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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
PLATFORM OF WEST VIRGINIA
DEMOCRATS FINDS FAVOR WITH
WILSON IN STAND ON CAMPAIGN
PLEASES PRESIDENT

Washington. May 2S.-CBy The As
sociated Press Wilson s
conception Of the campaign issues Of
1920 was eiuudatea today IN d letter
made public at the White House, ex-
pressing the Presidents full accord
with the sentiments contained in the
platform recently adopted by the vir-
ginia Democratic convention.
The League OF Nations plank.
which declared for ratification Of the
treaty Of Versailles without reser-
vations which would impair its es-
senLial integrity" was particularly
commended by the President. He al
SO singled ont for praise the plat
forms declarations On finance and
reconstruction, which included a gen
eral proposal 10 revise tax laws ana
deplored agitation for ian indiscrim-
mate bonus" for soldiers "f the great
war.
The letter was addressed To SenR-
tor Glass of Virginia. who drafted
the state platform. and its publica-
ton from the White House gently
was regarded as forecasting what the
President and his supporters would
expect TO be written into the party s
national platform at San Francisco.
The national platform Was NO men
toned directly by the President.
though he wrote that the Virginia
Democrats had set forth the attitude
of the party on the League of Ma
tons and other important issues.
The LeaCue plank occupies a large
place IN the Virginia platform. en-
bRcing q declaration for a league
of nations" an dpraislng the excep-
tipnai achievement al Paris. involved
in the adoption OF d league and
treaty so near akin 70 American
ideals" The President is praised for
'steadfastly standing for the cove
nant agreed TO" and the Republican
reservations and peace resolutions
are condemned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
GOVERNOR ALLEN OF KANSAS
AND SAMUEL GOMPERS CLASH IN
DEBATE AT CARNEGIE HALL, n. Y.

New York, May c8.-The relations
of capital anuIabur; the right TO STRIKE
and ITS Legitimacy rs regards the af-
feet On the public; the Kansas indus
trial court law and its Significance =
the future of the working1nan.. were
intertwined III a remarkable debate to-
night in Carnegie hall between Sam
uel Gompers.' president Of the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor, and Govern
or Henry J. Allen Of Kansas.
Governor Aliens main contention
WAS that government has the right u
protect the public against strikes
when it's welfare is ImpHrilled- while
Mr.. Gumpers nsId 70 the argument
that no law can prevent man from
stoppiug work # by doing 50 ne may
henefir himself and his family Com
pers labelled the Kansas lndustrlai
ln,Irr law the 'un-American slAVe
law" and Governor Allen said ne nao
taken away from Gompers his Divine
-jght 10 order man to quit WORK.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Sugar Boosters
Indicted at New York

New York. May eS-Several IN
GictTnenrs charging profiteerinE in
sugar were returned in federal court
here today. One Indictment charged
The Economy Wholesale Grocers>
Company and Abraham Gladstone Of
Chicago with having sold in New
York on May l. 70. 500 pounds al -
cents. They are alleged TO have
bought the sugar for Is - cents. .
Another Indictment charged 3. o.
Meter, Of New York. and Morris
Spirit Of Waterbury Conn. with hax-
ing sold al Is L. cents 5200n pounds
of sugar which il is alleged cost
them less than q cents.
Chlds Johnston, Inc. and Charles
Fl. Scott of New York were indicted
IN charges Of dealing in sugar
without a license II liz charged that
Meter and Spirit bought their sugar
from Warren y. Hall and COMPANY
of Waterbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Proposes Export Ban
on Soft Coal to
Protest L. s. Industries

Washington, May es-An- embargo
Of bituminous coal WIS urged in the
Senate today by Senator Walsh.
Democrat. Massachusetts, who de-
ciared that the country faced ''in-
duCtrial paralysis for lack Of coal IN
less some such step is taken" I'm
mediate action on his resolution
asking the Interstate Commerce
Commission for information on the
overseas coal movement was pre-
vented on objection by Senator
Sutherland, Republicans West Viz
ginia.
Senator Walsh declared car short
age. under production and export
movement of coal had already pro-
duced in New England a pinch that
had forced some plants TO close
European buyers, mostly British.
had bid coal prices up 100 per cent.
in the last sixty days, he said add
ing that the British we're exchanging
American coal for sugar or for raw
materials needed in British indus
tries while maintaining an embargo
on the movement of British coal.
Senator F'relinghuysen. Republican
New Jersey, declared that the total
pert capacity for export coal was
IS. e0o. 900 tons a year against pro
duction of 500. 000.oo tons. He ask
ed if Senator Walsh would agree TO
stopping export TO Canada also. The
Massachusetts senator said he
would have the export movement cut
as a whole as coal production had
been reduced 10 one third Of normal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
TROOPS GUARDING

Bristol. f. /. May estate troops.
ordered here today after riot II
which strike sympathizers attacked
employees Of the National India Rub
Der Company. arrived tonight. No
disureders occurred after the queIline
of the Is minutes disturbance. The
military was in entire control Of the
town tonight
General Charles ". Abbott. Jr-. in
command of the troops, held a CON
ference with members OF the town
council and outlined plans I'd prevent
a repetition of today's affair in which
several persons were wounded, none
seriously.
Cavalry guards dispersed several
groups Of strikers near the factory
tonight. Guards were placed al the
front entrance of the factory and
cavalry patrols were thrown about
the cumpany's property. Strikers to-
night asked the town council that the
special guard Of % men employed by
the company be dismissed. but the
council refused 10 take action on the
request.
Governor Beeckman late tonight or
dered that in addition to the state
troops already here, the tn Co, Coast
Artillery. be sent AZ once. The gov
e-nor. IN a message to General Alb
bot, said that ne would arrive t0npr-
row morning 10 survey the situation
officers.
officials Of the company announced
that operations N the factory would
be resumed within a few days under
military protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Favorable Report
on Bill Forbiding
Export of Sugar

Washington, May 2S-By a vote
Of six To three the Senate agriculture
committee today ordered q favorable
report on the McNary bill providing
for an export embargo On sugar.
Those supporting the bill were
Senators McNary Of Oregon; Capper
Of Kansas; Kenyon, Iowa, and Nor
ris. Nebraska Republicans; and Har-
rison, Mississippi. and kendrick
of Wyoming, Democrats. Senators
Smith Of South Carolina and Rams
dell Of Louisiana, Democrats. opposed
il.
Before taking final action the COM
mittee amended the measure SO that
il would not affect sugar sent to the
United States by foreign countries or
their nationals to be refined. Early
Senate consideration OF the bill is
planned by Senator McNary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Senate Approves
Conference Report on
W alter Power Bill

Washington. May 2S.-The confe--
ence report on the long pending water
power bill was approved today by the
the President. The vote WIS ID to q.
The bill. which is designed To bring
about development Of the water power
resources Of the nation under direction
Of federal commission. has been be-
fore Congress in one form or another
for Il years. Last session both houses
passed similar measure. but failure
Of the Senate to adopt the conference
report prevented final passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
MOB COWED BY
STATE TROOPS
AT BRISTOL, R. !,
Several Wounded i'm Clash Between Strike
Sympathizers and Factory Help at National
India Rubber Company - Troops Rushed to
Town to Quen Disorders - Steps Taken to
Prevent Repetition of AFFAIR." Factory Shut
Down for Past Three Weeks Due to Strike of
Workers
MOB ATTACKS WORKERS

Bristol, r. l.. May 2S.-In the
course of the riot. which started
when young women clerks and other
non striking employees were attacked
by strike svmpathizers an they were
preparing to enter the factory, two
men were wounded slightly by shots
fired by factory guards and several
persons were hit by stones thrown
from the crowd. Several Gf the young
women were handled roughly. in
some cases by other women who
pulled their hair and tore their
clothing.
A strike has been in progress at
the plant for three weeks. resulting
from a wage dispute. About 800
clerks. carpenters and other employees
who had not Joined in The walkout.
continued al work until early this
week. when al the demand of the
strikers the plant was closed Yes
terday these 300 workers were asked
10 report for duty again today.
OfhcIals of the company said TO-
night that if any Of the strikers were
found To be responsible for todays
disturbance they would not be taken
back into the cumpanv's employ.
The troops. who were ordered here
by Governor Beeckman in proclaim
alton declaring the town in a state of
instruction. were quartered on the
Common tonight when rot on pa
troll duty. Copies Of the governors
proclamation posted about the town,
were torn down several times and.
later replaced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
10 Per Cent. Raise
for McElwain Shoe
Help i'm Five Cities

Manchester. y. H, May 2s.-A fiat
increase Of 10 per cent. for all its far
tory operatives in Manchester Nash
ua Merrimnck. Claremont and New
port. retroactive 10 March I, was an
nounced here this afternoon by Presi-
dent J. r McElwain Of the ". Il. Nc
Elwain Co, shoe manufacturers More
than $500 will benefit and the amount
of the increase yearly will be well
over $500. 900. Back pay of more than
SCOT. 600 will be distributed for the
months of March. April land MAJ to all
smploves Of the concern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29

To Show Faith in Wool
en- Head
Three Thousand American @ooien
Workers in Lawrence March 70
Summer Home Of President Wond
latter Under Federal Indictment
for Profiteermg

Lawrence, Mass. May 1.s-Three
four mills of the American WOODEN
Company in this city paraded late
today 10 the summer home in An
dover Of William NJ Wood. presi-
dent Of the company, 10 express
is under federal indictment n New
York fur alleged prof1teering. The
mills were closed al 3 o clock 10 per
NIT the demonstration.
simultaneously a mass meeting
called by officers of the Amalgama-
ted Textile Workers was held in
Lawrence. Benjamin Legere, an
amalagated organizer. announced at
its close that a large number of tex
tile operatives had attended and that
the amalgamated had decided to call
a one day strike in all mills IN the
city next Tuesday ITO show that we
appiOlia1c IAc EOOL WI b4AGAL Liz
department of justice can do when
it wants To, and to protest against
today's demonstration"
After the operatives had assem-
bled on the grounds in the rear Of
the house, their spokesman greeted
MIR. Wood In response he said:
II am gratified beyond words TO
have you here and on such a happy
mission. You can never know how
fully l appreciate this expression of
your loyalty, friendship and conf
dence.
"Of course ! cannot discuss the
merits of the case-nof now. but You
shall know all about il IN due time
and / am sure that yon viii not be
disappointed in me or feel that your
confidence has been misplaced.
Mayer White of Lawrence then
spoke. saying that 10000 persons
were back of the American WOODEN
Company's president. and would de-
mand that he receive fair treat
ment" The mayor urged that Judg-
ment be suspended with regard to
LIE M " OO0 O44L-l
after final court action.
Ignatius McNulty, secretarv of the
Department Of Labor IN the com
pany's mills. asserted tha- Mr..
Woods Indictment had been brought
about by politicians. Several other
speakers. representing the employees
and Lawrence civic and social organ
iza1ions praised Mr. Wood.
Addressing the gathering again.
Mr. Wood said:
81 am under Indictment. ! do not
know why any more than you DO.
There will be an END 10 this. just as
there Is an end 10 everything. but /
shall never forget, as long as ] live,
how you have come here today. l
have stood alone for you IN confer
ences. have never talked reduction
in wages and / never shall"
A telegram was sent tonight by the
AmalgaInated Textile workers TO Al
torney General Palmer and Senator
Walsh alleging that Mr.. Wood, con
temptuous Of law, is preparing public
opinion TO white wash profiteers" and
determining that government prose
cution of all profiteers be carried
through. The telegram also request
ed that Mr.. Wood be compelled TO
pay minimum wage OF S45 a week
to his employees and that the hours Of
labor be reduced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
$4,000 FIRE LOSS
AT HOULTON. NE.

Houlton, Me, May Ga farm
hourse, TWO barns and shed. with a
large quantity Of seed potatoes. fer
tilizer. and farm equipment, We're de-
stripped by i fire which also swept
through a large area Of valuable tim
Der land The farm property was
owned by Rowland Il. Hovey, who
estimated his loss n $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Irish Sympathy
Resolution Reported
Out by House Com.

Washington. May 2S-A resolution
viewing with grave concern" con-
dltlons in Ireland and expressing
sympathy with the aspirations of the
Irish people for a government of
their own choice" was reported out
today by the House foreign affairs
committee. The vote was Il TO 7.
The resolution was offered bvi
Representative Mason. Republican,
Illinois, as a substitute for his reso-
luton proposing virtual recognition
of the provisional Irish republic. It's
adoption ended a long and bitter.
fight IN the committee.
Rogers, Massachusetts. and Ken
nedy. Rhode Island voted for the
resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Wants Congress to
Probe Escape BergdoIl

Washington. MAY 2s.-Congression-
al Investigation of the escape from
custody OF Grover c. Bergdon. Phila-
delphia draft evader, was proposed n
q resolution introduced in the House
today by Chairman Kahn of the mill
tary affairs COMMITTEES.
The resolution would direct Speaker
Giilett TO appoint committee cnmpos-
ed of five House members to conduct
an inquiry Ito learn If the escape was
the result OF conspiracy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Would Stop Booze
Guzzling by
Order of the Doctor

Washington. MAY au-In an effort
10 defeat the ''indiscrinlinate sale"
of liquor on physicians prescrip-
tons, Commissioner williams. Of the
bureau of internal revenue. issued a
ruling today limiting the number OF
permits allowed each physician to
100 for each three months. except
With good cause"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
NAVY EIGHT Wins
Sailor Lads Nose Out
Princeton
In Chlds Cup Race Over ieniey
Course on SchuylkiIl - Pennsyl-
vania and Columbia Poor Third
and Fourth

Philadelphia. May 2-The United
States Naval academy varsity eight
beat Princeton by three-quarrers of
a length of open water in the ChIlds
cup race. the opening event of the
sixteenth annual American rowing
association regatta. over the Hen
ley one-mile and $50 yards course on
the SchuyIkil river late today. The
navy led throughout. winning in
seven minutes . % seconds. while
Princeton's time was T.09 40. Both
these crews left Pennsylvania and
Columbia the other starters. three
lengths in the rear after racing a
mile, the Red and Blue gaining third
place by a remarkable rally in the
last few hundred yards. and finish
ing four feet ahead Of Columbia
The race was rOwed under ideal
conditions. a slight wind ripping the
water as the crews were sent away.
Columbia held the west shore posi-
ton with Princeton and Pennsyl-
vania IN the middle river positions
and the navy in the east course.
They got away well together -Four
half a minute navy. Pennsylvania
and Princeton were even. AT the
quarter the navy began TO shoot
ahead with Princeton and PennsvI-
vania battling a few feet behind and
Columbia last
At the half mile the navy was a
half length ahead of Princeton. In
the next quarter mile the race de-
veloped into two contests. with
Princeton trying hard to overtaIxe
the navy who had a quarter length
of open water on them. Princeton
had the same advantage over Col
umbia. with Pennsylvania last. SIX
feet IN the rear.
Peter Swan. marking the mile
point. showed the navy meeting
Princeton's spurts and holding a
lead of a half dozen feet of open
water. while fully three lengths IN
the rear Columbia retained its slight
lead over Pennsylvania. The navy
raised its stroke in the final dash
and won easily. while Pennsylvania
sharp drive across the finish line
gave II third position. Columbia
keeping to the west course.
The Navy and Princeton qualified
for the Stewart cup final tomorrow
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
NOT CAPTOR
ENGINEER CARR

L. t#-e TeE. May 2S-Homer
'ta.n.rln- engineer for the
~me.tlnE and Refining
'l''hai' erpor1ed 10 have been
mao. prisoner by Villa, announced
-- $40 Va al Sierra Mojada. in
aegean received today at the
''lfan1 oeal Offices. He made no
-'1A-ior q having been rnolested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Typographical Union
O6cers Reelected

Indianapolis, Ind. May es-Tabula-
ton of incomplete returns on the
election of officers of the Information
al Typographical Union indicates
that Marsden G. Scott. president, and
the other incumbents have been re-
elected over an independent ticket
headed by John McPhariand OF New
York, il was said here today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Buffalo Paper
Hard Up for Stock

Buffalo. y. Y. May 2S-The Lack
awana Journal appeared this after
noon printed on brown wrapping
paper with this headline across the
front page:
This paper cost US il L. cents a
potsnd, ! . cents more than the
meat they used TO wrap in il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
$4,000 FINE
For Profiteering Cloth
Ter, BinghaInton
Wsses. lnc- Found Guilty on All
Eight Counts OF Federal Indict-
rnent-Secnnd Conviction Against
Big Conce-n-Heaviest Fine Vet
imposed

imposed
Syracuse, Y. E. May 2S.-wesd' 8
Inc BinghAmton clpthiers. tried n
United States court under Justice Mar
tin T MRnton here. were found gull
u today on al Of eight counts in
federal Indictment charging them with
pruhtesring.
The court imposed a tne Of SCI, oBe
upon the firm.
Six Of the seven counts covered
sales actually made and fine of 5000
was imposed for each
Among the charges in these counts
were the sale of a suit Of clothes cost
ing $50 ID J. 4. Nelson Of Binghamron
for $40
The sale Of another suit to Dr..
Num- for s45, the cost price being
fixed at s23.5B.
The sale Of suit costing s17s2 TO
8. Perder of Bingharuton for S45.
The sale of a suit OF clothes to A.
NJ. Pierson Of Binghamton for s29.50.
the cost price OF the suit having been
s11.75
The sale of suit costing SS2.s5 To
T. 3. Crary, Binghamton millionaire.
for $50.
The fine as imposed by Judge Man
TON is said 10 be the largest that has
been passed in the United States fol-
lowing a conviction for profiteer1nE
and department Of justice officials de-
clared that the conviction was the sec
ond secured against q large and long
established concern, conducting a
prosperous business, IN the entire
country.
They say the first conviction was
that returned here two weeks ago
against the John A. Roberts Co. #
Utica, convicted on II counts, each
charging prpf1teering.
The Roberts company has not get
been sentenced. Judge HaTland 3.
Howe of Burlington. Vt. who presided
over that trial. comes here next
Wednesday 10 pass sentence.
A fine Of $4,000 is the maximum
which czn be imposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
7 lour Up &c i'm
minneapolis Mills

'-ic2-a7ols. MINI, May 2s-Flnur
- +l"aneeG % cents a barrel at
o-7 mills -oday Family patents
----7aa lots. n ss pound cotton
az 'fa-' quoted at sI5-10 TO s15.25
= strong wheat market il
'e@ann fo~ The Increased price,
1lle-s SAID.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Wilson's Veto Stands
ON Peace Resolution
House Vote Short 20
attempt to Over Ride
President Lost 220 to
15o S e We n t e e n
Democrats Vote with
bile a n S
House Leaders De-
rermined to Record
Vote

,,-osr.r-.ar May 2S-Lacking 2s
-..sl r., -ae necessary two-tnIras.
.. uouse 1.led today To pass the
49, ~p,aI.t,on. ending the war with
-. ang AUSTRIA, over President
Visor veto.
-st -asui, was not unexpected. The
,-,s .,.a 10 a.. seventeen Demo
-, ,o,rtrc with Republicans II at
-.,,--- .a override the veto, while
-, vs,ua.la.us voted with the Dem
-,.. =, sustain il. Before starting
~. IGN M me floor Republican
..5a-s PREDICTED that the veto would
,,,rf is,- q margin Of ten. but never
seea-s announced their determine
,7- Ia rnane rs h-hI Jusf the same
r-f .s- liz accord 80 before the PEG
,f,er speaker Gillette announced
in. vn-4 conservative Brooks. Re-
~o.,.ar. If Illinois. insisted that he
mad votec w.-h ms party and he was
? Toa9-d-d.
Attack Wilson Stand
Preceding nnaI action. which again
fr3go efforts 10 establish peace, there
US an hour u debate in which the
1.-agl1e-. position was 2ssaiied by
l.suugAe..ns and defended by Demo
r-Lg A--a Ck4nC the Republican
islle-gnIl Of Congress. Representa-
LIRE Canually. Democrat, of Texas,
challenged -ne party III control TO
rrasen- L s-r4Irht out resolution for
repea r.: I'll. var time legislation and
PROMISED Democratic support in an
effort to pass II II the event of a
rreslueHtia. va-o.
DECLARING nat passage Of the Knox
resolution would TX the date for re-
ga. o. war --me laws. Representative
Monue.l -hs Republican leader came
back wtth q challenge I'd the Texas
-Eral' re give proof Of his ability
q deliver Democratic help" but the
azsver was iosi n 4 howl from both
secs 81 the ananber.
ale II ne Day, however, Mr..
0cn..f without comment threw
,--o -Ae 5ousa hopper a joint reso-
Guor providing 5or repeal Of all war
me ies!s.a.Ion. effective Oh the date
r. h ~es0lution's passage. Soon af-
representative Alderman. Re-
sltllaE New Jersey. presented q
sl--..s1 solution Neither resolu-
''7r Is s...iec-ed 70 be called up before
IT, summer racess or adjournment.
TIE Cour4lIv resolution calls for re-
f@4. Of az ac-s and resolutions pass
Fl sine April 8. 1877. and which by
.aal' ,e-ns are 10 be effective only
curing ana ror d specified period, af-
's. such W. or such present or ex-'
is,lHc emergency"
jnT tour speeches were made IN
,af "sto tIgr, Chairman Porter. of
.ae zo-e!cc affairs committee and
representative Mondell pleading with
-a9!r berg IN override the veto while
''reseEta-.re Flood II Virginia.
'~Hhlnr Democrat on the committee.
"a- representative Cunnally, also
NE -''@, g~-eC the House To stand
:as H-oslaant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Asks Million Fund
for Lost Mail Parcels

Washington MAY IS - Postmaster
General Burleson asked Congress to-
daE for an additional appropriation
of one million dollars for payment OF
claims resulting from loss of domes-
tic mail parcels. Recent freight and
express enbargoes. ne said had add
ed tremendously to the volume OF in
sured packages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-29
Eastbound Freight
Ban is Lifted

Boston. May 2S-Removai Of all
eastbound freight enhargoes was
announced today by the Boston &
Maine railroad. The embargoes had
been in effect because of serious
freight congestion.