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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
Complete Repulse Of
Heavy Attacks on y. S.
Troops Near Chateau Thierry

Washington. June 13.-Complete re-
pulse of heavy enemy attacks north
west Of Chateau Thierry with heavy
losses for the Germans was reported
tonight in Gen. Pershings communique.
The American lines advanced yesterday
by taking the last OF the German posi-
tons in Belleau wood aimed intact.
Successful bombing Of the railroad sta
ton at Dommary Baroncourt by Amer"
was reported.
The communiQue follows:
Yesterday afternoon our troops
northwest Of Chateau Thierry captured
the last OF the German positions in the
Bpllcau wood taking 80 prisoners and
a number of machine guns and trench
mortara in addition to those on the pre-
ceding day.
Early this morning the enemy
launched heavy attacks on front OF
more than one and one-half miles on
the line Of Belleau- Bouresches. The at
tacks, which were preceded by intense
artillery preparation and accompanied
by heavy barrage, broke down COM
pletcly leaving our positions intact. The
losses of the enemy were very severe.
Last night our aviators bombed with
good effect the station OF Dommary
Barancourt. northwest Of Metz. All our
machines have returned"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
EVENTS IN TOURNAMENT
OF COUNTRY CLUB

The events in the tournament of the
WaterNille County Club, which are to
he held during the summer are given
below.
June Is, . p M.-Men's Midiron
Tournament. IS Holes Handicap
June 70, p. M-Men's Driving Con-
test
July 4, 9 A. M.-Men's is Hole Tour
nament. Medal Play. Handicap. A
and 3 Classes
July 4, $50 P. M-Flag Tournament.
Benefit W. c. G. War Fund. Two
Ball Mixed Foursome. Men select
partners and opponents.
July II, = P. M.-Men's Thrift Stamp
Sweepstakes. A and 3 Glasses
Handicap.
July 20, . p. M.-Women's Thrift,
Stamp Sweepstakes. 9 Holes. Hand.
leap.
Aug. !, P. M.--Women's Rounds
Selected Score. Handicap.
Aug. II, p. M-Women's Flas
Tournament. Benefit w. c. c. Wal
Fund. 8 Holes Handicap.
Aug. FL p M.-Men's Flag Tour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
PERSONAL EFFORT BY
PRESIDENT IN w. U.
AND POSTAL TROUBLE

Washington, June ia personal et'
fort by President Wilson to bring aoou'
a settlement of the controversy over the
discharge by the Western Union anu
Postal companies of members OK inc
Commercial Telegraphers' Union was
disclosed tonight by the announcement
in New York that Clarence II. Mackay'
president of the Postal Co., had teie'
graphed the President that his compa'
ny would waive it's right to discharge
employees who joined the union.
Letters were sent by the President
both to Mr.. Macllay and to Newcomoe
Carlton. president of the Western Unioh
urging them TO adopt this course Mr.
Carlton. who blocked the efforts OF the
war labor board to adjust the cohtro'
versy by refusing TO submit to media
ton, telegraphed that he would SEND
his answer Monday.
The Presidents letters have not been
made public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
WOMEN VOLUNTEER
AMBULANCE CORPS
| ORGANIZED IN BOSTON

Boston, June 1s-The organization of a
women's volunteer ambulance corps was
started at . meeting of drivers Of the Wo-
mems Volunteer Motor detachment Of the
Boston Metropolitan Chapter Of the Red Cross
to-day.
Mrs. Harry Converse was the unanimous
choice of the drivers for captain of the am
tulance corps, which Will be organized in
companies. The newly formed corps will be
subject to call by the national and state or
naval authorities or for duty in any emer-
gency calling for ambulance service.
The members will take courses in military
drill, litter drill, motor mechanics and arst
aid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
CLASS DAY AT
KENTS HILL SEM.

kent's Hill, Me, June l3.-Clasf
day exercises at kent's Hill Sennin-
airy were held Thursday morning It
Kicker hail. Following this was the
| last chapel service, with Dr.. Leon S.
Merrill OF Orono, and Hon. Carter Is.
keene OF Washington, D. G. as speak
; ers
Tie annual meeting If the trla-
tees. y baseball game between Kent $
Hill and the Lisbon Falls high school
and meetings Of the honorary
branches occupied the afternoon. :
This evening the annual prize
speaking contest will be held in
Deering chapel.
Those who will compete include:
Maud +. Bryant, Searsmont; Dan
iel ]. Marston, kent's Hill; Marion r.
Chase. Portland; Earle T. Carleton,
Wiscasset Helen |. Shaw, Concord,
n. H.: Warren II. Pressey. West IIl-
bee: Edith l.. King, Billerica, Mass :.
Ira c. Redonnett, Wiscasset; Ruth y.
Gates. Dixfeld; Maurice II. Jewett,
Bath: Alice T.. Manter, Wayne.
The prizes will be awarded on Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
No Disrespect Intended
in Matter of Pope's
Note on Peace

London, June 70 Lord Stapmore re-
lpying to a question in the House Of
Lords today said that there was evil
IDENTIFY some idea that the government
lad been wanting in respect and co1rte-
sy in the matter OF the pope's note on
peace.
Nothing could have been further
from the thoughts of the government"
he declared The note was received
early in August and a few days later a
reply was sent TO the effect that the
government had received the proposals
OF His Holiness with the most sincere
appreciation OF the benevolent inten-
tons which animated it, few days
later President Wilson sent a detailed
answer to the note. The British gov
eminent. he said. associated themselves
with this answer and il was decided
that there was nothing they could use
fully add to it. This was made public
at the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
President Approves Nation
Wide Compulsory
Wcrk Movement

Washington, June lS.--President
Wilson has approved a nationwide
compulsory work movement to sup
piement Provost Marshal General
Crowders Work or fight regula-
tons In letter to Governor Har-
rington of Maryland, made public to-
night, the President endorsed appl,-
cation by other states Of the Maryland
Compulsory Work Law under which
the Work or fight" principle is made
applicable to all men between the
ages Of IS and SO.
Genera! Crowder also has approved
the movement and believes that it
not only will give greater effect. to
his new regulations, but will further
aid the country in its task of winning
the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
BRITISH AND CANADIANS
IN L. S. URGED TO ENLIST
TO AVOID ALIEN DRAFT

Boston. June 13-Coonel John s. Den
mis- second in command of the British and
Canadian recruiting mission in the United
States, tonight urged all British and Can
adam subjects up to the age Of Is years to
enlist voluntarily before the new alien draft
law is put into effect.
Roughly speaking, he said the draft
rules of each country now apply to the cit
i,ens of eacl. country, whether at home or
| abroad. A Britishcr Canadian or an
American can be drafted. whether he is in
| England Canada or the United States aud
ns has got so days in. which TO decide wheth-
er he enlis,s voluntarily or waits 10 be draft
"a As evasion is impossible, l feel sure
| th.. the majority of Brtishers and Canadi-
ans viii not hesitate to come forward a. 'n .,
| earliest possible moment. Every day = =
value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

ment and 1t will spoil their naturally
good dispositions. Fourth. stop scold-
ing and nagging unit you find out
whom is to blame. Fifth. your child
may have the physical graces of APP
ollo. but unless he has healthy
mind, he will be of all men the most
miserable Mind is of first import.
ance, then body. A great mind in a
weak body can do miracles as for ex-
ample, Pope, Robert Louis Stevenson
but a weak mind in giant body can
not even be self supporting. There
fore be carefully directing the mental
life of the child. we may determine
whether in the future he will be sick
or we'll. In years past nervous trou-
bles have been treated by a wave OF
the hand with the consoling advice
to go home and forget it. Today
that does not satisfy. Nervous sur
ferers are demanding that they bf
shown how to forget It. Nervousness
is an illness and no one need be
ashamed of it any more than of ap-
pendicitis."
Dr. Ethel Walters also spoke, her
subject being Physical Training in
the Home" DIR. Walters advocated
the living of natural life so to OBJ
tain normal children, and OF util-
izing child labor in the home to aid
in the developing of the physical
life. Also to use all physical means
to prevent disease against the time
when doctors and nurses will not be
at instant command as they are at
present.
DR.. walters made strong point
Of argument against the cigarette
which she characterized as of no use
and deplored the amount of land and
labor given over to the cultivation of
tobacco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
DETAILS Of
COMMANDMENT
|0F MONROvlA

London. June 1S.--(By The Assoc
ciated Press).-An eyewitness of the
bombardment Of Monrovia, capital ~
the African Republic of Liberia by
b German submarine. arrived il
London today. and gave the followin.;
account Of the attack
About O'Clock In the morning
everybody in the hotel where l lodged
was aroused and informed that a
large German submarine had appear
"a IN the bay and that il was expect
ed the town would be oombarded i'm
mediately.
We retired 10 the cellars for n
time, but no shells came. About the
middle of the morning it was learn
ed that the U-bcat commander had
rent messenger ashore with a de-
mand that the German and French
wireless station and the French ca
be station should be destroyed DC
fore noon or the town would be raz-
ed
There was q great hustle ashore
among the officials. but no decision
had been received at noon and the
German commander thereupon in OF
der 70 show that lie meant busin' IS
blew UP the Liberian navy, which
consisted of one two masted schoon-
er,
immediately afterwards the submarine
mayed into a more favorable position in the
outer hafbor, where it could be easily seen
from the shore and carry out its program OF
shelling the wireless stations, the cable sta
ton. the British consulate aud the Offices
of the American diplomatic representative.
The submarine wes Of a large type with
two large guns and two small guns. The
hour and half bolnhardnent of the city re-
suited in four women being killed and three
persons being injured Most OF the shells
fred appeared TO have been sErarnel The
damage was slight, except for the des:ruc-
ton OF the French wireless station.
The U-boat commander told the mayor
tho, he intended to take over Monrovia as
q submarine base"
dispatch from London April Is said
that German submarine had bombarded
Monrovia April 10, destroying the wireless
station and sinking the Liberian armed YES
sci President Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
GERMANY'S DANGER
Zone WARNING
COMES RATHER LATE:

Washington. June BIN view Of VIVA.
has been happening during the past few
weeks. officials here tonight were in
clined to regard rs a bit of grim humor
the report from Berlin via Holland that
the German government is about o de-
clare the eastern American coast a Iat-
ger zone and TO warn neutral shipping
OF It's purpose.
Raiding subma rines have already
served warning Of the danger in more
forceful terms than Berlin could form
ulate in diplomatic communication.
Several Of the Is vessels sunk by the
raiders we're neutrals carrying no war
supplies. Neutral governments are not
likely to have overlooked that fact.
warning or no warning. 1t is considered
however. that the forthcoming warn
Ing may prove to be a formal an
nouncenent OF "A zone in American wa
tiers where ruthless sinking of all ships
Is TO be the order of the dar, forecasting
a cont nuing menace Off Atlantic ports
through regular submarine patrols
It has been figured out that by start
ing a new raider or f1otlla of raiders
every FIVE days one link in the endless
chain of l. boats always would be on
duty in American waters.
Such operations would mean that for
every boat actively engaged on this
side there woul1 be several on the way
over and several more on the way back
TO Germany. none of which would have
anv substantial value while enroute IN
either direction o., this account navy
oHicials gereralr h9ve discounted the
idea. believing that much better results
from tho German viewpoint would be
ohtainahle by using the same number
Of boats where thev are now used-in
the North sea or adjacent waters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
BOWDOIN

WEST-William Small is building
a barn on the home farm; also re :
pairing the buildings on the farm
he purchased recently.
Chas. II. Allen and son RAYMOND
were in Bowdoinham one day tbs
week.
Nathan Levett and daughter LII
liam were the guests of Isaac H3l-
brook this week.
Charles Rideout and Napoleon
Conan have gone to Bath to work.
A moose was seen in this vicinity
one day this week
Herman Wright, who enlisted last
week. has been sent TO station in
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
War Industries Board
To Control Future
Deliveries Of Coal

Washington. June I3--Control in the
future of all coal delivery priorities
by the war industries board was an
nounced tonight III 4 joint statement
by the Board and the full admins
tration A new priority list issued
with the statement does not differ
materially from the list in force since
the shutdown order last winter.
Preference in deliveries will be Civ
en- in the following order:
Railroads, army and navy and other
departments of the government, state
and county departments and tnstitu-
tons; public utilities, retail dealers.
manufacturing plants on the war in
Gustries boards preference list. and
those not included on the board
list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
REICHSTAG DEPUTY ASK
BETTER PROVISIONS FOR
PRISONERS OF WAR

Amsterdam, June 13.-After tho
speech by Gen. Won Stein in the
Reichstag. Herr Wirth, a deputy o!
the Centre section asserted that bet
ter provisions must be made for re-
turning prisoners Of war, He said tha'
1t happened in an s0-hours Journey
prisoners had hardly anything to co
and were completely exhausted.
Herr Wirth added that there were
still soldiers who had received nc
leave for two years. He demanded
that the 1870 class should be sect
home as soon as possible.
The Socialist deputy. Herr Schoep-
Tin, said that iron crosses had lost
much in esteem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
vER|TABLE FLOOD
OF LITTLE ONES

There was a veritable food OF ba
at the rooms of the Child Welfare
League Thursday forenoon to be weigh
ed and measured. The physicians and
nurses were busy every moment of the
forenoon, ~ babies being weighed and
measured and many more brought IN
that could not be given attention The
ladies in charge have been obliged to
give up making appointments as so
many who have them are late in coming
ana other coming in take their places
ana cause confusion. DR.. l.. G. Bunker
and DR.. J. @. Bernard were the Off
ciating physicians Thursday and the
work is becoming so popular that it is
possible the apparatus may be moved
somewhere else after the week is owe.
and the work continued. More help dur
ing the forenoon will be needed TODAY
and one at least of the helpers can not
be pre- sent.
In the afternoon Miss Agnes McDon-
ough. nurse for the Metropolitan Life
insurance Co, gave most interesting
demonstration of how to care for a
newborn infant. of how to battle an
old baby. OF how to make a bed and
also how TO max a maternity bed. Those
present gairs1 many points of knowl-
edge most helpful. Miss McDonougn
says she finds far too many feather
beds in homes; that mattresses are
much better. Katherine Poulin imper-
sonated the patient in the making OF
a bed while occupied by patient
DR.. J. F. Hill at o'clock gave help.
full talk on the eye. can and nose, and
the first thing he advised is to 20 70 a
doctor II anything troubles one. He
cited cases of persons who had become
blind because of lack of attention at
the right time. He especially empha-
sized the need of looking after the ewes
OF newborn child and also Of looking
AFTER children with adenoids. He touch
ed upon earache and told how simpIv
1t could be remedied and the possible
enects OF inattention. DR.. Hill smoke
OF diseases of the throat and said that
ne brought the first anti-toxin to Water
vile In 1892 and had great success in ito
use. Miss Louise B. Mathews told her
stories to the children as usual.
In the evening, DR.. Q. b. Ames gave
n deeply interesting and highly en-
Tightening paper on Nervousness in
Children and What it Means"
Briefly told. he said. First nervous
ness is asreal disease and beginning
in childhood means nervousness in
one form or another in later life
Second, it is important that the home
he for the child and not the child for
the home. The child's interests must
come first. Third. children should
not be leased in order 20 show their
spunk. They will rescn: such treat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
CORRESPONDENTS IN
WASHINGTON TO BE
GIVEN WEEKLY REVIEWS

Washington, June 13.-Weekly re-
views of what is transporting on the
battlefields of Europe will be given
the American public hereafter by the
war department through the news
paper correspondents in Washington.
Secretary Baker announced today
that he believed it essential that the
public have better understanding of
events at the front and had asked
Gen. March, chief Of staff, to arrange
for the interview.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

Boston. June 13.-Federal officials
today arrested Hans Blanke a natur-
allied German and a seaman on the
naval collier Ulysses. on a charge OF
displaying light on his vessel while
passing through the submarine zone
when all such lights had been ordered
extinsuished. Bianke pleaded not
guilty before federal commissio,er
ana was committed TO Jail In default
OF 1900 bail. He viii be given a
hearing June 10, g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
Survey of Conditions in
European Countries

Washington. June 13.-Turkey is starry
ing and Germany and Austria are hav-
ing a hard struggle to feed themselves.
while Hungary has comparatively
abundant food supply and Bulgaria is
suffering less than any of the allied
Central Powers. according to a survey
OF conditions in those countries made
public tonight by the department OF Ia
Dor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

A communication received by Mayor Ward
well states that tho insurance department O!
The State Of Maine is Giscourasins the sale
and use Of fireworks for the Fourth o. July
stating that it is more patriotic not 10 explode
them than 10 do so, for every ounce Ct rowd'
or is needed b. the government. Tho doc.
urncnt also states that the possibility Of alien
enemies " irrusponsiblcs in cur midst ex
piodiaS devices rndcs no sr:sc Il fircwirks
aus: also IL considered and mo department
rAns r?oa ,aAn and werner. boys AMI s;r!s
to Ax:iss n rAkins :ss rceucs: effective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

nament. Benefit W. c. c. War Fund.
Handicap.
Sept ., P. MIS- Hole Qualifying
Round for Club Championship. First
Eight Qualifying. Preliminary Mat
ches to be played off before Septem-
Der !. Date of Finals to be announced
Consolation Match. Handicap, on
date of Finals
Sept. I, . P. M.-Women's Cham
pionship. 9 Holes, Qualifying Round
First Eight Qualify. Preliminary
Matches to be played off before sep
TENDER IA. Date of Finals to be an
nounced.
October 5.-Men's Invitation Iour-
nament So Holes. Medal fiay'
Morning Round. 10 A. NJ. Afternoon
Round, p. NJ. First and Second Priz-
es for Low Gross Scores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

Herbert McIsaac who gave his residence
a; Massachusetts was before the court Thurs
day morning charged with the larceny of a
gold watch and chain from John Mcdonald
Of Fairfield Mcdonald works in Often 5
bakery and MeIsaac went in there ostensi-
bly, looking for job. He saw the watch
hanging up and appropriated it. He plead
guilty and was given so days In jail but
was put on probation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
Funeral of Sieobert Reny

The funeral Of Sieghert Reny was held at
Notre Dame church Thursday morning ct Q
o clock. Father Frawley and Father Reny
officiating. The bearers We're Albert Land
ry. William Reny, Joseph Vashon and Damas
Pouln. Burial was in Pine Grove GENE
tary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

Jersey City. June 13.--Convicted on
charge of reviling President Wilson
and declaring they would like to see
Emperor William in the presidential
chair Peter Shellbach was sentenced
60 three years and Thomas Yarkiness
TO four years in state prison In the
county court here TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

Woman William ]. O'Neil, who 4
a member of the naval recruiting
mission which is located in the city,
will go to Nassal5oro today 10 re-
cruit for the Naval Reserves. Yep-
man O'Ncil says that this branch IF
the service offers a fine opportunity
70 Young men who are DESTROYS Of en-
tering the service. Woman Fred CO.
bitoso WIN 60 to Oakland 10 recruit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

Fred Eastman. Colby 81 and his
brother Harold Eastman. who has
been his guest for several days left
for Portland Thursday afternoon,
where they will pass the week end be-
fore returning to their home in Lis
bon, n H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
SUPERIOR COURT

Waterviile, Me-, June 13-There
were no trials in the Superior Court
today, all cases being settled or
otherwise disposed OF.
Some court matters were disposed
of during the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

Miss Frances Leahy left Wednes-
day morning for Washington, where
she will have a position as steno-
grapher in the military intelligence
ONCE. Miss Leary graduated from
tho High school last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

Carl McCorrison, gun pointer on L. S. s.
Michigan, who has been passing an eight
day leave with hi. parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Staples Of Peasant street, returned
te Fortress Monroe, Va. Thursday evening.
Mr. MeCprrisen enlisted . year 40 and has
boon on active duty dprag the entire :i,no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

Mr.. and Mrs. William Jordan ana
daughter Florence of School street.
left Thursday for New Hampshire
and Rhode Island in which states they
will pass two months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

w. A. Jones went to Augusta
Thursday to obtain his release from
Company G, so that he may go to
Boston to enter Franklin Institute
tof training.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

The quarterly session Of the Gov
eminent Of Maine of the United Or.
der OF Independent Odd Ladies will
be held today in the Modern Wood
men hall at 10 o'clock. Dinner will he
served BY Fort Halifax Lodge of this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14
School Census

The statistics of the school census on
April :, 1918. by wards, giving the num-
Der of boys and girls and showing the
increase and decrease since April ]. 1917,
will be of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-14

The mems midiron handicap tour
namcnt which was to have taken
place at the Country Club Wednes-
day afternoon will take place on Sat
urday afternoon at o'clock.