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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13

Washington Feb. 1.-THE supreme
gift of Abraham Lincoln was not in
Construction. but rather in preserva-
ton. President Harding declared in
ar address tonight at q Lincoln
Memorial dinner rendered by friends
OF Lincoln Memorial University of
Cumberland Gap, Tenn. -
Humanity ITSELF" the president
declared, needs to drink of the cup
of unfailing confidence which enabled
him to stand erect and mistaken
amid disbursements and criticism
which would have crushed any less
than master heart and SOUL"
No human story the president
continued, SURPRISES the fascination
and the inspiration Of that of Abra-
ham Lincoln. The republic pays
tribute tonight, and most of the world
is doing him reverence. because. in
his mistaken faith, the world finds
its own hopes nightly strengthened.
Our words are all feeble, because we
are dealing with the master martyr.
the supreme leader in a national
crisis, the surprising believer in a
fulfilled destiny and colossal fig
ure among the hero statesmen OF all
the ages.
Turning over in the last few
days, the promise had made to add
my own to the testimonies that here
are to be spoken, l have been i'm
pressively reminded of the greatly
revived interest in everything con-
corning Lincoln, which marked the
past few years, notably the last two.
One cannot but have observed how
greatly the thoughts of people have
turned to this man of vision, the
great emancipation, who spoke with
the voice of the common people. for
truth and for freedom. One cannot
have failed to note that as the for
Continued on Page 2, Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
General Forecast

A disturbance of wide extent and
marked intensity had two ccnters
Monday night. one over southern
Lake Michigan and the other over
southern Wyoming. and it was NOV
ing rapidly east northeastward. 1t
has been attended by precipitation al
most generally since Sunday night,
except in the North Atlantic states.
Pressure was high Monday night
over the Atlantic states and the
Canadian maritime provinces.
The western disturbance will move
rapidly ast-northeastWard attended
by precipitation, mostly in the form
of rain. almost generally Tuesday and
Wednesday in the Atlantic states.
The temperature will rise Tuesday
except in the extreme south, and it
Will continue mild Wednesday in the
Atlantic states.
Advisory storm warning. ordered
10 =. NJ, Norfolk. Va. TO Eastport,
Me-, strong east and southeast shift
ing to south winds. possibly reaching
gale force late tonight or Tuesday
morning.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook =
Strong east and southeast, probably
reaching gale force: weather over
cast and thick with rain Oh snow
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Sanction for Aerial
Blockade Sought
at Hague Conference

London. Feb. 12-The Hague cor
respondent of the Times understands
that the French proposed at a con-
ference Of the jurists at the Peace
Palace. whose deliberations were
carefully concealed from the press,
that international legal sanction for
an aerial blockade should be secured,
even though. owing to physical con-
ditions. such a blockade could not be
made effective in the sense required
by international law. The cores
pondent believes that the French pro-
posal was intended to placate the
United States.
The Japanese opposed the proposal,
which they consider might make
aerial communication in war time ex-
ceedingly difficult Great Britain's
attitude is not known. ...
1t is said that France possesses at
least 10000 airplanes, the finest air
feet in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Only Living Delegate
Recalls Nomination
of Lincoln at Chicago

Snlcago. Feb. 12-(By a. P.)-Ob-
serving the 114th anniversary of the
plrth OF Abraham Lincoln, Addison
u. Proctor. said to be the only liv-
ing delegate to the Chicago conyen-
t!oh that nominated Lincoln for
PRESIDENT. told in a speech TODAY of
tne influences the scenes that led to
Inc choice of the great emancipa-
tor
The 466 delegates to that conyen-
lioh IN 1860 met in reality to decide
whether slavery should exist or not"
he said. The fugitive slave law had
outraged the moral sensibilities of
north.
After no slavery plank had
been inserted in the platform. n
strong delegation from the east asked
the nomination OF William n. Sc
ward. They lacked but so votes of
controlling the convention. Illinois
asked the nomination OF Lincoln.
One of the leaders of the eastern
ers interviewed us and urged the
nomination Of Seward Horace Gree
ley. however, predicted that Seward
would fail to carry five states and
possibly more. Speaking of Lincoln,
Greeley said: Tie is a pretty adroit
politician. but he is certainly mex
perienced in national affairs and 1
don't believe the people would trust
him. Cassius Clay of the Kentucky
delegation. told us we were on the
brink of Civil war and that if Lincoln
is elected. the south will withdraw
from the Union and we. the Union
lists. will help push secession back
into its lair
Lincoln was nominated despite
the Seward delegates and Senator
Seward was one Of the first to VOL
unteer to take the platform in favor
of Lincoln. I sam him as he was in
augurated before 10000 persons. He
then promised to enforce the laws in
all states and when the flag fell at
Fort Sumter the people We're of one
heart. Seventy-five thousand volun-
teered after the first call. We are
coming Father Abraham. 100000
strong. was the answer to his Sec
ond call"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Admiral Piunkett
Scores Millionaire
"JOy Riders" Abroad

New York. Feb. II - Criticizlns
American 10y riders for making a
display of their wealth in the face
of starving people," Admiral Charles
2. Plunkett. commander of the Third
Naval district. in an address before
the Women's Republican club, today
directed q broadside in the direction
of the large party of wealthy nota :
bles who sailed on the Mauritania
last week for a Mediterranean cruise.
The passengers, including Ebert II.
Gary, chairman of the United States
Steel Corporation, were reported TO
have paid $1,G00.000 for their accom-
modations on the liner.
"What we need is to use plain COM
mon sense and stay at home minding
our business" declared Admiral
Plunkett. Yet, these JOY riders are
rushing into district threatened
with war. They should stay at
home. There are enough things for
them to do here"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Withdraw Murder
Charge Against Three
in Herrin Case

Marion, Ill. Feb. 12.-(By A. P.>-
The state late today withdrew the
murder charge against three more de-
PENDANTS in the second Hcrrin mine
killings trial. which began today,
leaving six to stand trial for the MUIR
der of Antonio Mulkovich Of Eric. Pa.
Eighteen men We're indicted for Null
kovichs death but. to facilitate trial.
the charge against nine previously had
been dropped
Three against whom the charge was
dropped this afternoon are:
Peter Hitler. Percy Hall and Dallas
McCrce. This leaves the following TO
stand trial for MulkoNich'S death:
Hugh Willis. a miners union ofiicial +;
Bert Grace. Otis Clark. Philip Fon-
tainctta. oscar Howard and James
Brown. a negro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Developments of the
Day in Washington

Investigation of the adminiStra ton
of the Veterans Bureau affairs was or.
derod by the Senate.
Colonel Walter A. Bethel was nomi-
mated to be Judge advocate general OF
the army. succeeding Major General
Crowder. now mbassador to Cuba.
Mrs. Mac Ellen Nolan was sworn in
as member of the House. succeeding
her la;" husband as representative from.
the Fifth California District.
Salaries ranging from s1o5,000 a
year down, the Senate oil investigating
committee was Informed. are paid by
the leading petroleum companies TO
thor chief officials.
In an effort to bring both the ship
ping and debt funding bills to an early
vote. Republican leaders decided to
have the Senate each day consider one
measure for few hours, then the
other
Predicting that the United States in
the near future would begin to export
gold. Comptroller of the Currency
Crissinger in his annual report de-
cared this would represent long step
in the restoration of world economic
equilibrium. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13

Pennington, Nc. Feb. IL Mrs. Ethel
rho, Bean. awaiting trial on February
q, for the murder of her husband. Otis
Roam. whom she is alleged to have
.hoi three times near their home in
g,nseley four months ago. was under
II. care of a physician i'll her cell at
n, county Jail today. She had tenn
nraiure of 1Oa and showed early
symptoms of Influenza.
Counsel for Mrs Bean. who. it is said,
will be t., first woman ever placed on
trial in Franklin county for murder
secured a list of the States witnesses.
and preliminary examination of these
was being made today by James b.
Perkins of Boothbay. former county at
tOuey Of Lincoln county, who is asso-
esttd with her attorneys.
J,-emiah W. Wheaton Of Elmira, n.
r. and Norman Mawson of Methuen,
Mass, the young lumber camp work
Jury after being held in Jail since the
shooting on the charge of murder, have
I leen unable to secure $1,000 bail each
on which they were held as witnesses
for the State. They were seen talking
with Bean few minutes before he
vas killed. but it was not known that
they had any actual knowledge of the
CT -.
M. Bean was reported later as
feeling better. Her physician found
her temperature had decreased slight
y. She received many encouraging
kilograms and several bouquets from
friends, She is not permitted to re-
teive mail.
Mrs. Rose r. Hodgdon of West Milan.
" H., Beams half-sister. expressed be-
lief in her innocence. Ethel, | know
you are innocent of the terrible crime"
she wrote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Combat Blue
Sunday Movement

New York, Feb. 12.-Plans &c
combat a statewide movement ioI
blue Sundays" which he says has
been begun by the Lords Day A.
lance and other reform OrganiZa-
tons were announced by Harry
Frank. state SUPERINTENDENT OF the
Anti Blue Law League of America
', Mr.. Frank said national officials
Of the~League would arrive here
from Cleveland, Ohio, within a rev
days, to direct the counter-cam :
paign. and that uuestionares would
, be sent to Governor Smith and 9TH
or officials to learn their attitude on
the Sunday question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Two Drowned in
Swapping of Boat
Off Grand Manan

PASSPORT. Feb. 1".-Miuott Fleet
and Aubrey Raymond Of Grand Man
an. n. e. were drowned in Cheney s
passage Friday night when 40 foot
open boat. heavily laden with q al.
was swamped in the rips and plung-
ed to tho bottom. it became known
today
The men left Northhead late that
afternoon with their boat load of
fuel for Seal Cove on Grand M3nan
Island. and nothing was know of
their fate until searchers found i'cir
boat sunk and the cargo partly
washed away. Search for the bodies
began at once.
Fleet was 40 years of age and
married. Raymond was 20 and SIN
gle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Congressman Pay
Tribute to Memory
of Great ErnancipatOr

Washington, Feb. 12.-While there
was no special observance of Lin
coins birthday anniversary today
in either the Senate or House, Sem
ator Stanley, Democrat, Kentucky.
referred to it incidentally in the
Senate with a remark that if Lin
coin could return to life today. he
would be mighty lonesome" in view
of his stand for personal liberty end
state rights, eand also would b
damned as hopeless reactionary."
The House paused in its work to
pay tribute to the memory of Lin
coin. Representatives Mondell. of
Wyoming. the Republican leader.
Houck, Republican. Kansas, and Up
shaw. Democrat. Georgia, eulosized
the martyred president, Mr.. Upshaw.
declaring no tribute to Lincoln would
be complete unless a southern man
participated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Methodist Church
to Aid Russia in
Religious EndeavOr

Chicago, Feb. 12.-(By A. Ply
Methodist Episcopal church has APP
pointed a delegation including three
bishops, to confer this month with
representatives of the Russian
church regarding it's appeal for as
sistance in re-establishing the stand-
ard Of Christ in Russia"
Thes announcement was madS to-
day by the Rev. DR.. Joseph B. Huge.
Icy, secretary emeretus of the Me-
thodlst general conference, with she
statement that the incitation was
being made with the approval oi.the
Soviet government. 80
The delegation comprises: Bishop
Edgar Blake. of Paris; Bishop John
l.. NuelsOn. of Zurich; Bishop ALTON
Bast. of Copenhagen and The REV.
w. b. Beauchamp, secretary of for
cign work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13

taxation matters will hold the
attention of the Legislature for a
por'ion OF this week. the seventh of
us session. Hearings will be held
on several taxation bills introduced
ana other important measures arc
scheduled to be presented shortly
including resolution providing for
constitutional amendment to re-
Ter TO the people the question of n
TAX on intangible property on an
income basis. Another measure con-
templates low fiat rate on intapsi-
Die property. this not recurring a
constitutional amendment
An act to repeal the soldiers and
sailors exemption law and an act
10 increase taxes in the Maine for
eStfN district will be given hearing
az = O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
hetoic the committee on taxation
Az the same time hearing will he
given on an act to amend sections
OF the law relating to the collection
OF taxes in unorganized townships.
and on act to amend sections of the
law relating to taxes in unincor-
porated places.
The committees on taxation and
banks and banking viii hold IL hear
ing at - o'clock this Tuesday after
noon on an act relating to the taxa
ton of shares Of stock of trust com
panles organized under the laws of
TINS state and Of banking institu-
tons formed under the laws of the
United States, and repeating the
chapter relating to the taxation of
bank stock. This bill would change
the present fiat rate OF 10 mills lev
led by the State assessors upon bank
stock to local assessors at the same
rate as other personal property
Among the important bills which
may be introduced soon in other
classes of legislation are the matter
of the submission to the people of
the Direct Primary Law, to which
both parties stand pledged. the As
hour law for women and children.
and an Old Age Pension Bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Charge l Larceny of
$4,000 to Trustee
OF Trust COMPANY

hoston, Feb. Us. Leland Mont
.sssue, or Cambridge, sole trustee of
,s u.s Ihter-City Trust Company. was
listed tonight on a secret indict-
.,eat charging larceny. conspiracy
Ths s'sa, and receiving stolen goods.
al le .annsdlctment in IL counts. covers
i IN yea activities involving $4,000
r junction with sales of stock.
nav rae compiainants are mostly wo-
sanoo Inc largest loss claim was
Newh bv ny Mrs. Mabel A. Noyes, Of
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N. HI. College Senior
Rescues Boy from
Drowning at Durham

Durham. n. H.. Feb. 12-Evan
M. Post. senior at New Hampshire
state College. today rescued Ernest
Philbrook. Z, from drowning at Dur
ham Pond. While sliding on the
ice Philbrook broke through. Post.
skating nearby. dove into the hole
and found the boy. The crowd of
skaters on the pond brought both 20
safe ice by means of hockey sticks
The doctors were an hour restoring
the rescued boy to consciousness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Brings Record Load
Egyptian Cotton to
Port of Boston

Boston, Feb. 1.-THE largest cargo
OF Egyptian cotton ever brought to
inns country by vessel flying the
American flag arrived here today on
the Shipping Board steamship Hog
Island from Alexandria. 1t was the
eighth cargo of Egyptian cotton to
arrive at this port this season.
The Hog Island brought 1850
bales, valued at S3.5O0.O00. Not only
We're the vessels hold filled to the
hatch combings. but all her store
rooms. the firemen's forecastle. and
every inch of available space on the
ship We're utilized for cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
TROOPS
TO EXTEND ZONE
TO Rhine HARB0RS


dusseldorf, Feb. 12.-(By A. P.)-
| The Rhineland intcr-Allied commission
| mas notified the commissioner of tho
| keich that Belgian troops will occupv
| the towns of Vessel and Emmercb
tuesday morning. Emmcrcll is the
customs station for Holland.
Berlin. Feb. 12.-Semi-o official an
houncemcnt is made here that the
Franco elgians intend to occurv Tho
hhine harbors OF Vessel and Emmerich
tomorrow.
London. Feb. 12.--tEy A. rD--U is
Scnl-o officially announced in Berlin that
Germany Is prepared to honor the
honds to the value of $4,000 600 gold
marks. turned over to Belsium six
months ago by the Relchsbank and duc
February 10, says a dispatch to the
Times from Berlin.
1t is added that Germany's decision
TO suspend deliveries in rcparation
goods during the period of the occura-
''oh OF The Kuhr does not apply to
these bonds.
Inc boycott against the French AMI
BelgIans began at Essen today. saws a
Dortmund dispatch to the Times. An
the hotels refused tc serve the French.
VINO thereupon cleared everyone out of
the Handelshof Hotel, driving the
guests into the square, where crowds
corrected. n French patrol then pro-
ceedeu to diSperse them with bayonets
ana riding whips and finally a machine
gun was brought into service before
the square was completely cleared.
The Belgians have already occu-
pied Vessel and Emmerich. accord
ing to a Duesseldorf dispatch to the
Express. They are reported to have
entered Monday. The correspondent
further says that aside from iron and
steel. all merchandise henceforth, in
Guiding dyes, seed. fertilizer and
medicines, is forbidden 40 be sent
from the Ruhr into occupied Ger
many. If any exception is made it
must pay ten per cent. expectation
tax.
Berlin. Feb. 1.-THE government
has dispatched notes to Paris and
Brussels replying to the refusal of
France and Belgium to permit Ger
man ministers to visit the Ruhr.
THE German and federal govern
ments." it is declared in the note
refuse to accept any direction from
foreign governments regarding the
way their ministers should act"
Washington. Feb. 1o--Latest seiz-
ures of German territory made by
French military forces in the Ruhr
have been made the subject of a re-
newed protest by the German gov
eminent.
The note of protest. copy Of
which has reached diplomatic quar-
tiers here. characterized the French
occupation as lone of purely arbi-
trary action and force. committed by
taking advantage Of the defenseless-
ness Of the German nation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Rules De Valera Has
No Connection with
National $4,000 Fund

Dublin. Feb. 1H.-Judge Powell in
the chancery court. ruling today in the
case against canon de Valera. David
ODonoghue and Stephen O'Mara.
brought by William Cosgrave. presi-
dent of the Dali Eireaan. and others,
as trustees of the national fund, to
prevent the defendants from withdraw
ing $4,000 of the funds from Dublin
bank. said there was no evidence con-
rccting Dc Valera and O'Mara with the
money. He therefore refused the plain
titfs' application against them with
costs, but continued tho injunction
against O'DonoGhue pending trial of
the action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Girl Missing on
Her WeddingDay

keene. n. H.. Feb. 12-Frank La
Sale. rs. Of Dunbar street, reported
to the police today that Miss Melvina
La Ranger, %. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank La Ranger. was missing.
According to La Sale. Miss La
lianger was to have become his bride
today. The wedding breakfast had
been prepared. Parents and friends.
OF the girl believe she boarded a train
for Springfield. Mass. Up to. late
hour today no trace had been! found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Portland Terminal
Declares Embargo on
Freight Over B. & NJ.

Portland. Feb. 12.-The Portland
Terminal Company. today because of
freight congestion due to heavy STOW
the past few weeks. placed an en-
barge on all carload freight ori-
ginating at any station or any !ail-
road for movement to or via the Pos
ton Il Maine. Exception. is made
of cars destined to Boston or points
between Portland and Boston on the
eastern and western routes. and of
live stock. perishable goods and 9TH
er preferred freight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Commute Sentence
Former Head Kansas
Miners Union

Columbus Kansas. Feb. 12.-AleX-
ander Howat, former head OF the
Kansas Miners Union, was released
from the Cherokee Count jail to-
day. His sentence of six months IL
Jail for violation of the Kansas in
dustrial court law was COMMITTED
Friday by Governor J. nj. Davis, but
release was denied by Judge Ross
until cost, amounting to $500 had
been paid. The costs were paid by
trends of IIOWat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
To Allow Bates
College Students to
Go Home in Groups

Lewiston, Feb. 12.-Morc than 200
Bates college men. quarantined IN the
College dormitories to check the
spread of scarlet fever. will be allow
ed to go home in groups during The
next two weeks. Dean Fred +. Pom
croy announced today.
The decision affecting out of state
men principally. was reached after
conference between DR.. Clarence +.
Kendall. Maine commissioner of
health, the local health authorities
and the college officials. Glasses VII
not be resumed for about two wees,
it was said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
eS!tdo Nw Arrested
WV S' Larceny CHARGE

IN assist,rre6. l2-Lyd NJ. Crowther.
ID in t the mt bank examiner, employ
er Jus sne Office of Bank Commi Mission
ny home ea,,, A!len, was arrested at
alctment r ra,,y today on a secret in
~ Saturdavu a by the grand jury
200 libert~ charging larceny OF q
safe Denos;4o ond from the Boston
June, 1921 ''i IAN and Trust Company in
eSaminat;or lie was sent to make an
Shortly ate OF tho company and
Aeofted miss; ,ward the bond was re-
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Canada Considering
st. Lawrence Project

Ottawa. Can, Feb. lc.-Canada
has not yet signified her desire to
enter into an agreement with the
United States for the construction
OF the proposed st. Lawrence power
canal. but the matter is under con-
'sideration. This was Premier Kings
reply In the House of Commons TO-
day to a question by Arthur Neigh.
en-, leader Of the opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Legion Commander
Suffering from Cold

Indianapolis, Feb. 12.-Nationat
Commander Alvin Owsley. of the
American Legion, who returned to
his headquarters here today from
trip through the northwest. was or
dered to bed for a few days by his
physicians. Mr.. Owsley was said 10
be suffering from a severe cold. but
that it was believed he would De all
right in 2 few days,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-13
Vanderbilt Admits
His Engagement to
Miss Gloria Morgan

New York, Feb. 12-Reginald G.
vanderbilt tonight released the news
VI MS engagement to Miss Gloria
Morgan, thereby corroborating the
announcement made several days ago
W MS finacee and h father.
lie denied his engagement until
now ne said. because he and Miss
Morgan wanted first to receive the
plsiihlsslon Of her father. Harry Hays
Morgan, American consul general at
BRUSSELS brussels, which was forthcoming by