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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

A. r. Allen of Manchester, n. H.,
and c. r. Mcintyre of Bath, Me-.
representing the Holland Far East
Coffee Co.. were in the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

William SewaH of Bangor, a state
motorcycle policeman. was caller.
Sunday, in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Morris Plummer passed the week
end with relatives and friends in
Bath and Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
AUGUSTA LOCALS

b Charles Brown of Bangor was
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Alma \. Gordon of Monmouth was
a business visitor Monday in Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherman of
Va ;sa!boro were business visitors
Monday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-18
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
Public Circle at No. 176 State
street, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Annie
Parke-, MediumA Dcc1Sd1t
Weber & Hewetts delicatessen
department today is offering clam
fritters, fish cakes, balIC,, ham,
veal loaf. pressed corned beef,
French fried potatoes, cabbage salad.
Also another shipment of those lus-
cious Florida oranges to sell at 33c.
for IL. dec1Sd
Mr. Arthur Tetreault. Jr, has
complete line of Lakme Pearl neck
laces direct from Paris. They'll make
ideal gifts. Call 379-M for appoint
ments. Dec1Seod3t
Big Dance Manchester, Thursday
night. Forest Smith plays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
OF
BULGARIA slain IN
RESCUE ATTEMPT
Sofia, Bulgaria, June 15-(By A. P.)

Sofia, Bulgaria, June 15-(By A. P.)
Stamboulisky. premier of
Bulgaria from the time the peasant
government was formed under his
leadership in 1918 until he was over
thrown last week by the Bulgarian
army, was killed this morning in
Vetrcn. He was shot in the course
Of an attempt by a party Of peasants
to rescue him from guards who had
captured him yesterday after three
days pursuit.
He was brought from the village
Of Golak, where he was captured. He
announced that he had important
documents at his SlavovitZa home
and was permitted to set out for
Slavovitza in an automobile sur
rounded by guards. On the outskirts
of the village a party Of peasants
blocked the road.
Under the fire OF peasants. the
guards abandoned Stamboulisky and
the peasants proceeded to escort him.
En- route band of soldiers attacked
the peasants with rifle fire. 1t was
during the short stiff fighting which
followed that Stamboulisky was shot
almost on the threshold Of his
birthplace.
Trains are now running to al!
points in Bulgaria and private mes
sages are permitted over the govern
ment wires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
TO ASK REMEDIAL
: ALIEN LEGISLATION
At next CONGRESS

Washington June 15.-President
Harding expects to call to the at
tention of the next Congress, with a
view to enactment of remedial leg
islation. the increasing number Of
aliens being smuggled into the Unit
ed States.
This announcement was made to-
Gay at the White House where it
was said that the President feels the
steadily increasing "bootlegging" of
aliens to be serious problem. The
government, it was said, is attempt
ing vigorously to prevent the illegal
entrance of aliens and liquor, one
of which is regarded as about as
troublesome as the other.
Government officials who have
studied the problem arising from the
smuggling Of aliens were said to be
somewhat apprehensive of callusion
in the countries from which the
aliens come, although recognizing
that any such collision is without
sanction Of the home governments.
Secretary Davis. who has been
studying for several months meas
ures to stop the illegal admission of
aliens, estimated today on the basis
of latest reports, that there are in
New York approximately 5000
Chinese who gained admission to the
United States in violation of law.
To deport the Chinese in New York
who made unlawful entry to the
country alone would cost at least a
million dollars, the labor secretary
said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
Hull Keeps Up
"Holler'' About Trip
of Liner LeV;athan

Washington, June 115.-Chairman
Hull of the Democratic National
Committee replying tonight to the
statement issued last night by Chair
man Lasker of the Shipping Board
in regard to the trial trip of the
Leviathan declared responsibility for
the million dollar joy ride could
not be shifted to Democratic oftlclais
of the last administration. since the
contract for reconditioning the vessel
was not signed until 1922.
"The proposed investigation or
Chairman Lasker's so-called million
dollar joy ride said Mr.. HUH $
statement, "and his administration of
the Shipping Board generally, rather
than criticism of his Leviathan junk
ct. may have furnished the reason
for his belated explanation of that
now more or less joy1ess affair. Be-
fore the Democratic National Com
mittee made any comment upon 1t,
Representati Graham of Illinois,
scheduled as the Republican leader
in the next House. had cancelled his
acceptance of an invitation, and was
quoted in the public press as say
ing:
1.-THE trip is not necessary; the
shiphas had one trial trip from New
port News to Boston, Mass. Why take
another? This is the most unJuStih-
able excursion l ever heard Of
AS to the cost, the need and the
result of the cruise, a congressional
investigation can best determine
that, as we'll as determine the cost of
reconditionin the ship and putting
her into service originally estimated
at s6,110,0OO to which shipping board
plans have added an extra charge,
making a total of $S,200,000.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
WIDOW wins ALL
POINTS IN CROKER
CONTESTED Will

Dublin. June 15.-(By A. P.)-The
prolonged trial of the Croker will
contest case came to an end today
with a verdict in favor of Mrs.
Richard Croker on all the points con-
tested by the children of her late
husband.
The announcement of the jury
evoked noisy demonstration in the
courtroom, there being cheering and
handclapping on the part of the
auditors which brought cenusre from
the presiding judge. The sympathy
of the populace for Mrs. Croker
again was evidenced by loud cheer
ing as she left the courtroom.
Chief Justice Maloney ruled that
the verdict carried with it the as
sessment of the costs of the trial
against Richard Croker Jr., and also
against Mrs. Ethel White. daugh-
ter Of the late Mr.. CROKER, as far as
they were increased by her inter
vention in the suit.
1t was considered that in his sum-
ming up. the judge strongly favored
Mrs. Croker's side of the case. In the
final passages of his charge he re-
ferred to the weakness of the case
as based on the charge of bigamy
against Mrs. Croker with one, Guy
Maronc. Maronc, he declared, was a
living man but had faded away"
although the newspapers contained
full announcements of the late
Richard Croker's marriage to Bula
Edmund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
MASONIC CLUBS
ELECT AND CLOSE
BOSTON MEETING

Boston, June ia resolution favor.
ing the establishment of a series Of
scholarships at George Washington
University, to be open to sons and
daughters of Masons. was adopted at
the closing business session of the 18th
annual convention of the National
League of Masonic Clubs here today.
The delegates voted to recommend
consideration of a plan for Masonic
clubs throughout the country holding
patriotic parades on July 4. A resolu-
ton stating that any business trans
acted at the convention which might
meet with the disapproval of the grand
masters of Masonic jurisdictions
should be expugned from the records.
was also adopted. This was construed
to mean that the plan for a national
headquarters and employment bureau
at Washington, which was favorably
acted upon yesterday, would be ADAM
doned if opposition should develop
among the grand masters.
William B. Noll Of the Fire Square
Club of New York City was elected
president of the league. Other officers
chosen are: Arthur B. Eaton of Phil
adelphia. first vice president: Charles
A. MacHenry of Fredericksburg. Va,
second vice president: George H. Pc
terson of Ridgef1eld Park. N. j., third
vice president. Secretary-Treasurer
Edward A. McKinnon Of Wilmington,
delegate was reelected.
Resolutions having to do with radi-
calism. educational matters and the
ku Klux Khan. were eliminated and did
not come before the convention. The
craftsman" Of Washington was chos-
en- as the official organ Of the league
for one year. .,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
STRONG UNDERGRADUATE MOVE
TO BLOCK PROPOSED REMOVAL
OF PRESIDENT ME|KL EJ0HN

Amherst. Mass, June 15.-Whether
the committee of the senior class at
Amherst College sent to New York to
interview trustees of the college re-
garding reports of efforts to Dust Pres
ldent Alexander Meiklejoh had ac-
complished it's mission was unknown
to the rest of the class tonight. Their
return had been looked for early this
afternoon and the seniors had arrang-
cd meeting to discuss their report
But the committee did not appear and
nothing was heard from it's members,
so the seniors postponed any action
in the matter.
Meanwhile the air was full Of rumors
regarding the movements Of the trus-
tees. 1t was reported that special
meeting of the board was being held to-
day at Walpole, where George A.
Plimpton Of New York, president Of
the board. has summer home, but so
far as could be learned Mr.. Plimpton
was the only trustee in that town dur
ing the day. He denied that any spe-
cial meeting had been arranged. Other
members of the board in Massachu-
sets disclaimed knowledge of such a
meeting and all refused to discuss the
situation. President Meiklejohn main
tanned silence.
Undergraduate sentiment has been
expressed as strongly in favor of Pres
idcnt Meiklcjohn in the controversy
over his administrative methods. Some
of the seniors have gone so far as to
declare that they will refuse to accept
their diplomas at commencement next
Wednesday if they find that the presi-
dent is going to be forced out, and some
members of the junior class have as
serted that they will not return to
Amherst next year unless Doctor Mel
klcjohn remains.
1t was learned today that at recent
meeting Of the board OF trustees two
separate committees which had been
investigating different aspects of Dr.
Meiklejohn's administration were dis
charged and new committee was ap-
pointed by President Plimpton to 60
over the whole situation. This COM
mittee is headed by Mr.. Plimpton and
the other members arc Dwight w. Nor
row of New York. Edward T. Estey of
Worcester. Rev. DR.. r. L. Gillette of
Hartford, Conn.,, and Stanley King OF
Boston.
1t is generally expected that the COM
mlttee VIII report at the annual meet
ing of the trustees here next Tuesday.
While some of the trustees are likely
to be at the college befor that time in
connection with the festivities proceed
ing commencement. no meeting of the
full board is looked for here before
Tuesday.
Alumni are gathered here and will
hold parade tomorrow night. Presi-
dent Meiklcjohn will deliver the bacca-
laureate sermon on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
Says Struggled
Whiskey Far From
Brand It Is Called

Boston. June IA large part OF
the so-called Bourbon whiskey"
which has been struggled into this
country is very poor imitation of
whiskey, Doctor George H. Adams,
chemist in charge of the Federal
Pure Food Laboratory here, said to-
day. He told of his examination of
liquor found aboard the Gloucester
fishing vessel Joppaite, recently
seized by the coast guard cutter
Acushnet off No Mans Land.
There were $50 cases in this lot.
about equally divided in labels be-
sour mash Bourbon. DIR. Adams said
that the government labels Gaping
the bottles were counterfeits and
that the brand labels were forgeries
of foremrly well known brands of
whiskey. The contents consisted of
about ten percent real whiskey and
the remainder Of alcohol. water, COL
oring and flavor.
Nearly one half Of the beverage
was alcohol, DR.. Adams found. Even
if this alcohol were of the best quail
ity. he said, anyone drinking such an
imitation whiskey to any great ex-
tent would find lis health UNDER
mined in a very short time.
Federal officials said that very
little real rye and Bourbon whiskey
was in the hands of smuggling boot
leggers and that the limitations COM
manded high prices. AS an indica-
ton of the profits derived from the
illicit trade the liquor seized on the
Joppaite was appraised as being
worth Al cents a bottle most Of the
cost being for the bottles. corks,
labels and labor of putting up it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
Veterans Bureau
Head in Clash with
Mass. Legion Leader

Boston, June 15-Wllllam III. Doyle
state commander of the American
Legion in Massachusetts and Neil J.
Cronin, chief of claims in the Boston
office of the United States Veterans
Bureau clashed at the opening meet
ing of the third annual oncampment
of the Massachusetts Department,
Veterans of Foreign Wars here today;
Doyle appealed to the assembled
delegates to join hands with the
American Legion in cleaning up the
Veterans Bureau.
Cronin objected to Doylc's vigorous
criticism of the methods of the Vet
Grams Bureau, and while praising
Doyle's efforts on behalf OF the ior,
mer service man, he characterized
the appeal as emotional and sensa-
tional" and begged forbearance on the
mart of former service men. declaring
that the bureau was functionlng bet
tef than ever before.
Governor Cox and Brigadier Cen
eral John II. Dunn. state commander
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, ad-
dressed the encampmcnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
NO SPECIAL SESSION
CONGRESS TO DEAL
WITH DRY QUESTION

Washington, June 15-Speculation
as to the possibility that a special
session of congress might be called
to deal with the ship liquor situa-
ton through amendment of the
Volstead act was set at rest definite
ly today at the White House. 1t
was said that President Harding had
no such plan in mind.
The White House spokesman did
not indicate whether this also ap-
piled to the question that a special
session of the Senate might be found
advisable should the State Depart
ment's efforts to negotiate treaties
dealing simultaneously with the
ship liquor question and rum snug
Cling prevention prove successful.
There was nothing to indicate,
however. that administration Off
Gals are attempting as yet to formu-
late plans based on the assumption
that the American reciprocal treaty
proposal will be accepted abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
Govt. Nears End
of Testimony in
Trial Morse and Sons

Washington, June 15.-Thc govern
ment's case against Charles w. Morse,
his three sons and four others charged
with conspiracy 70 defraud the govern
ment on wartime ship contracts, en-
tered today its final phase. This has
to do with purchase and operation by
Morse concerns of steamers built for
the government at the Morse shipyards
in Connecticut and Virginia.
Counsel for the government expect
to rest by the end of next week or
during the week following. How long
the defense will be in submitting its
evidence is undetermined, but it may
not consume more than two weeks. 1t
is prepared to call Attorney General
Daughorty, William G. McAdoo. forme {
secretary of the treasury; Charles NJ.
Schwab, former director general of
the Emergency Fleet Corporation, and
others of rationa! prominence. Also it
will offer the affidavit of John Barton
Payne. former chairman of the Ship
ping Board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
Autopsy Reveals
Foul Play in Death
Labrador Worker

st. Johns, n. F., June IAN au-
topsy performed here today on the
body of Miss Marguerite Lindsay of
Montreal, volunteer worker with the
Grenfell Mission at Cartwright, Lab
rador. who disappeared from the
Mission last August, revealed q bull
let wound in the breast, the ncwspa-
pers announced tonight.
The body was brought here yester-
day by steamer from Battle Harbor,
Labrador, whittier it had been con-
vcycd from Cartwright by dogteam.
1t will be sent to Montreal tomorrow.
Miss Lindsay, who was % years old.
was at first believed to have been
drowned while bathing when she
failed to return to the mission. Dur
ing the winter however, her body was
found in the woods near Cartwright.
The New Foundland government
sent magistrate from Battle Harbor,
southern Labrador, to hold an inves-
tigation. He made the trip by dog
team. 1t was announced today that
the government will investigate the
incident thoroughly when navigation
opens. Severe ice conditions this sea-
son have isolated the Labrador coast
later than usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
MAINE Will FIGHT
ATTEMPT TO TAKE
POWER OUT STATE
SAYS PACIFISM AS
TOOL B0LSHEvISM
DANGER TO NATION

Andover, Mass, June 15-Pacifism,
as the unwilling tool Of Bolshevism,
may be danger to the country,
Dwight F. Davis, assistant secretary
Of war, said in an address lay at
the commencement exercises of Phil
lips Andover academy. Arguing
against further steps to weaken our
line of defense" Mr.. Davis said:
even in practical government
organization like the war department
we are confronted with various fsms,'
of which the most important are the
conflicting theories of pacifism and
what for want of better word
will call Americanism.
There are two groups which go to
make up the pacifist movement. The
first group are not pacifists at heart,
but are cleverly, stealthily and craft
lily using the cloak Of pacifism to at
tain their ends. These are the ad-
vocates of Bolshevism, Sovietism,
Communism, and similar revolution
airy theories. They seek to overthrow
the firm foundations of our country
by force. They realize that the first
step in a successful revolution by
force is to weaken the country's
means of defense.
They are opposing military train
ing in schools and plan gradual
abolition of the army and navy. When
congress meets next December they
will urge immediate repeal of the ma
tional defense act.
There is another and more numer-
Gus group of pacifists which is of 4
totally different character. Honest,
patriotic and of high ideals although
usually of little practical experience
in worldly life, they sincerely believe
that the way to promote peace among
the nations is for this country to set
ar example by throwing down it's
arms. I believe this to be utterly
fallacious, directly contrary to the
teaching Of history and exceedingly
dangerous to the welfare of this coun-
try. America does not need to throw
down her arms to prove that she has
no aggressive intentions against
other nations.
"The danger Of this theory of pacif-
ism is that by throwing down our
arms and practically disbanding our
army and navy, we at the ~"me time
are rendering ourselves defenseless,
rot only against aggression from
other less idealistic nations, but also
against revolution from within. The
sincere patriot Of the second rroup
thus becomes the ally of the revolu :
tionists of the first group. Although
i. is the last thing we would desire,
he is one of the most effective tools
the Red has found.
1.-THE advocates Of Americanism be-
lieve that n defenseless America
would not only lose her influence for
world peace, but that she would pay
heavily for her unpreparedness as
she has paid in the past with the
blood of her boys"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
BOLT STARTS FIRE
IN BIG OIL REFINERY
PLANT, PITTSBURGH

Pittsburgh, , June 15-Lightning
this afternoon struck an oil tank in
the storage yard and refinery of the
Atlantic Refining Company here,
and tonight the fire was still burn
Ing, the entire plant so enveloped
in flame and smoke as to make esti-
mates of the damage impossible.
Firemen. held back by the intense
heat, fought the flames from a dis
lance. Scores of families were
driven from their homes.
Five firemen were sprayed with
burning Oil, but none was seriously
hurt. and three others were injured
by falling wall.
Among the buildings destroyed
were the garage, stable and speciality
room of the Lincoln plant of the
United Engineering and Foundry
Company adjoining the refinery. and
firemen were trying to save a num-
Der of other plants in the immedi-
ate vicinity. The plant covers four
blocks along the Allegheny River.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-16
Harding Presents
Medals Awarded
by r. M. AssO'n.

Washington, June 15.-President
Harding presented the three gold
medals recently awarded by the
Roosevelt Memorial Association to-
day with the declaration that
"everything which is done to pre-
serve the memory and ideals and
example of Theodore Roosevelt is a
contribution to patriotism and con-
fidence of the United States of
America.
The presentation ceremonies were
held in the East Room of the White
House, twenty-five years almost to
the hour from the time Roosevelt,
with one of the three recipients of
the medal, Major General Leonard
Wood, retired sailed with his famous
regiment of Rough Riders for Cuba.
General Wood, who was awarded a
medal for distinguished service in the
promotion of the national defense.
could not be present because of his
duties as Governor General of the
Philippines.
The President. in presenting the
Wood medal said:
Like all Americans, I know of the
contribution of General Wood to the
national defense. know of his spirit
of devotion which has been an in
sniration throughout America.
know of the notable service he has
already done. And I have peculiar
reason to know of the most distin-
guished and patriotic service which
he is now performing"
The medal for distinguishing SER
vice in the promotion of the study of
natural history was bestowed on Doc
tor Henry Fairfield Osborne, president
Of the American Museum of Natural
History.
The third Of the medals was
awarded in absence Miss Louisa Lee
Schuyler, a great-granddaushter OF
Alexander Hamilton, organizer OF the
Sanitary commission which was the
Red Cross of the Civil War, and a
pioneer in advocating public care OF
the poor.