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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
COP SHARPSHOOTERS
ON LOOKOUT FOR BANDITS

New York, Dec. 21--Armed with re-
peating rifles. twenty sharpshooters OF
the New York police tonight secured
the city in automobiles in hunt for
bandits.
Each sharpshooter, picked man
from the police rife squad, was ac-
companied by three detectives and a
uniformed patrolman. Under orders
to shoot every suspect who attempted
to escape them, the men searched the
highways and byways Of the city
throughout the night.
An increase in the police force of
769 men was authorized by the Board
of Estimate and in order to provide
funds for paying the extra patrolmen,
an issue of special revenue bonds In
1921 was approved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
McELWAN DIVIDEND
ON COMMON STOCK 1OOes

Hoayolse, Mass. Dec. 21.--R. r. Me-
elwain, presfdsht OF the Crocker-Mc-
Aiwain Co. and the Chemical Paper
Manufacturing Co. today announced
that the directors OF the Crocekr-Mc-
swain Co. had voted dividend of
- per cent. on the common stock of
that company payable December 20.
Mr. McEiwain In = recent letter to
employees or me two concerns an.
nounced a new plan Of Individual con-
tracts which Includes a provision
whereby empioyss Of five years. serv-
Ice would be tsAnsferred from the pay
roll record to tho salary roll. On this
bssis they would rsceive pay regularly
even when the mills were not operat-
Ing.
The Lyman Mills Corporation, cotton
textile manufacturers here. today an
pOunesd q wage reduction Of 22a per
eent. t. take elkect January 10. This
cut affeets l1Se empleysA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
Scarf Wins in Wsstsisid

Westfsld. Mass, Dec, 2l-Town Clerk
George w. Scarf defeated Richard J.
Morrissey by majority Of 6s2 in thu
first city election today The vote was:
Scarf 2s2s; Morrissey, 1881.
Party designations weer not used in
the contest. Six councilmen at large
elected are Harry A, cowles. Charles
A. Hickson. Frederick A. Nash. Fred
L. Parker, Harry b. Putnam and Ed
win " Smith. The vote On liquor, H.
censes and 255 per cent. beer was LIQUOR
licenses. Yes, 152Si Nd, '2l54; beer. Yes,
1876; No, 1725.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
Sixth of "Hoodooed"
Palmer Fleet Is
Abandoned at Sea

Boston, Dec. 21-The owners Of the
schooner Jane Palmer, which was re-
ported Saturday in distress 500
miles east Of Cape Hatteras. were
notified today that the vessel had
been abandoned and her crew land
ed at Bermuda by steamship Cotati.
The Cotati had stood by the Palmer
until it was seen that there was no
hope of saving her and late Satur-
day took of the crew.
The Palmer was bound from New
port News for Beunos Aires with
coal when she ran into storm and
sprang aleak. 1t was the schooner's
second unsuccessful attempt to reach
the South American port, she having
started in July with a cargo of coal
but was obliged to put into Boston
because Of a leak and was laid up
here for three months before she
went to Newport News to take on a
] new cargo.
When sailors along the water
front heard of the Jane Palmers
fate, they Immediately recalled the
almost traditional "Hoodoo of the
Palmer fleet" that has now claimed
six of the original eight vessels.
The first Of the fleets misfortunes
occurred in 1909 when the Marie
Palmer was lost off Frying Par
Shoals, N. c. In the same year came
the loss of the Davis Palmer or
Harding's Ledge, OF Boston harbor
The Paul Palmer was burned at sea
four years later and in 1914 the Pres
colt Palmer was lost on Bermuda
and the Fuller Palmer went down
off Nantucket Shoals.
The Singleton Palmer and Dor
othy Palmer are stin afloat.
Sailors recalled, too, the streak Of
bad luck that has pursued the Jane
Palmer in the last year. \Four DAYS
out of Liverpool last March, bound
for Fernandina, Fla, she was oblixe6
to put back because OF trouble. Att
er repairs she sailed again for New.
port News, where she took on Goa,
for Buenos Aaires sailing July IA
She sprank aleak and had to put into
Boston Harbor to stay until Octobe,
80. She left Newport News TO,
Buenos Aires on December IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
hEk fI6HTlNe,
MllY CASUALTIES
IN q IRISH COUNTIES

D3blin, Dec. ~. z(1sy 1hs Associated
Press " Heavy Aghting has taken
place between large forces Of civilians
On ons sids ana sDsdiers and police on
theother. IN the section lying between
Caifan.. County Kilkenny, and Glen
bower, County Tippsrary. The milf
tary and police were ambushed AT
three different places yesterday and
numerous caSualties resulted on both
sides. These included Sergeant Walsh.
Royal Irish ConstabuiaEy. killed, some
soldiers. number unknown, killed, ten
or fifteen civilians killed, and Ser
geant Shannon and several soldiers
wounded. About thirty civilians were
wounded or captured.
An Official communication issued by
the general headquarters tonight es-
Inmates the casualties among the at
lacking party at sixteen and gives the
military casuaities as one private
severely wounded. No police casual
ties are mentioned. The statement
says that the details are still in doubt
and that no information has yet been
received regarding the ambush Of po-
lice reinforcement from Clonmei.
The Inhabitants Of the country side
are In state of terror and many are
fleeing from their homes.
The first conflict occurred early In
the day at the foot Of Seivanamon
hill. After a sharp fight the military
lorry got through and sent a message
to Callan for reinforcements. In this
instance II IL believed the ambushers
escaped unscathed.
Reinforcements Of Royal Irish Con-
stabulary and soldiers left Callan late
in the afternoon and when about two
miles out, ran into another ambush
near Carricksricken, the Earl OF Os-
sory's shooting lodge. At the first
voiley from the axnbushing party. the
soldiers and police dismounted from
the lorry and spread out and brisk
fight ensued,. the fighting being in
tense.
The lighting was still in progress
when County Inspector Whyte Of Kill
kenny. with a dozen men Of the con-
stabulary flashed upon another lorry
running into the thick Of it. 1t wal
now becoming dark and the police lor-
ry was subjected to a veritable hail OF
bullets. 1t was riddled, and Sergeant
Walsh was shot through the head, dy-
ing instantly. Shannon received
wounds in the head and arms. The
battle was very fierce. District In
spector Baynham had q narrow es-
cape, his rife being shattered in his
hand.
About the. same time. reinforce
ments from Clonmei were attacked
near Gienbower, where the biggest
battle of the day occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
Lawrence Textile
Council Attacks
Policies Of Wood

Lawrence, Mass, Dec, 21--The
Lawrence Central Council Of the ANAL
,gamated Textile Workers at a meet
ing tonight drafted a letter to Pres
ident William M. Wood Of the Ameri-
can Wooden Co. attacking the COM
pany's policies The letter repudfated
a request made Of lrr. Wood in a let.
ter written on December rs by A. J.
Music. general secretary Of the Anal
gamated. that he confer with Anal
gamated of'iciais before announcing a
wage reduction in the company's mills.
Asserting that his request does NOT
represent the attitude Of the Law
renee council, the leeten aid:
THE workers OF lawrence are not
deceived by your pretence OF wait
inS for others to cut wages Arst. We
recognise YOU ~ the diroetinw mind
Of the mill barons anA hold you re.
sponsibIc for their anEs."
The letter says that BY running IT.
mills on short time the American
Wooden Co. has cut wasss from Is to
- per cent. accuses Mr.. Wood Of
inefhciency snd adds:
ANY more ine6lcleucy viii make II
necessary for the rorkernnto relieva
you and your class Of TIL 3csntrol Of
in0aUtry..
After the meeting Ben Lerere. secre-
tary Of the LEGAL council, Sairl that IA
organization would - reorenenfed 4
conference u I'll aabor II Ennex
county to be held ak ea11m 81 Decou-
Der 81. JANUARY and :, 20 which IN
~ ~ =. = -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
MALPROFI'TS
(Continued from Pare 0ne)

Chairman Calder at tho close Of the
executive session recounted part OF
Mr.. Cushing's statement, saying that
no names would be made public BY the
committee until Investigation OF the
charges was completed. CERTAIN our
Gals. it was said, Cushing testiaed.
were able to secure information as TO
communities where shortage conditions
were particularly feared and possessed
information as to the effect OF priority
orders obtained on the furnishing OF
coal cars. These officials ais were said
to have information az to coal in trAns-
1t, and to have been able to. obtain
supplies which could be diverted to
more lucrative markets. One pool
mentioned by Mr.. Cushing, Chairman
Calder said. involved $4,000 tons while
other operations were said to have been
intimated. The government ofhcial
named by Gushing was. said to be the
witness to have resigned some time
ago.
Mr.. Cushing in the open session. said
that railroad officials had Joined in the
profit making by diverting shipments
going over their own rails to new des-
tinations," but refused to give names
except in confidence. because my
matchmaking days are over"
On the subject of shortage last sum-
mer, the witness said it had released
the worst elements in human nature. "
"The statements of public omciais
of impending fuel famine this winter
ne said, did not cause the high prices,
but ave the opportunity for them"
Mr. Morrow told the committee there
was an actual shortage of 20 COZ
tons in production last spring. arising
from the coal strike OF. 1915 and the
strikes on the railroads" .
Senator Edge. Republican Of New
Jersey. proceeded to question the as
sertion. but it was left for final set
Element tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
Hardings to Be
Household Guests
in Sunny South. !.

Jacksonville. Fla. Dec. N-The Presi-
dent-elect and Mrs. Harding will spend
several weeks in Florida as the guests
of Senator Frelinghuysen OF New Jer-
sey on the latter's houseboat. accord
ing to telegraphic advices received to-
day. The telegram said Mr., and Mrs.
Harding will leave Marion soon after
New Years day and would visit Miami
and other Florida resorts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
Coolidge to Get Funeral
Flag Bay State Hero

Boston, Dec. 21-Governor Cool
idge, az vice president elect, will be
presented tomorrow with an Ameri-
can flag which draped the casket OF
an unnamed Massachusetts hero in
France. The exercises will take
place in the hall of flags at the
State House in the presence Of mem
bers Of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, Spanish Veterans and Ameri-
can Legion. The banner was brought
from overseas by Walter A. Robin
son. Col. r. L. Logan and A. e. Set
terman. members of the state COM
mission which went abroad to in
spect the cemeteries where Massa-
chusetts dead lie and the formal pre-
sentation was made by Chairman
Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
Charge Employees
Of Grocery in
Theft Conspiracy

Boston. Dec. 2l-Thefts of bakers and
confectionery supplies worth $250.000
are said to be involved in the charges
against nine employees of H.. A. John
son & Co.. Inc, who were arrested
today. 1t 10 alleged that employees of
the wholesale grocery firm formed a
combination with restaurant men in
various cities for the disposal Of goods
stolen from the firn.' A score OF other
arrests are said be in prospect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
Govt. Insincere
in Ireland, English
Women Tell Com. 100

Washing ton, Lee. Zl.-AN arralgn-
ment of the coalition government for
what was described as its lack OF
sincerity in it's policy toward Ireland"
was presented today by two English
women to the commission of the Com
mittee Of One Hundred investigating
the Irish question.
Miss Ellen G. Wilkinson of Man
chester, one of the ten women who in
yestigated conditions in Ireland for
the Women's International League,
declared that if a referendum were
taken it would be found that the
mass of British opinion was not be-
hind the government in its present
policy toward Ireland" Mrs. Annot
f. Robinson also Of Manchester. join
ed her in the declaration that while
the British public hardly was ready to
accept the Sim F'ein plan of an Irish
republic, ireland can be won yet" if
the government adopts a sincere pol
icy. Both women indicated their be-
lief that dominion home rule would
prove the final solution of the Irish
question. Little scraps of nations
are opposed by the English as invit-
Wilkinson said, adding that the fear
of other powers using Ireland for
military bases probably would prevent
the English people from willingly ac-
cepting the complete severance of
Ireland from the United Kingdom.
Both women told Of the burning Of
homes and the destruction of property
in Ireland.
Miss Wilkinson described reprisals
by the military in Cork, which she
said, she witnessed in October.
"At ten o'clock at night" she said,
"the curfew sounded and the streets
became quiet with startling sudden
ness. Lights were cut off and up the
street on which a hotel was situated
came a body of infantry in extended
formation. A searchiight from the
end of the street played upon their
glistening bayonets and steel helmets
Three armored cars followed and be-
hind them came lorries filled with
men. The troops moved with pre-
cision and discipline through the quiet
streets. Suddenly they commenced
firing, methodically into the houses
They marched back and forth and un-
til o'clock the next morning could
hear constant firing and the challenge
of sentries."
Mrs. Robinson told of the refusal
of American consul Wells, at Man
chester, to wise the passports to Am
erica of herself and Miss Wilkinson
After the refusal she visited the office
i,Of consul at London. she said, and
when she returned to Manchester her
passport was vised after she had
promised not to engage in propagan-
| da, or to give interviews for the news
papers"
Destruction of cooperative industry
and agriculture in Ireland is a DELHI
crate effort by the military to force
emigration of the young men, Miss
Wilkinson said. Lord French, she
said, had declared that Ireland could
be pacified if the 100000 too many
young men" would leave.
The commission tomorrow will hear
Misses Annie and Susan Walsh, sis
ters-in-law of the late lord mayor
MacCurtain of Cork, who left Cork
the day after the burning of the bus
mess section of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
|GREB BESTS ROPER
IN BOSTON BOUT

Boston, Dec. 21.-Harry Greop y
Pittsburg won the decision over o-e'
tain Bob Roper. Chicago heaVy"e,s", 80
in their 10-round bout of boxing '''@
tonight. II
Grebh took every round, leading .,
the way with a smashing, whlr.S." ~.
attack that apparently had hoFJ
helpless. Roper was not ahie 10
a dozen solid blows during the pu's
He started the fourth round WIZ
little show of speed but alter go
20 seconds of fighting Greo
himself and the round went 'ae
of the others. The Chicago '0N,
managed TO keep his feet anu "
knocked against the ropes once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
Mulhern.lovejoy

A very quite wedding was SOL
emnized Saturday evining at the par
sonage Of the Methodist church when
Orris Mulhern and Miss Claire Love-
Joy, both of this city, ware united in
marriage. The single ring service
was used. Rev. c. o. Perry. pastor Of
the church, officiating. Mr.. Mulhern
is an employee of the American Glue
Co. The young couple will reside at
LOuden Hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
BOWDOIN WARNS

erittes % not feel warranted in con.
tinutng the drain Ion the resources.
In order to increase the health and
happiness Of the people of the new
State which had just been set or from
massachusetts, the Legislature on June
n. iSz0 voted to establish the schoo,
and it was opened the aext spring.
Its graduates number more than 2100.
President Sills issued the following
statement in regard to the future Of
the Bowdoin Medical School:
by action Of the Board of Trus-
tees and Overseers Of Bowdoin Col
lege at meeting held December II
and Is, 1870, the Bowdoin Medical
School win be finally closed as de-
partment of Bowdoin College at the
end Of the current year, June, 1921.
unless by that time shall be found to
meet the requirements necessary to
keep the school in Glass A of Amer
lean Medical Colleges. 1t has been
conservatively estimated that for this
purpose there must be an addition
to the resources of the school of $685.
600 for immediate equipment of lab
oratories and of at least $50, 900 yearly
income for more teachers and for up
keep. Unfortunately at the present
time the college sees no. way Of pro-
curing such funds: the need of such
an endowment has often been placed
before the people of Maine, but the
appeals have never received an ade-
Quate response.
"The College will not apply for state
aid for the school. But If the citizens
Of Maine and the friends Of medical
education who believe that the main
tenance Of a medical school is proper
ly state function, desires to have
the medical school reestablished as a
State institution under State control
and adequately supported by the State,
Bowdofn College will be glad give
all assistance possible to that end,
and would doubtless offer for such
purpose for temporary use, if desired,
such part Of the buildings and appa-
ratus Of the college as might be avail
able.
"The action Of the governing board
OF the College which contemplates
the closing Of the school in June so
far as Bowdoin is concerned, unless
large and unexpected gifts should
furnish the necessary funds, was
taken with deep regret and for fl
nancial reasons. In 1920 the Maine
Medical School was, established by
the State of Maine and placed under
the control, superintendency and di-
rection OF the President and Trustees
and Overseers Of Bowdoin College
For over a hundred years the College
has carried on this trust to the best
Of its ability and has recently as
sumed cheerfully the deficits of the
school which in the aggregate amount
to over $35.00o. If it were possible to
continue the school in Class A with
out greatly impairing the funds of
the College. no doubt the College
would do SO gladly But it has not
the funds that will yield the neces-
sary $4,000 annual additional income.
The Trustees and Overseers of the
College believe that there is a place
for medical college in Maine and
are hopeful that the people of the
State. despite the great demands on
the incoming legislature, will estab-
iish such a school as a state institu-
ton. around which all the medical
and public health worker of the State
would be conferred"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
Steel Oil Tanker
Overheard at Bath
| Another Dec. 80

Bath. Dec. 21-The steel bulk oil
barge Texaco III, was launched from
the yard of the Texas Steamship Co.,
Saturday afternoon. The bare is de-
signed tor either harbor or coastwise
trade and 10 one Of three duplicate
barges. The Texaco 172 will be
launched about Dec. 90 and the Tex
AGO 17s early in January. 1t is ex-
pected that Texaeo. Ill will be ready
to leave Bath sometime between
Jan 8 and Jan. is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
Gets s. Years For
Misappropriation Funds

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 21.-willian,
c. Bush,. secretary and treasurer of
the Wilmington Savings Fund Society
and socially prominent, was today SEN
fenced to eight years in the county
workhouse after he had pleaded gull
ty to taking securities valued At $780,
900 belonging to the institution Bush
confessed he took the securities to
cover margins in stock speculation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

Perry Of the church officiating, using
the single ring ceremony. The couple
left on the afternoon train for Bos-
ton. where they will pass the holidays
with relatives. Upon their return
they will reside on Mr.. Lovejoy's farm
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

The Current Events club will meet
this afternoon with Mrs. F. S. Wingate.
A paper on, "Our Island Possessions =
will be read by Mrs. D. q. Sleeves.
This will be followed by a discussion
of the topic OF the day together with
other current events. Plans for the
next public meeting will be made. A
full attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

In connection with Christmas shop
ping Hallowell people should not
overlook the Red Cross Seals, which
are still on sale, and will be until
New Years day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

The Misses Barbara and Hope Sawyer
are passing their Christmas vacation
with their sister. Mrs. Joseph Votur.
Miss Barbara Sawyer is teaching in
New York state and Hope is attending
the Sargent school in Cambridge. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

The condition of Mrs. w. c. john
son, who underwent surgical treat
ment on Monday evening at her home
on Warren street, is as encouraging
as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
levejoy- Woodruff

The. Methodist parsonage was the
scene Monday evening of quiet
wedding when Mrs. M. e. Woodruff
became the bride of Ira N, Lovejoy
of Center Central street Rev. C. O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

Fred Choate of Worcester. Mass, ar
rived in town Tuesday and will pass
the winter with his mother, Mrs. James
f. Choate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

New York, Dec. 21-Biily De Foe OF
st. Paul and Freddy Jacks. former
featherweight champion OF England,
went Is rounds to draw here tonixht
Jacks weighed l25 pounds and De Foe
125 L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

The report has come that Mrs. VIM
ter and her daughter, Mrs. Walls, ar
rived safely in Pasadena. Cal, having
made the journey in five days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

Last call on toys for Christmas. ac-
"ording to the +. b. Wood Estate.
Their stock is going fast but there
are still toys and games left that will
bring Joy to some kiddie.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

State communication Kennebec Lodge
No. :. F. & A. NJ, this evening at 1'5o.
Work i'm the NJ NJ. degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22

The Christmas Club at the Hallowell
Trust and Banking Company is now
open.-Adv.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-22
HhLLOWELL.

Miss Pathena Miller of Miilinocket
Is visiting Mrs. CO. Perry over the
holidays.