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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
LACK OF DOCKS
Big Obstacle in Coal
Shipments
Loading ssrths Crowded with Ex-
port Business, Ordinarily Desiurea
for Domestic use-Aearinss &c.
gin Today at New York on Fuel
Situation

New York, July 19.-First hear
ings of the United States Senate spe-
clal committee on reconstruction
and production. which will begin
here tomorrow. VIII bear upon fuei
necessary for general industry and
construction. Il was announced TO-
night. Senator William Calder of
New York. is chairman of the com
mitree
Witnesses representing the fuel
administration of New England ana
the northwest probably viii be heard
lTst-
Following th etaklng of testimony
from these witnesses. those repre-
sent-ng the American Wholesale Coal
Association. National Coal Associa-
ton. the carriers and the Interstate
Commerce Commission will be
heard.
Crowded Docks
Communications and documents
received by the committee. il was
said. reveal that IN many quarters
the transportation shortage IS being
blamed on the extraordinary expor-
caCon Of coal which Is now being
carried on through docking facilities
said TO have been primarily designed
for domestic use
While ample cOaSrwIse shipping IS
available il was said the lack of
docking facilities cur-aiis its use and
is a result coastwlse shipping IS N
comparative idieness. In the mean
time an unusual burden IS being
thrown on the railroads at I time
when the shortage of rolling stock
e causing concern ana many months
may eiapse before the impaired rail-
road facilities can be restored. Fur
Their evidence submitted 10 the COM
mittee. il Is said. shows that the cur
tailment Of expectation and the put
ting of coasrwise shipping mo use
would have a tendency TO relieve the
shortage of rail transportation and
materially lower the price OF ceal
throughout the United States. which
has risen in sym patlIy with the high
export price. This nigh export price.
the committee has been told. IS due
n part 10 the fact ina Great Britain
IS now restricting the expectation Of
coal TO less than one half the usual
amount
with the use Of coas1wise ship
ping. railroad transportation faclii-
ties now serving the export coal
trade might be used by the general
industry OF the country as we'll as
for the relief of the housing short
age which must take place during
the months OF July, August and Sep
TENDER IN order TO be effective. this
year. the committee has been IN
formed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Bigamist Plus
Gets Maximum
in Sing Sing Prison

New YORK. July 19.-Jonn T. Men ul-
y of Baltimore a captain II the mer-
chant marine ana. during the war 4
senior Lieutenant n the navy was SEN
fenced 20 serve maximum of i've
ears n Sing Sing here today after
being charged n open court by Frank
Finkler with not only duping his
daughter into a bigamous marriage
but also with trying TO poison the
girls family and 10 burn their home
when accused Of being a. btgamiss Nc
Nuity pleaded guilty to the bigamy
charge admitting that ne Rad married
two others while his first wife was
living.
In imposing sentence. Judge VII
liam Il Wadhams said ne could drd no
ex-enual:ng circumstances, and added:
7 regreet I cannot give you a longer
sentence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Soviet Offer of
Peace with Poland
Sent to Britain

London. July ie-tBv The AssoCi-
steo Pressl-The British government
TO-DAY received a note from the Rus
sian soviet government. stating that
Russia was prepared TO agree 70 an
arnistice and sto MAKE peace with
Poland
The note was sent hy George
Tchitcherin. the foreign minister Il
was IN reply 10 the British proposal
ence.
In the note the soviet government
made a fresh proposition. which is
under consideration by the British
cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Idaho Sugar Firm
Held for PrOfteering

Salt Lake City, July 1e.-The Ctah-
Idaho Sugar Co. As represented by its
directors. was bound over for trial On
a charge of profiteering II sugar TO-DAY
by United States Commissioner Van
PeIt. The president Of the company IS
Hebere j. Grant. president Of the
Church If Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. The presiding bishop OF the
church. Charles ". SihIey. IS the prln-
cipaI stakeholder of the Company. It
IS charged that the company sold for
more than 13s cents per pound sugar
which cost the company less than II
cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Mets,oaists at CID Orchard

Old Orchard Beach. July 1S.-The
anph!theat.e al the camp ground was
we'll filed with MerhodisTs rom New
York and Cumberland County today
" hen the regular sessions Of the Port
land district camp meetings. which
began last night. were resumed. The
morning devotional was led by Rev
Frank Il. Hall of Portland. z. ".
Nartzger Of Boston led the singing.
The keynote of the addresses Sunday
was the accomplishments of the
Methodist church in the great forward
movements the past two years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
0fcISION FOLLOWS
MEETING OPERATORS
AND NE. FUEL HEADS
)r.v Way to Provide
Immediate r ellie f
and Avert Shutdown
Many Industries -
Operators Ready to
Nine AllCoal Section
II ants

vsw -1vs. July -e-Railroads. N
..s.- --o-- "a meet the New England
-s --e-aEe. are 70 DC aided az
-s yv ,oasrwlse coal shipments
- Atlantic ports. il was agreed
= a inference mere today Of btu
---c1s cqa. operators and repre-
.a..a..r-s = mel administrators Of
- Wv England states This is the
- -s.a-a. he conference decided
q. 1-ov.ainE immediate relief and
.Ye--!-E n. imminent shutdown Of
-zry Industries.
7le1ry 81 Coal Fer N. {.
-1e-e vii op plenty of coaI for
Isw Eag.4aa, said M-, Bradley Of
1---.-. VS. Virginia vlce-presl-
-: p: ne National Coal Associa-
y :: 3 al 4 matter NJ transport
-s.l.a. --a railroads together with
= Shipments II coal n vessels from
-,:5~ace- vii AIRY the coal. The
Senator's ara ready 20 mine all the
= New England wants.
!. I 09rfnreccs representinE rhe
i-F England states vere. James J.
r.--ow 81. ldnlnistrator&of Massa-
-lse.-s. :. = Siayton. fuel admin
sE-ztc~ n. New Hampshire: Il J.
j s--ss Z Vermont: z. R. Joselyu.
sse-e;ar'' 70 me tuel administrator of
ll--z ana Thomas " Russell. fuel
2s--l---,-;-,s--a-gr u Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
BOlsheviki and
Poles at Grips on
Pripet Marshes

Warsaw. July le.-tBy thu A ? -
The Boisheviki in their westward push
nave reached the vicinity Of the for
ner Russo-Ger-nan battle line On the
western edge of the Pr;p-t marsnese-
Here The Poles are making a stand.
and heavy fighting is in progress At
various points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

TrSSeNt 70 answer InaHeh0e re-
publican Nominee
Columbus. Chic, July 1s-pemo-
cratic leaders gathered here today 70
counsel with Governor Cox ana
franklin D. Roosevelt, the party's
presidential and vice presidential
nominees, on their national political
battle
The Democratic national committee
sanize- the campaign. Much preIim-
mary work was done today IN con-
1erences by early arrivals with Gov
ernor Cox and Mr.. Roosevelt. follow
ing their return from Washington
Much Work Planned
Selection Of a committee chair
man 70 manage the campaign. nam
ing OF headquarters. choosing All cx-
ecutive Subcommittee plans far Il
nanc,ng the campaign. arrangements
Tor The notification dates for the
nominees and their itineraries. wele
the major affairs 70 be considered at
tomor-ow's meeting.
Puts OF Harding
Governor Cox declined 10 respond
70 thea request Of Senator Harding.
MS Republican opponent for details
OF The Governors conference win
President Wilson yesterday on III.
League Of Nations. The Governor
Salu ne would answer anything de-
sirapie N his acceptance address.
Dissemination of Edmund H.
Moore. national committeeman %-on
ONO ana Governor Cox's floor man
ager Al the San Francisco conference
10 assume management of the cam
paign left unsettled tonight he
election OF a national committee
chairman.
Governor Cox said that In A teIe-
phone conversation Mr. Moore indi-
cated tnat he did not desire the ulace
out wished 70 serve IN other ana m
ornclal capacities
me question will be left To he
committee" said Governor Chr
MI Moore's reasons for not visr,nr
10 manage the campaign were ssid nv
close friends 10 be personal r,zsa5
largely on necessities OF his law o--,r-
tee AT Youngstown.
Curge Cummings TO Stick
The committee ctlair-nansf,,r sIs,
vas discussed late today BY Governor
COX with Homer : Cummings of
connecticut. the present chairna,
Mr.. Cummings has stated thar ha
wished 10 avoid the responsibilities
ana labor OF another canpaign but
many committee members were urp-
ing that ne De drafted BY re-esection
tomorrow
Representative Cordeil of Fernes-
see also was beng ursed as a,
eligible
tentative plans call for a eskinv
toUr OF about three weeks m eastern
ana central states by Governor Cox
beginning about the middle of August.
while NJ. Roosevelt spends ike
period IN the west.
Afterward II Is proposed thar -bev
transfer territories for another three
weeks TIP. Both candidates. are ex
Continued or Page -ol, =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Havoc by Deluge
in Franklin, n. III.

Franklin \. f. July I5.-The
heaviest rain within the memory of
residents of this city washed out
many highways and flooded cellars to-
dar. Sewers over1iuwed and several
streets we're made impossible. Il is
estimated that many thousands OF
dollars viii be required 10 repair the
damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
B0lsheviki Occupy
Armenian Province

Teheran. Persia. July 12.-tHavas,
The Armenian government having
refused to obey an aittmarum of the
Russian Soviet government. the Boil
shevik army has received orders 10
advance and has already occupied the
province of Karabagn. The Boisneviki
are continuing their advance IN order
u operate jointly with the Turkish
Nationalist forces az Mustapha
Kemxi pasha
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
ANOTHER QUAKE
IN LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles. July IA sharp
earthquake was felt here at e4s
. clock tonight
No damage was reported rom any
quarter Of the city- Evidences OF
panic were also absent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
To Discuss Coal Shortage

Portland. July IA specially call
ed Joint meeting of the State Cham
Der Of Commerce and Industrial
League. the State Pier Commission
and representative OF the Pubic
Utilities Commission has been called
10 take place tomorrow at the Fai-
mouth Hotel. The object Of the
meeting Is 10 devise means # pos
s1bie of speeding up the delivery OF
Goa! and other important factors
having a direct bearing upon the
States industries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Ready 70 chaiIense Shamrock

New York; July 1e.-Indications to-
day were that should Shamrock ".
lift the Americas Cup, Sir Thomas
Upton. VIII not go long unchailenged.
Friends OF William Gardiner. who
designed varitie. defeated by Resoiute
for the right 10 defend the cup this
year. quoted MIN as saying that ne
had been commissioned 10 begin work
immediately on an American c1alien-
ger. 4 the Resoulte should be defeat
ed.
confirm this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Andrew q. Written, Norehport

Norrhpor-. July -9.-Andrew Brad
bury Written a retired merchant OF
Pit-sfeld who came 10 Northport Il
years ago for his health died Sunday
at MS home al the age Of So years He
was a native of Monroe and is sur
v,yed by MS wife. Funeral services
viii be held at the residence on Wed
1PSGav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
General Forecast

Fair weather viii prevail Tuesday
and Wednesday in New England pre-
coded by showers IN central ana east
ern Maine.
Disturbances over northern New
England moving northeast diminish
ing.
Winds-North of Sandy Hook Will
De moderate 10 fresh winds. with
clearing weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
RIVAL YACHTS OFF
TODAY IN -
MATCH FOR CUP
Much Speculation Over
British Captains Eff
fort in Today's Race
Bigger Club Top
sail Increases Sham
rocks Handicap to
Defender

Sandy Hook. y. J. July 1e-Cap-
tain William ?. Burton will be az the
helm Of Shamrock " when she races
again tomorrow against the American
defender Resolute for the America $
Cup This was the decision reached
tonight by Sir Thomas Upton and
his yachting advisers after a day
OF the challenger n the first Two
matches the first OF which resulted
in a victory for the Irish sioop after
her rival had been Withdrawn because
of an accident ana the second of
ypich was called of because Resoiute.
after out -,ilsIanclng Shamrock. had
been unable 20 finish within the SIX
hour time limit
Another Chance 20 Burton
, Captain Burton viii be at the
wheel tomorrow. I understand. said
sip Thomas after the conference. AZ
Ter that l can not say. and. of course
will not talk about il.
Gossip aboard Sir Thomas YACHT
Victoria had il that Capt Burton
had asked 70 ranotaer chance but the
Irish baroner would NOT discuss this
phase and Can't. Burton could not be
reached.
With seamanshlp' counting 50 much
in Il contest as the Americas Cup
race. n. which the contending crafts
ara calculated 10 represent tte best
in American and British construction
the question Of VINO would handle
shamrock " transcribed all other
talk aboard the racing feet at anchor
today N the Horseshoe.
criticise Eurton's Work
From Thursday, when Shamrock
found herself on the line ana had 10
re-cross. until the present. yachting
experts have been severely criticising
Captain Burton's work ana during
Saturdays race, comment aboard the
Victoria was strongly n favor of
Capt. Charles Francis Adams. Il.
captain On the Yankee sioop. Resolute
still has that three victories 10 win
If she Is successfully 10 defend the
cup, whereas Shamrock needs but two
more.
Regatta rules call on alternative
racing days for a windward and lee
ward course of fifteen miles 10 d leg
ana a triangular course with legs OF
20 miles each. but as Saturdays race
has 10 be resa-ied. contests VIII be
over a triangle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
EVE OF DECISION

Chicago. July 19-The Railroad La
Dor Board. created under the Esch-
Cummings Transportation Act, Will
hand down tomorrow morning its
first award increasing the pay Of
all the .. onn. 900 railroad en-
ployes Of the country Tonight On
the eve of the decision reports from
reiiaSle quarters Indicated the award
vouia average from 80 70 so per cent
Of the amount asked by the men. or
between S5oe oee. e9a ana $50 e9a.oo Of
the billion dollar total they sought
Forecast mot Far of"
Judge B. NJ. Barton. chairman OF
the board, admitted that is not far
off" when shown the report The
board decided today, at the request
of newspapers 70 announce its de-
SCION at $50 o'clock instead of 10
A N as first planned.
Whether an award On the basis re-
ported would be accepted, by the men
no union official tonight was pre-
pared 70 say. Nearly 400 brother
hood chairTnen and executives held
an all-day session To discuss union
affairs and adjourned until tomorrow
morning, when they viii receive The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
THE WEATHER


Northern New England: Fair rues-
day, except showers IN central and
eastern Maine Wednesday fair
Southern New England: Fair-
slightly cooler Tuesday: Wednesday
fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Sandy Hook, y J.. July 19-sham-
roch ". British challenger for the
America S Cup viii be required to give
Resolute. \ ner1can defender. a time
allowance OF seven minutes and one
SECOND n tonorrow's race me Re-
gar-a Committee of the New York
Yacht Club announced tonight. This
increase Of 7L-seconds over the pre-
vious allowance followed the granting
of the application OF the Upton craft
for permission 10 use a larger top
sail.
The new time allowance was an
nounced after an official re- measure
nenr had been made OF Shamrock's
canvas.
Moderate and mostly northwest
winds with fair weather was the
weather bureaus forecast tonight for
the race tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
RAIL HELP CRImLY AWAIT AWARD
FORECAST 5000 PER CENT BOOST
STRIKE POSSIBILITY LOOMS UP
U-B0AT BULL
Again Dilated Upon by
German
Former Socialist Member 7eic.staa
Aarks Back 20 Wilson Action
Making Peace Possible IN 1917 =
Again Depiores seiitt.ins Of Am.
erica's Resources

Berlin. July -o-The report Of the
second Subcommittee OF the commit
tee of investigation on President VIII
sons peace effort during the winter
Of Is1S-l917, prepared BY Professor
Sinsheimer. former Socialist member
Of the Reichstag, draws the conclusion
that President Wilson's action made
peace overtures possible but that the
German government. not awaiting itself
Of them. instead took a stand TOR IN
restricted U-ooat warfare
Blame Military Leaders
The report. made available n full
here To-Day, IS ST gned by six members of
ire different political parties Ii IS a
grave Indictment of Germanys mill
rarv dicIarors AT the time The report
shows how the economists of Chan
cellor Won Eethmann-Eoiwegs civil
government. even DR.. Kari Eeirer,ch.
then minister OF finance. did not believe
unrestricted C-boat warfare could en-
sure Germany victory. AS the gravest
mistake. the report mentions the fact
that Americas resources were COM
plefely underesr;mated.
Under estimated U. s. Troops
The report says II was argued that
Inc submarines would prevent the
transportation OF American troops II
there were any" II further declares
that the submarines failed 70 ter-ortze
sufficiently neutral shipping: that no
sufficient attention was paid % the
ant--C-boat measures of Germany 5
enemies. anu. finally, that when Amer
"a entered the war the military au-
thor;t-es failed TO make adequate pro-
vision for its inevitable lengthy pro-
traction.
That the German public vas grossly
nisied is i further charge IN the re-
port. which implies that although the
economic experts gave adhesion 70
unrestricted C-boar warfare at the
nehest Of the military leaders. the ex-
perts were ranld party men ana did
not include really irsr class autaori-
ties. especially on shipping, whom the
report holds should have been con-
suited
Continues on Page 5-coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Forecast for Boston ana vicinity.
Tuesday fair. slightly cooler: wednes-
day fair: fresh west winds BEGINNING
variable "Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Maine Wire Briefs
Ssr-o-1 sana FOR New Eest.

-@7v-g-g7. July LIT Is probable
=; 1t sanford Mills band Will be-
7t-s = -eg.mentaI band OF the New
He National Guard railroad ar-1l-
e9T -e-.nenr, now being organized
IL y 7-.ca the new Sanford nation
q S-a.1 9-paCy viii be a unit The
1s-2a=-s u ne band are reported as
So -1eI pleased with the prospect.
IL SAID that all Of them are
,t--r -o mist n the service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
rs1 tor Reckless Driving

-7>--z-c. July - - Charles z
"--;e- 1--rer IF an automobile that
7s---:-ea Il Aliens Corner early
sS-s-1-- morning and injured TWO
- -olrs adv occupants. was
-as1 a. and ~osts n the Municipal
---s morning, On a charge of
se--Hss irving David r. Hayden.
q rs automobile INTO the
et+s- Waite car about three hours
--,5E r. .r-deat. was also ar-aigu-
aar-e OF reckless driving.
rs so med $50 ana costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
QUERIES WOOD
Lawrence, Mass, Asks
Reason for Shutdown
Mayor Thinks IS Per Cent. Raise and
Pink Teas" for Operatives Of Am
srican Wooden Co. Odd Prelude 70
L Putting Them Out Of Work -
Doesn't Want 8readline-company
Z Head Promises Earliest Possible
He-opening

Lawrence. Mass, July e = The
Lawrence city council voted To-Day 10
wait upon President William n
Wood Of the American Wooden COM
pany TO ask him the real reason for
the shutdown OF the local mills and
also when they will reopen. Mayor
White stated that he was informed
from Mr. Woods house yesterday
that he would hear from NJ. Wood
today bur ID to noon-rlms nothing
mas been heard.
Mayor White Sarcastic
Mayor White referred 10 the en-
tertalnmentS gwen by President
Wood recently 70 operatives Of the
company on mis- estate al Andover,
saving Il Mr. Wood mad Intelligent
advisers he would not give Is per
cent wage advance TO his workers
ana then N a few weeks throw them
OUT OF work: nor would he give them
pink teas with peanuts and cheese
one week ana put the nout OF work
the next.
"Afr Wood has entertained thou
sands AZ mis- estate n the past few
.<eeks with music and cheese. now
soIle oftneln are starving
viii Support Wood If Right
Z VIII support the president Of the
American Wooden Company when ne
is right. but, I DO not want 10 have 70
open soup kitchens IN TINS City. The
big war profits were made by the
American Wooden Company. not by
the city Of lawrence, anu the COM
panv could well afford % sell cloth
Continued on Page Scoi. s.
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Nap Rum Runners

--T-s - Julv 1a.-Members IF the
-sTs1on 1stcs department acting on
-----2-.-n gwen by the sher1s de-
a ,1-s-'. made an arrest Saturday
z; = vat they believe 70 be a
7'o~a q, -1e 1.everest booze runners
2A SAKE. -1Cldentlv. they seized
- }-ars Il llga vine. Three men
listed ana a fourth. named
"a .-- managed 70 escape. Just
~ = -ea.d II ne party IS lies be-
- -@-oiG Aeegan. who told the
- - 1e son Of Hon. Peter
- - =@-aa Of Van Buran. and
'---'s ore If the same place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
--7-t~ = Parks Portland Way

= ranks Portland way
-a--. lie July 19.-During 4
--a~---ca! storue which CEN
7"sr ms cry tonight lightning
,-A SIX places. the worst dam
2e1S a., he Church of the Mes
-1EEress street where a
.-ae@ vas torn IN the spire. One
- ape Cottage trolley ear
III passengers and put II
91Cnlss1on but no one was
another went INTO the base
- O, -e smith and Rurnery wood
: NIL and set fire TO some
ne automatic sprinkler
Tau 7ea-iv extinguished the
Ten he iremen arrived.
800 telephone lines were
- ~ ana me electric lighting
T-1 'F.s 4.fec-raef
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
To Lay of Men

While an air of doubt hung over the
railroad situation here. il was an
nounced from Philadelphia that the
Pennsylvania railroad planned a ten
per cent reduction n the working
force Of the road this week The
roads announcement said that in
the eastern region alone between
L. 900 ami 12,oae workers would be
laid off.
J. =. Rodgers. vice-presidenr Of the
Northwestern Region Of the railroad
at Chicago. Sad the redutclon ap-
piled only 70 The eastern region. bur
that a reduction in this territory was
under consideration He said. how
ever. that the percentage 10 be laid
of and the date when the order
would be effective had not been de-
cided.
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