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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
81 Victims Judge
Lynch in Past Year

Tuskegee. Ala, Dec. 31.-Eighty-two
persons were lynched in the United
States during the year, an increase Of
10 over 1918. the department of recor Is
and research of Tuskegee University
announced tonight through its annual
report Seventy-five of those who met
death at the hands Of mobs were ne
groes and seven were whites. One ne
gro woman was included in the list.
Seven persons were burned to death
and nine were killed and their bodies
afterward burned. Nineteen of those
lynched were accused Of assault or at.
tempted assault. Thirteen were charg-
ed with murder. all Of the whites hav-
ing been charged with this crime: four
each for abetting riots. shooting off,
GERS Of the law, killing officers Of the
law otherwise. and insulting women.
and three because Of remarks about
the Chicago riots"
Seventy-seven of the lynchings &C.
CURED in the south and five in the
north and west Georgia with q led
the list Of states in the number Of
lynchings. and Mississippi and Arkan-
sas were second with L., The other
states stood as follows: Alabama. and
Louisiana, Z each: Florida. 81; Texas, &;
North Carolina, 8: West Virginia, Colo
RADIO and Missouri. 2 each South Caro-
lima. Tennessee, Nebrasks. Washington
and Kansas. I each. 4 i,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
Biologists Aided
on Western Front

Boston, Dec. 3l.-Geology and the ge-
ologists were valuable aids to allied
armies on the western front, Colonel
Alfred H. Brooks, who was head OF 4
force of biologists attached to the
American Expeditionary Forces. said in
an address before the Geological Socie-
ty of America today. Behind the Brit
ish lines, he said, biologists were scien-
tifically locating sources of water sup
ply al in other ways proving their
value while the witch hazel stick was
in use in territory occupied by the Ger
mans. Captured documents proved not
only that the medieval method of To-
eating water was used by the Germans.
but with Teutonic thoroughness, elab-
crate reports were secured concerning
the results obtained.
The biologists we're Of especial value
to the Allies. according to Col BROOKS,
in mining operations. British experts,
he said. gave their forces a considerable
advantage by determining the axtct
point at which the earth was impheg-
mated with water. 1t was discovered
that there was a variation Of IS feet
in ground water Levels in one sector.
With this information allied engineers
were able to drive their mines In such
manner as to reach the greatest pos
sible depth without notation. danger
TO which the Germans, ignoring the
geologic precautions. were constantly
EXPOSED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
Record Year on
N. Y. Stock EXCHANGE

New York. Dec. 31-In point of ac-
tivity and volume of business both as
to stocks and bonds, 1919 establish
ed new high records on the New
York Stock Exchange by a consider
able margin.
Official figures were not available
but total dealings in stocks for the
twelve months aggregated about
3l5,9S3,OO0 shares against 14l,66a.-
900 in 1918.
Sales Of bonds for the year were
estimated at about s3,78S. 1856 ono
against $2,047,5O5.0OO in 1918.
The consolidated exchange and the
curb" or outside market also ran
FAR beyond all previous years in VOL
ume of operations.
The clearing house, which numbers
all theleading banks and trust com.
anles Of the city in it's membership
also reported record breaking figures
lor the year. Exchanges reached the
stupendous total of $685.. s02,6 348s7
ana balances $21.973.3SS .003, against
slIS,a33, 24S,7S2 and $1S,257.01361o
respectively, in 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
Captain Deter
SDeaks for Himself

New York. Dec. 3l-Captain Karl
w. DETER being court martiaied on
Governors Island for alleged brutal
treatment of prisoners while he
commanded the military police at lie
Mans. France. during the war, testi-
fled today in his own defense. He
asserted that he was the victim of a
"rame-up."
Lieut.. Leonard D. Mahan. his sub
ordinate officer was jealous OF him
for his appointment to command the
military police company. Captain
Deter said. Mahan was 4 former
policeman and apparently did not
ike having Deter, former news
paper man. for his superior ofncer IN
military police matters, the captain
asserted.
Mahan and 10 members of Del
zer's company later were transferred
for "inefiiciency and mistreatment OF
prisoners" Deter said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
TO PROBE DEATH
HOULTON MAN

Houlton, Me, Dec. 30.-Rumors of
tremendous sensation are rife in
town and weird stories are in cir
culation based upon the action of
County Attorney William r. Roix,
who Monday ordered that the body
of Daniel Ayotte be exhumed and an
autopsy made.
Ayotte, who was about AZ years
old, had been janitor of the Gen.
trail street school for q years. On
December 10 he went to the school
house to attend his duties as usual,
leaving his home. just across the
street, about $50 A. NJ. When he did
not return at night his family be-
came anxious and notified the police.
Ayotte's body was found in a room
near the furnace with the top of his
head blown off with a rifle. There
appeared to be no question at the
time as to suicide.
But stories and rumorS have been
growing since, resulting the autopsy
Monday which was made by Med
ical Examiner DR.. S. w. Boone, as
sisted by DR.. T. S. Dickinson of
Houlton.
Monday night County Attorney
Roix declined to comment on the
case in any way except to state that
an autopsy had been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
TECH ENDOWMENT FUND
NOW TOTALS S3.55O.364

New York. Dec. a1-subscriptions
for the endowment fund Of the Mas.
sachusetts Institute of Technology
have reached s3.t50.364, more than
100000 over the 100000 necessary
to assure the contribution of anoth-
er SS,OOO,O00 from the mysterious Mr..
Smith," according to an announce
ment made here today by Coleman
Dupont. chairman Of the campaign
committee.
The unknown benefactor has prom
ised to contribute another 81, 0vu, vyu if
the fund iS raised to s4,OOO,OoO before
June ], and the committee is endeav-
oring to raise this amount before Jan.
10, the date of the annual alumni
dinner in Boston. II the total amount
- raised before that date. the I'M
known donor wii be present at the
dinner and reveal his identity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
GENERAL WOOD
AVOWED SEEKER
FOR NOMINATION

Pierre, 5. D., Dec. 31-Major Gen.
eral Leonard Wood today filed for
NAL announcement Of his candidacy
for the Republican Presidential NOM
nation with the South Dakota Sec
rotary Of state
The formal announcement from
General Wood. accepting the endorse
ment of the Republican state con-
Nentisn of Dec 2, came OH the last
day that candidates for Presidential
endorsement may file their accept
ince.
Wood, Senator Hiram johnson Of
'aiifornia, Governor Lowden Of Illi-
nois, and Senator Miles Poindexter
vi Washington, are avowed candi-
dates for party endorsement at the
March primary.
The Democratic state convention
endorsed President Wilson for a
third term, IF he decides to Become
candidate" No communication has
been received from the President.
James w. Gerard of New York, for
1ner ambassador to Germany, filed
lis petition as an Independent can
didate for the Democratic endorse
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
ADMITS ONE MURDER
DENIES THE SECOND

New York, Dec. 31.-After haying de-
MED repeatedly all knowledge of the
murder of Mrs. Emma Macdonald in a
Brooklyn sandpit october % last. Frank
Kelly, a negro. confessed slayer of
Catherine Dunn, maid employed in
the home of Clarence S. Clarke of
Brooklyn. admitted today, according to
the police, that a revolver carried by
him was the one which caused Mrs.
MacDonalds death. He denied. how
ever, having inflicted the wound that
caused Mrs. MacDonald's death.
Another story was told by Kelly to-
night, according to the police. in which
he said that after Mrs. Macdonald had
been wounded slightly through his re-
volver exploding when it fell from his
pocket. the woman begged him to shoot
her because she feared her friends
would learn Of her friendship with the
negro. In response to her pleading
Kelly shot and killed her, according to
this version of his confession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
Headquarters Of
Poisoned Whiskey
Believed Located

New York, Dec. 31-United States
jarshal Power announced tonight
That he believed he had discovered
lie wood alcohol "whiskey" manu-
occurring of John Romanelli, Brook.
IN undertaken and Samuel Saleeby,
BROOKLYN druggist, held here in con-
lection with the distribution Of poi
liquor throughout New England.
TIE place was a Brooklyn garage.
q said.
peceptacles and chemicals used in
e manufacture of liquor and per-
:mes, several empty. barrels which
ad contained wood alcohol" and
rmc burned. sugar were found. the
,anouncement said. All these things
ere seized. and persons on the
emises were taken to United States
district Attorney Ross Office for ex-
nination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
STRAIGHT STORY
Of. Mrs. hester Re-
moves Suspicion
In Death J. Stanley Brown at Mt.
Clemens, Mich. - Poison story
Again Directs Attention to Dead
Mans Wife-Says He Lived in
Constant Fear

Mount Clemens, Mich, Dec. 81
rention of the authorities toward
Mrs. Ruth Provost Brown, widow Of
] Stanley Brown. who was shot to
death here a week ago was made to
Prosecutor Lynn johnson, and Sher-
if William Caldwell today by Mrs.
Cecil Vester who came here this
morning under a warrant charging
The murder of Brown.
After a lengthy examination.
Sheriff Caldwell reiterated his be-
lief that Mrs. Vester did not kill the
wealthy young man but stated she
would be held temporarily owing to
her apparent intimate knowledge OF
Crowns affairs.
According to Sheriff Caldwell Mrs
Nester told the officers that Mrs
''rown had once attempted to buy
poison at drug store here. The
sheriff quoted the Vester woman as
saying that Mrs. Brown intended the
poison for her husband.
Mrs. Vester stated that she was
With Brown when his will was drawn
mp last Thanksgiving day. Brown
told her later, she declared. that he
planned to add codicil providing
that if he died suddenly payment
should be withheld from his wife I'M
til circumstances of his death were
cleared up.
The claim man lived in constant
fear. Mrs. Vester declared. but ex-
pected an attempt on his life by poi
soning rather than other means.
Browns will was fled today. The
family home is bequeathed to his
widow and the income from the es :.
tate is to be shared equally by Mrs.
Brown and the elder daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
General Forecast

The lower Mississippi valley dis
turbance Of Tuesday night is now
over Lake Erie moving northeast
ward with a slight increase in inten-
sity.
It will be warmer Thursday in New
England and colder Thursday might
and Friday in the Atlantic states
generally.
Winds North of Sandy Hook:
Fresh. possibly moderately strong
southwest winds Thursday, shifting
to northwest by night, unsettled
weather.
Sandy Hook to Hatteras: Fresh to
moderately strong southwest winds.
shifting to northwest by Thursday
afternoon, generally fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
LAB0R'S SHARE
In Solving Com in g
Years Problems
Pledged by President Gompers Of
American Federation Of Labor -
Says Obligations as Citizens Are
Above All Else

Washington, Dec. Glib the
Associated Press)-Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation
of Labor. in New Year statement
their full share in working GU the
country's problems of 1920. M
Gompers said:
Americas workers stand ready in
the New Year as in the past, to DO
their full duty as American citizens.
We have always placed our obliga
tions as citizens above all else. AS
citizens we are true to the American
ideal Of equal opportunity for all.
In the past we have found &,
necessary to fight for that ideal
against agencies that sought to es-
tablish special privilege. Those
fights have not been in defense Of
class advantages. but to assure to
wage earners the rights and oppor-
tunities that all should possess. Our
struggles may have brought discom:
fort to others. but they have pre-
vented n greater evil-deterioration
of the verify of a part of the nation
THE great struggle of labor in the
past has been to assure to workers
in their industrial relations the rights
of free citizens. We have fought to
give the ideal of America dominating
influence in shops and factories~ -
militant struggle has won 1kecoe =,
ton for our demands. But ohAr
was not all militant. We are~.Y a
position to contribute to the pro-
duction, progress and organization.
The immediate problem of the
world is to develop a production or
sanization that will benefit -irectlv
those who are the real producers and
Will also serve tine needs Of starving
nations. When assured. Of just deal
lngs, Americas workers will be able
to cooperate in freeing production
from the preventing grasp of specu.
lators and influences that manipulate
INDUSTRY to enrich a few who gain
un1air advantage thus preventing
production rom the ruin Of all.
This is big job. but it is essen
tIal for well-grounded development
IN the years to come. 1t is essen
tai to that ideal which is America
equal opportunity for ALL America
workers will do their full share in
working out all our country's pro-
blems.
Hail to the New Year. 1920! May
it bring freedom, glory and happi-
ness to all our people,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
Dudley Field Malone
'Black-Balled by
Am. Legion Post

New York, Dec. 31-Dudley Field
Malone, former collector of the port
of New York, was notified today that
his application for membership in
the Croton Post of the American Lee
gion had been rejected on the ground
that his radical views and relations
sith radical agitators did not mea-
sure up TO the legion's standard of
Amcricanism.
Mr.. Malone has acted recently as
counscn for Ludwig c. A. X. Mar
tens, self styled ambassador for the
Soviet republic, and has been a
speaker at several radical meetings,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
Sch. Stanclife il.
IN Beam Ends in
penObscOt Bay

I'D lighter were sent to aid the III
IN schooner Gilbert Stancliffe late
oday upon receipt of word that she
as on her beam ends annd full Of
;,tcr in Fox Island Thoroughfare in
"nobscot Bay The cause of the
nishnp vas not stated but II was
nown the crew of three men reached
more safely.
The schooner was bound to Boston
With lumber from Calais. She 10
alucd at $4,000 by her owner, Cap
ain John a Stevens Of Rockland,
nd is uninsured. She was built at
Middletow1 Conn, in 1859.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
Fake RumOr of Death
Prince Regent of Serbia

Paris. Dec. 3.-Prince Regent Alex
ander of Serbia, who was reported in a,
Berlin dispatch to have been killed byi
an explosion, is in Paris and we'll Tho
whole story Of his death is Without
foundation. .s
Prince Regent Alexander has to ALI
intents and purposes been King Of tho
kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Saws.
since the retirement from active life OF
his father. King Peter Of the Serbs.
He was appointed prince regent of the
Jugo-Slav state in November. 1918, and
represented Serbia at the peace confer,
ence. -
A plot to assassinate Prince Alex-i
ander was discovered at Agram in June
Of this year and the plotters were ar
rested before they had an opportunity
to make an attempt on the psdnce's life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
A. & P. TEA co.
SUGAR PROFITEERS
u. S. AGENT SAYS

Boston, Dec. 31-The Ysreat Atlant-
&c & Pacific Tea Co. WI s charged to-
day with exacting an excessive price
for sugar at it's chain stores in this
city. Matthew L. McGrath, a special
agent for the department Of justice.
brought a formal complaint that the
company had sold 10000 pounds Of
sugar to customers at 10 cents
pound. William ]. Davidson, local
superintendent for the company. en-
tered plea Of not guilty before
United States Commissioner Hayes,
who ordered the case continued I'M
Ill Jan. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
To Reduce U. s. Organizations
In Paris Following Peace

Paris. Dec. 3h--The American organ
izations in Paris will be reduced fol-
lowing the reestablishment Of state
Of peacE It was announced today. Only
one military attache will remain at the
embassy.
Y The American troops left on the con-
tinent will be distributed among the
zones Of occupation.
Immediately after ratification OF the
treaty of Versailles have been exchang-
ed the German government is alleged 10
delivec without delay 100000 tons OF
floating docks as part OF compensa :
ton for the sinking. Of the German wa,l
vessels in xScapa Flow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
BIRTH new Year
1920 Is watched in"
Throughout Country
Customary Observance in WASHING.
ton, New York and Other LARGE
Citiss-vies President and Sec.
Lane Send Messages to Nation

''S~oSS
Washington, Dec. S1.-Washington
welcomed the New Year tonight with
the usual church and home watch
parties and street celebrations.
Dinner dances at the hotels ap-
parently We're more popular than
ever. The advent of prohibition had
no effect for this New Year celebra-
ton since the ban was placed on sale
of liquor. Some members of hotel
parties brought their own" and dip
lomatic row continued to enjoy it's
immunity from prohibition restric-
tions.
Because of President Wilson's con-
dition, there was no formal watch
party at the White House, and New
Years day will be observed quietly
there. Official functions, tomorrow,
will include luncheon for the dip
lomatic corps by the Secretary OF
State and Mrs. Lansing at their home,
q reception by the Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Daniels, and a recep-
ton by the Secretary of War and
Mrs. Baker and the Assistant Secre-
tary of War and Mrs. Crowell at the
assistant secretary's home.
New Years messages to the ma
ton were issued tonight by Vice
President Marshall and some men,
bers Of the cabinet. Mr. Marshall
said:
Men are agonizing over the pas
sion and prejudice, both real and
seeming injustice and inequality, and
the blackness of despair would set
tie over our land were it not that
faith, hope and charity still abide
faith that a deeper knowledge of
the wisdom of our institutions will
be impaired to every son and daugh-
ter of the Republic, hope that more
and more all men will turn from the
contemplation of their rights to
consideration of their duties. and
charity for all who are not viscious,
but who, true stress Of circumstances,
have become embittered.
God of our Fathers, take from
US, If Thou wilt, material prosper
ity and national glory, but give US
individually and collectively for all
the years to come, faith, hope and
charity"
Secretary Lane said:
II wish that 1920 may be a Lincoln
year in which our people will learn
to look at things through LincoDs
eyes-those kind, wise, steadfast,
honest eyes-in which there was
neither malice nor envy. but a great
sympathy in noble common sense.
why can't we make this 1920 Lin
coin year,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
Bonuses for 5000
Wooden and Plush
Workers in York Co.

Sanford, Me-, Dec. 51-The 1000
employees in the wooden and plush
mills in Kennebunk, Springvale and
Sanford were given a bonus amount
ing to between $4,000 and $s60.OO0 by
the Sanford Mills Corporation and
the Goodall Worsted Co. today. The
bonus was $25 for those who have
worked full time for a year and -
month for those with broken time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
Doctor to Patient
Via AirDlane

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. 31-An avia-
tor from the Middletown, Pa. avia-
ton reserve depot today took q doc
tor by airplane to give medical aid
to the family Of farmer on Duffy'.s
Island in the susauehanna. cut of by
ice from the shores. Word reached
the depot that three children in the
family were ill with pneumonia and
when the machine reached the farm
it was found an infant had died Mon
day and two others were seriously
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
WARNING TO REDS
Govt. R e lie tt e SIS
in Dealings
With All Elements that Menace
Peace and Safety Of Country -
Palmer Says Real Liberty Loving
Radical 10 Scarce Individual


Washington, Dec. 3l.-Any move
ment. however cloaked, or dissem-
bled, designed to undermine the gov
eminent will be met with "unflinch-
ing, persistent, aggressive warfare"
Attorney-G General Palmer announced
today in stating the policy of the de-
partment of justice for the forthcom-
ing year in regard to Radicalism. The
encouragement added that no quar-
ter would be shown Bolshevists or
others Of their ilk whom he describ-
ed as chiefly criminals, mistaken
idealists. social bigots and unfortu-
mates suffering from various forms Of
hyperaethesia."
Mr.. Palmer disclosed that the gov
eminent had been engaged in tracing
down motives, methods and manner
isms of the element which he charged
was the direct cause of rs per cent.
of the unrest in this country. Rep
resentatives of the department of
justice working with secret agents
of the Allied powers have gone into
the Russian Bolshevist territories to
obtain definite information of the
plans of those responsible for intro
ducing to the world the dictatorship
OF the proletariat.
I'VE have found" Mr. Palmer sail,
that the red movement does not
mean an attitude of protest against
alleged defects in our present politi
Cal and economic organization of So
ciety. 1t does not represent the rad
icalism of progress. 1t represents a
specific doctrine, namely. the intro
duction of relationships by force and
violence. 1t is not a movement Of
liberty loving persons, but distinctly
a criminal and dishonest scheme.
''Lenine, himself. it is proved, made
the statement that among every hum
dred Bolshevists there is one real
Bolshevist, 80 criminals and 60 fools.
And in Russia's experiment we find,
the dictatorship OF the proletariat
after two years of waSteful consump-
ton of accumulated stocks, still is
promising the peasants peace. bread
and land. The dictatorship OF tn"
Droletariat has degenerated into
military dictatorship of a subsidized
and corrupt portion of the proletari-
at.
ACQUAINTANCE with the doctrines OF
the "reds," Mr.. Palmer said, was
the most forceable method of end
ing their activities in this country.
He urged American people, in the
interest of law and order, peace and
happiness and the maintainance OF
happy solidarity, to study in full the
red idea and counterfeit it through
the teaching of .Americanism IN the
press, the church. the school ana Ia
Dor organizations"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
N. Y. RAPID TRANSIT co.
ESCAPES BANKRUPTCY

New York, Dec. 31-The INTERIOR
ough Rapid Transit Co. was saved
at the Nth hour tonight from joining
in bankruptcy sister traction conf
panies in New York. The INTERIOR
rough was faced with the problem
CT raising before tomorrow $685., 470
fixed charges. 1t had about So, 900
cash on hand and was only able to
raise s2,Soo,O00 from banking concerns
on its credit. Late today Federal
Judge Mayer directed James r.
Sheffield. trustee in bankruptcy for
the Interborough Consolidated Cor
poration, a holding corporation, to
advance the lacking million dollars
out of funds in his possession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-01
TYLER RESIGNS AS
B. & NJ. GEN. SUPT-
MOONEY SUCCEEDS

Boston, Dec. 31.-James d. Tyter.
general superintendent of the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad, retired TO-DAY
because of ill health. William r.
mooney, superintendent of the south
efn division of the road. became act
ing superintendent and Henry C.
robinson. formerly superintendent Of
the southern division. was reap
pointed to that position.