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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
SUFFICIENT GERMAN COLD IN
SOUTH AMERICA FOR PAYMENT.
PREPARATIONS, HAMLlN DECLARES
NO ASSURANCES OF
EARLY RELEASE OF
FOREIGNERS HELD

Washington, June 6.-The State
Department late today announced 1t
had received a cablegram from Jacob
Gould Schurman, American minister
at Picking. which said there was no
definite Indication" of how long 1t
would be before Americans and 9TH
ers still held by Chinese bandits were
released.
Minister Schurman reported that
harmony appears to have been re-
stored to the bandit camp and the
captives are not suffering in health
though they are getting somewhat
low in spirit"
He also said the international
commission headed by Brigadier Cen
eral Conner left Picking for Linchcng
last Friday, accompanied by rep
reScntative Wainwright of New York,
former assistant Secretary of War,
who had arrived in Picking the day
previous.
Mr.. Wainwright the department
was informed, returned to Pcking at
noon today in advance of the COM
mission and reported as follows:
That the representative of the
governor of the province of Shang-
tung and the bandits appear to have
arrived at an agreement by which
every bandit who has a rifle or a
pistol will be enlisted in the army.
THAT the counting of the arms and
the preparation of muster roll or en-
liStmcnt is proceeding.
That the bandits are not satisfied
with the guarantee of the govern
ment as to their pay but will be sat
isficd if Roy Anderson, and Ameri-
can citizen whom they seem to alb
solutciy trust, will guarantee that
they will receive their pay for three
years, which is the term of enlist
mcnt"
TodaN's communication was tho
first the department had received
from Minister Schurman in several
DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
Nab Stills in
Cambridge Suites

Cambridge, Mass, June G-Captain
Leahy and officers of the East Cam
bridge police station raided eight
suites in one tenement in East Cam
bridge today and found a ten gallon
still in each suite and many gallons
OF moonshinc. In one of the suites a
trapdoor was found in the pantry be-
hind which four gallons of moon
shine was found In another suite
four gaming tables were seized.
The raid created excitement in the
Polish district and more than 1000
people had gathered before the Off
GERS were through there search, Pa
tro,man Frank Gutoski, a member OF
East Cambridge station force got the
list tip on the moonshine plants by
overhearing some Polish women talk
ing about the places in their native
tongue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
Seize Two Fishing
Vessels Loaded
with Whiskey

New Bedford, Mass. June 6.-The
coast guard cutter Acushnet arrived
here this evening. towing two power
fishermen, Joppaitc and Gloucester
and the power yacht G-40S of Provi-
dencc. Both vessels were seized
about Is miles off shore between No
Mans Land and Gay Head.
The Joppaitc had her hold full of
whiskey, Between $50 and 500 cases.
The CLOS had nothing but provisions
aboard. Captain Lewis f. Russell of
the Joppaite refused to talk but a
Mr.. Shcratt who was aboard, and
who the revenue officers believed was
actually in charge of the boat Of
fored TO bet Captain w. II. Shea of
the Acushnct, that his ships COM
pany could not be convicted of any
wrong doing. The Joppaite carried
a crew of eight.
The G-40S which was about two
miles from the Joppaite whom seized
is owned by Fred w. Read of
Providence. She had u crew of two
and the owner was not aboard. The
crew stated she was carrying sup
plies to the fishing schooner Elsie
Holden, now off Block Island.
Captain Shea said he would charge
his prisoners with carrying on for
eign trade and conspiracy to violate
the NOlstead act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07

Portland, June G-Germany has
huge assets in South America and
other parts Of the world, which
should be brought to light, and used
to meet the obligations of that coun-
try under the terms of the Yer
sailles treaty. James C. Hamlem, of
this city, Commissioner from Maine
to the Brazilian International EX-
position, who has just returned
from an extensive tour of investiga-
ton in South America, declared to-
day.
The German assets consist largely
of gold piled up in South American
banks. Mr.. Hamlcn says. and Ger
man interests are doing an immense
business there. Mr.. Ifamlcn be-
lievcs that the prosperity of Ger
mans in South American countries
is sufficient evidence of their ability
to meet their indemnity. and justi-
fics the action of the French and
Eclgians in occupying the Ruhr.
The political influence of Ger
many in that part of the world,
which formerly was great, has been
considerably reduced, he says, and
that of the United States, France,
and other countries has been in
creased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
New FOundland
LEGISLATURE to Pass
on Big Paper Plant

st. Johns, n. f., June 6-The
New Foundland legislature met TO-
day and organized for the session
called to confirm the government
agreement with the Armstrong
Whitworth Company of London,
England, by which the colony guar
antees principal and interest OF
IS. OOO. 900 for the establishment OF a
large pulp and paper industry on
the west coast. The British govern
mcnt has agreed to guarantee
similar amount.
Henry Winter, member for Port
De Grave, was elected speaker OF
the House of Assembly. The OPP
position partly elected William Hlg-
gins. senior member for st. Johns
East as its leader. Sir Mlchael
Cashin, former opposition leader
resigned before the recent election
and has declined re-appolntmen.t.
John Bennett, chosen to succeed Sir
Michael, was defeated in the elec-
ton,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
DAINTY GIRL KILLS
PROMINENT CHICAGO
MAN IN COLD BLOOD

Chicago. June Ga dainty girl,
who might easily pass for a popular
debutante scarcely out of her teens,
is being sought today as a bandit
and murderess in one of the most
extended police hunts on record in
Chicago.
She shot and killed Richard c.
Tesmer, prominent and wealthy in
surance man, after directing a male
accomplice in hold-up of Tesmer
and his wife outside the garage at
their home last night.
After firing the shot. the girl
snapped commands to her compan-
ion, leaped into Tesmer's automobile
and drove away as calmly as If she
were embarking on a moonlight ride
with her favorite beau.
Two hours later, the abandoned
machine was found near the scene.
The Staying, characterized as with
out parallel in wantonness. was the
first committed by woman bandit
in Cihacog. Tesmer was returning
home with his wife after short
visit with his sister. Just when he
started to back his automobile into
the garage, the girl and man step
ped out from the shadows and
commanded the couple at the points
of pistols to put their hands up and
get out of the car.
Her companion stood silently by
as the girl searched both captives.
The purses of Mr.. and Mrs. Tes-
mer yielded only a small amount of
money. The girl demanded jewelry.
but scorned the watch which les
mer promptly handed over.
AS the male bandit struggled with
Mrs. Tesmer in an attempt to force
her wedding ring from her finger.
Tesmer moved and without a word
the girl bandit swung her pistol
around and fired one shot. He fell,
dying instantly.
Mrs. Tesmer, Historically fell over
her husbands body as the bandit
pair sped away in the automobile.
Eugene Schlig, 81, was arrested on
suspicion in connection with the
staying. The suspect is believed by
the police to know the identity Of
the girl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
GUARDIAN FOR
GORDON HE|RESS IN
INSANE HOSPITAL

Cambridge, Mass. June 6.-Judge
Leggatt of the East Cambridge pro-
bate court today appointer Attorney
John M. O'Donoghue of Lowell per-
manent guardian over Dorothy Cor
don, heiress to 100000, now a patient
at the Mclean Hospital for the In
sane. at Waverley. removing William
+. Jardine, who has been the girls
guardian since 1914.
The appointment ended legal bat
tie begun by Dorothy's uncle. John l..
Gardiner Of Baldwin, L. l., to GUST
Jardine and to have himself appointed
guardian. After much litigation,
which included a masters hearing as
to the accounting of Dorothy's estate,
the final arguments were heard six
weeks ago. Judge Leggatt taking the
case under advisement. Attorney
Donoghuc was several weeks ago ap-
pointed guardian ad Item. pending the
outcome of the court proceedings.
In his action Gardiner charged that
Dorothy Gordon. daughter of the late
Fred Davies Gordon. founder of the
Gordon Supply Company, from whom
she inherited her fortune, was fail
roadcd' to the Mclean institution. by
Jardinc. He also questioned Jardine's
moral qualifications for the position
of guardian.
Pending court hearings on Gardi-
ncr's petition for the removal of Jar
dine and for the appointment of him.
self as guardian. several side litiga-
tions occurred. DR.. lsadore Coriat.
mental specialist. was appointed by
the supreme court to examine Dorothy
as to her sanity and the specialist
reported she was insane. Tho ques-
ton of her being the legitimate daugh-
ter of Fred D. Gordon was also
raised and the supreme court decreed
that she was.
The court, however. found that Dor
othy had been illegally committed to
the Mclean Institution. the girl being
of age at tho time and Jardine's guar
Ganship having expired when she was
81. and .Tardinc. who had since been
appointed temporary guardian. was
ordered to commit her legally at once
She was subsequently committed under
decree of Judge Stone of the Cam
bridge district court. December is
1922. despite Gardeners objections.
At the hearing in the probate court
Dorothy's letters to Jardine. written
while she was attending a Connect
cut private school just prior to her
commitment to the Mclean hospital
for the second time were read. In
these she expressed affection for Jar
dine and dislike for her uncle Jack
and fear of him.
Gardiner testified that Jardine had
poisoned the girls mind against him
and contcndcd that his sole purpose
in seeking the guardianship was fol
Dorothv's welfare. he being her near
est surviving relative.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
Midget Plane
| Barb0t Wrecked
lOwner Uninjured

Paulsbo1o, n. j.. June 6.-Geois es
Barhot's "Fiying Flivver" which lett
Garden City. L. l., today 1or "ao 49,
ington. met with an accident near
Ci5rkshoro, N. ]. The Frenchman,s
tiny machine struck a tree WINE
coming down and was partly wreck
ed. Barbot was not injured. o,
Those who saw the little Freneh
machine rapidly descend SAD tna1
Of tho machine when it was about
500 feet in the air. If the airpla ahe
force of the fall. Barbot might nave
been injured. oo,.ed
When men reached the wrecked
machine they found BarpOt pnsE
amining the disabled "Flivver. c;.
on his flight from Garden CITY
Barbot had been having trouble WIN
head winds and reduced speed ol iiis
machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
Head Consolidated
Exchange to Resign

New York. June (By A. P)-
Close friends of w. S. Silkworth,
president of the Consolidated Stock
Exchange. said today they were re-
liably informed that he would re-
sign within a month.
His reported decision to withdraw
was made on account of attack on
him and the exchange as an out
growth of investigation of defunct
brokerage houses. Mr.. Silkworth
declined to discuss the report.
Mr.. Silkworth, according to his
friends, took. up the position that
the attacks upon him had injured
the exchange and that he desired to
retire in order not to embarass the
organization further. 1t was also
said that he did not wish to resign
at present. while he was under fire
in Investigations Of brokerage houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
Lightning Hits
5 Places, Portland

Portland. Me-, June 6-Lightning
struck five places here during the
electrical storm this afternoon. They
included the Portland pier, the But
Ter school, the Aver Huston Hat fac
tory and two homes. Two bell
alarms were sounded and the firemen
also responded to a still alarm as a
result.
barn on the estate Of Charles P.
Nutter, Pleasant Hill. Scarboro, also
was struck and burned. A new trac-
tor and other farming machinery
were destroyed.
Representative Edgar f. Rounds
was slightly shocked when the roof
of the Portland Salmon Canning
company was struck. A chimney was
knocked off a two-family house on
Brick street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
Fine AutOist for
Reckless Driving

especial to Kennebec JournaD
brunswick. June GA fine of s25
and costs which was paid, was i'm.
posed by Judge Joseph H. Rousseau
IN the Municipal court this afternoon
when Harrison c. Chapman of Port
land was arraigned in the charge of
operating his auto in reckless man
ner last Friday afternoon. Chapman
struck small car occupied by Is. M.
Pierce and his son, William. Mr..
Plerce received a severe cut on the
leg which required five stitches to
close. He has been confined to the
house since. S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
DEATH SENTENCE
FOR WIFE SLAYER

Valparaiso, Ind. June 6-Harry
Diamond tonight was found guilty of
the murder Of his wife, Mrs. Nettie
Diamond and sentenced to death. The
jury returned it's verdict after dclib-
Grating about four hours. Judge
Hannibal Loring imposed sentence.
Diamond was charged with having
shot and killed his wife while on an
automobile trip. The state contend
ed that the defendants desire to OBJ
tain his wife's money motivated the
Staying. Mrs. Diamond was reputed
to be wealthy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
MedlcS of Maine
ana New Brunswick
meet at Fl. Fairfield

u, WI FAIRFIELD. Me-, June 6-The
MEDICAL Association and the
~. brunswick Medical Association
-. n.y. IN joint session here and at
irom 't W today. About $50 physicians
d, '''s state and Canada attend
aieb. hs here from Houlton to-
Fort tor a banquet rendered by the
lion ,tsairheld Merchants Associa-
mo me guests were presented with
Euysster key to the town. DR..
Mas X. Kelley Of Brookline.
ieaNs commissioner of public
.phr.,.. gave an address on the
s'cian Of the Future"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
SIX KILLED IN
LEIPZIG FIGHTING

London, June 6 (By a. P)-SiX
persons were killed and twenty three
wounded at Leipzig this afternoon
when a crowd of Socialists and
trades unionists, holding a demon
stration against the high cost Of
living, clashed with the police, says
a despatch to the Times from Bcr-
lin. The demonstrators fired on the
police. who replied with a volley.
The crowd fleeing from the police
plundcred food shops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
Bandits Escape
with $4,000 Worth
Guns After HOld-Up

New York, June 6-Four armed
bandits entered the jewelry store of
Barnett Goldstein at 9th street and
Broadway at noon today, held up the
propretor's son and a clerk and es-
capped with $4,000 worth of jewelry.
The bandits bound young Goldstein
and the clerk with picture wire, fill
Cd satchel with the most expensive
gems in the shop and hurried out to
waiting automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
New German Note
Seeks Conference
ReparatiOns Question

London. june 6.-(By the A. PD.-
The underlying principle of the new
German note on PREPARATIONS is to bring
the powers to the conference table.
says a despatch to the Times from
Berlin. The notes does not touch the
questions of passive resistance or evac-
uation of the Ruhr.
The despatch adds that the note has
been telcgraphed to DR.. Wiedfeldt. the
German ambassador in Washington,
and will be handed to the various gov
crnmcnts at o'clock Thursday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07

whistle. The general alarm was
sounded half an hour later for it
looked as if a considerable portion
of this section was doomed to go up
in smoke.
The fire is said to have originated
in the stable of the old keene place,
owned by Moses Theboult and had
made considerable progress and COM
municated to the Martin stable which
adjoined when discovered. The The
boult house is complete wreck and
was insured for $4,000, which will not
cover the loss. On the Theboult fur
niture there was no insurance and
Continued on Page 4+Co!. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
HlaAlRvEY BACK TO
~NNDON ON JULY 4

aarvs, N. j., June 6-Colonel George
ton !. today announced his inten-
tie Ls,,ss san for London, July 4, on
anbas,assthan to resume his post as
LosSador to Great Britain.
Aapleh"su at his country place at
huminst where he has been So
hey dso, uor several days, Col. Har-
nat,,sse eilned to discuss political
,epo,.0 Or to comment on renewed
- 4. ma. ne contemplated resign
Mn a nulcated that he might re-
nat hefSse acham, VT, for a briaf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
List Of Graduates

Bangor, Me. June Cat the 1o4th
anniversary of Bangor Theological
Seminary tonight the following were
graduated:
James William Law Graham. Low
err Economy, n. S.; Herbert Hastings
Knight. West Concord. y. H.: VIII
liam Ernest Piper, Whitneyville. n
e.
The degree OF bachelor of divinity
was conferred upon the following
Alfred Geer Hampstead, class of 1920.
E. A. University of Maine, 1923; Har-
OLD Edward Lemay, class Of 1916. r.
T. Bowdoin college. 1920: Harry Lin
coin Mackenzie. class of 1918, Phi. b.
Brown University, 1922: William Err
nest Piper, class of 1923. b. A. Lon
don University, 1911; Frank Clyde
Wright, class of 1920, L. A. Dart
mouth college, 1922.
A diploma as of the class of 1914
was granted to Albert Wheeler Stone
of Concord, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
tc,ecial to Kennebec JournaD

fspecial to Kennebec JournaD
Gardiner. June 6.-Four wooden
,.,na houses were damaged by fire
=, Wednesday, morning, two being on
ri,rore place, the old keene and
,o,d houses and two abuting them in
~. roar located on Neal street, and
ovned BY Almon T. Martin and Pa
trick Wallace.
The alarm of fire was sounded at
,,a some difficulty having been .eX-
ysrienced. it is reported in getting
,senbone connections with the fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
General Forecast

The temperature has fallen consid-
erably in the last "a hours in the
north Atlantic states.
The outlook is for considerable
cloudiness and local showers and
thunder storms during Thursday and
Friday throughout the eastern states.
The temperature will change little
during Thursday and Friday.
Winds north of aSndy Hook: Mod
crate variable overcast thick weather
ard showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
Pratt Summer Homo
Lost in Fire Caused {
by Electrical Storm =

Portland, Nc, June 6-Slipping
downward SO degrees in IA hours,
the temperature early today regis
tered So at the Weather Bureau.
There have been only Is warmer
June days in 40 years than yester-
day when the maximum was 81.
An electrical storm which pro-
duced this drop, caused the loss by
fire of the summer home of Waldo
r. Pratt at Sebago Lake. valued at
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

North New England: Cloudy
Thursday. Friday showers, moderate
temperature.
South New England: East New
ork: Cloudy. local thunder showers
Thursday and Friday; mild tempera-
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Cloudy probably local thunderstorm
ers, Thursday and Friday; mild tenn
perature; moderate variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07
rHURsDAY: Cloudy )

| & L. q. June s
g N. M. June'14
| 4 F. @. June q
| 8 F. M. June %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07

RADIO PRocRAMs- /,
Detailed programs from principal
fadiophons broadcasting stations
may be found In this Issue.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-20

After months of thoughtful planning we
began the greatest sale of fine footwear
ever attempted by this institution. An
event that Immediately established prec-
edent for value-giving, the like of which
San Antonio women have seldom, if ever
before, witnessed. All brand-new styles
that will set the pace for early Fall; finely
constructed to merit the approval of the
most discriminating woman; in fact, the
values are so wonderful you cannot resist
the temptation to buy several pairs at Sc.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-20
DRY LAW AND UNEMPLOYMENT
BLAMED FOR THE INCREASE
IN CRIME IN BEXAR COUNTY
Twice As Many Law Violators Jailed During Last
i Six Years Compared to Previous Five-year Period
Jailer Submits Report to U. S. Government.
Finds That Men Out of Work Turn to Crime.
Profits In Bootlegging Attract.

The number Of prisoners confined
in the Bexar county Jail during the
last six years has been more than
double the number for the five years
prior thereto, according to figures
compiled by Jailer John Wiatrek and
submitted to the United States gov
eminent. Prohibition and unemploy-
ment during the postwar period. the
jailer believes, is responsible. for this
unusual condition.
For the six years from July /, 1911.
to July /, 1928, Jailer Wiatrek said,
the Bexar county Jail housed 23,S33
county and 1857 federal prisoners, OF
a total of 27,526. For the five years
prior thereto. or from 1912 to 1917
the total number of county and federal
prisoners housed in the Jail was H.
3S7, or less than half the number for
the succeeding six years.
Prohibition Partly Blamed.
Prohibition has had great deal
to do with this increase of prisoners
in my opinion" Jailer Wiatrek saI'i.
Before the saloons closed the larg-
est number of federal prisoners l ever
had during a single quarter was %.
Since that time, or this year for in
stance, my books show a total of 90
federal prisoners for one quarter. Back
as far as 1912, 1 have had as few as
twelve or fifteen federal prisoners a
quarter, and these were charged
either with peddling dope or larceny.
Since prohibition, Jailer Wiatrek
said, the number of. county prisoners
held in Jail has averaged 225 to 2o9
per month. Before prohibition he
said, the average rarely ever exceeded
$50 or It's per month.
No Work; Turn to Crime.
Inability to obtain employment
Jailer Wiatrek said Wednesday, sis
the main reason why we have so much
crime and why the jails are ovcr
worked. / have been here as jailcI
thirteen years and the Jail is housing
more men now than ever before.
People are unable to obtain employ
ment and they must live, so they re-
sort to robbery, hold-ups, forgeries OF
bootlegging. Many of them are choos-
ing the latter as a profession as evi
denced by the large number of federal
prisoners we have. Most Of the fedora
prisoners are charged with bootleg
ging while a small per cent Of them
are put in Jail on dope charges"
Jailer Wiatrek does not attempt t.
fix the blame for the large increase III
prisoners on prohibition alone, but be
iieves that the bad whiskey being sold
since prohibition has contributed
largely to the increase in crime. Ii
also has tempted many men who
otherwise were honest, he believes. Il
take up bootlegging as livelihood
because of the quick profits.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-09-20
FEUD TRIAL STARTS
Girl Said 10 Have Attacked Aunt as
Result Of Family Trouble.

AIva. Mo-. Sept. 2O.-A jury was
impaneled and taking of testimony be-
gun yesterday in the trial OF Miss
Bertha Hancock, charged with feloni-
GUS assault with a gun on her aunt,
Mrs. John Hicks, last spring at Ber-
tina. Mo.
The assault is said to have resulted
from a family feud.
Miss Hancock accused her aunt Of
"telling stories" on her.