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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Loss on Shaft, Mill and
Contents Will Total
$4,000
10000 Bushels Grain, 1000
Barrels Flour and 1000 Tons
Feed Badly Damaged by Fire
and Water - Overheated
Bearing in Basement Prob
able Cause

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Damage Of between $4,000 and
$4,000 was done, Wednesday noon,
by fire which partly burned the
Merrill & Mayo grist mill and grain
elevator on Toward street. 1t was
has 1888 noon when a hose com
pany call was sounded, 121, to which
the combination chemical and hose
company responded.
Chief Walter w. Berry took one
look at the fire and then ordered an
alarm pulled from box =. at College
avenue and Ash street, which brought
other apparatus to the scene. AL
though the fire stated in the base
ment of the main elevator. The
blaze was at the top of the huge
wooden structure, and dense COL
umns of smoke were pouring forth
from all the windows. Lad 'ers were
quickly raised onto the roof of the
lofty building and half a dozen
dozen streams were pouring upon the
fire from as many different directions,
but the blaze proved to be stub
born one.
Little by little the fire ate away the
to. most part of the str cture house
ing the hoisting machinery. and sud-
denly with a crash a part of the ma
chincry topplcd toward the railroad
track one huge piece of shafting with
a wheel attach, suspcn' : mid air
TWO cars were being loaded with
grain at the time the fire started,
and those were moved out of the way
by hand power as the hose laid over
the track, making it immposible to
move tho locomotives without first
stopping the water and taking away
the hose. Chief Berry made d per
sonalaminaion of tn more dangerous
parts of the fire and twice ordered
mon off OF the roof IS there appeared
imminent danger Of flames below cat
ing away the supporting timbcrs.
The fire was under control at 1880
but it was several hours before it was
finally cXtinguishc,i. There were 20,-
COO bushels of grain in the elevator,
14,000 of this being oats, and 5000
corn. In the northern end Of the
building there were ] 900 barrels of
-four. and 1000 tons of feed, damage
to which is solcy by water
Vaughan Mayo 0 fthe Morrill, &
Mayo 60. could not state exactly
what his loss would be until he had
an opportunity 10 examine this grain
and see the extent of the damage,
but he believed that $4,000 would
cover his loss. The building and
contents were partly insured. The
fire proved to be ono Of the most
spectacular that has been seen in
this city for many day.
The cause of the fire is believed
to have been an over heated bearing
on the machinery in the basement.
At $50, Wednesday evening. box
All was again sounded for a break
! ing ont of the fire a second time on
! the southern side of the roof Of the
grain elevator. This was cXtin-
! cuishcd with one line Of hose.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Gov. Baxter Gives Convincing Array
Facts and Figures in Support Of
Regime lex Cong. Cole Brings
Message Of Confidence and Cheer
from President ---NatiOn Watching
Maine, Cong. Nelson's Reminder
MARY Hight, Chicago, Supplies
Woman|y SLANT Feed at
Noon PrecedeS Afternoon Ad-
dresses
MONSTER OUTING

| Four thousand Republicans from
| Washington to York celebrated the
! formal opening Of the Republican
campaign at Island Park Wednesday.
! Governor Baxter, Congressman Mel
son, Mrs. Mary Hight, and Colonel
Ralph d. Cole addressed the throng
on State and National issues.
J From an early hour in the morning
until long after Governor Baxter had
started his notable report of his stow
ardship the crowd poured across the
narrow bridge as through the neck OF
were opened to the satisfaction of
from $500 to 5000 pcrsons,-the os-
| bushels of dry beans were prepared,
and but few were in the pots at the
close. Rolls to the number of 5000,
! doughnuts totallng 5000, 400 gallons
! of coffee, and four kegs of pickles
! give an idea of the stupendous crowd
!
| and county committees. The Angus
/ Ia Cadet Band al Douglas Band
! played alternately through the entire
! day for the amusement of the gath
oring.
Shortly after one O'Clock. Rurlegh
| Martin, chairman of the Kenncbcc
county Republican Committee, called
the meeting to order and in a few
words turned the rally over to Dr.
Luther G.. Bunker of Watcrvillc
member Of the Republican State
| Committee from kcnnebcc.
| In a short speech DR.. Bunker spoke
Of the untimely death of the late Gov
crnor Parkhurst and of the assump-
ton Of his position by Governor Bax-
| ter. He then introduced the Cover
! nor to the audience.
i The address Of the Governor inter
estcd the crowd greatly, and the rec
ord of achievements of the State ad-
ministration, "the one administration
Of Governors Millikcn, Parkhurst, and
myself" to use the Governors words
was listened TO intcntly. Much ap-
plause greeted the several points that
were emphasized.
Second on the program came Hon.
John f. Nelson, representative in
Congress from the Third District Mr.
Nelson gave the crowd a lucid and
| mastery address upon notable phases
Continued on Page 8-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Buxton Celebrates
150th Anniversary

Buxton, Nc, Aug. 16--ProSent2-
ton of soldiers roll & honor bear
ing the names OF 493 residents who
have fought for their country, was
feature of the cclehr2 ton of the
15oth anniversary Of the incC .pora-
ton of Buxton as a town.
Eugene c. Carll paid tribute to the
carly settlers, reviewing the history
Of Buxton, which he said, began PAT
years ago, when nd was -ranted by
the Crown TO soldiers as 4 bonus for
sighting the Narragar 3ett Indians.
Rev. George c. Cressey, rector of
the Church Of thc Rcdeemcr. Brigh-
ton, y. y. the orator of the day.
spoke OF New England tradition, of
the staunch qualities of the pioneers
and Of the admirable way in which
the present generation is carrying
Cut their ideals and example.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
SEC. HUGHES
Wa sh:ngton, d. c.,
August IS, 1922

HaIph ". Cole,
Augusta House, Augusta, Me.
I am glad 20 comply with your
request and send the most cordial
greetings to the voters OF Maine.
When the Republican party came
into power it faced extraordinary
difficulties, in part unacceptable
on account of the economic situ-
alton and in large measure due to
the course of action Of the former
administration. In the conduct Of
foreign affairs by the former adj
ministration through a disregard
of preponderant American opion-
lon expectations had been created
abroad which could not be met
and American prestige had suf-
fered. This original mistake was
followed by an unaccountable OBJ
stinacy which rejected the oppor-
t1nity Of reasonable compromise.
We were left in a condition Of
victory without peace and with a
host Of serious problems. To
these the present administration
has addressed itself with careful
and patient study Of each situa-
tion TO find the appropriate
course Of action in fidelity to our
ideals and just interests. The
result is that we have cstab-
lished peaceful relations, have
settled controversies, and in the
most effective international CO.
operation since the restoration Of
peace this government has taken
a leading part.
The pressing economic diflcul-
ties in this country have been
met by tearless and determined
policy of retrerchment. This
most difficult and important of
all governmental undertakings
has been successful through a
businesslike system of budget
control which has called a halt
upon unwarranted extravaganza
and brought about a higher de-
gree Of efficiency in public serv-
ice. We have recupera tion in
trade, abundance Of employment
for those who are willing to
work, and highly favorable out
lock. venture to say that none
OF our opponents had any notion
that the Republican party would
be able to accomplish ore-half
OF what has been achieved in l6
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
HOLD CLARK and
DIN S N Ore 0 n
ARSON CHARGE
Attempted Burn Score
Locomotives at
Portland
Recommitted to Jail in Default
of Bail-Sheriff Has Import
ant Clues on 100000 Round
house Fire and Blaze in NJ. c.
Offices

Portland, Me. Aug. 16-Ralph H.
Clark and Ernest /. Dinsmore of
South Portland were held in $4,000
bail each today in the municipal
court for a hearing on Aug. % on
charges of arson and malicious mis-
chief.
They were charged with RESPONSE
bility for the unsuccessful attempt to
burn more than a score of locomo-
tiVes in the Thompson's Point round
house yesterday morning, where they
have been employed a number of
a locomotive into turn-table pit
four weeks ago today.
In default of bail they were recon-
mitted to the county Jail, where
Clark, who is alleged to have con-
fessed, duplicating Dinsmore, made a
serious attempt, according to Jail at
tendants, to hang himself with belt
yesterday.
There may he developments at any
time in the investigation of the S400
600 fire at No. ) roundhouse Sunday
morning, and the one which din
slight damage in storage room in
the basement of the Maine Central
general office building yesterday
forenoon, Sheriff King +. Graham
stated TODAY The clues which we
have followed thus far have worked
out most satisfactorily, he said,
land l believe that we may have
something new to announce before
many hours"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Strong Hopes Miners
and Operators Will
Reach Agreement at
Philadelphia Farley
Today

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;r- here tonight for their joint con-
...r.o ,on,o,row which II is nre-
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rfrt ot lhc hala t'al sunni
NIjmism was apparent on all
,a,e ard some of those in close
.,, ~ si.,o.;or s.id ,boy
'oHhd'h''t eAPeo''u " s'e ti'o su'
pension called off within week and
y. r.,n lack those mines which
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more 10 l'"h' 'i'''i @aio ~ w
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Witness in Murder
Trial Shot and
Killed in New York

Boston, Mass, Aug. 1G-Camolio
Ferraro, who was shot and killed this
morning, in New York was to have
testified tomorrow in the trial now
under way here Of six Italians for
the murder OF Michael Scarponc 'ast
January.
Scarrone was killed, according TO
testimony at the trial, after he had
ignored a demand made for $500.
Ferraro about the Same time received
a letter demanding an equal sum
and after turning the letter over to
the police he left for New York.
This second letter figured in the
case and it was planned to bring
Ferraro here to testify.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Lightning Franks
in Brunswick Town

Brunswick, Me, Aug. (Spec-
iaD-During a slight shower this
afternoon, during which lightning
was very vivid. a large pine tree, not
30 feet from the southeast corner Of
Hyde dormitory on the Bowdoin col
lege campus. was struck and shat
tered. The tree. which measured
more than two and a half feet in
diameter, was broken off about 40
feet from the ground and trunk split
in many directions. lightning also
struck ledge near the concrete
standpipe of the Brunswick and
Topsham water district in Topsham
but did no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Bangor Man Named
Special Collector

Portland, Me, Aug. 16-Willard f.
Rarrows, Of Bangor. deputy collector
and inspector in the r~toms service
here has been appointed special col
lector Of customs for Portland. APP
proval Of the appointment was re-
ccived from Secretal, Of the treas
ury Mellon. today
Mr. Barrows Will t".,o up his duties
Saturday upon the retirement Of Ar
thur l.. Farnsworth. Samuel y. Som
ers Of Portland will succeed Mr..
Barrows.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
GOVERNORS ADDRESS

Governor Baxter began his remarks
ly referring to the gathering held 1T,
Island Park two years ago at which
time Governor Parkhurst delivered
the keynote speech of the 1920 cam
pa.en. The Governor recalled how he
came down from Portland and min
Sl"d with the crowd and how inter-
cstcd he was in Governor Park
Eurst's address. He said that he
could not dismiss him from his mind
upon this occasion because no doubt
Governor Parkhurst looked ahead two
years and pictured the gathering
that is held here today. He had cv-
cry reason to expect that he would
be here on this platform giving to the
people of Maine an account of how
he had handled the affairs of the
State government for the past two
years. Governor Baxter said that the
people of the state had confidence
in Governor Parkhurst and felt sure
that his record as Governor would
have been Il most Creditable one.
Governor Baxter thought that those
present ought to pause and think of
Governor Parkhurst whose life for at
least twenty years had been gov
erned by his ambition to serve the
people of his native State.
Governor Baxter in beginning his
remarks upon the States business
said that he did not propose to make
what might be called a political
speech in which it is customary to
bolittle ones opponents and magnify
ones own accomplishments. He said
Continued on Page 9-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Convict Logan
County Marcher

Charlcstown, w. Va, Aug. 16.-
John Wilburn, who anticipated in the
march of armed miners on Logan
county a year ago, was convicted in
Circuit court here tonight of second
degree murder in connection with the
shooting Of Deputy Sheriff ]. c.
Moore, during the Logan battle.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Actor Fined Violation
Bathing Regulations
at SebagO Lake

Portland, Ne, Aug. 1G-Malcolm
Z. Williams, actor was fined $50 and
costs in the Municipal Court today
for swimming within two miles of
the water supply intake at Sebago
Lake in violation Of Portland Water
District regulations. He appealed,
and it is understood will test the val
idity Of the regulation.
Williams, v . with his wife. Flor
cnce Reed, the stage and scr en- ac-
tress, has a summer no Indian
Island, is alleged to have defied an
Inspector and taken a dip nca' his
home which is within the two-milc
limit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17

months. The country is fortu-
nate in our president IN his sa-
gacity, his broad knowledge, his
patience, his common sense, his
lofty patriotism. He bears his
burdens nobly and ucselfshly.
Amid the strife of parties and
confusion Of voices he has a sane,
clear understanding. His sole
thought IS fo- the good of the
country and it trusts his leader
ship. need not speak to the
voters of Maine of the excellent
record of Senator Hale so well
known to them. With his knowl-
edge and experience he is equip
ped to continue his important
service and he deserves the en-
dorsernent of his constituents.
I trust that Senator Hale, the
Republican candidates for Con-
gress and Governor Baxter will
have unqualified and most earn
est support.
(sigred) CHARLES E. HUGHES.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Protest Taking
NaWScO Steamers

Portland, Ne, Aug. 16-Tclograms
of protest were sent to day by the
board of manager Of the Portland
Chamber of Commerce to Senator
United States Shipping Boa d against
the threatened taking away of five
steamers of the Nawsco line.
The steamers are now being oper-
atcd between Atlantic and Pacific
ports, and pOrtla 4 is incIud 1 in the
ports of entry. IT is said their re-
mOval would curtail an excellent
trade which has been made up by
concerns Throughout the state. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
More Agreements
In Soft Coal Production

Cleveland, O., Aug. 16-(By 4. P.)--
Before leaving for Philadelphia to-
night TO take part in the anthracite
negotiations there tomorrow, John J..
Lewis, president of the United Mine
Workers of America, announced that
additional agreements amounting to
approximately ten million tons an
mlal solf coal production were eX-
pectcd here today in the settlement in
part of the bituminous coal strike.
"Accoptance Of tho approximately
sixty million tons annual production
Continued on Page +CoI. g.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Rescue Portland
WOrkmen from Cave-in

Portland. Maine, Aug. 16.-Wiliam
Sumner and Harry Owen, were bur-
led in caye-in here today while
engaged in excavation work for the
Foundation Company. The men
were partly suffocated when dug out
hy other employees and taken TO the
Elaine General hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
sen. MCCORMICK
Washington, D. c.
Aug. Is. 1872

Washington, D. c.
Aug. Is, 1922.
Ralph Cole, care r. ]. Peacock,
Republican State Committee,
Augusta, Me.
I beg you to convey to our
friends the confident hope Of the
senatorial committee ttat the
State of Maine will elect Eepub-
Hcan candidates by such plurali-
ties as will prove that it under
stands the measure of our labors
to make good the waste of war
and the pfcfiigate expenditure CT
the Wilson Democracy. We are
winning our way back to that
general prosperity which is the
usual lot of the American people.
We tave cut expenditures and
national taxation by billion
year or 25 per cent. We have III
great degree reestablished the
buying power and prosperity of
the farmer and so restored the
internal market to the American
Manufacturer and Workman,
while all the countries of Asia
of South America and Europe are
PROSTATE IRON the consequences
of the wa. America with amaz-
Ing buoyancy under a Republican
administrator is well on the road
to recovery.
MEcILL MCCORMICK.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
General Forecast

Pressure has decreased generally
over the eastern states. Warm
weather continued through Wednes-
day in the North Atlantic states.
In the North Atlantic states the
weather Will be fair and slightly cool
er Thursday and cloudy and unset
tied with possible local showers Fri
day.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook will be
moderate westerly and weather fair
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
British Coal
at Providence, r. l.

Providence, r. l.. Aug. 16.-The
British steamship Silterway arrived
here today with 1886 tons Of coal
from Barry Wales. 1t is the first car
go of British coal to arrive in this
port since the strike in 1908.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
1000 MAINE REPUBLICANS
HEAR RINGING CHALLENGE
TO BATTLE AT ISLAND PARK
Harding Greetings
To Republicans at
Island Park Rallv
The White House,
Wa shington,
August IL, 1922.


II.
have at
through
ed with for problems
qualification
contribution
the political sentiment
sincerely yours,
q HARDING =
C.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
Quarry Worker
Killed, Vinal Haven

Vlna1 Haven, NJ. Aug. I6-Seth
Morton, "A years old, employed at
the Joseph Leapold Company's quar-
ry, was instantly killed TO-DAY when a
erout box swung against ! n crush
ing his chest. He leaves widow and
one child.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
AUBURN YOUTH
DROWNING VICTIM

Auburn, Nc, Aug. 16.-The finding
of clothing near a pool at the An
droscoggin river falls, between this
city and Lewiston, led to the dis
covory tonight Of the body Of Harry
Lavili, aged 10, a victim of drown
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17
THE WEATHER
EAl r

New England and East New York
Fair with somewhat lower tempera-
ture Thursday; Friday cloudy, prob
ably local showers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday fair with somewhat lower
temperature; Friday unsettled, prob
ably local showers; light to moderate
westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1922-08-17

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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-08-09
ESSENCE OF ALL
CURRENT AFFAIRS
A Summary for Busy Readers
of the Significant Doings
of the Day.
OCCURRENCES OF INTEREST
PROGRESS OF tho World In General.
Legislative Activities at the Ma
tlon's c~apitaI-News From Ev.
cry Corner Of the Country.
OCCURRENCES OF INTEREST
WASHINGTON

American Woolen's prices on
women's wear lines for spring lower
than expected.
A bust Of prosperity marking the
beginning of steady progress back to
normally will follow settlement OF the
coal and rail strikes. Treasury Of
ficials predicted.
Farmers of the country, through the
American Farm Bureau Federation,
have appealed to President Harding to
maintain uninterrupted mining OF coal
and movement of commerce.
Roosevelt orders marines to GUST Oil
squatters who are drilling in Teapot
Dome naval reserve.
Peace terms in railway %shopmen's
strike agreed to by both sides, accord
ing to an announcement said to be
authoritative.
Senator Mclean announces ten In
ternational and 800 local unions have
petitioned for passage of the tariff Dill.
Glowing tributes to Senator Reed OF
Missouri paid by Senator Mccormick
Of Illinois.
President Harding appointed Henry
G. Spencer to act temporarily as Fed
eral Coal Administrator.
The United States has no Intention
Of calling an international conference
to discuss Indebtedness resulting from
the war, 1t was stated officially at the
White House.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-08-09
FOREIGN

Lloyd Georges invites Poincare to
London to discuss German repara-
lions.
Financial chaos followed by col
lapse of the German Republic was
feared imminent us the mark tumbled
to new record lows on the London Ex-
change, being quoted at 5000 to the
pound.
Poincare takes steps to block Greek
o to occupy Constantinople. Lloyd
George gets Greek assurances that no
move will be made without Allied
consent. Another d'Annunzio coup
feared.
Countess of Essex, formerly Adele
Grant, of New York, found dead in
bathtub in London.
Lloyd George warns of danger of
new wars; looks to League of Nations
to save civilization.
Cardinal Logue, primate of Ireland,
threatens to eXcommunicate entire d.
ocese If Dundalk for lawlessness.
The governor of Campeche, Mexico,
has wired to the Federal government
for immediate help to save the state
from destruction. He asserts there is
no justice in the state, and workmen
are on the verge of starvation.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-08-09
SPORTING

DIR. John b. Price, who for the past
tow years has turned out winning
athletic teams at Franklin and Mar
shall College, signed a contract at
Lancaster, Pa, to return to the Blue
and White institution this fall.
Walter Hoover, worlds amateur
sculling champion, will defend the
Gold Challenge Cup in Il special re-
gatta at Duluth Labor Day, he an
nounced. The champion lowered the
bar for all prospective challengers be-
fore leaving for Philadelphia, where
lie is entered in u special exhibition.
Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory de-
feats Mrs. May Sutton Bundy in the
final round of the New York State
wonlen's tennis championship singles.
William i. Tilden, I'd, and Vincent
Richards defeat X. Norris Williams
and Watson NJ. Washburn in doubles
match al Crescent A. q.
The Brooklyn Club has signed an
other catcher, Norman j.. Bake, a
twenty year old collegian. Bake
played with Concordia College, which
is also the alma mater of MAJ Carey
and W~ambsganns. The youngster will
report next year..
The Yale-Harvard lawn tennis team
defeated the Oxford Cambridge play
ers in the series of matches concluded
ut ~Eastbourne, England.
Displaying a flash of the brilliant
form that earned him championship
cycling honors in France, Pierre Ser
gent defeated Fred Taylor of Newark.
in straight heats in Il match ace at the
New York Velodrome.
Gene Sazaren, open golf champion
of the United States, denied a report
that he intended to resign as profess
sional at the Highland Country Club,
Pittsburgh, and to accept a more re-
munerative contract from an Eastern
club. He admitted that he had re-
ceiyed offers.
George Herreld has sued the Louis
vile Baseball Company, owners of the
American Association Club, for $5,25U,
alleging a foul ball broke through a
defective screening during a contest
with the Baltimore International
League Club, last October, for the
junior worlds championship, hit him
and caused a slight conclusion of the
brain.
Lew Tender didn't and Benny
Leonard remains the lightweight
champion Of the world.