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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
GRAVE CHARGES AGAINST DAUGHERTY
WHO REFUSES TO RESIGN FROM CABINET
GOVT. OIL LEASE
COUNSEL TO HASTEN
THEIR INVESTIGATION

Washington, Feb. 19.-Members of
the governments special oil counsel.
Owen ]. Roberts and Atlee Pomerenea
today received from President Cool
idge their instructions and their
commissions, established their head
would be lost in diligently and ur-
gently undertaking legal proceedings
both criminal and civil.
Calling at TIE White House to-
gether. Dir. Roberts and former Sem
ator Pomerene were told by the
president that the only instructions
to be given We're to be found in his
statement of January 26 announcing
that special counsel would be en-
ployed, In this statement Mr.. Cool
idge declared special counsel should
prosecute the oil cases 80 that if
there is any guilt it will be punished;
if there is any civil liability it will
be enforced; if there is any fraud
it will be revealed; and if there are
any contracts which are illegal they
will be cancelled"
Mr.. Roberts after the White
House visit said that haste was of
utmost necessity in bringing legal
proceedings but that no steps would
be taken until both he and Mr..
Pomerene We're sure Of their ground.
Later in the day the two menu
bcrs of the counsel united in this
formal statement:
a'Messrs. Pomerene and Roberts
state that their time for the i'm
mediate future will be devoted to
the study of the records, which al
ready consist of over 1000 closely
printed pages, and to the preparation
of the pleadings required to inau-
gurate the legal proceedings called
for by the resolution of congress au-
thorizing their appointment.
1.-The many issues involved and the
complicated legal questions to be
considered nccessitate much careful
preparation by counsel prior to the
bringing of any law suits. No time
will be lost in diligently and urgent
ly presenting the claims of the gov
eminent or in the prosecution of any
individuals rriminally guilty, but
counsel deem it essential that there
he no mistake made in order that
the results may be as certain as the
nature OF the proceedings permits
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
MEXICAN FEDERALS
TAKE CITY MlRELIA
WITHOUT A FIGHT

Mexico City. Feb. 19-CBy A. P
Federal troops have occupied
Morelia without fighting. the rebels
having evacuated the city, according
to a war department report.
The federal forces are under the
command OF General Juan Jose
Rios, with General Vincente Con
zales second in command.
-Four thousand men divided into
several columns are being sent
against Marcial CavaZos, who is OPP
Grating in the state of Hidalgo. cut
ting the railways and dynamiting
trains. Cava=os has divided his
forces into three bands.
Dispatches from Pachuca report
the continuous arrival of federal
forces Of the commands of Generals
Cclestino Gasco and Benito Garcia.
who are charged with the protec-
ton of that city while other detach-
'ments are pursuing the rebels.
NEGOTIATIONS for the surrender CT
several rebel leaders operating IN
the TuXpam region started Yesterday
between General Lorenzo Munoz.
military commandant of Tampico.
and Daniel Herrera, who heads
about 500 rebels in northern Vera
Cruz. Herrera offers to negotiate
for the surrender of other rebel lead
ers and President Obregon has in
structed General Munoz to carry on
the negotiations.
Special dispatches from Vera
Cruz report that foreigners are ieav-
ing Puerto, Mexico, and embarking
on board the L. S. S. Richmond,
fearing q battle between the rebels
and the federal forces now APP
preaching that port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
WITHHOLD NAME OF
SENATOR INVOLVED
IN OIL SCANDA Al

Washington, Feb. 9-The trail of
the oil inquiry, after devious ram
blings. led directly back today to the
United States senate
When the Oil committee met be-
hind closed doors to examine GER
tain records of the Bernhard stock
brokerage firm. of New York, 1t
found the name of a senator entered
there.
Pending n more complete exam
ination of all the records of the firm
in New York. the name was with
held. While pledged tossecrecy now,
committeeman declared that when
the audit of the books for transac-
tons in oil and other stocks by other
government officials had been finish
ed there would be no suppression OF
any of the facts unearthed.
Additional information with re-
gard to such stock TRANSACTION will
be sought by the committee tomor-
row at another executive session at
which it expects to examine Harry
Payne Whitney. New York financier,
who failed to appear today In re-
Spouse to a subpoena. Mr.. Whitney
Is hurrying to Washington from the
South.
Aside from the examination of a
partial record of transactions
through the Bernhard firm, the CON-
mittee in consultation with Atlee
Pomerene and Owen J. Roberts,
special government counsel in the
oil cases. discussed the question of
possible immunity from prosecution
of witnesses who might be able 10
furnish information of the highest
importance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20

Washington, Feb. 19--President
Coolidge in approaching the selection
of a new secretary of the navy to
succeed Edwin DENLY will endeavor
to obtain the services of Il man hav-
ing some knowledge Of mining and
engineering as well as naval affairs.
Mr.. Coolidge has given no special
consideration as yet to filling the Va
cancy to be brought about by the re-
tirement of Mr.. DENLY March 10 but
has fairly definitely made up his mind
as to the type of man he desires.
Someone with some knowledge of
ginning and engineering is regarded
Wy the executive as deSlla able in view
of the probability that the naval oil
reserves transferred To the interior
department and leased to private in
terests under Secretary Fall may
revert to the navy department as the
result of legal proceedings by the
governments oil counsel.
UWhite house officials emphasized
tkday that the president had not as
Vet gone down to the consideration of
names. Speculation with respect to
the selection, however, brought into
mention John Hays Hammond, min
ing engineer and inventor of num-
Der of appliances now used by the
navy: George T.. Foss of Chicago,
chairman of the house naval affairs
committee for eight Ta:s, and former
Representative Kelly. of Michigan,
who was chairman of the appropria-
lions sub committee on naval mat
ters in the LIST congress.
Charles b. Warren, former amhas-
sador to Japan, whose name was men
toned yesterday in connection with
naval secretaryship, is expected to be
appointed ambassador to Mexico
within few days and accordingly
Continued on Page g. Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20

Especial to Eenncbcc JOurnaD
Bangor lie. Feb. 19--SpeakinG
lrrc this evening, Hon. Frank c..
burlington. candidate foi the Repuh-
Lean primary nomination for COVER
ror. plainly stated his position with
REGARD to matters before the public.
which he deems important. such as
tlXat.on, prohibition, water powers
and aid to sectarian schools. He
also took occasion to clear up what
are termed misleading and unfoundcd
statements that have been made.
In regard" he said, TO matters of
taxation and change CT laws as to
tax exempt property. may say that
| appreciate fully the tax burden on
the people of this state. Most of the
increase for the last few years has
arisen from municipal taxation and is
attributable to two man causes. the
growing expense of schools and their
operations and the matter of road
construction and maintenance, Keep
Ing always In mind that wages have
greatly increased. as have all other
charges. during the same period. III
the people want good schools ana
good roads, and they do-thc money
must be found to pay the bills. 1t Is
probably true that there is In in
equality of valuation IN both farm
and city property in some localities.
Il condition that should be remedieu
il possible. in order that all may pe
paying taxes on n common basis. NO
property should be exempt from tax
alton except as provided In the law
and. if the provisions or the law
now existing rs to exemptions are
too generous. the laws should oe
amended. a commission ts now work
Continued on Pac- 12-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
General Forecast

There has been n decided decrease
in pressure during the last "a hours
from the middle and east gulf coast
northWard to the lake region and a
disturbance of moderate intensity
extends from the Alabama coast
northward to Ohio Tuesday night.
Another disturbance is apparently
developing over the far west, but the
pressure has remained high over all
other regions. This pressure distrl-
button has been attended by preclpi-
tation almost generally east OF the
Rocky Mountains except in New
England and the interior of New
York
The disturbance that extended
from the Alabama coast northward
to Ohio Tuesday night will move
rapidly northeastward and it will be
attended by precipitation almost
generally over the states east of the
Mississippi river Wednesday. though
local SHOWS are probable Thursday
in the upper Ohio valley. the lower
lake region and northern New Eng
land. while generally fair weather
will prevail elsewhere in the Wash
ington forecast district on Thursday.
The temperature will rise slowly
in tho Atlantic states from Virginia
northward Wednesday.
Storm warnings remain displayed
on the Atlantic coast from Cape Hat
teras to Eastport, Maine.
Advisory northeast storm warning
10 p. NJ, New England coast north
of MISUNDERSTANDING over Ohio
increasing rapidly in intensity will
move northeastward attended by in
creasing northeast and east winds
becoming strong late tonight or
Wednesday morning probably reach
ing gale force Wednesday.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Northeast and east gales and wealth
er overcast, thick with snow, sleet or
rain Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
Unusually Good
State of Affairs in
Town of Alfred

Alfred, Me, Feb. 19-With its taxes
for 1928 all collected: no outstanding
town orders, no unpaid bills, and no
notes. Alfred finances are of unusual
interest, according to the reports Of
the municipal officers.
What is more. there is balance
in the treasury; the tax rate, COM
pared to other towns in the county,
is low. No person in Alfred has been
reported in want and no pauper help
has been given to anyone in the town.
Real estate values have doubled in
the year. Several houses have been
built. and hotel interests are con-
sidering building n modern hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
Prominent Bangor
LLumherman Dies

Bangor. Feb. backward E Walker.
for over half a century identified with
the lumber industry on the Penobscot
river. died here today at the age of
~ years. He was the son of the late
James Walker, a pioneer Maine lum-
terrill and sawmill owner. who for
many years operated the largest wa
terpower sawmill in the world at Oro-
no. which business was carried on by
his sons until few years ago when
fire consumed the entire plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
Urges Elks in
Maine to Fight
Evil Radicalism

Portland. Me-. Feb. l9'--James -
Mcfarland OF Waterfowl, :. -.
grand exalted ruler of the Benevo-
lent and Protective Order or Elks
urged Maine Elks to bestir them
selves In the fight against rauiCa'-
ism in the country by puWing my
active practice the principles OF tneil
order. in speech at dinner IN ms
honor here tonight. The dinner was
attended bv more than 1900 Elks
from all parts of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
Sign Soft Coal
Wage for 3 Years
in Four States

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 19.-(By A
P)-Signing three-year wage con-
tract for the bituminous miners OF Hi
nois. Indiana, Ohio and western Penn
sylvania, miners and operators rep
rescnattives here late today laid the
groundwork for peace in the industry
and. according to statements Of John
l.. Lewis, president of the miners. and
Michael Gallagher. spokesman for the
operators. gave America assurance of
an adequate and continuous supply OF
coal for at least three years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
Indiana Farmer
Indicted for Murder
of His Grandmother

Plymouth, Indiana. FED. IL
RAYMOND Il. Smith. Marshall Coun-
ty farmer. was indicted for the muir
der of his grandmother, Mrs. Frances
Sweet. aged SO, by the county grand
jury here today.
Smith was arrested several days
ago on information given the au-
thorities by his wife. Mrs. Margaret
Smith. who was preparing to file
suit for divorce. In the statement
made by Mrs. Smith she charged
that her husband shot and killed his
grandmother on February q. 1922,
while Mrs. Smith was not at home.
Mrs. Sweets body was found re-
Gently by following the directions
given by Mrs. Smith under the con-
crete floor of a granary on the Smith
poultry farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
Blizzard Headed
For New England
Weather Man Warns

New York, Feb. 19.-With the
temperature around % degrees and
light snow falling tonight. blizzard
conditions We're predicted by the
weather bureau for tomorrow
The storm. which had its center
over Ohio moved eastward on n 16
mile an hour wind tonight. That tie
weather bureau forcsaw the wind
rising tonight with the probability
that it would reach gale force to-
morrow along the New iceland
coast. The bureau believed the snow
would turn to sleet or rain tomorrow
when the wind and temperature both
rise.
A storm warning tonight was dis
PLAYED for the northeast coast north
Of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
To Bring Grant
Case Before Federal
Court of Appeals

Portland, Me, Feb. ia bill of ex-
ceptions and assignment of errors in
the cases Of Willard S. Levin, Houl-
ton attorney, and Former Sheriff Ed
mund w. Grant of Aroostook county,
convicted several weeks ago of con-
spiracy TO defeat the operation of tho
Volstead law. will be filed in the Unite ID
States district court tomorrow by
State Senator Frederick w. Hinckley.
their attorney. he stated today.
This will bring the cases to the at
tention of the federal circuit court of
appeals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
B. U. Debating Team
Defeats Univ. Maine

Boston, Feb. 19.-The Boston UnlVer-
sity debating team. upholding the neg
alive of the subject Resolved, that the
United States should participate in the
World Court of International Justice
under the plan proposed by President
Harding" defeated the University OIL
Maine here tonight. The vote OF the
Judges was unanimous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
Freight Mixup
| Blocks Traffic
on Belfast Branch
Especial to kennebec Journa)

Belfast, Feb. 19.-Traflic on the
Belfast branch of the Maine Central
was held I'D for several hours today
when 4 cream car on an extra
freight out of Belfast jumped the
track at brooks. The incoming
train was held at Brooks and several
cars were sent from Belfast to take
care of the passengers and mail be-
fore they were able to reach Brooks
through the country roads which
were almost impossible, owing to
snow and ice. \ wrecker had cleared
the track and the passenger train
due at 1910 a. NJ. arrived at 100.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Northern New England - Snow,
probably heavy with slowly rising
temperature Wednesday; Thursday
cloudy, possibly snow.
Southern New England and East
crn New York-Snow, sleet, or rain,
probably heavy with slowly rising
tempera turc Wednesday; Thursday
ClnlllN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20

Washington, Feb. 19-Aided
by a group of Republicans.
most of them insurgents, house
Democrats today eliminated
from the revenue bill the Mel
Ion income tax rates. BY a
vote of 222 to 1876 a schedule
advanced by Representative
Garner, Democrat, Texas, was
substituted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
S35. 900 Warehouse
Fire at MillinOcket

Millinocket, Me-. Feb. l9-Fire to-
night completely DESTROYED the ware :
house of Charles j. Rush, win us
contents of hardware, paints, olis
and furniture. The loss IS esiIla'e .,
~ sag 900 insured. The origin OF
the fire is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Wednesday snow. sleet or rain, prob
ably heavy with slowly rising tenn
perature; Thursday generally fair:
northeast and east gales Wednesday
shifting to westerly Wednesday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
"A Per Cent Maximum

The bill as amended fixes the sur
tax maximum at A. per cent on In
comes in excess of $4,000 as against
80 per cent on incomes exceeding
Continued on Page Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
DEMOCRATS AIDED BY
REBEL GROUP, PUT O. K.
ON GARNER TAX Plan
Democratic Income and
Surtax Rates AS Adopted
Bv The House After Battle

Washington, Feb. 1eThe Democratic income substitute
adopted today by the house provides:
below $1,000; four
5000 Ssooo
exceeding sScoo
beginning incomes
$4,000 $4,000 Of fortyo
o incomes exceeding $4,000
$1,000 for heads of
families
Existing provides
Normal taxes of per incomes $4,000 and
above $4,000.
between $4,000
$4,000 graduating SO incomes
of 100000
Exemption persons $500 heads of
families.
Mellon provision eliminated proposed
Normal three $4,000
per exceeding $4,000
between $1o,
900 $4,000 IS exceeding 100000
No increase in personal exemptions
The Frear amendment reject ed rropcsed
level.
The Madden amendment voted down differed from the Mellon
at 26 cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20
By Vote 222 To 1876
Substitutes It Over
Proposed Mellon Plan

Seventeen. Il epubli-
cans, Farmer-LabOr-
tie and Independent
Line Up with Demo-
Gratis = Republican
Organization Lead
ers Get No OppOr-
tunity to Put Com
prOmi Use Amend
ment to Vote
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20

Sen. Wheeler Declares Per-
sGnal Friends Of Attorney
General Accepted Money for
Their Influence With Him
Says il Daugherty Did Not
Get Money, Is Bigger Fool
Than People Give Him
Credit for Being-Asserts
Testimony Will Show He
Has Been Protecting Crime
And Criminals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20

Candidate for Repuhli-
can Nomination for
Governor in Bangor
Speech Tells Where
He Es on Taxation,
Dry Enforcement,
Water Powers and
Aid to S &C tart a n
Schools - Clears Up
Some MO0ted Points
On Latter Question
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-20

Don't get your buying
facts from the folks next
door. Read the ads.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-11
ORGANISMS TO MEET
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Indiana Chapter American Guild
of Organlsts will hold a business
meeting at Central Avenue NJ T.
Church. Twelfth and Central. sun
day. oct. y. o'clock. Dean Horace
Whitehouse presiding Following
business meeting at 2.30 an organ re
cital will be given by Hazel II Lind
say. assisted by w. w. Lindsay
tenor.
The program is as follows:
Invocation .-....-....- Rev. O. W. Fifer
Andante-"Fourth Organ Concerto"
ForIane-(La RENE Des Pcrisi ......----
.-................. Aubert tl66S-l753l
Recitative-"And God Created Man"
Air-"In Native Worth Creation
Prelude ohenErin" ........ Wagner
Sublime Sweet Evening Star" Tam
Pilgrims Chorus CTannhauscr) Wagner
Ny Prayer Observation-Disclosures. Hueter
The Majesty Of Divine Humiliation
'CruclnNOn .....-..... ....-.-. StalneT
"Rimembranza' Csolo for oboel .Pietro Yon
Il Arlequin' ....... Gordon Balch Nevin
'Eiolets ..-.... Van Deuman Thompson
Allegro Jubuant' ...............
............ Harold Vincent Milligan
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-11

Gausepohl, chairman of that com
mittee.
The famous White House" Band
is TO play here in Cadle Tabernacle
under the auspices of the Shrine.
which has underwritten It's appear
ance.
1t has been arranged that the
matinee concert shall not he started
until the school children have had
an opportunity to reach Cadle Ia
bernaCSe from their schools.
The band is in the charge Of Capt
William H. Santelmann. who has
been its director for long period
Of years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-11
LITTLE THEATRE
OPENS SEASON
ON WEDNESDAY
The TorchbearerS,'
Comedy Has Been
Well Cast,

On next Wednesday night at $50
o'clock at the Masonic Temple. the
Little Theatre Society Of Indiana
production of it's tenth season. The
play chosen for this celebration of
a decades existence is THE Torch
bearers" by George Kelly.
Telling the story of the adventures
and misadventures of a group of
people purporting to be interested in
the movement" of Little THEATRE
ing. it holds the mirror of satire high
before it's public; and in that mirror
there passes in humorous review
the lady directress, and her more
or less efficient henchmen; the
promptress; the artists Of more or
less varied temperaments making UP
the ensemble; the practica! husband
and his beautiful but totally deficient
wife who. unfortunately for him.
but fortunately for Mr.. Kelly's au-
dience, is the leading lady in the
contemplated production.
The Cast
The production is under the di-
rection of George Somnes, who has
selected the following cast:
Frederick Ritter .......... Warren Curry
Paul Ritter ............ Margaret FELTON,
Mrs. J. Duro Pampinelli. ........
........ Elizabeth Bogert Schoefeld
Mr.. Spindler Mqrry WIckard
Mr. Huxley Hossefrosse. Ralph B. Cooney
Teddy Spearing ...... .Manard Wilson
LLnTRnre RdcpV
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-11

seems that few agree with me as it
is one of the most read and dis
cussed books of the year.
T. T. T.
Relative to the John Golden play
contest. I will be glad to arrange
conferences on Tuesdays of each
week with those who desire Informal
ucu ItsuIu.lIe tile Iul,a governing
this contest which has been APP
proved by many critics all over the
country.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-11

pictures as Abraham Lincoln"
Please understand me. I am not
giving a cheap box office plug. 1 am
only trying TO get concerted action
on real entertainment. One man
ph0ned me and said that he was
afraid that Lincoln was going to
be dry and heavy entertainment. but
after seeing it. he wanted to thank
me for urging him to go. That is
my object. Nothing more The In
diana Indorsers Of Photoplays did
all they could do TO increase public
interest in this First National film.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-11
Lincoln Square

Beginning Sunday afternoon. THE
Little Shepherd OF Kingdom Come"
will start its second week at the
Lincoln Square. The cast includes
Margaret Selkirk. Walter Poulter.
Charles Capehart. Bob Brewer. Mack
Allyn. Larry LaMack and others.
IL is a stage version of John Fox s
novel Of the same name. \ trained
dog takes an important part in the
story.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-11

in the bounds Of reason on the so.
called sob stuff They used the
method OF dramatic suspense which
Griffith found so impressive in The
Birth Of a Nation" The Rockets
have packed event upon event until
1t swells into a dramatic climax in
the death Of Lincoln Have often
told you that I believe it to be my
honest duty to tell you and even
urge your attendance Of the better
things both on the stage and on the
screen. t is only by large patron
age that we can expect to have such
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-11
SHRINERS BOOK MARINE
BAND FOR TWO CONCERTS

Plans for the appearance in Indi-
annapolis Of the United States Marine
Band for two concerts Thursday,
Oct. 80. are beng completed by the
entertainment committee of Murat
Temple of the Mystic Shrine. &C
cording TO announcement by Ed J.