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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

There will be a meeting Of the
Civic Improvement committee Of the
Woman's club at the Fairgrounds at
2.30 o'clock this afternoon. 1t is de-
sired that all members shall be pres
emit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Miss Leora Beach left Monday for
Lancaster, N. H., where she will join
her sister, Miss Madeline, and to-
gether they will go to (Cookshire,
Can. for a visit of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Mrs. Fay Reynolds Of Brooks pass
edMonday with her sister, Mrs. Cony
Brown Of Nudd street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Mrs. George A. Jackson and daugh-
tern Miss Theresa, passed the week.
end at their farm in Albion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Napoleon Lacombe, the public
automobile driver, who has been very
Ill. is reported as improving rapidly.
His son is driving his automobile
during his fathers sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Miss Elizabeth Hall Of Boston ar
rived in the city Monday to visit her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. 8.
Hall Of Cool street, for q month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Francis L. KinseIIa

The death of Francis L. Kensella
occurred in the hospital here Sun
day night. He was born in East
Boston, about 80 years ago. He en-
listed in the 301st U. S. Inf, Oct. s,
1917 and was discharged at Camp
Devens, Sept. 81, 1919. He was ad-
mitted to the home from East Bos-
ton, April Is, 1920. He is survived by
wife and son, and mother, Mrs. C.
F. Murray. The remains have been
sent to Boston for interment. Mrs.
Kinsella and Mrs. Murray were pres
ent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Miss Ellen A. Griffith and Miss
Elida NJ Brown Of Limestone and
Miss Vesta M. Burgess Of Caribou
are in the city for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Miss Mary Huston returned to her
home in Portland Monday afternoon
after passing a week with friends in
China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Charlie Croker Of Bath was be-
fore the court Monday morning on a,
charge of intoxication, and paid >the
usual fine and costs amounting to
$685.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
ORIOLES

Maine Cfntrals OIL o. o 8 0 0 3-s
Orioles .%..... o 0io o o.
stolen bases-Patterson, Landry,
Blackstone. ODonnell. Gotta. Base on
oalis-Amrbose 1. Struck out-Suke-
forth 8; Ambrose 4. Double plays
Landry, Mahue~ to Landry. Hit by
pitched ball - Mahue. Time - las.
Umpire--Soucier. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

M. s. Turner of Vassalboro was I
business caller in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

ner Of a $50 cash prize. being 18th in
a class Of 20 cash prize winners in an
auto contest recently closed. Mr..
Dinsmore won 10000 points. There
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Democratic Ball Players
In Cox-ROOsevelt League

Columbus, o., July 19-In an effort
to chalk up scores on the political
diamond, the Cox Roosevelt League
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien Stevens of
Mamaroneck. N. Y, have returned
to their Nome after visiting friends
in the city for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick A. Love-
Joy are visiting relatives in Corinna
for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Mayor Finnimore has requested that
all automobiles keep Off Main street
during the circus parade this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Mrs. Ella Marden of East Vassal-
boro is at Gray's hospital for treat
ment of a felon on the thumb Of her
right hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Waterville Local News

Carl Blackington went to Pittsheld
Monday on professional business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20

Miss Annie Oakley OF Portland Is
passing a few days in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-20
Tuesdays Concert PROGRAM

March-"Gilly Gally Gee" :. Wilkins
Overture-"Sumer Festival" Clarens
Waltzes-"The Pink Lady" .. =. Caryl
Selection from Mariana" Wallace
The Spanish March-"Past" ...
................ Laurendeau
Medley-"The jolly Minstrels" ..
Observation-Disclosures. Brooks
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
LASHAR NOT AMONG
 BIG GIVERS TO FUND

expect it will be worth more. The public generally agrees with us."
 Up to the time it was seized by the Government the International Textile, Inc, a lace manufacturing concern, was the property of Max HenkeIs of Langerield, Germany. The main fac tory was situated Connecticut avenue, Bridgeport, and a spinning factory was in operation at York, Pa. When opcrstion started in 1903 the concern was known as Alb & E. Henkels,- but. Max Henkels was ac- knowledged to be the head. After the World War started and German en- terprises were looked upon with sus-
 picion in this country, the name was changed.
 The facts relating to the company, its property, assets and investments of all kinds were detailed in the Times at the period of the auction. MT. Lashar's bid was $1,51S,OOO. It was the highest bid. Frank Miller, of Bridgeport, had previously bid in the property, but the, sale was set aside for failure to meet the terms of the law, the bidders not being estab- lished as those who were to be tes actual owu.t..
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
CRITICIzES CONGRESS
 SEVERELY
Wilson Says Dominat- ing Motive Is
 Political.

Washington, June 5 President Wilson in a telegram today to officials of the railroad brotherhoods. criticiz- ed congress for failing to take action with regard to the high cost of living, the conclusion of peace and import ant domestic legislation.
 The telegram was in reply to a message asking the president to pre- vent the adjournment of congress to- day. The executive said that in the light of the record of the present congress, "I have no reason what ever to hope that it's continuance in session would result in constructive measures for the relief of the eco- homie conditions to which you call attention.''
 "It must be evident to all,'' the president said, "that the dominating motive which has actuated this con. gress is political expediency rather than lofty purpose to serve the pub lie welfare"
 The president declared that he had accepted some of the legislation en- acted by this congress because he "despaired of anything better"
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11

Walter B. Lashar, president of the American Chain Company and other doesn't feel especially hattered by the statement that he contributed s125O 900 to the campaign fund of A. Mitchell Palmer, although the story does put him in the class with some exceedingly wealthy gen. tlemen who have been liberal in their donations to presidential booms.
 ''The story is r1diculous,'' said MT. Lashar. 'I don't know MT. Palmer. did not contribute to his campaign fund. shan't contribute to any cam paign fund until I kno"- what plat form the candidate stands on. I bought the property of the Interna- tional Textile Company, Inc, at auc- ton, of the government I was one of a number of bidders and I was the highest bidder. The government prof ited by my participation.
 "I bought for several reasons. The property adjoined the property of the American Chain Company in this city. wanted to keep the concern a local corporation, and home-owned. and wanted to ease the housing situa ton.
 ''1>he property is worth more than l paid for it. When my associates and myself take hold of an enterprise we
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
SEEK TO PERPETUATE
 TREASURER'S STORY

It is alleged that Avery and the Fidelity and Deposit Company gave three bonds, of s25,ooo each, condi- toned for the faithful performance of his duties as Treasurer, and that Avery signed checks submitted to him by Lang without sufficient scru- tiny thereof to discover that they were drawn on fictitious persons and without requiring proper acquisitions therefor, as required by law, Or see- ing whether they were in excess of appropriations and that in so doing he failed in the faithful performance of his duties as treasurer.
 The Town also alleges that it may be necessary to file actions against the Greenwich Trust Company and the Greenwich National Bank to re- cover the money which these banks paid of the forged orders
 Avery is 67 years old and is in feeble health at the present time and his testimony will be necessary in case it is necessary to bring the ac- tions.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
CALL OFF STRIKE
 AT LEEDS co.
Half Vacancies Have Been Filled By Non Union
 Workers

At a meeting of Lodge No. 30 of the Amalgamated Metal Workers of America, held in their rooms on Broad street last evening, it was voted to discontinue the strike at the Leslie Leeds Safety Razor Co.,, on Bruce av- enue, which has been in progress for two weeks. The men who were pick eting at the plant were removed by order of the union officials this morn ing None of the old employees of the firm have returned to work
 The strike of the 80 workers, which comprised the entire working force of the company, arose over the join ing of a local union by one of the girl workers when she was discharged by Secretary Phillips of the Leeds Go. after she had announced her inten- tion of joining the union. Later MT. Phillips ordered lockout of the tool makers, refusing to give any expla- nation of his action. About half of the vacancies have been filled by non- union workers, according to union of- ficialS.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11

Fearing that Amos W. Avery. treasurer of the town of Greenwich might die or become so infirm that he would be unable to testify in suits which the Town of Greenwich is about to bring against Avery, The Fidelity & Deposit company of Mary land, the Greenwich National Bank and the Greenwich Trust company, for the restitution of funds which it is alleged Louis Lang, bookkeepei for the town embezzeled, the Town petitioned the Superior court for an order directing that Avery's tesu- mony be taken and that it may be perpetuated to be used on the trial of the proposed actions
 Judge Howard J. Curtis granted the motion yesterday and ordered that Avery testimony be taken on June 16, at 1O:3O in the forenoon at his residence, 47 Arch street, Green wich.
 The petitioners allege that Lang misappropriated, embedded, misap- piled and obtained by forgery and false pretenses money. of the Town of Greenwich to the amount of $751;
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
LOCAL. MEN REFUSECQ.
 OFFER
No Decided Change in Trolley Situa-
 ton.

There is no decided change in the trolley situation regarding the wage increase since yesterday" said Presi- dent Frank O'Mara of the joint con- ference board when reached at the Hotel Oneca in New Haven this morning. "We have not arrived at the critical stage as yet and our rela- tionship with the company is not broken off. The result of the vote taken in the various divisions of the state shows that the men were de- cidedly opposed to accept the ten cent an hour increase"
 President O'Mara said he could not give out the official count of the bal lot cast in Bridgeport but that the majority was overwhelmingly against accepting the company's offer.
 The general belief is that some sort of satisfactory decision will be reached. Meanwhile the representa- lives of the 12 divisions will continue to hold conferences with the trolley officials.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
REDCATE PLEASED
 WITH VERDICT
Gives Out Statement on Commissioners
 Action.

Reinstated to office by the police
 commissioners and Mayor Wilson last
 night, Superintendent of Irclice John H.
 Redgate returned to headquarters this
 morning and again took over the
 management of the department.
 In a statement regarding the action
 of the commissioners last night, Su-
 perintendent Redgate said this morn
 ing:
 For the police department of the city of Bridgeport, I wish to thank the general public for the way they have stood behind the department during the investigation. of vice con- ditions in this city. I~also wish to thank the press for -thea fair manner in which it has handled all phases of
 the situation.
 q am pleased with the verdict of the police commissioners, not only because I alone. but the entire po- lice department has been vindicated. That is all l can say at the present time.'
 Assistant Superintendent Charles H. Suckley, who was appointed acting superintendent following the suspen- sion of John H. Redgate, was at his desk this morning, but declined to comment on the action of the com missioners. Lieutenant Patrick Flanagan, whit will become head of the department July IS, could not be reached this l morning, and Lieutenant Thomas H
 Flood, who has been selected for the office of assistant superintendent, had nothing to say.
 At police headquarters, the promo tious have been well received, but came as great surprise. It was | not generally believed that the conn missioners would boost lieutenants ever the heads of the various cap tains who were candidates for the po' sitions of superintendent and ass1s' | tant S,1Derintendent.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
WOOD HAS FAITH IN
 HAYS
Disbursement Furnishes Three Ring
 Finish.

Chicago, June 5-DiSagreement be- tween General Woods managers over whether the Republican National Committee has been 3'steamrolling," his delegates has furnished the in cldent which was needed to wind up the Republican convention prelimi- naries with three ring finish.
 Although Senator Moses, one of the Generals managers, has denounced the decisions of the committee which have seated Lowden delegates over Wood contestants as a i"steamroller" procedure, General Wood himself has followed it up with a personal state ment expressing confidence in the fairness of Chairman Hays and dis claiming any belief that the, commit teemen are permitting their personal preferences as to candidates to enter into the decisions which will deter mine the character of delegations.
 In disposing the remaining Georgia district contests today, the Republi- can National Committee unanimously seated D. c. Cole of Marietta, a Wood delegate, from the seventh dis trict and dismissed the contest of a delegation said to ravor Governor Lowden.
 H. P. Mccoy, National Committee man from the Philippines, brought up the Moses charges and declaring he was a Wood supporter, denounced Senator Moses statement as "abso- lutely unwarranted."
 National Committeeman Highland of West Virginia who also said he is for Wood, made similar statements.
 Neither General Wood nor William c. Procter, his campaign manager, support charges of Senator Moses of New Hampshire that the national committee has used "steamroller' methods in it's contest decisions, MT Mccoy declared.
 W. H. Harris of Athens of the Lowden faction, was seated from the eighth Georgia district in the absence of formal claim by a negro contest. ant pledged to Wood.
 New York, June 5-Nearly all of New York's S8 delegates and alter mates to the Republican National Convention, three candidate for the ! Republican gubernatorial nomination next fall and fifty women leaders ir state politics were among the 25t passengers on the special train ieav- /, ing here today for Chicago.
 Francis M. Hugo, Secretary o1 | State; Eugene M. Travis, State Comp l trol1er, and Elon H. Hooker were the gubernatorial candidates aboard
 New ek's only two women dele gates, 4.-iss Helen Varik Boswell O.
 New York, and Mrs. Florence KnapI 1 of Syracuse and also Mrs. Arthur L i Livermore, alternate at large.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
CARRIERS
 PROTESTINCREASE

The letter carriers of the local post office will hold a meeting at Foresters' hall tonight to act upon the bill for increased salaries for clerks and car riers. The clerks will hold meeting tomorrow afternoon to take similar action. It is probable that the local staff will follow the lead of the clerks of the New Haven post office by send ing a. telegram of protest to the Con- necticut congressman.
 The majority of the clerks and car riers have expressed themselves as be ing consbd era.bly peeved at the pro- posed increase and say it is not suffi- cient to meet the incr cost of living. The pension bill recently passed by the President has not me. with any hearty reception by the local employees, the main objection being the tax of 21-2 per cent from their wages.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11

promotions to become effective July 15, atnoon.
 The Following were appointed mem bers of the r3gular force:
 Patrick J. Donahue. Peter Lally. John Ryno, John Dineen, Daniel Lynch. Patrick Coughlin, JohnA O Con nell, George Penney, Joseph Heigel, David KisseIbrack, Edward Kimmer- 1ein, Thomas Tierney, John Joint, Frank Shack, James F. Noonan, Luke J. Clancy, William McMullen, P. Layden, George W. Dunphy, Paul Scholz, Peter Metera, John Sullivan. Thomas L. Donnelly, Norman Boards worth, Michael J. Herchick, J. A. Nor ris, Edward Colgan, Patrick O'Brien, Jr., John F. Dorsch, Earl R. Clark. Joseph Mccarthy, George H. kiley and John Cullen.
 Lieutenant Patrick Flanagan, who will become head of the department on July 15, was appointed a patrolman March IA, 1913. His rise on the force has been rapid. Flanagan was ap- pointed sergeant, January 23, 1917, and lieutenant, February 15, 1918. In ac- cepting the office of superintendent, Lieutenant Flanagan will skip the in- termediate grades of captain and as- sistant superintendent His appoint ment as chief is pleasing to every member of the department.
 
 will fill the office of assistant super intendent now held by Charles H Suckley, was appointed a member of the police department, May 51, 1901 He was promoted to the grade o1 sergeant April l., 1913, and Lieuten- ant, January 23, 1917. Besides an excellent record as a policeman Lieutenant Flood is an ex-soldier and veteran of the old army which fought the Indian tribes in the West.
 Sergeant Alpheus c. Goulden, who will be made a lieutenant July IS July II, 1892. He was promoted tc sergeant June 1, 1916, and for some time has been acting lieutenant in the Third Precinct.
 Lieutenant James Walker, who has been selected for captain. was ap- pointed March 23, 1906. He was made sergeant April 1. 1913 and lieu. tenant June l., 1916. Lieutenan Walker is at present on duty in the First precinct.
 Sergeant Daniel A, Poland, who i: appointed lieutenant, was appointed a>member of the force May 31, 1901 | and promoted to sergeant June 1 1916.
 sergeant JoHn J. lynn' ole o1 tils newly made 1ieutenants, became 2 regular member of the departmen i March 23, 1906, and was made ser geant Jan. 23, 1917.
 Sergeant Joseph P. Coughlin, pro | noted to lieutenant, received his per manent appointment March 23, 1906 He was appointed sergeant Jan. 23 1 1917.
 Patrolman Charles Edward Wake man, who is promoted to the grade O | sergeant, served on the draft board i here during the war and later witl 1 the bureau for returned service men 1 in the City Hall.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
MARINE BILL
 GOES TO WILSON

Washington, June 1.-The merchant bill, approved last night by both the Senate and House after differences had been smoothed out by conferees, was sent today to the president for signature. The measure provides for the eventual sale of the government owned merchant fleet to Americans if possible, and if not. to foreigners.
 The bill creates a shipping board of seven members and directs it to sell the governments ships as expe- ditiously as consistent with good judgment Americans would be able to pay for vessels purchased on in stallments during a 15-year period. Foreigners would be required to rnake full payments within ten years.
 The bill also seeks to encourage the construction of ships by private interests and to encourage the exten- sion of Americas foreign trade.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
CANNOT FIND FUNDS
 FOR SALARY GRAB

meeting of the council Monday night is a question. There has been somes talk of repeating the action of the opinion among the members and they may allow it to pass through without any changes.
 Alderman MacFayden, the only member of the board to oppose the passage of the ordinance, denies that he will present any resolution asking that the action of the board in the last meeting be repealed. He says such a move should come from one of those who favored the ordinance and not from the opposing side.
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11

Further political engaSeme ntS were kept, when the force was en- larged by B new men, although the city has decreased some 25.000 in population since the present force was found large enough. And des- pite the circumstance that criminal business has enormously increased since prohibition came in.
 The city is once more the victim of a piece of political buncombe, by which the administration is enabled greatly to increase it's authority among the office holding class in Bridgeport, and also the expense to which the taxpayers are subjected.
 The reinstatement of Superinten- dent of Police John H. Redgate. fol- lowed by his retirement on July 15; the retirement of Assistant Superin- tendent Charles H. Suckley, Captain Edward o. Cronan and Doorman Wilhelm Lundberg, and the promo tion of Lieutenant Patrick Flanagan to superintendent, and Lieutenant Thomas H. Flood to assistant super intendent, all changes to take place on July Is, were the principal mat ters of business transacted at a five hour meeting of Mayor Wilson and the police commissioners at City Hall, last night. Other lotions and new appointments numbered 47 and completed the greatest shake-up that has ever occurred in the local police department.
 Although the retirement of Red gate, Suck1ey and Cronan was ex- pected in the near future, the promo tions of Lieutenants Flanagan and Flood came as a complete surprise to practically everyone No successor to E,J J n hoc Uot been named, but Lieutenant James Ramsey is considered the most likely candidate for this position.
 The suspension of Redgate, without even the formality of charges being presented seemed to cast a shadow on the reputation of the superintendent and the entire department, which has only been lifted by last nights action of the commissioners.
 There was absolutely nothing on that man, said one commissioner in referring to Superintendent Redgate this morning. NO charges could possibly have been presented against him, and his vindication is com plete.''
 The rather lengthy list of promo tions and appointments was headed by the promotions of Lieutenants Flanagan and Flood, and also con- tained the following advances in grade:
 James Walker, lieutenant to cap tain. Alpheus C.. Goulden. sergean mt to lieutenant; Daniel Poland sergeant to lieutenant; John J. Flynn, ser geant to lieutenant; Joseph P. Cough lin, sergeant to lieutenant; John C. Dwyer, patrolman to sergeant; Thos c. Kearney, patrolman to sergeant Michael Arnolsky, patrolman to ser geant; F. Arthur Salmons patrolmar to sergeant; Charles E. Wakeman patrolman to sergeant; Robert T Corners, patrolman to sergeant. ant Patrick J. Corrigan as doorman, al
Republican farmer., 1920-06-11
MOTOR TRUCK STRIKES GIRL

While crossing the street on Strat ford avenue, near the Yellow Mill bridge. shortly after 8 o'clock this morning, Florence Micholski. 12 years old, of S7 Caroline street, was struck by an automobile truck driven by John Betz, employed by Snllivan's Express Go.
 The little girl was knocked to the pavement and suffered a fracture of the metatarsa1 bones of the right foot and other minor injuries. She was treated by pr. B. J. Coyle of the Emergency hospital, who answered 10 a call for the ambulance to the home. She was taken to St. Vincent's S