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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Establishes New Time
Record for Flight
Dayton to New York

New York, Jan. 1S.-LieuteuJ
Alex Pearson and Bardley Jones d
day broke the time record for an III
plane flight between Dayton VI
New York, landing at Mitchell Nss
at 4.20 p. NJ, unofficial time, mako
the distance in four hours and thr3
minutes. The previous record VI
four hours and 30 minutes.
Lieutenant Pearson, who pnotsal
DH-4 plan, said he had taken u
vantage of a southwestern nd
which had prevailed Throughout d
trip.
! Official clocks at the field nnI
tered 4.32 p, NJ. when the pad
landed. but Pearson's watch shossl
4.29 P. NJ.
The airplane will leave on the NJ
turn flight to McCook Field AID
. o'clock tomorrow morning Jcr3
said.
Although the haze and arus|
winds encountered interfered scrs
what with a test of the sexzlI
which was said to have been Y
prime purpose of the flight, the \
suits were satisfactory he assett
and another test would be made !
the westward journey.
The fight was made at an altit11
of between $500 and 1900 feet
Lieutenant Pearson said be u
over Springfield. Columbus, Ais
Vile and Moundsville. Ohio: Pon
vile. KARLSRUHE. Reading
Philadelphia, Pa. and direct M
Trenton, n. j., to Mitchell Field
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

DenOunce Pacifcists
At National Civic
Meet WASHINGTON

Washington, Jan. 1S-The commit
tee of 100 on foreign relations of the
National Civic Federation. concluded
its initial two day conference today
with instructions to it's executive
committee to commend the secretary
Of state for his "tactful efforts" for
peace in Europe and to conduct an
immediate investigation of propa-
ganda of foreign governments or
organizations" in this country,
Alton B. Parker. who presided, an
nounced he would name the execu-
tive committee and cal! it in special
session probably in New York with
in the next ten days.
DenQuncement of pacifists and de-
mandS for maintenance of military
preparedness by the United States
were voiced today by Major General
Clarence r. Edwards, U. s. A., re-
tired. DR.. Henry Pratt Judson, presi-
dent of tho University of Chicago;
Robert Underwood Johnson, former
ambassador to Italy, and other
speakers.
General Edwards declared that If
the United States had spent one
tenth of one per cent Of its war costs
during the forty years prior to the
World War. it would not have lost
man in battle.
II have no sympathy for this soft
mushy pacificism now gathering
momentum" he declared.
Mr.. Johnson expressing sympathy
for France in it's invasion of the
Ruhr, declared:
France is not only justified but is
entitled to the sympathy # America
and the whole world in attempting
to carry out Justice"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
News of the
Day in WASHINGTON

President Harding, still confined to
ms room with an attack of grippe,
was reported much improved
American merchandise exports dur
ing 1922 were valued by the Com
merce Department at $3,s31,516,735
compared with s4,4S5,O31,356 in
1921 and $2,4S4.01S,292 in 1918.
Italy. it became known here, be-
lieving the Ruhr situation to be
fraught with danger. has urged
France to consider carefully the ad-
visibility of taking any further steps
to forcibly collect German repara-
ticns.
Compared with 1921 totals, gold
imports during 1922 decreased 3116,-
07S, 512, the commerce department
announcing increases, however, Of
$12,9S3,517 in gold exports, $780,
9S2 in silver imports and $11,231,-
SS7 in silver exports.
After announcing that future ne
gotiations regarding funding Of Great
Bfitain's war debt to the United
States would be conducted through
the British embassy, the British debt
commission left for New York, pre-
paratory to sailing for home, Satur-
day.
The Department Of Labor reported
that the general level of wholesale
prices in December, while practically
the same as in November. represent
cd liz per cent increase over the
December 1921 average, farm pro-
ducts leading with 20A per cent.
Harry f. Sinclair, testifying at the
Senate oil investigation denied the
right of the committee to demand
complete records of one Of his COM
panies, the Hyva Corporation. a pri-
waite investment concern, and the
committee issued subpoena for them.
Previously he had testified that Tea
pot Dome Lease imposed obligations
OF $60,000,00O on him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Lewis Pepper, Well
Known Anchor Maker
And Blacksmith. Dead

Bath. Jan. 1S.-Lewis Pepper. "a.
veteran blacksmith and the best known
anchor maker in Maine, is dead. He
was born in st. Francis, Can, a son of
Joseph Pepper and came to Bath when
10 years old. His reputation as an an
Choir maker was made with the firm of
Croker & Lily. He also worked at
his trade for the late George Moulton
and at the Bath Iron Works. Ltd. For
three decades he was a member of the
Bath fire department. mostly in the
days when the firemen had to pull their
own apparatus to the fires. He was
the Oldest member of Lincoln Lodge.
I. o. Q. F.. and Joined that lodge As
years ago. He was twice married. His
first wife was Aphia Sprague and one
daughter survives from this marriage
Mrs. William A. Jack. Bath. His sec
ond wife. who he married so years ago
last September. was Lizzie Gray of
Georgetown, and she and two children
survive, Arthur /. Pepper. Bristol. NJ
H.. and Mrs. Burton A. Fuller, Melrose
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Hallowell and Gardiner
Scouts Hold Interesting
Meet at Augusta "Y"

At the invitation Of Principal Os-
car Bigelow of Maria Clark school,
who is scout master of the local
troup of Boy Scouts, the Gardiner
Boy Scouts were the guests of the
Hallowell boys in series of con-
tests held last night at the ~" in
Augusta.
There was a basketball game be-
tween teams from the two troops OF
scouts. In this Gardiner won IA
to 9. The Gardiner players were lar
ger than the HallOwell boys, but the
latter put up a good fight and took
their defeat smiling.
In the various swimming contests
Hallowell won 20 to II on all points.
In the thirty-yard overland swim
John Lister of Hallowell won first.
and Gray of Gardiner second. In the
fifteen-yard under water swim,
Henry Lerette was first and Hen
derson Of Gardiner, second. In the
thirty-yard breast swim Henry Lee
rette of Hallowell was again first and
Henderson of Gardiner second. In
the plunge Lerette was first and
Bailey of Gardiner second. In the
fifteen-warl back swim. Clark of
Gardiner was first and Charles Webb
of Hallowell second. In diving, Hal
lowell won both places, Lerette first
and Enrol Ridgewell second. The
relay race was won by Lerette. In
that there were eight entries, four
each from Halolwell and Gardiner.
The prizes for the various events
of the swimming contest were rib
hons inscribed with gold. presented
for the purpose by Mr.. Bigelow. A
particularly pleasant feature Of the
evening was the good feeling between
the two troups, each taking in de-
feat and it's victory in true scout
spirit. This meeting was postponed
from an earlier date because of the
sudden death of Clarence Nelson, a
member of the HallOwell troup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Watt Daniel Was
Open in Talk About
Klan, Brother Testifies

Bastrop, La. Jan. 1S.-(By A. r. }
Fired Eubanks of Mer Rouge, tes-
titled today in the states inquiry into
the Staying of Watt Daniel and
Thomas Richard, that Newt Gray, a
member of the Morehouse Parish
Nu kluX Khan. was one OF a masked
band which waylaid him on the road
from Bastrop on the evening of Aug.
-, the day Daniel and Richard were
last seen alive.
Eubanks said he was stopped by
men wearing black Masks" and
later allowed to so home.
Did you recognize anyone?" a
states attorney asked.
Yes, sir, Newt Gray" the witness
replied.
Gray was questioned Monday con-
corning his whereabouts on the night
OF the disappearance of Richard and
Danlel but Vas allowed by the court
10 refuse to reply, Judge Odom rul-
ing that any testimony which might
be discriminating could not be re-
CURED of a witness.
Rufus Eubanks, IS year old
brother of Fred. testified that he
TOOK Gray on the 9th to a point on
the Mer Rouge road, POO yards from
the place where Daniel and Richard
later were taken by the masked
band.
Gray testified Wednesday that Eu-
banks mad been his chauffeur on the
.4th.
Leon Daniel. brother of one of
the victims. told the investigators to-
day that Watt Daniel was open in
ms talk about the Khan" prior to the
kidnapping. and that Watt had hint
cd he had been accused of the
alleged attempt against the life of
former Mayor Mckoin. now under a
murder charge in connection with
| the deaths of Richard and Daniel.
Inquiry into the source of dyna-
lnlce used in blasting the bodies of
Richard and Daniel from Lake La
Fourche. whence they were taken
Dec. - last. was launched today in
the examination of Dean Ashcroft.
held manager Of the Southern Car
bon Company's plant at Spyker. He
could testify to the storage of 20
cases of explosives in the plant, but
knew nothing of its distribution. he
said.
The torture machine" with which
the bodies OF Daniel and Richard
were supposed to have been broken
ana bruised. came in today's inter-
rogation in an indirect manner. r.
Is. Pratt. Jr.. was questioned about
the equipment of the small sawmil1
operated by his father and himself,
the length of the carriage upon
which logs are sawed. the kind of
dogs" used to hold the logs in place
on the carriage, and the number of
teeth in the dogs"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
PostoMce Messenger
Robbed at Medf0rd

West Medford, Mass, Jan. IS
An armed bandit robbed Edward
Blakeley, a post office messenger, of
$lOo late today at the Boston &
Maine Railroad station here. The
money, the days receipts at the STA
ton, had been entrusted to Blakeley
by Station Agent James Powers to
be handed over to an. express COM
pany messenger on a Boston bound
train. More than 20 persons were
standing nearby when the holdup
occurred. Blakeley Immediately no.
tilted Powers of the robbery and the
two said they saw a man fleeing.
Police found no trace of the bandit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
To Subpoena Book.
Continued from Paoa a.,

power to inquire into matta,- Is
pertaingin to changes in thu ~
of crude oil, gasoline or oth..
troleum products, such as Sci -
in the Senate resolution Directs. "
This was tatss
mean that although Mr.. SincIass :
take the stand tomorrow IN 49,
on operations of his many othe, ~
panies, the showdown betwna. ~ -
and the committee will not com. y
til Monday.
The committee sessions prev,...
the clash between Mr.. Sinclair ~
one hand and Chairman LarnI,.a
and the committee attorney. C,sss
E. Roe, on the other, had bee. \
livened by titling Of the lid = Z
Teapot Dome controversy.
TIL Teapot Dome matte,
brought before the comrsl
through questions by Senator Blu
hart, Republican, Iowa, a conm;..
member, who. after Mr.. Sinclai, y.
made several statements WIFI
spect to the controversy. om.M
clamped down the lid, decla rims \
committee did not want to 20 I'M. i
broad features of the Teapot ~
Lease as granted the Slnciai, i
terests by the Harding adminirs
ton, because that is to be invs.s
gated by, another committee"
The statements made by M
clair with reference to Teapot ~
some in answer to questions byss'
ator Brookhart and others tit,S<
interjections between answers ~
questions, included testimor-s a.
although the lease did not coA M
Sinclair anything. he assumed u,d~
it, obligations amounting 10 bet,..
S60,000,000 and $4,000, 900. Sens.
Brookhart asked what Mr.. Sipa,,
gave the Mammoth. Mr.. Sinclair :
plier that transaction on his part /.
volved nothing but the contract NM
he said, had a great potential yhs
The senator attempted to ascer,,
the value of the stock received 4
Mr.. Sinclair and the witness franz,
agreed that on the basis of presr
New York curb market quotatr,
1t would be worth about s10Oo0ow
at present, but said it would be X
ficult to sell the entire stock of sea.
600 shares on the curb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
British Want Soil
At Gallipoli Where
Lie Soldier Dead

Lausanne, Jan. 1S-(By A. P.)--
An earnest appeal that Great Britain
be permitted to own in her own right
sthe soil where her soidie. dead lie
buried in Gallipoli was addressed to
the Turks today by the British dele
cation. The Ottoman delegates prob
ably will accede to this request.
About one hundred thousand lsritieh
fell around around Gallipoli in the
Great War.
There is a general belief in Eng
land that n number of British SOL
diers. chiefly Indians, but some Eng
lish. ire still prisoners in the hands
of the Turks, and the Turks have
agreed to release them and extend
the righr of search to representatives
of the British army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Turbulent. Scenes in
French Chamber Over
Communist Member

Paris. Jan. 1S.-(By A. P.)-After
what Is said to have been the widest
rioting in the history of hte French
parliament during which SO deputies
engaged in a free fist fight on the floor,
the Chamber of Deputies this evening,
by a vote Of 371 to 143. decided to sus-
pend the parliamentary immunity OF
Marcel Cachin. the Communist member.
A commission Of the chamber which
Investigated charges that Cachin re-
Gently had been engaged IN communis-
tic activities in the Ruhr,F recommend
ed that the deputys parliamentary
immunity be lifted so as to permit of
the prosecution Of Cachin by the gov
eminent on a charge of conspiring
against the security Of the state in
connection with plans to call a general
strike in the Ruhr and in French cit
les against Traces seizure of the Ruhr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Judge Assailant
Of Doctor, Insane

Waltham, Mass. Jan. 17.-Edward
c. Richardson. who attacked DR..
Samuel F. Strickland with an axe
last Saturday, when the physician
went to the Richardson home in re-
sopnse to telephone call, was today
adJudged insane and committed to
the Westboro State Hospital.
DIR. Strickland. who overpowered
Richardson but was badly wounded
in the struggle, is recovering. He
was cut about the head. neck and
shoulders with the axe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

The October and December num-
bers of the "Villanovian," the mag
azine issued by the students of Villa,
Nova College, has a number of items
interesting to Hallowell people. In
the first place. William Sheehan, H.
H. S., 1921, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael GSheehan of Halolwell Is a
member of the editorial board and
has an active part in getting out the
periodical. Mr.. Sheehan had some
experience on the H. II. S. paper,
1.-The Venture" Then the section de-
voted to athletics has it's Hallowell
nafes. The photographs of Watson
and Greeley are on the football page
and special mention is made Of
Greeley's work. 1t is pleasing to
local people to realize that Hallofell
boys come thus to the front in the
various institutions of learning to
which they go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Three Found Guilty
On Fraud CHARGES

Boston. Jan. 1S.-A verdict Of
guilty was returned tonight by fed
eral court jury against Samuel S.
Lewis, Benjamin f. Kaufman, and
Louis l.. Schwartz on five of II
counts of using the mails with fraud
ulent intent in connection with
stock sales. Four OTTER defendants
were acquitted.
HE government claimed that
large sums were obtained from New
Englanders as a result of false rep
reservations. Several residents of
Maine testified against the men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Ambassador Harvel
On Way to New Yon

Washington. Jan. 1S.-Am
dor Harvey, who has been
the White House since Jan. :
late tonight for New York. AN
no definite statement was
was indicated that he migns W
to Washington some time neM
before leaving for his London
The departure of Mr.. Harsy
cided with that of the BrltM
commission Which left WAL
during the day, adding empsL
the belief that the AmDas;u
visit to Washington was oce.S1
primarily by the debt neso,
During his stay here. howsw
has discussed European w.
with Secretary Hughes ana - y
Of the Senate foreign relation
mittee, while his advice ~
stood to have been valued y
dent Harding in connection ,s..f1
European PREPARATIONS compi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Legion Auxiliary oInstalIs Officers

The installation of the officers of
the Auxiliary to Frank E. Goodrich
Post, No. Q. American Legion, was
held Wednesday evening at the Leg
ion rooms. Miss Joan Murray. past
president of the Augusta Auxiliary,
was the installing officer.
The new officers are as follows:
President, Mrs. Frank Rabbit; vice
president. Mrs. Arthur Moore; sec
rotary, Mrs. Harold Stevens; treas
urer, Mrs. Harold Tibbetts: sergeant
alarms. Mrs. Eubert Neal; chaplain,
Mrs. Carl Aidrich; historian, Mrs.
Leigh Weber.
There was an excellent attend
ance at the installation ceremonies.
Refreshments of ice cream and fancy
cookies were served and a pleasant
social evening was enjoyed. Plans
were made to have one meeting of
the month a social meeting, the 9TH
er to be the business session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Aroostook Club
Holds limitations

Waterville. Jan. 1S-The Aroostook
Club of the women's division of Colby
college held its annual limitation at
F'oss hall Wednesday afternoon. The
initiates were the Misses Doris Ro-
berts, Island Falls, Doris Keay, Mars
Hill, and Marguerite Albert, Houlton:
The initiation was followed by a ban
Duet at Harmon's Cafe. Those who
attended are the president, Miss Ar,s
Cox, and the MissesMay Ford. Cert
rude Fletcher, Mary Watson, Louise
Tilley. Velma Briggs, Ethel Harmon,
Hazel Berry. Marjorie Smiley, Reta
Wheaton, Katrina Hedman and the
initiates. Though smaller than for
some years. the Aroostook Club is a
live organization anA u members
are all active in college affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Mande Emery corIesi

Word was received Thursday of
the death at her home in Waltham
after an illness of a few days only, of
Mrs. Maude Emery Corless. ALI
though for the past five years Mrs.
Corless has been residing. in Massa-
chusetts, she was until then a life
time resident of HaJlowell. receiving
her education in our schools. and for
many years a valued member of the
Johnson Bros, organization. where
many close friends as we'll as through
out the entire community will miss
her and be grieved to know of her
death.
Mrsf Corless leaves a husband, a
son eight years of age, and her IA
thar, George c. Emery Of this city.
The funeral services will be held on
Friday at Waltham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Radio at Driving Club Fair

President r. r. Littleficld of the
Gardiner Driving Club stated on
Thursday, that, through the cour-
tesy of the Maine Music Co, the
Driving Club Fair, will be equipped
with a large radio receiving station,
as the Music Co, have a very large
one in their Rockland store which
they are going to transfer during the
fair, and arrangements have been
made to receive news during the
evenings. especially that of local in
terest. Manager Geary of the local
store promises some very interest
ing radiograms,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Prohibition Agent
Claims Amount Rum
On Sea Exaggerated

New York, Jan. 1S-E. c. Yellow
ley. acting prohibition director for
New York State today admitted that
undoubtedly "some" liquor was held
outside the three mile limit on the
seas as confirmed yesterday by a
party of newspapermen who visited
the Rum fleet in a tug. He asserted
however, that the amount was
greatly exaggerated"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Moor, Cornet Soloist
Dies at Ellsworth

Ellsworth. Jan. f6.-Henry L.
Moor. who organized and led the
first Ellsworth band. OF which he
was cornet soloist, died here yester-
day in the house he built for him.
self ~ years ago. Mr.. Moor, who
was ID years of age. was the oldest
Mason In the city. His father was
John l.. Moor, descendant Of a pion-
eer settler of this section. and he
IS survived by five sons and daugh-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
'23 to be Prosperous
Declares Wilson

New York, Jan. 18-The year 1928
will be very prosperouj and profitable
for American business. James Wilson
of Buffalo, vice president of the Nat
ional Wholesale Dry Goods fssocia-
ton. today declared in the opening
address Of the associations annual
convention.
ITO my mind" he said. there is o
question that we are going to have
very prosperous Year. Our custo-
mers will be able to sell to consum-
ers at practically old prices, thus in
surfing large wholesale and retail
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

Detroit-Jois Ray, crack runner of
the Illinois Athletic Club, today was
suspended until Feb. Is from the
A. A. U. competition by Paul Hem
ming OF Detroit, chairman of the
Central A. A. u, registration COM
mittee. Hemming declared the action
was taken because Ray had taken
part In two unsanctioned boxing
matches in Chicago last October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
n. II. S. Boys Meet Y. N. c. A. team
TONIGHT

The boys of Hallowell High meet
tonight at the gymnasium the fast
Y. Nj. c. A. team. This is Hallowell
Highs first home game of the season
and the boys have been putting in
good practice under coach Talbot
and will play fast game. The girls
are to have their first game of the
season the same night in the same
place between the periods of the
other game. The girls team is al
most entirely new this year, most of
the players on the last years team
having graduated. So their initial
work should be of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

Honolulu-(By A, P.)PMajor Cen
eral Charles Thomas Mencher, COM
mander Of Schof1eld barracks here,
was married yesterday afternoon to
Miss Elizabeth Painter at the home
OF the brides sister, The guests in
GUIDED Governor Harrington OF
Hawaii. Major General Summerall.
Rear Admiral Simpson and other dis
tinguished officers of the navy and
the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19

Chicago-Rev. w. W. WIZ
former law enforcer of CnEsS
titled before the special ga
investigating vice conditio@ - q
yesterday that an extensive ~
ganized vice ring existed a.
the chief of police allows y ~
chief is in office because tne ~
will not rid the city of HIM ~
ing to a news story the CnisA
Tribune plinted today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Girls Club Entertained

Miss Grac Clark entertained the
Carry On Club of the First Baptist
church at the Girls Club rooms in
Augusta Thursday evening. The
members left Gardiner on the 1880
car and went directly to the club
house where they partook of a very
delicious covered dish supper. The
evening was spent playing games and
talking over the play which is soon to
be given by the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-19
Naval Aviator Dies
In Seaplane Crash
Two Seriously Hurt

AvQlon, Santa Catalina Islands.
Cal, Jan. 1S-Licutenant William H.
Rohrbach. naval pilot of Norfolk, Va,
was Instantly killed and two other
naval officers seriously injured today
when the seaplane S5L2, fell 1000
feet and splintercd to bits on a rock
off Catalina Island