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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
India Rubber Help
at Bristol to Return
with Militia Guard

Bristol, r. l., May 31-Officials Of
the National India Rubber Company
announced tonight that they would
reopen the plant tomorrow to the
clerical forces, members of whom
were assaulted on Friday last in a
riot in which three persons were
shot and several others injured. The
office workers will return under the
guard of 500 members of the reor-
ganized Rhode Island National
Guard, who are here under command
of Adjutant General Abbott, to carry
out the Governors commands.
No action was taken today toward
a resumption of operations in the
factory. The decision as to this, it
was said. would come from New
York, the National India Rubber
Company being a subsidiary Of the
United States Rubber Company, and
the latter debating its policy.
The strikers held no meetings to-.
day. The military forces participant
ed as an escort in the Memorial Day
parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
INTERVENTION I'm
MEXICO PROPOSED
If GOVT FALTERS
Recognition of New Regime by U. S.
Contingent on Ability to Show
Stable Government, Recommen-
dation Senate Sub Committee
Probing Affairs of the
Southern Republic
CLAIMS COMMISSION

The recommendations also pro-
posed a provision in the agreement
for the immediate appointment of a
commission to adjust the claims Of
Americans the commission to be
made up Of men chosen by the two
governments and with the under-'
standing that its findings be binding
and be Immediately carried out and
payment made.
Should the Mexican officials fail
to agree to such plan or to estab-
lish government capable of afford
ing adequate protection to Ameri-
cans the commission suggested that
we will send a police force, consist
ing of the naval and military forces
Of our government into the republic
Of Mexico to open and maintain open
every line of communication be-
tween the city of Mexico and every
seaport and every border port of
Mexico
This force should be sent in, the
committee said, after notice har
been given to the Mexican people
that the United States was not war;
ing on them and that it's sole pur-
pose was to restore peace, protect
Americans and their possessions and
to Oxford the Mexican people them
selves an opportunity to constitute
lin what so ever manner they de-
sire, Mexican. government, COM
posed Of honest, and honorable
men,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
MUST SHOW ABILITY

Washington, May 31--Armed inter
vention in Mexico should the new
forces in control there show an in
ability or unwillingness to set up a
stable government more friendly to-
ward Americans was recommended to
the Senate today by the foreign re-
lations subcommittee which has beeb
investigating Mexican affairs.
Should a stable government be es-
tablished that full recognition accord
ed il and assistance be offered it by
the United States. The. committee
said however, recognition should not
be given until treaty had been tn
tered into; upon assurance thereto,
that the provisions of article q of the
constitution of 1917 commonly re-
garded by foreigners as confiscatory
shall not be enforced against Ameri
cans.
That the constitutional clause, pro
viding that none but a Mexican citi-
zen may be a minister of any re-
ligiou creed in Mexico and that no
periodical of a religious character
shall comment upon political affairs
of the nation or publish any informal
ion thereto in SO far as they have to
do with public affairs, be inapplicable
to Americans.
That the provision that no minister
or religious corporation may conduc,
schools or primary instructions, shall
not be applied in the case Of Ameri.
cans.
That the article under which for
eigners may be expelled be SO revised
as to give Americans the right to
confer with the representative of theil
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Soldier Relief
Bill Passes House

Washington, May 29.-The soldier
relief bill was passed today by the
House 2Ss to so and sent to the SEN
ate.
Under the program that 5rough: tile
final showdown. a two-thirds vote in
support of the measure was necessary
for its passage and it was obtained
after fight.
While only the direct vote on the
bill was possible under the suspan-
sion program. 1t was preceded by three
test votes which showed supporters of
the measure gradually gaining
strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

Post and Camp reformed in parade
church and the remainder of the col
umn was dismissed.
Exercises Penney Memorial Church
The Memorial Day exercises at
the Penney Memorial church were
presided over by Mayor Burleigh
Martin and were carried out in a
most impressive manner. The orator
was Rev. Frank I. Phalen, chaplain
of the National Soldiers Home at
Togus.
Members of the Post and Camp
and auxiliary bodies were seated in
the front of the auditorium. The
church was well filled upon the &C.
casion.
After invocation had been offered
by Rev. A Francis Walch, Adjutant
Stetson read the Orders and Lin
coins Gettysburg Address.
The presiding officer, Mayor Mar
tin, was introduced by Commander
Gay as a young man whose grand
father, DR.. G. w. Martin, was sur
geon in the Civil war and was a
member of the Post.
Mayor Martin spoke of the SOL
emnity of the occasion when the peo-
pie got together to honor their patri-
otto dead and of the gratitude we
to Him who made possible this beau
tiful Memorial Day.
Grafton by Rev. Frank |. PhaIen
Mayor Martin in introducing the
orator, Rev. Frank I. Phalen, called
attention to the fact that they were
fortunate in having as the orator of
the day a man who understands the
significance Of Memorial Day, a man
whose grandfather fought in the
Revolutionary War, whose father
fought in the Civil War, who him.
self participated in the Spanish Am
eTlCdH WALL StIlu "AooC Dull, 4SCr'
Paul Phalen Of this city, was in the
World War.
Rev. Mr.. Phalen in opening his
address spoke of the solemnity of
the occasion, stating that at the
days exercises he had seen tears
and that he hoped they were tears of
reverence and gratitude. He paid a
tribute to the men and women Of
Maine for what they did in the Civil
War. and he referred to the reply
made by Hon. Hannibal Hamlen who
when in Congress was asked what
the State of Maine raises and in
stantly replied 1--WE raise men," And
the speaker pointed out that Maine
had proved this by the character Of
its men and women.
He spoke of the fine character of
young men represented by the Am
erican Legion. In closing, he stated
that as long as the American Nation
stands, as long as it has a heart and
a soul and flag. it will never lose
touch with that great Day in Am
erican life. America will never for
get the deeds of the men who fought
in the Civil War
The exercises were closed with the
singing Of America" by all, and the
benediction pronounced by Rev. Mr..
WaIch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
POPE BENEDICT
PLEADS FOR A
COMPLETE PEACE

Rome, May 31-Pope Benedict has
addressed to the entire world and
Episcopal letter Of Christian recon-
Citation and peace. The Pontiff fe-
marks that despite the end of the
war; ill feelings still exists. He begs
that all Christians forget their ill
feelings with the view to mutual
understanding.
The Pope outlines in the letter
dangers to which the warld is exposed
if the various people continue to live
in a state of hostility to each other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
STATE CONTESTS
G. 0. P. Committee Be-
gins Work Deciding
Progress Slow and May Take Till
Friday to Clear Away - General
Wood and Managers Arrive-Gov.
Lowden and Forces Already Quar-
tered in Windy City


Chicago, May 31-In open session
today the republican national COM
1nittee began deciding contests from
various state delegations to the con-
vention but made slow progress.
At today's rate of progress Chair
man Hays estimated that contests
would not be cleared up before Fri
day. Today's decisions will not be
factors in the strength of any candi-
date in the convention and ranged
principally about the question of reg
ularity, although the race issue fire.
quently was injected.
Only seven of the one hundred and
thirty-seven contests were decided
in the first days work.
Wood chieftains began assembling
at main headquarters today with the
arrival of Major General Wood, ac-
companied by Senator Moses, his
eastern manager, from Washington.
Almost coincident with the arrival
of General Wood, the Johnson head
quarters issued an announcement
that Senator Johnson would arrive
next Thursday at noon and that a
parade had been arranged to follow
his reception at the station. Senator
Harding is expected here the latter
part of the week, but the Hoover
headquarters announced that it was
problemical as to whether Mr..
Hoover would come to Chicago dur
ing the convention.
Governor Lowden already is quar-
tered at a hotel here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Conferees Agree
on Ship Sale Bill

Washington, May 31-Sale Of the
Government-owned merchant ships
as soon as pracable with provisions
for the Shipping board to sell GER
tain classes of ship to Aliens If con-
sidered advisable. were tentatively
agreed on today the House and Sem
ate Conferees on merchant marine
legislation.
Pending sale of the ships the
board would be permitted under the
compromise measure to operate the
vessels itself or charter them to
private interests.
Chairman Jones of the Senate
managers announced that final
agreement tomorrow is hoped for.
The House conferees today accept
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Providence Veteran
Makes His Last
March on Monday

Providence, r. l., May 31-Rich-
ard ]. Burgess, commander of Arm
old Post Number 4, G. A. r. of this
city. dropped dead at the head OF
his post just at the close of the
Memorial Day parade here today.
Mr.. Burgess, who was IS years OF
age, had been urged in an automo-
bile but refused saying that he
wanted TO march with his men.
He enlisted at the outbreak OF the
Civil War when he was but 10 years
Of age, and served until 1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
CHEVROLET Wins
500 Mile Auto Race at
Indianapolis

Average Speed of 1916 Miles an
Hour-Second Best Time in His
tory Of Event-TotaI Cash Prizes
p Of $25,5O0 ODE Palmer, Favorite,
Loses Through Accident
Indianapolis, May 31-In the most
spectacular finish ever witnessed on
the Indianapolis speedway, CASTOR
Chevrolet, driving a car Of American
design, rode to victory in the eighth
renewal of the 500 mile race today be-
fore a record breaking crowd of $780,
900 persons. Chevrolets time was
5:40:16.14, an average Of sS.16 miles
an hour, the second best time in his
tory of the events.
In addition to winning the $4,000
first prize, Chevrolet also won APP
proximately $500 more in lap prize
competition and cash prizes offered
by a factory. Rene Thomas won seer
ond place having covered the distance
in 5:43:02.29. His average was S7.45
miles an hour. Tommy Milton pulled
up in third place and Jimmy Murphy,
winner of the Santa Monica road race,
finished fourth.
The accident that snatched victory
from De Palma was tragic, the noted
Italian was racing at break neck
when a sheet of flames licked it's way
to his gasolene tank. While his me-
chanician fought the flames, De Pal
ma, broken hearted over his misfor-
tune, ran to the pits a mile away for
fresh supply of gasolene, staggering
back under the weight of the heavy
cans.
There were half a dozen accidents
but the drivers and their aides mirac-
ulously escaped death. While speed
ing around the track, Arthur Lynn
crashed into the sidewalk, crashing
his car so badly that it was with
drawn. Louis Chevrolet driver of the
car his brother piloted to victory, also
was in a smash up. His car skidded
off the course when steering connect
ion broke. Chevrolet's back was in
jured and he withdrew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Half Million Damage
from Forest Fires
in Nova Scotia County

Halifax, n. S., May 31-Damage of
100000 has been caused in Cumber-
land county from forest fires which
ragged through the day and which
were still burning tonight. Twelve
thousand acres have been swept by
flames. The property destroyed in
Guided three mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
rorest Fire in North Aroos stock

Houlton, Me-. May 20 - Forest
fires at Portage Lake and Nashville
Plantation and in the vicinity OF
Little Machias river in the northern
MARI Of Aroostook county and IN
Moro plantation are reported to be
the most serious experienced in this
COUNTY since 1903. These fires
which James NJ fierce. chief ire
warden for this district, claimed to-
dsv were started by negligent fish
ermen. have gotten beyond control
and the only hope of extinguishing
them now is by "a heavy rain. Fire
in a soft wood growth, bordering on
the tracks Of the Bangor & Aroos-
took railroad between Van Buren
and Stockholm disrupted train
schedules for time, but it was re-
ported today as having burned itself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Food Producers
Bill Passes House

Washington, May 31-By a vote
OF 253 to IS the House today pass
ed and sent to the Senate the bill
permitting farmers, planters, ranch
men, dairymen or fruitgrowers to
combine for the collective market
ing and sale of their own products,
Notwithstanding antitrust laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Two of Amundsen's Crew
Victims of Arctic Cold

Copenhagen. May 31-Two mem
bers of Captain Road Amuqdsen's
North Polar expedition, Khudsen
and lessen, are reported in advices
received today to have frozen to
death during the winter Of 1920.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Dry Agents Seize
$4,000 Truck Load
Booze at Providence

Providence. r. l., May 31-More
than $500 quarts of whiskey said to
be worth $4,000 was seized by po-
lice and federal prohibition agents
here today as it arrived on a big
truck from New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Fire Near Ashland

Ashland Me-. May 20 - Several
families living in camps and en-
,,oved by a pulp company were
forced out of their homes today when
sre which caught in a pile of waste
bark at a railroad siding in Nash
yilla Plantation spread rapidly
.h-opgh the forest. The camps and
large quantity of supplies were de-
stroved and q large area of timber
,ord was burned over. Many forest
eres we're in progress near Ashland
,orjght. but the town was not con-
sidered in danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Trustees Theological Seminary

Bangor. Me-, May 31.-At the annual
meeting tonight Of the trustees Of the
Bangor Theological Seminary these
members were elected to FIJI vacancies
on the board: Daniel Webster. Bangor;
Willard Bass. Wilton: and Hon. Ly-
ford Merrill of Ossippee, N. H. Rev.
Charles F. Robinson Of Waterville
was elected as permanent financial
agent, the new officer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England: Fair Tues
day and Wednesday, excep: probably
showers Wednesday in Vermont.
Southern New England: Fair Tues
day; Wednesday probably showers.
New York: Fair Tuesday. proba-
bly, showers at night or Wednesday.
Boston Forecast
Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Tuesday fair; Wednesday. probably
showers; gentle to moderate south
west to south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
PROBE OF FUNDS
To Continue Till Frisco
Convention
Senate Inquiry into Pre- Convention
Finance to Be Resumed Today
with Over Score Of Witnesses to
Be Heard - California Primary
lnavna Rin

Be Heard - California Primary
Looms Big
Washington, May 31-(By The AS
ISOLATED Press)-Senate investiga-
ton Of pre-convention financing Of
campaigns for the presidential nomi-
nations will be continued after the
republican convention at Chicago
and before the convention at San
Francisco under present plans Of the
commission of inquiry.
A score of witnesses have been
summoned for tomorrow's session
and Chairman Kenyon said tonightI
will propose to drive through with
their investigation to a temporary
halt Thursday night so members of
the committee and others concerned
might go to Chicago for the republi-
can national gathering if they de-
sire"
CALIFORNIA; primary fight which
has been prolific or allegations con-
corning the use of money. still bulks
large in the committees future pro-
gram, with representatives of Her.
bert Hoover and Senator Hiram
johnson summoned to testify.
Mrs. Antoinette Funk a Chicago
suffragist, is to be questioned Tues
day or Wednesday as to her knowl-
edge, If any, of a campaign for w.
r, HE,odoo davoocrat of New York
The committee also plans to revert
to campaign expenditures made by
Governor Lowden in Missouri and
has several witnesses under sub
noena In connection with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
p;ddeford Woman Dies at So

Biddeford, Me-, May ga tele-
u,on received here today contained
us of the death Of Mrs. Elizabeth
rio,ford aged 96 years. at the home
- ber daughter, Mrs. Stephen Keene.
Che was for many years a resident
- Riddeford. She was Chautau-
M, student and won many medals.
Sha was born in Biddeford and re-
s;aod at Biddeford Pool after her
carriage She is survived by four
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
5000 Fire at Westbrook

Westbrook, Me-, May 31.-Fire start
ing in the barn from the back-firing of
q motor truck today caused the de-
struction of set Of farm buildings
owned by r. L. Cousin OF Portland,
the loss being $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
r.,ooesn Beef Through Portland
DIRT

portland, Me-, May 29-Six mil
,,,n mounds of frozen beef will be
..,ned to Germany and other coun-
',.s ~ Central Europe on the Brit
u. s+aaroer Armagh. which arrived
, IN today from Boston on her way
u. ~ hamburg. The beef was sent
w. nv western packers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Maine Wire Briefs
South Pari. Plant eurnina

Portland. Me-. May 31.-The large
plant Of the Maston Manufacturing
Co. in South Paris is on fire and help
from the Portland fire department! has
been summoned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Dedicate Bridge at Bar Harbor

Dedicate Bridge at Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor, Me-, May 31.---A me-
mortal bridge. erected at l. cost Of
$4,000 to commemorate soldiers and
sailors Of Hancock county. was ledi-
Gated here today. 1t was estimated
that 10000 persons were present at the
ceremonies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01
Nation, State, City and Hamlet
Pay Homage to Country's
F.: Heroic Soldier Dead
AT NEW YORK CITY

AT NEW YORK CITY
New York, May 31-Fifty thous-
and veterans Of three wars march
ed in Memorial Day parades held in
the five boroughs Of the city today
to pay tribute to the soldier dead Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic.
who despite their years, marched at
the head of the column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-01

When you have the workers CONS
to you, it gives you the chance to
choose the best. You get the best
help from Journal Want Ads.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-14

Well 20 get back TO your proposed
visit TO South Bend on the 21st YOU
will step from your special car onto
the platform, adjoining which is a
queer looking brick building with a
sign on it which reads SO miles to
Chicago ] know YOU Will be
tempted TO get back on the train
when YOU see that brick building
but don't do it, South Bend has q
lot of fine buildings-the mauso-
leum at the city cemetery is one Of
the finest structures I have ever seen
You will be met at the station bl
a gent with a kindly face and "a red
nose. but don't let that excite YOU
unnec essarily because the gent will
be Mayor Carson and if YOU had &C.
listen to an the hot air ne does a.
the city hall. your nose would be
red. ;too And come TO think OF il
your nose weren't the color of nc
Lily of the Valley when I seen YOU
last down in Alabama. Mayor Car
son will offer some neat excuse fo'
not showing YOU the interior of tho
you'll be driven up town just like
they handle William Jenning
Bryan. Harry Thaw or some other
celebrity.
The mayor, me and the other re
ception committees have talked ovei
a number of good clean-cut ex
cuses to keep YOU out of our depoi
so as you won't go home knocking
and we have about decided on one
TO the effect the ticket agent LOST
the key on the first OF July. and as
nobody has wanted 10 go TO Chicago
since. they have just abandoned the
station. and let the passengers buy
their tickets on the train or be
thrown off down around Laporte.
As you ride downtown with the
mayor. you viii hear peculiar
humping sound that will remind you
of the noise the carpenters made the
day they built the Washington
monument But don't get excited
Roe. thatU only be a fat wheeled
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-14
AAAA SECURITIES.

The who looks AZ the market quotations TO-
L. : war bonds and proc eeds worry because
they below par IS troubling himself bout
shadow. He imagines himsst "stung' when in real
it ne tce Of lie highest type or security
the market Those go,e rnment bonds which he
bought periodically turing DAYS are listed
Aaaa the highest rossble rating given ~ huan-
cial experts. His debtor-in this the ne ton.
which issued the bon6s-is sound as ever The
wealth and productive resources Of the nation are
far in OF the amount or the entire authorized
issue Interest is paid promptly when due. and so
viii the entire debt be when it natures
The 0elow-par quotation therefore simply
paper loss. The foolish bond-hoder may OF course
convert this into actual cash loss by selling his
bonds right holds them he will
experience all
There cases where cash is imperat lively need
ed. But then there is one step which the wise
bond-holder will least try before he will
part with his securities at a loss He can go TO his
bank and ask for a loan OF about - percent on his
bonds at six percent Not many such requests are
refused. When the emergency passed and the
loan paid up. this wise will find that his
Liberty bonds are still own and their fun
cash value will be his own on their date OF ma
turfty