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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Grand Jury Hears
Mystery Man in
Probe Ward Killing

White Plains, N. Y, July 16-Wil-
nam Mundia, man of mystery inso-
lar as he is concerned with the kill
ing OF Clarence Peters, eX-sailor, by
walter Ward, millionaire's son, was
brought before the extraordinary
Mestchester grand jury, investigat-
Ing the killing, today.
Mundia was taken into custody in
new York for violation of parole
from Elmira and while waiting for
us case to come up before the parole
Ooard, was subpoenaed as Ward
witness.
ne was brought to the court house
quay heavily guarded against any
iepetition of his previous attempt,
:atorney General Sherman, present.
sis the case to the grand jury, re-
fused to discuss Mundia's connection
with the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Successful Dry
Agents Make Good
As Fishermen

New York, July 16-And now
'Izzy" Einstein and moe" Smith,
the much disguised prohibition
agents whose exploits have made
them nationally famous, have turned
to the bounding main.
This became known today when
proprietors of two hotels in Free
port. Long Island, and one bar
tender were held on charges Of vio-
lating the Volstead act.
Dressed as fishermen the dry
agents said they appeared at the
Silver Wave and Seabreeze hotels
and hired boats with all the re-
quisites." 1t was the requisites that
called for the arrests. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17

New York, July 16-District At
torney Banton tonight fatty denied
charges made today by William H.
Anderson, state superintendent of the
antiSaloon League Of New York.
that the district attorney had prom
ised to put Anderson out Of BUSH
ness" declaring that such a step
would make me governor"
Mr.. Anderson. who is now under
grand jury investigation on charges
of grand larceny, forgery, and ex-
tCrtion, appealed to Governor Smith
for an opportunity to submit proof
of his charges at hearing con-
Quoted by the attorney general or
some other official.
Mr.. Banton, in denying the charges,
declared it Andersons duty to Jay
all the facts before the governor
Mr.. Anderson said Mr.. Banton's
promise to put him "out Of business"
was made to Mrs. o. Berthall
Phillips, wife of the former league So
licitor who is principal witness
against Anderson. Even. after
Phillips had signed a waiver of all
claims against Anderson or the lea
que. the superintendent declared he
could prove Banton compelled"
Phillips to go through with the case
against him, for the purpose Of sat
isfying his political ambitions.
Mr.. Anderson's statement said he
also had called on Governor Smith
"summarily to remove Mr.. Banton
and any and all of his staff from
further charge Of this. particular
proceedings"
The district attorney admitted that
Mr.. Phillips wife. formerly Mrs. Alb
hey C!eaver. was a member of fam
lily with which he had long been
friendly and was a member of Cen
trail church. Disciple of Christ of
which he too was q member.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Harvester Co. Gets
S3,316,765 Award
Against Germany

washington. July 16.-The mixed
claims commission, created to settle
American war claims against Germany.
today made its first decision. an award
of S3,316,765.92 to the International
Harvester~Co. for property seized in
Germany.
The commission is without jurisdic-
ton in the collection of damages. hav-
ing authority only to determine Ger
manys liabilities, but it is understood
that an early settlement of the award
probably will be made by Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Couple Hurled to
Death When Auto
Is Hit by Freight

North Conway, N. H, July 16-A
man, who was identified by drivers
license as w. S. Skolf1eld OF Mon
rcvia, Cal, and an unidentified wom-
an, believed to be his wife, We're IN
stantly killed today when their au-
tcmobile was struck by Maine
Central freight train at Cooks Cross
ing. 10 miles from here.
From a diary found in the automo-
lille n was ascertained that the man
and woman left Monrovia on April 20
and had travelled more than 1000
miles. The last entry was made on
Nav rs at Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
where they had camped. The train
was travelling at moderate speed at
the time of the accident and was
stopped 200 feet past the crossing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Governor Preus Comedies
Election Of Farmer
taborite Candidate,
Follower Of La :.
Toilette
lilo of $500 Precincts
Give Johnson 1O7,973,
Preus SO, 499 and Car
ley 1875 Governor
Carries Minneapolis
and st. Paul John
sons Strength in
Rural Sections

st. Paul. July 16-By A. P.)-
Governor Preus conceded ths-elee-
ton after he had been told that
lilo Of the states $500 precincts
gave Johnson a lead Of $1,000 the
count showing:
Johnson. 1O7.s7s;' Preus, ss.4ss;
James A. Carley, $685. es-
st. Paul, Mimi, July 16-(By A. P.)
and follower Of Lafollette, was lead
ing Governor J. A. o. Pdeus, Repub-
lican, on returns from 71S precincts
in today's U. S. Senatorial election
in Minnesota.
These precincts gave johnson a
lead of 10000 votes over Governor
Pdeus an adherent Of the Harding
administration, the count standing:
Preus. 1894; Johnson, 1887; James
A. Carley, Democratic, 6,61O.
Preus will carry Hennipins ana
st. Paul. but the rural districts were
offsetting this in the early returns.
Despite the lead johnson was
maintaining in the first rural re.
turns, which were considered repre-.
sentative, Republican headquarters
withheld any statement, while the
farmer-laborite leaders renewed their
prediction of victory for Johnson by
10000 majority.
Johnson continued to swell his lead
as additional rural returns came In
and when one-fourth of the stats'A
precincts had reported, the count
stood:
Preus, 1894; Johnson. ss.2Ss;'
Carley, 7,494.
The first 900 precincts to report In.
cluded returns from 20 Of the states
81 counties, and in every case were
declared to be representative.
Republican headquarters refused
to concede that the unreported pre-
cincts would maintain the ratio of the
first 900. Farmer-laborite leaders in.
sisted 1t was q ''walkaway."
Election Of Magnus johnson, far.
mer-laborite, as United States sena-
tor from Minnesota was conceded to-
night by Governor Preus, in a, brief
statement to the Associated Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Spanish Banks
EUp Against Unions

1 Madrid, July 16.-(By A. PO-
Numerous banking institutions
Throughout Spain are experiencing
difficulties with their employees who
are demanding that the banks shall
he run in accordance with the rules
Nc. the employees union.
= The trouble began last week when
the president and the secretary OF
the union were assassinated in
Valencia and the employees of the
Banco Espanol Credito in Madrid i'm
mediately declared a strike. Since
then the employees of various insti-
buttons either have quit their jobs
or forced the banks to recognize
their union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Find Abandoned
Riddles i'm Hallway
of ROxbury Home

Boston, July 1.-two children,
one two and one half years and the
other five months old, were. left in
the hallway of house on Shepherd
street in the RoXbury district late
today and were found by Mrs. Julia
Wilson who lives on the third floor
of the house. The children, neighbors
said, were left there by a woman
who took them from large green
limousine which was driven to the
place by a man and another woman.
The children were turned over to the
police who sent them to the Chardon
Street Home pending an investiga-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Gasoline Truck
Hit by Train; Driver
Is Burned to Death.

Norristown, Pa, July 16-Martin
Victory, driver of a gasoline truck,
was burned to death today by fam
ing gasoline after the truck had
been struck by an express train at
a grade crossing near the Reading
Railway station. Firemen had
struggle to keep the flames from
destroying the train and spreading
to nearby buildings. The engineer.
his clothing ablaze. leaped from lbs
cab after bringing the train to halt
and passengers were forced to jump
across burning pools of oil to get
out.
The locomotive caught the truck
which had a capacity of 700 gallons,
squarely in the middle and carried it
down the track for 200 feet. pouring
gasoline out as the wreckage was
dragged along. Victory, pinned in
the drivers seat, was burned beyond
recognition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Arrest Picket at Worcester

Worcester, Mass, July 10
Charged with disturbing the peace
by shouting "scab" at a telephone
operator and "skunks" at police Of
ficers on duty at the telephone build
ing here tonight, two telephone
strike pickets were arrested and
taken to a police station. They were
bailed by Anna NJ. Foley, president
of the Worcester Operators Union,
members of which are on strike.
The police allege that Alice Rourke
cried "scab" as the working opera
tor was entering a taXicab under
police guard to be taken home and
that the other picket, Rose Barry,
called "skunks" at police officers who
were drawn to the spot when the
Rourke girl was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Name Penniman
for Head u. of Penn.

Philadelphia, July 16-Proyost
Josiah III. Penniman was nominated
for the presidency of the University
of Pennsylvania today by the board
of trustees. The nomination Is tan
tamount to election, but because the
statutes of University provide, that
selection of officers must be made
month before their election. final ac-
ton will not be taken by the truss
tees until their next meeting in Sep
TENDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Gen. Allen Sees
World Menace in
European Tangle

New York, July 16.-The tangled
European situation BODIES evil for
this country and for the world gen.
orally, according to Henry T. Allen,
former major general in charge of
the American Army of Occupation on
the Rhine. He arrived today on the
White Star liner Baltic from Liver
pool.
The bulk of public opinion in
France, he said, was behind Pom
cares policy, despite the loud cries
of a few critics. Great Britain is
anxious to see the French policy
modified, he said, because she is
trading nation and desires to see
commercial relations with Germany
and Russia restored.
He denied reports that he was
taking official messages to Washing
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
JOHNSON LEADING BY
$4,000 IN MINNESOTA
SENATORIAL CONTEST
COLORADO TOWNS
FLOODED; DAMAGE
NOT KIN 0 " n

Pueblo, Colo. July 16-Five feet
Of water was reported at Portland.
Colo, a cement manufacturing COM
munity, eight miles east of Florence,
tonight. but all communication with
the town is cut off and the extent of
the damage cannot be ascertained.
Florence. % miles west of here, is
reported to be flooded with two feet
of water rushing through the streets.
Frank Stevens, rancher. las kill
ed by lightning on his ranch on
Transferable Creek, near florence,
when he tried to rescue cattle
caught in the food waters.
Four creeks pass through Florence
and each of the four was flooded.
The flood came without any warning
about 5 o'clock. Early tonight the
water had passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Banks Obligations
to Pierce Are Small

st. Louis, Mo-, July 16-The Ma
tional Bank of Commences obliga-
ton to H. Clay Pierce, New York
capitalist. as found by Special Mas
ter Jameson in a report submitted
to the district court here last Fri
day will actually amount to s3,91S.31,
though Mr.. Pierce was given judg-
ment of $1,067,440. the Associated
Press was informed today by officials
of the bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
To Discuss Wage
Boost Rail Workers

New Haven, Conn, July 10
Joseph S. Pickford, general chair
man of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen and Conductors and ]. j.
Hart, of Springfield. Mass, will meet
officials of the local branches here
tomorrow to informally discuss ar
engagements for the proposed wage
increase conference to be held August
TO-.
The Big Four is planning to de-
mand wage increase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
NIGHT AIR MAIL
SERVICE BY AUG. l

onlcago, July 16-Night air SER
c crce VIII be realized by August 1, ac-
tt o to First Assistant Postmas-
VI General John H. Bartlett, here
may NAY to attend a state convention Of
postal officers.
inat trans-continental ALTAR
OIL OIL routes with night flying pro-
n,aln, made possible by the develop
,,roa 's In lighting and other feat
in OF night aviation, would soon be
uect, was seen in the depart
air order for five million special
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Mrs. Rergd0ll Off
to Visit Son Today

Philadelphia. July 16-Mrs. Emma
c. Gergdoll was busy packing at her
home today for her trip to Switzer-
land and Germany where she will
visit her fugitive son. Grover Cleve-
land Bergdoll, draft evader. he
sails tomorrow from Hoboken on the
Bremen, having obtained passports
from the state department at Wash
ington,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Find AutOist on
Pilot After Crash

Newburgh, N. Y. July ia WALL
kill Valley Railroad train, travelling
some 40 miles an hour, struck an
automobile driven by Bernardo Dab
rens at Waikiki today.
The train was stopped 100 feet
down the track and trainmen found
Dahrens, fully conscious, but with
a fractured leg, seated on the pilot
Of the locomotive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Third Victim of
Milford Crash Dies

Nashua, N H.. July 16-AIiss Mary
Cheever of keene, N. H.. died at
Memorial Hospital here this after
noon, the third victim of grade
crossing accident at Milford in which
her father. Harry w. Cheever. and
Earl MILFORD Moore of Lynn, Mass,
lost their lives. The three were rid
ing in a five ton truck which skidded
into the path of a passenger train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
General Forecast

The outlook is for fair weather
during the next 4S hours in the north
Atlantic states. Temperature read
ings moderate for the season are in
Dictated for the north Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Gentle to moderate mostly north and
northeast and weather partly cloudy
10 clear Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Seek Court Ban
]. w. w. in California

Sacramento. Cal, July ia petit
ton for an injunction restraining the
Industrial Workers of the World
from functioning in this state was
filed today in the civil department
Superior Court by District Attorney
j. j. Henderson of Sacramento
county, permission to sue in the name
of the people of California having
been granted by Attorney General
Webb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Escaped Convicts
on Ocean in DOry

Philadelphia. July 16.-Four of the
six convicts who escaped Saturday
from the Eastern State penitentiary in
this city are believed by the police to
have put out to sea in a motor-driven
dory they stole from wharf at POGO
mo City, Md, early yesterday.
One theory of the police is that the
convicts plan to join a rum-running
fleet off the Virginia coast.
Edward Landing, a bridge tender.
saw the four l.en climb aboard the
boat Sunday morning. One of them
carried a suitcase, he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Hold Driver Car
That Struck Pole

Exeter, n. H., July 16-Palmer
Ahearn, the driver Of an automobile
that crashed into a telegraph pole
yesterday resulting in the death Of
James Kennedy and injuring two
others, was held without bail today
in the Epping municipal court on the
charge of manslaughter. The case
will be heard July %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
No Case Against
Crew of LeYiathan

Southampton, July 16 (By A. Pr
The cases against more than a
score of the crew Of the American
steamship Leviathan, summoned in
police court today on charges of
deserving other ships, were adjourn
cd sine die. No decision was reach
ed as to the method Of dealing with
tho cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Mrs. Harding Breaks
Under H0spitality

Fairbanks. Alaska. July 16 (By A.
P.)-SIrs. Warren G. Harding, wife
Of the president, has been so worn
out by accepting Inequalities ex-
tended by Alaskans that she has
been been compelled to take to bed,
Mr.. Harding informed an audience
here just before he and his party
left for Seward, Alaska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Charges Monopoly
of Auto Bumpers

New York, July 16-United States
Attorney Hayward late today filed
suit under the Sherman antitrust
act against the American Chain Com
pany, Inc, seeking to restrain it
from alleged monopoly and restraint
of trade in connection with the man.
ufacture and sale of automobile
bumpers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Presidential Party
Calls Off Proposed
Trip Over Trail

Fairbanks, Alaska. July 1C-Some-
what fatigued by their 400-mile trip
into the interior of Alaska and fear
full of low water for their steamer
in the Ana river, President and Mrs.
Harding shortly before noon today
called off their contemplated 90-mile
trip over the Richardson Trail and
instead will return directly to
Seward from here. leaving this aft
ernoCn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
THE WEATHER
FAIL

New England-Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday with moderate tempera-
ture.
East New York-Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday,; somewhat cooler Tues
day in extreme portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
Bostoi. Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair with moderate temperature
Tuesday and Wednesday; light winds
mostly northerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
GROUPS OFFER TO
HELP settlement
OF PHONE STRIKE
Includes Council Of Churches,
Consumers League And
League Women Voters

Continue Plans for Legislative Probe
or Situation - Strikers Who Use
Telephones Must Pay Full Rate,
Company Announces-Fiye Strik.
ers Return at Lawrence - Con-
tinue Cases of 10 Strikers Arrested
at Waltham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
ANDERSON NOT
VICTIM POLITICAL
DESIRES BANT0N
Dist. Attorney Denies Charges
New York Anti-Saloon
League Supt.

in Appeal to Governor
Smith Says Banton Had Prom
ised to Put Him Out of Business
and Step Would Make Him Gov
ernor-Grand Jury Now Probing
Charges of Larceny, Forgery and
EXtortion Against Anderson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17
ALLIED.TURk
PACT REACHED
AT LAUSANNE
THIRD ATTEMPT
BOMB F|END FAILS
TO KILL VICTIM
Chelsea, Mass. Woman's Hands
Torn And Burned When
Package Is Opened

Was Addressed to Sister-in.Law-
Two Previous Efforts in Past Two
Months-Latest Internal Machine
IN Form OF Book-Bomb in Small
Cabinet and High Explosive in
Electric Light Bulb Also Failed to
Find Mark Sought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17

sun Rises4.10
/. sun Sets--7.20
DAYS Length-15.10
DAVIS Decrease-.22
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-17

/: RADIO PROGRAMS
Detailed programs from principal
fadiophone broadcastins stations
may be found In this Issue.
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-09-03
Paying Guests" Are Sought
by Titled English Women

guarantee Exceptional social advan
tages" and will organize dances, par
ties and entertainments"
Another advertisement runs, "A
lady of title who used to entertain on
lavish scale before the war. but is
no longer able TO indulge her fond
ness for hospitality on such gener'
GUS scale as formerly. will receive
some highly recommended payins
guests at large and magnificently fur
nished ancestral mansion standing In
midst OF beautiful and extensive
estate. Only people who have been
accustomed to moving In the best
society will be received.
Rates Higher.
That Is one way of limiting that
the rates charged will be considerably
more than at n first.class hotel.
One advertisement that appeared
recently read: "A few American
young ladies' whose parents can ap
preciate value OF refined and culti.
waited English accent received as pay.
ing guests by two ladies' OF title who
will instruct them In the manners
and department of people who move
In the best English society. Refer
ences exchanged"
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-09-03
Grade Crossing Peril
Avoidable, Says Expert

Accidents at grade crossings are
for the most part avoidable." said Fl.
A. Adams. safety agent of the Union
Pacific railroad, yesterday. "and l am
glad especially that the Omaha Bee
thought the matter of looking into
the cause Of these accidents Of sufil-
cient importance TO get the material
for the story run in Sundays paper.
THE majority OF accidents occur at
crossings where the view is open for
some distance on both sides OF the
approach, and not at hidden points.
when we can educate motorists to
realize that n heavy train. travelling
at a high rate of speed. with almost
irresistible momentum. cannot be
stopped within 20 feet. and that they
are risking. not only their own lives,
but the lives of all in their automo
biles. we shall see the accident list
grow smaller
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-09-03
Paper Wheels No Longer
Purr Under Pullman Cars

common strawboard paper. such as
Chicago, Sept. 2.-The paper car
wheel that intrigued the imagination
OF America years ago. and which once
served on every Pullman car. is now
only a memory, according to the Pull
man News.
The steel wheel has succeeded the
paper.cored wheel in every instance.
The public's idea back in 1880. that
the paper wheels superiority was
that the paper center would not be
susceptible to the expanding and con-
tracing influences OF heat and cold
was a misapprehension. as the real
reason for its value lay in the dead.
ening of sound under passenger cars.
particularly Pullmans. 1t was sue
cessful for 25 years and then the all.
steel wheel began TO take its place.
until today there Is not a paper-cor-
ed wheel on any Pullman car. ac-
cording to the News
In manufacturing the paper wheel
The Omaha morning bee. [volume] (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927, 1923-09-03
Fear Felt for Safety of Hundreds
of Americans in Stricken Japan
Failure of All Efforts to Communicate With Earth
quake Area Arouses Grave Appre-
hension in u. S.
hensiOn in u. S.

At the Navy department. where the
most powerful radio stations in the
world have been working all night
and all day today trying to establish
communication with the Asiatic fleet.
it was stated that 1t had been found
impossible thus far even to reach Ad-
miral A E. Anderson with the order
Of Admiral Eberle. chief of operations.
TO proceed to Yokohama.
Admiral Eberle's instructions to the
commander-in-c OF the Asiatic
fleet, issued after a conference of
Navy department chiefs with Secre-
tary DENLY, were to rush TO Yoko-
hama with all possible speed and
render every possible assistance to
the stricken people, japanese and
other nationalities, as well as Ameri.
cans. in the earthquake and fire-swept
districts
Cable Communication Broken.
This order was dispatched to San
Francisco by commercial telegraph
lines and thence by navy radio No
acknowledgment or any other recog.
milton of its receipt by Admiral Ander-
son has yet come back. Cable com.
munication has been broken. IL was
stated. by the terrific earth shocks.