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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
BREWSTER WORKER
SAYS SAW NOTHING
WRONG WARD FOUR

The afidavits of Everett C. RcN
noids of Portland. a worker At the
polls on primary election day for
Ralph 9. Brewster. Republican can
Gidate for governor, filed with the
Governor and Council Thursday.
states that he saw no irrcsularity in
voting.
81 was employed ana PAD Ivy cor
tain parties interested in the noini
nation of Ralph Q. Brewster ut the
primaries says Mr.. Reynolds in his
affidavit.
Il was stationed at the Ward -Four
polling place at Portland" continues
tho affidavit.
My duties were to use any honor
able means to persuade those who
came to the polls TO vote for Ralph q.
Brewster ana to keep general watch
on the voting to see that no irrcgu-
larities were perpctratcd.
81 was present at the Ward -Four
polling place before the polls opened
and remained continuously until att
or the polls closed except n few
minutes when | went out TO ret Il
lunch. During that time those in
tcrCstCd in the several candidates
including myself, showed marked
specimen ballots to voters and urged
them to vote for the candidates we
We're severally interested in. During
the entire day. although watching
carefully. / saw no evidence what
ever OF any irrcgularity i'm voting nor
anything in regard to voting or deal
ing with voters that | thought i'm
proper In any way,
II am voluntarily making this
statement as ! am voter IN Ward
-Four. was then and am now very
much interested in The nomination Of
Mr.. Brewster and feel that Iuuch OF
the newspaper notoricty given to this
ward is unjust ana without founda-
tion and an unfair reelection upon
the voters Of this ward"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
One Given Is Days, S Others
Fined S10-TriaI Rest Goes
Over to Saturday - Four
Shot After Big Kan Cere-
mony-No Attempt at Dis
turbance During Trial-De-
PENDANTS Tell of Attack

HayerniH Mass. July cl-Trial IN
district court today Of men alleged to
have been concerned in the early morn
ing clash here between klansmen re-
turning from an initiation ceremony in
Grovel0ad and others resulted after an
al-dsy hearing Ct testimony in a SEN
tence OF y days for one man and fines
of $40 each for e.SLt others on charges
OF disturbing the peace. The day
proved too short for ths trial Of all the
Il men arrested and the cases of eight
We're continued TO Saturday. TWO OF
tn. four men who received gunshot
wounds in the encounter are in the
hospital and will he given an oppor-
tunity To explain their alleged part IN
the affair later.
All those against whom the charges
we're sustained We're described in
court rs having attended the Khan
ceremony They appealed from the
sentences. 1t was the busiest day the
central district court has known in
many years. The courtroom over
which Judge John J. VIM presided
was crowded throughout the long ses-
sion, but while much interest in the
proceedings was evident. there was no
disturbance and no attempt at a dem
onstration. After the defendants had
left the courtroom for their homes,
either on bail or on their personal rec
ognizanccs. they were followed for
time by many persons, but The crowd
appeared merely curious and not hos
tile
All the defendants who took the Wit
ness stand asserted that they were
quiet and orderly. made no outcrv and
did not use any Of the shotgurs. clubs
or other vcapons which figured in the
testimony of police officers. They said
that while they had no part IN any
disturbance. they were attacked by a
crowd of men who showered them
with stones.
officer Leblanc Of the state con-
stabulary testified that the Klans-
men in Il single line of automobiles
were proceeding along Groycland
street when a car containing some
men evidently NOT of T<1nn GYM
pathics passed in the same direc-
ton. He said there was shooting
from both cars and that the Klans-
men fired first. He said the occu-
pants of the anti-Klan car refused
to stop at his order but that he pur-
sued them and eventually took them
in custody. lie also arrested those
in the other car.
Fred Z. Wentworth Of LYNN. the
defendant who was given a 30 DAYS
sentence. had piece of lead nine
in his possession according to the
testimony of the officers and wac
alleged to have exclaimed that his
crowd was strong, enough TO take
oe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
new HAvEN'S ONLY
AIM TO HELP B. g.
NJ, WORD OF MASTER

Boston. July 3i-Ths New York.
New Haven & Hartford Railroad is
not seeking control OF the Boston d
Maine Railroad but wishes proper
tionate representation on It's board
of directors in order to safeguard its
interests. says Elbridge Il. Anderson,
appointed as master by the state
supreme court. Mr.. Anderson has
been hearing the facts In Il suit
brought by Edmund D. Goldman.
representing minority stockholders Of
the Boston Il Maine. who alleged that
the New Haven was acting in viola
ton OF the law in trying to obtain
representation on the Boston *
Maine board.
THE New Haven Railroad" says
Mr.. Anderson in his finding, de
sired proportionate representation on
the board Of directors OF the Boston
& Maine in order that it might be
helpful to the Boston & Maine in
protecting the interests Of both com
panies SO that they might be OF mu-
tual advantage but not of disadvan-
tage to either, and that II might law
fully participate in the considerations
in regard to consolidation, and as Il
minority stock holder. of the stock OF
the Boston ~ Maine 1t did not expect
to secure control of the Boston *
Maine"
lie says the New Haven offices be
lieved that as they were tho indirect
holders of Is $40 percent of the Bos-
ton d Maine stock they had Il right
to proportiOnate representation on
the board In order to see that this in
terest was not depleted and If pos
sible to aid in devsing means to as
sist IN increasing Boston IL Maine
revenues.
Il find" no continues. that it was
the duty of the directors of the New
Haven to see to it that the invest
mcnt was protected and that they
would not have been faithful TO their
trust had they not attempted to do
everything possible to see to it that
the Boston d Maine was paying
proposition. provided what they did
could lawfully be done. In order to
safeguard the interests of the New
Haven in the Boston Il Maine, the
respondent believed that friendly
close co operation between the Bos-
ton d Maine and the New Haven
would give several millions Il year
additional revenue to both.
j find that in the controversy be-
gun in 1922 and continuing in 1923
and 1924 to the present time the New
Haven management has not in
creased its holdings in tho Boston X
Maine in any respect"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01

csIcavo. July 31.-UBy A. P)--
,u,leatlon, not of crime but of
.n,,,hmcnt. mercy of judgement.
,ornd,d not upon the cold letter OF
-. Iaw but upon considerations OF
.,,oanif,-thcse were the points
.o,,bazizcd today by the defense In
enc nrocecdings which are to deter
~" - the pcnalty that Nathan Leo
INA tr md Richard Loeb arc to
az for the Kidnapping and murder
Of Robert Franks No.
,.tcron Of court battles. hghting for
,ta nrlnclplra he has advocated in
and out Of court for many years. put
.a,tarely before Judge John X.
r,verly the issue whether consider
,,,ora Of this character nre to be
written into the Jurisprudence OF IL
moia. o,....z
The states attorneys office seems
IN fccl the universe Will crumDle
uolesg these boys hang" he said.
SO argued In response to a lengthy
,ontcutlon by Robert II. Grove,
,,,,c'q attorney, backed by the legal
Ioro Of Thomas Marshal. indictment
c,pcrt Through II day and half
~ court procedure the prosecutor
had maintained that evidence or
,lieuisfs offered by tho defense. as
70 tho degree OF mental responsible
NV or tho Youthful murderers was
inromuctcut. irrelevant an dimma-
te,I,l nitcr plea OF guilty had been
entered.
Ne seek not indignation OF the
rrino but only indignation or the
punishment because of diseased
condition Of the mind, constant char
aet.r. but not amounting to logai
nsanitv." was the keynote OF the
defense.
a showing Of mental disease
constitutes Il showing of insanity the
existence of which must he deter
mined bv a jury, 1t can be brought
In hero only If the defendants with
draw their pleas of guilty and rely
lpon insanity as defense TO the
crime u4cIt" responded the state.
throughout the four hour session
NJ the court the question was dehat-
cd bv tho attorneys. Occasionally
three or four of them would be on
heir feet talking at tho same time.
hut for the most part MIR. Marshaii
held the floor for Jhc state and Mr.
barrow and Walter Bachrach for the
defense.
Hundreds of citations from decis-
Ions given In this country and Eng
land, some of them n century old.
were offered by Mr.. Marshall and
Mr.. Bnchrach had not finished his
analysis and comparison OF these
when court adjourned for the day.
Tomorrow viii SEQ II renewal o. the
Continued on Page 3, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
HAvERH|LL COURT CROWDED IN
TRIAL SCORE INVOLVED IN EARLY |
MORNING CLASH KHAN AND ANTS
DAVIS APPROVES
VIEWS GOV. BRYAN
ON DEFENSE DAY

New York. July 3i-Approvai Of
the views Expressed bv bis -,,,fr,
-. f.o..e-
"o1 ID SaH OF NebIdsAt1'
regarding the administration plan for
National Defense Dav Senternbor %
WAC eivap ,oda,, -. ~. u 80
'-i ~ 4''''' -
democratic presldenual nominee,
within an hour after he had returned
from his vacation in stainc
r,or,.i,,,. ~.
.,.Lt..y. ''6 ttidI MI bryah stani
'esi4''21 d c'FI4'dh inoo'I-ZatIon mad
49, nm any iIDal@ssinent MI.
~. - 40 ucclii ca IN IoIihaI statement
' et.~t a. ms time every energy
i'oH'u nc "eht 70 getting the world
- - Dc anu 70 work. Gaining
-. ~ 'IuH'''9 anu PASSIONS growing
~ u l"e Woiiu war ana encourage
"'S peacel IN 'lFaue ana commerce.
W b"Flo Ht9t Jay AFTER ms Eaca-
~ Wis very Dusy one lie hrst
~ WIN ms campaign man
@Se'' t'eHi H. SHAVER. after which
ouHcctheht was made OF the PEI
aoi ..I OF part OF the campaign or
Ht -L.l 1',s4'H' morn ming hlihseIf tAen
ItsdrulhS the i)eiehso Day> matter.
me cahdIdate dictated this state
Hleht'
Since my return from the State
OF Maine, l have had the occasion
TO inform myself fully concerning
the views expressed by the governor
OF Nebraska in regard to 'Mobiliza-
ton Day.
Il am surprised at the statements
which | see in the press to the effect
that l am in disagreement with him
or tnat his action has in anV KAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Brewster Comments
On Affidavit Reynolds

Senator Ralph .. Brewster o.
Cumberland county in statement
last night i'm regard to tho affidavit
Of Everett 6. Reynolds, who said
that he saw no irregularities in the
voting in Ward 4 in Portland last
primary day, declared that he had
not before known Of the employment
or activities of Mr.. Reynolds in his
behalf.
But his statement in regard 70
conditions I'm ward I in Portland IS
entirely consistent with what We
have understood was the situation"
continued Senator brewster
"A watcher at the polls during the
day would have been nothing out Of
the ordinary and no interference
with voters Sheriff Graham's in
vestigations have simply shown con
clusiNeiy that approximately 800
ballots were surrcptitiously marked
and deposited with the other ballots
and the checklists were marked
somewhat clumsily TO correspond.
This constituted over one half the
vote Of this ward 4"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
One Killed When
Car Hits Coup Five
BOYS in Burlington

Burlington. Vt. July "l.-A car
driven by Or. H. u. Hopkins of Wa
tcrbury approaching that town at q
high rate of speed struck group
of five boys on Stowe street. almost
instantly killing RAYMOND Lefevre.
II. and injuring four others two Of
whom may die. Bert Lavcllee. ~,
has a broken jaw bone and possibly
a fractured skull. Raymond Elan
merry. 10, has n broken leg and It IS
thought a puncturcd lung. Howard
Lefevre. II. unconscious when pick
Cd up. is badly bruised. Edward lc-
fovrc. ~, his cousin is also bruised
and cut. Dr. Hopkins was shot
into the windshield and received a
deep cut in the neck. He was un-
conscious several hours. The doc
tor. Bert Lavcllee and Raymond
Flannery were taken TO Heaton hos
pitaI at Montpelier. Dr, Hopkins
condition is the best Of the three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
COURT SAYS HOME MADE BALLOTS
IN PRIMARY MUST Be THROWN OUT
ALLIED
EXPERTS WILL REACH
AGREEMENT TODAY

London. August 1.-(By A. Pl-
The experts of the interaliied con-
ference. who had been in session
throughout the night. adjourned a.
o15 o'clock this morning without
having reached an agreement on
certain important phases of the
French proposals for settlement OF
the reparations question and the
putting into effect OF the Dawes
plan.
James A. Logan. the American Of
Fl A9l observer. said lie was hopeful
tlYt settlement would he reached
today. The experts will reaSsemhle
at IL o'clock this morning 10 con-
tinue their work.
1t was a tired. haggard group that
left the foreign office and walked
through Downing street and White
hail in the small hours after fifteen
hours of almost continuous delibcr-
alton on Premier Herriot's new plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Thieves Work While
People Attend Movies

Sanbornville, y. H.. july 31-Thiaves
entered the local postaffce and three
torres here last night and stripped the
tires from several automobiles. The
amount gotten from The postoffice ia as
yet undetermined, but st. II known that
in the drug store, one IF the estab-
iishueuts entered. tho sum Of Ss5 vas
taken from tho cash registers
II is assumed that the rnbher.cS we're
committed while the majority Of the
townsDeople were attending the per
Torrance at the local movie house En-
trance TO the po7toflce was effected by
breaking tho huge plate glass window.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
May Send Invitation
To Germans Today

London. July 81 BY A. l1- The
deadlock in the intcr-allied conference
was broken today by the proposals NJ.
HeYriot. the French premier. submitted
yesterday to the allied plcnipotentiaries
and Frank =. Kellogg, the American
ambassador.
The experts took the proposals IN
hand themselves and remained with
their task this afternoon and tonight
with such gratifying results that
American officials who are close to tho
conference table believe that an invi-
tGtiou for German representatives to
come 10 London viii he dispatched to-
morrow.
After discussing with the confer
cnCe delegates the methods which
have been agreed upon FOR launching
the Dawes plan. the Germans, If they
give their aquiesCcnCc. will make I'm
n arrangements with the rcparation
commission for putting the new rep
aratiOns project into effect. Tho
committee decided today TO sit OH
cially in London for that purpose.
The French plan was not entirely
acceptable in the form in which it
was laid on the table. But the OBJ
jeCtions TO the first proposal We're
overcome sooner than had been anti
Cipated, and after two hours discu8-
sion the experts announced that the
obstacle Of how German default
might lie declared under the Dawes
plan had been removed This q1Icq-
ton had been blocking the progress
of the conference for nearly a fort
night.
The experts then went to grips with
the third point in tho French propos-
ais, relating to an extension Of the
.
gard to payments in kind. and. with
minor alterations, this proposal was
accepted, 10 many members Of the
allied delegations it seemed to be too
good e. =" true that NJ. Herriots cf-
forts are taking the conference out of
its difficulties rs rapidly as they APP
pcarcd to be doing.
There had been plentiful predictions
That tho proposals were doomed before
they ever We're submitted. But hope
rose when agreement was reached on
the means Of declaring default
This decision means shifting the
conference difficulties from the
question Of possible German deli
quency TO tho proposal for modify
ing tho Dawes plan.
According to ono Of the financial
experts the old question of security
for loan for Germany would be
back in the fire if tho French insist
ed upon applying the arbitration
principle 10 the work Of the trans
fer commission.
The experts went to Downing
street tonight, intent upon complet-
ing their survey Of the French pro
rosals. AZ ten o'clock they were
served with refreshmcnt and then
resumed their labors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Striking Mill
Workers to BE Forced
Ont of TenementS

Lincoln \. H.. July 31-The Par
ker Young Company today issued no.
tees 10 all it's former employees who
failed 10 return to work yesterday
when thosrapcr mill was opened. to
Nacatc company owned tenements In
thirty days.
The situation In this town TO-DAY
was peaceful with the exception OF
one Of two demonstration during the
morning The thirty two deputies
had little TO do since there were no at
lacks made on the IS workers VINO
entered the mills.
According to reports. the mill own
srs intend to carry out their origin
al mandate and employ new help In
the places of the workers who re-
fused to return to work. unless the
company recognize their union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Three Killed in
Fall of Airplane

Memphis, Tenn. july 3l-Three
persons We're killed in an airpIano
crash near rawfordsville. Ark. late
today. according TO a report received
here tonight. An ambulance was sent
to the scene.
Barney Shut. ot Iautel. Miss was
said TO have been one Of the persons
killed. The report gave no details Of
the accident.
Charlottesville. Arb, july %l-Two
men and a woman We're KILLED late
today when their airplane in which
they were making an exhibition fight
over this village, fell 1900 feet TO
earth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
All Ready for
Arrival u. S. Fliers
At Iceland Base

Hocfu Harnafjoyd, Iceland. Juiy Il
by A PD-Thc United States
cruiser Raleigh arrived here this
morning ana found all preparations
complete for the coming of the Amer
lean army fiiers on their round the
world trip. When the cruiser arrived
the weather was threatening. There
was stiff easterly breeze ana he
sky was overcast.
The town Hoefn Harnafjord has
only 50 Inhabitants. They all turned
out to welcome the cruiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Inmate Feeble
Minded School
COnfesses Killing

I.apeer, Mich. July 31-Lewis
Johnson. an inmate of the Michigan
Home and Training School, an insti-
tuition for the feebleminded. tonight
confessed. according to state police,
to having killed Mrs. Blanche Burke.
Is wear old widow. employed at the
institution. whose nude body was
found early sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Greetings for Sec.
Hughes and Wife
Belgian Capital

Brussels. July 31.-(By a. PD-Sec-
rotary of state and Mrs. Hughes OF the
United States were enthusiastically
greeted by n large crowd lncIu9lhE
many notables, when they arrived at
IN. Care du Midi at $50 o'clock this
evening TO begin a two days visit to
the Belgian capital.
Mr.. Hughes refused to be interviewed
beyond saying that he was glad to be
In Belgium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Find Body Portland
Man on Lonely Road

F0Ttland, No, July 3l--Thc body ~
Robert r. Low. SO years old. oontrac-
tor, was found in lonely wood road at
West Scarhoro late today. Mr.. Low
had started for Saco on business. tell
ing his wife he might stop off and pick
berries on the way. when found the
body was resting on a folded blanket,
a keTchief over the face. J. X. Hamcl.
medical examiner. declared death prob
ably due to undetermined natural
causes. ....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Ambassador HerrickS
Vacation to Await
End London Farley

Paris. July 3l.-(By a. P9-Myron
T Herrick. American ambassador to
France, plans to return to the United
States for his usual summer vacation
as soon as the inter-allied London con-
ference is ended. and he intends TO re
turn to France early in the autumn to
SUPERVISE the completion and removal
lion Of the new American embassy
building. friends OF the ambassador de-
clared today.
Fears entertained for his health
since his last relapse following an at
tack o. pt-7maine poisoning aHd ms
subs suent cure, have proved ground
less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Orders Federal
Probe Gasoline Price

Washington. July 81 - Attorney
General Stone has ordered a further
inquiry into the gasoline price situa-
ton. The report Of the federal trade
commission ON the subject, made at
the request Of the president, ccntf4ns
Information. Mr. Stone said today,
which warrants a further investiga-
ton Of the several phases Of the
problem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
AUTO THIEVES
BECOME B0LDER
At PORTLAND

Portland, July 3i.-Automobile
thieves are daily becoming belder in
their operations here. Deputy Sheriff
Henry l.. Burnell today parked on
Pearl street. in front of tile county
court building, small sedan which
he purchased two weeks ago, This
was shortly after noon. A few min
utes later when he returned the car
had disappeared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
General Forecast

a disturbance is central north Of
New Foundland. with n trough ex-
tending southwestward TO the middle
Atlantic coast. During the last "a
hours showers and thunderstorms
have occurred from the lake region
and the Ohio valley eastward 70 the
middle and north Atlantic states. II
has become cooler from the loTer
Mississippi valley eastward through
the lower lake region to the Atl1nt'c
coast.
The outlook Is for generally fair
Friday and Saturday in the states
east Of the Mississippi river.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate to fresh north and partly
overcast showery weather Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England and Eastern New
York-Fair Friday and probably sat-
urday. continued cool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Child of 6 browns
In SacO River

Saco. Nc. July 31-Raymond Bel
livieu. aged q was drowned while
swimming in the saco river this
noon. His body was recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Enstnn Enrfrast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Friday and Saturday; continued
cool fresh 70 moderate northerly
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
JUDGE Will RULE
TODAY ON FATE or
LOEB AND LEOPOLD

slayers Of oun g
Franks to Either
Hang or G e t Lif e
Veteran Criminal
Lawyer DarrOw
Pleads for Mihga-
ton of Punishment,
Not Crime ~ Claims
Diseased Condition
of Mind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Husband and Wife
Die in Canoe Upset

Greenville, Maine, July 21-Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Dennison Of Brewer.
Maine, were drowned from a canoe in
Frost Pond, near Ripogenus Dam,
this afternoon. The accident was
ritncssed by other fishermen on the
POND. Search Vas being made for
their bodies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-01
Opinion of Supreme Justices In
Disputed Ballots and Alleged
Irregularities Given to Govern
or and Council

Friends of Senator Brewster Declare He Will
Be Named Candidate for Governor - Court
Also Rules Out All Ballots Cast Where VOt
ing Booths Were Not Used-Justices Divid-
ed on Alleged Fraud in Ward 4, Portland,
Four Ruling Council Has Power to Probe,
Three Say Can Deal Only with Returns -
Councils Final Dec sion Not Probable for
Several Days
All of the Socaled Homc made ballots in the recent
Republican primary must be thrown out in the opinion of the
justices of the Maine Supreme Court which given to the
governor and Council late yesterday afternoon The Court
also ruled that in place where is proven that voting
booths not used the entire Of that place should be
also thrown out.