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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
Early Light on
Jap Intentions
on Shantune

Washington, July s1.-Developments
shaped up today for a sharper defini-
ton of the Senate issues raised by
the League Of Nations and the Shan
tung agreement while another and
hitherto obscure section of the Ver-
sailles treaty relating to alien enemy
property was brought under fire in
the foreign relations committee.
After numerous conferences a A.
nal agreement was reached today
by seven Republican senators upon
four reservations which they intend
to propose to the peace treaty. The
reservations are based upon sugges-
lions made in communications to
senators by former President Taft
and Charles E. Hughes and will be
submitted to Senator Lodge and 9TH
err Republican leaders for their APP
rproval before being submitted to
Democratic leaders.
The reservation affect Article 10
and other provisions involving the
right to withdraw domestic matters
and the Monroe Doctrine and have
the endorsement of Senators McCum-
Der of North Dakota, Kellogg of
Minnesota, Cummins Of Iowa, Nc
Nary of Oregon, Colt Of Rhode Is
land, Spencer of Missouri and Len
root of Winconsin.
70 vryhinh fhnv
will be bound by their agreement was
not revealed, it was declared they
realized fully that they might hold
the balance Of power in any reser-
Walton vote and thus cut off any at
tempt for more radical qualifications
as we'll as prevent unreserved ratifi-
cation.
Regarding Shantung, it became
known that in the very near fu-
ture a declaration throwing light on
Japan's intentions Is definitely count
ed upon by administration senators.
1t may come. it is said. from Toxic.
hut failing that. from the White
House.
The alien property section, brought
into question for the first time, was
declared by Republican senator's ut
a public committee hearing to wal
idate" in every respect the acts Of
A. Mitchell Palmer alien property
custodian. closing the door of le-
gal appeal even to American citizens
who were minority stockholders m
I German concerns taken over by the
government. They ccited blanket
clause in the treaty providing that
mo question shall be raised as to
the regularity Of a transfer of any
property" under war legislation.
During the day there was more
speechmaking on the usaty IN the
Senate and President Wilson sub
mitted for ratification along with
the treaty the protocol agreed to at
Versailles containing additional re-
quirements upon Germany The
President also was told by two more
Republicans at the White House
that reservations would be necessary
If the league is to be ratified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01

Chicago, July 31.-Race war
terror and bloodshed had abat-
ed tonight after four days and
nights of rioting, but violence
continued to occur sporadical-
ly, Notwithstanding a force Of
$500 state troops and thou
sands of policemen were on &C.
tive duty in the South Side ne
gro quarter.
Three negroes died today of
bullet wounds, making the Off
cial corrected death list 80, of
whom Is were negroes. Only
one of the three was shot to-
day, though a dozen or more
members of both races were
wounded in the scattered dis
turbances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
100 Ships Sold
To Overseas Co.
For $So,ooo,O00

Washington, July 31-One hun
dred steamships built on the Great
Lakes during the war have been sold
by the Shipping Board to the Ander-
son Overseas Corporation Of New
York for approximately $4,000, 900.
This Is probably the largest ship sale
on record. the board said in announ-
cling the deal tonight. The vessels
will eventually pass to French and
Italian ownership.
MIR. Hurley made the announce
ment concerning the sale few min
utes before he left his office as chair
man Of the Shipping Board for the
last time. Tomorrow he returns to
private life, leaving for his farm in
Illinois.
During the afternoon Mr.. Hurley
shook hands with and said good bye
to nearly 1000 men and women en-
ployes of the board. Earlier in the
day the retiring chairman called at
the White House and babe good-by
10 President Wilson. He was closet
ed with the President for about an
hour. The President thanked Mr.
Hurley for the aid he had given dur
ing the past two years and said he
would miss his counsel. Mr.. Hurley
tonight was given a dinner by news.
paper men.
Mr.. Hurley resigned last month to
take effect August l. His successor
as chairman has not been announced
tut it is believed that John Barton
Payne, whose nomination as a mem
Der of the board was reported ia
vorably today to the Senate, will be
appointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
Negro Rescued

In the down town district a crowd
Of white men attacked and severely
beat up negro who was on his way
home from work. The police res
cued the negro and he was sent home
in patrol wagon. There was no
shooting by troops, who were or
dered on the streets last night by
Governor Lowden on the request Of
Mayor Thompson. The negro area
was comparatively quiet tonight. The
presence OF the troops apparently had
Gained the negroes fears and had
had salutary effect on disturbing
elements among both whites and
blacks
Food supplies were sent into the
negro sections by cooperation of the
Wholesale Grocers' Association. the
police and the troops. The black
belt remained a barred zone, where
whites might not enterfi and even
the guarded trucks of groceries were
driven only to the "dead-line" by
white chauffeurs, who then were re-
leved by negro drivers under police
escort.
Many of the poorer negroes were
reported in dire need Of food and
without funds. Today was payday
at the Stock Yards. but negroes
feared to go there. to draw their
wages.
Among today's disorders only two
involved any considerable number Of
persons. Several hundred whites in
search Of four negroes who had hid
den in the stock yards, were driven
on by militiamen with lowered bay
onets after the whites had demanded
that the blacks be delivered over to
them. No casualties resulted.
About 400 white men beat one Of
three negroes severely at Forty-sev-
enth street and uVincennes avenue
this afternoon. The other two. both
armed, escaped after firing a few
shots. No whites were wounded.
With the lessening of violence.
public officials became more active in
Investigation of the riots and their
causes. Attorney General Brundage
and States Attorney Hoyne are CO.
operating in obtaining evidence for
grand jury investigation. Both Of
the officials say many persons of
Doth races will be punished, and the
Death penalty Is virtually certain to
De sought.
Mr.. Hoyne announced that much
evidence had been offered today from
negro sources. One negro blamed
Members Of his own race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
High officials Confer

Late today Attorney General Palm
er met eight high government OFF,
Gals whom he had summoned to his
office for a discussion Of high costs
and the best methods to pursue to
effect a reduction. After general
talk. lasting nearly three hours. the
conference disbanded to meet again.
probably next week. for further
counsel based on additional infor-
nation to be collected in the mean
time. Those attending the confer
ence were Secretaries Glass. Hous-
ton, Redfield and Wilson. Director
General Hines, Chairman Murdoch of
the Federal Trade Commission. AS
sistant Secretary of the Treasury
Leffingwell and w. B. Colver. Of the
Federal Trade Commission.
1t developed today that demands
for more wages are pending before
the railroad administration from
several hundred thousand employees.
Perhaps the frankest talk which
government officials have heard in a
long time came in this connectio l.
in the statement Of w. G. Lee, pres
ident of the trainmen, before the
wage adjustment board. Mr.. Lee
told the board that in increase N
wages was not the proper solution OF
the present economic hardships un-
der which workingmen are laborinS,
because it would be followed by new
increases in the cost OF everything
which would more than absorb the
additional pay.
Until all classes get together to
stop profiteering" he said, the only
thing for everyone to do IS to get
all the wages he cana course which
he declared would result eventually
in precipitating the "upheavap' now
staring the country in the face.
At a step toward breaking the
high prices. plans are being made BY
Secretary Baker, Postmaster Gen
eral Burleson and Representative
Kelly of Pennsylvania to sell through
the parcel post surplus army foods
stocks valued at 1924. 100000.
Oficials who attended the attorney
generals conference declined to dis
cuss what took place. Mr.. Palmer
stated that the conference was call
ed chiefly for the purpose OF making
a survey of the situation and devel
oping any information on which tbs
head Of the nations law enforce
ment machinery might act to curl
profiteering.
ut seems to be a universal pas
time, putting this thing up to the
attorney general" Mr.. Palmer sale
smilingly, "even the governors hav'
taken to blaming this department fol
existing price levels"
In response to questions, Mr.. Palm
err admitted that there was no law
by which prices could be lowered al
rectly, but he declined to say
whether new legislation was neeaeu
to enable the department to PUNISH
men who may be guilty OF pron''se
ing. i. ~ood law
| on the statute booxs tne
genera r.s,rse OF action Is decided
- Federal Trade Commits
-, /. understood to be ready TO
surpIy the most extensive collection
Of Industrial information ever gath
cred by any government. Produc-
ton cost figures have been obtain
Continued on Page 6-celumn %
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
10000 Jews
Killed in Ukraine
During June

New York. July 31-Louis Marshall,
chairman of the committee of Jewish
at the peace conference made public
today cable message from Leo
Motzkin, secretary of the commit
tee, now in Paris, in which it was
alleged that 10000 Jews. including
1900 school children had been killed
in pogroms during June at Kamin-
etz. Podolsk, Kitagorod, Ourine and
other Places in Ukraine.
In Proskurof alone, the message
said, 1864 persons were slain and in
jured.
"Ukrainian Judaism fears total
determination" it added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
LONDON Boobies
OUT ON STRIKE

London, July 31.-(By The Associ-
ated Press) The London police de-
clared strike tonight.
The London police struck in Au-
gust of last year over the question OF
wages. or several days while the men
were out considerable chaos prevail
ed. The men finally obtained an in
crease in wages and the strike was
called off after it had been in oper-
alton three days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
PORTLAND TO HUB
STEAMER SERVICE
DAILY NEXT YEAR

Portland. Me-, July 31.-Steamer SER
vice between this city and Boston will
be continued after the close Of the
summer season and plans have been
opening Of the season next summer.
Herbert A. Clay, local manager Of the
Eastern Steamship Lines. Inc. stated
today. Three round trips a week are
now being made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
FALL OF SPAN
CUTS ARROWSIC
FROM WOOLWICH

Bath. Me-. July 31.-The only mode
of transportation for residents of Ar
rowsic and Georgetown, including
large summer colonies at Five ISL
ands, Seguinland, Bay Point and
other resorts on the island, with the
mainland. except by water, was re-
moved today when an iron span of
the old toll bridge connecting Wool
witch with Arrowsic and Georgetown
fell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
Canadian Veteran
browns in Lake

Portland. Ne, July M.-Emile Richards
of westbrook. aged 20, who served with
the Canadian forces in the World War
for three years. was drowned in ossi-
,... a. AZ tevn ~ waferboro today
ksr..ss7 : ss,.s,S - 3 ssrpsSf- Iwo cotppan-
49, :5ohn Hobichasd. IT.. and Harry
Miiisr. swass ashore, but Richards was
unable 10 swim and sank before the
othsrs could render him any assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
To Face Trial
In Italy For
Portland Murder.

Portland, Me-, July 31.-Bonaventura
Atripaldi. recently arrested at his old
hcme in Italy, will be tried in italy
for the murder of Guenaro Nappi here
on Jan. q. as Italy does not allow ex-
tradition of its citizens in capital Of
lenses. according to information receive
ed by Attorney General Sturgis today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
GIRL DROWNED
IN PENORSCOT

Bangor. Me, July 31.-Miss Florence
Bostron, aged Is. was drowned while
bathing in the Penobscot river in veazie
today. Life was scarcely extinct when
the body was taken from the water but
efforts at resuscitation failed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
COAL CARRIER
WINNEGANCE DIPS
AT BATH YARD

Bath, Me-, July 3.-The coal carrier
Winnegance was launched at the yard
Of the Kelly-Spear Co. tonight. 1t was
christened with flowers by Miss Ma
rion Bean, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Frederick Dean of Dorchester. Mass.
The barge is of wood construction and
was built for the United States Ship
ping Beard.
It has a gross tonnage of 1897 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
Pershing Starts
Today On Tour
Occupied Germany

Paris. July S1.-General Pershing
will start tomorrow on his valedic-
tory tour Of the occupied territory
of Germany. TIS viii first visit the
American troops and then the Erencn
and british zones. Later he viii t sal
~ as,tunnobile trip over the entire
oId western battle front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
THE WEATHER
SHOW Frs

Northern New England: Showers
Friday; Saturday fair; somewhat
lower temperature in the interior.
Southern New England: Showers
Friday; Saturday fair; moderate
temperatures.
Eastern New York: Partly cloudy
in northern, showers In southern por-
ton Friday; Saturday fair, moder-
ate temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
Daylight Bill
Before Senate Today

Washington, July S1-The House
Bill for repeal Of the daylight saving
law today was given privileged stat
us before the Senate for considera-
ton tomorrow and with a vote on
passage planned late in the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
NEBRASKA SENATE
PASSES SUFFRAGE

Lincoln. Neb, July 3.-The Senate
today by a vote of q to 0, passed a
joint resolution providing for ratif-
cation of the federal woman suffrage
amendment The lower house is ex-
pected to take action on the measure
by Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
PROTOCOL TO
PEACE TREATY
SENT TO SENATE

Warrington, July sl-President
Wilson late today sent to the Senate
me protocol which is to accompany
NE treaty Of peace with Germany.
~, me protocol was brought to the
United States by Secretary Lansing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
LEWISTON BOY
MEETS HIS DEATH
UNDER ICE WAGON

Lewiston. Me-, July s1.-Alcide st.
fierre. aged 8. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas ct. Pierre Of 10 Hines alley,
vas run over and killed this morning
% Lisbon street by an ice wagon driven
" Meder1c Liable. The police are con-
Quoting an Investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
General Forecast

The pressure is lower over a wide
belt extending from the st. Lawrence
Valley westward.
Moderate temperatures prevail
generally over the United States ex.
cept in Missouri and the Southern
plants states, where the weather re.
mains warm.
The outlook for the Middle Allan
tic and New England states is for
showers and thunderstorms Friday
and fair weather Saturday with mod
crate temperature.
Winds off Atlantic coast from
Sandy Hook to Hatteras. fresh shift
ing to northwest winds, cloudy
weather and showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
Heed Protests Public on High Cost OF Living
Troop Menace Outlets Chicago Terrorists
Postal Reduces Rates 20%==W.U. Stands Pat

President Mckay Says
Return of w ire S
Marks End Powerful
Effort to Kill Postal
Western Union to
Retain res n t
Schedule of Prices
Both Wire Heads ST.
lent on Possible Rate
War
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
Boston Foreeast

Boston and vicinity: Friday show
ers: Saturday fair; moderate temper
AZURE, fresh south winds shifting to
northwest Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
6. 0. P. Group to Offer 4 Reservations
Based on Suggestions of Taft and Hughes

Article Ten and
Other Provisions on
Right to Withdraw,
Domestic NJ a tiers
and Monroe Doc
trine - Republican
Leaders to Pass on
Them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
Only Scattered Clashes Be-
tween Whites and Blacks
Three Of Wounded Die

Black Belt Comparatively Quiet - Soldiers
Presence Gains Fears of Negroes - Food
Supplies Sent Into Barred Zone-Many of
Poorer Blacks in Dire Need of Food and
Without Funds-Fear to Go After Wages
At Stock Yards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-01
Fair

''He that seeketh, findeth..
The Want Ads win obtain for
you what you are looking for.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-06-26

The Reno State Journal quotes the Democratic Governor of the state as
follows:
1 oul observe that in the West there are two kinds of Democrats: the
emo Jog democrat who a born that way and continued so for easons
of advantage, and the Democrat by adoption, who entrusted his support to
the party whose ideals and promises appealed to his unselfsh Judgment as
best for the country"
II te Governor be correctly quoted in the above then his remark nlainlv
indicate that he is not mindful of all that the Democratic party has done for
him. ID is extremely ungraeful to the yellow dog" Democrats that made
II possible 1or MN TO aehev the executive position in the state and retain
IL Tor IN second term, to those Democrats who made it possible for him
10 surround himself with Republican appomtes whilst those "born" Demo-
crats h were simply Democrats for the advantage that tbev might ran
continued their unrewarded work of keeping the Democratic maiorites roll.
ing up
n remark indicates the Governor has assumed the idea that he has out
grown the surrounding Of his benefactors and is above the party which made
him. and this in the face Of the fact that n mar in the history of the United
states eve been bigger than either n Of the great parties that has
fostered his candidacy-ISparksT Tribune Democrat).
The Republicans and broad-mnded men and women of he state arc wan
derng what has happened to the wen-oned Democratic machine of tisg good
old state At the great love feast at Reno last Saturday Governor Boyle told
the nahonal Democratic chairman that the people we're going tic cal the
admlnlstrato to account for its actions and said that the rank and file Of
the party was dissatisfied with the acts of many of the national officials and
with IN south being put in the saddle and in full control. Then. N ton Of
this, comes that old rabid Democratic warehouse, j. Holman Buck editor o
the MINI Miner. who warns the Democratic party that. unless some radical
change is made now, there will be a n upheaval that will GUST every Democratic
once holder hiss Eat by the dinner table. And other Democratic napers
are sounding the san warning. Chairman Cummings certainly is getting
Justw he asked fora frank statement o the present conditions rFlko
Free Press.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-06-26
TWO E%X-PREMIERS IN CABINET
Situation in British Politics That Has
Never Before Occurred Is Among
the Possibilities.

Herbert II. Asquith, former premier.
ton TO the present cabinet. The Man
chester Guardian points out that if this
happens Lloyd George will have two
former prime ministers among his sub
ordinates. There is no former instance
Of this state of things in modern his
tory, and it is a long time now since an
English government contained in a
secondary place even one former pre-
mier.
The classical case occurred about the
middle of last century, and is furnish
ed by the game of see-saw which was
played by Lord John Russell and Lord
Palmerston. In the government Of
1862 Lord John Russell was prime
minister and Lord Palmerston foreign
secretary, and in the government Of
1S59-65 their two positions were ex-
actly reversed.
1t was Lord John Russell's excep-
tional fate to be prime minister from
the age of fifty-four till that Of sixty,
to be in and out of subordinate Office,
under Lord Aberdeen and then under
Lord Palmerston, from sixty to sever
ty-three, and at that age to be prime
minister again.
If Lloyd George gets Mr.. Asquith as
well as Mr.. Balfour he will have all the
living former premiers except one, the
exception being Lord Rosebery, whose
-
short as to compare with the mete-
oric premiership of the age Of Can
ming.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-06-26
PROGRAM IS
HAMPERED BY COST
continued from Page one)

and Washoe summit in Washoe county.
Although several contractors had gone
over the specifications. not one bid on
the work. We also opened bids upon
construction of a three and one-half
mile section of gravel road in Douglas
county. The lowest bid was almost
the rate of $4,000 a mile, an unparal-
leled figure, which we we're compelled
to reject.
1--WE are not finding fault with the
contractors. We know their problems
are serious, and when one responsible,
conservative contracting firm after
another either refuses to bid at all, or
offers a bid at a very high figure we
know they consider the contracting
business entirely unsafe in view of the
present labor market.
"The highway department is serious
ly concerned about the matter. We
had hoped to have at least $1.500,000
worth of new highway construction
under way by this time and completed
this year. Under present conditions,
with the department being compelled
to reject bids that it considers entirely
too high, or else not receiving bids at
all, we can see that the states con-
struction program is going to be seri-
ously crippled for this year.
The department is also seriously
concerned about letting contracts at
prevailing and possible future costs
merely to get construction work going.
It is handling the money of the people
and it fully appreciates the response
bility resting upon it. 1t doubts
whether it is justified in proceeding
with extensive highway work when
large expenditures bring for the tax
payer in return an amount of improve
ment far below what they could right
fully expect in normal times"
Concluding his statement, Engineer
Cottrell stated that in the event the
labor situation became even more
serious and prices continued to mount.
the department might practically sus-
pend its construction program for the
year so far as new contracts were
concerned.