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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

Washington, Jan. 4-(By A. P.)-
Oral argument in the cases involv-
ing the question whether foreign
ships are prohibited by the 18th
! amendment and the enforcement act
from bringing intoxicating liquor
into the United States in their sea
stores, was concluded in the supreme
court today.
Solicitor General Beck in behalf OF
! the government, urged the court to
construe the amendment and the en-
forcement act as prohibiting the
| possession and transportation of in
toXicating liquors in all cases except
| where Congress specifically provided
that exceptions should be made, add
ing that it had not done SO with
reference to sea stores.
Former Attorney General George
w. Wickersham of counsel for the
foreign steamship companies, con-
tended that the constitutional amedn-
ment and the enforcement act should
be interpreted with regard to tie
comfy among nations, and that since
Congress had not legislated on the
subject of intoxicating liquors as a
part of the sea stores, the bringing of
such liquor into the ports of the Uni
ted States by foreign ships did not
constitute either possession" or
Transportation as forbidden by the
prohibition amendment and the en-
forcemcnt act.
Counsel on the two sides of the case
also disagreed in their constructions
of recent decisions of the court in the
caSes of the Anchor Line VS.. Aldridge
and Grogan VS.. Walker. The govern
ment insisted that under htese de-
cisions the court had interpreted it to
have been the intention of Congress to
prohibit the bringing of Intoxicating
| liquor into the United States, even for
the purpose of ans-shipment. This
clearl. indicated, Solicitor General
Beck argued. that under an application
of intention of Congress as understood
| by the court. the exclusion of intoNi-
eating liquors from sea stores of for
! eign ships must be upheld.
| Mr. Wiclicrsham on the other hand
contcndcd that the finding of the court
| in the two cases did not demonstrate
Il fixed policy to exclude Intoxicating
| liquor under all circumstances. but
dealt directly with the question OF
| Transportation by American rail-
roads. in one instance and in the other
/ with the danger of leakage after tho
! liquor had reached shore and was
| awaiting trans-shipment> on another
foreign steamer
| Evils attributed to use of liquor
as beverage were emphasized by
/ the solicitor general, who declared
Of
amendment was the third great re-
volution which had marked the pro-
gress of the people in protecting
| themselves. In this instance. he said
| this intent was to change the habits
| of many people and he added he was
| forced to admit that it was ques-
| tionable whether the experiment
| would prove a complete success.
Mr.. Wickersham asserted that it
| could not be fixed policy of the rov-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
n. Y. Federal Reserve
Pays S1,S62,5O9 in.
Lieu Franchise Tax

, New York. Jan. 4.-The Federal
reserve Bank of New York has paid
10 the United States treasury in lieu
vi franchise tax for the year 1922, the
sum of Sl,S62,509.29. which represent
ca It's earnings during the year, less
expenses and deductions provided for
ny law, it was announced today. The
corresponding figure for 1921 was
sI0,.o2,439.94 and for 1920 $39,318,-
5l065.
IN addition to the payments in lieu
ol franchise tax, the sum of $1,604,-
os9'57 was paid to the treasury out
vi surplus. making a total payment
10 the treasury of $3,467,05S56.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Communication Hard
Hit Throughout N. E.
By THURSDAYS Storm

Boston, Jan. 4.-The most severe
disturbance to communication ser
vices. railroad, railway, telegraph and
telephone, of the winter, was caused
by the storm which left nine inches
to a foot and q half of snow over
various sections of New England
with drifts that rose to five and six
feet, today. Cape Cod was cut off
from communication with the rest
Of the state. Trains and trolleys
were stopped just beyond Middle
boro and wires and poles were felied
in several places in Plymouth county
to break telegraph; and speaking TT
cults.
Through train service from the
north and west showed delays that
ran to three and foar hours, but after
the storm stopped Alis afternoon and
the work of digging out was advanc-
cd. schedules wete more nearly
maintained. 1t wal be a day or
two before trolley service in some
places is normal again. but it Was
reported in good shape tonight in
the eastern part of thc state.
At sea the storm took one hig
schooner victim. The four-mastec
Alice NJ. Colburn. abandoned by her
crew off the Manchester shore last
night, was thxQwn On to Egg Rock
today. She, win be damaged before
she can be floated, it was thought,
but probably can be saved short of
a total loss. The coast guard cutter
Tampa was trying to float her to-
night.
Two Cape Anne fishermen for
whom alarm was felt turned up TO-
day in Ipswich Bay, safe.
In this city n force of 100 men
was kept at work through the day
and into the night to make streets
in the downtown and residential
districts passable. The Boston
Elevated Railway Companv had 100
additional men in its snow plough
and Shovelling crews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

Washington, Jan. 4, (By A. P.)-
The British debt commission,
headed by Stanley Baldwin, chancel-
lor Of the exchequer and Montague
c. Norman, governor Of the Bank of
England, arrived in Washington to-
night prepared to take up with the
American debt commission, the sub
ject of funding Great Britain's war
time debt of more than four billions
dollars.
Members of the American commits
sion said today they were ready to
enter into negotiations but would
have no proffers to make beyond the
limitations established by law. They
had no information. they declared, as
to the British proposal and declined
to discuss in advance of their receipt
tho reported British plans.
"A denial was made today by treas
Continued on Page 5-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
General Forecast

The storm reported Wednesday as
being central off the North Carolina
coast, moved rapidly northeastward
attended by gales on the New Eng
land coast, by rains and SHOWS in
the Middle Atlantic states and SHOWS
in New England and New York, and
Thursday night it's center was over
the Canadian maritime provinces
with the lowest barometer $3.50
inches at Sydney, N. S. The pressure
is relatively low over the region of
the Great Lakes. It is high and
raising over Manitoba and the north
ern Plain states.
The temperature since Wednesday
has fallen in the Atlantic states and
the Western Canadian provinces.
In the Atlantic states north of
Maryland, and in the lower lake re-
gion, there will be snow flurries Fri
day and fair and colder weather on
Saturday.
Winds north of Sandy Hook mod
crate to fresh westerly and weather
coludy and unsettled Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Federal Agents Hope
TOLOcate Russian
Jewels n Sailors Grave

Chicago. Jan. 4.-FederaI secret
service agents have located in the
national cemetery at Brooklyn. n. T.,
the grave of an American seaman,
where they expect to find some OF
the crown jewels of Russia. valued
at $i,00O.OOO. according to a copy
righted story published today by the
Chicago Daily News from staff cor
respondent at New York. The in
vestigationwas ordered by the secre-
tary of the treasury, according to
the published story. The jewels are
supposed to have been smuggled in
to the United States in 1920 in the
coffin of seaman and are believed
to have been buried without the
plotters being able to obtain them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Bill to Legalize
Taxation of Federal
Bank Stock Reported

banking committee today reported q
bill to legalize taxation by the states
Of shares Of federal bank stock. A
report by Senator Pepper. Republican.
Pennsylvania, stated that the commit
tee planned to present another bill lat
err to permit retention by states OF
such taxes already collected under
laws which courts have held invalid.
The questions involved are OF imme-
date interest to. New York. Pennsyl-
vania and other states. which enacted
local bank taxation statutes after the
supreme court handed down a decision
that taxes were valid when on a par
with those levied upon other taxable
property. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

For the second time in a little less
than two years, Governor Percival
p. Baxter was formally indicted
into the office of Chief Executive of
Maine, Thursday morning, the i'm
pressive ceremonies being perfornssd
in the hall of Representatives at the
State House. Former governors of
the State. justices of the supreme
judicial court of Maine, Legislators,
many parts of the State were pres
the first week of the S1st LcSia1A-
ture.
Thursdays snowstorm had little
effect on the size, OF the gathering.
, The crowd was there, as anticipated,
and some time before the days ses-
sion commenced. all the available
seats in the hall and gallery were
taken, so that many people were
obliged to stand. The exercises did
not commence until nearly an hour
after the scheduled time, due to the
fact that the morning train bringing
many people to Augusta for the in
auguration, was late.
The House Of Representatives
held it's regular session at 10 o'clock.
routine business only being trans
acted, and a recess was then de-
clared until 10.45, when a joint con-
vention Of the two branches was
called for the Inauguration cere-
mony.
That the time had come for the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
ALLIANCE BREAKS
OVER PREPARATIONS
italy TURNS seal

Conference of Premiers Fails to Reach Agree
ment-Meet Ends with Friendly Words -
Bonar Law States British Government Feels
That French Plan Would Fail of Results and
Might Have Disastrous Results on Econom-
les of Europe Premier Poincare Says Brit
ish Plan Would Involve Overthrow of YER
sailles Treaty-Scales Turned When Italian
Representatives Were Instructed to Stand
by France Great Britain Stood Alone-Be-
lief in Washington That Sec. Hughes Pro-
posal for an International Commission May
Re Considered in the Emergency
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Harvard Organizes /:
International Forum

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 4.-The
Harvard international assembly was
organized today along the line Of an
Oxford University students forum.
In the new organization 16 students
OF different nations will have seats
and world topics will be discussed
and argued at the various meetings.
The first session of the assembly
will be conducted in the Student. Ii
beral Club next Wednesday,. After
an hour of speaking by members an
adjournment will be taken and when
the assembly is reconvened a resolu-
ton drawn up by a committee for
that purpose will place a resolution
before the assembly for vote. 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Labor Holds Key to
Solution of World
Economic Troubles

Boston. Jan. 4-Labor is the key 10
the solution of present world wide
Economic troubles, Albert Thomas,
director of the International Labor
Bureau of the League of Nations, and
minister of munitions of France dur
ing the World War, told members OF
the Economic club today.
NJ. Thomas declared that labor
leaders Of all countries, including
Germany, were attempting to find
International solutions for their diff
culties including that involved in the
diminution of the purchasing power
Of workers in many countries. He
declared post war circumstances had
made impossible a better world and
the realization Of improved condl-
tons of labor ~ 30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
GREATER RESPECT FOR LAW
AND ECONOMY, HIGH LIGHTS
IN INAUGURAL GOV. BAXTER

Fav0rs Withholding State Aid
to Private Institutions -
Wants State Storage Reser-
voirs for Water-Retention
of. Primary Law = Build
Roads Only as Fast as Can be
Kept up-Better Deal for
Rural School Children-Bet-
ter Marketing for Farmers
Need of Women in Gov
eminent Circles - National
Guard of 1928 Adequate
Would Place Limit on Con-
tingent Fund Consolidation
all Branches School Work
Second Highway Bond Issue
Should be Last One-Estab-
lish Park in Katahdin COun-
try-Full Time Board Man.
ayers for State Institutions
Big Crowd Sees Inaugural
Ceremony = Adjournment
to Tuesday ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
THE WEATHER
SNOW

North New England: Snow fur
ries Friday; Saturday fair, continued
cold.
South New England: Cloudy
with snow flurries Friday; Saturday
fair and colder.
East New York: Snow flurries
Friday; Saturday fair and colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
1922 Canadian Wheat
Yield Highest Since
1915 SAYS Reports

ottawa, Jan. 4-The highest yield
OF wheat in the dominion since 1915,
was reported by the bureau of statis-
tics today for 1922. 1t tota!led 391,-
425,OOO bushels, from an estimated
22.422,693 acres. The yield per acre
was II IL bushels. also the highest
since 1915. when 5,109,415 acres. yield
ed en- average of 26 bushels per acre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Farrar Starts Divorce
Action Fourth Time

New York. Jan. 4.-Rumors that
Geraldine Farrar. former Metropoli-
tan Opera star and Lou Tellegen. her
actor husband. were to settle their
marital differences without resort to
the courts. were spiked today when
Supreme Court Justice Cohalan set
down for trial next Thursday her
suit for divorce.
The pending action is the fourth
started by the diva. Three others
were dropped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Government Dismisses
Petition Brought
In BergdOll's Behalf

Kansas City. Jan. 4.-Erwin Rt
dolph BergdolI, draft evader. mus
remain in the military prison al
Leavenworth, Kas., where he is serv-
ing a four year sentence. Federal
Judge John c. Pollock ruled today
He sustained a molten of the Gov
crnment to dismiss a petition for a
writ of habeas corpus brought in
Bergdoll'S behalf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
New Soldiers Bonus
Bill introduced "

Washington. Jan. "A SOLDIER
bonls to be financed by a re-enact-
ment of the excess profits tax. law
was proposed in bill introduced
today by Representative Frear, Re-
publican, Wisconsin.
The bill is similar in many ways
to that vetoed by President Harding
last year but would eliminate the
irrigation scheme attached to that
measure and would increase the bor-
rowing value Of adjusted compen-
sation certificates. vs.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
1412 Inches the Snow
Fall at Portland

Portland, Me-, Dec. 4.-Fourteen and
one-half inches Of snow fell here dur
ing the storm which began yesterday
morning and terminated this afternoon.
This was three inches less than the
record fall Of a week ago. There Is
now 25.2 inches Of snow on the ground.
Mechanical trouble and snow combined
to delay the arrival Of the 6.45 A. M.
New York train until 2 p. M. Train
and trolley service was retarded but
slightly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Place Set G. A. r. 57th
National Convention

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 4-The 57th
national convention Of the Grand
Army Of. the Republic will be held
here next September 2, it was decid-
ed by the national executive commit
tee meeting here yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Police Search for
Newly Elected Shoe
Company Treasurer

Brockton, Mass, Jan. 1.-The police
today sounded call for a general
search for Treasurer Thomas Schofield
of the Stacy Adams Company, shoe
manufacturers, who disappeared Tuese-
day one hour after he was elected to
the position of responsibility. He has
long been connected with the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Name Trefethen And
Pierce for Election to
Fill Senator Vacancy

Pennington, Jan. 4.-The Republican
committee has nominated William j.
Trefethen of Wilton as senator to take
the place of Charles r. Hall of Wilton
who recently died. The Democratic
committee has named Charles Fl. Pierce
of Pennington for the same vacancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
FULL TEXT OF INAUGURAL
ADDRESS OF GOV. BAXTER

strict
school children,
institutions improved
high
the affairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
ARGUMENTS ENDED
QUESTION LIQUOR
ON FOREIGN SHIPS
Counsels Differ Over Construc-
lions of Recent Court De-
cisions Two Cases

Solicitor General Beck Urged Inter-
probation of 18th Amendment as
Prohibiting the Transportation and
Possession In All Cases-FOrmer
Attorney General Wickersham,
Representing Foreign Steamship
Companies Asserted Such a Fixed
Policy MISUNDERSTANDING Stores
and Battlcships Excepted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
EMILE COUE HERE
TO SPREAD DOCTRINE
AUTO SUGGESTION
French Pharmacist Does Not
Claim To Effect Cures
of Diseases

Does Not Want Scnsationalism-
Appeals For Understanding-Suc
cessful Combating of Defects of
Character and Vicious Habits, One
or Primary Utilities of His Meth.
'Od-HOpeS to Establish Clinic In
New Yor<-Will Accept No Money
For Work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Debt COMMISSIONS
CONSIDER FUNDING
BRITISH WAR LOANS
Expect No Serious Differences
Over Settlement Four =
Billion Dollar Debt

Chancellor OF the Exchcquer STAN
ley Baldwin Heads British COM
mission at WashingtOn-FOrm
Discussion Probably Delayed Until
Next Week-Establishme OF An
nual Amount to BE Paid Within
25 Year Limitation Provided BY
Law Is the Main Issue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05
Boston Forecast

Forecast, for Boston and vicinity:
Friday unsettled with snow fiurries
Saturday fair and colder: fresh west
and northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-05

eareains and Nsws-all In one
are found on the Journal CLASSIFIED
Ad page. There's something there to
interest you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
COMING EVENTS

March 26-3O-Farmers' Week, College
OF Agriculture. University Of Maine.
Orono.
March 29--Meeting Maine State Pomo-
March "9-Annual meeting Maine Live
stock Breeders Association. Orono.
March 29-Meetins Maine Ayrshire
Breeders Association. Orono.
March 29-31-,Automobile show at Ban
March so-Mceting Main. Holstein
March 80 : Meeting Maine Jerscy
Breeders Association. Orono.
March S9-Hebron Academy Alumni
Association reunion. $50, Falmouth
hotel. Portland.
April 1-Easter Sunday.
April 2-Municipal election. Calais.
April 1O-Statewide Conference w. C.
7. o.. High Street NJ. L church, Au-
April ls-Maine Methodist Conference.
Bangor. Bishop Hughes presiding.
April 19-Spanish war veterans an.
nual convention Of Maine depart.
ment. Lewiston.
April 24-Debate. Bates VS.. Carleton
College at Mortified. MINI.
May 6,sept. 9-Daylight saving time.
May 6-sept; s-Daylight saving time.
May 13-16-Grand Lodge Of Maine OF
n. OF Z. annual session. Lewiston.
June 5-7-Maine and New Brunswick,
Medical Societies. Bangor.
'u ne as-Maine Library Association
June 13-14-Maine Department q A
X. and Auxiliarics. Augusta.
Aug. 15-2o-Mainc Christian Endo,vor
winthrop Center. ''
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Alfred johnson

Alfred Johnson died Wednesday
night at the h0me of his daughter
and husband. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Hackett. who four weeks ago moved
to Summer street, SkowheSan from
Lakewood. Mr.. johnson was Co
years of age ard was born in Bing
ham. the son of David and Hannah
Noyes) Johnson. For about 80 years
Mr.. Johnson was employed at the car
shop in Watervillc and resided in
Fairfield. Sometime ago. while en-
ploycd at the shop he got = piece Of
steel in his eye which affected his
sight so much that he was unable to
continue work. Mr.. Johnson is sur
vived by n sister. Mrs. Alrra Adams
of North Arson. a half brother, Mark
Johnson of Skowhcgan and other
children besidei the daughter with
whom he lived. Mr.. Johnson was a
fine gentlemanly man and made
friends wherever he was. The re-
mains Will be taken to Fairfield
Thursday afternoon. where the flu
neral service will he hold and later
the intermcnt will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
K. X. X. Causes
Considerable COnfab

The main topic of conversation in
Waterville yesterday was in regard to
the Ku kluX Khan, and it's recent ac-
tivities in the city. 1t is understood
from good authority that an initiation
was held in this city a week ago last
Tuesday. The information came
from one Of the leading men in Wa
tCrville, a person whom everyone is
acquainted with and who is ia
miliar sight on the street every day
in the week. The speaker at the
Khan meeting Tuesday evening who
refused to give his name stated in his
address that he was going around
armed, and in fact he limited to the
newspaper representatives that if
any shooting was to be done two
could play the game as vel las one.
1t is expected that if the speaker puts
in an appearance at the next meeting
he will be called upon by an official
with authority to produce papers
showing that he has permission to
carry concealed weapons. 1t was es-
tlmated by men who claimed to know
yesterday that the Khan has at pres
ent nearly 1900 SympathiZers in Wa
tcrville. and that before the snow is
gone this number will be doubled
When asked If the Khan had applied
for the City hall. Mayor Tebbetts
stated that they had, but that he re-
fused to allow them the use of it. as
he said he represented the citizens Of
Waterville and that he would do
nothing until he found out definitely
what the majority of the local citi-
zens wanted. Il am merely the
spokesman for the city" said the
mayor and believe it is my duty to
carry out their wishes regardless Of
my own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-03-29
New Manager for
Emery-BrOWn Store

Because of an imperative need of
tho services of Roy 3. Lancaster who
has been the manager of the Show
hogan store since its was establish
cd. at the Watorville store in some
Of the important departments, Mr..
Lancaster has been recalled to the
Waterville store. which his many
SkowheSan friends will be most sorry
to learn. Mr.. Lancaster is a Skowhe-
gan boy. the son OF the late Joseph
and Mrs Josephine Lancaster of
Maple street, and has grown up here
and learned dry goods merchandising
with d. +. Judkins. now of Largo.
Fla, and with w. +. Steward, who is
now located in California. two prom
incnt Skowhegan former merchants.
Mr.. LancaSter'S courteous and
faithful service to his customers has
been appreciated by the shoppers of
Skowhegan- an vicinity. who regret
his departure and wish for him con-
tinued success in his chosen bust
ness.
Mr.. LoncastcrS successor is Robbie
l.. Watson. who is Just beginning
with the Emery Brown Company and
on Tuesday resumed work at the
Skowhegan store. Mr.. Watson, who
ha; had II years experience in MGR
chandising, comes to Skowhcgan
we'll recommended. He has been en-
ployed by the j. II. Libby store in
Portland with the Giant Chain stores
and with the American Clothing
store in Watervillc. Mr.. Watson has
a wife and Il son Ga diner who is
five years of age. He will move his
family here as soon as the roads arc
passable with motor trucks. The pub
lie is assured of the same attention
and service at the Emery Brown
store as in the past.