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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
Survivors Face Starvation

Those who still live are threatened
with starvation and many are trying
to catch fish from ponds and lakes to
tide them over until food arrives.
1t is estimated that at least 1000
tons of rice alone IS needed to meet
this emergency created by the food
shortage. The imperial palace,
which was badly damaged by quake
and fire has been thrown open to
needy and injured survivors.
What happened at Yokohama can
be barely more than surmised. But
every report, though meager, con-
firms the worst of fear. While it
seems certain most of the foreign
residential sections escaped it is es-
timated 100 buildings in the city
were destroyed, The number of dead
rs countless. An officer of the steam
err London Maru reported that bodies
were scattered everywhere. On land
and in the water where many sought
refuge in ships after the quake.
How extensive the quake was can
not be accurately stated. 1t is
known it extended as far south as
the Izu peninsula. on the eastern sea-
board about 100 miles south of Toxic.
Quake Over Wide Area.
A message by cable from the Kobe
to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS to-
night says there was a bad shake in
Toyama, city of more than 60,00O
population, near the northwest coast
of Japan. nearly 200 miles northwest
of Toxic and in Kobe, $50 miles
southwest of Toxic. The vibration
seems to have permcated the island
transversely.
In addition to the hundreds Of large
public and private buildings destroy :
ed, which includes a large number or
Japanese government buildings. Jap
anese and foreign naval hospitals,
arsenals. printing plants and news
paper Offices, it was learned tonight
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
2 Auburn Women
Lose Lives When
Raft CaDsiZes

Lewiston. Me, Sept. 3.-Mrs. Arthur
Mitchell. SO. and Mrs. Palmer King. So
both of Auburn, were drowned today at
Lower Wilson pond. Turner. when a
raft which they were on capsizod. Mrs
+. NJ. Parker of Auburn, who was also
on the raft. was rescued with difficulty
by Edgar Bonncy of Auburn, brother of
Mrs. Mitchell.
The bodies of the Mitchell and King
women, which did not rcappcar after
they sank in 20 feet of water. We're re-
covered by graphing two hours later.
A family party was being held at the
pond and the women were among sew
cral who had been in bathing and were
padding about on the raft when the
accident occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
ALL OPENING DAY
= RECORDS SMASHED
At lewiston FAIR
Especial to Kcnnebec Journal)

Especial to kcnnebec Journal)
Lewiston, Sept. 3.-Greeted by
beaming stars. the Maine State Fair
threw open its gates this morning
for the 63rd time. All records were
broken. attendance, cattle exhibition
race track attendance and midway,
all went by the board. Nearly $4,000
were on the grounds, the greatest
first day crowd on record. A great
crowd at night SWarmcd the bflSnl-
" lighted midway and followed the
evening vaudeville and extensive
display of Trevor
Agricultural exhibits swamp the
exhibition spaces. so many cattle
have arrived on the grounds that
tents have been erected TO house the
overflow. The midway has SPRAYED
far, beyond the boundary allowed:
Every horse stall is occupied and
several of the fliers, which included
the pick of New England, have been
forced to find quarters outside Inc
grounds.
There are many magnets that OK
nlain the greatest first day event.
There is something to interest ALL the
auto shows, the agricultural cXhlnltS'
the cattle, horses, midway SAFE
horseshoe pitching matches, dare
devil leaps from aeroplane. heltn
vaudeville, and countless other at
fractions.
Transportation lines were taxed 10
their limits this afternoon, carrying
the vast first day throng to the
grounds.
The huge onrush was not anti,
cipated. for the usual first day crowd
generally ranges about 5000 to S,oOO
Then again, threatened skies were
the word this morning and this kept
away the out of town crowd.
Secretary James S. Butler ana
President r. n. Randall were tonight
receiving congratulations on the pest
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
hotel At YORK
DESTROYED BY FIRE
EARLY THIS MORNING

Especial to Kcnnohcc Journa'o
York, Sept. title American
House here was totally destroyed by
fire early this morning and at latest
reports the fire was still raging and
beyond control. A bucket brigade
was hard at work following up the
spray of sparks to keep the blaze
from spreading. All the guests at
the Hiawatha House had been
awakened in belief that that hotel.
which is situated some distance away
was in danger Frank Gosselin and
his brother. Hector. were driving
through in an auto and assisted in
awakening and taking some of the
residents out Of the danger zone
F'r?n1, Gosselin is a sales manager
of the ]. A. Carnage Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
20 Killed In Italian
BOmbardment OF Corfu

Athens, Sept. 3-(By A. PO-Col-
onel stephen f. Lowe, of st. Louis,
member of the Red Cross and at
tached to the Near East Relief at
Corfu, reports that altogether there
were 90 killed by the Italian bonn.
bardment prior to the occupation of
the island. Among the victims were
IS children, most of them killed by
shrapnel which was fired among a
crowd of Red Cross orphanage chill
dren bathing in the sea.
The first direct news from Corfu
since the Italian occupation was re-
ceived today with the arrival of the
Greek steamship Ishmini, which had
aboard Colonel Lowe, Miss Emma
Wood of Baltimore. chief nurse OF
the Corfu Near East Relief hospital
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
Hundreds Of Other Places on LEU Peninsu|a Raced by
Tremors and Succeeding Fire and Flood; Shipping
Sunk in Harbor Will Add to Casualties; Doubt Over
Fate Those In Foreign Quarter; Food Riots Break
Out in Toxic; Black Hawk and Other u. s. Ships
Rushing Food Supplies 10 Stricken Areas.

Osaka, Sept (By A. P)-Amost the whole of Toxic and
Yokohama have been destroyed by earthquake followed by
fire and the loss of life is estimated from 10000
100000 more.
Two hundred thousand houses have burned down in
the two Cities
Water mains have broken and food supplies destroyed by
the fire that the people starvation and suffering
much from thirst
is reported but confirmed that the section of Toxic
where most of its foreign population resided greatly
damaged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
Many Europeans Missing

Many Europeans. visitors and resi-
dents of that section, are missing.
The famous Ryogoku Bridge. SPAN
ming the Sumida River in Toxic col
lapsed at a time when thousands Of
refugees fleeing to the mountains.
were pom it. with resultant loss of
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

North New EnGland-Cloudy and
somewhat cooler Tuesday preceded
by showers in early morning; We'd
nesday fair.
South New England and East New
York-Cloudy and somewhat cooler
Tuesday; Wednesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
Legislative Reunion
at Sen. Hinckley Home

Portland. Me, Sept. 3.-Nearly 25O
men and women attended the reunion
of the S1st Legislature on the estate
of State Senator Frederick w. Hinck-
ley at South Portland Heights today.
Before and after the clamhGke was
served. Politics and candidates were
discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
Manifestlv Moist
Weekend in Portland

Portland, Me. Sept. with the ar
rest of so persons for drunkenness be-
tween Saturday noon and II o'clock to-
night the Portland police reported the
.wc:test weekend in years. Al cells
were used and the overflow extended
to the dodgers quarters,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
BOY OF 5 BROWNS
IN SACO RIVER

Saco. Me, Sept. S.-Roland Anger
fve-year-old son of Frank Anger OF
Saco, was drowned in the Saco river
here latd today. The body was re-
covered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
Italian and French
Embassies Destroyed

,. osaka, Sept. 3.-(By A. P)-The
1 n and French embassies in
lokio We're destroyed by the earth
audke. This information is given in
"a late wireless message from that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
General Fcrecss st

In New England and New York
the weather Will be unsettled Tues
day and fair Wednesday with some
what lower temperatures.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate southwest shifting TO
northwest; cloudy with showers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
Suitcases Not Bought
In City Of Manchester, n. H.

Manchester. \. H., Sept. 1.-ln-
vestigators here today came to the
conclusion that the two suitcases in
which portions of the dismemhered
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Tuesday generally fair and somewhat
cooler: Wednesday fair; moderate
southwest shifting to northerly
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
DEATH TOLL MOUNTS HIGHER IN JAPANESE CATASTROPHE
100000 DEAD IN QUAKE, FIRE, TIDAL WAVE AND TYPH00k
ITALY STILL OCCUPIES CORFU
GREECE AWAITS WORD LEAGUE

Protest of Council of
Ambassadors Ignor-
ed by Italy-Declares
Did Not Sign Treaty
Of 1864 Confirming
Neutrality of Corfu
Little Prospect OF
Early Settlement =
Desponde ncy in
Athens Over State of
Affairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
WEDNESDAYS: Fair

RADIO PROGRAMS
Detailed programs from principal
fadiophone broadcasting stations
may be found in this issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04
TUESDAY,: Cloudy

8 N M Sep. 10
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e F. M. Sept. "a
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-04

Sun Rises 5.04
Sun Sets 6.12
pays Length 1903
DAYS Decrease 2.24
Evening star., 1923-10-25
SOUTH WASHINGTON
IS PROMISED HELP
Commissioner Bell Urges, However,
ALI. Requests Be Sent
by Letter.

The District Commissioners will
support the requests OF the South
Washington Citizens Association for
community improvements in so far
as congressional appropriations will
permit. Commissioner Bell declared
last night at tho associations an
nual community night at st. Dominic's =
Hall. 9th and F streets southwest
He urged the citizens. however. not
to make personal visits to the District
building except in cases of sheer ne
cessity. declaring that written COM
munica tions are the accepted and
authorized vehicles for obtaining CON
sideration of requests.
A. c. Gill, local newspaper man,
urged the eradication of Pennsylvania
avenue as the Imaginary Mason and
Dixon line in Washington" divid-
Ing two sections of the city. and sug-
gested that closer contact with news
papers be established by the organ
ization of flying squadron of news
gatherers. Elimination OF 'funpok-
ing" at Ar street and Southwest
Washington in general should be an
other object Of citizens In that sec
ton. he said. c. Melvin Sharpe of
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company also spoke.
Elmer Beckert and F. Brown. young
artists of the cello and saxophone,
respectively. were on the program.
otner vaudeville features Were given
py ashton Scharr and Loretta Brown,
Ella Mckenzie, Roland Benning-
hoover. Schaeffer brothers. Ludlow
sisters and Theima Beckart. C. J.
Brown. secretary OF the association,
was in charge of the arrangements.
Evening star., 1923-10-25
URGE SAFETY CURB
AT THOMAS CIRCLE
Citizens Association Also
Opposes Proposed Bond
Issue for City.

Safety curbs. similar to those
around Scott circle on 18th street TO
be placed around Thomas circle were
asked for in a resolution unanimous
~ adopted by the Thomas Circle Cit
izens' Association last night
r. ]. Downey. who introduced the
resolution, called attention to the
great number Of traffic accidents each
year and told OF the difficulties en-
countered by pedestrians in crossing
Thomas Circle. Other members said
many people on foot wait for automo-
bile and street car traffic for five
minutes or more and then dash across
the street at risk of their lives,
Copies will be sent to the District
Commissioners and the Public Ctili-
ties Commission.
A better lighting system for l4th
street above Thomas circle was asked.
Roy F. Carty. chairman of the busl-
ness relations committee. said II was
the desire of all residents in the
vicinity Of Thomas Circle to prevent
a recurrence of an accident SimlAar
10 one which happened recently When
a woman was knocked down py an
automobile at 18th street ana Knooe
Island avenue An insufficient light
ing system was declared to have peen
the direct cause of the accident.
Mr.. Carly also introduced resolu-
tion, which requested the Commits
sioners to include in their estimates
for the District a sufficient appropri-
alton for the installation of h!gh-
pressure water system in the down
town section This resolution also
was unanimously adopted.
The association opposed bond is
sue for the District. DR.. Starr Par
sons. president, called attention to
the unexpended surplus of District
funds now in the United States Treas
ury. and added that should Congress
appropriate 40 per cent of that
amount there would be sufficient
sum to meet most Of the immediate
needs of the city.
Miss Florence Chambers. play
ground inspector. outlined the history
and work of the Fairgrounds and
told of the need for more playground
space.
j. S. Montgomery, Frederick Alnut
and John Szantpetery we're received
as new members.
Evening star., 1923-10-25

Ask your druggist for genuine
California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children of
all ages printed on bottle Mother
You must say California" or you
may get an imitation fig syrup.
Evening star., 1923-10-25

orary and inactive members and for
three additional committees and
changed the date FOR the monthly
meeting to the second Wednesday in
stead of the fourth.
The secretary. Mrs. Elsie III, Cole
man, was instructed to Send a letter
of congratulation to members of a
soroptimist club in London. England,
now in process OF organization.
An annual election will take place
November II.
Mrs. Ruby Lee Minar. president of
the club, presided.
Evening star., 1923-10-25

Stayton explained, 10 allow "a trial
period during which the federal and
state enforcement agencies Will be
given a chance to make good in sup
pressing nation wide violation of the
liquor laws. II by then there should
be no Improvement In present condi-
tions 1t will be the object CT the con-
ference to call TO the attention of the
American people the complete failure
OF prohibition in the United States"
The proposed conference ON Ameri-
can principles called by the associa-
tion for November 2 has been cancel
ed. Mr.. Stayton said. In lieu of the
January meeting.
Evening star., 1923-10-25
GUARDIANS BOARD
CHOICES APPROVED
Commissioners Favor Mrs. FlatheI
and Mrs. Brooke as New
Members.

The Commissioners yesterday after
noon approved the appointment OF
Mrs Henry II. Fla ther and Mrs. Fred.
erick H. Brooke as members of the
board of children's guardians.
They fill the vacancies left by the
designations of Mrs. Gilbert H. Gros-
venor and Mrs Thomas r. Marshall
Commissioner Rudolph said today. the
appointees would finish the unexpired
portions of the terms of their prede
cesSorS.
Mrs. Fathers term runs until April,
1924, and Mrs Brooke will serve un-
til April, 1925.
Evening star., 1923-10-25
THIEF GETS PRIESTS GEM,
Father cavanaugh Reports Theft
From Chalice to Police.

While celebrating mass at ST. Mar
tins Church. North Capitol and T
streets, yesterday morning, Rev.
F. y. Cavanaugh. assistant pastor,
missed diamond from his chalice.
An examination Of the chalice made
1t appear that the solitaire had been
dug from the vessel with knife, but,
so far as could be determined, the
individual who committed the theft
left no fingerprints.
The chalice was presented to Father
Cavanaugh six years ago. when he was
ordained, while the diamond was the
gift of his sister. Report of the theft
was made to the police.
Evening star., 1923-10-25
RITES FOR G. A. HINKLE.

Funeral services for George A.
Hinkle. who died Monday. at his home.
223 John Marshall place northwest.
were held yesterday afternoon at his
home with Masonic honors. Rev. DR.
Schmidt. pastor of Zion Lutheran
Church. officiating.
Mr.. Hinkle was a member Of Mo-
nessen (Pa) Lodge, No. 638, F. A
4. NJ, and of the District of Colum bia
Lodge, No. l. B. S. l. NJ. Y. s. A.
Evening star., 1923-10-25
PROHIBITION FOES CALL
ENFORCEMENT PARLEY
Object Of Session Here IN January
to Stress Need of Modi-
fication,

W. II. Stayton, founder and execu-
tive head, of the Association Against
the Prohibition Amendment, last
night announced a prohibition en-
forcement conference to be held here
in January, with the slogan Enforce
or modify"
The meeting has been timed, Mr..
Evening star., 1923-10-25
S0R0PTlMISTS CHANGE
CLUBS CONSTITUTION
Provide for New Glass of Member
ships and for Extra
Committees,

Final action ON the revision of the
constitution OF the Soroptimists' Club
as proposed at a meeting in Septem-
her, wGs taken AT q meeting in the
City Club yesterday.
The changes provide for both hon.
Evening star., 1923-10-25
Dependable Laxative for Sick Baby or Child - HarmIessf

Hurry. Mother! Even a bilious.
constipated, feverish child loves the
pleasant taste OF California Fig
Syrup" and it never fails to open
the bowels. A teaspoonful today
may prevent a sick child tomorrow.
Evening star., 1923-10-25

According to estimate more than
$4,000 women in the United States
fill positions as Industrial superin-
tendents and factory managers
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-10
NATIONAL AUTO CLUB
HONORS BIRMINGHAM
Bosworths Safety Leaflet Dis
tributed Throughout Country

Promotion literature. prepared by
the Birmingham Automobile club, mas
so impressed the executive chairman
of the American Automobile assocla-
ton that he has requested r. G. Bos-
worth, secretary of the local club,
for 400 copies of a pamphlet pub
lished here, which will be used as
standard for clubs throughout the
United States.
The leaflet in question was pre-
pared by Mr.. Bosworth. 1t states
succinctly the, aims of the Birming-
ham Automobile club and contains
an application blank which may be
used by prospective members.
The executive chairman of the ma
tional association wrote as follows:
washington, Dec. 5, 1928.
Dear Mr. Bosworth: We are in re-
cept of a letter from Miss Alice
Waters, assistant secretary of your
club, under date of December ]. with
which she enclosed 80 copies of en-
closed leaflet, which We think is
such an excellent piece of literature
that we would like very much to send
one copy to each of our clubs. If
you can spare these leaflets, we will
thank you to let us have 800 copies
for this purpose.
Your case is so succinctly stated
and the folder is gotten up in such
an attractive form that we believe
it will be of service to our member
clubs.
Thanking you in anticipation for
this cooperation, 1 am, very sincere
ly yours, M o. ELDRIDGE,
Executive Chairman"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-10
District Automobiles

(Two for each of the five districts)
$1,248OO Oldsmobile Touring Car
$1,235.00 Oakland Touring Car
$1,215OO Studebaker Light Six
$I,2l500 Durant Touring Car
$1,lO500 Maxwell Special Sport Model
Five $685. 90 Overland Touring Cars
There are also four Cash Awards for each
of the five districts, as follows: $4,000,
$4,000, 10000 and $4,000.
YOU cannot lose, because if YOU should
not win a prize, commission of 10 per
cent will be paid to YOU on all the money
YOU turn in in excess of $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-10
HALF HUNDRED MAKE
HOWARD HONOR ROLL
Miss Mildred Murray Leads List
With Perfect Score

On the honor roll at Howard col
lege SO students names have been
placed during the six weeks term
recently completed. This announce
ment was made Saturday by the col
lege registrar, Miss Bennie Spinks.
To make the honor roll a majority
of AS is necessary. and no grade
must be lower than B.
In accordance with new plan, ex-
an.fnations are being given this year
at the end of every six weeks, instead
of every quarter. as heretofore.
The "fifty-th consists of the
following: Laura Adams. H. P.
Lille Barns, Paul Barnett, Thelma
Bates. Cora Irene Briggs, J. L. Camp
bell. L. e. Carroll, Fred Carter.
Eleanor Chandler, Mamie B. Chan
dler. A. NJ. Chiffon, w. A. Conner
Margaret Cox, A. S. Daniel, Jewel
Darden, Lucille Dorroh. Louise Doug
las. ]. I. Edwards, Elizabeth Foster.
Paul Gourley, Evelin Graves. Ethel
Gregg, John Haynes. Julian Hayes,
C. A. Hearn, Evelyn Hearn. Loyce
Hendrix, r. S. Hicks. C. 7. Ivey. f.
B Jackson, Willie Hugh Kirk, Lola
Mae Moody, Mildred Murray. Mary
Elizabeth Mcpherson, George Neely,
NJ U. Newfield, Roswell Owens, De-
witt Pennington, E. B. Poole. Mary
Earl Sides. Rosalie Smith, G. K. Spear
man, Clarence Thomas, Miriam
Thornton, Gertrude Tidwell. c. T..
Warren, ]. H. Wise, Gertrude York.
Mildred Murray scored the top
notch. having registered for six sub
jects, and made "A" in the entire
number. Second honors go to C. T.
Warren, who made "A" in each of
his five subjects, and third to Ger
trude York, who takes only four sub
jects, but made the highest grade in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-10
PARALLEL PARKING
HELP To FIREMAN
Chief Akin Says New Law
Will Be Of Great Aid
To Department

In view of the general comment
over the city in regard to the new,
parallel parking regulations in the
loop district, Chief ]. L. Akin of the
Birmingham fire department has come
out plainly in favor of the new reg
ulations with an explanation of some
of the benefits to be derived by the
department.
Chief Akin, in an open letter to the
public expresses his approval of the
new law and sets forth some of the
advantages that have already accrued
to the department.. His letter Is as
follows:
December 8. 1928.
II wish to set forth some of the
advantages to the fire department
from the new ordinance in regard to
parallel parking.
"First-It will enable us, when an
alarm is given, to get through the
congested district without delay
whereas under the old wav we were
absolutely blocked at times and would
have to wait for street cars to move
up to street intersections, as there
was not room. always for apparatus
to pass between the car and an auto
mobile.
1--WE have had accidents occur
the curb without warning in front of
moving apparatus. This danger will
be greatly reduced under the paral-
lei parking plan.
Just a few seconds delay.in. reach
ing fire may mean much to the
property owners.
"Second-Under the old parking
law, after reaching fire, we have
often been delayed in placing ap-
paratus. such as aerial ladders. water
tower and pumps, as it has been i'm
possible to place these to best adj
vantage on account of the position of
automobiles.
Another advantage will be In get
ting to work after reaching fires. as
there will be space between autos to
pass with lines and ladders, which
in the past, with cars parked at an
angle, was impossible in many
cases.
"On ACCOUNT of the above advan-
tages and many others, am heartily
in favor of the new system.
J. l.. AKIN,
"Chief Fire Dana M