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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
Mermaid Bleibtrey
Hangs Up New Mark
in 3 IL Mile Swim

New York, Aug. ~ = Ethelda
Bleibtrey, worlds champion woman
swimmer. addede another national
title to her conquests today by
winning the ) L. championship in
56:27. A strong tide along the
course from Point Breeze, Long Is
land. to Brighton Beach, accounted
for the remarkable time in contrast
to the record for the course of one
hour and 26 minutes set by Elaine
Golding in 1912. Twenty-Five out of
26 starters completed the race.
81 Miss Charlotte Boyle of New York
was second in 57:57 and Miss Mar
garet Woodbridge of Detroit third in
5S:3S. The Misses Helen Vain
wright, Aileen Riggin, Alice Lord,
Gertrude Ederle and Catherine
Brown, II years old, all of New
York, finished in the order named
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
Trio of Negroes
Held for Grand Jury
at Barnstable, Mass.

Barnstable. Mass, Aug. pa
hearing today of charges of assault
upon a young white woman and rob-
bling of her escort preferred against
John Dies and Benjamin Gomez re-
suited in the holding of the two Cape
Verde Islanders for the grand jury
which meets here on October !. In
default of $4,000 bail each which
were continued, they were remanded
to Jail, Joseph Andrews, minor, the
third member of the trio, who were
threatened with lynching by mob
here recently will be given a hear
ing in the juvenile court; Sept. 6.
William Eldredge, the escort, took
the stand late today after Miss Ger
trudc Butler, the victim of the al
legged assault and her physician had
occupied most of the day with their
testimony. Although the court room
was filled and crowds surrounded the
Jail, there was no disorder.
Eldredge told of the alleged hold
up and of being left alone with the
girl and one of the negroes for some
time. He smoked a cigarette and
talked WltH their CdptOT, he SdlQ.
Later when the others returned he
was covered with a gun and taken to
a point about % feet in the rear of
their automobile, where he was
guarded by the negroes alternately.
Earlier in the day Miss Butler was
cross examined by William H. Lewis,
counsel for Dies. The examination
brought out that Miss Butler did not
remember whether : she fought
against her ASSISTANTS. She did not
see Eldredge strike any blows, she
said.
Previous direct testimony had
brought out the story of holdup by
three men while Eldredge and Miss
Butler We're walking home from a
dance. They We're forced to enter an
automobile. robbed and driven to
some woods two miles away where
Eldredge was removed from the car
and the girl was assaulted. Miss
Butler testified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
LEWISTON GIRL,
MISSIONARY,
DIES IN TURKEY

Lewiston. Me, Aug. 29.-News has
been received by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George II. GRAHAM Of Lewiston,
of the death in Syvas, Turkey, Of
Miss Mary Louise GRAHAM, one of
Americas famous missionaries.
Miss GRAHAM. who ministered to
the American refugees, was the only
American at Syvas during the World
War. An order for her execution was
signed by one of the Turkish COM
mandants but was not carried out.
Following the armistice an immense
estate near Syvas was offered. her
by the caretaker, who said the owner
had given him power of attorney to
dispose of it as he pleased She &C
copied the gift and later learned that
it had been the property of Emperor
William II. who had intended making
it the home of the governor general
whom he hoped TO install in Asia
Minor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
$4,000 Fire Loss
Brunswick Farm

Brunswick, Aug. 29-(Special to
kennebec JournaD--The destruction
by fire tonight of plarge barn and
wagon shed, on the farm of James X.
Estabrook, on the River road, caused
a loss of more than $4,000, on which
there was only $3.50 insurance. The
house and other buildings on the
farm as well as some neighboring
farm buildings were saved by the
prompt arrival of the motor truck,
which pumped through two lines of
hose from a neighboring pond for
more than five hours. In the barn
We're more than so tons of hay,
while all the farming tools, carts and
harnesses were in the wagon shed
and nearly all were lost. The cause
of the fire, which had gained great
Roadway when discovered. was I'M
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
American Legion
Tourists Off Today
for Great Britain

Ostend, Belgium, Aug. 29.-By The
Associated Press -Thc continental
tour of the members of the American
Legion ended here this evening after
they had visited Ypres, Dixmude,
Poelcapelle and other places on the
former Belgian war front today Dur
ing their tour over the old battlefields
they were conducted by Lieutenant
General Orth, National Commander
Emerit Emery and about thirty other
members of the Legion will leave for
England tomorrow on an unofficial
visit. The party will sail from Havre
for the United States on Sept. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
Swig Starts Suits
Against Bay State
Bank Commissioner

Boston, Aug. 29-Further deevlop-
ments in the controversy between
BANK Commissioner oJseph G. Allen
and officials Of the fremont Trust
company resulting from the closing
OF the bank last year came today
When Benjamin H. Swig. treasurer of
me company started suits aggregat-
ing 100000 against Mr.. Allen. Mr..
swig claims that the commissioner
~rongfully interferred with his
right to employment by the bank and
oeloerately damaged his holdings in
it.
the suits. with those for $500, 600 in =
sutnted Saturday by Judge Louis
s"ig' followed the starting of suits
oy the bank commissioner against
SIMON Stiff, president of the fremont
rust Company, members of his
Iamily and others to recover 1895, :
"oo IN notes held by the bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
BATTLE IMPENDING
IN VIVA. STRIKE AREA.
APPEAL FOR us. AID:
CRISIS BELIEVED
NEAR IN AFFAIRS OF
NY. TRACTION COS,

New York, Aug. 29-The New York
traction situation, involving hun
dreds of millions of dollars which for
seevral years has held the front of
the stage in local finance and poll
tics, today appeared to be approaching
a climax.
A second suit seeking a receiver
ship for the marlborough Rapid
Transit Company was filed this af-
ternoon in Federal court, while the
stock market was showing i'll eff
fects of prior suit of similar nature
brought last Saturday.
The second suit was filed by Clar-
ence H. Venner. president of the
Continental Securities Company, who
also seeks a receivership for the
Manhattan Railway Company which
operates elevated lines and is leaS-
cd by the marlborough, operator of
most OF the citys subways. Satur-
days suit was brought by the Am
erican Brake Shoe and Foundry
Company, which is presenting its
claim Of s57.O7490 for supplies, con-
tended that the marlborough owed
more than $4,000, 900 to various con-
Germs for equipment and materials
which it was unable to pay.
The complaint today alleged that
charges against the company exceed
ed earnings by s4,464.000 during the
year ended last June 80. The lease of
the Manhattan Railway Company
was largely responsible for the Inter-
borough's financial plight it said, ad-
vocating its abrogation through re-
ownership to prevent 'irretrievable
disaster" The complaint declared
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
fsnecial to Kennebec JournaD

fSpecial to Kennebec JournaD
Waterville. Aug. 29.-The Central
Maine fair opened again Monday, and
il opened well. Statements made by
those in authority and by men of long
acquaintance with this fair, men who
have attended the fair ever since they
were BOYS, and who have grown old
as the fairs came and went, showed
that the crowd which attended was a
very good one for first day crowd
1t was children's day, and the grounds
were literally damned with children
Of all ages. 1t was their day and they
made the most Of it. The Midway
was in full swing when the kids be-
gan to arrive, except for one or two
shows, and the men in charge had
their hands full to accommodate the
crowds of kids who packed in solid
around the ticket offices.
Races Today
There were no races Monday, and
the ball game was set ahead another
day. The racing card today includes
the following:
ia Pace (Stake Purse $500.
224 Trot and Pace (Stake) Purse
$500.
220 Trot Glass Purse $500.
At two o'clock standard time, the
Old Orchards baseball team, under
whose auspices all baseball at the
fair is being played, will cross bats
with the Oakland baseball team. This
Old Orchard team bears quite a repu-
taton in State baseball circles, and
Oakland has made a nightly good
record this year. 1t is expected that
this, the opening game of the fair
will be up to all expectations.
The Midway
The best way to tell the story is to
take the reader through the grounds,
space permits. AS you enter the
Continued on Page 4-CoI. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
General Forecast

The indications are for mostly fair
weather without much change in
temperature Tuesday, and Wednes-
day in the states east of the Mississ-
ippi river, except that somewhat
cooler weather will overspread the
lake region Tuesday night or Wed
neSday.
Winds north of Sandy Hook will be
moderate to fresh southwest and
partly overcast weather Tuesday,
probably fog along southern New
England coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
SINGLE G. TAKES
fREE-F0R-ALl AT
READV|LLE RACES

ReadV1lle, Mass, Aug. 29.-Single
G., Indiana PAGER, lived up to his Yep
utation as the country's fastest side
wheeler today at the opening races of
the annual grand circuit meeting here.
Ed Allen drove him to victory in
the Neponset free-for-all and incident
ally equalled the record for the his
toric event when he stepped off the
first heat in 2.00s.
Walter Cox showed the crowd that
he had the greatest stake trotter of
the season by winning the President
Stake for EOS trotters with the Bos-
ton owned stallion Grey Worthy.
Helen Dillon moved down all opposi-
ton in the Horse Breeder Futurity
for two-year-old while the three-year-
old filly Sakura accounted for the first
money in the 2.19 trotting class.
All the days races were won in
straight heats. Peter Florentine.
trotting to beat 2194, was successful
in 2.13l, and Proud Peter easily beat
2.10a, finishing in 2.o6A.
The summaries:
AMERICAN HORSE BREEDER FU-
TURITY. TWO-YEAR-OLD TROT,
$500.
Helen Dillon. f, by Dillon AK
worthy (SerrnD .........,..,.1 l
Chop Suey, b f (RodneD ..........2 .
Dorothy Harvester, f CIV. W.
Fleming) OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 8
Vigo Harvester Oh. Fleming).4 4
Meditation, br (Murphy) .......5 6
King Etawah, Peter Ulster and Pc
ter Earl also ran.
Time-2.11 IA, 2.09 "a.
THE PRESIDENT. 2.Os TEOI', s3o0o
Grey Worthy. gr g. by Axwor-
thy tCoX) observation-disclosures.
Wiki Wiki, br (Geers) ......4 ?
Emma Harvester, m (Pitman)2 8
Walnut Frisco, b g CIV. II. Elem
ing) .......,.-...:. ......5 s
Peter Daw. gr (Murphy) ...6 4
Dottie Day and Great Britton also
started.
Time-2.04 ga, 204 10, 2.05 Il.
THE NEPONSET. FREE-FOR-ALL
PACE, $4,000,
Single G., b h. by Anderson
Wilkes (Allen) ..............1
Frisco June. b h CIV. W. Elem
ing) ..................
John Henry, & (Pitman) ......4
Juno, b m (MurphY) ............5
Margaret Dillon, b m (Monroe) 5
Time 90 81, 2.O3 IA, 2.02 IA.
PIG TROT, PURSE $1,000.
Sakura b f. by Atlantic Express
Oh. Fleming) ................l l
Qui Salt, (Dickerson) .....,2
David Axworthy. CHI C (Tallman) 5
Dellagoa's Peter. br { (Briggs) &c
Mount Kisco. b (Johnson) ....4 Z
Grace Forbes, binque, Bradford Man,
Pctrovsky. Louisa Fletcher, st. Frus-
quin. Peter Stilwcll, Noble Argot and
Lady Byng also started.
Time-20S 81, 2.07 ga, EOS IL.
TO BEAT 2.194 TROTTING.
Peter F'lorentine. b h. by Peter the
Great-Sister Florentine (2.09 SD
by Constenaro (Ralstron), won.
Time-2.13b.
TO BEAT 2104 TROTTING.
Proud Peter, blk e. by j. Malcolm
Lysbeth' l.. by Elyria (Thayer),
won.
Time 065.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
State Pier District
Buys Portland Wharf

Portland, Nc, Aug. 29-The Maine
State Pier District. organized for the
purpose of building a pier in Port
land harbor with view to promot-
ing foreign trade. voted tonight to
purchase Gait Wharf. owned by the
Grand Trunk Railway Company and
Franklin Wharf owned by the East
ern Steamship Company. The deeds
viii be passed in the morning. The
purchase price was not given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
Restaurant Man
Commits Suicide
in KenrebunkpOrt

Kennebunkport, Me, Aug. 29-Wil-
liam Roach, restaurant keeper
known by many summer visitors to
this section, killed himself with a
razor. today. He had been in poor
health since three years ago when he
was burned by an explosion of gaso-
line in one of his restaurants. He
was SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
Lincoln, Maine, Man
Killed by Train

Lincoln, Nc, Aug. 29-Samuel
Clay, aged 81, a retired real estate
trestle today was struck by a train
and hurled down an embankment.
His skull was fractured and he died
almost instantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
German Govt.
Guarding Against
SeditiOus Moves

Berlin, Aug. 29-(By The Associat-
ed Press)-Following a meeting of
the German cabinet today, President
Ebert issued a decree prohibiting
meetings, professions. demonstra-
tons and the publication of periodi-
Gals and pamphlets likely to encour-
age seditious movements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
Miss America
Wins Second Race
in Gold Gun Series

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 29-(By the
Associated Press ging sos
miles per hour Miss America I. of
the Detroit yacht club, with Car
Wood at the wheel took the second
So-mile heat in the gold cup race
here this afternoon. defeating Miss
Chicago. of the Chicago Yacht Club
and the Sea sled. Orlo III. entered
from the Columbia Yacht Club. The
victor's time was 35:43:40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England and South
ern New England and Eastern New
York: Generally fair Tuesday; Wed :
nesday fair; not much change in
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
Boston Forecast

Boston and vicinity: Generally fair
Tuesday and Wednesday not much
change in temperature Moderate
southwest and west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30

Washington, Me-, Aug. 20-Lind-
ley NJ. Staples, lawyer and former
member of the Maine Senate, died at
his home here today. He was 81
years old. He served in the Senate
from 1901 to 1913 and also served
six years as county attorney, and for
81 years practiced law in Eastern
Maine counties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
BATTLE IMPENDING


, and Cabin Creek coal fields were re-
assembling at Marmet and at other
points along Lens Creek between the
kanawha river. and Madison. in
larg numbrs according to reports re-
ceived at the Office of Governor Nor
gan late tonight
Charleston. w. Va, Aug. 90
Adjutant General John H. Charnock
and A. c. Porter, personal represen-
tative of c. +. Keeney, president of
District No. II United Mine Workers
of America, tonight returned from
: Logan county where they went yes
| terday to investigate conditions along
the Logan-Boone county border.
! Adjutant General Charnock re-
ported to Governor E. f. Morgan
that developments in Logan county
; today indicate grave danger of o.
pitched battle within the next "A
! hours which would be bound to re-
suit in many casualties on both
Sides He reported a new gathering
of armed forces and told the COVER
! nor that resentment aroused by the
reported capture of several Logan
county deputy sheriffs by unidenti-
fed persons has been growing among
the deputies companions and may
result in an attack for the purpose
! of freeing the men,"
! Porter reported to C. f. Keeney,
president of District II, U. NJ. w. A.
of whose executive board he is a.
member, that he regarded the situa-
| ton as serious.
! Washington, Aug. 2S.-Federal
troops will not be sent to West Vir-
ginia to ceal with the situation in the
coal fields there unless another re-
quest is made by the state authorities.
Secretary Weeks announced today
, after a conference with President
! Harding.
The war department in a statement
dealing with the situation said that
| BriGadier General H. III. Bandholtz
Continued on Page 3-CoI. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30
K|DD|ES' DAY STARTS
CENTRAL maine FAIR
HUGE ARRAY OF EXHIBITS

Augmented Midway in Full Swing---
Motor Show Feature---Big Stable
of Horseflesh--C Pens Crowded
Poultry Tent Continuous Bedlam
Bewildering Array in Coliseum
Races Start Today With Attractive
Card---Baseball Game Between Old
Orchard and Oakland Team
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-30

Interesting readins-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, 1921-08-30

Sun Kisses 100
Sun Sets 6.22
Days Length 1924
Days Decrease 2.oe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20

were Presidents at the time the
nohor was conforrcd--Thomas Jeff
ierson and John Tyler. Marquis de
l'utayette was awarded ono in 1924.
ana woodrow Wilson was thus hon
ored In 1919. All upon whom VIII
liam and Mary has conferred such
an honor have been OF the highest
distinction.
DnFiH Presents Harding.
After tho honorary degrees had
peen conferred. Governor Davis pro-
scented President Harding. Mr.. Da-
Wis referred to the President as a
great and conscientious mana man
OF sroat mind and great character
VINO could be depended upon, in the
forthcoming conference on the re-
auction OF ornaments, to bring all
the power OF his personality and all
the influence of his exalted office. to
pear In attempting to reach solu-
ton of the problem which the con-
ference has been called to solve.
tremendous cheers greeted Mr..
Harding as he rose to sneak. The
applause lasted several minutes and
had resolved itself into such a DEM
onstratton that 1t drowned out the
whlrrins sounds of the airplancs
overhead. The latter disappeared, II
should be said. as soon as the Prcsi-
dent produced his manuscript. The
Prcsident read his speech. and not
once did no intorpolate word that
was not In tho original copy" After
reviewing the history of William and
Mary. and its genius for drawing
close to the spirit OF the times. M
well az In always contributing great
ly TO the leadership OF Ercnt affairs.
the President launched into n dis
course on popular education and tho
needed concern for our educational
necessities,
rho benediction was pronounced by
Row. Howard Il. Rondthalcr, ID. D..
president of Salem College, and the
exercises concluded with the Star
Spanglcd Banner" by the Naval Base
Band.
Reach Washington To-day.
Alter the exercises at the college,
the presidential party went to James
town, where tho President placed n
wreath on the grave of Governor
Bonjamni fenrdley. the first Governor
OF Colonial Virginia, who called into
being the first Legislative assembly in
Virginin in 1919. one year before the
Mayfiower landed at Plymouth. Presi-
dent iarding and his party left York.
town tonight on the presidential
yacht Mayflowcr. which will reach
Washington early tomorrow morn
Ing.
President Harding's speech follows:
lows:
Members Of the Faculty, Friends of
William and Mary College, My
COuntrymen All:
1t is good to stand at this cduca-
tionnl shrine, in the atmoSphcrc of
the Old Dominion, catching the spirit
of early America and sensing tho
early purpose to give the educational
impulse to American accomplishment
Perhaps feel the Partially of an
ohioan Tor the mother colony, since
we do not forget that Ohio and the
sisterhood of states wrought out Of
the Northwest territory were Eir-
ginia'S magnificent gift to the Union.
1t was our fortune In Ohio. moro
than century ago, to erect 4 State
through the blend OF New England
crs. Pennsylvanians, and Virginians.
and tho succeeding generations have
watched the westward march of the
star Of empire until we join today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-20
Even Careful
CaIOneI Users
are SaIivated
Very Next Dose of Treacherous
Drug may Start Trouble


Gallon u is dangerous. 1t may sail
waite F'u and make you suffer fear
in!iE rom soreness Of gums, tender
ness OF jaws and teeth, swollen
tongue and excessive saliva dribbling
from the mouth. Don't trust Gallo
mel. II is mercury; quicksilver.
IF you feel bilious. headachy, CON
stipatcd and all knocked out, Just 20
to your druggist and get a bottle of
Dodson's Liver Tone for few cents.
which is harmless vegetable sub
stitute for dangerous caiomcl. Take
spoonful and IL IL doesn't start your
!ircr and straishten you up better
and quicker than nasty calomel and
without making you sick. You Just
go hack ana get your money.
III you take calomcl today you'll he
sick and nauscated tomorrow: be-
sides. il may salivate you, while n
you take Dodson's Liver Tone Won
VIII wake up feeling great. No salts
necessary. Give IL to the children.
because IL is perfectly harmless and
cannot salivatc.--Adv.