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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-12-23
Split Looked For In Ranks
OF Republicans AS Result
OF Saturdays Meeting
WOOD REPUBLICANS
EXCEEDINGLY MAD
Claim Meeting Was Frame
Up And Want An Investi-
CATION Made

Two members of the Knox county
Republican central committee en-
dorsed Warren G. Harding as a candi-
date for president and three members
of the same committee endorsed
Ralph ID. Cole for governor at q
meeting held Saturday.
Just three members of the central
committee We're present at the meet
ing and one of these men opposed the
endorsement of Senator Harding.
However, he was in the minority and
the endorsement went through, the
other two members, including the
chairman, voting in the affirmative.
The three members of the commit
tee present endorsed Cole for COVER
nor unanimously.
Today large number of Republi-
cans are wondering.
Today a large number of Repubi-
cans are somewhat warm under the
collar.
Chairman Grant Dowds, who re-
Gently returned from the pow-wow at
Washington, called for the purpose of
booming Harding, presided at the
meeting.
When it came time for endorse
ments, it is claimed that a man not
member of the central committee pre-
sented a motion calling for the en-
dorsement of Harding. The motion
was put and one member of the COM
mittee and the chairman voted in the
affirmative. The other member of the
committee refused to vote, stating he
was for Major General Leonard Wood
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs George T.. Yaugcr Of
East Sugar street spent Monday in
Columbus.
Mr.. Irvine Young OF East Gambler
street went to Bucyrus Monday on
business,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-12-23

Mrs. Oliver Walker left Monday
morning Tor GAINESVILLE where she
will visit over Christmas with her
sister. Deputy Clerk Of Courts Walk
or will go to GAINESVILLE Wednesday
to remain over Christmas.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-12-23

Mrs. William w. i,ycrs and son.
William. of Cleveland. are the guests
of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Sapp. East High street. Mr.. Byers
will arrive Wednesday to remain
over Christmas.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-12-23

Mr.. Lantz Waite OF Pittsburgh is
spending the holidays with his moth.
er, Mrs. H. II. Blocher, North Main
street
Misses Catherine Fitz and Mary
Oborne spent Saturday in Columbus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
u. S. POLICE PUT
DOWN STRIKE OF
HUNS AT BENDORF

Coblenz. July 22.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press).-American military
pole, armed with machine guns
and sawed-off shotguns, put down Il
strike OF German workers yesterday
ir less than two hours after the men
had walked out, merely by their
presence in the district.
The strike, aggregating 800 Ger
mans, was in Bendorf on the Rhine.
1t was called in conjunction with the
general strike in Berlin and other
parts of Germany, Notwithstanding
warnings issued from American army
headquarters.
When word reached Coblenz that
the men had struck, 40 military DO
licemen under command Of Captain
William Dewhurst of New York City,
rushed to Bendorf in mot 4. tr Axis.
The soldiers took up positions in va
rious parts Of the town
Almost as soon as the machine
guns were in position the strike lead
ers sent word to Captain Dewhurst
that the strike was off.
In several other industrial villages
in the occupied region where strikes
We're expected to take place the MIL
itary police were on duty with their
machine guns and shot guns. No
trouble at any Of these places has
been reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
Kolchak Fighting
BOlsheviki On
Four Fronts

omsk. Wednesday. July 9.-(Russian
Telsgraphic Assn w. -Four armies Of
Admiral Kolchak's All-Russian govern
zusnt are lighting the Holsheviki on four
fronts that extend for $500 miles. the
general staff announced today.
An appeal to all the people to join
the night against Bolshevism "in this
decisive hour Of the great struggle"
was issued today by General Pe3peuia-
yev. commander Of the Siberian army.
The Bolshevist leaders are making
their last efforts to break the iron ring
OF the armies which have surrounded
them' the proclamation says. They
nave compelled all the male population
from II years up to IS to enter the Rea
army ana they have placed behind
them dstachments Of Hunsarians, Chi.
nese ana Lettisa exeoutioners. Our
army had to retreat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
SOMERVILLE

Hrs. Lila Boynton and Mrs. Fan
ME McGown were recent business
visitors in Augusta.
Frank E. Moore is employed by
Maurice Swift in haying on his
farm IN Windsor.
, Mr.. and Mrs. e. T.. Merrill and Mr..
and Mrs. H. j. Turner Of Augusta
were calling on relatives in town
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Turner and
family ofthis town, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Perkins and Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Perkins and son Ford Of
Newbursh were Sunday guests Of
Mrs. A. M. Jackson Of Weeks Mills.
Mrs. Jerry Colby and children.
who have been passing a week with
relatives at East vassalboro, return
ed home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Norton and
children have returned to Springfield.
Mass. Moody A. Hisler went with
them.
Raymond c. Beale Of Whitehead.
superintendent Of schools. held the
examination preparatory to entering
the high school at the Corner scho d
house. Monday, July 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. p G. Brown and
daughter Miss Rita of Weeks Mills.
Mrs. 0ustavus Brown and Miss
Sylvia Brown of Palermo were re-
cent callers at F. A. Turner's.
Jerry Colby has been helping his
father. Rufus Colby. coopers Minis,
in haying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
Bourque Post Names
Commander as Delegate

At the meeting Of George n. BouruA
Post. American Legion held at the
quarters on Silver street Monday We'
ming. it was voted to hold the regular
meeting Monday night with supps
on Thursday Of the same week. "
ports Of the membership drive will y
made. The team captains will sssc.
their workers this week and they VIII
be present at the supper. at which um'
the outline Of the campaign will
given. Several speakers will be presen'
during the meetings and deliver appre
pirate addresses to the members OF tns
legion.
Col. John G. Towne, commander o.
the post. was elected representative o.
the post to attend the meeting to %
held at the state House on wednescN
OF this week. He was instructed
the post to extend an invitation to Nv
stats> convention to be guests OF sn'
George N. Bouraue Post Of this aV
IN the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
GERMAN InFORMERS
TO Be HELD As PRISONERS
OF WAR HERE FOR PRESENT,

Washington. July 22.-Two Gsr1nAst
prisoners brought to New York yes
terday on an army transport. Alfred
scholz, a lance-corporal Of the sssth
Infantry Regiment. and Alvin Grothe.
an aviator, the War department ex-
planned tonight, were sent to the
United States at their request on
account Of the valuable services rem
dered this country" Both were cap
tured during the final part Of the
war. and afterward volunteered to
assist the ofdcer In charge OF pris.
oners and documents of the First
army with his work. .
"They will be kept In confinement
as prisoners Of war for the present"
the statement said. Their dnal dis
position naturally depends upon the
ratification Of that part Of the Peace
treaty with Germany relating to re-
patriation Of prisoners Of war;"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
Baker Places Responsibility
for Reduction of Army
for Sept. 80, on Congress

Washington, July 22-Responsibil-
ity for the announced reduction Of
the army by September 80 below the
$4,000 men authorized by the ma
tional defense act was placed on
Congress today by Secretary Baker,
who appeared before the House mill
tary committee to discuss general
army legislation.
Congress did not give US enough
money to permit holding together
such an army as We recommended
he said. or money enough for the
army authorized by law. You made
appropriations for $4,000 men and
we have over 100000 men now. AZ
ter Sept. 80 We must get down to
225.000 to keep within our appropria-
ton for this year.
Secretary Baker told Representa-
tive James Of Michigan that he could
not see when the soldiers in Siberia
would be brought home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
Grant Demands
Hub News Writers

Boston. July 22-The Boston News.
paper Publishers Association agreed
today to grant the demands of the
News Writer'S Union for a minimum
wage scale Of $45 per week for re-
write men and copy readers, s3s for
reporters and star Photographers,
and $50 for district men. Members
of the union who receive more than
the minimum scale will be given pro-
portionate increases. The increase
Is retroactive to June.
The members Of the union who
have been employed by a daily news.
paper for at least three years are
entitled to the new wage. Seven
Boston newspapers are represented
in the Publishers Association.
The above announcement was madc
by William o'connor. president Of the
News Writer'S Union. tonight. No
statement could be obtained from the
publishers. 1t was said, however, that
they had agreed 20 the adoption Of q
minimum scale, but that the agree.
ment did not involve a recognition Of
the union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23

ing to Gil Nichols Of New York. who
scored q par 10. including An Eagle
One on the 200 yard 18th hole. Driv-
ing on a high parapet tee to a mar.
riw gulch green surrounded by
yawrins bunksrs. the veteran Drop
ped 4 beautiful iron shot just short
Of the 4 t.4Ainch cup and the bail
triclgled ia.
Others who squalled par were EN-.
met French Of York. Pa, and Jack
Sturgess OF Nashville, Tenn.
Word came today that Charles
Hoeffnsr Of Philadeipl1ia would b
unable to play ANA Mike Brady Of
Boston failed to appear, but, aside
from these two professionals ana
Francis ouifnet and Chick Evans.
amateurs, the field includes all those
who finished among the first twenty
in the National Open Tournament at
Boston, and contains a number who
were unable to compete in that event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
DIVERS TALKS ON
SHANTUNG IN PARIS

Paris. July 22.-(By The Associ-
ated Press. )--Informal conversations
on possible compromises which
would solve the shantung problem
constantly are taking place. The
opinion prevails in conference circles
That some arrangement probably will
be reached by which the gentle.
mems agreement" formulated be.
tween Japan and the other great
powers that Japan shall return Shan.
tung to China will be made public.
while this agreement was not for
maily prepared ana signed by the
great powers. it 10 known that notes
were made but the Chinese delegates
were never shown any sort Of writ
ten documents and consequently n.
fused to sign the treaty. They said
verbal statements were too vague
to insure them against the perman-
ence Of shantung.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
CfTY'S SUGAR SUPPLY
IS NEARLY DRAINED

Sugar 10 again scarce ana some "
the grocery men have not even ~
enough on hand to supply their Gus
toners. There has been a runor a00''
the streets that sugar would b scalSs
owing to the fact that 30 many pe0r.
are doing extensive preserving. al m'.!
have passed a greater part Of theft tlin'
tie past few weeks picking ana p..
serving berries for winter use. wv.
day when some Of the housewives ~
their general order to their eroceF!m..
they were much astonished 70
there was TO sugar to be purca.'
scme Of the dealers are prepared Nv,
certain extent and have plenty 'os u'
regular customers, at present. .>..
One dealer remarked TUESDAY
ABOUT six weeks ago he pufohAs..
carload Of sugar and that 1t an'U'a s,a
tn over es5oo. and that 1t was ~ W..
out. This goes to show that sons N
must be purchasing sugar e''ns'
store away or 70 use for preservins'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

London. July 22.-The House Of
Lords today passed the second read
ing of the bill introduced by the
lord chancellor emitting women to
hold public ofices and exercise pub
lie functions. The bill. however,
makes no change tn the franchise As
affecting women.
New York. July 22-while the
closed shop Of the striking seanen
continued today to prevent settle
ment Of the deadlock that has tied
up coastwise trade for more than
two weeks. crews Of towboats Of such
railroad companies engaged in run.
ming coal from New York to New
England are. on strike demanding $l5
mora month.
Boston, July 22.The resignation OF
Alexander Whiteside as corpora
ton counsel for the city and the ap-
pointment Of Major Arthur D. Hill
to succeed him was announced today.
Boston. Julys22-Frank A. Sleeves.
an automobile dealer, who was
charged with the murder of his wife.
Dorothy Sleeves, last Friday, was
discharged in the police court today.
Sleeves admitted having had
trouble with his wife. but said she
committed suicide by shooting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
Big Ship Combine
Formed at II. Y.

New York, July 22.-orGanixAtton
of the American Ship ana Commerce
Corporation, incorporated under the
laws Of Delaware, which will include
among its assets . majority Of the
stoe3 Of the william cramp ana Sons
Ship and Engine Building Company,
md eight large steamers asgresat-
iag $1,000 tons. OF the Kerr Naviga-
ton Company. was announced here
today.
The ships included In the organ
isation Of the new company were for
inerly under the nag Of Austria and
were purchased here and in neutral
ports prior to the United States en-
tering the war and placed under the
American Dag.
Among those reported to be on
the board Of directors Of the COR
poration, which engage in q general
aiiipping business. wsre Joseph w.
Hartman, John ogden. p. W. Her.
rick. J. + Replogte.4 q. y. pahl and
49, fs-->~~~->~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
Name Men to Study
Problem Of Employment
for Disabled Soldiers

Boston, July 22-Members of a
special COMMITTEE to study the prob
lens Of employment for men wound
ed or disabled in the war were
named by Governor Coolidge. To D.
D. Payson' Smith, state commissioner
Of education, Charles B. Hayes, d.
rector Of the commission for the
blind, ana Edwin Mulready, commits
sion Of labor, who were appointed
by the legislature. the Governor
added the following: Lieut.. Col.
Harold Blanchard. Nahant. Lewellyn
T. Pulsifer. Natick. Susan c. Lyman,
Boston; Clark Powers, Somerville;
William A. Bernard. bingham and
Captain Winfred c. MacBrayne, 10.
we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
No Light On Cause
Of Blimp Explosion
Causing IL Deaths

Chicago, July 22.-No new theories
as to the cause of the explosion and
destruction by fire here Of the dirigi-
BILE machine resulting In Il deaths
and injury to % other persons yes
terday. were elected at the first ses-
sion Of the coroner's inquiry today.
The cause Of the disaster seemed as
far from disclosure as at the mo-
ment when flames spurted along the
gas bag as it scared above Chicago's
skyscrapers before plunging down
through the roof Of a great bank.
grand jury investigation will be
made. according to information at
the criminal court building today.
Prosecution is certain, according to
Assistant States Attorney John NJ.
Lowery.
The first session Of the inquest was
marked by the refusal Of Pilot
Boettner and his chief. Mr.. Young,
to testify. Their refusal was on the
advice Of counsel representing the
company.
No evidence developed to show
that the Goodyear Company had been
negligent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
PACIFIC FLEET
CROSSES TRAIL
CHRIS. COLUMBUS

Aboard Flagship u. 8. g.. New
Mexico, at Sea, July 22.-(By Wire
less to the Associated Press.)-The
Pacific deet, on IT. way to the west
coast. will make the windward Pass
age tonight. Swinging southwark
toward It, Admiral Rodman's fiotilla
crossed the trail Of Columbus of
San Salvador early today.
The hset proceeds in single COL
umn formation as It negotiates the
Passage Of the Bahama channels
The weather continues fine and off,
GERS and crew are pleased with pros
poets Of q warm welcome when they
arrive on the Pacific coast. More
than 500 Of the crew on Admiral Rod
mans flagship recently declined an
opportunity to leave the service in
order to make this trip. it was an
nounced tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
DRASTIC BILL
CONTINUED from Pare onel

parations, (including patent medi-
cines) unfit for beverage purposes,
toilet articles. fiavoring extracts and
vinegar are exempted.
Registered physicians are author.
lied to issue prescriptions under
strict regulations for the use Of
! liquor in cases where it may be con-
sidered necessary as a medicine.
Liquor advertisements of all kinds
are prohibited.
Sale. manufacture or distribution
Of compounds intended for use in the
unlawful manufacture OF liquor Is
prohibited. together with sale or
publication of recipes for home man
ufacture.
Use Of liquor as a beverage on any
public conveyance. train. boat or jit-
ney bus is prohibited.
Broad powers are given under the
search and seizure section to officers
charged with enforcement of the law.
They may enter a dwelling in which
liquor Is sold and seize it. together
with implements of manufacture.
Seizure Of all crafts or vehicles
used in the transportation Of liquor
Is authorized.
Enforcement Of the war time act
and the constitutional amendment IS
provided for in the measure and In
practically the same manner.
For first offense violators the max
imum fine is $1,000 or six months in
prison and for subsequent offenses
fines ranging from 5000 to $4,000, or
one month to nve years imprison-
ment.
Enforcement of both the wartime
and constitutional amendment is re-
posed in the Internal Revenue Blu
reau and the Department Of Justice.
Senator Phelan, Democrat, Cali
fornia, announced tonight that when
the bill comes before the Senate he
would offer two amendments. One
would permit wine manufacturers to
send their surplus stocks to de-
alcohol plants, regardless Of loca-
ton, without violating the prohibi-
ton clause relating to transporta-
ton Of liquors. The other amend
ment would prevent taxation Of
grape spirits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
Alcohol Content
Question Reaches
Supreme Court

Washington. July 22-Ths question
OF the right Of brewers to manufac-
ture beer containing 3-4 per cent Of
alcohol reached the Supreme Court
today through appeals nled by the
government from Federal court de-
crees in Baltimore quashing tndict-
n1ents brought against the Standard
Brewing Company, under the food
control act Of 1917.
BeeAuse Of the importance Of the
question In connection with the en-.
foreAment Of the wartime prohibit.
ton act. court oncia;s expect the
government to ask that the case he
expedited. Unless this was done a
decision probably would not be hand
"a down until after prohibition by
constitutional amendment became
elective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
CHINA

Mrs. W. w. Washburn returned on
Monday from several weeks visit
with her sister in Franklin. Mass.
Miss Annie 3. Doe went to the city
hospital, Augusta last Friday for a
slight operation on her throat. She
was accompanied by her mother. Mrs.
Silence Doe and Mrs. Alice Martin
who visited friends In Chelsea.
Mise Estelle Brainerd was the
guest Of Mrs. Jenkins ana Mrs.
Towle in winslow for several DAYS
last week.
Rev. A. E. Luce. District supt. az
the N. e. church gave most inter.
estins address on the Methodist
Centenary at the Methodist church
last Sunday evening. Two sacred
solos with guitar accompaniment
were rendered by Miss Rebecca Mar.
tin.
Rev. and Mrs. W. r. Brown took An
auto trip to woodfords ON Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Weeks ana Dr..
and Mrs. ]. E. Odiorne with son
Philip. all Of Jefferson were auto
callers on Miss Estelle Brainerd, last
Sunday.
Miss Grace Sage Of Boston, reader
Of plays win give an entertainment
ct Grange hall Tuesday evening. July
20. Admission Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
chatauGua ovaransors

The following Is the list Of s,n,.
antors who were given their tick.n
at the meeting Tuesday evening h.lx
at the Chamber Of Commerce room,
in connection with the Redp.N
Chautauqua. to be held in this civ
on the week Of August Both. Charls
A. Allen. James, H. Allen, Sanger n
Annis. F. H. Austin, George G, Az.
erill. Mrs. M. W. Bessey, A. D.
Blake, Henry p. Bonsall, Herbert d
Brown. Harry S. Brown, DR.. ". G
Brown, W. L. Brown, Miss Kate =
Brown, Miss Lou Clark, A. F. On.
c. M. Daggett. DR.. L. G. darcy, J.
A. Division, H. L. DeOrsay, E. H.
Douglas, z. A. Fortier, samuS
Freeman. c. H. Goodhue, Carl R
Green. A. g. Hall, G. B. HataeN.
Mrs. H. p. Hayden. A. A. Head, O.
D.Hegarty. e. L. Hegarty. DR. J. r.
Hill, DR.. B. p. Hurd. DR. A. Jolly, {.
S. johnson, Mrs. w. ]. Lanigan, Her.
bert o. Libby, F. H. Mason, O. A.
Meader. Mrs. p. s. Merrill, Miss
Frances e. Moore, r. A. Osborn, C.
c. Piper, F. n. Rollins, E. L. Smith;
Jefferson c. Smith, Harry L. Stan.
hope, Henry L. Happen, Dr. F. {.
Thayer. Charles w. vigue, George
W. Vose, Harry vose. Walter N
vose. Walter Warren, Mrs. E. c.
Wardwell. George "a. Weed, J. 4
WEIGH, and 8. W. Whitcomb
Each guarantor was given twenty.
five dollars worth Of tickets. The
adult tickets will sell for 500 each
and the chiidren's tickets, which al.
nit children from 6 to IA years u
age. are $1.00 each. There are no
tickets on sale anywhere except in
the handy Of the guarantors above
mentioned The war tax must he
paid at the time the ticket is pur.
chased this year. and anyone want.
ing tickets should get in touch with
some guarantor at once and order
their tickets. Any persons who are
late in deciding about their tickets
and don't find q guarantor with tick.
cts, may leave their orders at the
Chamber If Commerce Office and
the orders will be filled in the r.
quence in which they are taken, as
fast as there are any come in from
any guarantor whose tickets are IN.
sold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-07-23
u. S. CASUALTIES IN
RUSSIA TOTAL $50

Washington. July 22-Casualties
among the American troops in Rus.
STA to date ade 307 dead, 3o4 wound.
co. and 10 prisoners. Of whom IA
are listed as released" and one died
while a prisoner.
Bodies Of all those who died in
Russia will be removed to a cemetery
IN France the War department an.
nounces. as will the bodies Of those
soldiers who died in Germany ana
Luxembourg. Seventy.six bodies will
be inferred in Genoa.
Up to June 80. said an official re.
port on this phase Of the war &C.
tivities, 1913 graves Of American
soldiers in Europe had been mapped
and recorded. and the work is still
being continued. All graves located
In Great Britain, however, have
been located.