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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

The Saturday morning train from
Portland. scheduled to arrive at 1920,
came into the station 10 minutes late
with a bad hot box on next to the
last car. An interested group of
spectators gathered to watch the
Workmen jack up the car and put in
new bearing as the original bearing
was burned out. The efficiency with
which the change was made seemed
remarkable to the laymen. After the
car was lacked up n block of steel
was pulled out and then the worn
bearing easily slid out The new
bearing was inserted and n little be-
fore IL o'clock the train was on its
way to Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08
Kents Hill Is, Bates Freshies o

Lewiston, Oct. 6-Kents Hill won
over the Bates freshmen this after
noon 25 to 0, in a one sided game.
The Hill team ran through the Bates
line at Will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

Mrs. c. F. Talbot. William Talbot,
and John Kean of Rockland were
callers In Waterville Sunday even
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

The n. +. o. p, will give public
benefit whist party at G.. A. r. hall
tonight. Playing will start at o.
clock. Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Berley Tibbetts Of
Portland are visiting at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis for few
DAVIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pardee of
Hazelton, Pa, were calling on friends
in the city last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. P. w Pitt of Wash
lngton. d. c.. were calling on friends
in the city yesterday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

Waterville Lodge. F. and A. NJ. will
hold stated communication tonight at
80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08
Oct. Z to IL Set Aside
AS Fire Prevention
Week at Wateryille

This week-Oct. to LIS fire pre-
Vention week by appointment of the
president of the United States. and the
Chamber Of Commerce of this city is
calling tho attention of all citizens to
THIS fact in the hope that all possible
fire hazards may be lcsSenod.
While no public services will be held
In Natervlle. there are many things
that can be done to make the possibili-
" OF fires much less than at present.
Among these is the removal of refuse
in cellars and back alleys that present
such an unsightly appearance and are
sources of danger as we'll
Ordinary precaution would do away
with much Of the country's half bill
lion fire losses annually. To clean
chimneys and f1ucs before fires are
started for the winter. to clean out
attics and cellars. to he careful of
lighted matches. cigarette stubs and ia
protect open lights from contact with
infammable material. would in a great
measure avert these losses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

f. F. Longley was calling on rela-
tives in Sidney yesterday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08
PorfIand L;nb On naAr;p. n

Portland High 20, Deering 0
Portland. Me-. Oct 6-Deering High
kept Portland High from scoring the
first half of todays game but in the
next two periods it's defense weak
ened and Portland won, 20 to o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

Mr., and Mrs. J. r. Hurley of Bos-
ton are the guests of friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

NJ. c. Brandon Of Portland is in
Watervtlle on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

c. NJ. Warren is visiting friends In
town for a few DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

George Manter of Sidney was a
business caller in the city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

Frank Condor Of Augusta was call
ing in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hall Mrs. J.
c. Pilsbury and John Chadwick of
Belfast are in the city for a few days
stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

George Shields of Leominster
Mass, are in the city for a few days
visit to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

Gideon Mahue, ST.. is seriously Ill
at his home at 1865 Water street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21

circles an apparent feeling Of confid-
ence that the long continued breach be-
tween the two republics Of the North
American continent may be closed at
last.
Warren and Payne called on Secre-
tary Hughes Immediately after their
arrival from Mexico City and left on
his desk their report Of the negotia-
tions and Of the agreement reached
between the American and Mexican
commissioners for settlement of the
many international claims which have
accumulated since relations between
the two capitals were broken. Later in
the day the two commissioners were
presented by Hughes to President
Coolidge. They will remain In Wash
ington for the present 10 confer at the
state department and the White House
over details of the Mexico City agree
ment and to give their advice as to the
acceptance Of the settlement plan by
the United States.
1t is the general expectation that
this study of the report will require at
least two weeks.
The president. as well as Secretary
Hughes and other officials Of the state
department. are expected to examine
the plan suggested with greatest care
before there is any announcement as to
whether II provides, In the opinion of
Washington, n real basis for enduring
frie ndship between the two countries.
The two groups of commissioners. {"
said Warren today. have agreed on n
basis that has been found agreeable to
the Mexican government. We hope Of
course. that it will be acceptable to our
own"
Two claims conventions proposals
are presented in the plan to provide
machinery for setting finally and on
an impartial basis all the questions re-
naming open on the resumption OF
full relations. One would deal with
claims growing out Of the revolution
and the other with mixed claims. IL IL
assumed that should all other features
of the impeachment plan be found
acceptable. and an ambassador named
TO the long-vacant post at Mexico City,
the two conventions could be conclud-
ed and brought into effect without diff
ficulty or delay.
Before the death Of President Hard
ing IL niu Deeh tne kentrai un-
derstanding in Washington that X. B.
Creager OF Brownsville. Texas. would
be named as ambassador when rela-
tions were resumed. Whether President
Coolidge will follow out that plan has
not been indicated in any authortia-
tive quarter, and apparently has not
been given serious consideration by
Coolidge himself. IL was said recently
at the White House that the question
OF selecting an ambassador naturally
would be decided after the larger
question Of resuming relations itself
had been disposed Of.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
HARLINCEN PLANS
FINAL DRIVE FOR
HOSPITAL FUNDS
{ Special TO the Herald)

HARLINGEN. Texas. Aug. 2l-The
Harlingen churches are this week put
ting on q final campaign 70 complete
the raising Of Harlingen's quota for
the Baptist Hospital which is now un-
der construction here. At the request
Of the business men Of the city tn
various womcn's organizations of all
denominations are today serving
luncheon 20 business men Of the city
and other persons interested in the
hospital Plans will b. made al this
meeting for raising the remainder Of
the necessary funds.
Contractor W. T. Liston states tha,
he will push the work on the constr,c-
tion Of the hospital as much as posi-
bic from now on, as the labor situa-
tion of the community is easing up
considerably due 20 the practical com
rletion Of harvesting the cotton crop.
II is reported that the funds III all
other Valley towns have been complet-
ed and by the end OF this week Har-
lingen's quota will also be deposited in
the bank.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
Exhaustive Report on
Mexico City Conference
Now in Hands of Coolidge

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2l.-A plan de-
signed rs the groundwork OF a new
structure Of friendship and amity be-
tween the United States and Mexico
was laid formally before the American
government yesterday upon the return
to Washington of the two commission
ers appointed by President Harding to
negotiate a rapprochement with the
government Of General Obregon.
Details Of the plan as worked out by
Charles B. Warren and John Barton
Payne with their Mexican colleagues
on the international commission. will
not be revealed for the pr, sent. nor
will responsible officials make any pre-
diction as to the future course CT the
Washington administration until there
has been careful study OF the entire
project. Nevertheless, the steps al
ready taken have aroused in official
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
CORP US EXCURSION
IMPORTANT EVENT
FOR ENTIRE VALLEY

The Get Acquainted" excursion e.
Corpus Christi. September and q,
under the auspices of the Rio Grande
Valley. Inc. may prove Of great import
ance to the future commercial and indus
trial development of South Texas, %. :.
" Ross, secretary II the Rio Grande
Valley. Inc. stated this morning. For
several months South Texas leaders
have been discussing the advisahility Of
perfecting an organization similar 10 the
West Texas Chamber of Commerce, and
il is probable that this proposition will
be one Of the most important subjects 10
~ discussed when the Valley members
~ the I,io Granle Valley. Inc. meet
with Corpus Christi boosters. IL il
thought that tentative plans will be dis
cuSSed at this time. and that definite
plans will BE- made when the Corpus
Christi Chamber Of Commerce attends
the Valley Fair at llarlingen in Decem
ber.
South Texas can do what West
Texas has done" a member Of the Rio
Grande Valley. Inc. stated. land every
interest of the Valley should back any
movement which would give To South
Texas such m organization a. West
Texas has. Every section and commun
ty in the Valley should be represented
on the Get Acquainted excursion. which
may be Instrumental in starting the
foundation for this organization.
Secretary Ross has sent out 10 mem
bers Of the Rio Grande Valley. Inc. with
return post cards, for the purpose of as
ceriaining how many will go 10 Corpus
on the excursion. The La Feria band
has been engaged 10 accompany the ex
curSion and the Gulf Coast lines will
provide special train and reduced
round-trip rates.
If the Corpus Christi excursion proves
successful. il il proposed 10 have an
excursion to Monterrey later in the fall
for the purpose of boosting the Valleys
port at Point Isabel as an outlet for
Mexico's products.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
MOVING PICTURE
SHOWS OF u. 5.
HAVE CHECK UP
(By The Associated Press)

ST. LOUIS Mo. Aug. 2I.-The gov
ernment today began check up Of ev-
cry motion picture theatre in the south
west and part Of the Mississippi valley
which exhibits feature films. or those
released on percentag- basis. 10 de-
tcrmine whether the government has
been defraudtd u Of taxes on admissions.
An audit will be made Of the book
Of such theatres in Arkansas. Tennes-
see, Texas. oklahoma, Missouri and
southern Illinois. In addition TO this
audit the field ag,nt of the internal
revenue department will question the
residents Of rural communities in an
effort to ascertain the patronage of
motion picture houses. it was explain
ed
The suspicion that some theatres
have been classifying the records. was
aid to have been brought 10 the de-
partment by film exchange officials
who advised the department that they
were unable 10 understand how fea-
lures which drew capacity houses in
the large cities were failures in the
smaller towns.
The exchanges have turned over to
the internal revenue department more
than a thousand reports from theatres
chiefly in small towns showing re-
ccints. il IL stated, which would not
have paid the wages Of the motion pic
ture machine operator. As low as fif-
teen admissions for the exhibition OF
spectacular productions have been re-
ported. it was declared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
Five Tourists
Killed When
AutoCrashes

NICE Italy. Aug. 2l.-Five American
tourists and ore Frenchman were kill
ed and fifteen other persons were i'm
jurtd, some fatally. when sightseeing
motor bus crashed through the para
pet on a mountain road between Nice
and Evian yesterday. The bus plunged
over q hundred foo. precirice into the
Var river
Al the point where the accident oc-
Cured the mountain road runs close
20 the rrecipice, and the driver Of the
bus was apparently unable 70 straight
en out his car after making the turn.
The machine jumped over the parapet,
turning a somersalt before landing in
the torrent below.
Nineteen of the twenty-five passtn-
" W. On the bus were killed. The Amer
lean a. ad are: Rev. Hiram Person, and
Ms. Person of Newton. Mass. Mrs.
Alexander Sondheimer. Mrs. y. ;.
white and Charles Gray of Gardiner.
Maine. The French chauffeur. Luis
Vailerino was also killed. Alexander
Sondheimor Of St. Louis. is in very
critical condition today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
TERRELL ADVISES
FARMERS OF TEXAS
TO HOLD COTTON

AUSTIN. Texas, Aug. 21.-Farmers
in Texas are advised by Commissioner
of Agriculture George Ii. Terrell TO hold
their cotton and wait for higher prices
and bankers are urged to advance farm
ers funds TO enable them to hold their
product.
IF the banks viii finance this cop
in the hands of the farmers and sell only
about one million bales per month. the
price viii reach 30 cents before the
close Of the cotton year. Terrell de-
clared. The cotton crop should not be
sacrificed. The farmer should be ad-
vanced the cost Of production and a
reasonable profit on his labor aud in
vestment."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
CHARGES AGAINST
MANILA MAYOR ARE
MADE BY FILIPINO
ORr The Associated rress.l

MANILA, i. l.. Aus. 2l.-Political
circles were Jared by bombshell to-
day when Manuel Quezon. who recently
resigned as president Of the Philippine
senate because he differed with Gov
ernor General Wood. announced that
re had cabled The secretary Of war
that Mayor Rodriguez Of Manila. Gp-
pointed 70 the post by General Wood.
was an ex-convict from the Bilibid pri-
son.
Quezon charged that Mayor Rodri-
gucz served year for procuring the
abduction OF a woman by bandits, and
was also convicted. according TO Que
IONS cable. Of being an aecomplice TO
the murder Of J. r. Berry. a member
of the Twenty United States
infantry.
Governor General Wood told the As
sociated Press today that he was much
surprised when Quezon's disclosure Of
tho alleged criminal record Of Rodri-
euez was made. The governor general
said that he would look into the mat
ter thoroughly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
TAKE NO ACTION ON
TAMPICO QUARANTINE

TAMPICo. Mexico. Aug. 2l.-Despite
all efforts to the contrary. there have
been no favorable developments in re-
gard to securing the lifting Of the
quarantine. now in effect against Mex
leo. In "A letter to the Now Orleans
Association Of Commerce. dated this
month. the Surge2n General Of the
United States admits that no yellow
fever has been reported from Mexico
this year, but calls attention to the
bad conditions that exist in the border
cities Of the U. s.. with regard 70 the
presence Of stegcmyia mosquitoes, and
states that no further relaxation is be-
lieved safe at present.
With regard 10 Tumlgating the train
here. so that passengers might receive
credit for the travel time from here to
the border. the National Lines have
refused to do this. as the expenses
would not be justified in their opinion.
according 70 recent advices to the
Chamber.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
SPECTACULAR FIRE
In new YORK TAKES
TOLL OF TWO LIVES
Rv The Associntcd Press.l

NEW YORK. Aug. p Two fircmen
were Killed when the roof ana one wall
Of tie New Plaza Hall in Brooklyn
crashed 10 the ground during a spec
tacular fire last night. according ~ q
casualty li>t compiled by the police to-
day. Foriy-scven men. mostly fircmen,
were injured The first report put the
number Of dead at ten.
Raymond Farrell aud james sullivan.
both members ~ the same engine com
pany. were killed.
The building of tragedy is M - 4
Grand street. brooklyn. an old structure
which formerly housed the Masonic
temple The building. three stories in
heghih. il one of the oldest structures
of the Williamsburg district. II borders
endless blocks If tenement>. whose
countless thousands poured from their
crowded homes ~ add To the confusion
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
VALLEY COTTON FIELD
CLEANUP CAMPAICNTO
BE STARTED EARLIER

The campaign to clean up the Valley
Gotten fields. rs means cf controlling
the bon weevils and leaf worms. will
be started earlier this year according
To an announcement, made 10y the county
agent. who has already succeeded in in
icrestng the majority of Cameron coun-
~ farmers III the early cleanup plan.
~ the recent meeting of the county
school board. attended by representa-
tiveS Of practically every district ia
Cameron county. the cleanup was heart
I'M endorsed. and the school boards will
give the movement all possible assist
ance.
Last year an aggressive campaign
was conducted throughout Cameron
county. and llidalgo county also joined
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
FRENCH BELIEVE
WORKMEN MAY JOIN
AGAINST OWNERS

DUSSELDORF. Aug. 2l.-The be-
lief was expressed in French circles
here today that the constant fruitless
pickering between the German work
men in the Ruhr and the employers
over the question Of wages may result
in the desertion Of a large number OF
workmen to the French side in the
Ruhr struggle.
AZ IN example Of the fruit this dis
satisfaction Is bearing. the French cite
the fact that twenty-seven German
railroad men took employment with the
railway regime yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
THROUGH TICKETS
TO MEXICO POINTS

TAMPTCO. Mxico. Aug. 2l.-The Am
erican Chamber has received letter
from the Gulf Coaet Lines. advising
that. effective. Sept. lst. through TICK
sts 20 al points in Mexico. can be
purchased in the United States. 10y ar
ranrement with the National Lines.
Likewise. the Natioral Railway 1re
an,;r,, - commerce 70 sell through
,;ckcts from points in Mexico. 70 points
IN the states. Under this arranEemen'. :.
the through fares will be equai4zed q
The important gat, WAYS, that is' III III
tween Laredo and Brownsville g"''
wavs. the rate VIII be the same eN
cen, 20 local points near the bord'r'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Fair to-
night and Wednesday.
East Texas: Generally fair tonight;
Wednesday PARTLY cloudy; cooler in
northwest portion. Light to fresh
southtrly winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
A disturbance Of moderate intensity.
central over Iowa. has been attended
~ general rains in the upper Mississip-
pi Valley. and slightly higher mpera-
lures over the eastern and southern
states except Flcrida. Scattered show
,rs. moderately heavy in places. were
reported also from the Gulf coast. mid
die Atlantic coast. and from most OF
the Rocky Mountain states. A high
pressure area Of considerable extent
and intensity over thu Canadian North
west has caused drop in temperature
over that region and southwark over
the Plains states into Nebraska.
The highest temperature yesterday
~ Texas stations ranged from 90 "a
Abilene and San Antonio 70 ~ AZ Gal
y StOu.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21

in the fight TO destroy the winter home
Of the boil weevil. The success of this
campaign was evident. especially in
Cameron county. where the damage by
hy boil wcevil was very light. Scores
OF farmers who last year were rather
skcpiical of the results Of thorough
cleanup of the cotton fields. are this
year warm advocates of the plan. and
the subject has already been brought up
in number of community meetings and
the growers pledged to clean up their
fields at the earliest possible date
Growers state that large acreage of
feed crops and winter vegetables will be
planted this fall. and that the acreage
on which cotton stalks are left will be
very small III comparison with former
years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
MURDF RED DETECTIVE
HAD BEEN INDICTED
BY THE GRAND JURY

REAtMONT. Texas. Aug. 2l.-An
Indictment on charge of assault with
intent 10 murder was returned against
Detective II. a. Harris Of Port Arthur,
prior to his being killed at Port Arthur
last Thursday night This fact came TO
light today. A true bin was found prior
10 the killing hv the grand jury. but was
never made publ, because the warrant
for Harris arrest could not be served.
In the indictment he was charged with
an attack on II. X. Brown. who Surrend-
cred 10 the sheriff here following the
shooting OF Harris.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
RUM PIRATES KILL
SCHOONER CAPTAIN

GLOUCESTER. Mass, Aug. 2l-
Captain Arthur Moore, of Weymouth,
in battle with rum pirates on
board his schooner, the J. Scott
Hankenson, out of Nova Scotia,
~ s, was shot and probably fatally
injured yesterday. Harry Harm,
cook Of the vessel, suffered several
bullet wounds.
Both were brought to a hospital
here by fishermen who sighted the
schooner's distress signal after the
shooting
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
u. S. FLAGSHIP Is
REPORTED AGROUND
IN PUGET SOUND
CBy The Associated press.l

SEATTLE. wash. Aug. 21-The
cruSier Seattle. flagship Of the United
States baitle~hip fleet went aground on
Morrowstone Point. Puget : unds. Id \
fog today. according "a radio message
received here.
The cruiser is not believed 20 be- in
any danger. and II i expected that il
will ~ floatcd again ~ high tide "A
miral II. y. CrontZ. new commauder-in-
chief of the United States fleet was on
board the Seattle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
OIL WELL DRILLER KILLED

ORANGE. Texas, Aug. 21-Lovic
Moreland, AZ, and married, an oil
well driller, was shot to death on a
street here late yesterday. William
Gibbons. SO, oil field worker, was
taken into custody by officers in
connection with the shooting. Fam
ily trouble is said to have been the
cause Of the shooting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
SENSATION IN VIRGINIA TRIAL
(By The Associated Press.)

CUMBERLAND, Va, Aug. 2l.-An-
other sensation was sprung in the Gar
rett case today when the court open-
ed Acting Commonwealths Attorney
Bonifant addressed the court with
statement that efforts had been made
to intimidate him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21
REPORT ON FLOCCINC
WILL Be MADE TODAY
BY RANGER CAPTAIN

AUSTIN. Texas Aug. 2l.-Ranger
Captain Frank llamer. reported on his
way to Austin 90 report tn Governor
Ncff ~ ihc floggng situation NJ Am
arilln. had not showed up this morning
pciiher had the governor heard from
him.
Nothing new was given out today
IN the governor regarding nvc>tigaiionS
TN rangers into flogEing mother towns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-21

10y ne A~~o'tdl'u ! IfN'~.'
OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Aug. II
Five masked bandit looted the mail and
express car on the Missouri. Kansas \
Texas passenger train No l1.;. near
OkcSa. Oklahoma. shortly after mi might
last night. and escaped with about TWEEN
IS packages after ovcrpnwrting mrlu-
bers of the train crew.
NJ estimate of the value uf the loot