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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14

Hon. Frank q. Harrington, OF Au-
gusta, candidate for the Republican
nomination for governor in the June
primaries, has mapped out a busy
speaking program for the rest OF this
month. This Monday evening he
will go to Biddeford and on Wed
nesday will speak at Monmouth
Portland will again be visited on
Thursday and from there he will 60
to Damariscotta. ~.
Lincoln county towns will be visit
ed on Saturday and the following
week, with the exception of the 25th,
Penobscot and Washington counties
will be toured. On Friday OF that
week Mr.. Harrington will address the
Augusta w. C. T. U. He will speak
at Kennebunk on the 2Sth and at
Kennebunkport on the 29th.
At Bingham Friday night he spoke
before the local board of trade and
he was pleased at the reception ac-
corded him in the Somerset county
town. In conversation with q Ken
nebec Journal man last evening he
again expressed himself as being
confident of winning the nomination.
In every place visited, he declares,
there Is manifest lively interest In
the primary campaign and the con-
stantly increasing assurances OF sup
port Of his candidacy is very heart
ening to him.
Although he has already visited
and spoken at several score of plac-
es, he realizes that there is q task
ahead but faces it with confidence
and fortitude. While it will be i'm
possible to visit every town in the
state he plans to keep a full slate of
engagements from now until the date
Of election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
BELIEVE SENATE Will ALSO 4
FAVOR JAPANESE EXCLUSION
POLICY DESPITE PROTESTS
METHODIST BISHOP
POINTS TO CHINA As
FIELD FOR CONVERTS

Portland, Maine. April 1s--BishsD
Lawrence J. Burney Of Shanghai.
China who spoke tonight at the last
public session Of the Maine Metho-
dist conference. declared that 80 per
cent Of the young women Of China
still bind their feet and that the Gus
tom will not cease until the young
men Of the nation rise up and say:
I'VE will not marry any girl who has
bound feet" Bishop Burney said that
there are more than 10000 schools in
China. attended by more than 5,o00,-
600 pupils. He told of the work be-
ing done there and asserted the
Methodist Episcopal church faced its
greatest chance to win the Chinese.
Rev. Cymbrid Hughes Of Portland
was the speaker this afternoon when
a memorial service was held for the
Methodist preachers and their wives,
who have died since the last confer
ence.
At the three o'clock meeting Bishop
Hughes ordained deacons and elders
after which he gave an address In
which he stressed the points neces-
sary to successful preaching. The
pastoral appointments will be an
nounced tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Soviet Russia
Growing in Strength
View War Minister

Moscow, Apr. 13.-(By A. P.)-
Speaking at n conference in Trifis
prior to his return to Moscow, Leon
Trotzky, the Soviet minister of war.
said Soviet Russia at the present
time was stronger than ever.
With regard to the Kumanian
question, Trotzky declared Russia
would maintain a policy of waiting.
The door for an amicable settlement
of the situation was still partly open.
However, he would not say there
never would be war.
France. according to Trotzky. was
playing foul game in supporting
Rumania and Poland against Rus
STA and in attempting to cause a
break between Russia and Turkey.
But. he added, NJ. Poincare. the
French premier. would find that he
had Eliscalculated.
Referring to the negotiations be-
tween Russia and Great Britain,
Trotzky said the Russian delegation
would help to strengthen the posi-
tion of the Labor government In
Great Britain by, concluding a
straight economic agreement with
that country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Liquor Arrives at
Boston for Foreign
Embassies at Capital

Boston, April 13-Scores OF cases
Of rare wines and liquors, consigned
to foreign embassies in Washington,
d. c., arrived here today when the
Leyland Line steamship Belgian doc
ked. Seals were affixed and a guard
mounted over this part Of the car
go. which swill remain in the vessel
until Baltimore Ia reached. Then
the consignment will be transported,
still under guard overland to the
Capitol.
One special list of liquors Is con-
signed to the Egyptian legation. The
rest Of the consignment IL for the
British, Italian, Spanish and German
government representatives. The list
includes 40 cases of Scotch and Irish
whiskey, Al cases of gin, II cases of
champagne, 3S Of Italian and French
vermouth, one case of Spanish wine,
one case Of stout, six cases OF
brandy, one of port. two of sherry.
one Of ale and five Of creme -
menthe. .g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Red Cross to Talk
Over Responsibility
To Disabled Veterans

New York, Apr. 13.--Red Cross
workers will convene here tomorrow
in the largest gathering held ON the
Atlantic coast since the war. the
meeting, which will last two days,
will be attended by representatives
of the army. navy. and veterans bu-
reau. -,
Tho chief subject considered will
be the responsibility of the Rea
Cross for the disabled war veteran.
This will be discussed from the
triple viewpoint of the public. the
cx-service man and the veterans bu-
reau. Middleton Head new man
ager OF the bureau. will present the
Veterans bureau view OF the prop-
lem.
Henry NJ. Baker. national director
of the Red Cross disaster relleI
work. will describe methods OF hanu-
ling relief of sufferers in time OF ca
tastrophe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
WOMAN CONFESSES
KILLED DOCTOR when
He INSULTED HER

Los Angeles, April t3-Mrs. Mar
garet B. Willis, real estate dealer,
formerly Mrs. Albert Schultz, of
Denver, told police here today, they
said, that she had shot and killed DR..
Benjamin Baldwin, Los Angeles
physician, formerly Of st. Louis.
kept his body in trunk in her home
for two days and then hurled 1t
oven an embankment north of here.
Mrs. Willis, a middle-aged woman,
walked into the police station here
and told Of the killing voluntarily,
it was announced.
After her confession police said,
the woman asked for cup of coffee.
Refreshed, she led officers to a spot
on the state highway near San Fer
nando, a suburb, where 1t is said the
doctors body was found half way
down the embankment, partly pro-
trudinc from a wardrobe trunk.
Mrs. Willis confession, according
to police records, is substantially as
follows:
DR.. Baldwin went to her apart
ment last Friday morning, ostensibly
10 lcacn neT 10 uTlNt dil dutoIAopAh0
he had sold her. He was intoxicated
and made improper advances. she
said. Mrs. Willis entered a closet to
get her hat and coat, and while there
obtained a revolver.
The doctor refused to heed her
warning not to make further ad-
vances and, Mrs. Willis said, she
shot him.
She placed his body in a trunk.
which she moved into an adjoining
room, rented by Bert c. Webster. a
forest ranger.
With Webster's assistance the next
day she removed the trunk to her
automobile and began driving about.
It was three o'clock this morning
before they stopped and hurled the
trunk over the embankment, driving
later to the police station.
Webster denied he had any part
in the Staying or knew what was in
the trunk. He was held for further
questioning. Mrs. Willis said she
told Webster the trunk contained
books and office supplies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
President Takes
Sabbath Cruise

Washington. April 13.-Taking ad-
vantage of a warm spring day, Presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge spent this after
noon and evening cruising on the May
flower. The party included, in addition
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Coolidge, only Frank
w. Stearns, the presidents close per-
sonal friend: Edward T. Clark. personal
secretary to the president. and Mrs.
Clark and couple Of house guests.
Members Of the party went aboard
the Mayfiower after attending Palm
Sunday services at the First Congre-
gational church, the presidents church,
and the yacht steamed down the Poto-
mac as far as Quantico. Va. Dinner
was had aboard the yacht just before
she locked at s O'Clock this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14

Houlton, Me-, April 13.-Nation-w wide
search for Beecher Putnam, local law
yer and former State senator, missing
since early January, has been institut-
ed by relatives who said today that a
Boston detective agency had been en-
ployed to push the hunt in California
and the south.
Although he drew money from the
bank and intimated that he was about
to take short trip, he made no ar
rangements for caring for his mail or
numerous law cases. No reason for his
disappearance has been suggested ex-
cept that relatives believe he may have
decided to visit his only near relative.
a brother DR.. H. l.. Putnam, in st. Pc
tersburg, Fla.
He was unmarried and lived alone,
taking little part in the social and bust
ness life here since retiring from poll
tics. He had served two terms In each
branch of the State Legislature and
still carried on large law practice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14

Geneva, Switzerland, April 13-
fBy A. P.)-The impression exists
in league of nations circles here that
the successful launching Of repair
alton plans, based on the reports of
the experts, will lead to the early
application by Germany for admis-
sion into the league Of nations as the
medium for handling any project
calculated to provide political securi-
ty for France and Belgium, and for
Germany herself. Germany is ex-
pected to insist on a seat In the
aouncil Of the league Of nations as a
condition of her entrance into the
league.
The whole tenor of the atmosphere
in Geneva is that the proposals of
the experts will go far to stabilize
Europe and constitute q big step to-
ward a return to normal conditions.
The opinion Is reiterated that some
arrangement concerning inter-allied
debts would greatly hasten re-
turn to normal.
On the arrival here of Jeremiah
Smith, J., of Boston, who recently
was appointed league of nations high
commissioner for Hungary, he will
confer with Sir Arthur Salter. direc-
tor Of the financial and economic
section of the league of nations, who
elaborated both the Austrian and
Hungarian reconstruction plans and
was consulted by the Dawes COM
mittee. Sir Arthur is to visit Will
liams college, Williamstown, Mass,
in July, where he will deliver ad-
dresses concerning the league
Of nations and with regard to inter-
national and financial problems.
Meantime the report of the experts
Is proving of immense interest to
the league of nations, because an
examination by league experts shows
that the Dawes committee has in
corporated in its report several fea-
lures of the leagues project for the
reconstruction Of Austria and Hun
gary. A study of the annexes also
shows that the league would act as
an arbiter under the plan.
Advisors Of the league deem the
Dawes project fair and workable.
They emphasize that the Dawes
committee has succeeded in finding q
bIdge between the divergent British,
and French positions, Great Britain
originally contending for the fixing
of the total amount Of reparations
and France holding out against this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Gasoline Station
Owner Tells of
HOldup by Quartette

Whitinsville, Mass, April 13-Lud-
ger Martell, proprietor of a gasoline
station and confectionery store north
of Rockville Village. reported to the
police tonight that the previous even
ing four men, after giving him a one
way ride two miles into the country.
robbed him of SIS and then returned
to his store to take $50 more from his
wife, Jennie, at the point Of revolvers.
He declared that their threats to
take his life had kept him silent for a
day. He said that he accepted their
invitation to an automobile ride after
talking with them a few minutes in
his store. 1t was not until they had
gone several hundred yards that they
drew their guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Plebiscite Throughout
N alton Registers
! Strong Disapproval
of Monarchy
George III in Exile -
Martial Law to In
sure Order

Athens. April 13 By A. P.)-The
Greek people today voted for the es-
tablishment Of a republic. the COW
eminent made it known this evening
that big majority in the plebiscite
held throughout the country favored
a republic.
The newspapers announce that
martial law will be proclaimed Mon
day. This Is probably for the pur-
pose Of preserving law and order.
The voting in Athens and many
towns in the provinces was over
whelmingly for republic.
Tho Greek national assembly on
March % passed a resolution in ia =
vor Of the overthrow Of the Glucks-
burg dynasty and the establishment
Of great republic.
On December IS last King George
III was ordered to leave Greece by
the government pending the decision
Of the national assembly as to the
form of the future government. He
proceeded to Bucharest. and later
took up his residence at Brasov,
Pennsylvania where on April he is-
sued a proclamation to the Hellenic
people protesting against recent
events in Greece and claiming the
right to reign in accordance with
the constitution of the country.
The action of the national assem-
bly, in overthrowing the dynasty was
taken by practically unanimous
vote. and preparations were made for
a plebiscite, upon which the assembly
had based its decision.
From the opening of the newly
elected assembly on January / last
there was demand for a Greek repub-
lie. On January amid shouts from
the deputies and the galleries of
long live the republic! Down with
tho king!" control Of the government
was turned over to the assembly by
Colonel Plastiras, head Of the revolt
untionary committee.
Eleutherios Venizelos returned as
premier and promptly announced
that he disapproved of the sending
away Of the king. At the same time
he informed the Greeks that he had
decided on a plebiscite as the best
method for giving the people IN OPP
portunity to choose between a mon
archy and a republic. In the mean
time i'll health overcame him ana he
withdrew from active service in the
political world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Channel Storm
Rothers Mauritania

Cherbourg, France, Apr 13.--Aft-
err struggling for 60 hours against a
channel tempest. the Cunard liner
Maure;ania, lowed by five powerful
tugs. entered the harbor here this
evening. The great vessel. which
left Southampton in tow Friday, was
compelled for the greater part OF
Yesterday to ride the gale off Cape
Barficur, about 16 miles off Cher
Necessary repairs to the Maure-
tania's engines could not be effected
at Southampton because of the ship
ward lockout and the vessel was
lowed here for that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
General Forecast

Pressure was low Sunday night
over practically all sections and there
were centers of minimum pressure
over Ontario, Alberta, Idaho and in
the vicinity of Bermuda. Except for
the lake region fair weather has pre-
vailed east of the Mississippi river.
The temperature continued to rise
Sunday over the eastern half of the
country and 1t was considerably
above normal Sunday night over the
greater part of the United States.
Indications are for generally fair
weather in the Washington forecast
district Monday except that local
rains are probably in western New
York and northern New England.
On Tuesday the weather will be
cloudy and unsettled over most por-
t!ons east Of the Mississippi river
and showers are probable as far east
as the Appalachian region and west
ern Georgia.
The temperature will not change
materially except that colder weather
will overspread the lake region Mon
day and the upper Ohio valley and
the middle and north Atlantic states
Tuesday.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh south and southwest and over
cast Monday; possibly local rains
over extreme north portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Hold Girl Companion
of Springfield Bandit

crr;ncfieId. Mass, April IS.-A
hohbed hair girl, 81 years old, believed
IN have been the companion of an un-
rnown man who held UP the manager
Of a gas filling station in the heart OF
M citv last night and escaped with
sIso was arrested early this morning
IN . local hotel and is held by the po-
lice in the hope Of securing information
that win lead to the capture OF the
he ndit' The two are said to have come
here from Tennessee. but little inIor-
nation Of value has been CLEANED from
the girl. The holdup man escapes u.
n small closed automobile AFTER nrIns
Ave shots at Howard Skipper, Msna
of the gas station. when ne Thn ~
to tear or the Registrations. ea;nr
lice are watching all roaos i
I. cm the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
New Haven Road
Grants Wage Boost

New Haven, Conn.,, April. 13-The
New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad today reached an agreement
with the grand lodge officers and
committees representing the engi.
neers and firemen whereby the road
grants five percent increase in
wages and certain notifications Of
the working rules, based on the set
Element reached Saturday Of the
New York Central road, It was learn
ed tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Avert Threatened
Strike Penna. Miners

Scranton, Pa, Apr. 13-The
threatened strike of the 1900 miners
of the Pennsylvania and Hillside
Coal and Iron Company was averted
today after q four hour session of
the general grievance committee of
the local unions.
A motion was first passed that the
strike so into effect tomorrow morn
ing as voted at a meeting of the
general grievance committee Friday
night in Pittston. Another motion
resembling the strike motion was
then rassed and this was followed
by a motion that the strike be called
OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Counsel for Crooks
Not Robbed When
Identity Learned

New York. Apr. 13.-Entering his
apartment early today, Frank w.
Stanton, a criminal lawyer, encoun-
tered two burglars. ready to depart
with iewelry which he valued at
$4,000. He threw up his hands as
the men drew revolvers.
Go ahead. 1 won't resist. The
ioke's on me. I've been defending
YOU fellows for 10 years. I'm Frank
Stanton"
prove it," commanded one of the
thieves.
stanton showed papers establish
ing his identity.
the burglar, Here, take your stuff
back. We wouldn't rob you"
Reporting the case to the police:
Stanton remarked: IF I had talked
to them 10 minutes longer. I'd have
had their bankrolls."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
SEALING FLEET
MADE BIG KILL

st. Johns. n. F., April 1.-THE
sealing steamer Eagle, first Of the
fleet which sailed from here March
8, returned today with catch OF
%, 900 seals. The steamer Seal was
expected to reach here tomorrow with
manning five ships Of the northern
fleet have reported an additional Kill
of more than 10000.
Three steamers operating in the
Gulf of st. Lawrence. reported that
they have taken no seals as yer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Protests Wine
Cellar in Million
Dollar Doll House

London, April 1s-English prohio.-
tionists. who although not numerous
are as decided in their views as
those of any other land, have been
aroused to righteous Indignation py
tho discovery that Queen Mary's mil
lion dollar dollhouse has wine cellars
containing miniature cases OF cham
payne, whiskey and other alcohoiic
beverages which they say no seL-
respecting doll would drink or even
have in the house.
Protests have been made. but with
out results, and. Her Majesty's ex-
quisitely furnished replica OF 2 nne
English home, wine cellars ana an
will be on view at the Wempiey Ex-
hibition to any and all of her supJec.s
who wish to contribute six pence "
charity,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Find Fugitive NsSlaa
Hiding in HaymOW

Rochester. N. H.. April 13.--After
successfully hiding from the police by
burrowing in the haymow at his Leb-
anon home, Otis Stanhope, an escaped
county prisoner, was retaken early to-
day at the home of his father-in-lawsin
this city. He attempted to escape by
by the police on the roof on the ell.
After his escape on Friday from the
county jail at Dover where he was
serving sentence OF year, Stanhope
fed to his home. Officers searched the
house and then entered the barn while
their quarry nestled in the NOW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
One Killed in
AutO-TrOlley Crash

Schenectady, n. Y, April 13-One
man was killed. another was criti-
cally injured and three other persons
were hurt early today when an AL
bany-Schenectady electric car struck
an automobile. Arthur Moyle, of
Schenectady, met instant death and
Reginald Richards. Schenectady,
driver of the automobile, suffered in
juries which may prove fatal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
$4,000 Fire Damage
At East MachiaS

East Machias, Me-, April 13--Fire
today totally destroyed the lumber
mills and general store of E. l..
Small and Sons here. The loss,
which is estimated at $4,000, Is par
TALLY covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
YOUTH BROWNS
IN MILL RACE

Templeton. Mass, April 13.-Burtor
Gray. Is, today fell from plank into
a mill race in Otter river and was
drowned. His companions called three
state police officers whe dived for two
hours in the icy flood waters befors
recovering the body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England-Cloudy
and unsettled. possibly light local
rains Monday: Tuesday fair and
somewhat cooler.
Southern New England - Mostly
cloudy Monday and Tuesday; cooler
Tuesday.
Eastern New York-Mostly cloudy
Monday and Tuesday; cooler Tues
day and in north and central portions
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
LEAGUE HOLDS
|. HOPE GERMANY WILL
BECOME Member
Believes Success of Repara-
lions Plan Will Mean
:arly Application

See Sterilization OF Europe In Pro-
posals OF Experts - Some Ar
rangement of Inter-Alied Debts
Would Hasten Return to Normal
Several OF Leagues Projects In
corporated in Recommendations
OF Dawes Group
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Mostly cloudy Monday and Tuesday;
cooler Tuesday: fresh southwest
shifting to northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
AROUND WORLD
filters MAKE SITkA
TO SEWARD JUMP

Cordova, Alaska, April 13 (By A.
P.)-Four airplanes, composing the
United States army squadron making
a trip around the world, arrived at
Seward, Alaska, this afternoon at
5:1s o'clock, Pacific coast time. ac-
cording to information received here.
The trip from Sitka was accomplish
ed without mishap, the advices
stated.
Sitka, Alaska, April 10 (By A. P)
The four army planes encircling
the world hoped off from here at
$50 A. NJ. today on the next leg OF
their westward journey. The weather
was ideal. The aviators had an
nounced it was uncertain whether
they would stop at Cordova. Seward
was their destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
HARRINGTON VOICES
HIS CONFIDENCE IN
PRIMARY RESULT
Continued Assurances Heart
ening to Augusta Seeker
Gubernatorial Nomination -

Entering ON Second Leg Of Long
Campaign with Record Of Many
Places Already Visited - Busy
Program Mapped Out for Rest OF
April-Plans to Cover State as
Thoroughly as Possible Before
June Election Date
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-14
TUESDAY: Fair

4 classified advertiser talks 90 IN IN.
oiencs Of men ana women quick 20 ~.
spond to proportions that are attxao-
ave. n the offer 10 . good one, and
10 stated fully ana dsnnttsly, the re-
Spouse 70 sure ana prompt. n you
nave . proposition 20 make which Wnl
test this claim, make &c.