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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
"Y" MAN WRITES
FROM HALIFAX

Jefferson G. Smith has received q
letter from David Reid. a Y. NJ. G. A
worker In Halifax. which contains
some very interesting statements re.
sarding the work Of the y. M G. A
in that city and also a brief account n,
the memorial service held there 7,
has personal touch, which makes ~
OF special significance. Mr.. Reid writes
be1ore the explosion we had a staff
or seven men and our activities cover-
60 an area OF five miles square That
u.s. our places OF work are scattered all
over the city. We did organized work
In seven hospitals and convalescent
homes. two barracks. the naval dock
YARD. the receiving and discharxing
pier, on hospital boats arriving, nm
troop ships, on troop trains arriving
from the west, on hospital trains 60
ing west
THE first Y. NJ. c. A. building nm
British naval property was opened for
business few weeks before the az.
plosion. This building is entirely de-
stroyed but will be rebuilt as soon a c
possible. All naval boats are served
from this centre. Perhaps our most in
teresting work is with the returned
men. Several hundred arrive at a tirne
and are at the discharge depot sever.
al days before. being distrihuted ovar
the country. We have all day programs
while they are here, free passes to all
the motion picture houses. These ,re
handled by the Y. NJ. G. A. We co.on-
crate with churches and thew nnt On
receptions. At the same time we have
large social rooms running and mt on
Illustrated talks and concerts with
refreshments).
Mr: Reid's account OF the explosion
IN MS own home follows: THE explo-
SION snook things up in the old town
me only way to realize it is to see the
results. My children were PLAYING in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
DENY NAON TO CONFER
UPON GERMAN RUPTURE

Buenos. Ayres, Jan. 16.-In political
circles here denial is given to a re-
port that DR.. Romulo Naon. who re-
Gently rendered his resignation as Ar
gentine amba ssador to the United
States, is returning to Buenos Ayres
for a conference regarding a rupture
with Germany, which no longer is even
being considered here.
Friends Of DIR. Naon say that his
resignation was due to discord with
the administration and to personal rea :
son and that he will NOT return 70
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
TEXAN IS SAFE
BADLY DAMAGED

New York. Jan. 1.-THE American
Hawaiian Line steamship Texan. re-
ported sinking off the coast two days
ago, is safe the line was notified today
by tie navy department.
The line received no details, its Off
Gals announced. the notice from the
navy department merely sta0Ag that
the Iexan was at'oat. Their assumption
was that the crew of 80 men was also
safe.
Wireless messages on Monday from
the Texan reported that she had been
struck amidships" and was sinking
The CREW had taken to the boats
Good bye. No more" were the last
words of tho message and the last
known Of the fate of the vessel unit
this information received today from
the navy department.
Am Atlantic Port, Jan. ia yesse,
proceeding to the assistance of the
steamer Texan. which had sent out ar
SIS. o s" call Monday saving she
was sinking. reported today that the
Texan had been damaged badly, but
indicated that the crew was safe
aboard. Tho ships steering gear is dis.
abled and there is hole in her side
caused by collision with another
steamer. the name Of which was not
revealed
Washington. Jan. 16-Navy depart
ment officials indicated that the Texan
was not 6" seriously damaged as was
first supposed. The department made
this announcement late today:
"A dispatch received today states
that the steamship Texan which col
lided with another vessel at sea Mon
day morning is still afioat First re-
ports indicated that the ship was in I,
sinking condition but apparently the
damage was not so serious as was first
supposed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
HALF MILLION
WAREHOUSE FIRE
At BROOKLYN

New York, Jan. 16.-Another disas-
trous fire on the Brooklyn waterfront
destroyed today a five-story warehouse
filled with government food stores, val
ued at approximately 100000 1nyestl-
CATION in the theory of incendiasm was
begun al once in view of the suspicious
circumstances connected with previous
waterfront losses. Fire department Of
ficials agreed however that this blaze
had been caused by q plumbers torch.
Hard Fight Over Fire
Firemen had a hard battle to con-
troll the fire and prevent its spread TO
adjoining buildings and shipping,
Three fire boats were unable for q
long time to force their way through
the ice packs. Only when it was posi-
bic 20 direct powerful streams Of Wit
checked.
While the Brooklyn fire ragged ard
much APPARATUS had been called 30
check its spread another blaze broke
cut III a story theatrical storehou*t:
in Manhattan owned by William a.
Brady. One fireman was killed when It
floor collapsed carrying down several
others who escaped with slight inj'.-
ries. Valuable scenery belonging to
the metropolitan Opera Co. WAS de-
stroyed. This loss was estimated at
$1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
WORKMEIN AND FARMERS
ASK INCREASED TAXES
ON INCOMES AND PROFITS

Washington. Jan. 16--I.abor and
farmers organizations want Congress
TO provide for decided increase IN
the income and excess profits taxes
during the war.
They propose that Congress provide
a flat rate of so per cent. on excess
profits and that the income tax sec
ton of the war revenue law be amend
ed so that so per cent OF incomes of
100000 or more and one-half of in
comes from $4,000 to $1,000, COO shall
be paid to the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
MONMOUTH

Mr. and Mrs. Henry $. Bates enter
tanned at their pleasant new home or
North Main street Monday evening the
members Of the Mems Bible class and
their wives and the members of the
Woman's Bible class and their hus-
bands of the Methodist Sunday schoo
of which Mr.. and Mrs. Bates are mem
bers There were 80 present. the eve
ming passed socially and very pleas
antly the ladies improving the time
knitting, while the gentlemen enjoy
cd themselves in conservation. Graph
ophonc music was enjoyed. Refresh
ments Of popcorn and apples were serv-
cd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
Dependent over Failure

NewY ork. Jan. 16.-Despondency over
the failure of financial mission he had
undertaken in this country for the former
emperial government of Russia. together
with bad news which he had received
from Russia, was responsible for the at
tempted suicide, according to a state
ment issued tonight by Michael Oustnoff
Russian onsul-general in this city.
Mr.. Iseguine, according to Mr.. Oustinoff.
was connected in an important way
with the former Emperor's minister of
finance, He came to the United States to
further "a most ambitious plan" to estab-
lish Russian state banks in various states
OF the Union. This scheme Tell through
when American bankers opposed the
plan quite vigorously"
IN. lsegune met with obstacles from
the start" the consul-general said. ut
was ordinarily planned to have the Rus
sian imperial government guarantee the
deposits of the proposed banks. The Rus
sian government found that every state
had its own banking regulations and it
was necessary in order to carry out such
a plan. to put up capital aside from the
objections raised by state banking de-
partments.
"Mr. Iseguine was trained under TIE
old Russian regime. He was familiar with
banking, and when he came here it was
the ambition of his life to carry out this
plan"
The consul-general said Mr.. Iseguine
has wife and two children in Russia
and he believed he recently had received
bad news from home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
10 RUFFIANS ATTACK
U. S. SOLDIER IN PARIS

Paris, Jan. l6.-T. J. Durand. Of the
American army. detailed to the French
ministry of war, was attacked with
out provocaton yesterday by 10 young
rutfians at IvrY- Sur Seine, :, supurp
of Paris, and left for dead. He was
picked up and recovered consciousness
after being cared for in Il c'ug store
He was able to describe his assail-
ants, eight Of whom were arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
Auburn Board Of Trade

At the monthly meeting Of the Au-
burn board of trade held in it's rooms
on Monday evening. the list of of
ficers. who will probably be elected at
the next Mondays meeting, were
nominated as follows: Pres. Fred H.
Lancaster: first vice president. J.
Ernest Chalmers; second vice presi-
dent, f. Harrington Abbott: secretary,
Charles r. Adams; treasurer. E. l..
Philoon and directors. Oscar w. Jones.
L. E. Moulton. Charles Ault. Lnwood
P. Parker. Reuel w. Smith. Elmer l..
Briggs. Rev. George E. Kinney. A. w.
FoIles and Charles 8 Allen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
I'm BAD SHAPE"
Storm Puts Freight
Traffic in Northern
New England at a
Standstill

New York. Jan. 16-Freight trafnc IN
northern New England is at stands'Ai
and passenger trains are moving slowly
as a result of a severe snowstorm' ac-
cordins to reports received today at the
office of A. II. Smith. assistant director
general of railroads. The entire territory
of New England was described as IN
bad shape"
little hone was held out that anything
like normal traffic from the west would
be resumed soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
THE HUNGARIAN
CABINET HANDS
IN RESIGNATION

London, Jan. 1G.-The resignation of
the Hungarian cabinet on account of
failure to obtain necessary support for
the military program is reported in
"A Budapest despatch to Copenhag N,
forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph.
It is believed Emperor Charles will
ask the Hungarian premier, DR.. Alex
ander Wekerle. to remain in office and
reconstruct the cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17

from the R1nmmer Bible class. En-
thusiasrn was shown by the delegation
present and all sincerely believed that
the ensuing year would be the most
successful OF the Baptist church OF
Fairfield.
4 vote Of thanks was extended to
Harry 4. Plummer for his success in
raising money in the congregation.
The male quartet began the enter
tainment which followed and DIR. A.
:. Phelps of Waterville gave a most
inspiring and appropriate address. Mrs.
Lester Nye was very pleasing in her
vocal solo Following the entertain
ment a social hour was passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
NEW PARTY WILL
ORGANIZE PERMANENTLY

New York, Jan. lG-Permanent or
sanlzation of the National Party will
be effected at q national convention 70
be held IN Chicago "Wednesday. March
o. u was announced here tonight AZ
which delegates from every stato ~
expected to be present,
ne "nciai call Tor the meeting STAT
ca mat ne decision Of the Prohibi.
ton party on proposed amalgamat,on
WI. De announced ct the convention
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
SELF WOUNDED
CONTINUED from Page One)

statement regarding the shooting. nor
would he disclose the contents OF the note
sent to his office
The letter found in 1seguine's rooms and
ostensibly written by him said: "Deatn
comes perfectly voluntarily. A number
OF personal reasons and no one in New
York of the smallest degree is responsible
for the course / have taken. leave all
my personal property to my valet. except
ing such things as the Russian consul
general may see fit to send to my family.
| request that the Russian consul general
be notified Immediately"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
Boston Colby Alumni

The 37th annual reunion and dinner o,
the Boston Colby Alumni Association will
be held at the Twentieth Century Club.
Joy street. Boston, Friday. Jan. IS.
Among the speakers are Gov Carl e. Mil
liken and Hon Charles f Quincy Of Port,
land. George Horace Lorimer, editor o.
the Saturday Evening Post and George
Otis Smith. L. S. Geological Survey. Rev.
Or. Woodman Bradbury. arthur F. Bics-
ford. Arthur j. Roberts and jeremiah +
Burke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17

me large shaft at the Norway Flee
tric light station broke SATURDAY. fora
room ana as new shaft cannot h.
piocureh N the State Of Maine, it will
pe TWO weeks, probably. before re-
PATS can be made, and the electric
cafs VIII not run during that tina
It's Norway Shoe shop Co. is havire,
power from the small dynamo +ba,
furnishes lights. and will run fror, =
r o'clock. The Carrou Ia,la..,
, 49, IS running by steam, making
own power. and while fuel can
obtained they will have no trouble.
- team Is accommodating passengers he
tween the two towns. which connect.
with the trains. ar TRANSPORT, ~.
mail sne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
PENNSYLVANIA HOME
SELECTED FOR TRAINING
OF SIGHTiESS SOLDIERS

Philadelphia Jan. 16.-Announce-
ment was made at 4 conference her.
today by Frederick r. Mills. superin-
tendent Of the Pennsylvania Working
Home for Blind Men, that the gov
ernmcAt has selected the institution
to be the Industrial training school
for American soldiers made sieht,es-
during the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
LAW SAYS WILL
NOT TAX CAPITAL

London, Jan. 1s.-Andrew Bonar
Law, chancellor of the exchequer de-
clared in the House of Commons to-
day that the government had not con-
sidered the question of taxing capital
and had no intention of proposing suca
q tax
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Coionials the Victors

In a very closely matched contest at
the Colonial alleys Wednesday evening
the Colonial Five managed to defeat
the Printers by two pins. The high
man was Leon Ladd with 2S6 for a
total, Foley having a single string of
LOG.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
INTERN SPORRMAN AS
DANGEROUS ALIEN

Washington. Jan. 16.--Department
OF, justice officials intimatcd today that
Walter Sporrman. the young German
held at Baltimore on suspicion of be-
ing spy. would be interned as a dam
gerous alien. but would not be tried as
Il spy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
WATERvILLE

Harold p Davis completed his duties
in the Waterville police department
and left for Boston Tuesday afternoon.
where he will he with the Texas Com
pany 10 days for instructions and will
then be appointed to some position in
the sales department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
An Armenian Militia

The decree enumerates the guarantees
necessary for this program. namely. the
immediate withdra wal Of troops from the
limits OF Turkish Armenia. the organiza-
ton OF militia By the Armenian people
ir order to assure the security of the
persons and property of nhabtants, the
repatriation with hindrance of Arrne Man
immigrants scattered throughout differ
ent countries. as well as repatriation
within Turkish Armenia Of Armenians
taken by force during the war by the
Turkish authorities, and the organization
OF a central government of the people OF
Turkish Armenia in the form Of council
OF deputies of Armenian peopl,. eleose.t
according to democratic principles.
The decree says geographical front<- rs
must be fixed by democratic representa-
tives elected by the Armenian people
with the consent Of democratic represent
atives chosen in neighboring countries
and the commission on caucus affairs,
The decree also says the council of to.
people commissioners at the peace pour
parlers with the Turks insisted on this
and that the commission on caucus ar
fairs has been appointed to assist the
Inhabitants of Turkish Armenia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
Mrs. Ada DeIano

Mrs. Ada Delano died at her home
on Maple street Monday evening after
a long illness. Mrs. Delano was born
Sc years ago in Winslow. the daugh-
ter Of Levitt and Alma (Withee)
Reynolds. Mrs. Delano came to this
town many years ago and has made
many close friends. She is survived
by three sisters, Mrs. Jonn Weboe,
of Waterville. Miss Reynolds of Pa
lermo, Mrs. Lillian Delano of this
town: three brothers. Thomas L. Rey-
nolds, b. Reynolds and Joseph Rey-
nolds. all of Waterville the funeral
services will be held Friday afternoon
at . o'clock from the late home. Rev.
C. 0. Perry will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
Increase Maine Ships

Maine shipbuilders who also ap-
peared before the committee said the
output of wooden ships in that stat.
could be increased. They urged the
construction of all the ships possible
declaring that even with the maxi,
mum Of effort enough vessels could
not be, built to meet the demands after
the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17

Warren Andrews, the little son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Andrews, slid
into a barbed wire fence ana Isdiy
cut hi face.
The Ladies Circle of the Congregation
al church will meet with Mrs. ]. F..
Moody Thursday afternoon and elect OFF,
GERS for the year.
The annual meeting of the Congrega-
tional church postponed from last Decem-
Der will be held Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the home of NJ. NJ. charison.
The social and dance advertised for
Tuesday evening to be given by the Coch-
newagan Camp Fire Girls was postponed
on account Of the storm until Thursday
evening.
There was no Grange meeting Wednes-
day Of this week on account Of the bad
travelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
Rev. c. w. Wallace

Word has been received OF the death
OF Rev. c. ". Wallace, a former pas
tor of the Methodist church in this
place. When Mr.. Wallace left Mon
mouth some seven years ago, he was
obliged to retire from the active work
of the ministry on account of i'll
health. Later he recovered somewhat
and joined the New Hampshire Con-
ference and was stationed. at Moulton-
Vile, n H.. at the time of his last
illness. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday, Jan. 1G, in Natick. Mass,
here his relatives reside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
MARKED DECREASE IN
SHIP SINk|NGS

London, Jan. 16.-Another marked
decrease In the sinkings OF British
merchantmen by mine or submarine in
the past week is noted in the report Of
the admiralty issued tonight. In this
period only six merchantmen of 1000
tons or over were sunk. and in addition
two merchantmen under 1900 tons and
two fishing vessels.
The OtTcial Summary
The summary follows
Arrivals OF British merchantmen. BIOS:
sailings. PISA.
British merchantmen sunk by mine o,
submarine. over 1850 tons. s: under 1890
tons .: fishing vessels. .
Merchantmen unsuccessfuly attacked,
i've.
Reports Of Past Two Weeks
In the previous week the admiralty
reported the loss by mine or submarine
OF Is merchantmen Of 1900 tons or
over. three merchantmen under that
tonnage. and four fishing vessels. The
report Of JsA. ! gave the sinkings ~
81, - being 1900 tons or ovs:.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17

WANTED-TO HIRE Oh TAKE ON
shares an already stcckes farm n. D.
Emery. Winslow. jAnl7c1v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
ALL ARMENIAN
Rights to Be Supported
by the Bolsheviki
Official Decree Signed by the Russian
Leaders Asks Complete Independence
riation

Miss Meroe Morse is substituting for
Miss Valentine kenney, who is passing a
week at her home in Boston.
Tetrograd, Jan. Ian official decree Is
sued to the people of Turkish Armenia
and signed by Nikolai Lenine and other
members of the Bolsheviki, says that the
government Of Peasants and Workmen of
Prussia supports the right of Armenians
in Russia and Turkey to the extent OF
their complete Independence, and the righ,
to decide their own destiny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-17
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICA1l cA
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

wanted-To hire farm.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-06
NEW PRICES S-3oe, eoc, $l.2o

selt>and deliver hoAr without -four
substitutes to farmeSs who tender
miller's certificates is rascinded. This
rule is abolished on account of the
great reduction in the amoAnt of sub
stitutes required now to cover sale
of -four.
The previous rules limiting licen-
sees, mtllers, wholesalers, and retail
ers and bakers to thirty days supply
OF flour will be changed to permit a
sixty days supply.
The rules limiting sales by retail
ers Of wheat -four to one-eighth of a
barrel in cities and a quarter barrel
In sparsely settled districts are re-
scinded. Consumers are expected.
however. to purchase nour in mod
Grafton and use it with economy
Hoarding is against the law.
The rule limiting the sale of flour
by millers to wholesalers, or whole
salers to retailers, in combination
with substitutes or certificates there
for, and the rules restricting the
sale Of 70 per cent or previous sales
are rescinded.
Manufacturers. OF alimentarv
pastes and wheat breakfast foods are
limited to their normal consumption
of wheat or wheat flour with the un-
derstanding that they are not to un-
duly expand their ordinary consump-
tion of wheat.
Rules prohibiting the starting of
new plants ready for operation prior
to July l, 1918, are rescinded.
Where millers sell directly to CON
sumers they shall obey same regula-
tions as retail store bearers.
Wheatless days and wheatless
meals are discontinued.
Nothing in these regulations Is to
be construed to mean that there has
been any setting aside or changing of
the Pure Food laws as promulgated
by the Bureau of Chemistry, Depart
ment OF Agriculture, or the Internal
Revenue law as administered by the
Internal Revenue Commissioner,
which requirements must be con-
formed to by manufacturers and
dealers in all cases
One Delivery n Day.
On account of the scarcity Of la
Dor, merchants are requested to ad-
just their businesses so that by Sep
tember 1st they fill be able to con-
fine their deliveries to purchases to
one delivery per day to their Gus
toners.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-06
ARCHIE ROOSEVELT IS
HOME TO RECUPERATE
Third Sen nf Cn!one! Roosevelt. yvns
Wounded i'm the Fighting
Around Cantigny.

An Atlantic Port, Sept. 5-Capt.
Archie Roosevelt. third son OF Col.
Theodore Roosevelt arrived here
from France where he was wounded
in the fighting around Cantigny dur
ing April. Captain Roosevelt is one
OF the Is officers and about 300 non
commissioned officers and men who
have been invalided home for dis
tribution Of various convalescing
hospitals and who were landed here.
In addition to having his left arm
shattered by German machine gun
bullet while leading his men in
charge Captain Roosevelt is suffering
from what he described as bad
case OF nerves. His arm is partially
paralyzed and it is likely he will
not be able to return to active duty
for many months. He declined to
say much about the action in which
he was wounded, saying that as a
matter of fact. he remembered very
little about it.
Among the officers coming ashore
with Captain Roosevelt was Mai
Hartley A. Moon. OF Birmingham,
Ala. Major Moon, who was attached
to the Rainbow division during the
fighting in Lorraine sector also had
his left arm shattered by bullet.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-06
British Casualties in August.

London, Sept 5-British casual
lies reported during the month of
August totalled 48.379. They were
divided as follows:
Killed or died OF wounds: Officers
,041; men, 1864.
Wounded or missing: Officers.
1924; men, 36,480.
The total casualties reported in
July were 67,291 and in June AL
i47.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-06
When You Pay
A Little More

For suit of clothes, you generally get
what you pay fora little better quality
and little better service.