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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Murders TeregnO
Escapes Chair-Gets
Life Imprisonment

Springfield. Mass. May 17-A1t0niO
Teregno. sentenced 10 die the week
OF April for the murder OF Ra2a1le
Cammerota Of Westfeld N January
1915 but 70 whom Judge Nelson p
Brown Of the superior court granted
a new cria! within three hours Of the
time set for the execution. pleaded
guilty 10 murder in he second de-
gree late today and was sentenced to
life imprisonment. Marie Cammer-
ota. wife OF the murdered man, is
serving a 15-year sentence for man
slaughter
The outcome OF the case is the Cul-
mInafion of d persistent effort of At
tor1ey Silvio rMartineIu Of this city,
counsel for the accused. 20 save him
from the chair. Following the YER
dicr appeal was taken to the supreme
court on exceptions. which were den
led Al appeal 10 the governors
counsel for Communication followed
without result A move was then
made TO bring the case before the
Federal courts On the ground that
Teregno was a subject Of Italy, bur
the court disclaimed Jurisdiction AS
a finai step the a1hdayits Of two jur-
ors were produced alleging irregu-
iaritles IN the official actions of two
deputy shef@ffs in charge of the jury
during me trial and on this ground
Judge Brown granted Il new trial
The late moves in TeI-egno's behalf
had extended beyond the beginning
Of the week set for the execution.
preparations for which had SO far
advanced that the condemned man s
head was shared and his trousers leg
silt for the application Of the cleo
trode. The pendency Of the efforts 10
save him, however acted as a stay. of
execution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Maine Master Printers
Organize TypOthetae

Portland. May IT SpeCial1-At
meeting OF Maine printers held in the,
Elks' Home today the Maine Typo
thetae of Master Printers was form
ed and the following officers were
chosen: President. William Il. Ohier.
Portland; vice president. John Web
Der. Auburn: treasurer. Alfred South
worth. Portland; recording secretary,
Edward Hail. Portland. directors. Il.
L Lord, Lewiston; Roy Il Fyint-
Augusta Three more directors are
70 be chosen later.
The Portland Tvpothetae WIS dis
solved and merged with the new or
ganizatlon. II was planned 10 have
the association distinctly representa-
tive of Maine printers and directors
were chosen 10 represent various
sections of the state.
After a dinner the members were
addressed by the newly appointed
executive secretary Of the Maine Ty-
potnetae Edward Harris of the
United TypoIhetae OF Chicago. whose
subject was Printer of the Times
Mr. Harris spoke forcefuiIv on the
benefit OF organization and the ne
cessity OF printers knowing their
costs during these unusual times.
The meeting vas largely attended
and Mr. Harris talk was enthusiasts
,icaIly received and eagerly listened
q by the representative printers
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Cold Storage Bill
Ready for COnferees

Washington. May 1.-THE cold
storage bill requiring that the date
Of entry of goods into cold storage
he marked on them when they are
offered for sale and limiting the
period of such storage was passed
today by the Senate without division
and with little debate. II now goes
10 conference.
This was one Of the measures pro-
posed by President WILSON in his
message TO Congress last year. max
reducing living costs Representa-
tives of the trades affected offered
no objection to the measure as ii
finally was approved in committee
The Senate bill virtually is a SUBJ
stitute for the House measure II
was endorsed by the department Of
Agriculture under which it's enforce
report Of the committee which
framed ii TO conform more closely
than the House bin to the uniform
cold storage laws adopted by many
states.
House proposals TO apply the aCt
70 fresh fruits and vegetables were
eliminated by the Senate on the
ground that il was difficult 10 prac-
tice deception in this trade
The measure limits the total stor-
age period to l. months A maxi
mum penalty OF 81. 200 fine and one
years Imprisonment on conviction Of
violation of the act is provided and
the sum of S2oa, 900 appropriated Cor
its administration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18

Reaches II Gus and
Promptly Tabled
Hold Up References to conferees -
Plan Afoot to Aeeept Senats Reso-
luton Without Conference - No
Action Before Wednesday

Washington. May 1.-THE peace
resolution adopted by the Senate
Saturday was formally presented to
the House today and laid on the
table
Contrary to announce plans il was
not sent Immediately 70 conference
bur was considered informally by the
foreign affairs committee. Chairman
Porter was directed 70 confer with
Senate leaders with the hope Of
agreeing upon some plan by which
the House could accept the Senate
measure without a conference Some
members, however. said they prefer
red the House resolution.
Before leaving here tonight for
Pennsylvania Chairman Porter an
nounced that he would not be able
10 arrange 4 meeting with Senate
leaders until Wednesday or Thurs
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
GOVT MOVE TO BREAK FREIGHT JAM
AID OF STATES ASKED IN EFFORT
NEWSPAPERS OF COUNTRY FACE
CRITICAL SITUATION DUE TO
SHORTAGE NEWS PRINT PAPER

Washington, May Representative
of more than 1po newspapers. meeting
here today % deal with the hardships
surrounding publication of the smaller
papers organized the United States Pub
fishers Newsprint Conservation League
and called an similar organizations 70
Join for mutual protection.
Some of The reports sent IN by edi-
tors unable u attend painted distressing
pictures Of the trouble ahead. due ID
inability 10 obtain newsprint anu high
prices for the little 70 be mad. Many
dallies with IN ancient and hunora bic
lineage soon viii be forced 70 suspend
unless there IS quick relief, letters and
kilograms said. while some editors DE-
clared the weekly walk of the ghost
would be = thing of the past n many
little offices f prices kept climbing and
appeal
One editor. whose paper has not miss
ed u publication day since the Civil
War. 1elegraphed that he could not gel
away> because there were only two rolls
Of newsprint IN The shop ana where the
next would come from 10 one could say.
Hope was expressed by The publish
ers. however. THAI through organization
relief might come
". J. Pape Of the Waterbury Comm
Republican, was elected president Of the
league.
Resolutions requesting all publishers
# papers Of 80 peo circulation and over
TO reduce consumption 10 per cent. sum
day and per cent daily were adopted.
and half a dozen similar organizations
Were asked to help obtain Legislation
TO alleviate the evil An executive
committee with the officers will endeav-
or 70 form conservation plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
RESUMES STORY
Miss Zim m erm a n
Again on Stand
Tells of Relations with Doctor Whom
She S Accused of kiliins-Thrczt-
ened 70 Put Her IN Insane Hospital
If she Persisted in Demands for
Marriage

Springfield. Mass, May 1T-After a
three days lapse due 70 her collapse
in the court Friday morning, Miss
Jennie Zimmerman. On trial on the
charge OF numbering her cousin. DR..
Henry Zimmerman. today resumed
her testimony, telling Of her Tela-
tons with the doctor. Of his repeated
borrowing Of money from her and OF
his alleged threats 70 have her sent
10 the state hospital for the Insane
IN northampton If she persisted in
her demands that he marry her The
defendant had not completed her tes-
tEmouy at adjournment this after
noon an viii resume the stand to-
morrow morning.
Although pale and needing the as
sistarca OF the count jail rnat-on al
TINT 5. Miss zimmerman was able 20 give
her story without much questioning
fran her attorney, William q. No
keehnic.
The accused girl told N detail Of her
intimate relations with the physician
and Of two alleged operations he per
formed upon her. made necessary. she
testified. 10 cover The consequences of
ms actions. Her condition the first
time WAS due, she sad. 10 d crlnIna!
assault; committed N the DOCTOR office
while under the influence of drug ne
had given her when she went 10 MS
offire for treatment Of heart trouble
Upon her insisience that the doctor
make her MS legal wife. the witness Jes-
lifted that On one occasion he said 10
her
II you don't smut up I will put You
n Northampton with your mother"
Miss Zimmerman testified that a. Va
nous lines she loaned The physician
money IN amounts as high as $50 after
ne had pleaded with her thai ne needed
i. This money. she said, was take2
from the receipts of her little candy
store ana eventually resulted IN fore
closure proceedings. The total amount
loaned 10 The doctor. Mss Zimmerman
said. was between $50 and 500 which
the physician was ii no Tine able TO
return TO her
A the time me physician entered the
service. Miss zimmerman testified. she
told him she Intended 70 20 overseas as
Red Cross nurse To his she said
he doctor answered: only fools
would do that; this IS i rich man 5
war" she SAID. The defendant testified
she pleaded with the doctor % nar-v
hvr before she left Cor service. hui eal 4
time he refused finally conserving u
Inc marriage after his enlistment had
been completed.
Letters from The doctor 70 Miss Tim
norman while he was IN the service
were entered as evidence by the de-
Tense. the purpose being to show that
the physician openly asked MISS Tim
norman for money. The tone Of the
letters. the defense claimed. gradually
grew more distant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
KEYSTONE STATE
PRIMARIES TO-DAY
FOR ALL PARTIES

EhIl2Gel phIa, Ma" 4t.-AI pUlltlcai par
ties IN Pennsylvania will hold their PR
mary elections tomorrow. The Republic
can ana Democratic parties eaCn will
elect e delegates to their respective ma
tional conventions Presidential prefer
ences are not directly involved IN the
Republican prirnar='. the contests being
largely over ne personnel Of The dele
CATION ana 10 settle fractional differ
ences.
Edward Randolph Wood, a retired
Philadelphia business man, IS the sole
candidate on the Republican preside-l-
tai preference ballot. Attorney General
a. Mitchell Palmer Was the only can
didate 70 dle nomination papers on the
Democratic presidential ballot, but IN
the last few days The faction opposing
The attorney general for control Of the
organization IN Pennsylvania IS urging
It's followers 20 write The name Of WI
lam G. McAdoo on the ballot
There are u candidates for the l.
places for delegate al large On the Re
publican -icket. The regular Republi-
-an state organization has a slate Of l.
candidates. All Is are understood 10 be
for Governor William c. Sproul as first
choice and several Of them ara an
nounced as for Leonard Wood as sec nd
choice. Senators Penrose and Knox.
Governor Spr-ouI and the mayors Of
Pir-shurg and Philadelphia are anon :
The % slated candidates Senator Pen
rose is unopposed for denomination 10
the Senate.
The faction opposed 70 Attorney Cen
eral Palmer headed by Judge Eugene
c. BonniweIl. Philadelphia. has placed
a complete ticket IN the field against
he Palmer candidates. The l. Palmer
men for delegates AZ large have prom
lsed 10 support the popular choice of
the party IN the state for President,
while the BonniweH L. 10 not make any
promises.
One of the hardest fights in the Dem
ocratlC primary is the effort Of the Bon
niwell faction 10 defeat Joseph ?, Cuff
fey, Pit1sburg. Palmer candidate for
member of the national committee from
Pennsylvania Judge Bonniwel IS the
opposing candidate Attorney General
Palmer is the present member. IN
Pennsylvania the Democratic national
committee man is elected Al the state
wide primary
The Republicans ana Democrats will
also nominate candidates for United
States senator. state treasurer auditor
general. Sc congressman, IS state sena-
tors and 2e7 members of the lower house
Of The Legislature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
NEW TERRITORY TAKEN

Mexico City, May 1+-(via Laredo
jet. May 17)-(By The Associated
Press)-Occupation Of Monterey,
Victoria and Zacatecas by the liberal
revolutionary forces was reported al
headquarters of Gen. Gonzales last
night Thursday. Gen Humburto
Barros entered Monterey, Gen. Juan
Guerra took Victoria and Gen. Mar
tin Trianaca captured Zacatecas. ac-
cording 10 the report
Generals Ricaut. Danvilla. Santos
coy and Osuna- who have been hold
ing the Monterey region for the
Carranza government are believed 10
be fleeing toward Ma1amoros with
Intention Of entering the United
States Gonzales Yesterday ordered
military chiefs not to name new Of
dcials for collecting national funds
Of any government department. He
took this step, lie was said. 10 prevent
payments 10 un1rusvworthy persons
and TO avoid later claims by foreign
ers for decentralization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
N|CkY GETS BAIL
Head G 0 t h a m Bond
Plot at Home
Succeeds in Securing 100000 Bond
Demanded - Sur-enaereu Saturday
After Nation Wide Search Had
cen Made for Him-Before Court
Again Today

New York May II = Jules "
f''Nicky'') Arnsiein. leading man in
New York's s5.oo0.o0o bond plot
drama spent tonight al home
After spending two days and nights
in the Ludlow Street jail because Of
his failure 10 obtain s25 900 bond de-
nanded by the federal court in bank
ruptcy proceedings against him. he
finally succeeded n obtaining i
surety bond and left his cell al &. 40
O'Clock tonight. Arlstein. who sur
rendered himself At the district at
torney's office Saturday after con-
tlnent- wide search had been made
for hin for two months. previously
had obtained bail Of s75.oo9 required
by the state courts 70 insure his re-
lease on charges Of crimlnally re-
ceiving s42oo worth of stolen Sc
Curitles.
ArnsTein was accompanied from
the Jail by his wife. Fannie Brice. the
actress and his counsel. ". J. Fall
lGn- 1fltN TEL LOT l-lt
Arnstein home ''Nicky" promised 10
be at home 70 his friends this eve
ming and his wife said that her hus-
band. after TWO days Of prison fare.
would get his favorite dish-Hun-
-arian goulash-for dinner Earlier
in the day Arnstein was taken before
Federal Judge Knox for arrangement
in alleged contempt Of court proceed
ings because of his refusal 10 ans
wer questions asked him before
United States Commissioner Gil
christ Saturday by counsel for the
surety companies which instituted
the bankruptcy proceedings against
him. Judge Knox ruled that Arnstein
would have 70 answer all questions
except those that might tend 70 in
crinlnaTe him under the federal law
He has been summoned 10 appear be-
fore Commissioner Gilchr,st again
tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
PROFTTEERING IN
SUGAR CHARGED
AGAINST HUB FIRM

Philadelphia May ia warrant
was issued by the United States
court here today against the firm of
Sherourne & Company of Boston.
Edw. r. Sherburne. president, Peter
II. LeavitL. vice president, L :. Jol-
les. secretary, charging profiteering
IN sugar A similar warrant was TO
be served upon A H Lanborn & Co.
of this city and New York. but Judge
Thompson issued a restraining order
upon application of counsel who al
legged that the Lever act is unconsti-
tutional. vague and uncertain. and
that by issuing the warrant irrepar-
able damage would be done the firms
business credit. Arguments will be
heard next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Syracuse Papers
Forced to Reduce
Size of Editions

Syracuse. n. Y. May I.-Syracuse
newspapers today published the follow
ing announcement:
On account Of L shortage Of printers.
he three Syracuse newspapers are com
PEELED beginning Tuesday. 70 issue edi-
tons greatly reduced in size
"A newspaper first duty is 10 is
readers and therefore the aim is 20 pub
lish the news and features. BY neces-
sity all display advertising must be
eliminated The newspapers will pub
Gsh only classified advertising now
standing IN type, death notices and L.
gal advertising
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Walkout at 6iddeford

Biddeford. Me. May L.-About 10
helpers employed N the foundry seq
ion of the Saco-Loweil machine shops
walked out this morning demanding a
wage increase from 10 20 ~ cents an
hour. AS a result the entire foundry
section had 20 close down and .o9 rnUuld-
ers are idle today No previous demand
had been made ON the company, which
Friday announced a revision Of wages
upward. that N the machine shops 10
lake effect June first and n the foundry
July first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
$4,000 Load of
Whisky Stolen
While Driver Eats

Cleveland. May IA motor truck
loaded with wh!skey valued at
SIS. o0a. was driven away by thieves
today when Samuel Cohn. chauffeur
left il while he hreakfasted. The
load consisted of 100 cases OF bond
ed whlskev intended for medicinal
purposes. which was being transport
ed undo government permit from a
Kentucky disIiIlery 10 a wholesale
house IN New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Interstate Commerce Commission:
Wires Appeal to All State Railway
and Public Service Commissions
Force Of Inspectors to Make Quick.
Survey of Traffic Condition--Ter-
minals to Receive Attention First
Complaints Continue to Pour In

Washington, May THE Inter
state commerce commission took its
first step today toward breaking
the freight blockade.
Telegraphic appeals were sent 10 all
state railway and public service com
missions urging them 10 Join hands
with the government IN lifting the
burden. while the commissions force
Of inspectors was put 10 work 10
help get accurate data respecting
conditions al critical points. Virtual
ly all Of the several hundred inspect
ors were assigned 70 aid in survey
ing traffic conditions al important
gaseways where the flow of freight
traffic was clogged. The commission
also expected 70 be fully informed
on the terminal situation Of all cit
les by tomorrow night
Members of the commission -ecog-
nzed that the present crisis would
provide a real test for the new trans
portation act and likewise that the
mergency clauses must measure up
10 the claims of their staunchesr sup
porters. if freight IS again set to
moving smoothly throughout The
country.
In its first aLtenptsf AZ freeing the
maze of rail equipment. the commits
sion probably viii deal with local sit
uations in the various cities through
individual roads. This was expected
70 last however. only until 4 general
: scheme can be worked cut by which
priorities and ernbargoes can be en-
ployed TO restrain the anrusiing
stream Of commodities waiting 81
every station
Further suggestions of the rail-
roads ware gwen the commission II
conferences with Representatives Of
the railroads and shippers organiza-
nnn officials. The fuel situation has
slowly developed TO the DANCE,
point, representatives said. and they
proposed that the commission estab.
/ lish general. although Temporary
order, for the movement Of grain
cars westward and cuunter-move,
rnent of coal cars eastward.
The commission in a statement sair
il was keeping IN constant touch wit
every phase of the situation through il:
own representatives and in cooperation
with the railroads
In the last few DAYS" the Statement,
continued, complaints and requests 70,
assistance have been received from ship
ping interests throughout The eount-v
by letter, by telegraph. through mem
oers Of Congress and by personal an
peal. These have been handled irnrne
diaTely with the carriers and in man,
instances the Inspectors of the commits
sion have been employed upon III.
ground TO help break the am at som,
congested point
Many requests have been received
for information as 10 whether the cory,
MISSION contenplates hearings upon IN,
applications fled by numerous irnpor
t2nI railroads last Saturday asking n.
( commission 20 exercise its emergency
powers under thu transportation acr
The commission does not copternpla1,
The holding Of any hearings in the i'm
mediate future bur il expects from tim,
to time. and as the facts develup. :,
give such decisions rs seem wa--ant..s
and necessary"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Rev,OlutiOnists Lose
Out in Salvador

Washington, Nay 1.-THE revolution
n Salvador has ended. according to ad-
vices received today by the state de-
part.nsnt. the revolutionis;s having b~sr,
driven across the frontier into aondu-
ras. II is supposed here that the revo-
lutionistS were followers Of Arturo
Arauso- labor candidate for president
of Salvador at the last election and who
has since been in exile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
7TNNNG SMOOTH

ri -----o,,. May Pablo Con-
~.-v..l from the contest
-rassla1cy of Mexico report
--a -t..a Department today
r-~5e7 rera as the best iudi-
..-- .ez. .azaers # the de facto
-..-.r.~- desired 70 eliminate the
--z- ans = rom political rivalry.
-..-,.- wilderness Of coordinate ac-
was sae1 n he announcement
,.,.~ z..aez. 20 whom oil pro-
nave pad tribute for several
aa-n appointed chief of
ai.sr1.4ons n the state of
70 .,-14-ras
z.s-,.a..or If wire communication
,,- .es Mexican capital brought
.--.- -. 4.uorScan embassy long re-
~ ne developments. There
~-. ID Eara however. as 70 the
a.. .r-anza. vino had fed 70 the
ras. -a.ana. with revolutionary
rs d AIS L-al.
49,. Neal advlces were sImma--
t 1s STATE Department as fol-
rv>
american embassy al Mexico
-. reported 20 me department OF
1871. -eaaE under date Of yesterday
- F41ie Gonzales has pub
1Gorad ms authority 10
.za14. PRESIDENT
manifesto made public yes
r ,1. .=orza.es announced that
~lsr Fl. preserve revolutionary
~. IL restore tranquility ~ the
..a.r q inmate the possibility
~- .'an.lict ana 70 leave Con-
--.ss --.ag~-,ntled II its elections
-t~ s-slu1a. president. he ire
.-a.v v-t-4i~aws MS candidacy, for
15z- g~asldenLaI term and viii
a The provisional presi-
authority which revolu-
Cor; 7uea on Page Col. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
aiqid Inspection Twin Cities

.ewistun. Ne. May Brooks Brown,
State dairy Inspector, and N z. I'm
berhind of the food inspection depart
Ynent have this last week made a rigid
inspection Of Lewiston and Auburn dali
RES ana restaurants. grocery and con-
fectionery stores IN lewiston Two IL
censes. 10 milk dealers We're revoked ana
several were warned 70 improve condi-
lions at once. IN lewiston. wiiiie N Au-
burn the conditions of the diaries were
found 70 be very satisfaciory
Several of the bakers nave been
warned regarding the State law govern
ing the handling of bread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
OLDEST MAN IN
NEW HAMPSHIRE
DIES AT 1N

Manchester. y. H. May John
Raneau. believed to be the oldest man
in New Hampshire. died last night at
the home Of his daughter. Mrs NapO-
leon Clement uf New Boston. aged los
years and s months. F5e was born IN
Quebec. Que. in November. 1Ei4. ac-
cording to the church records of his na-
tive city Ee worked as a wood chop
per until four years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Passport Rider
Kills Diplomatic
Appropriation Bill

washington, May Icy an over
whelming vote the House today re-
fused to adopt the conference report
on the diplomatic appropriation bin
because OF a Legislative rider making
permanent the war time passport
control regulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-18
Cup Challenger
Inspected by Designer

CIty island, \. :, Nay L.-Charles
L Nicholson, British designer Of sham
rock " who arrived from England on
the MaureI ania yesterday. had his first
thorough inspection here today Of the
yacht with which Sir Thomas Upton
hopes 20 win the Americas cup on San
dv Hook in July.
A: the end Of the inspection Nicholson
stated he was satisfied with the way
his plans had been carried out