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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Believe Better
Wheat Prices Due

Washington. Oct. 4-SOme admin
istratiOn officials who have been
studying the economic phases of the
wheat situation. concerning which
agricultural representatives have APP
preached President Coolidge. are in
clined to believe that wheat prices
are due to strengthen. Tho prospect
was said to hold promise of at least
some temporary relief for the grain
producers whose complaints have
been varied at White House and cab
inct conferences.
The price strengthening is likely,
those officials said. because of the
high price of corn. and the rather
unusually large number Of meat an
imals now being maintained on
farms. With cheap wheat available,
considerable of this grain. ordinar-
lily reserved for human consumption,
may be converted to stock feeding.
4 small diversion for such purposes.
il was said. may have the result Of
sharply reducing" the existing and
prospective stocks of wheat in the
United states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Whitening M a C hin e
Gun and Rifle Fire
Directed at Walls of
Prison Mess Hall,
Eddyville, Ky. To
Continue Barrage
Until Three Despera-
dos are Dead or Cap
tured

Eddyville, Ky, Oct. 4 (Bv A Ply
Inc second night of the siege &.
EudyvIlle" found prison authorities
ara national guard officers directing
an active campaign against the bar-
Iicadcd mess hall in the CENTER os
tHe W estcrn Kentucky State penj-
.chtIaiF area here which was ex-
Pcctcu 10 bring to an end the grin,
Same OF hide and seek with de,tb
pctWceh armed forces of the stata
ana three convict gunner who are
haklng last stand in the building
steer lacketed bullet; from nation
dI euardsmen's service rifles and TWO
ildchlhe guns have been SMASHING
:n'o tie timex walls of the mess hall
~ ~ Intermittent barrages throughout
81 o,It d. ternoon. Before night. it was
apparent to besicgers thar the r.sfjs
or the improvised fortress UoriJ
crumble in event the witherins- Vol
period. uiiiEieH1
twenty five thousand rounds Of
Iilachlne gun ammunition from car1n
HenrN Knox, together with a sunnIv
Oh rIne srenades, were received lsta
To-Day and tonight the crash of rife
nre mlagled with the rat-tat-tat ~
me machine guns echoed from the
Lyon County Hills. inv
Death from wounds today brought
to three the number of prison euaTds
slam by the desperadoes in their
Gash for freedom carly Wednesday.
alilng to win clear of the prison
grounds the desperate trio. Monte
alters. Lawrence Griffith and
Harry Ferland, took cover in the
mess hali and since have held at bav
PRISON guards. members of troop g.
national guard machine gun com
i,anH from Hopkinsville and citizen
to the authorities. o'N
oihclals had indicated {: at the
barrase launched this afternoon
would be sustained until the barri-
caded were dead or captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Believe Men Dead
Or Badly Wounded

tu'S vine. nv oct 4.-(By A p
hlneS ana machine guns which had
pecH pouring hail of bullets into
. .ne mess haii of the state pcniten-
ldlH mere where three Convicts have
neen barricaded since a dash for
liberty Wednesday morning i'm which
three guards were killed. were sill
Ghced soon after dark tonight when
peSelSerS who ventured from cover
were not hred upon by the tenants of
the lmprOVIsed fortress.
Oplnlon was that the dcsperadocs
We're dead or desperately wounded
IN Wow. however, of the possibility.
mat the convictS withheld their fire
10 conserve a small stock of ammu.
nttion for last desperate stand
Mnen the attackers should enter this
building, it practically had been de-
terhllned TO maintain a guard about
tHe place tonight and await daylight
Tor further action
That one at least of the barric,dod
buildings defenders was alive wac
proved soon after firing ceased wHen
man attempted to leave by the
nam doorway. Guards opened fire
ana the man disappeared back into
the darlIcncd building.
y ring of acetylene torches AGAIN
was placed about the mess hall To-
night and by the Pickering light
could be seen gaping holes in the
foot thick brick walls on the north
and west sides of the building,
These breaches in the improvised
fortress of the beleagured convicts.
Monte Walters. Lawrence Griffith
and Harry Fernald, slayers already
OF three prison guards in their at
tempt to escape. were made by high
power rifle and machine gunb ullets
hrcd in today's barrage.
Amusement was expressed by some
observers that the defenders conld
nave escaped death from the rain of
steel iacketed bullets sent smashing
into the building today. but prison
ofhcials were said to have considered
II possible that the trio found SAFETY
by taking refuge in the heavy brick
and iron ovens of the prison kitchen,
located on the ground floor Of the
mess hall. -,
Just before the general barrage
against the COnviCts' covert was halt
ed late tonight. the attackers were
successful in tossing several tear gas
bombs through the windows of the
lower floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
BES|ECERS HELD
AT BAY ALL DAY
BY CONVICT TRIO
WANTS MERGER NE
ROADS EVEN At COST
OF HIGHER FREIGHT

Boston. Oct. Identification Of New
England railroads, even at additional
expense to shippers, was urged today
by William p. Libbcy. representing the
Plymouth Cordage Co.. at a hearing on
railroad consolidation before the In
terstate Commerce Commission here.
Libbey stated that his company was
willing to bear higher freight rates
IL necessary to the end that a New
England system be formed
Charles NJ. Cox of MeIrose. who has
large grain interests in Boston and in
Vermont. Joined with Libbey in back
ing the report of the joint New Eng
land railroad committee report, which
urged financial rehabilitation of the
New England systems as step toward
ultimate consolidation. They urged
such unification of existing roads as
the only hope for New England indus
try.
The committee report was roundly
attacked by Nathan l.. Master. chair
man Of the executive committee of
the Rock Island Railroad, who an
nounced that he appeared as a disin-
terested spectator to plead for the
country at large. He attacked the
and narrow-gaugc" and said that the
railroads were not receiving fair
deal at the hands of the government
or public opinion. Master said that the
affair had developed into a hearing of
arguments in the interest of shippers
who thought that the welfare of the
United States depended on their pros
perity.
Clarence z. Carr one OF the New
Hampshire members of the Storrow, or
joint New England railroad committee.
had previously declared that the crca-
ton of New England system would
represent a provincialism more likely
to result in injury than in benefit to
the northeastern section of the United
states. He urged a broad viewpoint
on the trunk lines merger proposition
and pointed out that the success of tho
west is in a measure the success Of
New England.
The commission is expected TO sit
here through the week TO hear the ar
Guments of the opponents of the New
England unification plan. The case of
the proponents has been completed and
it is expected that tho conclusion of
the hearing will be reached by Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
1900 PRESENT AT
46TH ANNUAL CATTLE
show AT RICHMOND
Especial to Kennebec JournaD


Richmond, Oct. 4.-Richmond Farm
ers' and Mechanics Club held its 10th
annual cattle show and fair on its
grounds. Lane Field, and the Grange
hall, Thursday. Oct. 4. about 1900 peo-
pie attending. This is the third sea-
son of the fair being held at the new
grounds in the village.
The lower hall of the Grange build
Ing showed fine display of vegetables
and fruits, while on the second floor
was fine exhibition of fancy work
OF all kinds. cooked food. preserves,
dairy products and flowers.
Dinner was served at the hall. The
program for the day was: 10 A. NJ. and
l.3O P. NJ. trap shooting events; 10
A. M, examination of neat stock
swine. horses and poultry; 1890 A. NJ,
trial of draft horses on drag; $50 p.
NJ, potato race; p. NJ. horse races.
The stores and mills in town closed
at noon. Music was furnished by the
Richmond Band during the day.
In the evening dance was held at
the Grange hall.
The officers of the Farmers and Me-
ehanics' Club are: President, George
a. Riley: vice president, c. A. Alexan-
der; secretary. Mrs. Hazel Libby:
treasurer. DR.. +. i. Peabody; directors,
George A. Riley. Walter r. knight, l..
III. Lamorcau, q. w. Thompson. n. II.
Shelton, Ray w. Stinson. Geo. NJ. Cur
tbs. b. l.. Ludwig. Il. r. Stewart, Mrs
Hazel S. Libby. Mrs. Elizabeth Alex
ander. Mrs. Leila Douglass. Mrs. Mar
garct b. Peabody. Mrs. Sadie A. Wood
Mrs. Rcbecca Rogers Mrs. \. II. Skel-
ton. Mrs. Minnie Batchelder: special
ladies' committee. Mrs. Harriet f..
Patch. Mrs. Sadie A. Wood. Mrs. Re-
becca Rogers. Mrs. Myrtle D. Stewart
Mrs. Leila Douglass. Mrs. Emma La
Moreau. Mrs. Elizabeth a. Small. AS
siGnmcnt of duties: Geo. w. Thonp-
son, superintendent of lower hall: Her
man NJ. Cashier and Mrs. Isabel y.
Randall superintendent of upper hall:
f. Fl. Stewart. fruit; Elmer L. Rogers
and II. w. Douglass printing; II. w.
Douglass. superintendent of grounds;
Frank Ring. poultry; II. l.. Tarr and H.
+. Houdlettc. admission; b. l.. Ludwig
Geo NJ. Curtis, horses and racing; r.
L. Libby. G. n. Libby. Louis Lowell.
cattle. sheep and swine: c. A. Alexan-
der trapshooting; II. w. Douglass. in
charge of dance: Mrs. Elizabeth G.. AL
CXander. Mrs. Harriet J.. Patch. Mrs
Ecbccca Rogers food; Mrs. MARGARET
Continued on Page 7-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Duffney Pleads
Not Guilty on
Charge Manslaughter

Damariscotta, Me, Oct. drank
W. Duffney of Portland was arrested
at Rockland early today and arraign-
ed in the Lincoln municipal court
here on the charge of manslauGhter.
lie is alleged to have driven the au-
tomobile which struck truck near
here last night, causing the death of
Jesse SpraSue. aged l.. of Waldo
borO, and slight injury to two women
passengers.
Duffncy pleaded not guilty. waived
examination and was held in $4,000
for the October term of The Supreme
Court. He was arrested in a Rock
land hotel by traffic officer Robert +.
Watt of Boothbay Harbor after an
all-nisht search of garages between
here and Rockland for damaged au-
tomObleS.
Duffney is alleged to have admitted
that he had hit truck but claimed
he had no idea any damage had been
done until he was awakened by the
officer. The right-hand mudguard of
his car was dented and a hub cap
knocked off. it was alleged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
CAPTURE BOttle-NOsed
Whale off Gloucester

Gloucester. Mass. oct. A bottle
noscd whale. said to be a rare species
in these waters. went ashore on Tin
ker's Island off West Manchester this
week and was tOwed to Gloucester
today. 1t will be presented to the
Harvard Museum of Comparative
Zoology. The whale. which is about
% feet long. was beached on Ten
Pound Island in the harbor here. and
tomorrow Thomas Barbour, associate
curator of reptiles and amphibians at
Harvard. will begin work on 1t.
The Harvard men will be assisted
by Joseph Oliver, an old time Whaler'
who today celebrated tho Attn ami
versary of his first whaling voyage
ont of New Bedford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05

Washington. oct. THE resigna-
tons of Amba ssador Harvey at Lon
don and Ambassador Child at Rome.
submitted for private reasons and I'M
dor agreements reached with the Hard
ing administration. have been accept
cd. marking the first big change in
The Amc rican diplomatic service since
President Coolidge took office.
Ambassador Harvey will quit his
post about tho first of the year. Am
bassador CHILD, Who has either left or
is about to leave Rome for the United
States. viii not 70 back. None of the
other American ambassadors or minis
tors, the state department said in MAX
ing tho announcement. has any similar
agreement limiting his term Of service
so far - known.
The only explanation of tho two res
iSnations given in official quarters was
that in both cases tho ambassadors
he'd a few months ago reached agree
men,s with President Harding as to
the lcnGth Of tina they should con-
t:nuo ut their posts. Whether they
have deferred their retirement because
OF President H&rGiag's death until
President Coolidge should feel that
they could bc spared vas not disclosed
In both cases thoro have been intina-
lions. however, that the ambassadors
were finding their positions unduly
hurdenSome in a financial way and that
they must give attention to their per-
sCnal affairs.
When Ambassador Harvey was last
in the UHitcd States ON somewhat
prolonged leave. it was reported that
he would resign and take an active
part i'll thu coming presidential cam
raign. However. st"tc department Of
hcia!S today limited their announce
ment to the statement that Mr.. Har-
Ncy N'&S about TO retire.
Thore was TO official word available
tonight as to successors President
Coolidge might send 70 fiji the posts.
Both Of the retiring ambassadors
played important parts in the cam
paiEn which resulted in the election of
President Harding ana since entering
upon their diplomatic duties they have
been prominent figures in negotiations
having to do with postwar develop
mcnts. They have functioEcd at times
rs American observers on the Allied
council of ambassadors which succeed
cd tho council of prcmicrs in dealing
with peace treaty matters.
The outstanding incident Of British
American relations during tho period
OF Ambassador HarVcN's duties in Lon
don WIS the conclusion of tho British
d"bt regulations. When tho exchanges
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Lloyd George Due
i'm New York Today

New York, Oct. 4-David Lloyd
George, the last Of the great war pre-
miers to fall in the aftermath of the
peace, will set his foot on American
soil tomorrow for the first time.
Free from the burden of carrying
on the British government, the for
mer British prime minister comes to
discover anew America and to impart
his views from the platform to the
American people. lie is the second
member of the Zig Four" of Yer
sailles-Wilson, Clejnenceau and Or
Iando were the other three to come
~ this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Death Wel.-Known
Maine Druggist; Was
Prominent i'm Elkdora

Portland. Maine. Oct. 4-Wiliium
Otis Alden. founder of Elkdom il
Maine, and first Exalted Ruler OF
Portland lodge. died tonight, aged
Gj years. He was president Of the
Guppy Drug Company and had been
identified with the drug business in
Maine for more than 40 years. dur
ing which he has conducted stores
in Augusta. Watcrvillc and Old
orchard He was born in Belfast,
this state.
Mr.. Alden left Boston lodge to
form the first Maine lodge OF Elks
i'll Portland in 1891. He was the do
nor of Ell<s Fest in Evergreen Gem
etery to Portland lodge, in memory
OF his brother. Robert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
President and Wife
Observe 18th Wedding
Date in White House

washington, Oct. 4.-President
and Mrs. Coolidge today observed
their first wedding anniversary in the
White House. but it was as simple
and quiet as any of the /, anniver-
saries that had preceded it.
When they were married. Is years
ago, Mr.. Coolidge was a struggling
lawyer in Northampton, Mass, while
Mrs. Coolidge. as Miss Grace Good
hue. had just given up teaching in the
public schools of that community.
Their friends explained today that
it was the custom in the family to
observe all anniversaries and holi-
days very quietly and generally
without the entertainment of any
guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Turkish Constitution
Calls for Republic

Constantinoplc. Oct. (By A. P)-
The new Turkish constitution will
provide that Turkey be proclaimed
a republic. with a president elected
Tor a period of four or five years, ii
was learned today.
The National Assembly will have
legislative power only, the executive
power being entrusted to a cabinet
responsible to the assembly.
A council of state will fulfill the
functions usually cared for by a par
liamentary upper house The men,
bers of this council will be appoin-
ted by the president of the republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Find Body Victim
Burlington Wreck

Casper, Wyo., Oct 4-The Jour
tccnth victim of the Burlington
wreck in Cole Creek, last Thursday
night. was found washed up by the
Platte River, three miles below the
scene Of the wreck, according to a
message received at division head
quarters this afternoon.
The thirteenth body was dug out
of the wreck earlier today.
The body of the twelfth victim OF
tho wreck was also found, beng
taken from the smoking car this at
ternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Dividends Due
Dep0sitOrs Closed
Cosmopolitan Trust

:, Boston. Oct. 4-Banl< Commiss-
loher Allen today filed a petition lin
me Supreme court asking permiss-
ION to declare a dividend Of six per
cent to depositors in the CONNER
slal department of the closed Cos
nopolitan Trust Company and a
uNlden of ten percent to depositors
VI that department whose claims
nave been proved since payment of
Ike amount to other creditors.
Inc total amount of claims
proved in the Commercial depart
I'm r7Cht of the trust company is $G.o61,
~ and the commissioner has on
mand $l,31S,221. OF which 500. 71G
mIn be required to pay the pro-
fused dividend. The commissioner
,'as reserved $SS5.731 to provide for
the settlement of future claims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Waldo Boys and
Girls Meet in Belfast

Belfast, Me-, Oct. 4.-The annual
convention of the Boys and Girls
Agricultural Clubs will be held in
Belfast, October 1913. At this time
they will be entertained by the Bel
fast Chamber of Commerce for the
two days, and citizens will provide
lodging and board. The program will
include exhibits of work done dur.
ing the past year, in farming, and
prizes will be awarded. the local
banks having for several years pro-
Nided cash prizes. A banquet will
also be feature of the program. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Dry Sleuths Lose
i'm Motor Car Race

Manchester. \. H.. Oct. A flee
ing roadster followed by a larger car
containing State Prohibition Enforce
ment Officer Ora W. Craig and other
officers, swept through Granite
Square, this city, late tonight despite
efforts of city police to halt both
cars. As the autos sped through the
square shots were fired from the pur-
suing car.
a short distance further on, police
who followed in third car came
upon officer Craig who had lost the
trail. They Joined forces and fall
lowed the fleeing car several miles,
but finally it escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Arrested for Theft
Hangs Self in Cell

Portland. Maine. Oct. 4.-Ncrner T.
Harmon of Westbrook, - years old
arrested today on a charge of stealing
two glass jars valued at twenty-five
cents. hanged himself in his cell to-
night He tied one end of his belt 10
cell bar after it was drawn through
the buckle to form moose. lie was
hanging from the belt. with life eX-
tinct, when found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
O'Shaunnessy Again
Out for Senator Berth

Providence. r. l.. Oct. 4-Former
Congressman George f. O'Shaunnes-
sy. who was defeated by United
States Sena tor lie Baron Colt in 1918.
today announced that he would again
be candidate for the Democratic
nomination to oppose Senator Colt
next .Car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

North New England: Mostly
cloudy and cooler Friday: Saturday
fair and continued cool.
South New England: Fair and
cooler Friday: Saturday fair an /
continued cool
East New York: Fair Friday.
cooler in south portion Sunday fair
continued cool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
General Forecast

A disturbance of moderate inten-
sity was over the north Atlantic
states and the Canadian Maritime
provinces Thursday night and an
other was over the plateau region
while pressure was high from the
lake regions and the Ohio valley
westward to the Rocky Mountains
Showers have occurred within the
last "a hours in the north Atlantic
states.
The temperature will be lower Fri
day in the middle and north Atlantic
states and will not change mater
tally on Saturday.
Winds north of Sandy Hook: Fresh
northwest and weather partly over
cast Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Friday fair and cooler: Saturday
fair. continued cool; moderate to
fresh northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05

Both Find Positions Are Fin
ancial Burden-Seek to Give
More Attention to Personal
Affairs - Harvey to Leave
London First of Year-Child
Has Left or Will Soon Leave
Rome, Not to Return--No
Official Word as to Success
ScrS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-05

RADIO PROGRAMS 4
Detailed programs from principal
radiophone broadcastng stations
may be found In this Issue.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-20
SERVICE MEDAL GIVEN C0[. GOTWALS BY
 GOVERNOR BONE
BEFORE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE POPULAR ROAD EXECUTIVE
 RECEIVES AWARD

JUNEAU, Mar 20.-Yesterday aft ernoon before joint session of the Alaska legislature and hundreds of assembled citizens Col. John C. Got walls was presented with the Distin- guished Service Medal of the United States government, with Governor S. c. Bone making the presentation. The citation of award was for exception ally meritorius and distinguished serv- ice"
 Col Gotwals during the world war acted as chief of the searchlight divi- sion of the American eXpeditionary forces in France.
 As Governor Bone pinned the medal upon Col. Gotwals' breast he said, Alaska greets you as an adopted Alaskan, who for four yeasr since re- turning from the front has rendered most conspicuous service to Alaska. It greets you as fellow citizen, this great Northland, with the fullest con- fidence that your service will continue 10 inspire you and your watchWord will be-whereyer duty calls.'
Seward daily gateway., 1923-03-20
SENATE PROCEEDINGS AT THE CAPITAL
 FOR THE DAY WOMAN JURY BILL REPORTED ON FAVORABlY; MANY MEAS
 UREs INTRODUCED
(By Special Correspondent)

JUNEAU, Mar 2O.-The Senate this woman's jury bill and there is every indication that it will soon become a. law, Other matters which are pend ing in the Senate chamber are as foi- lows:
 Blue sky regulations which at pres ent have only been tentatively pre- sented regarding issuance of securi- ties by corporations and joint stock associations.
 The bill providing drastic penalties for violation of the corporation laws has passed it's second reading and will porbably come up for final disposition before Thursday
 e The Senate killed the bill providing for the disqualification of district judges on affidavits of prejudice by at torneys.
 special revenue measure when Rep resentatiye Callahan of the Fourth division introduced bill levying tax of one hundred dollars per mile on all privately owned railroads. Provisions were made for the maintenance of sid ings and switches.
 Senator Aver of the Second intro duced bill prohibiting the employ ment of other than competent and cer- tified men as mine foremen in coal mines working as many IS tan men on one shift except to meet enereen- cits, wnen nine'" days will be aiioWt to sc. nre competent foremtn.