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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Fall River Cotton
Mills Turn Down
@Per Cent. Increase

Fall River, Mass, Jan. S.-The
movement for wage advance of 90
per cent in the cotton mills of New
England. still of small proportions
but under consideration as a matter
for general action by the United
Textile Workers of America, met re-
fusal today by the Fall River Cotton
Manufacturers Association. Such a
demand could no be granted under
present conditions and manufacturers
would close their mills rather than
accede to it. the association declared
| in an official statement.
The proposal for a 30 per cent in
crease is explained by President
Thomas +. Mcmahon, of the L. r. W.,
was intended to effect restoration of
the rates that prevailed before the
cut of 221a per cent in 1920. The
wage reduction of 20 percent declared
eleven months ago in most New
England centers has been almost
generally restored. but this city was
not affected by that movement and
l.. T. w. leaders decided to start the
fight for the new adjustment here.
When the matter was put to n vote
at mass meeting of textile opera
tiveS last week, it was announced
that the voters were unanimous for
a strike to support demand for the
advance. The vote was called for
after speakers had reviewed the re-
cent wave of stock dividend distri
buted. 1t had been preceded by
several weeks by action of the Doff-
ers' Union to make the fight for the
advance by striking on its own hook,
| if necessary. The executive commit
tee of the United Textile Workers
was in session here today when the
manufacturers Association refusal
was made known. 1t is understood
that President Mcmahon was to
bring before the committee the adj
visibility of making a general fight
for the advance at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
N. HI. Commissioner
Of Labor Proposes
Plan Strike Settlement

Concord, n. H., Jan. ga tentative
plan for settlement of the strike of
Boston & Maine shopmen in this
state was made public today by La
bor Commissioner John S. b. Davie.
1t recommended that the strike be
called off and that al former en-
plOyes be reinstated within 80 days
without prejudice except in the case
of men found guilty of violation of
the Jaw dur1ng the strike. The plan
stipulated that no "cOercive meas
ures" be employed by returning strik-
ers towards those now at work, and
vice versa. Convictions of using such
measures would be sufficient grounds
for The dismissal of the men involv-
ed, it was provided.
The labor commissioner recon-
mended that questions of future re-
lations be taken up by committees
representing company and employees.
In the event of these bodies failing to
agree, the point at issue would be ar
bitrated either by local board or by
the railroad Labor Board, the deci-
sion of the arbitrator to be final for
at least six months, or for a period
of 30 days after either party should
have given notice that it would not be
bound by the decision.
commissioner ldVle, Ill IIIS ISpOt
expressed belief that the needs of the
railroads for increased shop forces
would permit reinstatement of the
strikers without prejudice to the
positions of men employed during the
strike. He said that settlement by
conference had been prevented by re-
fusal of railroad officials to meet their
former employees the officials dis
claiming any vindictive spirit but
maintaining that men who replaced
the strikers had been guaranteed per-
manent employment. Union leaders,
he said, had advised against the pre-
vious proposal that the men apply
individually for re- complement, rear
ing disruption of their organization.
In New Hampshire it is estimated
that about 1900 railroad shopmen
and maintenance of way men are on
strike. OF these nearly 1000 are IN
Concord and 200 in Keene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
British Believe
Germany Will Bear
|Up Under OCCUPATION

London, Jan. S.-(By A. P.)-
British official circles believe that the
Cuno government in Germany will
be able to withstand the expected
shock of the occupation of the Rhur.
This belief is based upon the latest
reports from Germany. Chancellor
Cuno, these reports state, had advised
the authorities in the localities likely
to be occupied to try to make the
best of bad bargain and avoid
strikes and economic disturbances Of
any sort. l-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09

Paris, Jan. 8-tBy A. PIN a
last effort to save the Ruhr valley
from French seizure an attempt was
made last Friday to arrange an in
terview in Paris between Premier
Poincare and Hugo SHINES at which
the head of the French government
and the chief of the German CAPT.
talists might make peace. Premier
Poincare rejected the offer.
After making it clear it vas too
late for the meeting requested, Prem
Ter Poincare broadly intimated hat
France would be willing to talk to
Herr SHINES and other Industrial
lists after she occupied the Ruhr.
When DIR. Fischer mentioned this
afternoon that Premier Poincare had
refused to see Herr SHINES, Louis
Barthou, presiding over the commits
sion, interrupted him, declaring:
IF Herr CunO has anything to say
at this time there is a French am
bassador in Berlin and a German am
bassador in Paris for conveying any,
thing Germany has to say to the
French government. There is no
lleeu OI bringing anything ike tnat
up here
DR.. Fischer previously celebrating
his arguments and leading up to his
comment on the French attitude and
the proposal for the Stinnes-Poin-
care meeting. said one reason for the
Germans failure to deliver the full
amount of coal specified was that
the French rejected much of it as in
ferior, although the agreement re-
quired them to accept the same quail
ity as used By Germany's industries.
President Barthou interviewed dur
ing DR.. +'ischer's address, refuting with
considerable warmth all his attacks
on Frances good faith and denying
Indignantly that there was any truth
in Fischer's contention that the
French attitude is to make it diff
cult for Germany to comply with the
trenty terms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Suspend Bay State
Deputy Health Head
Pending Investigation

Boston, Jan. S-Deputy Health
Commissioner Patrick H. Mullowney.
was suspended tonight at the insti-
cation OF Mayor Curley, pending the
outcome of an investigation being
conducted by the Municipal Finance
Commission into the delivery of a
box of cigars, containing two 500
bills and turkey by Boston poul-
try firm at DR.. Mullowney's home
during Christmas week.
DR.. Mullowney, in explaining the
incident, said he kept the turkey in
tending to pay for it. and that he
meant to return the money and ci-
CARS. He reported the gifts himself
and expressed the belief that an at
tempt was being made by the donors
to frame him as he had been active
in enforcing health department regu-
1atiOnS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
American Legion
Urges Congress to
Act on BurSum Bill

Washington, Jan. S.-Congress has
been asked by the American Legion
to take action before March 4 on the
Bursum bill providing for the re-
tirement of disabled emergency army
officers. The appeal for passage OF
this measure was contained in a
letter addressed to each member OF
the House by John T. Taylor. vice
chairman of the legion's legislative
committee, which was made public
here today.
The letter said the disab led emer-
gency officer. has been left in the
cold" and charged that failure OF
Congress to act on the measure,
which had been awaiting final action
for more than three years. was a
shameful example of the inability OF
Congress to function"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
GOV. C0x'S SILENCE
ON enforcement
NETTLES MINISTERS

Boston, Jan. ga mass meeting
of ministers today criticized as re-
grettable Governor Cox's failure to
mention the prohibition question in
his inaugural address. Some want
ed to call it reprehensible.
The resolutions. adopted unani-
mously called for the removal of
Elmer c. Potter as prohibition en-
forcement officer, and said the Evan
gelical Alliance. which sponsored
the meeting. was prepared to IN
quire into United States Commission
er William Haynes conduct in Office.
Enforcement conditions in this state
were declared to be scandalous.
The clergymen were divided only
on the reference to the governor.
Some wanted mention of him strick-
en- out. Others wanted the resolu-
tions divided. making a separate
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Hold Father and Son
For Larceny From
Beacon Trust Co.

Boston, Jan. S-Hayward A. john
son and Henry l.. Johnson. father
and son, were held on Indictment
warrants for larceny of $4,000 from
the Beacon T.ust company, three
other men We're held for conspirng
with them and three more will be ar
rested, police announced. After
pleading not guilty of stealing $51,21S.
the younger Johnson was placed un-
der $4,000 bonds. His father. held
for stealing $500 and a large amount
in bonds, was placed under bonds
of the same amount.
Charles f. Gould. John J. Kett OF
Hyde Park and Clinton. II. Daniels OF
Roslindale, each charged with con-
spiracy, we're held under $500 bonds.
All pleaded not guilt.
Edward f. Cox, auditor of COM
pany formed by the younger Johh,
son. was arrested late today charged
with larceny of SCI. He was held IN
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Massapequa Inn
Housekeeper Charged
With Murder Petit

Mineola, NJ. Y. Jan. S-Mrs. MARY
Elizabeth Wells, housekeeper at
Massapequa Inn. Massapequa' was VA
arrested today charged with the
murder Of her employer, James ;.
Pettitt, whose body. shotgun
wound in the heart. was found TINS
morning in his bedroom at the hote''
She was committed to ,Mineola jail.
The murder charge was preierreo
,oainst Mrs. Wells after the discov-
erv at the inn by a finger print ex.
merit, Of a blood stained sweater and
handkerchief, said to have been worn
by Mrs. Wells last night. The expert
said he also found two blood stains
on the stock of the shot gun lying pc
side Pettit's body and tnat they. APP
neared to be those of a woman's
Mrs. Wells. questioned by the dis,
trict attorneys assistants. declared
Petit had committed suicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Disclose Plot Kill
Mass. CONGRESSMAN

Boston. Jan. S-A plot to kill Con-
gresham Peter +. Tague during the
last Congressional campaign was re-
vealed for the first time today by
Superintendent of Police Crowley.
superintendent Crowley said detail
of police constantly guarded the
congressman after it was reported
that four gunner had been brought
from New York to shoot him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Nine Inches of Snow
Falls at Lewiston

Lewiston, Me-, Jan. S.-A fall of nine
inches of snow accompanied by high
wind had at midnight blocked all of
the outside lines of the A. & K. Street
Railway system and seriously inter-
fered with traffic over the steam lines
There has been a gradual rise in tenn
nerature during the day, from four
above zero at A. NJ. to 20 above. at
midnight,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Clark Resigns as Head
OF Aetna Insurance Co.

Clark. for over so years president of
the Aetna Oire) Insurance Co. and for
more than 65 years in the insurance
business, resigned as president at a
meeting of the board of directors today
and Ralph j. Ives of Chicago. vice
president at the Aetna's western
branch, was elected to succeed him.
Mr.. Clark, oic of the best known in
surancc men in America. is in his SD
year and will continue as chairman of
the board of directors.
Prior to Mr. Clark's resignation A.
n. Williams. first vice president with
the Eetna, and nationally prominent as
an insurance officer. announced that he
will retire next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Harrigan, One of
Bakery Robbers
Gives up to Police

Gloucester, Mass, Jan. S.-Edward
!. Harrigan of this city early today
went to the home Of Police Inspector
'ohn J. Curtis and gave himself up as
une OF the quartet who robbed the New
England Bakery Co. in Somerville on
nec. Is. He was taken to the police
station and held for the Somerville
police.
four men are now in custody charg-
e Gu with the robbery. Alex Mcdonald of
ms city was arrested here the morning
ntter the robbery, while George L.
r rey. also of Gloucester. and Philip
uoiaenburg. said to be of Chelsea, were
arrested last week in Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Big Yearly Increase
In InYOiced Exports

Washington, Jan. S-InvOiced ex.
ports from the United Kingdom to
the United States during 1872
amounted to $359,716,934 or a gain OF
20 per cent. over 1891, according to
figures made public today by the
Department Of Commerce. The 1922
gai,, over the privious year comput.
ed at current rates Of exchange, was
$119,647.109.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Petit Murdered
|HOuSekeeper Held

New York. Jan. S.-James 5. Pettit.
proprietor of the Massapequa Inn on
Merrick road. near Freeport. L. l.. was
found dead on the floor of his bedroom
early today. He had been shot In the
breast with a shotgun. Police arrested
Mrs. Billie Wells, housckeeper, and are
holding her pending an inquiry. -
Mrs. Wells told police Petit had
been drinking heavily since New Years
and that he drove her out of the house
shortly before midnight. She was at
the home Of Harry Pearsall, a neigh
Dor. when news of the finding Of Pet
tits body was given her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
French Troop Trains
Move From Mayence

- Coblenz, Jan. S.-(By A. P.)-
Four trainloads of French and
Colonial troops from Mayence,
passed CoblenZ this evening on the
way to concentration center IN tne
outskirts of Dusseldorf, where it is
estimated 10000 troops already have
assembled.
Seven more troop trains are
scheduled to pass through Coblenz
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England: Cloudy
Tuesday: snow Tuesday night and
Wednesday; no change in tempera-
ture.
Southern New England: Cloudy,
probably followed by snow or rain
Tuesday afternoon or night; We'd
nesday cloudy and colder.
East New York: Snow in north
and rain or snow in south portion
Tuesday; Wednesday cloudy and
colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
France Represented
On Action Committee

Essen, Jan. ga permanent In
ternational COMMITTEE Of action
composed of IL members. on which
France is represented, was formed
by the communist party of the Ruhr
district at the conclusion of its CON-
CARNATIONS in the principal coun-
tries of Europe, including France,
urging that the workers Of all ma
lions act together. The appeal ends
as follows: as.4a.
Working men. the danger which
menaces you is gigantic. Time il
pressing. Workingmen. to work"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Heavy Tides Demolish
Cottages at Scituate

Scituate. Mass, Jan. s.-Unusually
heavy tides demolished three sum
mer cottages, each valued at about
$4,000, at Sand Hills late today Mrs.
Helen O'Toole of 'Brockton, owner
of one of the cottagers, fled for her
life as the waves swept toward the
structures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
100000 Suit Against
Defunct Brokers

Chicago. Jan. S.--The praecipe in
suit for collection of 100000 was
filed today by Mark II. Crehan
against Stephen S. Stratton. former
ly a co-partner in Megargel &, Com
pany. a Boston. Mass. brokerage
house which failed in 1916. Crehan
was customer of the firm.
Donald r. Richberg, attorney for
Crehan. said his client obtained a
Judgment for S647. 954.S0 against the
partners April 20. 1920. in Massa-
chusetts, and is now trying to collect
it, with accumulated interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Storm Signals up
Along Maine Coast

Washington. Jan. Storm warn
ings along the Maine coast were
ordered continued tonight by the
Weather Bureau. The storm central
off the Massachusetts, coast. the bu-
reau announced, was moving north
eastward. 1t predicted that gales
along the coast would diminish by
Tuesday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Elks Will Ask Pres.
To Call Conference
To Stamp out Drugs

Boston, Jan. S.-Presldent Hard
ing will be asked to call an inter-
national conference to stamp out the
drug evil by Boston Elks, who last
night passed a resolution offered by
District Attorney Thomas c. O'Brien
urging such gathering. The procIa-
nation of a national anti-drug week
was also favored in the resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Traffic Hard
Hit in Brunswick

Especial to kennebec Joul'naD
Traffic in all direction is hindered
by the blizzard this afternoon and
toniglN. Trains on the Maine Gen.
trail Railroad are running about three
hours late, while the Electric car
lines are completely blocked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Five Firemen Hurt
In S25O.OO Fire

Chicago, Jan. S-Five firemen were
injured by falling debris last night
when a $25O,000 fire of unknown orr
gin DESTROYED a five story building &C.
cupied by the Superior Perfume
Company and the Shaw Knitting
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Unions Will Take.
vote General Strike
IN Edmonton Field

vote edmonton, Alberta. Jan. S-A
Nv ~ IN general strike will be taken
o;n an local unions in the present coal
A me strike IN the Edmonton field.
hos week or more is expected to elapse
bc tne the result of the ballotting will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
General Deg0utte
Leaves for Dusseldorf

Mayence, Jan. (By A. P.)-Gen-
eral Degoutte. accompanied by his
staff. will leave for Dusseldorf to-
morrow morning. On his arrival he
will act in accordance with instruc-
tions which may be given him by the
Rhineland high commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
AMERICAN PLAN ON
PREPARATIONS HAS
Been TRANSMITTED

Washington A W ait S
French Reaction to
Proposal for Inquiry
by. In t erna ton
al Commission of
Financiers w a S
Sent to P arts
through &ci ia |
Channels Prior to
Premiers Meeting
Washington Hopes
Sec. Hughes Sugges-
tons May Provide
Means of Settlement
and Prevent Drastic
Measures by France
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Tuesday cloudy, probably followed by
snow or rain in faternoon or night:
Wednesday fair and elder: moderate
shifting winds becoming fresh south
east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09

Washington, Jan. Shy A. Ply
Charges that much of the illicit
liquor retained by Washington boot
leggers came into the United States
under consignment to the foreign
embassies and legislations here have
developed a situation which, in the
opinion of federal prohibition author
tiles, embraces many disagreeable
potentialities.
While officials of the Federal gov
eminent will not discuss specifically
the recent liquor raids which Wash
ington police officers declare have
provided evidence of leak from en-
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
BRITAIN SEEKS Only !.
A. SQUARE DEAL IN
WAR Debt FUNDING

Chancellor B aldwin
Says British Mission
is not Here to Ask,
Favors or Impose on
Generosity -. F air
Business Settlement
Would Secure for
America Repayment
in Full of Credits Es-
tablished in the War
Session Adjourned
to Wednesday After
Exchange of Views
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
FRANCE REFUSED TO
CONFER WITH SHINES
ON RUHR SEIZURE
Chairman Barthon Preparations
Comm. Refutes Attack
Frances Good Faith

German Representative Comments
On French Attitude Toward Pro-
pOsal For Stinnes-POincarc Meet
ing-Says Much of Coal Delivered
Was Rejected as Inferior-Bar-
than Rcsents Inference French
Attitude Is To Make 1t Difficult
For Germany To Fulfill Treaty
Terms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09
TRACE LIQUOR LEAKS
IN WASHINGTON tn
LEGATION STORES
Evidence That Emb assy
Liquors Found Way Into
Illegal Channels

Dlsagreeablc POtcntialitics In Situa-
!ion-Dry Officials To Check Dip
!omatic Shipments To Determine
whether Any Embassies Have
Secn Receiving Abnormal Supply
Expect Legations will Cooper
ate TO Remedy Official
opinion That Subordinate At
taches Have Been the Culprits
without knowledge of Superiors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-09

earsains and Nsws-all IN one
are found on tho Journal CLASSIFIED
Ad page. There'Ssomethins there to
interest you.
The Democrat-herald., 1923-03-02

with held her experiments in
CASING the enemy until she
could have had her entire front
supplied with gas and pipes -
inside of two weeks from the
time the gas offensive started the
allied armies would have been
at her mercy. and the war would
here been at an end.
The entire student body were
highly entertained at the Lyric
theatre last Friday afternoon.
At 8 o'clock school was dismiss-
ed and the pupils and teachers
marched to the theatre. The
Luigi band played the march for
them. A special film for schools
and churches was secured for the
students. The scenery OF the
"Csll From the Wild" was beau
tiful, the picture was one that
each student should have learned
. great lesson from. One of the
great lessons was obedience to
parents and another was Faith
In God.
The Democrat-herald., 1923-03-02
Current Events

have done il she had exclusively
possessed this devil machine =
could have blown the allied ar
mics to pieces and marched to
her goal unmolested.
just thiuk-a thousand of
those machine loaded with nitro
bombs and guided unerringly to
their destination would be suf-
ficient to blow such cities as
Paris and Lon don off the map.
or turn loose on them . gas that
in one hours time would axphix.
late every living thing there in
or there about.
And that reminds US that
Germany during the world war
let slip her one opportunity of
winning the war-an oppor tu-
nifty that would have been cer-
tain and swift. --
Inrtanca, had Germany have
The Democrat-herald., 1923-03-02

service in the United States
alone. Yet the industry Is still
growing with tremendous pro.
portions"
There is something wrong
about The above dates. The ed
itor saw what be has believed
to be the first gasoline vehicle in
Chicago on Jackson boulevard
July, 1892. 1t was truck waR-
on and moved about as above
indicated
That night and next morning
the papers under appropriate
headlines commented extensive
ly on the horse]ess wagon, and
the probable future of the gaso-
line vehicle. -
The Democrat-herald., 1923-03-02
Okley

Mrs. Mat Lynch is on the sick
list this week.
We regret our friend Mr.. Long
is going to leave our neighbor-
hood. We wish them the best
of luck in their new home.
G. Wilkinson and family spent
one day last week with M. r.
Jones.
Will Campbell made a busi.
ness trip to the city Saturday.
Sunday school is fine.
The Democrat-herald., 1923-03-02
Antelope Flats

Still lots Of sickness in the
neighborhood.
Mr.. Bedford and Arthur help
elton Oxenreider butcher some
hogs Monday.
Arthur Henson and Earl and
Jesse Kaufman weht to The &C.
dars this week,
2 Mrs. j. J. PELHAM called on
Clara Hickcox Wednes day. =.
3ttl: Z. w. Fuller il working for
Tom Doty.
Fred Ch itham took dinner t
:. j. b. Bick foro's Wednesda
tso. lv,n- yeD78,a lJl.saa 49,
Roy Hickcoxq and Dick OxeE-
.reider were up at. the Hlckcox
rauch Wednesday.
Tom Doty took dinner at Ok