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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13

New York, Sept. 12.-Collection of
funds from American people Of high
and low degree for the promotion OF
social, economical and political revo-
luton has become an organized in
dustry in the last two years. it is
charged by the United Mine Workers
Of America in the fourth article of a
series which purports to be an ex-
pose Of far reaching plot to spread
the dictatorship of the Communist
International at Moscow over this
continent.
Laborers, society leaders. school
teachers and we'll meaning philan-
thropists, ignorant of the menace
they are promoting, add millions of
dollars annually to the war chest of
the underground workers for revolu-
ton in America, it is charged. Other
millions are described as streaming
in from Moscow, Berlin and Stock
holm to make a total impossible Of
estimate
THE United Mine Workers learns
from an authoritative source" says
the author of the expose, that the
money from abroad is coming in
through the usual international
banking channels and that it is dis
tributed to the accounts of various
individuals in different banks after it
reaches this country"
Capture of the miners union is al
legged to be the first aim of the Com
munist agents in this country as a
step toward establishment of the lone
big union" principle in all industrial
labor groups. After that nationalist
ton of the coal mines under the
soviet form of rule as a preliminary
to naturalization of other industries;
then forcible overthrow of the gov
crnmentS existing in the United
States and Canada. and establish
ment of Communism after the Mos
COW pattern.
Since the mine workers union was
allegedly the first object of attack in
the fulfillment of this program. solicit
tation of funds is said to have been
most active among the miners. Money
usually is asked for some defense"
or "relief' cause, the donors being
led to believe that it was to he used
Continued on Page 12-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
FIND BODY MAN
VICTIM AUTO PLUNGE
IN WESTON RESERVOIR

Weston. Mass, Sept. 1c-Darkness
tonight interrupted the police of this
and neighboring towns and the met
ropolitan park force in their efforts
to solve a mystery hidden in the wa
terS of the Great Reserve reservoir
of the metropolitan water system
here. Late in the day an automobile
was raised from the floor of the res
ervoir when a patrolman passing by
had seen the machine in ~ feet of
water. Some time later the body of
Alphonso NJ. Koran, a Boston church
supplies salesman, was recovered
from the bottom of the reservoir.
Search will be continued tomorrow
for other bodies in the belief that
Koran was not alone when he plunged
into the water.
The authorities admitted that they
were unable to explain the circum-
stances of the tragedy. Examination
of the automobile small runabout
of 1928 model, revealed that it had
gone into the reservoir at high speed
with it's lamps lighted. 1t was stand
ing radiator down on the bottom. The
engine had been running on the mag
nctc The doors were closed, ana
police said that persons in the car
ter its plunge. 1t was Believed that
the car had been empty when it en-
tered the reservoir but the finding OF
a mans clothing and a watch caused
the police to start search for bodies.
1t was then that Horan's body was
found. 1t was without a coat but
pair of spectaCles was still Ginning
to the nose. The articles that were
found on the shore, cap, neckue
and watch. apparently were not Ho-
rams property. The body had col
lar and black necktie. The possibility
of foul play, as indicated by the pres
ence of clothing belonging to another
man. was entertained by the author
tiles tonight as one theory.
The body was found about 20 feet
from the spot where the car had been
discovered The police expressed pc
lief that Koran had not entered the
water at the same time as his ma
chine. His coat had not been touhd
tonight. ~,
The number of the automobile
which was registered in Horah
name. first led to his identification,
Boston police visited the apartment
in the Back Bay district given as no
rams address and were informed mat
he had been absent several days. IN
the rockets of Horan's clothing were
found newspaper clippings referring
70 his recent arrest in Newton 1or
speeding.
Koran vas about q years old and
had recently inherited an old estao-
lishcd business in church books ana
supplies in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
WATERS OF SACO
RECEIVE ASHES KATE
DOUGLAS WIGG!N

Hollis. Me. Sept. 1.-THE ashes OF
Mrs. Kate Douglas Wiggin HlSss'
novelist. who died at Darrow ON the
HIN near London last month. We're
altered on the waters OF SaCo
River here today in accordance WIN
a wish expressed short time PC
fore her death. \ short simple rei'-
gious ceremony was conducten uH
6e, NJ Y, McAlister OF the Old Con-
SENSATIONAL Church of Buxton Lower
Corner at Quillcott. the summer
home of Mrs. Riggs here.
The ashes ere brought here from
ENGLAND on the Aquitania by Geo:
G. Riggs. her husband. The final
ceremony took place at tranquil,
picturesque spot on the Saco River
where the current of the stream is
swift. Only a small party was pres
emit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
Oxford Professor
Sees Great Danger
in Fiume Situation

London, Sept 12.-(By A. Po--Pro-
fessor Gilbert Murray. roCius professor
of Greek at oxford University and
member of the League of Nations IN
ternational committee on intellectual
cooperation. in radio despatch to me
League of Nations Union IN LONDON
describes the Fiume situation as very
dangerous.
DR.. Murray says that unless the
League of Nations intervcncs. general
police involving italy, Greece. Serbia
Bulgaria and Hungary are certain 10
commence September is. He adds that
some of the military plans OF the
Balkan powers already hav been de-
Cided upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
Mexican Villagers
Flee to Hills from
Gigantic Tidal Wave

MeXicali. Lower Calf. Sept. a.
Wireless messages received here late
today report the destruction by a
tidal wave of San Jose De Cabo. a
small fishing town on the west coast
of lower California. just above Cape
San Lucas. The number of lives lost
is not known.
Most of the 500 inhabitants Of the
town are believed to have escaped to
higher ground when the tidal wave
swept over the place yesterday, &C
cording to radio advces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13

Washington. Sept. 12-Assurances
of support for President Coolidge in
the 1924 political campaign contin-
ued today to reach the White House,
They were brought by Republicans
from several states who were among
an unusually large number Of visitors
received by the executive during the
day.
The callers included J. P. Spencer.
chairman of the Wyoming Republi-
can State Committee; former Rep
resentatives Bowers of West Vir-
ginia; Chandler of Oklahoma, and
Millspaugh of Missouri; w. D. SUIT
ton. state treasurer of Utah; Mrs.
Lon Hooker of Missouri, an associate
member of the Republican National
Committee. and p. Giordano Of New
York City, president of the Italian
American Republican League.
Mr.. Chandler expressed the opinion
that the Republicans of Oklahoma
were solidly behind Mr.. Coolidge for
the Republican nomination and pre-
dictedm that the Republicans would
carry his state next year by an even
greater majority than that in 1920.
A similar view with respect to West
Virginia was voiced by Mr.. Bowers,
who declared Mr. Coolidge was very
close to the people.
Mr.. Giorgano said he had assured
the president of the support of the
Italian American League, which he
stated has an aggregate membership
of 100000 distributed in 1927 clubs
over the country.
The opinion that Mr.. Coolidge has
the full support of Utah Republicans
was expressed by Mr.. Sutton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
Portland Man
Killed as He Steps
to Second Track

Portland. Maine. Sept. I--Thom-
as F'arrar. 81 years old, was instant
" killed this afternoon when he was
struck by a train in the Maine Cen
trail yards at Risby Park. He was
walking along the tracks when
a train coming toward him on the
track caused him to Sten aside.
He stepped over to the adj dining
track and anothe train struck and
killed him. \ sister in Rumford
was notified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
MARTIAL LAW IN
TULSA, OKLA, UNTIL
KHAN IS BROKEN

Gov. Walton's Declar alton as He Demands
designations Jury Commissioners - A lso
Asks Citizen Commit tee to Force Retirement
of Sheriff and Police Head-His Terms for
Removal of State Tr oops from City-Invisi-
BILE Government Mus Go - Determined to
Clean Up Situation II Forced to Fight Alone
- Other Places in State Will Be Rid of
Hooded Menace, He Asserts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
Two Charged with
FlOgging in Oklahoma

Shawnee. Okla. Sept. 12.-CBy A. Pr
--Flosging charges. involving the ku
klux Khan. were filed here late today
by County Attorney Hendon against
c. NJ. Reber. former major of the Ok
lahoma National Guard. and Malcolm
Couch. formerly chief of the Shawnee
fire department.
The attorney alleges that Reber and
Couch directed the abduction and
whipping of two taxicab drivers on or
about March 10. 1922.
Three or four thousand klansmen
took part IN the fogging party, the
information alleges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
STATE LEADERS
Offer SUPPORT
TO COOLIDGE
Believe Him the Ideal
Man for Presiden-
cy in 1924

Callers at White House Include
Spokesman From Wyoming,
West Virginia, Oklahoma,
Missouri, Utah and Head of
Italian-American Republican
League of New York City
All Say He>Would Have Full
Support of Party in Places
Named
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
GERMANY READY
TO Give REAL
GUARANTEES
Freedom Ruhr Sought;
Admitted Passive Re-
sistance Ineffective

Chancellor Stresseman Address
ses Newspaper Editors At
Berlin-Declares Can Be No
Sett EN- ent of Financial
Problem Until FOreig n
Political Dispute is Ended
Reviews Economic Position
of Germany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
TODAY'S FEATURES

Finals in Fourth Annual Cow Race
Four classes in Horse Racing.
Baseball Game, 2.30 p. M.
Evening Program, 7.30 p. M.
Street Dance, Water street, Skow
hogan.
Fireworks in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
CROWD OF $4,000
BREAKS ALL MARKS
Sk0WHECAN FAIR

Somerset Central Fair No Longer Ranks
Among Small County Exhibitions - Other
Fairs Must Look to Their Laurels - Mills,
Factories and Stores to Be Closed Again
Today - Races Slower Than Expected, But
Satisfactory - Zom @. to Run in Free-for-
All on Friday - Midway Biggest and Most
Novel Ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

North New England-Cloudy and
somewhat cooler Thursday fair and
cool: moderate westerly winds.
South New England, East New
York-Fair and cooler Thursday;
Friday fair and cool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
General Forecast

In New England and New York
the weather will be fair and cooler
Thursday and fair and cool on Fri
day.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate south shifting TO west and
overcast, showery weather Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday fair and cooler: Friday
fair. continued cool; moderate west
and northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
BIG FUND FOR
RED REGIME HERE
BEING RAISED
According to Investi-
cation by United Mine
Workers of America

People in All Walks of Life Be-
ing Solicited, Fourth Article
of Expose Declares-ContrOl
of Miners Unions Sought
First - Dictatorship Aimed
At by Group of Communistic
Type
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
Snow Flurries
in Michigan Town

Ironwood, Mich, Sept. 12-SnoW
flurries lasting twenty minutes
here today followed a gradual drop
in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
SILENT
over QUESTION
OF F|UME CITY
Jugo-Slavia Has Until
Saturday to
Accept

Conditions for Administrations
OF City Laid Down is Joint
Pact of Commission Repre-
sentlng Both Nations-Deny
Ultlmatum to be Sent or o.
cupation In View-Deter-
mined. However, Settlement
Must Be Made Quickly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13
Thursday: Cloudy

! DF. @. Sep. Y
g F. NJ. Sept. "a
| & L. @. Oct. 8
| g N. NJ. Oct. 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-13

Sun Rises s. Is
Sun Sets $50
DAYS Length 1912
DAYS Decrease PSI
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-30
HARDTNc'S REMARK NOT FOR SILzER

President Harding's appeal to state, county and munlclpai
j liberties to follow the example of the federal government IL
ting down expenses and reducing the public debt was not
ededa as far as Governor Silzer is concerned. While the governor
les not have direct control of the states finances, he is master
- the money appropriated for the use of the executive. mat the
governor intends to spend this money wisely is apparent.
Upon close examination of the governors record thus lar, II
will be found that he has been adhering to the rule Of economy
from the very beginning of his administration. Perhaps the thing
that has attracted the greatest attention is the abandonment OF
the elaborate entertainments at Sea Grt during the summer
months. 1t has been customary for the governor to have open
house there during the state encampment, with a big entertain
ment once every week when large delegations from different parts
Of the state have been presnet. It has been politicians day, so to
sneak. and there was considerable surprise when Governor silzer
announced that there will be no such entertaining at Sea Girt this
Near. The old-time politician did not know what to make of it,
&pnd many of them shook their heads obviously. How was a gov
hnor going to succeed if he did not entertan9
vers than Of the hungry politicians, and he feels that such en-
Enments at Sea Grit are a waste of money. He realizes that
netting has got to be done to reduce taxes, and he is determined
set the example in economy by doing without such things as
not absolutely necessary.
Thus Governor Silzer has anticipated President Harding, and
already begun cutting down state expenses as far as it lies
MANN hspower to do so. 1t is an example that ought to be fol-
lowed all along the line. Not until public officials cut out the I'M
essentials and make a real effort to save the peoples money, will
taxes come down.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-30
LADY NICOTINE

Do you smokeG The use of tobacco is increasing enor-
mously in America. Prohibition unquestionably is largely
responsible, for nicotine supplies part of the nerve sootnmg
and physical stimulation that Americans used to get from
alcohol.
China is having a similar experience, cigarets gaming III
nopu]aritv as opium passes out. The waiter at our IaVoribe
Chop suey restaurant tells us that only the old men smoke
opium in China now. The young ones are TOO senSole. WIN
exceptions, of course.
One of these days the scientists will drop a bombshen by
comparing the physical harm OF nicotine with alconol. 10"
MANY cigarettes are as injurious as one drink of whlskeyf
Few of us realize the enormous increase IN the use Oh to-
bacco. Especially cigaretts. Back in 1895 the country manu-
featured only four billion cigaretts a year. Now we make
so billion a year-or Is times as much-not counting the
product Of those who roll their own. -
Out of the so billions of cigarets being made this year,
about IL billions will be exported. That leaves 400 for every
man, woman and child in the United States.
On top of this are seven billion cigars a year and pipe ana
chewing tobacco galore.
One reason for the increase in use Of cigarets is the higher
price of cigars. Before the war, three out OF every five cigars
sold at retail were fve-centers.
The whole country is more or less excited about Inc move-
ment against severe prohibition. So much SO, that they fors
oct the larger movement FOR prohibition.
Did it ever occur to you that prohibition OF tobacco Is lar
from impossible? Students of mob psychology and mass So
cial movements are, in. many cases, claiming tnat topacco
prohibition is an ultimate certainty.
Maybe it seems a laughing matter now. But 1T only a lew
wears since the idea Of national prohibition OF alcohol, as 7
beverage, seemed equally ridiculous.
Tobacco prohibition would have, supporting it, the vast
army Of ethically-warped who are instlnctlvely opposed TO
Others enjoying anything they themselves personally dislike
Tobacco, however, would be a hard industry to Kill. IL is
grown on 100000 farms, with two million acres devoted 10 IL
There are over 10000 American tobacco factories, employing
$4,000 people. And Uncle Sam collects from this industry
300 million dollars a year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-30
THE BANK MERGER

The consolidation of the City National Bank with the Perth
imboy Trust Company gives this city one of the largest financial
institutions in the state. The City National Bank was established
only a few years ago. 1t made rapid progress and attained a high
standing in the financial world. It was in a furnishing condition
when the suggestion was first made that it be combined with the
Perth Amboy Trust Company. It was realized, however, that with
the resources Of the two banks combined it would be possible to do
still greater business, and, with the growth of the city, the larger
restitution had many advantages.
The Perth Amboy Trust Company, which has taken over the
City National Bank, has been making rapid strides in recent years.
With Isaac Alpern at its head it has been continually striving for
greater things. It has realized that many of the industries located
here have been going to the larger cities to do their banking. The
aim of the trust company has been to be able to take care Of these
concerns. The consolidation that has just taken place is a high
IsEep in this direction and already the effect is being felt.
The leaders Of the two banks who have succeeded in putting
this deal across are to be congratulated. The merger is complete.
With the close of todayas business the City National and all its
affairs hereafter will be handled at the office Of the Perth Amboy
Trust Company. The city is to be congratulated upon the outcome.
1t means d greater financial Institution for a greater city. It is a
Of progress. Ever4saggss ysnsated as . result.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-30
TIME TO MAKE DIRT FLY

Another summer is slipping by rapidly and still not a shovel
al of earth has been removed toward the elimination of the grade
crossing through this city. The progress in this work has been
held up by the condemnation proceedings made necessary in order
10 secure the property that must be acquired. These proceedings
have been long drawn out, but it looks as if the end of them was
i'm sight. Tt Is going to be the first Of August, however, before the
decisions in these matters are announced.
1t is to be hoped that by that time all the other preliminary
kwork win have been finished 50 that the actual work of depressing
he tracks can be started before snow flies again. To do this,
.ewever, the city has got to take care of the sewers and pipe lines.
"a 18th so much time in which to accomplish this, there ought to be
&hitch from that quarter.
q Perth Amboy has waited a long time for the elimination Of
csc crossings. The city first began the agitation when Ferd
s. arrstson was mayor. Had a city plan been drawn up at that
time there would be no question now as to the city doing its part
without delay. But there has been ample time since the Public
Utility Commission order that the crossings be abolished for the
city to complete its plans. The railroad companies have an
noanced that they are ready to start, so we may look forward to
real activity in the fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-30

@. What became Of the flag that
the Americans hew at Chateau
Thierry? c. G..
A. The first flag raised at Chateau
Thierry after the Germans retreated
is in the Museum of the Nationa.
Red Cross Headquarters in Washing
ton.
@. When will the coal investiga'
ton be finished? c. w.
try which is being made by the
cluded, insofar as the anthracite
on July /, and for the industry as
whole on September 20.
Q. What Is the pay and allow
ano for a juror in a United States
Court? d. A. w.
A. Jurors In Federal Courts re-
ceive $500 a day and &c a mile with
the exceptions of those in certain
of the, Western states where 15c q
mile is allowed for certain modes OF
travel.
@. Are the 18th Amendment and
the yolstead Act the same thing. j.
p.
A. They are not. The former Is
a Constitutional Amendment. passed
by Congress and ratified by the
States, while the latter is an act OF
Congress, which was vetoed by Pres
ident Wilson, and passed over his
veto.
Q. When was the practice of us
ing highly polished surfaces of hard
stone for the bearings of the smaller
quickly moving watch pivots and
other rubbing contacts introduced?
A. s.
A. A patent was issued in 1904
to Nicholas Facio, Peter Debaufre,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-30

and Jacob Debaufre for the applicas
ton of jewels to the pivot holes OF
watches and clocks. Facio was thu
inventor.
@. What state in the Union is thu
windiest? G. w.
A.. The Weather Bureau says thai
this/has never been accurately deter.
mined, and 1t is probably impossibla
to make a positive statement. How.
ever, 1t Ia quite probably that Okla.
homa as a whole is the windiest state
In the Union. This is due to the fact
that the winds are rather constant at
moderately high velocities during
the entire year in this state; in many
other sections the wind may at times
average higher than in Oklahoma
nevertheless, they are not so con-
slant or cover so completely the en-
tire state.
O. Are green plums ever used I
make olives? L. L. s.
A. Mock olives may be made
home use from unripe plums.
hot brine composed OF n pound
salt to one gallon of water is poureq
over the green plums. Allow it to
stand for 36 hours. Then place the
ITull III u ACH blAhC oH0
one minute. Drain the plums, pack
into jars, cover with the hot brine
Seal and process pint pars for thirty
minutes at 212 degrees F.
@. Have any Kings and Queens
ever been divorced? w. H. A.
A.. Assuredly there have been
| Kings and Queens who were di-
vorced. Two famous examples are
| afforded by King Henry VII of Eng
| land, and by Napoleon.
o. Were more Union soldiers kill
ed in the Cival War, or more Con-
federates? w. A. D.
A.. The casualties in the Fedora
army numbered 359.52S; 110,0P
me were killed in action or died Of
wounds; and 249,45s men died from
disease. accident or other causes
The C~onfederates loss in killed and
wounded during the war was about
$4,000 men; that from disease, acci-
dent and other causes probably
amounted to 10000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-30
The Old Town
Street by strect-Know Four City
jefferson Street

Jefferson street extends from
Willocks Lane to the tracks Of the
Central Railroad. The street is di-
vided however as the first section to
be laid out extended from Willocks
Lane to State street and Is shown
on one of the first maps of the city.
The street does not cut across
State street, but begins again at New
Brunswick venue and continues to
the railroad track, the latter section
Is first shown on the map arranged
by e. M. Paterson. 1t is the belief
Of many that Jefferson street Is nam
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-30
Bible Thought For Today

80 KINGDOM AT HAND-Jesus came preaching the gos'
pei of the kingdom of God.
And saving, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom OF GOD IS
= hand repent We. and believe the g~ospel-Mark IA, 10.