davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
High School Seniors Will
Have a Graduation.
Municipal Court Matters
OF Mrs. Ella A. Palmer.
Alumni Reception 10 Seniors June
l6--Cony VS.. Gardiner Today.

The School Board had a meeting
Tuesday evening with every member
except Dan S. Weeks, who is in Port
land, present. 1t was voted unanimous
ly that the Sepior class OF the High
school should hold graduating exorz-
cises on Thursday evening, June ID, in
Library hall Some of the parents of
the members of the class appeared
before the board Monday evening with
protest against allowing the class to
graduate without exercises. repre-
sentation of the class was also pres
ent aud presented the argument that
il was now too late to prepare any
graduation papers. 5. G.. Decker, a
member of the board, agreed to make
arrangements so that the class could
have the hall and the board expressed
itself as being willing to stand all the
expenses A meeting of the class was
held Tuesday forenoon and another
vote taken on the subject. The vote
resulted in tie. 10 to 10. so that 1t
was then decided 10 leave the matter
with the School Board to settle. The
vote at Tuesday evenings meeting
seems To be a settlement OF the discus
sion and the class will no doubt hold
exercises as has been the custom for
many Years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

killed Deputy Marshal Burgess and
Officer Butler found the same condi-
tiOns at the home of Louis Levine OF
Kelsey street.
Later in the morning the members
of the Board of Health were notified
and viewed the premises. They Will
take action later.
City Marshal Barton also learned
Tuesday morning that one of the He
brew meat peddlers had in his possess
sion two hind quarters Of beef, taken
from COW owned by DIR. c. w. Alb
bolt, which died last Friday at the
Central Maine park. 1t was learned
that DR.. Abbott sold the COW to these
people for the hide and that they
agreed 10 bury the carcass. The Jews
sold the forequarters to the Watervills
TaIow co. but kept the headquarters.
These were found hanging In a shed at
one of their homes. City Marshal Bar
ton ordered them to take this meat to
the Waterville Tallow Co. and he went
with them to see that it was all
chopped to pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
WINTHROP CENTRE.

Prof. II. r. Purington of Lewiston
preached most excellent sermon sun
day morning from the book of Esther.
Friday evening the members of the
sunday school We're delightfully."- enter
tanned at the church by the superin-
tendent Elwood A Bailey. Music was
furnished by Billiards. orchestra of Au-
gusta, and ice cream and fancy crackers
We're served for refreshments
Tuesday, June 6. at go o'clock at the
Friends church. the W. c. T. U. will
have Flower Mission day. The program
will be devotional exercises. Roll call
answered by some wild flower have
known: reports and business; singing;
gleanings from the county convention by
delegates; lessons for us from Jennie
Cassidy" Miss Alice A Clough. reading
of poem.
Mrs. Christina Bray of Mechanic Falls
will he the guest for few weeks of her
sister Mrs. Maria =. Clough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
Reception to the Class of 1911.

Il The reception to be given by the Alum
nj Association of the Gardiner High
school to the graduating class of 1911 will
be held Friday evening, June l6. at the
coliseum. All the friends of the school,
members of the Alumni Association and
former scholars are invited to attend this
event. The reception will be held from
100 to $40, during which time q seepeert
will be given by Lees Orchestra. and AT
$50 the dance program win commences,
Gallery and stage seats win be on sale
early next week and every indication
points TO pleasant and successful ocea-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
OAKLAND,

The annual business meeting of the
Oakland Mission Association was held
Monday evening. The following officers
We're elected Supt., Henry w. Hig-
gins; Assist. Supt., John Eamen; clerk,
Alanson Skillings: Treas, Mrs. Caro-
line Eamen; trustees, Henry w Hig-
gins, Amos Holmes, Fred Day. Clar-
ence Davis. Alanson Skillings and Mr..
and Mrs. Eamen
The funeral of the late Miss Edith
Sweet, who died at the home of her
sister in Portland Saturday night. was
held at the Baptist church at 2 p. NJ.
Tuesday, Rev. C. d. Hazelton officiat-
ing. Music was furnished by Mrs E.
NJ Foster Miss Florence Ormiston and
Edna Kerr. The bearers were Frank
Brown, Wallace Judkins, Dennis Cook
and Geo. Bates. A large number OF
relatives and friends were present, in
Guiding Mr.. and Mrs II. f. Sweet and
Mrs. Morrill, of Portland and her sis
ter, Mrs. Gertrude West of Portland.
Besides the father and mother three
sisters, Mrs Gertrude West of Portland.
Mrs. Maude Halves and Mrs. Rena Ma
reney, both of Oakland, and one broth
er, Alvin Sweet, Jr., OF Wateryille, sur
Sive. fnterment was al Oakland.
Henry Shepard was taken before
Judge Field Monday on charge Of
larceny of 500 from his father. and was
bourd over in the sum of $500. to the
September grand jury. Being unable 10
furnish bonds. he was taken TO the
Augusta Jail by Deputy Sheriff Guy
Gleason.
on recount of the sudden death OF
Mrs. Davis. Miss Ada Davis place in
Grade III will be taken by Mrs. c. r..
Small.
No school in Oakland Thursday. So
many of the pupils were planning, TO
90 TO the circus AT Nateryilie that il
was thought best TO close the schools.
Mrs. c. Burrill and grandson. Walter
Burrisl. went 10 Ashland Tuesday TO
remain for some time.
Mrs. Carrie Small returned to her
hame. in Warehano. Mass. Monday. afr
ee q short visit with relatives and
friends. accompanied by her friend,
Mrs Maud Gahoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
Mrs. Deborah Davis Of
Oakland Hit by Train
On Notorious Rice Crossing
The Horse Also Killed.
Crossing Very Blind and Unprotect-
ed Hearing This Morning.

Mrs. Deborah Davis of oak
land, aged Sc years, While
driving tn the home Of her sis
ter. Mrs. Andrew Rice, about 1.S0
o'clock Tuesday afternoon with the
Intention of taking her to the Garden
party at Cascade park was struck by
the passenger train No. % ON the Rico
crossing and was instantly killed. Tee
accident occurred ON one of the most
dangerous crossings on the Maine Cen
trail railroad. The horse WAS also Kill
ed ard the carriage demolished
Not hearing the fast approaching
pa ssenger train from the Oakland sta
ticn to WaterVille, Mrs. Davis drove
directly on the crossing. ON either side
of the crossing are entertainments
which prevents seeing the train Tor
any distance. The sound of the water
at the so-called Rice rips" also dead
ems the noise of the approaching train
The engineer of the train did not see
the team in time to prevent the aeci-
dent AS soon as he noticed that the
woman was to drive on the tracks ne
threw on the brakes and whistied, but
the train went almost two lengths be-
fore leing brought to standstlll. the
train crew Immediately went back and
with the assistance OF passengers
found the woman lying beside the
track. dead. one side OF her head was
badly crushed, but her body was not
mangled. She was found several rods
from the crossing The body of the
horse was found scattered in many
places The carriage was broken into
kindling wood.
The body of the woman was placed
in the baggage ear and brought TO
Waterville and taken in charge by Cor
oner Frank Redington. who ordered
hearing to be held Wednesday morning.
Charles Davis, a son, and Andrew
Rice. a brother-in-law of the woman.
live but a short distance from the
scene of the accident. The son was
working on his farm when he noticed
the train stop and soon learned of the
fatal accident
The deceased lived at the home of
her brother, William Blake on the Fair
field road. She was one of the oldest
residents in that section and was well
known Three children survive, Misses
kda .Zell and Charles; also two hroti-
ers. William of Oakland and Lester OF
Waterville, ard two sisters. Mrs
Charles Dyer of Madison and Mrs Ah-
drew Rice of Oakland The news Of her
untimely accident was a great shock TO
her many friends. both in this city and
Oakland
Several times have petitions been
sent to the Maine Central Railroad Co.
to have tunnel cut under this bridge.
as many accidents have occurred IN that
section No flagman is stationed there
to give warning.
Constable Charles Harrington late
IN the afternoon empaneled jury
consisting of s. L. Berry, c. +. Mat
thews. Martin Blaisdell. L. G.. Whip
pie. Watervillc, and H. l.. Hunton
and l.. Q. Marshall Of Oakland. The
jury viewed the body and then went
to The scene of the accident. They
adjourned Ia meet 1t $50 A. NJ. Thurs
day At the City building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

Corporation. The judiciary committee
of the SepateaFnsa~ most strenuous ef-
forts O. ascertain these facts at time
when fthe sabsorption of the Tennessee
Iron and Coal Co, by the Steel Cor
poration, could hardly have been called
contaminated / regret that that 'Rea-
sons Of state then existed which pre-
vented the giving OF this information to-
the people of the United States.
"One year ago / was advised by
Rep. Parker of New Jersey, then chair
man of the House judiciary committee.
that neither the President nor the at
torney general favored resolution Of
inquiry into the United States Steel
Corporation When the resolution to
have the department of justice advise
Congress as to the very conditions into
which we are now nauring was favor
ably reported, the attorney general,
with the advice and approval of the
President SO ] am informed. fatty re-
fused 10 furnish this Information ON the
ground that It was not compatible with
public policy.
81 am delighted to know. that. what
ever those Reasons of state were. they
no longer exist and Congress viii at
last be furnished with the information
which has so long been refused that
the department of justice and the bu
reau of corporations will take us into
their confidence and that the courts of
justice are at last ready to deal with
the United States Steel Corporation as
with similar and infinitely smaller con-
Germs.
Il am neither prophet nor a son of
a prophet. but / have an abiding faith
that the department of Justice will dis
cover some violations of laws other than
the antitrust act. if they Will read the
hearings already had by this committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day. Capt. John Turel.
James p. Mulligan, late Co. I, 18th =.
S. Inf, S. A. w, has been re-admitted
to the Home.
Henry Childs is again at the Home aft.
er passing fnrlough with relatives in
New York City
William F. G. Wing Of Providence
has accepted a position as tuba player
in the Home Band
The funeral of the late John f. Mute
was held from the Home chapel at :
p. M. Tuesday. Rev. Fr. Nelllgan offieiat-
ing.
Burroughs were granted Tuesday To:
Robert Mcclure to Central Falls: Ed
ward Burke to Manchester; Randolph
Caldwell to Haverhlf; Oliver Sloan to
Conway; James Mcmahon To Salem
William s. Friend to Beverly Michael
Collins to Boston
The second team defeated Bridge
Academy team Tuesday II to 16. The
game was amusing in abundance of
misplays, Togus trying three pitchers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
IN GALA ATTIRE.
Mexico City Decorated-Former Chief
of Detectives Arrested for Conspiracy.

Mexico city, June 6.-F'lowers. flags
and miles of bunting have given the cap
tal festive appearance. for the well
come tomorrow of Francisco l. Madero.
Jr., but on the records of the police de-
partment there is a grim reminder that
friends of Madero We're not caiiselessly
apprehensive regarding his presence in
Mexico City. Antonio Vellacenca, a for
mer chief of detectives, was arrested to-
day on information that appears to con-
meet him with the plot the discovery of
which resulted in the Imprisonment of
W. L. Dunn. an American. at Monterey
and Daniel De Vlliers at FL Paso
Determined that no incident shall MARI
Madero's arrival or Rfs stay in the cap
tal imperative orders have been issued
for the speedy apprehension of all those
whose names are connected with the con-
spiracy.
Tomorrow will be observed as holt
day by most of the residents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
NEARING MEXICO CITY.
Ovation Follows Ovation on Madero's
Journey to the Capital.

lrapaHte, Guanajuato, June G.-On
board M9deross special train Fran
cisco /. Madero, Jr. and his party
took luncheon at Iraqauto today on
the way II Mexico CITY IN a special
train. L was with great difficulty
that the Madern party made it's Way
through tie streets, because OF the
jam Everyone fought to get nearer
the<rational hero.
At Sialo one of the biggest demonstra-
tons Of Madero's trip occurred today.
The local railroad yards were swamped
with special trains. which brought thou
sands of persons. With Gov. Castelago
at their head, they marched through
The streets. making the air ring with
their shouts of Viva"
Several special trains from Mexico city
met Madenes train today. They will pre-
eede the Madero special back To the cap
ital in The morning to join in the well
come.
Last nights experience IN Aguas
Nalantis, whore TIA party was led Ia
banquet that consisted of bare
tables in Il dark roc.n. while giving
10 real proof nf hostile intention,
aroused fear THAI "a plot might have
beeR laid. As result extraordinary
precautions were taken TODAY AS
tho train nears Mexico City inereas-
ing caro- IS taken soldiers On the pilot
train which precedes the special by
about five minutes, keep a sharp look
9ui fer trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
THE HAMllN MEMORIAL
Observed Tuesday by Bangor Theo-
logical Seninary-Tab let Unveiled.

Bangor, Me, June EN- the chapel
of the Bangor Theological Seminary
this morning the first exercises in
commemoration of Or. Cyrus Hamln
was held when addresses Were made
by Dr. Henry l.. Chapman. represent
I ing Bawdoin College. Or. John $.
Sewall representing the seminary, and
DR.. Joseph X. Greene. representing the
Missionary Associates.
The bronze memorial tablet present
ed Ia the seminary by the Armenian
pupils and friends of Dr. Hamiin near
New York, was unveiled in the after
noon. Addresses were made by Prof.
Alfred y. +. Hamin of Columbia Uni-
Yersity, son Of the late Dr. Hamlin.
and DIR. George Washburn, former
president of Robert College.
The commemoration banquet was held
at o'clock at the Bangor House. at
tended by the speakers Of the day. the
faculty of the seminary, and a few
Friends, and with exercises in Hammond
street church. when addresses Were de-
Avered by Secretary James l.. Barton OF
the American Board of Foreign Missions.
and DR. a. +. Schaufiier, representing
the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Mis-
sions
The annual business meeting of the
alumni, the alumni dinner and the grad
uating exercises of the Senior class will
be held Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
IN THE HOUSE
Much important Business-Appropri
ton for Sugar Trust Inquiry.

Washington. June 1.-THE House Of
Representatives authorized .u90 for
the investigation Of the American Su :
gar Refining Co. directed an inNesti-
cation into alleged inadequacy of the
taXation assessments in the District
OF Columbia. turned over to tie iu-
dietary committee the question Of "A
change in the eXtra6ition laws: and
discussed many other subjects in a
full Gays session today.
Two hours was spent in a contest be-
tween committees for the custody of a
SC. COO appropriation affecting certain
mail routes. The appropriations commit
tee finally won with the aid of House
leaders. taking the bill away from the
post office committee. The House tabled
the Berger resolution for a committee
to Investigate the taking of the alleged
Los Angeles dynamiters out of the juris-
dction of Indiana, but it turned over to
the judiciary committee all testimony
taken in the matter and left it TO that
committee to determine whether changes
ought to be made i'm the eXtraditiOn laws.
The House adjourned until tomorrow,
when ii will take up the bill for a re-
vision of the wool tariff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
WIDESPREAD PLOT
Discovered, with Intent 10
Overthrow MaderO.
MadeTu's Journey 10 Capital a
Series Of OyatiOnS.
Grand Welcome Awaits Him An
other plotter There Arrested.

Juarez, Mex. June Ga widespread
plot against a. |. Madero, Jr.. with
ramifications in san Antonio. Eel Paso,
New York and Mexico City has been
discovered according To news coming
from Mexican government officers to-
day.
The first purpose of the instigatOrs
is said to be the establishment in the
cities named of juntas similar TO those
OF the revolutionary party and then to
carry on a systematic effort 10 hamper
Madero and to restore to power po-
litical element that was ousted when
President Diaz resigned.
Secret service men in various parts
of Mexico have been instructed To
make arrests in the hope that the
movement may been broken up before
it assumes any considerable proper
ton.
Abram Gonzales. provisional COVER
nor of Chihuahua. today announced he
had been compelled to postpone his
trip to Chihuahua because OF a threat
on his life. He said he had received
word that an offer of $4,000 had been
made to prevent his reaching Chihua-
hua.
These plots do not detract from
popularity Of Senior Madero. said a
provisional government officer. 1T is
only natural after so swift a change
in government that many Of the old
regime should be reluctant To give up
their power and that they should even
resort 10 desperate measures.
Before leaving here Senior Madero
said he intended to deal vigorously
with all eonspirators when he reached
Mexico City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
FOR TAFT.
Continued from Page One)

House days and who is aide to Mr. Taft
Mice Jimmie" he said as Jimmie"
Sloan. one of the Secret Service guards
came up to shake hands and Hello.
joe was the way he greeted Joe Muir
ply. another one of the Secret Service
men, whom he used TO take Hiking
over the hills about Washington.
After he had spoken to Senator
Root, been introduced to Sec. Hilles
and said some nice things about every
body in the party. he was taken aside
by the President. The two men were
together about 10 minutes beyond ear
range of any other person. After
wards ii was said that they talked
about Mrs. Taft's health. The Presi-
dent invited the colonel to come to
Washington on June Q to be his guest
in the White House at MS silver we'd
ding anniversary. Mr.. Roosevelt said
he would try to manage ii.
When the score or more senators and
congressman entered the reception
room the conference was over. Al
though some of the men in the crowd
We're never elassed as his friends in
the old days he was ready for them
all.
IF | go forward to greet them. $
said he to one of the party, "theyn
say I'm forward and if | don't they'll
say I'm sulky." So he went forward
and he, wasn't sulky by any means.
For Chief Justice White Mr.. Roose-
Welt had an especially cordial word.
1t was the first time he had seen the
chief justice since his elevation to
that position. Afterwards they talked
In low tones ON the platform. Mr..
Roosevelt declined an invitation 20 be
the Presidents guest here tonight. as
he had TO return directly to New York.
After the meeting broke up. both
men walked over to congratulate Car
dinal Gibbons. After he had shaken
the prelate's hand, the President ex-
tended his hand to the colonel.
Good bye, Theodore" said he. Their
he leaned forward on Mr.. Roosevelt's
shoulder and whispered something
Both laughed and the meeting was
over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
George w. Shenard.

George W. Shepard died Monday at
the home of his son, #. A. Shepard,
after an Illness of tuberculosis. He
WIS. born July II. 1882 i'll Chelsea and
always lived in Pittston and Gardiner.
He ran the first circular saw ever
erected here and followed the milling
business for So years. The past so
Syears he lived on a farm on the Bruins
wick Road but for the last year he
has been living with his son, F. A.
Shepard. He is survived by three
sons. George A., of Dayton, Ohio,
Ernest and r. A. Shepard. and one
daughter. Mrs. George Black. all OF
this city
The funeral will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at o'clock from the
residence of f.. A. Shepard. Bruns-
fck avenue. and will be private. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
SECRECY REMOVED
And Steel Trust Investigation Facts
Will Be Given to the People.

Washington, June 6.-Within about
10 days tie results of the investigation
by the bureau of corporations into tho
organization and conduct of the Unit
ed States Steel Corporation will be
placed on the desk OF President Taft
1t viii then rest with the President
and Attorney General Wickorsham
whether the administration will begin
proceedings in the courts against the
alleged Steel Trust under the Sher-
man antitrust law.
Tltr Fastening of the report is the
result of directions issued by the Pres
idant himself to Secretary of Come
mere and Labor Nagel 1t is reported
that the information gathered by the
bureau will be turned over to the
House committee which is now con-
Quoting the steel Trust inquiry.
1t was this report which Judge e. II.
Gary said. in testifSing before the
STANLEY committee a few days ago
cost the steel Corporation hundreds of
thousands Of dollars. 1t will represent
the result of several years probing by
CORPORATION experts of the government.
The alleged activity of the admins
tration since :lie House committee in
siituted its inquiry, today drew from
Chairman Stanley statement in
which he said:
senator Culberson. myself and Others
who have studied this question hav,
long harbored the suspicion that some
where in the archives of the govern,
ment there was evidence that woulf
tbpaW "a Hood of Ifeht rndu thai u \.
and doings of the United states Stee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
INCREASE OF SALARIES
On July Next for Over 1000 of Uncle
Sans Postma sters.

Washington, June 26.-The salaries
of upwards of a thousand postmaster'
in Offices in every state and territory
will be increased on July ! next as
tie result Of the annual adjustment
Of compensation announced today by
the post office department. The in
creases are mostly s1G0 year. a few
running to 5000. while N occasional
cases reductions ara made because OF
diminished business The adjustment
is based on the gross receipts of the
Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
Robert Union Fined $40 and Costs.

The continued hearing against Rob
ert l1aien for conducting a pool room
without II license was held Tuesday
morning in the municipal court. He
was found guilty and sentenced TO pay
fine of SO and costs. He appealed
and furnished bonds for his appearance
atlthe september term Of the superior
court,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
Mrs. Ella a. Palmer.

Mrs. Ella \. Palmer. wife of the late
Carles:on Palmer. died early Tuesday
evening at the home of her brother,
Al Bangs. Is Summer street. She was
- years of age and a daughter of DaV-
id and Tryphena tWhitney) Bangs. The
funeral arrangements will be announc-
ed later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

History of Class,
Grace Elizabeth Ciapp
THE Mission Box. : Hazel J. Norris
Music. Orchestra
Prophecy. Martha NJ. Drummond
THE Honor of the Woods"
Glenwood A. Rainey
Presentation of Gifts. Marion H. Cole
Music, Orchestra
THE American Indian"
Fred c. Gullifer
Valedictory and essay-"The Progress of
the German Woman
Lillian A. Richardson
Music. Orchestra
Address. Dr. 4. Marquart of Colby
Presentation of Diplomas,
Supt. c. y. Flood
Music.
The following are the members of the
graduating class; Mabel G. Wing, presi-
dent; Lillian A. Richardson vice presi-
dent Grace E. Ciapp. secretary and
treasurer. and Mabel M. Drummond.