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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27

The bell was ali that saved Young
Gown Of Somersworth. N. h in the
final round of. the main twin six bout
with Young Josephs of Waterville at
City hall Thursday night. After he
had had a shade on the Waterville lad
in the first six and had carried the
fight all the way, he put up such a
fight in the second session that JOS
ephs had but a slight advantage until
the final round. Then .Josephs cut
loose and soon had the New Hampshire
man practically out standing up. lie
foored Gown three times but the out
of-State man was game and came
back twice. He was down and Referee
Sears was counting SIX when the bell
ended the fight. He would have been
unable to continue. however. This
bout was put on In place of the st.
Hilaire-Dusty Dumont scrap which
was scheduled for Thursday evening
but was cancelled because OF the
death Of Dumont's father.
In the first six the New Hampshire
lad had the better Of the third and
fourth. the others being even. Both
men packed a nasty wallop and both
missed with blows that spelled
"drcamland" in large letters II they
ever connected. In the second string
Gown started with a rush ard took
the first round by good margin or
points. His opponent came back in the
rext frame, however. and at ore time
he had Gown extremely dizzy. The
New Hampshire lad was able to wealth.
err the storm by clever covering and
both men stopped some. wicked one in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Dogs From Far North
To Race at Berlin. N. II.

Lake Placid, n. Y. Jan. GA dog
declared to be the only survivor OF
those used by Admiral Peary on his
dash to the North Pole and Siberian
dogs. said to have formerly belonged
to the late Emperor of Russia, may
figure in the eastern international
dog team race to take place at Ber-
lin. n. H., February ,. 5 and 4. under
the auspices of the hansen Ski club
of Berlin.
Jacques Suzanne. artist, scientist
and explorer, of this village, is the
owner of these dogs and is one of the
entrants in the New Hampshire race.
He has not Yet decided upon the COM
plete makeup of him team. 1t would
be led by a giant white Siberian dog
and the six others will be chosen ac-
cording to conditions. The dogs are
now in daily training and as the fin
ishinS touch will be driven overland
by their owner from Portland, Maine.
to Berlin, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
BOLDLY, NEGRO, SAYS
POLICE OFTEN BEAT HIM

New York, Jan. 26.-Luther Boldly
negro on trial for the murder of po-
lice detectives Francis Buckley and
William Miller. took the stand in his
own defense late today, and related
his life history up to the time,of the
shooting.
He testified he often had been NAL
treated by the police. Once. he said,
he was taken to "a station. surround
ed by detectives. and beaten with a
broomstick encased in rubber, so that
only bruises remained as evidence of
lis treatment. On another occasion
Eoddy said, two plain clothes men
entered his rooms to question him
ard gave him beating"
Up to the time court adjourned,
Boldly, had not been examined con-
corning the Staying of Buckley nd
Miller.
Judge WasservogeI indicated that
the case would be ready for the jury
Monday. when he requested that
jurors be prepared to sit late tomor-
row to complete the hearing of owl
dence. a.
Thomas A. Roy. negro, a friend of
Boldly at Blackwell's Island, was the
target of a grilling cross-eXamina-
ton by the prosecution, an effort to
learn who gave Boldly the gun which
caused the death of the officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Germany's New
Taxation Proposals

Berlin, Jan. 26-(By A. P)-The
German chancellor. DIR. Wirth. an.
nounced in the Rcichstag today the
governments new taxation proposals
They are:
First--A compulsory billion marks
loan gold, bearing interest only after
three years, intended to cover the
budget expenditure for 1922 not re-
lating to posts and railways. Second
abandonment of the tax on post war
profits. Third, two per cent. busi-
ness tax. Forth, the duty on coal
raised to 40 per cent; duty on sugar
to be SO marks per hundred kilo-
grammes.
The Reichstag, including the pub
lie galleries was crowded today TO
near Chancellor Wirth's statement
The chancellor began by defining his
foreign policy as embracing the full
tillment as far as possible of Ger
many's treaty obligations, with the
conviction that only actual deliveries
could render it possible to ascertain
Germany's paying capacity and that
only the economic consequences OF
such deliveries could enlighten the
world as to the real nature of the OBJ
legations on account of Preparations
assumed by Germany.
Recalling the recent PREPARATION
negotiations. the chancellor an
nounced that the German program OF
RI oil xxr1,t !, haI
by the reparations comm ission,
would be presented to the commits
sion tomorrow in the form of a short
memorandum, accompanied by eX-
planatory annexcs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Augusta Lecioners Please in Min.
strels

The James Fitzgerald Post, Ameri-
can Legion, of Augusta. presented a
minstrel show here Thursday evening
which was greeted by a full house.
There were IA numbers on the pro-
gram and each and every one was
most heartily applauded. The stage
settings were very elaborate. wood
scene, with two tents erected. This
was supposed to represent company
Of soldiers returning from the front
and camping for the night, sing sew
oral songs, tell some jokes. and other
wise entertain their comrades before
turning in for the night
The end men did their parts in A
No. style and their songs were rem
dered in very pleasing manner.
The crd men were Lance Cooper.
Ernie Bates. Kendall Davis. Brooks
Ncwbert Herbert Folsom and Jerry
Carey. The soloists were John r.
Brown. Myron Haskell. Horace Par
lin. and G. Bryce Little. and their
songs were rendered in very able
manner and encored. BILLY" Alberts
did q very catchy dance novelty.
Prof. Ludger Vermette acted as NIL
steal director and Frank Southland
was interlocutor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Financial Difficulties
Cause Augusta Pharmacy
To Go Out of Business

Due to the bringing of a suit and
Che attachment OF the property by the
r. X. Savage wholesale concern or
Bangor. The pharmacy conducted by
Arthur Towle at IS Cony street. has
been closed and Mr. Towle has gone
out Of business. II is understood
that the suit was brought and at
.achment made of the property IN
tine store on account of merchandise
amounting To $500 that Mr.. Towle
had purchased from the Bangor con-
corn. There were also three mort
ea-cs on the business OF over $4,000,
held by Brewer & Co. OF Portland,
tic Augusta Fruit Co, and Annie n.
Tovle. The stock has been removed
from the store.
Tho store building is owned by
Max Friedman and it Is understood
that IL is to be occupied in the near
future by Israel Drapkin. tailor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
New Little World Found
Between Mars and Jupiter

Buenos Aires. Jan. 26.-Dr. Hart
mann. director of the LaPlata Observ-
atory, says that the orbit of the little
planet he discovered on Nov. in the
constellation of Cetus lies between the
orbits of the planets Jupiter and
Mars. The orbit is elliptical and is
covered in five years and seven months.
1t has the considerable eccentricity OF
0.a72.
AS the plane of the orbit is very in
clined in regard to the earth's equa-
tor. the new planet can approach the
poles closer than most Of the other
planets.
The little world may be observed
from the end of this year until the
fall of 1928 in a very northern po-
sition most favorable for observations
from the Northern Hemisphere.
The diameter of the globe is esti-
mated at barely 25 kilometres (about
1os miles) as its brilliancy taken at
the last observation appeared to be of
the 18th magnitude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
YOUNG JOSEPHS WINS over GOWN
IN MAIN BOUT AT AUGUSTA CITY HALL

the third. The, fourth and fifth were
even, but in the sixth Gown ran into
trouble that spelled his finish. He
was game clear through and much
comment was heard on this score.
In the semi-fnals Young Flaherty
of Lowell. sometimes known as the
Herdsman, knocked out Fighting
Langley of Waterville in the fifth aft
err Suggest. Harry Wills of Bangor
Kid Turcotte of Somersworth. This
was a fast, clever fight, and the fans
were kept on their toes until the last
as it was anybody's fight until the
finish. Kid DUDE. the Iceberg. of Au-
gusta, suffered another attack of cold
feet and quit in the second afte- being
sent down for the count of rine by
Young Kid Norfolk Of this city. This
was to take the. place Of the MARI
Lambert fight. which was cancelled
ewing to the sickness of Dotty MARI.
Promoter Dutil was greatly disap-
pointed because he was forced to
change bouts. but the fans were per-
fectly satisfied. Dutil was in Lewis
ton Wednesday and he had signed UP
K. o. Mayo to take the place o. Dusty
Dumont and Mayo was in tie house
Thursday night. Owing to the accic-
dent in which his opVnent was killed
st. Hilaire did not feel that he would
be able to do his best and the match
was called off.
1t was observed that members OF
the fair sex are taking to the spor;
as there were a number of the ladies
l in the balcony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Takes Own
While Woman Watches
Believing Affair Joke

Philadelphia, Jan. 70 - Leo
Sweeney a young landscape gardner.
committed suicide. early today in
room in West Philadelphia according
to the police by hanging himself
with a belt to bedpost while Mrs.
May Kraus, formerly of Brooklyn,
n. Y, sat in a rocking chair and
watched, believed it a joke. Sweeney
was married and had two children.
Twice before Sweeney had
slammed death, Mrs. Kraus was re-
ported to have told the authorities,
and this time she thought his toes
were touching the floor, and that he
was in no danger OF choking. Finally
becoming alarmed she ran to the
mans side. saw that he was strangl-
ing and cut him down. He was dead
when the police arrived.
Detectives said that Mrs. kraus, a
comedy young woman, told them she
had left her husband in Brooklyn to
live with Sweeney.
Sweeney said he had told my hus-
band, George Kraus. tales about me
so that / would be driven away,
Mrs. Kraus was quoted by the po-
lice as having said. "He said he did
it because he loved me and that he
wanted me for his wife. l knew he
was married and had two children
but 1 let him pursuade me and we
went to the West Philadelphia house
where we have been living since
April.
Sweeney had often joked about
death with me. I got used to his
tricks after a time. He used to like
| to see me frightened. He said il
showed him how much loved him
I thought today >he was trying t.
| brighten me again
! There was no reason why hi
! should kill himself. We were per
fectly happy and never quarrcled.
loved him more than any one l have
! ever known"
! Mrs. Kraus was held without bal
! as a material witness. pending The
| cdoncrs inquest tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
White Ribboners
Aim to Make Cuba
and Mexico Dry

Chicago, Jan. a6.-The Women's
Christian Temperance Union tonisut
announced campaign TO carry the
truth about prohibition into Cuba and
Mexico" in the hope of drying W IN, So
two GASES in the prohibition desert
Miss Anna a. Gordon. world and ma
tional president of the w. G. T. t..
personally will conduct the campaign.
starting on a lecture tour into tile
two countries early next month.
Miss Gordon in announcing the
campaign said that one of E'I pur-
poses on the tour would be to assist IN
strengthening the national W. {. I. [.
organization in Cuba and Mexico so
that the local organizations would tc
of adequate assistance when the time
comes for Cuba and Mexico TO 70 : on
prohibition
Il am certain" said Miss Gordon.
that when these people find cut the
truth about prohibition-how it das
helped US economically as well as So
cially--there will be little difficulty
in convincing them of the sanity Of
this great progressive STEP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Irish Orator Speaks
To Augusta Council of
Irish Recognition Asso'n

That tho association must continue
70 function at all events until the
Irish people at their elections had de-
cided their immediate destiny was
the message brought by Patrick j..
Curley. representative of the Nation
al Headquarters. who was the prin-
cipal speaker at a meeting of the St.
Patrick Council. American Associa-
ton for the Recognition of the Irish
Republic. which was held Thursday
evening in ST. Mary's hall on State
street. II as very interesting scs-
slons and was presided over by Mar
Gus Frawiey, vice president Of the
council.
Mr.. Curiey pointed out that even
though Ireland has settled down to
peace under the Free State there
would always he n large Republican
minority and a growing minority and
the struggle for republicanism would
one day be renewed. He stated that
u had been decided at the All World
Conference OF the Irish race now be-
ing held in Paris. that an Interna-
tional Irish League he formed to pro-
mote Ireland's political. industrial
and educational future. This associa-
ton would in all probability before
afY,iiated eventually with this Inter-
national Irish League.
Tho speaker urged that the Angus
IN Council elect its officers for the
current year and carry on its work
Of organization until 1t is officially
disbanded
Mr.. Curley is soon to return to his
home In Ireland. having been here
In Maine since last September as rep
rescntatlve Of the national headquar.
iers Of the association, and at the
suggestion Of Mr.. Frawley, the pre-
siding officer. the members OF st
Patrick Council gave him risins
vote ~ thanks for his work here and
wished him Godspeed on his trip.
A meeting Of the council was called
by Mr. Frawley FOR Thursday eve
ming. Feb. .. whom officers for the en-
suing year will be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
NATIONAL HOME

Oficer of the day. Capt. Hugh
Doyle.
There will be a late car tonight for
the National Home to accommodate
patrons of the Augusta Entertain
ment Course.
Mrs. Daniel Kelly and some have
gone to Boston to visit relatives for
a few days.
Michael E. Hayes has returned
from a pass to visit friends in Lewis
ton. '
Fred Duplissa, of Guilford. late
Co. F. 2 U. S. Inf: Joseph johnson,
of East Boston, late Co. C. Mass.
Inf: James L. Kelley. of Chelsea. late
L. S. Navy: Frederick C. Peters, of
Lowell late ISL Depot Brigade (World
War; and Medley w. Winchester. of
Lewiston, late ISL Depot Brigade
(World War; have been admitted to
the Home.
The moving picture program for
Friday evening will be: Miss Sena
keefe and Norman Kerry in "Prox-
les" special Paramount feature,
with a Pathe News and comedy en-
titled 1.-The Restless Sex"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Jumbo Bonds to Aid
Tufts Foundation Fund

Bedford, Mass. Jan. 26-"Jumbo
Bonds" will be issued to raise more
than 100000 for the Tufts college
foundation fund, it was announced
here tonight. This amount still is
required to make up the 100000
which the college must find in order
to secure a gift of 100000 from the
general education board towards the
million dollar fund.
The Jumbo Bonds" are not re-
deemable. Every person who gives
to the Tufts fund will receive bond
for the amount of his donation. At
tached to the bond will be a coupon
representing ten per cent of the gift
and this will be accepted by the COL
lege bursar in payment of the tuition
of student.
A meeting will be held here Febru-
ary IL of the committees engaged in
the foundation drive. and the Jumbo
Bonds" will then be offered to the
public. The suggestion has been
made by President Cousens that bond
purchasers pool their coupons to Ell,
dow scholarships at Tufts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Advocates 1O-Yelr
Moratorium for Germany

New York, Jan. ga 10-year
moratorium for Germany was advo-
Gated today by William Westerman,
president of the RotteI Gamsche bank
Rereeniging of Rotterdam. in an ad-
dress before the Netherlands Cham
Der of Commerce.
Declaring that Germany could not
make the reparation payments de-
marded, and that normal conditions
cannot be restored until the pOliti-
cal and financial questions involved
in the exchange situation are settled,
he asked:
"Why not postpone the whole set
tlement for 10 years." Let everybody
breathe freely again and give his
whole attention to production. Let
the government take measures to
make both ends meet. Then gradual
~ the exchange will become settled.
even partly restored.
Il firmly believe that all such meas
ures as have been proposed by Mr..
Vanderlip and Senator Hitchcock, or
even the tcrmeleun scheme can then
be waived"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
johnson Takes Charge
AS Com. of Immigration

Boston, Jan. 26-John p. johnson of
worcester today was informally
sworn in as commissioner of immi-
grafton at the East Boston immigra-
ton station. johnson will assume
his duties tomorrow. He succeeds
Henry J. Skeffington who was remov-
ca by President Harding fast April
after. his refusal to make way for a
Republican appointee on the ground
that ne had been app ointed for four
year term and had served only two
years OF his term. In the meantime
tne breech was filled by Irvir- +.
Nixon of the Montreal station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Shoes and Trunks
Walking Costume
Tubercular Riddles

Hartford. CT, Jan. 26.-Clad only IN
shoes and loose trunks two Riddles
from state tubcrcular sanatorium
braved the zero temperature yesterday
to walk from the city suburbs to the
Armory to take part in the state OK
position now being hcld there. Romp-
ing in the snow and telling startled
citizens that "thcy liked it," the little
ones glcefully peltcd each othcl in a
snow battle.
DR. Stephen j. Maher of the state
tuberculosis commission said the chill
drcn were used to daily outdoor
sports and exercises in scanty cloth
ing. This is part of the cure at the
sanatorium at Long Beach, near New
London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Program Features
for Maine Federation
Meeting Here Today

An attendance OF about $50 IL an
ticipated at the mid-winter meeting
~ the Maine Federation OF women's
Clubs which will be held today at
the state House. Nearly 80 members
from out cs the city. including the Of
acers, had arrived last evening ana
one or two committee meetings were
held a. the Augusta House prelimi-
nary TO the big meeting.
This 10 o regular meeting OF the
Federation and each OF the 1s6 clubs
n entitled 20 send one delegate ana
10 president. and each club having
over % members 10 entitled also to
one delegate for every additional 30
members. A district Federation 10 en-
titled 20 send liz president and one
lslegate. There are nearly 1000 MEM
bsrs IN the redertion.
AZ the business meeting which Win
- opened at 10 o'clock this morning
u the Senate Chamber ut the state
e5ouoo. Governor Percival p. Baxter
YIN Wslesns the dslsgatss. 1rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Jack Dempsey Eager
to Defend Title

New York. Jan. 26--Jack Dempsey
is eager and ready to defend his
worlds heavyweight title against any
recognized rival and Is not particu-
lar about the scene of combat, de-
cleared Jack Kearns, his manager,
when he arrived here yesterday.
kearns came east for the purpose of
meeting with Promoter Tex Richard
and arranged for a conference with
him today.
THE big idea" said Kearns, "is to
get a bout Harry Wills. Bill Bren-
nan Bob Roper;-any of them that
seeks-can have q crack at Jack. A
Wills night has been most talked of
but the promoters don't , seem to
warm up to the idea" :
Only IN case negotiations for a
titufar bout In the United States fail,
win Jack take . ding In Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Persia Recognizes
Irish Free State

Dublin, Jan. 26-(By A. P.)-The
Irish free state was officially recog-
nized by Persia today, when the
Persian consu. Mr.. Seropian. in his
picturesque. official uniform, re-
splendent with gold lace. wearing a
high astrakhan fez and carrying a
curved scimitar visited Arthur Grit
fifth and Michael Collins at the city
hall. He formally conveyed greet
ings on behalf of the Shah and the
Persian government to the prOvis-
ional government of the Irish free
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
Hub City Council
Favors Municipal
Lighting Plant

Boston. Jan. 26.-The city COUNCIL
voted today to in favor of the Gre
alton of municipality owned and OPP.
Grated lighting plant. Before it can
become effective the plan must be ap-
proved by the mayor. again approved
by the council next year. again ap-
proved by the mayor and then sub
mittcd to the people in referendum
In the debate of the question the
Edison Electric Illuminating Co. was
attacked vigorously. Members OF the
council charged that attorneys for the
company were responsible for placing
on the statute books of laws necessi-
tating so lengthey a procedur" before
municipal plant could be cstab-
lishod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
GEN. EDWARDS TO
DECORATE HUME
AT LEWISTON

Boston, Jan. 26-Maj. Gen. Clar.
ence r. Edwards, commanding the
first corps area announced today he
would so to Lewiston, Me-, next Mon
day. accompanied by members of hi.
staff, for visit in connection with
the plans for the defence of New
England.
While in Lewiston General Ed
wards will deliver an address at the
City hall on national defence and will
decorate Col. Frank NJ. Hume Of
Houlton. who commanded the 103rd
Infantry regiment overseas with a
Distinguished Service medal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
BUSINESS CHANGE
ON WATER STREET

n. T. Flores who conducts a fruit
and confectionery store at 20 State
street, Bangor. has leased from Max
Slosberg the store at the corner of
Water and Bridge streets formerly
occupied by Harry NJ. Slosberg, con-
fectioner and will soon open con-
plans to have all new equipment in
the store including an expensive soda
fountain and will have an up-to date
shop in every way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-01-27
NORTH AUGUSTA

The many friends of Mrs. Albert
Burns are pleased because she is I'M
proving.
Mrs. Dora Mitchell! is improving
from her recent illness.
The Farm Bureau will hold an all
day meeting Friday in North Angus
ia Grange hall. AS these meetings
are both helpful and entertaining d
large attendance is desired. A baked
bean dinner will be served at noon.
The Social Committee at North
Augusta Grange is planning a grand
good time for Friday night when the
first sociable of the year will take
place. There will be card playing,
dancing, and all kinds of games, also
refreshments.