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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
IN CAUCUS
WRESTlE WITH MONEY
PROBLEMS OF STATE

Republicans Of the S1st Leo.
Islature at their joint caucus
Tuesday night discussed the
financial situation Of the State,
and voted to form a committee
to work out tho financial pro.
gram, while the majority on.
dorsed a $4,000, 900 bond issue
TOR highways, instead Of tho
$1o,0o0,o00 issue already asked
for.
The chairman Of tho commit.
tee decided upon will be Sen.
ator Frederick O. Eaton Of
Oxford, chairman Of tho com.
mittce on appropriations and
financial affairs, and other
members will be the Senate and
House chairmen Of the follow
ing legislative committees: Ag.
ricuIture, claims, education,
Indian affairs, inland fisheries
and game, insane hospitals,
public buildings, public health,
salaries and fees, school fer
the feeble minded, sea and
shore fisheries, State prison,
State sanitoriums, State schools
for boys and girls. ways and
bridges and publicity.
There was no discussion Of
the controversy between the
Governor and Legislature over
various measures that have
been vetoed, the discussion,
which lasted for more than two
hours, being devoted wholly to
the financial situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
ASKS MONEY TOTAL

Senator Frederick 0. Eaton, chair
man of the committee on appropria-
tons and financial affairs, has sent
the following letter to the chairman
OF the different legislative commit
tees that vote to appropriate money:
I'm order to secure reasonable and
economical appropriations for the
several departments of the State,
and for other purposes, will you
please furnish the committee on ap-
preparations and financial affairs
with a statement showing in detail
the following:
Title OF all resolves, carrying
money, referred to your committee:
reported ought to pass (amount>:
reported ought not to pass (amount);
pending amount.
This information is asked for
solely for the use OF this committee
and the Legislature. and will YOU
please let US have it before tonight.
SO that we may get together with
you and formulate plan to carry
out Il reasonable program which will
provide fairly for the various State
institutions and will not create an
excessive tax rate
The letter bears date of March 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Progress on Rhine
Army Cost Proposals
Announces WadsWOrth

Paris. March 2O-(By A. P)-
Eliot Wadsworth. assistant secre-
tary of the American Treasury, who
is in Paris attending the conferences
on the question OF the reimburse
Iuent OF the United States govern
lnent for the costs OF the American
armyS occupation OF the Ehlneland,
today received the newspaper men
in order that he might explain the
present situation OF the negotiations
and remove what was characterized
as certain mistaken impressions
which seemed to prevail regarding
il.
AS the Allied powers had not vet
formulated definite proposals with
regard TO the method OF payment OF
the United States. Mr.. Nadsworth
said there was nothing that could
yet be said in this respect. but he
expressed optimism with regard to
the ultimate outcome OF the nego-
tiations.
quite 4 little progress has been
made by arriving where We are"
declared Mr.. Wadsworth.
The points on which he was
awaiting definite propositions were
the number of ilstailruent pay
ments; how they were TO be paid;
what priority would be given the
United States: whether the United
States should receive a certain per-
centage Of German reparation- pay
ulents. ten. twenty five. or fifty: and
how Belgium'S priority in Payments
would be affected.
The American representative free
" answered questions put by his
hearers most Of them in explanation
of the situation. He said he did not
expect the United States to take any
payment except in cash. nor would
the American government take part
in any measures to collect the
money. He supposed the Allies, on
receiving the first billion gold
marks. divided it among themselves
under the impression that Ger
ulany's payments were going to con-
debt would be taken into account.
Mr.. Wadsworth explained how the
three million or four million tons of
German shipping. which the United
States had seized. could not be cred
tied against American claims. Il
would represent at the outside SO
100000. less the money spent on it
in repairs and claims TO be met
These ships. he added. ranked as
collateral similar 10 the German
property sequestrated in the United
States, being security for claims like
those arising out Of the sinking OF
the Lusitania. and OF travellers in
Europe who lost property through
the outbreak OF the war. Much OF
the alien property seized was not
originally German. but American
property held in trust for the fam
lilies OF American women married to
former enemies. and as such it was
Impossible TO employ it in any other
manner. like The payment OF army
expenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
One Killed, Many
Buildings Burned
in COaticOOk Fire

Coaticook. One March 11-F'ire
today destroyed the Methodist church
and parsonage. the Grant Central
Hotel two furniture stores, bakery,
drug store and a harness shop
4 number OF barns and sheds also
were destroyed and number Of
families living above the stores made
homeless.
Louis Fourier. 80 years old. was
burned to death. Several fremen
were injured \ fire brigade from
Sherbrooke was brought here on a
special train TO aid the local fire
ighters.
This little town came into PROM
IHence some years ago when Harry
Kendall Tbaw was held here after
his esca pc from Mattewan Hospital
for the Onsane and his capture near
the New Hampshire line. He was
later taken to the border by the
Canadian authorities and turned
loose
The frd fGaIly was. brought under
control after damage estimated at
s1s5.GG9 had been done The cause
of the fire was not ascertained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Escapes from Insane
Hospital, Surrenders
to Police at N. Y.

New York. March 2D-Admitting
that he had escaped few days ago
from the Massachusetts, State Hos
pital for the Insane at Worcester.
Mass. young man WHO said that
he was Stanley Mcbride. -, of Wal
than. Mass. walked into the Old
Slip police station In lower Manhat-
tan today and asked that tne- hos
pitaHty Of the city be extended to
him. He was down to his last five
cents and needed IL, he said. He
was sent to Bellevue Hospitafs~
Mcbride said that he had been
committed 70 an institution for the
insane at Waltham. Mass, several
years ago at the request OF his mo-
Their, Mrs. Sara Mcbride, Mattapan,
Mass. Escaping from there, he
Joined the army. While stationed
in the canal zone. he said, he suf-
fered a mental breakdown aud was
sent to Washington. p. c., later be-
ing transferred 20 Worcester. His
mother was Notified by the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
American Delegates
Score at Session of
International c. of G..

Rome, March 90 (By a. P.)-The
American delegates carried all be-
fore them in today's plenary ses-
sions of the International Chamber
OF Commerce, all the resolutions up
on which they laid stress being UNI
animously approved.
One Of the resolutions maintained
that no nation is entitled to claim
exclusive rights in connection with
its international commerce or trans
port Of emigrants TO or from other
countries" The Italian delegation
offered. but later withdrew. a res
ervatioa - this providing that
pending the resumption Of normal
emjgrant ira fic to the United States.
Italy finds it necessary 10 reserve
for carriage in her own vessels the
bulk Of her euigrants TO the United
States
Another American resolution de-
handing the abolition OF passports
was adopted without debate.
y third American resolution urged
improvement OF vehicular highways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
n. III. House Kills
Fact Finding Comm.
on 4S-HOur Question

Concord. Y H March -O-The
New Ham pshire House of Repre-
sertacives late today killed the
Aiken resolution calling for the ap-
pointuelt by the speaker Of d fact
hiding committee on the 4S-hour
question TO report to the House
with in 20 days. Tie vote. 156 to
81 against the resolution. showed a
lack of quorum. but this passed Un-
questioned
A bill which came before the SEN
ate providing for the appointment
of 4 similar commission by the SD
preme Court. was referred to the
finance commission when il was dis
covered that the bill carried an ale
preparation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
CORRECT STATEMENTS
ON BRITISH naval
ARMAMENT CHANGES

u. S. State and Naval Departments Were
Misinformed on Increase in Battle Range on
British Capital Ships -Ac tin g Secretary
Roosevelt Assumes Responsibility for Data
Used by Secretary Hughes and Declares 1t
Had Been Based on Information Believed to-
Be Reliable Correction Made at Request Of
British Government - Created Wrong Ef-
feet in Great Britain Statements Concern
ed Elevation of Turret Guns and Loading
Arrangements Sec. Roosevelt Informed
Congress of Doubt on Data
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Postpone Morse
Trial Because of
Defendants Illness

WASHINGTON. March @IThe trial
Of Charles ". Worse and three OF
his sons on conspiracy charges
growing ont Of war time shipping
transactions was postponed in the
district supreme court today until
April >. because of the Illness OF
Harry f. Morse. one OF the defend
ants. The case against George VI.
Burditt, one OF the l. men named
in the first indictments returned
against Morse was noIe pressed on
motion OF Attorney Peyton Gordon.
Justice Stafford later denied a
separate tria to Benjamin Morse.
whose attorneys argued that much
of the testimony applicable 70 other
defendants would have no bearing
on his case
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Winner of Maine
Series to Compete
in Chicago Tourney

Portland, Ne. March 2B-A chance
to compete in the Cniversit. OF
Chtcago's national interscholastic
basketball tournament awaits the
winner Of the state championship to
be decided by a series of three games
To he played between Bangor and
Portland high teams. The first
game will be played here Friday night
an the second. at Bangor on Mon
day. m invitation has been receiv-
ed from the management of the
Chicago tournament
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
General Forecast

The storm that was over the Can
adam maritime provinces Monday
night has passed eastward beyond
the field Of observa ton
Generally fair weather has prevail
sd during the last "a hours.
The weather became much colder
Monday night in the Atlantic states.
Fair and warmer weather will pre-
vail almost generally in the Atlantic
states Wednesday, except for local
rains or snow in northern New York,
but the eastward advance OF the dis
turbance that was central over COL
orado Tuesday night will be attended
by rain and mild temperature almost
generally IN the Washington forecast
district Thursday.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook. fresh
southeriy and weather fair Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Blames Prevalence
of Flu on High Rents
and Coal Shortage

Cortland. Me. March oQ-Coal
scarcity ard high rents have had
r -e to do with tie prevalence Of
influenza and pneumonia in this city
this winter than any other factors,
Dr.. Thomas Tetreau. the municipal
health officer stated today
Deaths from the epidemic have
been fewer than IN 1920. when they
outnumbered those from all other
causes. as the cases have been some
what less severe. he added. High
rentals have led 10 the overcroVd-
ing of apartment houses. teneretts
and log. houses. the result being
tia when the flu started it went
through an entire establishment.
there has been notable lessen
in the number OF pneumonia cases
this week for the first time. Measles
and chicken pox- he said. are quite
prevalent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
GOVERNOR SAYS
NO TO PROPOSED
RESERVOIR BILL

In Personally Delivered Veto MESSAGE Gives
Reasons for Withholding His Approval If
Measure Became Law It Would c O MN n
State to Private Ownership Water Powers.
He Declares Would Be Betrayal of His Oath
of Office If He Signed - Senate to Speciallv
Consider Veto Today - Springfield Exposi-
ton Bill, Carrying. S25 1000, Given Final Pas
sage in House = Financial Committee Asks
Other Committees to Give List of Money Re-
solves in Order to Determine Total Needed
for Next Two Years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21

New York. March o0-CBy 4. PD-
trading in class "A" common stock
OF Flggiy Wiggly stores, Inc. was
suspended by the board of governors
OF the New York Stock Exchange
today after one of the most violent
price fluctuations in stock exchange
history. The stock closed last night
a. -, opened this morning at 10,
dropped to 74a. and then rose per-
pendicularly to 124. often jumping
several points between sales. From
the high point it dropped. also perpen-
dicularly, to 81. where it closed at a
net gain of 10 points on the day.
Jesse l.. Livermore. famous stock
market operator. who had been en-
gagged last December by Clarence
Saunders of Memphis, Tenn. presi-
Continued on Page 1+Col. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Austin President
Of Old Dominion
Steamship Company

Boston. March n0-The election Of
Calvin Austin. president OF the East
ern Steamship Lines. Inc. as presi-
dent OF the O!d Dominion steamship
Company, was announced here to-
day. He succeeds II. w. Walker OF
New York who was made vice presi-
dent. No other changes are con-
templa.ei at present. it was stated.
The Eastern Steamship Lines re
Gently acquired control of the Old
Dominion Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Scaler Dies Result
Shooting Accident
Near Van Buren,

Van Buren,. Me-, March 29-Ray-
nond Michaud, 80, scaler employed
BY Edward GagEon in the woods a
lew miles north Of this town, died
tonight from the effects Of bullet
wound caused byf the accidental dis
charge OF Gagron's rife. Gagnon was
walking on the snow crust. when he
broke through and the rife he was
carrying was discharged, the bullet
entering Nichaud's back. The VIC
TIM leaves a wife and one child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
New Bedford Bark
Sinks with Load
West African Coast

Boston, March G0-TEe Dark Amos
Pess. Of New Bedford. sank near
AKIN. West Africa. while leading
mahogany logs for L Boston firm.
according to dispatch received
here today from Loyds.
The bark had taken on more than
4Ol heavy logs. and was about to
set under way when leaks develop
Cd The vessel will be a total loss
The Amos Pegs registered 69s tons
an was IS years old She formerly
was used TO transport Portuguese
Immigrants from Cape Verde 70 New
Bedford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
70 GIVE SNOWDEN
ANOTHER DAY FOR
CAPITALISM SPEECH

London. March -. By \. P)-
The extraordinary interest aroused
BY Philip Snowden's attack on CAPT.
talism in the House OF Commons was
shown today when Premier Bonar
Law conceded, at tie suggestion OF
Sir I.auirs hington-EvanS
tia. another day should be given af-
ter the Easter recess for further
discussion OF Mr.. Snowden's motion.
In moving his motion. which de-
aounced "-he capitalist system as
failure and proposed that legisla.
ton be directed towards its gradual
Continued on Page 1lNCol. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Steamer Westlake
Speeding to Aid
of Giulia in Distress

Boston. March 20.-The Shipping
Board steamer WestIake is rushing
toward the Italian steamer Gui1ia.
reported in distress 1900 miles east
of New York today. \ wireless mes
sage relayed TO the naval radio sta
ton here stated that the Westlake
had asked the Giulia TO explode
rockets at regular intervals by which
the Westlake might be guided to her
assistance Teh rescue boat was 45
miles from the distressed steamer
when the message was broadcast.
An s O. s message was inter-
cepted here tonight from the GiuIia
but radio operators were unable TO
interpret the details owing to the
great distance Of transmission and
weather conditions
The Westlake sailed from Liver
pool for Boston on March 9. while the
Giulia was bound from Portland, Ne.
for Italian ports
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21

st. Joseph. Mich, March Colby
A. P.)-Testimony revealing fam
boyant appeals by Communist writ
ers for armed action. not armed
phrases" praise for the miners who
are alleged to have participated in
the Hcrrin, Ills, riots and a call for
"bullets-not ballots" featured to-
days session of the trial Of William
Il. Foster, charged with criminal
syndicalism.
The state. with the assistance of its
star witness, Francis Morrow. who
as 'k-97," a Department of Justice
agent. attended the Communist con-
Continued on Page 14HCoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Passive Resistance
in Ruhr Shows Signs
Weakening Say French

Essen. March 2o-tBy A. P)-
Tbs massive resistance inaugurated
nv the Germans when the French
marched into the Ruhr IS beginning
TO show modification in various
warts OF the occupied area. accord
ing to French announcements. Inls
is accs pied in French circles as an
Indication OF weakening by the Ger.
wan officials as q consequence OF
Continued reports that Berlin Is
nIarninS to make definite proposa $
soon designed TO bring about neso-
tiations for peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY AND WARNER

North New England-Cloudy and
warmer Wednesday, probably light
snow in Vermont Thursday unset
tied. probably rain or snow.
South New Eugtand-Fair and
warmer Wednesday; Thursday un-
settled. probably rain.
East New York-Partly cloudy and
warmer in south and unsettled and
warmer, probably light snow in north
portion Wednesday; Thursday unset
tied. probably rain in south and rain
or SHOW IN north portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Higgins of Brewer
May Be Candidate
in 1924 Primaries

Bangor, Me-, -'arch 20--Leon r.
Higgins, Of Brewer, who was a can
didate in 1920 for the Republican
nomination for governor, said to-
night. hat although he is nsf ve.
ready To make formal announcement,
he expects to be q candidate this
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Belgium to Float
Reconstruction Loan

Brussels March 20-(By A. r. y
An interior loan OF 1.D1. o0CD, 600
francs is about to be issued by the
Belgian government it was learned
today TO carry on the work OF re-
construction in the devastated re-
giors. owing to the failure Of the
German government to pay repa-a-
tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
U.of NJ. Students Look
Over Boston Mfg.
and Business Sections

University Of Maine students today
mate a toIr OF manufacturing. puSl-
ness and other places for study. IN
MS city. They were the first 70 see
ne arrly's new Chemical Warfare
museum at First Army Corps Area
hsadquarters. where every known
sontrivaoce 70 spread gas and TO de-
END against it has been placed on
exhibit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Mrs WhitcOmb Under
Ronds for Forgery

sst.orh Of Portland. Me and
s1I uneier Federal Indictment at
- for forgery on d pension
y, ave bonds Of $500 today Tor
80 arneararce at Portlaud to nas-
yer the charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Four Masted Schooner
Ashore Off NOrthpOrt

Sorthport Ne. March 1-The
four masted schooner Melissa
ThurIow, from Baltimore to Stock
ton Springs, Me-. went ashore here
today. 1t was feared that the tide
might cause the vessel to list dan
gerousiy but she was reported in no
immediate danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
SUSPEND TRADING
IN P|GGLY WlCCLY
STORES COM. STOCK
Action Comes After Violent
Price Fluctuations On N.
Y. Stock Exchange

Stock Rises Perpendicularly From
az S-4 to 124-Prcsident Saunders
OF Corporation Abruptly Releases
Stock Market Operator In Charge
OF Sharcs-Was Attempt to
"Squcezc" Short Intcrest-Indica.
tons Of "COrner" PromDt
Action BY Exchange Governors
Settlement of Transactions Nv
Arbitration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Portland Kiwanians
to Salute G.. A. r. Vets

Portland Ne. March e0-The HI
wants Tub voted today that members
hereafter will tip their hats when a
veteran Of the Civil War passes. The
proposal was made by Lieutenant
Commando Randolph Pidgeiy- OF
the L. s coast guard cutter Ossi-
Dec. native Of Georgia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
COMMUNISTS CALLED
FOR ARMED ACTION
NOT ARMED PHRASES"
Testimony At Foster Trial Re-
veals Flamboyant Appeals
BY Writers

Department of Justice Agent "K-97"
the Star Witness for the State
Put Into Records Mass of
Speeches and Writings of Com
munists in This Country-Articlc
BY Member Of Central Executive
Committee Praised Herrin Mob
State Wins Fight to Introduce
Communist Program and Consti-
tuition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
POLICE WOULD QUIZ
LANN|GAN, FRIEND
OF MURDERED MODEL
No Arrest Contemplated But
Wish To Know His
Story

Proprietor OF Jazz Palaces Is Now
In Chicago And II Close Friend of
Slain Dorothy King Refuses To
Return to N. Y.-He Will Be
Interviewed BY Chicago Police
Also Seek Several Men of Alleged
Blackmail Gang-Had Plotted To
"Framc" Mysterious Mr.. Marshall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-21
Goston Earecast

"Wednesday fair and warmer.
Thursday unsettled. probably rain
fresh southerly winds.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11
FIRING OF CHIEF OF
POLICE LEADS TO
PROBE OF K. K. K

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind Plans
for an investigation of much broader
scope than an expose of the basis for
the recent dismissal of Arthur Sullivan
police chief of Michigan City, were
being prepared by his counsel and the
intention to demand of the CITY COM
mission an immediate public hearing
was expected to be deferred until We'd
nesday.
The attorneys are planning to bring
into the open the influence of the Ku
Klux Klan, if any such force has
been exerted, upon number of cleo
tive and appointive officers. Former
Chief Sullivan declares he owes his
discharge to the khan as result of
his refusal to join the organization.
A number of prominent citizens are
said to have provided financial means
for an investigation of khan activity
and have employed Ralph M. Smith,
Of La Porte and L. F. Kunkel of this
city.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-01-11
HOG SALES BRING
100000 TO SUMTER
COUNTY FARMERS

AMERICUS, Ga,-Hog sales held
respectively at Americas, Plains and
Leslie during last week, brought $1,000
to Sumter county farmers. Six cars
of porkers were disposed of in the 3
sales at an average of $40 per cwt
Hogs constituting the offering av-
eraged $50 pounds in weight, with
a total weight of the six cars approx
mating 10000 pounds. The Hall
Commission company, of Moultrie,
purchased five cars, while one car
went to North Carolina butchers.
Three cars were sold at Americas,
two cars at Plains and one car at Les
lie.
One outstanding feature of the sale
at Americas was the offering of C..
I. Hawkins who raises only pure
bred Duroc Jerseys. Hawkes. placed
IS barrows among the offering, aver
aging between 7 and s months old
and which weighed an average of 21S
pounds for the IS head. The barrow
which were culled from Hawkins
show herd in infancy, weighed ap-
proximately rs pounds a head more
than scrub or grade hogs offered in
he same sale.