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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
BROOKLYN TO BE
ASIATIC SQUADRON
ADMIRAL'S SHIP

Philadelphia, June 1.-THE cruiser
Brooklyn, which has been stationed
at the local navy yard for nearly 10
years and which at one time was or
dered to the scrap. heap, willy sail soon
fer China to take her place as flag
ship of the Asiatic squadron.
The Brooklyn was Admiral Schleys
flagship during the Spanish
war and led the fighting when the
Spanish fleet was destroyed at San
tiago. The ship was struck about 20
times by shells and her sides still
show where the blows were received.
Several years after the war the YES
sci was sent to the Philadelphia
yard, where she was put out of COM
mission. About year ago work was
begun on the vessel and she was COM
pletely oyerhauled. To-day she is one
of the best and fastest cruisers in the
navy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Believe Bangor Man, Who Has
Disappeared from Spokane, CAL,
Is Victim of Ransom Seekers

Bangor. Me-, June AIRS. F. Lewis
Clark, the wife of the millionaire, who
strangely disappeared from Santa
Barbara, Cal, several months ago.
believes that her husband is alive and
that some day he will return to his
home in Spokane. Mr., Clark was for
merly of Bangor, the son of the late
John Greenleaf Clark
Clark was last seen in Santa Bar
hara walking toward the Strand,
where his hat was found on the day
following. His intimate associates sug-
gested the theory of suicide, and it
was generally believed that Mrs.
Clark accepted this suggestion for her
husbands absence.
When Private Detective Edgar By
ron was arrested at Los Angeles last
Thursday on the charge of attempting
to extort $50 from Mayor Dudley Of
Santa Monica, Police Investigator Fells
announced that he believed that some
Of Byrons associates had kidnapped
Mr.. Clark. Detective Fells stated that
he had secured information to indicate
strongly that Clark was seized by ban
dts and carried to an island on the
Santa Barbara coast.
In answer to this theory Mrs.
CIark's secretary, w. z. Goodspeed,
made a statement for Mrs. Clark in
Spokane
He admitted that a number of clair
soyants and private detectives had ap-
srpe<hed MA Clark upon the subject or
ser husbands disppearance. 4 number
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05

their apartments at the Arlington hotel
in Santa Barbara.
He had not been feeling well and in
that last conversation he suggested that
he might go to San Diego and take treat
ments from a Swedish masseur, At mid
night following this Mrs. Clark went to
San Francisco She was accompanied to
the denot by her husband.
While the search for Clark Will be con-
tinued on the islands off Santa Barabara
Police Investigator Fells will continue LIS
efforts to locate the swedish masseur Of
whom Clark spoke short time before
he disappeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Judge UpholdsDry
Vote in Indiana

Muniee, Ind, June 4.-Munice, city
of close to $4,000 population, will be
without saloons after next Saturday,
according to the ruling of Judge Frank
Ellis, III the Delaware circuit court
yesterday, in which he upheld the Va
lidity of the option election held here
March 9 last, when the city voted
dry" by a majority of 462.
The vets contested the election
on the ground that it was Illegal be-
cause voting machines We're used and
that the "drys" did not get major
ity of the voters that appeared at the
polls, nearly 500 failing to vote on the
proposition.
Under the ruling the % saloons of
the city will close their doors Saturday
night and they will remain closed for
two years. 1t was said an appeal
would be filed at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Release Man Held
For Topsham Fire

Topsham, Me-, June 4.-John Con-
ner of Whitefield, a veteran of the
Civil War and 72 years of age, who
was detained Wednesday afternoon
pending an investigation of the fire
which swept the east end of the Sag
adahoc county fair grounds, was re-
leased Thursday noon after convincing
the officials that he was in no way
concerned with the blaze.
Conner admitted that he was
tramping it and that he had slept at
the fair grounds Tuesday night IN
company with another man, who was
located this morning in Bath. The
men were questioned separately and
both agreed that they had passed the
night at the cattle sheds which are
at the further end of the grounds
from the fire. They left the ialr
grounds Wednesday morning and went
to Brunswick.
About noontime, Conner discovered
that he had left his glasses behlno
and returned to get them. While ne
was on the grounds, the fire broke
out. He told the officials that he saw
one or two men cross the grounds
leaving the vicinity of the eating haii'
which was burned, just before hre
was discovered. He was SO far away
that he could give no description Oh
the men, but thought they were young
and that one Of them was OF more
than ordinary height
At Corners suggestion the. officials
telephoned to the municipal judge IN
Gardiner, who stated to them that
while Conner was occasionally before
the court for vagrancy and intoxica-
ton he was thoroughly honest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
LONG IS FOUND
GUILTY OF AN
ILLEGAL TRADE
OvERBOUNDARY

Bangor. Me, June 4.-Four public and
by the grand jury at the United States
district court Thursday morning The
public indictments were:
Pascale Levesaue of Fort Kent snug
Cling one white horse He pleaded gull
ty and was sentenced TO pay fine of $50.
Dennis Martin of Presque Isle, smug-
Cling liquor on May 10. He pleaded gull
~ He was sentenced to 60 days in jail
at Bangor.
Joseph Lizotte of Frenchville, snug
Cling liquor, March 10. He pleaded gull
lty. He was allowed to go on his own
recognizance for further disposition Of
the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Grant ExtraditiOn
OF American

Tendon, June Am order for the
extradition on charges alleging larceny
and embezzlement was granted today
by the magistrate at the Bow street
eXtradition court against Thomas
Adam Reid, a former employee of
Chuhb & Son of New York. He was
arrested here in April.
Reid mysteriously disappeared from
New York on March IS this year and
il is alleged that the books of which
he was in charge at Chubb & Sons,
showed an enormous shortage. He had
been 10 years in the employ of the
Arm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
FALLS between
CARS Of MOVING
TRAIN ONLY NJURED

Bangor, Me-, June 4.-William j.
the Maine Central, fell between cars
of a moving train here tonight and
the wheels of seven cars gfazed and
cut his head and body. It was thought
that he had been killed, but soon aft
or arrival at the hospital revived, and
it is Announced that with the excep-
ton of deep wounds on head and hips
he is not much injured, and is expected
to be out in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
BATES AND COLBY TO MEET ON
!. QU|MBY FIELD, GARDINER, SATURDAY

main through until the Commence
ment game. Saturdays game will not
figure in the championship series, but
will be an exhibition game. This, how
ever, is not lessening the interest OF
preparation, and when the Colby team
leaves Saturday noon, it Will be ae-
companied by good bunch of root
erS.
Baseball fans of Augusta, Gardner
and winthrop have not had an oppor-
tunity to see any good fast baseball
so near home this season, and there
will probably be a record breaking
crowd at the game, which is scheduled
to be called at 8 o'clock. Both the col
lege teams promise to show form that
will be superior to any, seen during
the Trolley League season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Charleston, W. Va,
Changes Counties

Charleston. w. Va, June Accord
ing to the provisions of a law enact
ed by the last Legislature, it was dis
covered today, Charleston, the capital
city of West Virginia, is legally locat-
ed in Logan county instead of being
in Kanawha county where 1t physical
iy belongs. The error was discovered
when law relating to municipalities
was under discussion and according to
state house authorities another act
mist be passed by the Legislature TO
correct the measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
G. AR, ENCAMPMENT
LEWISTON, JUNE 1918

Lewiston, Me, June 1.-THE annual
encampment of the department OF
Maine, G. A. r., will be held in Lew
iston on Wednesday and Thursday,
June Ills. Headquarters of the de-
partment will be established at the
New Dewitt House, as will also the
several patriotic bodies allied to the
G. A r. There is but one candidate
for department commander, Major Ray
P. Eaton of Brunswick, being the only
member of the department to an
nounce his candidacy thus far. Major
Eaton is very popular in G, a. r. cir
Giles and he will probably be the unan-
imous choice of the encampment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05

tnee and that the time had come for the
party 10 lend the futile alterations be-
tween Republican and Democratic mis-
rule, between Murphy's Tammany and
Barnes Tammany."
Abiding to the announced candidacy
Of District Attorney Whitman for gov
ernor on the Republican ticket and the
published statement that Col. Roosevelt
probably would support Mr. Whitman,
the committee asserted that it approved
the statement of State Chairman r.
Douglas Robinson pointing out 1.-The i'm
possibility of Mr.. Whitman's candidacy
on the Progressive ticket"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
TWO BARCES BREAK
LOOSE--ONE SINKS
Five ARE. RESCUED

Bridgeport, CT, June 4.-Barges
Florence Marie and Ed Fay. two of
a tow of 10 bound east from New York
in charge of tug salvation, broke loose
during a southeast gale off Penfield
reef today and the Florence Marie
sank The Fay later went ashore near
Fairfield beach. There We're five per-
sons on the barges. but they We're TAX
en- aboard other harges in safety.
Tug Vigilant with two barges load
ed with coal for New London, put in
here today with one of the barges
leaking badly. She is being pumped
out to prevent sinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05

waterville. Me-, June 4.-(SpeeiaD.
Inclement weather Thursday some
what interfered with Colby's practice
for the Colby Bates game which is to
be held Saturday afternoon on Quinn
by field, Gardiner. All the men are
practicing faithfully every day. and
the team that will face the Lewis
ION men Saturday will be a we'll sea-
soned nine. Captain James will be in
the box for Colby and Jack" Lowney
will be in his old position of back
stop.
None of the players have left early
this year and all will probably re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Plan an Official
Panama Opening

Washington. June 4.-Oficials of the
war and navy departments were en-
gagged today in planning the program
for the formal opening of the Panama
canal. Secretary Garrison of the war
department and Acting Secretary
Roosevelt of the navy have conferred
over the date of the opening, but no
decision has yet been reached. The
formal ceremonies, however, hardly
will occur until after adjournment of
Congress in March next,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05

mGreenwich, Conn, June 4.-Metropol-
tan women won over Boston women
golf players in the rain. over soggy
inks today, in the series of matches
for the Griscem cup. IL points to 10.
Individual matches played in the
morning resulted in a victory for the
Metropolitan team by s points to Z.
In the feursome matches in the af-
terneen, the Metropolitan and Boston
women broke even, each winning three
matches Two of these went to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Progressive Advisory Committee
Wants T. r. for NY. Governor

New York, June 4.-Theodere Roosevelt
governor of New York is the desire of
the state Progressive campaign advisory
committee which met today to consider
the attitude Of the former President to-
ward national and state affairs. After
his return from his South American ex-
plorations Col. Roosevelt stated he would
not be a candidate for governor.
The advisory committee after its meet
ing today issued a statement saving
there was a demand for Col. Roosevelt
to be the Progressive gubernatorial NOM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Metropolitan Women Defeat the
Boston Players at Greenwich

New Workers by default. The only
Metropolitan pair which was success
full was Miss Georgianna Bishop and
Mrs. H. r. Stockton, who defeated
Mrs. g. w. Reope and Mrs. Edwin
w. Daley, up and to play.
The leading match involved Miss
Lillian r. Hyde and Mrs. Lawrence
Swift for Metropolitan and Mrs. H.
A. Jackson and Miss Harriet S. Cur
It's for Boston, the last named winning
by a to margin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Inquiry into Charges Against the
N. B. Premier and His Associates

St. John, n. B., June 4-The first
session of the royal commission APP
pointed to inquire into the charges
preferred by L. A. Dugal. leader of
the Opposition in the provincial leg
islature, against Premier Fleming and
members of his government, opened
today, The charges allege the extor-
ton by Premier Fleming of large sums,
aggregating about 100000 from leases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Paul Wilmer Gets
John Barrett Prize

Hanover. N. H.. June 4.-The John
Barrett prize for all-round achieve
ment at Dartmouth College will be
awarded this year to Paul Wilmer
Loudon of North Troy, N. Y, by vote
of the three upper classes today. He
is senior, captain of the baseball
team and proficient in scholarship.
Loudon's name will be engraved on
the large cup presented by Mr.. Barrett
to the college for that purpose and he
will be given medal also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05

of crown timberlands and the payment
of sums to members of the govern
ment by contractors before they re-
eeived their contracts for the eonstrue-
ton of the st. Johns Valley Railroad.
No evidence was taken today, as
subpeenas for witnesses could not be
issued until the court had convened.
The next meeting will be. held Tues
daY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
PROVIDENCE MAN
FOUND DEAD IN A
BOSTON HOTEL

Boston, June A man who registered
as Henry II. Smith of Providence, r. l.,
was found dead in bed in his rooms a.
the American House today with a bullet
in his head and a revolver lying near
In the room was found book bearing
the name of Henry w, Swift of New
Bedford. A watch and small handbag
containing clean linen were also found in
the room. The police pronounce 1t case
of suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05

Boston. June 4.-The body of Humph-
rey H. Swift of New Bedford. mem
Der of family high in the social life of
that city, was found in a room at local
hotel today. A bullet lodged in the head
had caused death sometime during the
night. A revolver lay nearby Medical
Examiner Magrath reported the case to
be one of suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Humphrey II. Smith a Suicide by
!: Shooting in Hotel at Boston

Identification of the body was not nade
until tonight, Swift having registered
under another name. Robert Swift, a
brother, who came up from New Bed
ford on an evening train, Identified It,
Swift was 43 years old and was travelling
representative of the Morse Twist Drill
Machine Co. of New Bedford. He was a
graduate of Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
INDIANS, RESENT
INTRUSION OF WHITE
MEMS CATTLE HERDS

Muskogee, Okla, June 4.-Cherokee
Indians in the Spavinaw Hills, east of
the Grand river, today rounded up
1000 head of cattle that had been
brought in by cattlemen from the west
side of the river and drove them from
the range with a warning to the own
ers not to bring them back.
The Indians have used the free
range of the hills for their cattle for
half a century and II is said they re-
sent the intrusion of outside cattle
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
TAFT PLACES
CORNERSTONE OF new
HAvEN'S POST0FF|CE

New Haven. Conn, June 4.-Fermer
President William II. Taft today laid
the cornerstone of New Ravens new
marble postefiiee, which is to cost ST.
coo, 900. Mr.. Taft delivered an histeri-
cal address and Gov. Baldwin and
Mayor Rice also spoke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
ARGUMENT CAUSE
OF MURDER AND A
PROBABLE SUICIDE

Boston, June 4.-During dispute
over money matters, Mrs. Rose Rosen-
berg, proprietress of a ladies' tailor
ing shop on Minot street in the West
end district, was shot and killed to-
day. Her brother-in law, Jacob Rosen-
berg, who is alleged to have shot her,
then turned the revolver on himself,
infiicting wound that is expected to
prove fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
James w. French

james ". French passed away in the
was born in Massachusetts about IA years
ago. He enlisted in Co. +, 9th Ind Cav.
Dec. 49, 1885, and was discharged Nov. %,
1864. He was admitted to the Home from
Concord, Mimi, May %, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05

German, in which, according to the
police, she attributed her approaching
motherhood to Dr. Walter d. Hill, a
prominent Long Beach physician, and
declared her intention of killing the
children and herself DIR. Hill was
taken into custody. He denied the
charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
SaWmill Destroyed
By Fire, Water bor0

WATERFORD, Me-, June 4.-The saw miIy
Smith of WATERFORD was burned early
this morning with loss of $1,000 and no
insurance. The origin of the fire is un-
known as no signs were seen at but
the entire structure was ablaze at an8
was ruin in half an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
William Coleman

The death of William Coleman occurred
in the hospital here "Wednesday night.
He was born in Waltham June 81, 1899
He enlisted in Co. q, 4th Mass. Cav, at
Boston June 10, 1861 and was discharged
Nov. IA, 1855. He was admitted to the
Home from Charlestown July 81, 1911.
A son John Of Boston survives. The fu-
neral will be held at > p Nj. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Investigate Death of Woman and
Children Found with Throat Cut

Long Beach, Cal. June Author
tiles began an investigation today into
the death of Mrs. Lena Raab, 20 years
old, and her two daughters, Lena, six
years, and Lillian, Is months old. All
three were found late last night in
their home with their threats cut
Mrs. Raab left a note written in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Late Augusta Locals.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter L. Ellis of Nash
ua. N. H., are visiting their mother, Mrs
John Ellis, at 40 Summer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
paner Box Mill Employees Strike

Boston, June 4.-One hundred and
fifty girls and men, employees of the
Bicknell & Fuller Paper Box Co.,
struck today against the operation of
an efficiency system recently inst3ted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Edwin G. Preater

Major A. l.. Smith received tele-
gram Thursday stating that Edwin
G, Preater had died in Seituate, Mass,
very suddenly.
Mr.. Preater had only just taken his
discharge from the Home and intend
ed to make that place his future home.
He was employed by Major Smith as
caretaker and gardener of residence
recently purchased by his major
Smith's) sister in Seituate. Mass. He
was in the employ here of Major
Smith as gardener for several years
and was very bright and intelligent
man, and very active for his age con-
sidering that on Friday last he cele-
hrated his 77th birthday.
On Memorial day he took part with
the Grand Army Post at Scituate in
the decoration and exercises.
He was born in Wales and came to
this country when boy. He enlisted
in the United States navy and served
mere than three years in the Civil
War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer of the day, Capt. Henry Nc
Dewitt.
John Boyd of New York City, late
Co. X, 102d N. Y. n. G. Inf, and
former member, has been re admitted
David N. Cook of Springfield, late
Co. Z, N. Y. H. A., was Thursday adj
mitted to the Home
Two members reported Thursday
from furloughs James McGranagan
from Bangor, Dennis Byrns from Bos-
ton.
Burroughs were granted Thursday
to: Robert ]. Lynch, John NJ. Glennon
and Patrick Moran to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05
Today's Concert Program

March-"The Diplomats, Sousa
Overture-"Military, Puerner
Observation-Disclosures ]. Hall
Selection from THE Soul Kiss" Levi
Morceau from Mignon salute de
Amour, Elgar
Mediey."The Talk of New York. .
CohaH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-05

For sale-Hay.
Wanted-Good sewers.
Wanted-Girl for homework.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
TALKED ABOUT IN WESTERLY
Body of Unidentified Man Found Beside Track at Wood River Junction--No Criminal Cases Before Third Dis uict Court Friday-Malmens Big Outing Tomorrow.

depIore the change of he trolley ter minal to the railway station.
 Rev. Lucian Drury of North Ston- ington, will preach Sunday in the Westerly Calvary Baptist church.
 There were no criminal cases before Fridays session of the Third district court in Westerly. Decision was given in a minor civil suit and several cases concerning book accounts were con- tinued.
 The mailmen of Westerly have made elaborate plans for the annual outing at Barnes grove. Brightman's pond. next Sunday. The Norwich and New London post offices will be largely represented.
 The Union Baptist church will cele- brate it's thirteenth anniversary, Sun day. by having rally day.1Ameng the speakers will be Rev. A. l.. Bouldin, of Brooklyn, and Rev. c. H. McDon- aid of New York.
 Elizabeth MulIigan. age Is of Provi- denee, was struck by a bicycle ridden by Henry Hazard at Narragansett Pier, Thursday evening. She died of a fracture of the skull about twenty minutes afterward in the Emergency hospital.
 Whenever the trolley cars are not exactly on schedule time there is con- demnation of the system, but it is rare indeed to hear praise of the general improvement of the service in Wester- ly and what the trolley companies have done in the uphuilding of the town.