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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Group Tells of
Narrowing Time
on Drifting Ice

Quebec, Feb. S.-Many dramatic
stories were tod today as the men
and women who escaped from the
pieces of the broken ice bridge over
the ST. Lawrence river recovered
from the shock of their experiences.
Three wC,Aen and two men. OF
the score who at first were reported
missing, appeared to have suffered
most severely. The ice span on
which they were marooned was car
ried upstream 10y the tide and
bobbed for hours among the hcavlng
cakes. once breaking. 1t was not un-
til after nightfa!l that their little ice
island touched shore in the narrows
of the river ana they were able to
scramble to the bank. just as their
cake ground to pieces. Then they
hurried home to bed, while through
out the night searching parties look
ed for them.
when the bridge broke, the five
fohnd themselves on pan sur
rounded by 20 feet of .pen water.
Hundreds of spectators ashore,
many of whom had jumped to safe
ty over the cakes when the bridge
fell. shouted advice. but the ma
rooned party. noting the drift of
.he ice. decided to wait until the
tide had carried them TO the mar
rows.
AS evening came on. however,
they shoute for help and signalled
with matches and a fiashlight. Once
n ferryboat crossed within 20 feet
Of them. Four hours passed and the
tide turned. AS the five were plan
ming a last desperate attempt at es
cape a large piece of the pan broke
off, NARROWING ore of the women.
The others. jumping. reached her.
and then leaped again to the next
cake. There they remained until
long after dark.
Then we noticed we were not
moving any more" said Philip Cou-
turc in describing the adventure. Il
flashed light and saw the ice
jammed on shore. We had reached
the Atkinson yards. Christopher
Columbus had nothing on us when
we saw the land"
Asked why they had not informed
the rescue parties OF their safety.
Couture said he and his companions
were so nervous they simply went
home to bed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
DRY LEAGUE SUPT.
GIVEN | TO 2 YEARS
IN STATES PRISON

New York, F'eu. S-WilHam H. An
dcrson. state superintendent of the
Anti Saloon League, today was SEN
fenced to from one to two years in
states prison for third degree for
gerry.
Mr. Anderson was permitted TO re-
tain his seat while the sentence was
being imposed. He sat with arms
folded and betrayed no emotion. The
sentence was imposed by Supreme
Court Justice Tompkins who de-
c!arcd that Andcrson's crime was Il
deliberate one and that perjury had
been committed on the witness
stand.
Former Governor Charles S. Whit
man. counsel for Anderson, made an
impassioned plea for clemency, as
sorting that his crime should not
harm anyone and that he had many
enemies throughout the country who
would profit by his being given Il
heavy sentence.
Before pronouncing the sentence
Justice Tompkins said TT has been
suggested that | suspend the SEN
tencc. Usually where sentences are
suspended the defendant has plead
ed guilty and expressed sorrow for
his crime. This defendant, however.
has maintained his innocence
throughout the trial and does so now.
His crime was a deliberate one. the
evidence shows. In addition, there
We're conflicting stories told on the
witness stand. one OF them was un
true and that was npr Jury
Mr. Whitman did not file Il motion
for an appeal but asked the court to
grant certificate of reasona BILE
doubt. This was refused. Mr.. Whit
man then asked for Il stay of eXCcu-
ton pending an attempt to get. an
order to show cause why the motion
for Il certificate of reasonable doubt
should not he granted. This was al
lowed and Anderson was released in
continued bail of $4,000 pending
hearing on the motion next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Claim Shortage
Many Thousands
in n. F. Liquor Dept.

ST. Johns, n. f., Feb. S.-A short
age described as over 100000 and
under 100000" was found in the
accounts of the New Foundland
liquor control department after John
Meaney retired as controller last
July. Ernest Watson. who acted as
special auditor for the government.
testified today before the commits
sion Investigating charges of irreg-
ularitieS under the administration of
Sir Richard Squire3 as premier.
Meaney testified earlier in the hear
ing that he had advanced large
sums from the department to
Squires' secretary for the account of
The former premier.
The witness said he could not be
more accurate as his audit was still
provisional and he had not deter
mined exactly what stocks were on
hand when Meaney took charge of
the department.
Hector McInness of HALIFAX. 'attor-
ney and director of the British En-
pire Steel Company and the bank
of Nova Scotia. testified that he
came to st. Johns in May, 1920,
with Donald McDougal. then presi-
dent of the Nova Scotia Steel Com
pdIN. " represent INC Two steer COIL
ranies in negotiating a new ore tax
contract with the New Foundland
government. He cOntradicted state
ments made on the witness stand 10y
James Miller. former accountant of
the British Empire Steel Company,
that he had conferred with Miller
about Squires' financial affairs, and
that he had authorized Miller and
bank officials to assist the then pre-
mier with money. He denied that
he had offered Squires campaign
contribution of 5000.
McDouGall. the witness said, saw
Squires and afterward reported that
the premier was hard pressed for
money for Il bye election campaign.
McDougall had the witness advance
$4,000. and this furnished the con-
tents of mysterious package" re-
ferred to by several witnesses. Nc
Innes said that McDougall repaid
him the money when he returned to
Canada.
McInncss said he first learned last
July of payment of $4,000 to
Squires made through Miller Jy the
British Empire Steel Company. He
admitted that he could not explain
this transaction and remarked that
he though it all very irregular"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Sees Beginning
European Settlement
in Soviet Recognition

London, Feb. s, (By \. PD-With
| the Soviet governments acceptance
OF British proposals, a solid founda-
ton for the Anglo Russian differen-
| ces is ready and upon 1T the laborite
premier, Ramsay Macdonald, hopes
to erect the superstructure of a gen.
oIal European settlement.
Mr.. Macdonald intends Russia to be
the keystone of that structure, but
he is not so optimistic as to assume
. the building is already completed. He
knows there are difficulties ahead and
that there will be many problems at
the conference table. The most i'm
portant of these, it is authoritatively
, stated. is the question Of propaganda.
AS an old socialist. Mr.. MacDon-
aid knows the propaganda game from
start to finish and therefore he be-
lieve that he knows something about
! dealing with it. He is very familiar
with the activities of the Communist
party in Great Britain and will not
! interrupt their activities as long as
ii is a British organization financed
with British funds, but he will not
tolerate a communist political party
in England. which is financed from
Russia or any country.
The Premier knows Just how many
Communists there are in Great Br.-
tain and he also knows the extent
OF their legitimate financial resources
which he does not consider to war
rant the expenditures which are be-
ing made for publishing. speech max
ing and campaigning. This is one
question which he personally will
take up with the soviet plenipoten-
tiary who will be told that il the
Soviet envoy does not conform to rec
ognized diplomatic usage in steering
clear of international politics. he can
expect no diplomatic immunity while
here.
Expert commissions which will
deal with Russian questions at the
forthcoming London conference. are
in process Of formation at the fcr-
eiSn office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09

Daylight will reveal whether
Edward Laliberte, aged "a, a
resident of the North End, Au-
eusta, committed suicide or
was shot to death by some I'M
known person. The body of
the young man was found by
the police about II o'clock last
right in the middle of the, road
on Jefferson street. He had
been shot through the heart.
The weapon with which the
deed YVES done is strangely
missing. Several hours search
of the immediate locality failed
to reveal it. With the coming
of daylight the hunt will be re-
newed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
ACTRESS
SLAIN and ROBBED
BY B0OTLEGGERS

New York, Feb. S.-Aliss Louise
Lawson. former motion picture act
ress. was found stranglcd to death i'll
her fashionable studio apartment on
West nth Street. facing Central
Park. today and police have divided
who entered her rooms early this
morning and i'll questioning those
believed to have known details of
the girls life and her friends along
Broadway.
The theory has been advanced by
the police that the murdercrs were
bootleEgcrs who had visited the
apartment before and had been at
tractcd by jewels Miss Lawson wore
and others they had seen in her
room. A quantity of liquor was
found in the ice box of the apart
ment. Police cast. aside all motives
other than robbery, for a platinum
bracelet. said to be worth $SGCO, and
other valuable jewels were gone. All
jewel boxes were open and the en-
tire apartment was in disorder, in
dicating that the girl had fought
hard to save her life and her valu-
ableS.
In their probe of Miss LGwson's
life, police learned she was the
daughter of Il prominent merchant
of Walnut Springs, Texas: that she
had played smaK parts in motion
pictures. but for two years or more
had been unemployed. living in her
luxurious apartment which still Was
!, n l.
cut flowers when her body was
found.
They learned she had been n
member of the gay party WAT ended
in the death of Angler Il. Duke.
wealthy tobacco manufacturers. It
Greenwich. Conn, last September.
Pictures of an army lieutenant and
of u middle aged man were on her
dressing table. The middle aged
man. it was learned, was Gerhard
Nj. Dahlc, chairman of the cNecu-
tive board of the Brooktyn-M annat-
tan Transit Company. vice president
OF the Chase National Bank, and
member of the brokerage firm of
Hayden Stone end Company. On
the back of the photograph was in
scribed: Gerry Doll"
Mr.. Dahle was communicated
with by telephone and he arranged
conference with the police. What
happened there was told by Fred
Landeck. a New York lawyer. who
said he had been II friend of Dahle
since they were classmates at the
University of Wisconsin.
Gerry phoncd me that he un-
derstood that police wanted to ques-
ton him. l met him and Baron
al TT
missioner. at the apartment of Max
Haerring. Gerry said he mad moth
ing to hide and wanted 20 get a
clean slate, He knew Hiss Lawson
and her parents and was interest
ed IN her musical education. think
that Mrs. Dahle also knew Miss
lawson"
Warner Jones. New York bust
ness man and 4 member of the mar
~ at which Duke met his death
save further testimony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Especial to Kcnnebec JournaD


Gardiner, Feb. S.-Williard A..
creascy OF Ualowell was almost in
stantly killed at about 6.i5 Friday
morning when the Ford coupe which
he was driving was struck by Train
No. ~. due in Gardiner at 6.32. at
the crossing at the Central Maine
Power station in Iarmingdale. jones
Cummings also of Hallowell. who was
riding in the car with Crcasey was
seriously injured, and was taken i'm
mc..~tcly to the Gardiner General
Hospital. Late last night n report
from the hospital said that he would
recover Tho two men ,.ere employ
ed In the plant ut Farmingdale.
Crcasoy as utility man. while
Cummings was employed in the main
engine room.
The fact that the train was late
IS thought to be the chief cause of
tho tragedy as the men knew the time
Il was due. and probably supposinG
that It bad gone by were not on the
look out for 1t. \ contributing cause
also was probably the fact that the
crossing is not i'll clear view by &C
cupants of n car coming down the
road. as there are several buildings
which arc in the way and obscure
the view
The car was "a complete wreck.
parts being strewn up and down the
track for 90 feet. while the body of
treAsey was thrown about 200 feet
from the spot where the light car
was struck. Tho body was badly
mutiliatcd. having caught in TIE
driving rod. and every revolution
that the made. tho imprint of the
rod and the body could be seen in
the snow. Several of the employees
In tho plant were at the windows at
the time. and one man had Il clear
View of the track at this point. How
ever as he saw the train almost on
top of the car, he shut his eyes in
horror of the tragedy about TO be
enacted. and could give no details.
Ny. treaSey was the son of Nj.
aud Mrs. Willard Creasey of Granite
Hill. and is survived by two small
children besides his parents. He had
conducted Il garage In HalloWell. ana
was the owner of the garage which
was burned there last fall. For the
past two winters he had been en-
lloNel rs an engineer in the Power
FHlht, ana was lnuCn respected ny
all % his fellow workers. Cummings
who has a wife and four children, is
4 resident of Greenville street in
HaHowell and had been in the en-
rloy of the Central Maine Power
company for four years. 1t is believed
lie Will recover. Railrcad officials
from Portland came up on the noon
train. and examined the scene OF
the accident. and took photographs
and measurements for their report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Gets 80 Years for
Attempted Murder

st, Charles. Mo. Feb. S-Charles
Thoele, ~. Il farmer of Portage Dcs
SIOUX. Mo. today was awaiting his
transfer from the local Jail to the
state penitentiary where he is to
serve thirty years on 4 charge of at
tempted murder to which he pleaded
guilty in circuit court here yesterday.
Thoele confessed that he had at
lacked his neighbor. Peter Saali.
january 20. knocked him uncons-
seious and threw him into 4 well
near his home. assisted by Mrs.
saali. wife of the attacked man.
Despite a confession alleged 10
nave been made to local police that
She conspired with Thoele 10 murder
her husband. Mrs. Saali was reicas-
ca from custody and returned TO ner
husbands home on his bond. The
couple have five children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
General Eorecaet

Pressure was relatively low Friday
night over Manitoba and the north
ern plains states and from the Vi
cipity of Bermuda northeastward to
New Foundland and it was high over
all other regions. There have been
/ light local SHOWS within the last "a
hours in the Atlantic states north of
Virginia.
The temperature was considerably
below normal Friday night in the
eastern states.
The indications are for generally
fair weather Saturday and Sunday
in the Washington forecast district.
Continued cold weather in the At
lantic states Saturday will be fol-
lowed by rising temperature on Sun
day.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh northerly. possibly strong over
south portion and weather overcast
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Dog Saves
Masterfron1
Mad Bull

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Laroite. Me-, Feb. 8-Because
Of faithful Collie dog, Theron
Woodsum is able today to tell Of
his very narrow escape from a
mad bull which he had just taken
out to water and which upon
reaching his quarters turned
upon him and catching him on
the leg tossed him onto the side
of the stall. and again up against
the ventilator at the top of the
stall and again as he came down
he was thrown into the corner.
but at this time the Collie took
an active part, fastening his
teeth on the leg of-the mad bull
but tho faithful dog lost his
hold and the animal again at
tackled MIR. Woodsum. The Col
lie returned to the attack, bit
ing the bull on the flank and
back, tearing at the flesh and
bone with such good effect that
MIR. Woodsum was enabled to
crawl to safety, and calling as
sistance the creature was shot.
Mr.. Woodsum says that if It had
not been for the dog the bull
would certainly have killed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Arrest Man in
Newark Wanted in
Boston Murder

Newark, \. J.. Feb. S.-TOHIS
Letive, said to be wanted in Boston
for the murder on Christmas day of
his cousin, Mrs. Recheda Yazbek,
was arrested today. Letive wore an
army uniform and the police said
he had enlisted in January under the
name of Joseph Mitchell and was at
tached to Fort Slocum. New York.
Mrs. Yazbek, it was understood,
was the niece of Syrian bishop
located near Boston. She was 20
years old and Letive 80. According
to the ofiificers the man admitted
that he had lived at the home Of his
cousin and left there at 100 A. NJ.
Christmas. He had Il revolver when
arrested.
No details Of the murder are known
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
PulmOtOr Fails
to Save Portland
Man in State Coma

Portland, Maine, Feb. Sire APP
paratus responded today when n
physician sent in a call for a pull
motor in the h 5pcNof arousing from
a coma Vincent Leo. 80 years old,
an Interpreter in the courts Of Cum
herland county for several years. The
pulmotor failed to revive the patient
and Mr.. Vincent died early tonight.
He served in his official capacity
Thursday before the industrial acct
dent commission at Augusta. Brights
Disease caused death. He spoke
French. English. and italian fiuentlv.
and was prominent in Italian circles
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
First Executions
by Lethal Gas

Carson City. New. Feb. Sd BY
4. PIN the first Iethai gas 'ex-
ecution on record in the United
States at the state prison here today,
Gee Jon, tong murderer. officially
was pronounced dead two hours and
40 minutes after a spray of liquid
hydracyandic acid was turned into
the stone death chamber in the pris-
on ward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Former Governor
New Hampshire Dies

New York. Feb. S-IIenry II. Quln-
by. former governor of New Hamp-
shire. died suddenly today while no
was seated in his automobile. lie
was IS years old.
Mr.. Quinby had just entered the
automobile ana was sitting beside
his chauffeur. lie complained of feel
ing i'll and sent the chauffeur TO the
home of his physician, who ! ived
nearby. When the two returned the
former governor was dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
AUGUSTA MAYOR
NAMED HEAD
OF STANTON CLUB

Lewiston, Me, Feb. Sc. l.. Nc
Lean, 81, OF Augusta. was elected
president of the Stanton Club at the
annual meeting and banquet of the
Alumni Association of Bates college
tonight. Harry W. Rowe. II. of
Lewiston, secretary and treasurer,
and l.. NJ Sanborn. 90. of Portland.
new member of the alumni council.
Justice Albert NJ. Spear. 10. OF Gar
diner, was the chief speaker. w. +,
GarCelon. 30, of Boston. and DR.. A.
w. Anthony. of New York. were
among others who spoke briefly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Miss Green to Wed
Prince of Denmark

New York. Feb. S.--Dr. James q.
Green tonight formally announced
the engagement of his only daugh-
ter, Miss Eleanor Margaret Green.
to Prince Viggo. OF Denmark, con-
frming an announcement made sew
eral weeks ago in court circles In
Copenhagen and retracting q subse-
quent denial made by members OF
the Green family here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
No Reason for Suicide

Medical Examiner W. IT. Harris
said last night after an examination
Of the body that it was probably n
case Of suicide. But tho fact that
no weapon was found. that there was
no known reason why the young man
port this finding.
Four See Body Fall
Fonr young men going TO their
homes heard one shot fired as they
approached the junction Of Jcffer-
Continued on Pac, 12-Co!. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
ROckland G.. O. p.
Nominate Snow

Rockland. Nc, Feb. S-Commander
Carleton +. Snow of ward three was
nominated tonight Cor mayor by the
Republicans Of this city, receiving
344 votes to 124 for James F. Carver.
Commander Snow served in the
Spanish and World WAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
SAYS WILSON PARLEYED WITH
CLEMENCEAu ON RUHR TO BLOCK
ANY ASPIRATIONS ITALIAN GOVT

Orlando, Premier at Time of
Versailles p eace Treaty
Gives Statement on Revela-
tions of Lloyd George-Re-
calls Struggle Against Will
son to Obtain Annexation of
Fiume for Italy-Declares
His Country Unjustly Dealt
With
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Body Found Christmas Dsy

Yazbek. in connection with whose
death Tofls Letive was arrested to-
dav at Newark. y. j.. was found
stabbed to death Christmas night at
the home of her brother. Masood
George. with whom she made her
home. George found his sisters body
when he returned from waving
Christmas calls. a carving knife was
the weapon used.
Mrs. YaZbek was separated from
her husband and had resumed her
maiden name of George. Police an
nounced that they were searching
for an unwelcome sutton who had
been driven from the George home
several times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Aged Cigarmaker
Takes Own Life

Manchester. y. H.. Feb. swim
field S. Reiter. so. OF 392 Lake av-
enue. n cigarmaker. hanged himself
tonight 10 water pipe in his cellar.
Reiter had been i'll and out of work
for a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday fair and continued cold;
Sunday fair with slowly rising tenn
perature: fresh nortberly winds with
diminishing and shifting to easterly
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
THE WEATHER
FAIR

North New England. South New
England. Eastern New York-Fair
and continued cold Saturday; Sun
day fair with slowly rising temper
nturo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Saco Republicans
Nominate Smith

Saco. Ne, Feb. s-John G. Smith.
attorney was nominated for mayor
ut the Republican caucus here to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
The Idea Shop

It's well understood that The Roy Lynn
ser,ice stands for selling idehs, adScrtis-
ing. engrayings and printing.
Inc seryice-e0 years OF experience ,n
printing and advertising-is free; thmt
our advertising investment. To YOU tn's
lister.
'hone 40 and ask for Roy.
The Roy FIynt Service
Suite 8, Purinton Block, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
Police Unable To De-
termine Whether Ed
ward La|iberte, "a,
Shot Self or Was
Murdered

Found Late Last
Night in Middle of
Road on Jefferson
Street = Was Seen
to Fall by Four Boys
on Street Nearby
Thorough Search
Fails to Reveal Gun
Medical Examiner
Says Probable Sui
eide - Dead Youth
Was of Good Habits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09

Early Morning Coli
sion Results in Death
willard Creasey of
HalIOwell and Injury
to James Cummings
of Same Tow n
Ford Coupe Badly
Wrecked - Body of
Creasey Mutilated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-09
SUNDAY: Fair

RADIO PROGRAMS
Detailed programs from principal
radiophone broadcasting stations
may be found In this issue.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-01-17
Cobb County Shows
Gain of 568 Bales
Over Report 1922

Official report shows that $3.50
bales of cotton were ginned in Cobb
county prior to January l, 1924, as
compared to 5,782 bales prior to Jan.
/, 1928. This was an increase of
568 bales.