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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-12-27

for some time from
chronic kidney trou-
BILE. The Christian
citizenship of Illi-
nois has lost a true
friend through the
death of Mr.. Alex
ander. He was a
man of sterling char
acter, always on the
right side of moral
issues. He served
his district IN the
Forty : seventh gen
eral assembly and
made a record that
left no man in doubt
concerning his posi-
ton on vital ques-
tons before the peo-
pie. He was not
passively for reform
measures, but was an
aggressive fighter for
them. The cause of
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-12-27
To the Voters of Will County.

"On October TO- while waiting near the Young
Building for party of candidates, I was requested
from window in headquarters above to Come up
and on entering the at once met with the
question of auto hire to which I promptly replied
was willing to pay my share Then was asked if
wished to pay part of the liquor and tobacco ex-
penses, which question I regarded as an insult and
I replied NOT ONE DOLLAR, that it was against
my principles and | would not do it,"
This the challenge hurled at the saloons of
Joliet and Lockport by this candidate In spite of
the united saloon opposition in his district, Mr. Alex
ander received record vote returning him to Spring
field He closes his letter the voters in these words
Il may be defeated but prefer, if this awaits me ;
to meet it fighting for honesty rather than be
subservent to its opposite. If the people of this dis
trict do not wish elected candidate can receive
the verdict of defeat graciously than L. IT, on
the other hand am elected, shall be sensible of the
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-12-27
Hon. James II. Alexander

Hon. James H. Alexander representative-elect for
the Fortyrst district died at his home in Lockport
last Friday. Ptomaine poisoning was the immediate
cause of his death; however, he had been suffering
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-12-27
George Miller Wins

OCOl &c llIlCI w HIS
One of the most brazen attempts to deprive
legislator of the right his seat was frustrated bv the
state canvassing board looking at the equity of the
case and granting the certificate of election to GEORGE
A. Miller, of Oak Park, representative elect from the
lwenty-third senatorial district.
The history of this case is interesting Mr. Mil
Ter elected the face of the returns bv majority
OF 423 In six of the precincts of Oak Park the cleo
ton clerks did not comply with the technical pro-
visions of the statute in recording the vote and Mr.
M1llers vote was very heavy in these precincts In
some cases. the clerks tailed clear across the sheet
and then put down in figures the additional vote.
carrying out the totals and making the certi6cation
OF the results in accordance with the total vote When
the vote was canvassed by the county canvassne
board, the two Democratic members undertook 70
throw Out the vote marked in figures, in the six pre-
c1ncts This would have defeated Mr. Miller bv
plurality of I27.
The citizens of Oak Park took prompt action
They called a mass meeting and appointed COM
mittee to work with Mr.. Miller They authorized the
committee to employ counsel and did everything thew
could to prevent the contamination of an act which
would have virtually disranchised them The League
caused the decisions Of the supreme court to be looked
up relating to such cases, and it was found that all
decisions of the permitted the Judges and clerks
OF election to correct any technical mistakes and that
it was the duty of the canvassng board to call upon
these officials to explain any records which thew had
made.
Notwithstanding these facts, the county can
vassng board arbitrarily, and contrary all decisions
OF the supreme court, ruled the votes in figures
Mandamus papers were drawn up and deputy sheriff
was provided SO that when the final decision of the
board was announced, the mandamus papers were
served preventing the issuing of certificate of cleo
ton to Mr.. Mier's opponent Later the state can
vassing board granted the certificate to Mr. Miller.
The people of Oak Park and the whole state are
to be congratulated upon the outcome of this matter
man valuable only to the cause for which the
Ant-Saoon League stands, but for all good legisla
ton, has been saved to the legislature
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1912-12-27

county local option dear to his heart and he lost
no opportunity to strike blow for it. His attitude
toward the liquor traffic is in remarkable letter
which he caused to be printed in the papers of his
county In this letter Mr. Alexander set forth his DO
sition the question of assessments for campaign
expenses. His letter contains the following state
ment:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
No Quorum in House and
Too Hot in Senate.
Minority Report on Steel Trust
Excise Tax Bill Canvass.
Senator Arraigns U. S. for Not Re-
dressing Americans in Mexico.

Washington, July 22.-Although it
resorted to the extreme measure of
aipesting absent members the House.
today, was forced 70 adjourn because
OF its inability to keep working
quorum of members in their seats.
Two roll calls marked the proceed
ing. The first disclosed a quorum only
aftes. a long andf weary delay, DUR
ing which the truants We're escorted.
one by one, into the House by the
sergeant-a t-arms and his assistants.
rhe second an hour later. revealed
such a scarcity of members that in
despair adjournment was taken.
The midsummer heat also operated
TO block business in the Senate. Al
though piled with business, two roll
calls and Il lengthy wait interviewed
before that body eotild command
enough senators to proceed legally
with legislation. There were no arr
rests of senators but there was much
telephoning of requests that they APP
pear in the chamber forthwith.
Senator Warren, chairman of the ap-
preparations committee, informed SEN
ators, today, that they might as well'
send for the winter clothes if great
progress was not made, this week, on
appropriation bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
President Preparing
Acceptance Speech.

Washington, July 22.-President Taft.
today. begin preparation of his speech
accepting the Presidential nomination
of the Republican party. Shut up in his
study i'm the White House, with all en-
gassments cancelled, the President
surrounded himself with data that will
be used in what Republican leaders
expect will be his most important COLI
tribntion TO the campaign. It was said,
tonight that his main argument for
reelection to the committee of notifi-
cation would be based on the achieve
ments of his administration and upon
the tariff.
Republican leaders believe that the
President will point out the differences
between the Republican and Demo-
cratic platforms, especially in respect
to a protective tariff They hope that
the Presidents argument for a protec-
tive system will help in the campaign,
and there is little doubt that the
speech will be introduced in Congress,
iater, ard will be used as a document
by the National committee. In his rec
orc of achievements, MIR, Taft is ex-
peeted TO refer TO the administrations
legislative activities and to the trust
prosecutions it has instituted and
brought to successful conclusion.
The speech will be delivered from the
rear portico of the White House.
Aug. L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
BETTER CONDITIONS
Than Ever Before for Locomotive Ens
eineers, Says Mr.. Worthinsten.

New York, July 22-The arbitration
committee appointed by the chief jus
tice OF the United States supreme court
to settle the controversy between sths
50 railroads east OF Chicago and their
slocoinotive engineers over die demands
of the men for Increased pay. sresumsd
their sessions at Manhattan Beach, TO
day.
With the engineers side Of the cxse
complete. the railroads began the pro-
duction of evidence in support of their
claim that the wages and working con
ditions of the engineers are all that The
present business win allow
b. A. Worthington. president OF the
Chicago & Alton, who fs in charge of
the case for the railroads, showed that
the locomotive engineers of today haye
an easier job than in years gone by. He
said that there is a hostler to bring the
locomotive out of the roundheuse, in
spectors to see that it is In order nee
chanics to make repairs and competent
firemen to assist in operation
Mr.. Worthington submitted "a bound
the present rate of wages on each of the
50 railroads involved, the increases lin
recent years and -the estimated cost sto
each railroad In ease the scale of vases
now asked for is granted. Mr.. Worth
ington explained the tables in detail He
said they show q the proposed new scale
for engineers would be an increase of
176 per cent. above decent wages, saIld
fotal annual cost to the railroads would
amount to s7,500,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
GARDINER.
Another Speedy Automo-
biIistPaysS1O and Costs.
IltGhfield MdnATrested Ahus-
Ing wife and Other Threats.
Death Of Viola D. Aows-.-Ernesi
white HAS Narrow Escape.

Bufleigh Wing of Main ayenue.
Farmilgdale was arraigned in the nlu-
nicipal court nj r. NJ, Monday,
charged with speeding his automobile
oE Water and other streets He was
arrested BY City Marshal Potter He
plettieG not guilty. but several wit
nesses were called, Including Mayor
BE Lamb, omcer james W. Jones'.
Fretf NJ. Noyes, officer T. DeFurest
WiIes and Ed Downing. all testifying
TO ha Ting seen him drive dis machine
at an excessive rate of speed. He was
fined so and costs. which he paid
Afarshal Potter says that he intends to
enfore.. the law rigidly, and any one
saangiit speeding will be arrested and
brousht before the court.
Two respondents appeared before
Judge VIII c. Atkins, Monday morn
sng, in the municipal court Benjamin
/, Galloway of this city was put on pro-
baton for being intoxicated. James
Cummings, for the same offence, paid
a.ine of $7.5I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
ARRAieNs UNITED STATES
For Not Redressine Injuries to Amer
can Citizens in Mexico.

Washington, July PIN a strong ar
raignment of the United States govern
ment for its failure to secure redress for
injuries to American citizens and prop
erty resulting from the Mexican insur-
rections and revolution, Senator Albert
b. Fan of New Mexico declared in the
Senate, today. that this country would
not regain it's prestige in Mexico, in SO
years.
He declared that China, Germany and
other countries had forced Mexico TO
make restitution for the damages in
fiieted on their citizens. Thus far, he
said, the United States had done Moth
ing. He added that because Of the course
of the state department the people of
Mexico believe that this country is be-
hind the Madero government and that 1t
was responsible for the overthrow OF
Diaz in the interest of Madero
IF the people of the United States
knew all the facts" declared Senator
Fan. not all the soldiers in the country
would be able TO prevent the crossing
of the border, because of the indigna-
tion that would be aroused. And yet
nothing has been done to relieve the
most intolerable condition that Amer
lean citizens were ever compelled TO UNI
dergo."
Senator Fall urged the adoption of the
resolution instructing the war depart
ment to ascertain the extent of the dam
age caused by Mexican bullets fired
across the American line during the en-
gagements, last year. at Douglas, Ariz.,
and FL Paso, Texas. He declared the
resolution did not s'go far enough" He
said there had been no word of protest
from the American government, although
its citizens had been killed, women out
ragged and over $500, 600, go worth OF
property destroyed by Mexicans.
The New Mexican senator further de-
elared that intervention on the part OF
the United States was not needed and
that this country could control the sit
uation by a firm hand
The senator gave many instances OF
tbs. injuries and loss inflicted on Ameri-
can citizens. Senator swanson of Viz
ginia declared the state department
should be urged to act.
II the story is true,'' he said, "we
should hang our heads in shame and
disgrace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
LAUGHING AND JOKING
Were Car Employees, While Car Mas
Rushing Along to- Disaster.

Erie, Pa, July 22.-Five persons
were badly. injured and score or,
more-s suffered minor cuts and bruises
ABOUT the hesska1pi body when a Buff
falo e Lake Erie Traction Co. troll
ley car Jumped the track at Four
Mile Creek. "a summer resort near
here, tonight.
Charges are made by persons who
were ON the ear that the motefmAn
and conductors were talking and jok-
ing on the front platform while the
car was rocking and careenins along
at rate of from 25 to 80 miles. an
hour before 1t hit sharp curve and
turned over on it's side.
Among the injured in the hospital
ARE Mr.. and Mrs. Henry "A. sDaNley.
whose daughter was killed at the
same spot. less than a month ,aaeo, an
an automobile accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
A DECIDED VICTORY
Toward Stopping Shipping Liquors
from "Wet" to "Dry" States.

Washington. July 22.-Anti saloon
interests won victory before the
Senate judiciary committee, today,
when Senator Cummins was authoriz-
ed to report favorably a bill giving
to dry states power to intercept ship
ments of liquor from wet" territory.
The bill to be reported is a combina-
tion of the Kenyon bill and Senator
Saunders bill The new measure will
prohibit shipments of liquors where
any persons interested in them intends
to violate a law Of the state into
which the shipment is made.
The new bill would revise the exist
ing Wilson law to meet a recent de-
oision of the supreme court and make
liquor in interstate commerce subject
to the laws of a single state upon ar
rival within its boundaries.
Some members of the committee
think the bill unconstitutional and
intend to fight il on the floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
ENRILE RELEASED.
Has Had 40 Days Detention by United
States Authorities.

FL Paso. Texas. July 22.-Gonzales C.
Earile, once financial advisor and right
hand man TO General Orozeo. was re-
leased, today. by United States au-
thorities after 4o-days detention with
ont bond. in accordance with an appi-
cation for provisional arrest made by
the Mexican government. Enrile. it was
said, when arrested, had been charged
with embezZlement of government
funds while a federal official, but 4
recent announcement from the Mex
lean foreign office was that extraditien
against him would not be pressed.
still weak from stab wounds received
in Chihuahua City nearly two months
ago, when attacked by an assassin, En-
rifle made his way from the Jail with
the help Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
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BASEBALL NOTES.

Announcement was made. Monday
night at Chicago of the release of Jack
Fournier by Manager Callahan of the
Chicago American League baseball team.
Fourier, who was obtained by Chicago
from Boston on a waiver. has been re-
leased to the Montreal Club of the In
ternational League.
8 The New York American League Club,
Monday. purchased First Baseman NAL
colin Barry from the Breckton Club of
the New England League. Barry Will not
report totthe Highlanders until the end
of the New England League series
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23

land, died, Monday morning, after an
Illness of several months at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Fred Thorne. DIR.
Howe had a wide circle of friends in
this and other state. She was grad
uate of the State Normal School OF
Sa1erl Mass, College of Osteopathy.
Chicago. and post graduate of the
College of Osteopathy in KirksviiIe,
Nc. DR.. Howe practiced in Portland a
number of years, being very SUCCESS
full in her calling. SHE was the oldest
daughter of Thomas p. and Maria FL
hot Howe. One sister Mrs. Fred
Thorne, 90 Highland avenue, and an
adopted sister, Mrs. w. M. Osgood of
Salem,s Auryive The funeral, which
will be private. will be held at 10 a. NJ,
"Wednesday, from the home of her sis
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
THE POLO LEAGUE
Win include Three Gardiner and One
Halioweli, Teams, All Good.

Mayor Emery Became of Hallowell.
Mayor p. f. Ldnt OF Gardiner and
Judge w. G. Atkins have been APP
pointed as arbitration committee of
the Roller Polo League of Gardiner.
The teams will be made up from the
r. F. Hazard Co, c. s. and l.. Co.,
Gardiner merchants and strong
team from Hallowell. The articles of
agreement will be signed, Tuesday.
Polo should be a big card for winter
attraction The sport will be con-
Quoted ON a business basis with in
dueements for all teams to hustle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
The Boston Yacht Club Meets
Some Tough Weather on Cruise.


Portland, Me-, July 22.-The boats
of the Boston Yacht Club came limp
ing into Portland harbor, from 4.30 I'M
til long after dark, a greater part of
them in badly disabled condition,
from the high wind which prevailed
almost from the start AT midnight.
tonight, only about three quarters of
the boats have been heard frem A
sloep has been reported by the life
saving crew at Trundy's reef. as lying
in a dismasted condition miles south
of the entrance of Portland harbor. II
is not known what this sloop is, but
Commodore Alfred Douglass put out
after her, late tonight. in the power
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
Good Work of
Y.M.C. A. Bodies

New York, July tzs--There are. snsw
174i organized bodies of the X. NJ so.
A.. with d total membership Of S6s iE9
in North America, according 10 she
Year Book critic association to betis-
sted A,igi T. SPhere has been a gain OF
"a 500 members in at'fte past year. Tine
value Of the new buildings Opened IL
approximately IS, 100000, making a 10
tai value of about $ss.go0aoo. Fnrther
funds are now ON hand md buildings
which are to cost Sc. 100000. are being
erected. The association expended s10l-
060.OaO last year, in the conduct of the
work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23


porgies and is regular floating fac
tory.
Mayor Chas. w. Mullen of Bangor
was aboard the train which was run
into by q runaway box car at South
Quebec, Wednesday. Mayor Mullen
saw the ear when it struck the pull
man ahead and jumped. With the ex-
ception OF a shaking up, the mayor
was uninjured. The resulting damage
amounted to $4,000.
Word was received at Tapsham,
Monday of the death, Sunday nighg,
at Middleboro. Mass, of Mrs. Susan
Whitehonse Thomas, wife of A. A.
Thomas of that city. She was the
Youngest daughter of the late F. G..
Whitehouse of Topsham. Besides her
husband two sisters, Mrs Norman
McKinnon and Mrs. William Moore,
the former of Middleboro and the lat
ter of Norwood, Mass. survive
officer Ouilette of the Brunswick po-
lice force went to Bath, Monday, and
returned with Robert Kingsbury, who
is wanted bT the Brunswick police. in
connection with an alleged attempted
holdup of a man in the college town
several weeks ago. At the time Kings
bury was shot in the back by officer
Ouilette and has been at the city hos
pital at Bath. The bullet was not re-
covered, hut. Monday morning. Kings
bury was able TO be, moved and was
taken to the police station by Mar
shall Pattee, and turned over to the
Brunswick officer
A Prohibition County convention for
Sagadahoe has been called for 10 A.
NJ. "Wednesday, at Town hall, Bow
doin. for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the county officers and
of transacting any other business that
may properly come before the meeting
All Prohibitionists are entitled to
seats as delegates. The class conven-
ton for nominating a representative
to represent the class towns of Bow
doinham. Topsham. West Bath and
Phippsburg will be held in connection
with the convention. The call is sign
ed by ]. II. Ames, chairman, and
Rev. Miles n. Reed. secretary.
Mrs. f. A. Goodwin of Strong was
thrown from carriage and severely
injured, Saturday evening. She and
her. father We're coming down from
Burbank Hill when the harness broke
letting the wagon on TO the horse. Thu
road was so steep that Mr.. Willis lost
control of the animal and the carriage
was overturned. Mrs. Goodwin had
her collar bone and three ribs broken
and received a large scalp wound
which required seven stitches to close
She did not regain consciousness till
about midnight Mr.. Willis escaped
without injury. as did Mrs. Goodwins
little boy. about 7 years old, who was
in the carriage with them.
r. Tonic Rossi, who was taken to
the Central Maine General hospital,
Lewiston, from I.ivermore Falls, Sun
day evening, is in a critical condition.
He is an employee of the International
Paper Co. at Livermore Falls, and was
doing some work in the factory, when
the accident occurred Rossi was stand
ing on belt and doing some repairing
in the upper part of the factory,
when, not knowing that anyone was
in danger, the machinery was started.
AS the belt turned. it threw Rossi, and
he was hurled among the machinery.
He is suffering from a bad fracture
between the knee and ankle, beside Sc
rious injuries TO his back. He is q
years of age and has no Immediate
family in Livermore Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23

Alexis Collette was found dead In bed
by his daughter. Mrs Julien caissey. at
her home. Al Edward street. Fitchbufs.
Mass, Sunday. Mr.. Coliette was 81 years
old and his health has been poor for sew
eral months. Medical Examiner Thomp-
son said that death was due to natural
causes brought on by old age. Mr. Col
lette was, born In Canada and had lived
in sFitchburg about Is years. He was a
member of St J6seph's parish. His wife
died few years ago. Several sons ana
daughters survive The funeral was held.
Monday. from St. Josepn's church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
WILL PASS EXCISE TAX BILL
BY Leaders, Who Have Made Can
vass of the Senate.

Washington, July 2S.-The passage of
the Democratic excise tax bill was pre-
dicted, today, by leaders who have
made a canvass of the Senate. The bill
passed the House byTa large majority
and will come to vote in the Presi-
Dental chamber Friday. II would ex-
tend the provisions of the corporation
tax to all persons and o-partnerships
doing an annual business of more
than $4,000"
The further prediction was made, to-
day, that the Senate would pass SUI
gar tariff BILL Saturday Many of the
leaders We're confident that the Demo-
cratic free sugar bill would be defeat
ed, but that a substitute could be
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-23
MINORITY REPORT
OF Committee investigating Steel
Trust Submits to Chairman Stanley.

Washington, July 22.-Rep. Martin
Iittieton of New York, today. submit
ted to Chairman Stanley and the ma
iority of the Steel Trust investigating
committee a minority report, which he
will submit to the House of Represen-
tatives. In it Mr.. I.ittleton agrees with
some portions of the Stanley report,
but disagrees with Mr.. Stanleys pro-
posals for trust legislation. Reps.
Beail of Texas. McGillicuddy of Maine
and Bartlett of Georgia will sign the
Stanley report.
The Democrats will meet with the
Republican members, tomorrow, and
review the two Democratic reports. The
Republicans will later file a minority