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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Million Loss to
Date in Shoe Strike
at BrOckt0n, Mass.

Brockton, Mass, May 1S.-Brockton
shoe manufacturers claimed tonight
that the industry had lost $l.00o,0o0 in
orders since the strike began here
carly in the week. With about 300
workers now on strike and four large
factories closed down. the city today
presented a holiday appearance.
There were no further additions to
the ranks of the strikers tonight. The
lastars' union held its regular meeting
and decided to hold a special meeting
tomorrow to take q strike vote. This
body has n membership of 1900. 1t
was decided that q vote to strike taken
at a special meeting would not result
in the loss of the locals charter. as 1t
would be held that the members had
acted as individuals and not a union.
In addition to the drcsSers and pack
ers, who first went out to enforce a
demand for 20 per cent. wage in
crease and abrogation of the agreement
between the Boot d Shoe Workers
Union and the manufacturers whereby
disputes are referred to the State
Board of Consultation and Arbitration.
three bodies are now on strillc-the
trecrs, edgemakcrs and 200 cutters, en-
Moved by the Diamond Shoe Co.
Soon after the cutters walked out
TODAY the Diamond Shoe Co. closed its
factory. The Brockton Shoe Mfg. Co.
also closed it's plant today. Two othehr
factories I'D closed their doors pre-
viously.
The Union Shoe Co. today accepted
the terms of the dressers and packers.
The State Board of Consolation and
Arbitration. which has been under fire
in the present controversy, today rem
dered a decision increasing the wages
of stitchors in one of the factories OIL
the w. L. Douglas Shoe co. 1T was
said that this award probably would
be accepted.
The Shoe Manufacturers Associa-
tion. which has kept silence since the
trouble started. promised statement
tomorrow on the situation that threat
ems to clos4 all the factories in the city
and throw $4,000 persons out OF en-
ployment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

London. May 1S-(By A. p)-Scr-
icus fears have arisen regarding the
condition of Prime Minister Bonar
Law, who is now in Paris and doubts
are expressed whether he will be able
long to retain the premiership. Moth
ing authoritative can be ascertalned
here as to the nature Of the estimate
throat affection which has deprived
him of his voice. but the fact that
Sir Thomas Horder. who is a special
list in cancer and bacteriOlogy. E-s
been called to Paris for consultation
With the French specialists has given
rise to some apprehension.
In official circles it is still main
tanned that the premier's general
health is good and his loss Of voice is
attributed to larEngitis. Apparently.
however, his physicians have advised
d further long rest. and he is going to
ak les bains for at least another
fortnight and this is looked upon >aS
pointing to uncertainty in diagnosis.
1t seems generally accepted that,
when Mr.. BOnar Law returns to Lon
GCn. he will do so only for the formal
purchase of arranging the reconsoli-
dation of the ministry. Political gos-
sips name the foreign secretary.
Marquis CurZon. or the chancellor of
the cXchequer. Stanley Baldwin. as
successor to the premiership, accord
iEg to their prediction.
Lord Curzon by his political emil
renee and experience. as we'll as his
seniority, would apepar to be the nat
ural successor. but he has the diSad-
vantage of being n member of the
House of Lords. The last premier to
sit in the Lords was Salisbury, but
that was more than 20 years ago and
at the present time it Is thou~ht that
neither parliament nor the court
would take kindly to a peer as pre-
mier. Hence the changes are con-
s:dercd to favor Mr. Baldwin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Put Out Fire on
Steamer in Mid-Ocean

Boston, May 1S-The steamer
Western Spirit. Rotterdam for New
York, broadcast at noon today that
she was on fire in mid-Atlantic and
required assistance. The coast
guard cutter Tampa, on her ice pa
troll duty. started towards the posi-
ton given by the Western Spirit.
but while on the way was informed
by radio that the fire had been ex-
tinguished.
A message from the Tampa re-
ceived here today said:
"Steamship Western Spirit at
noon sent out broadcast that she
was on fire in latitude 1929; longi-
tude 44.26. The ice patrol Tampa,
which was $50 miles away at the
time, started to her assistance. but
later was advised that the fire was
under control and finally that it was
out"
The Western Spirit. vessel of
1904 tons. soiled from Rotterdam
May 9 for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

Gov. Baxter Friday issued a pro-
clamation ordering a special election
to take place on the third Monday
of October. 1923, on an act to amend
Sections one and three of Chapter
$50 of the Public Laws Of 1915, rela-
tive to the employment Of women
and minors.
This is the so-called 4S-hour bill
which would limit the hours Of labor
of women and children in manufac-
turing, mechanical and mercantile
establishments to As hours a week.
The present law limits the hours to
54 in q week.
This is measure initiated by the
people and petitions signed by H.
600 voters are on file at the Depart
mcnt of State asking for a pefercn-
DUN on the question.
This is the second bill to be in
itiated in the history of the State.
the other being the Davies act to
provide for the nomination of cam
didates of political parties by pri-
mary elections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
RESE|CED BANDITS
THREATEN TO STAY
FOREIGNERS HELD
JOY RACKETS WARD
HEARD IN PROBE OF
PETERS Staying

New York. May 1S.-Gay escapades
of Walter S. Ward. wealthy bakers
son and confessed slayer of Clarence
Peters Of Haverhill. Mass, were put
iEto the record at today's session Of the
investigation being conducted by Dep
uty Attorney General Chambers into
the killing. which Ward claimed to
have done in sclf-dcnfense.
Much of the day was devoted to talk
ing testimony of John T.. w. OLSON,
superintendent of an apartment house
whore Ward had a suite for a few
months in 1921 and where. OLSON de-
clarcd, he entertained many young
women. both blondes and brunettes,
until he was evictcd because of the dis
orderly conduct of two young women.
one a Titian-haired girl whom OLSON
said Ward had described as his
STEADY" The two. OLSON said. had
got into a fight and hair-pulling con-
test. which Ward explained by saying
they had had little too much to
drink. OLSON said the girl described
as the STEADY" frequently stayed from
Saturday afternoon until Sunday after
noon in the apartment, while the visits
of the others were of shorter duration.
Besides the women callers, he tcSti-
fed. Ward had two mon visitors. one a
young man with the appearance of a
stable boy or q gardener. who had been
given a key to the apartment by Ward
Earlier. Police Lieutenant MCGOWAN
of the force at New Rochelle, whore
Ward lived with his wife. testified that
Ward had disappeared from his home
in April. 1922. and that he had been
commissioned by Palmer ii. Tubbs. po-
lice commissioner of New Rochelle
and Wards confidential secretary. to
find him. He said he found Ward at
the Bowie race track near Baltimore
where he was playing the races. Ward
returned home. after a months alb
scnce, only few days before Peters
was killed, MCGOWAN testified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Halve Sentences of
War Fraud Prisoners

Washington. May 1S-Prison SEN
fences of Paul and Fred Wolf.
Quincy. Ills, convicted of war
frauds. have been commuted by
President Harding to one half their
original length. it was announced
today at the White House. The COM
mutation is dependent on payment
of the fines of both. Their fines.
$4,000 and $4,000 respectively, have
been paid.
Fred Wolf was sentenced to
prison for one year and one day, his
son for two years. They were con-
victed Of having overcharged the
government for leather goods sold
during the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Bodies Burned To Crisp

More than half the bodies were
charred beyond recognition. These
were placed late today in one grave
near the scene of the disaster after
open air funeral services had been
held.
The exact number of injured has
not been ascertaincd, although five
persons suffering from serious
hurts. are in a hospital here. Many
others are at their homes. recover
ing from burns. bruises and, in some
instances. fractured arms and legs.
~ of Dead Children
OF the known dead fory one were
children who were in the crowded
school auditorium, witnessing a COM
mencemert playlet when an oily
lamp fell, setting the wooden struc-
ture on fire. Seventeen men and
fifteen women also lost their lives.
Messages of coincidence and offers
of assistance poured in today from
all parts of the state and nation.
Most of them were addressed to
Mayor Garrison of Camden and to
all he returned one answere: 1--WE
appreciate your sympathy. No help
needed"
Hanging Lamp Drops
The fire, according to eye witness
SEES, started when a hanging lamp
over the stage fell, and burst, blaz-
ing Oil catching flimSy draperies and
Quickl spreading. The audience
numbering about 800, mostly chill
dren, became panic stricken. Men
in the crowd attempted to quiet
those who became frightened, but a
rush was made for the insecure
stairway that led to the ground
floor.
A jam resulted, the stairway COL
lapsed. and scores were hurled into
a closet under the steps. Some were
impaled by jagged timbers from
the broken stairs. Then the splin-
tered stairway caught fire, and those
not killed by the fall persisted in the
flames.
Leap From Windows
Meantime, men and boys who had
escaped by leaping over ratings or
through windows, endeavored to eX-
tricate those trapped. Dozens were
pulled to safety. Others leaped q ON
windows. sustaining fractured bones
ard bruises. Mothers, trapped on the
second floor, in some instances,
hurled their children through win
dows
With the light of the burning
building OF guide them. mon outside
the structure did their best to break
the fall of those who jumped Some
o. the mothers gave their lives that
their children might live, for it was
reported that in several instances
little ones were tossed to safety just
as the floor sank with the mothers.
Half Of Cast Dead
Four of the cast of eight in the
piaylet, a comedy, were among the
dead. All the players We're members
CT the graduating class. One of them.
c. c. Bruce, describing the start of
the start of the fire and the scene as
the flames spread, said that at first
it was believed by those on the stage
that the blaze could be extinguished.
But the flames ignited scenery and
draperies, and in an instant the au-
dience was panicky.
No announcement has been c,ade
whether there will be an investiga-
Continued on Page 3-col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
3. 80. in Pact
with Rail Workers

Baltir1ore, Md, May 1S-The BaItf-
more and Ohio Railroad today
reached an agreement with its en-
ployes, who ares members OF the
Shop Crafts Union. under which the
men ar granted a fiat increase of
three cents an hour. 1t was also
agreed that there will be no change
in rules or working conditions.
The wages now of As to 20 cents
an hour will be brought up to from
As to IS cents. Twenty five thousand
workers are affected. --------
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Greece Defiant
Over Preparations
Row with TurkeV

Lausanne. May 1S-(By A. P.)-
ureece tonight took a more defiant
altitude in the rcparations dispute
with Turkey-an attitude which
threatens a rupture Of the confer
ence.
me Greek delegation issued an
oniclal declaration insisting upon a
.eciprocal remuneration by Greece
A., ,iIu turkey of all reparation claims.
senlzelos head of the Greek dele
ea.ion, is described by the delegates
me conference as having played a
t taia which is calculated to en-
Sarass the allies by forcing them to
support the Greek stand, as the al
nes originally had included in the
a st treaty this mutual renunci-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
General Forecast

The outlook is for considerable
cloudness over the Washington fore
csst district Saturday and Sunday
and scattered showers. However, the
weather will remain generally fair
Saturday in the north Atlantic states
and in the Carolinas. The Temporal
ture will not change materially dur
ing the next two days.
Winds north Of Sandy Hoe Mod
crate westerly becoming variable and
weather generally fair Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
100000 Fire Loss
at Lowell. Mass.

Lowell. Mass. May 1S.-Fire origi-
mating in the box shop owned by James
A. Thompson in Meadowcroft street
tonight destroyed that building. SIS. 900
worth of kindling wood stored nearby
and nine box cars on a siding of the
Boston & Maine Railroad. The total
less is estimated at 100000. The blaze
which extended to nearby woods. was
visible for miles. 1t was not brought
under control until midnight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Springfield Y College
Gets Gift of 100000

Springfield. Mass. May 1S-An-
nouncement of a gift of $5OO,OU to
Springfield Y. M C. A. College by
the Laura Spelman Rockefeller
Memorial Foundation in New York
was made tonight by DIR. l.. l.. Dog
Gett. president of the local institu-
ton. The gift is made contingent
on the success of the Springfield
College expansion fund campaign
for $2,O0O.OO0 which closes July /.
1925. Announcement also was made
of a gift Of 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Portland Coal
Workers Threaten,
Granted Wage Boost

Portland, Maine, May ia
strike scheduled for tomorrow was
averted today when the coal dealers
of the city agreed to grant an In
crease of SO weekly in pay to team,
sters, chauffeurs, stablemen ana
helpers. The $50 men affected are
members of an international brotheI-
hood of their craft. The new scale
ranges from $24 to s29 a week and
is the same as that paid two years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Seize Household,
Goods of Germans
in Ruhr Region

Essen. May 1S-(By A. P.)-
French troops have begun the seiz-
ure of household goods belonging
to Germans who refuse to pay fines
levied against them by the occupa-
tional authorities. The German
newspapers say seizures are to be
made at the homes of Fritz T'hyssen.
at Hamborn, and DR.. Won Bohlen,
near Essen. -------- .-.--.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
rreighter Ashore
VI treat Lakes

freisStnsburg. n. V, May 1S-The
on ,snter Wacondah went aground
the fa nua bank in Johnstown Bay in
ton T 49,, .o; late last night. Her condi-
Gnu Gnu Today was reported as not seri-
des, put Kingston, Ontario. wrecking
Ass keen called to stand by,~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England: Fair Saturday; Sun
day cloudy, probably followed by To-
cal rains, little change in tempera-
ture.
East New York: Partly cloudy Sat-
urday; Sunday unsettled. probably
local rains, little change in temporal
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Saturday fair; Sunday cloudy, prob
ably followed by local showers; not
much change in temperature light
shifting winds becoming sout' erly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
kuhr Police and
communists in
flash, One Killed

Essen, May 1S-(By A. PA
mn a:huhlst was killed. ten Com
no,i Lssts were wounded. and nine
jatmen were hurt today in the
m"n % clash between groups of Com
fha S seeking to force strikes in
Sfes;s. nlnes and the police who are
troi hg their efforts to take con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Tuesday the Limit

Peking, May lS.-(By a. P)-
Marcel Berube of Shanghai was I'M
conditionally released today by the
Suchow bandits. according to ad-
wees received here.
Marcel .. Borubc, the first foreign
captive, taken IN the raid on the
Shanghai Picking express May 9Th,
10 be freed by tho brigands. arrived
at Linchen- yesterday. At that time
il was stated he was on parole and
had been sent ont with the bandits
ultimatum that If the Chinese troops
besicging the bandits were not with
drawn by Tuesday. all the American
ard British hostages would be sum-
narilv shot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Friedman Sounds Warning

Shanghai May 1S.-By A. P)-
Unless the foreign powers unite IN
forcing the Chinese government to
realize that the Suchow bandits are
ready TO forfeit their own lives and
those of their captives in their DIT
termination to have their demands
met two are doomed" was the
word received here tonight from
Leon Friedman. ono of the Ameri-
cans held in the paotzuku strong
mold Of the brgands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
to Chinese
Govt. Says Troops
Must Be Withdrawn
Nv Tuesday or All
American and Brit
ish Hostages Will Be
Shot Captives I'm
dergoing Great Suf-
fering

ricn,sn. May 19.-Ey \. r)-
Marcel d. o. Borube. recent captive
of the Shan;ung bandits who was re-
leased 10 carry the outlaws ulti-
uatum 10 tie Chinese government, is
an his way to roliing with the mes
sere. Il is said the bandits threaten
"a shoot two Americans and two
British captivcs unless the govern
ment troops are withdrawn from the
vicinity of the paotziIku mountain
stronghold by next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
SAL WALTON ARMY
not EMPOWERED
FOR MARRIAGES
Nor Retired Clergymen, Rul-
ing Of Bay State Attor-
ney General

Declares Officials of Salvation Army
Not Ordained Minister of Gospel
Quotes Statute Covering Both
Ceremonies of Post Not Affected
New England Head of Army
Says Only State to Question
Rishts-To Seek Legislative Re-
lief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
PEOPLE TO PASS
ON 48-H0UR BILL
OCTOBER Is, next
Governor Baxter Issues Proc
lamation Calling For
Special Election

Measure Initiated By 10000 Name
PetitiOn-PrOposcs to Limit Hours
OF Women and Minors to 4S Hours
In Manufacturing, Mechanical and
Mercantile Establishmcnts-Pr
ent Law 81 Hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Gathering Of 300 was Witnessing Play
let When Blaze Started 0ver Half
Of Victims Charred Beyond Recogni-
ton Check Up May Increase Toll
Many Crushed to Death in Mad Rush
for Single Stairway to Ground Floor

~ Camden, S. c., May 1S-Seventy three men, and
children known to have lost their lives the fire which
last night destroyed the school building at Cleveland
here and check is being made to determine whether five
others persisted. We
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
Washinuton Advised

Washington. May 1S-Thc state
Department late today received ON,
cial word that bomb had exploded
at go o'clock this morning IN the
building at Mexico City occupied by
the American consulate general.
The message. which came from
Consul General Dawson. said there
lad been no noticeable" damase to
his own quarters. although a room on
the lower floor of the building. occu-
pied by a Mexico lawyer. had been
wrecked. lie said there were no cas-
ualitics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19
OIL LAMP FIRES CROWDED SCHOOL
81 ADULTS, Al CHILDREN PERISH
U. S. EMBASSY IN
MEXICO CITY TARGET
MYSTERY BOMBS

Mexico City, May 1S.-(By A. Ply
Two bomb explosions on United
States government promises in Mex
leo City have occurred this month,
the first at the American embassy
on May 4, and the second today in
the building housing the American
consulate general. The fact of the
first explosion did not become known
until after the bombing at the con-
sulate, building today. Neither bomb
did material damage.
This mornings outrage occurred at
2.35 o'clock when a bomb was eX-
ploded at the side door Of the con-
sulatc-general damaging the door
and destroying the windows on the
lower floor, but causing no casual
ties. The consular offices themselves
were not affected. the damage oc-
curing to the furniture and windows
of the office in the consulate build
ing occupied by Mexican attOr-
ney.
The first explosion, it was learned,
occurred at three o'clock on the
morning of May in the garden of
the embassy building, near the ter
race, a fragment from the internal
! machine clipping a chunk off the en-
bassy building.
Mexico City, May 1S.-(By A. P)-
Inquiries at the American embassy
and consulate failed to bring to light
anything connecting today'S eXploS-
ion with the outrage of May 4. Claude
Dauson. the consul general. stated
he had not received warnings or
threats.
Gllbcrto valcnzucia, under secre-
tary of the department of the inter-
ior, declared his belief that this
mornings bombing was the work of
enemies of the government. espec-
tally in view of the fact that the
mixed commission negotiations rela-
tive to recognition by the United
States are going on.
Testimony offered by the police in
dictated it was a giant powder bomb
because of the great cloud of smoke
and because the bombs force exert
cd itself inward instead of lowing
hole in the office door.
Testifying in the district court,
Carlos Castillo. whose office was
wrecked, declared he could not ina
zine who would have a motive for
damaging his office. He could not ex-
frr how an Anonymous letter
threatening progressive measures OF
punishment could have been placed
Inside the office.
Washington, May 1S-(Ry \. Po-
The bomb which exploded on the
premises of the American embassy i'll
Mexico City. May 4. was hurled into
the embassy garden about ) O'Clock
in the morning. and its explosion was
SC weak that it did no damage what
! ever, according to the brief report OF
the incident transmitted TO the state
Department. The department was
stu waiting late today for Il report as
to the bombing of the Mexico City
| consulate.
| No arrests have been reported. The
missile was hurled into the embassy
garden at the time of radical demon
STATIONS in the streets of the city, IN
the course Of which the demonstra-
| tors protested the recognition coiler-
| eucc between the Mexican and Amer
| lean governments. 1t is assumed mere
| that the outrage was the act of some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-19

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The Washington times., 1923-02-11

straight in front Of her for q while
before she asked softly:
Twas he tall, with deep violet
blue eyes, and q Greek profile, and
brown hair that curled of his fore
heada Was he wearing . blue
serge suit, with a tortoiseshell Gig
arette-case in his breast pocket 2"
"dow in thunder did you know?
The cigarette-case fell out. I
stumbled over it after handing him
over to his keeper. Here the con-
founded thing is. must send it
back tomorrow. But how in the
name of heaven did you know"
Because have second sight,
perhaps" said Marcella more soft
w still. Perhaps / am little
mad, too. Perhaps only mad peo-
pie really understand each other
and -. and oh, Mervyn,
please, please, please sometimes
pretend we are not married--pre-
tend we are not even engaged.
Pretend that there are dragons be-
tween us, and beasts Of guardians
and meats and armed men! Pre-
tend that you are mad, tool r
"Marcella," he said ssternly,
''you have been crying your nose
is quite red. And you have been
walking on wet grass your shoes
are soaking"
1t was the last straw.
She did cry.
And. without more ado, there he
was behaving as though they had
not been married for two-and-a-
half years.
It took an hour to convince
Marcella that field days made any
man sleepy, even during dinner,
end that his unreasonable somnol-
ence did not really prove that their