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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
N. HI. Man Already
Under Cloud, Arrested
in Maine for Forgery

Richmond, Me-. Nov. 14--William
B. Whitney. for the body of whose
wife the authorities have been
searching on his farm at Langdon, N.
charge of forging Il check of the
town Of I.angdon. He was indicted
on this charge last week. Whitney
had bought farm here and since
his arrival had been married, under
the name of William E. Clark, to
Mrs. Agnes Clark, widow Of Char
lestown, n. FL.
Whitney admitted his identity and
late tonight left for Boston in GUS
tody of Sheriff Hewitt, accompanied
by his wife and her 13-year-old son,
Gordon Clark. He refused to make
any statement as to the forgery
charge, but expressed willingness to
go back to Langdon.
Whitney denied that he had killed
his former wife, and insisted that at
the time of her disappearance she
had started for the west to visit rela-
tives.
He came to Richmond about two
weeks ago and bought from Charles
Utter farm about five miles from
the center of the town, near the
Bowdoinham, line. His marriage to
Mrs. Clark took place on Tuesday
last. His movements had been
traced by a private detective who ac-
companied the sheriff to the farm
tonight. When they confronted
Whitney with the charges against
Kim he admitted that he was the
man wanted in Langdon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Defeated Woman
Candidate Cured
Future Office Seeking

Boston. Nov. 1.-THE salary of the
President of the United States would
not tempt Mrs. Alice Cram, defeated
Democratic candidate for state au-
ditor, to enter politics again.
Mrs. Cram, making this announce
ment today added:
Never in the future will I seek a
political Office. 1t was too much. I
couldn't do it again. Campaigning is
too strenuous. Only a woman Of iron
constitution should attempt to run
for political Office
Mrs. Cram said that never would
she be dragged" from her private
life for any issue, whether CITY,
state or national" Her parting ad-
vice to a woman who would run for
Office is:
GO ahead--that is if she is
young, made OF iron. and is a good
mixer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
JURY GETS AIRING
(special to Kennehec JournaD

especial TO kennepec Journal)
Skowhegan, Me-. Nov. 14.-Sunday
was strenuous day for the members
of the jury of the trial of John A.
Burke, of Jackman.. accused Of the
murder Of Nelson W. BARLEY, Oct. Is,
1919. They were, given their choice
between taking long hike and going
to church. They allowed that they
had rather have the exercise. So un-
der the captaincy Of their deputies
they enjoyed q FIVE mile hike. Judge
Scott Wilson. the judge Of the Burke
trial, had anticipated that by way of
further recreation the jury might en-
Joy q car ride to Madison. Unfortun-
ately the Juice was low, the Central
Maine Power Company doing some
repairing on the wires, SO that idea
had to be abandoned. Then an auto
mobile ride was planned but two
automobiles at the least would be
needed to convey the members Of the
jury and the judge did not want to
have them separated, so that idea
was given up.
Defense testimony will be resumed
at the beginning of the Monday morn
ing session. Shorter recesses are be-
ing given and the noon hours are also
Along with a half hour of
earlier opening as was carried out.
Saturday, every possible means is be-
ing used to speed up the proceedings.
The defense says that four days and
a half will be used in presenting their
witnesses. Many are expecting that
the trial will be ended with the pres
ent week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
DIE
IN MOVIE PANIC
EAST lDE,N.Y.
Six Trampled' in Rush
Following False
Cry Fire

Ten Others Hurt in Fight Men and
Women to Reach Exits - 800 in
Theater at Time - Smoke Arising
from Rubbish in Furnace Cause of
Alarm
New York. Nov. IA paper clog
ged furnace flue, which caused smoke
to fill the Catharine Theatre. a mo.
ton picture house in the East Side
Italian quarter raised cry of "fire"
late today and in the ensuing panic
six tots between the ages 2 to 10
years. were trampled to death.
Twelve others were seriously in
jured.
The little theatre was. crowded to
capacity and children filled most 800
seats. When smoke appeared an ell
derby woman shouted:
"My God! It's fre!"
Immediately loud walls arose,
children began to cry. They jumped
from their seats, jammed the aisles
and fought for passage. The lights
flickered out.
Youthful cries attracted many res; :
dents Of the italian neiehborhood.
Camille 6ruillo, who sells bananas
from a push cart on the Bowery,
rushed to the scene. He darted into
the theatre. attempted to shout down
the cries. Failing he saved those he
could. Camille carried more than IS
little tots to safety then collapsed.
overcome by smoke.
Some one then sounded fire
alarm. Many, then, were carried from
the theatre, overcome by smoke.
They were soon revived.
Frantic women and men learning
Of the disaster crowded. before the
little theatre and sought news of
their children.
A police station nearby also was
crowded with those seeking informa-
ton of loved ones. The bodies Of the
victims soon were identified but the
excitement attending the panic kept
children from returning to their
homes and many women fought for
admission to the theatre, believing
their missing children might still be
there.
Bernard Weinberg and Max
Schwartz, proprietors Of the theatre
were taken to the police station. and
later questioned by the district attor-
ney. They said they purchased the
theatre last week and had been OPP
Grating it since Saturday. They were
held pending investis alton of charges
that one of the front exits of the
theatre was locked.
Weinberg and Schwartz, with A.
ToIand, the janitor, who made the fire
in the furnace. later were arrested on
a charge Of "misdemeanor resulting
in granddaughter by admitting child
rem to theatre unaeeompanied by
parents or guardians"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
To Probe Coal
Car Distribution

Washington. Nov. 14.--Strong meas
ures TO uncover alleged violations OF
the law in the distribution of coal cars
are to be taken soon by the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
The investigation which will be
made by Chairman Clark and Commits
sioners Potter and Aitcheson is ex-
pectei to take the form either of di-
rect examination Of the books and pa
pers Of the railroads and shippers
prior to a hearing or the holding of
public hearings at which such persons
would be required to appear as the
commission might direct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
BOlshevik Kick
at English Delay
in Trade Relations

London, Nov. 14--The. latest note
sent by M. Tchitechrin, the Russian
Bolshevik foreign minister to Lord
Curzon the British foreign minister.
complains, according to the Daily
Herald Qabor organ) Of the contin-
ual procrastination on the part Of
the British government in the nego-
tiations for the resumption of trade
relations and asks for immediate re-
sumption and the swift conclusion
of the negotiations.
The Herald adds that behind the
firm courtesy Of the note is a clear
hint that unless something is done
the Russian delegation win be with
drawn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
In Full Flight

Constantinople. Nov. 13. (Bw The
Associated Press. 1.-The resistance of
General Wrangel's army in the Grim
ca has been broken and his troops
are fleeing in confusion after fight
ing heroically on the lines about Pere-
kop. Headquarters here of General
Wrangel confirmed reports that his
"White' army can not, hold the
Crimea.
The Allied authorities here are re-
QUESTIONING all available buildings
along the Bosphorus and the shelters
and barracks on Princes Islands in
the Sea of Marmora to house refugees
expected to arrive from the Crimea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Lynch Negro
A AZ Aged
woman in Tennessee

b'lstoI Va, Tenn, Nov. 14-Dave
.'un'' negro. aged %, captured after
Ihase on passenger train and
wa Tor an alleged assault on a CO.
-oio white woman. was taken
,I lv,' 'he Jail at Wise, Va. early to-
N's oy mob of IS men and hanged
bridge near Kent Junction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England: Cloudy
Monday and Tuesday. Colder Tues
day
Southern New England; Partly
cloudy Monday. Tuesday unsettled
with somewhat lower temperatures
Eastern New York: Fair in south.
ciouder and colder with probably snow
hurries in north portion Monday Tues
day unsettled, probably rain or snow
with lower temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
RESUME SEARCH TODAY
FOR BODY OF HIS WIFE

Claremont, y. H., Nov. 14.---County
Solicitor Henry n. Hurd said late to-
night that he had not been informed
Of the arrest OF William e. Whitney
at Richmond, Maine. The search for
the body of his wife. who disappeared
four years ago, will be, resumed to-
morrow, when Sheriff Albert Barton
plans to continue the work of digging
out well filled in with rocks on the
Whitney farm in Langdpn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Wins $1,000 Damage Suit

Damages in the sum OF Sl,ooo were
awarded DR.. William H. Bradford OF
this city by the Superior Court jury
Yesterday afternoon as the outcome
of his personal injury suit for $4,000
against DR.. George F. Wescott, vet
Urinary. also of Portland. In the suit
of DIR. Wescott against DR.. Bradford,
an action to recover $4,000 for per-
sonal injuries, the jury returned q
verdict for the defendant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
General Forecast

The outlook is that the disturbance
now over the Gulf of Mexico will gain
in intensity and move northeastward
and be attended by rains and SHOWS
Monday night or Tuesday in the mid
die Atlantic and New England states.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook will be
moderate west; partly cloudy weather
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
RIVAL FACTIONS
BITTER IN CAMPAIGN
FOR GRECIAN THRONE
Athens, Nov. is - Premier veni-
zelos announced that his party has
obtained a majority in the elections
throughout Greece.


Athens, Nov. IA. (By The Associat-
ed Press.)-Generai Elections were
held throughout Greece today and on
the outcome is expected to hinge the
question of whether former King
Constantine shall come back to the
throne or remain in exile in Switzer-
land.
Demetrios Gounaris, former pre-
mier and leader of the opposition, who
was the opponent of Premier Ven
izelos in the balloting was the candi-
date of the elements desiring the re-
turn Of Constantine. M. Venizelos, on
the other hand, is unalterably opposed
to the return of the fallen monarch.
A bitter campaign has been waged
by both sides and no matter which
side carries the elections, trouble is
feared. Claims of certain victory
were made by both the Venizelists
and the Royalists, with indications
that NJ. Venizelos would poll big
majority in the new provinces Of
Macedonia and Thrace and the Is
lands, but that old Greece would wit
ness fierce struggle.
Gounaris made preparations for
quick fight in case the elections went
against him, having requested pass
ports to Italy on Friday last. Exiled
during the war on a charge of high
treason he was permitted with the
approval of M. Venizelos to return to
take part in the election but should
he fail of election his parliamentary
immunity would expire Immediately.
In case Premier VeniZelos is sue
cessful he will be given free hand
in the selection of a new head OF the
state, Prince Paul, who was offered
the throne on the death of the late
King Alexander, not having as yet
formally accepted the governments
invitation to return from Switzerland
and rule Greece.
The results of the election will not
be known until Monday night as
there is the army vote in Smyrna
and other distant points to be taken
into consideration. 1t is expected
that the soldiers will support Veni-
zelos.
Prior to the balloting the Venizel-
lists declared themselves confident Of
victory. They claimed the certain
return of $50 deputies. but they need
go or more to overwhelm the royal
lists and demonstrate fully that the
country endorsed the past four years
policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Seize Still Near Auburn

Lewiston, Nov. 13-Another still,
similarto the one seized on the Perry
road Oct. %, by Sheriff Stevens dep
uties. was found by Deputy Sheriffs
Herman and Stackpole. at the Will
liam Dingley farm on the South River
road. Auburn. Friday night. The
place was the scene of a seizure May
25, when Frank 2 ussier and George
Chamberlain, then lof Durham. now
of Canada. we're caught operating an
Illicit still.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Situation is Serious

Paris, Nov. 14.--The French Foreign
Office today confirmed the seriousness
of Wrangel's military situation. The
of Sebastopol by civilians
and foreigners is under way, accord
ing to foreign advices but the MEM
bers of rangers government were still
in Sebastopo1 last night although the
(Continued on Page 4-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Blockade Russian
Black Sea Coast

London. Nov. IA blockade OF the
Russian Black sea coast has been de-
clared. according to the Constantinople
correspondent of the Exchange Te1e-
graph Co.
British destroyers have been pa
trolling the sea to prevent the Boil
sheviki from communicating with the
Turkish scoasts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
500, 900 IN BANK
FUNDS STOLEN

Wheeling. w. Va. Nov. 1.-THE
theft OF $4,000 in currency in transit
from Pittsburg bank to the Weirton
CIV. Na.) Steel Go. was reported here
tonight. according to word received
from. Steubenville, O.. authorities who
have been notified of the theft by pos
tai inspectors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
$4,000 Fire at Portland

Portland, Me-, Nov. 1.-THE Ellis
Box factory, Judkins Laundry ana
the store Of the Standard Grocery
Company in the Deering district were
destroyed by fire this morning. The
loss was about $4,000. partially cover
ed by insurance. The fire caught in
the box factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
FOrtieth Victim
Wall Street Blast

New York, Nov. 1.-THE 10th death
resulting from the Wall street explo-
sion on September 16 occurred here
today when Francis b. Stoba. "a. of
Eergenfield. n. j.. died In the Broad
Street hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
20 Divisions Against 5

Constantinople, Nov. 14--(By Tha
Associated Press)-The Reds broke
through the defense of Gen. Wrangel
on the lsthmus of Perekop according
to the best reports obtainable here by
concentrating twenty divisi o n
Continued on Pare +col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Lewiston Hunter Shot

Lewiston, Nov. l3--Charles Estes.
aged 10 years, while out hunting to-
day stumbled and in some way dis
the leg. He was taken TO the Central
Maine General Hospital where il was
feared that his limb may have to be
auputated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Canning Factory Burns

Ellsworth. Nov. 13-Thc sardine and
clam canning factory of 3. K. Syl-
vester, Jr., at South Bluehill, was
burned last night, the fire starting
in the packing room. The loss was
estimated at 100000. There is an in
surance of $4,000. The plant former
ly was owned by e. a. Farnsworth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Hunter Killed by Train

Caribou, Nov. 13-Charles l.. Cyr,
proprietor of the hotel near the inter-
national bridge at ST. Leonard's, n.
B., was killed today by a train while
running a railroad velocipede on the
Transcontinental Railway, near Sum-
nit, n. B.. according to word received
here tonight. Cyr was on a hunting
+,,,,>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
DEMAND SURRENDER

London, Nov. 14.-An official
Moscow wireless despatch says
the commander of the Bolshe-i
vik army on the southern front
has sent a demand to General
Wrangel for his immediate sur
render, promising amnesty to
General Wrangel and his
troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Bay State Pastor to Bangor

Bangor, Nov. 13-Rev. Donald 2.
Hurlburt of Assonet, Mass, who re-
Gently accepted a call as pastor of the
First Christian Church of Bangor,
will assume his duties in this city on
Sunday, Nov. II, when he will preach
his first sermon. Mr.. Hurlburts
coming to Bangor is anticipated with
much interest as he has been heard
with great pleasure OH two different
occasions, when he was one of the
principal speakers at the New Eng
land Christian convention in. Bangor
in June. 1919 and when he supplied
the pulpit during the past summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Bates Prize Defamation

Lewiston, Nov. 13-The annual prize
declamafions Of the sophomore class
of Bates college were held in the au-
ditorium in Hathorn hall this after
noon.
The prizes were awarded to Miss
Helen NJ. P. Harris and Herbert A.
Carroll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Leigh's Opening

Thomas H. Leigh, associate coun-
sci for the defense, opened his ad-
dress at $40 A. M:
We want to express appreciation of
CONTINUED on Page 2-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Partly cloudy weather Monday Tues
day unsettled and somewhat colder:
moderate west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
WRANCEL ARMY WIPED OUT
TERROR RE|CNS IN CR|MEA
Maine Wire Briefs

Bath, Me-, Nov. 14-John A. Morse,
a prominent lumber operator, died
suddenly at his home here today. He
had been active in the business life
of this city and had served in both
branches of the city government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Report SebastOpOl Taken

London, Nov. 14.--Reutrs' Paris
correspondent says today it is report
ed that the Bolsheviki captured Seb-
astopol Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Portland Pastor Resigns

Portland, Me-. Nov. 14-Rev. William
II. Mousley. pastor of the High Street
Congregational Church in this city for
the past eight years resigned today.
He came to Portland from Rockland,
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Aroestook Co. Treasurer Dies

H0ultOn, Me-, Nov 14-Thonas p.
Putnam, IS years old, county treas
urer since 1918. died at his home hSre
last night after a long illness. He
was a graduate of Colby College. His
wife and two brothers survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
Many Women Topsham Town Meet.

Topshans Me-, Nov. 15-Although
there was a large attendance at
special town meeting this afternoon
they took no part in the discussions.
They did, however, heartily applaud
Dana S. Colby when he spoke regard
ing conditions on Main street, where
"a section of State and Federal high
way has just been completed The
new roadway is higher than the side
walk and no provision whatever has
been made for drainage. 1t was vot-
ed to instruct the Selectmen to take
such action as necessary to have the
State drain the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15
More Red Successes

Constantinople, Nov. 1.-the Boil
sheviki have taken both Yalta and
Eupatoria, and their cavalry is APP
preaching SebastopoI, according TO
latest advices received here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-15

Eupatoria is about midway down
the western coast Of, the Crimean
peninsula. while Yalta is situated
only short distance from the
southeastern point of the peninsula
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-29

ting down on him. and how there
wouldn't be q greast spot left when
she did. and so he thought better of
his rash resolve to go to her rescue.
It Is fortunate for both him and us
that he reconsidered, for had he not
this story would have como to a
sudden and very fiat ending.
Billy, safely slowed away in the
big pine box. had time to think mat
ters over and lay few plans. Pres
emily he began to laugh to himself
the way the elephant had fixed him.
The very idea of calling that lons
thing, which ! know must be his
nose. hitching strap" whispered
Billy to himself. TITS enough to
make a dog laugh"
You see that Billy did not even yet
know that Ii was the elephants
trunk. but called 1t his nose.
II wish the Treat boys hadn't been
there" Billy went on. "They will
tell rybody at Cloverleaf Farm
how 1t all happened and Polly Parrot
at It"
Billy needn't have worried over
this for 1t was many day before he
was to see his friends at Cloverleaf
Farm again. and when he finally re-
turned they were all so glad to see
him that nobody. not even Polly Par
rot. for long time thought OF max
Ing fun Of him.
But I am getting away ahead Of
nv afory Thara ava unnpv advop
lures to relate before the memorable
homecoming was brought to pass.
CBilly faces real danger tomorrow. /
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-10-29
A,1RIckY CANDIDATES. QUERY.

When the two by-four country
lawyer who il running on the demo-
crat ticket against one of the ablest
statesman in our nation appeared in
he propounded ques-
ton for tho T.-R, to answer as fol
lows; 81
Why did Senator cummins, in his
speech to the General Assembly on
March q 1919, state that a guaranty
Of ~ per cent was ample, go down
thereafter and write in this law, an
assurance Of 6h per cent, which. on
nineteen billions. "the aggregate VAL
ue," cost the people one hundred
ninety million more than he said
was ample. at Des Moines.
No man except q tricky politician
or an ignoramous would ask that
question. The suggestion made be-
fore the General Assembly by sena-
tor Cummins was that the railroads
should be consolidated into fifteen or
twenty competitive systems so that
the earning power Of any given sys-
tenn. as compared with the value of
its property. should be substantially
the same as the earning power of
any other system as compared to the
value OF it's property this being
done. that the government should
guarantee AZ per cent for all time,
or indefinitely, upon these values.
Cummins Is still In favor of that
plan but it was impossible to find
any considerable support In congress
for any guarantee whatever running
beyond the first Of last September
The 51z per cent to which Mr..
Porter refers is not a guarantee at
all. It is simply q rule Of rate max
Ing and Is applied to the aggregate
value OF all the railroads in the
United States. under which one rail-
road will earn per cent, another
per cent, another per cent, and
possibly some per cent. Moreover.
as rule Of rate making it continues
only two years. The effort to COM
pare the ~ per cent guarantee of
return to each railroad system under
the consolidation plan which Senator
Cummins suggested as a permanent
policy, and a rule Of rate making
which considers the railroads as a
whole and which is to continue but
two years, is not only absurd but
dishonest.
The 5a per cent rule of rate max
ing was adopted for two years sim
ply because it was believed that in
no other way could we secure the
new capital which the railroad COM
panies must have at this time if the
demands for transportation are to be
successfully met.