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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
MAINE AND new
ENGLAND PLANTS
ALL At FULL time

Boston, June 13-General industrial
activity in New England, extensive
building operations and a pronounced
shortage Of farm labor are noted in a
report issued tonight from the New
England district headquarters of the
industrial survey Of the federal de-
partment Of labor. Housing condi-
tions are reported as generally salts
factory in Massachusetts, New
Hampshire and improving in Maine
with pronounced shortage Of houses
Ia Vermont and inadequate housing
4. some sections Of Rhode Island.
The summary by states follows:
"Maine-practically all plants oper-
at1ng full time throughout the state
and some cotton mills operating over
time. Great scarcity Of farm help and
excellent opportunities are open for
men with families in this line, Of
work. Building trades active with a
shortage OF workers in some sections
housing conditions as a whole arc
improving.
New Hampshire-All plants run
ming full time and wooden. cotton,
printing and machine industry in
certain sections working overtime.
Shortage Of skilled workers in shoe
industry. Hosiery mills working on
part time basis. Building cnArations
active. employing large number of
ladesmen throughout the state.
Housing situation as a whole salts
factory.
"Eermont-All plants in this state
are operating full time and wooden
and woodworking plants working
overtime, with a shortage of skilled
workers noted in these industries.
Serious shortage OF farm labor.
Shortage of granite workers although
the conditions are improving daily
Building trades active with a pro
| nounced shortage Of houses all over
| the state.
Observation-Disclosures condi-
tions are excellent all over the state
Practically all plants are on full time
basis with quite a number working
| overtime. Slight slackening in tex
tiles due to lack of orders. Scarcity
| of skilled workers in the metal trades
Shortage of farm help and of work
ers in the print and rubber indus.
| tries. In some sections shoe industry
shows a seasonal slackening with q
| surplus of skilled workers. Jewelry
| plants are very busy Considerable
activity in building trades with a
| shortage of workers in certain sec.
items. Housing situation as a whole
satisfactory
Rhode Island-Emrloymen condi-
| tions continue to improve. Practi-
! cally all plants operating on full time
basis with some mills working over
! tune. Shortage of skilled workers in
all lines. Building operations active
employing all available labor in the
building lines. Housing conditions
| i'll some sections inadequate.
connecticut - Constant improve.
ment in industrial employment al
over the state and MI plants arc
| operating full time with rubber, tex
tile. metal and paper Industries run
| ming on overtime basis. Shortage Of
workers in r~"~'v all Industries. es-
| pecially female help and farm labor
| Building trades very active with &
| shortage Of certain OF these trades
men. Housing conditions as a Who'll.
are very satisfactory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Offer Plan to Limit
Student Activities
at BOWdOin College

Brunswick, Me-, June 13-Austin
II. MacCormick, alumni secretary
at Bowdoin College. this evening an
nouncedt he plan for the Limitation
Of student activities. presented by
the Student Council. which the fac
ulty has adopted. The plan was for
mulated by a joint committee con-
sisting Of Mr.. MacCormick for the
faculty. President Donald j. Eames,
20. and Secretary Stephen Palmer,
*. Of the Student Council. Under
the plan. various college activities
are assigned a certain number of
points. the number being based on
the time involved in the activity
rather than the degree of promi-
hence. For example. the track man.
agership leads the list with 61-2
points. No student in any one year
will be allowed to carry activities
totalling over 10 points. The plan
will be regulated by committee
consisting of one faculty member,
one senior. two juniors and one
sophomore.
President Kenneth c. NJ. Stills has
appointed Mr.. MacCormick as the
member and the undergrad
yates have elected G. William Rowe,
"a. Of Bangor. to represent the
seniors; +. Lester Blake. 20. Of
Portland. and Laurence +. South
wick. '25. OF Reading, Mass, to rep
resent the juniors. and William
Widen. '26. of Danvers. Mass, as the
sophomore member on the commit
tee.
The following list Of proctors APP
pointed by the Bowdoin College fac
ulty for the ensuing year were an
nounced today. all being members
Of the class Of 1924: Malcolm E.
Morrell. Of Wayland, Mass, North
Appleton: Francis p. Bishop of
Brunswick. South Appleton: Robert
j. Kirkpatrick. Jr.. Of Portsmouth,
n. H., North Maine: G. William
Rowe OF Bangor. South Maine; Ru-
pert G.. Johnson of Brownfield,
North Winthrop: Arthur j. Miguel
of Manchester, Mass. South Win
throp: John H. johnson of South
Portland, North Hyde; Frank H.
Plaisted of Bull. Idaho. South Hyde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Hold Chinese
President Aboard
Train at Tientsin

Tientsin, June 14.-(By A. P.)-Li
iuan.Hung, president Of the Chinese
republic, is being held prisoner
ABOARD his special train in the central
railway station here at an early hour
.als morning. following his fight from
Inc capitol at Peking yesterday. The
llan Is surrounded by troops acting
.saoer the direct orders of Wang Chen
ring governor Of Chilli province.
inc troops allowed American Consul
MyC. Huston to enter the station but
soula not permit him to board Presi-
u.a' LIS train to confer with the exec
uu'e' The British consul was forcibly
T ~ from approaching the train.
t tae president Is being held, it is said,
~'auss he has possession Of the gov
,.ament seals which he carried with
am IN his flight from the capitol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
BRITAIN PATCHES
Up HER Difference
WITH RUSS SOVIET

London, June 13-(By A. PA
brief note from the British govern
ment delivered to Lconid Krassin,
the Russian Soviet representative.
today brings to an end the long cor
respondence beginning with Lord
Curzon's ultimatum, and terminates
the dispute between Great Britain
and Russia which at one time Seri-
ously threatened rupture Of the
trade between the two countries.
That this has been avoided is con-
sidered largely due to NJ. krassins
diplomatic tact. That the British
government now considers the Incl
dent closed is seen in the fact that
il issued to parliament tonight an Of
fetal record of the whole CORE
spondence. including todays note.
Russia yielded on many points. in
GLIDING withdrawal of the offensive
Weinstein notes. granting compen-
sation to the seized trawlers and in
permitting fishing rights within the
12-mile limit. On the question of
Soviet propaganda a compromise has
been reached.
The wording of the note shows
that Russia has agreed "in the nor
nal course of diplomatic move
ments" to transfer from Kabul, A.
ghanstan. to another post its rep
resentative. Lieutenant Raskolni-
kov, against whom, according to the
note. 1.-The main charges have been
made" and to insure that NJ. Sham
iatsky at Tcheran shall observe the
rropa ganda agreement in letter and
spirit.
+ The note further gives the impor-
tant undertaking that Great Britain
and her dominions, colonies and pro-
tectorates shall not assist in hostile
designs against the Soviet govern
mcnt or the republics associated with
it which may be entertained by Rus
sian emigrcs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
N OTHER BREAKS
ST0ICISM ACCUSED
SLAYER WATCHmAN

New York, June ia gray haired
woman from Boston today shook the
placidity of Raymond c. Collins that
has caused detectives and prosecutors
Of Staten Island to marvel ever since
the hurley fellow was put on trial for
murder. A sentence Of death had
failed to break his GOODNESS. Even
when he was granted a new trial he
showed no emotion.
But today Collins lost his reserve.
He broke away from two officers who
were leading him into the court room
and clasped the gray-haired woman
in his arms.
Mother" he cried.
The officers soon led him away. But
the woman followed her son into
court and as she sat watching him on
the witness stand she sobbed. Smiles
were peeping through her tears, how :
ever, for she had found her son after
16 years, found him on trial for his
life.
Collins mother Is Mrs. Clouthier of
Boston. Sixteen years ago her only
son put on his first long trousers and
disappeared. She never heard from
him. Recently she received an I'M
signed letter advising her to come to
the court room at Staten Island. The
writer said there was surprise
awaiting her there.
So she arrived today. AS she
walked into the dimly lit hall of the
court room in came three men. The
one in the middle stopped short.
Then Collins lost the calm with
which he has faced possibilities of the
electric, chair.
Inside the court room Mrs. Clou
thier learned that her son had
changed his name from Clouthier to
Collins. When he married. SO his
wife testified. he told her nothing OF
his antecedents. Collins is charged
with the murder Of Michael Connor, q
warehouse Waterman. Collins has ad-
mitted all along that he went with
three others to rob the warehouse of
whiskey. but he has contended that
he quit cold when reaching the scene
Of operations. When he started to
run away, he says, the Waterman at
tackled him with a club and the other
three killed the attacker.
On this defense Collins has beer
convicted once and sentenced tt
death. But a new trial was granted
and Collins took the stand in his OWL
defense again today.
His mother said she would appear
as character witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Parade Features
LOO. F. at ROckland

Rockland, Ne, June l3.-Thlrtcen
Cantons. represented by about 300
members. marched today in the feature
event of the annual field day of the
Maine Department, Patriarchs Militant,
I. O. o. T..
The parade was headed by Brigader
General Leon w. Gerrish of Gardiner
and his staff. Commander Charles
Glover Of Massachusetts and three
past department commanders. Herbert
b. Bond of Massachusetts. VIII {. Mil
Ter and Charles NJ. Stewart of Maine.
were in line. Inspector General f. G.
Furlong of Portland was marshal OF
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
PEOPLE FLEE BEFORE
FIRES SWEEPING TOWNS
IN NORTH .AR00ST0CK
MAS0NS, 10000
STRONG, PARADE
STREETS BOSTON

Boston, June 13-Bearing the
square and compass through flag
draped streets, more than ten thou
sand members of Masonic clubs and
Eastern Star chapters, 25 bands and
a score of floats paraded this after
noon in the most colorful event of
the 18th annual convention of the
National League of Masonic Clubs
being held here this week. The line
Of march was from the Public Gar
den, through the retail district, past
the City Hall where the procession
was reviewed by Mayor Curley and
to the State House passing in review
before Governor Cox, state and fra
ternity dignataries.
Major General Clarence r. Ed
wards, retired. headed the parade as
grand marshal. With him were Ad-
miral r. E. Coontz and Brigadier
General Amos A. Fries. Conspicu-
GUS in the procession were the
Lambskin Club. composed of police
men and firemen of Philadelphia,
the Police Square Club and the Fire
Square Club of New York City.
Thousands lined the street. cheering
the parading Masons.
Plans for the $4,000 memorial to
be erected to George Washington at
Fredericksburg, Va, were discussed
at the business session in the MORN
ing.
Admiral Coontz, who addressed
the assembled delegates declared
that the one great aim of Masonic
clubs should be to disseminate in
formation on what Masonic stands
for throughout the United States
and to act as centralized authority
to speak for the order.
Tomorrow night more than 10000
persons are expected to see an elab-
crate display of fireworks provided
by the city in honor of the visiting
Masons. The election of officers OF
the League will take place Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Curley Fosters
Hub Wage Farley

Boston, June 13.-Mayor James NJ.
Curley has arranged a conference for
tomorrow at which representatives of
the building Trades Employers Asso-
citation and the Laborers' Union are
expected to make an effort to settle
wage differences. Both sides will re-
port on what action their organizations
took on the proposition of Mayor Cur
ley to establish a wage Of 67} cents an
hour for unskilled and 20 cents an hour
for skilled laborers. If this wage is
adopted, it will become effective on
July l. At the present time the wages
are 50 and s. cents an hour respec-
lively for the two classes Of laborers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Missing CObwebs
Betray Hiding
Place of Convict

Boston, June 1.-THE disappear
ance of dusty cobwebs in stable
near the Charlestown state prison
revealed the hiding place Of Eugene
La Plante who attempted to escape
from the prison yesterday, 1T became
known today. A search of the shops
where guards noticed cobwebs had
been torn down in one corner. The
prisoner was found beneath the stable
floor. La Plante. who was sentenced
about a year ago at Northampton,
Mass. to IL to Is years, has been
placed in solitary confinement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Fisherman browns
in Collision Ships

Boston. June 13-David Anderson
of Gloucester was drowned and IL
other fishermen narrowly escaped a
similar fate tonight when the
trawler Alden Mills rammed and
sank the two masted fishing schoon-
er Agnes, off the fish pier in Boston
HarbOr.
The crew of the trawler said that
they saw no lights and had no warn
ing of the presence of the schooner
until the crash. Captain Elry Prior
fGloucester. skipper of the Agnes,
Said his vessel was carrying regula-
ton lights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Heavy Rail Breaks
Leg Richmond Worker
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaO
Richmond, June 13.-While unload
ing cars about two miles below this
town late this afternoon, A. c. Richards
of the left leg when heavy rail hit
him. He was taken to Portland for
treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Student Mount
Killed by Unknown
Finds COrOnOr's jury

Chicago. June 13-The coroner's
jury investigating the death of
Leighton Mount, Northwestern Uni
versity student. whose skeleton was
found six weeks ago. today reached
verdict that Mount had come to
his death at the hands of persons
unknown and recommended that
these persons be apprehended and
brought before the grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Smoke and Fog
Delays Shipping

Boston, June l3.-Vessels were de-
layed In reaching port and shipping
movements across Massachusetts, Bay
were slowed today by thick weather
caused by smoke from Maine and New
Brunswick forest fires combined with
fog. The Eastern Steamship liner CAL
vim Austin was forced to anchor near
Buzzard's Bay and arrived from New
York three hours behind schedule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Lagrange Man Is
Suicide in Bangor

Bangor, Me-. June 13-Arthur Her.
rick. 3S. a prominent resident Of La
grange, committed suicide today by
hanging. He had been Respondent
over the death of his wife. He was
chairman of the board of selectmen,
a member Of the grange and promi-
nent in Masonic circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Laymen Meet at
Bangor Convention

. Bangor, Me-, June 13-At the lay
mems meeting Of the Maine Baptist
Convention tonight addresses were
made by Rev. A. B. Lorimer Of Port
land. Rev. A. d. Paul Of Saco, and
DIR. Joseph Taylor Of the West China
Mission. Former Governor Carl E.,
Milliken was expected to speak at
this meeting but failed to appear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
$4,000 Fire Near
New London, Conn.

New London. Conn.,, June 13.-F1re
today destroyed two buildings near the
United States submarine pase mere
with loss estimated at $4,000. Near
Iv 100 navy men lost civilian clothing
which they kept in lockers in store
in one of the burned buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Stills President
Historical Society

Portland, Me-, June 13.-The Maine
Historical Society at its annual meet.
ing today reelected President Kenneth
c. NJ. Sis Of Bowdoin College as pres.
ident. and Judge Clarence Hale as vice
president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Maine Blind in 10th
Annual at Portland

Portland, Me-. June 1.-THE Maine
Fraternal Association Of the Blind
elected William j. Ryan Of Portland,
president at the goth annual conven-
ton, attended by 81 delegates, here
today. Ten new members were adj
mitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Worker Killed in
Great Northern Mill

Bangor, Me-, June 13-Henry Bur-
leigh of Dolby. near Millinocket, was
intantly killed today when ne was
caught in the betting of an eiectrlc
grinding machine in the rossing mlh
of the Great Northern Paper COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Wisconsin Assembly
Against Court Entry

Madison. Wis. June 13.-The assem-.
bly, today Joined with the senate in
expressing disapproval of the entry of
the United States into the League Of
Nations or the World Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
WORK FOR PREPAREDNESS OF
PEACE, BAXTER URGES VETS

Governor Chief Speaker at Campfire of G. A.
r Sons of Veterans and Allied Bodies -
! Hoses First Day of Double Encampment-
Portland Man Elected Department Com
mander-Reports and Routine Business by
Cons of Veterans and Other Patriotic Or
carnations During Day-Trip to National
Soldiers' Home Feature Event Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
General Forecast

The outlook is for generally fair
weather Thursday and Friday
throughout the eastern states. The
temperature will fall Thursday night
or Friday in New England and north
ern New York.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Moderate south shifting to west and
northwest; cloudy weather Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

North New England - cloud y
Thursday; cooler Thursday night;
Friday fair.
Southern New England Fair
Thursday; cooler Thursday night;
Friday fair.
Eastern New York-Fair Thurs
day; cooler in north portions: Friday
fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14
Boston Forecast

Bosto., Forecast
Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday fair; cooler at night; Fri
day fair; moderate south shifting to
westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-14

/: RADIO PROGRAMS
Detailed programs from principal
fadiophons broadcasting stations
may DO found In this issue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-30
JITNEYS ARE BONDED,
 GENERALLY SPEAKING
Thirteen Answers To Questionnaires
 Received By Cloe

Thirteen answers to the jitney questionnaire sent to AS cities by W. B. Cloe, commissioner of public safe- ty, have been received. Five of the cities replying permit jitneys to oper- ate.
 Those prohibiting jltneys are: Cleveland. Denver, Dallas, Little Rock, Kansas City, Omaha, Fargo. N. D.. and Sioux City, Ia. Most of these said busses or jitneys are operated to nearby towns or to outside terri tory.
 Jitneys are allowed to operate In Houston. Louisville, Akron, Cincin- natl and Milwaukee. In most of these cities heavy bonds and strict regula- tions govern their operation. Akron reported that 179 jitneys are operat- ing, and that fare of cents is charged in the city limits. Jitneys are required to make indemnity bonds of 5000 to $20,000. Houston charges a 7-cent fare. Louisville reported the fare cents for approximately 26 blocks. Jitneys are allowed under new ordinance In Cincinnati. but reg ulations have not been completely worked out.
 Milwaukee reported the street rail- way company operating busses seat ing from 14 to 30 passengers in ter ritory without car service. All oper- ate under the direction of the state railroad commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-30
MEETINGS TO BE'
 HELD DOWNTOWN. SATURDAY N IG H I.
Services Will Close First Week of EvangeIistic
 Campaign

Street meetings in the downtown section Saturday night will bring to close the first week of the city wide revival services of the Protest ant churches of the Birmingham dis trict which began last Sunday. Ex perienced revival workers and min isters say the close of the week will see the conclusion of the work of laying the foundation for great awakening and they are looking forward to unusual results neXa week.
 Services were continued in all churches participating in the revival Thursday night. Reports coming from tEe churches following the services were that interest in the revival is growing daily. Not only were most of the churches crowded Thursday night but scores asked for prayer at the close of the services.
 Noon day meetings in the Jeffer- son theatre and at shops in the dis crowds of the revival. pr. George R. Stuart of the First Methodist church spoke at the Jefferson for the second time during the week. He opened the services Monday.
 Talking in a characteristic manner Dr. Stuart made an appeal for right living on the part of business men in their every day life.
 pr. J. G. Truett of Texas was scheduled to appear at the Jefferson but was unable to fill his engage ment. A feature of the meeting was the musical program arranged by J. Fred Scholfield.
 Shop meetings continued to be a feature of the revival Thursday. More than 2,000 workmen were reached by 16 preachers working under the direction of Dr. J. H. Mac Afee. These workers reported the shcpmen pleased with the meetings ana anxious for a return.
 The revival will last through next week. Special services will be con ducted in all the churches Easter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-30
BURGLAR ADOPTS ODD
 PLAN OF OPERATION
Turns Hose On Woman While Rob- ping Husband

Turning garden hose on Mrs. N l.. Andrews, 3201 Bessemer boulevard as she lay sleeping early Thursday morning to distract the attention of her husband, who was sleeping i'll another room, from the chair on which his trousers were hung, an ingenious burglar followed the ex ample of the firebug and made away with about $200 in cash which was resting in the pockets of Andrews trousers.
 Mrs. Andrews was awakened on the sleeping porch of their residence early Thursday morning and called her husband from his bedroom to in- vestigate, but nothing was discOv- cred. A few minutes later a solid stream of water from a garden hose injected through the screen struck her as she lay in bed. Her husband rushed to her assistance and re- turned to his room later to find that the burglar had broken into his room through window and taken his trousers and about $2oo which was in his pockets.
 It is believed that the same bur glar who robbed Andrews entered a number of other Central Park homes recently. In most of the cases the thief followed the same procedure, ransacking the trousers pockets, but this is the first instance In which water was used to obtain a diversion of the residents interest to another portion of the house.
 Mrs. Andrews, i'll for some time, suffered intense shock from the ex- perience, but it was stated that she was resting well Thursday night.