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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
ALICE MILLIONS
IN DISCREPANCIES
CUBAN FINANCES

Havana, July 2S-Included in the
list Of % special treasury funds
amounting to over 100000 which
were alleged yesterday by Represen-
tative Bartolome Sagaro in a de-
nunciation to the supreme court to
have disappeared from the national
treasury, are postal money orders
amounting to s1,S2O,O77, port works
funds amounting to s2.954, 140, and
civil retirement funds amounting to
$2,370,42S, it was disclosed today.
According to the announcement
treasury department figures for May
end June show a total income of So
: $1,000 With expenses of $7,000,000.
Since none of these expenses have
been paid, the complainant charges,
there is an evident malversation of
the amount received
The unjustifed difference between
receipts and disbursements during the
last fiscal year is declared by Repre-
sentative Sagaro to be shown by
treasury department records which
S6S, $4,000 but receipts for expendi-
lures of S77,000,000.
In addition to these charges, Repre-
sentative Saearo filed others with the
Havana Court petitioning an investi-
cation into what he alleged were
fraudulent payments Of s1.000.000 by
the paymasters department of the Ma
tional Treasury and extensive funds
in the national lottery, the Depart
ment of Public Works and the Ha-
vana street clearing department.
Copies Of Representative Sagaro's
charges have been furnished to Ma
ior General E. H. Crowder, special
American representative in Cuba, who
was quoted in a memorandum made
public in part by the state depart
ment last night IS declaring American
Intervention in Cuba depended upon
the financial measures taken by the
executive and legislative branches Of
the Cuban government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
CLAIM KNOWLEDGE
OF PLOT TO STAY
FRENCH PREMIER

Paris, July 2s.-(By A. P,)-The
French government. it was made
known today, has received what it con-
s;ders absolutely trustworthy informa-
lion that an attempt against the life
Of Premier Poincare is being plotted
in German monarchstic circles.
Information Of the alleged plot was
Immediately flashed to the French for
eign office by telephone. The prefect
Of police also was notified at once.
When Premier Poincare left Paris
this evening to spend Saturday and
Sunday at his country home in the de-
partment of the Mouse elaborate pre-
cautions for his safety were taken at
the railway station. Scores of police
men and detectives guarded his train
or circulated among the crowds.
Numbers Of detectives accompanied
the premier to his country home. AS
a precautionary measure a pilot en-
CINE was sent ahead Of the train TO
prevent any attempt at wrecking i.
A brief official note was issued this
afternoon announcing that the govern
ment had learned from an authorita-
tive source that German monarchists
were plotting to kill NJ. Poincare. The
note caused a mild sensation in official
and diplomatic circles. Beyond the
bare statement that it had learned of
the plot, the foreign office refused all
comment. In diplomatic quarters. how
ever, it was said that the first news Of
the plot had reached the French en-
bassy in Berlin through the Berlin po-
lice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
THREE PROPOSALS
ON SENIORITY RIGHTS

Chicago, July 2S.-(By \. P)-With
President Harding prepared to SUBJ
nit definite proposals to end the rail-
road shopmcns strike and B. NJ. Jew
international presidents hurrying back
to Chicago after conferences with Mr..
Harding, the fourth week Of the walk.
out ended tonight while both execu.
tivCs and union heads viewed optimis-
tically the possibility of an early set.
tClcmcnt
seniority apparently has been the
great stumbling block in peace neso-
tIations conducted Off the past two
weeks through Chairman Ben Hoop
or, of the Railroad Labor Board.
President Harding, according to those
claiming to know his suggestions, has
three proposals on this issue, one that
strikers return to work with seniority
unimpaired, one that men who re-
manned at work rank above strikers
in seniority and the third, that each
road adjust seniority through joint
committees
W lillc idii tAttullNeS anu union
leaders showed no open inclination TO
rccede from their positions on senior
ity. it generally was conceded that
wages and working rules disputes
would be settled by the Labor Board
while the contracting out of shop
workt-he third issue on which the
shopmen have struck-have, accord
ing to the Labor Board, already been
adjusted on practically all roads.
Separate agreements between the
strikers and the individual roads
the other plan to end the walkout
which has been most considered since
the announcement several days ago
that the Labor Board has ceased its
peace efforts-receivod a setback to-
day when the striking shopmen of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad refused 10
accept the railroads proposal for set
Element. Disorders in connection with
the strike became more pronounced
today. The entire city of Denison.
Texas, was placed under martial law
while in various sections clashes be-
tween workers and strike sympath-
izcrs were reported. Court action
against the strikers continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
COOmbs Dead at
Bath Was Old Time
Railroad Official

Bath. Ne, July 2S,-Charles A.
Coombs, IS. who in 1927 retired As
treasurer Of the Annapolis & Balti-
more Short Line, Of which he pre-
vioqsly had been general manager. died
az MS home here today. He was gen
eral manager previous to going to } J.
timore Of the Hoosac Tunnel 6. West
crn Railroad, which had headquarters
At McchanicsvIc \. y. until it was
absorbed BY the Boston & Maine.
Earlier in his career MIR. Coombs
was station agent at Lewiston of the
Androscoggin Railroad and in 1871 was
the first superintendent Of the kno. :
Lincoln Railroad. He was one of the
first Bath men TO enlist in the Civil
War and one Of two survivors Of the
Bath City Grays, which became Co. a,
Third Maine Regiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
TWO INJURED IN
ELECTRICAL STORM

Dover, \. H, July 2S-Two men
were injured and property damage
Of $4,000 was done when lightning
today set fire to and destroyed the
barn on the Jacob Young farm here.
Roscoe Thompson was severely
burner while rescucing horses one Of
which could not be saved and was
burned. James Mulligan was badly
hurt when the automobile in which
he and a fireman We're going to the
blaze skidded and hit a pole. He was
taken to a hospital with a severed
artery John Barry. the fireman. was
unhnrt. Forty tons OF hay were
burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
HARDING HOLDS STRONG
HOPES OF ACCEPTANCE
PLAN I'm RAIL STRIKE
mo MORE WAR"
PROCLAMATION BY
GOVERNOR BAXTER

Governor Percival P. Baxter issued
on Friday a proclamation designating
Sunday, July so, as No More War
Day. The proclamation is as fol-
lows:
Sunday, July 30th is to be observed
as No More War Day in many Of the
civilized countries of the world. The
lessons Of the recent war are too
soon forgotten, time draws veil
over its sufferings and peace living
citizens, intent upon their own pur-
suits, are prone to overlook the fact
that selfshncss still rcigns in many
places.
prussianism has not Vet received
its death blow. Crushed in one ma
ton it still seeks to hold sway in
others. Citizens in every land should
guard against insidous propaganda
and false appeals to patriotism, for
history records that preparation has
rot aveTted, but often has hasten u
war.
America should continue to guide
in the Peace Councils of the world.
impressive reduction in nav; :; ma
mcnt has been effected under the
leadership of President TardinG, anu
Secretary Hughes. and it is hoped
that the great nations of the world
soon will agree to a similar r2duc-
ton in their military forces. Such
a movement must be world wide Tor
no nation, however altruistic, should
sacrifice its power of self defense
and expose itself to attack.
President Harding expresses IT
forcefully in saying: Our hundred
millions want less Of armament and
none of war" When the sleeping
giant of public sentiment is once
awakened and the peoples Of every
land unite in demanding that war
shall cease, the work already begun
will be brought TO successful con-
clusion and war will be no more.
Now Therefore, ]. Pcrcival p. BaX-
tcr Governor Of the state Of Maine,
do hereby proclaim
SUNDAY. JULY 50, 1922
40 MORE WAR DAY
in the State of Maine
and I appeal to the clergymen Of the
state to observe the day with APP
propriate services, and urge citizens
in general TO support President
Harding in his efforts to promote
permanent world peace.
Given at the office Of the Cover
nor at Augusta. and sealed with the
Great Seal Of Maine, this Twenty
eighth day Of July. in the Year of
our Lord One Thousand Nine Hum
drcd and Twenty-Five, and of the
state of Maine the One Hundred and
Third.
PERCINAL 2. BANTER,
Governor Of Maine
By the Governor,
FRANK w. BALL.
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
Four Trapped
In Illinois Mine

Murphysboro, H., July 2S.--(Ey A.
P.)-Four men are known to be en-
tombed in a coal shaft of the Midway
Coal Co. near Ward. 10 miles north
east of this city, in which a fire broke
out late today. a mine relief team
from Duquoin at o'clock made its
second attempt to rescue the men.
The four men known to be in the
mine are Superintendent MCGOWAN,
William Forth, mine inspector; Harry
Laughran, a mine forman, and la
borcr
The fire originated at the bottom Of
the shaft, It was said, and probably
was caused by spontaneous combus-
ton. The four men were trapped in
the shaft after they had descended TO
investigate the cause of smoke coming
from the shaft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
Maine ARTILLERY
men COMP. |MENTED
AT CAMP DEVENS

Camp Devens, Mass, July oS-The
113rd artillery, Connecticut National
Guard which arrived here last night
after a 150-mile hike from Bran
ford, Conn, lost no time in taking up
sun practice on the range today.
The 152nd artillery, Maine Nation
al Guard, at the end of its three day
training period on the range, was
complimented in high terms by regu-
lar army instructors for the skill it
showed in gunnery.
Company ]. 103rd Infantry Of
Maine added further laurels to its
banners today when the companys
baseball team won the regimental
baseball trophy. Company | from
Millinocket, routed the service COM
pany of Portland.
The Vanguard of the citizens mill
tary training corps. which will open
next week with 5000 youths from all
parts OF New England, arrived in
camp tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
Lightning Bolt
Hits Chimney
WOrkmen Injured

Springfield. Mass. July 2s.-Char}es
Peters Of Williamansett and his ap-
prentice, Raymond Tremblay of Chico
pee. were seriously injured late this
afternoon when a bolt OF lightning
struck brick tower chimney in Will
liamansett on which they were work.
ing and they fen 125 feet. Physicia IS
held little hope for Peters recove ".
Tremhlay's fan was broken by another
workman inside the tower and it is
expected that he will recover. Wide
spread damage was caused throughout
this section by severe electrical
storm accompanied by hail which caus-
ed damage estimated at several thou
sand dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
4 SUBMARINES
MISSING FROM
PACIFIC FLEET
GHOST STALKING
IN maine TOWN,
CLAIM n. J. GROUP

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soon after hcr dea'h-madoeheo oy
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
COAL STOCKS
NEAR DANGER
POINT IN N. {.
Hard Supply Practi-
cally Exhausted, Soft
Il. is Very Low
One of Factors Tending to Halt
Business Improvement in
Section - Effect of Rail
Strike Will Soon Be Felt
Monthly Report Federal Re.
serve

Boston. July Pa fundamental
tendency toward real improvement in
business activity in New England has
been hampered by exceptional condi-
tlons SUCH as textile, coal and railroad
strikes, says the monthly rebort of the
federal reserve bank of Boston, made
public today.
IL IS certain that the coal strike is
daily becoming more serious to New
england and there is now an increas-
ing feeling of apprehension in this
district the review continues. Stocks
Of most sizes Of hard coal for domos-
nc heating purposes are practically
exhausted and those of soft coal for
power uses are dangerously low. The
railroad strike has not affected New
England business to any great extent
as yet, but through the combination of
increasing freight traffic and the ina
blllty to make as many repairs as
necessary the number Of surplus
freight cars in serviceable condition
on the New England railroads is un-
comfortably small.
Perhaps the best gauge Ct what
business conditions might Re ii the
adverse influences mention above
could be disregarded is the recent trend
of commodity prices. The prices of
basic raw materials have been tend
ms strongly upward for several
months and more recently have been
Continued on Page 3-CoI. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
Portland Chief
Police Instructed
To Remain Neutral

Portland, July 27.-Mayor Carroll S.
Chaplin told Clarence E. Dame, chair
man, and the executive board OF the
Maine Central Railroad strikers that
Chief of Police Irving S. Watts would
continue to preserve the public peace
but take no sides.
This ultmatum was given at a con-
ference today and followed the warn
ing issued by the police chief that
jcering against non-Union workers
would not be tolerated and that repi-
titions of certain performances,
charged against the men would result
in arrests.
Mayor Chaplin told the committee
Of strikers that he would see to 1t that
justice was done to every man and
that as long as nothing occurred no
one had anything to fear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
PRESIDENT names
EMERGENCY COAL
HEAD FOR NATION
Former Wartime Rail Administration Has
Confidence of Chief Executive = Will Direct
Distribution Available Coal Supplies-Gov-
errors of States Promise Cooperation -
Special Effort to Prevent Attempts at Pro-
fiteering

Washington, July 2s.-(By A. P.)-
Henry B. Spencer, former vice presi-
dent of the Southern Railway and gen.
eral purchasing agent for the war
time railroad administration, tonight
was appointed federal coal administra-
tor for the duration of the present
strike emergency by President Hard
ing.
Mr.. Spencer becomes administrative
member Of the coal distribution COM
mlttee which will control distribution
of available coal supplies on priority
basis to csscntion industries and util-
tiles.
With the announcement of creation
o. the office of coal administrator con-
fidence was expressed at the White
House that the production of coal, re-
gardlcss Of rail and mine strikes.
eventually would be increa sed to the
point where it would be adequate for
the country's needs. President Hard
ing felt so assured on this point, it
was said, that he contemplated no fur
thor move in the coal strike situation.
Secretary Hoover, who announced
Mr. Spencer's selection by President
Harding for the vacancy on the CEN
trail committee. made public also names
Of operators from coal producing dis
tricts so far designated as members of
the advisory committee. which is part
of the federal organization for main
IA oip AVID jnSnrinO fnel
distribution.
The governors of IS states Mr..
Hoover announced, have undertaken
to erect the necessary administration
TO control profteering and distribu-
ton of coal within their borders.
States which have reported stems to
set up this machinery include Ohio,
, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wiscon-
sin, North Dakota, Minnesota, Maine,
Massachusetts,, New Hampshire, Con-
necticut, Rhode Island New York,
New Jersey. Maryland. Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, Iowa, Oklahoma. Flor
ida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Louis
lana.
The Norfolk and Western, Chesa :
peake and Ohio, the Louisville and
Nashville, three railroads which ira
verse important coal producing sec
tions today reported institution of
cmbargOes over their lines against all
freight except foodstuffs, live stock
and fuel.
While it was made clear at the
White House that the administration
supervision of coal distribution would
be directed to the end that the fuel
supply might be eQuitably distributed
among all users entitled to considcra =
ton, it was added that no objection
would be made if state authorities
went ahead-as has been the case in
Indiana and Michigan-with separate
efforts TO provide coal for the peo-
pie within the jurisdiction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
Destroyer Brooks
In Second Trial
Off ROckland Coast

Rockland, Nc, July 2S.-The tor
pedo boat destroyer Brooks, which is
being used by the Navy Department
for series Of standardization trials
to test the effect Of various displace-
ments on speed and horsepower, was
given her second trial today with
draueht Of 1880 tons. The maximum
speed was 80 50 knots.
On her previous trial in this series
the Brooks, at displacement OF 1640
tons. attained maximum speed OF
322S knots.
The retaldinC Of speed due to great
er displacement has been demonstrate
cd in these tests. as the destroyer on
her trail runs, at a displacement OF
1908 tons, acquired speed slightly
exceeding s. knots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
Fate Obenchain
Woman in Hands
Jury, Los Angeles

Los Angeles. July 2S.-The jury in
the second trial Of Mrs. Madalynne
3. Obenchain for the murder Of ].
Bolton Kennedy, retired to consider
its verdict at 4 o'clock this after
noon.
Reading Of instructions by Judge
Shenk last forty-fiye minutes. De-
putty District Attorney keyes' final
argument was completed shortly af-
ter three o'clock. He appealed for a
verdict on the evidence, uninfuenced
by any sympathy the jurors might
have for the defendant.
The trial began June 5, last. Seven
women and five men comprise the
jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
Three Rescued

Springfield, ILL.,. July 2s.--(By A. e.,
Three Of the miners entomhed in the
burning Midway Coal Co. mine al Ward
have been rescued, according TO word
received by Robert Modill. director of
maincs. from State Mine Inspector
Eossbottom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
Fear Americans
Killed in Fall
Plane in Germany

Berlin. July 2S.-The pilot and three
passengers. the latter believed to be
Americans were killed today in the
crash of a German postal airplane
at Routzonburg, Mccklenburg Sch
WcrIn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
General Forecast


The disturbance that was over
Quebec Thursday night has moved
very slowly eastward and its center
was over the Gulf of st. Lawrence
Friday night. 1t has been attended
by local thundershowcrs in the Ohio
Valley and in the Atlantic states.
Pressure was relatively higher Fri
CAV over the upper Mississippi val
ley and the upper lake region and off
tn South Atlantic and North Pacific
coast. The temperature has not
changed materially in any part Of the
country during the past "a hours.
In the Middle Atlanti: and North
Atlantic states, the lower lake region
and the upper Ohio valley. the wealth
CT VIII be generally fair Saturday
and Sunday. There will be no i'm
J J. tant changes in Temperature east
OF the Mississippi river during the
next two days.
Winds north of Sandy Hook will
be moderate west and northwest and
weather overcast Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
German Debt
Travelling on High

Berlin, July 2S.-(By A. PD-Gor-
many's floating debt increased by A.
SOo.00o,o0o marks in the second ten
days of July, The floating debt is
now in excess of 5000 600, 900 marks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29

>rcasingIN strenuous orjcction to pro-.
Ifosals thrI any CT the new mon q
displaced hy returning strikers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
THE WEATHER
E AIR

North New England: South New
England. east New York, fair Satur-
day ard sunday with moderate tenn
nCrature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29

Boston and vicinity: Far Saturday
and sunday; moderate temperature.
Moderate northwest and northwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-07-29
SUNDAY: Fair

Two duties await you when you 70.
ceivs tue Journal In the morning: fhs
The second u to telephone your Al 50
that others may read It.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-05-11
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
NORMAL SCHOOL MAY 10

The commencement exercises of
the Morgan County Normal will be
held in the high school auditorium
beginning at o'clock, Monday eve
ming, May Is. Program: Selection,
orchestra; invocation, Rev. McRae;
chorus by school, "To Greet the
SPRING; welcome address, NAL
colin Beard; reading, "Fauntleroy
Wall" Iva Price; essay, Work, :"
Edna Earich; piano solo, Hun
garian Rhapsody" Nellie Dean; ora
ton, Opportunity" Harley Calen-
dine; original story, "Annabel's
Certificate" Mary Glenn; original
poem, 'tAlPs Well" Lois Torbert;
chorus by school, "Paean to Sum-
mer; Introduction of speaker, D. H.
McConagha; address, Teaching a
Prof. j. G. Lowery, M.
S. NJ A., Muskingum college; pre-
of diplomas, Supt. F. A.
Davis: benediction, Rev. Gillian;
orchestra.