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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Scrap Probable
Over Proposed
Changing Navy Guns

London, Dec. 17.-There are signs
here that the discussion. which may
develop into n controversy, is likely to
be renewed over the American naval
plans for utilizing an appropriation of
$6.500,000 for elevating the turret
guns of American battleships to give
them equal range with the best foreign
ships of the same class.
The British government has not
questioned the American plans nor in
timated officially that it considers
them opposed to the Washington trea-
ty. The Times. however. has publish
ed an editorial saying that legal ex-
perts have differed on the interpreta-
ton of the clauses of the treaty.
which might be taken to apply to the
American plans. suggesting that the
question whether such alterations were
permissible should be settled by a
meeting of the naval attaches of the
signatory powers at Washington.
The Times asserts that President
Harding refused to allow the original
scheme to proceed because he was
averse to anything which might seem
to be an infringement, but that the
American proposal has now been re-
sumed by Secretary of the Navy Den
by. Non-British observers here do not
agree that the American navy ever def
nitely dropped it's plans.
1t is pointed out that the American
navy made greater sacrifices than the
British in entering upon the Washing
ton compact. because the Americans
had program for new ships-solne OF
them completed-which would give the
United States the most powerful fleet
in the world. while the British admi-
rally planned to keep up it's naval
strength more by undermining exist
ing ships. and also that Japan has
made heavy appropriation for bring
ing it's ships up to date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over the
st. Lawrence valley Sunday night,
has moved eastward and was CENTER
ed Immediately north of Nova Scotia
Monday night. 1t was attended by
northwest gales along the north At
lantic coast and by local SHOWS in
northern New England, northern
New York and the st. Lawrence val
ley.
The temperature was lower Mon
day in the lower lake region and the
middle Atlantic and north Atlantic
states. Elsewhere the temperature
changes were slight, as a rule.
The indications are for general fair
weather until Wednesday in the At
lantic states from North Carolina
northward. The temperature will
not change materially during the
next two days: however, the weather
will become slightly warmer We'd
nesday in the middle Atlantic and
north Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Diminishing northwest and weather
fair Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
French Get German
Note Seeking Loan

Paris, Dec. 17.-(By a. P0-'ier-
many's request for authority to
pledge the resources CT the Reich as
guarantee for a loan of from $780,
600, 900 to s7O,OOO,OO0 with which to
buy grain and fats abroad was de-
livered in written form to the repara-
ton commission today.
1t received little support in French
official circles, where it was declar-
ed there was no conclusive evidence
that food was lacking in Germany.
It was remarked that the manifesto
lions in Germany had been provoked
not by a dearth of eatables but by
the inability of a great proportion
of the population to pay the prices
demanded by the holders of food
stuffs.
Those close to Premier Poincare
declared that the first thing needed
in Germany was renovation of the
financial system, after which in their
opinion plenty of food would be
Forthcoming in the country itself. A
foreign loan, they said, would avail
nothing unless the feod were bought
to be distributed gratis to the in
habitants. because If the latter had
to pay for the imported goods the
same difficulties would arise as now
exist; only a few would be able to
find the funds with which to buy.
The reparation commission will
probably consider the request at
Wednesdays meeting. 1t was regard
ed as likely in official circles tonight
that Louis Barthou would oppose re-
leasing the allies pledges for the
purpose of guaranteeing a loan. It
was said he would contend that il
the German government would give
whole hearted cooperation to the
proposed expert commission, the
problem of restoring its finances to
reasonable working basis could be
accomplished in few months.
The feeling in reparation commits
sion circles is that the Berlin gov
eminent will give the necessary CO.
operation, and the situation is re-
garded as better than at any previous
time since Germany made her de-
mand for moratorium. There is a
disposition to hasten the organiza-
ton of the expert commissions and
it is probable the names of the ex-
perts Ito be invited will be finally
chosen at Fridays regular meet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Couple Deported
for Second Time

Boston, Dec. 17-Frank Ewing and
Gladys Sherburn of Halifax, n. s.,
are to be deported to Canada for
the second time in two years officials
made public today when q criminal
complaint against Ewing based on
his return to the country after depor-
tation was dismissed in federal court
The couple have been detained here
four months.
Two years ago Ewing and Miss
Sherburn were arrested on immigra-
ton department warrants and de-
ported. At that time Ewing had a
wife living in Halifax. Four months
ago Ewing returned to Boston, and
the girl followed him. They were
rearrested at the instance of Ewing's
wife.
In dismissing the criminal COM
plant today the court let it be known
that Mrs. Ewing had died ana tnat
Ewin~ and Miss Sherburn would be
married on their return to Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Vera Cruz, Dec. 17.-(1y A. Ply
A battle has been raging all day for
the possession of Apizaco between
the revolutionary forces comm andsd
by Generals Mayeotte and ViIIareaI
and the troops Of President Obregon,
reinforced by men under the com.
mand of General Eugenio Martinez,
according to an announcement made
by revolutionary headquarters here
tonight.
Nothing is known here az yet az to
the t&nd Of the battle, aside from
the statement that intensive fight
ing is in progress.
Reinforcement has been disp atched
from Vera Cruz to the aid of the
rebels.
Fighting also is proceeding at San
Marcos, the railroad junction to the
east of Apizaco, where three mill
tary trainIoads Of Oregon troops be j.
gan an offensive against the revoIu-
tionary column Of General Villa
nueve. Rebel reinforcements have
been ordered from Esperanto and
San Andres to. San Marcos, where
they are expected to arrive tomor-
row morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Harris to Again
Seek Annulment

New York, Dec. 17.-Beverly d. Har-
ris, former vice president of the Ma
tional City Bank. through his attorney,
Rayford w. Alley. announced tonight
that he would seek without delay to
reopen his suit for annulmcnt of his
marriage which he lost today by de-
fault.
Mr.. Alley explained that his law
partner. Carruther Ewing. who had
handled Mr.. Harris case. was in Ten
nessee obtaining dispositions today and
unable to be in court when the case
was called. Mr.. Alley explained he
was not sufficiently conversant with
the details to look after the bankers
interest.
When the case was called for trial
this morning George Gordon Battle.
counsel for Mrs. Harris, briefly exam
ined his client and then moved into
the court to direct the jury to answer
questions submitted to them in her IA
Vor. The jury obeyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Seek Salvage in
Saving of Yachts
in Ellsworth Flood

Portland, Maine, Dec. 17.-Trial on
libels against the yachts Duchess,
Narmada and Kalmia by Winfield S.
Treworgy, Albert n. Cushman, Wal
ter K. Carter. T. Stanley Smith and
Percy Z. York of Ellsworth was be-
gun today before Judge Charles F.
Johnson in the Federal District
court.
Salvage awards were asked. the
libellants claiming they saved the
craft when they were swept away
from their winter quarters at ELS
worth while Union river as at freshet
pitch early last May. They claimed
to have put out in two boats and
chopped away the debris, freeing the
yachts and bringing them to a Safe
anchorage.
In all three answers denial is made
that the yachts were in such peril
as reported and it is claimed they
were in such comparatively calm
water in Union river bay as would
not have exposed them to any SER
ious mishap.
Motion pictures. taken at the time
of the freshet and while the yachts
| We're af1oat. were proposed by the
libellants as exhibits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Germans Seek
Re-establishment of
Authority in Ruhr

. serth. Dec. lI.-(By A. P.)-The
texts of the notes exchanged between
NJ, Poincare and Herr Won Hoesch, Ger
man charge daffaircs at Paris, were
published tonight. To them the semi
official agency appends the statement
that the German government. noting
Frances readiness in principle to en-
ter into discussions. will Immediately
put forward further detailed proposals
regarding the recstablishment of Ger
man authority in the occupied regions
and communications with the unoccu-
pied territories, so that normally in the
Rhine and the Ruhr may be restored
in the promptest manner possible.
Germany disclaims any idea to en-
croach on the treaty of Versailles. and
the hope is expressed that the discus
sons may ultimately lead to a final
settlement of the Ruhr and Rhine con-
troverSy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Halt Bay State
Car; Get Ia Gallons
Alcohol; 3 Men Held

Especial to The Kennebec Journa)
Richmond, Me-, Dec. 17.-An Ov-
erland sedan bearing Massachu-
sets number plate, No. 163S-22, was
stopped here today by Deputy Sher-
ife Lawrence A. Bond, and IA gal
Ions of alcohol and . pint bottles
were seized.
The occupants of the car gave
their names as d. A. Madro. III Ire
mont street, Boston; Lewis Calcna,
III fremont street, Boston; and r.
E. FAIRFIELD, 40 Rutland street, Bos-
ton.
There were taken to the Jail,
where they were locked up. and will
await a hearing tomorrow before
County Attorney Ralph Dunton of
Bath at the selectmen's office at
Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
SENATE REBELS DESPERATE
TO LINE UP With DEMOCRATS
FEDERAL ACTIVITY
CUTS DOWN NUMBER
SHIPS ON RUM ROW

Highlands. N. J.. Dec. 17-Baf-
fled by the activities of prohibition
agents. the Jersey coast rum fleet
today consisted of but seven vessels,
one a steamer. Rum Row sudden
ly was reduced from more than q
score of vessels when smugglers,
harassed by revenue cutters, scat
tered to other points. The seven
vessels were well outside the L.
mile limit.
The rum feet for several days has
been patrolled by two coast guard
cutters, making it almost impossible
for small craft to escape from the
Row with liquor. All the smuggling
has not been stopped, however, and
at least one cargo was landed today
and two small vessels awaited dark
ness to make their dash for the
shore.
The fleet off Jones' Inlet also ap.
peared much smaller than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Complete Jury
for Trial Sheridan
in Staying CrOteau

Lancaster. N. H., Dec. IA jury
was completed in supreme court
here today for the trial of Thomas
Sheridan of Berlin. charged with
the murder of Felix Croteau in that
city August 4. Twenty sixth tales
man were excused before the jury
was completed.
Croteau was shot and killed on the
night of August after he had gone
to Sheridan's home in search of a
rifle which belonged to him. He had
lived with the Sheridan family uIi-
til a week before the shooting when
he moved to another boarding house
after q quarrel with Sheridan.
City Engineer Brennan of Berlin.
as the first witness. introduced plans
of the Sheridan house and it's sur
roundings. Edward Lambert, q po-
liceman.( testified that on May Is
Sheridan asked him to arrest Gro
teau. When he refused to do so
without q warrant. this witness said,
Sheridan answered.: IF you don
look out for him l will. When | lose
my temper. l shoot" Lambert ad-
mitted. under cross examination,
that Sheridan had once testified
against his Lambert's) brother in a
lawsuit. and that the notebook which
he consulted as he testified was a
COPY. -.--- 90. ...-. --
Leo Croteau, cousin of Felix,
said that he and his cousin had left
a party late in the evening of Au-
gust 4 and stopped at Sheridan's
house to get the rife. Felix intend
ed to go hunting next day. Both
cousins were sober the witness said.
Mrs. Sheridan said her husband was
not at home Felix turned to leave,
but Sheridan came to the door and
called him. The witness said he
heard a shot and ran to call police
man. Felix was unarmed, Croteau
testified
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
MODERNIST FACTION DARES
EPISCOPAL FUNDAMENTAL|STS
TO STAGE TRIAL FOR HERESY
$8,322,695,ooo CROP
VALUE IS RECORD
FOR PAST 3 YEARS

Washington, Dec. 17.-Value Of the
country's principal farm crops this
year was placed at S.322.695. 900 today
by thedepartment of agriculture in it's
final estimates of the year. Revised
figures of last years crops placed their
value at 7.44s,S04.0O0 and the 1921
crops at $5.629,54S.000.
Production figures, revised on the ba-
sis of the latest and fullest informa-
ton available, and the value based on
December farm prices, for the prin-
cipal crops, follow:
Potatoes. 412.392.000 bushels and
$339,322 900.
Hay (tame). S9,O0S. 900 tons and ST.
253.364.00O.
Hay wild. 17.52s.ooO tons and
$137,6O3,OO0.
All hay. 1OG.G26.0OO tons and $780,
100000.
Maple sugar and syrup, 1858, 900
pounds and $7,7S0,000.
Cranberries, 100000 barrels and $4,-
$4,000.
Apples (totaD, 196.77O.00O bushels
and 1901, 10000.
Apples commercially, 34,403, 900 bar
rels and $95.979,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
News of the Day
i'm National Capital

Russia's new bid for recognition
reached the White House and was re-
ferred to the state department.
The eligibility of Chairman Farley
to serve on the shipping board was
questioned by number of senator's.
Reinstatement of dismissed bureau
Of engraving employees was predicted
by Senator Caraway, Democrat, Arkan-
sas.
Plans were begun for hearing the
contest against Senator Mayfield.
Democrat, Texas, by the Senate cleo
tionS committee.
Senator Hiram johnson announced
that he would file in the Independent
column on the South Dakota presiden-
tial primary ballot.
The Senate failed again to break the
deadlock over the selection of chair
man for the interstate commerce COM
mittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Rep. Garner Takes
Exceptions to Tax
Reduction Proposed

Washington, Dec. 17-Substantlal
relief would be afforded BY the Mel
lon tax reduction plan to only $4,000
individual surtaX payers. Represen-
tative Garner, of Texas. ranking
Democrat of> the House ways and
means committee, declared tonight in
a statement. He asserted. however,
that most of the administrative
amendments embraced in Secretary
Melons tax recommendations and
several others not included should
have early and favorable considera-
ton"
Commenting on the benefits to be
derived, Mr.. Garner said that "con-
gress could repeal the entire income
taxes of the 6.136.000 with incomes
of $4,000 or less. which would in
volve a loss of only $92,790,000, there
by leaving the $4,000 large income
surtax payers as the chief benefic-
iaries Of the plan"
st am astonished," said Mr.. Car
ner, "at the amount of false or mis-
leading information that is being SO
Systematically fed out TO the Ameri-
can people to the effect that great
and wholesale tax reduction would
result to the people generally under
the Mellon plan. Such propaganda
is a fraud on the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
BR|TAINS PUZZLED
AS TO HOW GOVT.
WILL FUNCT|0N

London Dec. 17-(By A. PA cru
chile question was raised Immediately
the general elections disclosed that,
Z temporarily at least. the nation was
committed to the group system in its
parliamentary government. This ques-
ton Of how the government shall be
carried on still remains unanswered,
and although most of the political
leaders have scattered to their. various
country retreats for Christmas vaca-
are engaged on figuring on how to
meet an entirely novel situation when
parliament reaSsembleS on January s.
Their perplexity is not diminished
by the hope that resort to another
general election might solve the prob
lem for it is regarded as almost GER
tainty that another election would only
confirm the present position; hence
none of the leaders is anxious to force
further elections.
AS government with any sort of
stability can only be secured through
some agreement or understanding be-
tween two parties, the question arises
whether that inevitable understanding
Is to be between the Conservatives and
Liberals. or between the Liberals and
Laborites. This may be answered at
the Liberal party meeting tomorrow,
which is to be held to decide on policy
and elect a leader. Both Mr.. Asquith
and Mr.. Lloyd George have publicly
repudiated any desire or intention to
succeed to power.
hn - nf
Conservative party have adopted a SIM
liar attitude. but there is an extreme
section of that party. represented by
such men as Austen Chamberlain and
Lord Birkenhead, whose sole preoccu-
patton is how to keep labor out. Birk-
enhead is especially vocal on this
theme. even going so far as to advo-
cate Conservative support to a Liberal
government If the reverse process is
found impracticable.
Lord Birkenhead's views would find
strong support in the big financial and
banking circles, where also the advent
OF Labor government eXciteS appre-
hension. Were there any ambiguity
In the attitude of Mr.. Lloyd George
since, the Liberal reconciliation, Lord
Birkenhead's ideas might appear more
formidable. since Lloyd George, Birk-
enhead and Chamberlain were close as
sociates in the late coalition govern
ment.
Mr.. Lloyd George. however, seems to
have yoked himself firmly to the for
tunes of the Liberal party and to be
disposed to adopt a policy of more or
less benevolent neutrality towards la
Dor; hence it is generally assumed
that when parliament reassembles the
government will be defeated in the
early stages of the session. The king
would then follow the constitutional
practice and invite J. Ramsay Mac
Donald as the leader of the next
strongest party in the house to form a
ministry, which, so long as it refrained
from strikingly controversial measures,
might depend upon general support
from the liberals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Unity Sought by
Italian Socialists
i'm New Elections

Rome, Dec. 1.-THE formal signing
of the decree for the dissolution Of
parliament and the call for new cleo
tions is expected at an early date. ac-
cording to parliamentary circles where
there is evidence of the lining up of
the different groups for the campaign.
The various Socialist factions are
striving for union amongst themselves.
Many of the, dtputies are turning to
Fascism. and it is learned that Signor
Carnazza. one of the leaders of the So
cial Democrats, will be given a Fas-
cist card. He is expected to have
strong influence for the Fascist in his
own district in Sicily. where the Fas-
cisto are weak.
Another evidence Of the imminence
of the campaign is the transfer of
Deputies Acerbo. Caradonpa and Sardi,
, who hold the grade of lieutenant gener-
ais in the national militia. from active
commands to the reserve list, as the
rev election law prohibits Generals
from becoming candidates in the dis
tricts under their command.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

New York, Dec. 17-While
clergy and layman of the
Protestant Episcopal Church
awaited word from Bishop VIII
liam T. Manning of the New
York diocese on the sermon
yesterday of Rev. DR.. Leighton
Parks who invited trial for
heresy, Rev. DR.. Karl Reiland,
rector of st. Georges Church,
a leader Of the moiernists, to-
night asserted the funiamen-
talists would not dare bring to
trial" either DR.. Parks or
Bishop William Lawrence of
Massachusetts, another leader
of the modernist faction of, the
church, who arrived here from
Boston tonight. -
In statement issued tonight DIR.
Reiland asserted the controversy be-
tween the two factions had rendered
practically dead aas far as liberal
churchmen are concerned" a $4,000
900 drive for the Cathedral Of st.
John the Divine, in this city, which
has been under construction for a
number of years.
II have seen newspaper accounts
of DR.. Parks Sunday speech" he
said, land it seems to me to be an ex-
Continued on Page 10-coI. 81
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Samuel Fink Dies of
Injuries Received in
Match at Portland

Portland, Me-. Dec. 17-Samuel
Fink, %, whose lower body and limbs
became paralyzed during friendly
wrestling match at the Y. NJ. c. A.
gymnasium last Monday night. died
today.
AS he was forced backward to the
floor by his companion, something
snapped and when he attempted to
rise a moment later he found himself
incapable of movement below the
waist. One Of the most delicate OPP
erations known to surgery was per-
formed the next day by four sur
gecns in an effort to relieve the
pressure on the spinal cord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
Wife of KOretZ
Ignorant Dealing
of Oil Promoter

Chicago, Dec. 17-Mrs, Leo Koretz,
wife of the man who until a few
days ago she thought was a million
aire, appeared before a referee in
bankruptcy here today. She declared
that she was practically penniless
and would so to work lext month to
support herself and Two children.
Her 16 year old son, she declared,
has secured a position as q sales
clerk.
The wife of the head of the ficti-
tious Bayanou River Trust Company
of Panama who fed few days ago
after relatives and friends had in
vested about 100000 in the "oil
bubble, declared she knew nothing
OF her husbands business dealings.
She said that since he had disappear
ed, she had turned over much of her
own money. jewels and automobile to
make up as much as possible for the
deficit.
Mrs. Koretz SAID she had received
letter from her husband in New
fark December saying he intended
to go to Boston. She received 4 tei-
ephone call December in which he
said he would go to Boston the next
DAY. That, she said. was the last
time she had heard from him.
The search for koretz continued
today to consist principally ins run
ming down various reports. most of
them proving to be worthless. A
message from the department. of
state at Washington advised the
states attorneys office that Koretz
secured passports for Jamaica and
Panama in January 1921, but these
passports have expired. No other
records Of passports having been Sc
cured were found.
Mrs. Bertha Mayer ind Mrs. Eta
M Speyer. relatives OF Mrs. Koretz.
today refused to turn over $75. 900
given tor them by Koretz shortly be-
fore his disappearance. and sub
poenas ordering their appearance be-
fore the grand jury were issued, 40