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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

washington, Jan. ia difference of
views as to the terms of settlement
having been developed, conversations
between the British and American
commissions regarding the rcfundinc
oI Hreat Britain's war debt to the
United States We're halted today while
the British awaited instructions from
1heir government. The subject mat
Ter OF these instructions was withheld.
put 1t was learned from the highest
oHlcial sources that the fields of both
.hc Tune of final payment and the in
.erest rate had been canvassed rather
thoroughly IN an informal way
Inc British expected to be ready to
resume the negotiations tomorrow aft
ernoon, but some Of the participants
appeared to be less confident than here
toiore that an agreement in principle
would be reached before the departure
Oh inc London commission for home
next saturday. Chairman Mellon of
the American delegation was repre-
scented as being still hopeful of a ten
tatlVe settlement before that time, but
1t was made clear that he was not pre-
ulcting that one would be reached.
inc question of the interest rate is
peileNed to be the one on which the
commissions are farthcst apart On this
point there have been suggestions not
only as to average fixed rates. but also
mat there be a graduated rate. begin
hlng at very low figure and increas-
ing over series of years to a point
that would make possible an average
fixed rate of interest for the period of
years over which the debt is to run.
off .i.,1, 4
enter into any discussion as to the
rates proposed. it was stated that the
United States could not accept a figure
as low as per cent. On the other
hand it was declared that a graduated
interest rate would be undesirable for
number of reasons.
AS to the time of final settlement,
the American delegation is understood
to have proposed 80 years. with the
British suggesting &C. 1t was stated
that both sides to the negotiations
were DESTROYS of "a settlement within
as short a time as possible but that
naturally Great Britain wished to ex-
crciSe all care lest she commit her
self to program that would be eX-
trcmely difficult to carry out in years
of falling trade and decreasing revenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

|ssrljn. Jan. 15.-(By \. P.)-
Rash between German demon
k,,ors and French troops occurred
,be railway station at Bochum
a evening. The French fired KILL
! ope person and wounding several.
|rhe incident followed political
Enopstrations on a big scale. Sew
n thousand people collected in
kut Of the town hall. where the
I,urh general had his headquar-
4 and cheered the German re-
Ibljc then marched through the
keets A number of young COM
hnists made a counter demonstra-
n, cheering the third internation-
and the French Communist
lague.
me police we're unable to handle
4 crowds and towards evening the
bench troops were obliged to inter-
me. II was about $ o'clock in the
Iening when they opened fire near
i railway station.
Paris, Jan. 15.-(By A. P)-Thc
snch and Belgian troops now occupy
whole Ruhr basin and have reach
ilcontinued on Page 8. Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Murphy Trial for
Murder Held off
Until Next Week

Boston. Jan. 13-The trial for
murder, of Jesse Murphy. which was
to have started in the superior court
today, was postponed because of other
engagements of his counsel. 1t was
said that Murphy who made a pur-
ported confession to the shooting of
two chain store managers here in
1917, probably would not be placed on
trial until nc,t week. Murphy was
brought here from n ncnitentiary in
PENNSYLVANIA as a result of his state
mcnts of completely in the crime.
George f.. and Charles Rollins.
brothers. convicted of the killings, are
in Jail. protesting innocence. the for
mer sentenced to olcctrocution, and
Charles TO life Imprisonment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
MAKE PROGRESS IN
SENATE ON CAPPER
FARM CREDIT BILL

Washington. Jan. 15.-Such progress
was made by the Senate today in con-
sideration of farm credits legislation
that managers predicted a vote tomor-
row on the Capper bill. the first of the
farmer relief measures to be taken up
The credit legislation pending in the
form of two bills was taken up after
the administration shipping bill, in ac-
cordance with plans of Republican
leaders, had been laid aside tempora-
rily by unanimous consent to make
way for the farmers measures. 1t was
said tonight both bills might be passed
this week.
a unanimous vote for the Capper
bill was predicted by it's friends but
considerable criticism was promised
for the complementary credits meas
ure. the Lenroot-Anderson bill. pro-
viding for federal subscription to cred
1t departments. under the farm loan
system. of $60,000,000 capital.
Before proceeding today with the
Cappcr measure the Senate took action
which was said to mean defeat of the
Norris bin proposing a government
corporation to buy and sell agricul-
tural products. Senator Norris Repub-
lcan. Nebraska objccting to immediate
consideration of the farm credits bill
demanded that his bill. which was re-
ported several weeks before the credit
legislation. be taken up first. His mo-
ton. however was defeated s. to 49,
Mr.. Norris said the defeat meant the
loss of the bill during the present Con-
gross, but added that he expected to
support both credit measures. Ten
Democrats and nine Republicans-thc
latter principally of the progressive
Wing-voted TO give precedence to the
Norris bill. Thirty-eight Republicans
and - Democrats opposed the Norris
motion.
Speeches on the credits legislation
were made today by Chairman Nc
Lean of the banking committee. which
reported the two credits bills, Senator
Capper Republican. Kansas. chairman
Of the Senate farm bloc. and Senator
I1cflin, Democrat. Alabama.
Senator Capper declared his bill
would aid farmers substantially in OBJ
tanning longer term credits necessary
for production and marketing of their
products, without preventing cstab-
lishment of still further credit ma
Chinery. lie also announced he would
support the Lenroot- Anderson govern
mcnt aid bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Two Arrested in
Roundup of Auto
Thieves, Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 15.--iIawari
F. Lawler. of this city, and T.. j.
Harmon, of West Hartford, were ar
rested by the state police this after
noon, charged with receiving and
concealing stolen automobiles. They
were held on bonds Of $500 and ST.
900 respectively. Their arrests are
in connection with the state wide
roundup Of stolen automobiles
which began about six days ago
with the arrests of Nathon and
Harold Colby, of Bridgeport. Eight
arrests have now been made. Several
automobiles were seized by the po-
lice in the arrests today, two of
which have been positively identified
as stolen machines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Claims 100000 Due
Him Searles Will
Contest as Attorney

New York, Jan. 15-Suit for $500,
600 against Victor Albert Searles.
who won $4,OOO.OOO in a contest of
the will of his uncle, the late Ed
ward +. Searles. eccentric multi-mil-
lionaire, of Methuen, Mass, and
Windham. N. H., was begun in Su-
preme Court today by Harry c. Cur
tbs, an attorney. The plaintiff al
legged that Searles agreed to pay
1924 600 for legal services in connec-
ton with the contests of the million
aires will. and only $4,000 of this
sum has been paid.
Attorney Curtis asserts he "placed
at the disposal of the defendant wit
nesses and evidence in support of
the suit he had begun. with the re-
suit that a compromise. by which
Searles received $4.OOO,OO from his
uncle's estate. was effected with the
principal beneficiary under the will"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Oplft Workers
Continue Strike
her Troubles End

Hawrhill, Mass, Jan. 15-Tho Shoe
|oFkers' Protective Union. having
lied off the strikes in effect since
y July in seven factories, in which
\ Boot G. Shoe Workers Union
pinned to have organized a majority
the workers. all shoe mandatory
RntToversies here We're ended today
flh the exception Of the toplift
Prkers' strike About 100 of them
h ont
|Aesotlatlons between tho joint
Puncll Of the Shoe Worwcrs' Protcc-
e Union and the manufacturers
location over the proposed new
Pee pact are in.abeyance until local
pons and the membership of the
ltnulacturers' association have act
\ The several unions have called
estlngs tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Manchurian War Lord
Trying to Bride the
Sun Yat-Sen Troops

Annoy. China, Jan. Is. G3y A. P.)-
Chang Tsao-Lin, war lord and die
tator of Manchuria, and his associat-
cs are applying large sums of money
for the buying over of army divisions
for DR.. Sun Yat-Sen. formerly presi-
dent of the South China republic,
who is reported ready to besiegc Can
ton in an effort to regain the presi-
dencE. according to word received
here today from Canton.
Gen. Chen Chung Ming who over
threw DR.. Suns government ic still
in Canton to report here. Statements
of his flight to Hong Kong are re-
Sardcd as propaganda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
52.2 Inches of Snow
Now Covers Portland

Portland, Me-, Jan. 15-Portland
had its "every- other day" snow
storm today, the four inches which
had fallen up to noon making the
January total 40 inches and bringing
the winters snowfall to "A inches of
which nearly SO inches remains on
the ground. seriously interfering
with traffic of all kinds.
At o'clock tonight 2.5 more inches
had fallen, bringing the total up to
76.5 inches and putting 1913 inches
on the ground, a record for the city.
according to Weather Bureau officials.
Snow has fallen on nine days of the
present month. Coal deliveries are
practically halted and those who are
getting a supply must hal their
own" Delivery Of other necessities
is impeded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Garage Wrecked by
Collapse Snow Laden
Roof at York Beach

York Beach, Me. Jan. 1.-THE
public garage of George A. Chase
was wrecked today when the roof
collapsed under about four feet of
snow.
Eighteen automobiles. owned most
ly by local residents, and bus used
to transport school children. were
badly damaged. Only two were pull
cG out of the wreckage. The loss is
estimated at about $4,000. The
garage. which was the only one kept
open throughout the year. was a to-
tai loss. No one was in the building
at the time,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Cook Gets $422.86
Compensation by
Majority Decision

boston. Jan. 1.-the state sunreme
court by q majority decision has af-
nrhied an award by an industrial acct
1eht BOARD of S422.S6 compensation to
i ienrN a. Cook insurance collector, for
injuries sustained in getting orr
street car at the South Terminal stu.
non IN this city. The accident han
pened while he was on his way to tho
office of his employers.
inc opinion as written by Judge De
Courcy holds that there is nothing in
me workman's compensation act to in
oicate that the Legislature intended to
cNciude men engaged in out of door
empioyments from it's benefits.
Nhlel justice Rugg and Justices
Crosby and Carroll dissented. declar-
ing the history of the worlman's COM
pensatlon action showed that it was
not intended to include ordinary injury
occurring on a street car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
k,A9,5OO Railroad
obstruction to be
punched in Florida

washington. Jan. 1J.-Onc of the
attsl railroad construction projects
ulch The Interstate Commerce
.ailllsSlon has been called upon to
.Hv'lAe IN recent years, received
approval OF the commission to-
1t involves the construction in
V.iaa during the next five years
.He ,o FLORIDA East Coast railroad
l''-nllle road between Okee-
S NJ ana Lemon City, a suburb
n,, .a,'l' lost of the project is cs-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Save Aged Customs
Inspector at Boston
From Icy HarbOr

Boston, Jan. 15-Walter Carter
aged so, the oldest customs inspector
in the Boston district, was saved
from drowning tonight when he fell
from gangplank while boarding the
steamer Chickasaw at the army base.
John Mcneil. a clerk at the pier,
leaped into the icy water of the har-
Dor to the rescue. Carter was I'M.
conscious when an army tug picked
up the pair and was taken to the
hospital. He has been in the customs
service 81 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Amnesia Plea by
War Hero Wins His
Liberty on Theft Count

New York. Jan. 1J.-Robert Victor
Hugo Martin. of Wcstville, Ind,
thrice decorated war veteran. plead
cd amnesia in general sessions court
today and won dismissal of charge
of stealing clothing and jewelry
from a 41th street theatre, where
he had appeared in an act with his
decorated war dog. Pierrot
Martin declared that he didn't re-
member coming to New York or
playing the engagement at the the
atre with his dog. which was decor
ated by the French government for
carrying messages at the front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
CRESCENT LAUNDRY FIRE, FAIRFIELD, MONDAY

Especial to hepnebec JournaD
Fairfield, Jan. 15.-Snow drifts
blocked the fire apparatus 500 feet
from the Crescent Laundry building
this morning, and the firemen were
forced to carry the hose by hand.
The fire gained considerable head
way during the delay and offered
stubborn resistance to the fire fight
ers. The loss was estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. with the
laundry machinery totally destroyed.
The front door was opened. MAX
ing Il draft and the fire readily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

Dispatches from Paris today stating
that Roland Boyden. American OBJ
server with the reparations commits
sion, had submitted q reparations
settlement plan to the commission,
completely mystifled officials here.
The State Department disclaimed all
knowledge of the plan in q formal
statement.
Officials felt certain that there had
been a misunderstanding somewhere
along the line. The prompt action Of
Secretary Hughes in authorizing q
statement was believed to be due to
Continued on Page 3CCoi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
~ Ealoslng Farewell
Turning Americans

b meet Jan: Is. (By A. P1-The
ksterdsen! of the American hou,ds
siny Of va, one of the most I'M
Pangcd IL ,"e farewell celebrations
ncricans - n no, of the departing
Iaior GenoI me field was led by
Ned nv " = Allen, who was fol-
hdins MN a hundred huntsmen. in
Etish Ri; a,colm A. Robertson. the
(her ren, .neiand commissioner. and
Fees in ',ttLsehtatives of the allied
|rae h lm ,he occupied zone. '''''
= and H., was followed oy a Iurch-
Is Given OF rest of the afternoon
h Songs ' h TO singing'old Ar1eri-
enhing tu hunting ballads and the
Encrican ' ern made famous by the
eApcdltionary forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16

spread the entire length of the build
ing. By valiant work of the fire
fighters, the blaze was confined to
the rear and upper story of the
building.
The upper floor was occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Obbey and
family. Very little was saved and
it is understood they have no insur-
ance.
The only things saved from the
laundry were the books and motor.
Mr.. Davis loss is partially covered
by insurance.
The fire was a very stubborn one
to fight and it was noon before the
'all OUT was sounded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Extreme Hardship
Result Heavy Snow /.
Isolated Mass. Towns

Springfield. Mass. Jan. 15.-No At
tempt has yet been made to Omen nm
the main highways between the Con-
necticut valley and the Berkshire coun-
ty. closed by the heavy snow fall. but
today plows were placed in operation
by motor trucking concerns between
Northampton and Greenfield in an ef-
fort to resume deliveries. Consider
able hardship is being experienced in
isolated communities hcreabouts and
in some instances it was reported to-
day that farmers were driving to the
main highways with sleighs to meet
provisions trucks that are still unable
to venture off main travelled roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Equities Find Booze
! Under Church
|la1Orm, Portland

be, W;s.diid' Ne, Jan. 15.-Deputy
NJ II found 81 gallons of alcohol
htforn,q quarts of whiskey under a
4 Chm r connecting st. Peters Cath
4 s .tuh and house at &c Fed
|rDon,oe,el, occupied by Thomas +.
burt to ods' they told the superior
laryed1 ' 10y. wnen McDonough was
h da,; Mlth illegal possession. A
ksd IMI.iDOerated 80 minutes and
II ba ,n1cDlonough, deciding owner
Aaa not been proven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
England Has First
Representative in
PetrOgrad Since War

Washington. Jan. 15-For the first
time since the war an official repre-
sentative of Great Britain has been
assigned permanently to Petrograd,
according to official dispatches
reaching Washington. He will have
notarial powers and will be author
lied to settle transport questions and
issue visas to travellers. He will not
have powers to handle affairs con-
corning the protection of British
citizens and their property interests.
Officials here are inclined to re-
gard the step as trial proposition
and the results will be closely
watched
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Roads Blocked Hold
Funeral in the Open

Manchester, n. H.. Jan. 15-Owing
to the unusual weather conditions. all
roads being blocked in the suburbs,
it was impossible to get to the Isola-
ton Hospital today, for the purpose
of holding a funeral. The Body Of
the infant son of Sergeant John +.
Manning, Of the police force. was talk
en- from the hospital through drifts
and the funeral service was held in
the road, under blizzard conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Car Operator Held
For Manslaughter

Maiden, Mass, Jan. 15.-N'esley Il.
Thurston, operator of a one-lnan car
which was in collision with ar cxcar-
sion sleigh at Medford yesterday,
when young woman was Filled and
a score of persons injured, vas ar
raigned here today charged with
manslaughter. Pending an Inquest
the case was continued to Feb. Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Mass. Coast Guard
Service to Help
Me. Coal Situation

Boston, Jan. 1.-THE coast guard
service extended a helping hand a
long way today when the cutter
Ossipee was ordered to help relieve a
coal shortage in Maine by seeking
two schooners, stormbound in Cape
Cod Bay, with cargoes of coal and to
take them in tow to their destina-
ton. The schooner Moonbeam. with
coal consigned to Jonesport and the
, Charles T. Lister for Vinalhaven, are
tho vessels.
Jonesport Is reported to be without
coal, and wood is being burned there.
At Ninalhaven the situation is be-
lieved to be the same. The former
has rail connections but the latter is
depending entirely on waterborne
carCOeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Young Bride Kills
Self With Rifle

Lisbon, n. IT,, Jan. 15--Mrs. Mabel
Walters Bowen. II. bride of a few
months, shot and killed herself with
rife, today. in the hallway of her
home. Her husband had just left
the house to work on the highways.
The bullet pierced the young woman's
breast. Mrs. Bowen had been des-
pendent for some time, it is annouric-
ed by the family. Mrs. Bowen was
q former resident of st. Johnsbury,
VT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
General Forecast

Pressure was low Monday night
over the North Atlantic states and
Canadian maritime provinces and
high over the southern states. the
Plain states and the Rocky Noun
tain and Plateau regions.
A disturbance central Monday
night over New England hasl been
attended by SHOWS within the last
"a hours in the North Atlantic states
and the region of the Great Lakes
and rains in the Middle Atlantic
states.
The outlook is for generally fair
weather Tuesday and Wednesday.
with somewhat lower temperatures
throughout the Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook fresh
and strong westerly and weather fair
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Abandon Search for
Bodies Of Victims
Seaplane Accident

Key West. Fla. Jan. 15.-Search for
the bodies of Edwin r. Atkins. Jr.. his
two children and Miss Grace MacDon-
aid, all of New York. victims of the
Seaplane Columbus accident 81 miles
from Havana Saturday afternoon. was
abandoned today and it was stated
that hope of recovering them had been
given up. No part of the wreckagc
has been found.
Mrs. Atkins widow of the New York
capitalist, was reported improved to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
DIR. Trefetheren Wins
Special Election for
Senator, Franklin Co.

Pennington. Me-, Jan. 15-Dr. j.
w. Trcfethcn, of Wilton, Republican,
was elected state senator at a
special election in Franklin County
today. His Democratic opponent was
G. Fl. Pierce, Of Pennington. A light
vote was cast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Bay State Auto
Registration Increase

Boston, Jan. 1.-THE sum of So
100000 has been received in fees for
1928 registration of motor vehicles,
Frank A. Goodwin. registrar, said to-
day. To date 225,00O plates have
been issued, an increase of $4,000
over the number issued in the same
period last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Pike Breaker Sues
E el!iroad for $4,000
Assault

Fan d, VT, Jan. 15-Lawrcnce
baker d'r, of this city. strike
fike, to uaarlng the recent shopmcn's
ID for sIo sued the Rutland Rail-
|saulteds sv,ooO claiming that he was
(tformoa august 10, while in the
(ilroad fail. OF duty. He says the
lam. 'a''ed to provide him proper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
THE WEATHER
SNOW EUURRiES

North New England: Snow fur
res and colder Tuesday; Wednesday
fair and cold.
South New England and East New
York: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday,
colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Five Executions by
Free State Government

Dublin. Jan. 15.-Four men were cx-
ccuted at Roscrea and ono at Carlow
by the Free State government today.
1T is officially announced. The charge
against them was possession Of arms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
Oklahoma House
Favors Selling Muscle
Shoals to Ford

klahoma City, Okla, Jan. IA
resolution asking Congress to accept
Henry Ford's offer for the purchase
or Muscle Shoals, was passed by the
Lower House of the Oklahoma Legis-
lature late today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
DIFFERENCES HALT
NEG0T|AT|0NS~0N
WAR DEBT FUNDING
British Delegates Await In
structions From Govern:
ment on Interest Rate

Expect to Resume Sessions This
aIocfhoon-NOt So Optimistic of
Esrccmcnt Before Departure of
commission For London-Intercst
1tates and Time Limit Seem to BE
issues On Which Representatives
Inher-Cnitcd States Can Not
Cent " u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-16
RECOMMEND FLEET
BASE IN HAWAIIAN
ISLANDS IN REPORT
Naval Board Plans Call For
Complete Shore Estab-
lishment Policy

Hawaiian Project Given Priority
With San Francisco Bay Base
observation-disclosures of Many Mi
nor Naval Sites Recommended,
Including Fuel Depot at East
1IamOinc, Maine-Twelve Fleet
Bases Should Be Equipped With
Air Servicc-TO Continue Three
Naval Training Stations