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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11
Bay State Mayors
Talk Over Jobless
Situation in State

Boston. Oct. 10.-Mayors of many
Massachusetts, cities outlined their
views on the Unemployment situation
today at the first meeting of the state
committee to promote work, which was
appointed by Governor Cox Week
ago. Governor Cox in opening the
meeting said that although conditions
had greatly improved in this state
since the middle of the summer. there
were still many men who had been
out of work some months.
so far as the commonwealth has it
within it's power" he added. st de-
sires to cooperate to relieve this sit
uation."
Howard Coonley of Boston, chairman
of the committee, expressed the opin-
ion that New England was recovering
from the industrial depression more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11
Edith Worthy and
FavOnian Take Big
Races at Lexington

Lexington, KY, Oct. 10-Edith
Worthy and Favonian, the former
owned by the Brook farm and the
latter by Mrs. Fred Edman, captured
the features of the program at the
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders
Association track. this afternoon,
Edith Worthy winning the Lexing
ton, for. two year-old trottcrs while
Favonian Won the Kentucky, for
three-year- olds.
Wanda May made it double on
the meeting by winning the 2.oS
pace in straight heats. The win
ner, driven by Palm, received very
little opposition. y
The Jack, an added started in the
2.12 pace, won in straight heats but
was forced to take a record of y05
to do it, Toney Mac pushing him
closely in both miles. Z
Alma Todd and klio each had A
heat to their credit in the 2.16 trot
when darkness halted racing. The
third and deciding heat will be trotr
ted Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

The Arts and Crafts department of
the home of Mrs. Fred Getchell Of Sill
yer Terrace Monday afternoon with 4
good attendance. The hostesses were
Mrs. Getchell, Mrs. Roy c. Smith,
Mrs. Walter Warren and Mrs. Roscoe
Hanson. The ladies will take up bas-
ket making and china painting this
winter. the latter under the direction
of Miss Sara Lang. Refreshments OF
sandwiches and coffee were served.
The next meeting will be in two
weeks with Mrs E. p. Fish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11
Woman Perishes
When Home Is
DESTROYED by Fire

Cambridge, Me. Oct 10--Mrs Fred
Pease, 85, persisted in the fire that
destroyed her homo about a mile
from this village today. MIR. Pease
was absent at the time. and the
origin Of the fro Nis not known
Neighbors We're quickly on the scene
and a boy who entered the burning
house saw the body of Mrs. Pease
at the top of stairway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Parke Madison Of
Rumford are guests at the home OF
Mrs. Mattison's mother. Mrs. A. Jolly
of Main street. Mrs. Mattison was
formerly Miss Graziella Grondin and
her marriage to Mr. Madison TOOK
place at Rumford Oct. 2. Mrs. Matti.
son has been engaged in the millinery
business in Rumford and Mr.. Mattison
is steel engineer for an indianapolis
company. They win return to Rum
ford, where they will live for time,
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Wesley Emery is confined to his
home, Morrill, avenue, as result
of injuries which he received while
at his work. He was on d pile OF pulp
which tipped over. throwing Mr.. En-
cry off and piling up on him caused
an injury to his ankle. The member
is so badly swollen at the present
time that it has not been possible 10
tell lust what the nature of the injury
is, but it is expected thta a /A-ray
will be taken today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11
Robbers Stick Up
Town Store for S125

East Douglas, Mass. Oct. 10
Covering Postmaster Paul T. Mans
ming, his assistant and two custom
ers with guns, three strangers who
are believed to have come in an au7
tomobiIe, relieved the village store
of about s125 in cash early tonight
and escaped. The postoffice, which
is in the store, was not touched
Roads TO surrounding towns are be-,
ing watched f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11
George Fish

George Fish, 50, died suddenly at
the home of his son-in-law, Fred Nc
Lellan of China, Monday. He had
been at work in the field digging pota-
toes and just as he was to enter the
shed he collapsed and died immediate
~. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Lula
E. Tyler Of Palermo. four brothers and
10 grandchildren. Funeral services
will he held at . O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Tyler.
Burial will be at Palermo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11
.Fatty's Trial Goes
Over to Oct. 13

San Francisco, Cal. Oct. 10-The
grand jury indictment charging Ros-
coe c. (Fatty) Arbuckle with man
slaughter in connection with the
death of Virginia Rape. motion pic
ture actress. called for arraignment
in Superior. Judge Louderbacks'
court today, was continued until Oc-
tober Ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barton have
returned from Winthrop Highlands
Mass, where they have been visiting
their daughter and her husband, Mi.
and Mrs. Donald Flood. Mrs. Flood
and her daughter, Martha Ann. re-
turned with Mr.. and Mrs Barton for
a visit here,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11
Portland Festival
Draws Big Crowd

Portland. Me. Oct 10AA very
large first night audience attended
the opening of the Western Maine
Music Festival tonight. and the pro-
gram evoked much enthusiasm. The
stars OF the concert were Rosa Pom
selle and Fernando Guaneri, and they
responded to numerous encores. The
work of the orchestra and the chorus
was the best in years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harlow of
Plymouth, Mass, are guests in the
city for few days of his cousin, w.
E. Bradford, Burleigh street. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow took part in
the pageant which was presented
this past summer at Plymouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur l.. Blackcy Of
West Bridgcwater, Mass. who were
guests over Saturday night and Sun
returned homo Monday. accompanied b.
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. S
Blackey of Campello, Mass, who have
beer visiting there. The trip was
made by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Francis Rheaume OF 81 'FRONT.'
street. who was injured a few years
ago while in the employ of the CITY
will undergo a serious operation at
the Sisters hospital this Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Miss Marjorie Gray entertained
seven of her little schoolmates at a
luncheon given at the Girls Com
munity club Monday afternoon to
celebrate her senevth birthday. Sand
witches, ice cream, cakes, assorted
nuts and cand ywere served. Mar
jorie's gifts We're extremely pretty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Mrs. Effie Bean and Mrs. Lottie
Kerr visited recently in East Vassal
boro as guests of Dcaconess Inez
Webster at the home of her parents,
Sergt. and Mrs. L. Webster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Jackson Of
Fond du Lac. Wis. are guests in the
city at the home of Mrs. Ella jackson,
so Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11
Agricultural Fair. in Maine. 1sz,

Sagadahoc County. Topsham Oct. 11-13.
Me. state Poultry. Portland Dec 1916.
bangor Poultry. Bangor Dec. 20-23.
3. berwick Poultry. S. Berwick Dec.
27-3O.
Western Me. Poultry, S. Paris Jan. as,
1872
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Judge Warren C. Philbrook has
gone to Portland to preside at tR
Cumberland county superior court TOT
the October term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Mrs. Wallace West of Pleasant
street returned Monday from Bangor
where she attended the Musical Fes-
tival. While in Bangor Mrs. West
motored to Belfast to attend the
dedication of the memorial bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

z. Durell HARDWOOD of the State
auditors Office was a visitor in Wa
terville Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Addison Stiles, student at Bow
dom college, was here over Sunday
and visited at his home at 81 Gage
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

The regular meeting Of the W. 5.
Heath Circle, Ladies of the Grand
Army, will be held this evening with
supper for the members at 6 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

The members of the Country CLUB
enjoyed a club dance at the clubhouse
last evening with Barney's orchestra.
The affair was we'll attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Miss Alice Mae Bicknell of Stew
ems avenue, Portland, was here over
Sunday with relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Keenc Of Bur
leigh street have returned from their
wedding trip which was passed IN an
automobile trip in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Mrs. L. w. Rollins of Dalton street.
who has been seriously i'll with typhotd
fever, was reported Monday evening
as slightly improved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Miss Muriel Thomas, employed in
this city, was in Fairfield over Sun
day with friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Mrs. L. r. Brown and Mrs. Theresa
Pottle will go to Rockland to-day TO
attend the Woman's Missionary con-
vention u be held there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Fremont McFarlane of Boston.
was in the city Monday and was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Brad
ford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

The ladies' of the Congregational
church will hold their annual church
fair on Friday. Dec. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

p Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. upper mad.
an automobile trip Sunday to Rock
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

John Murphy of Dover, formerly of
this city, arrived Monday evening in
Augusta for a visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

Miss Adrienne Clair mas gone 10
Paris. France. to study French tor .
year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11
AUGUSTAL LOCALS

Ghy B. Flynt of Springfield is a
business visitor in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-11

L. w. Savage Of Bangor was a ousi'
ness caller in the city Monday.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-29

P. F. CARLEY
CONFECTIONERY soda fountain.
sub town. ; r. & store: rent. $65. $500.
Grocery. Rooms, near Sd st. sw.;
rent. SIS; price. $500; good location.
26-roOm hotel. cafeteria on first floor.
A monay maker and good location; D.
year ease.
Dry cleaning: good stand. reasonable
rent. lease. Price, 5000; NV. section.
Confectionery. One Of best locations
in city, on corner in NV. section. s.. 500.
Low rent; lease.
Broom rooning house near y. J. ave.
NV. Price $3.50; rent. S35.
Tailoring and cleaning shop on 1lth st.
NV; good business; rent. S20.50.
l4-room rooming house near Pension
Park: a good bargain for $1,000. See
this and you will buy It.
Paint, oil and glass on Pa. ave. NV;
low rent: little expense TO operate.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-29
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

Suburban property and business; retiring.
Mod house. fruit. will sell. trade for city
property. 50. 500. Wildman q Co.. 9th q Fl.
Exchange equity Of $40. 900 IN new supurbal
houses for large apartmt. or bus prop
Hshorrey and Sullivan. 1877 Eye ct. nv.
Home. BALTIC. Pike, near BeltsyilIe, Nd. s.
acres: no debt. S35, 900. Want bus. prop,
apt. etc. Mahorney & Sullivan, 1927 Eye St.
Nod I'm. dvelE., nr. LIST q " nw.-Pree,
81, 500 for house with space for auIo.
tr~cks. Mahorney & Sullivan. 1927 Eye 1t.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-29
HOUSES FOR RENT.
Furnished.

BlLTMORE ST. Nw.-ALL OR PART OF
house: handsomely furnished; ami Phone
Columbia 3Tla la3S
The Washington herald., 1921-06-29
ADDING MACHINES.

FIFTY THOUSAND PIECES OF WALL
paper. Every piece a bargain; good pa
per. 10, Is and zoe a piece; 30-inch oatmeal
and Harmonellas, 3-piece roll. sl.0O MA
HONEYs. s24 Pa. ave Sc o02
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-12-02
Armed Bandits
Blow Mine Safe:
Get 100000 Gold
Months Cleanup Of Amalgam
AT Argonaut Plant Taken
By Six Men-Phone
Wires Cut.

Jackson, Cal, Dec six men
armed with sawed off shotguns,
blew open the safe OF the Argonaut
mine, one Of the richest in Califor-
MIA. and escaped with more than
100000 in gold amalgam in two au-
tomobiles driven by others who had
acted as lookouts during the rob-
berry.
Sheriff George w. Lucot, who
was on the road about an hour aft
erward with posse, was searching
in the direction of lone late today,
following report that the robbers
had headed out of the mother lode
into the San Joaquin valley.
The loot was months cleanup
for the mine, whose production has
averaged nearly 100000. nlontl:
for the last IS years. Its weight was
ASS pounds and the robbers arpar-
emily were aware of the fact that
the mines plate had just been
scraped preparatory to melting down
bullion today for shipment. The
amalgam was in the form Of balls
of ore mixed with quicksilver.
The two mill men on duty, Rees
Williams and James Podesta, were
overpowered and bound with ropes.
but Williams managed to back up
against an emery wheel afte wards
and rubbed the rope in two. He then
released Podesta. but they found the
bandits had cut the telephone wires
at the mine and so were DELAYED
iii giving the alarm.
Red bandana masks, strangely
reminiscent OF '4o camp celebra-
ton recently held at Jackson. were
worn by the men, who, the mill men
said, we're we'll dressed and appar-
entity familiar with the mines op-
Grafton.
The mine is owned by the Argo-
naut Consolidated Mining company
Of which John T. Smith OF New
York is president. Among the other
owners are the Harmon estate of
Chicago, M. D.. Adams Of Milwau-
kee, Charles Loughridge Of Denver,
f. A. Stent of San Francisco and
John Raggio Of Stockton. Cal. 1t is
1900 feet deep, one Of the deepest
in the state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-12-02

Mystery Enters Into
Reported Suicide of
Lost Battalion Chief

New York, Dec. although the
wireless reports of his having
leaped overheard from the Unitca
Fruit company steamship Toloa
Havana-bound, carly Sunday morn
ing, have been accepted generally as
proof OF the death Of Lieut.. Col.
Charles w. Whittlcsey, new cle-
ment OF mystery was introduced
into his strange case by the COM
manding officer OF Fort Tildcn, Far
Rockaway, L. l., Captain Bates.
According to Captain Bates the
telephone operator at Fort Tildcn,
Private Theodore St. Pierre. re-
ceived call at $40 o'clock Satur-
day night in the name OF Col. Whit
tlesey, who, if the reports OF his
having ended his life at sea are cor.
rect, must have sailed on the Toloa
about noon that day.
This is Colonel Whittlesey
speaking" said the voice "a mans
at the other end OF the wre). Il
wish to arrange for a firing squad
and bugler to officiate at the funera:
of soldier"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-12-02
Renewed Bloodshed in
Erin Confronts Britain

London, Dec. 1.--(By The Asso-
ciated Press.)--The possibility OF
renewed bloodshed in Ireland stares
the British Isles in the face i'll con-
sequence of the virtual collapse of
the peace negotiations which have
proceeded under a truce for the last
five months.
The Sinh Fcin has stood firm on
its demand for an all-Ireland parlia-
.,nent as the basis of settlement, at
No same time refusing to concedc
allegiance to the British crown. VI
ster has refused point blank to
scrap its own parliament to enter an
all-Ireland parliament under pres
ent conditions"
The government heads are bend
ing their entire efforts to seeking
some unexplored avenue of negotia-
tons, but it is believed all possibili-
ties of settlement have been ex-
bausted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-12-02
Boundary Line
Body Approves
Protective Work
Nebraska.Iowa Commission
Visits East Omaha and Car
ter Lake Districts-To
Hear Iowans.

Members of the Nebraska Iowa
commission, appointed by governors
of both states to settle upon, a
boundary line, inspected the prelimi-
nary protective work done for the
prevention Of floods in the East
Omaha and Carter lake districts
yesterday afternoon and approved
the work done and that which has
been outlined for the future.
Following a hearing in the morn
ing at the Chamber of Commerce,
when property owners and residents
of the East Omaha and Carter lake
districts testified, the commission
was conducted over the protection
work by Roy N. Towl, engineer of
the project.
Retards Stop Invasion.
Four retards have been placed in
the river which have stopped the in
vasion of the water and make the
basis of new, land being formed by
deposits of sand and silt. The conf
mission was shown over the line of
the proposed nine-mile protective
dixie and was impressed with the
advantages which will result The
protection work is being done in a
manner that will not endanger land
on the opposite side of the river. En-
gineer Towl said.
According to O. w. Crowley Of
the Iowa commission the PROPOSE
tions facing residents and property
owners OF Lake Manawa, Carter lake
and East Omaha are separate and
must be handled individually to be
settled in fairness to all concerned.
Iowans to Be Heard.
The next meeting will be held in
the Chamber of Commerce at Coun-
Gil Bluffs January 4. AT that time
property owners on the Iowa side
and those interested at Lake Man
ava and Sarpy county will be given
an opportunity to testify.
According to E. S. Nickerson,
county attorney for Sarpy county,
there are 1000 acres of land on
which there are no taxes being paid.
He said yesterday afternoon that
many persons took advantage of the
uncertainties of the boundary to
claim exemptions from various state
duties. He said a portion of the
land had been settled by "squatters."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-12-02
Blackstone Hotel Plans
Finance Deal December Is

Refinancing of the Blackstone
hotel, permitting settlement of ex-
listing obligations, is to be accom-
plished December Is. barring unex-
pected difficulties, according to the
terms of a $550000 mortgage recorded
yesterday by Charles Schimmel,
owner, in favor of the S. w. Straus
cornany of Chicago.
Ninety per cent of the S265,G00 Sec
ond mortgage bonds have been de-
posted for sale on the basis of 81 and
IS per cent OF their par value. Sale
OF these bonds on this basis is nee
essary, according to the attorneys
interested. to permit the completion
Of the refinancing plan. Should the
refinancing plan be accomplished,
holders of these bonds will be paid
December Is, bringing over 100000
to many out-state banks which are
interested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-12-02
U. S. Destroyer
Trails New York
Ship Contractor
Department of Justice Asks
Navy Department to Inter.
cept Charles W. Morse
On Liner Paris.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The Depart
ment OF Justice was understood to-
day to have asked the Navy depart
ment to send destroyer TO inter-
cept the French liner Paris to bring
back Charles w. Morse of New
York, whose shipping contracts
have been under investigation. He
was reported to have left the
country.
1t was understood that naval
destroyer would put to sea from a
French port within few hours to
intercept the Paris, which left New
York last Friday.
Reports Confirmed.
New York, Dec. l.-Joseph Bour-
goise, publicity director Of the
French line, today confirmed re-
ports that Charles W. Morse, whose
shipping contracts are said to be
under investigation by federal au-
thorities, sailed for Havre, France,
last Friday on the liner Paris. He
said he was at the gangway of the
steamer and personally examined the
passports which had been issued to
Mr. Morse.
While neither Attorney General
Daugherty or other justice depart
nient officials would iisegfss the re-
ported departure, it was learned that
every agency of the government
would be used in effecting his re-
turn to this country.
Liner Radioed.
The departments request for as
sistance from the Navy department
was understood to be on the theory
that the legal questions involved in
the return of Morse would be
threshed out when he was brought
back. Immediately upon receipt of
the report that Morse had left the
country the department was under
stood to have radioed the liner Paris
to hold Morse for return to Amer
ica.
At the State department it was
said Morse's passports had been is
sued in the name OF &C. Morris"
The Navy department up to noon,
according to its officials. had not re-
ceived the request to dispatch
destroyer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-12-02
Destroyer on Rocks;
-Four Escape to Shore

San Francisco, Dec. 1.-One Of
flcer and three seamen came ashore
safely from the destroyer DeLong,
which went ashore early today on
the rocks a mile and half south
of Halfmoon Bay. Cal. Early in the
afternoon the engine room was
flooded and the destroyer swung
broadsidc against the shore and be-
gan to pound badly. according to
reports from the scene.
The officers and crew number
about 100 men. The oil tanks also.
began to empty into the engine
room, it was reported. Several de-
stroyers and tugs stood by, but on
account of the heavy yea were un.
able TO get a line to the DeLong.
The four men started ashore in
small boat which capsized in the
surf. but they reached land by
swimming. They were Ensign +. !.
Townsend, Fireman G.. NJ. Leeper.
Torpedoman Sherman and Seaman
kirsch
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-12-02
Beautiful Half.Breed
Girl Testifies for Father

Pierce, Neb., Dec. l.-(Speciai
Telegram. Miss Hazel Bahr, beau
tiful hali-breed daughter of Gustave
Bahr, squawman, on trial for killing
Percy Steifel, white and married,
testified in her fathers behalf in
district court She told the jury that
Steifel professed himself as single
man when he courted her. She de-
declared that while returning from
the Santee Indian reservation Steifel
overpowered her.
Bahr's Indian wife testified thar
the county attorney refused to aid
them in prosecuting Steifel after
learning of his conduct with their
daughter.