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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
Dalun-Dusk Filler
Spans Continent
Ii, Epochal Dash
FUGITIVE R. /.
STATE SENATORS
LOCATED IN MASS

Rutland. Mass, June 23-The
twenty one Rhode Island state sena-
tors, two of them accompanied by
their wives and whose presence in a
body at the Hotel Bartlett here came
to light this morning, were tonight
settled down for long stay. declar-
ing that only a satisfactory guaran-
tee by Governor William S. Flynn of
their personal safety would induce
them to return to their home state
and its legislative halls, from which
they were driven last Thursday by
bromine gas.
The senators have for several days
been scattered in small groups about
Massachusetts and 1t was their de-
sire to be together for the purpose of
discussing developments and making
plans that led them to gather here
under. one roof they said tonight.
The state solons are spending the
time like summer boarders, pitching
horseshoes. reading the papers, stroll
ling about the countryside and Just
sitting around"
Tonight a lengthy statement was
issued by the party, in which they
reviewed the stormy session of the
legislature dating from January and
charging Lieutenant Governor Tou-
pin, Democrat, with bringing about
the conditions that blocked state
business and the breaking up of the
legislature. The statement charged
that he had encouraged disorder and
has called to his aid disorderly,
vicious and threatening mob I"
thugs, gunner and representatives Of
all the disorderly elements of the
community. The lieutenant governor
has openly stated that the next time
the members who constitute quor-
UNI of the senate appear there they
will be killed"
The statement concludes:
1--WE feel that the best interests of
the state require that we should
bring this situation squarely before
the people by abstainlng from atten-
dance in the senate until such time
as we receive adequate assurance
that orderly and constitutional meth
DDS of parliamentary procedure will
be, restored"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
1872 Necessary to Nominate

New York, Juno 23.-(By A. P.)
The eve of the Democratic conveD
ton finds the rival campaign man
ayers advancing abundance OF
claims of victory but a dearth OF
details on which their estimates are
based
Not one of them is ready to an
nounce from what specific delega-
tons he expects to draw strength
enough to give his candidate the 1872
votes necessary to nominate.
On the basis of instructions given
in state conventions and primaries.
and the expressed preferences OF
those who are uninstructed, the
present intention of the 1908 dele
gates is to divide their support on
the initial rWil call among full
score of candidates.
On that basis and in round num-
bers the outlook at the moment is
that William G.. McAdoo will have
in the neighborhood of $50 votes
on the first ballot and that Governor
Al Smith will be in second place
with about 30.
Most OF the remaining 400 votes
are parcelled out in blocks of about
30 or less. Senator Underwood, Jas.
NJ. Cox, Senator Ralston and posi-
bly, John w. Davis appear to have
in sight somewhere near 50 first
ballot votes.
New Jerseys % and perhaps a
few others are promised to Gov
ernor Silzer: Michigan's 30 to Sem
ator Davis; Mississippi's 90 to SEN
ator Harrison: Arkansas 1S to SEN
ator Robinson, New Hampshire's 8
and 10 from Connecticut to Gov
ernor Brown; Nebraska's 16 to Gov
ernor Bryan; Colorado's, l. to Gov
ernor Sweet. Delaware's six to SEN
ator Salisbury. and Wyoming's six
to Senator Kendrick. That leaves
less than dozen votes in the doubt
full column until the balloting starts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
3 GIRLS DROWN
WHILE BATHING
NEAR SPRINGFIELD

>springfield, Mass, June 2s.-Three
girls, including two sisters, were
drowned early this evening while bath
ing in the Agawam river. the sisters
losing their lives in vain efforts to save
the third. The dead are: Victoria
Yushkalis, 10; Helen Yushkalis, Il; and
Felicia Bismont, 10, all of West
Springfield.
According to information gained
from other children who were bathing
with the three victims. the Bismont girl
became caught by a whirlpool which
drew her down. Victoria, realizing her
playmate was in danger. dove into the
water and also was caught by the
whirlpool and soon disappeared from
sight. The third girl then attempted
to assist her drowning playmates and
she, too, was carried away. A fourth
girl, who was nearby in the water,
swan towards the struggling girls to
give help but was forced to swim to
shore to save herself.
Late tonight none of the bodies had
been found. Police and volunteer div
ers. with the aid of searchlights, were
searching the water. Because Of the
whirlpools and strong current at the
point where the girls lost their lives, it
was believed the bodies may have been
carried down the river. News of the
tragedy spread quickly throughout the
city and West Springfield and late to-
night hundreds of automobiles lined
the river with their headlight days di-
rected on the water to assist the po-
lice and divers in their search for the
bodies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
-FOUR KILLED IN
STORMS SWEEP
THROUGH ESTATES

Chicago. June o3-One of the
worst summer storms in years swept
almost the entire upper Mississippi
river valley late yesterday taking at
least four lives and doing hundreds
OF dollars property damage.
Nebraska. South Dakota, Mlnne-
sofa and Illinois were hit by the high
winds and hard rains. Three per-
sons were killed in Chicago and one
in Minnesota.
Possibly the most serious menace
to Chicago, followed the storm IN
threatened pollution of the drinking
water supply. The storm reversed
the Calumet river and caused sew
age to be poured into Lakek Micni-
gan.
six government air mail planes
were wrecked at Omaha. Neb., when
the roof was blown off their hangar
and the walls caved in. Two planes
in far corners OF the hangar were
not damaged. Air mail service from
Omaha would not be hampered, OH
gals said.
Southwestern Minnesota seemed
10 bear the brunt of the storm In
that state. One man was killed near
Tracy, near which hundreds of farms
were hard hit.
In Chicago, the downpour. accom-
panied by wind of nearly 40 miles an
hour. flooded streets, tore down
wires and seriously impeded tramc.
The storm caught foursome at
the Olympia Fields Country Ciuo.
killing a caddy and injuring another
Caddy and three players. A city fire.
~, fk.x1t tai
janitor, attempting to close a win
dow, fell IL floors to his death.
A panic ensued when a circus tent
collapsed in South Chicago and
caught thousand persons, mostly
children, under the wet canvas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
POnzi Faces New
Charges as Five
Year Term Closes

Boston. June 23.-Charles Ponzi,
whose five year term of imprison-
ment in the Plymouth Jail on Fed
eral charges connected with his
schemes of high finance expires GU
August 6, was arraigned in the SUI
perior court here today on ten in
dictments for larceny. Bail was
fixed at $14.OG0 and Judge Bishop
named October 5 as the date for
trial.
Twenty-Five Indictments were re-
turned against / onzi by the Suffolk
county grand Jay. His trial several
months ago Oh 20 of these indiGt-
mcnts resulted III acquital. W!";l
lie is released from 1 iymouth. he
Will be brought TO the Charles Street
Jail in this city wncre he will re main
until he IS able TO furnish bail.
onzi, asking the court to release
him on his own recognizance, sad
that he was penniless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
Ex-Chilean Consul
| At Boston Killed
In Auto Accident

Boston, June 23.-David Montt, for
mer Chilean consul at Boston, was kill
ed in an automobile accident at Sac
Paulo. Brazil, last Friday, according
to a message received by members of
his family here today from the Ameri-
can consul at Sac Paulo.
Mont, who was "a years oldawas a
nephew of former president of Chile.
He was graduated at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology and five years
ago was sent 20 Buenos Aaries as rep
resentative Of the First National Bank
of Boston. A year ago he went to Bra
zil to direct construction of a group of
factories for Chicago syndicate.
Mrs. Montt and their four children are
at present at Hebron. n. Fl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
Will Be Stirring Scene

In the vast arena of the stored old
amphitheatre political observers ex
pect to see enacted such stirring
scenes as will live forever in political
history. 1t will be a battle both of
men and measures. with FURNISHED
shield and tempered steel flashing in
the radiance of a mounting flame of
party enthusiasm.
Despite the differences over plat
form declarations, the convention is
looking to the contes. over oandi-
dates as likely to furnish its greatest
spectacle and its most serious diff
Guilty. The claims of twenty aspir-
ants for the presidency have been
placed before the delegates In a
fevered pre- convention period, but
there was no clear indication tonight
that the convention would find even
in such field the standard bearer 1t
is seeking.
In pledged delegate strength Will
liam G. McAdoo stands we'll ahead
of all Of his competitors. Governor
AL Smith, the idol of the New York
Democracy, has developed a backing
that will put him in second place on
the opening ballot. Down the line
will be ranged a long list of others,
whose managers tonight were pre-
dieting triumphantly that both of
the leaders would be eliminated in
the end by the bitter rivalry between
them.
Today there was a rallying of
strength in the camps of both Smith
and McAdoo that kindled enthus-
iasm to IA fever heat and kept the
hotel district of New York echoing
with the cheers of marching dele
gates. Mr.. McAdoo, taking notice OF
fast flying reports that some of those
pledged to him were preparing to
quit the fight after the early ballots,
told a group of his supporters in a
public speech that no delegate had
been sent to the convention to be
tray q trust" Governor Smith, ap-
pearing before q crowd of thousands
to review a civic parade, was well
coined by roars of applause and ac-
claimed by his partisans the next
president.
During the day most of the state
delegations held caucus to compare
impressions and plan their part OF
the big show. The tone of most of
Continued on Page 4, Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
Situation Crowded
Over Unit Rule 4
Among Delegates

New York, June 23.-Prospects of
a fight on the floor of the Demo-
cratic convention against imposition
of the unit rule drew more attention
among delegates here tonight than
agitation for abrogation of the two
thirds rule. .-.
The situations regarding the unit
rule Is somewhat complex. Some
delegations have been instructed by
conventions and by primaries to vote
as a unit: others have imposed the
rule by majority rule of delegates.
In the case of mandate by con-
ventions and primaries 1t Is held by
many that the National convention
cannot over-rule the action of the
states. but as regards imposition by
majority vote 1t Is declared the con-
vention has full authority to release
minorities to vote as they may
choose.
In a number Of state caucuses to-
day, where the unit rule has been
imposed by majority vote, the aues-
ton was raised and the statement
was made that the convention would
be asked to make q ruling 1t was
pointed out that at Baltimore in 1012
minority members of the Ohio dele
gauon successfully broubht the is
sue before the convention and that
This set a pre- :e6en. for future con-
ventions to follow.
although there was less talk of
a move to establish the two thirds
rule, there WIS o. report afioat to-
Eight that the managers of at least
one of the Leading Candidates might
flILg up the iseue IL their man OBJ
tanned a majority in the early 7ot-
ing. 1t was pointed out that this
would be less hazardous than to pre-
cipitate contest at the beginning
of the session. II a considerable ma
jority was obtained, it was obtained,
the candidate might feel he could
command q majority vote for abro-
cation of the two-thirds rule, and
would risk 1t, believing he might
obtain the nomination in that way.
William Jennings Bryan declared
tonight that he had no interest in
changing the awo-thirds rule, but
would not oppose such move, pro-
vided the unit rule was abolished at
the same time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
Gen. Patrick's Gratis

Washington, June 23.-Congratula-
lions We're sent by Major General Pat
rick, chief of the army air service,
early today to Lieutenant Vaughan
upon the completion of his trans-con-
tinental fight.
In a message transmitted to the lieu
tenant by the Associated Press, General
Patrick said:
Congratulations on the achievement
of a wonderful feat. You have full
filled every confidence I had in you.
You have brought prestige to yourself,
the army air service and to America.
Not only from a military but from a
commercial standpoint this flight is
epochal. Il am proud of you. God
bless YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
PROGRAM TODAY

Called to order at IL o'clock noon,
daylight saving time, by National
Chairman Hull.
Invocation by Cardinal Hayes.
Singing Of National Anthem. =
Official photograph.
Brief address by Chairman Hull.
Reading Of the official call of the
convention.
Recommendation for temporary
officers and their election.
Appointment Of committee Of
three to escort Senator Harrison, Of
Mississippi, the temporary chairman,
to the platform.
Address by Senator Harrison.
Appointment of committees and
transaction of Sundry business.
Optional speeches.
Presentation and adoption Of reso.
luton of respect in memory Of Wood
row Wilson.
Adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
Dance Pavilion at !
FarmingtOn Burns \
Especial to Kennebec Journai)'

Especial to Kennebec Journal)
Pennington, June 23.-The pavilion
at Riverton Grove burned to the ground
early Monday morning.
The fire was not discovered until the
building was in ruins. None of the
contents were saved. It is understood
that the property is nearly covered by
insurance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
U. S. Army Altman Completes
267O Miles in Fl Hours, ASA
Minutes-Accorded Big Ova-
ton by Crowd on Arrival at
Crissey Field-Made Five
Stops to Re-fuel

San Francisco, June 23-
Lieut.. Russell L. Vaughan,
army flier, successfully COM
pleted his daylight-to-dusk
flight from New York to San
Francisco when he landed at
Crissey Field at 9:48 P. M.
He arrived in San Francisco at
9:44 P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
Major Hensley's Praise

Mitchell Field. y. Y, June 23.-Lieu-
tenant Russell Maughan's trans-conti-
mental flight gives him a place in the
foremost ranks of the worlds avia-
tors, Major William y. Hensley. Jr.,
of Mitchell Field, said to-
night when told that the aviator had
landed in San Francisco.
Lieutenant Vaughan. married and
with two small sons, said as he climbed
into his plane this morning:
Il wouldn't care if 1t was bowling
Nothing can stop me now"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
General Forecast

The temperature did not change
materially in the north Atlantic
states Monday.
The indications are for partly
cloudy weather without material
change in temperature during the
next two days in the Washington
forecast district.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh southwest and west, partly
overcast Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
browns in Lake
When Boat Upsets

Raquette Lake. N. Y. June 23.-Den-
mis- Foley, formerly Of Boston, Mass,
was drowned near Indian Point today
when guide boat he was using over
turned. He was alone at the time and
1t is believed he was on his way to
work at a camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24

London. June 23-General John ].
Pershing was the guest today of
King George and Queen Mary. with
King Christian and Queen Alexan-
dria of Denmark. in the royal box at
the International Horse Show. Amer
lean Ambassador Kellogg and Col.
Kenyon Joyce, U. S. military attache.
also were attached to the party sur
rounding the Royal box.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Generally fair Tuesday and Wednes-
day; not much change in tempera =
ture; moderate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24

New York. June 23-The Democratic national convention
will assemble in Madison Square Garden at tomorrow
with its favoes for the presidency deadocke its chief adj
vsors in disagreement party policies and its delegates
seeking leader to guide them of the wilderness of their
indecision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England and Eastern New
York-Generally fair Tuesday and
Wednesday; net much change in
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
NEWS BRIEFS

Rome, June 23.-The Stefani semi
official agency announces that the CEN
sorship on foreign press kilograms has
been abolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
ARLINGTON PLURALITY $40
GIVEN ELECTION CERTIFICATE
AS NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR

Governor and Council Accept Election Com
! mittee's Report Official Vote, harrington
47,678, Brewster 47,358 - Defeated Candi-
date for Republican Nomination for Gov
ernor Fails to Ask for Recount or Inspec-
>tion of Ballots = In Thousand Word State
ment Deplores State of Affairs - Will Make
Final Decision in Few Days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
DEMOCRATS IN DOUBT /
OVER MANY MATTERS
AS CONVENTION OPENS

Followers of McAdOO and Smith
Grimly Await Battle of Ballots
for Presidential Nomination.
Over Score Candidates Will Get
Vote of 6 to SO on First Ballot
Warm Scrap Looms Over Plat
form Makeup and Two-Thirds
Rule---Keynote Address Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24

London, June 23.-General John J..
Pershing was received today at St.
James palace by the Prince of Wales
and was also a luncheon guest at
buckingham palace. The luncheon was
attended by King George and Queen
Mary, the Prince of Wales and King
Christian and Queen Alexandria of
Denmark. Today was the Prince of
Wales both birthday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24

certificate of nomination mailed late yesterday af
tenoon from the State department to Hon. Frank G. Far
rngton Of Augusta candidate in the recent Republican
primary for the nomination for governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24

New York, June 2S-An animal
with a body shaped like that of a
dachshund, but with webbed feet.
with q head like an ant-eater and
with long hair, which sings some
what like a bird was brought from
South America by William Schur:,
commercial attache of the American
embassy at Buenos Aires who arriv-
ed here today. The animal Is said 10
be the first of its species TO De
b. ought to this country. Scnurz dis-
covered it while surveying the rub
her plantations of the Amazon val
lev. He said he would present 1t to
the geological gardens in Washing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24

Burlington. VT, June 23-For the
first time in the history of the Uni
versity of Vermont, a woman was
graduated from the college Of medi-
cine today. This distinction goes to
VT. who won second honors among
the 80 members of the senior GLASS
In medicine. The entire graduating
class at the institution numbered
1872, the largest in history.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24

There would not be any street cars
If they were not useful--nor any
classified ads. Are you making both
Of these utilities useful to your
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24

New York, June 23-Secretary Of
the Treasury Mellon, who had been
subpoenaed to testify tomorrow at
the trial of CASTOR b. Means and FL
mer w. Jarnecke in the federal court
here on charges of violating the pro-
hibition law. will not take the witness
stand until Thursday 1t was agreed
by both sides today when the trial
was resumed. The press of official
duties made it inconvenient for Mr..
Mellon to appear before Thursday, it
was explained. Means resumed his
testimony today.
st. Johns. n. F., June 23.--Only two
members of the new Monroe cabinet
will face contests at the bye-elections
made necessary by their appointment
to Office. When the nominations closed
today for candidates at the bye-elec-
ton II was found that the ministers
presenting themselves in Placentia.
Harbor Maine, and the two st. Johns
districts were elected by reclamation.
John Bennett, colonial secretary. and
Charles Russell. minister of public
works, who ara candidates in Harbor
Grace, will be opposed by two support
ers of former Premier Albert Hickman,
who is now official leaders of the OPP
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24

Haverhill, Mass, June 23-George
Makepeace of Savaryville, arrested
hiding in at attic at his home by
police officers. is wanted for 16 diff
ferent robberies in New Hampshire
towns. He was arrested on fugi-
tive warrant. which specifically
charged him with breaking and en-
tering the home of Mrs. Sarah
George. 103 years old, at West
Hampstead, N. H.. during the latter
part of May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-24

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-06
BANKERS TAKEN
Released by Court, They Are
RearreSted

a. L. Bradley and c. w. Jewell.
president and cashier Of tho Gilman
State bank Of Gilman. Mont, almost
obtained their liberty by habeas cor.
pus Wednesday.
Arreatcd a week ago. they brought
tho habcas corpus proceedings just
In time for Deputy Sheriff william
Bosslcr Of Lewis and Clark county 20
arrest Them in the corridors OF the
county city building and TO start
back 10 Montana where they face
charges OF accepting deposits when
they knew their bank was lnsolvent.
When the habcas corpus hearing
came up before Judge Everett r.
smlht. Deputy PROSECUTOR T. II. Pat.
torson argued that since the men
were free on bond. the writ was un.
necessary. Judge Smith agreed TO
that version and when he left the
bench. Deputy Bosslcr took the two
ex bankers into custody.
Bossler obtained his extraditlon pa
pers from Gov. Louis Hart earlier
Wednesday.