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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
SENATE PASSES.
. FOREIGN DEBT
BILL, SO To rs.
Legion Men
Ask Speed on
Bonus Bill

Washington, Jan. 31-Discussion of
the long pending soldier bonus bill
was renewed today at both ends Of
the capitol.
Before the house ways and means
committee. which by agreement of
republican leaders in congress re-
opened hearings on the measure. Of
ficers of organizations of former SER
vice men urged immediate action on
the bill and, in reply to questions,
said the problem of raising the neces-
sary funds was one for congress to
solve.
In the senate. republican leaders
frustated attempts by the democrats
to add the bonus bill to the allied
debt refunding measure. After a
brief but heated debate, the senate
adopted, AZ to IS, a motion by Sem
ator Watson. republican. Indiana. II
lay on the table an amendment Of
fered by Senator Simmons. demo-
crat, North Carolina, Incorporating
the five way" adjusted compensa-
ton plan.
The amendment would have pro-
vided that the bonus be paid out of
the interest on the foreign debt and
that if this should prove insufficient
the secretary of the treasury should
issue certificates of Indebtedness to
be redeemed out of future interest
payments. or with the approval of
the president. to sell so much of the
foreign bonds as might be necessary
Later the senate rejected. AZ to q.
an amendment ~hv Senator Jones,
democrat, New Mexico, which car
ried the five way" plan but had no
provision for raising funds.
In offering his amendment. Sen
ator Simmons declared that when he
had proposed the bonus bill as an
Continued on Page +Coi. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Uncle Sam Has
Innings in Case
Against Portland Club

Portland. Nc. Jan. 3l-The eA-
elusive Cumberland club and its
steward, Arthur f. Hughes. were
further penalized today as the result
of a seizure of liquor some time ago
al the club house.
The clue was fined $3.50 and the
steward $50 on a federal indictment
charging unlawful possession OF lid
uor Attention of Judge John A. Pc
tiers was called to the fact that the
club was fined $500 and Hughes was
fined $500 and sent to jail for 60 days
in the superior court yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
WILSON'S RAID
ON QUINCY HOUSE
is RULED VALID

Boston. Jan. 31-The raid of Dec
20 on the Quincy House, where liquor
was seized in n room Immediately
above one in which dinner was be-
ing given Governor Cox. passed the
jurisdiction of the federal commits
sioner to the grand jury today. John
]. Mccarthy. proprietor of the hotel.
who had been held on a charge of
illegal possession of the liquor was
discharged on motion of government
counsel, who explained there was no
evidence that he knew of the pres
ence of the .contraband. Harold G.
Kern, AGAINST whom similar charges
are standing. waived examination
and was held for the grand jury.
Commissioner Nelson ruled that
the search warrant on which Harold
d. Wilson made the raid as prohibi-
ton enforcement officer%was valid.
Wilson who was/removed from office
few days ago. was in court but did
not testify. He had two bottles
which he had brought along as ex-
hibits in the case and which he turn
ed over 70 a prohibition agent for
safe keeping
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
NEGRO STAYS
ONE IN FIGHT
WITH POLICE
Barricaded in Home,
Holds Off so for
Over Hour
Policeman Shot in Attempt
to Enter Win6Ow-TrOuble
Starts When Woman Ledger
is Observation-Disclosures Final
" COrnered in Attic

Boston. Jan. S1-Renzy Murray, a
G2-year- old negro who stood off SO
policemen for more than an hour
early today in gun battle that cen
tered around his southend home.
spent tonight in Jail, charged with
the murder of Patrolman Daniel Nc
Shane. The policeman, shot by the
negro from a window of his strong
hold. died at 4 hospital at noon. Two
hundred shots are estimated to have
been fired before Murray was extri-
Gated from the building and placed
under arrest.
William Jackson, a negro who
lives in the same house and Julia
Scott, resident OF the neighborhood
were in hospitals tonight suffering
from bullet wounds. On the injured
list also was a five months old baby
suffering from burns sustained while
on its bed in an upper room of the
-
~ consumed the mattress, is believed
to have been caused by powder fash
eS from MUrray's revolver.
The trouble started when a WON
an ledger left the house after mid
night to tell the police that Murray
had threatened to shoot her. She
found McShane and three other pa
trolmen. who accompanied her back
to the residence. When the police
men appeared before the door they
found it barricaded and Murray
shouted an invitation TO them to
window.
They did 50 and McShane started
to Chamber in. He was greeted with
three shots from the negro's revol-
yer and dropped to the sidewalk
with a bullet in his abdomen.
McShane's comrades promptly
summoned assistance. Lieutenant
Dunlap at the LAGRANGE street sta
| ton ordered out the reserves, sent
several patrolmen from their beats
to the scene and directed the dis
patch of two riot guns to Murray's
barricaded dwelling.
Meantime, the fire department
! had been summoned and was pre-
pared to bring out the negro by the
, use Of the high pressure nozzle.
Guarding the house on the front
! and rear the police fired several vol
leys into the building. Murray re-
fused TO come out. Two patrolmer
who worked their way through the
! house finally found him in the attic
| and brought him down stairs.
| When the officers appeared in the
doorway with their prisoner The
crowd which had gathered. loudly
| threatened Murray. There was &
rush in his direction and ii was witt
| difficulty that he was landed in the
F! patrol wagon.
/ At the station Murray told the po'
! lice that he had saved one bullet fol-
! himself and another for his wife, a.
| her request. but that when they go'
! into the attic his courage failed him
| When arraigned for the murder o.
/ Patrolman McShane, Murray ex'
claimed:
/ Murder Who did 7 killr l didn''
! know McShane was dead"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Charge Typo Union
Holds Censorship
Over American Press

Cleveland. Jan. 81 Charges that
the international Typogra phical
Union exercises a censorship of the
American press in behalf of Union
labor were made here today by z. j.
McCone of Buffalo. executive secrc-
tary of the Associated Open Shop
Publishers, in paper read before the
Chamber of Commerce.
III matter intended for publication
which might be construed as inimical
to the cause OF organized labor must
he submitted b. newspaper compost
tors to their chapel chairman for
scrutiny. Mr.. NcCone said. The con-
slant threat Of printers strike cow
ed publishers into sabmi ssion to such
tactics. he asserted.
The Association Open Shop Pub
fishers. Mr.. McCone said, are trying
to restore the liberty Of the press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
MACMILLAN SHIP
FAILS TO REACH
UNSAILED STRAIT
Explorer May Return
Home Next Summer,
Says Message
Hudson Bay Post Trading Man.
ager Reports Expedition at
Nauwatta Nov. 1S-Slight
Progress Since Aug. 90
Valuable Research Still Hop.
ed For

Wiscasset, Me-, Jan. 3f-That Don
aid B. Macmillan and his expedition
on the schooner Bowdoin failed to
reach the Fury and Hecla Strait
through which they would have to
pass in order to circumnavigate Baf-
fms Land as had been planned, and
may return next summer was indi-
Gated by indirect advices received
here today that he was spending the
winter about 500 miles south OF the
strait.
The Carnegie Institute at Washing
ton sent word that message had
Leen received at Ottawa through
Canadian customs officials, under
date of Nov. IS last, from the man
ager of Hudson Fay post that Mac
MILAN was spending the winter al
Nauwatta, so miles north of Cape
Dorset.
This cape is part OF Foxland. or
the southwest corner Of Baf1ins Land
beyond Hudson Strait and near the
entrance to Fox Channel through
which the little schooner would have
TO fight her way through ice foes in
going up thewestern coast of Baf-
fins Land to Fury and Hecla Strait
1t is only a short distance beyond the
point he reached on Aug 20, when he
sent word that ne hoped in ten DAYS
to pass that narrow strait which new
eS has been navigated.
The trading post manager also stat
ed that the explorer at that time in
tended to get a supply of gasoline
from the company for next summer
when he intended to return home il
possible.
1t is believed here that from his
winter quarters at Nauwatta he
would be able to carry out h ex-
ploration and scientific work before
returning when the ice begins L
break up.
The Hudson Bay post is at Amad
juak. near lake of that name III
Foxland and northeast of Cape Dor
set. The message was sent through
the special customs officer at Port
Burwell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Maine STATE REPUBLICAN,
PLATFORM TO Be FORMED AT
BANGOR CONVENTION, APR. G
First of MANY
Funerals in
Capital Crash

Washington. Jan. 3l.-Wash:ngton
today held thefirst OF its many fu-
nerals for the ninty-seven who per-
ished Saturday night when the roof
of the Knickerbocker motion picture
theatre collapsed under the weight of
snow. Memorial services were an
nounced by number of churches and
other organizations. Social functions
and business conferences ceased in
hoor Of the dead, and the theatres,
again in operation. sheltered meagre
audiences, while hospitals STATS con-
tinued to treat the more than sixty
injured still confined. :, number Of
Official and unofficial investigations
also got under way today. and others
were announced
Meanwhile, late today, another
building one of the long sheds of the
freight depot of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad at First street and Flor
ida avenue, collapsed two minutes af-
| ter eight men who had reen employed
in il during the day had checked out.
No or. vas injured. Damage to the
shed and TO the freight it contained
, was estimated at $4,000. The struc-
ture. one of the walls which gave way.
due, 1t is believed, 10 the effects of
| melting snow on the sloping roof, was
buile in 1904. Firemen and police i'm
mediately began an investigation.
Edward Shaugnessv. Of Chicago.
second assistant postmaster general
who was one of the most critically in
jured in the knickerbocker theatre
collapse. was tonight reported as
| steadily improving. His wife and
| two daughters also were injured.
| Continued on Pane 4--CoI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
DRUGGISTS WIFE
ROBBED OF $4,000

York. Jan. ;l.-Mrs. Max Git
fa-. wife Of "A Harlem druggist.
r was robbed of $4,000 which
20. husband had drawn from the
D. Is ~ tho United States and en-
...'.l 20 her TO take home for safe
t.. rE
'i.. G',lemacher. who accompanied
f , Stand to the bank, took the
ru'- and drove home in a taxicao.
N.0 after entering their apartment
~. hoard n knock on the door. she
'..~si - and two men walked IN.
'"eI her into closet. took the
-" rom her and locked the closet
5oa-
I'o- ght was discovered by rela-
l'rs who forced entrance TO the
apartment when their knocks for ad-
~ - n went unanswered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Official Call Gives Basis
of Representation -
Largest Gathering
of Kind Ever Held in
State Many Won.
en- Delegates to At
tend

... Official call for the Republican
ste Convention, which will be
l,l al Bangor Thursday. April 6.
% 4. NJ. was issued Tuesday. 1t
I'd. Pc the largest political gather
rs q It's kind ever held in Maine,
f,-e entitled to 1899 delegates. A
4 portion Of the delegates. it is
81. ,,el. will be women who for the
49, tine will have an opportunity
a 't,.y participate in such a con-
nr.on.
The Call
4 Republican State convention
v he held Ia the Auditorium at
Ia sor on Thursday. April q, 1922
- 10 o'clock 4. NJ. for the purpose
.. e,ecting State committee, a
district committee for each Con-
I.ssslonal district and 4 county COM
a'ec for each county. 20 formulate
.- adopt a platform declaring the
.r.rCipies upon which the Republi.
,.l party of Maine will appeal &c
.at voters OF Maine for support in
election next Sep.e mber. and &c
-4saet any other business which
ray properly come before the con.
.ruon.
nc hasls OF representation will bs
- follows:
Zach city. town and plantation
v be emitted TO one delegate: fol
.1rR 10 votes cast for the Repub.
.e1n candidate for Governor in 1921
-- additional delegate: and for &
= action of 20 votes in excess of III
1tes. an additional delegate.
Delegates must be elected subse
ouent TO the date OF this call in or.
der TO he eligible to participate II
the convention.
The state committee will be ir
/, SION in the reception room OF the
fsiitorium at - o'clock on the day
T.. he convention for the purpose OF
b. Giving credentials OF delegates.
pn The evening before the con.
g.. ION the State committee vii
.1 public meeting at the Bangor
b. use Bangor. at : O'Clock. a.
y GA meeting all delegates and
....rs Interested in the welfarS and
.,ss 81 the Republican party vii
IS. opportunity to make sugees-
'.as and assist in formulating and
r-.f'.ar a declaration of principle:
,- platform TO be presented to The
,,.tcrtlon for consideration. amend
mcnt and adoption.
e.. order Republican state Com.
ruittcc.
laHEET y. PEACOCK, Chairman
DERRICK i. DYER. Secretary
Apportionment OF Delegates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Maine Eye Men
Elect at Portland

Portland. Fe.. Jan. 31.-Charles 5.
Bennett of Guilford was elected presi-
dent Of the Maine Optometrists' Asso-
citation at its 2Ist annual meeting here
today. Other officers chosen are:
Secretary. Harry J. Coveue of Ban
gor: treasurer. Linwood F. Easton Of
Portland.
The business session was followed
by banquet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
EARTH SHOCKS
ON PACIFIC COAST

San Francisco. Cal. Jan. al
Earthquake shocks were felt today
in California north of San Francisco
and throughout the coast towns of
Oregon. In Oregon cities the ire
mors shook windows, awakened
sleepers and ratified dishes. no dam
age was reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Report COrroborated BY
Letter Sent to Boston

Boston. Jan. 3l.-Friends OF Mac
MILAN here said today that a letter
just received from member Of his
expedition bore out the statement
from the Carnegie Institute that he
was passing the winter south Of the
Fury and Hecla Strait. MacMiilan's
plan when he left this city was 10 re-
turn next summer provided he could
complete his scientific explorations
and provided also he was rot caught
in the ice foes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
STORM BLOCKS
ST. JOHNS HARBOR

St. Johns. n. F. Jan. 31.-Strons
easterly gales that have ragged for the
last few days have blocked st. Johns
harbor with ice and no shipping can
enter or leave the port until there is
change of wind.
The coastal mail steamer Prospero.
caught in the nee in Notre Dame Bay
during last weeks blizzard. is still
bound. 1t is feared now that the
vessel may be held last until next
spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Brann to Lead
Lewiston Democrats

Lewiston. Me- Jan. cL-Louis j.
Brann. former mayor. city judge and
representative to the State legisla-
ture, was 'unopposed for the Demo-
cratic nomination for mayor in to-
days caucus. Aldermanic nominal
tons were contested in three of The
seven wards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
MAINE PULP co.
IN BANKRUPTCY

Buffalo, y. r, Jan. 51.-The Maine
Pulp and Paper Company. Inc, with
headquarters in Buffalo and several
plants in Maine, today filed petit
ton in bankruptcy in United States
court. Andrew Krieger. president of
the concern, lists the liabilities at
s42o.5al of which $4,000 is in secured
claims. The assets are listed as s454,-
GIL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
THE WEATHER
FAIR

North New England-t'aiT We'd
nesday, warmer in interior; Thurs
day rain or snow.
Southern New England - Fair
Wednesday: Thursday rain; moder-
ate temperature.
East New York-Fair and some
what warmer Wednesday,; Thurs
day rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Wednesday fair: Thursday rain;
moderate temperature; increasing
scutherly winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
May Delay
Case Against
Chas. Morse

Washington, Jan. 31.-Grand Jury
proceedings against Charles W. Morse
of New York, in connection with his
war time shipping contracts with the
government may be delayed. Attorney
General Daugherty indicated today,
because Of the Knickerbocker theatre
investigation. District Attorney Pey-
ton Gordon, had talked with him con-
corning the theatre investigation and
as this would be begun at once II
was to be presumed that it would de-
lay the Morse investigation.
Discussing published reports that
Mr.. Morse had requested permission
to- go to Italy to consult his physician.
Mr.. Daugherty said the matter had
not been brought to mis- attention but
that if it appeared that the atten-
tions of a particular physician were
absolutely necessary end Mr.. Morse's
life was in danger he would not be in
clined to "be cold blooded" in decid-
ing such a matter.
Mr. Morse made such request OF
the District Attorney several days
ago, but both officials and his attor-
ney indicated that no action had
been taken on it as Vet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Morse Now a, Bath

Bath, Me, Jan. 3l.-Charles W.
Morse, when informed tonight that
Attorney General Daugherty had in
dicated that the grand jury proceed
ings against him might be- delayed
said he would be "only too glad TO
comply with any request" that the
Department of Justice might make.
Mr.. Morse has been at his. former
home here for abou, two weeks await
ing word from Washington with re-
gard TO his request for permission to
go to Italy for examination by ply
stefan. He made no comment on Mt.
Daugherty's statement that this re-
quest had not been brought to his at
tertion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01
Appor.ionment OF Delegates

..e apport!onment Of delegates q
..r.cutiOu IS as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-02-01

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Androsooggin County

N IIr0enT. Two. Ia'Cus. IIIIet
Continued on Page 2-Coi. y
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-10-27
KEEP YOUNG

People with bad backs and weak kid
neys are apt to feel old at sixty Many
old folks say Doan's Kidney Pills help
them keep young. Here's. Ladysmith
case:
Mrs. August Zimpel, Route No. 2,
Elevensh ST., says: Il had lame
ness through my back that was draw
back to my work. I couldn't stoop
without terrible cuts of pain across my
back and after doing little heavy
work / got such heavy dull ache
across my kidneys, / became tired. The
action of my kidneys was not natural
and as friends highly recommended
Doan's Kidney Pills / procured some
and it was wonderful the way they
cured me- I am now free from all the
suffering and / am glad to recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Zimpel had Foster-M ilburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-10-27
CEDAR RAPIDS

(Received Too Late For Last Week
L. Wirth and L. Mattoon left the
first of the week for Park Falls,
where, they will operate a logging
camp.
Miss Louise Hingst returned from
the hospital last Thursday night.
Christ Sorenson, of Maiden Rock,
returned home this week, after spend
ing several days at the Krogstad home.
Mr. and Mrs Ben Moksnes enter
tanned company from Minneapolis over
the weekend.
There will be a basket social and
dance in the town hall, Saturday even
ing, Oct 81 All are cordially invited
and the ladies are requested to bring
baskets.
Jay Peterson is assisting Oscar Re-
no with his barn this week.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Carlson, Sunday evening,
Oct. s.
Carl Kreklau motored to Ladysmith
Thursday afternoon on business.
Frank Thatcher, of Glen Flora, was
a business caller in this community
the last of the week.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-10-27
NAIL CREEK

Bert Godfrey was an Exeland caller
Wednesday.
Martin and Susan Reinart were in
Crane Wednesday.
Miss Althea Seifert spent the week
end in Ladysmith
George Mag has gone to Fargo, N
D., to work this winter.
Sam Grubb and Frank Pasch spent
Sunday with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin McGlennan
were in Crane Thursday
The pie social and dance held at the
schoolhouse Saturday evening was
well attended.
Mrs. Joseph McGlennan, who is
teaching near Island Lake, spent the
weekend at. home
Otto Grubb who spent the last year
in this vicinity, returned to his home
in Springfield, ILL.,, Monday. He
made the trip in his car
Mrs. Sam Grubb entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Gerber, of Williams Bay,
Mrs Freda Lars, of Mukwonago,
Mrs A. Henry and son, Of Elkhorn,
Mr. and Mrs James Flynn and son,
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flynn and two
daughters, of Chetek, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Doud and Miss Rae Henry,
of Ladysmith, one day last week.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1922-10-27
ELDER CREEK

Fred Sleider has returned home af-
ter years absence in the west.
Mrs. w. Whomes was at Ladysmith
Friday having dental work done
Mrs. Lee Joyner, of Superior, is Wis
iting at the G. and D. Joyner homes
for few days.
Allen and Henry Hoople shipped a
carload of sheep to st. Paul this week,
Allen went through with the car.
Jack Kelly, wife and son returned
to Iowa last week for the winter.
They expect to return in the spring.
Floyd Mellin, who has been en-
ployed at Cloquet, Mimi, for the sum
mer season, is visiting home folks. He
expects to return soon.
Mrs. Emma Powers, Joe Hunt and
wife, 0. V. Emo and wife called Sat
urday afternoon at the Amos and
Bird Richardson homes at Galley Lake
Mrs. 0. V. Emo is receiving visit
from her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Hunt, of Arpin, Wis. She and hel
daughter, Vivian, expect to return
home with them on their way to visit
relatives at Valley, Wis