davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Unsigned Letters
Produced in Hearing
SacO-LOWell Case

Portland, Me-, Nov. S-Cnsigned
letters were produced at a hearing
today before Associate Justice Scott
Wilson on a bill in equity brought
by officials of the Saco-Lowell Ma
chine Shops Of Biddeford to enjoin
more than six score former employ
es from alleged interference with the
conduct of present employees.
The letters, the contents of which
were not disclosed. were identified in
the opinion of Prof. H. w. Shaylor of
this city, offered as an expert on
handwriting, as having been written
by James E. Watson of Biddeford,
secretary of the union whose men,
bers quit their positions.
I'VE offer these letters" said At
torney George l.. Emery. who ap-
peared for the complainants, "for the
purpose of showing threats were
made against superior officers of the
Saco-Lowell Machine Shops by Wat
son."
Objection to their introduction in
evidence was raised by Robert 3.
Seidel, attorney for the defendants,
who argud that an organization
should not be held responsible for
the acts of an irresponsible member.
Justice Wilson did not exclude the
letters, but asked that their intro
duction be Withheld until other tes-
timony had been put in.
Attorney Emery alleged that let
ters were sent to Mrs. George l..
Emry and Mrs. Banfield, wife of Fred
l.. Banfield. an official of the shops,
which, he said, would, and will sub
Ject Watson to criminal prosecution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Drug Ring May
Be Concerned in
Death Ala. Woman

Tuscaloosa, Ala, Nov. S-Possibil-
ity that drug ring" may have been
involved in the death of the woman
whose charred body was found in a
church for negroes which was burned
here last week, is being investigated
by federal authorities, it became
known today. c. NJ. Butler. narcotic
inspector of Birmingham. joined Of
ficials of Tuscaloosa and Birming-
ham in running down clues in the
case.
Butler is said to have identified AL
Winchester, held in connection with
the church mystery, as a man WHIP
recently had 4 preliminary hearing id
Birmingham on a charge of viola tinG
the narcotic laws. Winchester is un-
der $500 bail awaiting trial on this
charge, federal authorities report.
. County officials in Birmingham are
being aided by Butler in checking up
on woman reported missing.
Jack Johnson, who was arrested in
Birmingham d few days ago still! is
being held for investigation. Press
clippings on the church mystery and
the name of ii girl said to he missing
were found in his possession, police
say,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09

Oklahoma City, Nov. (By A. P)-
The trial of Governor ]. c. Walton
on impeachment charges brought
against him by the House of Repre-
sentatives was started today before
the Senate, sitting as court Of i'm
parchment.
The house board of managers pro-
scouting the case elected to try the
governor on article two Of the dill Of
impeachment, which charges that the
Executive placed his personal chauf-
feur. I. p. Edwards. on the payroll
lof the state board of health.
The testimony given today by wit
nesses for the prosecution set out
THAT after Paul Nesbit, state high
Iway commissioner, had refused to
lplace Edwards on his payroll be-
icause he thought it would be illegal,
Governor Walton obtained from DR..
A. E. Davenport, health commission
er, his agreement to a plan by which
Edwards drew $500 a month as an
employee of the health department.
J. C. Mahr, federal employee attached
to the health department, said he did
not know Edwards as an employe of
the department
Adjutant General B. II. Markham,
said Edwards and Homer D. Martin,
Continued on Page Cool. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Increase Power of i
State Officers in
Booze Enforcement

Washington, Nov. S-A new reSu-
lation requiring all holders of fede-
raj permits to handle liquor to sub
NIT them to inspection of state as
wen as federal officers was annuon-
ced today by prohibition Commits
sioner Haynes.
This step to increase the powers
of state authorities in prohibition en-
forcement was suggested by Governor
Pinchot of Pennsylvania in his re-
cent correspondence with Secretary
Mellon of the Treasury. Mr.. Mellon
promised in reply that Pennsylvania
officers would be given such inspec-
ton powers. Instead of limiting the
authority of Pennsylvania officers,
! the new regulation. which will be-
come effective November Is. will be
givn nation wide application.
Commissioner Haynes said that
under the regula ton there would be
Inserted in all federal permits of
breweries, alcohol manufacturers.
wholesale dealers, druggists and all
other permittees. 4 stipulation that
permits are granted upon the express
condition that the business in opera
ton as well as the federal permits
may at any time be inspected by
sheriffs. policemen or any other state
officers, as we'll as federal revenu
and prohibition agnts. Refusal of in
spection, Mr.. Haynes said. would be
deemed ground for citation of per-
mittees for revocation of their licen-
SEES
This makes it entirely clear to
the country, generally, that all state,
county and municipal officers whose
duty it is to assist in the enforce
ment of the prohibition law, whether
federal or state" said. the announce
ment of prohibition headquarters,
will have the full right to make in
spection of the places Of business and
operations of permittees of the va
rious classes who are authorized to
use liquor for medicinal and other
non-beverage purposes"
Commissioner Haynes said the
new policy was Indicative of the
earnest desire of the federal DEPART
ment to cooperate in every way with
stat and local agencies in the en-
forcement of prohibition laws. ma
tional and state"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09

? Munich. Nov. 8 ((By A. P)-The
Bavarian government has been de-
clared overthrown by Adolph Hitler,
the Fascist leader, and the admins
tration placed in the hands Of Gen.
eral Ludendorf, as commander in
chief.
DR.. Won Kahr the military dicta-
tor in Bavaria, has just finished ad-
dressing a patriotic manifestation in
the Burgerbrau today, when Hitler
entered at the head of 600 men. Hit
Ter announced that the government
had been overthrown and was re-
placed by a new government with
General Ludendorf as supreme head,
and Hitler as political adviser.
Former chief of police Won Poem
ner has been named as administra-
tor of the country and General Won
Lossow minister Of war.
After Hitler's declaration his
troops drew a Gordon around the
Burgerbrau. About 10 o'clock to-
night troops of the Overland and
, Empire Lag organizations concen-
trated on the Burgerbrau and occu-
Continued on Page 9-Coi. g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
DUTCH TO GUARD
EX-CROWN PRINCE

Doom. Holland. Nov. (By A. P.)-
1t was stated today that the Dutch
government, in conformity with the
understanding it has given for the
security of the allies. Will prevent
former crown prince Friedrich Will
helm from going to Germany. Fried
rich Wilhelm remains at Wieringen,
where he took up his residence when
he fled from Germany at the end of
the war.
Meanwhile former emperor Will
helm is continuing his conferences
mere with military and political per-
sonases who daily arrive from Ger
many. Last night a German publ
clst lectured in Doom House on the
subject of Friedrich der Crosse in the
presence of Wilhelm and his wife.
Prlncess Hermine. and their court.
me lecturer read certain passages
when friedrich wrote in French and
which the former kaiser said he en-
joyed greatly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Veteran Bureaus
Care of Disabled
Now Being PrObed

Washington, Nov. S-Members of
the senate committee investigating
the Veterans Bureau were in con-
ference today with the Committee
studying the organization, policies,
system and mtheods of the bureau
i'll fulfilling it's obligations to the dis
abled veterans. In announcing the
conference, John i. Organ general
counsel for the committee, said these
matters can best be discussed and
studied in an atmosphere free from
the distractions of a formal public
hearing.
THE committee is giving very
earnest attention to the development
of complete understanding of the
workings of the Veterans Bureau"
General Organ said. with the hope
that the knowledge acquired will
effectively aid in providing proper
system for the relief of the disabled
with the least delay and the greatest
degree Of effectiveness.
"In relation to the waste and dis
honesty these matters naturally have
been given wide publicity in the
press but it should not be lost sight
of that other considerations which
more directly affect the welfare of
the disabled veteran soldiers are oc-
cnpying very much of the time and
attention of the committee and coun-
col
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Navy Plane to
Probe Arctic Regions

Washington, Nov. S.-An Amert-
can naval aviator will participate In
an attempt next summer to traverse
the Arctic regions by airplane, the
Navy department announced today.
Lieutenant Ralph Z. Dawson will
pilot one of the three planes, making
up the convoy which will be COM
manded by Captain Raoul Amund-
sen, the Norwegian explorer.
Plans do not contemplate a nom
stop flight. The expedition will be
transported on ships to Spitzbergen
IN May and an adequate base will be
established there. When ice condi-
ions permit, the flyers will be car
RED by ship to a point about $50
miles from the North Pole. from
winch the final "take-off" will be
made.
fianes of special design will be
USED, equipped to permit landings
VA ice, snow or water. Each will be
equlpped with radio sets for COM
tmsunication with the depot ship at
sae permanent base. which in turn
VIII nave wireless apparatus strong
raoush to relay the explorers re-
ports to the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
GERMANY WARNED
DICTATORSHIP WILL
NOT Be Permitted

Paris, Nov. S-(By The A. P.)-
France warned Germany today that
this government cannot remain a
disinterested spectator in the event
of an attempt to establish a mill
tary nationalist dictatorship in Ber-
lin.
France has no intention Of inter
fering with Germany's internal af-
fairs. it was said at the foreign Of
fee tonight. but a return of the mill
tarist party to power in Germany
would mean the almost certain re-
pudiation of the treaty of Versailles.
1t is believed here that the opposi-
ton of the nationalists to the sue
ceeding German reparation govern
ment has been due to what they re-
garded as the lukewarmness of
these governments in their resist
ance to the execution of the treaty.
The advent of a military dictator
ship in Berlin would make useless
any more discussion as to the or
ganization of an expert commission
to investigate Germany's capacity to
pay, it is held here. since the pol
icy of the new regime would prob
ably be absolute reputation of the
reparation debt.
NdTSIdl Il OCH has ScllU IndI LneTe
is coming in Germany a nationalist
movement comparable with that
which followed the downfall of Ma
poleon, when Prussia was given the
post of Waterman of the Rhine and
that the allies would be stupidity
blind if they failed to see and pro-
vide for il.
The question has been a subject of
discussion among the military ad-
visers to the interallied council of
ambassadors. but extreme rumors
circulated here to the effect that
France is arranging to call out two
contingents of troops are declared
preposterous in official circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
A s ton S h ed at Continued
Hiding, Says Klansmen of
Nation Will Not Stand for
Such An. Administration
Many Threats To Kill En-.
perOr and Other Officials
No New. Developments in
Staying of Attorney Coburn

Atlanta, Ca, Nov: S.-Colonel
William J. Simmons, emperor of the
Ku Klux Khan. in a statement is
sued today, declared he is 'astonish-
ed that Imperial Wizard H. w.
Evans remains in hiding at a cri-
tical time like this" and that news
papermen and Klansmen are "un-
able to find any responsible head at
Palace Headquarters willing to meet
those entitled to information"
Il don't believe Klansmen of the
nation are going to much longer put
I'D with an administration that
meets crucial situations like this in
such coward manner" the statement
said.
Dr. Fred B. Johnston, chief of staff
to Emperor Simmons, who returned
from Birmingham with his superior
today, also issued a statement in
which he declared he had gone to
Birmingham to guard the emperor
because of a reliable tip" that SIM
mons was to be removed via the
murder route" He said numerous
telephone calls had threatened the
lives of Simmons, Il. Y. Clarke, I'm
perial Giant, and his own life.
Peace warrants against three of
Evans aides, dismissed here yester-
day were Johnston failed to appear
in court, will be reissued if the nee
essity arises, Johnston said. The
warrant against Wizard Evans
stands.
Do,a1oon,oot. +o,lo,. ,,ou-i,,o ont Of
the killing of Captain w. :. Coburn,
Khan attorney, which brought up the
new situation within the Khan. were
meager so far as they affected Philip
f. Fox, Khan publicity man, under
indictment for the murder of Coburn.
The state continued its efforts to-
ward an early trial, while Mrs. Fox
carried on the work of shaping the
defense.
No counsel has been announced for
Fox although it is reported attorneys
are coming here from Dallas. Texas,
Fox's former home, with relatives and
friends.
Colonel Simmons declared today
that he could not say yet whether
he would aid the prosecution.
Commenting on the reported plot
to assassinate Khan officials, the en-
peror said:
IF I should be one of those. Who
ever commits the deed. will kill a
friend and not foe. for l hold no
hatred or ill-will toward any man,
woman or child
The emperor and Mr.. Clarke ex-
pressed affectionate greetings when
they met at the Colonies home. With
them were DR.. Johnston and John A.
Coyle. They discussed Khan affairs
at length. 1t was said later that
Clarke. known as one of the prime
movers in organization of the Klan,
told newspapermen that hereafter he
will have no part in Khan activities,
except as advisor to the emperor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
CORN, POTATO, APPLE
CROPS BETTER THAN
five Year AVERAGE

Washington, Nov. S.-Large crops
of corn, potatoes, apples and to-
bacco have been grown this year,
preliminary estimates of production
issued today by the Department of
Agriculture showing each to be bet
ter than their five year average.
Corn is three billion buShel crop
for the fifth time and oats produc-
ton is placed at 3,029,1 1922 900 bushels
or about l40,000,000 bushels more
than last years crop. A consider
able amount of 1t Is soft and chaffy,
able is estimated by the crop report
ing board ds 1914 per cent aS COM
pared with 81 per cent last year.
There was considerable frost damage
i'll the central part of the corn belt,
in New England and in New York
and much damage from rains in the
west south central states during the
last month. ~
Potatoes showed much improve
mon; resulting in an increase of 49,
29S,000 bushels over the forecast in
October. Production is estimated at
4l6,722, 900 bushels, which is about
100000 bushels less than last
years crop. The increase for the
month was found in New England,
New York. Pennsylvania and Mich
igan. The quality of the crop Is good
iii the large producing states except
in Michigan where many are hollow.
causing severe grading
The apple crop is 1913, 1856, 900 BUSH
els, or about 100000 bushels less
than last year. The commercial crop
is placed at 33.522,00 barrels. with
Washington and Oregon producing
large crops. The size and quality
are reported generally good.
Tobacco production showed n de-
crease from the crop forecast a
month ago with a total of /. 436.73S,-
OO00 pounds. or 112,000.000 pounds
more than produced last year. 1t is
the fourth largest crop ever grown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Charge Soldier
Group with Wholesale
Stealing from Devens

Camp Devens. Mass, Nov. S-A
number of soldiers were held under
detention here tonight for the civil
authorities on charges of theft from
the government. The names of the
men detained were not divulged.
They will be arraigned tomorrow at
Lowell
The charges to be preferred again
st the soldiers grew out of the theft
of about $4,000 worth of army sup
plies and clothing from warehouse
Number = at the Camp two weeks
ago last Sunday. The property stolen
included 600 olive drab blankets,
1000 olive-drab shirts. several hum
dred pairs of shoes, and miScellan-
eous articles. The robbery was dis
covered the next day and a federal
Investigation has been in progress
since.
Looting on such a scale was pos
sible. officers here explained. because
in early October the 1000 regular
army troops stationed at the camp
during the summer were removed to
their winter stations. leaving only a
few soldiers doing guard duty here.
When the robbery was reported
corps area headquarters at Boston
sent a battalion of infantry to the
camp to guard the 100000 worth
OF stores and equipment in ware
houses here.
A special agent was sent from
Washington to conduct an investiga-
ton and as result of his activities
warrants were taken out today. A
Boston man was being sought to-
night for questioning. it became
known. Another person sought by
the police of many cities was a SOL
der from Stamford. Conn. who de-
serted after the investigation began.
The stolen goods. according to In
vestigators. were not loaded at the
warehouses. but were dragged out in
cases and placed on trucks on back
road near the camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Descendant of Baron
Castine Visits Castine

Castine, Me-. Nov. S-Colonel John
Williams Castine. member of parlia-
ment of Adelaide, N. S. W., with son.
daughter, grand son, and grand
daughters, representing three gene
rations of the descendants of Baron
Jean Vincent de ST. Castin, who set
tied here in 1867 and for whom the
town was named, arrived here at
noon today in a trip around the world
The party was shown the points OF
historic interest and tonight rendered
a banquet by the citizens at which
Colonel Castine was the principal
speaker. A general public reception
and ball followed. The party leaves
Friday for Augusta to call on Gov
ernor Baxter, thence to New York,
Chicago and Vancouver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Plan Nationwide
Harding Memorial
Week, Dec. 9 to 16

Washington, Nov. S-Plans for the
observance of Harding memorial
week throughout the country from
december to 16 were announced
today b" the Harding Memorial AS
ISOLATION
The association. recently incor-
porated for the purpose of providing
suitable, depository for the remains
or the late President and to perpet-
uate his homestead at Marion, Ohio,
opened national headquarters here
today.
Exercises and services are planned
for the memorial week and children
are to be given special opportunity
TO participate, the association an
nounced, because of the place they
held in Mr.. Harding's affection.
President Coolidge heads the asso-
Cations board of trustees which in
cludes members of the cabinet and
other government officials and friends
of the late president A suggestion
that immediate steps be taken to
collect the records of the life and
public career of Mr.. Harding has
been made to President Coolidge by
Hermann Hagedorn, director of the
Roosevelt Memorial Associa ton, in
offering to the president a set of all
issues of the New York newspapers
from the day of Mr.. Harding's death
to the day after his funreal.
Mr.. Hagedorn recounted the diff
.culties of the Roosevelt Memorial
Association ito bring together the
records of historical events after the
passage of years."
More than once" Mr.. Hagedorn
said, I'VE have been made grimly
aware of the power of the forces with
which in our endeavor we have had
to contend; for. again and again
death has defeated. closing the book
sharply in the middle of the chapter.
Records of Incompatible value sank
irrecoverably into Oblivion with the
untimely death Of John Mitchell. of
Robert Bacon. of George w. Perkins.
Now and then we have won the race
with death by a narrow margin,
Roosevelt's great friends of the ranch
days. Seth Bullock. died a month af-
ter he had set down his memories
in the records"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Immediate Action Asked il,
Resolution Passed by Ameri-
can Marine Conference At
New YOrk-AlsO Wants ALI
Inferior Ships Scrappcd-
Remainder To BE Sold to
American Citizens-Vithout
Discrimination

New York, Nov. S-The American
Marine Conference today passed res
olutions calling upon the Shipping
Board and the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration to retire without delay from
the business of operating ships and
to place the operation in private
hands.
Another resolution submitted to
the conference by the resolutions
committee calling for the abolition Of
the Shipping Board and the transfer
of its functions and duties to the
Department of Commerce met with
considerable opposition and after a
lengthy discussion was tabled.
Other resolutions passed by the
conference called for: immediate
scrapping by the Shipping Board of
all vessels of inferior design and
construction. selling of remaining
vessels to American citizens without
discrimination: scrapping of the YES
sells not sold under this plan; and
delegation to private hands for OPP
GRAFTON until either sold of proved
lmpracticable of all those freight
and passenger lines which might be
considered essential to national in
tereStS
Other resolutions adopted were:
That the rail and ocean transporta-
ton media be drawn together and
made to function as one transporta-
ton system to all parts of the world
and that permission be granted Amer
lean railroads and steamship lines to
enter into agreements to divide their
joint rates with rates on domestic
traits with Canada.
That the administration make an
earnest effort to amend existing trea-
ties with view to the establishment
or preferential customs duties on
goods carried by American ships and
money dues paid by American ships
proposed resolution calling upon
Congress to take action against ratifi-
cation of the proposed 12-mile limit
treaty with Great Britain, was re-
ferred to committee.
The conference also passed a reSo]u-
tlon favoring enrolment under suitable
regulations of officers aud men of the
mercantile marine in the naval reserve
of the United States. 1t was said the
resolution was intended as an en-
dorsement of bill along similar lines
which will be presented to Congress
this winter.
Other resolutions adopted by the con-
ference urged: y system of preferen-
tial rail rates for goods in passage
carried in American ships: adoption of
policy to allow railroads to apply
export rates on materials used in the
construction of American ships and
supplies for those carrying cargoes
properly loaded and safely delivered by
means of a uniform loadline law: class
ification of all American vessels in the
American bureau of shipping; insur-
ance of such vessels in the American
board of underwriters; and the perma-
nent maintenance of the American mer-
camille marine properly built. manned,
equipped and operated"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-09
Cemeteries Across
i'm Fine Condition
Pershing to Report

Paris. Nov. 8-General Pershins
while touring the old battlefront has
inspected the cemeteries where the
American soldiers are buried, and it
is understood that he intends to re-
port to the secretary of war that he
found them in excellent condition.
The American commanders holi-
day in France has been spent quietly
renewing old acquaintanceships and
he has had long conversations with
Mashal Foch and General Duat. chief
of the French general staff. Premier
Poincare is to receive his unofficially
tomorrow.
General Pershing has no definite
plan as to when he will return, but
expects to remain some weeks.