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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
Tot Tells How
She Crawled Out of
Hobart Holocaust

Hobart, Okla, Dec 26-(By A. P.)--
Crawling on hands ana knees, dodg-
ing between shutting feet and strain
ing bodies, a tiny girl. Leila Biggers.
four and half years old, escaped
without a scratch from the Babb's
Switch Christmas eve holocaust, in
which "a presons lost their lives.
Il crawed until / got ont into the
cold" was the simple way in which
Leila described her escape.
The child was listed among the
missing in early lists OF the victims.
Her two brothers. Walter and Will
liam, died in the fire and her mother,
Mrs. w. H. Biggers, was probably
fatally burned.
1t is believd that a number Of other
small children escaped injury or
death in the same manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
Salesman Drops
Dead in Lewiston

Lewiston. Me-. Dec. zs-Lewis L.
Haskell Sc. Of Lewiston, salesman
who had travelled throughout the
New England states. dropped dead
on the sidewalk near the city build
ing today. He had been q member
of the local board Of registration for
30 years and was chairman at the
time Of his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
'G0vernor-Elect
Names Assistant
And StenOgrapher

Portland, Me-, Dec. 26-.Governor-
elect Ralph o. Brewster tonight an
nounced the appointment OF Mrs.
Jesse Churchill Thompson Of Port
land as his assistant secretary. and
Mrs. Charles Dustin. of Dexter. wife
of Captain Dustin, to be his steno-
grapher. Mrs. Thompson Is the Wild
ow of Henry L. Thompson. veteran
of the Spanish and World Wars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
Zero Weather in
Northwest and
California Is Cool

San Francisco. Cal, Dec. 26.-The
Pacific northwest continued today to
experience near and sub-zero tempera'
lures. In California the weather bu.
reau reported the thermometers ranged
from Is to 45 degrees above zero.
In Washington the minimum was 81
degrees below at Yakima. Residents
along the Columbia river are crossing
the river on the ice that for the firsl
time in many years has covered the
water. The lowest temperatures re-
ported in Oregon was 10 below at Ia
ker, and Portland residents went to
work in a temperature ef IL above.
Smudge pots were worked overtime
in the citrus groves of southern Call
fornia to ward off the frost. Damage
in the citrus belt so far has not been
serious. according TO the California
Fruit Growers Exchange announce
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
Burglars Make $1,000
Haul of Clothing in
WestbrOOk Store

Westbrook; Dec. 26-Burglars dur
ing the night ceaned out $4,000 worth
Of the mems clothing stock Of Emile
Begin at S43 Main street and got
away undetected. They ransacked the
store, carefully selecting the highest
grades Of suits, sweaters, shirts and
furnishings. even removing from the
show window a bathrobe, mufylers
and other articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
BRITISH Ban
HALTS EXPORT
II II - - - sss
N It'll s@e.
- - -
U. s. POTATOES
Hopes of Maine Grow.
ers Lie in Senator's
Efforts to Have
Embargo Lifted
eaAvs,-.

Joint Appeal Made by State
Agricultural Department
and Maine Potato Growers
Exchange - Serious Fin.
ancial Loss if Ban Holds
Part Of Bumper Crop May
Have to be Thrown Away
British Action Taken to Pre-.
vent Introduction of Conf
mon Potato Bug ~ -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
TELLS OF TRYING
12-MILE TRIP ON
PILOT OF ENGINE
Woman Thrown There Follow.
ing Crash Train Into Auto
at Crossing

OF into Ditch after BAcom.
ing Cnconscious-Taken by Farm.
er to indianapolis HospitaI-Moth-
er-in.law Killed, Husband and
Father.in-law Injurc Baby
Nephew Escapes Unframed -
Says Screamed In Vain as Fast
Special Tore Through Night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
Woman 100 Years Old
Burned to Death

Philadelphia, Dec. 26-Mrs. Eliza
feth Salvador, 100 years old. was
found burned to death on the second
floor of her home when police and
flremen responded to an alarm OF
fire. She lived alone and the origin
of the blaze is undetermined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
Oslrnen Professor
Allled Auto Crash

nj 'ew York. Dec. 26-Ernest Flue-
ri, y; y, professor Of German at Cor
M university. was killed tonight
4 ae fell beneath an automobile
overturned after colliding with
Il ~ ~ oriver Of the taxi was arrest
technical charge OF homicide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday increasing cloudiness and
warmer: Sunday generally fair and
decidedly colder: fresh to strong
southwest shifting to northwest
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
The Day in Washington
Congress was in recess.

The senate and house Joint post
ofiice subcommittee continued hear
ings on the postal pay increase bill
Secretary Wilbur began work on
statement to the senate naval
committee for its information in
considering the departments supply
bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
MUCK AVALANCHE
DEATHS TOTAL II !.
5 OTHERS MISSING.
Six More Bodies Recovered
from River Near Salt
vile, Virginia

Over Score Being Treated in Make
shift Hospital-2O0 Take Part IN
Search for Victims I'm Muck
Marshes-Ofi1cials Say Dam Burst
under Tremendous Pressure -
Muck Contained Strong Lime So.
luton, Resulting In Severe Burns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
y. 8. Officials Not Avissd

Now York. Dee. 2s-OnIcials in the
New York office OF the United States
department Of agriculture said today
that they had received no offifficlai
Information confirming the embargo
on potatoes. reported from London.
The restriction of importation or
American potatoes into Great Britain
have been In effect since 1922, said W.
b. Stephens, assistant supervisor.
Under these regulations the embargo
applied only to shipments not sae-
companied by a certificate from. "A
state or government Official stating
that the potatoes were free from dis.
ease and insects like the Colorado
beetle, a pest Of the common potato
bug variety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
viii Await End Pres
, ent Congress Before
Making Final
Decision

relieved Regular Appropria-
ton Measures Will be Enact
N Before March Mot Yet
Ready to Say Whether Other
LEGISLATION He Has Recon-.
mended is I m portant
Enough to Warrant Special
Session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27

Eoise, Idaho, Dec. 26.-Government
thermometers here registered Is de-
Erees below zero at o'clock this morn
ing. All southwestern Idaho is in the
grip of 4 cold wave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
ALBANIAN CAPITAL
IN POSSESSION OF
REBELS under zUGO
Premier And Members of Cab
sinet Forced to Flee
City

State funds Are also Taken-People.
Pnnlcky at First Because Of Lack
Of Government, Accept New Re-
. gime-D is b n d e d Government
Troops Pursued by Insurgents
! Rebel Head VIII Establish Head.
quarters mt Scutari
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-27
Appeal to Maine Senators

A joint appeal of the State Agri-.
cultural department and the Maine
Potato Growers Exchange has been
made to Names two senators to
have them use their best efforts In
seeking Immediate negotiations with
Great Britain looking to q modificn-
ton OF the embargo on American
potatoes. =
This action has been taken in the
interest OF Mains potato growers
particularly those in 4roostoolSl
larger than last year has not been
bringing the best of prices. Failure
TO lift the embargo means serious
financial loss to Maine growers ana
q great part OF the crop will be fed.
to cattle or made into starch and In
some instance may be thrown away.
according to Charles NJ. White. chief
Of the Division of Markets of the
State Department of Agriculture. a
Shipments to Great Britain have
been going forward for several
weeks but comparatively little OF the
Aroostook crop has been moved.
Say Bug Not . Menace
Caribou, Me-. Dec. :G-Shippers I'm
this section. Names grent potato
kIoWiHk EeBiOH, ueCuTeu lOuay tHhI
the Colorado beetle. to prevent the
Introduction OF which Great Britain
today banned the impurta ton Of DO
tatoes grown In the United States. -
not considered serious menace.
Shippers here further asserted that
Great Britain was open TO the same
danger from the importation OF po-
tatoes from Canada where the Colo
RADIO beetle. otherwise known as the
common potato bug, also exists.
Growers in this region, who havoS
been faced with heavy loss owing TO
inability to market large stocks or
potatoes. INSERT that Canadian crops
were also larger this year than usual.
Efforts had been made by Aroosto6lS
county potato growers and shippers
TO find an outlet for their surplus In
the British Isles.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19
TALK OF THE
TOWN
By Dave Senfner.

4 RABELLA, the circus fat
A lady, wanted to get weigh.
ed the other day So the
boys rugged up derrick and
attached an adding machine to it.
snoopy Smith. the village DO.
lice force, is after the scoundrel
who stole the town pump. Chick
Hokum says Snoopy couldn't find
the sun on q hot day.
Radio Ralph got Honolulu last
night and called up photogra.
pher to come arunning and take
picture of his radio outfit strut.
ting its stuff.
It was learned today that
Nooly Rich is a retired automo.
bile repair man.
Pop BuIbus. this wen.known
hootch trainer, is in the hospital.
They spiked the punch bowl at
Hickory HoopIe's party last night,
and Pop was trampIed on in the
rush.
~
Lem, the married lion tanner.
celebrated his wedding anniver.
.sary last evening by cooking a
wedding cake which his wife
threw at him during the festivi.
ties.
Since Mack Duff, the musical
I comicaI producer. got his new
automobile he won't even walk
in his sleep.
Bill Grub, the skyline phil.
osopher, says that where there's
smoke there must be a sky
. writer.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19
666

is . Prescription Hor
Colds, Grippe. Dengue
Fever, Bilious Headaches
and Malaria Fever.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

Ono dame even wore spectacles-
with mirrors In them instead of
lens 30 that she couldn't nelp Gee
1ng herself 80. 80
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

A fellow only tells q. girl three
Or four times during the evening
that she's beautiful, but II she's
got q looking glass she can be re-
minded Of, It constantly.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

She'd stand In front Of the
mirror and marvel at her own
tOoho: y
The Washington times., 1924-09-19
Hopes Mothers Nd |! ''
Of Siekly Boys
Will Read This
My boy was run dOwn-just
about skin and bones. and
no appetite, writes Mrs.
Baker, of Boston.
NOW STURDY AND STRONG
O'Brien Boy Also Gained liz
Pounds in About . Weeks
With McCOy's Cod Liver OITabIets

81 arm writing you in the hopes
that other Mothers will read this
voluntary testimoniaF regarding Nc
Coy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets My
boy, Emanuel. was. run down COM
pFetely, just about skin and, bones:
also irritable and with no appetite"
"I noted a. worderftl improve.
ment in him while taking your
tablets, and purchased three more
boxes. His appetite picked up. and
he is now sturdy and strong. A
cheerful youngster and happy
mother want to thank you."
tYou may print this at any time
or anywhere you wish,
Very respectfully,
Signed Mrs. Albert E. Baker,
SO Ridgwood St.. Boston. Mass.
AS a body
builder an APP. -
petite creator, -
and to make
weak, skinny 4 ~ eW.
boys and girls M%MA ~ Y
sturdy, 8 tr o ng ~HINV ~
and full Of en- hHVN S'r,
ergy there is AAlN
nothing like Cod VsNIk
Liver Oh any W
physician will "a NM |NK
tell you that. IA ~AgM
But it's vile, .IMA
horrible stuff to lHln
take, and is apr S@|1I1eil Mil
to upset any HIHNlInD,AvIky
stomach, so now E1FRTt7SH,aD. IA
doctors are pre- EEl.s|sk|Y
scrtbing. and
wise parents are
buying. .McCoy's
Cod Liver OIL AI LA
Tablets - sugar SN-N
coated, and as M1@
easy to take as SS
The son OF George g. o;Brien,
OF Mahwah. ". j., was thin and
pale and did not get enough nouri
ishment from his food. In b little
over two months, he gained eleven
and one-haif, pounds, and feels and
looks one hundred per cent better.
Mothers. IL any of your children
are weak, thin or puny, give them
these tablets. as directed Tor 80
days. and watch them gain flesh
and health from day to day---they
seldom fail--but II the unusual
should happen and you are not su.
premely satisfied with results--.your
druggist will return your money
Be sure--aIways-to get the or.
iginal and genuine McCoyss Cod
Liver Oil Tablets--60 tablets 60
cents. at Peoples Drug Stores or
any druggist in America
McCOy's
Cod Liver Oil Tablets
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

She wasn't exactly conceited
but she felt sorry for Mary
Pickford, Bebef Daniels and Irene
Castle. t4
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

One girl who thought she was
90 beautiful always gazed into
two looking glasses.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19
OV ERWORKED5
MIR ORS
BY John r. Medbury.
PIN HE stenogrepher i'm a mid
IDLE western city have form

Pm HE stenographers in. a. mid
die western city have form
led. an association. They're
demanding . greater number Of
mirrors and morek time to look
into them. n II
Al girl not only loves to be,
told she's beautiful but she likes
to verify VI
Al pretty woman hates to take
Q strangers word for It.
If 3 dame has wonderful eyes.
! gorgeous hair and a marvellous
complexion, she cant get to q
mirror often enough.
One girl who thought she was
90 beautiful always gazed into
two looking glasses.
She'd stand In front Of the
mirror and marvel at her own
looks. III
she wasn't exactly conceited
but she felt sorry for Mary
Pickford, Bsbe Daniels and Irene
Castle.
She was sorry she hadn't been
born twins as she was beautiful
enough to. be two girls
On. her birthday she always
spent the whole evening In front
Of q looking glass giving herself
a QnO0 tiYI1A
She realized that 40 long as
she was so pretty, she should be,
the first one to enjoy It.
"A leather goods manufactures
once made nine hundred travelling
bags to sell to men but couldn't
dispose Of any. Two. weeks later
he put mirrors In them and
sold them all to women.
, Mothers would have no trouble
getting their daughters to stand
over sinks II they'd paste "a look
ing glass In the bottom. Of the
dishpan.
One dams always went with q
fellow who wore blue serge suits
that got shiny 20 that. she could
l0olEsat herself In his coat.
But she gave him the air when
MN started sitting around the.
house IN his shirt sleeves
BuG she made up With him
again when she gewed a, mirror
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

Sons girls love to be told
they're pretty, others enjoy it, but
most Of them demand It. !.
copyright, 1874, King Gestures
Syndicate, Incl
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

She was sorry she hadn't been
born twins as she was beautiful
enough to. be two girls.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

Al pretty woman hates to take
Q strangers word for It.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

On. her birthday she always
spent the whole evening In front
Of q looking glass giving herself
q good time. I.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

If dame has wonderful eyes.
gorgeous hair and a marvellous
complexion, she cant get to q
mirror often enough. NJ
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

But she gave him the air when
10 started sitting around the
house IN his shirt sleeves,
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

She realized that az long as
she was so pretty, she should be
the first one to enjoy It.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

"A leather goods manufacturer
once made nine hundred travelling
bags. to sell to men. but couldn't
dispose Of any. Two. weeks later
he put mirrors In them and
said them all to women.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

Mothers would have no trouble
getting their daughters to stand
over sinks II they'd paste a look
ing glass In the bottom Of the
dishpan.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

Since Mack Duff, the musical
comical producer, got his new
automobile he won't even walk
in his sleep.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

Al girl not. only. loves to be,
told she's beautiful but she likes
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

It was learned today that
Nooly Rich is a retired automo-
bile repair man.
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

Bill Grubb, the skyline phil.
osopher, says that where there's
smoke there must be a sky.
writer. 49,
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

4 RABELLA, the circus fat
lady wanted to get weigh
ed the other day so the
The Washington times., 1924-09-19

ed an association. They're
demanding greater number Of
mirrors and morek time to look
into Them; II
New Britain herald., 1924-06-07
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE
Earl of Athlonc and Wife Near Death While Hunting Big Game in south Africa.
Africa.

Capetown, South Africa. June 7.--. Governor General The Earl of Ath- lone, brother Of queen Mary and his wife. Princess Alice, are reported 10 have been placed in considerable dan ger in hunting adventure at Mes sina, in the Transvaal.
 They had stallcd and wounded heartebeest when the animal charged them It was shot dead when within 30 yards of the party.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-07
CLEVELAND FACING
 STREET CAR TIE UP
TroNeymen Threaten to Strike
 for More Pay

Cleveland. June With the re- publican national convention ap- preaching, Cleveland is facing a street car tie-up. The 2.3O0 motormen and conductors of the Cleveland Railway company voted almost unanimously last night to strike at midnight Tues day, the day the convention opens, unless the company grants twelve cents an hour wage increase awarded by an arbitration board.
 Few of the delegates to the conren- ton will be affected as most of them are quartered in downtown hotels with taxicabs retained for their use. Thousands of other visitors will be in- convenienced however, nowithstand- ing hundreds of busscs and other vehicles available for thcm by tremen- dous congestion and lack of parking space.
 Mayor TOwncs continued efforts 10 bring about a settlement through mediation today. His suggestion that city manager William R. Hopkins be named Concilator, was accepted by the union. But rejected by the company.
 The trouble has been brewing since last week. When charging that James N. Holcomb was endorsed by union labor for collector here. the company demanded that he withdraw as fifth member Of the arbitration board. Upon his refusal, the company withdrew it's representatives. The award being made by the two union arbiters and Mir. Holco@h.
 It gives the men 67 to 72 cents an hour, depending on length of service.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-07
DAWN"-paLACE.

Local screen goers are promised an unusual film offering when Thunder ing Dawn" strange and dramatic nhotoplay Of the Java coast comes to the Palace four days starting Sunday night. It is A Universal Super Jewel production, made by Harry Carson, and starring the popular ]. Warren kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson. Tom Santschi. long a screen farorte, and Winifred Rryson, rated as the pret- tiest 'yamp" on the screen, play i'm portant roles in the picture.
 Although one Of the most pie 'uresqae and colorfu spots in tho world, people by an odd assortment ot strange characters congregated there from the seven seas Java has seldom been used as the setting for 2 screen romance, Its exotic lure and it's half-sarage gaiety have rarely been pictured. "Thundering Dawn" however. is said 10 take full advantage Of tho tropical melting pot and its hectic life, and to present story which grips with its intensity and thrills with it's dramatic action.
 The feature attraction for the last three days will offer Priscilla Dean md Wallace Iseery in The White Tiger" the seasons best crook melo- drama. The pictures st the Palace are now being shown on a newly in- stalled "Superlite" screen, which is q big improvement in the pictures shown.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-07
FLORIDA FOR MCAD0O
Californian Gets Southern Delegates on a Two to One Vote Basis--Bryan is in Favor.

Jacksonville Fla, June 7.--Flori- da's l2 delegates t6 the national dem ocratic convention definitely were placed m the McAdoo column, returns from Tuesdays primary indicating that William G. McAdoo of California received the states endorsement for the democratic nomination by a two to one vote. Returns tabuated in the presidential preference race gave Me Adoo more than 1000 votes 10 slight ly more than 25,000 for Underwood,
 The election Of William Jennings Bryan as delegate-at-larg generally was conceded on the basis of returns from all sections Of the state. There were Is candidates for delegate-at- large with four to be elected. The names Of the other delegates probably will not be known until the official tabulation Is made. Two delegates also were elected from each Of the states four congressional districts
 Mir, Bryan early in the McAdoo- Underwood campaign aligned himself with supporters of McAdoo and spoke in his behalf during his own cam rsign. The Florida delegation Is re- quired to support the states choice in the preferential primary.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-07
NEWSPAPERMAN DIES
Edgar :. Bronson. 65, Was President Of the National Editorial Associa- tion-RcccntIy Elected.

Fl Reno, Okla, June 7.-Edgar $. Bronson. 65. president of the Nation al Editorial Association, and pub
 fisher of the Fl Reno American, a weekly newspaper, died of heart dis ease at his home here last night after an illness of several months.
 He was elected president of the National Editorial association at it's recent convention in Oklahoma City, which he was unable 10 attend on ac- count of illness.
 He started his newspaper work, as a printer while attending school in Falmouth, Ky, where he moved with his parents from Edina, Mo, his birthplace. Later he did reportorial work on the Louisville Courier-Jour- nal, St. Louis Republic Globe, Gin cinnati Enquirer, and Kansas City Times. For several years he owned and published the Trenton, Missouri Times. He had been engaged in newspaper work in this state since 1902.
 For IS years he was secretary treasurer Of the Oklahoma Press as- sociation. He represented the asso- citation at the World Press Congress at Honolulu In 1921.
 His hobby was collecting Indian relics and he was said to have one of the finest collections in the coun- try.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-07
JAP CABINET RESIGNS
designation However Had Been Re garded as Foregone Conclusion Since its Recent Defeat.

By the Associated Press
 Tokio, June 1.--The kiyoura cabi- net resigned tonight.
 The resignation of the cabinet has been regarded as foregone conclu- sion since its defeat in the recent cleo lions, in which the kenseikai party became the dominant factor in the lower house of the diet, though there has been some bitter criticism of the government since the enactment fin America of legislation forbidding the entry ot Japanese immigrants.
 However, even before that issue be came an actuality, it was generally understood the ministry headed by Niscount kiego kiyoura, would retire as soon as the festivities incident up- on the wedding Of the prince regent had been completed.
 The kiyoura ministry came into of- fee January and thus has had n ten- ure Of one day over five months.
 fis.ount Takaaki kato, leader of inc Kenseikai, is expected to he ths next premier, His choice for the of- flee already has received the appro- val Of the Genro, or elder statesmen. whose unofficial opinions for many years have exercised such a powerful influence in Japanese affairs