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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Get Report Rebel
Chinese Firing on
American GunbOat

Washington, July ga brief &C
count of the recent firing by Chinese
forces on the American Gunboat Mo-
noccacy was received by the State
Department today in cablegram
from the legation at Picking, for
warding the report of the commander
Of the Yangtze patrol.
tn message said that on July 20
the Commander reported that Cen
eral Chow, commanding the Kwei-
chow troops and guarding the right
bank of the river opposite Chung
king. had revolted on July II and
taken Kaingpei, thereby cutting off
Chunsking from down river.
General Chow's troops" 1t con-
tinued, ION July 20. fired or the S. S
Alice Dollar while she was on her
way to Chungking. When the Alice
Dollar departed she was escorted by
the American gunboat Monocacy
Lieutenant Commander Nelson In
command.
Both the Alice Dollar and the
Monocacy were fired upon. The
Monocacy returned the fire with her
battery.
This attack upon the American
flag>was wholly unjustified and un-
provoked.
"The American gunboat Palos re-
ported on July % that conditions
were normal at Chungking and that
General Chow Hsi Cheng had re-
treated to Kwei Chow. 1t would ap-
pear that the action taken by the
Monocacy had defeated forcible at
tempt to establish an illegal block
ade of the river. the result OF which
would have been the cutting off OF the
foreign community in Chunkking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
johnson Denies
He Predicted
Landslide for Self

New York. July Ex-senator Hiram
Johnson and Colonel George Harvey
tonight were agreed that the ambas-
sador to the court Of st. James had
been misquoted yesterday when GER
tain morning papers made him say
that the Californian had predicted n
landslide for himself in 1924 if he
got the Republican nomination for
the presidency.
Mr.. Johnson saw in today's news
papers a statement by Mr. Harvey in
Long Branch, n. j., to the effect that
Mr.. Johnson was n bit previous in
his prediction. which the story said
had been made in conversation
last Wednesday night. In a formal
statement Mr.. Johnson denied any
such prediction. and Mr. Harvey at
his Jersey summer home said he was
talking about Henry Ford's presiden-
tial chances, concerning which he
was pessimistic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
COAL Farley
OFF; GOVT May
TAKE A HAND
ALL SAFE IN CRASH
PRESIDENTS SHIP
and j. s. DESTROYER

On the U. S. S. Henderson with
President Harding, uly 27.-(By A..
P.)-The navy transport Henderson,
returning from Alaska with Presi-
dent Harding and members of his
official party, collided, early today in
a heavy fog with e the destroyer
Zeilin, according to reports received
by wireless from other destroyers
escorting the Presidents ship.
The Zeilin was taken in tow by
the destroyer Nicholas with the
Zeilin's stern stove in and leaking
badly, the reports said, the collision
occurred shortly after eight o'clock
just as the Henderson entered Puget
Sound waters on its way to Seattle
from Vancouver. B. c., the last stof
made on the return voyage from
Alaska to the state.
The Henderson was informed that
no casualties were sustained from
the collision and after waiting short
time to learn the extent Of the
damages, proceeded slowly toward
Seattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Rothstein Dodges
Money Queries at
Referees Hearing

New York. July o7-Arnold Roth
stein, alleged millionaire gambler
and race track man. today side
stepped aronud series of questions
at a referees hearing in the L. NJ.
Fuller and Company bucketshop fail
ure. designed to make him admit
that s2S5,0O0 of the $5,000,O00 missing
assets of the firm went into his
pocket as the result of huge race
track wagers with Edward NJ. Full
Ter.
Rothstein, bland and suave most
Of the day, almost all of which was
spent in examining him-a although
he was ruffled once or twice by
threats to commit him to Jail for con-
tempt-took refuge from nearly aif
the questions shot at MN pchinu
one of the phrases, 81 don't remem-
her" and 81 refuse to answer on the
ground that it might tend to degrade
or incriminate me"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Fitchburg Doings
Puzzle the Police

Fitcbburg. Mass. July 27-Police
and residents of this city tonight are
mystifed by a series of strange ex-
plosions at the summit of Rollstone
Hill, a rugged peak in the center OF
fithcburg. Last night huge cross
burned on the hill. Tonight great
rocket was sent skyward from the
summit. Two cannon-like explosions.
heard for miles around, preceded the
Phenomena of each evening.
Police, on the alert after the oc-
ceurrances Of last night, rushed up
tne hill tonight as soon as the noise
was heard and made a search of the
summit, the woods on one side OF
me hill, and stone quarry on the
other. Nothing was found.
Those who heard the reports on
Doth occasions described them as re-
semoling the fire OF big guns. The
remains of the cross, burned last
night, showed it to have been made
ol rough lumber covered with OIL
soaked burlap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Anthracite Operators Re-
fuse Demand Union
Be Given Full =
Recognition
Will Not A S S e n t to
Check-Qf Dues Pay
ing System or Closed
ShOp-COunter
Charges of RespOn-
sibility-Peace Move
by Govern m e mt
Probable to Head Off
Strike Sept. l

Atlantic City, N. J., July 27-(By
A. P)-Refusal Of anthracite opeys
ators to grant the demand OF the
United Mine Workers of America for
installation Of the check-off dues
paying system Throughout the indus.
try resulted today in the sudden col
lapse OF contract negotiations.
After each side had charged the
other with responsibility for the state
Of affairssand declared its opponent
was making an unfair bid for public
support Of an unjust cause, the Joint
commission Of eight adjourned sine
die. At the last moment a resolu-
ton was passed authorizing the Sec
rotary to reconvene if either side in
dictated it had anything worth while
to consider.
Since the union already had pub
licly declared it would not submit
to arbitration, the only possible peace
agency seen in the way of the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
MORGANTHAU TELLS
HOW Willy TURK GOT
WHAT HE WANTED

Williamstown. Mass, July 27.-
addresses, one by Henry Morgen-
thau, former American ambassador
to Turkey, who described the
triumph of the Turks in the Lau-
same conference, and the other by
! Canon Ernest Dimnet of Paris on
the relation of France to the treaty
of Versailles, featured the opening
day Of the Institute of Politics at
Williams College today. Mr.. Nor
gcnthau said the lesson to be drawn
from the Lausanne conference was
the ease with which a small body
of determined men would threaten
the worlds peace by taking advan-
tage of selfish aims of the great
powers and of some of their buS-
ness men.
Canon Dimnet devoted his lecture,
the first of a series, in part to a
rcfutation of what he said was a
vague impression now in the minds
of most people that France. not the
Allies with her, was responsible for
the Versailles treaty, that she made
it in spirit which was not the
spirit of peace. and that she is sell
fish in refusing to modify it while
her former associates are anxious to
do so. Two books. one by former
Prime Minister Nitti of Italy, and
the other by Mr.. Keynes of England
were responsible for this state Of
opinion, said Canon Dimnet.
"The consequence is that at the
present moment no nation is so
slandcrcd as France in the press of
the world" he added.
He described Signor Nitti as a
pacifist and pro German, and add
ed:
CONTINUED on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Confer on State
Auto Laws, Montpelier

Montpelier. t.. July 27-Uniformity
of state laws regulating automobiles
traffic was the subject of a con-
ference tonight of the Eastern Div
sion of Motor Vehicle administrators
on Mt. Mansfield tonight. Represen-
tatives from Maryland. Ohio. Penn
sylvania. New York, New Jersey and
the New England states attended.
The delegates were guests of YER
mont state officials today at din
nor at Lake Mansfield. spending the
night on the top of Mount Mansfield.
Tomorrow they will motor to Bur-
llngton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Claims Capitalist
Ryan "Detective"
in Maxwell Case

New York. July Embarrassing the
conviction that Allan \. Ryan. capital
list. was the detective" who visited the
apartment of George Maxwell. presi-
dent of the American Association of
Authors. Composers and Publishers. in
company with Assistant District Attor-
ncy Ki!roe. and obtained evidence or
which Maxwell was indicted for the
writing of poison pen letters about
Mrs. Ryan, Acting District Attorney
Pecora today announced he would con-
duct a thorough investigation into Mr.
Kilroes handling of the case. The in.
dictments have been dismissed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Winthrop, July 27-With every
hour of their long summer days
crammcd full of un-alloyed pleasure,
taking full advantage of their Won
derful opportunity for healthful re-
creation, up at the first note of re-
veille. rushing hcadlong to the great
camp quadrangle for the early morn
ing monkey drill" and the re-
{ I e h ng, vitalizing, awakening
plunge into the cool clear waters of
the lake. eagerly following their
trained leaders through the organized
programs of strengthening sports,
and pleasurable instruction in the
ways of wild life, hungry as young
bears for the wholesome food at the
camp table. serious in the periods
devoted to spiritual uplift and guild
ance, quick to learn, and having a
warranted pride in each new attain
ment and accomplishment, healthier
ready for the peaceful sleep under
the softly signing pines. the $50
Maine boys at the State Y. NJ. c. A.
camp at Lake Cobbosseecontee are
gaining their full measure of those
things which go to make up strong
body, a clar mind, hcalthful habits.
a passion for fair play, and real
character.
A half day with these splendid
boys would give new inspiration to
the tiredest business man. One can
not be near "Uncle jeff Smith with
out absorbing some of his tremend-
Gus enthusiasm, and underneath the
play, the sports, the recreation, there
is wonderful influence, building
manhood 1t can only be understood
through observation, one must see
its ever reoccuring indication to
realize tho great power for good. the
Continued on Page 11-Col. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Steel Corporation
Considers Plans for
Abandoning II Hours

New York, July 27.-Readjustment
of problems involved in the program
of the steel industry to abolish the ~
hour day were the subject of two more
conferences of heads of steel manufac-
turing plants today.
officials of the United States Steel
Corporation again considered ways and
means to change the hours of it's 65.-
600 l2-hour laborers. with directors of
the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Formal announcement was withheld
at the conclusion of both meetings but
it was learned that directors of the
institute decided to renew their discus
sions in New York again probably next
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Former Mayor
Leon F. Higgins
Seriously Ill. Bangor

Bangor. Me. July 21-At con-
sultation of attending physicians to-
night the ailment of Leon F. Hig-
gins, Of Brewer. who was taken seri-
ously i'll today, was diagnosed as
cerebral hemorrhage. His condition
is regarded as critical.
Mr.. Higgins has long been nromi-
nent in Maine politics as Republic
can, having been mayor Of Brewer,
member Of both houses Of the ligis-
lature and president of the senate.
In 1922 he was a candidate for the
Republican nomination for governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Ammonia Pipe
Explosion Puts
DWellers in Danger

New York. July 27-Hundreds of
tenement house jewellers in the vi
cinity of East Seventeen and Exer-
Tor Streets were imperilled late today
when an ammonia pipe, exploded in
the plant of the Knickerbocker ice
Company. spreading the powerful
fumes through several blocks.
The fire department rescue squad,
equipped with gas masks and am
balances were called to remove those
overcome.
in an hour the residents returned
to their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Union Cigar Makers
North New England
Strike Higher Wage

Boston, July GA strike affecting
more than 1000 members of the
Cigar Makers Union in northern
New England went into effect to-
night, according to the announce
ment of officers of Local 81.
The union has asked for a restora-
,tion of the wages paid previous to
the reduction in May, 1922. The old
scale was S24 per 1000 handmade
cigars and SIS per 1000 for those
made in molds, an increase Of SO
per thousand in the higher grade
and S1.75: for the lower grade work.
Several independent manufacture
ers, employing about 600 men, have
granted the increases. One large
company has just started to pay In
the new scale. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Canadian Yachts
Race Off Tie Today

watertown. n. Y. July, 27.-The
Nayada of the Royal Canadian Yacht
Club of Toronto won the third race for
the George cup today on Chaumopt
Bay. The Huskie. defender If the
Crescent Yacht Club of Watcrtown,
was second: Chirya of Kingston. Ont.
third: La Tonca of Oswcgo. fourth;
and Piowna of the Toronto Canoe Club.
fifth. The Huskie and Nawada are now
tied with II points each. The Riowna
has nine points, the Chirya eight, and
the La Tonca six. Today's result
causes an extra race. which Will be
sailed on Saturday. due to the tie be-
tween the Nayada and the Huskle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Young Girl browns
in N. HAMPSHIRE Lake

Lakeport, N. H., July 27.-Doris
Brooks, 1i-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Brooks. 17s School
street, was drowned in Lake Paugus
about 2.30 o'clock this afternoon. She
had gone swimming with a group of
younger children, none of whom were
experienced swimmers. She went be-
yond her depth ard was unable to reach
the shore again. The other girls called
for help and the police arrived, but
too late to save the child. The body
was found about an hour later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Comb Gotham for
Slayer of Policemen

New York, July 27-The entire 20
lice department and all the taxi driv-
ers in the city today were put on the
trail Of a man and a red haired wom-
an charged with having shot two po-
hcemen to death after they had been
captured in a thrilling auto chase last
night. In addition. several detectives
have been recalled from vaca ton,
Acting Police Commissioner Leach
announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Youth and Girls
Saved by Chicopee
in Portland HarbOr

Portland, Me-, July 27-The q. 3.
S. Chicopee rescued Esther Kelly, Is
years old. Violet Grub. Is. and
Joseph Flagg. IS. when the cat boat
in which they were sailing capsized
off Great Diamond Island this after
noon. The Chicopee was tied up at
the landing but made record time
when the crew saw the boat upset.
The struggling young people quickly
were taken aboard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Money and Food
Scarce in Berlin

Berlin, July 27.-(By A. P)-Berlin
vas city of penniless billionaires to-
night. Bank deposits and foreign bills
of exchange were useless, as the banks
had only small amounts of currency.
which were paid out today in small
bills and rationcd until the supply
was exhausted. Many tourists were
unable to get money enough to continue
their journeys. The banks promise to
have currency tomorrow. but no large
bills are yet available in Berlin and
foreign moneys are entirely out of Cir
culation.
The food shops in various parts of
the city have exhausted their supplies
of sugar, -four. rice and other stables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Julian Baker Says
Is a Failure as
Amateur Rum-Runner

New York. July 27.-Julian B.
Baker. brother of the former secre-
tary of war, Newton D. Baker, to-
day confessed himself a failure as an
amateur rum-runner and was fined
$1,000. Baker told United States
solicitor that he bought six cases
or Scotch from bootleg ship to en-
Ilven a club dance. A coast guard
cutter seized his cruiser Modesty
and arrested Baker.
Baker was charged with trans.
porting liquor within the ~ mile
limit. He was not charged With
criminally violating the prohibition
laws, inasmuch as Mr.. Barnes held
there was no evidence of conspiracy
and the seizure was made outside
the three mile limit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
General Forecast

The weather chart of Friday night
showed low pressure areas central
over the Canadian maritime prov
inces while the pressure was rela-
lively higher over the middle Attain
tic states. Precipitation has been
general within the last "a hours from
the upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys eastward and north
eastward to Lake Erie and the Up
per valley and has also been re-
ported over scattered areas in north
ern New England and the st. Law
renee valley.
The outlook is for unsettled show
cry weather Saturday in most of the
states of the Washington forecast
district while on Sunday the weather
will be generally fair.
Winds north of Sandy Hook: Gen.
tie to moderate mostly southerly and
overcast weather Saturday, probably
showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Body Unknown in
AndrOscOggin May
Be Victim Foul Play

Lewiston, Maine, July 27.-The
badly decomposed body of an .un-
identified man believed to have been
in the water for long time was
found in the Androscoggin river here
tonight. His clothes contained moth
ing that would aid in establishing
his identity. AS some of the pockets
were found turned inside out the
police are of the opinion he may
have been a victim of foul play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Fails to Pass Auto
Driver Test and
Attempts Suicide

Lynn, Mass, July 27-Peter Lipsky,
storekeeper. failed in five attempts
to pass the state test as automobile
driver. In the meantime his wife
succeeded in obtaining her drivers
license. Today Lipsky Is at a hos
pitdt here with bullet wound in his
head,x and his wife told the police
that the tried to commit suicide
rather than face a sixth unsuccess-
full examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
MAINE LEADING IN il
REGISTRATIONS FOR
CITIZENS TRAINING

Boston, July 27-The state of
Maine is leading all New England in
filling it's quota for the citizens
military training camps to be opened
at Camp Devens, Mass, next week.
Governor Percival p. Baxter of Maine
said when the governor visited army
headquarters here today with his
staff. He assured Captain John C.
Macdonald. in charge of recruiting.
that on his return to Maine, that he.
personally, would recruit the so men
needed to complete the states quota
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Net Income Shows
More Than Double
Earnings for Year

New York, July 27-Net income Of
the E. 1. Du Pont Nemours and Com
pany for the first six months of 1923
totailed $l0,125,SS2 or more than
double the rate of earnings for the
corresponding period last year.
After paying dividends of $1,000
622 on the debenture stock. earnings
of $S,116,261 were applicable to the
common stock. This is equivalent to
1884 share.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Arizona Bank
Closes; Cashier
Destroys Records

rnoenix. Ariz.. July 27-The Far
aels and Merchants aBnk Of Tempe.
Hsa a'. near here with deposits of
gTlSvvoue closed its doors today.
na nvshton Jones. Jr., cashier. ap-
ssated at the sheriff's Office here and
siounced he had burned the banks
'e'ords and expected to he arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
THE WEATHER
SHOW

Northern New England: Showers
Saturday and Saturday night. prob
ably followed by fair weather Sun
day. little change in temperature.
Southern New England and East
ern New York: Showers Saturday,
Sunday probably fair, cooler in in
terror Saturday.
Sunday fair and somewhat warm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
. Horses Perish
IN Ware, Mass. Fire

for, ore, Mass. July 27-Five horses,
lion ara1t animals and a blooded stall
A., were burned to death tonight in
a, ne which destroyed the main barn
be,a george Timmins stock farm
o0a Inc loss was estimated $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
SANE AND GRADUAL
DEVELOPMENT FOR
FAR OFF ALASKA

President Back from Trip to Territory Tells
What Is to Be Done for It's Good - No
Sweeping Changes Contemplated Asks
More Restrictions on Salmon Fishing. It's
Greatest 1ndustry-If Congress Fails Will
Act Himself-Wants More Roads Built -
Should Encourage A gricultliral Agencies
Part of Territory Can Be Set Off for New
State Within Few Y ears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity;
Showers Saturday; Sunday probably
fair. cooler in the interior Saturday
gentle to moderate shifting winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-28
PHONE STRIKERS
TO Be TAKEN BACK
ON JOBS GRADUALLY

Boston. July 27.-From so to 90
percent of the $500 telephone opera
tors who went on strike June &c
Will be re-employed by the New
England Telephone and TELEGRAPH
Company within the next two
months. officials Of the company es-
tlmated today. The strikers an
nounced yesterday that they had
voted TO accept the company's terms
for settlement of the strike.
The estimate was based on the
fact that ITO operators were assign
ed to work today in Great Boston
| exchanges and on the number of po-
I sltions expected to be open during
the coming weeks. The companv's
payroll today, it was said, carried
ABOUT IjOOO names, or 500 more
than the day the strike was called.
,, Inc company's guarantee that
any girls who took the place of
strikers may retain their positions if
they wish makes it impossible to
take returning strikers back in a
body. officials said. Many married
women. students and others who
manned the switchboards in various
exchanges during the emergency
will give up their positions. it was
said, thus creating vacancies for
strikers.
! 1t was said that absolutely no
feeling of vindictiveness' exists
against the striking operators, but
that or the contrary the executives
desire to re-employ as many expe-
rienced girls as possible. Returning
strikers have been guaranteed the
wages corresponding to their full
term of service. They will lose their
seniority, but will be restored to full
rights under the companys benefit
plan after years probationary pc
Rod.
Company officials refused to make
any statement as to the procedure
to be followed in the Unemployment
OF the supervisors, observers and
assistant chief operators who went
on strike. 1t was said however, that
most of the positions vacated by
the strikers in these categories have
been filled by promotion Of opera
tors who remained at work.
Union heads refused to comment
tonight on the situation.