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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
GREEK SCHOOLS
ORDERED CLOSED
NORTH EPIRIJS

Boston, April 27-The Greek
schools in Argyrocastro. northern
Epirus. have been closed by direc-
ton Of the residents Of that dis
trict, and not by the Italians, ac-
cording to advices from the Alba
MAN government received by c. A.
Chekrezi. Albanian delegate to the
United States. Mr.. Chekrezi made
this statement tonight in comment
ing upon a press despatch from Sa-
loniki on April 25 which attributed
to a Greek newspaper of that city
a story that the Italian government
had closed the schools and had sent
one hundred Italian school teachers
to the district.
THE Greek schools" Mr.. Chekrezi
said, whose existence among the
Christian Albanians of that region
was due to the fact that the Alba
MAN schools were strictly prohibited
by the former alien administrations.
Turkish and Greek. have been closed
by direction Of the populations. which
no longer needed alien Greek schools
once the Albanian schools were al
lowed to open under Italian occupa
ton. The same also has happened
at koritza. which is occupied by
French troops.
Moreover. the region Of Argyro-
castro is now in the hands Of the
local militia and not of the Italian
troops. which were withdrawn long
ago. The local troops truly repre-
sent the sentiments Of the popula-
ton, which is exclusively Albanian"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
Dak0tan at
Hub With 1900
Ry. Engineers

Bost n, A, ril o7-The ans ort Da-
kotan. which Lr .ught 1900 officers and
men CT the 18th Light Pa lway Enei-
neers. ri, ed tom Bordeaux today.
Welcoming parties viii, h went down the
harbor We e Ia gely made up of rail-
GA men anI tie ,milies anxious to
g"eet their re.uInei friends, the reyi-
men / ing lie n recruit Il from men
on the val Us New England railr ad .
i he 18th En- ineer5 ira ned at Stem,
y. H.. eu15 in The summer of 1917 and
r ived in England N August OF tina
year. A few days later they wee sent
to H'r* nee and went to the front in Au-
{ ust -. T. ey served with the British
army until August. 1918, when t:.ey wee
'ransf -r:e ed to the -Ame.i lean army.
" hen the armistice was signed they
we t Yer IN.
7, Q men d semtsrk at Common
attn Pier nd Immediately en,rained
for Camp Devens.
7 regiment was bligaded with the
Sixth lush Army Coris under tn ,
c,mmand of Lieut.. Gen. Hald:ne, an |
served on the British front through its
Nest trying days in March, 1918. at tie
time the Germans made their final
g est offensive.
We did not know what day we might
have 10 swim the channel or To CAP
III, ed by the Eo he said Major Rob-
ert q. Henier on OF Cambridge Il DO
not know whether people in Amcrcl
re lie how serious the situa ton wa;
as the German drive advanced. The. q
were many dark days on the Bit Sd
'front.'
The regiment returned under the COM
mand Of Colonel Louis deb. Loverr II
Brookline. Col. Lovett said that his
regiment was kept busy operating light
ammunition trains behn nd the British.
and later the American lines 1t also
has the distinction OF operating the first
German supply railroad captured from
the enemy. Four privates were award
ed the British War Medal for saving
an ammunition train south OF Arrss. A
train of five cars was set on fire by q
shell. The engineers ran it to a water
tank at the risk of being blown to
pieces and extin- ,uished the blaze.
The men are Arthur P. Terrell of At
lantic. Ray Ricketts, of Albany. n. T..
Thomas l.. ArbuckIe of Skowhegan,
NJ. and Ri hard Parkinson of West
erly. r. I. Col. Lovett has recommends
ed that &c men be cited for bravery for
capturing a German supply train and
runpin5 it behind the Allies lines
while the regiment was operating with
the American army.
Private William Calvin Of Boston
was awarded the Croix &c Guerre for
rescuing civilians at Abbeville, in the
Somre area. when the town was under
reavy Commandment. and for pulling a
French soldier from a canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
Dept. Of Justice
To EnforceWar
Time Dry Act

Washington, Apr. reinforcement
Of National wartime prohibition,
effective July /. will be undertaken by
the Department Of Justice.
Attorney General Palmer, in a
statement issued tonight, declared
that "as long as the act remains in
force under its terms. it becomes my
duty to see that it is enforced like all
other laws by the prosecution Of such
PERSONS as violate it,"
The attorney general further as
serts that he possessed no power to
grant amneN to any one who might
manufacture beer pending an inter-
probation of the law as to what per-
centage of alcoholic content brings
beer within the meaning Of the pro-
hibition act.
The statement of the attorney gen.
eral definitely settled the question Of
the agency to take up the enforce
ment Of the act, which arose when
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Roper let it be known that his bu-
reau had neither the funds nor a staff
available for carrying out the acts
enforcement. The voluntary as
sumption by the attorney general of
the acts enforcement also relieves
President Wilson of any delegation Of
authority under the Overman Act.
which it was thought might be nee
aSSory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
Big Navy Plane
May Hop Off
Any Moment

Rockaway, N. Y, April 27-The big
naval sea-plane NC-3 which COM
air station here today may Jump off,
any time now for New Foundland on
the first leg Of it's trip overseas. ac-
cording to a statement tonight by
Commander John Z. Towers, in
charge Of the Navy department 8
plans for trans Atlantic flight.
Commander Towers supervised
the trial Of the NC-3. On each of
the two short but satisfactory
flights the machine carried about
$4,000 pounds. First reports had it
that she carried 36,700 but this was
corrected by officials at the station
later in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
Burleson Raps
"Certain Selfish
Publishers"

Washington, April 27-Postmaster-
General Burleson in a statement to-
night defended his administration of
the Post Office department and his
policy in operating government
controlled telephone and telegraph
systems against criticisms made
yesterday by Samuel Gompers. Mr..
Burleson in his statement continued
his criticism of what he termed
certain selfish publishers
The Postmaster-General said 'the
value and importance Of the service
rendered by Mr.. Samuel Gompers
during the recent war was surpassed
by few men in America" and that
the labor official lis entitled to our
grateful appreciation for this SER
vice, but this does not imply that
there should be an acceptance of
his views on all other issues"
LAS the postmaster-genera sees
it," said Mr.. Burlesan. "it is little
short of silly to talk about collective
bargaining with an executive OFF,
Ger by civil service. employees under
his administration. The salary and
wages to be paid such employees.
the hours Of labor and working
conditions are fixed by the legisla-
tive branch and it is for the ex-
ecutive head of department to
strictly follow the law in respect
thereto.
I'm The matter Of fixing compen-
sation the acknowledgement has
always believed that sound public
opinion could safely be relied upon
to see that full justice is done those
who serve the government"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
LOAN FIGURES
NEARING BILLION

Washington. April Especial efforts
to obtain ove--subscription from COM
munities to counter-balance possible
under.suhscriptic M from ctners Will DC
made this week by Victory LioettV
Loan committees at the request OF the
treasury department.
Messages today reported additions 70
the $7D5. 62c:, 100 total subscriptions Tor the
ration recorded last night, but these
will not be checked officially and tabu-
lated until tomorrow.
Secretary Glass today designate
Wednesday, May I. during the last week
Of the loan drive, as Navy Day. ana
instructed loan committees Ito observe
that day in a manner which will Mt
t.ngly honor the American navy" which.
he said. ''overcame the submarine men-
acc and did so much to win the war;"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
VOUR property attached for

YOUR property attached for
L the full amount of prob
able damages is the risk you
incur if your automobile is in
volved in a mixup without liza
bility insurance.
When your car is insured the
insurance company does the
worrying.
You can escape the ugly case
in court, the mental anguish
and possible property loss by
protecting your car with iabil-
ity insurance. Don't risk
thousands when just a few dol
lars will buy complete protec-
ton. Be relieved of that bur-
den. A phone call does it.
c. E. DOWNING
Liability Insurance
Phone 100, Augusta
apr2sdtfx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
Hub WIRE UNION
FAEORS NATION
WIDE STRIKE

i'2s;2H. Apri. Members Of the
'''' Commercial Teleeraphers' Tn
y Fo's'. oTerHhelmingly in favor CT
A~''oH-E..e strike next month. it
q Announced at a meeting today
~" ne referendum vote was tab
-"'ea' Il vas also stated that the
N''oo . fair treatemnt for return
o-a!eEs and sailors would be
'''1 me matters to be adjusted in
It eFeat OF i strike. Union men,
g. cam hat only after protests
f. Ve@n forwarded to Washington,
return men given their for
- "4s@ ratings with the Western
'.'. Telegraph Company and that
-! Haa been refused all benefits
=, ,,v,s a%a received during the war,
49,, - .'@u 'een deprived of annual two
49,. '"r4,-ons until they have been
=" WIKI The company for a year.
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Gompers Says
burleS0n Must
Walk the Plank

New York. April 26-Samuel Comp
ers, president Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. assailed the admin
istration Of Postmaster General Bur-
Lesson in a statement issued here to-
day, declaring that he must walk
the plank sooner or later"
Mr.. Gompers charged Postmaster
General Burleson with carrying out
IAN archais autocratic policy in the
conduct Of the Postal Telegraph and
telephone services Of the United
States and said, che needs only a
wider field and better opportunity to
fit him for succession to some Of the
worlds best known but unlamented
dictators."
Mr.. Gompers' statement follows:
THE troubles of Postmaster Cen
eral Burleson. which in recent
statement he attributes to a plot or
to a conspiracy on the part of Amer
lean publishers, are not due solely to
any dispute there may have been be-
tween CIe pOSIiildStei -6eAci0A daN eAS
publishers to whom he refers. The
most recent example Of Mr.. Burle-
sons autocratic nature does not
come as a surprise to those in the
labor movement who have come in
contact with his administration.
Labor was long ago forced to the
conclusion that Mr.. Burleson was
completely out of sympathy with the
trend of American thought and was
totally unable to comprehend what
America meant when it declared war
upon autocracy everywhere. Mn
Burleson needs only wider field and
a better opportunity to- At him for
succession to some Of the worlds
best known but unlamented ex-dic-
tators. The only difficulty in Mr..
Burleson's way is that the world has
reached the decision that it wants no
more dictators. The United States
post office department is one Of the
very few places in the world not yet
in accord with that decision.
Long before the United States
government took over the telegraph
systems OF the country. Mr.. Burle-
sons cold and autocratic treatment
(continusd on Page +Coiumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
BRITISH FLIERS
STILL HESITATE ON
OCEAN FLIGHT

St. Johns. y. F., April 2.-Lack Of
weather reports from mid-ocean
brought postponement again today OF
the start of the trans Atlantic fight
of Harry G. Hawker and Capt. F. P.
Raynham. although local conditions
were the best here in pany weeks.
For four days no word has been re-
ceived from far at sea on wind and
weather. Without this information.
both pilots have agreed not to hazard
start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
Part of Rainbow
Division Arrives
At Newport News

Newport News. Va, April 81
Eight thousand troops from France,
including men of the Rainbow Divi-
sion from Missouri. Kansas. Arkan-
sas. Louisiana and Mississippi reach
ed this port today on board the bat
tleship South Carolina and the trans
ports Antigone and Princess Matoika
and began to debark in proportion
Tor the last stage Of the trip home
Champ Clark. former speaker of the
House of representatives. accom-
panied by his son. Lieutenant-Col
Bennet Clark. who had previously ar
rived with other Missouri troops
welcomed the Missouri men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
lonpers Seriously Hurt
in Collision Trolley and
Taxi Cab in New York CITY
load American FEEDER
alton of Labor Suf-
fers Fracture Two
Ribs and Right Hip
Sprained

Var York. April 27.-Samuel
~,-.re president Of the American
r.oa-at;on If Labor, was seriously
..-.d fcre this afternoon when a
..oo, +, which he was riding was
..nck bv u Broadway surface car
i buried 20 feet to the curb. Sur
.o,s who we're summoned reported
e.. ., examination that two Of Mr..
,,ors' RIBS mad been fractured,
l., light hip sprained and that he
|a suffered several body contu-
- DESPITE the advanced age OF
|, labor ,eader. who is 50 years old,
..oons declared that thera
40 likelihood Of the injuries
kroylng fatal
NJ Compers has been busy vir-
.,uv avery minute since his return
lion, the peace conference where ne
.,oa ne chairman of the Commits
on On International Labor Leglsla-
=, ua had Just started out from
: hotel for an hours relaxation
ron the accident occurred.
4. .,o +,yicab crossed the Broad
rar car tracks at the 3lst street
[ross;n, il Was struck by a north
konrj ear. Pedestrians who wit
Esssed the crash rushed to the
krecsed machine and eXtricated Mr..
Eomners who was found to be I'M
Icusrjous. one side of the cab was
Fomplete!y crushed in and the wreck
Ike had pinned him against the
[ther side IF the machine.
M Campers was carried back to
b. hctel and surgeons rushed to his
bedside. Alter they had examined
m, howeyer. It was decided it
Em.i Re ulwise to remove him to
hospital and lie remained III his
Eem.
Although = was insisted that Mr..
fhn7ars condition was not critical.
tHosrs # the American Federation
b Labor said that bulletins would
J.. SSuei s"ofn time to time report
|rg lis condition. One of Mr. Comp
Frs last ac,s before leaving his TO-
BE- vas 70 issue a statement urging
EOr*ers 70 IN their share in ensur-
|.g he success Of the Victory loan.
It IS 4 solemn. but happy. duty
|ha. IS laid upon each Of us" said
pr 'iompe~s statement. Let us buy
+ We would f we were beholdjng
f. greet saer'tice that our home
|olk IN Del,aat Wood made.
W have fought and We fought
gra,a var for n noble cause. The
4gse Is safe today. The might of
Pr n.t.0n II arms made it safe. This
Fact has greet meaning to every
.%a-"an, whatever his work Or
f2ca may lie. I believe the great
f2ss Of working men and women
Z! especially feel the truth Of this.
mere remains to us the task Of
'.ng some of the costs of our mag
-ce2i efoftrt. l appeal to my fell
Americans and especially to my
Few American workers TO help
his remaining cost-to help
f44.y and freely"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
Preparations
at Versailles
For Peace Heads

Versailles, April 27-Workmen rap
idly are getting into shape the
buildings Of the Royal Palace and
the hotels adjoining for the meeting
OF the Peace Congress. The pre-
liminary sessions between the Ger
man plenipotentiaries and the dele
gates Of the five great associated
and allied powers will be held in the
room in the Trianian hotel in which
the sessions of the Supreme Allied
War Council where held during the
war.
The room in which the first dis
cussioEs will take place is common
place in its associations compared
with the Hall of Mirrors in which
the treaty will be signed. Space is
limited and it will not be possible
for the delegates Of all the powers to
meet there unless they stand, as there
is not sufficient room for chairs for
all.
Three large windows fill almost
the entire side of the wall looking
out on the gardens of the hotel with
a pleasant vista OF trees. the win
dows are hung with curtains of rich
yellow and blue. Two smaller salons
adjoining the conference room will
be thrown into it by opening the
wide folding doors to make room for
the deliberations.
A large force of workers was busy
today installing telephones and max
ing other arl --ngements for the con-
gress, including the erection Of a
wire barrie: in the courtyard from
behind which the multitude Of news
paper correspondents will be per-
mitted to witness the arrival and de-
parture Of the plenipotentiaries.
Another force of workemn is en-
gagged i, the park making discreet
and unobtrusive arrangements for
shutting off that corner Of the park
between the Trianon Palace Hotel
and the Hotel des Reservoirs, the
German NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. one
fourth mile square-through which
the German representatives will
pass on their way to and from the
conference. should it be finally de-
cided seclude the Germans in this
manner. 1t was originally proposed
to use barbed wire barriers, but
rustic palings, used in the park for
closing off streets and walks were
being used today.
Baron Lersner. the head Of the
H.
entered very emphatic objections to
any restriction Of the freedom OF
movement Of the Germans and has
indicated strongly the attitude OF
the main German delegation on this
point In view of these objections
the French authorities may abandon
their early plans about the barrier
NJ Oudaill. the commission in charge
Of the arrangements, said that in
any event he would not close the
barriers until the opening OF the
congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
Gov. MiIliken
Speaks at Camp
DevenS Meeting

Aver, Mass, April CA big me-
mortal mass meeting was held today
at Camp Dcvens under the auspices
Of the Y. NJ. e. A.. the Knights OF
Columbus and the Jewish Welfare
Board. The meeting was held in
the largest auditorium in camp and
was crowded to the doors.
Governor Carl e. Milliken OF
Maine was the only speaker and his
remarks were listened to with rapt
attention. Major Gen. Mccain. COM
mandant OF the camp, presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
PORTLAND MAN
DROWNED IN
SEBAGO LAKE

Portland. Me-, April 27.-Fred E.
Hollis Of this city. aged 40 years. an
engineer employed on the Maine cen
trail Railroad, was drowned this at
ternoon at Sebago Lake, when the
boat in which he was fishing was
capsize6. Frank Hollis. a twin
brother, and Guy Lombard. who
were also in the boat. were rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
FALL RIVER PIGEON
WINS RACE FROM BOSTON
TO WESTFIELD. MASS.

Boston. April 27.-A pigeon from
the loft of Joseph Ceberechios. of
Fail River. won the first race Of the
season of the United Hom!ng Pigeon
Concourse Association of Massachu-
setts from Nestfield to Boston to-
day. The pigeons speed was 14S4.61
yards per minute. Louis Degangers'
bird Won second place and also the
New Bedford Concourse Association
race with a speed of 1882. Thirty
five hundred pigeons were released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
AUCTION
Sale of Horses

to b held at Gray's Stable at
Coopsr's Mills in the Town Of White
field. Friday, May 2, 1919, at 10
A. NJ.
Consisting Of q head Of horses, I pair
Of mules. weighing 200, six and
ssvsn years old and kind. Horsss
ranging from 1000 to 400, young,
green and second hand. All horses
70 be cold and sold a. recommended
st day Of sale. 10 sets Of heavy work
harnesses ready for use. 4 sets Of
single work harnesses. Charles 8.
Ward. =. z. Warn. Auetionesr.
North Whitsfisid. Tel. 6.3t
ApyA-4r2AA
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i. S. Crew Defeats
New ZealanderS on Seine

Paris, April 27.-The American
crew was defeated by the crew from
New Zealand in the final heat of
the regatta on the Seine today for
the trophy offered by the Rowing
Club of France. The winners of
the first two heats competed in the
finals. Six teams were entered and
four participated in the final.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
AIRMAN JOLLY
FALLS TO DEATH
AT FREEPORT. NY.

F'reeport. n. Y. April 27.-Lieut.
Arlington Jolly of Chicago was kill
ed today when privately owned air
plane he was testing fell $50 feet
near the Lufberry Aviation field here.
Both his legs were broken and his
skull fractured.
Jolly, who only recently had re-
turned from IS months war service
overseas. was flying at high speed
when the wings Of his plane coll
iapsed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
General Forecast

Winds along the North and Middle
Atlantic coasts will be respectively ger =.
tie to moderate south and moderate
south.
Pressure has fallen generally except
in the northwest. Temperature changes
IA the immediate future viii not be i'm.
rortAut
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HOSPITAL SHIP
MERCY ARRIVES
WITH u. S. SICK

Portsmouth. y. H.. April 27-The
hospital ship Mercy arrived today
from New York with wounded and
sick sailors and Marines. All were
transferred to the Naval Hospital.
OF the PA men, IT'S were able to
walk and the others were stretcher
cases.
The Mercy sailed tonight for Brest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
Police Seize
Liquor Still
at Lewiston

Auburn. Me-, April ga complete
Of whiskey has been seized by the
Auburn police at 80 Sixth street, and
Thimas Dubeau. %. placed under
arrest. Dubeau is said to admit
owning and operating the still plant
but claims he intended to make only
enough liquor for his own use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
THREE MORE HUN
UNDERSEA BOATS
ARRIVE IN n. Y.

New York, AErl 2.-Three more Ger
m n submarines. the CB-SS. CB-14S and
UC-S7. arrived here today to take their
part with the U-l11 and U-117. which ~ :
rIed earlier. in the Victory Liberty
Lean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
BAKER ON WAY
BACK TO S. ON
G.. WASHINGTON

Brest. April 27-(By the Associated
Press)-Newton D. Baker, American
secretary of war. sailed today for the
United States aboard the transport
George Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
$4,000 ARRIVE ON
7 TRANSPORTS

New 70 X. AFril E.-Mo-e than 1000
Anne icans troops returned today TO the
h. mellni on seven TRANSFER. docking
Lee
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THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

New England: Increasing cloudiness
Monday. Tuesday rain.
Eastern New York: Increasing cloud
mess Monday; rain at night and Tues.
dey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28
Boston Forecast

Increasing c!oudiness Monday. Tues
day rain; moderate south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-28

Kennebec Journal Want Ads
show no favoritism, but work
for all alike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Earl Ling. the 20-year-old son of MT and Mrs, J. F. Iaing of Hunter street Fairview, was seriously hurt in an accident at the new bridge between Ensley and Birmingham yesterday morning at 6:S0 o'clock when the mo- toreyele which he was riding eollided with truck while crossing the bridgel No None seemed to know just what caused the accident, but it. is thought that the young man lost control of his motorcycle, causing the collision
 His face was badly cut by the slag used in the construction of the bridge necessitating the taking of 10. stitches al the Birmingham infrmary. where he was rushed following the accident xl ray pictures showed internal injuries and his left hand was badly hurt s Ling is employed at the North Birs mingham Pipe Works and was en route to his work when the Accident ioc- cured.