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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
JAPS FORMALLY
ACCEPT PROPOSALS
FOR FAR EAST TALK

Washington, July 27.-Secretary
Hughes announced today acceptance
of proposals for a Far Eastern con-
ference in connection with the dis
armament discussions suggested by
President Harding. The japanese
acceptance was based on the under
standing the United States was not
opposed to an agreement as to the
agenda of the Far Eastern confer
ence before it convenes
The Japanese government express
ed the opinion in its note that the
agenda should he so arranged that
the subjects discussed be confirmed
to those directly involved in the gen
eral subject of disarmament and to
that introduction therein of pro-
blems such as are of sole concern to
certain particular powers or such
matters as may be regarded as ac-
compished facts should be scrupu-
lousy avoided
1t was explained that the Japan
csc government had taken into con-
sideration in reaching its decision
the commupications and the publish
ed statements of the American gov
eminent of the conversation between
the secretary of state and Baron
Shidehara indicating that the Ameri-
can government proposed to discuss
the Pacific and the Far Eastern pro-
blems because of the close bearing
they have on the question of the
limitation of armament. 1t was on
the understanding, therefore. that
discussion of the Far Eastern pro-
biems was made a preliminary to
disarmament negotiations that the
Japanese government had consented
to consideration. The state depart
ment made public Japan's reply and
the memorandum sent by the United
States to the Japanese government,
through the American embassy in
Toxic July %. 1t was disclosed that
other powers besides China having
interests in the Far East might be
invited to take part in the conference
on AFR Eastern questions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28

Chicago, July 27-The defense in
the baseball trial today in three hours
tore down the network of evidence
woven by the state in seven days suf-
flciently to bring immediate freedom
to two defendants obtained a tenta-
tive promise from the presiding judge
for freedom for three others and pre-
scented an alibi supported by two wit
nesses and numerous written records
for a sixth of the eleven men on trial
AS result of the defense's first
attack, Louis and Ben Levi of koko-
mo, Ind, walked out of the court
legally free of any connection with
the deal through which it is alleged
Chicago White Sox players agreed to
throw the 1919 worlds series for
100000 Buck Weaver and Happy
Felsch. once idols of the American
were promised acquittal by Judge
Friend unless further evidence is
presented against them and David
Zelcer of Des Moines, Iowa, present
ed an alibi through his own testimony
which was corroborated by witnesses
and documents introduced as evil
dence.
Tomorrow the defense will begin
it's task of trying to free Joe Jackson.
Eddie Cicotte, Claude Williams, Chick
Gandil and Swede Risberg.
Weaver. Felsch and RisberC will
testify in their own behalf with Gan
dill probably coming next. The defense
does not expect to finish before the
middle of next week.
The state rested its case today after
Billy Maharg of Philadelphia gave
testimony corroborating that pre-
vously given by Bill Burns, the ad-
mitted accomplice.
The defense then presented motions
for dismissal of the charges against
the Lewis. Fork. Felsch, Zelcer, Weav-
er and Joe Jackson. The state
promptly dropped the cases against
Lewis. but refused to take similar ac-
ton for the others, holding that they
might be further incriminated through
Continued on Page 5-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
President Wants,
Tax Bill Ahead
of Tariff Measure

+ Washington. July o7-Legislative
programs of the next few weeks in the
Senate and House were fairly well
outlined today as a result of confer
enccs between President Harding and
number of Republican senator's at
/ White House dinner last night.
! Administration plans, as disclosed
/ by senators, call for passage by the
House of the internal revenue revision
bill and of several Senate bills by
/ August 6. with a view to recess or
/ adjournment Of Congress soon after
until late in September or early in
October.
/ Probably the most important feature
of the program disclosed was the
presidents desire to have the tax bill
enacted ahead of the Fordney tariff
revision measure Senate leaders urged
this change, St was said. and now plan
to hold the tariff bill in the finance
committee until after the tax measure
is put through.
The program was said to leave the
tariff hiii subject to indefinite delay.
possibly until the winter session of
Congress, although some Senate lead
ers reiterated that it would be enacted
before adjournment of the present ex-
ira session
Other prominent features of the re-
ported program propose delay on the
administration bills for refunding
allied loans and for funding railroad
debts
Senate bills slated for passage be-
fore the proposed recess are the pend
ing agricultural credits measure. the
Willis Campbell bill. the Capper-
Tincher bill to regulate future trading
in grain. and possibly the Borah bill
to restore free tolls to American coast
wise vessels using the Panama Canal.
This slate was said to have been
agreed on by the president and the "A
senator's who net at the White House
dinner which was held last night un-
der arrangements for secrecy ordered
personally by Mr., Harding. The din
ner guests were said to have been
urged TO give no advance Information
of the dinner. White House officials it
was said authoTitatively, also were en-
! joined tc prevent news of the meeting
becoming pubic. Senators today,
however, talked freely of the legisla-
tive program.
In furtherance of the administra-
ton plans. the president tomorrow
night will have dinner conference
with about a dozen House Republican
leaders The Senate Republican steer
ing committee also will meet ton orrow
10 discuss the proposed plan.
President Harding told the senators.
it was said. that he was assured by
House leaders of speedy. passage OF
the revision bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
CLASSY FIELD
SUPPLIES THRILLS
AT ST. STEPHEN

st. stephen, " B., July 27.-(Spec
ial to Kennebec JournalD-A big
crowd at the opening of the circuit
races saw many exciting finishes in
fast time and probably the best field
Of horses ever on this track The re-
suits brought number of surprises.
The summary:
212 TROT AND PACE, PURSE $500
Little Anna s. BIN. (Cameron) 4 |
Buster Boy, chs (Hanson) .....2 >
Nora Hill. BIN. Utton) ........3 4 3
Peter Setter, brig (Neversl ...4 3 4
Time-213, 2.12 IA, 2.16 ia.
2.25 TROT. PURSE $500
Chimes Tell. Jr.. big (Wil-
ldFd) ....., ...........2 |
The Finisher, big Ryan) mae
Maine Todd, his (Cone) ..3 , 70
Trixie Dillon, BIN (Acker) A 8 3 no
Lou Miller and Bannon also started.
Time-2.22 IA, 2.21 IA. 2.2O IA.
2.21 IA, PA IA
2.20 TROT AND PACE. PURSE s40O
Nutwood Kinney, chs (Douse) 4 ! 1
Bingen r.. bs (Todd) .2 2 4
Haywood Wilkes, hrG (Nevers) 8 . ;
Zelma Strong, BIN Keyes) .....7 >
Braves, Dick DeForrest, Money
Man and Kara K. also started
Time-2.16 IA, PIG IA. 2.17 IA.
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LIGCETT FORTUNE
T0TTER1NC UNDER
BLOWS OF MARKET

Boston. July 27.-The personal
fortune of Louis K. Liggett, head of
the United Drug Comany and of Lig-
gets International, Ltd, Interested
also in many big businesses has been
seriously depleted, it was learned
today. A formed statement announ-
ced that his affairs had been placed
in the hands of trustees but the ex-
tent of the impairment of his estate
was not officially made known.
The two day decline in the stock
market price of the common stock
of the United Drug Company was
given as the mediate cause of the
action to conserve his assets for pro-
lection of creditors. His losses, how
ever, have extended over a year or
more, and are understood to have
been due to sugar and other ventures
that suffered heavily with the col
lapse of commodity values and stock
prices.
The fortune of millions that he
built up as he developed from a drug
clerk to master of the drug industry
dwindled to such an extent that he
was called on for many sacrifices in
recent months In trimming his
economic sails to meet the financial
storm, his stable of show horses was
sold and other savings were effected
For several weeks Mr.. Liggett has
divided his time between efforts to
work out his financial salvation and
plans for the celebration of the ter
centenary of the Landing of the Pill
grims, being concerned with the lat
ter rs chairman of the Pilgrim ter
centary commission, He could not
be located TO-DAY.
In organizing Liggett's Interna-
tional Ltd, year ago, to take over
the extensive British chain drug
stores business OF Boots. Ltd, and
Louis X. Liggett Company. Ltd. of
Canada. Mr.. Liggett set new record
for capitalization in this state. the
corporation being credited with CAPT
tai stock of SOC, 0O0. 600. His other
interests include the following com
panies in which he is listed as a di-
rector in the latest compilation of
those officers:
Beacon Oil Company. John Han
cock Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany. Liberty Mutual Insurance
Company, National Acceptance Cor
poration, National Cigar Stands
Company, National Shawmut Bank,
of Boston Punta Allegro Sugar Com
pany. Regal Shoe Company, Seam
less Rubber Company. Inc. of New
Haven. United Candy Company.
United Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany, United jewelers. Inc. OF Nav
Y ork, United Laboratories Company,
nited Perfume Company United
Pharmaceutical Company and Win
chester Repeating Arms Company of
New Haven.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
PLAN
F0RDNEY TARIFF
RAPED, PRAISED

Washington, July 2-Views of
business men on the American valu-
alton provisions in the Fordney tar
if bill were given the Senate finance
committee today and support and
condemnation of the plan came al
ternately. The days testimony
marked sharply the line between the
domestic manufacturer and the i'm
porter, the former supporting and
the latter denouncing the proposition
to change the basis of duties assess
ment.
The committee was told by Jacob
De Jong, a New York manufacturer
that the claims of the plans oppo-
nentS that it would result disastrous
~ to most lines of import was I'M
tenable. He declared that on the
basis of last years imports, less than
one billion dollars worth of COM
modlties brought in would be mater
tally affected.
Sugar, raw silks, hides, unmanu-
featured rubber and wool were cited
as commodities whose American
valuation is approximately the world
valuation. Mr.. De Jong contended
that these imports would bear duties
only slightly higher under the Amer
lean valuation than under the pres
foreign price.
Views supporting those of Mr.. De
Jcng were expressed by Patrick
Quinn of Providence, r. l., president
or the American Lace Association;
Henry Howard of Cleveland. repre-
senting the manufacturing chemists
association and Dudley Harmon OF
Hartford. Conn, speaking for the
Connecticut Manufacturers Associa-
ton. Each of the witnesses declar-
ed there was no way out of the sit
uation other than by adoption of the
home valuation plan.
Thomas H. Eddy, of Marshall Field
and Com pany Chicago, declared that
the domestic valuation plans would
destroy. partially at least. the i'm
porting business because of the I'M
certainty which would follow its ap-
plication. He told the committee
that the methods of determining
value required by the bill meant that
one mans opinion would establish
the tariff rates and so far as his
firm was concerned, would mean
that all appraisals would be for set
tlement to customs boards or the
courts.
Hearings on the tariff will be side
tracked by the committee Temporal
lily tomorrow while it considers fur
Their the subject of funding the al
lied debts. Chairman Penrose said
he hoped to resume hearings on the
tariff Friday, taking up the chemica
schedule from which the tree year
dye embargo as been eliminated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
FARLEY WITH
IRISH LEADERS
MAY Be LENGTHY
De Valera and Advis-
ers Struggling with
Problem in Dublin
c Communication Sent to British
Premier Seeking Additional
Information - Gen. SHUTS,
Anticipating Role Mediator,
Delays Return to South At
RIGA

London, Julp 27.-(By the Associat-
ed Press "a meeting of all the avail
able members of the Irish republican
cabinet today rave further prolonged
discussion to the British governments
proposals relative to an Irish settle
ment, but apparently reached no de-
cision.
A communication from Eamonn dc
Valera is reported to have reached
the British prime minister, probably
seeking further elucidation on some
doubtful points in the proposals.
Another significant incident of the
day was the postponement by General
Jan Christian SHUTS of his departure
for South Africa until August ). which
was taken to imply the belief that his
services as mediator may again be
needed.
Even more interesting, however, was
the speech of Lord Birkenhead. lord
high chancellor. in the House of Lords,
intimating that the government an
ticipates that the negotiations may
last for weeks and inviting the par
lament and the country to have pa
thence with the difficulties De Valera
and his colleagues may be experience
ing in Dublin. He reproved rebelious
unionists in the coalition who de-
nounced the governments policy as
shameful and humiliating
The lord chancellor probably had
these UnioniSts in mind when he add
ed that in the event Of an Irish settle
ment being reached and parliament
refusing to accept it, the government
would consider going to the country
for its approval. Like Mr.. Chamber
lain in the House of Commons vester-
day. Lord Birkenhead took an opti-
mistic view of the negotiations
There is a growing belief in Dublin
that De Valera was waiting for relca Sc
of the remainder of the members of
the Dali Eireann before taking a de-
cisive step.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
INSPECTORS AFTER =
HICHWAY-RUININC
AUTO TRUCK LOADS

Portland, Me, July 27.-A cam
paign to stop the operation over Maine
highways of loaded trucks OF more
than the legal weight of $4,000 pounds
was inaugurated today by the State
highway department. 1t will be con-
tinued with force of inspectors in
every section Of the State under the
provisions of the new law which went
into effect July g.
The New Jersey Maryland method
of handling the situation is being fol-
lowed, trucks being stopped in the
highway, lacked up and weighed on
the spot and surplus load taken of.
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General Forecast

The disturbance that was central
Tuesday night over West Minnesota
advanced rapidly eastward and We'd
nesday night it's center was over On
tario. Since Tuesday night it has
been attended by showers and thun-
derstorms in the upper Mississippi
valley and the region of the Great
Lakes. High temperatures continued
Wednesday in the interior of New
England and in the middle Atlantic
states.
Local showers and thunderstorms
are probable Thursday in the middle
Atlantic and New England states. the
Ohio valley and the lower lake re-
gion. and Thursday and Friday along
the south Atlantic coast. Otherwise
the weather will be fair Thursday
and Friday inthe states east of the
river.
Winds north of Sandy Hook will be
fresh southwest, partly overcast
weather, probably occasional showers
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(srecia, to Kennebec JournaD

especial TO kennebec Journal)
Watervil1e, July 27-Waterville ex-
tended a cordial welcome to the WIS.,
itin@ delegates of the American Lee
gion and the Women's Auxiliary
Wednesday morning. The weather
was perfect although a trifie warm
and flags We're freely flown in their
honor. The program of the day went
ton sessions were held in Elks' hall.
for the men. While the women used
American Legion hall for their or
Ean!zation in the afternoon.
Mayor Welcomes
The convention was welcomed to
the city by Mayor f. +. Finnimore
and an address was made also by His
EXcellenCN, Governor Pefcival II.
Baxter The parade to the dinner at
the college gymnasium and the group
picture of the convention were sue
ccssfully accomplished. The men DEL
ecates were given a rousing enter
tainment by the Rotary club at Amer
Jean Legion hall in the evening, while
the visiting ladies were entertained
by the Waterville Auxiliary.
Elections Today
Today the convention will open at
Q o'clock when reports of committees
and election of officers will take place.
In the afternoon the delegates will be
Mt 10 n fyN =
the festivities will close with a dance
at Messalonskec hall in Oakland.
40 opposition to the advancement
of Vice Commander Edward 5. An
thoinc of Portland to the position of
commander was apparent today.
There was an attendance of more
than $50 delegates from the 12o posts.
Forenoon Session
The morning session opened at
10 O'Clock, called to order by Com
mander Albert Greenlaw of Rock
land Prayer was offered by Rev.
John H. Yates Of this city. depart
ment chaplain. The call of the con-
Nention was then read by Secretary
James /. Boyle, after which Mayor
r. F. Finnimore was introduced and
gave a brief speech of welcome.
Presents Key Of City
Mayor F'innimore expressed the
pleasure and honor he felt to be
able to welcome such a body as the
American Legion and made hit
with the convention when he pre-
sented a big golden key to Com
mander Greenlaw, saying that it
was the key OF the city. Command
or Greenlaw responded most admir-
ably to the sentiments expressed and
assured the mayor that the key
should be kept as one of the priced
souvenirs OF the State Department
of the Legion at its headquarters.
Continued on Page 8-Col. 81
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Head of Starch Co.
Takes Own Life

New York, July 27-Harry H.
Duryea. Al years old. who inherited
fortune from his father. the late
Hiram Duryea, president and one of
the founders Of the National Starch
Company, today shot himself to
death in his Madison Avenue Office
He was a director of the American
Woodworking Machinery company.
Police recorded the death as a sui
eide.
Mr.. Duryea's attorney declared
his business affairs were in good or
der and that he had no worries so
far as his friends knew He is be-
lieved to have left an estate valued
at 100000 to 81 .0OO0, 600. He is sur
vived by his widow. one son, Hen
bricks Duryea, and a sister, Mrs.
Millicent Anderson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
TURK RESISTANCE
HAS COLLAPSED.
GREECE REPORTS

Athens. July 21-Information from
all sources indicates that the resist
ance Of the Turkish nationalists in
Asia Minor is completely broken. the
Greek official news agency declares
in a statement issued here today.
The Turkish losses in killed,
wounded and prisoners to date are
estimated at sixty thousand The
Greeks, the statement says, are
constantly pressing the kemalists
along the road to Angora
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

North New England: Showers.
probably thunderstorms Thursday.
cooler Thursday night: Friday fair.
South New England: Local show
ers and thunderstorms Thursday:
somewhat cooler Thursday night
Friday fair and cooler.
East New York: Local showers
and thunderstorms Thursday; some
what lower temperature in interior:
Friday fair and cooler.
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Louisville Youth
Asleep 127 DAYS

Louisville, Ky. July 27.-Attending
physicians announced that Michael
Fitzgerald, 1S years old, i'll with sleep
ing sickness today entered upon the
hundred and twenty seventh day of
his illness without a waking moment
Since March % he has been fed LIQUID
food with water at intervals. Young
Fitzgerald's case, the physicians
said, might constitute a record for
continuous nap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-28
THIRD Maine OFF
FOR ANNUAL TOUR
DUTY AUG. 1927
Fifteen Days of Camp
Life at Devens,
Mass.
Mobilization and instruction
Under Direction Col. Harry
NJ. Bigelow-General Orders
Covering Details of Two
Week Stay-Target Practice
a Feature

General Orders No. II have been
issued from the office of the adjutant
general for the annual camp of in
struction and target practice of the
Sd Maine Infantry National Guard.
which will be held at Camp Dcvcns,
August 10 to -, inclusive
Col Harry NJ Bigelow. Sd Infantry
Maine National Guard. will he in
charge of the mobilization and Will
command the camp of instruction
He will ISSUE the necessary instruc-
tons to mobilize the regiment pro-
coed to Camp Devens, conduct the in
struction and return to the home
stations.
Continued on Page 5-CoI. g.
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SHIPPING BOARD
CHAIRMAN WANTS
S125,OOO,OOO NOW

Washington, July 27.-Chairman
Lasker of the Shipping Board today
asked the House appropriations COM
mittee for an immediate $125, 200, 600
appropriation to meet expenses dur
ing the next five months. No action
was taken.
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Macmillan Schooner
Is Awarded $1175
for Damages at Dock

North Sidney. n. g., July. 27.-The
schooner Bowdoin, carrying Prof.
Donald r. Macmillan and his explor-
alton party, sailed from here for
Baffin Land today. The sum OF Sits
was awarded the Bowdoin for dam
ages received Monday while at her
dock, from the steamer Stella Mary.
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RUM RUNNERS
ELUDE SLEUTHS

Alburgh. VT, July 27.-After a run
ming gun fight with prohibition Of
flcers, two alleged rum runners who
failed to stop when ordered to do so
abandoned their automobile. took to
the woods ard escaped today. The
car, containing two hundred bottles
of beer. was seized. When the occu-
pants failed to stop the officers fired
and gave chase. An exchange of
shots followed and the men fled.
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Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Local thundershowers Thursday
somewhat cooler towards night. Fri
day fair and cooler. Fresh southwest
winds.
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MAINE LEGION BOYS
GIVEN GLAD HAND
AT ELM CITY MEET

Mayor Welcomes and Governor Addresses
Veterans of World War in Second Annual
Convention = Many Auxiliaries Represent
ed-25O Delegates Representing 12O Legion
Posts-Portland Man Slated to Succ d
Greenlaw as State Commander - Reports
and Election Officers Today
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CASE AGAINST
BALL PLAYERS
IS T0TTER|NC

First Day Attack of Defence Tears
Down Evidence of State.--Two of
Defendants Given Immediate Free
dom---Four Others Soon to Be Re-
leased---To Renew Fight Today in
Effort to Free Balance of Eleven
Indicted for Conspiracy to Throw
1917 World Series for 100000
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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friday: Fair

Interesting readins-that's what 10
found on the Classified Ad. page Of
the journal, because this is where
money is saved. And Of course
that's interesting.
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