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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
German Parties
Preparing for
Reichstag Elections

Berlin, March 16.-(By A. Ply
The German political party leaders
are beginning organization for the
Reichstag elections which are to be
held May 4. The elections are ex-
pected to bring about marked
changes in the political complexion
OF Germany's legislative body
through the augmentation of the
communists and the extreme nation
alists, or Deutschvolkische party and
a lessening in the number of votes
controlled by the Moderate parties
on standing between the extreme ma
tionalists, who are anti-Semitic and
the avowed communists.
At least eleven parties OF some
Importance will have candidates in
the field and there is a grand battle
on among the partisans of the ex-
treme left and the extreme right to
draw strength from the groups
standing in the political middle. No
single party can hope for anything
like a majority.
A presidential election Is not to
be held until next year. Therefore
President Ebert will not enter the
campaign for members of the Reich
stag! Chancellor Marx and Foreign
Minister Stressemann both will be
active.
There were about $1,000, 600 voters
when the elections were held in 1920
and roughly one-third of this num-
Der belonged to the two Socialist
parties, nancy. the Social Demo-
Gratis and the Independent Socialists
But there has been a great disin-
tegration in the Socialist strength,
many Socialists going over to the
Communists and many becoming
more conservative. The Communists
had only fifteen members in, the re-
Gently dissolved Reichstag out of to-
tai membership of $50.
The Center. or Catholic party. had
6S votes in the late Reichstag, and
II Is the sole party which probably
will not undergo any great change
in the coming elections. As DIR.
Marx is a usember of this party he
may retain the chancellorship by
virtue of the stability Of his back
ing.
Although the Extreme Nationaiists
had but three members in the Reich
stag they undoubtedly will secure. a
great increase in the new Rcichstag
because discharged officials and
many of the type Of former Field
Marshal Ludendorff, who avowedly
are anti-Semitic and anti Catholic.
are casting their lot with this radical
group.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Seek Determination
OF Revenue Amount

Washington, Mar. .16.-The senate
finance committee will resume eX-
animation OF treasury officials to-
morrow with h view to determining
the exact amount of revenue which
must be raised by the new tax bill.
1t Is not likely, Chairman Smoot
said today, that actual work on the
measure will be taken before the
latter part of the week.
Meantime. vote on the bonus bill
is scheduled for Tuesday in the
house and IL passed this measure
will be in the hands of the finance
committee also. A move to place
it ahead of the tax bill would be in
order. Chairman Smoot said today.
and decision would rest with the
committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17

Washington, March 16.--Thc witness
stand OF the Daugherty investigating
committee promises this week to be tho
fount of another stream Of sensations,
A sheaf of new subpoenas have conc
out for witnesses to develop the sto-
ries already told of deals" in the Car
pentier-Dempsey prize fight films. said
TO have been exhibited throughout tho
country In violation of law at a profit
TO exhibition syndicates of $4,000.
and the Standard Aircrafts case in
which. according to the testimony,
100000 was received by Jess Smith,
the friend of Attorney General Daugh-
erty. :.
Both of these transactions are TO be
dug. into deeper tomorrow morning
when the. special Senate committee re-
sumes Its hearings. Senator Wheeler,
Democrat, Montana, in charge of the
inquiry. said tonight that the film and
aircraft deals" would be developed
before the committee turns to other
subjects. He announced that sub
poenas had been issued for Tex Rick
ard. New York flight primoter; Jap
muma. New York correspondent for
the Cincinnati Enquirer, and William
orr, at one time secretary TO former
Governor Whitman of New York, all OF
whom have been named with Jesse
Smith. as parties TO the fight film cx-
hibitions. Other witnesses having
knowledge of the aircraft case also
have been called.
In a statement tonight replying to
those made recently by Attorney Gem
cral Daughcrty, Senator Wheeler de-
clared that q complete conspiracy"
had been shown in both deals" Hc
Continued on Page +Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Calls Rep. Stevenson a SANDER
er-Explains About Sinclair
Stock-Resents Dragging in
Name of Wife-Stevenson
Asks Why Brother Archie
Was Paid Big Salary

Washington, March 16-Theodore
Roosevelt hit back tonight at Repre-
sentative Stevenson, Democrat, of
South Carolina, who attacked him
yesterday on the floor of the house.
and Representative Stevenson coun-
tered with challenge to Secretary
Roosevelt to explain what services
his brother Archie performed for
Harry F. Sinclair to warrant a salary
of ten and fifteen thousand dollars a
year.
branding as deliberately false"
Stevenson's statement that he had
profitted directly or indirectly from
the Teapot Oil leases. Mr.. Roosevelt
denounced those who wilfully mis-
as equally crooked with those who
take brides and called upon Ameri-
cans regardless of politics to drive
such "slanderers" from public office.
Mr.. Stevenson. in his reply. said he
was quoting from the record in the
Teapot Dome testimony. and invited
MI. hOOStNelI W meet Illil al HIS
hcme district in South Carolina to
learn which Of them should be retired
from public life.
Mr.. Roosevelt's statement issued on
his return to Washington today. from
a trip to New York, said:
Congressman Stevenson has at
tackled my personal honor. stating in
effect that l directly or indirectly pro-
fitted by the naval oil leases. He has
also brought my wife's name into the
matter His implications are deliber-
ately false.
MY connection with the Sinclair
Company is given in the testimony.
Before the war | was a director of
the company and member of firm
of bankers who helped to finance the
company. / resigned my dictatorship
and sold what stock l held during the
war. The last stock interest l had.
either directly on indirectly. ceased
when 1000 shares of Sinclair stock.
bought by my wife in 1920. were sold
at loss by her some months before
the leases were signed.
II gave up all business at the time
of the war and completely severed all
my connections before I went into
politics.
Il have been In no business OF
any kind since that time, and have
made no money either directly or in
directly, therefrom. Neither Mrs.
Roosevelt nor / hold or have held
any oil Stocks other than those men
toned above, during this period. Our
money is invested in bonds.
when 1 returned from the war in
1919 l found my brother Archie. a
wounded eX-service man with two
children and no position. I spoke or
telephoned to Mr. Sinclair about him
Continued on Page +Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
F|uME WELCOMES
ITALIAN KING ON
EVE ANNEXATION

Fiume, Marchh 16.-(By A. FL
Welcomed by cheering thousands who
hold places Mt all vantage points along
the route OF the procession. King VIC
tor Emmanuel entered Fiume today to
he present at tho formal ceremony Of
anncxing the city to Italy.
The city was filled with thousands or
persons from all the surrounding
towns. The king arrived at 1880
o'clock this morning. coming by
launch from Brindisi. lie was accom-
panied by Admiral Thaon Iii ReVei,
minister of marine. and Director Gem
pral of Police De Bono. When he de-
barkcd. cannon roared royal salute
Of 81 guns, tho bands played and the
roval march through the city was be-
gun.
The city authorities met the king
when no landed and presented To MN
an address Of welcome and the keys or
tho city. The parade was an impos-
ing one, the curiassicrs In their bril-
liant uniforms leading the way. Dur
ing the progress of the procession clqi-
dren strewed flowers along tho ROAD
way and men and women waved their
hats and handkerchicfs, meanwhile
cheering the monarch.
Reaching the city hall the kinG
and the authorities entered the
building, passing into the council
chamber, where the mayors and
representatives from all the sur
rounding towns were assembled. DIR,
Antonio Grossich. PROVISIONAL gov
ernor of Fiume. then delivered an
address of LOYALTY and fidelity on
behalf of the citizens OF Ffume. He
was followed by Notary lcilio Bac-
Cich.. who presented two addresses
on parchment to the king.
Tho. ceremony here ended. King
Victor Emmanuel, accompanied by
his STAFF. proceeded in automobiles
TO the governors palace.
The king. accompanied by Gener-
nj Gaetano Giardino. the military
governor. Immediately came ous
upon the balcony of the palace and
General Giardino read n formal
proclamation anuexing Fiume to
Italy. When the military governor
concluded there was tremendous
outburst OF applause which lasted
several minutes.
From the balcony the royal party
re-entered the palace. where a re-
ception was held by the king for
members OF numerous patriotic So
cieties. Victor Emmanuel in an ad-
dress expressed delight at the spon-
taneity OF his welcome In Fiume.
This evening there was fre'
works display and all the ships IN
the harbor were illuminated. as
were the, houses in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
CONGRESS
PROBES WILL widen
DURING THE week

Washington, March 16-The scope
of congressional investigation, now
covering wide range, will be broad
ened this week.
A house committee will begin an
inquiry into the affairs of the ship
ping board, while a senate commit
tee Is getting under way with an in
vestigation Of the internal revenue
bureau.
The house committee which is
looking into charges against two
members of congress developed be-
fore federal grand jury at Chicago
expects to begin public hearings be-
fore the end of the week.
preliminary sessions have been
held by both of the house commit
tees to map out their programs, but
neither has yet taken sworn testi-
mony.
Charges before the Daughetry
committee of a failure of the depart
rnent of justice to prosecute the
Standard Aircraft case has led to an
increased demand for house action
on the resolution by Representative
Nelson, of Wisconsin, leader sof the
fepubllcan insurgents, proposing an
investigation of the aircraft indus
try. The resolution has been APP
proved by the rules committee and
Representative Nelson has given no.
tice that he will demand action on
1t within few days.
While their committees are press
ing these and other inquiries, the
house will continue consideration of
the naval appropriation bill and the
senate will proceed with discussion
OF the Norris constitutions amend
ment changing the time of the in
auguration of the president and the
meeting time Of congress-.
The house will lay aside tho naval
measure Tuesday to dispose OF the
soldiers bonus bill. Leaders plan to
get a vote on the naval bill by the
end Of the week.
With the Norris amendment out of
the way, the senate will take up the
AlcNary-H argen farm relief measure
which proposes the creation of q
government corporation to buy and
tell farm products with a view to
stabilizing prices Mt the pre-war
level.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
W|LFuL TWISTING OF FACTS IN
HIS CONNECTION WITH TEAPOT
DOME, RoOSEvELT'S COMEBACK
EXPERTS FINDINGS
BASED ON REVIVAL
GERMAN PROSPERITY

Paris, March 16-(By A. P0-The
report Of the first committee of ex-
perts under Brig. Gen. Charles G.
Dawes, which is practically agreed
upon by the experts. though the
working out of some details and the
drawing up Of the text may require
another week, is based on these
fundamental findings.
The German people must pay as
much in taxes as any of the people
of the allied countries. Germany
must pay the maximum of her ca
pacity in reparations. The German
economic machine must be free to
function under German control, I'M
hindered by any interference from
the outside.
Minimum sums must be paid at
once, or in the immediate future on
reparations, these to be increased
in proportion to the revival Of Ger
many's prosperity and according to
her economic conditions.
In order to put Germany in q posi-
ton to carry out her part of the
program which the report will sug-
gest to the reparation commission
oh SiiC psiolS VI tHCSc SSIiCldI
pies, the experts propose to get up an
international bank, to have exclusive
right to the issue of German cur
rency on n gold basis. The bank
plan provides for the cooperation of
the allies and neutral nations with
the Germans in supplying capital and
In the management of the institu-
ton, which is to be located in some
country neutral in the late war.
The capital of the bank remains to
be fixed; indications are that 1t will
be in the neighborhood of $500, 000.-
! 600 of which half will come from
Germany, and the remainder from
abroad. Foreign subscribers to loans,
to raise, the necessary amount, or to
the capital, If final arrangements so
provide, will be secured by n lien ON
Germanys productive monopolies.
The setting up of bank issue Is
expected not only to assure perma-
nent stability of the mark. but to
furnish flexible medium through
which reparation payments may be
effected without resorting to the pur-
chase of foreign money with marks,
with the consequent risk of another
depreciation in German money.
The Reichs is supposed under this
plan to deposit in this bank the sums
required to pay interest on loans
and minimum reparation INSTALL
ments. The allies will be enabled to
draw on the reparation fund pro-
portionately to their percentages fix
ed at Spa. They may check out cash
or draw checks payable for products
imported from Germany on the rep
arations account. Thus the Reich
may pay its obligations in its own
money.
Monopolies and railroads are ex-
pected to furnish the revenue from
which the minimum reparation in
stalments are to be paid. It will be
suggested that in case these rev.
enues are insufficient at any time
the balance must be made up by ad-
ditional taxation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Memorial Services
For Woodrow Wilson
Held at Jersey City

Jersey City. \. J., March 10
More than 1000 persons. many of
WHOM knew Woodrow Wilson dur
ing his life. attended Wilson Memoir
ial services here today at which
Joseph p. Tumul.y, the former
presidents secretary. was the prin-
cipal speaker. Vice Chancellor
James +. Fielrer presided.
Mr.. Tumulty made a plea for
"chivalry in politics" especially as II
affects the office of president of the
United States. Woodrow Wilson
was crucified by his critics." he said
describing the war president
breakdown while on his western
speaking tour in behalf of the Lea
que of Nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Oil Co. Accepts
.DOheny Guarantee
Against ANY Loss

Los Angeles. Cal, March 16.-Direc-
tors of the Pan-American Petroleum &
Transport Co. at a meeting yesterday
voted to accept the offer of Edward L.
Doheny. chairman of the board. to
guarantee the company against any
loss 1t may sustain by reason of con-
tinuing work upon the naval fuel oil
station at Pearl Harbor. Hawaii. 1t
was announced by Mr.. Doheny tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
General Forecast

'On the weather chart of Sunday
night the air pressure was low over
the Atlantic states and the Canadian
maritime provinces with the center
of minimum pressure over New
Foundland. There have been light
snow fiurries in the lower Lake re-
gion and the north Atlantic states.
In New England and New York
the weather will be fair Monday and
probably Tuesday without material
change in temperature.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Strong northwest and weather fair
Monday-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Jack Republican
Candidate for U. S.
Senator from Maine

Lewiston, Me, March 16-Louis A.
Jack of Lisbon Falls, candidate in
1920 for the Republican guberna
torial nomination, today announced
that he would be a candidate in the
Republican primaries for the nomi-
nation for United States senator.
Mr.. Jack is an attorney and has also
been interested in lumber operations.
lie IS former president of the state
board of trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Brains His Wife
Then Kills Himself

Cleveland. Ohio. March 16.-After
beating out his wife's brains with a
hammer. Joseph Daxberger. 40. shot
himself while their two DAUGHTERS were
at Sunday school today. The woman
is the third to be slain within "a hours.
There also were several serious stab
bings and shootings.
Mrs. Anna Young, 30. negress, was
found in her home with her head al
most severed by a razor.
Mrs. Lillian Smith. %, was stabbed
to death while returning home from a
grocery last night. Police are search
ing for Fred Smith. her husband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England. Southern
New England-Fair Monday and
probably Tuesday; little change in
temperature.
Eastern New York-Fair Monday;
Tuesday cloudy; no change. in tenn
perature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Locate Missing
Smallpox Suspect

Bangor. Me-. March 16-Alexander
Mcdonald Of Cape Breton. a small
pox subject for whom the health au-
thorities have been seeking since
Thursday, was located today at a
woodsmen's boarding house and
taken TO the isolation hospital. The
boarding house was uuarantined
and put under police guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Arrest Artist on
Stories Three Bows

New York. Mar. 16.-I.ivingstone
Pratt. 81, an artist. well known for
his theatre decorations. was held in
$1,000 bond today for the court of
special sessions upon complaint of
the Childrcn's Society. which acted
on the stories of three small boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Bangor Woman Nurse
browns Self in River

Bangor. Me-. Mar. 16.-Bessie Dix
on, 80, a nurse. drowned herself In
the Penobscot at Orrington today.
No cause for the act is known. The
ootiy was recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Boy Loses Life
Through Thin Ice

Meriden. Conn. March 16.-Charles
c. Ansell. nine. son of Mr.. and Mrs. c,
Ansen OF 80 Elm street, was drowned
in a small pond here today when he
ventured onto thin ice and broke
through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Monday and probably Tuesday
not much change in temperature;
fresh northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
Uncle Sam Will Help You

The Parcel Post will bring to your door just the things
you have been wanting. Augusta Merchants have
some extra good offerings page 10 OF this issue OF
the Journal Take the Journal ads. as your guide 10
shop BY mail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
TINkHAM GIVES
DIST. OF COLUMBIA
BAD BILL OF HEALTH
Makes Startling Comparison of
Conditions With Those of
Paris and London

Bay State Congressman Declares
Figures Show Appalling State OF
Rottenness-Distric Has No Con-
fidence I'm Congress-Some Sects
OF Christian Church In Bad Way
Points Out Increased Number
Divorces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17
BUILDING HOLDS UP
PAPER MILLS GOING
THROUGHOUT MAINE
Part Time in Some Textile
Mills And Shoe Shops
Others Closed

Many Employed in Building-Some
Out of Jobs In Other Lines-Hous-
ing Conditions Satisfactory-Simi
lar Reports from Other New Eng
land States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17

Head Of Senate Probe
Confident Additional!
Witnesses Will Es-.
tabIish Evidence Of
Regime Far From
Regular #

Others Will Be Heard
This Week to Devel-
OPP Film Fight Deals
and Testimony of
ROxie Stin son
Raps Daugherty for
Attacks on M e a n s
and Divorced Wife
of Smith, His Dead
Pal W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-17

Print your "Situation wanted" adj
vertisement every day until the job
and expense less than you would inn
aging.
The Washington times., 1924-05-15
C0OLIDGES TO
ATTEND BALL
TONIGHT
c0PYNoilT sS HARRis a EWING

With the President and Mrs.
Coolidge promising to attend, sue
cess Is assured for the May ball
Of the Womens Army and Navy
League to be given tonight In the
picturesque sail loft OF the Navy
Yard, with the Soldiers, Sailors and
Marines Club, 1913 4 street, as the
principal beneficiary. President and
Mrs. Coolidge will arrive early at
the ball, as is their custom, and
will probably not remain long as
they will have had a fatiguing after.
noon. But they viii show their per-
sonal interest in q ball which MT.
Coolidge's predecessors in office
have made a point Of attending.
President and Mrs. Coolidge will
be accompanied to the Navy Yard
by Colonel Clarence Sheriff. and
win be greeted by Assistant Secre-
tary Of the Navy Theodore Hoose.
welt, General FRANK T. Hines. Gen.
eral Davis, Admiral B. r. Hutchin-
son, General John A. Lejeune and
General Ell HelmicK.
Most of the boxholders will enter
tain guests tonight and a number
of dinner parties will precede the
ball.
The Washington times., 1924-05-15
MRS. COOLIDGE PATRONESS
FOR NEIGHBORHOOD FETE.

Mrs. Coolidge has consented to
be patroness for the "Rajah Gar
den" fete for the benefit OF Neigh
borhood House to be held May 20
at Twin Oaks the estate Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles J. Bell.
Owing to weather conditions the
garden party of the Washington
Club to be held at "Airlie'' toInor-
row afternoon has been postponed
until Monday afternoon. Nine.
Jusserand win be the guest Of
honor.
The Washington times., 1924-05-15

In New York before going to Los.
Angeles, CAL, for the; summer.
$50
The retiring Naval Attache Of
the Peruvian Embassy and Sonora
de Leguia have gone to New York
whence they plan to sail Saturday
for Paris, where the former has
been appointed naval attache Of the
Peruvian legation.
Among the recent guests in Mad.
rid Of the American Ambassador
Alexander P. Moore were Jerome
rBonaparte, Mrs. Armgtead Davis
and her daughter, Mrs. George A.
Percy, who went on trip to Seville
with the ambassador. The party
has returned to Paris. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bonaparte will, be in Madrid next
week for a dinner that Ambassador
Moore viii give for the King and
Queen Of Spain.
Mrs. Edward Mitchell Townsend.
Of Oyster Bay, Is at the Grace Dodge
Hotel.
Judge Kathryn Sellers and Judge
Mary O'Toole will be the guests of
honor and speakers at the final
meeting Of the Political Study Club
to be held in connection with the
annual breakfast on Saturday at
the Franklin Square Hotel:
n. ~
Mrs. N. B. Potter, Of New, York,
| il spending several weeks at the
Hamilton Hotel.
The Washington times., 1924-05-15
TO
BE FETED
HERE

One Of the most interesting
groups to assemble In washington
in many moons will be the ensi.
neers from the several Iatin.AYnori-
can republics who are coming to
this country at the invitation Of the
American Highways Association and
who are to be in town on June 2
and 3. There will be a big recep
ton in their honor at the Pan
American Union while they are
here and q tree will be planted in
the patio. They win also be enter.
tanned by the National Press Club
and number Of other festivities
are being arranged In their honor.
There are to be thirty-eight in
the party, among them some Of
the most celebrated engineers OF
the South and Central American
countries. They are to be taken
for a tour OF this country, studying
highways and road building opera-
tons; and preparations for their
entertainment are being made in
every city they win visit.