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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Confscatory Libel
Suit Sum Against
Chicago Tribune

Chicago. Sept. Whether city
or other municipal corporation may
sue Il newspaper for libel alleging
damages approXimatlng tho value Of
the entire establishment of the, lat
ter and, through Il possible verdict
for the full sum. virtually put the
newspaper out OF business, will be
one OF the chief issues in the case Of
the city Of Chicago against the Chi
cago Tribune, which is to be called
for hearing September -!
The suit, filed in Circuit court in
Dece mber 1920. after the bitter III
lnois Republican primary campaign
OF that year asks damages Of SO
00O,OOo alleging that published
charges against the financial part of
Mayor William Hae Thompson adj
ministration had impaired the city's
credit and hamptrcd the conduct of
municipal business. A similar suit
has been filed against the Chicago
Daily News. In each instance the
city sued in its corporate capacity.
Thirty six items or editorials, pub
liShed by the Tribune between June
/. and September II. 1920. are cited
by the city's attorneys as the basis
for the suit Many of them declared
fatty that the city was broke"
Others referred TO the use OF script
for paving city employees In sever
al instances il was stated that tho
city treasury faced a huge deficit
and one item quoted Lieutenant
Governor OglesDy. q candidate for
the gubernatorial nomination, us
fixing this figure at Sit 900 900.
There were also two excerpts
fl ON other Illinois newspapers as
reproduced in the Tribune. one be
ing taken from the Kendall County
Record and the other from the Din
Oh Telegraph TWO letters ito the
Editor from Tribune readers were
also cited as among the alleged Ii
bellous publications.
None of these publications. tho
city's declaration charged, was pub
lished with god motives, but to pro-
mote the political and financial inter
ests of the newspapers and certain
other persons and corporations, espec-
tally certain public utility corpora
tions. associated with the defendant
and acting in cooperation with it,"
1t was charged that the publica-
tons were designed to give the i'm
preston that the city was unworthy
of credit and that 1t would be dan
Gerous TO invest in its bonds or 10
enter into contracts with it for the
sale of materials, labor or supplies"
To show the basis Of the alleged
damage the declaration sets forth
that in its activities on behalf of
population of 5000, 900 the city oper-
ates property worth $3.50, 100000 The
document list of this property includ-
es the Chicago City hall, 20 police sta
tons, 140 fire engine houses. more
than $50 motor vehicles, 146 play
grounds and small parks. about IS
bridges, 2,112 miles of streets with
much apparatus used in maintaining
them, water works systems with six
CRIBS in Lake Michigan and ten pump
ing stations on the shore. municipal
tuberculosis sanitarium "and many
other properties of great value"
It Is ayerred that the materials and
labor necessary to operate these prop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

The Kennebec County Sunday
School Association will hold its first
annual picnic at Maranacook on
Saturday. Sept. Il. The party will
take the eeciric car leaving Au-
gusta for Winthrop at 10 O'Clock A.
Al. and get off at Maranacook Land
ing. where boats will meet the dele
cations and carry them across the
lake. This picnic is for all members
and friends OF the various Sunday
schools of this city, and it is desire d
that many will plan to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

critics cost $50,000000 a year and that
the city also has to purchase about
S7,000,00D worth Of new property
every year, exclusive Of school prop
eItH, which additions are made largely
through the medium Of competitive
bids. Good financial credit" is nam
ed as a necessity for conducting the
municipal business and it is alleged
that whatever injuriously affects the
city's credit results in its having to
pay higher prices for its materials
and restricts the number of Compel
tive bids. The declaration charges
that the Tribune attacks on the city's
finances caused some persons. firms or
corporations who otherwise would
have bid, to refrain from doing so
The declaration also points out that
many civic Improvements were under
consideration or construction at the
time OF the alleged libel and that the
city expected to raise funds for these
ny Offering bonds upon the market 10
the public" 1t argues that the pro
cecds Of such bond sales depend upon
the price Of tile securities in tire open
market and infers that the alleged
libcllous publications 50 impaired the
city credit that the value OF its bonds
was deprecated
The declaration emphasizes that
the city has various funds including
the corporate funds, proceeds from
such assessments and a water fund.
II acknowledges that "at some times
there may not be enough actual cash
on hand in the corporate fund to
meet all the current obligations Of
the city" but it AYERS that the other
funds have been at all times suffi-
cient to meet obligations charged
against them. II alleges thatthe Tri-
hume. however. attacked the general
financial standing Of the city, max
ing no distinction between the cor
porate fund and other sections of the
city treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Tribune's Statement

Chicago, Sept 1.-THE Chicago
Tribune gave out the following
statement tonight in regard to the
suit against il for sl0000,000 dam
ages in the city of Chicago. TO be
called september %:
AT the time Of filing this suit the
City Hall ma chine controlled the
mayors Office Of Chicago, the Chi
cago city council and the newly
elected governor
1T had made it's plans, which aft
crward proved successful, to elect
the speaker of the House of Repre-
scntatives and to control both
branches of the Illinois legislature. 1t
confidently expected to nominate and
elect the entire circuit court of Cook
county. giving. it substantial control
of the nisi prius judges, the Coof
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

The funeral of the late William NJ.
Wood was held Wednesday afternoon
at two o'clock from his late home on
Brunswick avenue. Rev. VI. G. Fol
som. pastor of the Universalist church
officiating. The Masonic burial SER
vice was held by Maine Commandery
No. !, and the following Sir Knights
officiated as bearers. c. D. Libby, S.
G.. Decker, T.. c. Burr and +. $.
Smith There was large attendance
of friends and many floral tributes.
The interment was in Oak Grove GEM
cterv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
EASEMENTS
Human Side Of "The Scoffer" Is Ire
mendous Pointer

According TO all pre-view reports
the story unfolded in THE Scoffer.'
Allan Dwan's latest contribution to
the screen, is one Of the most ire
mendously human of recent pro-
auctions and the momentum with
which the series of exceedingly in
teresting incidents move forward is
described as IAN avalanche of life S
truest truisms so presented as to en-
terrain royalty This photoplay is
booked at the Strand Theatre today
and there can he little doubt as TO
film S popularity here since this com
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

ceiling has been installed, the walls
replastered and papered and new
stove installed. The work has been
lin charge of Fred Lewis.
Mrs. Cora Osborne of Augusta was
in town Wednesday, having been
called here by the death of her
brother, Edward Allen Of Dresden.
The funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon from the
home.
Mrs. Tena NJ Hanon recently was
visitor in Portland.
Miss Eleanor Bailey has returned
to New York City after a week S
visit with her aunt and uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred l.. Bailey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Man
Wins Trap Shoot

Bangor, Nc. Sept 1.-THE annual
trap shooting tournament Of the Maine
Gun Club was concluded today. The
state championship was won by S. A.
Green Of Watervillc. with W. p. Kinds
of Portland second Green scored 81
today, giving him Il total of ISL.
The doubles State championship
was won by George j. Stobie of Wa
terville for the amateur class. and
by w. g. Hill OF Portland for the pro-
fessional class. $. A. Green won the
amateur all around championships; y.
G. Hill, the professional all around.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
SLAYER OF BANK
OFFICIAL CAUGHT

Dodge Center, MINI. Sept. I'D.
T. Townsville. vice president of the
First National Bank of Dodge Cen
ter. was shot and instantly killed in
the bank late today by a man pre-
sumed to be robber A posse was
Immediately formed and the assaI-
ant was captured just outside of
town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

The theme of the Endeavor meet
ing at the Baptist chapel on Thurs
day evening is How to make the
most Of our Bibles" At this meet
ing there will be a consultation over
several matters of interest in our
church work. Come and assist in
forming plans for progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

The d. s, McNaughton Agency has
sold the Mary T.. Wakefield farm on
High street. West Gardiner, to Ivan
Cooling Of .aroostook county, who
buys for occupancy. The same con-
corn also report the sale of the Louise
N Rankin place in the same town to
AIgcrnon : Robinson of Mount Yer
non, Who buys for occupancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Norton and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
ifcscltine, who have been staying at
the 'Tenney cottage al Lake Cobbossee-
contee, have returned to this city
Mr. and Mrs. Heseltine will visit rel
atives here before returning to their
home in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

One of the big shoe sensations of
the season is tho great clearance sale
at the Corner Boot store. Everything
marked down; nothing reserved. The
sale is for ten days only and COM
mences today, Sept 15-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

t.p:se c.. Hall of Boston, for
HalIowell boy arrived in the
>:t> on the afternoon train. Wed
mcSjay, for a three weeks visit
among friends and to renew his ac-
cualntances with the scenes Of his
JoNhood days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Spanish War Vets to
Meet in Los Angeles. 1922

Minneapolis, Mimi. Sept. 14-Los
Angeles today was named as the 1922
encampment city for the United
Spanish War Veterans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

There will be a rehearsal of st.
Matthews. Church choir this after
noon at o'clock in the church. All
mem bers are urged to make spec
ial effort to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Louis Masciardi a graduate of
Hallowell High school class of u,
left Wednesday for Vilianova. Pa.
where he will take UP studies At
Nillanova College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
LOCAL NOTICE.

Board and Room wanted, on first
floor, Halloween. Furnish own fuel. J.
+. Hutchinson, l0j Second St. Halo
Well sent15 1917
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Miss Elsie Perry of this city left
Monday for Orono. where she will
resume her studies at the University
81 Maine. Miss Perry is a Junior at
Maine and mem Der of the Delta
lhc!ta Delta Sorority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Hallowell residents reported seeing
: fire on the Chelsea side of the river
"ta Wednesday evening. Nothing def
.ro could he learned as 10 its. ma
e. The blaze appeared to be in
Gently Of the Yeaton place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Foster Of
Last Walpole, Mass. recently were
guests of Mrs Celia Tenney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Glue Company is passing his vaca-
ton at his home in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Regular meeting of Hallowell
Commandery No. 317 L. 0. G. G.
mis- evening at the usual hour.
.uil attendance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Rev and Mrs w. H. .Varney OF
today TO visit at the homo of Mr..
Narney's brother, Joseph F.. Of Acad
envy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Asa F'airchild OF Lewiston was
among the out -of-town callers in the
city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

The Kings Daughters Of North
Pttston and Joyce will meet this af-
ternoon with Mrs. c. W. LeaVitt, Pine
street Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Mrs Leonard Rollins and Miss
Elsie Hutchins we're among the
HGiiowell people attending the
Maine state Fair at Lewiston, Wed
TeSday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

]. Joseph Greeley left Monday for
Nilianova, Pa. where he will take up
his studies at Nillanova College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
HALLOWELL

Stated convocation OF Jerusalem
F. A Chapter No. 4, will take place
at 100 o'clock this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: No. Depot Square. Telephone 37-W
Office Hours to p N, to NJ.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Additional Gardiner news and ads
will be found or Page Two of this
issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Would Grade Veterans
According to War Records

New York. Sept. 14-Major General
John F. Organ, who commanded the
?Tth Division overseas. announced
tonight he was opposed to the pro-
posed constitutional amendment to
he voted upon this fall. which would
grant general preference to all war
veterans over other citizens in civil
service examinations and appoint
ments. He said the veterans should
be graded according to their war
records, and he will offer new pro-
posed amendment to that effect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

III. H. Ring of Portland arrived
Wednesday and will pass a few weeks
at his farm in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt John
Eagan.
Peter Dorccy has returned from a
pass to visit relatives in New York
City.
Abijah Is. Aver reported Wednes-
day from d furlough passed in Wind
sorvlle
William Coote, late Co. F. 4th \.
J. Inf. has reported for readmissio ion
to the Home.
Leonard E. Baumgarten. late Co L.
4oth \. J. Inf, has reported here
from tho Southern Branch for admis-
sion.
William Carey Of Spencer. late L.
s. navy. has been readmitted to the
Homo.
Patrick r. Blake, late Co. G, 1st
Me. Inf, has been granted a DISCHARGE
! from the Home.
Miss Marguerite Kelley has return
ed to her home in Boston after two
weeks visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Lizotte
The ladies of the camp gave Mrs. Z.
f. Byrd a kitchen shower here Tues
day afternoon in honor Of her recent
marriage to DR.. Emmett Earl Byrd.
before coming to the Branch to re-
side. The party left many useful ar
toicles. They were most pleasantly
entertained. Refreshments of cake. ice
cream and lemonade, brought by the
party, were served during the after
noon.
Edward A. McMann has returned
from furlough passed with friends
in Randolph.
John Coulliard Of Brunswick. late
ted to the Home.
Michael Neil. late T.. s. navy. has
reported for readmission to the Home
Melzar r. Howe, late Co c. 22nd
Nc. Inf, has been radmtted to the
Home
Burroughs have been granted to
Patrick ]. Harvey to Boston and
jeremiah J. sullivan to Lynn.
John Horrigon. late L. s navy. has
Chelsea tMass.) Home.
Mrs. j. p. Machle and daughter
Miss Pauline Machle. have. gone to
Boston to pass the winter with Mrs
Machle's son. Lieut.. Royal Machle,
who is at the Institute of Technology
They will have suite of rooms in
The Buckminster on Commonwealth
avenue.
Thursdays Concert Program
March-"The Spirit of 1864"
Langlear
Overture-"Light Cavalry" Soup
My Mothers Evening Prayer
Greene
Novelty Fox Trot-"Becky from
Babylon Silver
Selection Fiddle De Dee"
Stromberg
Fox Trot-"In the Dusk Wait for
You Grey
Medley-"ECberf Er1tce' Sullivan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

All persons having debts against
INC estate of the late Mary y. Walch.
~ Water St, Gardiner. Nc, will
Ntase send them to Mary Lillian
walsh Emery, cxecutrjx, 10 Samoset
~ Dorchester. Mass sept1 2d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance, Academy hall East Fits
Ton, Thursday evening. Morang's
orchestra. sept14-1o,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Drcssmaklng, Mrs. Mabel Arthur
and Mrs, Fl. =. Dill. Northern ave
huc Tel 3l2-l:;. scpt13d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

+ f. Foote loaded two cars of fall
apples this week for w. l.. Brown
& Co. of 81 Warren street, New l,rk
City.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15

tiously. Suddenly Leonard leaped in with d left hook to the jaw and fol- lowed with a right which sent Mitch ell down. The challenger stayed down until the referee tolled off nine.
 The crowd was in a frenzy. yelling frantically for Leonard to finish his rival. Mitchell, dazed and groggy, tried 10 protect himself from a fu rious assault as Leonard leaped again to the attack. A sharp left hook to the jaw sent Mitchell helpless against the ropes near a neutral corner. Like a tiger Leonard was on his rival, heaping rights and lefts without re- straint in a furious effort to land one crushing, finishing blow.
 Mitchell fell helpless against the ropes in a neutral corner, where Leonard stood off and, measuring his man, fioored Mitchell again with a crushing right to the jaw. Mitchell gamely regained his feet at the count of nine, but Referee Haukop stepped in between the pair and stopped the bout to save Mitchell from further punishment The round had gone I minute and 5 seconds.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15
BOXING BILL FOR ILLINOIS
Organizations Seeking to Review
 Sport Now Drafting Measure

Chicago, Jan. 15.-A single box ing bill agreed upon by all the inter- csts seeking legislative approval of the sport in Illinois. was being draft cd today by leaders of the organiza- tions sponsoring the plan.
 Colonel John V. Clinnin, Senior Vice Commander and Chairman of the American Legion in Illinois; AL derman Joseph w Kostner, who drew the City Councils recommendations to the Legislative approving boxing: Joseph Hit, president of the Illinois Athletic club and Martin Delaney, manager of the Chicago Athletic As sociation, met last night with others interested in the move to present a united bill Colonel Clinnin and AL derman Kostner favored the Hedding law. under which bouts are held in Wisconsin.
 The appointment of q paid secre- tary to the proposed Boxing Colnmis- sion. members Of which would serve without compensation. was agreed upon as ono feature of the proposed bill.
 Violators of the proposed law would be punished by six months suspension for the first penalty and punishment for all time for a second the United Spanish War Veterans de- clarod his organization would insist on making violators a felony. Plans soon in the city council chamber to develop suggestions.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15
BROWN GRID TRADE.
Bruins to Meet Syracuse, Yalc and
 Colgate in 1921.

Bruins to Meet Syracuse, Yalc and
 Colgate in 1921.
 Providence. R. l., Jan. 15.--Brown University has announced a football schedule for 1921 which includes games with Syracuse, Yale and liar yard, and q final game with Colgate on November 18th. A feature oi tho schedule is the arrangement of games so that two weeks intervene between the games with Syracuse and Yale and Harvard. thus giving the Brown var sity an opportunity for needed rest in the midst of a strenuous season. No vember 5th is the only open date, duo to the fact that Brown Is playing Yale one week earlier than usual. It will probably be filled later.
 The complete schedule follows:
 Sept. 24.--R. I. College, Providence. Oct. Colby, Providence ... Oct. S.--New York U., Providence. Oct. 15.-Syracuse, Syracuse
 Oct. 22-Springfield, Providence.
 Oct es--Yale, New Haven
 Nov. 5--Opcn. Nov. 12-Harvard, Cambridge.
 Nov. 19-Coigate, Providence or Boston.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15
STECHER HAS PARALYSIS
By Briggs

Former Wrestling Champon |
 amined by Noted Physician-.
 mcnt Attributed From HcaxlIockI
 Omaha, Neb,, Jan. 15.-Joe 8to, CT, former heavyweight wreStlI champion, who lost his title tpol (Strangler) Lewis a month aE1' suffering from a stroke of para in his right arm and shoulder,a cording to an announcement todNr Dr. Lee Edwards, an attendNu sician. -,
 Stecher has been suffering fs slight attack of paralysis for a1 time, according to a physician, h did not become serious until St CTS return from New York month. Since that time he has | under the care of physicians.
 The paralysis, according to Eex. wards. is the result of a hNad1 clamped on the champion some ago, but did not become noAice until after the match n month at which time Stecher lost hiu to Lewis by the headlock hold. CTS illness at this time is nttrl8 directly by Dr.l Edwards to the ishment inflicted by Lewis.
 According to the announcemer the physician, 6techer will be ur1 to re-enter the wrestling game least a year.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15
OPENING DATES ARE SET
Yanks to Play Athletics April is-
 Giants at Philadelphia

Chicago, Jan. 15.-Onicinl am nourccmont Of the opening dates in the major leagues was made today by Prezident John X. Hcydler of tho National league and F. E. Johnson. head of tho American league, The season will open on April 13, and 154 rnmcs will be played. The return opening will be played April 21.
 American league-Chicago at De- troit, Cleveland at St. Louis, Boston at Washington, Philadelphia at New York.
 National Ieaguo-St. Louis at Chi cnco, Pittsburgh nj Cincinnati. Brooklyn at Boston. New York at Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1921-01-15
WANTS BOXING BOARD

Philadelphia, Jan. 15.-The state legislative will be urged to establish a boxing commission in Pennsylvania similar to the one in New York, Representative Mcbride of Allegheny County announced here yesterday. Mir. Mcbride said he would introduce a bill next week providing for l5- round bouts to a decision by two judges and a referee under the super vision of a regulating board.