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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Lafayette N a tion a !
Park in Path Flames
Raging at Hull's
Cove, Mount Desert
Other Places Re-
Dor t e d, Orring-
ton, MillinOcket,
Midway and South
west HarbOr

Bangor, Aug. "A fire which
.arted in the woods between the
Rar Harbor road and the Salisbury
Cove Road, Mount Desert, gained
such Roadway today that Bar Har-
bor was called upon for help and a
large crew was sent out. Thus far
no buildings have been burned.
fire near Brewer Lake, in Or
rlngton, threatens cottages in that
vicinity.
Fires are reported to have broken
out In the vicinity of Millinocket,
penobscot county.
Another fire is raging at Hulrs
Cove. Mount Desert. and that village
il threatened. At 10 o'clock tonight
the fire had covered an area two
miles square, and 1t was feared that
II would reach the Lafayette Ma
tional Park.
A fire that was burning near
Southwest Harbor Saturday is re-
ported to be under control tonight.
Tho sardine factory and other fish
cry plants were threatened, also the
camps occupied by employees, but
the townspeople turned out en-
masse and succeeded in staying the
progress of the flames.
There is a fire in the woods be-
tween Midway and East Millinocket
on the West Branch of the Penob-
scot. II miles from Millinocket.
No rain OF any account has fallen
In weeks and the whole country is
so dry that the situation is regard
ed as dangerous.
The entire fire department Of Brew
or has been sent to fight the fire
burning around Brewer Lake and the
Bangor department has been asked to
respond to alarms in Brewer.
At late hour tonight the fires
around the lake were still burning
but were being held In check. No
buildings of value have been burned,
and the damage thus far has been
confined to destruction of small
growth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Professor Waters,
Native Winthrop,
Dies Gas Poisoning

New York, Aug. 3-WEliam Ever.
EFT Waters, 81. who was retired last
year from New York University.
where he was a professor or creek
for 81 years. died from inhaiing IL
Eliminating gas In his home, To-Day
while his wife and son were attenu'
ing church services. .
Professor Waters, who was born In
Winthrop. Maine. had suffered from !,
complication of diseases for several
years and had been under the con-
slant care of a physician.
When the professors wife, Alma r.
0yler Waters, and their son, PROBES.
sor William Everett Waters, Jr.. OF
Yale University. returned home, they
discovered DIR. Waters body In
chair In the gas-filled room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
POSSIBLE LOTTERY

Portland, Aug. 3.-Election by
lottery in case of tie vote in pri-
mary contests is provided for by the
statutes of Maine and may be nee
essary to decide the Republican
nominee for governor.
With the announcement by Gov
ernor Percival p. Baxter yesterday
that the lead of Senator Frank G.
Harrington over Ralph o. Brewster
was reduced to ~ votes by the
Statewide recount, completed except
for determination of charges of bal
lot box stuffing in Ward Four, this
statutes to learn what would happen
in case a tie developed. To most
leaders in the States politics the
discovery that drawing of lots was
provided by statute came as a sur
prise.
1t was considered remarkable that
in total vote of 94,716, the largest
primary vote ever cast in this State,
the margin should be as close as A.
votes. This reduction from an in
Dictated plurality of 800 was reached
by casting out certain home made
ballots in some places, and the vote
of st. Agatha, where no polling
booths were used, involving in all
about 400 votes, most of them for
Harrington. AS result it was con-
sidered not unlikely that further re-
vision would be made as a result of
the hearing on conditions at Ward
Four, to be held here Wednesday
and Thursday.
The primary campaign, in which
Senator Brewster had I<u KluX Khan
support, and the six weeks covered
by the canvass and recount of the
vote, have been marked by high
feeling between supporters of the
candidates and in one case by q YER
bal tilt between Senator Brewster
and Governor Baxter.
The charges of ballot box Stuffing
in Ward -Four involve about POO
votes, which supporters of Senator
Brewster allege to have been check
ed off the lists in blocks, in some in
stances the names being those of
men dead or absent from the city
on the day of the primaries June
16. The vote in the ward was Far
rington us: Brewster 153.
Governor Baxter, in his procla-
nation announcing the result of the
recount outside of Ward Four, said
that final decision as to who was
nominated by. the Republicans as
their candidate for governor appar-
emily rested with the electors of
Ward Four. Portland. Should they
throw out IL votes for Harrington, or
change the net result to cost him AZ
votes, the result in the State would
be y tie and the provisions of the
Continued on Page Cool. ~ .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
No Voting Booths
Used in St. Agatha
Town Officials Say

officials of the town of st. Agatha,
Aroostook county, testified before
the governor and council Saturday
forenoon that although there were
two small room at each side of the
stage in the hall in which the last
primary election was held, the voters
did not use them but voted at q
table. 1t was further brought out in
the testimony that the town of ST.
Agatha never had booths with
swinging doors.
Evidence submitted before the
governor and council Saturday was
significant in bearing on the final
decision as to who would be the Re-
publican nominee for governor. The
decision of the supreme court JUS
tees states that the use of voting
booths is mandatory and If the
booths were not used ballots cast in
that precinct should be thrown out.
The court ruled. however. that it
must be proven that the booths were
not used.
st. Agatha polled 90 votes at the
Continued on Page 9, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Fire Destroys Large
Barn at Pittsfeld
Loss Around $1,000
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Pittsfield. Aug. 3.-Fire which
broke out tonight at S.45 in the large
hay barn owned by William McGilvary
and located in the field owned by Mr..
McGilvery a few hundred feet from
Lancey street totally destroyed the
barn and contents. When discovered
the building seemed to be afire all over
and was quickly consumed.
This is the first fire that Pittsfields
new fire engine has been called upon
for use and it demonstrated its value
as an asset to the towns fire-fghting
equipment The cause of the fire has
not been determined. The less will
be about $1,000. The structure was
full of hay, this years crop having
been cut and put in it a short time ago.
The property was insured.
There was, a large crowd at the fire.
The nearest building to the fire was
FIynn's garage and Ford service sta
tion, which was not damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
G. OPP. Campaign in
East Soon Under
Way, Word of Hicks

New York, Aug. 3.-Chairman
William NJ. Butler. of the Republic
can national committee. is expected
to arrive here tomorrow for a con-
ference with party leaders at the
committees eastern headquarters.
Frederick c. Hicks, director of the
Republican campaign in eastern
states, announced tonight.
"All the details of the campaign In
this territory will be discussed when
Chairman Butler arrives" said Mr..
Hicks. within a few days we will
be functioning at top speed. From
then on there will be a continuous
and intensive campaign for the sue
cess of all Republican candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
NO HARD COAL
MONOPOLY FOUND

washington. Aug. 3.-Representa-
tive Rogers, Republican, Massachu-
sets, announced here today that At
torney General Stone had found no
grounds for prosecution of a mono
poly in hard coal. He said he had
asked the attorney general to deter
mine whether the responsibility
could be fixed for the shortage of
fuel and the exhorbitant prices
charged for that commodity in New
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Quiet Sabbath
For Nominee Davis
At Locust Valley

Locust Valley, n. Y, Aug. 3-John
W. Davis. Democratic presidential
nominee, had quiet Sunday at his
homo here today.
Early today he and Norman Davis
Of New York, one of his advisors
the Piping Rock Country Club for a
horse back ride. The rest of the
morning the nominee spent in read
Ing the Sunday newspapers.
After lunch Mr.. Davis conferred
for more than an hour with Hobart
c. Pell, chairman of the New York
state Democratic committee. who
was his only caller. Afterwards he
devoted some time to reading his
correspondence.
Mrs. Davis and her guest. Mr.. John
Vance, of New York, attended morn
Ing services at st. Johns Episcopai
Church at Lattingtowu. near this
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Sac PaulO Rebels
Besieged by Govt.
Troops at BOtucatu

Buenos Aires. Aug. 3.--Advices to
La Nacion from Santos state that the
official Sac Paulo newspaper. the
Correo Paulistano, has announced
that the government troops sent in
pursuit of the fleeing rebels engaged
them at Botucatu and are at present
besieging them.
The Sac Paulo newspaper. A
Plata announced that government
troops sent from the city in pur-
suit of the rebels formed a junction
with other federal forces at Mogy-
Mipim, Brazil, and that order in that
vicinity has been restored. 1t is stat
ed that the Sorocabana district IS
also free of rebels. The government
forces are under command of Cen
eral Azevedo Costa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Waterville Man
Killed in Crash
Near Harrison. Me.

Harrison, Maine, Aug. abraham
Smith, 20, Of Waterville, was killed,
Miss Blanche Butler of that city, a
waitress, received broken wrist and
John Russell, also Of Waterville, was
slightly injured today, when the big
touring car in which they were rid
ing, and which was driven by Smith.
collided at cross road with
another car driven by Elmo Kokimaki
of Monsoon, who was accompanied by
three companions. None of the oc-
cupants of the Kokim1ki car was in
jured.
The heavier car was overturned
and badly damaged. Another auto
mobile picked up Smith and started
for this village He was dead, how
ever, when he arrived. Those injur-
ed were taken to the Sridgton Hospl-
tn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Belfast in Darkness
When Auto Topples
Big Electric Pole
(Snecial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Belfast, Aug. 3-This city was
plunged into darkness last night
when n car driven by Charles Hold
erness of Searsport struck an cleo
trio pole on the shore road, cutting
it down, the pole and wires falling
on the car. The driver received
facial cuts and a broken arm. The
pole was one foot in diameter but
was cut short off by the impact.
Before striking the pole, the car
collded with another driven by Fred
Curtis of North Searsport. who with
his wife escaped injury. An jnvesti-
CATION of the accident will be held
Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04

Atlantic City, n, J., Aug. 3.-By A.
P)-Heads of the American Fedora
ton of Labor today made public their
endorsement yesterday of the plat
form of the Cleveland conference for
progressive political action and. that
conventions nominees-Lafollette FOR
president and Wheeler for vice presi-
dent.
The document is dcnunciation OF
the Republican and Democratic plat
forms. The former party is charged
Continued on Page 3Lcol. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
General Forecast

Pressure was high Sunday night
over the Atlantic states. Local thun-
dershowers have occurred within the
last "a hours in the Atlantic states
south of Pennsylvania. Moderate
temperature prevailed Sunday in the
Atlantic states.
in the Washington forecast district
Monday. On Tuesday local showers
are probable almost generally east Of
the Mississippi river.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate southeast and south and
weather partly overcast Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Aged Man Perishes
In Homestead Fire

Weare, N. H., Aug. 3--The charred
body of George w. Dearborn, one of
the Oldest residents of Weare, was
recovered tonight from the ruins of
his homestead, which was RACED by
fire early last night. MIR. Dearborn
was born in the house in which he
met Is death. The house was built
in ITO and purchased by Mr.. Dear
born's father in 1897 and was one Of
the landmarks of the. town.
A pair of work horses, several cows
and valuable bull also persisted In
the fire. 5ssazs j
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Firebug's Work
Causes Death Two

New York, Aug. 3-Two persons
are dead and two others seriously
burned as a result of i've fires mere
early this morning, all OF wnicn.
police believe, were started by Tue
nre bugs responsible for the blaze IN
ssth street Friday. In which the VIE
Of a minister Jumped to her death.
All the fires were in West Side
apartment houses with wooden stairs.
and all in the same general neighbor-
hood--a fact which strengthens the
belief that they are the work OF the
same fiends who are believed to nave
started Fridays fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Two Dead, One
Dying in Battle
Police and Bandit

Peoria, Ills. Aug. B Assistant
Chief of Police Dave O'Brten OF Can
ton was killed and Chief OK PonSe
w. H. Roy was probably iataIIy
wounded at Canton today by an un-
Identified bandit who was killed in
the battle by Chief O'Brien.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
One Badly Hurtin
Gasoline Explosion

Londonderry. N. H.. Aug. 81. E.
Fairbrother, 90, Is near death at a
Manchester hospital as the result Of
a gasoline explosion at the johnson
filling station this afternoon.
Fairbrother. who Is employed by
cycle tank while the engine was in
motion. The motor ignited the gas
running into the tank. The explosion
threw flaming gasoline <.over Fair
brothers body. setting his clothes
afire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Fair Monday. warmer in interior;
Tuesday unsettled. probably local
rains.
East New York-Partly cloudy
Monday and Tuesday: probably local
Thundershowers Tuesday and in
north portion Monday; somewhat
warmer Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
FIRES IN EASTERN maine
THREATEN WIDE AREA
REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR
NOMINEE. NOW HINGES ON
VOTE WARD 4, PORTLAND

Electors in That Precinct Urged Tell Governor and Council
Whom They Voted for at Two-Day Hearing in Portland
Wednesday and Thursday-Only Way Determine Result
in View of Manifest Fraud View of Counc-St. Agatha
Vote Thrown Out When Town Officials Admit Polling
Booths Were Not Used-TOal Tabulaon Without Portland
Ward Finally Fixed, Gives harrington Margin of 42-n
Event of Tie Vote Nomination Win Be Decided by Lottery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
C0MPERS Ell. AL.
TO CAST LOT WITH
LAFOLETTE ct. AL.
Republican and Democratic
Platform Denounced by
Fed. Labor Heads

Declare Platform of LafolIctte and
Wheeler Comes Nearest To- Views
of Federation - See Hope of Fa-
NOrablc Action on Several of Pet
Issues-Madc Clear That Is Not
TO Back Candidates for Other Of
fees I'm Third Party Movement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Wade's Plane Wrecked

On Board the u. s. S. Richmond,
Aug. 3. (By Wireless TO A. P)-The
machine of Lieutenant Wade was
wrecked by an accident while the
cruiser Richmond was trying to sal
wage 1t.
The plane probably cannot be used
again. .s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
CIGARETTE STUB
CAUSES DEATH TWO
$125,O00 FIRE LOSS

Hotel and Five Other Buildings on Great Che
beague Island, Portland Harbor, Destroyed
go Guests Escape But Lose All Belong
ings-Death Victims MedfOrd, Mass, Man
Who Perished in Flames, and John A. Cady,
Jr., of Brooklyn, N. Y, Who Was Rescued
But Died Later in Hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04

Abraham Smith of this city, who
was killed in an auto accident near
Bridgton this afternoon, was the son
of Mrs. Isaac Dansky of "a Ticonlc
street. He was born in New York state
IS years ago last March but had lived
in Waterville practically all his life.
Besides his mother he leaves his step
father, Isaac Dansky, and several
brothers and sisters.
Mr. Smith attended the Waterville
public schools up to the seventh grade,
when he was obliged to leave on &C
count of illness. Since that, time he
had worked at home the greater part of
the time.
First reports OF the accident reach
ed this city late this afternoon. In
formation coming by telephone was
that young Smith was driving large
touring car and that he collided with
another car at a crossroad. 1t was
understood that Miss Blanche Butler, a
waitress residing in Waterville, sus-
tanned broken wrist and man named
Russell was also slightly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Monday. warmer in interior
Tuesday unsettled, probably local
rain; moderate south and southwest
winds. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
PRIMARY STANDING
WITHOUT VOTE WARD
four IN PORTLAND

The latest standing Of the candi-
dates by counties without the vote
of Ward Four in Portland is as fol-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
Lieut.. Nelson Reaches Iceland Base
Saturday, Flight Commander Smith
Joins Him On Sunday Thick Fog
HaItS Lieut.. Wade Taken In
Tow By Destroyer

Hoefn Hornaford Iceland, Aug (By A. P)Two of the
American army heworld avaors have negotiated the
foggy that lies between the northern coast of Scotland
and Iceland and tonight waiting outside the natural
breakwater here for the third plane of the little squadron
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04
COMMUNISTS MAR &
BERLIN'S TRIBUTE
TO SOLDIER DEAD
Hoot and Yell During Two
Minute Period Allotted
to Silence

Enormous Crowd I'm Front of Reich
stag i'm First National Memorial
Scrvice-Rcds Sprinl1led Through
Throng Start Noise-Crowd Jeers
as Jntcrnationalc" Is Sung -
Policemen Crack Few Heads
and Arrest Many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04

A little space for a little message
from a little store-and . big space
for big message from big store.
That is the rule in store advertising.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-04

" ,oT0
Farrington's Majority, az.
The Glenwood post., 1924-10-23
KIiEE|i&i|if;IGI 7 H|iIl

article on "Slavery as Practiced at
the Present Time in Arabia.'
Miss Ethel Nestell, of the Garfield
County High school, gave an interest
ing talk on "Colorado Made Goods. y
Mrs. 8. A. Donegan, member Of the
club, reported having been almost
brutally accosted by Mr.. Bufnaugh Of
the city police force on account of the
failure Of one Of the headlights of her
car to function properly when she and
two neighbors drove to Glenwood Last
week to attend the meeting Of the
Parent Teachers association. AS one
light was working, Mrs. Donegan stated
that she was in NO way violating the
city ordinsnce.
At the close Of the meeting a, most
delicious lunch was served by Miss
Flynn, who had gone to considerable
pains In preparing 1t.
The Glenwood post., 1924-10-23
MErHoD1sr EPISCOPAL CHURCH
10 A. M.-sunday school.
IL A. M.-Morning worship.

II "A. ~. 3AoA AAA6 VoASAAP'
The choir has a fine message in song
for you at this service. You win also
enjoy the congregational singing. The
pastor will talk on the theme, "The
Power Of the Gospel" Paul was not
ashamed Of it, have we need to be:
Let US consider this question together
and direct our lives accordingly. Wis
itors in our city are especially invited
to all the services, and those who
have lately made Glenwood their home.
3 P. M.-Junior League.
$3.50 P. M.-Epworth League.
1880 P .M.--Evening worship.
The choir will lead our singing. The
pastor will talk on the theme, "The
Duty Of Christian citizenship The
proposed constitutional amendments to
our state constitution will be discussed
by the pastor. Questions will be an
swered. All are most cordially invited
to this service. Bring your friends
Have question for The question bo,
which will be placed in the back Of
the room.
The Glenwood post., 1924-10-23
Nun.reu. Lawn.

'sOur laws have become, 30 numerous
nat II '6ften costs man a hundred
collars to get q shilling's worth Of Jus
tice. and misses of 1t at last."-wll-
liam Manning, 1898.
The Glenwood post., 1924-10-23
ooc0 Evdenee,

Hswfttlswhat makes you thiak
that Gruet Is insaner' Jewett-'sHe
has had his life insurance made pay
able to his mother-in-law.r
The Glenwood post., 1924-10-23
Community Party.

Community Party.
Mrs. Perry G. Tuttle was the hostess
last Friday to a community gathering
at her home in honor Of her birthday.
A delicious dinner was served at
noon to about sixty-five Of the neigh
bors and friends and about forty re-
manned for the evening meal and dane
ing was enjoyed in the evening until
about twelve o'clock.
Surprise Shower.
Mrs. j. 8. Woody was pleasantly
surprised last Wednesday night at her
home, the occasion being her birthday.
Her daughter, Glen, planned tho party
without her mothers knowledge, and
it was complete surprise.
A number Of ladies were present and
spent an enjoyable evening. Each pre-
sented Mrs. Woody with . handkef-
chief.
The Glenwood post., 1924-10-23
orl.In a. eer,b,e.

A scribe was . name used among
the Jews originally to indicate ! uifi-'
tary oficer. but later the cognom0
was given to those who copied the
books Of the law.
The Glenwood post., 1924-10-23
Farewell Party
At 0hoshonO.

A farewell party was given last Fri
day night at shoshone in honor Of VIM.
A. Porter, who left Sunday for Den
yer, being transferred from the Colora-
do Power company plant at Shoshone.
The evening was spent in dancing
after which delicious refreshments were
served.
Those present were Messrs. and Mes
DANES Emil Claussen, Harold Goddard,
John Hoffman, Dan Smith, Nels Ben
son and daughter, VIM. Wagner and
daughter, Mrs. Jessie Prendergast, Mrs.
Lima Meismer, Misses Edna Dow, LII.
lie Mae Mnth, Juanita and Viola Sta.
ton, aud Erma Hubbard, and Messrs
VIM. Porter, Paul Toomey, Cleo Wilson
and Francis Irish.
Civic Improvement Club
In weekly Msst.
The members of the Civic Improve
mont club were entertained Monday
evening At the home Of Mn. !. =
Tul1y, Miss Nellie Flynn bsing IL
hostess
Miss May ct. Clair concluded Tx
lesson ON Lavita, the large Russian ter
ritory that declared itself ! repsblSt
following the wosM was.
Mrs. J. =. Moore read an intersstini