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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01

ing on us il would be impossible to
see anything ahead at any distance
we We're steaming very slowly when
out of the fog doomed the Chisholm. Our
helmsman threw the wheel and endeav-
ored to avoid the collision but we were
SO close that it was unavoidable l be-
lieve that the officers and the crew tried
in every way to assist the passengers
in being transferred 10 the collier.
Fearing that the Rockland might
sink, / had three men in one of our life
boats attached to us in our trip to Bos-
ton, ready to take the crew off when
she settled. I feel most upset that such
an accident should happen to us. 1t has
been hard work to keep the water out
of her.
Eve shall all stay with her until we
feel that she is going under.''
Capt. Blair was dressed in his pajamas
and had been directing the work of tn,
crew IN pumping the water from the
ship. lie said he had been on duty for
Is hours
Captain Blair also said: "There really
is no explanation to make. The blame
is not mine nor the pilots, neither do
blame the captain of the Chisholm. The
thick heavy fog, one of the heaviest
have ever known, was the cause of the
accident Had the collier been a steam
er of the same size as the Rockland
there would have been no accident as
we would have seen her in plenty of time
to avoid a collision. She was so low in
the water, where the fog was thickest,
that her lights We're swallowed in the
mist before we could see them. No one
is to blame. \
"There was very little real confusion
following the collision, despite the stories
You tell me have been told by some of
the passengers. The proof of It is that
none ofrhe passengers or crew were lost,
nor any of them seriously injured"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
A Jealous Wife
Shoots Her Rival.

Paris, July 3l.-Madame Bloch. story
writer and contributor too children's
papers, today proceeded to the home of
Mrs Bridgeman, the wife of James f.
Bridgeman, an employee of the Paris
agency of the New York Life Insurance
Co.. and shot her dead Mrs. Brttgeman,
who was separated from her husband
resided in the Rue Yignon under the
name of Bernard, her maiden name. she
was the daughter of Henry Bernard of
Milwaukee.
The tragedy was the outcome of an
attachment between Nine. Bloeh's hus-
band and Mrs. Bridgeman. Madame
Bloch, who remained cool after the
shooting, seemed to be well satisfied
with what she had DONE She told tho
policeman Mrs Bridgman had made her
life almost inbearable for two years,
Before killing Mrs. Bridgeman. Nina,
Bloch read letters which her husband
had written to her, Indicating he still
had affection for her. But Mrs. Bridge
man, she said, laughed in her face. II
was then she drew a revolver from her
hand bag and shut the woman down.
Mr. Bridgemaff is not an Ansriean. II
is understood he came here from Eng
land. He began suit for divorce. six
months ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01

Washington, July 31.-Thes United
Stats Senate will be asked to act, to-
morrow, on Senator Lodges resolu-
ton unanimously adopted. today. by
the foreign relations committee, which
would make clear to the world, this
nations position regarding encroach-
mcnt OF foreign powers upon the West
EN- continents
The Lodge resolutions, submitted to
the Senate, today, affirms that the
United States cannot see nwitbout
grave concern, '-any harbor or adyan-
tageous spot in the Western Hemis7
phere taken over by foreign govern
mcnt, or by foreign corporation bear
irg close relation te the government
il such occupancy would threa ten the
commerce <orsthe safety of the United
states. It is the outgrowth of the ae-
tiyity of an American syndicate. which
sought 20 sell to a japanese fishing
corporation 100000 acres of land about
Magda.ena bay in Southern California.
LadinS members of the foreign rela-
tions committee, tonight. declared this
definition of the attitude of the United
States Is no direct re-affirmation of
the Monroe doctrine, a point to be
clearly emphasized in the Senate. but
is an announcement ny the United
States that ii will protect it's approach
es ana prevent the establishment OF
foreign naval or military bases al
threatening points in this hemisphere
Though the foreign relations COM
mittee, upon investigation of the Mag
dalena bay project. found the Jauan-
csc government had no connection with
1t, they determined the Senate should
Assert its belief that foreign corpora
tiens should not be allowed TO Jsrcure
sites in the Western Hemisphere that
might later be turned over to their
heme government for naval or military
bases.
In the Magdelna bay case, ii is
claimed the United States is following
the precedents set by England and
other powers.
The fact that American traffic
through the Panama canal must pass
in front of Magdelena bay. and the
safety of American shipping. and the
movement Of American battleships in
time of war. would be seriously threat
ened by any foreign power established
there makes the place one that could
troll of foreign company, it is
claimed.
The resolution was strengthened be-
fore submission to the Senate, today,
by an amendment by Senator Hitch
cock. Not only does it declare against
the possession of these Advantageous
points,, by corporations. wholly for
eign; but it covers also American
corporations. the control of whose
stock NAV have passed into foreign
hands.
Belief was expressed the Lodge res
olution is not directed solely at ia
pan. but at other powers whose steam
ship interests, advancing around the
world. are securing sites for coaling
stations which. in event of war, might
easily De converted into naval or mill
tary basess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
ANOTHER CHAPTER OPENED
IN ROSENTHAL MURDER,
1continued from Page one.)


Becker would talk frankly, his evil
denee would open the door TO the
larger phase of the Rosenthal case,
namely the general extent of the po-
lice graft system in which Rose hal
declared several high police officials
are involved.
Bridgie Webber told the district at
torney his own payment to Becker for
police protection of his gambling house
was 5000 a month, but that this rate
was small compared with the sums
levied on larger establishments. Web
Der incidentally said Becker was pres
ent when the money was produced
which went TO the thugs hired to kill
Resenthal. Shortly after the murder,
he said. Becker met Rose and Weber
in front of the Murray Hill baths and
said: Now. Bridge, you will have to
give these boys some money to get out
of town. I'll fix it up with YOU later"
Webber said that he then handed
$1,000 in large bills to Rose, who later
transferred it 10 Sam Schepps. and OH
that afternoon Schepps gave it to
Clip the Blood and Lefty Louie" in
front Of the Times building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
MAY BE CONFERENCE
Between Weavers and Manufactured
Suggested at Weaversr Union.

New Bedford. Mass. July. 3.-Sug-
sestions OF, conference of the strik-
ing weayers and the manufacturers
We're considered, tonight, at a meeting
Of the Viewers Union. A communi-
cation was addressed to William O..
Devoll, secretary of the Manufacture
ers Association. but no hint of the
contents was given out. The sugges-
ton for a possible conference with the
manufacturers was made to the Weav-
ers. this afternoon, at a meeting of
the Textile Council 1t is known some,
members of the council have favored
the adoption of a standard list of
prices for weaving. somewhat after the
English system as substitute for the
grading system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
STRONG CHAIN FORGED
ny Prosecution Against Mrs. Grace
tor Shooting Husband.

AtIanta, Ga, July 31.-After forg-
ING the last link in the chain of cir
cufhstances, which, it claims. CON
meets Mrs. Daisy Opie Grace with the
shooting of her husband. the prose-
cutlon rested its case, late today Mrs
Grace is expected to go ON the stand
at the opening of court tomorrow ~
tell her own story.
me state played its big cards. to-
day. and won two points. Two let
ters, which, it was claimed Mrs.
Grace wrote to herself over the sigma
tpfe of her husbands nickname
Gene and mailed as she was leav-
ing Tor Newman, Ga, to establish an
ailbi, We're offered in evidence and
submitted after two-hour battle
Mrs. Graoe's words of greeting to her
husband when they met in the hos
pltal, which the defence had TONIGHT
hard to keep from the jury, were adj
mitted George c. Billiard. city de-
tective. WIS the witness who told OF
the meeting
who spoke first?'' asked Solicitor
Dorsey.
Mrs. Grace. She said: How did
this happen, Gene? What have YOU
been telling these people? They tel
me you say shot YOU .
Did she kiss her husband ?"
No. she stood straight up beside the
bed"
Judge Roam admitted her statement
because the prosecution alleges it had
proNe4 by witnesses, who were with
Mrs. Grace from the time she heai,o
OF the shooting until the meeting a,
the hospital, no one had told her she
had been accused.
Or. Willis Jones testified, today, he
examined Grace, yesterday, and founo
he was completely paralyzed from the
waist down and was losing strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
THE HANDLING OF NEWS
Discussed by Newspaper Men at Con-
ference at Madison, Wis.

Madison. Wis, July s1.-sHow is
news service affected by the constant
~ increasing cost of the newspaper
plant, the inerea sing proportion OF to-
tel newspaper revenue derived from the
advertisers ana the non journalistic
interest of the capitalist owner" was
answered i'm a paper prepared by Don
c. seit2 of the New York World, and
read before the National Newspaper
conference, today
George French of the Twentieth Cen
tnrv Magazine, Boston, told the confer
ence that there are few great papers,
but thousands of smaller papers form
the factor in newspaperdom that real
" molds public opinion and furnishes
the news for the people.
There are among. them very small
proportion that are venal or dishonest
in their presentation of the news lie
said. They are relatively of more inn
portance in their communities than
ara tide great papers in theirs. Their
publishers have learned the lesson that
for a publisher of a newspaper there
is no policy equal to that which pro-
vides for the best good of the Whole
people. and the square deal
In the discussion. this morning,
Charles r. Grasty of Tho Baltimore
Sun, said he believed the newspapers
could not afford TO ignore their adver-
tiser4 and that the whole question OF
the relation of news serving to tbs
commercial element of the publishing
business was a matter or economies
w. X Lowell of Grand Rapids Mich.
said there We're cases when news
should he suppressed in tlf interest OF
both the public and the newspaper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
SPEEDY ACTION ON TARIFFS.
Democrat Progressive Coalition Will
Bring Pending Tariff Bills to Front.

Washington, July 31.-The formation
on Progressive Republic
can coalition in the Senate and a
tentative agreement between House
and Senate leaders, today. resulted in
a program expected to provide speedy
action of pending tariff measures.
Agreements are in sight on the iron
aud steel revision bill, the wool revi-
sion bill. and the excise tax bill. On
the sugar tariff measure an agree
ment is hardly expected at this SEES
sion.
The coalition in the Senate was an
nouneed at a caucus of the Democrat
IL senator's held. today. Senator Sim
mons, the Democratic leader. propos-
ed the fusion, and the caucus endors-
ed the plan. After canyassing the
sentiment among House Democrats.
the senator's framed a program, which.
If carried out. will send to the Pres
ident the iron and steel bill minus the
provisions repeating the Canadian rec
ipr1eity law; a wool bill almost iden-
teal with the measure which he We
tned. lastssummer; and the bill minus
the Cummins tariff commission amend
ment, and with a provision repeating
all of the Canadian reciprocity law ex-
cept the pulpwood and print paper Sec
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
:. :, GARDINER.
A Hen Thief Pays Fine
Five. DRINKS ATfaigned.
Miss Alice PhAbTick Recipient
OF a miscellaneous" Shower.
Augusta Democrats VS.. n. & ". at
$50, Today, Qulmby Field.

Herbert Fl. Hannaford of West Gar
diner was arraigned in the municipal
court, Wednesday morning. charged
with the larceny of 10 hens from
CHARLES Douglass of Highland avenue.
The warrant was sworn out by Mr..
Douglass aud Hannaford was taken in
custody, Wednesday morning. by Of
ficers James w. Jones and DeForest
Wiles He pleaded guilty TO the charge
and was fined SO and costs. which
amounted In all to Sl6.13. which he
paid He was to return MIR Douglass
property at p. NJ. Wednesday eve
ming.
Five DRINKS We're also before the
court. Wednesday morning. Two of
them we're soldiers. One, a Spanish
War veteran, paid the usual fine and
COSTS. Tire older, an inmate OF the Ma
tioual Home. was allowed to return.
Mrs. Martha Waterhouse and two of
her lady friends were also arraigned.
They were arrested. Tuesday evening,
atGthes formers residence on Mechanic
street. Mrs. Waterhouse was sent to
JAN for 60 days and her friends, Mrs.
Blanche Small, got 90 days. The other
ona, Mrs. Annie Johnson. paid a fine
ana costs Of $s-s1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
RocKLAND TO BE REPAIRED.
Continued from Page one.)
Vice Pres. Jones's Views.

F. A. Jones. vice president of tfA
Eastern Steamship Corporation. went
out in a tug to meet the City of Rock
land as the latter was being towed
into Boston Harbor, yesterday after
noon. and on his return to India
wharf said:
Il have seen Capt. Blair and the
other officers of the Rockland. Capt
Blair is naturally very much worked
up over the accident to his vessel. |
am sure that under the circumstances
everything was done that could be
done for the passengers. There We're
about 800 passengers on board the
Rockiand
we have boat drills and fire drills
on our boats all the time, but at such
moment as that when the Rocklantl
crashed into the collier there was n
good deal of excitement among the
passengers and this undoubtedly made
it difficult for the crew to work as
effectively as it might But as far as
can learn no life has been lost and
only few people have sustained any
injuries. This, ii seems to me, speaks
well for the service and for the dis
cipline of the crew.
1T is probable that in working
some of the snap catches ON the life
boats mistakes might have been made
in the darkness and in the excitement.
But the fact remains that everybody
was saved, that all of the belongings
and baggage of passengers has been
kept afloat and towed into Boston
Harbor and to the Atlantic Works at
wi
effected.
After the accident. and after the
passengers had been transferred to
the Chisholm, Capt. Blair had eonsid-
cradle of the baggage transferred to
that vessel, and put part of his crew
OF board to care for it. A lighter
took off this baggage and brought it
to Fosters wharf That portion of
The crew watching the baggage went
aboard the lighter also. The captain
the other officers and crew stuck to
the Rockland
THE passengers were transferred to
the Belfast. another one of the com
pany's boats, which was running from
Bangor to Boston. When the Belfast
arrived at the wharf here, the pas
sengers Of the Rockland We're cared
foT, and many of them sent to hotels
or their homes in taxicabs. Many of
the passengers left the Rockand scant-
lily clothed. The important thing just
now is that no lives We're lost The
damage TO the Rockland cannot be de-
termined as yet. Her bow is badly
smashed in"
Capt BIair's Statement.
The Boston Journal publishes the
following statement by Capt. Blair:
I'VE We're proceeding through q
dense fog and continually blowing our
whistle. Our searchlight was also
working and those on the bridge We're
keeping sharp lookout.
THE fog was SO thick that unless
a powerful searchlight had been play
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
Com. Waldo Defends Police.

New York, July 91.-Police Commits
'sioner Waldo, in an interview, tonight.
made his first EXTENDED statement re-
earding police conditions which have
been discussed so widely since the Ro-
seminal murder. The commissioner said
in part:
IF there is a system that is more
corrupt than in previous years, indeed.
If there is nearly SO much collision be-
tween members of the force and the
criminal elements as in any previous
police administration of which there is
5record-I am here 10 accept the whole
responsibility" he said.
Declaring his task as commissioner has
been to re-organize the department Mr..
Waldo quoted numerous statistics show
ing that complaints Of crime had greatly
decreased during his administration,
while convictions in many cases had in
creased. He continued
Lieut. Becker may himself, for all /
know. have murdered Rosenthal. The dis
trict attorneys office may have evidence
that he was grating, but it is an indis-
putable fact that his activities for this
department were checked at every turn.
that he could not have sold out, for he
had nothing to sell.
TT is the crime of year when crime
waves start in the hazy distance and
overwhelm the city 1t does not need
a Rosenthal murder to fan into flame
the public belief that the police de-
partment is demoralized; that the
town is at the mercy of criminals. The
public is taught TO believe this regu-
larry every summer and the murder
of Rosenthal will confirm that belief
until the true state of facts is disclosed
by. thorough investigation. Let it
come | welcome it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
Baseball at $50 This Afternoon.

The sporting senthusiastics of this
city viii again have a chance, Thass-
day, of showing their colors. vixen
they will have the opportunity to Wit
ness q fast game of baseball between
the two rival teams. the Democratic
Club Of Augusta, composed of the best
players in that city, and the BoIlings-
worth & Whitney team of this city
The game will be called at 2.30 O'clock
On Quimbg field, this city. and prom
Uses to be a fast and interesting one
I'm Ihe two previous games between
these two teams, they have both play
ed like big leasuers- The l2-innins
game at Augusta. last Saturday. GER
firmly started something and. Thurs.
day, the paper mill boys will try and
even things up. M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
HELD FOR MURDER.
Arizona Family, Detroit, Charged with
Killing Miss Fleming.

Detroit. Mich, July 31.-The Antona
family. consisting of Annetta Halliday
AEtona, locally well known as club
woman, teacher and writer. her hus-
bard, Alexander Antona, liquor mer-
chant and said TO be a member of a
prominent Italian family. and their
nephew. angelo Villa, musician. was
still licked up in police headquarters.
tonight. despite the fact that the prose-
cutor had not yet, issued warrants di-
rectly chargingsi them with the death
OF their aged servant, Miss Elizabeth
Fleming. 1t was announced the trio
win be leld at least another "a hours.
Clues We're being followed up all day
in fTnnection with the alleged mysteri-
GUS death of Miss Fleming, in July,
and the subsequent cremation of her
. body.
Mr. and Mrs. Antona are mentioned
In the society Blue Book of Detroit as
Count and Countess Alesandro Gius-
eppe Valerie Antona, with summer
Residence near Lake Maggiore. Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
BLUE DEFEATS RED
In Maneuvres at Sparta, Wis.-Abou.
$1,000 Shots Fired.

Camp Mccoy. Sparta. Wis, July 81
More than $4,000 shots were fired in
one of the greatest military maneu-
vre campaigns ever held in the Unit
ed States, which ended, late today. in
the victory of the Blue army over the
Reds, after battle which began. early
in the morning. Twice during the en-
counter, 5000 troops became engaged in
the battle. The Blues won their vic
tory by employing a left fianling at
tack simultaneously with a direct
frontal attack of the Reds. Cavalry
clashes occurred throughout the day.
The victory concluded the War"
which existed between states east and
west of the Mississippi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Arthur D. Call of Hartford. Conn, a
school principal, has resigned to become
the executive head of the American
Peace Society. with headquarters in
Washington. d. C. Mr. Can is president
of the Connecticut Peace Society. He IS
a graduate of Brown University.
Unless the iron foundries of Mont
real give 10 per cent. wage increase.
exemption from Saturday labor and a
change from piece to time work. 500
pattern makers declare they will walk
out. Thursday morning. Twenty man
ufactureys will be affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01

Miss Alice Philbrict was given a
miscellaneous shower Wednesday eve
ming. ut the residence of Miss Flor
enee Moody. Church street, in honor
of her approaching marriage to Ben
jamin Aullaney of Boston. The show
er was given by L of her girl friends
aud WAS in the nature of a surprise.
The guests were royalty entertained
and ON retiring to their homes voted
ii Just lovely time" Establishments
were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
Funeral of Late Mrs. s. s. Brown

The funeral of the late Mrs. S. s.
Brown was held at the Center street res
idenee at =. M, Tuesday, Many friends
were present and the floral tributes were
profuse and beautiful. Rev. Wilbur r.
Perry, former pastor of the Methodist
church, officiated, and the bearers were
Frank E. Brown. w. Writ Brown, A. A.
Flood and Lewis A. Burlelgh of Angus
ia Interment was made in Pine Grove
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01

The schooner. Maggie Ellen cleared
from Richmond, Wednesday. for New
York with a cargo of humber. The
schooner Dora Allison cleared from the
South Gardiner Lumber Co.. Wednes-
day, for New York. with lumber. The
Addie McFadden cleared from Law
renee >Rros.' for New York with lum-
bel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01

Albany. N Y, July s1.-Gov. Dix is
keeping in close touch with the police
situation in New York City. He said,
today, he believed the local authori-
ties should deal with the matter and
there is no occasion for the state 10
interfere. Several anonymous letters
on the subject of gambling have been
received by the governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01
SPORTING NOTES.

Durham or Toronto, holder of the
American sculling championship title,
defended il, Wednesday. at Rainy Riv-
er,@ont.. by defeating Haekett of
Rainy River. the former champion.
The Toronto seuller won by four
lengths. THE race had been postponed
fy6m Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01

John p. Henderson. who is staying
at Southport, was in town. Wednes-s
day. coming by automobile. He was
accompanied by Rev. and Mrs H. H.
Hayes Mr.. Hayes was formerly pas
! tor of the Winter Street Free Baptist
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01

Although the CatskilI N. Y, officers
have oohtinued their efforts to unrav-
ei the mysterious circumstances SUR
rounding the death of Dorcas l. Snod-
grass of Mount Vernon, not one shred
Of tangible evidence has been diseov-
cred to indicate whether the nurse met
her fate as the result of accident, sui
eide or murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01

q Roy Sullivan. san escaped conviee,
who. Monday, shot and killed Prison
Guard ]. A. Howard, near Chatham,
Va, was killed by a posse of officers at
Wadesboro. Tuesday night. The posse
trailed Sullivan with bloodhounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-01

A special ear left this city at 7.30.
"Wednesday morning. carrying the
members Of the Golden Cross To the
Field day at Lake Maranacook Lam
cesHs Orchestra furnished music and a
fine time is reported.