davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
[X-MAYOR DAY
NEAR DEATH IN
BANGOR HOME
DAUCHERTY RULES.
AGAINST FLEXIBLE
TARIFF PROVISIONS

Washington, Jan. 20.-Attorney
General Daugherty has reversed the
tariff commission in its first report
to the president under flexible pro-
visions of the tariff act.
In an opinion sent to the White
House. Mr.. Daugherty has ruled that
the commissions construction of the
section laying import duties on logs
of cedar, fir, spruce and western
hemloek was incorrect. The preSi-
dent has returned the commissions
report, with the opinion to the COM
mission with instructions to proceed
in accordance herewith
The commissions action which
was overturned by the department Of
justice, was taken late in Augusta
upon the application of log buying
interests of the Pacific northwest
which sought a reduction of the full
SO per cent permitted by the flexible
provisions in the rate of 81 q thous-
and board feet on logs of the species
mentioned. The law provides that
the duty shall not apply II the ma
ton, province or political sub-divi-
sion from which the commodity is
imported has imposed any restric-
IiOH OIl IT'S Shpol tdtioil WiIhih -
months.
After public hearings the commits
sion voted to that the rate ap-
plication was for penalty purposes
and could not be disturbed by the
commission. Chairman Marvin and
Commissioners Burgess. Classic and
Lewis voted affirmatlvely. vice chair
man Culbertson and Commissioner
Costigan dissented.
The majority opinion, written by
Commissioner Classic. was sent to
the White House and the president
Qturned it over to Mr.. Daugherty
for advice. Mr.. Daugherty's ruling
has not been made public but he is
understood to have taken the stand
that there was no valid reason why
the commission had not jurisdiction
and that congress would have expli-
city set forth any limitations on the
commissions power had it intended
any to apply.
Members of the commission de
clined today TO indicate what the
next step would be. 1t was believed
certain that the subject would come
up at meetings of the commission
this week but none of the commits
sioners were inclined to talk of the
case which brings to light further
controversy among the members of
the body which twice has had to
seek presidential guidance to break
deadlocks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
BOX TO EXPLAIN HIS PEACE AWARD
PLAN TO SENATE Committee
RUSS QUESTION TO Be PR0BED

Washington, Jan. 20.-The Box
Peace Award and the Russian situa-
ton will be the outstanding subjects
of inquiry by congressional commit
tees this week. Other questions to be
considered will include the lease OF
the Teapot Dome naval Oil reserve,
Muscle Shoals, railroad and farm
relief legislation and tax reduction.
Edward w. Box. of Philadelphia,
will appear tomorrow before special
senate committee to explain his $780,
900 award for the best world peace
plan. His examination will be con-
Quoted by Senator Reed. Democrat,
Missouri, author Of the resolution
directing an investigation. of pro-
paganda designed to influence the
foreign policy Of the American gov
eminent and the action of congress
on revenue and other measures.
Opening its investigation of the
Russian question a senate foreign
relations SUBJ committee will hear
state department officials. who will
be questioned particularly as to the
basis of the non-recognition policy
of the administration. The sub
committee has before II the resolu-
ton of its chairman. Senator Borah,
Republican, Idaho. proposing a SEN
ate declaration in favor Of the rec
ognition Of the present Russian Sow
let government.
TIVE Senate's public lands COM
mittee which for some months has
been inquiring into the lease of
naval oil reserves will receive to-
morrow the report Of Senator Walsh.
Democrat, Montana. who made a
special trip to Florida to examine
Edward b. Mclean, Washington
newspaper publisher, with reference
to the 100000 loan which Albert b.
Fall, former secretary of the Interior.
said Mr.. Mclean made to him to
improve and enlarge his New Mexico
ranch after the iease of the Teapot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Winner Box Award
To Be Revealed at
Philadelphia Meeting

Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 20.-The
identity of the author of the win
ming plan of the American Peace
Award will be revealed at a meeting
in the Academy of Music. Philadel-
phia, the Philadelphia Forum an
nounced tonight. The winner will
be on the stage to receive the $50,
600, which. under the conditions of
the award created by Edward w.
Box. is to be given to the author
whose plan was selected by the jury
of award.
Mr.. Box is one OF the organizers
of the Philadelphia Forum. the aim
of which is an application of the
University extension idea adapted to
the modern conception of n forum.
seeking to present we'll rounded
program of civic interests.
The presentation of the SJ0nCf
will be made by John w Davis. for
mer ambassador to Great Britain. a
member of the policy committee of
the American Peace Award. Ac-
cording to the announcement. Geo.
w. Norris. president of the Phila-
delphia Forum. will present Mel
vile f. Stone. counsellor Of the AS
sociated Press. and member of the
policy committee. as chairman o. the
meeting.
Members of the policy committee
and the jury of award will be pres
ent and representatives of the 30
odd organizations which form the
cooperating counsel OF the American
Peace Award active In the referen-
DUN have been invited TO attend.
The conditions governing -
award provide for the payment Of n
second $4,000 "if and when the
plan passes the senate. or IL and
when the Jury of award decides that
an adequate deCree of popular sup
port has been demonstrated for it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
BRITISH RAILROAD
STRIKE STARTS WITH
STRENGTH unknown

London, Jan. 20. (By A. PA
strike Of the railway enginemen, COM
pfising engineers and tiremen. start
ed at midnight. The announcement
OF the strike was made at the head
CHARTERS of the organization.
FThe strike was called without the
support of the National Union of
RAilwaymen and the Railway Clerks
Organization, the members Of which
VIII continue at work unless coercion
Is employed to force them to take the
strikers places.
dispatches from the provinces re-
port strike meetings at all the big
railway centers, but 1t will be i'm
possible to discover how far the
strike has been effective for some
hours.
Passengers who left last night on
long distance journeys were warned
by the railway officials that they
might not reach their destina tons.
and most of the companies. issued
posters announcing a curtailment Of
the services and that goods and mer-
chandise fould only be handled at the
senders' risk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Insurgents Whipped
At San Marcos

Mexico City. Jan. 20.-(By The A.
P.)-General Francisco Urbalejo
yesterday recaptured San Marcos
from the rebels. after having in
nlcted severe punishment Upon
them. The rebels. about 1900 in
number, were commanded by An
tonic Viilareal Logo and Vicente 10.
PEE. =
Crbalejo modified cavalry forces
from Tepeaca and started for San
Marcos, where the rebels occupied
strong positions. The battle lasted
several hours. The rebels finally
fed. leaving behind two trains made
up OF numerous box and passenger
cars. They are said to have suffer
ed heavy casualties. The. report of
the victory was brought from Pue-
Dla by an aviator who took part In
the bombing OF the rebels during
the fighting.
Secretary of War Serrano says the
re-occupation OF San Marcos is final.
as the ~federals will never abandon
the junction point again.
The Tehuacan sector IL reported
quiet with the enemy withdrawing
owing to the approach of large con-
tingents under Generals Almazan.
Martinez and Topete. Telegraphic
communication Win Ienuacan has
been resumed
Orders for decisive advance by
the FEDERAL troops against the posi-
ton OF General Enrique Estrada
were issued by President Oregon at
midnight last night after final prep
arafions for the advance had been
completed. The movement is Ito
start from Irapuato and Penjamo
and the column will be made up Of
men OF all arms. A clash with ff1e
rebel advance guard is expected at
La Piedad. should the rebels decide
to give battle.
Special DISPATCHES from NoreIfa
capital of the state Michoacan. re-
port that rebels under Manuel Dfe-
guez have reached Guadalupe san
jose, four miles distant from More
la The commandant OF the local
government is organizing for The de-
tense OF the city, where the garrison
y q small one. The dispatches add
that q group OF agrarians has y0T-
unteered its services for the defense
OF the town and that reinforcement.
ere expected from Patzcuaro ana
Noapds SNt-ss-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21

Dome oil reserve had been negotiated
with the Sinclair interests.
The Muscle Shoals question which
has been before congress for several
years will come up again Tuesday
before the house military committee.
In addition to the original offer of
Henry Ford, which he announced
still stands, the committee will have
before II the bid of group of SOUTH
ern power companies for the leasing
of the government plant on the Ten
nessee river.
Having concluded its public hear
ings, the house ways and means COM
mittee tomorrow will resume its
study of tax reduction. After dis
posing Of some odds and ends OF the
administrative features of the Mellon
bill the committee will devote itself
to the tax schedules In an effort to
compose differences as to the extent
that reductions are to be made all
along the line.
The agricultural committee of both
the house and the senate will con-
tinue to devote their attention to
farm relief measures while the senate
interstate commerce committee is
considering amendments to the
transportation act, designed to lower
freight rates on commodities pro-
duced and used on the farm. The
interstate commerce committee has
asked for q report from the inter-
state commerce commission as to the
present condition of the railroads un-
der the Esch- Cummings law and this
information will be a basis for con-
sideration Of the various amendments
to the existing law which are before
1t.
The only important legislation
pending before either the house or
the senate Ii the annual appropria-
ton bill for the interior department
which may come to a vote in the
house before the week end. No OUT
standing measures await the action
Of the senate, which can do nothing
on tax reduction or the annual sun
ply bills until the house has acted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Coolidge Made
1O00th Member Of
Burlington c. of c.

Burlington. Vt. Jan. 20.@The
burlington Chamber of Commerce in
its annual drive for membership iust
completed. decided on attaining its
999th member to make President
Calvin Coolidge the 1000th member
and TODAY notified him that honora-
nv membership had been conferred
upon him The telerram follows:
Calvin Cooiid~o. President of the
United States. Washington. n. c.:
I'VE have this dav honorod our
city and our organization by con-
ferring upon you honorary member
ship. thus making Won the thou
sandth member OF the burlington
Chamber of Commerce. romp,eting
our annual membership drive"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
TREACHER0US ICE CAUSES
DEATH SEVEN IcHMDREN, /
man, IN SERIES ACCIDENTS

Boston, Jan. 20.-Eight persons
lost their lives by drowning in New
England today when they broke
through the thin Ice, weakened by
the continued thaw. The death toll
included one man, six boys and one
girl.
The list of dead:
Toivo Russell. 8, drowned at East
Weymouth, Mass.
Ruth Dickinson, 2 IL, drowned at
Whatley, Mass.
Albert Sadler. ?, drowned at
Swampscott. Mass.
Paul Los, 8, drowned at East
Brookfield, Mass.
William Petrillo G, drowned at Wo-
burn. Mass.
Alfred and Clifford Erickson, IL and
10, drowned at Bethel. Conn.
Timothy McGillicuddy. 35, of Will
limantic. Conn, drowned at Mans
field, Conn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Prominent Ea s t ern
Maine Man and Can
didate for Governor,
!. Stricken After Re-
~ ~v~
turn from Trip to
Portland Suffers
Hemorrhages of the
Bowels and Brain
In Unconscious State

Bangor, Me-, Jan. 20-For-
mer Mayor Albert Il. Day,
candidate for the Republican
nomination for governor. is
critically i'll at his home here,
and his recovery is extremely
doubtful.
Last week Mr.. Day made a
trip to Cumberland and York
Counties, and while in Portland
was attacked with acute indi-
gestion, with hemorrhages of
stomach and bowels. He re-
turned home on Friday, and
since then has become rapidly
worse. Late Saturday night
hemorrhage of the brain ensu-
ed, and he became unconscious,
in which condition he remains
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
PLAN RE-OPENING
BELLE ISLE MINES

st. Johns, n. B., Jan. 20-Ar-
rangements have been affected be-
tween the government and the Brit
ish Empire Steel Corporation for
re-opening ore mines at Belle Isle
which have been shut down for the
past two months. BY the terms of
the agreement the company under
takes to employ from this date until
December Is not less than 500 men
daily with possible increase to
twice that number when navigation
opens. The government for it's part
will exempt the company from ex-
port duty on ore during the present
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
MILD WINTER AIDS
IN BUILDING; STRONG
CALL FOR MATERIAL

New York. Jan. 20.-(By A. Ply
With the special factors introduced in
the financial markets by the year-end
losing force. more attention was paid
In business quarters during the last
week to Industrial news. That from
the street trade was encouraging. while
the mild winter may be hard on GER
tain trades. such as clothing. it is
helping to sustain an unusually high
level OF building operations. The de-
mand for structural steel is strong and
promised to continue SO for some
months to come.
Automobile production also is hold
Ing Up well. The results of The New
York show are stated to have been en-
couraging and makers are increasing
their production schedules. which al
ready were high. Another 100000
car year is interpreted and there even
Is talk in some quarters Of an output
Of 100000 cars.
An additional branch Of industry
which is contributing to increased ac-
tivity in steel is oil. Oil country goods
are now in better demand and this
pickup conceded with rising prices for
both crude oil and gasoline.
Taking the steel industry as whole,
plants are now operating at 10 per
cent. of capacity. The leading interest
has attained an s. per cent. rate. De-
mand during December exceeded ex-
pectationS and that so far in January
Is as good as the previous months.
Prices are firm. Pig iron has mad an
other burst of activity which has lift
ed quotations slightly. Shading of
prices in certain lines of steel products
has disappeared and some advances
have taken place.
Cotton has furnished a striking eX-
ception to a rule of general firmness
in commodity prices A rather sharp
break here carried the spot to level
over four cents below the December
high and one which was in fact below
anything since early in November. The
census bureaus report showed that
Defenders exports We're unusually
large, reaching $4,000 bales, and that
domestic consumption was larger than
the trade eXpected-amounting to 461.-
600 bales. Nevertheless the spot de-
mand now is light. and this with re-
DoIlS VI luTlIleT CuIldlllIleLlS anu with
European uncertainties, weakens the
position of the market. Trade buying
disappeared and discouraged specula-
tors for the rise sold out. The prin-
cipal futures dropped well below 33
per cent. Money remained. easier The
Federal Reserve statements disclosed
q remarkable contraction in the VOL
ume of credit which is being extended.
The volume of Understanding paper
which these banks now hold is less
than at any time since the war eXpan-
sion began: it is S1S4.000.000 smaller
than year ago. In the same period
circulation has failed 172,00O,000. AS
reserves have increased some $4,000
900 1t will be seen that member banks
must be well supplied with funds of
their own.
A break in French francs which car
ried them off to a new low 4.27 cents
was the feature of the foreign. ex-
change market. The decline occurred
principally on the foreign markets and
was acccntuated by the discussions of
French budgetary troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
General Forecast

General Forecast
Pressure has fallen throughout
the United States and Sunday night
disturbance of increasing intensity
had its center over the Gulf of st.
Lawrence and was moving east
ward The air pressure is now high
in all interior districts and the
weather has become decidedly cold
er in the great central valleys. the
region of the great lakes. the Gulf
states and in the interior of the At
lantic states and Sunday night tenn
peratures were below zero in Michi-
gan. northwestern Ohio. northern
Indiana. northern Illinois. northern
Colorado. Wisconsin, the Dakotas
and Minneapolis and as low as the
freezing point as far south as the
central portions of the Gulf states.
The lowest temperature reported
on the map Sunday night was 40
degrees below zero at White River.
Ont.
There have been rains in the past
"A hours in the Atlantic states. The
weather will be much colder with
a cold wave in the Atlantic states on
Monday. Storm warnings remained
displayed on the east gulf coast and
on the Atlantic coast at and between
Jacksonville. Fla, and Boston. Mass
Cold wave warnings remained dis
played throughout the Atlantic
states except southern Florida.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook:
Strong west and northwest winds:
clearing and much colder weather
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Portland Auto
Mechanic Dies
of Gasoline Fumes

Portland. Me-, Jan. 2o.-lnhaling
Of gasoline fumes caused tne death
tonight of Roy l.. Wentworth, mgnt
.s,achan Mt the Portland Post Office
Garare according to DR.. +. l. Fer
ron ~ Westbrook. the attending
rnrsician. wentworth had been
rwnrEinr under a machine the great
AZ mart OF the night and although
eha engine had not been running.
ether trucks had been operating
saar,,v DIR. Ferron declared that
AZ soc and dampness of today
snr the fumes to hang low to
the door. wentworth died an hour
sfter the physician was called to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Makes Vain Effort to Rescue

Weymouth. Mass. Jan. 20.-When
Toive Russell, aged 8, of this town.
broke through the ice of Great Lake
today, his companion, Vera Virta,
also aged 8. dove into the water and
attempted to rescue the boy. Unable
to keep her grip on him, she chung
to the edge of the ice until Albert
Goldsmith, who heard her screams,
broke the ice and swan to her. He
was unable to force his way back
to shore and held to the ice. Both
Goldsmith and the girl were rescued
by Special Officer William TyrreI.
When the girl revived half hour
after being brought to shore, she
told of her companion to whose res
cue he had gone. His body was later
recovered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
train WITH Is
ICEBoUND ON FERRY
NEAR MICHIGAN CITY

Marquette. Mich. Jan. 2O.--The
railroad car Terry. Chief Wawatam.
with q Duluth. South Shore and At
lantic passenger train. car. wing
about S5 persons aboard, has been
ice. hound since $50 this morning in
the Straits of Mackinac, two miles
from the city of Mackinaw. The
temnerature, the lowest This winter.
has ranged efrom 10 to 70 degrees
below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
TAKE TACK FROM
LUNG OF INFANT

Philadelphia, Jan. c0--A carpet
tack was removed today from the
lung of eight months old Cletus
Moore, Of ST. Louis. and there is
every indication that the baby will
completely receiver.
DR.. Chevalier Jackson. who per-
formed the operation. said that I'M
less unexpected complications de-
reloped the baby would be restored
hale and hearty to its parents in
about a week. DIR. jackson used a
hronchioscope of his own invention
to remove the tack. 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Remarkable Spread
Methodism in India

New York. Jan. c0.---The Methodist
Episcopal church has made extraordi-
rary proErcss in India. $4,000 members
having been admitted last year. making
total membership of 50o.ooe, BishoP
T. II. Fisher said today on his arrivai
on the President Harding TO attend inc
Methodist general conference IN
Springfield. Mass. His home is in Hing
ham, Mass.
Anthony :. Drexci, Paris banker.
who has been abroad since 1915. was
onother passenger. lie was on his way
10 Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
One Dies, One Escapes

Swampscott. Mass, Jan. 20.-Al-
bert Sadler. 9 years old. son of Fin
ance Commissioner Henry Sadler,
was drowned when the ice broke
while he was skating on Pitman's
pond here today. His companion.
Earl Dowell. three years his senior,
attempted to save him. but was un-
able to hold him up. Dowell with diff
ficulty reached shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
CHILDREN BURN
TO Death WHILE
PARENTS ARE AWAY

Charleston, w. Va. Jan. 90
While both the mother and father
were away three children of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Stone, of Boomer. near
here. were burned to death last night
in fire that destroyed the home.
The dead are: Mabel, aged 2: Ster-
ling, aged 4, and Haynes, aged. 6
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
browns While Mt Play

Whatley, Mass. Jan. 20.-Ruth
Dickinson. 1-2 year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William l.. Dickinson,
wa drowned in an ice pond in the
rear of her home late today. The
body was found in shallow water at
the edge of the pond, into which she
had fallen while at play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Rumor Separatist
Move i'm Ruhr Region

Paris. Jan. 20-Rumors that n
Separatist attempt had been planned
for the Ruhr We're published in the
German newspapers today. The
German police arrested a number Of
men in connection with warnings
telephoned to the officials to evacuate
tho buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Flaming Grease.
Hills Pittsfield Baby

=, Plttsfield. Mass, Jan. H0.--Robert
TIodtrey. infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Godfrey, died today as re-
SUI of burns received when his
siothes caught fire from contact
win flaming grease on the kitchen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Two Brothers Drown

Bethel, Conn. Jan. 20-Alfred
Erickson, II. and his brother Cliff
ford, 10. were drowned in the reser-
voir today when the thin ice gave
under their weight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
THE WEATHER
FAIR

North New England: Fair and
much colder Monday; cold wave
Tuesday and fair.
South New England and East New
York: Fair with cold wave Monday:
Tuesday fair, continued cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Printing
Service

len Dollars saved on your
printing bills is 1919 profit
on a hundred dollar sale.
Your sales are slow just
now. Let Roy Flynt show
you how this money can be
saved.
telephone 440; Room 8,
reurlnton Block lover FL
Inc Roy Flynn Sc, vice
I.a,,s,. :. Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
ROy,Of 3 is Victim

North Brookfield. Mass. Jan. go
Paul Los. eight years old. East Brook
field boy. was drowned in Seven Mile
river when he broke through the ice
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-21
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Monday fair and cold wave; Tues
day fair and continued cold. strong
northwest winds.