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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Washington, Jan. n.-With the
reading of a greeting from President
Harding and an address by Secretary
Davis. the three day industrial con-
ference of women, held under the
auspices of the Women's Bureau to-
day got under way. More than 800
delegates from fifty or more indus
trial, social and civic organizations
were in attendance.
The President, in his letter, en-
couraged women to participate more
generally in public and social activi-
ties, while the secretary of labor
stressed the Importance of prevent
ing the exploitation of women in
industry.
Discussing from the employers
viewpoint what women workers
mean to industry" Charles Cheney.
of South Manchester. Conn.,, repre-
senting the National Association of
Manufacturers, declared that "wo-
men mean to industry a supply of
labor"
Industry will give employment to
Women-or to men--either because
they are better adapted to the en-
ployment." he continued, "or be-
cause scarcity of labor forces it. or
because the work can be secured at
Continued on Page 8, Col. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
General Forecast

The pressure during Thursday re-
manned low over the Canadian mari
time provinces. high off the Atlantic
coast and west of the Rocky Noun
talns and low over the region of the
Great Lakes and the northwest. A
disturbance of considerable intensity
was central Thursday night over
Lake Erie, having moved thence
from North Dakota in the last %
hours. Fair weather was the rule
generally throughout the country
during the last "A hours.
Low temperature is general along
the immediate northern border from
North Daktao eaht3vard to Maine,
while in other paris of the country.
temperatures continue above nor
NAL.
The indications are that the storm
that was central Thursday night
over Lake Erie will move rapidly
ast-northeastward attended by snow
Friday in the interior of New York
and parts of New England. Other
wise the weather. will be fair during
Friday and Saturday in the Wash
ington forecast district. The tenn
perature will fall decidedly Friday
night in the Aaltntic states.
Advisory 8 p. NJ. southeast storm
warnings displayed on the Atlantic
coast north of Boston and southwest
warnings from Boston to the Vir-
ginia capes.
Winds north of Sandy Hook strong
east to south winds, probably gales,
snow. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Departure of U. S.
Troops From Rhine
.Depresses Germans

Coblenz, Jan. 11.-(By A. Ply
Gloom, if not CONSERVATION, has
descended upon the 10000 soldiers
of the Eighth United States Infantry,
who are now preparing to bid fare
well to this lovely spot on the be-
castled Rhine. They are the last
of the American forces on Europe's
soil, and it is the end of their per-
feet day.
While the news of the American
recall was officially confirmed only
this morning, it was known yeSter-
day afternoon, through the message
of The Associated Press, telephoned
from Paris and speeded throughout
the city. The word reached n dance
given by the Veterans of Foreign
Wars. where the German wives and
sweethearts of many of the Ameri-
can troops were among the dancers s..
They raised their voices in fearful.
lamentations. 1t was blow to-
Coblenz. and today the face of every
man, woman and child expressed Il
personal grief.
The world wide political signifi-
canoe of the departure of the troops.
however, is apparently lost to all
save the commanding officers. Re-
sadness was evinced i'm a message
sent to Major General Henry T. AL
len tonight by the head burgomaster
in the name of the people of Cob
LEM. The message read:
I'VE are sorry to see you leave:
we do not know how we can do with
out you. nor what will happen to us
soon. We are sorry to see the
Americans go. leaving us so excited
and at such n dreadful time. How
ever. we trust matters will right
themselves, and we wish all the best
things to General Allen and his
troops"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Prince Christopher
M0difes Plans
On Death Brother

New York, Jan. 11-By A. Pr
Prince Christopher of Greece today
announced that plans for the Ameri-
can trip which he and his American
wife, Princess Anastasia. expected to
make. would be modified as a result
of the death Of former King Con-
stantine, Christopher's brother. in
Palermo. Italy, today.
No definite change in plan will be
made, however. until after the arrival
here next week of his older brother,
Prince Andrew, who is accompanied
by his wife Princess Alice.
Prince Christopher declared that
both he and his wife. formerly Mrs.
William +. Leeds, widow of the tin
plate king, were stunned by the news
of his brothers death, first commune
Gated to him this morning by the
Associated Press. lie said he had
received scores of messages of con-
dolence, but no official confirmation
of Constantine death from any
member of the Greek rolay family.
The royal couple. who are staying
at a hotel here, denied themselves to
all callers today, begging even per-
sonal friends to excuse them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Workers Will Strike
For Increased Wages
As Last Resort

Fall River. Mass, Jan. 11.-Thc
Viewers Protective Association, the
largest union affiliated with the
American Federation of Textile
operatives in this city. voted today
not to accept the recent action of
lhe fal River Textile Council ask
ihs that the question of wages IN
crease be rot considered until
March. The union requests that the
Textile council again consider the
wage question at its meeting of next
Wednesday. If the question is not
considered. the weavcrs plan a mass
meeting the following Sunday for
final action.
Inc Doffcrs' union. which is affi-
waited with the United Textile Work.
Wis mas voted to strike. if necessary.
10 enforce a demand for 90 per
.eht wage advance. This demand,
''e manufacturers association has
leluscd announcing the mills will be
.osea before such an increase is
sIah'eo. The stationary fircmcn's
ur'oh also has declared itself nj favor
VI - per cent advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
WATER POWER REPORT

Need of the State developing a
definite policy toward water power
development which the business
world believes to be relatively stable
and permanent if big water power
development is to be expected, is ex-
pressed in the annual report of the
Maine Water Power Commission,
which was filed Thursday with the
Governor and Council. The report
reads as follows:
10 the Honorable the Governor and
Council of Maine:
Pursuant to the provisions and re-
quirements of Chapter 203 of the
Public Laws of the State Of Maine
for the year 1921, the Maine Water
Power Commission herewith re-
spectfully submits its report as fol-
lows:
In accordance with the provisions
OF SAID chapter, the commission was
constituted by appointment by the
Governor of the following members:
Edward +. Kicker, Arthur Chaplin,
CONTINUED on Page 10, Col. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
DEBT Commission
FEELS CONFIDENT
final AGREEMENT

Washington, Jan. 11.-American
and British debt commissioners
spent another two hours today dis,
cusslng the whole subject of Great
Brltaln's four billion dollar debt to
the United States. but it WIS stated
| officially that the conversations had
not yet progressed to the point of
I consideration of specific terms.
Chairman Mellon and other men,
bers of the American commission
were represented, however, as feel
ing confident that an agreement
would come out of the negotiations
before January 20, the tentative date
set for the departure of the British
Tor home.
Much of today's discussion had to
do with the methods of payment and
the general condition of British gov
crnment finances. The conversations
Will be resumed tomorrow, but the
Official spokesman for the gathering
was unable to say whether the cues
ton of terms would I've reached at
that time. 1T was explained that q
settlement of such magnitude re-
CURED careful preliminary consider
alton and that it was too early to
hazard even a guess as to the in
terest rate and ultimate time of pay
ment that might be agreed upon fl
nally
The American delegation. it was
made known. is approaching the
subject of terms in most liberal
spirit. approaching that in this set
Element. it is dealing with Americas
bcst customer and at the same time
will be establishing precedent
which it is hoped will prove a guide
to all of the Allied nations in
Squaring the cycle of war debts One
of the factors known to be receiving
considerable consideration is that
the money which Great Britain is
to pay was spent in this country
with n profit to American business
and labor and large income to
the United States government
throuoh taxes.
The chief and controlling factor
in the negotiations. however will be
the amount of money that Great
Britain will be able to nay annual
ly. In this connection. attention was
called in q summary Of the British
financial condition. made public hv
the commissions. that in order to
balance its budget for this ycar.
Great Britain had to give up its
sinking fund payment for tho rt'ti-
mate retirement Of its public debt
Norna1Iv tho sinking fund pay
mcnt is 81 nO00OO hounds sterling
annually. In tho budget for this
voar w?s included approximately
2o,000,0GO mounds storlin~. which al
ready has been paid to this country
on account of interest on the debt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Former Associate
Of "Tin Plate King
Dies at n. Y. Home

New York. Jan. 11.-(By a. Ply
William II. Moore. former associate
of the late William Il. Leeds. in the
organization of the tin plate trust"
and 4 we'll know corporation at
torncy. who figured in some of the
biggest financial deals of a quarter
of Il century ago, died at his New
York home tonight of heart failure.
He was "A years old, and had been
i'll for three months. A widow and
two sons. Edward Small Moore and
Paul Moore. survive.
lie and his brother. James Hobart
Moore. known to the news readers
of Il generation ago as 'the two
Moore brothers" organized half a
dozen OF the greatest corporations in
the country and were prominently
identified with the panic scare of 1897
and the closing of the Chicago Stock
Exchange for six weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
VosaIi is Insane
Reports DIR. Tyson

Portland, Nc. Jan. 11.-Erncsto Eo-
sail Of this city, who killed Rosali
CALI, bride of a year, in the crowded
market district near police headduar-
tors August 80. 1922. is insane. DR.. T..
G.. Tyson. superintendent of the State
hospital ut Augusta. reported to Judge
Lauren NJ. Sanborn of the superior
court.
His observations extended over Pc
Rod of more than. three months.
His particular sort of insanity is
characterized by Authorizations and de-
lusions." said DR.. Tyson.
A plea of not guilty by reason of in
sanity will be entered on behalf of
Nosali by his attorneys when the trial
starts, probably next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Govt. Should Hold
Alien Property Till
Commission Finishes

Washington. Jan. 11.-Advising
against indiscriminate restoration to
owners of alien property seized dur
ing the war by the government until
the American-German claims COM
mission has completed it's work,
Representative Mondell, the Repub-
lican leader. told the House yester-
day the confiscation of the trusts to
satisfy claims was not contemplated.
Germany has agreed, he said, that
the properties should be held until
the question of claims is settled.
He approved, however. the pro-
posal to return Immediately the
smaller trusts in the hands of the
alien property custodian.
Debate on the alien property ques.
ton hinged on a section of the in.
dependent Offices appropriation bill
dealings with the Office of the alien
property custodian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Law Institute to
Undertake Re-vamping
"Defective" Laws

New York, Jan. 1.-the orsaniza-
non of an American law institute here
today was accompanied by the an
hounccmcnt that the leading lawyers
ana Judges OF the nation would be in
.Nlted To conference at Washington
cpfuafy :" TO consider rcvamping
state and national laws with a view
10 eliminating recognized "defects."
committee was empowered to in
vite to the Washington meeting the
chief justices and his associates of
the United States supreme court, the
senior federal judge of each circuit
court of appeals, the attorney general
ana solicitor general of the United
states. the president of the American
Bar Association and its executive COM
mittee, the president of each state bar
association. tho dean of each law school
belonging to the Association of Amer
lcan Law Schools. the presidents of the
principal legal societies in the United
states. and some hundred other Off
Gals and prominent and private attor,
ncYS.
Organization of the new institute
was decided upon at a meeting at the
Harvard Club of some so lawyers of
national prominence. presided over by
Elihu Root
a document of hundred and nine
pages represented as Il report upon
many months of study of alleged de-
fccts in existing law was ordered
published. The report started with the
assertion that:
There is today general dissatisfac-
ton with the administration of JUS
ticc. The feeling of dissatisfaction is
not confined to that radical section of
the community which would overthrow
- iy,.r is,J
institutions. If it were. we. as law
ycrs. could afford to ignore it. But the
feeling that the law is unnecessarily
uncertain and complex, that many Of
its rules do not work we'll in practice,
and its administration often results,
not in justice. but in injustice. is gem
eral among all classes and among per-
sons of widely divergent political and
social opinions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Much Married Jack
Chester and Many
Aliases Sentenced n. IL

Exeter, \. H, Jan. lI.-JacK
Chester, alias John Drew, Frank
Storey and Frank Wilson was SEN
fenced to the State Prison today Tor
from four to five years for forgery.
Chester had Just completed an IS
months sentence at the 'omaston
Maine, prison. follC--''~ ~"
of an automobile at point of Il re-
volvCr. While in Exeter he married
girl and afterwards II was
tanned that he had welded different
women in Salem and Marlboro
Mass, and Ogdenburg, n. Y, and
had promised to marry a girl at
Mechanics Falls, Me-, and 4 widow
at Gorham, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Coal Operators to
Negotiate on Wages
at New York, Jan, IS

Tcrre Haute. lind, Jan. 11-Coal
operators association of the central
competitive field in all p: obability
will accept The invitation to meet in
New York City January IS to ncgo-
tate a wage contract for 1923 with
the miners, according to 4 statement
from Phil II. Penna, secretary of the
Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators
Association. who issued the request
for the conference.
Mr.. Penna, to whom the miners and
operators were to send the announce
ment of their action on the invita-
ton. said he had received acceptanccs
from the Ohio and Indiana miners
and operators and two operators as
sociatiOnS in Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Farrar-Tellegen
Divorce Suit to be
Sent to Referee

New York, Jan. 1.-THE inside
story of the marital dierences be-
tween Geraldine Farrar, former
opera star and her actor husband,
Lou Tellegen, which caused the for
MGR to file suit for divorce, probably
will never become public.
When Miss Farrar's suit was call
cd for trial before Supreme Court
Justice Cohalan today. Arthur Il.
Schwartz. counsel for Tellegcn,
moved that the suit be sent to a
referee for hearing. Eugene Inter
myer, representing Miss Farrar con-
scented and Justice Cohalan accepted
tho papers. Unopposed requests for
hearings before a referee almost in
variably are granted and all such
hearings are conducted behind
closed doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Guard Manchester
Catholic Buildings
From Incendiarist

Manchester, N. H., Jan. 11.-Police
were placed on guard tonight at st.
Marie's Catholic church and school, on
the West Side, because Of reports that
had been circulated that an incendiary
had threatened to fire the buildings in
the course of the night. The church
authorities deny that they have re.
ceived any threatening letters. but,
owing to the widespread rumor, the DO.
lice guard was ordered to the prem.
Uses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Nelson Pard0ned
After Serving e Years
Of His Life Sentence

Boston, Jan. 11-Aftcr serving -
years of life sentence for numbering
Gustavc Ericsson III Worcester in 1890.
Oscar y. Nelson left CharlastQWn
state prison today free man as a
result of a pardon granted him hy
Governor Cox. lie had his first motor
ride when he was taken to the homo
of former State Senator Washburn
TO. dinner Later he left for New
York. where he will sail for Sweden,
one of the conditions of the pardon
being that he leave the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Musical Scholarships
Soon At BOWdOin College

Especial to Ecnncbec Journal)
Brunswick. Me. Jan. 1l.-Charlcs
A. Warren. director of the Bruus-
wick Orchestral and Choral Society
announced this evening that in line
with the music extension idea the
society is planning to give five must
cal Scholarships in the form of free
tuition to pupils of viola. cello. clar-
met, oboe and voice. Announcement
will be made in the near future as
to the time these scholarships will
be available.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
-Four Year Old Boy
Killed by Train at
Lawrence Crossing

;a,"lciice, Mass. Jan. 11.--Michacl
s,r,,a,a boy four years old, was
,ontsh ny train and instatly killed
Visit isnt while crossing the Boston q
bo ,,''e tracks near the North Station
boni me hoy and his mother. who was
,onann "s younger child on a sled, at
,ra5 p'eu TO get over the track on a
tra;' e'ossihS just as Eoston-bound
,rha " Iui'iihS late, reached that point.
brr. "iolhcr and younger child were un-
,.i az >. baniol Linchan. tho mother.
n 'r ,1 .he gates at the crossing were up
wan ,'e ,lihc. The gate tender said they
how low, uoWh and that the woman and
Ooy went under them. >
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Mulcahy to Give up
Command Of Irish
National Forces

London, Jan. 11-Richard Mul.
cahy, minister Of defence Of the Free
State will soon relinquish Command
OF the Irish national army, according
to Dublin dispatch to the Daily
News.
The correspondent asserts that
Mulcahy will be succeeded "a chief Of
staff by General w. II. Murphy hut
that he will retain his place ia the
cabinet -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
N. H. Legion Head
Opposes Bonus Action

Concord, N. H., Jan. 11.-State De-
partment Commander Charles S.
Walker. Keene. of the American Le-
gion, in a statement made to legion
posts urged that no action be taken
on the matter now being circulated by
the national bonus committee, Lester
d. Volk chairman, in the interest Of
the bonus.
The circular calls for the passage of
a resolution which is to be sent direct
ly to President Harding, urging the
passage OF the bonus. ----
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Elnd no Evidence
IN llncendiarism in
.W0burn RectOry Fire

ipnon,oh' Jan. 11.-No evidence of
ib tho. was found in the fire
&C. la. destroyed the rectory of st.
w oaIies church in Woburn, three
Geora. ago. State Fire Marshal
fer an =. Neal announced today af-
tho sn investigation. The cause of
:. IRE has not been determined.
anv would have been impossible for
point person TO start fire at the
nane e IN the building where the
Shat '' so' were discovered, the fire mar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Committee to Report
On Radio Control
License Provisions

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE House
Merchant Marine committee voted
today to report the kellogg-White
radio control bill with amendments
which would eliminate army and
navy wireless operators from the
licensing provisions of the act.
Under the bill all radio activities
except those of the army and navy
would be under supervision of the
Department of Commerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
One Mans Presence
Of Mind Averts
Panic Theatre Fire

presence of mind of George, Reddy,
newspaper man, averted panic
| when fire broke out tonight in the
Music Hall, a motion picture theatre,
during a performance. AS the sew
eral hundred persons present began
to stampede for exits, Reddy mount
ed the stage and succeeded in re-
storing order. He then carried to
safety three little girls who had
tainted in the rush. The fire was
confined 10 the operating booth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12

Washington, Jan. 11.-With French
occupation of German territory an
accomplished fact, administration Of
ficials evidently were prearped to-
night to await developments before
making any further move in the
reparations crisis. Official comment
was denied, even the understanding
as to the motive of President Hard
ing in ordering the American troops
home from the Rhine which Prem
Ter Poincare expressed in the
French Chamber today failing to un-
seal official lips.
It was pointed out, however. that
Continued on Page 8. Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
THE WEATHER
SNOW

North New England: Snow and
not quite so cold Friday; Saturday
partly cloudy.
South New England: Unsettled in
the early morning, followed by fair
and somewhat werner Friday; Sat
urday fair and colder.
East New York: Cloudy on the
coast, probably snow in the interior
Friday; Saturday partly cloudy and
colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Democratic Leader
Kitchin Improving

Scotland Neck, N. c., Jan. Icon
tinued Improvement was shown today
in the condition of Representative
Claude Kitchin, minority leader in
the House, who has been ill with
pneumonia for several days at his
homie here. His physician said his
temperature and respiration were
normal, today, and his lungs clear
ing rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
Eighth Man in Foils
beacon Conspiracy

Of boston. Jan. lotto c. Behrens
restos dorchester district. was ar
snirea tonight charged with con-
Be,a acy to steal $13,120 from the
tho eoh Security Company. Behrens,
con,e elshth man to be arrested in
acv ~ with an alleged conspir-
panv " oeiraud the Security Com
falgnment. N ~ ''i al'er ar
parl, Wood A. Johnson, of HYDE
and aA, e. ms father, Harry L. Johnson,
yionsI,.. i've others We're arraigned pre-
yon un,y. 1t was alleged that the
temnsoess Johnson and the others at
loan , as 1raudulently to secure a
curit, o, sol,o00 from the Beacon Sc
the ~. Company in representing that
of WIZ; nser1ibie Auto Body Company,
MANY on, Johnson is the head, had
exist ''uefs Which did pot in fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-12
TRENCH TROOPS HOLD
| RICH INDUSTRIAL
SECTION OF RUHR

Entire Population of
Essen Subject to SUI
pervisicn of the Mill
tary - General De-
goutte's Proclama-
tion Announces the
Continuance of Ger
man Social Laws
officials Requested to
Continue in Accus-
toned D Il t i e's
French Commander
Of Essen Di S trio t
Waits on Burgomas-
ter-Latter Protests
Occupation
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Seek Places on
Transport for Married
Former Soldiers

Coblenz, Jan. 11.-(By A. PD-Ac-
commodations for the repatriation on
board the transport st. Mihiel of about
so discharged American soldiers who
have married or settled here has been
requested. in a cable dispatch sent to
Secretary of State Hughes today by
the commander of the John. Quinlan
Post, Veterans Of Foreign Wars.