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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
9 DIE IN NEW YORK

New York, Nov. 17-New YORK;
shivered today. the coolest NovemoeE
II in the city according to the rec-
ords of the weather bureau.
The siNty-milc, freezing blast that
put the thermometers at eighteen
degrees above zero. brought death
and destruction with II. Two persons,
Il man and a woman. died as "a result
OF the storm. the first of the winter.
Ships, pounded by furious seas ana
bucking head winds. fought their way
into port several hours late and
wearing the years first coats OF ice.
and small craft were swept to sea
with their half frozen crews. .4.
Neither of the cold wave victims
was identified. The man. apparently
about GO. was found frozen to death
over an engine room grating Of
lower East Side building. The fires
had not been stocked last night and
there was no heat coming through
the CRATE bars.
The woman, known to her compun-
ion. James Lctora, q scow captain,
only as Julia" died OF exposure af-
ter the high wind had caused her to
lose her balance as she attempted to
board Letora's craft, throwing her
into the East River. Lctora shatter-
cd his leg in rcscuing her. He drag
ged her ashore and then had to crawl
half n mile to get help. The woman
was dead when he returned with q
policeman in an ambulance.
Five men were rescued at sea from
an open boat found by the coastguard
cutter Seminole. Jacob Enrick, Ma
vesink. n. j., and William Trainor,
Atlantic Highlands, n. j., were found
In Il disabled motor boat. Three 9th
ers were rescued from tho former
sub chaser Nomad. which the winds
had overturned in Long Island Sound.
Two of the seven ships in Rum
Row lost their anchors and went
Careening seward. "a menace to navi-
cation.
The heavy winds this afternoon
whipped the Greek liner Edison from,
the grip OF n dozen tugs which were
pulling the LOCO ton boat to North
River pier. and flung her on the mud
Hats of the upper harbor. II was
thought she would be fioated before
the night was out. Her crew of zoo
was reported to be I'm no danger.
The White Star liner Adriatic made
port today. the years first ice-coyer-
cd boat TO arrive. L. hours overdue.
Her captain reported heavy galer,
which carried n member Of tho crew
overheard TO his death and smashed
four lifeboats.
The Ward liner Monterey, from
Mexican ports. arrived several hours
late. The Fort st. George. from Ber-
muda. due this morning. did not get
In until tonight. The master OF the
liner America wirelessed his Offices
she would be day overdue.
The weather bureau predicted n
rising temperature tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
NEW SLANT ON SANBORN

Portland, Me-, Nov. 17-Mrs. Lottie
Freeman Cote, held as an accessory
in the shooting to death OF her hus-
band. at Gorham, November z, in
which case Charles H. Fielding, Jr.,
of this city. is charged with murder,
wrote Percival E. Sanborn, of Bev-
erly, Mass. that his brother, William
Sanborn, Mrs. Cote's first husband,
was serving a 25-year term III Ten
nessee penitentiary. following San
born's disappearance in 1910, accord
ing to information received from the
Massachusetts man, County Attor-
ney Ralph NJ. ingalls, announced to-
night. This Is an entirely different
version of SaEborn's disappearance
given by Mrs. Cote to the authorities
and to neighbors. officials declare.
The Beverly man is expected here to-
morrow to tell his story.
Following a statement today by
Lucius F. Libby of East Ivindham
that he could point out spot of
freshly plowed earth that awakened
his suspicious when Sanborn dis
appeared, Sheriff King +. Graham
and deputies plan to visit the scene
tomorrow.
Mrs. Cote will seek change Of
venue for the trial, Harry E. Nixon,
her attorney, announced today. Ralph
Barton Sanborn, her son. held as an
accessory after the fact. will take
similar steps. the attopey said. They
believe they will be unable to obtain
a fair trial in this. county. They also
will ask separate trial for Fielding.
Mr.. Nixon said that Mrs. Cote fas
repudiated an alleged confession. de-
claring that she signed a written
statement Of conspiracy to kill her
husband only after nine hours of
grilling. She told him. the attorney
says, that she knew nothing of the
murder until after its execution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
BIC Hotel Quilted in
ATLANTIC CITY; 3 DEAD
JAIL FOR TOWN
OFFICIALS GUILTY
OF RUM RUNNING

Boston, Nov. 17.-Jail sentences
for Ruel S. Getchell, a selectman OF
the town of Salisbury: Chief of Po-
lice Harold +. Congdon of Salisbury,
and Albert S. Reynolds, until re.
Gently a member of the Newbury-
port city council, were announced
today by Judge James A. Lowell in
United States district court at a
hearing on guilty and nolo pleas en-
tered in connection with charges of
rum running and bribery at Sails
bury Beach. Anthony Caramagno,
charged with attempted bribery, will
be fined $500. 1t was announced.
Getchell and Congdon were charg-
ed with conspiracy to transport liQ-
uor. Caramagno and Reynolds were
named In charges of bribery involv-
ing Harry F. Burnham, boatswain of
the Plum Island coastguard station.
All but Congdon. pleaded guilty to
the charges, COngdon pleading
"nolo."
According to the announcement
today, next Monday, when the form
al sentences will be pronounced, Get
chell will be sent to the Plymouth
Jail for three months, Reynolds will
go to the same Jail for two years,
and Congdon will be sentenced to
serve four months, also at Plymouth.
Reynolds. who resigned from the
Newburyport city council three
weeks ago, and Getchell. will each
receive a months stay of sentence to
set their business affairs in order.
Getchell, Reynolds and Caramag-
no all testified for the government
at the recent trial in which Burn
ham and Daniel J. kellSler of Sails
bury were acquitted of completely in
the affair. The jury reported dis
agreement in the cases of Herman J.
Rich and Carl n. A. Voss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
famous Steel Pier Also
o,naged--Firs Under
Control at Midnight

atlantic City. n. j. Nov. 17-one
IAN vas known TO have been kill
and two others were believed dead
sncctacular fire that broke out
.'.,vht in the Hotel Boutwell,. locat-
~ :, virginia avenue, near the board
1T Quilted this structure, menaced
,..o adjoining seaside hotels. and set
~. ~ the famous Steel Pier before
:, vos brought under control at mid
.,obt after raging for three hours.
pssides those believed lost In the
e.nes. none Of whom had been iden-
,issd by midnight, four injured per-
sors were in hospitals while a score
=. more were treated for the effects
u shock or smoke.
One OF those In the hospital, James
psrnett. 50 years old, Of 1147 South
poulevard, New York, was believed
fatally injured with a rupture OF his
,ot lung. fractures of his left ribs
and arms and severe burns. Victim
n smoke, Nettic May Slock. Of South
FORK. Pa. was said to be in n serious
condition, while two firemen. over
como by smoke, also were In hos
pltas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
GRANT RESTRAINING
Ord Err AGAINST
AQUEDUGT GROUP

Independence, Calf, Nov. II (By
A. P.)-Late today Judge Deny. of
the superior court Of Inyo County.
granted an application by the city Of
Los Angeles for temporary order
to restrain Owens Valley ranchers
from interfering with the Los An
geles aqueduct.>
Sheriff Collins of Inyo County left
tonight for Lone Pine to serve the
order on the small army of ranchers
there which yesterday seized and
opened the Alabama waste gates.
The city's complaint states that
the waste Of water Is 200 cubic feet
per second and that the approximate
loss is $4,000 daily. The order Is re-
turnable next Monday, November -.
The only names mentioned in the
documents are those of Mark @.
Waterson. w. II. Mccarthy. promin-
ent ranchers. All the others up
wards of 100 in number, come under
the category of John Doe"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
FOR JANUARY COURT

Portland. Nov. 17.-Mrs. Lottie
Freeman Cote, 30, of Gorham. and
Charles H. Fielding, sc, a plumber of
this city, were held without bail in
Municipal court today. to the jan
uary term of the Superior Court, as
a result of their alleged conspiracy
to STAY Alphonse Cote, husband of
the woman, whose body was found in
a secret grave at Gorham Saturday
night.
Ralph Barton Sanborn, 10, Mrs.
Ccte's son by her first husband, was
held under $1,000 bail for the jan
uary term, as an alleged accessory.
His mother furnished his bonds.
In the warrants lodged against
Mrs. Cote and Fielding, the former
was charged with being an accessory
before the fact, in the murder. Field
ing was charged with murder. Meth
,er respondent could be admitted to
bail on these charges, and they will
be confined to the county Jail pend
Ing the consideration of the charges
by the grand jury.
With the alleged admission from
the trio as to how Cote met mis-
death, the authorities concentrated
their attention today on the story of
the disappearance of William San
born, the first husband of Mrs.
Cote. He was reported TO have dis
appeared from the farm in Gorham
on June 20, 1910.
In the presence of her attorney,
Mrs. Cote talked with reporters in
the courtroom, relative to stories
about Sanboin. He had forged my
name to several notes." she charged,
land these notes, which were held
by a man in Westbrook by the name
OF Kerr. were due the day he dis
appeared. Although we all conduct
ed rigid search, no trace was ever
found of him."
County Attorney Ralph NJ. ingalls,
today received the following tele-
gram from i. +. Sanborn of Beverly,
Mass, brother of Mrs. Cote's first
husband:
Important information and letter
concerning disappearance of brother,
William Sanborn, Phone or wire"
The county attorney Immediately
requested him to forward all infor-
nation in his possession to his office
here at once
Sheriff King r. Graham admitted
today that Deputy Sheriff Eugene f.
Norton of Gorham had been APP
preached by man who declared he
could point out where Sanborn's
body could be found. Deputy Norton
was ordered to follow up whatever
clues this man could furnish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
FEDERAL OFFICERS
MAKE SEIZURE OF
148 GALS. ALCOHOL

One hundred and forty eight gall
Ions of high grade alcohol were To-
Gated and seized by Robert II. Jack,
chief Of the federal enforcement divi-
sion of Maine, with officers of his de-
partment. on the farm of Thomas
Quirion on the old Belgrade road,
Monday evening. The big lot of con-
traband. which was in gallon cans.
was brought in to the Augusta police
station. and Qurion was detained
and will be arraigned this morning.
The alcohol was found in the barn
of the Quirion farm buildings and
was covered up with hay. The seiz-
ure was the largest single capture
since the drive made by local and
federal officers just before the Sep
TENDER term of superior court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Detroit Woman
Found Strangled
Suspect Is Held

Detroit. Mich. Nov. 17-Mrs. AIMS
Lee Bowers. II, was found strangled
to death in her apartments here early
today. A strip of her clothing had
been used to choke Mrs. Bowers ana
other articles OF her dress were used
to bind her hands and feet.
Police are holding Lee Hawkins.
30. although they expressed the be-
Lel ne could not have harmed the
woman Tor he had br3Sen arm apd
shoulder and carried his arm in "A.
cast.
Hawkins told the police he and
MRS. Bowers came here from Ala
bama about month ago. He said
ne left Mrs. Bowers at o'clock last
evening and returned ct midnight to
lind her body on tho bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
More People Owens
Valley Join Group
Holding Big Aqueduct

Bishop. Cal, Nov. 17--(By A. P)-
Fifty additional citizens left today
for Alabama waste gates. 80 miles
south Of here, to reinforce and re-
lieve the Owens valley citizens who
yesterday seized that section OF the
Los Angeles water supply aqueduct
and opened the gates, iiverting the
waters to Owens Lake. Estimates
here are that 1000 citizens have par
ticipated in the seizure.
Occupation Of the intake canal OF
Los Angeles water supply by citizens
was endorsed and approved in a res
olution made public today by the
chamber of commerce.
The resolution, reviewing differ
ences between the Owens valley peo-
pie and the Los Angeles aqueduct Of
ficials, declares that Los Angeles,
after repeated promises TO submit n
dependable plan for settlement Of
differences, made only suggestions
from time to time to avoid settle
ment. and that Its tactics were de-
structive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Identify "Strong
Arm Man. as Slayer
PatrOlman Skelley

New York. Nov. 17.-9eorge Stuy-
vesant, 26, of Troy, n. Y, known to
local police as strong arm man,
today was positively identified as one
of two men who shot and killed Pa
trolman James Shelley of New Brit
ain. Conn, last October l..
He was held without bail pending
extradition proceedings by the Con-
necticut authorities.
The identification was made by O
man whose name was said by the
police to be Edward Jackson, but
who Is believed to be Edward john
son, OF New Britain. who witnessed
the shooting of the policeman.
The police said the witness previ-
ously had identified Walter Shean.
son Of prominent Springfield,
Mass. family, as Stuyvesant's com.
panion the night of the frustrated
robbery and murder.
1t was explained that the witness
real name was withheld as the po-
lice feared Stuyvesant's friends. said
to be gunner. would attempt to In
lure the man who identified him.
Gerald Chapman. who still is at
large after his escape from the Fed
eral prison at Atlanta, where he was
serving a sentence for his share In
n S2,OO0,O0O mail robbery in New
York n few years ago, was first
sought as Shean's companion. The
police admitted that announcement
OF his connection with the case had
been made to throw the real GRIM
inal off his guard.
Stuyvesant Is known to the police
rs Charles Clarke and Charles Gall
er. The police said he had lost an
eve in a pistol fight with policemen
in Harlem several years ago.
Detectives said that although
Stuytesant admitted knowing Sheah,
who Is said to have confessed par
ticipation in the crime. he denied
being in New Britain at the time of
the murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Benjamin Curtis,
Well Known Citizen
Of Richmond, Dies
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

NopCS"L " ENcuicbSC Joul HtlJ
Richmond, Nov. 17.-Benjamin +.
Curtis. one Of Rlchmond's most high
ly respected citizens. passed away at
his home on North Front street at 8
o'clock Monday morning. Death came
suddenly from heart trouble, from
which he had been suffering for the
past three months.
Mr.. Curtis was born in BowdOin-
ham rs years ago, the son Of John and
Charlotte (Temple) Curtis He married
Jennie Hatch of Perkins. He came to
Richmond from Perkins In 1885 and
had since been one of Richmond's lead
ing business men. conducting a grain
band grocery business for nearly 40
years. He served the town as chair
man Of the board of selectmen in the
years 1S94-5-6 and for a few terms
later on. He was tax collector for
! several years. at two different times,
in all. over 80 years, and at the time
Of his death he was trial Justice for
the towns Of Richmond. Perkins and
Bowdoin. He served a term In the
Legislature in 1889.
Mr. Curtis was first selectman OF
Perkins ~ years and collector and
treasurer for Il years. He was an ac-
tive member OF the Methodist church,
perfntendent of the Sunday school
for many years and n member of the
board of stewards and trustees Mt the
time of his death. He was a member
of Richmond Lodge, No. 56, l. o. .. Il.
He Is survived by one daughter, Miss
Rue Curtis, and a son, Carl. both OF
Richmond: two grandchildren. Mrs.
Marjorie Pierce of Dorchester. Mass.
and Mrs. Pauline .Cronk of Pennington.
n. H.; ana two Observation-Disclosures
Funeral services will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at T. NJ. from the
home, Rev. ]. II. Clifford Of the Meth
odist church officiating. Burial will be
in the family lot at Perkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
FREEZING GALE KILLS 4
AND RAKES SHI tipping
ON ATLANTIC COAST
ORGANIZED LABOR
Warned AGAINST
EVIL HASTY BANS

FL Paso, Tex, Nov. 17-(By A. P.)
A caution to labor organizations
against the hasty formation of labor
bans" was sounded in the opening
session today of the 4ith annual con-
vention of the American Federation of
Labor.
Labor, in this new field Of activity,
has not passed the complete period OF
experimentation" the executive coun-
Gil of the federation reported to the
convention in its annual resume of
last years activities.
There are at present So labor banks
with resources in excess OF S160,000,-
600. the report revealed.
President Gompers in his annual ad-
dress to the convention appealed for
Strict adherence to the federation's
tradition of voluntary action.
I'VE have tried and proved these
principles in economic. political. social
and International relations" he said.
They have been tried and not found
wanting
The American convention met IN
joint session late today with the Mexi-
can Confederation of Labor holding it's
annual meeting in Juarez, Mexico.
The average paid up membership of
the American Federation for the year
was 2.S65,97?, the report of Frank
Morrison said, against o.29G,46S for the
previous year. The peak membership,
reported to the 1920 convention. was
4,07S.740.
Emphasis was given in the executive
council report to the necessity for "a
most intensive campaign by afflliat-
ed organizations in the interest of rat
ification of the child labor amendment
to the federal constitution.
Organization of the convention COM
mitteeS. Is In number. which execute
the bulk of the work OF the conven-
ton. and the annual message of Pres
idcnt Gompers, constituted the busi-
ness of the initial session
The inaugural ceremonies, with adj
dresses of welcome, extended into the
afternoon.
James Duncan, first vice president OF
Continued on Page 3--Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Woman Given 30
Days in Jail for
cruelty to Child

ho New York. Nov. 17.-Mrs. Eliza
, resn Norris of Concord, staten Is
n,m u' who burned the fingers of her
s ras daughter, Flor
suue, with matches and beat her with
o., SUCK TO teach her not to take mon
y, was found guilty OF assault in
se an third degree today. She was
s .ra Immediately to serve so
lays sSss IN the county JAIL. She COL
bounced.
"a teacher in a public school CALL
as.ention OF the Society for the
Invention of Cruelty to Children to
X orence Morris condition October
no.. me child testified today that
mo, nn,ep-mother had caught her that
csu..ning in the act OF taking five
be. 's from a shelf and had burned
no. myers with matches to teach
Flo.anot to steal. That evening,
no,sa nce said. her step-mother
n s,sus her again and beat her with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Suspend Deputy
Head Deer Island

Boston, Nov. 1t-MaJor Jannes IA.
McDade. deputy master Of the house
of correction at Deer Island, VINO
was named in a report by Commits
sioner sanford Bates of the state
Department Of correction last week
"a responsible for, irregularities
there, was Suspended today Tor con on
duct unbecoming an OFFICER. Inc
s,,snension. by municipal officials un.
Ssr direction of Mayor Curiey. viii
he Contested by McDade, the latter
announced. The charges nSoiVea
use Of liquor among inmates. lack OF
discipline, improper housing ana I'M
necessary violence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Reopen Hunting
Season in Vermont

Montpelier. VT. Nov. IA procla-
nation re-opening the hunting and
trapping season which was closed on
October 80 because of the danger of
forest fires. was issued here today by
Governor Redfield Proctor. The snow
which was general throughout the
state last night and early today end
ed the danger.
The proclamation includes birds
and fur bearing animals but deer are
still under protection. the deer hunt
ing season opening November "a and
closing December 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over
Nova Scotia Sunday night has ad-
vanced to New Foundland with great
" increased intensity.
During the last "a hours SHOWS
have occurred in the middle Atlantic
and north Atlantic states. 1t has be-
come decidedly cooler along the north
Atlantic coast. The outlook is for
unsettled weather with rain or snow
on Wednesday in the north Atlantic
states. The temperature will mod
crate slightly.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Strong northwest diminishing, and
weather partly overcast Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Boy Killed When
Mistaken for Deer

Whitefield, n. H.. Nov. 11.-Henry
Colby, 16-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Colby of this town, was killed in
the South Whitefield woods today when
Wade Lane of Littleton. who was deer
hunting, saw the boys fur collar
through the underbrush and fired. The
boy had gone to the woods to inspect
traps which he had set there.
Lane, after examination by local and
county officials. was dismissed without
bail but the case must by state stat
ute go before the couny grand jury.
Hearing will be held on December >.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Mrs. Harding Restless
After Comfortable Day

Marion, Ohio. Nov. II tBy A. Pr
After having rested most OF the day,
Mrs. Florence King Harding. SER
iously Ill here. was restless tonight.
n bulletin issued by her physician,
DIR. Carl w. Sawyer, at $3.50 tonight
said.
The $3.50 bulletin follows:
Mrs. Harding's condition remains
unchanged. She has rested most Of
the day but Is restless this evening.
Her heart action is fair. Her elm
nation is poor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Rum Runner Takes
French Leave from
Portland Hospital

Portland, Me-. Nov. 17-Albert Dro-
let, alias Albert Alberts. Ubald Roux,
etc. the alleged rum-runner. who was
taken to the Maine General hospital
here on Oct. 81, in critical condition
from bullet wound in the back. re-
ceived while attempting to escape
from Chief Of Police William 3. Ed
wards of Brunswick, walked out of
the hospital last night and disappear
ed. He had not been under guard.
Drolet, who gave Lawrence. Mass,
as his residence, was said to have
strolled from the hospital in COM
pany with woman caller and de-
parted in her closed automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
To Offer Big Block
b. & A. Rail Stock

Boston. Mass. Nov. 17-The
ilrst public Offering Of a New
England railroad stock I'm years was
announced today with the word that
a block OF 72.17S shares of the Ban
gor and Aroostook Railroad win be
onered tomorrow. The shares, con-
verted recently to par value Of $50
each, Will be offered at $3.50 q share
TO yield seven per cent. The issue
represents the former holdings Of
the Aroostook Construction Conn
pany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-18
Bates Co., Lewiston,
Posts Wage Cut

Lewiston. Me-, Nov. 1.-THE Bates
Manufacturing Co. of this city posted
notices today OF 10 per cent. wage
reduction effective November "a The
Hill Manufacturing Co. and the An
droscoggin and Continental mills made
a similar announcement through their
cverseers, in accordance with their pol
icy in such cases. The reduction will
affect upwards of $500 hands.