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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Actress to Speak for Irish Sufferers

Miss Adelaide ThurSton of New
York City, who is to address the big
mass meeting in American Legion
hall tonight in the interests of the
appeal for relief for the suffering
women and children of Ireland, is
one Of the best known actresses on
the American stage and during 1917
and 1918 devoted her talent and en-
ergy to war work, gaining a reputa-
ton that is country wide. Miss
Thurston has an appealing person.
ality and is an orator Of unusual
ability. Attorney Arthur j. Crafty
will preside at the meeting and there
will be other speakers.
Miss Thurston while neither Irish
or Of Irish decent she is giving Of
her time freely in this great nom
political, non-sectarian and humani-
tartan cause. 1.-THE sole purpose of
this appeal is to make known to the
world the bitter need for relief of
the women and children of Irelandr
| said Miss Thurston in an interview
and she will tell the people of Wa
terville the whole sordid story to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Bees Threaten to Score
Hit Hub Baseball Game

7 Boston. May ia second inning
rally on a part of a swarm Of bees
that descended upon a baseball dia-
mond in the Hyde Park district to-
day threatened for several minutes
to prove disastrous to both teams
and to the several hundred persons
in the stand. The game, which was
between Creel w. Fogg Post of the
American Legion and the Mount
Hope Athletic Association, was held
up while players and spectators
dived for cover. After vigorous &C.
ton on the part Of the mounted po-
hceman, the bees departed and the
game was resumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Portland Divorces

Portland, Me-, May 13-Divorce de-
crees have ben filed by Judge Sanborn
Of the Superior Court in the clerks
ONCE as follows: Nellie Steinmetz of
Portland from Eugene c., of Boston.
desertion; Gladys e. Billings of Port
land from Albert of Searsport, deser-
ton; Esther M. ST. Pierre of Port
land from Wilfred E., of parts un-
known, cruelty: Orpha M. Noel of
Portland from Charles of Montreal.
cruelty; Nellie-Kirkup Of Portland
from Arthur H., of parts unknown,
desertion.
Minnie ]. Dawson of Portland from
Harry Of parts unknown, desertion:
Sarah s. Brossiman from BENJAMIN
both Of Portland, cruelty; Rena G.
Hamilton Of South Portland from
William E.. Of Portland, cruelty: In
ma T. Everson from Christian L.. both
Of Portland. cruelty; Marion L. less
from Clifford F., both Of Westbrook
cruelty; Winnifred L. Goodhue from
HaaaA v, both Of this city, cruelty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Sec. Davis to Inspect
Hub Immigration Today

Boston, May 15-James J. Davis,
secretary of labor and w. H. Hus-
band, commissioner general Of the
immigration, will visit the immigra-
ton stations at this port tomorrow
They arrived today from Portland,
Me-, where they inspected quaran.
tine and harbor facilities yesterday.
Secretary Davis was the guest to-
night of the Loyal Order of Moose,
of which he is director general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Arrested on Disturbance CHARGE

Joseph JOHN was arrested Saturday
afternoon by Officer Rancourt on the
charge of disturbance on Marston
court, where his wife and daughter
have been rooming for some time
The family formerly lived on Water
street. The police department was
called by telephone in regard to the
trouble. When officers Blunt and
Rancourt reached the place, the man
saw them and started away across
lots toward Burleigh street. Officer
Rancourt started in pursuit and Off
Ger Blunt went up to Burleigh street
with the automobile: JOHN proved
himself an unpleasant customer to
handle but was at last taken to the
station in the automobile and will be
given hearing this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
TOWBOAT ENGINEERS
SEEK CONFERENCE

New York, May 12-Tow boat en-.
gineers' meeting today authorized
committee of three headed by
Thomas B. Healey, spokesman for
the Marine Engineers Beneficial
Association, to confer tomorrow
with the arbitration committee Of
the Towboat Owners Association in
an effort to stop towboats giving
assistance to steamships banned by
the engineers union.
Healey stated an ultimatum would
be served on the owners, stiuplating
that towboats must not dock, I'm.
dock, transport or supply steam to
unfair steamships.
Between 400 and 500 towboats,
employing from $500 to 5000 men
he said, would be affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
AT ONE POINT
(coutiuued from PAGE One)

The troopers reported that the arms
and ammunition were thrown from a
train. The guns were wrapped in a
Charleston, w. Va, newspapers, un-
der date of Saturday. On
A. A. Gaujot, resident of this city
reported to Captain Brockus that as
he passed a tent colony at Sprigg, he
saw an automatic rifle and several
suitcases thrown from the train. A
Geographic report to the captain to-
day from his men at Thacker, w. Va,
was to the effect that two men had
been killed and no cause for the shoot
ing was given. Thacker has been quiz
ct throughout the recent fighting.
The truce at McCarr was ar
ranged by DR.. Dotson late last night
after an eventful trip to the strong
hold of the fighters. Captain Brock
us previously had arragned details
of the truce on the West Virginia
side.
Accompanied by two guides, the
doctor, an influential resident of the
mountain region, succeeded in work
ing his way to the Kentucky shore
OF the Tug. A hail of bullets from
both sides greeted the peace party
and they took to the brush on the
mountainside. Crawling along in In
dian fashion the emissaries worked
their way into the village of McCarr
where leaders of the fighters met
them.
DR.. Dotson appealed to the noun
taineers to ceasea Sighting and abide
by the law. He explained that the
Shooting from the West Virginia
side would stop when the rifiemen
in the Kentucky hills agreed to the
truce. The mountain men told the
doctor that they would cease firing
at once and they did so.
A representative of the Associated
Press travelling in a caboose with
Captain Brockus and Sheriff Pinson
met the three peace messengers op-
posite McCarr and rode with them
to Freeburn. The three men re-
ported that practically all houses ir
McCarr were riddled with bullets
| and that it looked as eff a tornado
had struck the place"
Smith Goslin, 16-year- old boy who
| was shot in the back while crossing
bridge at McCarr last Friday was
reported to be in q serious condi-
i ton in a Bluefield hospital tonight
! The boy lay on the bridge for nearly
| - hours while the battle ragged. He
was rescued by party of men and
compelled to remain in a cellar As
hours. No medical attention could
| reach him because of the rifle fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Daughters of Revolution
Elect Their Officers

The annual meeting Of the Daugh-
tiers of the Revolution was held Fri
day afternoon at the rooms of the
Girls City Club on Temple street
and was an event Of unusual inter-
est. The rooms were beautifully
decorated with tulips from the gar
den Of the State regent, Miss Maude
Merrick. who was present. The an
nual reports were exceedingly inter-
esting and showed the organization
in a fiourishing condition.
The nominating committee con-
sisting Of Mrs. Frank Hammond,
Mrs Lrabelle Knowlton and Mrs.
Carrie Palmer. reported the follow
ing list OF names for officers for the
coming year. and they were duly
elected: Regent, Mrs. E. P. Fish:
vice regent, Mrs. w. H. Pollard:
secretary, Mrs. w. H. X. Abbott;
treasurer. Mrs. Harry s. Brown, reg
istrar. Mrs. George H. johnson;
historian, Mrs. J. Howard WEIGH:
chaplain. Mrs. Jennie A. Fogg OF
, Fairfield. The board OF management
elected consists of Mrs. E. p. Fish,
MEs. F. A. Knowlton. Mrs. J. B.
Palmer. Mrs c. e. Morse, Mrs. w.
H. X. Abbott
Reports from the Continental Con.
Eress. which took place recently in
washington, d. c., were given by
Mrs. e. p. Fish, Mrs. Maude Mer.
rick and Mrs. Nora p. Thayer. The
chapter voted gift Of SO to the
Girls City club to assist them in
their work. besides reimbursine
them for the use Of the hall for the
meeting Mrs. J. Howard WEIGH ex-
tended an invitation to the chapter
to hold the June meeting at her cot.
fage 1t Messalonskee lake, which
was accepted.
Punch, fancy crackers and ice
cream and cake were served. The
hosteasss for the afternoon were the
Muses. Eaude and Nella Merrick and
Mira Orlando Kimball. Music wal
furnished by an orchestra OF children
"a BY Hillard Sawyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Jap Minister to China
On Shantung Settlement

Toxic, May 14-Yukichi Obata, the
Japanese minister to China, who has
come to Toxic for conference with
officials who will consider Japan's
Far Eastern policy, is qouted as say
ing that the best method for reaching
a settlement of the Shantung question
with China, would be the presenta-
tionby Japan to China of some plan
approved by the powers. Delay in the
settlement of the matter, he added,
would bring nothing good either to
Japan or China. The friendship Of
the two nations could best be at
tanned by a definite policy towards
China, which is in the depths Of f.
nancial difficulty.
The minister said the proposed uni.
fication of north and south China
seemed distant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Bandit Pair Get Away
With 5000 in Haverhill

Haverhill, Mass, May 14.--While
one man engaged the cashier of the
Waldorf restaurant in this city in
conversation this afternoon, his COM
panion grabbed a cigar box contain
ing over 5000 in small bills and made
his escape. The lunchroom was
crowded at the time but no one no.
ticed the theft and the bandits es-
capped before the money was missed.
The cashier. Miss Viola Bissell, was
preparing the money for the safe
when the men approached her desk.
One asked for some cigars and cigar
cites while the other went behind her
and took the box of cash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Another Daylight Kick

Portland, Me-, May 13-Railroad
clerks in the Maine Central and Port
land Terminal Company offices want
either daylight saving or working
hours to conform to those where that
time is the system adopted.
They complain that they are at a
disadvantage in the restaurants and
theatres especially, and that the extra
hour before going to work in the
morning does not Offset inconven-
fence of remaining an hour later in
the afternoon. A committee was au-
thorized to wait on officials of the
company and explain the matter and
ask relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

New York, May 15-George Har-
riss Larke, advertising manager and
assistant business manager Of the
New York World died today of
npeumonia. He was born in Marke-
san, Wis, 81 years ago.
For two years Mr.. Larke was
treasurer of the American Newspa-
per Publishers Association, a direc-
tor and also chairman Of the COM
mittee on advertising agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Eastern Mass. St. Ry.
Workers to Receive
Wage Cut of IL 1-2%

Boston, May IA 12a per cent
wage reduction for the employees OF
the Eastern Massachusetts, Street
Railway Co. was provided for in the
findings Of the State Board of Con-
Citation and Arbitration, made public
today. The company had announced
a 20 per cent. cut while the men
sought to have the present rate re-
main in effect and the dispute was re-
ferled to the state board for arbitra-
ton. The board also ordered that
seniority be abolished in the car shops,
car houses, track and line depart
ments, and power plants. Employees
in these departments will not be paid
time and half for working Saturdays
and holidays, but in the mechanical
and overtime departments time and a
half was allowed for overtime.
Employees in the rolling stock shops
will not be paid for their half holiday
on Saturdays.
dffferential paid for operators of one
man cars was made.
A 10-minute wash period with pay
recently allowed by the company, was
abolished by the decision, but it was
ordered that employees when released
for periods of 80 seconds or less
should be paid.
Regular employees of the mechan-
ical and miscellaneous departments
who have been in the service one year
or for two consecutive full track sea.
sons, will be paid for days on which
they are unable to work because OF
rain or Indictment weather.
The board declared that there had
been a Substantial decrease in the
cost of living" in recent months. In
creases in wages granted by the com
pany since Oct 1, 1914, the board said
had exceeded in percentage advances
in living costs during the same period
after an examination and consider
alton of evidence" the statement con
cluded. "the board determines that {
reduction in wages is warranted at the
present time"
The decision is retroactive to May 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

The executive board of the State
branch of the New England Order of
Protection met at the Elmwood hotel
Sunday afternoon for their annual
transaction of business in the inter-
est of the organization. There were
present at the meeting: Irving A
Turner; Bangor, grand warden; N
J. Peters, Bangor, grand vice ward
en-; Forrest E. Ludden, Auburn
grand secretary; Charles H. Sulli-
van, Bangor. grand treasurer; Fred
w. Merrill, Waterville, chairman OF
finance commission; Harry w. Man
ser, Auburn, chairman of committee
on laws, and f. Percy Ray, Oldtown
junior past grand warden
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Mrs. p. w. Bennett

Word has been received by Mrs
George H. Cannon of Main street of
the death of her aunt, Mrs. P. w.
Bennett of Los Angeles Mrs. Ben
nett was formerly a resident of Fair
field Center and is remembered by
many in this vicinity as a woman of
rare Christian virtue and possessing
many friends. Mrs. Bennett is sur
vived by two sisters. Mrs. Rodney
Jones of Los Angeles, formerly of
this city and Miss Eva Potter, also
of Los Angeles. besides several
nieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Hold Rum Runner
Suspects at Keene, n. H.

keene, N. H., May 15.-Three men
who said they were Clarence M. Con-
don of Littleton and Albert H. Tun-
stall and James Derrick of Brookfield,
Mass, were under detention here to-
night pending hearing tomorrow on
charges of illegal possession and
transportation of liquor. Condor was
in hospital with two bullet wounds
in his leg inflicted by patrolman
who fired at the automobile in which
the men are alleged to have been
carrying 100 bottles of liquor and a
quantity of alcohol.
When the car was brought to a
stop Condor escaped. He was found
early today in the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
New Chinese President
Promises Much in Manifesto

Washington, May 15.-Union Of all
Chinese provinces and territories in
a common government which shall
respect the rights of foreign powers,
is promised in a manifesto issued by
DIR. Sun Vat Sen who was elected
president of the Chinese republic last
month by the Constitutional parlia-
ment at Canton. The manifesto, ad'
dressed to the foreign powers and
delivered to the state department
yesterday was made public today by
Ma 500, representative in Washing
ton of the new president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Class of 20 to Graduate
From Naval War College

Newport. R. L.. May 15-What Is
known as the June class of % officers
will be graduated from the Naval
War College here next Saturday. In
the absence of Rear Admiral Sims.
president of the college, who is on his
way to England, Rear Admiral
Charles p. Plunkett, chief of staff and
acting president, will deliver the ad-
dress to the class and distribute the
diplomas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
German Note on Source
of Upper Silesia Uprising

Paris. May 15-The German govern
ment has transmitted a note to Pre-
mier BRAND in which it is declared
that the uprising in Upper Silesia fol-
lowed Information printed in the Upepr
Silesian newspaper which is the off,
cial organ Of Adelbert Korfanty and
not information printed in German
newspapers.
The note maintains that the stories
printed in the German newspapers
were in no way misleading. 1t adds
that there has been amelioration in
the situation in Upepr Silesia and that
Korfanty Is still extending his opera
lions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Both are Airmen

Brookfield, Mass, May 15-Albert
H. Tunstall and James F. Durrick of
Brookfield, reported held at Keene,
N. H., on a charge of liquor running,
are professional aviators. Tunstall,
who is % years old, did professional
flying at Old Orchard Beach, Maine,
Daytona Beach, Fla, and Nantucket
Derrick served as his mechanic. Both
served in the American forces during
the war, Tunstall in France.
Tunstall was home here a few days
ago and was driving a powerful
twelve cylinder motor car, recently
acquired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
B'nai Birth Elects
At Pittsield, Mass, Meet

New York, May 15-The district
grand lodge of the Independent Or
der of B'nai Birth, in annual con.
vention eoday elected George New
man of Pittsfield, Mass, president
for the coming year. Other officers
elected were Archibald L. Hillman
of Worcester, Mass, vice president
and Herman Asher and Max Levy
both of New York, treasurer and
secretary, respectively.
The organization reported an IS
per cent. increase in membership
during the past year. Henry Lasker
of Springfield, Mass, retiring presi-
dent, was voted a testimonial Of
81 1000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Martha Helena Armstrong

Martha Helena Armstrong. the lit
tie two year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Simeon Ralston Armstrong of
Western avenue, died early Saturday
morning of diphtheria. The little
girl was taken ill last Monday and
on Wednesday diphtheria developed,
and death came about l o'clock Sat
urday morning. The little girl was
buried Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Chile Begins Payment
of Debt to Uncle Sam

Santiago, Chile. May 15.-Senor
Oyarzun the new minister of finance,
Yesterday sent cable despatch to the
Chilean minister in Washington au-
thorizing immediate payment Of the
first installment Of the Chilean loan
in the United States.
Senior Oyarzun has taken the place
of Daniel Mariner, who rendered his
resignation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
vassar to Raise Fund
For Madame Curie

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, May 15.-An.
nouncement was made here today
that Vassar College is to raise funa
for Madame Marie Curie who, win
her daughters. has been it's guests
yesterday and today. to aid her In her
scientific work. Nine. Curie spent
the day quietly. in the afternoon mo
toring to West Point to visit the
United States Military Academy. she
will leave Poughkeepsie tomorrow
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
AUGUSTA LOCALS

H. Price Weber left on Train NO.
II Monday morning for McAdam. N.
B.. to take part in a concert to be
given there in aid Of the funds for
the new Episcopal church in that
town. Mr.. Weber will give his
monologue entitled "Sidelights OF a
Busy Theatrical Life"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Ignatius T. Lincoln, formerly an
Austrian subject, but later natural
lied Englishman and member of the
British parliament, was deprived of
his rights as a British subject early
In 1918 and a few months later was
deported from England. After the
Kapp revolution in Germany, the Ger
man authorities issued a warrant for
the arrest of Lincoln. but he escaped
to Austria, where he was arrested last
February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

The Waterville Cecilia chorus has
invited the choruses from Oakland,
Skowhegan and Pittsfield to join
them in a rehearsal tonight at the
Congregational vestry. Prof. w. r..
Chapman is to be present to conduct
and all members must be in their
places promptly at 7.3O o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
1roop Train Ready

Chillicothe, o., May 15-Sixty
freight, baggage and passenger cars
were placed in the railroad yards at
Camp Sherman today for instant use
in case the 18th Infantry is ordered
into Mingo county, West Virginia.
Food and provender has been packed
for quick handling. Officials said
they were still awaiting orders to-
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Bradley, Me-, May 13-Fred Morgan
appears to continue in hard luck.
Three years ago his farm buildings
were entirely wiped out. He rebuilt
them and alst Spring his stable was
burned. He recently rebuilt the sta
BILE and this morning it was discov-
cred in flames and it burned with a
driving horse worth $500. Neighboring
buildings caught fire, but were saved
by bucket brigades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
Quake In Salvador

San Salvador, Republic 81 Saliva
dor, May 15-Three strong earth
quakes weer felt throughout Saliva
dor, Saturday. There have been no
reports Of casualties or Of material
damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Cleveland, May 15-Manager TITS
Speaker, of the Cleveland Indians
today brought the team within the
25 player limit. He released con-
ditional1y, Pitchers Bob Clark to the
Columbus. American Association
club. and Carter Hamilton. to tne
Rock Island club Of the Three Ego
League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

With the adhesion Of Costa RIGA to
the Central American Union, Guatema-
Ia Honduras. Salvador and Costa RIGA
are merged In the new federation. Mic
aragua thus far has declined to sign
the compact creating the Central
American Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16
international Spy"
Acquitted at Vienna

Vienna, May 15--Ignatius Tribich
Lincoln, notorious as an Information
al spy," on trial before the Central
Criminal Court Of Vienna on the
charge Of high treason and forgery,
has been acquitted, it is reported he
will said for the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Ray Tailor of Orono was in the
city Saturday visiting friends and
went to Skowhegan to visit his sis
ter. Mrs. Lucy Meister of Skowhe-
gan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Fred Worth of Hartland was in
the city Sunday visiting his brother,
| Arthur Worth of the Central Fire
station. Mr.. Worth was accompan-
| led by Abraham Bowley, also of
| Hartland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Next Friday evening will be Alum
nj night of the Waterville High school
which will be held in connection with
the senior sociable. This event will
be on the eve of the w. Fl. S.-Alumni
game and it is hoped that a large
number of former pupils will be pres
pnt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Montefiiore went
to Temple Heights. Northport, Sat
urday to open their cottage for the
summer. Mrs. Montefore will remain
for the summer but Mr. Montefiore
will return today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

George Cleveland of Skowhegan
was in the city Saturday and left on
the afternoon train for Atlantic City,
n. j., to attend the supreme conven-
ton of the United Order of the
Golden Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-16

Austin Bragg. who has been ill at
his home on Main street for two
weeks, having been threatened with
pneumonia, is reported as recover
ing.