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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

the public-the users of the railroads
whose money pays the railroad en-
ploye. Their safety depends largely
upon the discipline, which is not a
thing to be tri1ed with.
I'VE are back at the old function;
are minority to starve and incon-
venience their paymasiers,' the pub
lie, for the reason that board of
umpires. on which they (the mem
were represented, fail to suit their
views?
1T is really government affair,
as much as both rates and conditions
were inaugurated by tribunal apart
from the railroads."
Mr.. Underwood said there need be
no fear that the votes would not be
carried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
BLUEN0SE WILL
Be ELS|E'S RIVAL
IN F|SHERMAN'S RACE

Halifax. \. s., Oct. 1.-THE Cana
dian challenger for the international
fishing vessel trophy in the races
against the Gloucester schooner Elsie
beginning next Saturday, was deter
mined today when the Iunenbure
schooner Blue Nose won the second
elimination tests of this port. At the
same time the Blue Nose won the Ca
madam fishormen's championship and
first prize Of $1,000.
AS the Lunenburg boat also won the
first trial race last Saturday, she fin,
shed with perfect score of is points
under the system adopted to determine
the winner. The Delawanna, from
which the CLIQUE sterman Esperanto
won the trophy last year. finished
second today, Is minutes and % sec
onds behind. the Blue Nose, and, with
II points. was second in the standing.
Victory came because Captain An
gus Walters though starting in fifth
place, outsailed the other shippers
and practically outguessed the Della
warna's master at the lacking game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Portland Woman
Injured by Blast

Portland. Me-, Oct. 17-Mrs. Eliza
beth Courtney was thrown ten feet
across her kitchen today by an ex-
plosion while putting coal in stove.
1t occurred moment after she had
thrown in what appeared to have
been piece of wood, about seven
inchealong and half an inch in dia-
meter. Her face and the upper part
of her body WERE peppered with
pieces Of coal and She was Temporal
lily blinded by the flash, but not se-
riously blinded by the fash, but net
seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18

Boston, Oct. 1.-THE strike order
to employees of New England rail-
roads was started through the mails
today less than an hour after the
return of the general chairmen of
system brotherhoods from the con-
ferences at Chicago it brought out
the dates set for the strike in this
section as follows:
November /, New York. New
Haven and Hartford railroad; No
vember 3, Boston and Albany: Nov
8, Boston and Maine, Maine Central,
Rutland. st. Johnsbury and Lake
Champlain, Central Vermont, Mont
pelier and Wells River, Bangor and
Aroostook ard the Central New Eng
land.
The order advised the brotherhood
members that the vote of members
of their orga niations was over
whelmingly in favor of a strike on
the question Of wage reductions"
and added:
Your representatives have made
every reasonable and available effort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
BRITAIN TO BESTOW
VICTORIA CROSS ON
OUR UNKNOWN HERO

London, Oct. 17-By the A. p
The British government today de-
cided to award the Victoria Cross,
the highest British award, to Amer
ica's unknown warrior"
This announcement was made to-
night by Sir. Laming Worthington-
Evans, secretary of war, who pre-
sided at a government banquet in
honor of Gen. Pershing.
He said that King George had
conferred upon the American I'M
known warrior the highest deccra-
ton known to the British Empire
the Victoria Cross"
Sir Laming paid a high tribute to
General Pershing in proposing a
toast to his health. and in abiding
to todays unique ceremony he ad-
ded:
Truly the hearts of the American
ration must have gone out to our
unknown warrior when they were
prompted to tender at the hands of
General Fershing that unprecedent-
ed honor 80 This great act
of American friendship which you,
General Pershing. have performed
today will find response in thousands
of British women's hearts, each of
whom claims our unknown warrior
as her own"
The kings message to President
Harding follows:
Il wish to express TO you and the
congress and people of the United
States the warm appreciation felt
throughout this country of the ;ri-
butte you are paying today to our un-
known warrior The gift OF your
medal of honor to British comrade
III arms, whose tomb in West minister
Ebey stands for all orr best endeav-
ors and hardest sacrifice in var. is
a gesture of friendly sympathy and
goodwill which we will not forget.
On Armistice Day representatives
of the British Empire in Washington
will join with YOU in the ceremony
held to honor the splendid record of
your own troops. | greatly wish on
that occasion to confer on your I'M
known warrior our nlSHeSl uecoId-
ton for valor-thS Victoria Cross. 1t
has never yet been bestowed upon
the subject of another state, but
trust YOU and the American people
will accept the gift in order that the
British Empire may thus most fifty
pay its tribute to tomb which SYM
bolizes every deed of conspicuous
valor performed by the men Ct your
great fighting forces. whether by sea
or land, upon the western front.
II also send my heartfelt good
wishes to the great international con-
ference which opens by your wise in
itiative on that day My ministers
will, I know. strive as Fundamentally
as yours TO make that conference
sterling success. May they. in COM
mon with yours do all that practical
craftsmanship can achieve to perpet-
uate the comradeship of war in the
of peace"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Schooner Crosby
Ashore Off S. C.
Feared Total Loss

Bath. Me. Oct. 1.-THE four-mast-
ed schooner Phoebe Crosby, launched
here less than year ago, is ashore
on ietty at Georgetown, S. c., Cap
tain w. J. Small of Islesboro. the
master, reported in telegram 10 f.
S. Crosby, one of the local owners,
today. that she was\full of water. in
bad position and probably would be
total loss.
The schooner was returning light
from Providence. r. T.. to load lum-
Der at Georgetown. She was valued
at $164.000- by the owners, and only
partly insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL LAID
ON TOMB OF BRITISH UNKNOWN
IN HISTORIC WESTMINSTER
GERMAN TREATY
W|THSTANDS ALL
SENATE ASSAULTS

washington. Oct. 1I.-An efforts 10
amend the administration peace treaty
with Germany were defeated in the
Senate today and leaders announced
that night session would be held. If
necessary, tomorrow TO reach a final
vote on ratification
Both supporters and opponents of
the treaty agreed today that the treaty
would be ratified. although perhaps
within margin Of only three or four
votes, and that the treaties with Aus
tria ard Hungary would be accepted
Immediately thereafter. The appoint
ment today Of Republican successor
to the late Senator Knox of Pennsyl-
vania was calculated to give the treaty
advocates an additional vote.
The amendments rejected today were
offered by Senator's Reed OF Missouri
and Walsh of Montana. Democrats. and
received scant support, the great bulk
Of Democrats and we'll as Republicans
voting in opposition. Senator Reed
one Of the bitter enders" in the fight
against the League of Nations cove
nant proposed a blanket clause free
INK the United States from all obi.
gallons under the treaty of We sa lilies
1t was defeated &c to :. the latter
comprising Senators Ashurst Arizo-
ma. Reed. Watson of Georgia ana
Walsh of Massachusetts. Democrats;
and Borah Of Idaho. Johnson OF Cali
fornia and LAFollett of Wiscontin.
Republicans.
This treaty will he repudiatcd by
the American people Just as the Yer
sailles treaty was renudiateS the
former said. Senator Hitchcock Of
Nebraska. senior Democratic members
OF the foreign relations committee, is
to speak tomorrow in favor of Tatifca-
tion and voice the position of several
Democrats who arc expected to sun
port the treaties.
Senator Walsh. Montana, Offer ed two
amendments designed to pledge this
nation 10 join other powers in protect
ing Germany against unjustifed ag-
grcssion. They were defeated II TO
u and 50 to g.
Just before the Senate adjourned to-
night. Senator Reed offered two more
amendments for consideration tomor-
row. One was similar to his proposal
for exemption of obligations under the
Versailles treaty and the other would
declare this nation not bounds to sub
NIT any claims to the reparatiprs
commission or any other body created
by the Versailles covenant.
Attacks against the treaty were de-
livered today. by Senator's Reed and
Watson OF Georgia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Millions Autos
Available in Event
Railroad Tie-Up

New York, Oct. 17-More than o.
100000 automobiles and trucks will
be available for emergency use if the
railroad strike called for October 30
goes into effect, Alfred Reeves, gem
eral manager of the National Auto
mobile Chamber of Commerce. de-
clared today.
Farmers Mr.. Reeves said. own 139.
600 trucks and these, with those in
cities. could be utilized in delivering
food products.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
President Silent
on Conference Report

Washington, Oct. 11-(By the A.
PA report embodying the result
of conferences between the House
group of the railroad labor board
and the interstate commerce COM
mission on the threatened railroad
strike was laid before President
Harding today The text Of the re-
port was not made public but Chair
man McChord of the commission an
nounced on leaving the White House
that. the conferences had been con-
cluded at today's meeting.
Anything regarding our report
must come from the President"
Chairman McChord said, and his re-
mark was approved by Chairman
Barton of the labor board.
At the White House it was said
there would be no statement on the
strike tonight
An attitude Of watchfur prepare
ton characterized the activities of
other governmental agencies in con-
nection with the strike. The depart
ment of justice completed a survey
of existing statutes and precedents
to determine the scope of federal
authority under the circumstances
but the impression given by most of
the officials was that the government
could not move, except by mediation
or moral suasion, until the situation
had assumed a more concrete status.
Evidence was still lacking as to a
basis for the expressed expectation
| on the part OF some labor leaders
that petition for Injunction would
be the next move by the government.
Postmaster General Hays, whose de-
partment would feel first and most Sc
riously the effects Of rhe strike, also
Continued on Page 4-coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
No Strike Among
YardmaSters of u. s.

Columbus. O., Oct. 1I-There will
he no strike of the Railroad Yard
masters of America. whose head
quarters are located here. according
to William Brown, grand secretary
treasurer.
This organization is not a striking
oreaniza ton Brown said directing
attention to the organization con-
stitutOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
ROADS SAY IMPOSSIBLE

Chicago, Oct. 17-G6y the A. P)-
Presidents of railroads centering in
Chicago in a formal statement to-
IT,.
night declared that the proposal of
the labor board public group to
translate the recent wage reduction
authorized by the board into an i'm
mediate freight rate reduction as
possible means of averting a rail
strike was not possible, as it would
put the railroads back in a very pre-
carious position financially"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Americas Highest Gift of Val.
or Bestowed by General Per.
shing-Siaple Ceremony in
Presence British and Amer
lean Notablcs-Indicative Of
Friendship and Union of Two
Great Notwithstanding Ma.
tons

London. oct. 17.-tBy the A. P).-
II. most sacred reward for valor
within the power of America to con-
FIR was bestowed today upon the tomb
Of Great Britain's unknown warrior
whose eternal resting place is in the
nave Of the historic Westminster Alb
tcy.
In the presence of representative
~ the king, the prime minister, dip
lomatic corps and others OF note rep
irsenting France Japan and other
governments, the American ambassa-
tor and an Anglo-America assem-
blage, General Pershing placed the
Congressional Medal of Honor on the
wreath covered stone during tho course
Of strikngly impressive ceremonies.
Closer Ties
The scene within the ancient walls
Of the abbey was perhaps the most
significant in England as an indica-
ton OF friendship and union between
England and America that has oc-
CurfCd since the historic march III
1919 when General Pershing headed
his battalion in great cere monial
function.
The king was represented today by
thA Duke OF Connaught. Other digni-
taries present were Premier Lloyd
George Winston Spencer ChurcMll,
Lord Lee of Fareham, and representa-
tives of various government depart
merts. the army. navy and other
branches of the military services.
Abbey 10 Filled
An hour before General Pershng's
arrival people began to take their
places within the abbey and long be
fore his arrival the transepts and
nave were well filled. Seats had been
reserved on either side of the tomb
which was decorated with AN autumn
wreath of heather and copper tinted
leaves. In these seats the representa-
tves OF the various nations took
their places. Shortly before 11.t6 the
Duke of Connausht and Sir Henry
Strcatfcild, representing Queen Alex
Continued on Page 8-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Various Agencies Active in Face Of
Threatened Wa|k-out--- Translation
Recent Wage Cut Into Lower
Freight Rate Impossible
Rail Executives Say

Brotherhood Presidents Statement
Declares Strike Order Given Only
After Refusal of Roads to Make
Concessions and of Threat New
Wage Cut--President Silent on Re-
port Of Conference Rail Board
Group and Interstate Commerce
Commission mo Hint of Possible
Injunction Move by Federal Govt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Prominent in K. Of ?.

Wateryille, Me, Oct. 17.-Edgar J.
Brown. whose nomination to be post
master here was sent to the Senate
today by President Harding. is grand
Keeper of records and seal Of the
Knights of Pythias. He was elected
to that position a dozen years ago
after active work in the Uniformed
Rank of that organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
General Forecast

Pressure contipued relatively high
Monday over the North Atlantic
states. the Canadian maritime pro-
vinces and the north plateau states.
A disturbance of moderate intensity
was central over Wisconsin Monday
night, moving cast northeastward
and a disturbance of marked inten-
sity was central over North Alberta
moving paridly eastward.
The indications are local rains
Tuesday and Wednesday in the lake
region, northern New England,
northern New York and southern
Florida and generally fair weather
elsewhere east of the Mississippi
river.
The temperatures will rise in the
north Atlantic states Tuesday. Other
wise it will not change materially
during the next two days.
Winds: North OF Sandy Hook will
be moderate to fresh shifting, be-
coming southerly, overcast weather
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
THE WEATHER
UNSETTLED

Northern New England: Unset
tied and warmer Tuesday; probably
showers Wednesday, cloudy.
Southern New England: Generally
fair Tuesday and Wednesday, warm
err Tuesday.
Fla stern New York: Partly cloudy
and somewhat warmer in southern
and showers in northern portion
Tuesday: Wednesday generally fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Southern Ry. to
Lay Off so Men

Cincinnati Oct. 1.-THE Southern
railway, the only read entering Gin
cinnati whose men will strike, Oct
80, according to the new list issued
by the railroad unions. has an
ncunced a lay-off of about SO men
at the shops at Ludlow, Ky, effective
next Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Thousand Kansas
Coal Miners Back

Pittsburc. kas.. Oct. II = Ore
thousand coal miners of District No.
IA. who have been Idle since Alexar-
der Howat and August Dorchy went
to Jail returned to work today, ac-
cording to an announcement at the
headquarters of the operators asso-
citation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Louisville Wins
Little World Series

Baltimore, Oct. 17.-Louisville
brought an end to its post season
clash with Baltimore by having a
walk over in this afternoons clash,
the score winding up II to S. 1t gave
the Colonies the necessary fifth game.
The series went eight contests out
OF a possible nine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Brown Named
Postmaster of
Waterville Office

Washington, Oct. 17.-Nomina tons
sent to the Senate today by President
Harding included Edgar ]. Brown to
be postmaster at Waterville. Me-: and
John D. Walter of Connecticut to Sbe
United States marshal for the District
of Connecticut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Geddes to Quit
British Cabinet

London. Oct. 17-By the A. p
Sir Eric Geddes. minister of trans
portation in the British cabinet has
rendered his resignation from that
office, it was learned today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Boston Forecast

Boston and vicinity: Generally fair
Tuesday and Wednesday: warmer
Tuesday: moderate south and south
west winds shifting to west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
Roy Grattan Takes
Rich Purse at
Atlanta Grand Circuit

Atlanta. Oct. 1.-THE grand cir
cult season of 1921 here Was opened
today by three events of circuit en-
tries and one restricted to southern
horses. Tommy Murphy increased
Ms earnings when he piloted Roy
the card, the 2.05 pace. winning all
three heats. the best time being
203 IL.
Summarizes:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-18
WEDNESDAY: Cloudy

interesting readina-that's what 10
found on the classissd Ad. pAss %
the JournAL because this b where
money 10 savsd. And Of course.
that's interesting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-18
NAVAL DISARMAMENT
ADVOCATES WINNERS
IN SENATE CONTEST
Opposition to Acceptance Of
Borah Resolution Sudden
ly Dissipated.

Washington, May II - Senator Borah
OF Idaho and those associated with him
in the senate on questions Of naval pol
icy virtually won their fight today for
incorporation in the S50O000.000 naval
appropriation bill Of the Borah amend
ment requesting the president to call 4
naval disarmament conference Of the
United States Great Britain and Japan.
Senator poindexter. Republican wash
ington. in charge Of the naval bill and
other administration leaders suddenly
and unexpectedly came TO the support
of the amendment and leaders generally
Joined In predications Of adoption or the
disarmament proposal.
Although Senator PoindeXter and
other Republican leaders said they had
not heard further from President HARD
ing regarding his attitude toward the
Rorah proposal, there were reports that
both by letter and telephone, the presl-
dent had been in communication with
Republican leaders.
Both in senate debate and in fornal
statement to the press. Senator Poin-
dexter announced his intention to vote
for the Borah amendment and also to
withhold 4 parliamentary point Of order
4 against It which would have required
two thirds vote for It's adoption. AFTER
this announcement, Senator Curtis, Re-
publican whip. passed the word among
Republicans TO vote as they desired on
the Borah provision. Senator Lodge OF
Mass achusetts, the Republican leader
ga id that he would vote for the amend
nent and that he expected general Re-
publican support for 1t.
The exchange in the situation occas-
toned considerable surprise and to Sen
ator Borah much qualification.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-18
MEMORIAL SERVICES
MARK The OPENING
OF G. A. R. MEETING

Mann,ngton. ". Va, May 1I.-"lth
an attendance Of nearly three hundred
the annual encampment Of the West
Virginia department Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic and the annual meetings
OF the state departments OF the Hom-
ems Relief Corps and the Ladies oil the
G. A. r. opened here tonight.
Tho opening feature was an impress
siye annual memorial service OF the
three orEanizat tions, conducted by Act
ing State Chaplin Moore. Of HarKers-
burg. assisted by State Commander w.
s. Grafton OF Wheeling. During the
past year 1t was reported eighty-hre
members Of the G. A. r. In West N!r-
gin!a had passed away, together with
three members OF the Women's Keller
Corps and seven members Of the Ladies
Of the G.. A. r.
The encampment Is attended by l5O
G.. A. Il. veterans seventy members OF
the w r. c. and fifty-five members or
the Ladies' of tho G.. 4. r. Wheeling
furnished the largest delegations.
Wednesdays program includes the
taking Of the visitors over the Man
nington district in automobiles; the
presentation OF a living flag By 400
Warrington school children: business
session IN the afternoon. and the parade
headed by the local post Of the Ameri-
can Legion and Red Cross chapter. while
the concluding feature of the day Will
be the annual camp fire. for which the
kiwanis club will act as hosts.
Officers o. the three organizations
will be elected on Thursday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-05-18
kEENEY RENEWS
HIS CHARGES
Of CONSP|RA
Declares Coal Operators,
County Officials and Gov.
Morgan Responsible.

Williamson, ". Va. May lI.-F'rank
Keeney, president Of District i. United
Mine Workers of America, VIII arrived
here today, issued L statement tonlght
CHARGING that "th" coal operators'
Governor Morgan and certain officials
Of Mingo county were directly rcspons-
ible for the situation existing in the
Williamson coal district"
Il can and will prove this charge II
am given an opportunity before sena-
torial investigating committee he SAID.
and added. The shooting which broke
out Thursday was the fulfllment or
plans made BY the operators several
weeks ago for the purpose Of driving
union men and officials out OF the dis
trict. If the operators have clean hands
why do they not join us IN an appeal TOT
senatorial investigation which Will
reveal the light"
Mr.. Kcenry said nc had employed
secret service men to Investigate the
battles that have ragged during the last
few days. He said that these men mao
established that the battle at hcCarr'
Kentucky, where the Auburn Coal COM
nany mines arc loca ed. was begun oy an
attack from the Auburn plant on tent
colony Of union miners, and that the
union men waited more than an hour
before returning the fire.
He said he had no reports yet from
the detective from Sprigg. Merrimac.
(oon&tnued on PrSe Xourtssn)