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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Thought $500 Roll .
All Counterfeit
losses It Overheard

New York, Nay 24.-Fifteen hum
dred dollars in ten dollar banknotes.
which represent somebody's profits
on a transaction in liquor that took
place some weeks ago on Rum Row.
off the Jersey Coast. are flowing
soggily somewhere in the Atlantic
Ocean tonight because Michael j.
Sullivan. former boxing promoter OF
Salem, Mass. thought they were
counterfeit, Sullivan himself once
fined $1,000 in Salem for participa-
ting in a rum running venture OF the
schooner Loran. but who now desig-
mates himself as manager of the
Canadian shipping Company-was
detained on suspicion OF having
passed counterfeit bills. when he
arrived here late yesterday on the
Homeric after a visit to Glasgow
alleged starting point of rum running
vessels for America.
He got the money. $500 in all.
Sullivan said, as payment for snip
ment of freight taken on one OF the
vessels of his line from Nova Scotla
to Scotland. Finding several coun-
terfeits among them. bearing the
name Of the National Bank OF ozone
park. Long Island. Sullivan said he
made hasty tests of the others
marked First National Bank OF
Amityville, Long Island and became
convinced that they also were
countcrfeits.
So he tossed $50 of them overheard
keeping 80 to amuse himself with on
the Homeric and to show his TRENDS.
as evidences of chow the American
bootleggers are putting it over on
the English whiskey sellers.
The story of the jettisoned roll OF
good money came out wnen ne was
released. secret service agents nay
..nassed" any of the few counterfelts
which we're mixed in with good bills
he thought spurious. With him was
released Izzy Jacobs of this city VINO
arrived on the Homeric. detained on
a similar charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Especial to Kennebec Journal,


Hlnckley, Me-, May 24-The store
OF the Hinckley Farmers Union and
the Hinckley postofiice, which are
housed in the same building, were
burglarized some time in the night,
between Wednesday night and Thurs
day morning and the loss is esti-
mated, roughly around $3.50.
Sheriff John A. Mooers of Show
hogan is of the opinion that the work
is that of professionals. The safe adj
been blown open and the contents
gone carefully over, picking out about
$3.50 worth of stamps and change, the
property of the postotiice and a con-
siderable amount of Liberty Bonds,
checks and some cash, the property
oil the Farmers Union, amounting to
about $1,000
There is no real clue yet as to the
identity of the person or persons who
committed the breaking and theft
neighbors, nearby, were awakened by
the barking of dogs and report
which sounded like the explosion of a
gun. A woman. who was i'll and was
awake at the time. recalled hearing
an automobile, coming at a rapid rate
OF speed from the direction of Wa
terville. In less than half an hour
she heard what she thought was the
sound of gun and heard dogs bark
ing. A short time after that she
heard car so past her house. at a
furious pace. headed towards Water
Vile She thought it sounded like q
big car.
Other folks recall seeing a Ford
automobile standing about 80 yards
from the rifled building about mid
night. The postmaster is Melvin RI.
Palmer and the manager of the Far
mers' Union store in w. f. Palmer.
The breaking into the building was
made on the side next to the railroad
tarck and which is out of sight Oh the
mainhighway. a pane of glass was
broken in the door and the door was
opened from the inside by reaching
through the aperture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
g Dead in Clash
German Communists
and Defense Force

Gelsenkirchen, Germany, May "A
-(By A. P.)-Eight persons are
dead-seven men and one child-and
between 20 and so are suffering from
wounds due to bitter fighting which
broke out last night in the town be-
tween Communists and the defense
force. The trouble had its origin in
the seizure by the Communists Of
police headquarters, in which much
destruction was wrought. The
building was then set on fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Spanish Line to
Cancel U. S. Trips
Due to Booze Ban

New York. May 24-The Spanish
Royal Mail Steamship Line. operat-
ing between Barcelona and New
York, has ordered discontinuance Of
all American sailings, Luis Llanso,
local agent for the company. an
nounced tonight. The discontinue
ance was ordered because of the re-
cent supreme court decision forbid
ding foreign vessels from bringing
liquor into American territorial linn
its. he said.
The steamship Prince De Satrus-
tegui, which will sail from Cadiz on
May 80 and due in New York June
IL, will be the last ship Of the line to
touch here, Llanso said.
All ships will be diverted to
Havana and Vera Cruz after that
date, he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Would Link Juice
n. p. and East n. Y.

Albany, N. Y, May 2-Right to
connect electric power supply in the
New England states with that in
eastern New York is sought in a
petition presented by the Adiron-
dack Power and Light Corporation
at a hearing today before the Pub
lie Service Commission.
The Corporation desires to con-
struct a transmission line from its
sub-station at Colonie through
Stephentown. North Greenbush,
Nashua and Saud Lake to the Mass
achusetts state line where physical
connection would be made with the
New England Power Company sup
plying power in the Bay State. No
opposition was registered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
FORDPLANS TO
RIJY COTTON MILL

Atlanta. Ga. May 24-Henry Ford
is planning to establish a cotton mill
in the south for the purpose OF man
ufacturing all the cotton drill used
in the production of his automobiles.
according 20 story published In the
Atlanta Journal today.
The proposed mill. according to
the newspaper. will cost $25JOO. 900
and have a capacity of 100000 spin
dies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Former Clifton Town
Clerk Takes Own Life

Bangor, Me-. May 24-Jesse ). rem
ney of Clifton, former town cleIn'
seIectman and formed deputy sheriff,
conn,itted suicide at his home this
ofternoon by hanging. his body be-
inc found suspended from a beam IN
tho harm He lived on farm win
his widowed mother.
His age was 80 years and he was
rever married. He suffered nervous
breakdown last fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Rush Creek Dyke
Breaks, Pauls Valley
Flooded, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City. Okla. May 81
Virtually every section Of Pauls val
ley was flooded last night when
waters from Rush Creek broke
through a dyke after heavy rains.
according to a report received by the
Western Union Telegraph Company
here. The waters stood in some
places seven feet deep. but have re-
coded today. the report said. No
lives were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Gov. Cox Signs
Gasoline Tax Bill

Boston, May Ex-Governor COZ "
night signed a bill to impose tax =.
two cents a gallon on gasoline useo W
motor vehicles. This VIII oeeo..ts
a law in 30 days unless petitI'i.
l.. 900 signatures asking ior -,
endun is completed in the meantime
In the la,ter case operation of the act
would be suspended until the voters
passed judgment on it in the eiectloh
of 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
$4,000 Awarded
Austin i'm Suit
Against Manville

New York. May PA supreme
court jury late today awarded DR..
Alonzo f. Austin $4,000 with inter-
est, in his suit against Charles B.
Manville, aged asbestos manufac-
turer, based on notes which Doctor
Austin claimed to have signed to &C
commodate Manville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Freighter Cornish
Reports Fire in Hold

New York, May 24-The British
freighter Cornish City reported by
wireless tonight that a serious fire
was burning in her number hold.
The Cornish City arrived late this
evening from Liverpool via Phila-
delphia and anchored of Stapleton,
S. /. She carried general cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Bets Could Swim
River and browns

Manchester. y. H.. May 24-Octave
]. DehouX. 40, was drowned in the
Piscataquog river tonight. He wag-
cred with two companions that he
could swim across the river. Divest-
ing himself of coat and vest. he
sprang into the stream. Half way
over he sank. The police are search
ing for the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Broker Pair in :
Jail for Contempt

New York. May 24.-Federal
Judge Learned Hand today dismiss
cd the writ of habeus corpus sued
out by Edward NJ. Fuller and Will
liam +. MCGEE. stock brokers who
failed for more than 81 100000 and
who were committed to Jail for con-
tempt after they had failed to pro-
duce papers ordered by the Supreme
Court of the United States turned
over to the trustee in bankruptcy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Wssple Lose Lives in
IdchlaS Farm Fire

snd e Ne. May 24-William Mag
Lsso"s ana his wife. Mrs. Laura
shss, %. were burned to death
syht mn arm house on Gleason road
aonins from here early this
Kim Mrs. Eli Jacobs. a widow,
Y y ~ and blind. who boarded with
sfabins "ooas, saved her life by
g ll;s, OUT OF 4 window. Wander
4 - fons and aimlessly about. she
ese ..,. by the neighbors. who
'exrsrssaeted by the blaze. The fire
ISisss" buildings valued a, about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Auburn Man Kills
Himself with Rifle

Auburn, Me-, May 24-Samuel NJ.
Robinson. so. formerly prominent in
business and political circles in Au.
burn. shot himself through the heart
with rifle at his home at Danville
Junction today. Poor health was
given as the cause for the act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Killed in Fall to +
Bottom of Quarry

Rockland. Me-. May 24.-Tobias Sea-
vey today fell 200 feet to the bottom
OF a limestone quarry here and was
killed. The man was believed to have
been overcome with dizziness. He was
65 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Hot Bearing
StoDs Trial Detroit

RocklanI, Me-. May IA not
bearing interrupted the Standardized
t;on trial of the scout cruiser Detroit
here today when the high speed runs
had almost been reached. The yes
sol was making 80 knots when the
trouble was discovered. The trials
will be completed tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England-Fair Friday and
Saturday; not much change in tenn
perature.
Eastern New York-Fair Friday
change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
P. & r. Telegraphers
Given Wage Boost

Chicago. May e4-The Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad notified the
railroad Labor Board today that it
granted wage increases to telegraph
ers from three " ten CENTS an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
SIS, 100000 Bonus
Bill Signed by Small

Springfield. His. May Z4-tiover-
nor Len Small today signed the APP
preparation bill for $JJ.OOU,VVO Tor
the Illinois soldier bonus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
General Forecast

Generally fair weather will pre-
vail in the Atlantic states north of
Virginia until Saturday night. The
temperature will not change ma
terially east Of the Mississippi river
during the next two days.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate to fresh southerly and
weather fair tonight and Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
NEED OF new IMPETUS IN aims
GOVERNMENT, HARD|NG'S PLEA
TWO HEADS VIEWS
R. R. CONSOLIDATION
GIVEN TO C0M'SN.
President Hustus of B. & M.
Differs With Governments
Tentative Plans

Asks That Several Alternatives Be
Left Open-Wants Time For
Stockholders To Make Best Ad-
justment Possiblc-Pres. Pearson
Qualities Approval of Govern
mcnt's Plan of Putting All New
England Lines Into One System
Sees Benefit to Region
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
TROOPS BATTLING BANDITS
NO WORD OF PRISONERS HELD
CHECK IN PEACE
0VERTURES PREMIER
TO CONSERVATIVES
Plans Miscarry In Reuniting
OF Party In Formation
OF New Cabinet

Chancellor OF Exchcqucr Berth Goes
Begsing-Turned Down BY Aus
ten Chamberlain-Prem Bald
win May Hold Both Places For
the Present-Not Expected to
Make Any announcement Re-
garding Policy of Government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
P0|NCARE PEEVED
THROWS UP JOB AS.
FRENCH PREMIER
Millerand Refuses To Accept
His Or Other Cabinet
designations

Ministers Action Follows Refusal
OF Senate to Proceed With Trial OF
Cachin and Other Communists
Charged With Illegal Acts-Sees
Lack of Confidence In Regime
Has Been In Office Since January
1O22-Succeedcd BRAND
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
SAFE CRACKED
$3.50 STOLEN IN
H|NCKLEY BREAK
Work Of Professionals, Sheriff
Mccers Declares After
Examination Place

Liberty Bonds. Checks and Cash of
Farmers Union Taken-AbOut
$3.50 In Stamps and Change From
Post Office-Break Probably Be-
tween IL and A. Nj. When Ex.
plosion Was Heard by Ncighbors
No Clue to Burglars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Friday and Saturday; not much
change in temperature; moderate to
fresh southwest and west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25
way FOUND TO GET
ROUND RULING ON
WET FOREIGN SHIPS
Liquor Would Be Turned Over
To Ships Doctor At
Smile Limit

Believed Such Transfer Would Con-
form to Court Ruling-Attorneys
Had Medical Exemptions of Vol
stead Act In Mind In Framing
Draft Of observation-disclosures
Protests Expected From Foreign
Powers Despite New Move
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25

/; RADIO PROGRAMS
Detailed programs from principal
radiophons broadcastins stations
may be found in this Issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-25

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{ L. q. Juno 6
g N. N. June a
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21
TRUTH UNADORNED

Europe still has set of primary interests
which are not ours, said Secretary of State
Hughes in the course of his recent Philadelphia
address Unity in war did not avail to change
the divergent national aims and policies Of peace.
1t is not that interest may not be affected in
juriously by such controversies That was true in
the days of Washington, Jefferson and Monroe
But it was, despite such injuries, the abiding con-
viction that we had better bear these ills than
suffer the greater evils which would follow the
sacrifice of our independent position. We still
hold to that view"
Never has our attitude toward Europe been
more succinctly stated. We realize that the dis
tress in Europe is not only deplorable in itself
but that it injuriously affects our own interests
But we also know that if we surrender our posi-
tiop of independence and entered the European
controversies for the purpose of aiding in their
settlement, we would be courting evils far worse
than those now traceable to foreign sources.
That is point of view that our International
lists do not entertain. They see the distress abroad
and want to rush to it's relief, regardless of the
to the United States. The concern
of others of our citizens for the troubles of Eu-
rope is quite great, but they also are impressed
withs the necessity of avoiding additional evils
for Americans. They do not take kindly to in
flicting the ills of Europe on America, even if
such a course afforded relief abroad
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21
CooLIDGE's MESSAGE WINS APPROVAL

AS had been expected, the favorable reaction
throughout the country to the statements contain
ed in the address made by President Calvin Cool
dge to the joint session of the two houses of con-
gress brought about quick action on the part OF
Coolidge supporters. =
William NJ. Butler, personal campaign manager
of Mr. Coolidge, formally announced that the In
cun1bent was to be candidate for the republican
nomination for president. Mr.. Butler further dis
closed that republican leaders had been working
quietly for time in perfecting their organiza
ton for the campaign.
Without doubt the favorable action by the
South Dakota proposal convention also influenced
the Coolidge supporters to act without delay. At
this convention Coolidge was endorsed by almost
double the number of votes of Senator Hiram
Johnson, his only opponent. Later the endorse
nlent was made unanimous.
Although Coolidge supporters admit that this
does not mean that Coolidge will receive the entire
IL votes of the South Dakota republican conven-
ton, they declare that his victory Johnson is
particularly significant. They base this claim on
the fact that the farmer-labor party is pretty
strong in South Dakota. This group recently has
shown an inclination to line up with the progress
siye element. Hence, Coolidges victory is regard
ed eS all the more important.
On thing is certain, however, and that is that
the astute republican leaders had their finely tun
ed political ears to the ground to ascertain the at
titude Of the country at large toward the message
delivered by the chief executive. The announce
ment of Coolidge's candidacy proof of the fact
that the reaction was favorable.-Dougas Dis
patch.
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21
THE SANTA FE-BEsT SYSTEM IN THE U.S.

The Coconino Sun feels somewhat chagrined
at President Storey'S telegram advising that 1t
was the first time he had knowledge OF the exist
ing conditions enveoping the depot at Flagstaff,
since it has been mentioned in The Sun for the
past ten years. also because we have been advised
bv local division officials for the past several
years that a new depot for Flagstaff was included
in the budget number of times. However, Mr.
Storey, we are not going to get peeved about a
little think like that The Santa Fe representa-
tive who comes to Flagstaff every yearto protest
about taxes should have dropped you card about
it. but he may have thought it was undlpomatle.
The people of Flagstaff do not want you to get the
idea Mr.. Storey, that the people of Flagstaff are
or want to be antagonistic to the Santa Fe. They
are not. In fact in general way they are good
boosters for the whole system, but when we are
treated like an abandoned sdetrack, and it takes
ten years to be discovered, quite naturally the
people who live here are prone to rap on the cell
ING with their heels. When the Santa Fe has
been especially nice along the line to visitors
headed for Flagstaff then dumps them off at
our "frOnt door, depot, it takes several days TO
convince our boosters that the Santa Fe depot is
not FlagstaffS front door and really is one OF the
few back yard entrances to the Santa Fe-one of
the relics they have probably overlooked while
improving all other stations along the line. The
city of Flagstaff might start proceedings to open
up several streets now blocked by the Santa he
and do whole lot of such things to make trouble,
but Flagstaff is peaceful and progressive. The
people of Flagstaff can not help feeling they have
been ignored and prevented from progressing by
an utter disregard for our welfare by the Santa
Fe, either Intentionally or unintentionaly.
Flagstaff is a 100 per cent profitable invest
ment for the Santa Fe and could be made 200 per
cent to the good except for some stumbling block
of g blockhead who prefers to develop his Town
home town along the line where he owns prop
erty, rather than pay Santa Fe stockholders div
idends.
Aside from this, Mr.. Storey, Flagstaff will have
apopulation of 10000 or over by 1880.
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21
WHERE BREvITY BEATS

Sam Lung was busy in one of the
great warehouses south of Market
street tugging at a ponderous bale
of burlap when a large motor truck
came backing silently through the
door loaded high with more burlap.
Another Chinese, who had been help
ing Sam, seeing the oncoming truck,
stepped aside and began in the quaint
sing-song of their people to inform
Sam of the danger.
IF you do not care to have your
bones rest in the unholy ground of the
white devils for long spell, then in
time taken up and removed to the
land of your ancestors, you had bet
ter" as
Just then, as the heavily loaded
truck was about to smash him, his
companion finished his warning with
the exclamation: "Look owl"
Sam jumped just in time to escape
being crushed.
With frightened face he exclaim-
ed to his helper: "What for you no
talkee Mclean first time Too 1nuchee
dam Chinese talkee."
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21

The government of the United States can never
do too much for disabled veterans. The scandalous
methods of the bureau as disclosed by congress.
ional investigation have given the public savage
desire to hang the traitorous brutes who squan-
dered and stole the money appropriated to care
for disabled veterans. The people do not care
how much they are taxed for the disabled vet
erans, but they want it honestly spent Inyestiga-
ton of claims is proper, but take care of them
while fussing with red tape.
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21

In his letter on tax reduction Secretary Mellon
pointed out that while in 1916 there were 1896
taxable incomes of more than 100000 in the
United States five years later under the pressure
of the surtax the taxable incomes of that size had
shrunk to 246. Capital had sought refuge in tax
"the task of plucking the surtax goose is produc-
ing fewer and fewer feathers" The wise men in
congress, both republicans and democrats, are
coming to the Mellon plan. 1t means relief for the
millions of taxpayers. 1t means speeding up of
business.
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21
AMERICAN MADE

The United States navy is the designer and
owner of the largest airship in the world 1t is
American built, inflated with helium discovered
and produced solely in America, and is manned by
an American crew. It's tests have proved it to be
entirely up to expectations. 1t will be remember
ed that previous disastrous experiences with
lighter-than-air craft had to do with ships built
in England and italy. Never before has a COM
plete American product been at the disposal of
the navy arrnen.
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21
EXPLAINED

Grandmother had come to visit her
son, the pastor, and Mary, her 5-year
old granddaughter, was entertaining
her with the story of wonderful dog.
Mary: Sand the dog f-l-e-w and
flew away up into the sky"
Grandmother (reprovingly): "Now,
Mary, tell it right; you know dog
can't fly"
Mary triumphantly): "Oh, yes,
grandmother, that dog could fly; it
was a bird dog"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21
REMARKABLE!

A small boy handed in the following
in an examination paper in United
States history:
"Gen. Braddock was killed in the
Revolutionary war; He had three
horses shot under him and the fourth
went through his clothes"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21
GOTTA KEEP TELLIN' 'EM

An Irish lawyer, on being asked how he always
managed to get decision from jury replied Il
make EN- understand! First tell 'em what I'm
going to tell 'em; then / tell 'em; and then over
and over tell 'em what told EN-"
The way to advertise is the method of the Irish
lawyer-first, tell 'em what you are going to
tell 'em; then tell EN-; and then many times tell
'em what you told EN-"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21
WLLIE'S GUESS

Visitor: "How do you do, Willie?
I've come to stay at your house week
and I'm sure you can't even guess who
| am"
Willie: "I'll bet one thing"
Visitor: "What?"
Willie: "I1l bet you're no relation
of fathers"
The Coconino sun., 1923-12-21

An ex-service mems anti-bonus league has been
formed in New York with slogan For the Dis
abled Veteran, Everything; For the Abe-bodied,
Nothing" This organization says there are A.
100000 ex-service men, of which 100000 belong
to the American Legion. Thousands of the Amer
lean Legion members are against the bonus idea
as well as those who do not belong.