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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28

Especial to the Kennebec Journal)
Waterville, Aug. 27-Albert Bell
veau of Rumford was unanimously
elected department commander of
the American Legion of Maine here
this morning to succeed DR.. John G.
Towne of Waterville who has held
that office during the past year. Mr..
Beliveau was unable to be present
to receive the honor personally on
account of the serious illness of his
mother. Mr.. Beliveau was vice COM
mander during the past year.
In the election of officers there
were contests for only two offices.
Robert Clark of Lincoln defeated
Elton Thompson of South Portland
for the Office of vice commander and
Raymond S. McCoubrey was elected
finance officer defeating Walter But
Ter of Rockland by four votes. Both
of these elections were made unani-
nous.
Resolutions urging the adoption
of the universal service law drafted
by the Military Police committee of
the American Legion and endorse
ment of the National Defense Day
program were among the important
matters considered by the conven-
ton.
Following the adjournment at /
p. NJ, everyone went to the Water
Vile Country Club where they were
the guests of the day. by nightfall
most of the visitors had departed
for their homes once more. closing
Continued on Page 3-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
State Continues
Plea for Hanging
Of Loeb and Leopold

Chicago, Aug. % (By A. Pr
Picking his way through beWilder-
ing maze of technical Technology,
States Attorney Robert f. Grove
continued today his argument for a
sentence to the gallows for Nathan
Il. Leopold, Jr., and Richard Loeb.
He planted beneath the ramparts
of the defense plea of mercy and
theory of mental sickness two big
charges of verbal dynamite, one a
mine and the other a hand grenade,
and then he watched them explode.
He watched too, with apparent
satisfaction their effect upon Chief
Justice John r. Caverly.
Mr.. Grove, although he had talk
ed all day, was bcaming when court
adjourned. He cherrily announced
he would be through in half a day
tomorrow. Then will follow a brief
formality concerning the indictment
for kidnapping Robert Franks, after
which the case will be ready for
Judge Caverly's decision.
Mr.. Groves mine was the HUI
bert-Brown report, frequently re-
ferred to in the case. In a manner
calculated to rock the carefully
reared structure of the defense he
read from the document penetrating
hitherto un1atnOmed quotations
from the two youthful defendants
themselves, which tended, in the
view of the prosecutor, to controvert
much of the alienists' testimony con-
corning the inadequate emotional
nature of young Loeb and the super
man obession of Leopold.
He found in it too, quoted admis-
sions by the youths that the $4,000
ransom was the object of their plot
and opinions by defense alienists
that heredity had nothing to do with
the crime.
Indeed, the states attorney ar
gued, it was Il question for the dis
erection of the court whether the de-
Tense claims on these points were
not branded "undisguised and clum-
sy perjury" by these revelations of
the boys mental processes.
His second bomhshell, less thun-
derous but apparently as unexpected
as the first. was in the form of let
tiers addressed to Loeb from rela-
tives and friends treating of his
gambling debts-the debts import
ant to Mr.. Grove, he said, as supply
ing the money motive for the crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Republican Group
In Whirlwind Tour
Washington County
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Especial to the kennebec JournaD
Eastport, Aug. 27-Nominee Brew
ster and Congressman Nelson spote
today at Steuben, Millbridge, Cherry
field. Harrington, Columbia Falls,
Addison. Jonesboro, Whitneyville,
Machias, Machiasport, East Machias,
Whiting. Dennysville, Eastport ana
Lubec. Gov. Baxter spoke at Cherry
field, Machias, Jacksonville and East
port. Sen. Fernald joined the party
at PASSPORT, coming direct from Ban
Sor. a big rally was held at Library
park. PASSPORT, at s O'Clock, with Il
band concert. Senator r. c. Emery
presided and Nominee Brewster. Miss
Pride, Sen. Fernald and Gov. Baxter
spoke.
Senator Brewster emphasized the
state G. o. =. platform. Miss Price
urged the women to vote. Sen. Fer
maid backed Coolidge and the ma
tiona1 administration and Gov. RaX-
ter talked about finances. About 7G0
people were present. The party had
difficulty in making schedule on ac-
count of damage to roads and bridc-
es by Tuesday nights storm. The
speakers will all attend the big field
day at Princeton Thursday afternoon
and rally at Calais in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Inspectors Refuse
To Tell How They
Trapped Ace Fahey

Chicago, Aug. 27-PostaI inspec-
tors tonight were silent as to meth
DDS by which evidence of alleged
completely in the 100000 Rondout,
ILL.,. mail robbery, had been obtained
against William Fancy, one time
ACE" of the local force OF inspectors.
They would not verify printed re-
ports that $4,000 of the loot ha ii
been traced to Fahey as his share of
the proceeds of the holdup and that
Fahey's downfall had been brought
about through tapping the wires Of
his telephone.
The government officials tonight
were continuing their checking OF
two New England angles of the sit
uation, Fahey's alleged affairs with
women, and his reported intention to
leave intention to leave the govern
ment service and establish a private
detective agency.
Fahey, in Jail at Geneva, ILL.,, in de-
fault of $4,000 bail, asserts that his
arrest is the result of n conspiracy
against him and that he is innocent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Calais, Aug. 27.-That Ward 4,
Portland has been on the counter
for years to be sold to anyone who
cared to pay the price was the
charge made tonight by Governor
Percival p Baxter when he address
ed large Republican rally here. He
charged that there are also other
corrupt wards in Portland and that
he knows of men who like to brag of
shady transactions" they have
staged in ward politics.
Governor Baxter devoted the
greater part of his speech to the re-
cent recount of primary ballots and
particularly to the ward situation.
I'VE have just passed through a
trying experience" he said. THE re-
count of $1,000 ballots was no small
task. 1t was carried out quietly and
without disturbance of any sort, and
Continued on Page 1o-Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
MischievOus Boys
Ask That They Be
Sent to State School

South Portland. Me, Aug. 2I-
Carral Bradbury, IL, and his broth
er, Edward, IL. asked Judge George
+. Hinckley in municipal court to-
day to send them to the state school
for boys for their own good.
They were arraigned on the charge
of malicious mischief, including re-
peated visits to apple orchards, af-
ter Frank Small, l., had been SEN
fenced to that institution during his
minority for evading payment of
trolley car fare, second offense
which he admitted without a culver
in his voice.
What l said to you before does
not seem to work the desired
changer" asked Judge Hinckley of
Carol, whose second appearance it
was
No. and think it would be a
good lesson to send me to the state
school," he replied.
What about you?" the Judge
asked Edward.
Il want to go too" was his res
ponse, and he tossed his head with
the air of 1--WE stick together"
They were told to come into court
agaiI tomorrow. with their parents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
ZR-3 MAKES TRIAL
TRIP IN GERMANY

Friedrichshafen, Germany, Aug q
CBy a. P.)-ZR-3, the dirigible
which Germany built for the United
States and which is soon to cross
the ocean, made her baptismal trip
today in pouring rain when she
completed a two hours fight over
Lake Constance.
''The ship behaved splendidly,"
said DIR. Hugo Eckener, director of
the Zeppelin Company, who was in
command, and everything worked
well, excepting one motor"
Six Americans were aboard, and
were we'll satisfied. The ship kept
just under the clouds, only reaching
an altitude of 1900 feet. The high
est speed attained was about 90
miles per hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Curious Attend
Funeral Mrs. MOrs

New York. Aug. 27-HunGreds of
curious persons gathered at funeral
parlors in Harlem today to witness
the last rites for Mrs. Theresa Mors
for whose murder in Los Angeles
Kid Mccoy, former pugilits. is held.
Phe body arrived in New York yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Weinstein,
parents, and two sisters attended the
services with several intimate friends
of the family. The father and mother
have been kept in ignorance regard
ing the circumstances surrounding
their daughters death and believe it
occurred from natural causes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Bingham Lad browns
In Pond at Vienna

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Vienna, Aug. 27-Guy Dunton, 20,
of Bingham, who was on visit here
with friends, lost his life by drown
ing while bathing in Flying POND,
on Tuesday afternoon.
Norman Waite, II, and Kenneth
Trask, IL, who were with him made
a brave attempt to rescue him but
were unable and young Trask came
near being pulled under by Duton
IN his struggles. His body was re-
covered one and one half hours af-
ter the accident occurred, in fifteen
feet of water.
He was the son of Mrs. Calvin
Dunton of Bingham and when a
young lad was a resident here. His
body was taken home Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
MERCHANTS DAY
DRAWS 5000 At
WATERyILLE FAIR
Elm City Closes Stores at
Noon for Matinee at Biz
Exhibition
Manifold Exhibits and New Features
Added Fine Favor - Midway
Draws Big Quota of Crowd
Track Put in Good Condition for
Five Race Card-Today Will be
Governors Day-RCcord Crowd
Expected.

Especial to the Kennebec Journal)
Watcrville, Aug. 27-Today was
| Merchants Day at the Central
Maine fair and with the weather
| bright and cheerful over 5000 peo-
pie were on the grounds during the
\ day. The stores closed in the city
at the usual hour at noon and the
great army of clerks and their en-
ployers turned their steps for the
grounds for an afternoon of fun and
frolic.
The st. Omcr Commandery were
also guests of the fair association
yesterday and although no uniforms
were worn, many of them were
present during the day and helped
to swell the large crowd.
Owing to the heavy rains of Tues
day and Monday night the race
track was in poor condition yeStcr-
day morning but worlImen were
busy at sunrise yesterday with
brush and teams and shortly after
the noon hour the turf was in very
good condition for the afternoons
sports.
Starting about A. NJ. automobiles
commenced to pour through the
gates and a squad of police were
kept busy from that time until late
last night, directing traffic and look
in; after the parking of cars.
The oldtime string of horses and
buggies seems to have disappeared.
True, there were a few teams hitch
ed by the fence near the poultry
tent, but the automobile has taken
the place and all extra room in the
field is taken up by them.
The midway was the center of at
Continued on Page 3-CoI. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28

Plymouth, Vt, Aug. 27.-Rcturning
from their first trip away from here
this vacation, President and Mrs. Cool
idge tonight turned their attention to-
ward preparation for the return to
Washington. which will be started to-
morrow night.
The president and his family drove
over to Proctor, Vt, near Rutland.
this noon for dinner with Governor and
Mrs. Proctor at the latters home.
State police, driving ahead to clear
the cough mountain road, spread word
of their approach and tourists along
the asroute and citizens in the towns
passed through We're out TO wave their
greetings. No stops were made, how
eveE. Miss Emily Proctor. sister of the
governor and John Coolidge, son of
theRresident, were other dinner guests.
Preparing again to plunge into work
upqh his return, the president has been
deVSting considerable attention this
We$k to correspondence and office news
as felayed to him from the White
HoHse through c. Bascom Slemp, his
SECRETARY. Yesterday and again this
motning he spent some time in the
temporary offices over the general
stole.
friday morning shortly after his re-
turf Mr. Coolidge expects tc hold the
regular meeting with his cabinet.
Mr.. Coolidge announced recently he
had no political speaking engagements
and his attention to the campaign in
the3 near future is expected to be de-
vo9d to receiving delegations and re-
por1s advising with the national COM
miftee.
The protest of Governor Silzer of
New Jersey against the sale by the war
department of the Hoboken Shore Line
Railroad has been referred by the pres
ident to Secretary Weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Find Fisherman's
DOry with Body Man

Boston, Aug. 27-Radio messages
received here reported that the
British steamer Prince Arthur
bound for St. John, N. B., out of
Boston, today picked up fisher.
mans dory with the body of man
thirteen miles off Thatcher's Is
land light, Gloucester. In the boat
was a lobster buoy marked with the
name J. S. Wallace. The body will
be turned over to the medical ex-
aminer In st. John.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Bath Iron Works
Given Construction
Passenger Steamer

Bath. Me-. Aug. 27-The Bath
Iron Works, Inc, for which receiv-
ers recently were appointed, was
awarded a contract today for the
construction of a passenger steam
er for the New Bedford, Martha S
Vineyard and Nantucket Steamboat
Co. This will keep several hundred
men busy for about eight months.
The steamer will be a duplicate of
the Islander, built for the same COM
pany last year. 1t will be 21O feet
long and have a carrying capacity of
1000 passengers and 100 tons of
freight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
SDa =; Not to
nU,,scuss ReparatiOns
ran in CAMPAIGN

pln,s.on' Ills, Aug. 27.-(By A.
attlor, discussion of the reparation
viii h a plan bearing his name
peechs avoided in the campaign
publicsa oy Charles G. Dawes, Re-
The nominee for vice president.
Daws. suggestion was made to Mr..
,iancoS. today that he discuss in his
hirht ~ Nebraska, speech Friday
q the ~, relation of the settlement
10 the european economic situation
tufe future of American agricul-
Scrl, ta aWes got quickly back to
alkht ,uay following his return last
Maine ''om his speaking trip to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Falls from Canoe
To Death i'm Lake

Bridgton, Me-, Aug. 27-Edward
Blank. aged about 20, of Providence,
r. l.. was drowned on the Harrison
side of Long lake today. With two
companions with whom he was hik-
ing through the White Mountains,
Blank hired a canoe which was ov-
erturned When he stood up. The 9TH.
er two boys were rescued. ss-e-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
At Mitchell Field Next Week

New York. Aug. 27-Lieutenant
Lowell Fl. Smith and his conn., anions
in the American army's around the
world flight, are expected to reach
Mitchell Field, Long Island. next
Wednesday afternoon, Major General
Patrick, chief of the air service to-
day Informed Colonel f. j. Davidson
chairman of the New York City wei
come committee.
General Patrick said that the fliers
should reach Boston Monday if
everything goes well and that the
change from pontoons to wheels
would be made there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
WashOuts Interrupt
Rail Traffic on M. &.

Bangor, Me-, Aug. 27-Division Su-
perintendent Mclaughlin of the
Maine Central Railroad tonight id
that train service on the Washington
County division, which was cancelled
last night on account of washouts
between Cherryfeld and Tunk Pond,
will in all probability be resumed on
Thursday afternoon. Trainloads of
gravel. ten carloads of heavy timbers
and hundreds of men have been sent
to the damaged section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Supply Ship Off
For Relief of Sch.
Lady Kindersley

Washington, Aug 2S.-The bureau
of education's supply ship Boxer has
been ordered to proceed to the as
sistance of the schooner Lady Kin
dersley, caught in the ice 40 miles
east of Point Barrow, Alaska. The
Boxer, last was reported within 80
or 40 miles of the distressed vessel.
Seattle, Wash, Aug. 81. The Lady
Kindersley, II gasoline schooner of
Vancouver, Il. G., which was report
cd caught in the ice in the Arctic
regions and abandoned by its crew
of 20, has been boarded again by the
crew and is drifting six miles from
Point Barrow, according to the last
report received yesterday. The crew
attempted to reach Point Barrow by
walking on the ice, but conditions
were such they had to return to their
vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Fear for Fishing
Fleet on Grand Banks

st. Johns, n. f.. Aug. 27-with a
furious gale raging off the coast and
over New Foundland. fears were ex-
pressed tonight for the safety of the
fishing fleet on the Grand Banks. Much
minor damage has been caused today
by the storm. Several vessels broke
from their moorings in the harbor.
Coastwise craft were unable to proceed.
Trains were delayed by the storm. 1t
was feared that the gale had caused
much damage 10 fishing vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
New Hampshire Sentiment Good

plymouth. VT. Aug. 27.-Very IA
vorhble reports of the political outlook
in New Hampshire were given the pres
ideht today by Mrs. J. G. NJ. Glessner,
national committeewoman of that
state. Mrs. Glessner told the president
THAI she found very little sentiment for
John w. Davis. Democratic nominee,
while that for Senator Lafollette was
more than anticipated. AS a result
she predicted the president would have
ITO direct his campaign in this section
against the Independent candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Believe Captain
And Crew 5 Drowned

Halifax. n. s., Aug. Git is be-
lieved in shipping circles that Capt.
W. a. Miller and his crew of five
men were drowned when the schoon-
err Anna Macdonald, 200 tons, owned
in Charlottetown, p. L. l., by Hon.
J. A. Macdonald, provincial minister
of public works, was totally wrecked
in a weeks storm off Prospect, Hall
fax county. She was en- route from
New York to Halifax with coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
General Forecast

The Atlantic coast storm has con-
tinued to move rapidly northeastward
from New Foundland
The temperature was somewhat
higher Wednesday in the middle At
lantic and north Atlantic states.
The temperature will be somewhat
lower in the north Atlantic states
Thursday and in the middle Atlantic
states by Thursday night.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh southwest shifting to north
west winds and weather generally
fair Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
400 Marksmen at
Auburn State Range

Auburn. Me, Aug. 27-Forty
teams, comprising 400 narksmen, are
ready for the opening of the fourth
annual Maine national guard pistol
and rifle championships scheduled to
open on the state range here tomor-
row. The championships will close
September 8,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Cotton Mills at
Wateryille Down

Waterville. Aug. 27.-Tho Lockwood
Cotton Mills. employing 800. were
closed tonight until September Is. ac-
cording to notices posted in the mill.
Lack of cotton was said by officials to
have caused phe shutdown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
COOLIDGE FAMILY
ENDS ITS VERMONT
VACATION TODAY
President, Wife And Son Begin
Return Journey to Wash
ington Tonight

Trip Made to Proctor for Dinner
With Governor-Presiden Pre-
pares to Take up Capital Grind
VIII Hold Cabinet Meeting on
Friday-Has No Political Speaking
Engagements-Hea Favorable
Reports on Outlook in New Hamp-
shire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
STORM THREAT
PUTS OVER FLIGHT
YANKEE AIRMEN
Friday Probable Start From
Ivigtut, Iceland, to Indian
Harbor, Labrador

Naval Patrol lowering in Waters
Near Indian HarbOr-Somc Ice
bergs Seen and Part of Route
Foggy-Work Progressing on In
stallation New Engincs-One Day
Stay Probable at Labrador Base
at Mitchell Field by Middle of
Next Week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
MRS. FUNK VISIONS
PATTANCAlL FIT
FOR PRESIDENCY
Woman Speaker at Bristol
Rally Enthuses Over DEM
ocratic Nominee Governor

Other Speakers at Well Attended
Meeting Show Lack of Team Work
I'm Utterances-One Says Vote for
Better Man Whatever His Politics
Other Urges All Work to Elect
All ON Democratic Ticket-Nfc-
Intyrc Talks On State Finances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Generally fair Thursday and Friday;
cooler Thursday and Thursday night
fresh northwest winds diminishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England and Eastern New
York-Generally fair Thursday and
Friday; cooler Thursday and Thurs
day night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
WARD 4,P0RTLAND,
FOR SALE IN PAST,
GOVERNOR ASSERTS
Anyone With Price Could
Swing It, He Declares At
Big Calais Rally

Also Other Corrupt Wards in Forest
City, His Opinion-Knows of In
dividuals Who Boast of Shady
Deals in Ward Politics-Reviews
Recent Primary Recount-Plenty
OF Money Available to Prosecute
Crooks i'm Ballot Frauds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
BELIvEAU CHOSEN
COMMANDER LEGION
maine Department
Rumford Man Succeeds DR..
Towne - Other Officers
Named at Waterville

Resolution Urge Adoption Universal
Service Law and Endorsement of
National Defense Day Program
Legion Members Guests of Water
vile Country Club-Evening Ses-
sion Closes Sixth Annual Gathering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
fPER SHIP WEST
VIRGINIA PARADES
| SPEED OFF MAINE
l,,lIs q IL Knots
Injured and Develops
5000 Horse
Power

|tIast Capital Ship U.
( will Complete for
Next 10 Years-Con-
ditions Ideal on
Pockland Course
Naval Observers
Praise Fine Behavior
Of Newest Addition
to Fighting Fleet
Said to Be Most Pow
rful Craft Af0at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28
LINERS BATTERED BY
TERRIFIC HURRICANE
60 PEOPLE INJURED

Storm Swept Arabic Reaches N.
Y. With Over Half Hundred
Hurt---Homeric and 3 Others
Report Hard Battle With 100
Mile-an-hOur Gale Passengers
Thrown Into Screaming Heap
as Great Waves Hit ArabiC---
Near Panic for While
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-28

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