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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
MOREU.S.
TROOPS ON WAY
FROM FRANCE

Washington. Dec. 31.-Departure
from France of six additional trans
ports carrying approximately 12.e0O
homecoming soldiers was announced
today by the war department. The
first Of the ships. the Agememnon.
which sailed Dec. Is. should reach
New York Jan. S, and the last of
them, the Eastern Queen. carrying
only a few officers, is due at Balti-
more Jan. IA. The Finland. which
sailed Dec. % and is due at Newport
News Jan. 10. brings Brig. Gen. Mar
tin OF the s7th division. and the Sec
ond battalion of the 345th Infantry
and the headquarters of the 173rd In
fantry Brigade, of the same division,
all enroute for Camp Dix. n. j. The
Madawaska, which sailed Dec. %
and is due at Newport News Jan. 8.
carries the eight additional units IF
the S7th division, also enroute for
Camp Dix, six casual companies and
the headquarters of the Hath Infan-
try Brigade. The Madawaska also
carries 1853 sick and wounded Off
GERS and men while the Finland 949
sick and wounded officers and men
and these additional units: Nine
casual companies and chemical
warfare service casual company.
The Agamemnon carries the 313:h
Trench Mortar Battery and compa-
MES a. 3, C.. D. /, X and L of the
35th Infantry, 3rd Battalion. head
quarters Machine Co, $50 sick and
wounded.
Sailing of three more transports
from France with American soldiers
was announced today by the war de
partment. The Santa Marta left Dec
~ and is due at New York Jan. s.
Madawaska left Dec. 2S. and is due
at Newport News Jan. 8. and the
Louisville left Dec. IS and should
reach New York Jan. s.
The Madawaska carries six casual
companies and the headquarters Of
the 174th Infantry Brigade, II enroute
to Camp Dix, n. ]. She also has
aboard 115S sick and wounded The
Louisville has on board six casual
companies. a number Of casual Off
GERS and 73 sick and wounded.
The Santa Marta is bringing III
casual officers and one officer and Il
men OF the LIST Artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
Presidents Manchester Address Regarded by:
Americans as Direct Rejoinder to Speech
Of Clemenceau--Intends to Make it His
Guiding Thought in Peace Negotiations
French Socialist Paper Says Premier
Has Regulated Wilson Conceptions

whoever attacked one of them must
expect to see the three others take up
the common defense
The premier was interrupted here by
applause and disorder in the chamber,
but later resumed: There is in this
system of alliances which I do not re-
nounce, / say 1t most distinctly. my
guiding thought at the conference, If
your body permits me to so there. and
believe that nothing should separate
after the war the four great powers
that the wa. has united. To this en-
tente ! will make all sacrifices
The statement Of the French premier
is looked upon as foreign to the state
ment made few hours later at Man
chester by President Wilson. when the
President said: IF the future had
nothing for US but a new attempt to
keep the world at right poise by
balance of power. the United States
would take no interest, because she
would join no combination of power
which is not combination of all of u.s.
The French papers have refrained
from discussing The difference of view
points resulting from NJ. Clemenceau's
speech, except the Socialist organ HUI
mantle, which says:
las to Clemenceau-he repudiates
with tranquility the Wilsonian concep-.
tons. Tomorrow it will be necessary
to arm again. to construct fortresses
and cannon and forge alliances against
third powers 70 the society of nations
there is not even q discreet bow
The steamer Brighton, on which the
Presidential party made the passage
of the channel. reached Calais at
1910 O'Clock and was welcomed by
General Ditto. the governor of Calais.
the officers commanding TIE Allied
bases and representatives of the mu-
nicipality. The President left for
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01

The Maine Legislature is now
ready to organize its 10Th session at
10 O'Clock this morning, the officers
having been nominated Tuesday ev-
ching AT well attended caucuses. The
House Republicans were very rapid
in the transaction of their business
~nd their caucus was over before the
Senate caucus was half over. The
reason for this was the end in the
afternoon Of the contest for the
Speakership nomination. The Pres
idency of the Senate was settled on
the first ballot, but ballots on a few
OF the minor Offices prolonged the
caucus.
Leon +. Higgins Of Brewer. senator
from Penobscot county, was nomin-
ated for President Of the Senate and
Percy F. Crane of Whiting for sec
rotary. Frank G. Harrington, repre-
sentative from Augusta, was nomin-
ated for Speaker of the House and
Clyde l.. Chapman Of Fairfield for
clerk
The Democratic House caucus
made the following choice Of candi-
dates: Sherman l.. Berry of Water
vilel for Speaker Of the House and
Chandler c. Harvey of Fort Fair
field as clerk.
Senator Creighton of Knox was
not present and Senator Googin of
Androscoggin. being the only DEM
ccratic senator, decided not to hold
a caucus.
Zach nomination for State officer
was by reclamation, 1t being a re-
nomination in each case for Secre-
tary of State Frank w. Ball. Attor-
urer Joseph II. Simpson and Com
missioner Of Agriculture John A.
Roberts.
The Councillor selections were
made as follows:
Third District. Walter L. Plum
mer of Lisbon; Fourth, Willis r.
Swift Of Augusta; Fifth. Elmer S.
Bird Of Rockland: Seventh. Clarence
4. Powers Of Fort Fairfield. Coun-
cilors Goweil Of the First. Norton of
the Second and Fay Of the Sixth were
renominated.
Senate Caucus
President IF the Senate Taber u.
Bailey Of Bangor called the Repub-
Continued on Page 5-Col. y
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Paris. Dec. 31.-The declaration
made by President Wilson in his
speech at Manchester Monday against
the balance Of power among the ma
tions is regarded in high American
quarters here as direct rejoinder to
the speech of Premier Clemenceau in
the Balance of Power" idea and his
purpose to make it his guiding
thought in the peace negotiations.
Whether it was intended to be so.
it is not known, but the Presidents
speech coming within "a hours after
that of the. premier mas led 10 con-
trast between the two declarations
as sharply defining two opposing
viewpoints on the subject of balance
of power among the nations. The tex
tua1 copy Of the premier's speech on
Sunday night is now available and
gives the following reference on this
subject.
There is an old system which ap-
pears condemned today and to which
do not fear to say that I remain
faithful at this moment. Countries
have organized the defense of their
frontiers with the necessity of ball
ance Of powers
Great disorder broke out in the
chamber at this point and Pierre Pri-
zon, a socialist deputy. exclaimed
This is the system which has gone
into bankruptcy
Premier Clemenceau continued. say
ing: This system appears to be
condemned by some very high author
tiles. Nevertheless. 1 will remark
that if such a balance had preceded
the war-that if America, England
France and Italy had agreed that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
Warsaw Worked Up
Over Shooting Red
RevOlutiOniSts in Streets

Warsaw, Monday, Dec. so.-(By The
Associated Press )-Forty-sev per-
sons have been killed in streets of
Warsaw in consequence of numerous
clashes which occurred between
troops and revolutionists. The city is
at high tension over the shooting
today and yesterday by the troops of
Red revolutionists who were holding
demonstrations in favor Of the liberia
ton Of several interped Bolsheviki.
This is the first time that such dras-
tic measures have been taken here.
A state Of virtual martial law exists,
with the soldiers of the newly formed
national army and the municipal
guard patrolli1g the streets. Caval-
ry and light artillery are active, and
the artillery has been holding target
practice in the outskirts of Warsaw,
the booming of which is intended as
Il warning to revolutionists who are
suspected Of an intention to seize the
government. The arrival from Posen
Of Ignace Paderewski, who has been
proposed as president Of the repub-
lie. has served to strengthen the
hands of the authorities who are nov,
passing through anxious days and
nights. It is extraordinary how UNI
spectacular are the street fights. sew
eral Of which the correspondent has
witnessed. In one instance. soldiers
who refused to salute the red flag,
when they were jostl d by the crowd,
opened fire but the rioters, were un-
perturbed. merely waiting to see who
was killed or injured. Despite inter-
mittent outbreaks. the customary life
is going on and the treatres are we'll
patronized. Many demonstrations in
support Of Paderewsld were held at
Posen. where the poles are in COM
plete control.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
DANIELS URGES
MERIT SYSTEM FOR
NAVAL OFFICERS

Washington. Dec. 31.-Secretary
Daniels, in appearing today before the
House naval committee to explain
the navy's needs as regards personnel
until a permanent estimate can be
determined in the light Of the action
Of the pace conference urged that
hereafter naval officers he promoted
ON merit. The secretary recommend
ed an amendment that would with
draw all applications of seniority in
making promotions and also suggest
eo that officers in each grade be per-
mitted to select men for promotion to
successive grades instead of contin-
uing the present system OF having
all selections made by board. In
creased pay for the men of the navy
also was recommended by Mr.. Dam
lelS. who asked the committee to
write into the new naval bill q pro-
vision making permanent the war
time pay increases from Sc to SIS for
enlisted men. This would make the
pay range from $50 to ISL Il month
months pay be given navy men as a
STatuity when they are discharged
from the service. In explaining to the
committee that the department would
not now ask for any increase in the
permanent enlisted strength of tn
navy, Secretary Daniels said tempo
rary increase should be authorized to
include $4,000 temporary reuglars and
$4,000 of the reserves for operating
transports as total of go. COO men
would be needed for naval ships and
transports. To give the 1000 add
tional officers necessary for the per
manent establishment by July, 1920.
Mr.. Daniels said it was proposed TO
transfer 1000 reserve officers to the
regular establishment to rank as en-
signs and lieutenantS. These. with
$50 ensigns from the naval academy
next June and 900 in June, -13:c,
would make up the needed number.
Under plans for a comprehensive
expansion of the naval war college
at Newport, r. L.. until it's work will
reach all officers throughout the feet.
Vice Admiral Sims. now commanding
American naval forces abroad, will
return to the presidency Of the COL
lege when his present duty is com
pleted.
Secretary Daniels disclosed this AZ
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
HUB FIREMEN
WANT INCREASE
OF 5000 A YEAR

Boston, Dec. 31.-Demands for a
general wage increase Of 5000 yea.
were made by committee represent
ing the Are department which waited
upon Mayor Peters today. The may
or had announced that he was plan
ming for an increase OF 500 for the
privates in the department but the
committee insisted that this was not
sufficient to meet increased living
costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Northern New England: Snow and
warmer Wednesday; Thursday sncw
and colder
Southern New England: Rain
Wednesday, warmer on the mainland:
Thursday cloudy and considerably
colder.
Eastern New York: Rain southern,
rain or snow in northern portion
Wednesday. warmer: Thursday, local
SHOWS and considerably colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
|)NE ARREST IN
PHILADELPHIA
BOMB OUTRAGE

ihtiaR,iHh.'t. Dec. 31.-FederaI au-
ffl.'s. c>nrrially department of
S3cc invest gators, are lending as,
ah'e to The city police in running
'NtrN .iue and theory that has
possibility Of bringing to justice
perpetrators of the last wide
! cad bomb outrage. One arrest
made today. known So
.<t of this city being taken into
''dy No charge has been pre-
'''d against him and no one was
| -sAi permitted to see him. He
+ frequently appeared in public
| haS often been driven from City
r. Ilaza where he attempted to
user crowds tor the purpose of ad-
| 'SS'Ag them. While nothing has
/ 'eol'ed 10 indicate that he was
'-Eet'td with the explosions, the
re- frN"rthcless. declare they in
sl to keep him in custody for fur
= lHN cstigation.
>"''e we're three explosions last
'Nt within period OF % minutes.
j: HtS' was n the home of Ernest
.'iE.' president Of the Chamber
.V'nefre Of Philadelphia and a d.
:, ',f o. the United States Chamber
. h,Nei' The second at the apart
=. = Vim. Z. Mills. acting head
III" Philadelphia police. and the
=. "l ''ie residence of Justice Rob-
~ Won hoschzisker Of the Pennsyi-
d, 'a S1preme court. One person.
-. "'o OF Judge VIM. G. Knowles Of
H. H. municipal court, who lives oppo-
"ie mouse Of Justice Won Mosch-
.'as'' was injured. She was struck
= .'e mead by a piece OF the bomb
l.sp Standing at a window. All
u cues and theories are be-
~ ,1' "p' OE the authorities rang
= - o'fi an internal Bolshevik ter
- 49, movement down to the work
"'nsr1 fanatic nursing q fancied
. ''iF Federal authorities are in
80 '"s Sharply into the activities of
Ups 81 men and women who since
Ch''ed States entered the war.
,r...N pasy cir sting literature
- 'ne draft stem. A num-
~, " Snch onende. 3 within the last
al nave been given prison sen.
,ca :" connection with the cam
49," 'sa'hst seditionists it was
.a ,"e' .na' threats have been made
."'lS' 'hc local officers of the de.
=, ac, u Justice and certain judi.
~ oi'icers. Constant guard ha.
81 kept but nothing ever cana az
? tl: cate. e'e VI
CONTINUED on Page 5-cs. 3,
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PALMER MAKES
BIG SEIZURE
ALIEN PROPERTY

New York. Dec. 31.-The largest
seizure of enemy-owned insurance
stock 70 date was made today when
the enemy alien property custodian
took possession Of approximately
100000 of the resources Of the Cologne
Reinsurance Co., German -owned
concern with offices here. The secur-
tiles were turned in after specific de-
mand had been made for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
JAPAN FOR OPEN
DOOR in FAR EAST

New York, Dec. 31.-Peace and
the open door in the Far East will
be the keynote Of Japan's policy
at the peace conference according
to Baron Nobaki, Maxine. men,
Der Of the Japanese peace COM
mission who arrived here today
with other members on their way
to Paris. Tho party, including
secretaries and other attaches,
numbering "a, came across the
continent from San Francisco on
q special train provided by the
United States government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
FLU ON INCREASE
IN MARYLAND

Baltimore, Dec 3I.--InfIuenza today
caused three deaths, lobar pneumonia
six and bronchial pneumonia two. ac-
cording to the report which shows n
new cases OF influenza. The malady has
taken decided jump in the state. espe-
cially in Frederick county. but the sit
uation is not rega rded with alarm by
state health board officials. who say
that this is what has been expected
that those who escaped the disease
when It first made its appearance are
now taking il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
Basic, Dec. 31.-The town Of
Gnesen, thirty miles northeast Of
Posen, is IN the hands Of the
Poles, according to reports reach.
ing here today.

taken place in the streets between
German and Polish soldiers.
The Poles are in control Of the
central postofflce and the telegraph
Office and have cut communication
with Germany. The German authori.
ties in the province urgently demand
that troops be sent to their aid. The
local soldiers and workmen's coun-
ellis at Wreschen east Of Posen and
Zloslaw have officially proclaimed
their annexation to Poland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01

MURDER
MYSTERY
,dy Prominent Soci-
~ Woman Found
Near Her Home
LED STAKE
WEAPON OF
MURDERER

-
D. Held Tcday-Plaster Cast
1aleu of Si;cc Imprii,ts Near
Body g.
9a, ..:i,; 'Ir. De. 3,.--The sled
..e.,i g. XII, Mrs. Caroline Welt
ny, riu.w If Harry s. Brown, 4
r..a, a.e,chant, whose body was
-r., ,.,Ilt- eo feet from LIMERICK
q. .,.G ~. ,ar from her home in
,4.,.,. i,sl .crt;on OF tire city was
|4s,a. ..;eui:.lao tonight.
"a ,..ko.i !.'t,rn q show van kept
r-4jt.. ,:.ety stable near TIE
o,p ~: e fal;.l assault. when not
mo '.',n Identification was estah-
IT, ly he Lriv.r OF the van, who
sil,et Il. Various clues were
e .a,tsttcated by the officials m
,..;'.an TO" the inquest, which
+ nc ned tomorrow afternoon fol-
Erjng IN autopsy 10 be conducted
\ 70, morning. a local young man
h. Detained while being examined
To- NJ furnished an apparent alibi
h! W.. released. \ boat has been
EssYs from the North End since
Is, nsl... about the time Mrs. Brown
ns sttachod while returning to her
ne on Broadway after passing the
ktalns with friends. 1t was also re-
Erted ,ilat two men were seen near
BE- baa! Turing the evening. County
I..ca. EX1miner George L. Crock
/ expressed, The opinion that some
RI afttg lie body had been dragged
Zee avs. from the street the as
liiaIt returned and attempted to re-
2Ne Il. \ plaster cast was taken Of
e shoe i:urrints plainly visible IN
. snow, They were about ~ 1-2
ches ionc The heel tracks, which
ere perfectly defined, were 3-4
Continued on Page SCoi. y
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SNOW TIES UP
TRAFFIC in WEST

Denver, Col, Dec. 3l.-Railroad traffic
was tied up for two days last week by
a blizzard in western Kansas, was inter-
rupted again by snow and below zero
temperatures today. coupled with high
winds over western Kansas and eastern
Colorado.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
STR. LAKE WESTON
IN DISTRESS

London, Dec. 3l.-The American
steamer Lake Weston. reported as the
Lake Western. ashore near Nash
lighthouse Dec. 30. is upright but In
dangerous position. The Weston was
bound from New York for Barry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston AMI vicinity:
Wednesday rain and warmer; Thurs
day cloudy: colder. increasing south
winds. shifting to west and northwest
Wednesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
POLES in
CONTROL
OF P0SEN
Disarm German OFF,
GERS and Men After
Street Fight
LOCAL HEADS
SEND APPEAL
FOR TROOPS

Polish Soldiers Take Charge of
Central Postoffice and Tele-
graph Office-Cut Conmuni-
cation with GermanA-Some
of Germ ans Shot After
Courtmartial.
Basic Dec. 3l.-The Poles are mas
tiers Of Posen German Poland) &C
cording to the Vorwaerts Of Berlin.
They have disarmed German officers
and soldiers, some Of whom, the pa
per adds. were shot after being tried
by court-martiaI. Violent fighting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
GAS TABLETS ]
STOMACH c.

MEALS GAS TADL.111 ~
sour Fermentation xftor
balchin9, reduce bloAtiA4/
sure, sweeten and CORRECT
One once In awhile -
MEALS GAS TkB11U
able drug store.
maySeOdtIt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
[nGUSTA LAWYER FOR LEADER
LOWER BRANCH OF LEGISLATURE
Higgins WILL BE CHOICE SENATE

Republican and Democratic Members of In
coming Legislature Hold Caucuses - All
Republican Nominations for State Officers
Made by Acclamation - Present Incumb-
ents Will Succeed Themselves Councillor
Selections Are Made-Organization of Both
Branches at 10 A. M. Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-01-01
Thursday: Snow

It costs eve cents word to get your
message by telegraph to one person.
For one cent word you can oct your
message through the kennebee Jour.
nal to over thirty thousand persons.
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WEDNESDAY,: Snow

>. ~, cents a word 70 got your
eos by telegraph e one person.
"s's" .r ,.n. word you can get your
F'' o." through tho kennsbse Jour.
".', ,a aver thirty thousand persons.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-26
Auto Club to Place
Road Signs Later

Placing Sign boards on the main
thoroughfares of the county is one OF
the big Jobs ahead OF the Fairmont
Motor club. It is proposed to place
permanent signs along the roads d.
recttng the road. The auto club expects
to do much OF this work this season.
although all that is to be done in the
county may not be reached until next
year. There is considerable expense
to the signs, but the club feels that
what is worth while doing Is worth
while doing well. The roads TO Graf
ton and Clarksburg will be marked
first and probably the roads through
Warrington district may follow. Sam
R Nuzum is chairman Of the auto
club. Signs will be placed at cross
roads and the public will be warneL
OF dangerous curves ahead.
No meeting was held last evening
at the court house. but the sign board
proposition was discussed Informally
among the members.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-26
FIRST NJ. E. CHURCH
FaIrpont Ave. and Fourth ST.
Claude E. Goodwin, Pastor.

Services tomorrow as tolloWs'
Sunday school will meet at nine
thirty. The school is the church at
study. Members Of the church should
be found at this service. 1t should be
their desire to make the school more
efficient Visitors and strangers will
find the class that will please them,
Be ON time-nine- thirty.
Public worship and sermon at ten
forty-fiye. There will be citing
for the men OF the church at the close
OF this service. Some matters of i'm
portanee are to be considered.
Union eyangelistic meeting at eignt
O'Clock. There are seven churches CO.
operating in this service. One of the
preachers OF the city will bring tho
message. we are disappointed that
Bishop Darlington is not able to be
With us, but the preacher of the even
ing will have a message worth while.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-26
HIGHLAND AVE. NJ e. CHURCH.
[. A. MeNemar, Pastor.

9:30-Sunday school The attend
ance and interest of the school has
been keeping up remarkably we'll, and
we urge u9oh the members to continue
to keep up the good record.
10:45-Public service and preaching,
theme THE Standard of Living as
Taught by Christ" Preaching at
o'clock. The theme OF the message
THE Most Common and Popular Sin. e
These warm Sunday evenings are a
real test OF our loyalty to the church
and our devotion to God. Will you
prove true?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-26

those who have a perfect attendance
until Christmas. Morning worship at
1880; subject or theme. "sustified by
Faith" Christian EndeaYor at 1880;
leader. Miss Louise Snider. The
White" side has won three consecu-
tive Sundays in the attendance race.
Here are two words Of advice to the
Blues" Get busy" There will be
something new for you at each meet
ing, and this meeting will be no ex.
ception. Evening sermon at S:15, on
the subject, "Life's Witnesses"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-26
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Roy j Myer, Pastor.

Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Mr..
G. A. Pilson superintendent. Mis-
slonary talk to the children of the
Sunday school at 1875 a. m.
Morning worship and sermon at
1o:45 o'clock. subject "Paul's Waiting
for Martyrdom."
iect "Confessing Christ-How do Men
Confess Christ and how do Men De-
nv Him. Miss Gladys Haas will be
the leader. Come to these services
and bring a friend. Good music at all
the services.