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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Says Coal Wage
Raise Should Not
Boost Coal Price

Indianapolis, Ind, April S-Coal
prices will not soar as high as eX-
pected a few days ago declared. Ellis
Sears editor of the United Mine
Workers Journal in a statement is
sued from the international head
quarters of the miners organization
here today. Reports and newspaper
comment from all over the country,
he said, justified his statement.
1T was evident that a soaring in
coal prices was contemplated and
that the profiteers purposed to tell
the public that the abnormal prices
were due to the wage increase grant
ed to the bituminous miners. The
miners, however. made it clear to the
public that the wage increase would
not justify the proposed boost in
prices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
"RERETn STRIKE
Continued from Paae Onel

concluded, And the railway COM
panies are relying on their organiza-
tions to restore normal conditions
under their contracts. This the or
CARNATIONS have promised to do and
they are working hard to accomplish
that"
John Grunau, of the Chicago yard
mems association declared tonight
that the strike lin the Chicago dis
trict was growing, contrary to state
ments made by the railroads and The
brotherhood officials. -
Twenty-Five road chairmen of the
train mems brotherhood sent out no.
tees to all striking members reiter-
ating the demand of two days ago
that they return to work or suffer the
danger of expulsion from the order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
CONGRESSIONAL PROBE
PROPOSED IN SENATE

~ Washington, April s.-Congress took
cognizance today of the strikes of rail-
road employees which, starting in Chica-
go. have spread to half dozen cities
from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Senator Mccormick, Republican, ILL
nois, introduced 4 resolution authorizing
the Interstate Commerce Commission tc
investigate the walkouts and to report
pm the causes and merits Of the con-
troversies. 1t was referred to the con-
tingent expenses committee. which will
decide whether, funds for the inquiry
should be voted.
The resolution proposed an investiga-
ton of any existing strike of railroad
employees not authorized by the leader
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Sees Next Big Fight
Over Question Open Shop

Pittsburgh. April S--Then ext i'm
portant conflict in this country will
center about the question ofthe open
shop, said DR.. Charles Audrey Eaton
of New York City, addressing more
than 500 railroad men from all
parts of the United States who at
tended the annual dinner of the
Traffic Club of Pittsburgh here to-
night.
THE labor union has performed a
very successful function in Amer
lea" said DR.. Eaton. land is capable
of still further service, not only to
the working man but to the nation
as a whole. The closed shop propo-
sition. that one group of private citi-
zens have the right to tell another
group where and when they can
work will not be considered. Moth
ing could be more n-American."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Mr.. Jack in Whimsical Mood

Louis A. Jack of Lisbon Falls Pa.
publican candidate for governo, Il,
the primaries was in the civ
Wednesday calling OF his con.
stituency in the interest Of ms
candidacy. Mr.. Jack is n clean eur
business man with a square chin and
the courage of his convictions He
was in a whimsical mood and when
asked about his candidacy said, BE
cause portion of the press o,
Maine don't function it becomes
necessary for man running indie
pendently of the machine to adou
the old colonial system of our fore
fathers, which was to spread the
news either by hand or by criers and
/ am delivering by hand TO my con-
stituency 10000 copies of an ad-
dress that l gave at Auburn on
State ownership or control of wateg-
power. I mailed copies to the Re.
publican press of Maine and four Of
the leading Republican papers of the
State neglected to publish the same.
Il maintain, however. that the
public has right to know the poll
cies of candidate for governor and
] believe said policies ought TO be a.
important and as well received by
the reading public as a divorce hear
ing, an assault and battery case and
other court proceedings that nigh,
be better left out of print than pu,
in. If man is big enough for gov
ernor he Is big enough 10 have a
policy and should tell what it is"
Mr.. Jack with his brother, John t.
Jack runs three portable sawmills
he was president of the State board
of trade for two years, and has been
an attorney for Is years. He says
that he believes that he knows
something of the needs of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Census Figures

Washington. April S-Populaiion
statistics announced today by ms
census bureau included:
Brockton, Mass, 66,13S. This Is an
increase of $500, or 1868 per cent over
1910.
Other figures announced were
Auburn, n. ", 36.142, increase li'
or 40 per cent.
Marshalltown, la. 1871 increas'
2,SSi, or 176 per cent.
Memphis. Tenn, 1S2,S51, increase
S1,s46. or 2S.s per cent,
Johnson City, Tenn, 12,442, increase
$3.50. or 1853 per cent.
Vallejo. Cal. 1858 increase 5.l'3
or ass per cent.
Richmond. Cal. 1888, increase
1904, or 1875 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
EARL HERRIN KILLED BY
WOOD SAVING MACHINE

A most deplorable accident occur.
red at the Almon Whittier farm In
west Pittsfieid, wednesday forenoon.
when Earl Herrin, the c1-year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Herrin,
had the misfortune to get his cloth
ing caught in the machinery and he
was thrown with great force strik-
ing his head On an iron rod. He
never regained consciousness and
died within a short time. A physi-
clan summoned from the village was
stopped before he had covered half
the distance to the Whittier farm as
the boy had passed away.
Young Herrin was most indus
trious lad and had assisted his father
for several years in operating the
machine.
The bereaved parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Herrin. who live on a farm near
the boundary line between Pittsfield
and Canaan have the sympathy of
many friends in their great loss.
The Elizabeth Pierce Lancey
Chapter n. s. d. A. r., will meet
with Mrs. Nellie Hunnewell, April
18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Cutters to Rescue
Steamer Mystic

Boston, April S-The coast guard
cutters Ossipee from this district and
the Seminole on duty off the New
foundland coast were ordered tonight
to the assistance Vi the steamer Mys-
tic which was reported disabled in
the Gulf of st. Lawrence. The Mys-
tic left Avonmouth for New York on
March II and in a wireless message
intercepted here today reported her
boilers disabled. fuel supply low and
water gone. She gave her position
as latitude 1906 north; longitude
S4:o4 west. The Mystic registers 3741
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09

small force of gendarmes. In the
course. of the Conversations" be-
tweent Arhbassador Wallace and the
French foreign Office it is understood
that the latter set out as the French
view that no conditions existed in
the valley to justify the entry of a
large force Of German regular troops.
which. in fact, was calculated to add
to the disorder.
Ambassador ,Jusserand called at
the state department Wednesday,
presumably to reinforce the state
ment which Premier Millerand had
made to Ambassador Wallace. No
announcement has been made as to
the result Of this conference but it is
understood that SO far there has been
no change in the attitude of the
state department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Mrs. OttersOn Indicted
For Murder BrOther-in-Law
At HOOkSett, n. H.

Concord, ~ H.. April s-Mrs. Mar
ion Lyones Otterson was indicted by
the grand jury today for the murder
last October of her brother-i in law
Maurice Otterson. The latter was
killed at the family home in Hook
sett while other members of the fam
ily were absent.
Mrs. Otterson has insisted that rob-
bers entered the house, overpowered
her and killed her brother-in-law.
The woman, who has been in Jail
here awaiting action by the jury will
be arraigned Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Democratic Convention
In Frisco Sure Saws Fay

San Francisco, April S.-Charles
w. Fay. postmaster, who has charge
OF local arrangements in connection
with the democratic convention said
today the statement of Fred Lynch,
demorcatric national committeeman
that proposal Is to be made to re-
move the convention to Oakland is
an 'inaccuracy." Fay said arrange
ments for the convention virtually
had been completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
PITTSFIELD

s'rahkiin II. Hazeiton of Portland,
Maine manager of the Equitable Lift
Assurance Co, was a business caller
in town Wednesday night. leaving for
Portland Thursday morning.
Eusene Smith Of Newport was a bust
ness caller in town Thursday.
Everett z. Libby was q business call
er in Lewiston Wednesday.
Charles Getchell was q business caller
in Clinton THURSDAY.
Mrs. ]. r. Manson of Hartland was in
town Thursday, the guest of Mrs. Hor-
ace Wynan.
Or. l.. II. Blanchard and William
Gray we're business callers in Bangor
Thursday.
JoSeph S. Haseltine and Frank A.
Haseltine were in Bangor Thursday to
attend a plumbers convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Written went
TO Oakland Thursday for q visit in the
home Of their daughter. Mrs. Harry L.
Pattsn. and family.
Ralph y. Gould. formerly postmaster
at Harmony, who has been passing sew.
erai days there, was passenger from
rhis station Thursday for visit in
Bath. ~, lsslsHD r.
Mrs. Lucy Burton, grand warden OF
the Rsbekah Lodge of Maine, was a
business caller IN Old Town Thursday.
The third and fourth degrees will b.
conferred on candidates At meeting Of
PittEdeld Grange to be held Saturday
evening. A supper will be served fol.
lowing the degree work.
Mrs. Jane Hackett, who has been
in Washington. D. c., for the winter
has returned home, accompanied by
her astsr. Miss Ada Coffin, who has
= ieaye Of absence from the War
Risk Bureau, where she has been
employed during the war.
Shaw. Potter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Vermont Democratic
Convention at Rutland June 2

Burlington, VT, April s.-The Demo-
cratic state committee at a meeting here
today voted to call the state conven.
ton at Rutland on June .. District At.
torney Vernon A. Billiard of this city
was chosen temporary chairman. G. Il.
Staekpole of Winooski temporary secre-
tary, and Harry Q. Shurtliff of Mont
pelier cha irman OF the committee on
resolutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
French i'm Frankfort
CONTINUED from Page ons

indifferent and the remainder are hos
tile.
A report was spread here yesterday
that the United States had sent an ulti-
matum to France about the occupation
Of Frankfort. French and American Of
fcers and men, however. are on most
cordial terms and Major General Henry
r. Allen, commander of United States
troops ut Coblenz, is coming here on
Thursday 10 take luncheon with Gen.
eral DeGoutte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Iussdax clIh Officers

Tuesday Club Ohicers
The Pittsfisid Tuesday club has
elected the following oNicers for the
ensuing year:
Mrs. Vera Nutter. president: Mrs.
Betsy Millilsen, vice president; Mrs.
Edith Burns, secretary; Mrs. Mary
Spear, assistant secretary: Mrs.
Mabel McCuily, treasurer; Mrs.
Betsy MiHiken. secretary Of the
Thrift Club.
The next meeting ofthe club will
b held at the home Of Mrs. Edith
Burns on Somerset avenue, Tuesday,
April 20, with Mrs. Stuart as hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09

Of the railroad workers unions. SEN
ator Pomerene. Democrat. Ohio, wanted
to know whether the resolution would
apply specifically to strikes reported to-
day from Los Angeles. Buffalo and oth-
err cities. Senator Mccormick said it
would apply to all strikes in which the
men .have disregarded the Judgment of
their responsible leaders"
> These walkouts, he declared, have
taken place despite the efforts of the
leaders of the railroad crafts to prevent
them.
With the unauthorized strikes spread
ing, President Wilson's advirers urged
him to speedily appoint the railroad
labor board provided for in the trans
pertation act. Those who talked with
the President said he was giving the
appointments serious consideration and
would probably make them within few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09

South Bend, Ind. April e.--For the
first. time in forty years the South
Bend, Indiana Tribune today issued
a four page paper. Due to an acute
shortage of newsprint it was found
necessary to eliminate all advertis-
ing and run a straight news folio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Strike Vote at Memph;s

Memphis, Tenn. April s.-Switchmen
employed in the Memphis yards of all
except two of the railroads entering
the city, meeting today. voted to 60 on
strike at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
If demands for Increased wages are not
met.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A surprise party in honor of her
birthday was given Mrs. Fred Fuller
at her home on North street Thurs
day evening. Whist was played and
refreshments were served. The eve-
ming was passed most pleasantly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
BELGIUM Ready to Act

BRUSSELS, April skiing Albert
presided today at a cabinet council
at which it was decided as token
Of friendship to France and solidar-
ity with the allies that Belgium be
prepared to send a detachment into
the Ruhr region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09

Raleigh, n. c., April s.---A platform
plank recommending ratification Of
the suffrage amendment by the State
legislature which meets in July was
adopted today by the. North Carolina
democratic convention $50 to 4eS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09

Methodist parsonage, wednesday
sysainx, April 2. whan Charles Shaw
and Mrs. Nalba Potter, both of
Palmyra we're united in marriage,
Rev. D. p. Pelley performing the
ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
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cities where tAA. switchmen arc on strike
and they declared that the association
would supersete the switchmen's union,
also the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men as far as it affects yard men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Brotherhood Head Wires Terminals

Brotherhood Head Wires Terminals
Cleveland. O., April S.--General chair
men Of the brotherhood Of Railway
Trainmen in all important terminals
throughout the country today were tcle'
graphed as follows by President w. G.
Lee:
Vice President Whitney and general
chairmen lines entering Chicago where
brotherhood hold agreement endeavor-
ing to protect against illegal strike Of
rebel organization headed by Grunau.
Personal grievance of Grunau, leader OF
new organization. was original cause of
strike Of few switchmen members his
organizatio in Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul yard. Question of increased
pay was later injected for the purpose
of gaining sympathy with the new or
ganization.
'1ncIease in wages cannot be obtain
cd by illegal strike and no compromise
or settlement can be expected with COM
mittees representing those on strike.
Grand Chief Stone and engineers and
President Carter pf firemen cooperating
with brotherhood to fullest extent to
protect their agreements and all will
enforce organization law against men,
bers disregarding same. You are eX-
pected to do your part in UNFOLDING the
banner Of the brotherhood if we expect
to continue yard jurisdiction. Whitney
advises about 1000 members from out
side points now working at Chicago and
situation improving hourly. All officers
now on the job, SO do not ask for help
but do your duty as captain of your
railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Omaha Switchmen Refuse

Omaha, Neb.. April S-Swtchmen here
have voted down proposition to Join in
a sympathetic strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
WATERv|LLE

DR.. W. o. Cobb of Gardner Wi, -.
business visitor in the city Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
Freight Embargo at New ORLEANS

New Orleans, La, April S.-An ernbar-
so on all freight for liies connecting
with Chicago was placed in effect here
late today by the Illinois Central and
other lines as a result of strikes in the
east and west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09

We accept the challenge of Jack
Allison and Leon Ladd to bowling
match on the "Y'' alleys.
J. a. McDONOUGH
EDDIE CROTEAU.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09
FOR LUMbAG0 !
Try Musterole. See How
Quickly It Relieves

You just rub Musterole In brisk,v .,a
usually the pain 10 gone-a delieio n'
soothing comfort comesto takeitsnlsos
Musterole is a clean, white ointmsn,
made with oil Of mustard. Use itinsteaS
Of mustard plaster. Win not blister
Many doctors and nurses use Musts-
ole and recommend it to their patients
They will gladly tall you what reIi.f
il gives from sore throat. bronchitis
Group stiff neck. asthma. rleurajri,
congestion. pleurisy, rheumatism. Ium..
bago, pains and aches Of the back or
jointA spraina sore muscles, bruises
chlblains. frosted feet colds Of he
chest Always dependable.
50 and 60e jars; hospital size $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09

Shaw. Potter
a quiet marriage took place at the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-09

- J. H. COGAN CO.,
ELDRIDGE BROS,
EUGENE ANDREWS,
c. r. JONES,
w. B. ARNOLD CO.,
w. B. FRENCH.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-09-04

Mrs. G.. B. French returned Friday
her nephew, EDWARD iced, who Is IN
I. serious condition.
M. and MIS-. Walter Gleason have
returned from THEN weddin" trip.
The social committee OF the l.. B.
society Of the Methodist chuch for
September are Miss Jennie Ranney,
MIS-. Elmer Reed, Mrs. Charles Ho-
ward and Mrs. William Crofton.
Orvillc Platt OF St. Johnsbury
spent Sunday with Mrs. Platt at the
homo OF her mother, Mrs, Minnie
Williams.
Nj. and Mrs. Hiram Wood gave
q party Saturda- evening in honor
Of the 18th birthday Of Herbert
Wood.
Mrs. Ralph Hartshorn of East
Concord was # the home of her
father, J. f. Warren, Saturday.
Nj. and Mrs. Fred Wood, MI. and
Mrs. Harold Wood, MI. and Mrs.
Hiram, Herbert and Morris were in
Montpelier recently.
Mrs. Charles Packer and Ms.
Fannie Hubbard of Whitcheld, N. H.,
are guests Of MI. and Mrs. Dudley
Walte4 Gt
Miss Mildred Bradshaw who has
spent the summer with her parents,
Nh. and Mrs. W. A. Bradshaw, has
returned to her school work in
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs. May Cummings and daughter,
Miss Cosbi. Miss Lila Harris, Mrs.
Bagley OF Clinton, Iowa, Herbert
Carpenter of Stockholm, Cal, were
guests of Mr., and Mrs, W. A, Brad
shaw, Tuesday.
w. A. Bradshaw has sold his farm
to John Cadrette of Connecticut.
Nj. a-d Mrs. Alfred Goodreault
are visiting In Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Spaulding have
been spending a few days with Mrs.
Spaulding's father, Almon Smith in
Lunenbure.
Mrs. Herman James, who has been
with her sister, Mrs. Charles Morgan
for a few weeks, has returned to her
home in Bellows Falls.
M. and Mrs. Earl Lewis and chill
dren, Garland and Velma, returned
from Davenport, Iowa, Sunday. Mr.
Lewis was graduated from the Col
lego of Chiropractors in that city,
Friday and will remain with his
mother, Mrs. Luette Lewis, until he
decides where he will locate.
Miss Leola ForSaith has been con-
fined to the house by illness for a
few days.
Miss Jennie Beldcn is visiting rel
atives in Lyndon.
Haven Blodgctt spent the wee end
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-09-04
CONCORD

The social committee of the Uni
verSalist church for the month of
September are Mrs. E. d. Lee, Mrs.
f. w. Chapman, Mrs. W. p. Willis,
Mrs. Il. N. Southworth, Miss Edith
Hutchinson
The Ladies' Benevolent society of
the Methodist church will hold their
annual sale, Wednesday afternoon
and evening, November with the
following committees in charge. Sup
pei, Mrs. J. r. Ralston, Mrs. Helen
p. Bonnet, Mrs. p. S. Woodbury.,
Mrs. Walter Gleason, Miss Cleaner
Wheelock Fancy Work, Miss Jen-
mic p. Ranncy, Mrs. E. A. Gray, Mrs.
Fred Smith, Mrs. Dewey Smith. Ice
cream, Mrs. o. ". Baker, Alban
Baker, Willard Baker. Candy, Miss
Lillian Baker, Miss Pearl Lunnic,
Mrs. 7. f. Wheaton, Mrs. G. S.
Smith. Aprons, Mrs. George How
ard, Mrs. Henry Lee, Mrs. T. Fl. Os-
good, Mrs. C. A. Moyse, Mrs. W.
f. Richards. Rummage, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Howard, Mrs William Croft
ton, Mrs. Ira Lee. Vegetables, Mrs
Elmer Reed, Mrs. Charles Rock,
Mrs Arthur/Drown. Orange tree,
Misses Mary Reed, Maggie Wilson,
Gwendolyn Rock, Grace Hull, Mil
drcd Crofton and Huldah Burbank,
J. X. Hovey Of Orleans was in
town Saturday.
Mrs. Lucy B. Darling returned to
her home in Stoneham, Mass, Mon
day after being "uest for few
days OF Mrs. Emma West.
Miss Alice Moysc returned to her
work in Boston Saturday.
M. and Mrs. Nelson Santec of
Lyman were over Sunday guests of
Nj. and Mrs. Fred Spaulding. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Patten and son of
Lyman were also guests at the
SpauldinG home
Ivan Streeter of Watcrtown, Mass,
is spendino two weeks vacation with
his parents, MI. and Mrs W. P.
Streeter. Miss Butterfield of aWter-
town is also guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Streeter,
Miss Vera Streeter has returned to
Wells River after a short visit to her
parents, Nh. and Mrs. W. ?. Stleeter.
Mrs. Cora Bailey, Miss Leola For
saith and Marguerite Wheelock spent
one day the past week with Mrs.
Charles Owens and Mrs. Charles
Wark of East st. Johnsbury
David Ramage Of Cincinnati, o.,
was a guest of Mrs. Malvern Cutting,
Mrs, George Stearns and daughter
Helen of st. Johnsbuly have been
guests of Mr.. and Mrs F.. d. Lee.
Conn, is guest OF MRS. Nellie C.