpose OF es-
tablshing prices. This list is expect
ed to be announced in a few days.
The prices announced today are T.
remain in effect until next October J.
Before that date the industry will
meet with the price-fixing commit
tee to agree upon prices for a fur
Their period Of 30 days
The new prices affect chiefly cot
ton piece goods Of which tho govern
mont is a heavy purchaser. They ap-
ply, however, to civilian as we'll as
government purchases.
The price fixing committees action
with regard 10 finished cotton Is be
licved 10 he the forerunner # price
fixing on virtually all other commCa-
tiles Of which the government is u
large purchaser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
ANT|-HEARST
Sentiment Crops Out at
Syracuse, N. Y.
Conference Of az Up State Democrats
to Suggest Possible Gubernatorial
iaI MateriaI-Choce Will Not Be
Limited to One Man

Syracuse. y. v, July S--Out Of a
mass of gossip and rumor preliminary
to the meeting tomorrow of the COM
mittee of forty-two upstate New
York Democrats who are to suggest
possible gubernatorial material TO the
Democratic conference at Saratoga
seemed to have filtered tonigh;. That
was the announcement CT William H.
Kelly of Syracuse. the chairman. that
the committee tomorrow certainly
would not limit tho recommendation
to one candidate.
Another feature Of the gathering Of
the delegates was the announcements
of Charles r. Rattigan. collector OF
the port of Rochester ard former
warden of Auburn state prison. that
he was vigorously opposed to any
movement that might hive for its OBJ
ject the nomination of William Ran
dolph Hearst. Mr.. Rattigan was the
first committeeman fourd who would
consent to being quoted as Noic:ng
anti Hearst sentiment.
Mr.. Hearsts probable relation to
the Democratic situation this fall vas
one of the foremost topics of CONVEX
sation among the early arrivals. This
was occasioned by the published an
nouncement earlier in the day, which
the steering committee of seven APP
parently considered worthy of cred
ence, but which later turned out to
be unauthorized, that Mr.. Hearst aad
definitely decided to enter the prim-
aries. When traced to its source. this
announcement was found to have
been made by representative of me
of Mr.. Hearst's papers. who tonight
said he had only told the committee
men-and that informally-that he
had been told by friends of Mr..
Hearst that tf9e publisher would seek
the nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
Battle With Military
and Civil Authorities
Telephone Operator at Little Rock.
Ark, Reports Sound Of Firing All
Afternoor-Evaders Fleeing and
Setting Fire to Woods to Conceal
Movements

Little Rock. Ark. July s.-The tel
ephone operator at Heller Springs
late THIS afternoon reported that
fighting was taking place in The
hills near that town between alleged
draft eYaders. detachment Of ma
tional army soldiers "A company Of
the fourth regiment. Arkansas Ma
tionul Guard. and sherlff's posses
from three counties. The operator
said that The sound of firing had
been heard IN the town all afternoon.
No report had been received here
tonight If Tive engagement. At noon
according H. tn telephone operator:
the cNadcrs were reported feeinS
and seriing ire to the woods 50 the
smoke would conceal their move
ments. The posses were said 10 be
IN close pursuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
STRIKE
CONTINUES AT
LAWRENCE, MASS.

Lawrence. Mass. July s Following
mass meeting Of striking wcavers
'oda> a. which they declared they
would not return TO work until their
demands We're granted. President
wood Of the American Wooden Com
pahy sent telegram TO Secretary of
ar Baker asking for help.
IN his telegram President Wood
stated that on account Of the walk
guy 81 fNe veavers the mills affected
we're losing 5000 yards OF cloth daily
tn production
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
DRAFT EVADERS war Zone BONUS STR AICvALD
Refusal to Pay it May
Delay Sailings
Reported One U. S. Transport Al
ready Delayed by Refusal Of Civil
ian Firemcn and Coal passers %
Sign for Voyage For This Reason

New York, July S-The announce
ment Saturday by John II. Thomas,
Federal director OF shipping. that
an American transport had been de-
layed in sailing from an Atlantic
port by reason Of civilian firemen
and coal passers refusing to sign
for the voyage with provisions for
:; war zone bonus, may lead to a re-
opening of the entire seamen's wage
question. it was said here today by
an Official Of one of the unions OF
marine workers.
It was said that the men who re-
fused to sign had returned to their
vessel, and the statement was made
that the men had been instructed
not to do anything which would in
mcnt OF government vessels and that
the question of bonus was again to
bc taken up with the war depart
ment
Should the refusal of the war de-
partment to pay bonuses prevail.
one of the labor leaders said. more
than 5000 men in this district
would feel it to the extent Of having
their monthly income reduced by
approximately one third. This. it
was added, would aggregate about
81 10 900 a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
2 L. S. AVIATORS
REPORTED KILLED
DURING BATTLE

With the American Army in France.
July Shy the Associated Press y
Alan Ash, Of Chicago. 4 member of
the Lafayette Flvins Squadron, has
been killed in a combat with several
German machines. over scissors. His
machine when falling was seen to
burst into flames
Warren T, Hobbs, Of Worcester.
Mass. another member of tie Lafay-
cite Flying Squadron. was killed Oh
June os Forced TO fy low because
of engine trouble. lie was brought
down by anti-aircraft guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
y. S. AVIATOR
INTERNED IN
SWITZERLAND

Washington, July S-Lieut. james
G. Ashengen. an aviator Of the Am
erican EXpeditionarv forces. has been
informed in Switzerland The var
department announced tonight that
the officer was forced TO land in Swiss
territory last June 25 because he ran
out of gasolene Lieutenant .Ashen-
gems home is at 1923 Albion avenue
Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09

:
Times Daily for Success Of Amer.
lean Arms Against the Common
Enemy
New York, July s.--An appeal to
the American people by Cardinals
Gibbons. Farley and OConnelI. to
pray three times daily for the success
of American arms, was made public
cher tonight.
The appeal was entitled fight AMI
pray, and reads as follows:
From the moment when our coun-
try made its momentous decision to
enter this tremendous conflict, the
whole Catholic population of Amer
lea has enthusiastically and whole
heartedly accepted its full share Of
work and sacrifice, and his unstint-
ingly put forth all it's resources to
stand with all other Americans in the
defence of our sacred principles OF
right and national duty.
animated by undaunted spirit. let
the whole nation turn to God in
prayer while our army courageously
confronts the foe in battle. While
we utilize every possible source OF
material power. let US fortify it all bv
the greatest of all spiritual power
prayer. But recently our Holy Faith
CT set aside the feast of st. Peter and
Paul as a special day of prayer. Let
us continue our obedience to his re-
quest and ferVently offer our petit
tons to our Lord and Savior. Jesus
Christ, that all the nations may see
the way to mutual concord and un-
Outstanding.
Let us. moreover each day, until
the peace for which we fight crowns
our efforts say three times. mornings
at rising, at noon. and in the evening
at the Angelus, prayers for the guild
anCe of our rulers, the success of oar
arms, the unity of nations and the
welfare of our heroes.
And may Almighty and Eternal
God hearken to tho prayers Of a
united nation and grant speedily that
peace which surpasseth understands
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
NO LIVES LOST
WHEN EATON WAS
SUNK LAST WEEK

New York. July S-No lives were
lost when he American stea mship
George l.. Eaton was sunk in Euro
pean waters last week. presumably
by submarine. according to a
cable message received today by
James W.Elwell and Company. own
crs Of the ship. The brief telegram
said all the crew had landed safely
at French port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
FOR PERJURY
Publisher N. Y. Mail
Held en- That Charge
Attorney General Lewis Claims Dr..
Edward A. Rumely, Vice President
and Treasurer Of Mail and Express
Co., Purchased Stock in That Com
pany in June, 1912 and Acted in Be.
half Of German Government

New York, July S.-Dr. Edward A.
Rumeley, vice president and treasurer
Of the Mail & Express Co., publisher
of the New York Evening Mail. was Dr.
rested here tonight in the Office of At
torney General Lewis, charged with
perjury in report to 4. Mitchell Pal
mer, alien property custodian.
The warrant was issued by fedora,
commissioner upon the complaint of At
torney General Lewis, who had been
conducting an investigation for som:
time into the affairs of the Mail.
The attorney general charged that
Rumeley purchased the stock of/the
Mail G. Express Co. in June, 1915, from
Henry L. Stoddard, and that il doing
50 he acted on behalf Of the Imperial
German government.
The complaint against Dr.. Rumeley
charges that in making REPORT to tn.
alien property custodian regarding the
transaction he failed to disclose his re.
lations with Count Won Berns6orf, Cre..
man ambassador TO the United state;
and Dr.. Heinrich T. Albert, coAnn1erc,a
attache of the German embassy
The attorney general charged :, tina
the German government paid to RHINE
ley in several transactions contested
with the purchase of the Mail s., ssh OOo
The payments it was alleged, were don
cealed until their details we're di ,ct.y
cred by the investga tors for the capaa-
ment of justice and the New Yor., at
torney general.
In an announcement tonight of
the arrest of DR. Rumeley, Attorney
i. General Lewis declared that the
money was paid Rumeley from de-
posts Of the German government
standing in the name Of DR.. Albert.
Or of Albert and Won Bernstorff
Jointly, in this city. The total SO
far traced. he added, is 81 ,361 900.
DR.. Rumeley was committed to
the Tombs by United State Com
missioner Hitchcock. Bail will be
fixed tomorrow morning.
DR.. Rumeley's interests were var
led. for, besides being engaged in
the newspaper business. Ne was
, secretary of the NJ. Rumely Com
/ pany of La Porte. Ind, whifh man
and, as founder of the I4erlaken
School. of which he is preshent, he
[ Continued on Page 2-cpD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
Reported as Sunk by
German U-BOat
Transatlantic Liner Brings II Of
Crew Of q to Ports Are Drowned
and Remaining 10 Unaccounted
For--Warninss Sent to Look Out
Fer Submarines Between Latitudes
s. and As North

An Atlantic Port. July S.-Another
neutral ship. the Norwegian steamer
Aigvaid, 2O9S tons, bound from French
port Tor Baltimore, has fallen victim
of a German submarine. A trans-At-
lantic liner in port today brought news
Of the sinking OF the Aigvald in mid
ocean on June % and also landed II
members of the crew Of q men. Three
Of the crew were drowned and the re-
naming Is are unaccounted for.
The rescued men were picked up by
the liner after having drifted helplessly
for Il days. subsisting most of the time
on seaWeed and rainwater wrung from
their clothing or caught in their caps.
They were in an exhausted condition
when picked up. but By careful nurs-
ing on board the liner they had fairly
recovered when they reached here
According to members Of the crew,
who told their story in fragments over
the side of the liner when she locked,
the steamer was stopped by shellfre,
the crew were ordered into the boats
and the ship was then sunk with
bombs. One of the two boats has not
been heard from
simultaneously with the arrival OF
the Summarized crew. warnings were
sent cut that hostile L boats may be
encountered between latituGes IS and A.
north On July an enemy submarine
was reported in latitude 1922 north,
longitude 1880 west
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
BAR HARBOR
HOTEL MAN
KILLED BY FALL

Bar Harbor, Me, July S--Albion
P. Alley. proprietor of the St. Sau-
veur hotel, was killed today when
he fell from the fourth floor through
an elevator shaft to the cement eel
lar moor he had conducted the
hotel forty years and numbered
hundreds of prominent people
among his patrons. His son is
training for aviation service at
Carlstrom Field, Florida
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
HEARST NOT TO
BE CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR

Syracuse, y. Y, July S.-A state
ment reported to have been made to-
day to the steering committee" for
tomorrow democratic conference
here by representative Of W. r.
Hearst saying that Mr. Hearst would
he candidate for governor at the
primaries was later denied as un-
authorized
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
Austrian Official

VIENNA. July s-Via Iondon.-Ital-
ian forces in Albania, the war Office
announces. attacked the Austro-
hungarian forces Yesterday on the
middle and lower voy1isa river. The
Austrian advanced posts we're with :
crawn to their main positions.
Tue battle on The Northern Italian
'front.' east OF Monte Pcrtica contin-
Yea yesterday afternoe the an
Aurccucnts adds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
FLOODS DAMAGE
CROPS IN MANY
PARTS GERMANY

Amsterdam. July S-Berlin dis
patches today report that severe
foods followed sudden, heavy
rainfall in many parts Of Germany.
Serious damage to crops and loss OF
property are reported from several
districts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
800 MACHINISTS
WALK OUT AT
CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

Cambridge, Mass. July S.-Because
demands for increases in wages were
refused 800 machinists employed at
the Blake knowles Steam Pump
works here, walked out today. This
action was decided upon at q meeting
Saturday night The plant is engag-
Cd in government work,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
SECRETARY BAKER
:ABOLISHES THE
WAR COUNCIL

Washington. July s. Secretary Ba-
ker today formally abolished the war
council and turned over its principal
functions 10 the assistant secretaries
Of war. General March, chief Of staff,
and Major General Goethals, assistant
Chief Of staff in charge Of purchases,
storage and traffic. sssy iEarse,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
Prohibits Sale All
Liquors After Janu-
airy l, 1919
MANUFACTURE
TO CEASE AFTER
NOV. l, NEXT
Is Substitute for Pending Nor
ris Amendment to Emer-
sency Agricultural Appro-
priation BilI--Hooe for Ac-
ton Today

Washington, July 8--Lceislatioa
providirg for practically absolute
prchibition during the war was re-
ported to the Senate today after the
agriculture committee had agreed
- drastic changes in the Norris
amendment to the Sii.00o.o00 emor-
rcncy agricultural appropriation bill
nv which the sale Of distilled spirits.
kPecr and vine. except for export,
yould be prohibited after next Jan.
and that manufacture of beer anu
,ine to be stopped after November, !.
Consideration Of the uncontesteo
@ommittee amendments to the emer-
vrencv measure which began last
Vsa,urdav night was resumed today
and dry leaders had hoped To rcA"1
the prohibition amendment. but pro-
longed consideration Of the tale-
graph telephone resolution preTenteH.
Prohibition leaders hope TINS section
p-ill be taken ID tomorrow Ind are
confident Of victory on tho final roll
cali strong opposition is expected in
view Of opposition by Shipping Board
officials to taking beer away from
shpyar workers
A. ORIGINALLY proposed the Norris
amendment would have prohi3lt"d
the sale ~ distilled liquors and thA
manufacture of VINE except for 'N-
- DO lsl1
q port after next June ." ana t!e hlali
ufactura or beer IlFe' lioii'hS ~
tho aEricuItufai u'h Pecai"' d IA"
ne SaI" of W.T. i'""cfti' "'"'" ~
p\' h"'n S'"pi''u'
rae, ''i'r''n''N"' ,.,,1al
"" ~. - l, ~ nrr~
o,ca,t under
e''r,.oa h,. ,ho com
,,.o..,.. H., ro,.,,.. u,.h ,an
Till ...,r.ta,v n, tha
T,o ,oDmieeioner also
..,..,,,,,o ,,,uI,,i,ne for tne
nd 1,.t,,i,,,tinn Of wine for
...-,ucn,4l medicinal and other
ror -bsycrasc purposes.
The amendment As modified by the
committee later was reported 20 the
senate 81 chairman Gore as a suhsti
tgte fa- tho Norris amendment. II fol-
COWS
That after December 81, 1918, until
me conclusion or the present war for
the purpose OF conserving man-power
Of the nation and to increase efficiency
IN the production uf arms. war mum
IONS. ships. food and clothing for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
THE. WEATHER
FAIR

Norshern New England: Fair
Tuesday except showers in East
Name Wednesday. fair, slightly
warmer III the interior.
southern New Englano: Fair
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Eastern New York: Fair Tuesday:
Wednesday fair. slightly warmer II
the interior.
Boston Forecast
Forecast for Boston and Vicinity:
'talf Tuesday and Wednesday. Mod
crate northwest winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
ALLIES STRENGTHEN line
AT HAmEL- FRENCH TROOPS
TAKE HUNDREDS PRISONERS

Vienna Admits Italian Troops Have Forced
Withdrawal of Austrian Outposts-French
and Italian Forces Seize Heights in Western
Albania and Hold Against Counter-Attacks
Berlin Mentions Local Attacks in Clignon
Sector, Held by Americans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
FRENCH ADVANCE ON EMILE FRONT
AUSTRALIANS SWEEP BACK GERMANS
ITALIANS STRIKE AT AUSTRIAN LINE
FIGHT and PRAY
Appeal Issued by Three
Cardinals

Asks American People to Pray Three
Times Daily for Success Of Amer.
lean Arms Against the Common
Enemy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-07-09
TUESDAY,: Fair

Your big money saving OPP
portunity, Dollar Day, Au-
custa, Friday, July IL
Williams news., 1918-10-11
''Force to the Utmost"

Presidents words to make plain, to the authors of the war, the fact that with such force, of men and of spirit, we must inevitably win.
Williams news., 1918-10-11

-3.}}i$l .si<>Fs3l4, n
 ,eto4z2E. .ss.s4.ss.ss;k,I.f i.'
Williams news., 1918-10-11
Force, to the Utmost

That p1unging squadron of Ger man Cavalry, expecting to carry all before it in one mad rush, learned to the full, from a little body of American troops, the meaning of the Presidents words.
Williams news., 1918-10-11

Force, greater even than tho military rulers of Germany can imagine-the overwhelming, ir- resistible force of a great, free Nation aroused to fight for it's Lib erty and the Liberty of the World.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-26
ORAGUAYAN MISSION HELD
UP ALLOWED TO PROCEED
I commissioners We're ON N,y III
Ihucc When German [ Boat
inl"rrCpt, Their Passage

WASHINGTON. Apru o. .Tno
jr1gu1}un mission to France which
recently "us Intercepted ny "a Ger.
man suhw trluc operating OF the
canary Islands, wa. according to
latest reports uhulB permitted 10
proceed, but II is no, I,uown under
what conditions The mission ON The
spanish steamer Innuta Isabel de
BothOn wts halted near the end OF
Its Journey ON" report SAYS the com
mlsslouers were removed from the
snip. Ecuufts received here do not
make clear whether tho umguayans
actually wet, taken on the slhma.
rlnc but do establish that they H.
nalIy were permitted tp proceed II
Was the hll'Ing OF this mission which
caused lruguav 90 call on GERMANY
for an exclamation and give indi-
cations OF q disposition 10 regard the
as an act ut war
Coupled Win recent fcpotts from
London that Uruguay as we'll as Ar
geuliua was preparing tu enter the
war. the Incident has aroused UNI
usual interest here
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-26
U. S. SHIPS WITH GRAIN
FOR SWISS NOT YET SAFE
GERMANY Sa>s u WIN Tnkc Three
Months 10 Get Orders Ia All War
ships; Passes Buck To President

AMSTERDAM April 25-Gcr-
many has given no positive guaruu-
tee that ships from America sailing
within th" ncAt three months WITH
grain for switzerland win not be
-uk u IL shown by somioif.cial
telegram from BERN today
The German government SAYS the
message. has not LETT the Swiss gov
crnment In doubt that although an
order has been sent 90 submarines
tn spare Vessels carrying grain from
America for the Swiss population,
h is impossible to guaranl"" lh,f
safety before three munihs nave
plap4ed for tcchical reasons. as
nuN after that time can II o." Ger
tain that all German warship-
abroad will have received tho "I
der Referring to the fnut mat s'rn
vessels viii sail under tho Amer. .'h
flag The telegram s7Ns
oShould any German, Vnf N''H'.
not receive euch order ana s.nN on.
Of these vessels the rrsp"us'''iS
will not fan upon the German gov
eminent but mon The president OF
the United states
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-04-26
ClJlPEPPER APPEALS
TO LABOR UNION MEN
c.s,,c., Crowd Of Week Hear Mas
tcr.Scrmon when Evangelist
Talks 10 Unionists.

mons,er crowd Of union work
,..,,,., pocked TO the revival tent
,Lc north aide last night to hear
Wo, Rurkc Culpepper's special ser
,,,,r addressed to them. Dozens gave
their hands as pieHSe OF o'''''
living. ,.,,.-., o,o ~,
thc mos, earnest appeals ofthe week
n, brokc the thread Of his blows
u.,th tho indulgence ot minimum
of the wit that charactcrizcs his re
marks and sent home a ringing mes
sage for religious life.
Ills text was. lis not this the car
uentrr's son ." and pictured CHRIST
a. workingman and the friend ot
labor.
~ believe in labor unions de-
clarcd the evangelist. "IhrN are
Great corrective forces for the ms
,akes of capitalism They have done
much To tighten the burdens OF
hose who toll. To make better
homes and better living conditions
Ita brawny hands and rugged
,rrcnrth IL the workingman's capt
tai lust as money is the capital OF
tho employing classes"
IF am glad Christ did not come as
a rich man, that He was not born
in n prlaCc, with a silver spoon IN
his mouth" said Mr. Culpepper. He
could not have influenced the world
ns lie has done II lie had been. He
came not TO the classes but TO the
masses He was the poor mans
friend. lie came To show the world
that lic sympathized with its bur
dens and 10 help men bear them
He went where the blind blund-