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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Taxi Driver Retracts
Talk in Staying of
Methuen Policeman

Lawrence, Mass, Aug. 3.-Barney
Banks, local taxicab driver, who was
said to have made a confession i'm
picating James Sumner Marshall,
alias Jack Henderson. in the murder
Of Police Officer Arthur j. Bower in
Methuen Wednesday. after his ar
rest in Hartford yesterday. gave a
Inherent version of the affair in
court here today. Both pleaded not
guilty and Banks eXonerated Mar
shall and also said that Jane Nc
Patrick, Lowell girl, who he at first
aid was a member of the party, was
not in the automobile.
Banks today asserted that a man
named Sullivan, whose first name he
did not know, was a member of the
party and fired the shot that killed
Bower.
The Lawrence police asked the
Hartfor dauthorities to find the girl
with whom Banks appeared in that
city but who did not return with
him to Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
COOLIDGE AT CAPITOL

Washington, Aug. 3-(By A. P.)-
Calvin Coolidge, today grasped the
helm Of the ship of state as it fell
from the lifeless hand Of his captain.
Warren G. Harding.
Quickly he took upon himself the
duties of pilot.
Up practically all night receiving
the news of his chiefs sudden death.
he had taken in the sitting room of
his fathers farmhouse in Plymouth.
VT, the oath to perform the duties
Of the both President Of the United
States.
Then, o visit to his mothers grave
and he was off to Washington. He
arrived in the capitol at go p. NJ. to
be met at the railway station by an
official party including Secretary
Hughes and Postmaster General
New
Then before retiring he conferred
with Secretary Hughes and Senator
Curtis of Kansas. Republican whip.
Tomorrow the new chief executive
planned a busy day. He intended to
remain in Washington until the body
or Mr.. Harding arrived from San
Francisco, Tuesday. and 60 to Mar
ion, Ohio, for the burial.
President Coolidge went directly to
his suite in the New Willard hotel
where he and Mrs. Coolidge will re-
main until Mrs. Harding at her con-
venience moves from the White
House.
The new President planned to rise
bright and early tomorrow morning
and be at his desk by Q o'clock. Mail,
accommodating during his vacation in
New England and conferences on Mr..
Harding's funeral arrangements will
absorb his attention. He will also
look after preparation OF a proclama-
ton for day of national mourning
for Mr.. Harding.
Those who came with the Presi-
dent consider it unlikely that he will
announce any important steps in his
administration until after the coun-
try has recovered from the shock OF
the death Of Mr.. Harding.
The last leg of President Cool
idges trip from New England to
Washington was made in fast time.
Less that four and one half hours
after he had boarded the special
train which awaited him at the
Pennsylvania station. in New York,
he stood in the capitol.
AS he passed through the gates to
the presidential entrance of the rail-
road station which was last used by
Mr.. Harding when starting on his
Alaskan trip, Mr.. Coolidge raised his
hat and bowed quietly to the crowd
behind the ropes. There were no
cheers nor APPLAUSE but spectators
raised their hats. The reception
Continued on Page @Coi. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Group at Institute
Politics Sends Word
to Widow Harding

Williamstown, Mass. Aug. 3.-The
members of the Institute of Politics,
in special assembly today, expressed
their grief at the death of President
Harding and sent a telegram OF con-
dolence to Mrs. Harding.
I'VE share in your sorrow and we
feel deeply the great loss to the ma
ton. not merely of the chief magis-
trate, but of a President who by his
tireless fidelity to duty. by his lofty
ideals for the republic and his per-
sonal character, had won the deep
est affection of his fellow country
men,"
DIR. Harry A. Garfield. chairman
OF the institute, presided at the
meeting.
The institute will pay formal trib-
ute to the memory of President
Harding at service to be held Sun
day afternoon in the Williamstown
College chapel President Harry A.
Garfield of Williams, chairman of
the institute, will preside, and the
memorial address will be delivered
by Doctor Charles F. Thwing. presi-
dent emeritus of Western Reserve
University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
MAINE GUARD AT
LEWISTON today IN
| TRIBUTE TO HARDING
D 0 U BIT over
CHOICE OF G. O,P,
CANDIDATE IN "a

Washington. Aug. 3-(By A. P.)-
President .Harding's death throws
new complexities into the political
situation within the Republican
party which will undoubtedly have
far reached reflections in the conven-
ton Of next year.
1t probably will turn what many
expected to be merely a ratification
meeting into a contest for the Re-
publican presidential nominat ton
with the stalwart conservative Re-
publican forces aligned on the one
side and the forces represented by
such leaders as Senators johnson of
California, Borah Of Idaho and La
Toilette Of Wisconsin on the other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Points to Auto
Congestion in Mass.
70 Killed in July

Boston. Aug 3-Automobile con-
gestion on the highways of Massa-
chusetts is the worst in the history
Of the state. Frank A. Goodwin, leg-
istrar Of motor vehicles, said in a
statement issued today. In the
month Of July, he stated, 20 persons
were killed as compared with 80 In
July, 1922. OF these 81 were chill
dren.
Most Of the older persons. he said.
met death late at night as the result
Of drunken or reckless driving by
operators coming from road houses.
beaches or camps. Last month. o9l
operators licenses were revoked for
operating automobiles while under
me influence OF liquor. For July.
w. the record was .31. Registrar
Goodwin called upon police and
courts to help in checking the
mounting accident rate by punish
ing offenders with arrest and jail
sentences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
aosd Regiment from
Camp Devens Tour
+, Duty Passes Night at
State Fair Grounds
Retreat and Mill
tary Ceremony This
Morning

lewiston, Me-, Aug. 3-The
1osrd Regiment arrived here
from, Camp Devens for demo-
blization at the state fair
grounds late today, the parade
and review originally planned
for Saturday having been can
celled on account of President
Hsrding's death. The regiment
csmped on the fair grounds
tonight and tomorrow morning
will hold a retreat and military
ceremony in respect to the late
uresident and then march to
the Upper Maine Central sta
ton and disband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
SECRET SERVICE
MAN HURRIES TO
GUARD COOLIDGE

Boston, Aug. 3-With two chauf-
feurs alternating at the wheel of his
automobile, secrete service Agent A..
l.. Mccormick, dispatched from the
Boston bureau of the service to
guard President Coolidge, covered the
200 miles Of country road to Ply
mouth, VT, in approximately four
hours, early today. The President, in
communication with John ]. Nc
Grath, in charge of the New England
service. had agreed to wait until 9
o'clock for the operative to arrive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Oklahoma Indians
Mourn for Harding

Ponca City. Okla, Aug. 3-Severai
thousand Indians representing seven
tribes stopped their ''pow-wow near
he's today for 20 minutes as token
of mourning for their late Great
White Father"
Genuine sorrow became apparent
among the usually undemonstrative
redskins when word Of President
Harding's death reached the camp.
Horse Chief Eagle of the Ponca
tribe who had visited the president
at the White House while In Wash
ington on tribal business, referred to
him affectionately as the Big
Chief"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
FAvON|AN TAKES
FEATURE STAKE AT
GRAND CIRCUIT MEET

Windsor, Ont, Aug 3-Favonian,
sired by ]. Malcolm Forbes and
driven by Fred Edman of Memphis,
Tenn. won the twenty ninth re-
newal of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Stake, Detroits most
famous trotting stake, the feature OF
the second day of the Grand Circuit
meeting today. Favonian, who ruled
an odds favorite, took sthe first heat
but was badly beaten in the second,
finishing sixth. In the deciding heat
Favonian won by nose from Clyde
the Great.
Split heats resulted in all three OF
today's events. Merriman took the
2:10 pace after losing the second
heat. Robert Direct, after losing
the first heat of the 2:c6 pace, came
through in the next two to win, Rifle
Grenade. took the first heat.
Summaries:
1902 TROT, PURSE $1,000
Favonian, br h, by ]. Malcolm
(Edman)
Eleanor Guy, b h, by Guy AK
worthy (Egan) ............. 3
Clyde the Great, blk h (Murphy)
522
Just David, br (Valentino) 245
Walter Sterling, b G, (Stokes) 3
Fatette National, Peter Pfaff and
Taurida also started
Time-2:05 IA, 2:07: 2:04 "a.
2:1o PACE, PURSE $1,000
Merriman. b 6, by Kentucky
Todd (Murphy) ...........
Walter McGregor. CHI e, by Wal
ter Direct (Kaplin) ........ 2
La Paloma. b m (Wolverton)
Silver Maid, oh m. (Willis) 6
Bonnie Girl, Blk m (Egan)
Lambetto, Ravens Direct Heir,
Mable Direct and Derby Dillon also
started.
Time-2:05 IA, 2:07. o:04 IA.
o:o6 PACE, PURSE $1,000
Robert Direct. oh e, by Walter
DIRECT Ray) ...............
Rife Grenade. b 6, by Belwin
tAieDonald) ................
Julia NJ Direct, br m. (Childs)
Hal Abbey, e (Murph) .....
Frisco June. b h (Caton) ...... s
Quinla Laura Forbes. Della Unko,
Peter Sullivan, Edna Forbes and
Sunny South also started.
Time 2:O3 IA, ,2:05, 2:04.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
RUMFORD SLOWLY
RECOVERING FROM
DISASTROUS FIRE

Rumford, Me. Aug. 3.-Rumford Is
fast recovering from the effects of the
fire which destroyed 81 buildings on
Waldo street Thursday night. All Of
the 800 families whose homes were
destroyed have been taken into private
houses to be cared for until temporary
structures can be erected. The ruins
we're still smouldering late tonight.
preventing any efforts 10 clear away
the debris. Electric light service has
been restored but the water service is
still unfit for use. The work of re-
construction will be started immedi-
ately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Commander First
Corps Sends Message

Boston, Aug. 3-Major General A.
W. Brewster, commanding the first
corps area, today sent a message of
sympathy from the New England
military organization to Mrs. Hard
ing.
The commanding general officers,
soldiers and employees Of the army
Of the United States in New Eng
land wish to extend TO you their deep
and heartfelt sympathy in the ir-
reparable loss you have suffered in
the death Of our beloved commander
and chief"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Boston Man to Be
COOlidge's Secretary

New York. Aug. 3-Benjamin F.
Felt Of Boston. long a close personal
and political friend Of President
Coolidge. probably will be named Sec
rotary to the President. the New
York Tribune learned today from
tive.
Mr.. Felt. formerly secretary Of the
Republican State committee OF
Massachusetts,. has been employed
since 1920 in an executive capacity In
the department store in Boston
owned by Frank ". Stearns. perhaps
the closest friend and political advis-
er Of President Coolidge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Home Folks in
Marion Send Word

San Francisco. Aug. 3.-From Ma
rion. Mrs. Harding received the fol-
lowing message signed The Home
Folks
TT seems impossible that our big.
generous-hearted neighbor and friend
has gone. This community. this coun-
try and the world have lost the one
man most needed today. The world
has learned to understand and love
him as we always have.
We are grieving with YOU and pray
God Will give You strength.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Mistrial in Case
Garrett Charged
with Staying Pierce

Cumberland Court House. Virginia,
Aug. "A mistrial was declared to-
day in the case Of Larkin C. Garrett,
charged with the murder Of Rev. E.
S. Pierce.
Judge B. D. White. presiding, sus-
tanned a motion by the state in
which it challenged the right of
three jurors to sit because they were
disqualified by statements they were
alleged to have made before the
trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Boy Of II Rescues
Drowning Waitress

Fabyan House. y. H. Aug. S.-Wil-
liam Barron Dodge. the 11-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Dodge of ALI
ston, Mass. rescued 2 young woman
from drowning at Amoonoosue Falls.
near 'Fabyans. today.
Miss Marie Bokins, waitress at the
Fabvan House was seized with cramps
while bathing at the falls and the boy
swan to her side. She grappled with
him in her panic and both were SINK
ing when vorng Dodge knocked her
unconscious with sharp blow on her
tempIe. He tnen pulled 4ler to shore.
where she was resuscitated after 90
minutes of first aid treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
No Death Mask
of Late President

San Francisco. Aug. AT a con-
ference last night Of cabinet off,
GERS. it was decided to request the
permission OF Mrs. Harding to allow
death mask to be taken of Presi-
dent Harding. Mrs. Harding, how
ever. declined to permit the mask to
be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
TurcO-American
Pact Signed Today

Lausanne, Aug. 3-tBy A. P0-
Provisional arrangements have been
made for the signing tomorrow aft
ernoon of the Turco- American treaty.
The Turkish representatives haid to-
night that final word had not arrived
from Angora, but they thought the
authority to sign the treaty might
arrive by tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Jury Has Case
Morse and Others

Washington. Aug. 3.-The case of
Charles w. Morse and others charged
with conspiracy in connection with
wartime shipbuilding was given TO the
jury here today at $50 P. NJ. after Is
weeks devoted to taking testimony and
argument by counsel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
S3S7,OOO in Requests
in Will of Vialle

Boston. Aug. S-BeQuests amount
ing to 1887 900 were enumerated in
the will of Charles A. Eialle. former
~ president of the National Bank OF
the Republic and director OF the Ma
tional Shawmut Bank. filed here to-
day. The requests include 100000
10 the Boston Y. NJ. c. A. and s2S.-
600 TO the Boston Museum OF Fine
Arts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Train praped in Black

San Francisco. Aug 3 (By A. P.)-
An avenue Of mourning stretched to-
night across a land Of sorrow. 1t
began here at the Golden Gate and
1t ended in the nations capitol, and
over 1t for four days and four nights
will travel a funeral train bearing
the body of President Harding.
When the train. draped in black,
drew out of a black -draped station
here tonight, there began the sad
dest trans continental trip in the
history Of the nation. There have
been funeral trains bearing the bodies
of chief executives of the republic
before, but no such train ever passed
over so long route.
Ninety and half hours will be re-
Quired for the trip when IL Is ended
at 1880 p. NJ. Tuesday. the body of
Warren G. Harding will rest awhile
the American people for nearly two
and a half years and then in the
capitol where, as a senator from
Ohio. he represented his native state
for six years. Funeral services will
be held in the capitol rotunda late
next Wednesday after the body has
lain in state all dav, and then will
begin the final journey to Marion.
Ohio.
Arriving on the morning of Thursday
at Marion among the home folks the
dead president loved best, the body will
be given the tender and loving care of
neighbors and friends until the fol-
lowing day. when funeral services will
tContinued on Page aCol. So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Services Held At San Francisco Before Placing
Dead Chief In Private Gar "Superb' Which
Carried Him West Journey Will Take -Four
Days.--P|ans Call For Ceremonies At
Washington and Marion, 0hio--Day Of
National Mourning Next Friday

Calvin Coolidge Sworn Into Office as 3Oth
President by His Ag ed Father at Plymouth
Vt. Arrives in Capital in Evening After
Quick Trip from Ea st - With Wife Takes
Suite in New Willard - To White House
Later-Refuses to Elaborate on Statement
Regarding Keeping Intact Cabinet and Pol.
icies of Harding :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
THE WEATHER
PARTLY CLOUDY

Northern New England - Partly
cloudy Saturday and Sunday, not
much change in temperature.
Southern New England - Some
what unsettled Saturday and Sun
day, no change in temperature.
Eastern New York-Partly cloudy
Saturday and Sunday, probably
thundershowers in extreme south
portion; little change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Headquarters Co.
Prepares Way for
REGIMENTS BivOuac

Especial to Kennehec JournaD
Camp Devens. Aug 3-The boys of
The Ssth Infantry Brigade Head
quarters Company and the members
Continued on Page 5@Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
General Forecast

The outlook is for partly cloudy
weather in the north Atlantic
states during the next two days.
The temperature will not change
materially ip any portions of the dis
trict and readings will be close to
the seasonal normal
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate to fresh mostly southwest
and sky partly overcast Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Unsettled, generally fair Saturday
and Sunday: not much change in
temperature; light shifting winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
BODY ON WAY EAST

San Francisco, Aug (By A. Ply
In sorrow unutterable, San Francisco
tonight babe good bye to all that was
mortal of Warren Gamaliel Harding,
who until a few hours ago was
president of the United States.
To his widow, Mrs. Harding, the city
said au revoir with a compassion I'M
witnessed here since those sad days of
the earthquake and fire when San Fran
cisco had unassuagable sorrow of her
own.
The outpouring Of this compassion
came at sunset tonight when the city's
thousands lined the streets leading
from the Palace Hotel. where President
Harding died last night, to the South
ern Pacific station, where his body was
placed on board a special train to be
taken to Washington.
Escorted by a cortege of army. navy
and marine detachments led by men
high in official life in city, state and
nation. the body of the late president
was carried to the railway station.
All traffic had been stopped All
public officers and stores were closed.
The only sounds were made by the
tramp of men and horses. There was
no hysteria or audible weeping or COM
motion of any sort. Only once was the
silence broken by more than footballs.
That was when the chimes Of st. Pat
rick's Catholic church. block from
the hotel. played Nearer, My God. to
Thee" as the cortege got under way.
Before the body was removed from the
hotel brief services were held in the
presidential suite. conducted by the
Rev. James S. West, pastor of the First
Baptist church here. Mr.. Harding was
a member OF that denomination.
The casket before 1t left the hotel had
been heaped Ger with flowers. loving
tributes from friends. kilograms and
messages by hundreds We'd with the
flowers for space. But when the cas-
ket was removed it's only drapings
were the American flag and a wreath of
carnations.
Behind the hearse came the notables
of the escort, which included the honor
airy pall-bearers and high city, state
and national officials. Among them
were Secretaries Hoover, Work and
Wallace and Attorney General Daugh-
erty, cabinet members.
sick bed at the Palance Hotel to take
his place in the line Of march. He
rode in an automobile ahead of Mayor
James Rolph. Jr.. General John J.
Pershing. ajor General Charles G.
Norton. Rear Admirals Edward Simp-
son and J. S. Mexican. a.
The participation of the army. the
navy and the marines in the procession
was solemn and imposing All officers
were in full dress as is customary on
such occasions and their swords were
draped in crepe.
San Francisco. Aug 8 (By A. Ply
At 5:57 p. NJ, the body of President
Harding was removed from the sit
ting room of the presidential suite
in the Palace Hotel and was started
from the eighth floor to New Mont
gcmery Street where 1t was to take
its place in the funeral pro ;esston 20
the Southern Pacific depot enroute
for the national capitol -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-04
SUNDAY: Cloudy

| radio PROGRAMS
' Detailed programs from principal
fadiophons broa dcastins stations
may be found In this issue.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-03-01
FREE sEEDs-LAsT TIME

Kindly advise your readers that my
annual allotment of seeds is now
ready for distribution, and that l will
be pleased to send an assortment to
all persons residing in the fourth
congressional district who will drop
me line for them. These requests
should be sent in very soon, as Con-
gress adjourns on March 4th and /
want to complete the distribu ION
shortly after that date. This is prob
ably the last year for free distribu-
tion of government seeds, as the APP
preparation of government seeds for
next year was cut out of the appfo-
priation bill by Congress.
EDWARD T. TAYLCR.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-03-01
It's Great to he an Uncle

A little boy from Canada, who had
never seen Negro, was riding in
New York with his uncle when he
spied colored lady.
Uncle, why does that woman
black her face?"
"She doesn't. that's her natural
color"
is she black like that all over?"
why, yes" uncle replied.
The boy looked up beamingly at his
uncle. Gee, uncle, you know every
thing, don't ou?"-Exchange.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-03-01
Over the
Radiophone
sy FRANK H. WILLIAMS

~;
10, 1922. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
Although Ted Cowles feared that h.
had lost out to his rival, Howard VII
kens. In his race for the heart ana
hand of his old-time schoolmate, Mar!
Johnson, he nevertheless listened Ill
on her radiophone concerts every eve
ming.
Ted and Mary had together become
greatly Interested in radio while at
tending college, and Ted had at first
been delighted when upon their return
to their home town Mary had been
given a contract to sing three times a
week for the local broadcasting sta
ton, which was managed by Wilkens
But this delight had soon changed to
Jealous rage when he saw the appar
ent interest with which Mary wei
coined Wilkens' advances.
OF late Ted hadn't seen much OF
Mary-she had been so busy with her
concert work and with the attentions
which Wilkens showered upon her
that there hadn't been time in which
to see her old school friend.
So that evening Ted sulked In his
clearinghouse room and almost de-
termined not to listen In on Mary's
concert, In spite of the fact that she
had sent him little personal note
telling him that she was going to sing
some new songs this evening and max
ing a special request that he listen to
her.
Ted stared glumly at his receiving
set. What in the world could she
see In Wilkens? Wilkens was un-
scrupulous. hard, brutal. Ted felt thar
he could read character, and 1t was
his opinion that, If pressed, there was
almost nothing at which Wilkens
would stop. For instance, Ted in his
bitterness told himself that If Wilkens
knew about the money Ted now had
In his room. there'd be nothing VIII
kens wouldn't do to get it. This
thought rather worried Ted. 1t was