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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Ask Gompers' Aid
in Move to MOisten
the Prohibition Law

Boston, Apr 16-Resolutions urg-
ing Samuel Gompers to advocate the
modification of the Nolstead Act and
calling for the release of so-called
"poitical' prisoners were passed to-
day at 4 mass meeting Of the Boston
Central Labor Union.
Only two dissenting votes were
registered when the meeting voted
called upon President Gompers to ex-
plain the attitude of organized labor
as represented by the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor toward modifying
the present law and toward the
manufacture, sale and use of light
wines and beers. 1t will be pre-
scented to Mr.. Gompers when he ad-
dresses conference here tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Senate Labor Commit
tee Wires Summons to
Charlestown S. C.
Determined to Find Out Reason
for Cossack Leaders Pres
ence in America - General
Still in New York Jail in Lack
of Bonds-Question Diplo-'
matte Immunity in Case AM
bassadOr

Washington. April 16-There has
been no change in the announced
plans of the senate labor committee
to summon before 1t Boris Bakhme-
teff Russian ambassador to the
United States, as a witness in the in
vestigation the committee is conduct
ing into the presenca in the United
States of General Gregorie Semenoff,
ataman of the Cossacks, it was de-
clared officially tonight.
The committees subpoena, tele-
graphed to Charleston, S. c., where
Mr.. Bahkemeteff has been spending
a short vacation, will stand. it was
asserted, despite the declaration that
he enjoyed diplomatic immunity"
from such service because of his stat
us as the last accredited representa-
tive of Russia to Washington.
Associates of the Russian envoy
here did not expect him to return be-
fore late tomorrow or Tuesday. None
of them had been notified of the COM
mittee's action and, while without in
formation as to what attitude the
head of their delegation would take,
they were Of the opinion that he
would refer the entire matter to the
state department.
| General Semenoff, row in custody
/ in New York as result of a Judge
ment against him in a civil damage
suit, has not really been "admitted'
to the United States. under the in
] terpretation of his status by immigra
ton ohicials.s
The general holds an "in transit
certificate" n was said, which per-
mits him to pass through the country,
! but if he should overstay the 60-day
maximum allowed under such a GER
/ tificate he would be liable Immediately
to deportation. The certificate carries
/ with it no inherent quality of immun-
! ity, it was pointed out, the only priv
ileGe accorded those to whom they are
issued being a rounding of the head
tax when they depart.
! Commissioner of immigration Hus-
/ band who also has been summoned by
| the committee. was expected to defend
the issuance of the certificate as a
routine procedure Of the bureau. In
the course of each wear, it was said,
similar courtesy is extended to many
individuals. who would not be eligible
! to defacto admission, for instance il
| literates. In some cases. holders of
the certificates are guarded during
their stay by immigration inspectors.
but this precaution is only taken when
there is some especial reason for it.
| Charleston, S. c.. April 16.-Boris
| Bakemeteff, Russian ambassador to
the United States. WAS still in Char
lesion late today. according to infor-
nation at the private hotel where he
is staying. Again today efforts to in
terview him were fruitless. it being
repeated that he is here solely for
rest and recreation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Robbery But No
Casualties Easter
Sunday in Belfast

Belfast. April LIBBY A. P)-
Notwithstanding wild rumors of i'm
pending trouble in Belfast on Easter
not a casualty had been reported up
to eleven o'clock tonight AS us
ually large number of holdups, car
red out by armed men, took place
in the streets Of Belfast Saturday
night but no big amounts were Sc
cured.
Complete quiet prevailed Saturday
night and today along the Ferma-
nagh border.
There was continuous firing in the
north side of Dublin Saturday night.
Considerable alarm prevailed among
the residents in the neighborhood OF
the Broadstone station and Mount
JOY prison which was guarded by
Irish Republican army regulars.
Broadstone is the station from
which Arthur Griffith started for
Sligo Mr.. Griffith took 4 bold
course. Instead of smuggling him
self into Sligo he travelled in state
on the Midland & Great Western
Railway with a guard Of honor of
Free State troops. At all the stations
crowds waited to give the Dial
Eireann president a cordial reception.
Hand shaking was the order of the
Gay at Mulingar. while at Longford
the local Republican army members
rendered honors and the inevitable
brass band played national airs. In
an interview at Longford, Mr.. Grit
fifth SD he was not afraid to speak
in Sligo. as he knew the people, there
as well as in every county in Ireland,
were behind him.
It is reported here that the Kill
nainham prison has been taken
over by the Irish Republican army.
but the report does not say whether
by Republicans or regulars. The
kilmainham prison is situated near
tho former residence of the British
military commander in Ireland. 1t
has not been used for prison pur-
poses for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Augusta S c h DOL De-
feats Livermore Falls
in Finals Saturday
Affirmative and Negative
Teams Win Exposition of
Question on Government
Ownership of Mines-To
Hold Cup for One Year.
Whiting of Cony Best Speak
er of Debate
Especial to kennebec Journal)

tSpeclal TO hennebeC Journal)
Lewiston, Apr. 15-Cony High
school won the championship of the
State in the Bates Interschoastic
Debating League this morning by
defeating the affirmative and mega
tive teams Of Livermore Falls by a
two to one vote. The question was
Resolved. that the Federal Govern
ment should own and operate the
Coal Mines" The debates were held
in Hathorn hall and began at 8
o'clock.
In the first debate, the Cony mega
tive team composed of Sanford T..
Fogg, Jr., '23; Charles j. Whiting,
% and Ruth n. Whitney, % as al
ternate defeated the Livermore Falls
affirmative team consisting of Vir-
ginia Chandler "a; Kathleen Poland,
ID and Shirley Gilbert, '23 as alter
nate.
Sanford Fogg the first speaker for
Cony. argued the experience indi-
Gated that a change should not be
made to government ownership.
Charles Whiting the second speak
er for Cony argued that government
ownership was not practical.
Miss Chandler first spe aker for the
affirmative showed the disadvantages
of private ownership.
Miss Poland, the second speaker,
argued that government ownership is
the best solution of the problem.
Charles J. Whiting, 80 of the Cony
team was voted by the judges to be
the best speaker of the debate. The
presiding officer was Herbert A. Car
roI, '23. The judges We're Prof
Frank ID. Tubbs and Prof. II. II.
Britain.
In the second debate the Cony
Affirmative team composed of Miss
Lois r. Hayden, -; Merritt Hewitt
'23 and Bernard A. Benin. I'D. alter
nate. defeated the Iivermore Falls
negative team consisting of Lawson
Ramsdell. -: Louis Brown, 223 and
George Rand, "a, alternate.
Miss Hayden first speaker for
Cony argued that private ownership
does not solve the problem Of the
coal industry
Merritt Hewitt the second speak
err showed the value OF government
ownership.
Lawson Ramsdell the first speak
er of the negative team argued that
government ownership would not
solve the difficulties OF the coal in
dustry.
Louis Brown the second speaker of
the negative showed the difficulties
of labor and distribution Of coal I'M
der government ownership.
Merritt A. Hewitt of the Cony
team was voted to be the best speak
err of the debate. The presiding Off
Ger was Aurie /. Johnson, I'D. The
judges were Prof. J. NJ. Robinson
and Mrs. Blanche w. Roberts.
The victorious Cony team is the
possessor for one year of the fine
cup offered by the league manage
mcnt. This cup goes to the school
Winning it three years in succession.
TO date the cup has been won once
by Deering High, Foxcroft academy
and now by Cony High.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
THE SERVICES

New York. April 1s.-Churches
and homes in this city Joined today
in celebrating Easter with sermon
and song.
In open air services and within
church walls-and even broadcast
by radio telephone-the spirit of the
day reached to every corner of the
city.
Beginning with early services.
among which was an open air service
in Central Park. under the auspices
Of the New York Federation of
Churches, and concluding with night
services at the various churches, the
DAY was replete with notable meet
ings.
The Central Park meeting was
held in the mall where more than
5000 persons had gathered at seven
o'clock. AS early as $50 long lines
drives leading to the mall. The
gathering was cosmopolitan, repre-
senting various races and creeds.
Right Rev. Herbert Shipman, suf-
fragant Bishop of New York, pre-
sided at the services. famous singers
contributed to the service of song
and the sermon was preached by Rev.
DR.. John Mcneil, pastor of the Fort
Washington Presbyterian church.
With the exception Of the ten
o'clock mass the usual masses were
held at st. Patrick's Cathedral.
Archbishop Patrick j. Hayes celebra-
ted pontiGcal mass at eleven o'clock
and impaired the papal benediction.
The capacity of the Cathedral was
taxed by the worshippers who long
before the doors Were thrown open
had waited in lines up and down
Fifth avenue.
Bishop William r. Manning
preached the Faster sermon at the
Cathedral of st. John the Divine at
the morning service. A festival OF
even song was held in the afternoon.
The church was filled to overlooking
at the morning service and hundreds
waited outside. In the Episcopal
Church Of the Heavenly Rest the
sacred cantata. Victory Divine. was
sung in the afternoon with Sunday
school festival in the evening.
Hundreds We're turned away from
the New Park Avenue Baptist
church which held its first Easter
services today. The new church.
which is tho home OF the Bible class
presided over by John d. Rockefeller.
IT.. was opened week ago.
At Salvation Army headquarters
and at the various branches through
out the city snecial Faster services
We're held in the afternoon and eve
ming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
0PTIMISTIC 'FRONT.':
EUROPEAN POWERS
AT GENOA FARLEY
CLAIMS EVIDENCE
ENOUGH TO CONVICT
ANTI-SALO0N LEAGUE

Washington, April 16.-Represen-
tative Tinkham, Republican, Massa-
chusetts said in statement today
that charges recently made by him in
the House that the Anti-Saloon
League OF America had failed to
comply with the corrupt practices
act. ARE now before the Department
of Justice and will be acted upon in
due season" The cases against the
league. he added, ARE complete
with the evidence necessary for in
dictment and conviction when pre-
sented to a grand jury and federal
criminal court"
Reiterating his charge that the
league had failed to report all con-
tributions in the statement filed "un-
der protest" by Wayne B. Wheeler
in 19o0,' Mr.. Tinkham's statement
said.
The anti-Saloon League of
America has not denied one Of the
charges. but last Friday issued a
characteristic propaganda statement
in relation to prohibition and the
Anti Saloon Leagues well known
formula of anarchy and 'nullifica-
ton, as if it alone were interested
in protecting the United States from
anarchy and notification. In this
propaganda statement it had the
audacity to appeal for law enforce
mont when the Anti-Saloon itself
was charged with serious crimes.
"The Anti-Saloon League controls
the Congress of the United States,
has dictated executive appointments
and by recent disclosures here in
Washington, is shown to have at
tempted to dictate judicial appoint
ments and the administration of
Justice"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
MOOnshine Merchants
Assault Police Chief

Natick. Mass. April 16.-The seiz-
ure of three and half gallons of
moonshine liquor in the home Of Fred
II. Slamin last night led to an alleged
assault by Slamin, his brother Thomas
and John Hennessey of Waitham upon
Chief of Police Thomas r. Evans
carly today. The liquor was found by
Chief Evans and other officers in
metal compartment concealed between
the second and third floors. access TO
which was obtained through a closet
fixture behind which faucet was hid
den. Early this morning the door bell
of Chief Evans home rang and on an
swcring it the chief was confronted
by the Samin brothers and Hennes-
sey. The chief said that the moment
the door was opened they attacked him.
t.hc held them at bay until Patrol
man Sweeney came to his rescue in
response to telephone message from
Mrs. Evans.
In the struggle that followed He
nossey escaped. but the Slamin broth
crs wcro arrested
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Condition Singer
Mccormack Favorable

New York. April 1s-The condition
of John Mccormick, noted Irish tenor,
who has been dangerously i'll as the
result iof throat trouble. was pro-
nounced tonight as Favorable" in a
bulletin issued by two attending ply
sicians. Dennis s. insolvency, Nc
Cor hacks manager, added, that the
singer had had splendid day" and
in his belief was we'll on the road to
recovery.
The bulletin. signed By Drs. Alfred
c. Dupont and Harmon Smith, said:
THE throat condition shows con-
siderable improvement: and swelling
is diminishing. Patient sleeps three
hours comfortably AMI took nourish-
ment literally and with ease. Tenn
perature lower, general condition ia
vorable and outlook promising"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Conference Air e a dy
Great, View Italian
Foreign Minister
Pacific A t ii t u d e
Holds Hope Recon-
struction Plans
French, Russian and
British II G a d S in
accidental" Con-
ference

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..., -.-.,do. corfsrerce
t'*
u E'epins Wy" -"
t.v Eror Schanzer' the
r... minister speaking
....t,d prcss cores
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te0 ~ '. I''"'S " 'ne oolie
.9Iu Great and historic"
IN j, ,,,oral
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..t.tr.t.. ,ansCquenccs. 1t Is,
..t,t, .7 CARLY In the proceedings
Cab s1... .. prediction as TO the mag
.f. .r. ,.f.nt OF tho final results
Il. ht. inference may reach. The
an.r shown by the dele
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
PERIWINKLE Blue
FEATURES n. Y. PARADE

New York. April 16.-Manhattans
famous Faster parade was trsmped in
step today to a new sartorial SYM
phony-the periwinkle blues.
The new shade was the dominant
note in the color medley that filed
brilliant Fifth avenue from Central
Park down to the shadows OF the
Washington Arch.
As to color, the Easter parade was
veritable crescendo. with the pleasing
~ soft periwinkle blue everywhere In
dominance. There was no group COM
plete without it: its choice was con-
fined tn no one age or class or even
complexion. Occasional creations 81
one or the other OF the more sombre
hucs were invariably light ened-on the
hat, the bodice or the skirt--with
Continued on PAGE S-Col. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
FIRE DESTROYS
BIG TOXIC HOTEL
ONE KNOWN DEAD

Toxic, April is. (By A. P)-Fire
today completely destroyed the Older
portion of the famous imperial hotel
and damaged the temporary annex.
Three hundred persons, mostly men,
bers of the staff of the Prince of
Wales and visitors who came to To-
kio from various parts of Japan in
connection with the visit of the
prince, We're staying at the hotel.
Their effects were partly destroyed.
One person is known to have been
killed
When the fire started at so this
afternoon the Prince of Wales was
entering the Shinjuju gardens, three
miles from Toxic. accompanied by
the Regent. the Empress and some
5000 invited guests, for a garden
party. Consequently he knew moth
ing of the disaster until his return
to the city.
The flames swept rapidly through
the hotel building under the strong
wind that was blowing, and the no.
tel was quickly enveloped. The an
mex also was considerably damaged,
and the new hotel which is under
construction at cost of seven mil
lion yen was endangered.
A number Of Americans residing at
the hotel lost their effects. Among
them are Mr.. Noeller. the contractor
for the new hotel. whose home in is
Chicago and his wife: and ]. c. Den
by, member of the American en-
bassy.
Some 20 or members of the suite
of the Prince of Wales and officers
of the cruiser Renown were attending
the imperial garden party with the
prince and were heavy losers. Cap
tain F. Leigh lost gifts he had receiv-
ed during the visit of the prince to
India and Japan. Some of the princes
staff officers lost their entire kits.
The newspaper representatives and
photographers attached to the
Princes staff also lost everything
they had left behind in the hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
To Force Record
Vote on Naval Bill

Washington, April 16.-Chairman
Kelley of the House Sub Committee
on appropriations, announced tonight
that record vote would be demand
ed in the House this week on the
amendment to the naval bill adopt
ed yesterday. increasing the enlisted
strength from $1,000 to $4,000.
Announcement of the chairman's
intention to put members on record
was made after the conference with
members of the appropriations COM
mittee and other supporters Of the
bill. kilograms, It was stated, will
be sent absentees reported in favop
of the measure as framed, to return
here at once.
The vote on the amendment Sat
urday was in the committee of the
whole. the $4,000 amendment being
adopted by majority Of AZ. When
the bill reaches the House proper Mr.
Kelley will demand a separate vote
on it by roll call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Griffith Guarded
in Sligo Speech

London. April 16-(By A. PA
despatch to a. the Press association
from Carrick- On Shannon, says Ar
thur Griffith, guarded by armored
cars and free state troops, today ad-
dressed crowd in Sligo without in
terruption.
There was an exchange of firing
between the opposing forces this
morning, the despatch ACIDS, and 1t is
reported one republican was killed
and another republican and one civil
ian were slightly wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Says SemenOf
Cannot Be Held
for Siberian Crimes

New York, April 16.-Neither the
Federal courts, the State courts nor
the Military courts of the United
States army can now try General
Semenoff for murder committed in
Siberia. Federal District Attorney
William Hayward informed Senator
Borah by telegraph tonight.
IF the army of Senenoff was rec
ognized by our Authorities at the time
the murder was committed" Mr.
Hayward said. ''the only appeal
would have been to his military SUI
periors there
IF his army was not recognized
our military authorities had the
right to capture. try and punish him
at that time. but not now"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Slight Increase
in Soft Coal Output

Washington, April Bituminous
coal production in the United states
reduced by 80 per cent. when miners
in unionized fields walked out April
]. Is now showing slight increase.
it was reported today by the Eeolog-
ical survey.
Existing demand is not able 10 cali
out fun production in those districts
remaining at work" me survey stat
cd From mines in many non union
fields reports Of no market and dun
demand continue to be received. The
number OF cars loaded at the mines
but unconsigned TO consumers was
very large when the strike began, but
latest reports from railroads show
that II is increasing rather than de-
creasinG."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Mars Hill Pastor
Kills Self with Rifle

Mars Hill, Me, April 1s-Rev
Charles r. Carleton, pastor Of the
Methodist Episcopal church here,
went into a stable adjoining the par
sonage. early today and shot himself
through the head with a rife. His
family could give no reason for his
act.
Yesterday the pastor appeared
cheerful and helped Pensioners dec
crate his church for Easter services.
He came here year ago from
Pressure Isle.
He was so years Of and is surviv-
cd by his wife and one son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
THE DAYS PARADES

Atlantic City. y. j.. April Is
Perfect weather prevailed for the
annual Easter parade on the board
walk today, and the style pageant
was one of the most colorful in years.
1t is estimated that fully two hun
drcd thousand persons participated
in the event. the boa rdwalk for five
miles at noon being one solid mass OF
humanity.
Hundreds took advantage OF the
weather to take their first dip OF the
season in the ocean. The thernrome-
ter registered in the ncighborhood ot
so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Old Town Tots Die
Vegetable Poisoning

Bangor. Me, April 16-F'ranklin ].
and Viola Pauline Wiilett. aged re-
spectively nine and six ears. children
Of Edward Willett Of Oldtown. ate
chokes on Saturday and died within a
few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Six Wounded at
Sligo, Ire, Meeting

Belfast. April ia report
reached Belfast tonight that the
meeting at Sligo addressed by Arthur
Griffith was held today. The dis
cordant factions had instructions
rot to fire. but at one point during
the meeting a party of Free Staters
did fire. wounding about half a dozen
Republicans. These were the entire
casualties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
General Forecast

Pressure was high Sunday night in
the Atlantic states. lower over a wide
belt extending from Lake Superior
southwark to Texas. Generally fair
weather and mild temperature pre-
vailed during Sunday east of the
Mississippi.
In the Atlantic states the weather
will be generally fair and warmer on
Monday and unsettled and mild.
probably followed by showers on
Tuesday.
WiCds north Of Sandy Hook will be
moderate TO fresh southerly; fair
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND WARMER

North New England-Fair and
warmer Monday; Tuesday cloudy
and unsettled, probably followed by
showers.
South New England and East New
York-Fair and warmer Monday;
Tuesday cloudy and mild. probably
followed by showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair and warmer Monday; Tuesday
cloudy and mild, probably followed
by showers; fresh southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17
CROWDS AT. EASTER OPEN AIR
AND CHURCH SERVICES, Y.C|TY
MASSED PARADE, ATLANTIC CITY

Over 5000 at Early Mo rning Meeting in Gen.
trail Park Mall-Many Races and Creeds :
Catholic Churches Taxed = Hundreds Are
Turned Away at Opening New Park Av-
enue Baptist Church Services at Branches
Of Salvation Army y 100000 in Annual
MONDAY Parade on Boardwalk at Atlantic
City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-17

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