davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
Names Quota 1915 ID Allotment
of UnSkilled Labor Furnished
During the Next Two Months

Washington. Aug, 1.-Allotment OF
quotas Of unskilled labor 20 be furnish
ed BY the states to war industries dur
ing the next two months under the sys-
tenn Of government recruiting, put into
operation under the United States en-
ployment service, were announced to-
night BY the department of labor. By
assigning quotas Of unskIlled laborers
to be furnished in each state the en-
pioyment service took the first step in
meeting the shortage of common labor,
estimated by reports received today as
approxina ting 10000.
The announcement of the state quo
tas followed a conference here today OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02

tug and barges it was towing. This
occurred several days after the Uni
ted States cruiser San Diego had
been destroyed off Fire Island, \.
Y, presumably by mine planted by
a submarine.
There was no information to show
the submarine which sank the Porto
was the same one that attacked the
tug and barges, but it was assumed
that it was There have been sew
e'al unofficial reports recently Of
steamers sending radio messages
that they were being attacked off the
coast. but if they were destroyed
their crews have not yet been landed
on American shores so far as the
Navy Department has been advised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
10000 to Resume Work
at General Electric
Plant
PENDING THE
ADJUSTMENT
WAGE DEMANDS
Assurances That Labor Board
Will Act immediately
Strike Has Been in Progress
Three Weeks-Heavy Loss
es in Wages and Production

Lynn, Mass. Aug. 1.-The strike of
nearly 10000 employees Of the two 10
cal plants Of the General Electric Co.
was ended tonight by vote Of the
strikers. At meeting they decided
to return 70 work tomorrow pending
adjustment Of theri wage demands
by the federal war labor board. AS
srrance that the labor board would
act Immediately was brought from
washington by International organ
izef' Charles q keayney Of the Elcc-
,1ca! Workers Union.
MANY suikera returned to thei,
Work during the day on the state
ment Of leaders of the War Labor
Board would act favorably on their
paIuon for intervention When the
announcement was made 1T the mass
ilee'ihs there were cheers for Pres
Qehl Wilson, the War Labor Board
ahG me strike leaders Tho reeolu
Continued on Page 3-Col d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02

Northwest of Fere the elbow of
the line where they turned eastward
along the northern bank of the
Ourcq has been blotted out making
the line q straight one from Ferc TO
Hartennes and giving the Allies
much better ground over which to
work in further outflanking scissors
on the southeast and for pressing on
toward Fismes in conjunction with
the troops, particularly the Ameri-
cans. now holding strategic points
north and northeast of Fere. In
this fighting the allied troops drove
out the Germans who had been
tenaciously holding positions be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
PRISONERS CAPTURED BY ALLIES I
FROM JULY IS TO 81 NOW TOTAL 33,4Oe
(By the Associated Press)

After short period of relative calm the Scissors
Rheims salient the central anc sections of the
battle front again have been the of mighty struggles
On both sectors the Allied forces have achieved notable
gains of ground which, observed the MAPS seeming
place the German armies in front of them in precarous
positions In battles extending from the region Immediately
south scissors the northwest of and
southeast of the last named town the upper portion of
the left branch of the V salient running miles east
ward from Neses to FereenTardenois and with ST. Genne
as its southern base American French and British troops
have pushed back the armies of the German Crown Prince
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02

with other army officers. for procur-
ng raincoat contracts for Felix
Goulcd. Weehawken. n j.. manu-
facturer. His counsel asserted in
court that Vaughan was ready to
make full admission Of the facts. His
testimony was taken later at the I.
S. district attorneys office, and it
was said that the witness had exon
grated other army officers from sus-
picion. Millions Of dollars were in
volyed according to federal officials,
in contracts of several manufactur
ers which are under investigation as
part of an alleged conspiracy in the
sale of soldiers garments to the
government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02

tween Plessier Huleu and the river
and took the high ground north of
Grand Rozoy, pressed on past the
village of BeugneuX and arrived be-
fore the villages of Cramoiselle and
Cramaille. The general advance
was about two miles and six hundred
Germans were made prisoners The
most important gain however was on
the upper western point Of the "V'
southeast of Fere. Here the village
Of Cierges and the Meunier wood
both wre taken. a manoeuvre which
places the Germans at the bottom of
the "V' at st. Gemme in seeming
ly precarious plight, for from the
wood and the village the Allied guns
will be able to rake the Germans, if
they should endeavor " %aKe their
way northward, their only avenue of
escape. by an enfiladins fire.
Through the capture OF Meuniere
wood the width of the ''V' from the
fringes Of the forest to Rotingny on
the last has been cut down relatively
to four miles.
AS has been the case during the
past week the Germans contested
stubbornly the advance Of the allied
troops, but all to no avail. Since the
battle of the Marne began July Il.
the allied troops have taken more
than $4,000 German prisoners.
Just what part the American troops
played in Thursdays battle has not
yet been unfolded. but they doubt
less everywhere in the center OF the
battlefield were in the thick OF the
fray. Between Sernges and Cierges.
respectively northeast and southeast
Of Fere they are known to have
made goodly gains over four-mile
front and to have pushed further
beyond sergy and reached within
mile and a half Of the village OF
lcontinued on p.s. EcoI. o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
Portuguese Bark Porto Sunk
By German Submarine $50 Miles
OFF Atlantic Coast on July Il

washington, Aug Tho Portu-
saese Bark Porto was sunk by
0omes by a German submarine $50
s''es OF the Atlantic coast July 81
'ae navy department announced to-
Gay that the crew of eighteen men
+'a oeen launched at An American
p0'' by British steamer.
me bark was loaded with cotton
IRON Savannah to Oporto. This is
ne first official word Of a submar-
,"s operating off the coast received
since sea wolf appeared sud
bo.-, OH this Massachusetts sea-
a'' eleven days ago and shelled a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02

representa- tives of a dozen war indus
tries with officials of rne department Of
labor. The New England states quotas
were announced as follows: Connect
cut $3.50, Maine. 1915; massachusetts,,
COLO; New Hampshire, 2520; Rhode ISL
and. 4s15; Vermont. 1915. The quotas. it
was said, are the net requirements of
the various war industries and do not
make allowance for extra needs or for
labor turnovers. In the industrial states
the quotas average about per cent. o.
the estimated number of men not fin
military service or already engaged in
war work, agriculture mining or trans
portation In western and southern ag-
ricultural states the average percentage
is somewhat higher, as allowance has
been made for untitled labor needs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
U. S. WILLING TO
REPLACE OILLOST
ON SPANISH SHIP

Washington, Aug. 1.-The cargo Of
oil lost when the Spanish steamer
Ramon De Larrinaga was torpedoed
by German submarine will be re-
placed by the United States. If the
Spanish government requests such
action since it represented part Of
the petroleum allowed Spain under
the Spanish.American trade agree
ment. This government also is ready
to replace the oil burned with the
Spanish ship Seretantes in New York
Harbor recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
RELIABILITY

When bu. ing Jewelrv the reliah i1itv
Of the firm you're trading with is the
first consideration We have been IN
the JeWelry business right here n Lis
no!i lieet 90 years and guarantee every
article sold in our store to be exactly
as aTd rePr to ut We also guarantee our
other reliable Jewelry He Sc in Maine,
Watches. Diamonds. Rings, Wedding
Rings. seal Rings Silverware for the
taple ana all sorts of beautiful and in
expensive Gift articles '-O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
FRENCH PREMIER
GIVEN VOTE
OF CONFIDENCE

Paris. Aug. 1-(Havas Agency)--
Premier Clemenceaus government
today was given a vote of confidence
in the chamber of deputies, the bal
lot standing 31o to 1854. The vote of
confidence was asked on the question
of rejecting an amendment providing
for the calling up Of the 1920 class
of recruits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
Fourth Liberty Loan Issue May
Be Less Than $6,00O,000,000
Excess in Previous Issues

the $50, COG, 900 planned originally as the
amount of each issues. The reduction,
which also was made in the third block,
was taken as indicating it may be un-
necessary to float the Sc, 900, 10000 of Ger
Continued on Page 3-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
EMILE ADVANCE ON
A|SNE.mARNE FRONT

Villages of Cramoiselle and Cramaille Are
Reached on Southwes stern Part of Salient
600 Prisoners Captur ed-Cierges and Men,
Mere Wood Occupied Romigny, North of
Dorman-Rheims Road, Also Taken-High
of Allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02

Washington. Aug. 1.-The fourth BIZ
weekly block Of certificates of indebtd-
ness announced tonight by the treasury
in anticipation Of the Fourth Liberty
Loan is for only $500 go 900 instead of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
MAINE MEN IN
CASUALTY LIST

KILLED N ACTlON-Private
Ralph w. Shirley. Fryeburs, Me.
WOUNDED SEvERELY-Maj-
or Howard w. Beal, lewiston;
Sergeant Vern Boutilier, Oakfeld;
Privates Frank L. Briggs, Harri-
SOM Samuel J. Dana, Pleasant
Point; Harry l.. SprouI. Cherry
field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
ARMY INCREASE
AND DRAFT AGES
Up To CONGRESS

War Department Reco lamentations Will Be
Placed Before That Body Next Week-Sec-
rotary Baker Reticent on Draft Age Limits
NO Hint as to Size Of Army Recommend
ed-Gen. March's Statement of August
Troop Movements Overseas Only Basis at
Present to Reckon From
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02

Washington, Aug. 1.-The sub
marine is no longer a determin-
ing factor in the war and state
ments by Emperor William in a
proclamation to the German
army and navy that submarines
are tenaciousIy attacking and
fighting the vital forces which
are streaming across the sea"
are without foundation, Secre-
tary Daniels said today. 1.-THE
reduction in sinking has been
steady. Mr.. Daniels said. "The
submarine as leading, import
ant factor in the war is ended.
II is always a menace as long as
there IS one in the seas and we
are losing ships and will con-
tinue to lose them now and then
but for its being a determining
factor in the war, that fear is
ended"
London, Aug. 1-Andrew b.
mar Law. government spokes-
man in the House Of Commons,
stated in the lower house today
that German submarines were
being sunk at far greater rate
than heretofore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
THE WEATHER
FAIR

fAIR
Forecast: New England generally
ialr and slightly warmer Friday;
Saturday showers.
East New York: Fair Friday; Sat-
urday fair on the coast; rain in in
terror.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02

POINT, MAINE: Carl Ebert. Salem
repot, n. H.: Stanley Hill, Boston;
Herbert \, Mowry. COZ Whittier
Ave-. Providence. r. l.; Harry NJ.
Mullen. Dorchester, Mass: HARRY
l. SPROUL, CHERRYFlELD,
MAINE: Michael j. Tierney. Gin
ton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
Boston Forecast

Boston, Aug. 1.-Forecast for Bos-
| ton and vicinity; Friday generally
iair' Slightly warmer. Saturday oc-
casional showers; southwest to west
! winds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
GAS TABLETS FOR
STOMACH GAS

MEALS GAS TABLETS stop sas and sous
fermentation after eating, stop belchinss
reduce bloating and gas pressure. sweet
in .whiie Il enough. Buy MEALS Gas
TABLETS ct sny reliable drug stores. =
M vkandff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
IMPORTANT GAINS ARE MADE BY THE ALLIED FORCES
GERMAN ARMIES PLACED IN DANGEROUS POSITION;

arrow ~ a
Gran go +
north from yR "a b.
in i p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
Marine List

Marine List
Washington, Aug. THE Marine
Corps casualty list today shows,
Continued on Fage 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
DfcW's Reliable JeweIry Store

: Esfa pushed 1915 years ago!
,z,d,us soon street. Lewiston, Ne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
FRIDAY: FAIR

,sr:. IN Re-tire-the
Kaiser Buy a war stamp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-08-02
SATURDAY.: Showers

War Stamps-"I:'s a fine
habit"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22

 FOR DRAFT MEN
 AT COURT HOUSE
Men Called to Leave Thurs day Asked to Meet There
 This Evening.

The committee of Draft Boards, of which Sanford Stoddard of Division 3 is chairman has issued a call for all drafted men who are to leave the city on July 25, numbering 149, to at tend a meeting at the county court house at p. m. this evening" Col. Gilbert, Chief of Ordnance in Bridge port, has consented to address the men on army etiquette and discipline and give them a few hints in ad- vance on army organization.
 Major Nichols of Base Hospital No. 16, West Haven, Conn.,, is to send d representative to speak on Personal Hygiene" and the importance to SOL diers efficiency of sound healthy body.
 George L, Warren, chairman of the Home Service Section of the Red Cross, is to tell the new draftees of the allotments and allowances pro- vided by the government, government insurance, and the protection provid- ed by the Civil Rights Bill recently enacted by Congress and what the Red Cross can do for them and their families during their absence. The Draft Boards hope, in this way, to make the introduction to camp life much more pleasant and agreeable and to give the new draftees many suggestions which will help them to make immediate progress in camp.
 This is the first attempt which has been made in Connecticut to, in any way prepare the men for their du- ties as soldiers, before their depar- ture. If the experiment proves success these instructions will be carried out on a very much larger scale to all the men liable for induc- tion into the service.
 Karl Anderson, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to six months in the work house for seditious talk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
EVERYTHING RECORDS.

The first woman typist to write over 100 words a minute in a speed contest was Miss Bessie Friedman of New York, who accomplished the feat at Spokane, Wash, six years ago to- day. On that occasion Miss Fried man averaged nearly 107 words a minute for 30 minutes. In 1906 Miss Rose Fritz wrote 82 words a minute, which remained the record until 1910, when H. O. Blaisdell pounded out 109 words in 50 seconds. Miss Florence E. Wilson reached 112 in 1912, surpassing Miss Friedmans feat. In 1913, at New York, Miss Margaret B. Owen won the type writing championship with an aver age of 125 words a minute for 60 minutes. Emil Trefzger took second place with 120 words, and Gus Arefzger was third with IF words. At the worlds championship con- test held in Toronto in April, 1914, Miss Owen retained her title, writ ing 126 words minute for half an hour.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
TRENCH RELIEF
 ARE CARRIED OUT
 BY TURN TABLES

Somewhere in France, July 2O.-In the old wars, reinforcing troops, marched in the direction of the fir ing" Today. when a two-hundred mile front may be ablaze, the sound of the firing is too continuous and too widespread to afford much indication as to where the endorsements are re- quired.
 In the ordinary way, reliefs in trenches are carried out according to a carefully arranged time table and on a formal plan. The business of "ta- king over" line or trenches from the outgoing battalion has long since been reduced to an exact formula. But when the fighting is in open country and the line only partially dug in, it is more difficult, and great care has to be exercised lest advanced patrols and contact sections blunder into the enc my's positions.
 The reliefs are met by guides, usu- ally men of their own battalion sent up previously to get familiar with the new positions. Even with this assist ance, it is often a difficult business. l The relief takes place at night, and in | dark bad weather, the way can be easily missed among the maze of | strange trenches.
 When moving up to open fighting positions, it is harder still. for there are no trenches to give the direction. | The open line on which the days fighting comes to an end may run un- evenly, perhaps along hedgerow, a bit of wood, some ruined farm build ings, or undulations of the ground. 1 Beyond this line lies an indetermin- ate area of No-Man's Land Out there lie scouts and hidden snipers. Little groups of men, the "contact patrols" of both sides, watch one another's po- sitions ceaselessly for signs of attack or any movement that may betray the enemy's intentions. Just before dawn these watchmen of the night come in and new men are posted.
 Each side of course is constantly on | the lookout to harass incoming hos tile reliefs. Therefore complete si- fence and great caution must be ob- served. As a rule, movements up to or from an open line in daylight is impossible.
 Every evening. reliefs are taking place somewhere along the battle line, and, in addition to the movements of battalions and brigades, whole divis- ions are withdrawn at longer inter vals, and have a six weeks rest and training spell in areas some miles be hind the front. These periods of rest however, are quite distinct from the usual routine of reliefs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
COLORED MEN GO
 TO DEVENS AUG. 5

The draft boards have received their
 quota for the number of colored men to leave for Camp Devens on August
 5 The total number from the city going on this call is 31, the number from each board being: Board 1, 4;
 Board 2, 3; Board 3, Il; Board 4, 3;
 Board 5, 0; Board s, 3, and from Board B, '. The men are being se lected by the boards and will receive week.
 Board Two has chosen the follow in gmen to go in this call: Henry McAden of 1,229 Howard avenue, Les ] lie Davis of 1,A7 Howard avenue, and William Davenport of 1,2z9 Howard avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
WEEPING ECZEMA SOON RELIEVED A Perfect Treatment For This
 DlstIeSSing Complaint

WAS1NG. "I hndJ an attack of Weeping Eczema ;f so bad that my clothes would beiwet through at times.
 suffered terribly. I could get no relief until I tried 'Fruit-a-tives tor Fruit ,Lfve'' Ta6iets) and 'Sootha Salva'. The first treatment gave me relief. Altogether, I have used three boxes of 'Sootha Salva' and two of 'Fruit-a-tives', and am entirely well'',.
 G. ". HALL. Both these remedies are sold by dealers at 5oc. a box, for $2.5o, or sent by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited, OGDENsBURG, NY.
 "Fruit-a-tives'' is also put up in 8 trial size which sells for 25c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22

Karl Anderson, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to six months in the work house for sedtious talk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22

The Dutch inventor Ellehammer sold his patent rights in a new motor to Norway and Sweden. The motor can be run by steam.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22

Prince Lichnowsky German am bassador to London before the war, and who blamed Germany for the war, has been expelled from the Prussian House of Lords.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22

Hts the modern way. IA Hall Gamer does 12 quart jars Cor IS pints) at one time. You won't be using it every day. GTalk with your neighbor. Get three or more to club with you and take turns. fDo your quota of canning for the nation. (The Hall Gamer is only $4.50.) AMERICAN HARDWARE
 STORES
 (Incorporated) Lyon a Grumman, Retail Division FAIRFIELD AVE. and MIDDLE ST.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22
Learn To Dry Food.
 Uncle Sam Will Teach You

vegebesa method food douby important
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-07-22

French Minister of Marine Georges
 Leygues, in an interview declared:
 "We are sinking submarines faster than they are being built"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-24
ORPHEUS CLUB WON'T QUIT;
EXPECTS TO REMAIN ACTIVE

II was decided. az . meeting and
banquet at Hotel sheldon. that the
Orpheus club will not disband. but
viii increase its activities. and. il Is
hoped. will exert a greater influence
upon the musical life of the city than
heretofore. S. P. Walsh, a singer OF
note who has recently come here from
san Francisco. was the guest Of the
club and gave several songs. Regrets
were expressed at the imminent de-
parture OF c. G. Ruby. who goes April
% 20 join the army at Camp Travis.
The secretary was instructed TO send
remem brances TO Charles Rokahr. who
has just gone 20 tender his services
without remuneration. 90 the govern
ment. A fountain pen was presented
20 vs.. ". Rose. one Of the original
members.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-24
EVEN CROSS. SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP Of FIGS
If feverish, bilious, eonsti-
pated, give fruit laxative
at once.

Don't scold your fretfuL psevlsh
child. See u tongue is coated this is
a sure sign its little stomach. liver
and bowels are closed with sour
waste
when listiess. pale. feverish. full o.
cold breath bad. throat sore doesn't
eat, sleep OF act naturally has stom-
achache. Indigestion. diarrnoea give
teasp1onful Of California syrup o.
Figs. and in a few hours all the foul
waste the sour bile and fsrmentiug
food passes cut OF the bowels and you
have a well and playful child again.
Children 1--we this harmless. fruit
laxative ard mothers can rest elsF
after giving IL because 90 never fails
% make their little "insides- clean
and sweet
Keep Il handy. Motherl A little
given today saves q sick child to-
morrow but ger the genuine Asa
your druggist FOR bottle Of Cali
foruia syrup OF FIGS. which has
directions for babies children Of all
aEes and for gro-n UPS plainly on
the bottle Remember there are c0uu-
Cerfeits sold here so surely look ana
see that yours Is made BY the CALI
fornia Fig Syrup Company Hand
back with contempt any other tlg
syrup--AdT.