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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
COOLIDGE SEEKS
BEST PLAN FOR
MERCHANT MARINE

Washington, Aug. 3C-After a thor
ough discussion of the merchant
marine question at a White House
conference tonight between Presi-
dent Coolidge and members of the
Shipping Board, Chairman Farley
announced that the board would
move forward with its plan for in
direct government operation of its
fleet through a number of subsid-
larry corporations.
Mr.. Farley mad 1t plain, however,
that no definite decisions had been
reached at the conference which
lasted nearly two hours.
The smiling manner in which Mr..
Farley and the three other commits
sioners who have sponsored the sub
sidiary corporation plan left the con-
ference was pointed by them as IN
indicati that it had been S;ttIsfac-
tory from the point of view of the
ma iority of the board.
Endeavoring to find a plan for op-
Grafton of the governments mer-
chant marine that will command
general support, withstand the test
of legality, and be economical, Presi-
dent Coolidge summoned members of
the Shipping Board to the White
House tonight for 4 conference.
The chief executive issued sum-
mons to the conference After Chair
man Farley. of the Shipping Board,
had presented additional informa-
ton relative to the operating plan
which is sponsored by him and a
ma jority of the board members. This
plan contemplates operation OF the
government fleet by subsidiary cor
porations under the Shipping Board.
Ia ", Of fhn hard iS
understood to be divided four and
three on the plan which is common
Nv known as the Lasker Farley pro-
posal. With this division existing
among the boards membership. the
president has been giving consider
able attention to the shipping ques-
ton. Soon after he assumed his new
duties, he called upon Chairman Far
lev for an outline of the plan under
consideration and after having stud
led this he requested the detailed in
formation which was supplied today.
He went over this informat ton dur
ing the afternoon preparatory TO the
conference tonight.
The president is understood to
have considered not only the points
of the plan on which the board mem
bers differ, but also whether the new
plan would be more economical than
the present operating policy. He
never has committed himself to the
Lasker-F Farley plan and in some
quarters it is believed that he will
submit it to the attorney general for
a legal ruling in the near future.
The president, it was indicated,
would put the plan up to Attorney
General Daugherty for an opinion as
to it's legality. the point raised by
the three minority board members.
Whether he would ask for a formal
ruling or merely discuss it with the
attorney general was not definitely
communicated to the board members,
all of whom were said to be con-
WINGED that the legal question should
be determined properly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Hold Lewiston Man
for Manslaughter in
Crash of Automobiles

Auburn, Me-, Aug. 30-Judge Har-
nv Manser today ordered Richard
Breen of Lewiston held for the
Grand Jury in $4,000 on n man.
slaughter charge as a result of an
auto crash in Auburn last week
when Breen's car collided with one
operated by Ivren L. Chambers, the
collision resulting in the death of
Chambers and the serious injury of
another man. Bureon Downes. Cham
bers and Downes were repairing
their car at the time of the acct
dent. the defense contending that no
taillights were visible. Fifteen wit
nesses were called by tie state to-
day. Brcen pleaded not guilty and
no defense was offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Seaplane Owner
Admits He Kept
Tabs on Rum Ships

New York. Aug 30-A seaplane,
the pilot of which admitted he had
been employed at different times 20
observe and report on the positions
of ships in rum row. was picked up
off the New Jersey coast today by
the coast guard cutter Seminole
which had been on a tour of the IL
quor market outside the three mile
limit.
William Hughes, who said he lived
in Newark, \. j.. was the pilot. The
seaplane, he said, was his own,
With him was E. A. Shaw of Rari-
tan, n j. They were forced down
by a broken propeller.
Hughes told customs officials he
had made several excursions with
passengers to the Row and said he
had furnished information to differ
ent men regarding the ships. He
was paid, he said. at the rate of SIS
an hour.
No liquor was found on tie plane
and when she was found she was
500 feet from the nearest vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Govt. Seats 80
Republicans q in
Irish State Election

Dublin. Aug. 3O.-(By A. P)-Early
this evening 50 members out of 1873
members of the Dali had been official
ly declared elected. The standing of
the parties in seats won at this time
was: Governor SO, Republicans %.
Labor 9. farmers Z. Independents IS.
The general result of the election
thus far is considered to show that
Irish opinion is divided into two main
sections-Republican and Government
with the government defeating De
Valera's candidates by two to one. and
the comparative unimportance of the
other political sections.
AS all the minor sections support
the Free State, the Republicans are be-
ing defeated by about four to one.
They have, however, polled a much
heavier vote than any of their oppon-
ents expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
UGLY MOB STORMS XII KLUX
MEETING IN PERTH AMB0Y, N. j.
OFFICERS FAIL TO HALT RUSH
GREECE ACEEPTS4
REJECTS 5 DEMANDS
MADE BY ITALY

Athens. Aug. ao.-(By A. P)-The
Greek government has replied to the
Italian ultimatum embodying demands
for reparation for the massacre Of the
members of the Italian boundary COM
mission at the Albanian frontier.
Greece accepts four of Italys demands
with notifications and rejects three of
them.
The commandant of the place where
the murders were committed, it Is
specified, shall express the Greek gov
ernment's sorrow to Signor Montagna,
the Italian minister to Greece. A me-
mortal service shall be held In the
presence of the members of the Greek
government. On the same day a de-
tachment of the guard shall salute the
Italian flag at the legation, and mill
tary forces at Treveza shall render
honors to the bodies of the victims
while they are being transferred to an
Italian warship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Tells of Romance
in Life of Sargent
Who Killed Himself

New York, Aug. 30-A romance in
real life as fragrant, as delicate, as
any he has produced on the stage
was woven today by David Belasco
around the career of his friend,
Franklin Fl. Sargent, teacher of
dramatic art, whose body was being
borne to New York from Plattsburgh,
into his brain.
Crowned by financial and artistic
success. Sargent faced the greatest
year of his life. But his success
could not make up for the one great
failure of his life-the loss of the
love of Mary Anderson, the great ac-
tress whose tutor he had been.
Three times, said Belasco, his
friend had attempted to end his life
after a rift had separated him from
his beloved pupil and she had be-
come the wife of Antonio Fernando
de Navarro. The fourth time he
succeeded.
Behind him he left no hint of the
motive which had caused him to end
his life. Here is the story that Bel
asco, the weaver of beautiful dreams.
tells:
"A short while ago he came to me.
We had a long pleasant talk. He
told me of the coming year, of his
hopes for this year being the great
est. both financially and artistically,
in his history. He had more students
enrolled for his school. and could
look out over the country and see
the names of more of his students
than ever before. OF this we spoke
and he smiled: but it wasn't smile
of triumph, a feeble mask, hastily
pulled across his lovable features in
a weak attempt to hide from me,
one of his most loving friends, that
which was eating away at his heart
MARY Anderson, when first
Franklin Sargent saw her. was sta
tuesquely beautiful. She was chosen
to play the parts into which she best
fitted-Juliet, for instance. For such
parts she needed schooling, a train
ing in the Delsarte method. and Sar-
gent took hold of her and moulded
her into tie wonderful actress that
she became.
He smiled then: real smiles. too.
But tragedy settled over him when
Mary Anderson went out of his life.
God knows why-and since then he
had always been sad, morose."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Coolidge on Spanish
AmericanW War and :
World Relations

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 30.-The
Spanish American war resulted III.
greatly changing Americas relation
ship tG the world, Presidents Coolidge
said IN letter to the United spanish
War veterans, department of Ten
nessee. Even the most casual con-
sideraton Of what has transpired
since 1898 must surely impress us
with the need that as nation we
shall be prepared spiritually and ma
terially" for every modification of all
our relations with the world the
President said.
ITO many of US ii will be difficult
to realize that quarter century has
passed since the year of the Spanish
American war;" President Coolidge
said. Yet from another point of view
we must find it difficult to realize
also, that such tremendous changes
could come over the world in so short
a period. That contest resulted in
greatly changing our relationship to
the outside world and events since
have continued the process of change
until this hour. In the present con-
dition of world affairs it is impossible
indeed to anticipate the extent 10
which our relations may be re-
organized in another quarter of a
century; but even the most casual
consideration of what has transpired
since 1918 must surely impress us
with the need that as nation we
shall be prepared spiritually and ma
terially for every Creut and I'M
pressive modification in all our rela-
tons to the world about us.
That we may most readily adj
just ourselves to the constantly
changing conditions, and may best
perform the great part which must
he ours. it is necessary that we cul-
tivate and encourage in every way
possible those sentiments of patriot
ism and of devotion to the highest
ideals Of liberty and humanity which
were the inspiration of the man of
1898"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Formal Recognition
of Mexico Probable
Within Few DAYS

Washington. Aug. 30.-(By 4. F.)-
Exchanges between the American
and Mexican governments, character
lied by administration officials here
as necessary preliminaries to the re-
sumption OF diplomatic relations,
have been successfully conducted.
All that remains to restore a basis
for renewal for friendly condolences
between Mexico City and Washington
is the making OF a formal announce
ment to that effect One of the ex-
changes already made provides the
means for this last act incident to
recognition.
Recent estimates of White House
Spokesman that questions of relations
with Mexico will be answered for
mally the latter part OF September,
it was learned today, have been al
tered by the success Of the negotia-
tons and in all probability the next
day or SO will suffice for that pur-
pose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Thought Penniless
Unearths $4,000
to Cover His Bond

Biddeford, Me, Aug. 30-With the
decision that William C. Moore. jan
itor Of the York hospital, is not in
sane, and that the court had no jur-
isdiction to commit him to an insti-
tuition for observation. Probate Judge
Harry B. Aver today dismissed the
petition to have Moore committed to
an insane asylum.
The case came before the probate
court on the complaint of York citi-
Zens. Moore had been accused of
assaulting the head nurse. Miss Sal
lie Moore, with a club last June.
After Moore had been released
under bonds for the grand jury on
assault charges summer residents at
York Harbor threatened to leave the
resort if he were allowed to roam
about the town. TO cover the bond
Moore unearthed $4,000 from a hid
ing place. 1t was supposed he was
practically penniless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Belfast Men Deny
Stole Hive of Bees
ISnncial to Kennehec JournaD

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Belfast, Me, Aug. 30.-For the first
time on record in New England
case was heard in the Belfast NUM-
cipal court today where man was
charged with stealing hive of bees.
Research by Judge Carleton Doak
revealed the fact that one case many
years ago was tried in Indiana and
another in Virginia, never in New
England.
The complainant in this case was
Albert Peabody of Thorndike. who
charged that Bert Hunt and Frank
Bartlett of that village took away
from his farm, a swarm of bees ana
fifty pounds of honey. After hearing
the testimony. Judge Doak decided
that there was not probable cause
to hold the men for the Grand Jury
and they were discharged. Both
men took the stand and denied the
charges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
RACE AGAIN CALLED
OFF AS SCHOONERS FAIL TO FINISH
IN Time FORD HAS BIC lead
WARD MUST WAIT
TILL TUESDAY FOR
JUDGES DECISION

White Plains, \. Y, Aug. o0.-Not
until next Tuesday will Walter s.
Ward. wealthy bakers son, know
whether he must stand trial on a
charge OF mudering Clarence Peters
OF Havorhin. Mass. In May. 1929.
His counsel today asked Supreme
Court Justices Wagner to dismiss the
indictment charging first degree MUIR
der returned Sy the special grand
jury ordered I,Epanelied by Governor
Smith at the reques: Of Peters par
ents, after similar Indictment pre-
viously returned had been dismissed
when the county prosecutor was not
ready 10 go on trial.
Justice Wagner. today received de-
cision and said re believed II impos-
shle. even working Sunday and La
Dor Day, to go through all the evil
dence before next Tuesday. He indi
Gated that it might be accessory 70
postpone the trial.
In making his motions for the de-
Tense. former state senator ElWOod
NJ. Rabenold made severe attack on
the investigation conducted BY the
state attorney generals office and at
witnesses. Special deputy attorney
general. O'Ntill. in a brief reply. de-
clared attorney genral Carl Sher-
man needed no defense.
Then he sprang a surprise by an
nouncing that the state intended to in
troduce a statement alleged to have
been made to the county authorities in
Wards behalf when he surrendered in
which it was set forth that he had
killed Peters in self-defence while at
tending a tryst with blackmailers.
The defence had contcndcd that TO
introduce this statement would be 10
violate Wards constitutional rights, as
mans own statements could not be
used 20 convict him.
1T Is an unfortunate thing" Mr..
O'Neill declared. that Ward and his
counsel presented that document to
Sheriff Werner. AT the trial 1t Will
lead to a conviction. 1t is true the
trial jury may ignore part of the con-
fessior. but it cannot afford to disre-
gard other sections of it.
I'VE certainly intend TO use this
statement against Ward. Only L.
year-old boy would place credence in
Wards statement and the surest way
to convict Ward is 20 prove it is
false"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Declares He Stole
to Finance Way of
Sweetheart from Wales

a Pittsburg, Aug. 30-A plea that he
stole in order to bring his sweet
heart from Wales won Howell Jones
a parole in criminal court today.
Jones pleaded guilty to stealing
1854 worth Of gold from his employ
er, a refining company. He said he
sent the money to his sweetheart and
that she was now en- route to Amer
lea.
Judge Rowand granted the parole
when officials of the company sad
they would not object. They added
that Jones, a recent immigrant from
Wales, could remain in their employ
and pay off the 1884 in easy pay
ments.
His face wreathed in smiles.
Jones said he would greet his girl
when she landed and that they would
be married Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Indiana Governor
in Money Trouble
To Meet Creditors

Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 5o.-GoN-
ernor Warren T. McCray, operator of
one of the largest farming projects in
Indiana. today admitted financial diff
culties in his personal affairs and is
sued call for a meeting of his cred
itors to be held here at 7. NJ tomor-
row. Appointment of a creditors COM
mittee to administer the governors
assets is expected.
The governor declared that with fair
liquidation he could pay dollar for dol
lar to every creditor. He expressed
the opinion that he was the victim
of the general economic conditions af-
fecting agriculture and the pure bred
livestock industry His condition has
been aggravated. he added. by his su-
bordinating personal interests to those
of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Mint Director to
Quit Post on Oct. |

Washington. Aug. 30-F. +. SEQ
hey, intimate friend of President
Harding and appointed by him d.
rector of the mint, will retire from
official life in Washington on Oc-
tober l.
Despite an invitation by President
Coolidge to remain at his post Mr..
Scobey informed the.White House to-
day that private considerations COM
PEELED him tc insist that his resigna
ton be accepted. Even if Mr.. Hard
ing still were in the presidency, he
said. his decision would be the same.
White\1ouse officials expressed re-
cred over the resignation, emphasiz
ing that Mr.. Coolidge had urged the
director to continue as a part of the
personnel of the new administration.
There was no indication that any
consideration had yet been given to
the question of a successor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Waltham Carmen
Threaten to Strike

Waltham. Mars. Aug. S0-Carmen
employed by the Middlesex & Boston
Street Railway Co. tonight voted to
strike unless the company takes def
mite action before o'clock tomorrow
evening to arrange arbitration of en-
listing disputes. The railway serves this
city, Watertown, birmingham, New
ton, Natick and Lexington. strike
was set for July l when company Of
ficials obtained a court injunction
against such action and ruled in favor
of arbitration. Union officials assert
that the company has since refused to
meet the union representatives An
increase in pay and reinstatement of a
discharged conductor are sought by the
workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
REVENUE RECEIPTS
LESS THAN COST OF
GOVT. IN maine

Washington. Aug. 30.-Costs Of gov
eminent of the State of Maine ex-
ceeded revenue receipts by $3.50 per
capita in 1922. the census bureau an
nounced today.
Total expenditures were s15,696,7SS,
or $4,000 per capita, compared with
$10.0S per capita in 1918. Revenue re-
ceipts aggregated S13.076.072. or 1851
per capita. The States net Indebted
ness was s16,36 per capital, compared
with S4.99 in 1918. Assessed valua-
ton of property subject to ad valorem
taxes was S707.930,249: taxes levied to-
tailed S3,9S4.416, and the per capita
levy was S5.15.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Would Substitute
Luxury Tax for Sales

Salt Lake. City. Utah. Aug. Ca
tax on Injuries and extravagan pur-
chases is the purchase of an expendi-
t,ire tax which is being prepared by
United States Senator Smoot of Utah,
and which will be presented to the next
session of Congress as sub for the
proposed sales tax, according to an
nouncement BY the senator here today.
He said that all farmers sales up
to $4,000 would be exempt.
Cheap commodities, such is a $3.50
pair of shoes or an inexpensive auto
mobile, would not he taxed, but eXpcn-
sive purchases, such as $500 auto
mobile or a $3.50 pair of shoes, would
be taxable at the rate of II per cent.
THE sales tax. which caused con-
siderable debate at the last session of
Congress. will not be revived Senator
Smoot said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Waterville, Me-, Aug. 80
Twenty thousand people at
tended the Central Maine Fair
yesterday where they greeted
Governor Baxter who came to
Waterville in honor of Gov
ernor's day. All day long the
crowds filled the grounds and
everything was running at top
speed. 1t was the biggest day
of the fair by far and although
the attendance was not record
breaking it was large enough
to make up for the .rainy days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Owsley Decorated
by General DegOutte

Duessc9dorf. Aug. 30.-(By a. %
Colonel Alvin NJ. Owsley. national
commander of the American Legion
finished his first days visit in the
Ruhr by being decorated a command
err of the Legion of Honor by General
Degoutte, the French commander The
bestowal of the decoration took place
in front of general headquarters in the
presence of a score of French officers.
A large number of intensely inter-
osted members of the German popu-
lace focked to the SCENE to witness the
coremOnN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Braintree NewsbOy
Killed by Automobile

Braintree Mass. Aug. 3o-Ralph
McGlauflin, a ten year old newsboy.
was struck by an automobile on
Washington Street, today. and killed.
Mrs. L. c. Cox of this town, who was
driving the car, said the hoy step
ped from behind another automobile
stop,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
General Forecast

SVFFCi CNdok
The outlook is for generally fair
weather Friday and Saturday in the
Washington forecast district.
The temperature will continue
mild east of the Mississippi river Fri
day and Saturday.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Gentle. variable mostly westerly and
weather fair Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
THE WEATHER
EAl &

New England, East New York
Fair Friday; Saturday partly cloudy;
mild temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
CENTRAL maine FAIRS
GREATEST WITH 10000
THR0NC IN ATTENDANCE
MINERS SEE HOPE OF AGREEMENT
IN PROPOSED PLAN OF PINCHOT
OPERATORS TO Make REPLY TODAY

Hard Coal Workers Willing To
Keep Mines Open Pending
Further Negotiations - OBJ
ject To Flat 10 Per Cent In
crease-Renew Demand For
Check-off System - Gov.
PincFot Refuses All Com
neutrality-suspicious. Silent On
Foreword Of Answer To
Mediator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
'Bocton Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Friday and Saturday: mild tenn
perature; light winds mostly west
erly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31
Governor Baxter Present;
Gives Word Of Praise
To Make Day CON-
Racing Gard
sas
Best Of Week

Thousands Visit Coli
scum and View Man
fold Exhibits
stock Continues to
Hold Interest-Mid-
way Does Thriving
Business - Awards
Made-Fair COntin-
ues Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-31

RADIO PROGRAMS
Detailed programs from principal
fadiophone broadcasting stations
may be found In this issue.
Phillips County herald., 1923-01-04
Cosmopolitan New York.

New York each year becomes more
OF foreign city. With considerably
more than half OF Its population for
eign-born or Of foreign parent
nge. and with fully third Of
It's residents Jewish. II is fast ac-
qulrIng mnny habits and customs that
are distinctly not American. although
In all the various groups Of national
tiles In the metropolis systematic ef-
forts toward Amerlcanization are be-
Ing made.
The principal society nt work TO
this end IL called "Amerlcn's Making"
II IL headed by DR.. John Houston
Finley. formerly president Of City col.
iegc and widely known In educational
circles At carnival this society
gave ut the Hotel Astor the other eve
ming there were groups Of 20 differ
cnt nationniltlcs. all In native dress
and all OF them were New Workers.