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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
VOTES FOR
RECALL U. s. TROOPS
FROM Rhine REGION

Washington, Jan. 6-The Senate
went on record today as favoring
withdrawal Of American troops from
Germany. 1t adopted resolution
By Senator Reed, Democrat, Missouri,
declaring it the sense of the Senate
that the President should bring about
the return of the remaining occupa-
ton forces.
The resolution included an amend
ment by Senator New, Republican,
Indiana, disavowing unfriendliness to
any OF the European nations who
might be affected.
The vote on adoption of the reso-
luton was 81 to 6. the senators vOt-
ing against it being Nelson, New,
Reed of Pennsylvania and Sterling,
Republicans, and Myers and Williams,
Democrats.
The Senate voted down today, 80
to %, q motion to send the Reed
resolution to its foreign relations
committee for investigation, declar-
ing that trouble may be breaking out
at any time" involving the American
forces on the Rhine, Senator Reed
asked the Senate to act at once on
his resolution.
The Missouri senator's attempt to
get action on his proposal started an
other general debate on foreign rela-
tions and the PREPARATIONS crisis, dur
ing which Senator Brandegee. Re
publican, Connecticut, said he had
read that France intended to occupy
Coblenz, now American headquarters.
Chairman Lodge of the foreign rela-
tons committee replied that he I'M
derstood the French plan regarding
the Rhur did not affect the Coblefz
area.
Senator Reed declared the admins
tration was committed to return Of
Continued on Page 3-CoI. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Snowplow Conductor
Dies Result Injuries

Haverhill. Mass, Jan. 7.-After
Henry La Fleur, a conductor on the
Eastern Massachusetts, Railway. had
been fatally injured today while OPP
Grating snow pillow here, Motor
man Spinney rushed him in the pillow
eight miles to the nearest hospital.
He died in the hospital late today
as a result of a fractured skull ~,
How the accident occurred was un-
known tonight, but it was believed
that La Fleur. was struck by a part
of the plow. He lived in the Brad.
ford district and is survived by a
wife and five children. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Four Masted Schooner
In Distress off Cape
Cod Calls for Help

North Truro, Mass. Jan. "A four
nlasted schooner today was in dam
ger just clear Of Peaked Hill Bars
Cape Cod. adrift in rough sea. The
vessel. which was apparently loaded
s.gnalled for assistance at daybreak
A northeast gale was Blowing.
The coast guard cutter Tampa
came to the schooner's aid from
Provincetown and tonight was
standing by. The schooner was still
in dangerous position, but it was
said that efforts would be made to
tow her to port if the gale mod
Grated.
Boston, Jan. THE coast guard
cutter Tampa tonight took the coal
laden four mastcd schooner Snctind in
tow for rroNincctown harbor, uccord-
ing to wireless adviccS reaching here
tonight. The message stated that the
Snctind had been taken from an OK
POSED situation off Peaked Hill Bars.
where she lay with her head sails
blown away and distress signals flying.
The schooner. according to tho mes
sage, was leaking to some extent and
was being taken to Provincotown be-
vented towing her to Boston.
The Snctind wa; last 1eporto I'd at Nor
folk, where she arrived from Boston
on December Is. She registered 1905
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Inheritance Tax From
Smith Estate May
Bring State $5,OOO,O0O

Portland, Jan. 6.-An Inheritance tax
Of from s2,500,0O0 to s5,OOO,o00 will
come from the estate of George w.
Smith. who died recently in Rockland,
leaving property estimated from $780,
OOO. 900 to $10O.O00,000.
:" NEARLY all the estate was willed to
his brother, Benjamin L. Smith. and the
tax will exceed any ever paid to the
State from like sources.
Should II become available within the
present year it would go far in solving
many financial difficulties that beset
the new Legislature. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
HOOVER DECLINES
ACCEPT INTERIOR
POST SUCCEED FALL

Washington, Jan. 6-An offer by
President Harding to transfer Secre-
tary Hoover from the Commerce De-
partment to the Interior Department
was declined by Mr.. Hoover today,
because, as he said in a public state
ment. he has undertaken a depart
mental reorganization and 1.-The job is
not yet complete"
The Commerce Secretary said he
had been highly complimented" by
the offer Of the Interior portfolio,
which Secretary Fall will give up on
March 4, but felt he could be of great
est service by completing the work
he already has undertaken. He added
that the President entirely agreed
with him. Mr.. Hoovers statement
follows:
Il actually feel highly complimented
by the suggestion of the President
and BY the large representation from
the western States that l should I'M
dertake the direction of the Depart
ment of the Interior with its large
program of development in the West.
THE President entirely agrees with
me, however, that the Secretaryship
Of Commerce at the present time is of
the utmost Importance, not only be-
cause of the necessity of building up
a department that will really meet
the service needs of the whole COM
munity, but also in view of the econ
omic problems growing out of the
war.
"The reorganization of the depart
ment has made great progress, but
the job is not yet complete. Many
questions before the Administration
in which the department is concerned
are but partly solved. I felt that l
could be of the best service in carry
ing on the work already undertaken"
When Mr.. Hoover accepted the
Commerce portfolio he announced
publicly that in his opinion the de-
partment was not funcrioning up to
lated that he would enter the Cabinet
only on the understanding that def
inite plans would be adopted for up
building the departmental machinery
In accepting the Cabinet place,
Mr.. Hoover declared he favored a re-
location of many Government bureaus
in order to bring under the Com
merce Department all the official
agencies that naturally could be of
service in making "a real depart
ment," capable of aiding American
commerce. The Governmental reor-
ganization scheme which both Mr.
Harding and Mr.. Hoover had in mind
at that time is still in the making.
1t has been said by scme of Mr..
Hoover's friends that he would retire
when he considered the task for
which he entered the Cabinet had
been accomplished. Although he
realizes the importance of the work
under the Interior Department, he is
said to be less interested in that
realm of activity than IN the COM
mercial field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Russian Soviet Wants
Marshal JOffre to
ReOrganiZe Red Army

Paris. Jan. An Invitation to
send Marshal Joffre as the head of
a French mission to reorganize the
Soviet red army and the Russian
military services has been recon-
mended to the French government
by the Soviet government, accord
ing to an announcement made by
the Matin. The newspaper asserts
that the proposal was brought to
France by Deputy Herriot, who re-
Gently visited Russia.
The Matin says the French gov
ernment's reply will be along the
line that it is not exactly disposed
for the moment to send the hero of
the Marine on a visit to the sigma
tories of the treaty of Brest-Litovsk
and RapallO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Head Maine White
Ribboners Opposes
Repeal Primary Law

North Turner. Jan. G.-Mrs. Althea
G.. Quimby, president of the Maine
w. c. T. T., said today:
81 am gratified with the inaugural
address of Governor Baxter, and
heartily endorse the stand which he
takes against the repeal Of the pri-
mary law. l believe that the planks
in the two party platforms do not eX-
press the sentiments of the people of
the State of Maine; my conclusion is
founded on the fact that several Or
CARNATIONS at their conventions have
voted to uphold the direct primary
law. The Maine w. c. 7. L. was one
Of Them" -------------------------
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

New York, Jan. 7.-(By A. Ply
interest in financial and business
circles during the past week centered
IN the Allied Premiers' meeting at
Paris for the purpose of discussing
German reparations. Great hopes had
been entertained of this meeting, it
being felt that a comprehensive set
tlement might be reached. Such
development would, in the opinion of
well-posted bankers and Industrial
lists, have been followed by a gradual
but important improvement in world
buiness conditions. AS far as America
is concerned, it was consireder that
a workable adjustment of the Ger
man difficulty would lay the faunda-
ton for that revival of European
prchasing power which is of such
vital Importance to the country's
farmers and raw material producers.
With the premiers unable to agree,
and with the French showing a dis
position to move into Germany with
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Big Demonstration
London UNEMPLOYED

London, Jan. 7.-(By A. PD-London
today was the scene of one of the larg-
est demonstrations of unemployed
witnessed in recent years. 1t was held
under the auspices of the Labor party
and the trades unions. There also were
zoo demonstrations by unemployed in
various parts of the country.
In London six separate professions
converged on Trafalgar Square with
bands playing and banners flying. pre-
senting wonderful sight, notwith-
standing the adverse weather condi-
tons. The whole of the Charing Cross
area was blocked.
Speeches were delivered from three
platforms and resolutions were adopted
demanding that the government call
Parliament into session and take other
steps to remedy the unemployment sit
uation. There were no disorders, -.-,..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
ROckland Man
Wanted in Several
Counties of Maine

Bangor, Me-, Jan. 6.-Frank Pres
colt of Rockland. serving sentence
in county Jail for obtaining goods
under false pretences. is likely to
make a tour of Maine courts.
Warrants have been sent here
from Washington county and coun-
ty attorneys Of Waldo and Somerset
are investigating complaints.
Prescott. known also as Davis. had
a habit of posing as prosperous
young farmer and buying on install
ments, lavishing his purchases on
young woman in Orland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Believe Shiloh
May Again Be
Shrine DISCIPLES

Auburn, Me. Jan. G-That the
scattered members of the famous
Shiloh colony will soon return to the
hilltop which will again become the
shrine of tho disciples of the Rev.
Frank T.. Sanford. known as Eli
JAN was tic opinion expressed by
George +. Higgins of New Glouccs-
ter and SClcctman Leon II. Bowie of
Durham ut a hearing before the
county commissioners today TO con-
slider abatement OF taxes on the
Shiloh property.
Judge II. r, Coolidge Of Lisbon. for
many years legal adviser for the Shl-
loh people. bought the property in
1927 for $500 and stands ready. &C
cording to letters introduced, to dis
tribute receipts from any sale OF the
property to deserving Shilohites.
Durham Sclectmcn assessed taxes
On property valuation of $4,000 and
the hearing today was at the request
Of Judge Coolidge who asks for an
abatement Of $4,000.
Mr.. Higgins, who said he had been
a member Of the Shiloh colony 90
wears and assisted in the erection of
many of the buildings, estimated
their cost at about S750.o00. He
said that he had talked with Judge
Coolidge about buying back the prop
city. but that Coolidge refused to
quote a price. 1.-THE important thing
is that Coolidge is acting for some
body else. and it is the other party
who wants the taxes abated,' &c
clarcd Mr.. Higgins.
ScIectman Bowie said that the tax
es had been fixed after careful eN-
animation of the property. winch
comprises some Sd acres of land ana
many buildings, He also understood
that the Shiloh colony was 10 pc re
established
During the hearing it was brought
out that Senator Fernald had at one
time tried to have the government
purchase the property and start
snnitoriun for disabled soldiers.
The county commissioners reserved
their decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
False Doctrines Will
Destroy World Says
Cardinal O'COnnell

Bostor, Jan. 7.--Under the leadership
of great avaricc, pride. conceit and
eturid and false nationalism which re-
fuses to recognize the human brother
hood Of all men and all nations, not
only Russia. but the whole world seems
to be rushing to destruction, Cardinal
nConneil declared today before the
Holy Name Society at the Cathedral
of the Holy Cross.
"If these false doctrines of commun-
ism and excessive and false socialism,
he said, have been the gospel held up
to the people by their leaders. what
wonder finally that they are working
out the logical ccnclusion?"
Cardinal O'Conncll asserted that I'M
ic; religion was in the hearts of the
citizens of nation, the laws meant
nothing.
when religion goes" he said. "only
one thing can follow logical!y-thc
bay"nct."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Seven Irregulars
Killed in Attack
On MillStreet

Dublin. Jan. 7.-(By "A. P.)-Late
reports of the attack by Irregulars on
Millstreet. an important National
center of Cork county, Thursday
night, are to the effect that the r.
regulars lost seven men killed and
nineteen wounded. The attacking
force numbered $50.
The Irrcgulars captured three small
posts. but their attack on the head
quarters post failed. They were
beaten off after Z hours Of fighting.
despite their strong efforts to cap
turc the post with the aid of thirteen
machine guns, streams of petrol and
inccndiary bombs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Murray, Negro Slayer
OF PatrOlman Dies
In Charles st. Jail

Boston. Jan. 7.-Rancie Murray, a
negro who shot and killed, Patrolman
Daniel j. McShane last January when
a posse OF 100 policemen attacked a
house in the South End where Murray
had barricaded himself after shooting
ARRAY. died tonight in the Charles
street Jail where he was confined pend
ing decisions of the supreme court on
an appeal from sentence Of from IL
to Is years in the state prison for the
staying. .s .,-
For time during the onslaught by.
the police Murray held he officers at
bay with shots from windows. Fire
men aided the police in the battle. Nc
Shane was killed when he climbed in
a window. Murray pleaded guilty to
manslaughtcr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

N-atcrvillc, Nc. Jan. 7.-ColvT.el
Frederic L. Eoothby. mayor of Portland
for 100. ard 1908. mayor of Waterl illc
in 1915 and 1916. for so years general
passenger agent of the Maine Central
railroad, died at his home here early
This morning after a Snort illness. lie
was born in Norway. ,.Ie., Dec. 8. 1916.
Death was Cue to 4 heart attack. Mr..
BoothbE hcd served on the STATS of
Governors Eodwcl, Marble and Bur-
leigh and was made colonel by Gov
crnor Burlcish. He was for five years
president OF the Portland Board of
Trade and had held during his life
Continued On Page 4-CoI y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
X. of C. Convention
To Re at Montreal

Chicago. Jan. THE next supreme
convention Of the knights of Column
bus will be held at Montreal, Canada.
beginning the first Tuesday OF next
August, it was announced at the close
of the quarterly meeting of the SUI
preme board of, directors here today.
James a. I'laherty of Philadelphia. SUI
preme knight. also announced that the
next quarterly meeting of the board
will be held in Washington in April
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Wholesale Destruction
Railways in Ireland

Dublin, Jan. 7.-(By A. PA
striking illustration of the wholesale
destruction of railways in Ireland al
legged by Republicans, is given in a
map issued by the Southern & West
err Railway. which has just been re-
fused government aid in its operation.
The map shows that during the
past year the permanent right of way
OF this line has been damaged at 375
places Forty two engines have been
deraiied, ninety-three bridges des-
troyed and ninety-siN signal cabins
and other buildings RACED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Man Attacked Dies
From Wounds Boston

Revere, Mass, Jan. 7.-Attacked
in a house here by an unidentified
assailant. Leo Copolla, of Boston.
died tonight after being taken to a
hospital at Chelsea. He was shot
in the head and stabbed three times
about the body while visiting Sam
Bocuzzi. The latter is sought by the
police ---'------------
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
THE WEATHER
SNOW

North New England: Snow or rain,
not quite SO cold Monday; Tuesday
cloudy.
East New York: Snow in interior
and rain or snow on the coast Mon
day; slightly warmer in interior
Monday; Tuesday cloudy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
COLONEL FREDERIC r. BOOTHbY
DIED SUNDAY AT waite Rv|LLE
Home after BRIEF ILLNESS

Had Held Many Positions of
Responsibility In the State
Served as Mayor of Portland
1902-3-Mayor of Waterville
1915-16-General Passenger
Agent For The Maine Central
Railroad For Fifty Years
End Comes After Heart
Attack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
General Strike Seaman
Called at Antwerp -

Brussels, Jan. IA general strike
of seaman has been set for next
Thursday at Antwerp. The walkout
is to be made in an endeavor to en-.
fierce the demands of the sailors for
an. increase in wages to compensate
them for the depreciation in the value
of the franc. -..,s.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Coasting Collision
AZ UrOnO, Bow Dies

S,,, r' Me-, Jan. I'm Orono to-
r." WEBSTER. five year old son of
Masmond Comcaux, while coasting,
injury motor truck and suffered
ss1..ss from which he died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
NAVAL PROGRAMS
under LIMITATIONS
A BATTLE OF WITS
Skills And Efficiency of De-
signers War Craft To
Play Big Part

Britain The First Permitted Under
Washington Treaty To Build Bat
tleShips Preparing For Two Ships.
u. S. Cannot Start Replacement
Until 1931-New British Ships To
EmbOdy Every Lesson Learned In
World War-Cnder Limitation As
To Size, Improvements Must Be In
Design
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
AMERICAN BUSINESS
STEADY IN FACE OF
PREM|ERS FAILURE
Moderate Reactions of Market
Followed by Fair Recov-
cries, Steady Prices

PREPARATIONS Success Would Have
Laid Foundation for Revival of
european Purchasing Power
IhlmpOrtant Changes in Price
Levels Past Week-In Spite OF
Surface Indications, European
Matters Are Progressing - Steel
Industry Maintaining High Rate of
operatiOns-Rail Movements Con-
tine Heavy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Storm Warning

Northeast storm warning $50 P.
NJ, New England coast, north Of
Boston. Storm Of marked intensity
over Ohio moving rapidly eastward.
Strong northeast winds and gales
with snow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Snow or rain Monday, rising tenn
peraturc; Tuesday generally fair,
easterly shifting to northerly, gales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
COMMISSIONS MEET
TO ARRANGE FUNDING
BR|TA|N'S War DEBT

Commission
Bound by Limits of
Law as to Time Limit
and Minimum of Az
Per Cent. Interest
British Delegates
Have Given no Init
nation as to Their
ProspOs a l s-Ar-
engagements M a d e
Will Influence World
Affairs Session at
Washington Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08
NEGRO QUARTER AT
ROSEWOOD WIPED
OUT BY fire SUNDAY

Twelve Houses Deliber-
ately Burned by Band
of Whites - All of
Negroes Hiding in
WOOds-OMcials Be-
lieve the Fires Sum
day Mark the End of
the Racial Disturb
ance Started When
Posse Seeking White
Girls Assailant Was
Fired on Five Ne
grOes Two Whites
Killed f..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-08

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are found on the Journal CLASSIFIED
Ad page. There's something there to
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Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-26
GOVERNMENT PENSION TOTAL
 REACHES LARGE FIGURE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 26.- With 7260 fewer pensioners on the government rolls than in 1922, expen- ditures increased last year $S9,405,- 900, the pension bureau announced to- day in it's annual report The increase is ascribed to changes in rates and methods of payment.
 Of the pensioners on the roll June 30. 168 863 were Civil War veterans, 264,5SO Civil War widows, 63,393 Span ish War veterans and 13,167 Spanish War widows. There are yet on the pension roll forty-nine soldiers of the Mexican war and forty widows whose husbands served in the War of 1872.
 During the year 25,542 Crvr War veterans died as against 25,OS2 in the previous year and 23,947 widows as against 21,259.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-26
CHRISTIANITY IS BETTER
 THAN GELOGY, SAYS BRYAN

NEW YORK, Dec 26.-William Jen- nlngs Bryan, three times presidential candidate, told the Baptists in a let ter received here yesterday that he greatly preferred Christianity to ge- ology.
 If we have come to the stage at which we must decide between Chris tlanlty and geology, I think it is bet ter to know the rock of ages than the age of rocks.'" he said.
 When l first opposed evolution" he continued, T was told by minis ter that thinking people would never agree with me. I said to him only 2 per cent of our population were col lege graduates leaving 98 per cent who still had souls.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-26
CHRISTMAS TIDE
 CELEBRATED BY SEWARD CITIZENS

Christmas was well celebrated in Seward this year, Santa Claus being on hand with huge stock, every per son in town receiving-a a gift of some kind. On Sunday evening the choir of the Methodist church, composed of girls assisted by the entire Sunday school, rendered a Christmas cantata to a well-filled church. The music was under the directorship of Mrs. R. V. B. Dunlap and was most eXcellently rendered. After the program the children repaired to the basement of the church where a Christmas tree, loaded with sacks of nuts, fruit and candy greeted them, each youngster receiving a bountiiul supply.
 Monday evening occurred another important event of the Yule Tide the community Christmas tree, under the auspices of the local Igloo of Pio- neers. A. B. Hall was well filled long before the hour for the program, with eager, eXpectant children, for Santa Claus had radioed Cal M Brosius that he would be along about nine o'clock on his way to the States, well laden with gifts. Santa was an hour late, owing to long visit with the McMil- Ian party, on the steamship Bowdoin, about 400 miles from the Pole. An orchestra composed of the Misses Marit Eide, Clara Manthey, Thelma Ellsworth, and Mrs. George Schmidt rendered several selections which were we'll received. A splendid pro- gram by various members of the local schools filled the remaining interval until sleigh bells were heard, and in came Santa with an enormous pack. Every boy and girl in town LID to the age of r received an appropriate and expensive gift before St. Nick flew away for the Southland.
 The days festivities were terminal ed with dance last night in Odd Fellows nall large crowd tripping the light fantastic until the wee hours of this morning.
 Weather conditions were all that could be desired, and every citizen enjoyed the day to the fullest extent