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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
5000, 900, 900 More
Needed to Settle
Claims Of Railroads

Washington. Aug. 1J.--Director
General Davis of the Railroad Admin.
istration told the House commerce
committee today that an additional
$500, 900 would settle claims
against the administration. Sl49. 0G0.-
60o having become available July l.
The settlement he had in mind did not
include any part Of additions and bet
terments claims OF carriers. placed at
$500, 100000, he said. The pending ad
ministration railroad refunding bill is
designed to make the latter sum avail
able and MIR. Davis was supporting
the measure, predicting that the bulk
of the administration affairs would
be liquidated by December 81, 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Two Given More Time
to Answer Charge of
Numbering Kennedy

Los Angeles, Cal. Aug. 1J--Exten-
sion of time until August - in which
to plead was granted Arthur c.
Burch and Mrs Madalynne Oben-
chain. indicted for murder in con-
nection with the shooting of J. Is.
Kennedy. today when they We're ar
raigned in sureror court.
Ralph Obenchain. who allowed
Mrs Obenchain a divorce so that she
might marry Kennedy and who hur-
ried to her side in responce to a
telegraphic appeal was admitted to
the bar in California today for this
case only to aid in Mrs. Obenchain' 5
defense.
Attorneys for the defense, in urg
ing the delay declared that they
wished more time in which to con-
suit on possible motions TO be made
on technical points At the time Of
pleading.
While the indictment was being
read Mrs. Obenchain stood beside
her for husband.
Mrs Obenchain appeared to be on
the verge of collpase as she listened
to the reading of the indictment
which charges she and Burch killed
Kennedy, her former sweetheart in
front of Kennedys cottage on the
night OF August 9Th. Burch dis
played no emotion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
INSISTS THERE IS
PELLAGRA IN SOUTH

Washington. Aug 15-Food short :
age In the southern states has as
stunned the proportions of a famine
only in Scientific restricted sense
but undoubtedly has been accom-
panied by an Increase IN pellagra
the Public Health Service reported
To resident Harding today as a re-
suit of the, special investigation IN
dertaken at his request.
The findings. the report said, were
based largely on INCOMPLETE statis-
tics submitted by southern states
health commissioners at recent
conference here. In a letter to tho
president. Surgeon General Cum
ming declared that despite the crjti
cism of some southern officials re-
sarding the administrations course
the information collected fully CON
ffms' in my opinion. the position of
1.-THE Public Health Service with re-
spect to the increase Of pellagra in
various parts of the south"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Urge Changes in
Permanent Tariff

Washington. Aug. 1J-Witnesses
appeared before the Senate finance
committee today to ask changes in
rates of the permanent tariff bill as
passed by the House. A wide diver
gence of opinion among the busI.
ness interests as to the effect Of the
duties was at once indicated and
members of the committee gave no
tice of their intention to delve deep.
~ into the appeals for increases over
the House rates. Practically every
witness was asked concerning pro-
duction costs, profits and general
business conditions.
In some schedules, Chairman Pen
rose said, it was evident now that re-
d'ictlons would be made. Some
schedules probably would have to BE-
increased, he added. and committe
experts already have begun work or
suggested new bases. The sub-com-
mittees studying the dye protection
phase OF the bill has made 70 pro
srtss, Senator Smoot. Republican
: tab, said. and report from it may
De delayed several days.
FURTHER hearings will be held TO-
cicfrow on the chemical schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
French Woman Tennis
Champion Practices
on Forest Hills Courts.

Forest Hills, n. Y. Aug. 15-Mlle
Suzanne Lenglcn. champion woman
tennis player of the world, gave the
first demonstration of her wizardry
in America on the courts here this
afternoon. Wearing a white silken
robe, she appeared for a practice
match with Samuel Hardy of New
York. Nolleys of cheers greeted her
fre mthe galleries of spectators at the
first rodnd of the women's national
pionship tournament
After repeated bows had partially
satisfied the crowd the dashing
French girl removed the flowing
cloak. revealing a bright magenta
sweater, which hatcher her broad
head band. She had hardly begun to
dance about the court. batting the
ball around in practice. when off came
the sweater. Free of that, the pic
ture was abbreviated accordion pleat-
ed skirt, and a short sleeved bodice.
Mademoiselle was now ready to shift
her play to fun speed
For twenty minutes she raced about
the court with amazing speed, her
dash and verve contrasting with that
shown by the majority of those who
PLAYED the first round today With
Hardy. she alternated in serving. in
lobbing and in practice placements.
The zest she put into her play seemed
to satisfy those who expected much
from the marvel Of whom they had
read
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
John Burieiqh Vino

John Burleieh Wing s.. died at
his home in Bangor Sunday eve
ming at 8 O'Clock. The remains We e
briught here Monday by his sister
in-law. Mrs. Ada NJ Wing, after q
prayer service had been conducted
in Bangor. Funeral services will
take place this afternoon at | 80.
conducted by Rev. Benjamin Beatty
with burial in Pine Grove.
John Burleigh Wing was the third
son of the late Daniel r. Wing.
founder OF the Waterville Mail and
at one time was engaged in business
in this city. For mum Der of years
ne was engaged as a railroad en-
gineer on the Maine Central Rail
road
He is survived by two sisters. Mrs.
Alice Weeks of Oakland and Mrs.
Mary Grey, HOLSTER Cal; one
brother, Albert Wing of Watsonville,
Cal; niece. Miss Margaret Wing OF
this city who is employed in Bos-
ton and a nephew, Boutelle Wing of
this city.
For about y years Mr. Wing had
made his home in Bangor. He had
been in failing health for a long
time Last January he went to Cali
fornia and returned about a week
ago and was taken with q sudden
attack of heart trouble last Sunday
evening. He was a member of the
brotherhood of Railroad Engineers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Union Workers to Seek
New Agreement with Packers

Omaha, Neb,, Aug. 15-Resolutjons
and reports were presented today at
the first session of international of
ficers and delegates of the Amalga-
mated Meat Cutters ard Butcher
Workmen of North America. called
to make plans to negotiate an agree
ment with the packers. The agree-
ment would be designed to replace
the national agreement which ex-
pires September Is.
The reports and resolutions were
not made public. but c. J. HAYES.
the unions international president
said that "a most optimistic feeling
exists in most OF the packing cities
that there will be no trouble with
the packers when the present agree
mcnt expires"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Family Reunion in South China

An impromptU reunion of the
nearest relatives OF Mr.. and Mrs w
+. Halves Of South China was held
Sunday at the home of one OF their
daughters, Mrs. A. w. Stetson OF
Aarston avenue, this city. All five
of the children and all of the grand
children. to the number of seven
were present. as well as Mrs. Hawes'
sister, Mrs Fred Manning of Weeks
Mills. Twenty-three persons, old
and young, sat down to the table at
noon. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. w. +. Halves and son. Willie,
of South China; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Manning and sons. Frank and Will
son of Weeks Mills; Mr. and Mrs
Frank Halves and daughter. Evelyn
of Augusta; Mr.. and Mrs. William r,
Roberts and daughter. Priscilla late
of Waltham. Mass. Mr. and Mrs. y.
w. Wentworth and son. Manley, of
South China; Howard o. Alley of
Nova Scotia and Mr. and Mrs. A.
w. Stetson and children of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Theatre interests Organize

New York. Aug. 15--More than
700 managers, representing 1000
theatres in the United States. rang
ing from motion picture houses to
grand opera. today organized the
Theatrical managers of America. Its
announced purpose is to strive for
justconditions in the industry. for
its economic advancement and for
the elimination of certain abuses
Henry w. Savage, New York produ-
Ger, acted as temporary chairman.
High labor costs were mentioned
by the managers as one of the hin
ORANGES to the success of road COM
panies. 1t was said that carpenters.
electricians and property men re-
ceive $62. 30 week, orchestra lead
ers $50 and muicians $40 while on
the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Claim High Freight
Rates to Blame for
Plight Western Farmers

Washington, Aug. 10 Bankers,
economists and farmers, testifying
today before the Interstate Com
merce commission attributed the
present plight of western agricuItur-
fsts in large measure to high
freight rates on grain products and
nay. The testimony was presented
In case growing out of compliant
against present rates by the Kansas
Public Utilities commission. and
joined in by 10 other state commits
sions and by various shippers and
producers organizations The hear
ing is expected to be concluded Fri
day, and arguments will begin i'm
n ediately thereafter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
OPPOSE PRODUCTS ON
TARIFF FREE LIST

Washington. Aug. 1o.-American
producers mus; oppose any effort on
the part of Congress to place pro-
ducts on the tariff free list" said a
telegram sent today by five senator's
from western states to the Southern
Ttariff Association meeting at Green's
boro, y. c. The telegram was signed
by Senator'S iooding. Idaho; McNary
Oregon; Cappcr. Kansas; Johnson
California;; and Nicholson, Colorado
and said il must be made clear to
leaders of both political parties that
agriculture and it's affiliated indus
tries are entitled to the same consid-
Grafton as the manufacturers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Search for Woman in
Finding of Body San
Francisco Priest

San Francisco, Aug 15--Efforts of
the police to solve the mystery of the
death Of Rev. Patrick Heslin. cen
tered today in the search for Dolly
Mason, who William A. Hightower,
itnerant baker, charged with MUIR
der. declared gave him the clue that
lead to the discovery Of the priest $
grave in the sand on a beach of the
Pacific Ocean.
Examination of Hightower. will be
resumed at the Redwood City Jail to-
morrow the authorities said.
4 woman who had been identified
by a newspaper as answering the de-
scription of Dolly Mason disappeared
today from an Oakland rooming
house where she was known as
Dorothy Fisher. Two men, one of
whom said he was a policeman. tolj
her to accompany them as she was
under arrest. Police officials defined
that IN yarf'est had been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
SENATORS MAY CADDY
IN NOVEL GOLF MEET

Washington, Aug. ia newspa-
perman's golf tournament in which
Washington correspondents VIII turn
,he tables and invite cabinet mem
bers. senators and other government
tai dignitaries to keep score and per-
maps act as caddies, will be held
august Is at the Potomic Park public
INKS. Plans completed today provide
that chief Justice Taft serve as chief
score Keeper and that other Official
places be distributed among other golf
enthusiasts of high position II was
sa "a that several senators already had
volunteered to caddv. The PLAY will
De for trophy presented by Georse
NJ. Cook, former Washington news
paperman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16

The annual campmeeting of the
Advent church will be held at Lake
side beginning on Thursday the 18th
and lasting until the 2Sth inclusive.
Among the speakers who will be pres
cnt are Rev. A. E. Walton of Auburn
Rev. G. O. Farnham. Rev J. A. Nc
Laughlin. Rev. ]. F. Barnes, of Ban
gor. Rev. H. V. Coolbroth of Kenne-
bunkport. Rev. f. A. Goodwin of
Kennebunk, Rev. F. NJ Walls of
Wales of pover. Dr. A. w. Taylor of
Frankfort and Rev. T. }. Coolbroth of
Waterville The campmeeting~ may
be reached by the Maine Central train
and boats will also meet the electric
cars at Oakland, daily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
PIITSFIEL.D

Mr. and Mrs. William Matthews :,
Providence. +. l.. who have been =,
guests of their daughters Mrs Re-
Ames and Mrs Earle Ames, ana soS
Earle Mathews, for the past .sr
weeks. have returned to their ho,a
Mrs. Fl. Masterton and daugh,..
Miss Hazel Masterton. of Proyidan..
r. L. who have been guests of Mr. ,,a
Mrs. James Turnbull Jr.. returnas
home SATURDAY..
w. d. Getcheli was in Portland =,
business Saturday.
Mrs. Ralph Dale and two chils,..
of Bath ere in town guests of w..
Da'e's mother. Mrs. Amos ]. Melvin
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymon Rurd W..
have been passing vacation a; Cor
Eenson. returned home Sunday
MIR. and Ms William Mathews =,
Portland are visiting Mrs Matb4x..
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Rolf :.
the south part OF the town.
Mrs. John Lindsay left SATURDAY q.
West Brooksvilie to pass two waAs,.
vacation.
W. d. tdttS VI monroe. who Ia.
been visiting IN the home Of Dr. ana
Mrs. Edwin Porter returned home &c,
urday.
Mrs. Merton Withee went 10 paver
hill, Mass, Saturday, where she viii
pass a few weeks
Pros. Addison Porter and Mrs po.
ter OF the Boston Conservatory of Nh
sic who are passing the summer =,
their cottage. Unity pond were !,
town Saturday to meet Mr.. Portsys
son. Ogden Porter OF Boston, who win
pass his vacation with them
W E Priest. Charles r. Hodgkips
Mrs. Howard Jacobs. Mrs Waltz,
Webb and A. Hodgkins were in I-nj,r
Saturday to attend the funeral servie.
of Frank W. Burrill. Mr.. Burrill was
a former resident Of this town. pAerA
he had many friends who will regrs,
to learn OF his sudden death
Miss Jessie Mclean is passing a
few days in Waterville
Miss Bernice Simpson of Wins,ov
who has been the guest Of Mrs. Ho.
ward Jacobs returned home Satur.
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
COMING EVENTS

Aug. 1-Scpt. l-CniVersaiiSt Y. P. G.
L. summer school at Ferry Beach.
Aug. 9-29-Liyermore Canpmeetings.
Aug. 11-2t-Advent campmeetlng. Me
chanic Falls.
Aug. Richmond campmeeting.
Aug. -27---Third Maine infantry
at Camp Devens.
Aug. 1329--Union campmeeting at
Weber Pond
Aug. -semi-Centennial celebra-
ton of Squirrel Island.
Aug. 15-21-Methodist Episcopal camp
meeting. Empire
Aug. l6-Washington County Grange
and Farm Eu eau field day. Jack
sonville
Aug. 16-knox and Lincoln Farm Bu-
reau field day, Rockland.
Aug. 16--State Assessors. Belfast.
Aug. 16-Waldo County Grange and
Farm Bureau Field day. Jackson
Aug. l6-l7-statc biennial convention
Of A. .. III. at Portland
Aug. I7-Anndal Old Home Day and
Fair. Yarmouth Village Improve
ment Society.
Aug: 17--oid Home day at Weeks
Mills New Sharon.
Aug. New Century Pomona. All.
dover.
Aug. IL Lewiston Auburn Market
men. Island Park
Aug. 17-Androscoggin and Sagada-
hoe Farm Bureau and Grange field
day, East Auburn.
Aug. IL kennebec County Farm Bu-
reau and Grange field day. Island
Aug. l7-state Assessors, Rockland.
of Sth Me. reunion at West Sumner
Aug. II Opening of Martindale
County Club, Lewiston.
Aug. l7-lS-Maine Cndertakers' Asso-
citation. Auburn.
Aug. lS-Penobscot County Farm Bu-
rcau Field day.
Aug. 1s-Hancock Farmers field day.
East Surry.
Aug. 19-Aroostook County Farm Blu
reau field day. Mars Hill
Aug. 20-Penohscot County Farm Blu
reau field, ESeter
Aug. ?f.-Old Home Day at Turner
Aug. 20-Piscaraquis County Grange
and Farm Bureau field day, at J. w
Leland's farm, East SangervilIe.
Aug. 2O-Somerset County boys and
girls clubs field day. Madison.
Aug. 20-29-Salvation Army meetings.
Aug. 2S-2S--Fic!d day meeting Of nat
uralists at Knox Aboretum.
aug. 24nGeorge Popham Day at Pop
Aug. 24-The 49th annual reunion Of
the 18th Me. Reg. Assn. at East
Nassalboro.
Aug. 24--Lewiston and Auburn Mar
ketmen's annual outing at Island
Aug. 24--United Order Golden Cross
Field day. Peaks Island
Aug. 24-Sept New England Baptist
Conference, Ocean Park.
Aug. 25-York County Grange and
Farm Bureau field day. Kennebunk
Aug 25-Reunion of 23d Maine at Me-
chanic rails.
Aug. 26--Teachers' examinations at
Augusta and Pressure Isle.
Aug. 26-Sept. - The i5th annual
Spiritualist campmeeting at Etna
Aug. 29-Annual Field day of Maine
Holstein- F'resian Association at Ply
mouth.
Sept. 7-S-The 18th Maine Reg. Assn.
reunion at l}ridgton
Sept. 7-9-Maine Druggists 5sth an
nual at Belgrade Lakes.
Sept. S-Annual reunion of 2ist Me.
Reg. Assn. at q. a. r. hail Au-
Sept. 12-Portland votes on change of
form of city government.
Sept. l2-Speclal State election, on
Constitutional amendments
Sept. 12-16--Nationai Tax Associa-
tons annual conference, Brettlns
Woods. n. Fl.
Sept. 14-l6--Fall meeting Me Fed. Of
Women's Clubs. Castine.
Sept. 2123-Maine W. c. r. L. State
convention at Greenville.
Sept. 26-Beg ginning of Safety week in
Maine.
Sept. 26-2s-Universalist State con-
vention at Waterville.
Oct. 6-S-Bangor. Music Festival
Nov. 30-Dec. 2--Poultry and Pet Stock
Show. City hall Lewiston
Dec. 2o-22-Maine State Grange. Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
L. S. Bureau Speaker to
Be Heard at State Fair

The management of the Central
Maine Fair is most fortunate this
year. in having succeeded. after sew
eral months of effort, in securing
the services of Hon. ]. c. Mcdowell
of the Bureau OF Animal Industry of
Washington, ID. C.. who will give a
short address from the band stand
on the afternoon of August 31st.
Mr.. Mcdowell is one OF the best
known educators along this particu-
lar line Of thought ard his address.
The Farmers of the Future" will
Undoubtedly appeal to farmers and
members of Farm bureaus through
out the entire state. The fact that
Mr.. Mcdowell has consented to
make the trip from Washington to
Maine. speaks well for his interest
in the Maine farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Gen. Hersey Succeeds Ruokma,

Boston. Aug. 15.-Brig. Gen. Mark
L. Hersey' commander of Camp Dew
ems until its abandonment by tie gov.
eminent September /. has been assign
Cd TO command the first coast artillery
district with headquarters at Boston
succeeding the late Rrig. Gen. John "
buchanan it was learned today.
General Jersey will go to Fortress
Monroe, Va, for artillery instruc1,or
assuming his new duties. He
has been an infantry officer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16

Lewis c. Sterling. a.. of Portland
engaged in the seed business drop
ped dead while calling at the home
of an acquaintance Sunday night.
heart trouble being the cause of his
death. Mr.. Sterling was a native of
Portland and was for 20 years in the
employ of the S. Kendall and Whit
ney Co. seedsmen. after which he
Joined with 8. Solman Allen and
Harry w. Lothrop in organizing the
firm of Allen. Sterling &, Lothrop
He left the partnership at the end Of
seven years and acquired an inter
est in the Burbank Seed Company.
He leaves son and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16

Sometime during Sunday night,
Buzzelrs cafe on Main street was
entered through a back window in
the kitchen. Monday morning. when
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe BuzZell arrived
at their restaurant Mr.. BuZzell found
that the screen on one of the back
windows of the kitchen. which is
hooked with heavy hook and staple
had been forced open, he hook be-
ing torn from the wood and taking
out q piece from the frame of the
window several inches long. AS far
as can be ascertained nothing was
taken and it is believed that the in :
truders must have been frightened
away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Election Of Bishop Confirmed

New York, Ang. Election of
the Rt Rev. Arthur Selden Lloyd as
suffraean bishop If the diocese of
New York last May. has been con-
firmed by a majority Of votes in all
orders Of the Episcopal church
throughout the country, it was an
nounced tonight.
DR.. Lloyd, who is rector of St
Bartholomew's church of White
Plains w. Y, automatically becomes
suffragan bishap Of New York with
out further ceremony than an inter
view with Bishop William T. Mann
ing as to when he shall take over
his duties and what those duties will
be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Dawson Out of Dancer

New York, Aug. 1.-THE danger of
complications IN the case of Henry p.
Dawson, banker. who was operated ON
for intrachanial pressure last Friday
has now practically passed" a bu,Ic.
'ih issued by DR.. Henry F. A. Riley
SAID tonight, No decision has yet b.c,,
reached whether a second operation
oeileNed necessary by the reported dis
covery OF a tumor of the brain. will
take place.
Tonights bulletin said the patient
was making satisfactory progress and
that continued Improvement was ex-
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
TIC "Hoof it" from Hub
tc Montreal to Paw Bet

Boston, Aug. 15-Frank p. CORNER
OF Brockton today started 800
mile trudge from Boston to Montreal
in payment of bet made on the
Dempsey Carpenter fight George
Packard, the other half of the wager
bet $500 against the long walk that
Dempsey would be the winner.
CORNER. about so years OF age. ex
pects TO average 10 miles day He
carries letter from Mayor Peters
to the mayor OF Montreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16

a call was also received from Sher-
if j 4. Mooers of Skowhegan asking
the police of this city to try to locate
a half dozen automobile tires which
were stolen between and 10 O'Clock
Saturday evening from the Farmers
Union store in that town. There were
four Columbia tires. one cord and one
Odell. The police of this city visit
ed the various garages but found no
trace of the missing tires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Mine Workers to
Talk Over Situation
in Kansas Fields

Indianapolis. Aug. 1.-The interna-
tional executive board of the United
Mine Workers Of America will discuss
the situation N the Kansas fields to-
morrow morning at $50 o'clock. il was
announced late today by John L. Lew
is, president. 1t will be a closed ses-
sion. Alexander Howat. president Of
the Kansas district Of the mine work
ers has been called before the execu-
tive board, but late this afternoon had
not reported, Mr.. Lewis earlier in
the day had said problems concerning
the Kansas field would be cleared this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
CHARGE BAY STATE MAN
WITH RECKLESS DRIVING

Robert Mitchell OF Worcester.
Mass. was arrested Monday after
noon by automobile inspector NJ. l..
Wheeler of Augusta on a charge of
reckless driving on the State road in
Fassalboro Mitchell was driving
big Peerless car with a Massachu-
sets license number and collided
head on with F. l.. Hopkins of Fair
field who was driving a Dodge tour
ing car. The accident occurred a
short distance below Getchells Cor
ner and the machines we're badly
damaged. Mr.. Mitchell was brought
to this city and released on 500 ba il
for his appearance in court this
morning. DIR. Pease of Fairfield was
a passenger with Mr.. Hopkins. No
one was hurt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-16
Red Overthrow in
Moscow Reported in
Doubtful Dispatch

Toxic, Aug. ij--(By the .Asso-
ciated Press)-The Asahi Shimbun
publishes specia! dispatch today
from Shungchun, Manchuria. alleg
ing that Il Russian wireless dispatch
has been received which states that
the Bolshevik commissars in Mos
COW have been arrested and the So
wet government overthrow.
In connection with the above. il is
recalled that Manchuria in the past
nus been the source OF many ire
sponsible reports