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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-07
Believe Prehistoric
Monster Exists in
Far Away Patagonia

Bueonos Aires, March 6-(By A. ~
Belief that a plesio3aurian monster
an amphibian of the MesoZolc ordef
generally believed to exist only IN
Fossil form, is still aliv- in Patagonia
was expressed today by Prof. Clemen-
ii Onelli, director of the Bueonos
Aires Geological Garden. He an
nounced he had received credible re-
ports that such a monster was seen
in a lake in the territory OF Chuput,
near the Andes mountain.
Professor Onell made public let
ter from an English friend of his
named Shifted. saying that While
hunting in the Andes he discovered a
trail of fattened out vegetation near
n lake, indicating the track of an ami
NAL of enormous weight. Later. says
the letter, Mr.. Sheffield saw in the
middle of the lake an animal with
colossal neck like that of a swan.
whose movements in the water indi-
Gated that the body was shaped like
a crocodile. He said harpoons would
be necessary to capture the monster.
Professor Onelli said this evidence
confirmed two previous reports that
such an animal had been seen alive
during the past year in the same re-
gion. where various scientific ex-
petitions have made rich finds of
animals of geological ages. He said
a expedition from Argentina or some
other country ought to . be sent to
capture the animal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-07
Senate Seeks Light
on Lansing Pact
with Japs in 1917

Washington, March 6.-AnOther
Senate request for information about
the four power Pacific treaty was
sent to the White House today coin
cident with the beginning of series
of addresses by administration SEN
ators eXpounding the treaty and urg
ing its ratification.
Without a record vote and with the
consent of the administration lead
CTS, the Senate adopted after a short
debate resolution introduced by
Senator Borah. Republican, Idaho, a
leader of the irrcconcilables, asking
President Harding to explain what
will become of the Lansing 1shii
agreement with Japan should the
four power pact be given Senate APP
prevail.
Forecasting the Presidents reply,
Senator Underwood, Alabama, the
Democratic leader and a member of
the arms delegation which negotiated
the treaty, declared on the Senate
floor that the Horsepower and other
pacts resulting from the arms con-
ference would wipe out" the cele-
brated "gentlemen's agreemnt' of
1917 entirely. His construction of
the situation was disputed, however,
by other senators.
Just as the Lansing-1shii agree
ment recognized that Japan had
special interests" in China, Mr.. I'm
derwood argued. the arms treaties
recognize that no nation possesses
any such privileges or any other
right which might be construed as
creating a special sphere of influence
in the far east. Senator Lodge of
Massachusetts, the Republican lead
er and another of the American dele
gates, indicated afterward that his
view conceded with that of Sena-
tor Underwood.
No general debate on the treaty
followed the opening of the admins
tration drive for ratification, but
Senator Lodge gave notice that be-
ginning tomorrow he would endeavor
to keep the subject before the Sen
ate so that debate might be eXped-
it'd as much as appeared practi-
cable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-07
Attempt Fails
to Mediate Textile
Strike in Manchester

Manchester, y. H., March 6-The.
first attempt to bring the represen-
tatives of the striking textile oper-
atives into touch with representa-
tives Of the mills, for a conference
for reaching a possible settlement of
the labor troubles here. failed today.
The Manchester Ministerial Associa-
ton received a letter from Treasurer
F. C.. Dumaine of the Amoskeag COM
pany stating that it WIS not desir-
able at this time to accept an invita-
ton to the meeting. A letter also re-
ccived from Treasurer \. Il. Green
ouGh of the international Cotton
company stating that the interests of
the Stark mills were identical with
those of the Amoskeas company,
and that, to the management of the
Stark company, the prCI meet
ing had no appeal at this time.
The ministers received letter
from Agent William TarEer Straw of
the Amoskeag stating that it was
quite impossible for the corporation
which he represented 10 compromise.
The agent stated that the mills would
open as soon as the conditions would
warrant.
The strike leaders in town, the To-
cal chiefs and the outside officers of
the National Textile Union, attended
the meeting held by the Manchester
clergymen.
Strike conditions here today re-
main exactly the same as at any
time in the past three weeks, peace
prevailing and good nature perme-
ating the over 10000 operatives who
are out of work.
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Start SANDER Suit
Against Bay State
Lieutenant Governor

Taunton. Mass. Mar. 6-Lieut.
Gov. Avian 7. Fuller and Hon. jos
eph +. Warner. former speaker of
the Massachusetts House. were in
superior court before Judge Nelson
Z. Brown today for opening of the
trial of the 100000 civil suit Mr..
Warner brought against the lieuten-
ant governor following the 1920 state
campaign.
Warner claims he was slandertd
by Fuller in letters and on the
stump: he asserts Fuller charged
him with profting financially by his
position as speaker, and with shar-
ing fees with a law partner who was
claimed to have appeared as paid at
torney before committees appointed
by Warner.
Following a conference among at
torneys for the litigants and Judge
Brown. the case was specifically as
signed for Wednesday morning.
when the jury will be impanelled and
hearing of testimony will begin.
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Urge Chinese to
Hunt for Murderer
American Missionary

Washington, March 6-The Amer
lean Legation at Pekin has requested
the government to take Immediately
all possible measures to apprehend
and bring to trial the robbers who
murdered DR.. A. l.. Sheldon, an AM
erican missionary at Batang on Feb
ruary Z, it was announced today at
the state department.
The announcement said that the
action of the legation at Picking was
taken upon receipt of n telegram from
an American missionary at Batans
giving an account of the murder. DR..
Shelton was a medical missionary of
the church of the Disciples of Christ.
First news of his death was received
in a telegram addressed to the gener-
al mission board of his denomination
at st. Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-07
Three MILLS OPEN
IN RI, STRIKE AREA
P|CKETS INCREASE
Ground Game Refuge
Bill Would Protect
Migratory Game Birds

Washington, March 6.-Action prob
ably will be taken during the next
week by the House agriculture COM
mittee on the public shooting ground
game refuge bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Anthony, Republican. Kan
sas, committee members said today. A
similar measure has been introduced
by Senator New, Republican, Indiana.
At hearing held recently by the
House committee 1t was brought out
that the bill. If enacted into law.
would afford added protection to mi
gratory game birds. at the same time
increasing the shooting opportunities
Of sportsmen OF the country. Passage
Of the bill was advocated by repre-
sentatives of the American Game Pro-
tective and Propagation Association
and by number of state game COM
missioners who appeared before the
committee.
The measure provides that hunters
Of migratory birds shall pay federal
license Of 81. Funds thus received
by the government would be used to
purchase and improve land and water
areas throughout the country, many of
which would be designated as pubic
shooting grounds with certain parts
set aside as refugees on which no shoot
ing would be permitted. Some of the
areas would serve as public shooting
grounds during the open season, func-
tioning as a refuge during the closed
period, while on others no shooting
would be permitted at any time. The
bill provides that no land may be &C
uuired without the approval of the
legislature of the state in which the
property lies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-07

Shipment
to China

Washington, Mar. 6-Shipments
from the United States of arms or
munitions of war to China was pro-
hibited by President Harding today
in an official proclamation.
The proclamation was issued in &C
cordance with a joint resolution APP
proved January 81, 1922, by congress,
which provided that whenever the
President finds that in any America n
country, or in any country in which
the United States exercises extra ter
ritoriaI jurisdiction, conditions OF
domestic violence exist, which are or
may be promoted by the use of arms
or munitions of war procured from
the United States, and makes proc
lamation thereof. it shall be unlaw-
full to export, except under such limi-
tations and exceptions as the Presi-
dent prescribes. any arms or NUM-
tions of war from any place in TIE
United States to such country until
otherwise ordered by the President
or by congress-
The proclamation states that.
whereas it is provided by the joint
resolution that whoever exports any
arms or munitions of war in viola
ton of the proclamation shall on
conviction be punished by a fine not
exceeding $4,000 or by imprlson-
ment not exceeding two years. or
both. II do hereby warn them that
all violations of such provisions Will
be vigorously prosecuted"
Power of prescribing exceptions
and limitations to the application OF
the resolution by congress were dele
gated by the President to the secre-
1arI- of state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-07
Sec. Mellon May
Forbid Use Chasers
in Prohibition Navy

Washington. Mar. 6-Arrangemenfs
for establishments Of "a prohibition
navy" of 9 submarine chasers to hunt
liquor runners off the Atlantic coast
were made without approval of Sec
rotary Mellon and may be cancelled
by him, it was intimated today at the
treasury. 1t was said last night at
prohibition enforcement headquarters
that arrangements had been COM
plcted to borrow from the navy de-
partment nine submarine chasers not
in service with the coast guard to be
used in enforcement of the dry laws.
Secretary Mellon today. however.
was said to have taken the view that
congress had not authorized the use
Of prohibition enforcement appropri-
ations for upkeep Of vessels and that
dry law enforcers lacked authority to
use them as liquor chasers.
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Fusion Ticket in
Bath Defeats Woman

Bath. Nc. March 6.-Mrs. Lois T.
Mckiever, heading an Independent
ticket, was defeated for mayor by one
more than an even thousand votes by
former Mayor Joseph Torrey in the
annual city election today. The vote
was 1889 to 33s.
With Mr.. Torrey, every candidata
for both branches of the city council
on the citizens ticket, selected by a
joint committee of Republicans and
Democrats, was swept into office.
A light vote resulted from a quiet
campaign. the total number of votes
cast being only 1877 as against 1854
a year ago. when the women voted FOR
the first time and a Democratic mayor
and an evenly divided city government
were elected.
Mr. Torrey was chosen mayor In
1925 on a Democratic ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-07
Owners Say Satisfac-
tory Working Condi-
tons in Plants Now
Running - Strikers
Satisfied with Aug
mented Picket Sys-
tem-Little Disorder
Throughout Strike
Region

Providence. r. l., Mar. 6-Whi.e
strikers. thousands strong went on
picket duty early today at more than
700 Rhode Island textile plants az
fcctcd by the strike. three plants
that had been closed for six weeks
resumed work and another that had
reopened last week continued run
ming No figures were given out at
any OF the mills in operation today
as 70 the number OF workers report
ing but in each case it was stated
that the position was satisfactory"
strikers tonight also professed to be
satisfied with the results Of their pro-
gram OF intensified picketing," in
augurated this morning.
In the Blackstone Valley two mills
reopened. Tamarack No. at Paw
tucket, owned by the Jenckes Spin
ming company. and the plant of the
Crown MIG. Co, located Just over tHe
Massachusetts line in Attleboro.
During the day another Attleborc
r.ant. that of the Home Bleach aud
nye company. was reported re-
opened. but tonight T. +. Mckay.
manager OF the mill, said the situa-
ton remained unchanged. For some
time the plant had been kept run
ming in some departments. At Ark
wright in the PawtuXet valley the
Intcr,akcn Print Works resumed to-
dag.
At Hope in the Pawtuxet valley
the Hope company's mills which fe-
sumcd last week. were running TO-
dlv In the filing and weaving de-
rartments. Notice had been served
ny strike leaders that test would he
made at this plant this morning OF
Continued on Page 4-Co'. 81
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Destiny Of Freighter
GrOntOft Still Puzzle

Boston, March 6.-What became Of
the Norwegian freighter Grontoft
and her crew of about 20 men, was
a question that concerned coastwise
radio stations today. Three days
broadcasting of wireless inquiries for
the steamer that was sinking four
DAYS ago brought no answer.
The Grontoft was reported by
radio last Thursday to be sinking
about 500 miles southeast of Cape
Race, her crew without means of
escape because all lifeboats had been
smashed. The laundering freighter
had passed word of her plight to the
steamer F,stonia. SO miles away and
that vessel went to her aid, but
found no trace of her.
After reporting failure, the Es-
tonia continued her voyage to New
York and other ships in those waters
took up the search but without re-
suit. so far as could be learned by
New England stations today. The
Grontoft was bound from Galveston
for Esbjers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-07

HeadSlain
by Youth

New York. March 6.-Max Engel, 81,
a shirt manufacturer. was shot and
killed this afternoon in the Offices Of
his factory on the seventh floor of a
building at ITO Fifth avenue. HIS
slayer, a former employe. escaped.
Office employees gave the police the
name Of the assailant. who they said
was a 17-year-old boy.
The youth, who resigned three weeks
ago. witnesses said, called at the Of
fees demanding to see Harry Krause.
son Of Engers partner. When inform
cd that he could not see Krause, the
boy became abusive, and Engel, hear
ing the commotion, stepped from his
office.
The youth drew pistol as Engrl
entered the room. shot him and fed,
making his way down a freight eleva-
tor TO the street, where he disap-
peared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-07
BRUNSWICK
N|NITIAL MOVE
FOR AIR FIELD
row des Landing
Place for Planes at
Town Meeting
Republicans TO Direct Affairs
of Town-S3O,0OO Provided
for Repair of Maine Street
Vote to Ban Daylight Saving
Plan this Year-Warrant a
Long One
Especial to Kennebec Journal

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Brunswick. March 6 - Brunswick
today held its largest and longest
town meeting in history. For the
first time since Brunswick was in
corporatcd, it was found impossible
to complete the business during day
light hours. and a two hour session
was held tonight.
The Republicans won complete
victory at the polls There was
sharply contested fight for selectmen,
collector OF taxes, and highway COM
missioner.
Officers elected were as follows:
Moderator, Edward w. Wheeler:
town clerk. John w. Riley; select
men. Harvey ]. Given, Carl NJ Day.
and Arthur Lamarre, Jr.; treasurer
Samuel l.. Forsaith; collector of
taxes. John r. Stanwocd; member
of the school committee, Gilbert NJ.
Elliott: auditors. Harry L. Thomp-
son. and Franklin c. Webb; high
way commissioner. Thomas E. Dolan
The town passed many motions of
unusual importance during the SEES
SION. One provided that the town
lease the field of James X Estabrook
on River road as Il municipal landing
place for airplancs, being the first
field of its kind to be established in
this State.
An appropriation of 100000 was
made to complete the concrete sur
facing OF Maine street, the work to
be done under the direction of a
committee of which Isaiah Il. Morrill,
is chairman.
committee headed Iy President
Kenneth G. NJ. SillS was appointed to
investigate the need Of new school
buildings and report at the next town
meeting. 1t was voted to adopt the
provision of the new State law
whereby a town can use the Aus
tralian ballot at town election, and
the polls at the next annual meet
ing will be open from $50 until 1890.
1t was recommended that the Sc
lectmen employ a trained engineer
for period Of three months to work
IN an advisory capacity with the
highway commissioner in the pre-
paration of plans and specifications
lor the large amount of highway
work to be done next year. 1t was
Continued on Page 4-CoI. g.
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Portland. Me-, Mar. 6.-Women
failed to score victories in contests
for mayoralty honors today, when
annual elections W re held in eight
Maine cities. Opinions were freely
expressed that a woman mayor is not
wanted in Saco and Bath at this
time.
DR.. Laura B. Stickney, city physi-
clan at Saco, who was accorded the
distinction of being the first woman
to be nominated for mayor of a New
England city, was swept to defeat by
Il Democratic landslide in a Repub-
lican stronghold together with her
fellow Republicans. Walter j. Gilpat-
ric, Saco's last Democratic mayor,
serving in 1911, was elected by 1874
plurality. without returning from a
sojourn in the south to. conduct a
campaign.
In Bath. similar fate befell Mrs.
Lois Il. Mckiever. heading an indie
pendent ticket against the citizens
ballot, hand picked by committee
of Republicans and Democrats. For
mer Mayor Joseph Toirey led her by
1901 plurality. All citizens candid
atcs were elected.
Besides these two former MAYORS.
ex-Mayor Louis J. Brann. Democrat
of Lewiston. Mayors Reuben S.
Thorndike. Democrat of Rockland;
William r. Mcdonald. Republican,
South Portland: Fred II. Spear, Re-
publican. PASSPORT. and George s.
Foster. non partisan. Ellsworth, were
reelected. the last three without on
poncnts. Leon o. Tebbetts, Democrat,
former collector of internal revenue
Continued on Page 3-col. q
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Fix on April 10
as Opening Date
Genoa Conference

raris. March 6.-(By A. P)-April
"a has been definitely settled upon rs
tho date for the opening OF the Genoa
economic conference. Italy, from
whom n request for delay had been
expected owing to the extended capine'
crisis last month, Informed the foreign
office today that she would be ready
on that date.
The French government will have
five representatives at the beginning
Of the conference. one of whom Is
aute likely to be Premier Poincare
himself. but for a few days only. IL
vas officially stated that should re-
quest for delay come from any quarter
France would acquiesce after Great
Britain had agreed. but would not en-
dorse such request previous to lts
acceptance by Great Britain.
Tho present French government 1eeIs
IL was unfortunate that the French
delegation as an entity could not re-
main Mt Washington throughout the
conference for the limitation or arma-
mcrts. and an endeavor will be made
To- avoid a similar situation at Genoa.
Premier Poincare will not be able to
remain for more than few days ow-
INK to the fact that President Miller
and will be absent on a visit TO the
French North African possessions and
protoctoratcs.
with respect TO the meeting of the
foreign ministers Of allied govern
wents in Paris on March 20. France 10
anxious for the earliest discussion Of
Near East questions. as it is feared
IN Official quarters that with the re-
turn Of spring and the disappearance
~ tho snow the Greeks and Turks Will
resume hostilities which will make the
work Of the foreign ministers more
d.frcult.
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Big Democratic
Margin in Lewiston

Lewiston, Me, March "a Demo-
cratic landslide today elected Louis
]. Brann mayor and supporting alder
Brann, former mayor and municipal
tudgc. was opposed by Arscne Caller.
former chief of police.
Rcdistricting of the city became ef-
fective at this election. Women voted
for the first time in a municipal cleo
ton. In wards including suburban
territory the vote was light due TO the
condition of roads.
The Democratic plurality was 277l
one of the largest in bipartisan
election here.
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Part of I. S. Troops
From Germany to
Land at Portland

Boston, March 6.-Major General
Clarence r. Edwards, commanding Of
ficer of the First Army Corps area.
has been notified by the war depart
ment TO prepare for the arrival of the
9Th Regiment. A. E. f.. which is due
to arrive in this country from Ger
many about March Is. Two battalions
are scheduled to arrive in Portland,
Maine, March Is, and the third will
arrive here about April 81, General
Edwards was informed. 1t was stated
that one battalion would be encamped
at Portland and that the other woulI
be sent to Fort Ethan Allen.
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Delay in
Reporton
BOnuSBill

Washington, March 6.-House
Ways and Means committee Repub-
licans encountered some apparently
unlocked for snags late today in
their further consideration of the
compromise soldiers bonus bill, with
a result that the formal presenta-
ton of the measure to the House
will be delayed for several days. 1t
was understood that on unsuccess-
full effort was made to confine the
bonus largely to the adjusted service
certificate option. The other differ
ences were said to have been I'M
important.
After forenoon session OF the
majority committeeman, Chairman
Fordney announced that it was the
plan TO complete the bill in the at
ternoon, introduce it in the House
Immediately and formally present it
tomorrow after a session of the en-
tire committee. He added that
meantime he might discuss the
measure with President Harding.
1t seems that the proposition to
require the Democrats on the COM
mittee to cast their votes on the bill
without having full opportunity to
consider it met with some opposi-
ton from the majority side and it
was indicated that when the meas
ure was put in final form by the
Republicans the minority members
would be given time to study its
provisions before final committee
action. The bill will be taken up
again tomorrow by the Republicans.
it was said.
Changes made in the bill at the
two sessions of the majority men,
bcrs today were said to have been
largely of technical character.
Committeeman declared that no i'm
portant alterations had been made in
the compromise plan eliminating the
cash bonus except where the men
were entitled to $50 or less and sub
stitutng bank loan section to the adj
justed service certificate title author
izing national and state banks and
trust companies organized under
state laws to loan certificate holders
up to so per cent of the adjusted
service credit.
Representative Longworth. of
Ohio, member of the committee,
told newspaper correspondents. in
reply to a question, that the majority
was not disturbed by criticisms of
this section of the bill. He thought
the former service mon would have
no difficulty in realizing on the GER
tiflcates.
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Deny Chile and
Peru in Agreement

New York, Mar. 6.-Reports from
F~>Aos Aires that the presidents of
Peru and Chile had secretly agreed
upon a settlement whereby Chile
would retain tn Port of Africa and
turn over the province of Tacna to
Peru were denied as absurd today by
Federico Alfonso Pezet, Peruvian
ambassador to Washington.
The ambassador said no confer
ences or arrangements regarding the
Arica-Tacna problem had been un-
dertaken by either disputant since
President Harding invited Peru and
Chile to send representatives to
Washington to patch up their differ
ences. All negotiations had been con-
Quoted through the state department,
he explained.