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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
BELIEVE MORE FRAUDS
CONTEMPLATED BY BOSTON
Men RECENTLY CONVICTED

Boston. Aug. 1.-Alleging that there %
reason to believe that William A. Eng.
lish and John H. C'Brien. members Of
the wool firm Of English & .O'Brien.
Inc, who today began a sentence Of
Is months in the Greenfield Jail for in
come tax frauds. intend Immediately to
transfer or otherwise dispose Of their
stock in the corporation and of other
interests. the government today filed =
bill in equity seeking an injunction to
prevent such disposition Of the stock
holdings of the two men.
The bill names as defendants English
and O'Brien as individuals; the firm Of
English & O'Briea. Inc. and the Lin
coin Yarn Co. A hearing will be given
next Friday.
The bill sets forth that English and
o'Brien have not sufiicient assets in
their possession which can" be reached
TO satisfy the debt due the United
States, and that unless they are re-
strained from disposing Of their stock
holdings it will be dincult, If not i'm
possible. for the government to reach
the stock and apply it to the govern.
ment's debt. Based on the governments
figures, the bill alleges that English
and O'Brien owe the government a to-
tai of $3.50 S5 in taxes and penalties.
English & O'Brien, Inc. was organ
lied in March. 1918. the bill states, in
contemplation Of the filing of false
and fraudulent returns for the partner
ship of English & OBren and for the
individual members Of the firm.
The bill asserts that the net income Of
the partnership for 1917 was $1.Ss7.al2
as against s35o.l7s named in the return.
while the incomes of English and
O'Brien as individuals were s420113 and
s41e.s3o, respectively. as against the
figures Of $sss4 ami $3.50 given in the
individual returns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
Child's Leg Fractured
When Monument in Show
Room TONNES Over

Esna. the 1o-y1ar.old daughter Of
Mrs. Martha ulrich Of Silver Terrace.
suffered . broken leg about LIS o'clock
Thursday when q monument in the
show rooms Of the C.aerles E. Morse
Monumental Works on Spring street
fell upon Il.
The little Strl, In company with 9TH
ers. was playing about the place. Il
10 understood that the children were
sent away once by an employe as 1t IL
q rule not to allow children to play
there because Of the attending danger.
No one but the children were in the
show rooms when the accident occurred,
but her screams attracted attention and
aid was quickly given. She was very
brave about the accident. The frac-
ture was reduced and later the little
girl was resting As well as could be
expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
To Raise Trout Eggs

One farmer in the vicinity Of Wa
terville. taking his cue from the wo-
man who have recently been given
publicity in regard to their raising
trout eggs. says why not?" and he
Is going into the business. -.
He ID investigating conditions on
his farm and gaining instructions On
how to go about the new enterprise.
He has on his farm a fine spring that
throws up water IL months out Of
the year. Below the spring IL a place
suitable to be damned and where
the eggs may be raised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
H. & w. DEFEATS
c.. M. p. co. NINE

The H. & w. nine defeated the Gen.
trail Maine Power Co. team in the Wa.
tervilie Twilight League series easily
by score Of IA 70 3 Friday evening
The H. & w. team scored nine runs in
the first inning on errors and with a
few hits. Bushey was in the box for
the H. & w. boys for a few innings He
was at one time pitcher for Worcester
n the New England League. Over a
thousand fans were at the game. Herd,
Leahy and Blackstone starred at the
bat. while Kelley played q good game
at short for the losers Saturday the
game will begin at $50 p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
REMEDIAL STEPS
Continues from Page ons)


subject before him In q variety of
phases. In making his request to
the House, he caid that he expected
important recommendations. within
"a fortnight" from his advisors.
Shortly before the president sent his
request to the House it was learned
that the conference Of cabinet men,
bers and other officials assembled
yesterday by Attorney General
Palmer to initiate measures for re-
lieving the average man from high
prices, will reassemble Tuesday and
will have a new member in the per-
son of Julius H. Barnes, director of
the United States Grain Corporation.
An invitation to him to attend the
meeting was interpreted az meaning
that serious consideration would be
given to the proposal to sell, wheat at
the market price. allowing the gov
eminent to absorb the difference be-
tween that and the $2.26 guaranteed
the farmers. Several officials haxe
expressed the opinion that. a free
market Of wheat would result In de-
clines in the price Of hour which
would bring down other staples ma
terially.
Director General Hines, Assistant
Secretary Of the Treasury Lefl,g-
well and Chairman Colver OF the
Federal Trade Commission. appoint
ed a special committee by the con-
ference which will report at the next
meeting on the various suggestions
which have been advanced. especial
ly those to curb pronteering. The
Department Of Justice il understood
to be prepared to put the entire law
enforcing machinery Of the govern
ment back Of any campaign that
may be decided upon to stop extor-
ton in the prices OF necessities Of
life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
Two Killed and
Four Injured In
Train-Auto Crash

WATERFOWL, MASS, Aug. 1.-TWO
women were killed and four persons in
jured tonight when their automobile
was struck by Boston & Maine train
at the Cottage street crossing. The dead
are Miss Josephine Horrigan of somer-
vile. Mass. and Miss Mary curley of
Roxbury. The injured are Mrs. Morton
Smith Of South Boston. Miss Mary Hor-
risan Of somerviile. Edward oBrien of
Boston. ana Agnes Mahoney. ak years
Old, Of Lynn. They were taken to the
Cambridge hospital for treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
Would Fix Prices Same
AS Those of Nov. IL, 1918

Warrington. Aug. 1.-rrices for neces.
SUES would Be limited to the amounts
charsed Nov. II. 1918, Under q bill In.
,roouced today by Representative Hud.
oieston. Democrat, Of Alabama. The
president would be dirsoted to appoint
war trade commission Of I'VE mem
oers 70 nx maximum sale. use ana SER
wee prices for all Necessities. clothing,
rood. foedstu1s. medicines. furniture.
building materials. tosls. iron, steel.
coal. gas. electricity. transportati ons
and rents would b defined - sosssi-
u:a
The board. which would continue on
srations fer Ave yeays. would adopt
regulations for the distributien. tfaas-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
SITUATION NOT
CLEAR IN STRIKE
LONDON Boobies

London, Aug. 2-(By the A. P.).-
Early this morning it was obvious to
all persons in the streets that the po-
lice strike did not approach a degree
which might be characterized as gen
eral, yet It was difficult to ascertain
its exact extent.
The metropolitan police commissioner
admitted. at midnight that the number
Of strikers had increased by 2sS dur
ing Friday, but he added that the total
Of men who had left their posts was
only st4 out Of a full police strength ex-
ceeding 10000. Police union officials. on
the other hand. however. declare that
1000 men were out and that the number
was Increasing hourly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
BIG JEWEL THEFT
AT SUMMER HOME.
WATCH HILL, RI

Providence. Aug.1-Kenneth Ridge,
the summer home at Watch Hill, r.
l.. Of Frank A. Sayles of Pawtucket,
R. l.. was entered by burglars last
night and robbed Of $4,000 worth of
jewelry. The jeweiry was taken from
a bedroom occupied by Mrs. Saylss
and daughter. The robbery is the
second big theft committed at Watch
Hill within three days, thieves having
taken $4,000 worth Of jewelry from
the home Of c. Bia Lihme, Of New
York on Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

ton facilities ana services through
their control Of great tonnases of
shipments.
The big packers ownership OF re-
frigerator cars-they own 81 per cent
Of all beef refrigerator Garland
their development Of car-route and
branch-house systems Is such that
the small independents opportunity
of widening his field beyond . purely
local business is much restricted:
and the big packers, by extending
their ownership into the outlying
areas Of the country wholesale meat
houses, consignment houses. and
hotel-supply companies). have SO re-
stricted the general markets that the
small independents In many cases can
dispose of no surplus products. over
the local demand unless to the big
packers themselves. This has made
possible the invasion by the Big Five
of fields not related to the products
and by-products of meat packing.
THE pure-food act has been con-
strued so that the meat packers are
permitted to sell their wrapped meat
products at gross weight instead Of
net weight, while all other food
products in package form are sold at
net weight.
Through their control Of the sup
ply of meat throughout the country.
the big packers have the prices Of
dressed-meat and packing house
products so we'll in hand that. within
certain limitations. meat prices are
made to respond to their wishes.
, Notwithstanding the special ad-
vantages which the big packers OBJ
tain and in the face Of the subordi-
nate position of the Independent
packers. 1t 10 not demonstrable that
they are more efficient than the
medium sized and larger indie
pendents."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

pertstien. sale. handing and s,s,... !.
the Necessities. and to Issue licenss. e.
dealers to conduct business. n.y.
would be required to mark the ori,,.a.
cost ana sales prics Of articles an ~
package.
An appropriated Of n,cco,coc !.
out the act was proposed by tn. -
luton. which was referred to tn. ,as U'
ciary committee. JUL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
Army Nurse Returns

Miss Rose Anre ' Thibodeau,
daughter Of Mrs.. John Thibodeau Of
Pleasant street, arrived In this city
Friday morning from New York
where she landed Thursday from
overseas. Miss Thibodeau is one Of
W&tsrvills's daughters who has
given Ter services to her country.
She has been in France for the last
six months and has risen to the rank
Of second lieutenant as ranked
among army nurses. Before going
overseas Miss Thibodeau served in
an army hospital at Houston. Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
THE WIZARD" IS
TITLE NICHOLS
LIVES UP TO

Lee Nichols has made hit with
watsrville fans, who have watched
him play with the Tigers in the Wa
terville Twilight League. He will be
seen Saturday on the Colby field
with the Tigers when they play the
Maine Centrals At 80 o'clock.
Leo played two years for the
Rangeley high school. Last year he
was Kent's Hills shortstop. leading
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
Tigers Lineup

The lineup Of the Tigers team Of the
watsrvflle Twilight League will be for
Saturdays game: Marcoux. e. Garrett
Of Huard. pitcher: King. LIST base;
Peggy Watson. "a base; vigue, ID
base; Nichols. shortstop: Joseph, left
neld; Gamache. center neld: Alley.
right field. The Maine Central boys
win have q fine lineup. too. Jack Be.
LANCER win pitch and Mike Driscoll, for
fser Colby captain. win be behind the
bat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
MILK PRICE IN
NEW YORK TAKES
ANOTHER JUMP

New York. Aug. 1.-The price Of milk
In New York took another upward
jump today when Is cents a quart. an
increase Of two cents. was asked for
grade b dip milk. As in the case
Of previous increases. the responsibility
is placed by the distributors on the
dairynen's league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
FINDS FATHER ALIVE
But UNCONSCIOUS

Bangor. Me-, Aug. 1.-Major Cen
eral Mark L. Hersey reached the bed
side Of his father. George L. Her.
sey In Corinth, at noon today. Mr..
Hersey is still alive but lies in a
stupor and was not able to recognize
his son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Brisk. he Brown University oessosas
player. Who lives In Gardiner. VIII not
coma 70 Watsrvilis to play in the Twi-
lirrt League according to information
received Friday. He has strained hg-
.ment ana win be out Of the game. This
IL disappointment to the league SUP
portsrs. 10 was going to Join the H
z W. forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
STEAMER FREIGHT
EMBARGO LIFTED

Portland. Me-. Aug. THE en-
barge on freight for through ship
ment on the Clyde and Ocean steam
ship lines from Boston and the Clyde
end Mallory lines from New York has
been lifted as a result of the settle
ment Of differences between the
owners and the seamen's union. ON
cials of the Eastern Steamship. Lines
announced today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Amsterdam. Aug. 1--(By the Asso-
ciated Press)-The new system Of
voting for representatives to the new
Internationale. which provides for
one vote for every quarter million
workers represented was adopted by
the International Trade Union Con.
gress today by a vote Of 81 to &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
BAY STATE ANTS
SEEK. POPULAR
VOTE ON SUFFRAGE

Boston, Aug. Ian effort To oeAH
. popular vote In this state on WOMAN
suffrage vas begun by opponents u
votes for women today, The sap'sn
court was asked In . petition efoosa'
by John A. Sullivan and others ",
Issue writ Of mandamus to ccmpei .s
secretary Of state to furnish the 0'sAA'
necessary for signatures.
The last legislature ratified the w..
suffrage amendment to the federal ''A
stitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Mr.. Mckinney Of waterville and
Mr.. Andrews of North Arson were az
Manley Atwoods THURSDAY. Thev
were looking after lumber on the DR..
Andrews farm also looking out the
Lines. There is some talk Of selling
the farm. Quite lot Of lumber can
DO cut. There is quite a lot of pine
there ana that will probably be cut
NORTH New Portland news Of indie
pendent Reporter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
Strike Of 100000
Railway Shopnen
Chicago District

Chicago. Aug. 1.-Approximatel
100000 railway shcpmsn In the Chi
cago district. which embraced the
territory within 200 miles of this city.
went on strike today for higher wag-
es. The shcpmen in the Atlanta, Ga.
9tstElct alxo walked cut. Il 4 gAtd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

one offender. who found some
tning which caused him to create ex-
cltement was taken under the wing
OF the law Friday evening while on
Lockwood street. and was placed in
the cooler for the night. He viii
doubtless be arraigned Saturday
morning on the charge Of drunken
ness,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
Ban Says Mays Is !,
Through For Year

Wasntngton' Aug. 1-President
Johnson Of the American League,
announced On his arrival today from
Chicaxo. that the suspension of Carl
Mays. the pitcher recently purchased
BY the Nsw York Americans from
the Red <Sox would remain in force
tor the remainder Of the season UNI
less evidence Of extenuating circum-
stances was produced. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

SFo1en pases-F1pet 3, Blackstone :,
Leahy 2, Upton. Struck out-Bushey 6,
Upton B. Double plays-Piper unassist-
Cd, WEIGH unassisted. Hit by pitched
oall-Piper. Fortier. Passed balI-For.
oer. Base on balls-Upton 5. Leahy.
Umpire. Jack Sullivan. Time. $50. At.
tendance. 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02
Father Of Major Hersey Better

Father Of Major Hersey Better
Bangor. Maine, Aug. 1-George L.
Hersey of Corinth, whose son, Mai.
Gen. Mark L. Hersey, commander o.
noon. IL reported tonight as some
what improved and it is hoped that
his rugged physique will carry him
through this illness 60 it did through
a severe sickness last winter. HIS
son, DR.. Freeman Hersey of Boston,
is attending him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

John Kelliher Of Worcester, Mass,
has arrived in the city to pass a few
days with friends and relatives. He
was at one time employed at the
Elmwood hotel and he is now man.
aser Of a large hosiery in the above
city. --
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

The marriage intentions Of Aquila
e. Bushey and Louise r. Butler, both
OF Watetville have been placed o,
hle at the city clerks office. Mr..
Bushey ia the son Of the late Will
liam Bushey and Miss Butler is the
daughter Of Charles Bushey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Howard Fairnald. Lyman Dunlap
and Charles Libby, all employed q
window, have returned nom = 1ew
days visit ct their home IN Noffaose-
wock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Mrs. Alvah Towne, connected with
the State ONCE Of the New England
Home for Little Wanderers has re-
turned from a several days vacation
passed in various places and is now
at her desk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Otis Lawry arrived in the city
Thursday from Baltimore, Nd, to
pass few days with his wife at the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
e. w. Heath. 60 Front street. He will
also visit at Fairfield with his par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Lawrv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Mrs. Clara E. Hoxie has returned
from a several days stay at Bel.
grade lakes and will be at the Of
fees Of the Associated Charities af-
ter Aug 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Miss Mary Nevill and Miss Olive
CLANCY. nurses from the Carney
training hospital Of Boston, arrived
in the city Friday afternoon and will
be in training at the Sisters hospit-
al in this city for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Edgar Brown. grand keeper Of the
seals and records Of the Knights Of
Pythias. was in Burnham on Friday
evening where he installed the ofn-
GERS OF Waldo Lodge, No. 50. Mrs.
Brown accompanied him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Charles Collins has returned to his
home N Skowhegan after passing a
week in this city as the guest Of
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Col. and Mrs. F. E. Boothby o. up.
per College avenue left Friday for
o.d Orchard where they plan to pass
several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Mrs. H. L. Randall left Friday for
Portland where she will meet her
husband from Brookline, Mass.
They will 60 to Peaks Island for an
outing and then will visit here in the
city before returning to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

cortez p. Smith, president Of the
Maine Federation Of Labor. has re-
turned from a brief trip to Water
VILE, where he went in the interests
of the federation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Donald Raymond. who has recently
returned from overseas. has been in
Harmony for few days where he
visited relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Miss Leona Wheaton. agent at the
office of the New England Homo for
Little Wanderers went to Boston Fri
day. where she will be busy attend
ing conferences Of the organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. HamIiu ana
son Harold Of Orono were In the city
for two days this week calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

William Lannigan has arrived at his
home in this city after several months
absence. He was a member of the
sawmi.. unit which was engaged for
some time In Scotland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Miss Goldie Hillman, stenographer
at the Chamber Of Commerce head
quarters. will leave Sunday on her
vacation. She will visit in Pittsdeld,
Belfast and other places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Burton Small OF Addison has been
passing few days this week in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Mrs. Fred Hutchinson and dauSh-
ter. Miss Louise. Of Canton are
guests Of Mrs. John Towle In this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Martin and
children left Friday for Guilford. at
ter visiting Mrs. Martins parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Hoxie. at is Gen.
ter street and at Belgrade lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Mrs. Alvan GODDARD OF Conton has
arrived In the city to visit friends
and relatives for q few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John Nivison Of Elm
street left Thursday on q several
days automobile trip through Canada.
While away the children will be at
Capitol Island with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

John st. Peter. employed at the
Maine Central ticket ONCE nights.
and Mrs. st. Peter viii go to Bald
mountain next week. where they wiiI
pass several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

Miss Florence Buxton Of Pittsfeld
was In the city Thursday for the
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-02

looks promising. Alton Richardson.
Jr.. also has some lively steppsrs Vt
the fair grounds. Z