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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
Zero LedOux Winning
Friends in Move
to Aid n. Y. JObless

New York, Sept. 21-Having wealth
cred police interference which follow
ed his proposal to auction off the
iobless here, Urhain Ledoux today
seemed to be winning recruits to his
program for feeding the hungry.
He has an appointment tomorrow
with Bishop Manning of the Protest.
ant Episcopal Diocese of New York
to discuss plans for opening a church
hall as home for jobless men. He
predicted that with cooperation of
churches and civic bodies he could
house 5000 within five days.
The auction block. he said. now
was not needed, as the city had been
aroused
Malcolm Ross McAdoo. consulting
engineer and brother of the former
secretary of the treasury. sent a per-
sonal representative to see Ledoux
and other prominent citizens espous
ing his cause. Negotiations were
started for a conference with various
relief organizations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
General Forecast

The north disturbance was central
Wednesday night north of Lake Supe-
rior This disturbance has been at
tended by general rains within the
last "A hours in the Mississippi valley
and all districts east thereof except
along the south Atlantic and east
Gulf coast. and by strong southwest
and west winds and gales on the Great
Lakes.
There has been considerable rise
in temperature in the north Atlantic
states and over the plains states and
the Rocky mountain and plateau re-
gions. and a fall in temperature in the
Mississippi valley and east Gulf states.
Temperatures continued above normal
generally over the United States.
In New England showers will be
followed by clearing and somewhat
warmer weather Thursday and fair
weather Friday.
In the middle Atlantic states, the re-
gion of the Great Lakes, the Ohio val
ley and Tennessee the weather will be
generally fair without material change
in temperature Thursday and Friday.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast at and north of Della
ware Breakwater.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook will be
strong southwest showers followed
by clearing Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
GAINESVILLE, O.,
HARD HIT BY
TERRIFIC WIND
Hundreds Of T h o u
sands Dollars Damage
in Space of Minute
''Twister" from North and
West Meets Over City-Bus-
mess Blocks Unroofed-Tor-
rental Rain Follows-Worst
Since 1913 Flood

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 21-A
"twister" windstorm hit the business
section of this city at noon today and
damage to Main street. business
houses running into hundreds of
thousands of dollars resulted.
The storm came from the north and
west and met almost directly over
the city.
The business houses from Sixth to
Seventh streets all four or five story
structure, were unroofed and the
roofs were hurled half block up the
middle of the street an onto the
trolley and lighting wires.
Scores of plate glass fronts were
blown in on Main street. 1t is i'm
possible to estimate the damage, but
officials say it is the worst disaster
here since the 1913 food and it all
happened in less than Il minute.
Following the wind storm rain fell
in torrents for half an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
To Force Return
Actor Sherman

San Francisco, Sept. 21.-Lowell
Sherman. actor will lbe compelled to
return to San Francisco from his
present whereabouts in or near New
York "as he is a most necessary md
vital witness in the Arbuckle case.
District Attorney Brady said today
when advised that Sherman had left
the train at Harmon, y. Y, presum-
ably to escape detention by District
Attorney Edward Swami, of New
York
I'VE want Sherman to come hrck
of his own accord" Brady said. III
he does not we will compel him to
come back. He is evidently trying to
dodge us. We will figure on bringing
charge on him today do not
want to say what the charge Wi be
until I have consulted with my col
leagues, but there are two serious
charges we can bring against him."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
PostOMce Also
Probing Klu KluX

Washington. Sept. 21.-Following
closely the statement that the depart
ment of justice was investigating the
Ku klux Khan, Postmaster General
Hays in his conference today with
newspapermen disclosed that agents Of
his department also were inquiring
into the activities of the organization.
Mr. Hays declined to say on what an
gle the investigation was being made
and said he was not vet ready to make
a statement concerning the matter.
Il can not discuss that now" the
postmaster general said, further tain
to say that the inspection service is
making a very vigorous investigation
OF the Ku Klux .Klan."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
CORY CUDGEL
IS FOUND after
TRIPLE MURDER
Nail Studded Weapon
and Finger Prints
May Tell Story
Dowagiac, Mich, Couple and
Daughter Believed to Have
Been Slain While They Slept
Another Daughter Blinded
by Blows-Act That of Mani
&C, Officers Think

Dowagiac. Mich, Sept. 81 A
blood stained club, nail-studded and
a bloody fingerprint were the clues
today by which local authorities
hoped to clear up the murder of
three persons and the serious injury
of another, a child, in their home
here.
William Monroe his wife and their
17-year- old daughter, Neva, were
found beaten to death with the club.
In the same room was found Ar
dith Monroe, 10-year- old daughter,
who had been beaten on the head I'M
til unconscious. The littlA girl was
made blind by the blows. Although
herrecovery is said to be doubtful
officers hope she may be revived
sufficiently to tell the story Of the
attack.
The tragedy was discovered yester-
day when Ardith's chum, Grace Nc
kee. entered the home after hearing
Ardith moan. She found her play
mate beside a bed in which lay the
body of her sister. Inanother bed
lay the bodies of the parents. A
club into which nails had been driv-
en-, was standing against the wall
On the wal NEARBY was a bloody
fingerprint.
The club had been used to beat the
heads of the victims almost beyond
recognition. The interior of the
home indicated no struggle had TAX
en- place md the victims clothing
was not disarranged, leading officers
TO believe the three had been killed
as they slept.
Neighbors asserted the crime prob
ably took place Saturday night as
members of the Monroe family were
last seen at that time 1t is be-
lieved Ardith lay wounded on the
floor nearly 60 hours before being
discovered.
Authorities so far have been I'M
able 20 establish motive for the
crime as the home was not robbed
Officers believe it was the act Of an
insane perS ION. Two inmates of the
stnte hospital at Kalamazoo, near
here, escaped a week ago and officers
are searching for them, although
hospital authorities declared neither
OF the men was of the criminal type
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
TAX BILL and
PEACE.TREAT|ES
MAIN FEATURES
Re-assembling of Con-
gress After Months
Recess
Brief Session of Senate With
Renewed Fight Over Anti
Beer Bill and Democratic At
tack on Administration
House to Mark Time Till
Oct. 4

Washington, Sept. 21-Receipt by
the Senate of the tax revision bill
from the finance committee and of
the peace treaties with Germany,
Austria and Hungary from President
Harding were the principal features
of the re-assembling today of con-
gress, after it's recess.
Only brief sessions were held, the
Senate, after re-opening of warfare
over the anti beer bill and a Demo-
cratic attack on President Harding
and administration policies, adjourn
ing until tomorrow and the House
under its agreement to transact no
important business until October 4,
adjourning until Saturday after a
perfunctory meeting. Three day re-
cesses of the House will continue un-
til next month.
Many members of both bodies fail
ed to put in an appearance today. on
ly 81 of the So senators answering
the roll call and only two score
House members heard the gavel. Re-
publicanleaders expressed frank dis
appointment over the small attend
ancc.
In the Senate the peace treaties
were referred to the foreign relations
committee which will begin their con-
sideration tomorrow. Little time
would be required by the committee
for their consideration, Senator
Lodge said, adding that Secretary
Hughes and other state department
officials who already have explained
the treaties to the committee. would
not be recalled. Night sessions of
the Senate. Republican leaders said,
were being considered to expide rati-
Nfications.
Senate debate of the treaties Sem
ator Lodge announced, would be in
open session. 1t had been stated pre-
viously by Republican leaders that
the debate would be in executive SEES
sion and no reason for the change
to public sessions was given. Closed
sessions have been opposed by SEN
ator Borah, Republican, Idaho. and
others.
Senator Lodge. Senator Sterling.
Republican, South Dakota. in charge
of the anti-beer bill, and other Re-
publican leaders, conferred today
with the president regarding the
Senate program, which is admittedly
congested. The immediate program,
it was announced. was to- expedite
the tax bill and the peace treaties.
DEBATE on the former probably will
begin next Monday. with the anti
beer bill fight TO continue at avail
able opportunities. The treaties also,
it was said, would be "sandwiched
in" whenever possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
Moral Move by.
u. S. Movie Makers

New York, Sept. PA morality
clause" pledging actors and actresses
to conduct themselves with due re-
gard to public conventions" on penalty
of forfeiting their positions with five
days notice. will be Immediately in
serted in all contracts of a large film
producing corporation. it was an
nounced today by its counsel. The ac-
ton was taken, a statement by the at
torneys said. as a direct result of the
Arbuckle case in San Francisco, al
though it was emphasized that the
company in question has no direct IN
terest in that case or any similar one
The attorneys pointed out that as
contracts have been drawn. COM
pany was liable not only to continue
to pay the salary of an actor or actress
who forfeits the respect of the pub
lic'' but has to bear the obliquy of
still having them in its employ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
Stiff Prison Terms
for Bank Robbers
at Reading, Pa.

Reading, Pa. Sept. 21-Severe sem
fences were imposed here today on
six men who figured in the robbery of
the peoples Trust Company at Wy
omissing, Pa, last spring when $751;
600 was stolen. James Minogue and
Harry Bernstein both of whom
pleaded guilty, were given II to II
years and Il to 10 years respectively,
while Stewart S. Wallace, Charles
Stark, Carl Scott and John Russo,
who stood trial and were found
guilty were given 10 TO 90 years each.
The men also were fined amounts
varying from $4,000 to $4,000. The to-
tai is $4,000
Stark's counsel gave notice Of ap-
peal to higher court. His bail was
fixed at $4,000.
The men were captured in New
York after several months of search.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
DRY OFFICERS
OF STATE MUST
STAY ON JOB
w h it e Ribboners to
Keep Sharp Watch
on Lax Ones
President Quimby Sounds
Warning at Greenville Con-
vention Of w. c. T. U.-De-
termined Maine Shall Main
tain Leadership in Prohibi-
ton

Greenville, Maine, Sept. 21-Warn-
ing that inefficient enforcement will be
eliminated by means of the ballot by
the mothers and daughters was
sounded by Mrs. Althea G. Quimby
of North Turner in her address as
president at the opening of the State
convention of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union today.
This followed commentator of
Governor Baxter for his "staunch
stand for law enforcement and his
ever ready defense of the long estab-
lshed record of Maine as pioneer
prohibition state"
THE women of Maine are desper-
ately in earnest" she said. "determin-
ed that not only for the honor of the
State, but for the sake of the chill
dren of today. Maine shall be a
leader in the enforcement of the pro-
hibition law"
She said women should attend the
trials of violators of the liquor laws
III tildl lIIcit WIZ
have a direct effect for good.
Mrs. Quimby said, in part:
We are happy to be assembled here
this morning; here by the silvery
waters of far-famed Moosehead, with
Mount Kineo standing by, a watch
full sentinel, while
Far to the North majestic peak
salutes the new born day.
Signals a joyous welcome to the suns
first shining ray"
This welcome is no more joyous
than the one accorded us by the
White Ribbon comrades of Piscata-
quic county and our charming hos
tess town. With joy akin to rever-
ence we gather in the native county
of her whose vision has become a
reality to celebrate the first birth
day year of the nation wide law
which we believe will prove the bea-
con that will steadily guide to the
final overthrow of the liquor traffic,
and to world wide prohibition.
We greatly miss in this convention
the sweet presence and the wise
counse, of our beloved national pres
ident. Miss Anna Adams Gordon.
Continued on PAGE e-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
Believe Nitrogen
Tank Exploded

Berlin, Sept. 21-The Ludwigsha-
fen correspondent of the A1lege-
meme Zeitung says that the dis
aster at Oppau was caused by the
explosion of a nitrogen tank, after
which four other tanks exploded. In
the building at the time were $40
workers and all of them. it is fear
ed. persisted. Pieces of machinery
weighing half a ton were hurled in
Ludwigshafen. The correspondent
says he learns that a new process
manufacture was being tested in
the laboratory.
The Bour5e committee has de-
cided, in view of the lack of details
concerning the damage to the plant
to omit its stock from the official
lists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
.BURSUm NAMED
SENATOR BY 5000
IN new MEXICO
SEMNACHER'S STORY
BIG AID TO STATE
IN ARBUCKLE CASE

Los Angeles, Sept. 21.-Admission
declared to have been made by Roscoe
(Fatty) Arbuckle that he had used a
foreign substance in IAN attack upon
MISS Virginia Rape during a party
at the Hotel st. Francis in San Fran
CISCO were described by Al SIENNA
cher, friend of Arbuckle, today be.
fore the Los Angeles county grand
jury. according to w. c. Doran, chief
deputy district attorney. Arbuckle is
held at San Francisco, charged with
numbering Miss Rappe. Doran said
Semnacher swore Arbuckle had told
of applying ice to portions of Miss
Rappe's body.
Doran outlined the testimony in
confirming reports that Semnacher had
made identical statements to him at
anea rlier time and then had declared
that he had not even at the San Fran
cisco inquiry, told of the alleged adj
mitted facts.
Semnacher testified that on the
morning following the PARTY Arbuckle
told him in the presence of Lowell
Sherman. actor, Fred Fishbach. direc-
tor. and Harry Mccullough. chauffeur.
that he had taken Miss Rappe into a
room with him and had committed
certain acts in connection with the al
legged crime. These acts, according 10
Chief Deputy Doran. were of a char
acter likely toshave caused the injury
from which Miss Rappe's death re
suited.
The grand jury session was called
by Doran in order to hear this testi-
mony, information concerning which
was Immediately conveyed to District
Attorney Brady at San Francisco.
Harry Mccullough. chauffeur for
Arbuckle. who was present when the
alleged statements were made by Ar
tuckle according to Semnacher's tes-
timony, also was examined by the
grand jury today but his TESTIMONY
was not made public.
Semnacher announced after the ex
animation that he would leave Los
Angeles for San Francisco at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
President Pleased

Washington, Sept. 21-The follow
ing telegram of congratulation was
sent to Senator Bursum late today by
President Harding:
Congratulations on the splendid
Endorsement New Mexico has given
YOU. | know you will be interested
enough to permit the administra-
ton to share with you the feeling
that it represents not only apprecia-
ton of your own excellent service
but an understanding of the earnest
effort that has been made by the
marty in power to deal with the mani
fold problems that have confronted it,.
II is most heartening to receive such
testimony at this time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
Johnston Victor
Over Ouimet in
st. Louis Golf Play

st. Louis, Sept. 21.-In enc Of the
most thrilling matches played in ma
tional amateur championship, Harri-
son r. Johnston of st. Paul, Mimi.
champion. today defeated Francis Out
met of Boston. former national omen
and amateur champion. by taking
from the S6th hole, TO ). and win
ming one up. The outcome of the
match was in doubt until the last two
puts hung on the lips of the cup.
Ouimet was the third former cham
pion to fall thus far. but Robert
Gardner survived by defeating T. D.
Armour of Scotland and 8.
Champion Chick Evans defeated
Richard Bockencamp Z and 5.
Bobby Jones won from o. f. Will
ing of Portland, Ore. and bv
shooting a 70 in the morning and in
the afternoon by going out in S. This
victory gave the southern star the
right to meet the British champion.
Willie Hunter in the third round to-
morrow, as Hunter defeated James
Manion of ST. Louis . and l.
Jesse Guilford. by eliminating
Dewey Weber and .. and Jesse
Sweetser of New York by downing l..
E. Burning of Chicago and 8, kept
the east represented. while = z. Knep-
per of Sioux City, champion. by over
coming Stein of Seattle and made
himself the far west representative.
Tomorrow Johnson meets Guilford.
Evans playing Sweetser. Gardner fac
ing Knepper and Hunter tackles James.
Ouimet and Johnston furnished
many thrills to large gallery al
though both displayed at times poor
golf, Ouimet's putter refusing its
miracles and Johnstons irons failing
at critical moments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
KEYES DRIVES
TWO WINNERS
AT FREDERICTON

fredericton, N. B., Sept. 21-
Especial to Kennebec JournaD-
About 1900 people attended the
Fredericton exhibition today. Billy
Keyes, the st. Stephen driver, land
ed two winners. His famous mare
Saskia won her 18th race and 10Th
start but reduced her win race mark
to 213 IA. being driven home hard
by the Halifax stallion, Bingen oWr-
thy. Keyes also took the 2.24 pace
in straight heats with his bay mare,
Roqua F. The 227 trot was the feat
ure of the day. going four heats in
hot drives between the Aroostook
gelding. Baton, and the Halifax cam
paigner, Peter Verde, with Reyes a
close contender with Lou Miller.
The summary:
10 TROT AND PACE, PURSE $500
Saskia, brm (Keyes) .........1 l l
Bingen Worthy, BIS (Hanifin) 2 . .
Miss Deter Splen, BIN Brick
ie!' 49,. ........ - , .
Time-216 "a; 213 IA; ZIG ID.
224 PACE, PURSE $500
Roqua. BIN (keyes) ..........1 / l
Rilla Hal, blm (Raymond). -. 2 >
Betty Carnage, BIN (oRbert-
sony 8 s
Time-2.23 IA; o25; 224 IA.
".2l TROT AND PACE, PURSE $500
Baton, brig (Nason) ........1 l 9 l
Feter Verde. chg (Hanifin) 2 1 )
Lou Miller, blm (Keyes) 80 , 3 2
chimes Tell Jr., big (Willard) 8 5 5
Chimes Tell. Jr,, big (Wil-
iaEu ................3 D dr.
MISS Eldred, BIN (Steele). -. 4 4 no
Fime-2.15 IA; 2,17 IL; 2.17 IL:
us IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
Sullivan Again
Attempts Swim of
English Channel

Dover, Eng, Sept. 21-(By the
Associated Press)-Henry Sullivan
of Lowell. Mass, this afternoon be-
gan his fifth attempt to swim across
the English channel to the French
shore. When Sullivan started the
weather was fine and the sea
smooth.
At 5.53 o'clock this evening Sulli-
van was six miles out in the channel
and making excellent progress.
Sullivan last tried September Q to
cross the channel from Dover but
was forced to abandon his attempt
eight miles off the French coast
after he had been in the water 10 / .
hours. Rough weather was given as
the reason for his abandoning the
swim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
Selling Wintergreen to
Boys Gets Auburn
Grocer Two Months

Lewiston, Me, Sept. 21-Declaring
that whoever, Intentionally or neg
ligently. helps bring about the moral
downfall OF a boy, is guilty Of a
criminal act. Judge Mansur in the
Auburn municipal court today i'm
posed a two months sentence upon
John M. Hayford. prominent Au-
burn grocer. Evidence was that he
had sold eight bottles Of wtntergreen
to number OF Auburn boys, who
drank 1t. Hayford appealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
Move for Open
Proceedings at
Armament Meet

Washington, Sept Ex-senator Har-
rison. Democrat, Mississippi, today
introduced his modified resolution
asking full publicity in the proceed
ings of the armament limitation con-
ference. 1t would request the Amer
lean delegates to prevent censorship
of the conference have public rec
ords of decisions kept and admit to
press representatives to the general
sessions of the entire conference. The
resolution went over without discus
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
Democratic State Chair
man Admits Defeat Of
MAJORITY May
Be Increased

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Sept. 81
Holm O. Bursum, Republi-
can. was elected United States
Senator from New Mexico yes
terday by a majority that his
campaign managers asserted
would run over 5000. The
Democratic state chairman in a
statement at Santa Fe today
admitted the defeat of the
Democratic candidate r. H.
Hanna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-22
No Reply to Irish
Before Next Week

London, Sept. 1.-(By The Asso-
ciated Pressl--Prime Minister Lloyd
Georges reply to the latest tele .
gram of cannon de Valera is unlikely
to be made before next week. The
ministerial conference in Gairloch to-
day considered the tenor of De VAL
era's telegram so doubtful as to make
it advisable to submit the telegram
to the special cabinet committee ap-
pointed to deal with Irish affairs be-
fore a reply is made.