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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
UPHOLD PACKERS
AND STOCKYARD ACT
IN 5. COURT CASES

Washington, May 1.-The packers
and stockyard regulation act of 1921,
put through congress largely through
the efforts of the agricultural bloc,
was held constitutional today by the
supre me court.
Declaring the stock yards ARE not
a place of rest, or final destination.
but throat through which
the current flows, and the transac-
tions which occur therein are only
incidental to this current from the
west to the east, and from one state
live stock business conducted in the
yards as interstate in character.
Congress, in the act treats the
various stock yards of the country
as great national public utilities TO
promote the flow of commerce.
Chief Justice Taft stated in deliver
ing the opinion OF the court, land
assured that they conduct a business
affected by a public use OF national
character and subject to national
regulations. That it is business
within the power of regulation ny
legislative action, needs no discus-
sion" The law was challenged bN
certain commission merchants ana
dealers in the Chicago yards. VINO
brought separate suits In an eHort "
restrain the secretary of agriculture
tNSI A
from enforcing the law. Inc issue
raised. aside from the constitutional
Question. was whether the business
done in the stock yards between the
receipt of the live stock and It's SNIP
ment is n part of Interstate com
merce. The court answered that the
question was one disposed of In the
Swift case, saving the judgment II
that case gives a clear and compre'
hensive exposition which leaves 10 n'
| in this case little but the obvious ap'
, nIication Of the principles there de
| claIed.'
The court added that those prin
cipIes have become a fixed rule o
This court in the construction ara
application of the commerce clause
| of the constitution.
Chief Justice Taft said 1t wa
manifest that Congress framed th'
packers and stockyard act In keep
| ing with the Swift decision and ina
what Congress had in mind primar
iy was to prevent such conspiracte
by supervision Of the agencies whicl
would be likely to be employed II
it," There is no question now of tn
authority of Congress to punish con
spiracies or restraint of trade in IN
stock wards under the Sherman anti
trust law. he continued. and Ger
tainly it may provide regulations I
nreyent their formation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
PUSSYF00T IN AUGUSTA TONIGHT
WITH WORD ON BENEFITS AR|D|TY
TAFT WILL NAME
GROUP TO CONTROL
DEBTS OE RUSSIA

Genoa, May 1.-(By A. P)-Chief
Justice Taft of the United States will
be asked to name the chairman of the
mixed arbitral commission to be es-
tablished for controlling the dabts
owed by the Russian government to
foreign bondholders, according to the
bers of this commission will represent
all the bondholders and the Russian
government, respectively.
The commission will have power to
remit interest and decide all questions
affecting Ioreigl bondholders and Rus
sia's ability to meet her obligations;
a time limit will be fixed in which
bondholders may make their own ar
engagements with the Russian govern
ment If they desire.
Mixed arbitral tribunals. one for
every interested nation, Will be set UP
to deal with the question Of the prop
erty of foreigners which has been ma
tionalized; the chairman Of each VII
be named by the chairman of the mix
ed arbitral commission. In the plan
adopted practically everything which
savored of capitulations or infringe
ment on Russias sovereignty was
waived. The French suggestion that
provisional administration, pending
Russia's establishments courts on the
basis desire by western Europe, was
not approved.
The sub-commissio on Russian af-
fairs rushed its consideration of the
Russian reconstruction plans and came
through late tonight with approval i
the draft Of the proposals. These will
be considerol again tomorrow for final
editing, and will probably be sent i'm
mediately to t Russian delegation.
Belgium lone held out on the sec
ton relatin,: to the treatment to be
given to the property of foreigners
Mathematical by the soviet government.
This is a vital point in the proposals
and has been stubbornly contested.
Lance Hnally ST sc. ibed &c the n,o-
ject proposed by Great Britain. where
stored wherever possible and in other
cases compensation will he arranged
through mixed arbitral tribunals.
Belgium stood firmly for the prin-
ciple of restitution, and went on rec
ord as protesting, declaring taht the
vital interests of Belgil7s in property
in Russia amount to G100, 100000 and
that Belgians never again will invest
in Russia unless restitution is made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
Upward Trend in
Many Lines Industry
Saws Federal Reserve

Washington, May 1.-Pronounccd IN
crease of activity was noted in many
basic lines of industry throughout the
country during April, according to the
monthly review of general business
and financial conditions issued tonight
bv the Federal Reserve Board.
The activity was particularly no
ticeahle in the metal industries, the
board declared, while the lumber IN
dustry notably expanded operations.
In cotton textiles, however, the
month was much less encouraging,
widespread strikes in the New Eng
land districts reducing mill activity,
although i'm the southern districts
mills generally continued to operate
close to capacity.
Aside from voluntary unemployment
resulting from strikes, the board stat
ed, a decided increase in the number
of employees at work was noted, while
the wholesale md retail trade reflected
to some extent the improvement in
the industrial situation. Prices con-
tnued relatively stable, while fnan-
cially the mo .th showed the same ten
denotes as during March and February.
"But for labor disturbances" the
board said, "the industrial outlook
would be pronounced definitely good
with evident promise Of improvement
even in those directions such for
eign trade, in which heretofore pros
poets have BEN unfavorable."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
MANCHESTER MOVE

Manchester, y. H., May 1.--Late to-
of Cities and selectmen of towns clos
ed with communication to State
vie asking him to use his offices, as
provided by statute, in getting the
contending parties together for the
purpose of settlement of the textile
strike in New Hampshire.
Those present at the conference in
this city today were Mayor George
E. Trudel of this city, presiding Of
ficer; Mayors Henri A. Burque of
Nashua, Charles c. Waldron of Do
yer, Fred H. Brown of SonersTorth
and the following chairman Of boards
Of selectmen: Alfred Dupont of AL
lentown: George S. Colby Of Penn
broke and William j. O'Connor Of
Newmarket. Allentown was well
represented, as the entire board of Sc
lectmen was in attendance, including
besides Chairman Dupont, Selectmen
Amede Beauchesnes and Ed. A.
Faucher.
Late in the afternoon, Labor Com
missioner Davie appeared and enter
ed into the conference. In communi-
cation to Mr.. Davie, the following
language is used
I'VE request YOU to use your in
fluence, power and office to bring
employees and employers together; to
endeavor by mediation to effect an
amicable settlement between them, or
tC persuade them to submit the mat
ter to the state board of arbitration
and Cancellation, and, falling in that,
to do all other acts necessary or adj
yisable to remedy. this deplorable sit
uation."
On Thursday Of this week, union
leaders of New England strike cen
tiers will meet in this city to discuss
plans for raising money. The lead
ers will include President Thomas #
Mcmahon and Representatives from
Rhode Island, Massachusetts and this
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
OWNERS STAND

Lawrence, Mass, May 1.-The 20
per cent. wage reduction, announce
ment of which brought about the
strike of textile workers in several
mills here, is imperative, due to lack
OF orders and losses sustained by the
mills during the last IS months, Off
told a committee of employees which
conferred with them recently on pos
sible terms Of strike settlement.
Robert Wood. chairman of the en-
ployes' committee, announced the re-
suit of the conference at the meeting
of the Acadia workers in Methuen
town hall today.
Wood quoted the mill heads as de-
claring that the mills could not con-
t!nrn borrowing money from the
banks under present conditions. They
expressed the belief that the reduced
wage would enable the plants to run
on better time, giving more employ
ment to the workers and providing
than under the old wage schedule and
part time.
Former Mayor William P. White,
presented to the city council today
his plan for bringing about settle
ment of the strike by providing work
for the strikers on permanentspub
improvements. This step, the for
rfer mayon told the council. would en-
able the strikers to subsist for an
indefinite period and thus compel the
mill owners to come to terms. lie
proposed an appropriation of $255,OOo
for the public works The council VIII
consider the plan at meeting tornor-
row.
The United Textile Workers were
cvicted from their headquarters by
order of the owner of the building
Mrs. Luella Winslow, a resident OF
New York. No reason was given Tor
the order. The union moved to new
quarters in the Spanish War Neter-
ans hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
Joy Riders Guilty
in Brunswick Court

Brunswick, Me, May 1.-(Speclal)
AS the result of an automobile ac-'
cident at midnight Sunday when
Dodge sedan owned by the 4o4 Taxi
Company of Portland went into
ditch at Hillside, Charles A. Bates,
the chauffeur was arraigned in the
Municipal Court today charged with
operating an automobile while under
the influence of liquor and Mary
Flahcrty, Dora Curtis, Ethel Far
rington, John harrington, Arthur
Harrington and Walter. Curtis were
arraigned. charged with intoxication.
All were found guilty. Bates paid a
fine of 500 and costs and the other
six each paid fines of S. and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
Two Of Party Killed
When Speeding Car
Hits Tree
Two Others Dying in
Hospital--Were Rae
ing Machine on State
BOulev ward Near
ThOrntOn's Ferry,
New Hampshire

Thornton's Ferry. n. H., MAY l.
Joseph Baker and Louis Bellevance
of Nashua were killed tonight when
their car hit a tree here. while the
machine was being raced up the
state boulevard. Wilfred "PegEy"
Duval, a well known local boxer. and
Armand Latour, both OF Nashua. are
at the hospital in that city dying
with fractured skulls. There we're
six men in the machine. The two
survivors are Simon Roussell. and
Armand Landry. also OF Nashua.
The survivors say that when the car
left the concrete OF the highway and
struck sand. IT sworvcd from the
road and turned over when IL hit
the tree. taking fire. Baker. who
owned the machine. sustained
broken neck. being killed instantly
and Bcllevance's chest was crushed.
dying on the way TO the Nashua hos
pital. Duval has fractured skull
and may die at any moment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
WEIGH PROPERTY
ON PEAKS ISLAND
CHANGES HANDS

Portland, Me, May 1.-The entlre
real estate buildings Of the WEIGH
family, early settlers at Peaks ISL
and, which have been kept intact
bv the heirs since the days when the
greater part Of this country was in
the hands of the Indians, was sold
today by the Welch Land Company
to Charles r. Dalton and others, for
development.
Besides the Peaks Island house
and its annex, the Union house, For
est City landing and Gem Theatre,
the property includes a tract of 100
acres of land, extending straight
across the island and containing 500
cottage lots. The purchase price
was understood to be about $780,
600.
Summer residents Of the island,
three miles down Casco Bay. who
come from many other states. have
built IS cottages on leased land, II
having been tradition of the fam
ilv hitherto that the property should
not be sold. They will now have an
opportunity to purchase their sites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
MOTORISTS HURLED TO
DEATH IN MAD RACE
BOWD0IN ALUMNI At AUGUSTA
LUNCHEON PLAN OVER THE TOP
FOR COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND

Mothers, wives, daughters sisters
and sweethearts of alumni and I'M
dergraduates of Bowdoin college in
kennebec county gathered at
luncheon at the Augusta house at ]
o'clock Monday afternoon to discuss
plans for furthering the campaign
for the endowment fund of the col
lege. Although through the gener-
Gus gift of 100000 recently made by
Frank A. Munsey. owner and editor
of the New York Herald, Sun and
other newspapers, the alumni fund
of S450,0O0 is insured so that the col
lege will receive the S1oO,OOO offered
by the general education board, it is
necessary to continue the campaign
to cover expenses and other items in
cidental to the fund.
The speakers at the luncheon yes
terday afternoon included Mayor
Sanford l.. Fogg and Emery O..
Beane of Augusta, President Ken
meth c. NJ. Sills and Professor Will
mot b. Mitchell of the college and
WI >. IlON dlu ~ IVES VI VI tiehiiN'
They were introduced by Mrs. Alice
NJ Bodwell of this city, in a happy
vein. Much enthusiasm was mani
tested and the speakers were most
cordially received.
The together which was held
under the auspices CT the local so
ciety of Bowdoin Women, was most
II LARGO =
tendance and previous to the speak
ing program, a delicious luncheon
was served Musical selections rem
dered by Hewitt's orchestra OF Au-
gusta were greatly enjoyed. The
tables were very prettily decorated
with cut flowers, through the kind
ness of Hon. w. II. Gannett.
Mrs. Ives in her address an
nounced three splendid memorial
gifts made by Augusta people toward
the Bowdoin Endowment fund as
follows: Donation of $500 from Hon
George F.. Macomber and Hon. Guy
u. Gannett, in memory of the late
Royal II. Bodwen, class of 1Ol
donation of So from Mrs. Charles
bfoWIl, III Hltlhois " ~ -
Leonard II. Gibson. class of 1914;
donation of 500 from Mrs. William
! III. Fisher, in memory Of her son
! kimball Fisher, class of 1924.
The following ladies of AuSusta
| have made pledges toward the Bow.
doin Endowment fund.- Mrs. John +
! Ill., Mrs. Fred r. Lord. Mrs. Theo
dore Emery. Mrs. Willis Swift, Mrs
| A. II. Sturteyant, Mrs. Alden Hich.
/ born. Mrs. William b. Williamson
| and Mrs. Charles PettengiIl.
Continued on Page 10-Col. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
Schooner Sinks Off
Monhegan, Captain
Narrowly Escapes

Rockland, Nc, May 1.-The loss Of
the wo-mastcd schooner Catawam-
teak, 20 miles south of Monhcgan,
Saturday, was made known today
when Caut ]. NJ. Torrcy of Swans
Island and bis crew Of two men ar
rived here and reported to the own
ers.
The schooner sprang aleak. while
bound from North Sullivan to New
port, r. L., with granite, and sank so
speedily that Capt. TorrCy, who had
gone forward after batteries for the
small boat, barely had time to leap
overheard from the stern. The boat
was only 80 feet away when the
schooner went down. They remained
at Burnt Island Coast Guard station
over Sunday.
Thes chooner was built here SIS
years ago, registered 14S tons and
was owned by the estate Of Capt
William r. Kalloch. She was valued
at $4,000 and uninsured. The cargo
was insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
SOUND RUSSIA ONLY
TO Be RECOGNIZED
BY UNITED STATES

Washington, May 1.-Political
recognition of new government in
Russia must await the establish
ment of a Sound" business and So
cial conditions there, Secretary
Hughes declared today in response
10 a petition presented by a delega-
ton of women who asked the Amer
lean aid toward Russian rehabitu-
lation.
Political recognition" said Mr..
Hughes. lis dependent upon the ex-
istence Of a government that is CON-
petent to discharge and show a dis
position to discharge it's international
obligations. This whole matter is in
the control of those who dominate
the affairs of Russia. We are most
desirious to do what we can to aid
in Russia's recuperation but they
must establish the basis of such re-
cuperation."
The declaration by Secretary
Hughes was the first formal declar-
alton of the policy Of the United
States regarding Russia since recog-
milton Of the Soviet republic became
a matter of prime Importance at the
Genoa conference. In view Of the
pending negotiations at that meeting
Mr.. Hughes statement was given
special significance in diplomatic cir
cles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
S65,o0o,Ooo GOOD
ROADS MEASURE IS
PASSED BY HOUSE

Washington, May by vote of
$50 to 81 the House today passed the
Dunn bill authorizing an appropria-
ton of So, 100000 for road building
for the year beginning next July l
and ST.. 100000 for the year there
after.
Under provisions of the bill. which
now goes to the Senate. the Federal
funds would be used in connection
with state aid appropriations.
Representative Dunn. Republican.
New York. in charge of the measure,
explained that the federal share was
limited to $1,000 a mile for the year
ending June 80, 1923 and thereafter
to $4,000 a mile.
The sum Of Sc, 100000 is authorized
for forest roads and trails for the
year ending June 80, 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
Accused Slayer
Brunen, Circus
Owner, in Collapse

Mount Holly, n. j., May IA ply
stefan spent today in the cell Of Char
les NJ. Powell. alleged slayer of John
T. Brunen, circus owner, who was
shot and killed the night OF March ~
at his home at Riverside, \. j. POW
ellis screams at intervals could be
heard outside the Jail. He was said
to be suffering from a complete ner-
yous breakdown following his written
confession in which he accused Harry
C. Mohr. Brunens brother-in-law. OF
"hounding him" to kill Brunen. He
also said Mohr had promised him
81, 900 for killing the circus owner.
After Powelrs collapse today, Mohr.
who had been in an adjoining cell,
was removed to another section.
Neither prisoner has been permitted
to talk to counsel alone and Prosecu-
tor William H. Kelsey asked the
grand Jury to defer action on indict-
ments against them so that the inves-
tigation of the case could be carried
further.
Disclosure Of an alleged double
life" led by Mohr was made in a
statement by Parker today. Mrs
Mohr, mother of small child. said
that she had learned Of the alleged
affair two weeks after Brunens
DEATH Authorities withheld informa :
ton as to the whereabouts of the
woman, said to have lived with Nom
at Pottstown, Penna., and Camden, n
j.
Authorities recalled today that
Powell sent a floral piece to the Brun-
en- home the day of the funeral. Mohl
was said to have sent wreath bear
ling the inscription ''Too Soon"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-02
World Travelled Ex-
ponent of PrOhibi-
ton to Tell of Ex-
periences in Many
Cline Predicts
DRY" World by 1850

Ire World famous "Pussyfoot"
johnson Will speak this evening at
augusta. taking for his subject THE
New india" Mr.. Johnson has re-
ccr.lv returned from India where he
was at all times greeted with the
creates. cordialty. He is therefore in
ro,tion TO know of Wat h. speaks
ard !. viii be worth am ones time to
~ and listen 10 this great sr--,:er.
"a admission is charged and men
women arc cordially invited to at
tord.
before the address, an opportunity
Will he given to all to meet him per-
sonallv. This viii. be an inform2fre-
c,pt!on starting promptly at 1880. Mu-
SIZE VIII hc furnished during the eve
MAJ .to Minnie NJ. Iennis Ladies'
orchestra. Mayor Sa"- ord L. y gg
Will preside over the meeting, which
will commence at s o'clock.
Mr. Johnson on his India t.: spoke
more than 900 times and addressed
over a half a million people. He was
entertained by the viceroy and other
British officials, and by religious
leaders. professional men. business
men and even people o" w tie. lie
,epor,s that the British government
is disposed to leave the question OF
handling the liquor traffic almost en-
,Yrely with the people. Many OF the
states and principalities are dry and
others are taking steps in that dlrec-
ton.
.Johnson expects that world prohibi-
ton will he an established fact by
1850. He has had much experience IN
Other countries and says that they
can not compete with dry America
and must get on the water wagon.
There are more eloquent speakers
than Johnson, but few who are more
sincere on the question about which
they speak Johnson has nothing
against the men engaged in the liquor
business He simply feels that 1t is
the source Of evil and misery and that
It should therefore be eradicated
Above all, he is a good sport as Is
shown by his behavior at the time he
lost tho sight of oneeye while in Lon
don. The publisher of two big Amer
lean newspapers wrote, "Pussyfoot's
eye Will make England dry"
He is now on a three months tour
Of this country under the auspices OF
World League Against Alcoholism
and is in this city at the invitation
OF the local w. C. r. L. After the
completion OF his tour he will sail for
Great Britain and from there to New
"ea!and where he VIII aid the drys in
lh"lr prohibition campaign.
The speech will begin promptly at
o'clock and as has already been
stated there will be an informal re-
ception at 80. with all invited to
greet the speaker.
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SEDATE OBSERVANCE
TOOTH ANNIVERSARY
BY HUB OF THE EAST

Boston, May 1.-The city of Bos-
ton became a centenarian today but
hardly paused to celebrate. Evil
IDENTIFY considering the anniversary as
just another day in history that be-
gan in 1850 the city disdained even to
hold a parade in honor of itself.
Instead, several hundred people
picked their way among the push
carts and vendors of the market dis
trict to Faneuil hall, where a tablet
CONNIE morating incorporation of
Boston as a city was unveiled. The
memorial was accepted by Mayor
James M. Curley.
The original city charter, the city's
oldest official archive, was exhibited
at the hall where it passed into the
hands of John Phillips, the first
mayor on May l, 1922.
Stores and business establishments
showed Bostonians how their city
had grown in 100 years by exhibiting
many collections of old photographs.