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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Twenty-Five PERISH
/ IN FLAME SWEP PIT
INSANE HOSPITAL

ueroism and Goodness of Attendants X cps
Death Toll from Running into the Hundreds
when Manhattan State Hospital for the In
sane on Wards Island Main Building Is
Scene of Holocaust Three Attendants Die
in Magnificent Effort to Rescue Imprisoned
Patients in Fire Swept Homicidal Ward -
1000 Patients in Building = Terror Reigns
Among Nearly 1000 Patients on the Island
-Firefghters Hampered by Bitter Cold and
Lack Of Equipment Only Five of Thos e
Burned to Death Identified - Three Were
World War Veterans Suffering from Shell
Shock-Terrific Blast by Dredgers in He'll
Gate Presaged Disaster-Several Investiga-
tions Started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Former Agent of
Shoe Workers Union
Files 100000 Suit

dorchester. \. Y. Feb. 1S-A libel
action of 100000 has been filed in
federal court by Fred Meinhart, for
mor business agent here for the
United Shoe Workers, against the
union. Steinhart recently recovered
a verdict approNimatinG $4,000 in Su-
preme Court in Il breach OF contract
action directed by him against union
officials.
Mcinhart claims he has been Ii
bclled and made to suffer as a con-
sequence of statements made in n
pamphlet issued by the United Shoe
Workers. The statements were to
the effect that he had forced n two
year contract on the union as bust
ness agent by threatening to use his
influence with tho association of
Manufacturers to cause trouble for
the union workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
GERMAN BOYCOTT
AGAINST FRENCH IS
LOSING STRENGTH

Essen, Feb. 1S-By A. Po-Thc
increased resistance of the German
officials and 4 more hostile attitude
generally by bursomasters and other
municipal authorities throughout the
Ruhr has been felt by the French
during the past "a hours.
on the other hand, the boycott
against the French which had been
Instituted by the stores and restau
rants in Essen and elsewhere APP
pears to be losing strength, appar-
entity in consequence of the strong
measures adopted by the French.
The French on Saturday met the boy
colt in Essen by sending out two
motor trucks in charge Of two OFF,
GERS with a detachment of men.
These trucks started by making a
round of the stores! At the first
place entered soldier tried to buy
chocolate. The storekceper refused
to sell An officer then had the pro-
prictor of the shop, arrested. The
trucks moved on to two other places.
where the same process was repeat
cd
These arrests were viewed by
crowds of the townspcople and the
news spread quickly. Consequently
before the French buying expedition
had proceeded much farther. the
boycott seemed to have been sudden
~ called off, for stores resumed sell
ing to the French.
The French arc beginning to reap
n little harvest of German marks.
Yesterday when troops entered Gel
scnkirchcn. dctachmentS occupied
the Rathaus and railroad station.
Selling total of 11o.000,oO0 paper
marks. out of which sum the French
paid the fine Of 100,000,000 marks
imposed upon the town by the French
as penalty for the recent WoundlnS
of two French gendarmcs.
In Tricr. the French seized the
strike fund of 250,000000 marks.
supposedly sent by German govern
mcnt sources to aid the German
railroad men who are refusing To
work This money will be applied
to the expenses of the French ana
Belgians in the operation OF the
railroads in the Rhincland.
Two of the worst accidents since
the French and Belgians undertook
the operation Of the railroads occur
red carly today. \ locomotive at
DahIhauSen crashed into Il passcn-
ger coach carrying French civil rail-
road workers, killing two and injur-
ing il of them. Three of those IN
iured are in Il serious condition. one
Belgian railroad man was Killed IN
| Il collision between Belgian ana
French trains at Crefcld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Ossipee Rescues
Maro0ned Residents
on Maine Islands

Boston, Feb. 1S-Marooned resi- :
dents of islands along the Maine
coast, who have been isolated by ICE
Me, late today by the coast guard
cutter Ossipec, radio message re-
ceived here said. The message ad-
ded that the cutter was proceeding
with a physician to Cranberry Isles
in Penobscot Bay on an emergency
call.
coast arc frozen and persons living
on islands off the coast, cut off from
communications with the mainland
for weeks, are in many cases facing
an alarming lack Of food, fuel ana
other supplies, A number OF calls Tor
relief have been received from islands
in -Penobscot Bay and the Ossipee
went to Rockland on Friday to break
the ice barriers and carr! relief to
the island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
With REASON GONE
PLAYS Heroic ROLE
IN HOSPITAL FIRE

New York. Feb. 1S.--(By A. PA
maniac whom the doctors prefer should
be known simply as John Doe. was an
outstanding hero of the fire which to-
day killed o5 at the insane hospital on
Ward Island.
John Doe had always wanted he
roic role. Twice opportunity had pre-
scented itself. but he had weakened.
That was when he was sane.
His third chance came after his mind
had snapped. This time he made good
but tonight, sleeping under guard, he
did not know it.
John Doc is a man of giant build. 1t
seemed as if that huge frame must
house the heart of a lion. When the
United States entered the World War
John Doe got his first chance. He en-
listed under the colors of Uncle Sam
and went to the front with the plaudits
of the home folk ringing in his ears.
But in the trenches it was different.
The roar of shells. the pattcr of ma
chine gun bullets. took the heart out of
him. He deserted.
The fierce desire to be a hero. to be-
com; killer of men, returned. and he
| Joined the armies of the kaiser.
Again under shell fire his coura sc
oozed. Once more he deserted.
.. The war ended. John Doe returned
to America. Then reason filed.
Finally John Doe landed in ward
of t. Manhattan State Hospital for
the Insane. "Homicidal maniac" the
do said of him. Dangerous man
tho most dangerous on the island"
said the attendants. \ specially sharp
watch was kept on John Doe, who
cvinccd the will to kill.
Today. the flames cracking around
! him. dense smoke binding his eyes
! John Doc was seen by attendants lead
ing the weaker to safety. This way
men. Fire escape here" he said quiet
~. He was the calmcst man in that
hall of death.
But tonight he was again under
guard. unconscious of the dream final
| ~ fulfilled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Storm Battered Ships
Seek Shelter Halifax

Halifax. n. g, Feb. 1S-Thrce
steamers put into this port today
for repairs. each a victim of the
storms on the Atlantic during the
past few days.
The United States Shipping Board
February 2. for Boston, put in with
thirteen feet of water in number l
hold, as 4 result of a leak forward
She will dock for repairs.
Another shipping board steamer,
the Deuel.. from Portland, Me-, for
Hamburg. came in for repairs to her
engine. The third victim Of the
storms was the Bradford City, from
Liverpool, January &c. for New York.
She was leaking in number hold.
but it was expected that divers would
be able to repair the damage with
out the shipping going into dry
dock,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Pawtucket Faces
Serious Coal Famine

Pawtucl,ct, r. l., Feb. 1S-Rcsi-
dents of this city tonight had little
hope that coal would arrive in time
to avert threatened famine. The
ice in the pawtucket river is six
inches thick and coal barGes are
barred from the city.
Coast guard cutters tonight were
unavailable to break the ice barrier
and available tugs were either too
small Or their owners unwilling to
risk damages to their craft in the ice.
The request for navy aid made yes
terday by Senator lie Baron Il. Colt,
of Rhode Island. had not brought re-
suits tonight. The state has been &c
ouested to uarantec to reimburse tug
owners for any damage that they
might sustain in attempting to break
the ice, but as yet no action has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
General Eorccact

Pressure. remained high Sunday
over the eastern and southern states
The weather has remained fair dur
ing the last "a hours, except for light
local SHOWS in the lake region and in
the interior of the North Atlantic
states.
The weather was still unseason-
ably cold Sunday night east Of the
Mississippi river.
The temperature will rise Monday
and Tuesday in the states east of the
Mississippi river. and generally fair
weather will prevail Monday, follow
ed by increasing cloudiness Tuesday,
but precipitation will likely be con-
fined to portions of the lake region.
Winds north of Sandy Hook. fresh
northwest and west and weather fair
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Armour Company
Reduces Liabilities
About S9O,OOO,000

Chicago. Feb. is. (By A. PA re-
ducto1 of from sS0.000,000 to 500
100000 in current liabilities is shown
in the first statement since its recent
refinancing by Armour Il Company
and its subsidiaries.
The statement made public tonight
was signed by +. Edison White. who
succeeded j. Ogden Armour as presi-
dent of the company. 1t covered the
fiscal year ending December 81. 1872.
After giving effect to the rctinanc-
ing, the statement showed current
assets of $190,493.630 and investment
stocks, bonds anG advances of $46.-
377,1O4. The properties were listed
at S1S9,419,470 and deferred charges,
includin gunamortzed discount, at
$15.299,415.
The current liabilities were placed
at $SO,SS5.S1S, bonds at 100000 900;
reserve S1.OOO,O00: preferred stock
s119,o95, 400; common stock $10O,oS2,-
900 and surplus $4o.376,402.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19

Thousands Enjoy Days Program at Ganeston
Park in Forenoon and Capital Park in Aft
ernoon- Westbrook Seminary Wins Over
Cony in Interscholastic Hockey Finals Uni-
versity of Maine Gets Another Leg on Bax-
ter Trophy in Intercollegiate Competition
and Springs Surprise by Defeating Bates in
Close Hockey Match-Big Gallery Watches
Trap Shooting Tournament X South Paris
High Takes Interscholastic Cup--Close Com
petition and Thrilling Exhibition for Maine
Amateur Ski-Jumping Championship
ner and Dance Closes One of New England's
Greatest ard Most Successful Winter Car
nivals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
situation Is Grave
n Ireland with
Expiration Amnesty

eo london, Feb. 1S.-The Dublin
m..s.sspondent Of the Times. COM
n 'I.ag ON the recent Developments
.asland, says that if President
snoSa saVe and Liam Lynch have
i I sss tneir last words the outlook
la,sS Sueea forlorn. Apart from iso-
Psr u ,sSurrenders there has been no
,sso,can landslide, and unless an
hl,le a,!n hour miracle happens none
n nsely to occur.
cont;,. ale contrary, the correspondent
,rrsst"u the Irish war both III the
Il ths u Dublin and in the columns
mo. Inc daily newspapers has become
dars intense during the last two
ien,s INA, man at any period .ince de-
fer ' r1 minister Mulcahy's MAJESTY Of
amn suolshed ten days .,go. The
lion 10 mas expired and the situa-
wv Is extremely grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
PRICELESS TREASURE
viewed BY ROYAL
VISITORS AT LUXOR

Luxor, Egypt, Feb. 1S-CBy A. P.)
tomb of Tutenkhamun was
opened officially to visitors this aft
ernoon. when about one hundred
distinguished personages were adj
mitted to see the splcndors disclosed
last week. From an early hour in
the morning. the track alongside the
Nile leading to the Valley of tho
Kings. was cro' ded. and great num-
bers fastened in various conveyances
to the scene of tn" excavation
Continued on Page 2-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Charge Aged Farmer
with Wife Murder

Albany. N. Y, Feb. 1S-Nicholas
Buonora. "A years old. was locked UP
in county Jail at Troy carly today.
on a charge of first degree murder.
A posse Of deputy SHERIFF. sim.
moned to the Buonora farm house.
near Castleton, found the body OF
Buonora's wifr Anna, wrapped In a
the aged man with a double barrel
led shotgun by his side.
Louis BuOnOra. son OF elderly
couple, is in an Albany hospital with
wounds suffered when he was shot
through the chest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Ships Icebound in
Vineyard Sound

Vineyard Haven. Mass. Feb. IS
Heavy ice in Vineyard Sound and in
Nantucket Sound has rendered navi j.
eating difficult. The schooner Fred
oricll j. Lovatt, bound for New York.
from St. John. N. s., is anchored in
the ice two miles south of Handker-
chief Light Ship in Nantucket Sound
and q number of tugs are in similar
circumstances.
Vineyard Haven harhor is entirely
frozen over and the schooners Percy
II. Pyne ii, Norfolk for Rockland,
Nc. and Amy G. Mexican, New York
for Nova Scotia for Belgian ports. to-
gether with a small fleet of Barges,
are anchored here
A number of steamers and tugs
with coal laden barges were able.
however, to proceed north through
the floating ice today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19

New York, Feb. 1S.-(By A. P.)-
Evidence accumulated during the
week of an acceleration in the face
of the business revival. Although
anxiety still exists over the poten-
tialities of the European situation,
the feeling has grown that this coun-
try can enjoy prosperity, for some
time at least, without regard to any
Improvement abroad. Some lines of
business already have been stimu-
lated as result of the French oc-
cupation of the Ruhr.
Steel prices have stiffened mark
eddy within the past week. Much
of the prcsen. buying is due to a
Continued on Page S, Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
American Locomotive
Company Overc0mes
Deficit, Shows Gain

New York, Feb. 1S-Overcomins a
deficit for the first six months of
nearly $1,000.000 the American Lo-
connective Company and its affiliated
companies. the Montreal Locomotive
Works and the American Locomotive
Sales Corporation. showed a net pro-
fit for the twelve months ended De-
cember 81, 1922. of $1,10O,47S, the
company's annual report disclosed to-
day. Dividends of per cent am
ounting to $1.750,000 on preferred
STOCK and six per cent or $1.500,000
on the common stock were paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Cutter Picks Up
Abandoned DORM

New York, Feb. 1S-The British
auxiliary schooner Dorm abandoned
by her crew during a storm off the
Jersey coast several days ago. was
picked up today 100 miles off Am
brose Channel Light, by the coast
guard cutter Seneca. 1t was re-
ported she carried q quantity of
liquor.
The schooncr's crow, enlisted in
New York and shipped at Providence
was rescued b.. the I.amport & Holt
steamer Nasari and brought to New
York Friday night. They declared
there was no liquor on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Family Driven Out
Home Is DESTROYED

Moultonboro. n. H.. Feb. 1S.-Gcorge
A. Blanchard's family of six was driven
out early today by fire which destroyed
the home. a commodiouS building. and
large barn. and contents. at loss of
$4,000. All the livestock and farm
tools were lost. The Blanchard place
was one of the handsomest in town.
known as Union Hall. The members
of the family were forced into 2 below
zero temperature wearing nothing but
their night clothes. They, were cared
for by neighborS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
North Kerry Irish
Irregulars Decide
to- Surrender Arms

Dublin. Feb. IS. (By a. PA Free
State army communique issued today
announces that Pierce. commanding
two Irregular columns in Norty
Kerry, has decided to surrender all
his arms and men but says he will he
unable to to get in touch with every
member Of the columns before Tues
day.
The Comm:nique adds that there
fore amnesty has been extended by
the Free State commander in chief
until Tuesday night to Picrce's
column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Two Brothers Shot
by an Unknown
| Assailant at Revere

Revere, Mass. Feb. 1s-Two BROTH
ers were shot, enc fatally, as they
were walking in a street here 10.
night by an unidentified assalian'
who escaped. Felix Caporalle. or Hau ,
gus, was shot in the head ana kiueu
instantly; and his brother hot tho
was shot three times thfousn ~
nitai in Boston, where it was said
his condition. was critical. Pollce
We're We, unable to learn the cause OF
the shooting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
British King and
Queen to Visit Rome

Rome, Feb. IS. (By A. Picking
George T. l Queen Mary will be
guests of King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helena at the Quirinal Palace
during their visit to Rome in the
Spring. The British monarchs also
will pay a visit to Pope Plus. They
will be received at the Vatian wcith
royal honors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
nnewheld, N. H., Church
uveStrOyed by Fire

sdiH chut N. H., Feb. 1S.-The Meth
Ing a h or erected in 1885 and carry
Sewmarto.a at loss of $4,000 The
nents wore and Exeter fire depart
Owing to s'e unable to reach the scene
An oyerb. me condition of the roads.
With muon 'ed stove caused the fire.
Aept from =, diiiiculty were the flames
iiesidencas u.e town Offices and nearby
ule Other 80, Inc home OF the pastor on
nved ~ sue OF the street was barely
q The o, Inc destroyed church vas onc
laiss ''0est IL southern New Hamp-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
SITUATION
HAS LITTLE EFFECT
ON U. S. PROSPERITY
Some Lines Of Business
Stimulated by French o.
cupation of Ruhr

Steel Prices Have Stiffencd in An
ticipatiOn Off Later Reaction
Traffic Prospects Continue Bright
for Several Months to Como
Railroads Showing Larger Profits
impressive Records by Leading
Industrial and Public Service Cor
pOratiOnS-Heavy Buying in Cot
ton Markets - Money Markets
Somewhat Firmer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
BRIDGE HEARING
TOMORROW WILL
Be warm AFFAIR
Rival Groups To Clash Over
Question Bridge Across
Kennebec River

some Believe State Direct Building
81 STRUCTURE ut Bath-Othcrs
Want Private Corporation to
!iahdic IIrtcrprisc-Thrcc Hear
IhSs on Gasoline Tax Scheduled
several Other Important Meas
urcs to BE Heard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
THE WEATHER
EAI f

Northern New England-Fair Mon
day and Tuesday: warmer Tuesday.
Southern New England and East
ern New York-Fair with slowly ris.
in; temperature Monday; Tuesday
cloudy and warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair and somewhat warmer Monday;
Tuesday partly cloudy and warmer;
moderate to fresh northwest winds,
shifting to southwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-19

Detailed programs from principal
radiophone broadcasting stations
may be found in this issue.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-02-07
5 Charming New Shade to Cid Lingerie
HE WANTED TO KNOW
Fchant Evidently Believed in the
Saying, at Isn't What You
Used to Be-"

Some time ago young man wen
10 Z great store in Chicago TO apply
for position and was fortunate
enough to be shown into the office OF
the merchant prince himself, to whom
he stated the object of his call.
The merchant was favorably I'M
pressed with his appearance and adj
dress, and after asking him a few
questions relative to his business ex-
perience, promised him a place in his
employ. But the caller, who evidently
had expected to be more vigorously
catechized. thought il best to volun-
teer additional information
IF you WISH" he began. ito know
something of my antecedents-"
II don't care to know anything
about your antecedents, young man.
interrupted the merchant with smile
If your subsequents are all right.
you'n do. You may report to Mr.
Smith next Monday."-From Every
body's Magazine.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-02-07
WAR TAUGHT PEOPLE THRIFT
One Coed Effect, at Least, Came az Re-
suit of the Gigantic World
Conflict

While Christmas savings clubs orig.
mated about Is years ago, the World
war is credited with the tremendous
growth recently In the number of de
positors. and. of course, the totals OF
savings.
The weekly payment system for Lib
erty bonds. regular purchases of
Thrift and War Savings stamps and
more or less regular frequent con-
tributions to the war funds got the
average American into the habit of
putting aside something out Of the
pay envelope
Employers adopted the system Of
taking the payments out of the salary,
and as the amounts were only a dollar
or two week, il wasn't missed 90
MUCH" explained Hyde Park banker
TO the Woman. when II was all over
employees generally realized how easy
1t was to save. They Just got the
habit, and the Christmas club idea was
almost doubled in a years time, 1920
to 1921, in membership"
This year there were 100000 de-
poSitors and deposits of S190,00O,0 GOO
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-02-07

The gentleman, obviously of Hebrew
extraction, had assembled his friends
round the festive board. After hav-
ing discussed satisfactorily the various
delicacies provided for their delecta-
ton they were called upon 10 admire
snd appraise all his new, and numer-
Gus possessions But of all the latter
the one of which he was most proud
was truly magnificent ring. which.
however. was SO turned as to display
the diamond on the inside of his hand
His brethren noticed this peculiar
ity and one of them demonstrated:
IVY. Isaac" he said, sit is a good
ring-I never saw better. But it is
on the wrong way round"
Isaac gave him a look of eloquent
plying contempt.
"Oh, what nonsense you do tell
me-" he replied. Il ask you. Cshea.
Does the talk like this (holdiDg out
his hand. palm downwards), Or like
this? (palm upwards).-Buffalo Elk
press.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-02-07
CHAPTER X

In the night, In that hour Of self
repronch which comes TO us all. Virgil
awoke In rage with himself. He had
heen dreaming. had seen himself infir,n
Of purpose. without character. Back
70 Highland Bruce he trnced his nm.
cestry. and was he to be the first Of
his race to prove degenerate, TO tram
pie upon the memory Of his father. IN
Toll In stupid love. to give his soul tn
a creature far beneath him I'm birth
md schooling, girl whose father had
murdered! Out OF bed he got. md
bowed with the weight OF. shame
walked the uneven floor, for his slow
sters we're doddering.
Caught In an instant. a ny In a
.speck Of Jelly. and have never been
ale to get free" he reproached him.
self. Even Liberty Shottle. the slave
Of cards and dice, can see my weals.
ness md must laugh at me. Bnt nv
the God In Heaven 1t shall NOT he In
this land there Is no law. I bring nv
o1n law with me. my oath, and smile
o''1 word Of flattering love bade mo
put 1t aside, and let It slip from me
Nov must redeem myself"
lie stood Mt the window. Gamecocks
were Growing The dawn. Courageous
challenge to all the world. No, there
would be no weakening now. The
swect'sh comedy had been paved.
Swiftly he dressed himself. sto,s
downstairs. out Of the house. down m
tho river. There was no boat but no
rntrrr. he would wnlk to Willow Head
Ee"ilsing that II wns yet too early for
The execution Of his grim purpose. he
hai'ef at wnrstde place. nte brroe.
f'st and waited for the sun. Then not
In ""tritd haste, but ,ieifbernte IN
stiSTb,th. tie wa'kcd on to Wrnon.
Head. eross'-f over. found hi, ne-,ertc., |
ro3~ wnsre IN hollow stump Il,
back Sffdfns weakness he had hidden n