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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
OXFORD DEGREES U. S. DIVISIONS
East of Rhine Await
ing Orders
To Start for France A. Soon AZ
Peace Is Sieneo-'n Event Hun
Refusal Are to March Farther Into
German Territory

Coblenz. June 24.-tTuesday. y
ASSOCIATED Press The three
American divisions which were con-
centrated east of the Rhine in the
American brldgehead area will re-
main there until the peace treaty is
actually signed. according to an an
nouncement made here today
AS soon as peace is signed the
Americans will begin to return to
the quarters they occupied before
the concentration for an advance
into Germany should the Germans
not accept the peace conditions It
is expected the troops will remain
in these quarters until orders come
to start for home.
The Third Army consists of five
divisions and the auxiliary units Of
the Third Corps. approximately
10000 men. Transportation officers
said today that the DIVISIONS and the
various units could be out Of Ger
many by August l. if general head
quarters gave orders to that effect.
According to present plans. the
Fifth Division, which occupies part
of Luxembourg. will start for France
probably within day or two after
peace is signed. The Third and
Fourth Divisions will be the next to
move westward. The First and Sec
ond Divisions which hold the east
hank of the Rhine will be the last
10 depart in the event that no COM
plete American division is TO remain
in Germany as part Of the perma-
nent army of occupation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
Assistant District
Atty. VIII Go to Italy if
Necessary in COcchi Case

New York. yune 5.-Alfred J. Tally
assistant dlstric. attorney Of New York
county. today characterized as "abso-
lutely ridiculous and preposterpus' the
story Of Alfredo Cocchi. on trial IN b.
logra. Italy, for the murder Of Ruth
Cruger. that II was Mrs. Cocch who
killed the Cruger girl before Cocchi dis
mem hered the body.
The best evidence that we give Coo
chris story no c-edence is that We are
not looking for Mrs. Cocchi Mr.. Tally
said We don't know where she is and
We cont care where she goes. for the
purposes Of this case.
Mr. Tally added that Il the italian
court notified the New York authori-
ties that Cocrhis story was considered
seriously ana that the trial was sus-
pended by reason Of il. ne was prepare
as the New York official most familiar
with the case. 70 20 10 Italy in October
tn assist the Italian authorities as
witness or in any other way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
New Pacific
Fleet To Sail For
West Coast July 1920

Washington. June 1.-THE recent
ly created Pacific feet. now being
organized from vessels heretofore
forming a par, of the Atlantic forces.
will sail from Hampton Roads for
the west coast between July Is and
20. Secretary Daniels announced to-
day. Mr.. Daniels probably will be
a passenger on one Of the warships
making the trip to the Pacific
through the Panama Canal.
The superintendent New Mex
leo will fly Admiral Hugh Rodman s
flag. as flagship of the Pacific fleet.
and the Pennsylvania VIII remain
the flagship of the Atlantic fleet
The composition of the two fleets.
Secretary Daniels announced. will be
made public within few days.
The Pacific fleet upon reaching the
western coast will visit San Diego.
Los Angeles. San Francisco. and
probably will make the last stop at
Puget Sound. Secretary Daniels. if
able 70 make the trip. Will visit the
Pacific coast naval yards ana estab-
lishments with d view TO making
recommendations TO Congress next
Decembe Der for necessary changes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
Pershing and Hoover
Americans Honored
Receive Honorary Degree Of Doctor
Of Civil Law at Commemoration
Exercises Traditional Pomp
charaeterizes Ceremonies Fa-
nous Allied War Leaders Share
Honors

Oxford, Eng. June o5.-sBy The
ing and Herbert g. Hoover repre-
scented the United States today N a
distinguished company Of noted men
from the allied countries who were
honored by Oxford University with
the degree of Doctor Of Civil Law.
The ceremony was the eliminating
feature Of the annual Encaenia. or
cnmmorarion exercises. The event
was rich in ceremonial pomp foster
ed by the traditions OF this famous
institution. None Of the spectators
who crowded the theater followed the
proceedings with keener interest tilan
a handful Of American army students
who have been studying here
Earl Curzon, chancellor Of the uni
versity, presided. and. according 10
custom. solemniy went through the
prescribed formula Of proposing the
degrees 10 the house. After the house
had granted the degrees, the reclp-
tents were summoned IN turn by the
public orator.
Those upon whom the degrees were
conferred included General Pershing.
Mr.. Hoover. Baron Maxine. head of
the Japanese peace conference dele
cation; Marshal Joffre, Vice Admit
raj Sir David Beatty. Field Marshal
Sir Douglas Haig. Major General Sir
Henry Hughes Wilson. chief # the
British imperial stafY. ana wee Adj
miral Sir Rossiyn Wemyas. first sea
lord. Former Premier Orlando of
italy and Premier Paderewski Of Po-
land received degrees by proxy.
Both General Pershing and M
Hoover were greeted heartily as
they entered the theater. The great
audience arose AS the distinguished
visitors entered and proceeded to
their places on the rostrum. The
organ played God Save the King.
The impressiveness Of the occasion
WAS emphas1zed by the stately
beauty Of its setting. The deep
crimson of the carpets and hanE1nEs
contrasted vividly with the black
robes Of the students and the dark
oak wall paneiling.
After the degrees were conferred
the recipients settled back in their
seats to hear Young or1el college
student. winner of the Newdegate
prize for English verse. reclte COM
position eulogizing France. The
chancellor then dissolved the convo-
cation and the procession moved out
Of the building to the music Of stir
ring march.
After leaving the theater the par
ty proceeded to All Souls college
to attend a luncheon given by off1-
Gals If the university. Besides those
participating in the degree cererno-
MES. the guests included Mrs. Hoor-
er and Major General John biddie
and Colonel Lloyd c. Gr,scom.
General PershinE's aides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
NURSE SkEEIS ENTERS
GENERAL DENIAL CHARGES
IN GAY AND WILKINS DEATHS

Lawrence. Mass, June I-Mrs. Bes.
sae NJ fskeels) Lundgren. on trial for
the murder Of Miss Florence W. Gay,
denied On the witness stand today tha,
she had ever. by design OF BY accident
administered any kind of poison Ia
MISS Gay. She entered a similar denial
with regard to her brother. Alfred J
Wilkins. for whose ALLEGED murder shs
u under Indictment in New Jersey.
Il loved Miss Gay as a sister" she
exclaimed.
The direct examination Of Mrs Slae,;
was concluded today and she will he
cross-examlned tomorrow. Anothe,
witness was put on after Mrs. skeels
had replied. IN answer to a question n,
the court as to whether she felt able
to have her cross-examlnation stared
that she felt very tired and that he,
back panied her
Mrs Skeels denied that she had ere-
tried to commit suicide by lnhalinE gas
The state officer who had arrested he,
had previously testified that he had
found her lying on the floor with her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
PATRIOTIC WORK
MAINE DENTISTS
Kennebunkporr,

Kennebunkporr. Me. June rs
Nearly 10000 operations were per
formed by Maine dentists in fitting
the state militia. drafted men and
volunteers for the war. according to
reports al the annual meeting Of the
Maine Dental Society. which opened
late today. This work was done
without cost to the men or TO the
federal government. and was the pa
triotic contribution TO the country
by the dental profession Of the state.
Clinics will b conducted tomorrow
and HFi6HR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
FOOD SPoILINc
Rotting on N. Y. Piers
Because of Strike
Of Market Teamsters, Portsrs and
chauffsurs - Commission Mer-
chants Wire Governors Of Five
States to Request New York Exec.
utive lntercede in Controversy

New York. June 25.-Commlssiou
merchants whose produce IS rotting
on New York piers because of the
strike of market teamsters. porters
and chauffeurs. today sent telegra ms
to the governors of North Carolina.
Virginia. Delaware. Maryland and
California asking them TO request
Governor Smith Of New York to in
tercede in the controversy on the
ground that the farmers IN those
states will suffer great financial in
jury il the strike continues.
The situation today became SO
acute that a representative Of the
Department of Labor arrived IN the
city to aid N the settlement of the
strike.
The walk-out Monday has serious
ly diminished the city's supply of
fresh vegetables and fruits and to-
DAY New York was virtually without
some OF these commodities. The only
break in the embargo today was the
arrival Of a ship with zoo barrels OF
potatoes. Business at the markets
handling green vegetables ana fruits
was at a standstiil. The only We
hicles used by these markets was
that of government trucks taking
supplies to hospitals. These vehicles
were operated under guard Of mill
tary police.
Joseph r. Buchanan. the Depart
meat Of Labor representative, lmme-
mlately after his arrival here, went
into conference with committee of
the striking workers. The meeting
adjourned with the announcement
that the strikers were in the attitude
not to return to work until all their
demands are met.
L. J. Lipprnan. chairman Of the
Produce Dealers committee. an
nounced that if assured ample pro-
lection by police. the dealers would
attempt deliveries tomorrow. He
complained today of the lack of this
and said the normal distribution of
supplies hinges on adequate police
protection"
While the strike is in progress
thousands of barrels of potatoes. cab
bage and other vegetables are rot
ting. with further destruction threat
ened if the situation continues. This
condition has brought the health de-
partment into the matter and while.
according to officials. no Immediate
action on their part il necessary. a
prpiongation Of the strike will force
them to condemn thousands of dol
lars worth of produce.
tables and fruits. valued at 81. 900
Oe8, lying in New jersey railroad
yards, may have to be diverted to
other points unless a settlement IS
soon reached. This produce is in re-
frigerator cars. which precludes dan
ger of immediate rotting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
HAMPDEN R. r.
LOSES IN SUIT
AGAINST B. & NJ.

Boston. June 25.-The full bench
of the state supreme court today
overruled the exceptions Of the
plaintiff IN the suit Of the Hampden
Railroad Company against the Bos-
ton g. Maine Railroad Company. for
81 900. 900 damages. which was de-
cided IN favor of the defendant in
the superior court year ago. The
suit grew out Of the refusal of
Charles s Mellen. while president Of
the Boston & Maine. to carry out an
agreement to lease the 13-mlle line
of the Hampden Company in the
western part of the state.
AS a result of this refusal con-
struction of the line was discon-
tlnued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26

mouth over gas tube in the house
where she logged. She testified that she
had tainted Immediately after entering
the bath room.
She denied that she had ever sent to
her relatives n New Jersey anything
that belonged 10 Miss Gay or her moth
er Miss Gay had told her. she testi-
he'd that there had been "a regular
siege Of hurglarie.' al the Gay home in
Andover and that she ha d. found empty
cans and remnants of food in the attic
Mrs. Skeels was asked if other nurses
and persons who had assisted about the
Cay home hsd ever given Miss Cav
food or drink while she was Ill She
said that all Of them had assisted the
patient in this way at various times
Mrs. Susan Emerson. landladv Of the
house where Mrs. Skeels lodged in An
dover. testified that Mrs. Skeels came
To her house 70 live IN August 1914 She
es.ld that II was possible for a person
TO lie on the floor OF the bath room but
that il would be very difficult for any
one IN that position 20 put his head
over the end Of the gas tube The gas
cock. she said. turned very hard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
Defer ACTION
On Fall Resolution for
Immediate Peace
Measure Fails to Command United
Support Of Opponents Of League Of
Nations in Hearing Before Foreign
Relations Committee

Washington. June 2S-Falling to
command the united support Of op-
ponents of the League Of Nations.
the proposal for an immediate dec
laration of peace by Congress was
blocked today in the Foreign Rela-
tons Committee.
After a long and lively discussion
the committee voted - 10 10 defer
action for the present on the resolu-
ton of Senator Fail. Republican.
New Mexico. embodying the peace
declaration. Five senators opposing
the League. including Chairman
Lodge. joined the League advocates
IN supporting the pos,ponenent mo-
ton. Besides Mr.. Fall. those voting
for immediate action were Senators
Borah. Idaho: Johnson. California;
and Moses. New Hampshire all Re-
publicans.
Later a special meeting 70 resume
consideration of the resolution was
called for Monday ana Senator Fail
predicted a favorable. report of the
measure would result. It's oppon-
ents. however. declared the discus
position in the committee that fav-
orable action would be impossible, al
though II was said the principal
point discussed was the advisabllity
of urging such d resolution before
the treaty had been signed.
After the committee 5 decision MIR.
Fail announced in the Senate that
ne would not ask for action on his
amendment 10 the Army Bill. also
ernbodving the peace declaration The
amendment thus failed actually 10
come before the Senate. having been
technically disposed of previously
when a section 20 which II had been
attached went out of the bill on
point of order.
Although the peace declaration pro-
rosai was not discussed in the Senate
chamber during the day. Senator b.
ran aroused a three-hour debate on
other issues Of the treaty fignt by re-
newinE his attack on the league COW
enant Citing the arm, bills provision
for an army Of 10000 men. the Idaho
ScidAoI ucNlaI tu ilic std& AZ "oGid III
crease rather than decrease armament
In COMMITTEES discussion Of the reace
decla ration today the frofonents Of I'M
mediate action are understood 70 have
argued that Gernanys acceptance Of
the treaty was assured and. with an
actual condition OF peace established.
the sooner a for'na! and technical dee
laration was adopted the better. Such
a declaration would. hey argued. per-
init 4 resumption on the treaty's rati.
ficaticns. Those opposing immediate &C.
ton are SAID to have taken the ground
that if Congress were empowered TO
act in the matter al all il ought not 10
do so until the treaty actually had been
signed otherr are said TO have held
tina; the resolution was unnecessary and
that peace conditions would not neces-
sarily wait upon ratification Of the trea-
~. There also were suggestions that y
was the duty Of the President. and not
Congress. 70 make SUCH a declaration.
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RECORD FLIGHT
OF 40 MILES IN
81 MINUTES

New York. June 25.-A record
fight from Atlantic City, n. J.. to
New York City was made today
when 1t Kenneth Murray. formerly
of the American Air Service. piloted
his airpiane over the route. 40
miles. in 81 minutes. The time was
oficially recorded by the Aero Club
Of America.
The plane flown by 1t. Murray is
of the small scout type. SopwIth
camel" and the same design as
that used by Capt. James. who was
lost while attempting to fly from
Boston TO Atlantic City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
ARMY BILL
Carrying 1888, 1000, 900
Passed by Senate
Provides for Average Army Of 100000
Men Next Year-Increase Of S17i.-
100000 Over House Measure and
10000 IN Personnei-Sent to Con.
ference

Washington. June o5.-The army
appropriation bill. carrying ssSS, 00e,-
900. and providing for an average
army Of 400. 900 men mex, year-an
increase over the House bill of sl7l,-
100000. on the funds ana 100 900 in
personnel-was passed late today by
the Senate without d roll-call and
sent to conference.
The Senate. following disposal Of
the army measure. began considera-
ton Of the annual naval appropria-
ton bill. carrying s646.27aa.0o0. an
increase Of $45. 900. 900 over the House
bill. Passage of the Naval bill to-
morrow IS desired and leaders, in
their effort TO enact all appropria-
ton bills needed by July I. plan then
70 rush through the $500. 900, 0ae sun
dry civil budget.
FINAL vote on the army bill was
delayed temporarily today by pro-
tracted discussion of the Peace treaty
and League of Nations. In this con-
nectlon Senator Borah. Republican,
Of Idaho. opposed the increase Of the
army for 1920 from 500. 900 10 400. 900
men but without a record vote the
senate approved the 400. 900 provi-
sion. which is estimated TO give pay
and subsistence Of $4,000 men IN
the army after next September.
AS passed by the Senate the prin-
clpai items of the army bill are s2l5,-
$4,000 for army pay: s523.esl 900 for
subsistence and transportation: s54.-
100000 for aviation. an increase Of
about $40, 900, 900 over the House ap-
preparation: sloool5, 900 FOR the Ma
tional Guard: s19.ooo.on for ordnance
and S45. 100000 for storage and ship
ping facilities.
The Senate reduced from sS.e4n,-
900 10 $3.50. 900 the appropriation
tor purchase Of the Dayton Wright
aviation field at Dayton. Ohio. I'M
DER an amendment by Senator Len
root. Republican. Wisconsin. which
also stlpulates that not more than
S1oh0.QD0 shall be spent on aceuir-
Ing 1909 additional acres Of Land ad-
joining the Wright field. after APP
praiseInent and recommendation by
an army board.
Another amendment adopted and
re-aprroved would limit the salary
Of 9. ". Hare. IN charge of disposal
Of surplus war supplies. TO $4,000
per year. a reduction of $4,000 from
Mr. Hares present salary.
Appeal by Senator NICK eIlar. Dem
oc-at. Of Tennessee. TO strike out a
provision for bonus in government
arsenals was defeated without a roll
call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
No Word From Germany When She
viii be Ready to Sign--No Choice
Of Hun Delegates Yet -Peace- Sign-
ing Job Goes begging--No One
Wants 0nus Attached to Act
tBy the Associated Press)

Another day has passed and the Germans have given
indication of the time when they will be ready sign the
Peace treaty of the allied and associated powers.
The Council of Four in Paris however. was informed
that during Wednesday the German government busy
engaged in trying arrange the personnel of the German
delegation Versailles
AS the Germans have not yet chosen their plenpoent
aries Saturday, and far distant date Monday
are ventred for the appearance of the German
delegates before the Peace Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
NO EXPLANATION
OF ORDERS GIVEN
BOSTON POLICE

Boston. June 25.-Nothing had de-
veloped tonight to explain the or
ders for all patrolmen IN the city
to be on duty or. on call today. Po-
lice oficials declined to comment on
the orders.
A SUSPICIOUS looking object picked
I'D In an ONCE building on congress
street this forenoon was founu 10 Dc
a railroad fusee. with the imam
mable matter removed. The police
said It had evidently been sf1oveieo
into the cellar with load OF coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
BOLD ATTEMPT
AT ROBBERY
IN NEW YORK

New York. June -0.-Whlle NUM-
dreds of persons were passing three
unidentified bandits made A bold at
tempt this afternoon TO rob the Jew
elry store Of Casper. Field & Cleve-
land al Broadway and 39fh street by
smashin the plate lass window coon
tsinin jewels said to be worth s-oo.-
600 The robbers were foiled by the
fact that rhe hole in the window was
beyond their reach. A man seen rum
min near the store was arrested.
charged with being suspicious char
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BURY TO INSPECT
WILKINS HOME
eT LONG BEACH

ll1eo!a. =. l.. ". z, June o.
Fts. -he dsfence rested today IN the
pa :. Dr. Walter Keene Wilkins.
--lal :o- the murder Of his wife,
r 2ro-s were ordered by Justice
anr..-,E q assemble at the court
Epse u a. NJ. tomorrow to be
ssn av automoblle to inspect the
elklcs 1orne at Long Beach. the
sas .. he tragedy.
-2on he return OF the L men.
fllsel VIII begin summing up ana
sroec.ed the court win charge
r my ONE time tomorrow after
ln,.
.poa sumption Of cross-examl-
Ealon n Dr.. Wilkins today. In which
Re defendant denied the point blank
eeEio- Did you kill your wife
I11r:a- # character witnesses tes-
Ted hat affectionate relationship
Fsed oetween the husband and the
Ronan wto was killed. DR.. VIII
Ras c.21-ed she met death at the
Eads e. ourgiars.
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NOVA SCOTIA MINERS
TO WORK BUT DAYS
WEEK BEGINNING JULY l

Sydney. ". S.. June a5.-The min
ers of Nova Scotia are planning to
work only FIVE days each week com
mencing July l. according to state
ment made today al Glace Bay by
Silby Barrett. newly elected inrerna-
tional board member of the United
Mine Workers. The announcement
has created a stir IN Cape Breton
labor circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-26
ko More Foreign
kervice Offered
Nh /. s. Volunteers

WASHINGTON. June 'e5.-Offer OF
,erce = Europe to recruits obtain
l. rnoer volunteer enlistment will
l. v,1,7d-1w1 under orders prepared
h ne War department. The policy
Il .arc.r- regular officers overseas
h -s..eve hose in the American Elk
(pcr,oaary Forces, also will be
abandoned.
This ACTON was said today to
srs -esu.red from the improved sit
|puon Il Europe growing out Of
h. imminent signing Of the Peace
me- In he orders officers here
't-ssaw IN Early return of all troops
m a1road cxcepting the compAI1
f#r SINAI american contribution
me army Of occupation.
spcretsrr Baker said today he had
b. veen ADVISED from Paris as to
Its SIZE Il ths American army which
h . ee Maintained for the time be-
linz = GERMANY. The fact that the
Efnu-- and fifth divisions Of regu-
)krs we're definitely slated return
b Jgne. u--ll The crisis Of last week
|aaseo ne cancellation OF these
bans $ olted here as evidence that
|ts americans viii not be larger
|tr ..-ee divisions. or about 12o, 900
|rr.
/ IS estimated that the First, Sec
|rnc ard Third Divisions would re-
E1re : round 10000 requirements to
PIKE ne. place Of men in those or
Carnations who are eligible for dis
|ra,ge, voluntary eniistments to-
kAias -o-e han 10000 men already
Ia7a aoc heen reported. thus forcing
rt 7epartueut TO cancel its oner OF
Eropeau service to volunteers.
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Bay State Rahfes
Woman Suffrage

Boston. June -o.-Massachusefts
today completed ratification Of the
woman suffrage amendment to the
Federal constitution. The House. by
a vote of 1S5 TO II. declared in favor
after an unsuccessful attempt by
anti suffrage leaders to have the
matter referred to the people at the
next election. The Senate voted u
to ) a week ago.
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WELL-KNOWN PORTLAND
BTTSINESS MAN DIES

Portland. Me, June 25.-Joseph
Henry Rines. dry goods dealer for -
years and proprietor of local hotel.
died today at the age of IS years. He
was native of Athens. NE. and was
one of the founders # the Portland
farmers. Club.
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Students in Navy
To Get Release

Washington. June 1.-Young men who
enlisted in the navy for the war efner-
gency and desire 10 continue their ed
ucation will be released IN tim to enter
schools and colleges at the beginning
Of the term next fail. Secretary Daniels
announced today. Such applications. Re
said would be given preference over all
others except those OF extreme depon-
Amer ---.---------- $500. -