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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08

Washington, Mar. Major Cen
eral Leonard Wood has been detailed
at the request of President Harding
to go to the Philippines and make a
study Of conditions there in the light
of Philippine aspirations for inde-
pendence.
The mission was formally intrusted
to General Wood at conference to-
day between him and the President
at which Secretary Weeks of the War
department, also was present. 1t was
decided that such a plan. would be
preferable to Mr. Hardings original
plan to make the general governor of
the Islands.
In making the original offer Of the
Philippine governorshipe to Gen.
Wood, Mr. Harding is understood to
have been moved primarily by a de-
sire to obtain full information about
the details of the Philippine condi-
tions. 1t is believed that Gen. Wood,
himself, made the suggestion that he
could conduct the inquiry more effec-
lively by retaining his rank in the
army than by leaving it to accept a
civil appointment as governor.
To0ay's decision was announced by
Secretary Weeks who issued this
statement at the White House after
leaving the conference room: /;
1.-The President is not unmindful of
the change of policy recommended by
his predecessor in dealing with the
Philippines. He is anxious to settle
definitely our policy and has asked
General Wood, because of his extend
ed experience there to go to the is
lands and report conditions as he may
find them" as
1t was said that the time of Gen
eral Woods and the length of his
stay in the islands had not been fix
ed. He is now commander of the
sixth corps area with headquarters at
Chicago and the expectation is that
he will begin his investigation as
soon as transfer can be arranged.
After Secretary Weeks had issued
the statement making known the
Presidents decision and had left the
room, General Wood remained in con-
ference with Mr.. Harding for nearly
half an hour. The general said the
offer from the University of PennsyI-
vania to be its provost general, was
very tempting" but his action on the
matter was very much in the air.
He added that he was leaving for
Philadelphia tonight to confer with
George Wharton Pepper. trustee Of
the University of Pennsylvania
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Newell Easy
Winner in Lewiston

Lewiston, Me, Mar. William H.
Newell Judge of probate for Andres
coggin county and three times may
Or of Lewiston, was elected to the
latter Office today by plurality OF
1884 over Edward r. Parent, State
senator He was endorsed by Repub-
lican, Democratic and non-partisan
voters. The total vote cast was
about the normal before the en-
reimbursement of women. Senator
Parent had annouced that he would
contest Judge Newell's election on the
ground of incompatibility of Offices;
and further. if his opponent were not
elected without counting votes cast in
the Republican column. Judge New
ellis plurality on the latter basis was
&2. Non-partisan aldermen were
chosen in six of the seven wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
:Anti-Red Forces
Gain in Russia

New York, March 7-"Forces of the
Red armies have joined workingmen
in Petrograd and Moscow in their re-
volt against the Bolshevik power,
said messages received today by the
Russian information bureau, from
sources in direct connection with the
movement"
Similar uprisings were reported in
several provincial centers.
while at the present stage it is
difficult to predict whether this
movement will eliminate in immedi-
ate overthrow of the so-called Boil
shevik government" the statement
continued, ut is safe to say that what
we witness tedaN is the beginning of
the end of the Bolsheviki power in
Russia"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
President Announces
Early This Morning Fol-
lowing White House
Feed and Lengthy
Conference
Legislative Program
Discus sed with
House and S e n a t e
Leaders Meeting
First of Series with
Congress Members

Washington, March S-President
Harding announced early today that
the special session of Congress would
be called not before April 4 and might
be week later.
The announcement was made after
a White House dinner which Repub-
lican leaders of the Senate and House
attended. The conference lasted for
four hours and the president said the
Legislative program had been dis
cussed. ~ ---
The president said this was the be-
ginning of program of co-opera-
ton. Various subjects were discussed,
he added, in an attempt to ascertain
the most important to be taken up
by the next Congress.
N,After the conference broke up and
his guests had departed, the president
came out of the front portico of the
| White House to talk to the newspa-
per correspondents about fifty of
, whom were present.
Asked about the special session, the
president said:
81 can only say to you that will not
be earlier than April fourth and 1t
might be possibly week later.
I'VE also discussed taxation pro-
gram for the session. We were try
ing to determine which was the real
pressing business for congress, wheth-
er it was emergency tariff legislation
or a complete revision of the tax
schedules.
I'VE passed the matter up for fur
ther conference after there had been
a canvass of the committees in charge
of that legislation. 1t means that in
stead of going into session of Con-
CONTINUED on Page 4HCoi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
SEC. DENLY LIFTS
NAVYLEAGtE BAN

Washington, March THE ban piac-
ed on the Navy League by Secretary
Daniels in August, 1917, forbidding it's
representatives from entering naval
stations or ships, was lifted today by
Secretary DENLY. The restrictions were
imposed by Secretary Daniels as a re-
suit of friction with the league and
particularly its charges that conduct
of an inves tigation of fatal explo-
sion at the Mare Island navy yard
was being Influenced by labor circles
So strict was the ban that women
throughout the country who were knit
ting articles for the sailors under the
auspices of the league were requested
to make their gifts through other
agencies.
The league was formed to stimulate
interest in the navy. Secretary DENLY
was a speaker at the organizations
annual dinner here last Saturday. Col.
r. M. Thompson Of New York is its
president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
French Satisfied

Paris, Mar. Z. (By The A. P.)-The
decision of the London conference to
impose the stated penalties on Ger
many was received with deep salts
faction in French official circles where
it always has been commended that
sooner or later force would have to
be resorted to in order to bring Ger
many to proper appreciation of her
position as vanquished foe.
The belief was expressed by officials
today that the Allies will have a bet
ter chance for collecting the indem-
nifty from Germany with armies well
within German territory than they
would have through long drawn out
negotiations.
In official circles the action taken
today in London was regarded as a
complete vindication of the French
point of view. 1t was stated that
French officials always had asserted
that too much talk and little action
would serve to stiffen the backs of
the Germans and encourage them to
resist their treaty obligations,
1t was contended by officials that
display Of force was the only thing
which would convince Germany that
the allies were determined to collect
just indemnity. 1t was added that
the French were glad that Great
Britain at last had seen the futility
of negotiations without force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08

The allied ultimatum was foreclos-
ed apparently with reluctance by the
British prime minister. The French
GO not appear to be }egretful while
the Germans left Lancaster House,
where the conferences have ben held.
plainly depressed to take their train
home tomorrow.
Two long sittings of the conference
threshed out the final break before
Marshal Foch and Field Marshal Will
son wrote kilograms ordering the
commanders at the front to execute
the order already given to them. DR..
Simons, the German foreign secre-
tary, presented an alternate plan.
whereby Germany agreed to pay the
annuities for the first five years de-
manded in the Paris plan and also
the equivalent of the proposed twelve
per cent. tax on exports but chung to
the conditions for the retention Of
Upper Silesia and world wide free
dom of trade.
Mr. Lloyd George, delivering judg-
ment for the allies, said they deeply
deplored the necessity of the decision.
while DR.. Simons chung to the last to
the contention that the Paris de-
mands were impossible for Germany
to fulfill.
The allies regarded the German
course as strategic for delay and the
latest plan is one whereby the whole
treaty would have to be reoonsidered
and debated after five years, when
Germany might hold a more favorable
position. DR.. Simops finally asked
for further time in which to consult
the German cabinet. This was de-
MED.
The French army will furnish the
bulk of forces for the new march in
to Germany. Great Britain's contri-
button in men will be only large
enough to show her solidarity with
the allies, who wait with the deepest
interest for any sign from Washing
ton Of the American governments at
titude toward the new enterprise.
The general feeling in England ap-
pears to be one of relief, without en-
thusiasm. The prime minister ex-
Pldiuso IiiS PoSitioh AZ ehS Ihooeo "
Commons tonight in a speech, in
which there was no note OF jubilance.
The majority of English newspapers
have taken the line that the most i'm
portant point involved was that the
allies should stand together, while the
French press has freely voiced its
fears that Lloyd George might de-
sert France. All recognized that if
M. BRAND returned to Paris bearing
the burdens of a concession to Ger
many his premiership was doomed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Waterville Democratic
Especial to Kennebec Journal)

(Speclai TO kennebec JournaD
Waterville, March THE Demo-
Gratis swept the city Monday and
rolled up the largest majority for
Ernest E. E'innimore, their candidate
for mayor, that has ever been known
in either party. They elected alder
men and councilmen from four out Of
the sewn wards and two members of
the board Of education. The total
vote cast for mayor in the city this
year was Ais as against 2277 last
year, which shows that the women
polled very good vote.
Ernest Z. Finnimore, reelected on
the Democratic ticket as Mayor Of
Waterville, received the surprising
majority of 772 votes over his oppon-
ent, Fred Fl. Rose. the Republican
candidate. Last year Mayor Finni-
more's majority over the Republican
candidate, Everett c. Wardwell was
lit, so the big numbers of this year
are not wholly accounted for by the
added votes of the women of the city,
btu show that the Democrats had a
large reserve vote that they called on
for the city election. In September
the total vote of the Republicans was
172S which was only IS more than the
city election of Monday so practically
the Republican strength of the city
was shown yesterday.
Wards one. two, six and seven were
carried by large Democratic major
tiles and the city government the
coming year will be lined up as fol-
lows: Aldermen, Fred w. Merrill,
(Continued on Page 4-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Germans to Appeal
to League of Nations

London. March Icy the Associate
ed Press).-Germany will appeal to
the League of Nations against the ac-
ton Of the Allies in imposing penalties
for non-fulfllmenti of her. reparations
obligations.
DIR. Simons in his reply to Mr. Lloyd
George said:
Germany is not member of the
league, but she has signed the pact of
the league, and therefore announce
in the name of the German govern
ment an appeal to the assembly Of the
League of Nations against the sane
tons with which we are menaced."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Cumnins President
Pro Tenn Of Senate

washington, Mar. THE Senate
completed its permanent organization
today, ratifying Republican caucus
decisions by re-electing Senator Cum
minis, Republican, Iowa, president pro
tenn, all other officers who served dur
ing the last session.
Senator Underwood, Democrat, Ala
bama, as minority leader. proposed
Senator Pitman, Democrat, Nevada,
for President of the Senate and asked
for roll call. on which Senator Pit
man was defeated, 20 to ~, the divi-
sion being on straight party lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Voters Verdict in Maine Elections
Special Session of Congress Early in April
Ethel Barrymore
Gets Separation
from Hubby Colt

New York, March Counsel for
Ethel Barrymore, famous American
actress, today confirmed reports
that she had separated from her hus-
band, Russell G. Colt
In formal announcement, William
Nelson Cromwell of the law firm OF
Sullivan and Cromwell, declared that
a separation agreemnt had been
executed by the Colts, who now were
living apart in accordance with its
terms. Miss Barrymore retains the
sole custody of their three children,
but provision is made for their father
visiting them.-.
Mr.. Colts cofnpanionship with the
to the arrangements and convenience
of their mother" and their own health
and studies, 'as determined by her.
In confirming reports of the
estrangement, the attorney said such
action seemed wise in order to clear
the atmosphere" of rumors.
Miss Barrymore, the statement
continued, has practically recovered
from the surgical operations upon her
fingers and tonsils performed at Gin
cinnati and in New York. Several
weeks ago she abandoned a road
tour in "Declasse" and entered hos
pital in Cincinnati.
Later she was brought to this city
by her uncle, John Drew, and rumors
of domestic trouble became more
frequent.
Today Miss Barrymore was re-
moved from her hospital room here
to the hotel where Mr. Drew lives
She Immediately will begin prepara-
lions to play opposite her brother
John in a drama to be produced in
New York soon. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
$1O,293 Verdict for
Portland Shoe
Manufacturers

Portland, Me. March THE Port
land Shoe Manufacturing Co. was
awarded $10,293 against NJ. Samuels
& Co., Inc, of Baltimore in sealed
verdict opened in the superior court
today. The local concern sued to
recover payment on an order for
5000 pairs of shoes.
More than 1000 pairs were ex-
hibited during a trial Of cross-ac-
ton which the Baltimore company
lost. The jury was occupied nearly
a week with the two suits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Rebels BOmbarding
Soviet StrOnghOlds

Helsingfors, Finland, March 7.-)By
the Associated ess).-The revolu-
tionaries are bombarding Petrograd
and Soviet batteries at Syslerlek, Re-
vonnena and Tarbovka are bombarding
Kronstadt, says a despatch from vi
borg received here.
The fortress at Krasnoya Gorko, the
dispatch adds. is participating in the
fight but. owing to the fog, it is Rot
known on which side.
1t is stated that General Koxlovski,
the rebel leader, sent an ultimatum
Friday ordering all Communists to
leave Petrograd within three days,
failing which the city would be bonn
barded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Aged Alien Now
Full Pledged Citizen

Portland, Me-, March Z Horace
Rose Searles, a New Gloucester
farmer, one of about so persons adj
mitted to citizenship by Federal
Judge Hale today, II years old
and came to this country from Wat
erford. n. B.. in 1882. 1t is seldom
that application is made by a man
of his age.
When Mr.. Searles first came to
Maine he did not intend to remain
long, he explained. II thought
would go back in a few years. Then
kept on staying and didn't think
about naturalization until my family
had grown up. I'm II but I'm
younger than most men at 40"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Big Maine Creamery
Concern Cuts
Milk Price l Cent

Lewiston, Ne, March - The
Turner Center System Of Creameries.
including Fl branches in Maine and
New Hampshire, put in effect today
a reduction of one cent per quart on
the retail price of milk. The price
is now IA cents a quart, except in
Portland. where 1t sells for IA L.
cents. Officials of the company said
the reduction was based upon cut
of three quarters of cent on the
price paid farmers by distributors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Chicago Building
Workers to Face
2O% Cut in Wages

Chicago, March pa 20 per cent
reduction in the wages of the brick
layers, carpenters and common la
borers employed in the building in
dustry was announced today by the
associated builders Of Chicago, eff
.fective May L. Bricklayers' and car.
penters' wages will be reduced to 81
an hour from $1.25, while unskflled
laborers will receive 65 cents an
hour.
Representatives of the carpenters
union Immediately announced tina,
the proposed reduction would be OPP
posed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
British Premier's
Speech on ReparatiOns

London, March Premier Lloyd
George in his speech announcing that
the German proposals were not accapt-
able, said:
1--WE all deeply deplore having to
come to this decision; in the interest
Of the peace of the world, and, despite
the fact that our action is liable to
good deal Of Misrepresentation in our
own countries, we have made an effort
Continued on Page 3-col. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
COP. Makes Clean
Sweep in S. Portland

South Portland, Me-, Mar. IL
liam r. Mcdonald. Republican, was
reelected mayor of South Portland
today by majority of 900 over Thom-
as F. Devine Democrat, carrying all
of the seven wards. All the Republ-
can candidates for aldermen and oth-
er offices were elected. Many women
went to the polls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
THE WEATHER
cLoUDY-WARMER

Northern New England: Cloudy
and somewhat warmer weather, with
rain Tuesday and Wednesday.
Southern New England: Cloudy
and warmer Tuesday; Wednesday
probably rain.
Eastern New York: Cloudy and
warmer; probably rain in interior
Tuesday; Wednesday showers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Deaf Ear to Dr.. Simons' Plea Paris
Demands Impossible to Fu|fiI|--Ger-
man Stand Regarded as Strategic
Course for De|ay--A||ies Wondering
What Attitude j. S. Will Assume

London Mar z (By The Associated Press.)-The nego-
tiations the German indemnity broken today
ton tomorrow with the march of French British and
Belgian forces into Germany and the occupation large
section of her richest manufacturing country
allied troops the for late Berlin despatch says
that French troops who will Dusseldorf have advanc
ed to within six miles of that city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
General Forecast

In the New England states and
New York the weather will be I'M
settled and somewhat warmer Tues
day and Wednesday with probably
rain.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook -
Fresh east to south winds, unsettled
weather Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Tuesday generally fair and warmer;
Wednesday probably rain; fresh east
and southeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-08

Genuine bargains In houssheld surs
niture are advertised every day In
The Journal. Read the classified ads
and save money.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-25
AMERICA WENT TO WAR TO
SAVE SELF, SAYS HARVEY

fully in the teeth Of all the mischief
makers and scandal mongers OF both
nations, has become the settled con-
viction of our people, and hope and
doubt not, Of yours.
Because the President has cxem-
plificd his avowal Of obligations, it
must not be inferred that he pryposes
to become an international meddler,"
continued the ambassador. "He would
be the last to intervene or be drawn
into any matter of no concern to his
own country, hut also no one realizes
more clearly than he that the United
States is, of necessity, deeply interest
cd in proper economic adjustments and
the just settlement of matters of world
wide Importance under discussion and
desires hclpfully to cooperate"
There still seems to linger in the
minds of many here the impression
that in some way or other, by hook
or crook, unwittingly, surely, umwil-
lingly, America may yet be guided in
to the League of Nations. Let me show
you how utterly absurd such a notion
is.
Il need not recall the long contest
wagcd between the two branches of
our government over this proposal. I
need hardly mention that the conflict
became SO sharp that even the treaty
went by the board, to the end that to-
day, paradoxically enough, Amerlc:.
continues to be technically at war, but
actually at peace, while Europe is
nominally at peace, but according to
all reports, is not wholly free from the
clash OF arms
Finally, the question Of Americas
in the League came be-
fore the people, WHO decided by ma
jority Of seven millions.
1T follows, then, that the present
government could not, without be-
trayal Of It's creators and masters,
and will not, | can assure you, have
whatsoever to do with the
League or any commission or commit
tee appointed by it or responsible to
1t directly or indirectly, openly or
furtivcly."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-25

Miss Cecil Owings and brother l. NJ,
t"erc visitors in Greenville, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conway Gray and little
son spent Sunday with Mrs. Gray's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Curry.
Nj. and Mrs. Jess Henderson and
Miss Lula May Henderson were the
guests OF MIR. L. b. Campbell and fam
lily Sunday.
Miss Lilly Thomason has returned
TO her home after bringing to a sue
ccssful close the Tony Creek school.
Miss Sue Henderson has returned
from the North Grecnvillc high school,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-05-25

at T1gersville, and will spend the sum
mer months with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lace Henderson.
Miss Matte Simmons, OF Grccnville,
Is spending a few days with homefolks
here.
The Rev. Chambers, of Fountain Inn,
preached at Dials Saturday morning.
in the interest of the Christian cduca-
ton movement. The address was full
of facts and inspiration and no doubt
will aid materially in the community
going over the top in this great move
ment.