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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
u. S. COMMITTEES
ENDORSE USE OF
THE SUBMARINE

Washington, Dec. 1-(By A. Pr
Four reports dealing with submarines,
land armament, aircraft and new
weapons of warfare, including poison
gases. were adopted today by the
American Advisory committee to the
arms conference but pending their
presentation to Secretary Hughes, no
indication as to the specific questions
discussed was forthcoming.
Prepared by experts at the request
of Secretary Hughes. Chairman Suth-
erland of the committee declared the
reports contained mass of informa :
ton bearing vitality on the big prob
lens of the conference. But what
ever, the viewpoint set down by the
experts, Mr.. Sutherland emphasized
that the committee of y stood solidly
behind the American proposal for
limitation of armament
Thus far the committee has not
reached out to the far east to give the
view of the country on those problems
now in conference, combining it's eff
forts rather to the fighting end. The
land armament and aircraft reports
Continued on Page 3-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Importance of
Roosevelt Trail
Stressed at Meet

Portland, Me, Dec. Proposed
additional work on the Theodore
Roosevelt International Highway
next year between this city and
Frycburg will not have any effect on
the completion Of the Portland
Lewiston state highway. Col. Will
liam NJ. Aver, chairman of the State
highway commission. stated today at
a hearing at which constructive plans
were discussed.
The Importance of the Roosevelt
highway to residents of towns
through which it passes. particularly
Naples. Raymond and Casco WHICH
have no railroad connections, was
emphasized by speakers from those
placesf
Rev. F. 3. Lyman said he had been
obliged to leave Naples yesterday
afternoon, drive his horse IA miles to
the railroad at Mattocks and stay
here last night in order to attend
the hearing. Although it closed at
noon, he would have to remain an
other night, returning to his home by
the same route tomorrow
and Naples" he declared, 'fs
only 80 miles from Portland, the
largest city in the State"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
YOUNGPAYROLL
ROBBER PENITENT
AND WILL CONFESS

Chelsea. Mass. Dec. John Pet
kewicz. II years Old. who is alleged
10 have confessed he took part in the
soS. GOO bank messenger robbery here
last Saturday, arrived in this city
late today in the custody of two Of
ficers and will be arraigncd tomorrow
morning.
Petkewicz is said by officers Henry
and Stokes. who brought him here
from Detroit to have broken down
repeatedly while en- route to Chelsea.
II was good boy and I never did
anything like this before" he is re-
ported to have declared. 81 didn't
know what they were going to do
until the last moment. l never fired
off a gun in my life"
He is said to have assured the
authorities that he will make clean
breast of his part in the hold-up and
it is expected his story may help the
police in their search for two of the
bandits still at large.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
WANT MORSE BACK

Washington, Dec. 1.-Aroused by
the departure of Charles w. Morse,
New York shipbuilder, from the
country just as the government is
about to place before federal grand
jury its Investigations Of his trans
actions with the shipping board, Of
ficials OF various departments are
considering tonight what means may
be taken TO bring him back to the
United States.
It is hoped, department Of justice
officials said, that word can be sent
to the French government in time
to permit Morse's detention at Havre
tomorrow morning, when, according
to latest advices, the French steamer
Paris, on which he sailed from New
York, is due to dock.
Early in the day, the justice de-
partment called on the navy depart
ment to send destroyer to meet
Continued on Page 3-Col. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Unemployment
Situation Brighter

Washington, Dec. 1.-The number of
the nations unemployed has decreased
by more than million during recent
weeks, according to an estimate of the
naval conference on unemployment. an
nounced today by Secretary Hoover.
The commerce secretary said that
while some of the unemployment de-
crease might be only temporary. re-
ports to the conference from all parts
Of the country indicated considerable
Improvement. He cited as an instance
reports from st. Louis of approxi-
mately $1,000 unemployed as compared
with previous official figures Of $4,000.
unemployment estimates at the time
Of the unemployment conference plac-
ed the total throughout the country
at somewhere between S,R0.o00 and
1000. coo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
RED ANARCHY IN
!. FULL SWAY over
HELPLESS Vienna

Vienna, Dec. 1-(By A. P.)-Riot-
ing Of a serious nature broke out in
Vienna today following a great dem
onstration before the Parliament
building. where red flags were raised
on masts. The crowds then began
smashing windows and looting shops
dealing in articles of luxury.
Large crowds also attacked a
number of fashionable hotels, most
ers reside. The New Bristol was the
first of these obstetrics to be as
saulted Its great doors were bat
tered down thus permitting the
crowds to pour through into the
building. They began to break win
dows. some of which We're as high as
the third floor and to hurl bedding
and furniture into the crowd in the
street below.
The Old Bristol hotel later suffered
the same fate. its costly furniture
and rich tapestries being hurled out
to the cheering crowds which packed
the streets surrounding the building.
The Grand hotel, the largest in the
city. and then in turn the Hotel I'M
peral also We're looted. The activi-
ties in these hotels, however, APP
peared to have been confined to the
lower floors.
The Vienna police were apparently
helpless. many squads of them being
seen standing quietly by as onlook
erS.
Plunderine occurred throughout
the entire city. Thousands of dollars
worth Of plate glass was smashed,
until the principal streets looked like
the wreck Of u hurricane.
Authorities expressed belief that
the disturbance was of communist
origin. 1t came during a demonstra-
ton in front of the Parliament
building against the high cost of
food. when gangs suddenly appeared
Continued on Pace 3-CoI. 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Portland in Danger
Losing Some Of
Steamship Lines

Washington. Dec. 1-Representa-
tives of the PENNSYLVANIA, Southern
and Mobile and Ohio railroads at a
hearing today before q shipping
board committee expressed willing
ness to terminate preferential con-
tracts with foreign shipping lines
a ter Commissioner Thompson had
stated that such contracts were a
menace to the success of the Ameri-
can Merchant Marine.
Others of the ten roads represent
de at the conference declared that
the subject of cancellation Of the
contracts would be considered in the
light of the boards desires. Several
of the carriers informed the COM
mittee that their contracts had be-
cfAse practically imperative.
Should the agreement between the
Grand Trunk and the White Star
Dom inion line be cancelled, d. o.
Wood, representing the railroad COM
pany said the steamship line would
probably transfer it's docks from
Portland, Me. to some Canadian port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
WalkOut Affects All
Union Crafts in In
dustry-All in West
ern Cities - Action
Ends Controversy of
Past Three Months

Chicago, Dec. IA strike Of all
union packing house employees in all
plants where wage reductions were put
into effect last Monday was ordered
for December by the executive COM
n1ittec Of the Amalgamated Meat Cut
tcrs and Butcher workmen of North
America today.
The strike. which affects I'll union
crafts employed in the packing indus
fry. will involve about AZ, 900 workers
fin Il western cities, according to Cor
roims Hayes, president Of the butcher
workmcns union.
Dennis Lane, secretary Of the butch
or workmcn's union. tonight issued tho
following statement on the action of
the executive committee:
"AN attempts to negotiate fair
adiuatment Of wage rates by Offering
al agreement providing for arbitration
Continued on Page 3-CoI. y
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$4,000 PACKING HOUSE WORKERS TO STRIKE
DEC. jim PROTEST RECENT SLASH IN WAGES
REPORT DEALS IN
EFFECT OF NAVAL
HOLIDAY ON LABOR

Washington. Dec. 1.--(By A. P.).-
The report adopted yesterday by the
American advisory committee on the
economic and industrial questions in
volved in the proposed 10-year naval
holiday was understood tonight to in
dictate that it is nearly impossible to
tang BILE factors.
The committee concurrcd in conciu-
sions presented by Rear Admiral Rod
gers of the general board.
The report. presented today to Sec
rotary Hughes and rot made public,
deals chiefly, however. with the Ameri-
can aspect. Admiral Rodgers is I'M
dorstood to have discussed Al some
length the effect of the sudden stop
ping of government work in ship
building and armor plants Major COM
merciai yards of the country now arc
practically supported by naval work.
The report is said 10 have stated that
it was exceedingly difficult to fieur
how they might fare and the industrial
changes in tho communities where
they are located. if tho building OF
war craft should be halted for 10
years.
In connection with the slipyard
question it was pointed out that the
effect on labor would cause restless
ness, and ii was urged that some con-
certed effort should be made to shift
Ne workers thrown suddenly into
idleness into other rcmuncratiVe lines
of work.
TIE report Is also understood tn
have pointed out the phase affecting
the naval organization. with the reg
ular process of developing new ships
aba ndonod, it was said. the morale II
the organization retained would be ad-
versely affected. In a word it wa
held that the navy would cease to be a
going concern when confined to Old
ships and repair work and the end Of
The '1o-year period would find II behind
its present high mark of efficiency as
40 personnel
Taking up the question Of costs tc
tho United States alone in scrappipng
- capital ships, some idea of tho en-
pense involved beyond the $685.. 000, 600
already expended on construction to
the present stage was developed. ES-
Inmates as to the costs of breaking up
ships ranged. it was said. from o per
cent. Of the balance required for Their
construction to 80 or Go per cent. Of
the balance. This added cost might
run as high as $50, 600. 600.
1t was said to be matter Of COM
mon knowledge that only tn" courts
could determine the factors rvolved
in breaking contracts for the ships
and calculating equities of builders In
prospective profits on contracts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Three Nations Take
Part in dwelling
of Dante Memorial

Washington, Dec. 1.-Three nations
Italy, France and the United States
were represented offic tally at the uu-
yelling here today of memoria
statue of Dante, the italian poet. Pres.
ident Harding attended the ceremony
but did not speak.
Rene Niviani. former premier OF
France, speaking for his nation
stressed the necessity of perpetual
friendship between France and Italy
Nothing, he declared, should he per-
mitted to cause friction between the
two nations which during the wal
showed tha- their people were Of COM
mon origin and imbued with the same
ideals.
Senator Ricci. the Italian ambassa-
dor, paid tribute to Dante in a brief
address. Members of the Italian dele,
CATION to the' armament conference
were in attendance as we'll as promi-
nent Italians. Many Of them marched
TO the scene ot the unwilling
The monument, the gift Of Cheva-
lier Carlo Barzo;ti of New York, is
located in Meridian Hill Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Expected to Embody
Request in Message
to New Congress
Mill Also, Stress Merchant Ma
rine-Favors Ship Subsidy
Wants Rates Fixed on In
voice Values--May Ask Haste
| On Allied Debt Refunding

! Washington, Dec. /. = President
Hardings message to the new Con-
gress next week, it was declared in
high official circles today, will deal
principally with two subjects: The
tariff and the merchant marine.
or the tariff Mr.. Harding is eX-
pected by those close to the White
Houss to say that its revision and
passage at the earliest possible date
is urgently necessary and that it
should be stripped Of such provisions
as would endanger or unduly delay
its passage.
Concerning merchant marine ques-
tons Mr. Harding is expected to tax
Continued on Page S-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
BRITISH MAY
CHANGE VIEW
POINT OF JAPS
To Conform with u. S.
Proposal on Naval
Ratio
All Three Groups Of Delegates
Refuse to Term Situation a
Observation-Disclosures Conf
dent Japs Will Abandon TO-
10.7 Ratio on Tonnage

Washington, Dec. 1.-(By A. P.).--
Great Britain. as the ally of Japan, is
using her influence to bring tine Jap
anese views in the naval ratio dispute
into harmony with those of the United
States.
With this development the Japanese
plenipotentiaries have submitted the
whole question to their home govern
merts.
The exact nature of the latest move
for solution of the ratio problem
is not disclosed, but it is indicated that
Great Britain has found a double IN
terest in the success of the negotia-
tons. because she has accepted in
principle the American 'iive-fva-
three proposal and because. on the
other hand, she is in alliance with
CONTINUED on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Lightship Silent,
Tender to Investigate

Boston, Dee. 1.-The lighthouse
tender Azalea was bound for Nam
tucket Shoals today to find out why
the relief lightship stationed there
has not been heard from for several
days. There was no anxiety over
Captain Arthur l. Berry and his ten
men. it was stated at lighthouse
headquarters here. The trouble was
believed to be with the radio equip
ment rather than with the vessel it
self. The fact that the steamship
Oscar ii reported that the lightship
was not seen on her station last Sun
day was considered without signifi-
canoe in view of the fact that no
other OF the many vessels passing the
station daily had reported her miss
ing since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Windy City Bond
Issue Goes Begging

Chicago, Dec. IAN $4,000, 900 bond
issue offered by the city two weeks
ago to meet deficit in the city's
revenues in 1920 was taken from the
market today when a lone bid was
withdrawn.
A syndicate headed by the Guar
anty Trust company of New York Of
fered approximately 1851 on the con-
dition that the legality of the issue
be approved within ten days. When
this was not done the bid was with
drawn.
New bids will be called for, Con-
troller Harding announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Reilly Confers on
Porto Rico Tangle

Washington, Dee. 1..-Gov. f.. Mont
Reilly, Porto Rico, conferred late to-
day with Secretary Weeks on ques
tons of administration of the Island
republic. the discussions, it is under
stood. including a consideration of
charges of administration of his
office by unionist party leaders of
Porto Rice. At the same time the
Porto Rican Commission which has
come to the United States to protest
against Coy. Reily's administration
arrived in Washington, prepared to
lay before President Harding "a mass
Of data" to support their plea of re-
moval Of the governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Spain Denies 1t
Favors Foreign
Control in Portugal

Madrid. Dec. 1-(By 4. PD-For-
cign Minister Hontoria. commenting
today upon the report of the London
Times yesterday that the question of
foreign intervention in Portugal was
lndcr serious consideration by the
powers and that Spain was among
tho nations favorable to this move,
declared:
The Spanish government has
neither received nor proposed any
conversation whatever respecting the
Portuguese situation. Spain's con-
vcton is that the best method is to
allow Portugal seek her salvation.
therefore. by her own energies and
decisions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
General Forecast

Pressure continued abnormally low
Thursday ever the Canadian maritime
provinces and a disturbance which de-
veloped over the southern plains
states Wednesday night moved rapid
~ northeast with increasing intensity.
The weather continued fair Thursday
in the eastern states.
The temperature was considerably
above normal Thursday. almost GER
orally.
The Iowa disturbance viii! move
rapidly northeastward attended by
rain almost generally east Of the Mis-
sissippi river within the next - hours
and it will be followed by clearins
weather by Saturday except in the
lake region. the extreme upper Ohio
valley and New England where there
will be local rains br SHOWS on Satur-
day. Mid temperature will ccntinNe
in the Atlantic states
Winds north of Sandy Hook will be
increasing south and overcast weather
Friday. Rain BY Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Acquit Policeman
of Burglary Charge

Boston, Dec. 1-Wilbur F. Harris,
police officer. was found not guilty
by jury in the superior court today
on charges of breaking and entering.
The trial resulted from revolver
duel, after which it was found that
two private detectives looking for a
thief in clothing loft were firing on
Harris. The latter testified today he
was in the building investigating
when the men opened fire on him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
lf-Styled X. K. X.
Brutally Flog
Harmless Negroes

Denison, Tex, Dec. Three ne
groes were flogged by band of robed
and hooded men Tuesday night, it be-
came known today when they report
ed the affair to the police. They We're
told to convey warning to negroes
HOE not to minsle with the whites,
according to the stories told the po-
lice. One of the alleged victims. n
years old, was seriously hurt. The
negroes said the white robed men
told them that they were members of
the Denison Khan of the knights of
the ku klux Khan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Chinese Thr0ng
Capitol Asking
Shantung Return

Washington, Dec. 1.-tBy A. PD-
A demonstration was staged before
the headquarters of the Chinese dele
cation to the Far East conference to-
day in favor of the unconditional re-
turn of ShantunC. the crowd being
composed of Chinese students and
merchants resident in Washington,
augmented by scores of Chinese who
have been in Washington because of
the conference.
Later on their return from the
meeting. the Chinese delegates were
greete dby a party of Chinese stu
dents said to have assembled from
all parts of the United States. These
carried banners inscribed I'VE oppose
negotiations" and complete restitu-
ton of Shantung."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
SacO Machine Works
Announce Wage Cuts

Biddeford. Me-, Dec. Announce
mont was made today in the Offices
of'hc Saco-Lowell Machine COM
pany that there will be a general re-
duc'ion in wages effective Dec. II.
The amount has not been determined.
At meeting last night of the
Moulders' union, the proposed cut,
which in their case was reported as
being 10 cents per hour. was dis
cussed. hut no action taken. The
company employs some 200 moulders
and about 200 DIN its other depart
ments,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Six Dead When Fast
Mail Trains Meet
in Head-On Crash

Portland. Ore, Dec. six persons
were killed in a head-on collision
early today between the eastbound
Portland Spokane Limited and west
bound Oregon Washington Limited
trains of the Oregon Washington
Railroad and Navigation Company.
two miles out of Cello.
Twenty two persons We're injured.
Among the dead is A. II. Mcbride. a.
marine who was guarding the mail
on one of the trains The others
who We're killed were two trainmen
and three Oregon passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
PEOPLE EAGER
FOR ARMS CUT
WORLD POWERS
Clear Understanding
of Far East Questions
Not General
Returning Congressman Report
On Sentiment Among Con-
misunderstanding Almost
Universal Foreign Debts
Owed L. S. Should Be Paid
BY MARK SULLIVAN

National Political Correspondent of the
New York Evening Post.
Washington, Dec. 2-The return to
Washington of senators and con-
gressmen who have been spending a
little time in their home districts,
and are now coming back for the
regular session next week, diverts
attention to some domestic aspects
Of the present armament conference
and to some approaching events and
issues in purely American politics.
The reports Of these congressman
are universally to the effect that the
move towards the limitation of arm
aments is not merely popular but
Continued on Page 8-Col. 81
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Secret Service
Holds Two Having
PhOney $40 Bills

New York. Dec. IA four months
search by secret service agents for
tho authors of flood of counterfeit
$50 bills which have appeared in the
RroWnville section, resulted today in
tho arrest of Max Silver and his wife,
Gussie. on charges of having some
Of the bills in their possession.
The counterfeits. said to have been
SO clever that they passed undetcct-
ri through several banks are boliev-
ed to total $4,000.
United States Commissioner Nc
Cabe held the couple in bail for fed
era grand jury action. Silver said
he had found the bills in the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Modern Corset Is
o. X, Says Copeland

New York. Dec. 1.-Parking of corr
sets by fappers at dances and else
where. is a mistake. both from the
hygenic. and the artistic standpoint.
Health Commissioner Copeland de-
clared today.
THE present style OF corset" he.
said. lis a distinct benefit to the
health of woman. 1t serves as a.
brace for the wearcr and at the same,
time gives a slight waist line which
lends smartness to the figure"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Deny FlNANCIER
MORSE IS FLEEING
IN FEAR us. PROBE

Sons Say New York Shipbuilder on Way to
Europe in Search of Health = Departure
Comes on Eve Grand Jury Investigation of
Dealings with Shipping Board = Govt. OFF,
Gals Seek Ways and Means to Force Return
to This Country - Morse Due at Havre
Today - Will Return to U. S. Whenever
Presence Is Desired, Declares Statement :
Justice Officials Refuse to Discuss Case
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Portland HOrseman
Is S49,149 Bankrupt

Portland. Me. Dec. Clarence A.
Dyer of East Livermore, agent for a
corporation which deals in horses,
filed voluntary petition in bank
ruptcy here today. His liabilities
were given as s49149. the creditors
being chiefly residents of Auburn,
Lewiston, East Iivermore and
neighboring towns. with scattering
accounts in Missouri land Indiana.
The schedule shows assets of $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
November Snowfall
Broke 4O-Year Record

Portland. Me, Dec. 1.-NOVember
snowfall records for 40 years at the
local weather bureau were broken dur
being 24.3 inches. About 20 inches
fell in the storm which began Satur-
day. The previous high record was
22.6 inches in 1898. The north was
~ degrees colder than normal.
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THE WEATHER
CUOUDY-WARMER

North New England: Increasing
cloudiness and warmer Friday: prob
ably rain in Vermont. Saturday rain
with moderate temperature.
South New England: Increa sing
cloudiness and warmer Friday; rain by
Friday night and on SATURDAY..
East New York: Increasing cloudi-
ness followed by rain Friday. with
mild temperature. Saturday clearing
and colder.