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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17
A RIOT CALL
Sent TO Boston Police to
QueII The Strikers.
Mob Pull MOtOrman and Con-
duCtOT off Car al Elliot 81.
Missiles Thrown from Windows.
Several Men Wounded.

Boston, June 16.-From 10000 to IS. 900
men and women gathered, today, on
Boston Common to express sympathy
for the striking employees of the Bos-
ton Elevated Railway Co. BY unani-
NOUS vote it was resolved not to pat
ronize the car lines of the Elevated
Co until the strike of the roads en-
ploycs was over.
The ending of the meeting was fol-
lowed by a small sized riot on Eliot
street, when a street car attempted to
pass through body of several thou
sand marching labor unionists The
crowd nassed about the car and re-
fused to allow it to pass. The trolley
rope was pulled down and cut off. al
lowing the trolley to fly free. There
was considerable yelling and jeering
from the crowd and in the midst of the
disturbance, the conductor OF the car
is claimed to have drawn a revolver
and fred III the air. The sound of the
shot was a signal for the pulling of
the conductor and motorman into the
street where both were roughly ham
died
The disturbance centered about
Kerry Village as the section of Eliot
street, near Warrenton, is known, and
simultaneously with the trouble in the
street, missiles began to fall from the
neishboring windows and the house
tops. Croekery. blocks of wood and coal
were thrown down on the rioters with
the result that a number of men, in
Guiding several policemen, had faces
cut and bruised.
a riot call was sent in to Station
nearby and 100 police officers were hur-
ried to the scene. Using their sticks
they quickly cleared the street and
stopped the disturbance
Eight men belonging to the strike
sympathizers were arrested. Conductor
AFRO Rideout, aged %, a regular en-
ployee of the Boston Elevated Road.
was arrested. charged with CARRYING
loaded revolver.
None WAS so seriously injured as to
he taken to the hospital. officer Will
liam Hartigan. who was hit on the
back with pail of sand, was treat
ed by physician and sent home. Of
ficer j. A. Sullivan, hit over the head
with an iron pipe, had several stitches
taken in his scalp and returned to
duty. Sergeant Bradley c. Mason who
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17
ARRIVING DELEGATIONS.

Chicago. June 16.-Headed by by
Mantle Ed Pardy, its chairman, the
Oklahoma delegation arrived, today.
The delegates and their friends trav-
eled in three special trains. More than
coo are in the party. The first arriv-
ais, headed by brass band. marched
through the streets to their hotel,
waving Roosevelt banners and singing
Roosevelt "Houn's Dawg' song.
The New Jersey delegates also pa
raded behind band when 1t arrived
1t swung down the street singing a
Roosevelt song.
The rival delegations from Massa-
chusetts, each came in, today, and
opened headquarters in the same hotel
The Roosevelt half of the delegation
held an informal meeting in the eve
ming and will so into the full delega-
ton meeting, tomorrow, with pur-
pose to harmonic things" as to the
selection of members for the conven-
ton committees. Roosevelt delegates
stated, tonight, that there would be no
change in the complexion of the Mas
saehusetts delegation as to support
of the rival candidates.
There will be Is firm for Roose-
welt and Is firm for Taft" said
Charles l.. Baxter of the Roosevelt
delegation.
The Connecticut Taft delegation of
IA arrived, bringing with them nearly
100 enthusiasts. including the alter
mates. Republican state leaders and
visitors to the convention.
Gov. Robert Z. Bass of New Hamp-
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Roosevelt Men Propose TO Force the Issue in Con-
vention and Make Taft Leaders Show Their
Hand and Face the Music Platforms Being
Drafted Hughes Named as Compromise.
SATURDAYS RESULTS.

For Taft: Texas delegates at
large, 8; LIST, I'd, 4th, 5th, 9TH, 9th,
9Th, 10th, and t4th Districts, 18;
total, 20.
Virginia delegates t-large, q;
LIST, I'd, Sd, 4th, 9Th, 9th, 9th and
10th Districts, IS; total, 20.
Washington delegates at Large,
8; list, I'd and Sd Districts, 6;
total, IA.
District of Columbia, 2.
For Roosevelt: Texas, Sd and
18th Districts, 4.
North Carolina, 4th District, 2.
Total for Taft, Saturday, 81;
Roosevelt, 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17

Bar Harbor. Me-. June 16.-(SpeciaD.
We are all ready for Names first
primary baIIoting. Republicans are
confident of getting out much bet
ter showing than was thought posi-
BILE. two weeks ago. The campaign of
education has had its effect, in this
part of the State at least. Doubt has
gradually disappeared and great
many voters will go to the polls. to-
morrow, who. up to within a few
days. have had only distrust in their
expressions regarding the Joint eau
Gus"
So far as this town is concerned,
Republicans are practically a unit for
Governor Burleigh. They are divided
more on the gubernatoriai nominee,
but the former congressman has done
much for this town and its people. He
has many strong friends here in both
parties.
Governor Burieigh passed Friday
night here and called on many friends.
He made, on this occasion, his first
visit to the post Office building for
the erection of which he secured APP
preparations amounting to $4,000. He
is assured that everything is coming
his way in this vicinity in spite of
the claims which we hear are being
made by supporters of other candi-
dates
The contests for various Republican
offices have served to interest and ed
ucate more voters to the new caucus
plan than anything else could have
done.
We shall show a good vote, tomor-
row. even in the small towns.
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surIeiqh Proud of Candidates.

Mechanic Falls, Me-. June 16.-tspe4
cial )-Hon. Edwin c. Burleigh, candi-
date for United States senator was in
town, Wednesday, He was introduced
to some of our prominent Republicans by
Hon. j. II. DeCoster.
Governor Burleigh expressed his entire
satisfaction with the outlook and said
that whoever wins on the Republican
ticket will be safe to follow. He was en-
thuslastic concerning the men out for APP
prevail by Republican voters. He said
he was proud of the men now coming to
the front of the Republican party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17

ties declare. that the new primary
law is a failure.
The primary law, which was adopt
ed under the initiative and referen-
dunn statute. is generally regarded as
the most comprehensive now in force
in the East. 1t provides for the nom
nation directly by the people of cam
didates for II elective offices, State,
county and municipal, and the voters
are given the opportunity also to in
dictate whom they wish the Legisla-
ture to elect to the United States
Senate.
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All for Burleiqh,

Carmel. Me, June 15.-Governor
Burleigh was in town, today. and met
his friend. Hon Lewis c. Written,
committee and others. There is no
other sentiment in this town other
than for Governor Burleigh for United
States senator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17
Called at Stockton snr;nos

Stockton Springs, Me. June b.
Governor Burleigh surprised us. to-
day. by coming to town. He was on
his way to Hancock county. He call
ed on quite a number of his friends,
among them Hon. J. NJ. Ames, POST
master Hichborn and others.
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Sentiment STRONGER for RurIeiob,

Belfast Me, June 10. (SpeciaD.-
Quite a number of the Republicans of
tins city received call. today. from
Ex-Governor Edwin c. Burleigh, can
didate for United States senator. The
sentiment here is practically unani-
nous for him and is daily growing
stronger,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17
Bucksport a BurIeiah Town.

Bucksport. Me-. June 13.-Governor
Burleigh was here for an hour or two.
today, and took dinner at the old Jed
Prouty Inn. He came by auto. hav-
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Newport for BurIeioh.

Newport, Me, June 15.-Our people
were agreeably surprised, today, to
receive a call from Ex- Congressman
Senate. This is an enthusiastic Bur-
leigh town.
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Solid for Ex-Governor.

Burnham, Me, June (SpeciaD.-
Governor Burleigh was in this town.
today. and called upon his friend, o.
B. McKechnie, chairman of the Repub-
licaE town committee. The Republi-
cans in this town and vicinity are
strongly for Burleigh.
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Stronu for Burleieh.

Clinton, Me. June 15.-(SpeciaD.-
Ex-Governor Burleigh was in town.
today. and met many of his old friends
here. including his friend. Hon. Arthur
Holt, chairman of the Republican town
committee This is strong Burleigh
fnxun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17
Liberty for RurIeinh.

Liberty. Me, June 15.-(SpeciaD -
Hon e. C. Burleigh of Augusta was In
town. today. The sentiment here is
unanimously in his favor in his can
didacy for the United States Senate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17
Stronq for Burleigh.

South China, Me, June 13.-Hon.
Edwin c. Burleigl1 passed through the
town, today He met some of the Re-
publicans here. The sentiment here
is very strong for Mr.. Burleigh in his
canvass for the United states sena-
torial nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17
Characteristic Letter Urging Union Soldiers to
Stand by Governor Bureigh as He Has Stood
By Them..Dispatches from Many Parts
Of Maine ON the Outlook.
AUGUSTA. MAINE, JUNE IS, 1912.
To the Old Soldiers of the Civil War:

To the Old Soldiers Of the Civil War
We stood together until the Union saved and four
million colored people made free.
Now let stand together until Hon. Edwin c. Burlegh
nominated and United States Senator He has proved
himself friend indeed.
We him debt of gratitude Now is the time to pay
it. We admire him for his able and faithful services.
The people of the whole State should be grateful to him.
The Kennbec great central waterway dedged and
made navgabe through his efforts. The old United States
Arsenal with its broad beautiful grounds and granite
buildings worth half million dollars, decreed
through his efforts Governor Burleigh also instrumental
in the highest degree holding Augusta the capital city of
the State Of Maine.
These are only few among the many items for which
should be thankful
Let us rally around the ballot box
Rally again.
And Burlegh viii be Senator,
From the good old State of Maine
C. T. STEVENS
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Good support in PittsfieId.

Pittsfeld, Me. June 15.-(SpeciaD.-
Governor Burleigh was in town. today.
calling upon his Republican friends.
This was his first visit here since the
announcement of his candidacy for
United States senator The Governor
has a very large and enthusiastic sup
port here.
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THE WEATHER.
SHOWERS-CLEARING,

Washington. June 16.-Forecast for
followed by clearing, Monday; prob
ably fair, Tuesday, moderate south,
shifting to west winds; for southern
New England. Showers. followed by
clearing. Monday; cloudy, Tuesday
moderate south and southwest winds.
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orIand Solid.

Orland, Me. June 14.-Governor
Burleish was here. today. and called
upon several of his long time Repub-
lican friends. Orland is solidly for
Burleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17

the Republican workers here by his
friend, L. f, Mahoney. chairman of
the City committee. The sentiment
here is practically unanimous for Gov.
Burleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17
Unanimous for BurIeioh.

Ellsworth, Me. June lax Con-
gresham Burleigh was in town, to-
day, and was introduced to many of
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juneSdtf
YOUR EMPLoYE

If he drinks have talk with him. Tell him
to take three DAYS off and undergo the Treatments
that will make "a man of him and give him Self
Mastery once more. You know he must quit
drink or you will have to discharge him, and
that is a hard thing for you both. Get copy on
our "Thsee Days" a business mans true story.
1t is free. Let us prove to you that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-17
Boston Forecast.

Boston. June 16.-Forecast: Cloudy
occasional showers. Monday; cloudy
Tuesday, light southerly winds.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-08-01

son Is anxious that Bryan shan give
his campaign the benefit OF his wide
eNpeircrce. for. as Governor Wilson
himself says. II have never had any
experience I'm a national campaign. As
the situation stands at present. Cow
crnOr Wilson has placed in command
OF his campaign forces two young men.
McCOmbs and McAdOO, experienced in
business, but utterly lacking in politf-
cal training.
handled Governor Wilson's prc-cOnven-
ton campaign for the nomination with
much skill. but to intruSt national
campaign entirely TO him is beyond the
wishes OF the Governor and his friends.
Mr. Bryan viii. therefore. be urged to
keep his hand on the lever.
Word has been received from senator
re Toilette. through National Com
mittCeman Joseph =. D34ss. Of Wis
conSin. that the Senator-'svhl undertake
90 meet ROOSeveltS arguments wherever
possible Davies says that Ia Toilette
has no intention OF leaving the Re
publican party TO fight for Wilson. but
that he viii match his wits with those
OF the colonel, whatever effect thew
may have With Bryan and La Toilette
thus actively on the job. il is hoped
90 nullfy the effect of Colonel ROOse-
Vcits attacks on Wilson. FOR no one
here believes that Roosevelt intends TO
couine himself TO a fight on Taft. The
expectation is that as Wilson's chances
improve Roosevelt will forget Taft and
direct his fight against the Democratic
nominee.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-08-01
MISSOURI FACES
SKIRT CAMPAIGN
IMMODEST APPAREL FOR WO-
MEN TAKEN UP BY STATE
MOTHERS CLUBS.

ST. LOUIS, MO, Special.-A cam
paign against skirts that are so tight
that they are ''immodest" has been
begun by the ST Louis circles of the
National Mothers Congress.
Mrs. James Nugent, president of the
Missouri branch, and the presidents
Of thirty eight circles held confer
ence to devise plans for the campaign
and further meetings Will be held soon
to launch the crusade actively.
This is not the first time that the
subject has been discussed in ST. Louis
circles" said Mrs. Nugent, "but at this
meeting we began plans to overcome
these extremes in style. l favor the
moderately short clOse-fitting skirt
1t is convenient. does not collect dirt
and is easily cleaned.
There is a class of people, how
ever, who carry all such things too
far. We think it is time to act in a
preventative way against letting the
situation become worse. I believe the
subject should be taken up by wo-
mems organizations Of all kinds"
AS part of the crusade the minis
ters may be asked to discuss the sub
Ject in their sermons.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-08-01
MISSING NURSE
SEEN In STREET
MISS SNODGRASS. WHO STRANGELY
DISAPPEARED. SEEN On THE
STREET ~ MAID.
NEW YORK. ,Special-Two new

NEW YORK, Special.-Two new re-
ports about missing Dorcas SnOdgrass,
the pretty trained nurse and society
girl Of Mount Vernon. who vanished
a week ago much like Dorothy Arnold.
give her family fresh hope that she
mcnt Of a domestic that she saw Miss
SnOdgraSs on the street in New York
two days ago; the other is the rumOr
that Miss SnOdgraSS was really III love
with Or. Norman Smith, a hospital in
tcrne, ana had gone away with him.
Phoebe Cummings. a maid in the
home OF Mrs. 9. Il. Gibson, Of Mount
Vernon, declares she saw the nurse on
Twenty third Street Monday afternoon
about o'clock. As mistress and maid
from a shopping tour. Miss Cummings
casually remarked;
4 saw Miss SnOdgrass while 1 was
waiting for YOU"
Questioned by Mrs. Gibson. the maid
was positive. Then for the first time
she was told of The disappearance of
the girl a week ago. She remained
Steadfast in her statement. She says
she had every opportunity TO know Miss
Snodgrass, as she saw her many times
while visiting the servant in the CridCr
home. lao Wallace street.
The maid did not speak to the girl.
but noticed that she had a turban hat
with black trimmings and a pOmpOm
on the left side. When she left Mount
Vernon last Wednesday Miss SnOdgrasS
hand bag, tan linen skirt and white
shirtwaiSt worn the day she disap-
peared. were noted by the maid.
Although Miss SnOdgraSS was seen
Monday, ii was not until today that the
new clew was reported to Lieutenant
Detective Michael Silverstein. Of Mount
Vernon. who is leading the hunt. He
started again for the city.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-08-01
CORRIGAN OF TURF
FAME STARTS ANEW

KANSAS CITY, Special-Edward
CorriSan, former king OF the Ameri-
can turf, has come back TO Kansas
City after thirty years, 10 start life
over again. With what little he could
save from the wreck of his fortune
after the final crash three years ago
the former millionaire has leased a
few acres of land, set up stone
crusher and settled down to devote
himself to leVeling the limestone cliffs.
the same sort of work he did as a
railroad contractor before taking up
the racing game.
a few years ago Corrigan was the
most spectacular figure on the Amer
lean turf. His thirty years in the
racing game were spent in continuous
fighting. In 1891 he forced the COney
Island Jockey Club to allow his horse.
Huron, to start in the Futurity at
Sheepshead Bay after the club had
ruled that there was a defect in the
entry. The horse came in second, but
the judges wilfully overlooked him.
SO that no part of the 100000 stake
went TO Corrigan. From that time on
New York tracks were closed against
COrrigan.
Nothing daunted, he took a stable
Of horses to England. He was not
welcomed. but it was said that il was
only through the efforts of Mark
Hanna and others that he was grant
ed privileges at Newmarket.
The scene of Corrigan's longest and
most bitter fight was the Hawthorne
track in Chicago, which he managed
III opposition to John COndOn's Har-
lem track Condor sent word that
rather than compromise he would
sink the Harlem track to the bottom
of Lake Michigan.
Tell him." said COrrigan in reply.
that I'll put Hawthorne on top Of it
to keep it down"
Corrigan eventually moved to the
coast established the beautiful
Ingleside course on a site overlooking
the Pacific. The San Francisco au-
thorities closed its gates. In New Or
leans and Missouri his hard luck con-
tinued. He awoke one morning to
find himself penniiess-bankrupt
The former Master Of Hawthorne"
now goes out to his tie quarry every
morning carrying a dinner pail.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-08-01
Will PIT BRYAN
AGAINST COLONEL

SEA GgRT. n. J., Special.-Plans
for the Wilson campaign Tor the pres
idency are slowly Crystallizing. 1t is
learned here that the Wilson mama
gers intend first to take care of Colo
mel Roosevelt, because they regard
him as their most dangerous adVer-
sary. william J. Bryan is to be used
to offset Mr.. Roosevelt. The plan is
TO have Mr.. Bryan follow the Bull
Moose as closely as possible through
the country and 10 meet his argu-
meEts with oratory and facts. 1t is
intended that Bryan shall keep as
close to Roosevelt as possible, follow
ing him a day after into every city
he visits and talking wherever posi-
BILE to practically the same audience.
Mr.. Bryan will not merely take a
defensive attitude; ne will assume the
offensive and hurl at Roosevelt per-
tinent questions about the Harvester
Trust, the Steel Trust and the Ten
nessee Coal and Iron Company. Also.
he viii assail him on his record in
the White House.
An invitation has been extended to
Mr.. Bryan TO visit Governor Wilson
at the little White House" about the
middle OF August, Immediately after
the Governor has delivered his speech
of acceptance. Bryan is TO be spe-
cial guest in the sense that he is TO
be asked 60 remain here two or three
DAYS to go over with the Governor
the details OF the campaign.
1T - known here that Governor VIII
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-08-01
MINISTER'S SEEK
TO BREAK STRIKE
CONFERENCE Is ARRANGED
WITH HOPE OF SETTLEMENT
OF MILL TROUBLES

NEW BEDFORD, MASS, Special
Striking members of the Industrial
Workers who refused TO back up their
leaders in their threats to send them
back TO work if the American Fedora
ton OF Labor refused to call a general
strike were out in force today.
Most of the strikers hocked TO the
Butler Mill. the only one now running
in the south end. They were met by
a wall OF police, who, with drawn
clubs, kept the strikers within the 100
yard dead line. There were fears of
more riots today. and the police were
prepared TO cope with any emergency
that might arise.
AS a result of the activities of the
committee from the ministerial union.
Whlch has been busy seeing represent
tatlNes OF the Weavers and manufac-
turers, ii is persistently reported to-
DAY that conference may be ar
ranged between the Members Associa-
lion, Ministerial Union, State Board
or Arbitration and Viewers Union. in
an effort to end the strike.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-08-01
LEADERS TO Head
NATIONAL STRIKE
STRIKERS IN LONDON HAVE A
FIGHT WITH POLICE-ENTKA
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN.

LONDON, Special.-Labor leaders
at the head of the dock workers strike
mere took steps to make the
strike of national proportions and to
carry on the war against the ship
owners in every important port in the
out 100000 men.
The authorities are gravely alarmed
over the situation, fearing the rioung
OF yesterday and the bitterly hostile
attitude of the thousands of strikers
and their SympathizerS toward the 90
lice, whom they declare TO be open
tallieS Of the vessel owners.
Thousands of extra police were held
| in reserve for riot duty today and the
guarOs We're doubled around all Of
! the docks on which strikebreakers are
At work.
Special police guards today were
| placed about the residences of all Of
the cabinet ministers and around the
house of Lord Davenport, whom the
strikers view as their bittereSt enemy.
In furtherance of the national strike
plan, Tom Mann. Havelock Wilson,
! Harry Costing ana Robert Williams,
| the leaders who are directing the
strike, today left London for Hull,
where they will put the strike machin-
| cry in motion. From Hull. they will
proceed to Liverpool, Cardiff, Man
chester, southampton, Plymouth and
Bristol. in all of which ports they will
call upon the transport workers TO
quit work and Join their fellows in
London, in a war to the knife for bet
ter living conditions. They expect to
return to LonoOn by the end of the
week and to be in a position to de-
clare the national strike in effect.
Eight of the rioters arrested in yes
terdayS street battles were arraigned
in the Thames Police Court this morn
ing and on police charges were re-
manded to Jail.