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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Storm Warnings Up
North Atlantic Coast

Boston. Feb. 2.-Warnings of storms
along the North Atlantic coast were is
sued by the weather bureau tonight
The bulletin ready
Hoist southeast storm warnings 10
J.. NJ, Block Island to Passport. Maine.
Disturbance of considerable intensity
over lake region moving rapidly east
ward. VIII be followed by a decided
rise in pressure.
, Wind will be increasing southeast
and south, becoming strong and
shifting to northwest Saturday, prob
ably reaching gale force.
Southeast storm warnings dis
PLAYED Point Judith, r. l.. to the Vir-
ginia Capes."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Taxi Drivers Tie
Up Part Traffic
By Boston Strike

Boston. Feb. 2--'F'ree lance" taxi
cab operators had their innings in
Boston today when 300 drivers en-
rloyed by four tnXicab companies
declared a strike for higher wages.
\ fifth concern granted its men the
increase demanded, and it's 125 driv-
crS remained on duty.
The strike called for noon, did not
60 into effect until two hours later
owing to Il series of conferences be-
tween drivers and representatives Of
receiving 1915 day. demanded 50.
The employers countered with an
offer of So a day and so per cent of
all receipts over $40 n day. the men
to work 10 hours instead of the
present 9 hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
NAMES REPUBLICAN

MILFORD G. Chapman. Jr, of Port
land was nominated Friday by Gov
ernor Baxter. as recorder Of the
portland municipal court to. fill the
vacancy caused by the expiration of
the term OF Sidney st. Felix ThaX-
,er. This is the second nomination
,bs Governor has made for that Of
fee. the Executive Council this week
having refused to confirm the APP
Sointment of Harry T.. Nixon, a
Nmocrat. Mr.. Chapman is a Re-
nubican. He is the son of the late
". G. Chapman. former mayor of
Portland, and is associated in the
practice of law with his brother,
Clark d. Chapman.
Gov. Baxter's Statement
ut is rcgrettable that politics
should have entered into the APP
pointment Of Judge" says Governor
Baxter in statement given out
Yesterday on the refusal of the
Continued on Page 9, Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
To Campaign Against
Careless AutOists
Cause Forest Fires

Boston. Feb THE State Depart
ment Of Conservation hopes. by a
campaign Of education. to lessen the
danger of forest fires resulting from
lighted smoking materials being
thrown from automobiles. Commits
sioner William A. L. Bazeley told the
state forest fire warden's conference
today
"Automobiists should realize" he
said. that in starting fires by the
roadsides. which eventually set the
woods on fire. they are destroying the
very scenery which means SO much to
their enjoyment"
With the present system of OBJ
servation towers and local forest
wardcns throughout the state, he
said, there was no need Of any large
forest fires in the future. In 1922, he
added. a total area of S5.241 acres
was burned over in Massachusetts
and forest fires resulted in the loss
of five lives, the destruction of 122
buildings and damage of approx
mately 100000. besides the 100000
cost of eXtinguishing the fires. The
number of fires along the railroads
increased from So in 1921 TO 1911 in
1922
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Republic Only Will
Satisfy De Valera

London, Feb. ply A. PD-What-
ever peace movements may be in
progress in Ireland, cannon De Val
era has nothing to do with them and
will have nothing to do with them.
but maintains the uncompormising
hostility he has already expressed
towards the Free State govern
ment. He insists on a republic, and
nothing but a republic, for Ireland,
with complete severance OF connec-
ton with Great Britain.
This attitude was avowed with
the greatest emphasis by the Repub-
lican leader himself in an interview
with the Dublin correspondent of the
Daily Mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03

Springfield, Mass, Feb. c.-Whilc
the investigation to determine the
cause of the explosion in the purify
ing plant of The Springfield Gas Light
Company yesterday afternoon which
resulted in three deaths. injuries to
scores and widespread damage was
still under way tonight, it was be-
'leved that the explosion was caused
ny spark from an electric elevator
In the center of the building.
The investigation indicated that
Workmen were at work turning off
a valve on one Of the purifiers which
had been leaking when the explosion
occurred. Officers were awaiting the
findings of Captain Il. Wodgcr. cX-
pert on explosives of the Massachu-
sets state police. Six men who
were at work in the plant who cs-
capped serious injury said that water
in one of the filter boxes had become
dangerously low and that frantic eff
forts We're being made to turn off
the supply of gas into the filter at
the time of the explosion.
Just how extensive the damage
caused by the explosion will be. may
not be determined for some time, in
the opinion of building experts who
point out that many structures near
the plant may have had their founda-
tons weakened. Estimates of the
damage caused vary. but it is expect
ed that the figure will total approxi-
mately 100000. Replacement dam-
age is estimated at about 100000
Suits totalling $4,000 have already
been brought against the Gas Light
Company by individuals and con-
Germs. All of the suits are for pro-
perty damage. Investigation of mu-
nicipal buildings and fire and police
headquarters, located near the plant
show that the structures were weak
cned by the blast
The casualty list has three dead
and about a score in hospitals
throughout the city. Four Of these
are on the danger list. All of the
relief organizations of the city have
combined their efforts to relieve
those affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Advocates Intelligence
Test Before Teachers
Convention, Portland

Portland, Me-, Feb. 2-Professor
Stephen Colvin of the Teachers col
lege. Columbia University, advocated
intelligence tests in advancing the
education of tho individual pupil be-
fore the convention of the Cumber-
land and York County Teachers
Association today. President Ken
meth c. NJ. Stills OF Bowdoin, Ques-
toned the utility of these tests. He
argued for limitation in the courses
of study. ,r.,s
DIR. Augustus o. Thomas. State SUI
rerintendent of schools, devoted his
address largely to plea in behalf OF
tho ,contributory pension act, now
pending in the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
January Business
Favorable in Trend

Washington. Feb. january bust
ness conditions in the United States, as
shown by statistics compiled by the
commerce department. continued the
favorable trend evident during the
closing weeks of 1922.
Bituminous coal production avera ged
100000 tons a week during the
month. lumber production increa sed
steadily after the year-end slump, and
building contracts increased steadily,
the total for he week ending January
20 being s60,S90000. Wool receipts
for the week ending January 13 were
the largest since last summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Judge Thayer's Illness
Causes POstponement
SaccO-VanZetti Case

Boston, Feb. 1.-The hearing on the
third supplementary motion for n new
trial of Nicola Saccoand arttolo-
meo Nanzetti. convicted in 1921 of
the murder Of paymaster and his
guard during a payroll robbery in
South Braintree. l. months before,
which was set for tomorrow in Ded-
ham. has been postponed until March
T., it was announced at the head
quarters of the s;acco-N anzctti de-
Tense committee here today.
The pcStpOnement was caused by
the illness Of Judge Webster Thaycr.
who must undergo n serious opera
ton in the near future. according to
his physicians. Judge Thaycr has
presided at all court proceedings on
this case extending over a period of
more than two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
New Time Record
$1O,OOO,OO0 Shipment
Silk. China to N. Y.

New York. Feb. a new record in
speedy transportation of raw silk
from Japan to New York was estab-
lishod today II sio,00o.O00 consign-
ment being brought here in 10 days,
1 hours and 50 minutes.
The silk which WAS shipped from
Yokohama to Seattle on the Admiral
Oriental line and thence moved by
rail across the continent. reached
New York in three train sections of
ten cars each.
The President Grant. on which the
cargo was shipped, reached Seattle
in . days, 1 hour and So minutes.
The trip across the continent was
made in 3 days, 10 hours and 2o min
utes. exclusive of transfer time from
ship to rail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Col. Ingersoll's
Widow Dies at N. Y.

New York, Feb. 2.-Mrs. Eva 4.
Ingersoll. widow of Colonel Robert
G. Ingersoll, who was noted more
than 20 years ago for his agnostic
utterances. died today in her Gram
Grey Park home in her S3rd year.
Born in Illinois. a descendant of
the old Parker family Of Massachu-
sets. she married Ingersoll in 1862,
the day he became member of the
Union Army. She followed him as
far South as she could during the
war.
Mrs. 1ngersoll shared her hus-
bands views on religion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Six Counts Against
Lawyer for Forging
Administration Letters

New OYrll, Feb. lazarus Shen-
field. lawyer, was indicted today on
six charges of forgery in the second
degree and locked up in the tombs in
default of $4,000 bail. a..
He is alleged to have collected
about 100000 from various banks,
through forged letters of admins
tration in the estates of five indiv-
iduals he represented as having died.
The scheme, it was charged, was
to watch advertisements of banks
seeking information of persons with
dormant accounts. who had not COM
municated with the institutions for
more than five years. Fraudulent let
tiers naming Shenfeld as administra-
tor then were alleged to have been
presented at the banks and the money
collected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Reports Rockefeller
Much Improved in
Bronchial Trouble

Ormond Beach, Fla. Feb. Z
John d. Rockefeller, Sr.. who has
been suffering since wednesday
from a slight attack of bronchial
trouble. was reported tonight at the
Rockefeller residence as much i'm
proved. However, he was confined
to his room today for the first time
and 1t was said. he could not play
golf for several days and has fore
gone all other strenuous exercises.
Including his before breakfast walk.
DIR. H. L. Bigger. of Cleveland.
Mr.. Rockefeller's personal physi-
clan, arrived at Ormond Beach this
afternoon, but it was emphasized
that his arrival was no indication
that Mr.. Rockefeller was feeling
worse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Expect Presidential 4
Announcement of New
Cabinet Changes Soon

Washington. Feb. 2.-President
Harding has about completed plans
for the cabinet re-adjustments made
necessary by the resignation of Sec
rotary Fall of the Interior Depart
ment. and it was indicated today
at the White House that a formal
announcement on the subject might
be expected within a week.
All indications have been that the
Presidents choice for the interior
portfolio is Postmaster General
Work.
1t was understood also tonight
that Senator Harry S. New. of Indi-
ana, who retires from Congress OH
March 4, still was foremost among
those under consideration to sue
coed Mr.. Work as postmaster gen.
eral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
RH|NE[AND RAIL
STRIKE CALLED OFF ).
MINES REMAIN IDLE

German Officials Order Resumption of Railway
Service Where Work ers Do Not Come in
Contact With French Soldiers = Occupation
Forces Operate Trains in Ruhr Basin-COal
Miners Still on Strike, Production at Stand
Subdivisions COrdO n Maintained Effective
y-French Take Cha rye of Supplying Food
stuffs to Civilian Pop ulation - Expect Move
Coal Into France at Once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
NOTHING LESS Than / Mill TAX
WILL PUT UNIVERSITY Of maine
ON ADEQUATE Permanent BASIS

"The People Of the State Of
Maine are faced with a decision
between making a sacrifice in
order to educate adequately at
it's University the descendants Of
the foundation American stock
that people it-and denying the
opportunity to attend the State
University to at least two
hundred and fifty of its youth,
annually.
at is inconceivabIe that even
in bad year there will be a
turning back from the support
Of higher education in a State
whose traditions is SO high and
its motto, 4 Lead"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03

Augusta Rotarians told in
forceful convincing words
the plain truth about condi-
tons at OronO, by it's Presi-
dent, DR.. Clarence c. Little
''Maine Night" Observance a
lively affair-U. CT M. Glee
and Instrumental Clubs fur
nish splendid music-Nearly
so maine" Men Guests OF
RotarianS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
GOVERNOR NAMES
REPUBLICAN FOR
PORTLAND COURT

Milford G. Chapman, r., Nominated for Re-
corder-Action Folio WIS Failure of Executive
Council to Confirm n omination of Harry E.
Nixon, Democrat, Fir st Named by Governor
Issues Statement Refusal-New Nomi-
nee Son Former May or Portland Banking
Committee Favors c omplete Revampine
Banking Laws of Sta te-Many Measures In.
troduced in Both Br anches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Tug Boats Liable
If Towing Booze
Craft is Decision

Boston, Feb. o-Tug boats used to
tow vessels carrying liquor are sub
iect to seizure. Federal Judge Brews-
ter decided today. The question arose
over libel brought by the govern
ment against the tug Dolphin. in
which the forfeiture of the boat was
demanded. The defense contended
that ting boats were separate entities
from the liquor carriers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Spanish Steamship
Called for Aid Off
Azores Islands Jan. rs

patch to Lloyd's today from Flores,
in the Azores. says the Spanish
steamship Alfonso XIII. from Cor
unna, Spain, for Havana, Cuba, sent
out calls for help at about 1916 o.
clock the night of January &c, while
approximately so miles off the island.
The calls ceased suddenly before n
reply was received to requests for
the position of the ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
THE WEATHER
RAIN OR SNOW

North New England. South New
England: Rain or snow Saturday:
Sunday fair. cold wave Saturday
night and Sunday.
East Now York: Rain probably
turning into snow and colder s,atur-
day. cold wave Saturday night; Sun
day fair and colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Millworker Killed
In MaDletOn Plant

MaplctOn. Nc. Feb. ANGUS Bou-
cher, employed in the plant of the
Mapleton Mill Company here. was
instantly killed today when heavy
piece Of metal struck him on the
head. He was so years old and mar
RED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Veteran Messenger
u. S. Senate Dies

Marblehead, Mass, Feb. Edward
W. Doherty, for more than 80 years
la messenger IN the United States
Senate. serving under Senators Hoar,
here today. after a years illness. He
was ~ years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
$500,00O DAMAGE
IN SPRINGFIELD
GAS EXPLOSION
Believe Spark From Electric
Elevator Caused Terrific
Blast In Plant

Four Of Score Still In Hospitals Arc
Still On Danger List-Relicf Or
carnations Cooperating In Their
Work-Impossible to Determine
How Extensive Damage Will BE
MANY Structures Near Gas Plant
weakened In Foundations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
lENR001-ANDERsoN
FARM CREDIT BILL
PASSED IN SENATE
Measure Goes To House Where
Capper Bill Is Under
Consideration

Vote Made Unanimous With No
Material Amendment Provides
For Maximum Credit of $780,
100000 For Agricultural Loans
Senate Rejects Substitute Meas
urc of Senator NOrbeck and CO.
operative Bank Plan, Introduced
BY Senator BrOOkhart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Rain or snow Saturday: Sunday fair,
cold wave Saturday night and Sun
day. Strong southwest winds shift
ing to northwest and probably gales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-03

Bargains and Nsws-all in one
are found on the Journal CLASSIFIED
Ad page. There's something there to
interest you.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29
MATAWAN

Mary Frances Davies and Carolotta
Ramsey have returned home after
spending several days with Mrs. c,
Ramsey in Avon-by-the-Sea. Dur.
ing their stay in Avon. Mrs. Ramsey
entertained a number of friends in
Their honor.
Miss Dorothy Davies is substitute
ing in the Matawan public school.
Mayor and Mrs. William H. SUIT
phin entertained Mr. and Mrs. James
H. Parkinson of East Orange. on
Saturday.
Miss Bernice Brown, who has been
i'll at the Woman's College in New
Brunswick, where she is a student.
has recovered. Miss Brown was re-
Gently elected president of student
government.
Mrs, Blaird entertained at cards
on Saturday afternoon.
The Junior class dance will he
held in the high school auditorium
tonight.
Mrs. John Uhl. OF East Norwa,k,
Conn, is visiting her father. Bor-
ough Clerk William H. Rodgers.
DR.. D. Pittinger of Asbury Park,
was in this borough yesterday look
Ing over the town with the idea i'll
view of opening a dentist office
here. DR., Pittinger has charge of
the GENITAL clinic in Neptune town.
ship.
Borough Clerk William H. Rod
gers reports forty cases of measles
have been reported in the borough
to date. There are also a number
of cases of chicken pox.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29
ALFRED PUERSCHNER IN
SERIOUS AUTO SMASH-Up

NEW BRUNSWICK, May 29-
WORD was received here today that
Alfred Puerschner, former warden
of the county Jail and now custo-
dian of the county buildings. figured
in serious automobile accident
near Keansburg on Sunday when
two occupants of his car were
bruised, while two occupants of the
othe car are recovering from iniu-
ries at the Monmouth Memorial hos
pita- in Long Branch.
Charges of reckless driving was
mat by the drivers of both ca"s
AMI hearing in the case was held
yesterday before Recorder Seaman,
who released both men in $500 ba l..
IS. Puerschner was represented by
County Solicitor Frederick F. Rich
ardson.
Statements made before the re-
corder yesterday brought out that
Puerschner came from the Mailer
roa- while the other car driven by
John O"Toole, approached from the
opposite direction. O'Toole received
q cut on his leg. while the other
occupant of his car. John Murray.
a prize dancer of Jersey City. re-
ceived a fractured spine and minor
injuries. O'Toole and Murray are
in the hospital.
In the Puerschner car were M.
and Mrs. Edward Dietzel of South
Amboy. who received bruises about
the head and a brother in-law, Z.
Dunn. of New Brunswick. Dunn and
Puerschner received several cuts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29
SAYEvDENCE
INSUFFICIENT
Hearing in Carteret Liquor
Violations, Following Raid,
M CASES TODAY
Decision Reserved in Other
Cases - Some Search
Warrants Faulty

NEW BRUNSWICK, May 29:-
Several defendants charged with al
legged possession and sale of liquor
at Carteret and whose places were
raided by federal prohibition officers
and the Carteret police on Saturday,
May IL, were given hearings before
United States Commissioner Frank
lin NJ. Richie at his office yesterday
afternoon. In some cases Commits
sioner Richie dismissed the selling
charge because the federal officers
were unable to produce sufficient
evidence and in three cases the
charges were entirely dismissed
since their attorneys argued that the
search warrants were faulty.
The cases against Steve Brezia and
John Brezia were fully dismissed
after 1t was shown that the search
warrants were directed to the store
of the Brezias at 81 John street.
Carteret, while the search was made
at their home at So John street,
where some alleged liquor was found.
"a NoSS VI OOllAl bCAl4lCLl hdo dloO
dismissed after 1t was shown that no
liquor was found in his place.
The selling charge against the fol-
lowing was dropped: John Wrobel,
Adam Watcher. Alec Munkacey,
Michael Raffo and John Koklus. H.
G Peckman, the federal witness who
is alleged to have bought the liquor
from the defendants, Is said to have
disappeared.
Tho commissioner did not dispose
of the cases of the defendants as far
as possession is concerned md re-
decision until today or to-
morrow.
Several other cases are listed for
hearings before Commissioner
Richie this afternoon. among which
are Alex Kish. Steve Rebak ana
Ashen. represented by Attor-
ney Emil Stremlau.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29
Majestic Attraction

How would you like to be known
as one of the most beautiful girls in
Hollywood. Calf, where the worlds
most beautiful women live? For to
be one of the most beautiful women
in Hollywood means to be n Of the
most beautiful in the world.
For "Singed Wings" his new pro-
duction for Paramount featuring
Bebe Daniels and Conrad Nagel,
Penrhyn Stanlaws, the director, de-
manded twelve of the most beauti-
full girls in Holly 1C'."
Great care was exercise. by his as
sistants before the twelve beauties
were finally chosen. In addition, they
had to go under the critical eye of
Mr.. Stanlaws, himself a famous art
list and excellent judge of beauty.
"Singed Wings is now showing at
the Majestic. The story is thrilling.
Also Crooks and Frills," one of the
best miniature musical comedies seen
this season. Twenty people in the
cast, including the cleverest coined
ians. Plenty of laughs, beautiful
scenery, etc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29
Coming To The strand

Daddy" a First National pic
ture starring Jackie Coogan, con
tains an episode that critics have
declared to be the most powerful
and gripping they have ever beheld
on the screen. 1t gives Jackie an OPP
portunity to register the deepest
grief with a sincerity and natural
ness that are %uncanny.
In this particular sequence ap-
pears Cesare Gravini. an Italian
actor and musician, celebrated on
the European stage. He plays the
part of Gallo, a broken-down mu-
sisian, forced to earn his livelihood
by playing for needless pedestrians
on street The forlorn and
wandering Jackie, without home or
parents, comes under the notice of
the old man. whose interest in the
lad is increased by the fact that the
boy himself is a violin genius.
He takes the boy to his humble
home and out of his meagre store
provides for his wants and gives
him priceless lessons. But age, dis
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-29

screen. He has consciously selected
a theme peculiarly adaptable to the
films and capable of a broader and
NOR" spectacular treatment than he
customarily gives to his themes.
The Introductory movie scenes in
the desert are picturesque and most
human-in fact. the movie people
introduced are always human and
are distinct individuals, not film
types. The spectacular climax in the
burning of the big circus tent. in a
great storm, gives a thrill that one
will long remember. The photogra-
ply is splendid.
The EAST is n of the best that
Goldwyn has ever assembled. In the
six big featured roles are Eleanor
Boardman. Mae Busch, Barbara La
MARI Frank Mayo. Richard Dix
and Lew Cody. Among a score #
others are Arthur Hoyt. Sylvia
Ashton, Aileen Pringle, Margaret
Bourne. Forrest Robinson and David
Imboden. Truly a p%hotoplay not to
be missed.