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New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
OUCH! MY BACK! RUB
 LUMBAGO PAIN AWAY
Rub Baclxache away with small trial bottle of old
 FESt Jacobs OiIo

When your back is sore adn lame or kumbago, sciatica or rheumatism has ksou stiffened up, don't suffer. Get a 3nall trial bottle of old, honest "St. Hacobs Oil" at any drug store, pour B little in your hand and rub it right II your aching back, and by the time ou count fifty, the soreness and lame ess is gone.
 Don't stay crippled. This soothing, Penetrating oil needs to be used only nee. It takes the pain right out and ods the misery. It is magical, yet
 osolutely harmless and doesn't burn &le skin. -.
 Nothing else stops lumbago, sciati-
 backache or rheumatism so
 Fomptly. It never disappoints
 journalism away.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
BROPHY IS FINED.

Richard A. Brophy was fined s2 and costs by Judge James T. Meskill in police court this morning for fail ing to have his walk shovelled fol- lowing the last snow storm. The prop erty in question is at the corner of East Main and Wilson streets. It is owned by Frank Pearl but he did not take possession until yesterday and at the time of the storm Brophy was the occupant.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
STILL INVESTIGATING.
Senate Manufacturers Committee Re-
 sumes Its Hearing Today.

Washington, Jan. 2.-The senate manufacturers committee resumed it's investigation of the sugar situation prepared to hear a statement from Food Administrator Hoover, replying to charges that the fixed import prices imposed by the administration was responsible for the present short age. He is expected to elaborate upon a denial he previously issued through the White House.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
LADIES' SOCIETY ELECTS

The Ladies society Unity" of the Swedish Film Baptist church has elected the officers below for the com ing term: President Mrs. J, A. Carl son; vice president, Mrs. A. Olson; secretary, Mrs. J. E. Klingberg; treas urer Mrs. A. Peterson.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
EVENTS TONIGHT

Fox's theater, high class photo drama.
 Lycepm .theater, superior photo plays.
 Keeney's theater vaudeville and moving pictures,
 Phenix lodge,> I. O. o. F., meets in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall.
 Andre lodge, I o. o, F., meets in Vega hall.
 St. Elmo lodge, K. of P, meets in Judd's hall. .. Erwin Castle, K. G. E. meets in Eagles hall
 Carpenters Union meets in Union hall.
 Winthrop council, D. of L., meets at 277 Main street.
 Lady Turner's society meets in Turner hall.
 Alexandra lodge, D. of St. G., meets at SS Arch street.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
SENATE SUPPLY COMMITTEE

Washington, Jan. 2.--With Charles Eiseman, vice-chairman of he sup ply committee of the Council of Ma tional Defense on the stand, the sen ate war inquiry today continued it's investigation into the concelled con- tracts for uniform cloth.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
THE CHIEF ISSUES.

Annapolis, Jan. 2.-Prohibitiodn, anti-race track legislation and an nexation for Baltimore are chief is- sues to come before the Maryland legislature which began it's session of 90 days today.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02

Mrs. J. Rubin has returned from . weeks stay in New York.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. F.. w. GROVES sig nature is on each box. soc.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02

Alexandra lodge, D. of St. G., meet at 8S Arch street
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02

Lady Turner's society meets in Turner hall
New Britain herald., 1918-01-02

Winthrop council, D. of L., meets al PIT Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
DAYS OBSERVANCE
AT NATIONAL CAPITAL

Washington, Nov. 2S.--The nation
today gave thanks for the return of
peace and for the victories OF Ameri-
can armies which helped to bring the
world-war to q successful conclusion.
Special services were held in most
churches over the country. President
Wilson and Mrs. Wilson attended the
Central Presbyterian church, where
simple services were conducted by the
pastor, Rev. DR.. James II. Taylor,
who read the Presidents proceed
ings. Thanksgiving proclamation, be-
fore preaching the sermon. DR. Tay-
lUr said today marked the most strik-
ing Thanksgiving in the history Of the
world and that it sees the world en-
tering upon the post war period,
which. he said, has responsibilities.
problems, ideals and visions all it's
mass in the Catholic church was at
tended by representatives of 81
American republics and diplomats
from ether. countries. Secretary
Lansing and other members OF the
cabinet represented the United States
President Wilson did not leave the
White House after returning from
church. Only members of the family
were present for dinner and the Pres
ident later spent several hours work.
ing on his address to Congress which
he will later deliver before the peace
conference. There was no formal cele-
bration of Thanksgiving Gay III
Washington but hundreds of soldiers
and sailors, many wearing their gold
en- stars for service overseas took
dinner in private homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Life Imprisonment
CONTINUED from PAGE One)

under the common law could seek
reversal of q judgement obtained by
fraud. Attorneys said all other legal
means were exhausted except this
appeal to the basic law. The appli-
cation was denied and the hanging
reset for August %, 1918. Mooney
had been in death row. at San
Quentin prison since July II. The
California Supreme court affirmed
this denial July %. 1918, just two
years after the explosion. Five days
later, exactly two years after his ar
rest, Mooney was reprieved to De-
cember 13 b. Governor Stephens TO
allow time for him to review the
record.
Action OF the United State Supreme
court, November Is, closing the long
court fight. was in the form of
memorandum by Chief Justice White
refusing a writ Of certiorari.
During the two years worldwide
appeals were made to labor bodies
to act In support Of new trial.
Russian radicals paraded in Petro-
grad and made a demonstration be-
fore the American embassy. The
American Federation of Labor, the
London Trade Council and other or
CARNATIONS made public demands
for q new trial for Mooney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Decision Reserved On
Claim for Auto Bringing
Liquor to Portland

Portland. Nov 27.--Decision was
reserved by Judge Samuel L. Bates
yesterday afternoon after a municipal
court hearing on the claim Of Leroy
p. Russell of Boston, the mortgagee,
for the Packard limousine which was
libelled by the liquor deputies some
weeks ago. after it hab been captured
laden with liquor. Robert H. Keat-
ing, the young Boston man who was
driving it at the time, was arrested,
as was Joseph Dubie, a Portland res
ident. and they were subsequently ar
raigned in she municipal court. Keat-
ing at the time of arraignment said
the car belonged to his father. Pat
rick r. Heating. proprietor Of tax
icab stand in Boston, that he himself
was ignorant that it was being used
for the transportation of liquor, hav-
ing been told that he was to bring
several cases Of olives down to Port
land, and that his father also did not
know that the machine was being un-
lawfully used.
cotSiNiy -Ai. ANASoCIi appSdIcu III
court with mortgage and which
he holds on the machine, and which
specifically provides that if the car
is driven outside the State the mort
gage is violated and the car is to re-
vert to its original owner.
Mr.. Russell was the only witness Of
the afternoon and exhibited papers
relating to a series Of deals with
Heating, to whom he said he had sold
four or five cars. part of them on
mortgages and part OF them on
leases. He placed the value Of the
limousine at approximately $3.50, and
by a coincidence it happens that
about that sum is now due him from
Heating on their various TRANSACT
lions.
Mr.. Russelrs counsel was Isaac w.
Dyer of this city and J. G. Johnson
Of Boston. and assistant County At
torney Clement F. Robinson appear
ed for the State.
The claimant admitted at the out
set that the machine was not COM
mon carrier, and that in that specific
instance it was being used for illegal
transaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that
really stands out pre-eminent AZ n
medicine for durable ailments Of the
kidneys liver and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's 6wamp-Root stands
the highest for the reason that 1t has
proven to be just the remedy needed
in thousands upon thousands Of dis
tressing cases. Swamp Root. a ply
sician's prescription for special dis
eases. makes friends quick,:' because
its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t Is gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles Of two Sizes
medium and large.
However. If you wish first to test
this great preparation send ten cents
to DR.. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton. n.
r.. for a sample bottle. When writ
ing be sure and mention the Augusta
Daily Kennebec Journal.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Two Autos Smashed
In Collision. Near SacO

Portland, Me, Nov. 2S.-A Ford
car, headed west, and seven pas
senger Locomobile came together on
the Saco road near the Oak Eill ga
rage, about O'Clock last night, dam
aging both cars to a considerable ex-
tent. and putting them both out Of
commission. None of the occupants
of either car were injured. Accord
ing to the occupants Of another car
which was following the Locomobile.
the Ford was speeding UP in an en-
deavor to pass two other cars in
front of it, and was on the wrong
side Of the road, the driver evidently
not seeing the larger car coming to-
wards it until 1t was too late to
avoid the collision. The Ford was
turned completely over, and suffered
three broken wheels and was badly
smashed up. The Locomobile lost one
wheel and got away with smashed
fender and other minor scratches. Ac-
cording to one report OF the accident.
the big car was partly in the ditch
when the contact came. and In the
endeavor to avoid a collision, 1t hit
a telephone pole Both parties disap-
peared as soon after the accident as
possible, and their names are not
known. The party Of four that was in
the Ford car headed for MorrilPs
Corner and the two occupants Of the
larger car telephoned to a garage in
Portland, asking them to send for the
damaged auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Economic Offensive
Being Planned in France

Paris. Sunday. Nov. 24--Aules
Gels. who was recently appointed UNI
der secretary of public works and
transport. says in an interview with
Information that Special attention
is being given by his department to
the work of reaching an understand
ing with the American government
relative TO the immense amount of
work done in France by the American
army and navy. The special features
under consideration are the construc-
ton projects along the front, between
the front and the seacoast and at
French ports.
M. Gels says that extensive plans
are being formed for an economic
offensive, by which French activities
after the war will be commensurate
with those exerted by the nation dur
ing the struggle. Projects before va
rioIs committees include reorganiza-
ton and extension of railway, steam
ship and canal routes and electric
power plants and the elaboration Q.
works at docks and ports
Studies are being made Of a plar
for great international railway
route from Bordeaux TO Odessa" he
says. There is also a committee
studying the project Of constructing
tunnel under the English channel an,
another through the Vosges mour-
tains. west of Alsace"
NJ. Gels has hopes that full reports
viii soon be received from commit
tees formed of leading engineers,
manufacturers and shippers, which
lave been giving attention 20 tins
plans under consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Germans Asked British
Prisoners Released to
Jntercede for Them

Hull. Wednesday. Nov. 27-British
civilian prisoners arriving here from
Ruhleben. Germany. say that when
they were leaving the prison camp
there a long written document was
banded them by the Germans. APP
pealing 10 them to intercede with the
British people in behalf of the peo-
PIE OF Germany. who have freed
themselves from the chains OF a bar
barous system" and not to hold the
Germans responsible for the deeds Of
their former autocratic rulers. "who
are now utterly powerless"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

held in Washington Square today.
Thousands OF men. women and chill
dren with officers from the army and
navy hosts took part Picked singers
rendered the Hallelujah Chorus from
The Messiah under the direction OF
Charles Bowes, singing master OF the
naval training station. The scene
was most impressive when the band
of the Seventh Coast Artillery swung
into the Star Spangled Banner"
while the crowd stood with barred
heads and every automobile within
sound came to halt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
CAMPAIGN FOR NEED
FOOD CONSERVA'TION

Washington, Nov. 2S-An intensive
campaign TO bring home to the Amer
lean people the need of food conser-
>a:ion so that 300, 900, 600 hungry peo-
pie in Europe and the Near East
may be fed will be conducted next
week by the food administration. Be-
ginning next Sunday, when message
from Food Administrator Hoover
viii he read in the churches all over
tho country every possible medium
will be used during the week to
awaken the nation to hs opportunity
foe renewed service and sacrifice for
the relief OF millions released from
the German yoke.
Each day OF the week will be set
ssirle for a special feature of the
campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Private Raymond II. Blades

Colby lost most popular student
Thursday afternoon In the death Of
Pvt. Raymond II. Blake. who died after
few days illness Of pneumonia. Pve.
Blake was born in Seetham. Mass, tho
son of Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Blake, and
his age was 10 years. He entered Colby
as a member of the 9. A. T. c. and was
one of the most popular members Of the
freshman class. He had a good record
in his studies and military training and
was prominent in athletics, for time
having played the fullback position on
the football team. He had been pledged
to the Zeta Psi fraternity. but had not
become a member. He is survived by
parents and several brothers and SIS
tiers. One brother, Wilbur, graduated
from Colby last June.
Funeral arrangements have not been
made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
co. G HOLDS DANCE
THANKSGIVING DAY

The Thanksgiving day dances held
at the Armory Thursday afternoon
and evening, under the auspices Of
Go. G, Third Infantry. Maine Nation
81 Guard, wore very we'll attended
Rerry's Orchestra furnished music
for the dances, and there was very
large attendance. The nall was dec
grated with red. white and blue
streamers. and banners. which made
it very homelike.
The floor director was First Sergt.
Meddie F. King and his aides were
Sergt. w. l.. Jones, Color Sergt. Paul
Dutil, Bat. Sergt. Major r. Harold
Dubord. and Mess Sergt Fred d. Nc
Alary. The members of the commit
tee on arrangements were: CHAIR
mani. LIST Lieut.. H. c. Emery. LIST
:iergt. Meddie T. King, Col,r Sergt.
Paul Dutil, Corp. Samuel Baker. Prvt.
Ernest Vigue and Prvt. Albert Poir-
Ter. This was the first entertainment
that the company has ever attempted
and it Is certainly to he highly con-
graduated on it's success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
SECRETARY DANIELS
SPEAKER AT EXERCISES
HELD AT BUFFALO, N. Y.

Buffalo. N. Y, Nov. 2S.-Thanks-
giving deliberations of the coming
peace conference should be guided by
principal and justice, touched with
mercy to the weak and not be pas
sion or emotion, said Secretary DAN
iels. speaking at Buffalo's community
Thanksgiving service.
I'VE are here today, said the navy
secretary. ito render thanks to the
God Of nations for the widest victory
ever achieved by the forces Of free
dom-to take counsel how a peace
won by so much valor and sacrifice
may long endure-to acclaim with our
spirits the brave dead youths who lie
under the white crosses on the plains
Of France and Flanders. and those
who found sepulchres under the sea-"
The Allies and the United States
having won the war, Mr.. Daniels said
the theory that every man in the
world. high or low, rich or poor, shall
have a chance to make the most Of
himself is now the fixed philosophy Of
all nations"
1T now remains he continued. ito
make democracy safe for the world
by defining its ends. clarifying it's
purposes and exacting into law it's
essential ideals. And herein lies the
path to just, honorable and enduring
peace. We have Won the great war.
Let us now proceed to win the great
err peace.'s
Germany must be dealt with firmly
at the peace conference, said Mr..
Daniels, because "the sins OF her rul-
ers and all who followed their spirit,
are black and bitter and her crimes
deserve such treatment and such
punishment as will protect the future.
But no policy Of hatrde," he said.
mo spirit Of vengeance should guide
this forld-renewal The protection "
women and children knows no friends
and no enemies. The re-birth Of
modern civilization should not go
forward under any spell of mere re-
venge or malice to millions Of men.
Principle and justice, touched with
mercy to the weak, should guide this
congress, not passion or emotion"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
british LABOR PARTY
SERVES NOTICE ON
COALITION GOVERNMENT

London. Wednesday. Nov. 2,-In
an election manifesto, the British
labor party warns the collation. gov
eminent against opposing the new
European. democracies and demands
the immediate withdrawal OF allied
forces from Russia. free trade, the
DECENTRALIZATION Of land. mines, rail-
ways. shipping armamnets and cleo
trio power. The party also demands
that taxes be levied on capital and
that there be complete abolition Of
Cdnscription.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Family Party Of 81

Mr. and Mrs Clinton uoodhue enter
tanned at dinner Thursday their moth.
ers. brothers, sisters and their fami-
lies at their home ON West Winter
street. and at noon q members Of the
two families were seated at the table.
A fine dinner was served with all the
fixings, followed by q social time. The
guests present were Mrs. Annie +.
Goodwin. Mrs Ella A. Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs Il. Fl. Worth. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L.
Goodhue and family, Mrs. and Mrs. NJ.
F. Bragg and family. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
q. Davis and family and Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodhue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
AUGUSTA LOCALS
CONY TO SEEK
ANOTHER BATTLE

The Cony football management Is
10 issue a challenge TO the Gardiner
high team for 4 return game. to be
played Saturday on Reuel Williams
field. Everyone who witnessed the
scoreiess battle Thursday and hum
dreds more, would certainly make
all efforts to witness another con-
test between the weli-matched rivals.
As il Is expected that Gardiner
will accept the challenge the request
IL made that all Cony players assem-
BILE ut $50 this afternoon on William
field for practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
EXORBITANT WAGES
DEMANDED BY
WORKERS IN BERLIN

Berlin. Wednesday. Nov. N.-tBy the
Associated Press. -lnquiry among the
leading industrialists today drew out
the admission that many Of the largest
plants in Berlin already are being sys-
tematically terrorized by the working
forces. The latter are demanding ex-
orbitant wage increases, shorter hours
and other concessions calculated ulti
inately TO force the employers TO shut
down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29

en- kicked a pretty field goal. after
Maine had kicked OF to Colby. For
the remainder OF the quarter the
BAN seesawed back and forth.
I'm the second quarter after several
exchanges of punts, Pagannucci OF
Maine kicked the field goal which
tied the score. In this same quarter
the prettiest pass OF the game was
uncorked by Pagannucci of Maine, it
being good for over 80 yards. There
was no more scoring during the half.
Early in the second half came the
touchdown which won the game for
Maine McCracken Of Colby attempt
ed q punt which was blocked. A
Maine man recovered 1t. being JACK
led near the Colby goal posts. On
the next play, the Maine man carry
ing the ball fumbled, but Lawry OF
Maine recovered it behind the goal
posts. The try for a goal failed. This
ended the scoring for the game.
After this Colby appeared to weak
en-, although they easily held the
Maine team in check. The Colby team
was in rather poor condition and
without the services Of several Of its
best players, one of whom, blades.
died yesterday afternoon from in
fluenza.
The Maine team had difficulty in
getting through the Colby line, get
ting their game on trick plays. The
Colby backfield was rather weak
without the services of Blades, and
Of Fraas for the greater part Of the
game. Brudno. the quarterback, was
greatly bothered by a bad leg.
For Maine, Pagannucci and Math-
ews starred. For Colby Captain Pull
sifer, Cook. Pooler, Lowery and Han
cock played fine games. particularly
Captain Pulsifer and Pooler
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Championship Match

4 match for the championship of
the city was rolled Wednesday eve
ming at the Casino alley. the con-
testants being Charles Hodston and
Archie. both being popular bowlers OF
the city, and the honors going to
Hodston. who won by II pins. The
totals for the two being as follows:
Hodston '947, Smith 903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
GUILFORD MAN HELD
FOR SHOOTING WIFE

Bangor Me. Nov. 2s.-Word reached
hole tonight that Orrin Parsons OF Gull
ford was under arrest charged with
shooting his wife there last night. Mrs.
Parsons was removed to hospita'
where 1t was said he.' wound was Sc
rous but not necessarily fatal. 1t was
alleged that the shooting occurred aft
~ Parsons had unsuccessfully tried to
induce his wife. from whom ne had SER
aYxted. TO return home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
Cellar Fire at Home of
Forest Simpson

a still alarm sounded at about 9.45
Thursday morning for a fire IT. the
cellar at the home of Forest Simp-
son at School street, the house own.
Cd by A. Q. Lombard. The flames had
good start and only quick work by
the firemen prevented q serious dam
age. The large chemical with several
small chemicals together with gar
den hose wre used. The house was
thoroughly filled with a dense smoke
which made the work OF the f1remen
difficult.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-29
ID SOLDIERS INJURED
by EXPLOSION AREIAi.
BONES. PROVIDENCE. X. /.

Providence. r. l., Nov 3.-Ten SOL
diers were injured today. none serious
h. when two cases of aerial bombs &C
ridentally exploded during the presen-
tation Of the Battle of Nimy Ridge at
Narragansett Park The production
put on by the state guard and members
al the Brown university army training
corps represented as realistically as
POSSIBLE the famous battle in which the
Canadians took the ridge from the
Huns.