davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
Wit Announces
Good Intentions

Oscar Witt says this IS going to
be the best year he ever had and
that he viii make Boston fans like
him He spent the winter working
and playing a little bail and reported
to the Red Sox fin fine fettle- He has
the third base job cinched. but Dave
Shean raises a question about Jack
Barry being a certainty at second
Dave says he believes he is the bet
ter man and is out 70 prove II.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
OutfieIder Goes
To Omaha Team

salt Lake City. Utah. April s.-Pete
Starasinich. utility outfielder for the
salt Lake Pacific Coast league base
ball club. was released 10 the Omaha
team OF the Western league Monday
Starasinich Is the second salt Lake
player 20 be sent to Omaha. In ex-
change for Marty Krug. Gard Gisla-
son, utility iufielder, being released
last week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
MREsTLER 10 Marty

san Jose. Cal. april a. Robert
Frederick. known to the sporting
world as stranger lewis" nation
ally famous wrestler. and Dr. Ada
Scott Morton. one Of the best known
woman surgeons in California. viii
be married May IN New york. Lewis
expects TO continue wrestling.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
STARTS LIGHT TRAINING

Frank Shea. the Pittsburg univer-
sity champion has started light train
ing for the intercollegiate champion
ships which will be conducted in Nay.
There has been some question as 70
his eligibility, but that has been ad-
fusted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
COLUMBIA WoRks HARD.

Columbia university team is train
ing for the Pennsylvania relay races
which will take place al Franklin
field on April % and 26. Charley
Shaw, the intercollegiate champion
viii run anchor man on the Morn
inside collaga team.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
Oh TItIE lIARATHON

The Boston Marathon will be re-
sumed this year on a prewar basis
II viii not be a relay event for men
in the service as last year, but a regu-
lar old-time gruelling marathon
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09

Jacksonville. Fla April 9.-1fan-
ager Wilbert Robinson. OF the Brook
lyn Nationals announced today that
Jack Snyder. catcher. had been re-
leased to Toronto Of the international
raaerrra
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
Tommy Carter
Defeats Rival

Globe. ARK. April 9-Tommy Carter.
lightweight champion OF the southern
department Monday night won the de-
cision over Al 1lcMannis Of Los An
geles after ten rounds OF consistent
fighting in which Carter led through
out. Carter started an early lead and
maintained a margin on his opponent
during the entire battle McAlanuis
was comnHmented for his extreme
gameness in standing up against on
slaughts Of the southern champion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
BASEBALL


At san Francisco r. H E.
SealLLe ----.-------- I
san rallclSco -------- II Il 3
Batteries Seattle-BoWman. Mains.
Mails, Bigbee and Land; san Fran
cisco-Smith and Mckee, Brooks.
At Los Angeles r. II. z.
ForL-aAQ = ~ 8
Los Angeles OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES II b
Batteries. Los Angeles - Brown,
Pertica and Boles; Portland-Penner.
James and Baker. (13 innings)
At Sacramento r. H E.
Dt-All-llu 2 q s
SacI 1llenlo --s------ --------
Batteries Oakland - Arlett and
lIitze- SacramentO-Piercy and Fisher.
At salt Lake City r. II. z.
eluou ------- -s-ss.-----
salt Lake city -------.------
Batteries; vernon - Dell and De
Vormer; salt Lake City - LeverenZ
and Spencer
EXHIBITION GAMES.
At Florence, s c. p. H. z.
Boston Nationals -----------
Detroit Americans -.---- p
Batteries: Boston - RaEan. Nehf
and Tragessor: DetrOit-Ehmke. Col
ding and Ainsmith-
At Memphis, Tenn r H z.
Louisville, Amer. Asso-.. Is .
Memphis, South Asso-.--- 2
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
PrRYEAR MINs ROrT.

Of Tulsa. Okla. gained a popular de-
cisiOn over Jack Wolfe. or Cleveland
in a 10 round bout here Tuesday night.
in which he showed a great exhibit
ton Of scientific boxing and was the
aggressor most OF the time.
There was not 4 knocizdown.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09

san Francisco. April 9.--Soldler'
Bartfield. OF Brooklyn. y. Y. was
awarded a decision over Billy Papke.
OF Los Angeles. former middleweig ht
champion, at the end Of their four
round bout held here Tuesday night
Papke. who essayed a come back. "
made a poor showing.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
-:BOXING:.
TRY FOR HIGHER HONORs.

Boston. April s.-Ashton Dome. New
Orleans. lis pounds; Frank B. CAS-
sIdy. New York. 135 pounds. and sam
Lagonia, New York, 15S pounds,
earned the right TO represent the
United States in the international
boxing tournaments in Scandinavia
this summer by winning the cham
piOnships in their classes Tuesday at
the annual competition OF the ANA
ture Athletic union
Dome defeated James Tomasulo. OF
New York. who was the only 1913
champion entered in this years bouts.
T. T. Egan. Of Denver Colo. a
member Of the 1921 class Of the Shelf
field Scientific school at Yale. won
the heavyweight championship by de-
feating James J. Tully. Of New York.
Egan was recently discharged from
the service. he also took part in the
It's pound class in which he was de-
feated in a semifinal round by Al
Roche. OF Boston, who won the final
in that division.
New York city boxers won most Of
the bouts. getting four champion
ships. while Boston earned two and
New Orleans and Denver one each.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09
JACK DEMPSEY SHUNS BIC CITY;
FOLLOWER OF THE SIMPLE LIFE

'The Giant Killer Will Not Be Handicapped In His
Bout With Willard by Lure Of the "Great White
Way Is Lover Of Juvenile Companions and Out
door Recreation; Wanted Wills To Help Train.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-04-09

Heat the IOunE Wan.
Today Britton has won back the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
WINTHROP

Abenaki Chapter was represented u
the Grand Chapter. o. E. g.. Portland
by Past Matron Mary A. Mc1irov. Past
Matron Harriet Kilbreth. Past Matron
Maud NJ. Jones and Worthy Matron
Rose vrellman. Levi E.wood Jones was
elected grand patron of the Grand Chap
ter of Maine. In behalf of his home
chapter the worthy matron. Rose Well
man, in a pleasing manner presented
the grand patron with beautiful oou-
quet Of roses. There was the largely
number of delegates present in the his
tory Of the chapter.
Members of Patience Stanley Chapter.
D. A. r.. met Thursday afternoon in
Maple cemetery to erect a marker at
the grave Of Mrs. Mary NJ. S. Cover.
Prayer was offered by Rev. n. r. Pear
son and the market placed, with fitting
remarks, by Mrs. H. e. Ftster.
Edward Bond has gone to Wiscass It
to pass Memorial day at his home n
that place.
Miss Marion Horne left Thursday for
her home in Fairfield, where she will
remain over the week end.
Alanson Skillings of Olk.and, recently
returned from France. is the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Webb.
Miss Josie Penney of Livermore IS
passing Memorial day at her home m
town.
Mrs. S. H. Abbott will pass Memorial
day in Readfield.
A fine Maytasket was hung for Prin
cipal George F. Wilson by the students
OF the high school Wednesday Q ening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
An Agreeable Disposition,

Some Of the men one meets in
Virginia City are not only fellows of
infinite Jest. but also of such an
agreeable disposition that it is pleas
ant to have them around, said Dan
De guile in "The Big Bonanza"
DO you know Mr.. Popper?" asked
barroom proprietor Of one of his
customers.
Il have heard of him." said the
customer. but l don't know that 1
ever met him.
"No?" said the other. WELL you
ought to make his acquaintance.
He's a nice. agreeable gentleman.
I never saw him before last night,
when he came in here about II
o'clock and took drink. He is a
man who makes himself at home
with you at once. Why. he had
hardly been in here five minutes be-
fore he drew out his six-shooter and
began shooting holes through the
pictures. the lamp and other little
notions about the place, just as
Familiarity as though he and had
teen boys together. Nothing cold
and distant about him! He's a
charming fellow - charming."-
{From The Engineering and Mining
Journal)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
GOVERNOR MILLIKEN
DECLINES PRESIDENCY
OF BATES COLLEGE

Lewiston. Me-, May 9.-It was an
bounced toda; that President George c.
Chase rendered his resignation as head
Of Bates college to the board of trus-
tees several weeks before his death.
with the understanding that it should
take effect a: the close Of the present
school year. announcement of the same
to be made during Commencement week
In June. Had he lived another month.
President Chase would have rounded
but exactly Is years as the active head
pr the institution. His decision to re-
tire from the college presidency was
entirely voluntary on his part
It II understood that Governor Mill
Gen. son-in-law Of President Chase and
. graduate Of Bates college. was asked
whether he would consider the presi-
dency Of the college, but that he quite
Firmly declined and is now eliminated
Is a possible candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
WEST GARDINER

A birthday party was given Mrs.
Emma J. Hopkins on her Ssth birth
day by her son and his wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Hopkins on the 23d Of
May. Her friends and neighbors gave
her May basket filled to overflow
ing with good things. She was very
pleased with it. One Of the members
Of the party was her sister, Mrs. S.
Matilda King who will be "a the 25th
Of June. The afternoon was passed
very pleasantly with conversation
and music. Twelve were in the party.
Refreshments Of ice cream and cake
were served.
POND ROAD-Harold woodcock
and family are at the Palmer cot
tage>
Mrs. W. c. Bowley is working fof
Mrs. C. e. Hodgkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Norton passed
Sunday with relatives at Cedar
Grove.
Mrs. 8. B. Merrill is able to sit up
for a, part Of the time.
Rev. Mr.. johnson. who preached at
the Ltchfield chapel last summer will
be there again Sunday. June 8, which
is rally day.
Mrs. Banks Ridley was a business
visitor in Richmond Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
MEMORIAL SERVICES
FOR LATE PRES. CHASE
IN CHAPEL AT BATES

Lewiston, Me-, May 29-Services in
memory Of President George C..
Chase, for a quarter of a century at
the head of Bates College, were held
this afternoon at o'clock in the COL
lege chapel, tn building which Of all
the institution was his favorite.
The memorial address was deliv-
cred by Rev. George F. Finnie. pastor
of the United Baptist church Of Lew
iston. Trustees in this state and
from Boston and New York attended.
Among those present was the priest
of the Greek Orthodox church in this
city with Is representative parishion-
ers, this colony being one in which
President Chase and his family haYe
taken q keen interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
STEAMER RIPOGENUS,
TO COST 100000,
DIPS AT ROCKLAND

Rockland, Maine, May 29-The
steamer Ripogenus, built for the
Great Northern Paper Co., at cost
of $500, 900, including machinery. was
launched today from the yard of the
Francis Cobb Shipbuilding Co. She
will be lowed to Portland where the
machinery will be installed.
The steamer was christened with
flowers by Miss Marjorie Schenck of
Boston, daughter of Garrett S.
'6chenck, president of the paper COM
pany.
The Ripogenus registers 2400 tons
gross, measures 293 feet over all and
has a carrying capacity Of 5000 tons.
She will be commanded by Capt.
Charles H. Saunders of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
SOUTH GARDINER

Mrs. Charles Lennox and son Dom
aid of Bath. former residents of this
place. were calling on friends in town
Monday.
Mrs. May Tibbetts of Rumford is
visiting in town.
Roy Bailey of the Naval Reserve
now stationed at bingham, Mass,
passed the weekend with his moth
er. Mrs. Charles Bailey.
Mr.. Potter of the Gardiner Gran
lite Co. was a business caller in town
Wednesday.
Charlie Harris Ct Detroit was the
weekend guest of his brother. C. S.
Harris, leaving Monday morning for
Boston.
The entertainment to be given this
evening. May 20. by the Kings
Daughters, in the Congregational
vestry. will be a short play, Pack
ing the Missionary Barrel" and a
musical program will follow. Ice
cream and candy will be for sale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Justin Eldridge and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Hodgkins have
gone to their farm in Capen road
where they will pass the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30

The actors and singers of the Paris
stage have decided to form regular
trades-Lnion, to be affiliated to the
General Labor Federation and so
compelled to take part in any strike
ordered by the body. The ma
chinists, electricians and other en-
ployes of the theatre and music halls
have been unionized for some time
The new union will try to establish
a minimum salary OF 81 a day with
payment during rehearsals.
Food rationing is expected to
be abandoned this summer in
Norway. as the importation
Of food for Norwegian use is
now free and there are sufficient
arrivals to meet the demand. The
authorities however are in favor Of
keeping the rationing plan on sugar
in force because it is feared that with
free market. large quantities
would be used for illegal private dis
tillation of alcohol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
CLINTON

Mrs. George y. Wakely, worthy
matron of Fireside Chapter, Order of
the Eastern Star left Monday for
Portland. where she attended the
9th annual session of the Grand
Chapter. Order Of the Eastern Star.
State of Maine, at Masonic Temple.
May 27-2S.
Laura Goodwin of Burnham was
a week guest Of Thelma Spauld-
ing.
Mrs. Evora Spaulding Of Rich
mond came Saturday to pass a few
weeks at the home of her son, Charles
Spaulding.
Mrs. Ophelia Reed, who passed the
winter in Haverhill. Mass. is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Rich
ardson.
Doris Thresher left Tuesday for
Boston to visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. /. Smith Of Ban
gor. who has been visiting in Bos-
ton recently. visited at the home Of
Mrs. Helen Waldron on their return
Mrs. Roland Wiley is guest of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Cain.
Master Robert Stewart Of Wins
low is a visitor with his grandpa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Burns.
Mrs. H. X. Brown returned Sun
day from Albany. n. Y. having been
called there by the serious illness of
her brother. A. E. Pratt. Mr.. Pratt
Is reported better.
Ira Witham and family were visit
ing relatives in Albion recently.
Frank E. Leonard of Bangor is a
guest of his sister. Mrs. p. A. Hobbs.
Roy Brown of Bingham is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Brown.
e. A. Ward of China is the guest
Of Rev. E. F.. Longley.
Mrs. Ida Abbott is the guest of
her son, p. E. Dixon.
The marriage announcements of
Marion Eta Croker of Portland and
Harold Rowell Bean Of this town
have been received by their friends
Mrs. l.. S. Williams of Wilton will
give an address at Town hall Fri
day evening. May 30
Clyde Decker, 10. of Bowdoin was
In town over Sunday, visiting his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Deck
er. He attended the Bowdoin- Colby
ball game at Waterville Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
TAKE STRONG STAND
AGAINST RADICALISM

Portland. Maine. May 29-Resolu-
tons registering unalterable oppo-
sition to radicalism under the name
Of Socialism, Bolshevism, or however
named. and pledging allegiance to
the support of orderly government
and the principles of true democra-
cy, were adopted today at the annual
state convention Of the knights of
Columbus.
State Deputy John F. DAILY of Ban
gor, who presided. was reelected. as
were the other officers. 1t was voted
to establish a fund of 5000 to be
used to fit young men for the priest
hood. The third degree will be ex-
emplified tonight on a class of 1oO
candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30

Mayor Babcock Of Pittsburg, who
has been for four weeks in a hospital.
was propped up on his hospital bed
and signed city bonds for $500. 0c0,
having to write his name 1900 times.
Weak as he. was. he undertook the
task to save the city money, since
his signature was requisite and the
bonds were needed to fund unfunded
debts due to contractors claims, on
which the city was paying interest.
Mrs. Viola Seaman. who lives in
Kansas. has filed suit for divorce Tor
the fifth time against John Seaman.
Missouri Pacific fireman,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
LIFE SENTENCE
FOR GOODWIN
KILLED CELLMATE

Alfred, Me-, May 29.-Carl V. Good
win, the Lebanon youth convicted Of
the murder OF Robert L. Mapes of saco
his cellmate. in the county jail here
last March, was sentenced to life i'm
prisonment at Thomaston. in the su-
preme court today
Before sentence was pronounced he
pleaded guilty to two charges of MUIR
derous assault upon officers when ar.
rested for burning four sets of farm
bu 'ldings, and to four charges OF arson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
THREE KILLED WHEN
NAVAL OFFICERS CAR
IS STRUCK BY TRAIN

Laconia, N. H.. May 29-Lieut.
Commander W. G. Richardson, U. 8.
~, of Newton, Mass, his son Fred
erick C. Richardson and Miss E. NJ.
Madison of Auburndale, Mass. were
instantly killed today, when an auto
mobile driven by Commander Rich
ardson was struck by the Montreal
express at the Winnisquam crossing
of the Boston & Maine railroad. A
fourth occupant of the machine, a
young nephey of Miss Madison. was
seriously hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
RAILROAD MEN TO
PRESENT WAGE SCALE TO
MANAGEMENT MONDAY

Portland, Me-, May "a proposed
wage scale and working. conditions
will be considered at a meeting here
Monday Of the Brotherhood Of Rail-
road Station men and Railroad En-
ployes Alliance. This organization
includes workers of the Grand Trunk
Railway between Island Pond. VT.
and Portland, the section of the road
under the supervision of the United
States Railroad Administration. IT
is planned to present the demands on
Tuesday to the railroad management.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30

For the second time In six years
Joseph 8. Armstrong. 36. and Mary
J. Rosenbloom. q. both Of Portland.
were Tuesday morning united in
marriage, City Clerk Frank B. w.
WEIGH performing the ceremony.
The young couple. were first married
in 1918. at the time it being Miss
Rosenbloom's first venture on the
seas of matrimony while her spouse
admitted to one previous experience
terminated by divorce. Recent
ly 1t was found. according to
the story told the city clerk at
the time OF the issuance Of the
last license. that there was a legal
flaw in the divorce decree. This
matter was adjusted and. in order to
make the marriage to his wife Of five
years standing incontestable. Arm
strong recently applied for a license
and went through the ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
Hadn't Gone Rounds.

First Doctor-You have been spread
ing the report that have poisoned sew.
eral people in this town. want you 20
take it back.
Second Doctor-Certainly, I don't he,.
tate to say that there are several peo-
pie in this town whom you have not yet
poisoned. Hope you are satisfied now
Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
WANT u. S. TO RECOGNIZE
ANTI-BOLSHEVIST
GOVERNMENT AT OMSK

New York, May 9.-Letters asking
immediate recognition of the Kolchak
anti-Bolshevst government at Omsk.
Siberia, by the United States were sent
today to every member of Congress by
the American Defense Society. The let
tiers assure the passage of a joint res
o!ution urging President Wilson to CO.
operate with the allies in recognition Of
the Omsk administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
t the st. Anthony dc Pardue school

here.
Mrs. John Goodness has received .
telegram from her son. John Good
ness, Jr., stating that he had return
ed from overseas and that he was
temporarily located at Camp Upton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gagne Of $50
North avenue are the parents Of
baby girl born Wednesday.
While the young son Of Mrs. Ethel
NJ. Christensen was with his aunt
overtown Wednesday he was
snatched by someone on a rapid
ing motorcycle and taken away. It
is understood that relatives here do
not question but that his father. Ray
mond Christensen of Dorchester,
Mass. has taken the boy to his
mothers home.
Mrs. Edith Nichols and Mrs. Emma
Pierce have returned to their home
in Portland, after visiting Mrs. w. B.
Whittier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Springer n,
Santa Monica. Calf. have haa .
happy married. life for Is years
Whenever Mrs. Springer need, n
new hat or gown. Springer gets busy
and designs and makes them. Mr.,
Springer Is an expert with paint
brush. saw. and hammer. and re-
Gently shinsled their home, using q
bundles Of shingles. and painted the
Of tie house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
MADISON
Hixh School Baseball Nine De-
reats Skowhegan Boys
Street Repairs Under Prog

street repairs OuOeI 1IUS'
reSS
Madison High school baseball team
defeated Skowhegan High school
team Wednesday afternoon in game
on the Old Point avenue ground by
q score Of 8 to /. Three double
plays and an errorless game were
features on the part Of the fast Mad
1son team.
Ralph Hilton has recently accept
ed a position as ferryman at Buffers
ferry on Sandy River, taking the
place Of Elijah Hilton. who was
drowned q few weeks ago.
Mrs. George Rushworth. who has
been visiting relatives and friends in
Lawrence. Mass, for the past few
weeks, returned to her home in Mad
ison Wednesday night.
Street Commissioner Ed Wescott
put a crew Of men at work Thursday
to smooth up Head street, an i'm
provement which will be much appre-
ciated by auto drivers in that vicin-
ity.
Contrary to their usual custom
Madison grocery stores kept open
Thursday afternoon and will remain
closed all day Friday.
Arrangements have been perfected
for the delivery Of the Kennebc
Journal to the local news stand at 7.45
o'clock each morning. BY this ar
rangement the patrons will be able
to get the late news about three
hours earlier than formerly. The
service was started Wednesday
morning.
George Gagnon returned Wednes-
day night from a business trip to
Boston and Portland.
Details from N. A. Weston Post, G..
A. r. have been busy for the past
few days decorating the graves of
deceased comrades in yards in the
rural districts of Arson and Madison.
Mrs. Arthur Hilton. who has been
visiting her brother in Amigo, Wis
consin. for the past few weeks, has
returned to her home in Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30

The Eiffel tower has Joined the
ranks Of the demobilized-its military
role being ended although its wire
less telegraphy station will be main
tanned and indeed strengthened to
bring it equal to the German post at
Nauen. 1t will again be accessible
to tourist visitors, after being unap-
preached for over four years. Dur
ing the war a dozen machinery
were mounted on the highest plat
form as protection against air at
tacks. On the first platform were
four-inch guns and searchlights. and
later a powerful siren to give warm
ing against air raids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-30
HARRASEEKET LEAVES
FREEPORT WAYS-FOR
EMERGENCY FLEET

Freeport, Me-. MAJ 29.-The Ferris
type steamer Harrase eket. of $50 tons,
was launched today for the Emergency
Fleet Corporation by the Freeport Ship
building Co. She was christened by
Catherine, the eight-year-old daughter
of Albert c. Soule Of South Freeport.