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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
HALIFAX FEARS
new DISASTER
AS TANKS BURST
Blasts at Dartmouth
Drive Occupants
from Houses
Fire In Oil Refining Mills Ig-
mites Five Tanks, Early in
Morning-None Believed Sc
riOusly Hurt-Tank Steamer
Sounds Warning and Flees

Halifax, n. s, Sept 12-The ex-
plosion of five tanks of the Imperoy-
al Oil Companys plant at Dart
mouth. on the east side of Halifax
harbor. early today, with rum blings
and shocks that were felt in this
city, caused the evacuation of half
the homes Of Halifax. Those who
had gone through the explosion of
December, 1917, when the munition
ship Mont Blanc blew up and wreck
ed third of Halifax with loss of
| 1900 lives. thought it was another
such disaster. When the explosions
were over. however. and the fire
subdued, all indications were that
there had been neither, loss of life
nor serious injury.
1t was a little after three o'clock
that Halifax was shaken by the first
explosion. A blaze in the refining
stills at the Imperoyal plant had
caused the blast. which was sue
eeeded by a second and third ex-
plosion within a few seconds.
Glass was shattered in windows
here with each shock. Dartmouth.
Woodside and Eastern Passage also
felt them in varying degrees. Tele-
phone service was disorganized.
Aroused from sleep, people rushed
to windows and saw the sky aIight
with the flames of burning oil rising
high through a pail of smoke. Re
peated explosions increased the
alarm ana there was a rush to the
streets Many, of the people here
left their homes in their night
clothing. Some were barc-footed.
Families in some cases carried their
household effects. Soon. police Off
cials estimated. half of Halifax was
in the open.
The east slopes of Citadel Hill
were crowded with people within a
short time, watching the weird eff
fects of the flames playing through
the smoke clouds. The more eau
tious of the crowd stayed on the hill
for hours, fearful of further explo-
Sions.
Seven men of the night shift were
working in the vicinity of the refin-
ing stills when the fire started. They
fed. A man named Ettinger. one
of their number. was missing sever
al hours afterward but as he was
seen running with others from the
scene it was believed he had taken
to the woods.
The steamer VictoIite. a British
tanker, was lying at the oil docks
when the fire started. Blasts from
her siren were sounded as an alarm
before the first of the explosions oc-
Cured. The steamer then pulled
out from the docks TO midstream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
GOTHAM NAMES
CAND|DATESFOR
MAYOR TODAY
Four Cornered Fight
for R e p u blican
Nomination
Over Million Enrolled. in Both
Parties-Women to Vote for
First Time in Mayoralty Con-
test-DemOcrats to Again
Name Hylan-Women Seek
Register Job

New York, Sept. 12.-The Iiveliest
primary campaign New York has seen
in many years closed tonight with the
spotlight focused on the four-corner-
ed contest tomorrow for the Republ;-
can nomination for mayor.
More than 100000 enrolled Repub-
licans and Democrats are entitled to
express their preference as to candi-
dates for city, county and borough
Offices and for the assembly. 1t will
be the first mayoralty campaign in
which women can vote.
Tammany Hall has redesignated
John F. Hylan for mayor and there
are comparatively few contests of i'm
portance among the Democrats. All
the Republican Henry II.
Curran, president of the borough of
Manhattan; F. II. Laguardia. president
of the board of aldermen; Judge Reu-
bel L. Haskell of Brooklyn and for
mer State Senator w NJ. Bennett of
Brooklyn-who have conducted vigor-
Gus campaigns for weeks, expressed
themselves as confident of victory
Curran, who is the candidate of the
coalitionists, has the backing of the
regular Republican machine. The other
in past elections
Considerable interest has developed
Continued on Page s-coI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
ARBUCKLE IN
COURT MUM ON
MURDER CHARGE
Back to Jail After Case
Is Continued to
Friday
Formal Complaint Against
Screen Comedian by Friend
of Dead Actress-Reports of
Cancellations of Films Fea-
turing Accused - Attorneys
Issue Statement

San Francisco. Sept. 12-Roscoe
(Fatty) Arbuckle motion picture
comedian, was formally arraigned in
police court here today on a charge
of murder in connection with the
death of Miss Virginia Rape. mo-
ton picture actress. which occurred
late Friday following a party in Ar
buckles rooms at the st. Francis
hotel last Monday.
The complaint against Arbuckle
the second to be lodged against him
since his arrival here from Los An
geles on Saturday.. was signed by
Mrs. Rambina belmont. friends OF
the dead woman. The first com
plant made by police officials. was
for the purpose of holding the com
edian in custody pending further in
yestigation.
Continued on Page s-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Portland Boy Killed
and Companion Hurt
When Bicycle Slips

Portland, Me, Sept, 12.-Alden
Caron, 10, on his way to his first
days session at the Catholic Institute
was killed and Tony Salines, IA, was
seriously injured today when BIZ
cycle on which they were riding UP
grade on Free street, slipped on the
wet pavement and an oil truck ran
over them.
AS he left the home of his father
Edward B. Caron, on Anderson street
Alden proudly remarked to Boland
his older brother: We'll. I'm big
boy now Boil. ON going to the same
school as you" Soon afterward b.
land observed a crowd gathering
about the oil truck and saw an auto
mobile race away with the limp forms
of the two boys to a hospital where
his brother died ten minutes later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Bethlehem Co.
Announces Wage
Cut of 8 Per Cent

Bethlehem. Pa, Sept. IA reduc-
ton of approximately eight per cent.
in common labor rates at all plants OF
the Bethlehem Steel company was
announced tonight at the local offices
of the concern. The reduction is eff
fective September IS.
A corresponding equitable adjust
ment" also will be made in other
wages and piece and tonnage rates
the announcement said. bringing the
wages approximately to the scale in
effect May 1877.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
PLAN tribute
TO D|RICIbLE
zR-2 VICTIMS
British Cruiser with
Bodies Due in n. Y.
Friday
Fleet of Water and Aircraft to
Meet Dauntless off Newport
Special Chapel to Receive
Caskets-High Govt. Off
rails at Memorial Service

, New York. Sept. 12-Comrades in
arms today were preparing to pay
.,e;r last tribute to the American
oeicers and men who plunged to
their death with the Inflated ZR-2.
The British cruiser Dauntless will
bring the bodies of is American
sailormen to the New York navy
yard from England next Friday aft
ernoon. Theer American bluejack-
ets will receive their own dead and
tho following afternoon will accord
,ben the full naval honors due
those who gave their lives in line of
duty
feet Of destroyers, aircraft and
nossibly several battleships will put
mt from the base at Newport, r. L..
and escort the Dauntfess into port.
special chapel is being built to
receive the caskets. There two
guards of honor, picked from ma
rines and seamen will watch over
the dead until the memorial service.
The victims of the disaster will
come home as a unit 1t originally
was planned that the Dauntless
should pause on the high seas to
consign to the deep the body Of
Lieut.. Commander Emery Coil, in
accordance with his wish. 1t was
decided however, that his body
should first rest on native soil be-
fore it is laid to rest in the Atlantic.
When the burial later is made, it
will be from the deck Of an Ameri-
can warship.
Plans for the memorial service as
announced today by Captain c. T.
Nogelsang. commandant of the New
York navy yard through his aide,
Lieut. John D. Bennington, call for
services in which high government
officials headed by the secretary of
the navy will participate. In addi-
tor, gates to the navy yard will be
thrown open to the general public
for the first time since the war
Joining with sorowing Americans
will be representatives of foreign
governments.
The French cruiser Vile d'Ys will
be morred in the yard so that her
crew may attend the ceremony, and
officers of the Brazilian battleship
Minas Gerais, have signified their
intention Of being present.
The yards athletic field has been
chosen for the ceremony. Near the
caskets will be placed $50 chairs for
relatives.
The ceremonies, Captain Vogel-
sang said. will be brief, comprising
the Catholic and Protestant rituals.
IL is expected Secretary DENLY will
deliver the address.
At the close of the ceremony taps
viii be sounded and marines and
pueJackets will fire the final volley.
three Of the dead-Commande
LOUIS II. MaXfield. who was to have
commanded the ZR-2 on her fight
10 'hls country: Lieut. Valentine NJ.
hles' senior engineer officer; and
.n'ef Machinist's Mate George
WEIGH will be buried at Arlington.
Inc others will be sent to. their
homes for private burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Single G. Wins
Free-f Race
at Syracuse Meet

Syracuse. N. Y. Sept. 12-Single
g.. the 11-year old PAGER owned by
w. b. Barefoot of Cambridge City,
Indiana. won the Champion Stake,
free-for all pace. in the Grand Cir
cult meeting at the State Fair
Grounds in straight heats this after
noon, stepping the second heat in >
miutes fiat and equalling the fast =
est time ever made on the Syracuse
| track.
King Etawah. driven by Ben
White. in winning the Merchants
Cup. the trotting event for two year
olds. equalled the record for the
year for his class when he negotia-
ted the mile in 200 81 in the third
heat. Out distanced in the first
taking the last two from under the
nose of Edith Worthy. driven by
Brusie
Single G's exhibition was the fea-
ture of the first day of the meeting.
however. The veteran PAGER won
each of the three fast heats by
sta nding off John Henry. driven by
Pitman. in close finishes.
The 2:15 trot was won by War
ner's Legal j. after hard battle in
four heats Legal J. took the last
two after Cranes Let Fly had an
nexed the first in Texas finish. Let
Fly took second place. although
hard pressed by Swanhilde.
The last race, the PIP pace event,
went to Queen Able who took the
first and last heats. The secon>.
heat went to Toney Mack after the
prettiest home stretch brush of the
afternoon.
Summaries:
TWO YEAR OLD TROT IN 3.
THE MERCHANTS CUP, S2,305
! King Etawah, b C. by Etawah
(Ben Whitley ........... Z ! ]
Edith Worthy, f, e.. Bru-
Sie) ............... /
viga Harvester. f, (McDon-
ADD =
Oscawanna, oh C, Oh. Flem- +.
lng) - -
Dorothy Harvester, b f. CIV.
Flemlng) .............. > - :.
Meditation. Peter Earl and Emile
also started,
A.! Time-2:11 IL; o:1O "a: 200 81.
2:15 CLASS TROTTING, ) HEATS,
, $1,000
Legal T.. b &. by Legal Par
j ole (Edman ........... 3 . l l
/ Let Fly. b e. (Cane) ...... l = , :
Swanhilde, b m. CIV. Dick
erson) .............-.' ) 4 )
Lord Frisco. b c, (Mur-
! phy) ......... 3dr
! Peter Blaze. br g. (Acker
mani ............... + . 0dr
Manrico Hall also started
Time-o:07 Ia; 200 4; 2:0S ii i;
o:OS IA.
FREE FOR ALL PACE. 5 HEATS.
$4,000
Single c.. b h. by Anderson
Wilkes (Allen) ......... l !
John Henry. b g. CPitmanD :. > ) :
Juno, m murphy ....... ) ,
Frisco June. b h CIV. Flem-
2:12 PACING. :; HEATS, $1,000
! Queen Able. blk m by the Alb
be (Pitman} ............. ! = =
Toney Mack. b g CT. Edman). )
Nina Direct. CHI m On. Ed
Evening Gale. b m murphy 4 4 4
Time-2:11 IL; 200 IA: 2:O6 IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Same Places Record mo"
on Highway Bond Issue
and Spanish War
Bonus
Little Interest Shown
in Proposed Changes
in S t a t e COnstitu-
ton Portland and
: Bangor Vote to Re-
tain Present City
Charters

Portland. Me-. Sept. 12-The vote
on the three proposed state constitu-
tional amendments in Maine today
was hardl! ten per cent. of normal,
due to lack of interest and rain, ex-
cept in Bangor and Portland where
some interest was aroused by pro-
posed charter changes which were
defeated by small margins.
Complete returns from Sagadahoc,
Cumberland, Kennebec and Andres
coggin counties. Old Orchard and the
cities of Bangor and Brewer, repre-
senting 81 Of the 500 cities and
towns, were as follows.
Absent voting: Yes, S,2S1; No. g.
424.
Bonds for State-aid highways:
Yes, 5,32o; No, $50.
Bonus for Spanish war veterans:
Yes. 1918; No. S,044.
The proposed commission man
ager form of government in Port
land was defeated by less than 100
votes, while the proposed charter
change to provide for a board of
safety to control the fire department
at Bangor was lost by about 200
votes.
Cumberland county voters endorsed
the proposed constitutional amend
ment permitting absentee voting, the
majority being 2139. The highway
bond issue amendment was defeated
in the county by 1900 votes and there
was a majority of 35 against the
amendment providing a bonus for
veterans of the war with Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
State of War
in Bessarabia
Declared by Soviet

Riga. Sept. Icy The a. p
The Russian Soviet government has
declarid state of war in Bessara bia
in the Rumanian frontier zone.
According to the Rosta news
agency Leon Trotzky. the Bolshevik
minister OF war. has gone to tie Tx
raine. apparently in connection with
the reported mobilization of Ukrain-
ian or anti Bolshevik troops, re-
cruited in Rumania.
At Zhitomir, according to the
Rota, Trotzky said:
We want peace. but those who
want to penetrate Russia forcibly
will collide with the armed red
fighters"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Democratic SOlOns
OF Bay State Ask
C0X to Act on JObless

- noSton' Sept. 12.-Twenty-f Ave
.Delocfauc members of the Legisla-
'u't, all from this city at a meeting
~ 'he state house today adopted a
V'o'ulion requesting Governor Cox
TAKE Immediate steps to find a
,O'uuon Of the unemployment pro-
zen Plans also were made for a
,"nierence with Mayor Peters in an
."0't 10 obtain relief for the unem-
ployed.
i"e members of the House cham
49, according to members of the del
~, 9"''oh' room had been assigned for
e meeting but when they arrived
~ ule state house they were informed
."' 'he assignment had ben cancelled
..u "'er" was no one in the building
"'' authority to give them the use
, room. Representative William
FRANCIS and other speakers de-
.ou'ced Republican officials for al
H., 1eu refusal to give Democratic leg
S'''ors facilities to transact what
termed official business of in
'S' 10 the people of Boston,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
General Edwards
Reviews G. A. c. Today

Portland, Me, Sept Major
General Clarence r; Edwards. com
mander of the nrst army corps area,
arrived at Fort Williams late today
and after addressing the 500 mem
bers of the Maine Coast Artillery
regiment on tour of duty at the
fort, he was entertained at shore
dinner. Tomorrow he will review
the regular troops and will be the
guest of the Portland Kiwanis Club
at luncheon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Forest City Votes to
Keep Present Charter

Portland, Me-. Sept. 12-Portland
voters today retained their present
city charter by plurality Of IA
votes over the proposed commission
manager form.
Three propositions were before the
electorate. the old charter, one
known as the Murray plan and fos-
tered by Representative William H.
Murray calling for a single board of
aldermen of l. members and a city
purchasing agent and the commits
sion charter, providing for a council
of five, who should elect a city man.
ager. About 10000, votes were cast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
DEATH TOTAL NOT
MORE THAN FIFTY
IN SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio, Sept. 12.-The loss Of
life in the San Antonio food will not
exceed 80 and the loss and damage to
property will not exceed $4,000, 900
Mayor p B. Black said in a statement
to the Associated Press today.
The majority of the reports have
been exaggerated" he said, 'and have
been made without investigation. L
am sure the loss of life and property
will come within the figures l have
named"
The mayor praised the assistance
andAtbe work of the United States
Army troops, stationed at Fort Sam
Houston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Sch. Elizabeth N.
Wrecked-Crew Safe

Turks Island. Bahamas. Sept. IL
The American schooner Elizabeth
n. Of 1873 tons, dragged her anchors
during heavy gale last night and
probably will be total wreck. The
crew of the schooner, which was
laden with salt. was saved.
There was no other shipping IN
this port. The gale still is blowins
hard and q heavy sea in running
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Dies from Effects
Ketchup Explosion

Warren, r. l., Sept. 12-While
Samuel Boeniger, 50 was opening a
ketchup bottle at his dinner table
here today, the container exploded
into a hundred pieces. A triangular
bit of glass was driven into Mr.. b.
eniger's throat and he died a few
hours later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
STATE SHOOT AT
BANGOR TODAY

Bangor. Me-, Sept. 12-Practice
shooting only was on the program
of the State Gun club shoot here to-
day, and rain somewhat interfered
with that. Match shooting will be
gin Tuesday morning with six events
on the card. % targets each. The
program for Wednesday will be the
same, with the addition of a so tar,
get team match
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
1000 Hands on
half Time in
blddeford Mills

.n ~.uoetord, Me, Sept. 12.-Notices
H. posted in the Pepperell Mills
sn. aItefnoon announcing that begin
,hn 'oday the mills will be run but
r WIZ Gays week until further notice
nhi ~" me exception of the broad looms
,aa, ,n VIII continue to run "a hours
min N'y' For the past few weeks these
hnm 's nave been running on a 40 IL
rs weekly schedule. About 5000
'us are affected by the new orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Bangor Votes Yes
on No. /, No on Others

Bangor, Me. Sept. 1.-THE vote of
Bangor today on the constitutional
questions was:
Amendment Yes, 500; No. 42S.
Amendment 2-Yes, 224: No, $50.
Amendment 3-Yes. 40S; No. SIC.
On the city charter amendment.
providing for the administration of
the fire department by a committee
OF public safety, the vote wus: Yes,
416; No. 623.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Find Bodies Over
100 Victims Flood
in Texas Districts

San Antonio. Texas, Sept. 70
More than 10 bodies of food and
storm victims in the lowlands along
the San Gabriel river in Williamson
and Milan counties have been recov-
cred. according to the corresponds mt
of the San Antonio express at Tay-
Tor who telegraphed q report to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Big August Gain
in FOREIGN Trade

Washington, Sept. 12-Exports
increased approximately $4,000. 900
and imports about $17,0O0OO0 dur
ing August. as compared with July,
according to monthly foreign trade
summary issued today by the Com
merce Department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
THE WEATHER
FAl r

North and south New England
Fair Tuesday and probably Wednes-
day; moderate temperature.
East New York: Fair and slightly
cooler Tuesday. Wednesday cloudy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
400 Sheep Burn
to Death in Illinois

fDanville. Ills, Sept. 12-Fourteen
hundred sheep were burned to death
Sunday morning when lightning
struck a large stock barn on the E.
q. stephens farm. near Muncie.
Ills, three thousand sheep were in
the barn. but volunteers succeeded
In herding 1850 of the animals to
safety. The loss will total more thar
$40, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Fair Tuesday and probably Wednes-
day: moderate temperature: light
westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Total Yes
AMEN OMENT NO. 3

Shall the Constitution be amend ed proposed by resolution
bonus Maine soldiers Spain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13

Interesting reading-that's what 10
found on the Classified Ad. page OF
the journal, because this 10 whore
money is saved. And of course
that's interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
Total Yes
AMENDM EMIT NO, 2

Shall the Constitution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-13
YES NO
7,,;5i7s s %
AM EN- DIN EMIT NO. I

ution be amend ed proposed by resolution Of the
oters absent fir ON voting districts the day of
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-01-28
NINE BIRTHS
THIRTl-FOUR DEATHS

The Herald was in error recently
in its statement OF the births and
deaths in the city of Pullman dur
ing the year 1920. The report stat
ed that the deaths in the city exceed
ed the births, IS to 3S. In reality
these figures were for the rural dis
tricts in the Pullman territory alone,
for which d. c. Downen is vital sta
tistician. In the city proper, ac-
cording to Health Officer Lukins,
who has charge of the city vital sta
tistics, there were 80 births during
the year and only p deaths. The
grand total for the city and country
adjacent was 1874 births and g.
deaths.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-01-28
TREMENDOUS INCREASE
IN GENERAL TAXES
County Assessor j. VI. klemgard
Tells of Big Increase i'm Tax Bur-
den--Pullman Levy 62 Mills
ON Increased Valuation

The property owners of Whitman
county will be called upon to pay
taxes aggregating approximately 81
100000 this year, due February )
next, as against an approximate to-
tai of $1,500,000 last year, accord
ing to County Assessor j. NJ. Klein
gard, who was a Pullman visitor the
first of the week. Assessor KLEIN
gard has just returned from a meet
ing of the county SCISSORS of the
state, held on the west side, and re-
ports that the consensus of opinion
among the officials is that taxes have
just about reached the point where
the people are going to insist on a
halt and that other provisions must
be made by the legislature for TAX
ing care of the added demands upon
the state treasury The legislators,
he says, realize the condition, and
are even now considering several
remedial measures, such as the pro-
posed gasoline tax and the state in
come tax
Whitman county taxes have tn
creased from 25 to so per cent over
those of last year, in individual in
stances, Assessor Klemgard points
out, and it looks like as great an in
crease next year, unless other means
oil raising money are adopted by the
state legislature. He cites instances
to prove that Whitman county farms
are now paying practically as much
taxes, per acre as the same farms
were rented for Is years ago. The
assessed valuation of farm lands in
eastern Whitman county was raised
last year from $50 per acre to $40,
while real estate assessments for the
Pullman district were raised APPROX
imately 20 per cent. Pullman's levy.
Tor all purposes, this year is So mills,
as against an average for the county
of AZ mills, according to Assessor
Klemgard.
The state board of equalization, he
SAID, lowered the assessed valuation
or an electric railway in Whitman
county by two-thirds, saving the com
pany 100000, which must, in turn.
be made up by the individual tax
payers.