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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Am. WARREN TO
QUIT MEXICO POST
SAYS WORK IS Done

Mexico City, July II (By A. P.)-
Charles B. Warren, the American
ambassador to Mexico, has issued a
statement announcing his intention
TIC resign from his post.
The ambassadors statement fol-
lows:
II am returning to the United
States to resign as ambassador. as
the task I came to help is concluded
My mission really commenced last
year when I came to Mexico as head
CT the American mission to negotiate
q basis for the resumption of Dip
lomatic relations, after which gener-
al and specific claims conventions
were signed.
"Of course there will be no sur
prise at my resignation, because ii
was understood that I came to ar
rive at basis for good understand
ing between Mexico and the United
States, and not to serve as ambassa
dor when that task was completed.
l feel that the work il done and that
the agencies created to adjust the
claims of citizens of both countries
will succeed in their par of the
work
II will leave July %, resigning the
ambassadorship after conferences
with President Coolidge and Secre-
tary of State Hughes. I leave know
ing that the present relations be-
tween Mexico and the United States
are friendly and cordial. both peoples
desiring justice in their relations"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Augusta, Kansas
Laid Waste By
Terrific Storm

Augusta, Kas., July 14.-fBy A..
P.)--Augusta, in the heart OF the
Kansas oil field district, lay In ,ruins
tonight. the victim of a tornado. that
swept down upon the city last night.
leaving death and destruction In its
wake.
Late tonight the casually List
stood at one known dead and three
score injured. Four personepsss Who
earlier in the day were reported to
have lost their lives in the storm,
were located later in the Augusta
hospital in dangerous condition.
The city, a mass of ruins and de-
bris, was under military guard to-
night. ..'''f'v-,.
Estimates OF the property iamage
to the city alone were placed at 81
SOC, 900 by f. Kindall, building tnss
spector Of Wichita. Damage TO the
surrounding oil fields districtt which
also suffered heavily, was estimated
at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Judge Says Has
No Jurisdiction 3:
In Science Quarrel

Boston. July Judge Lowell
United States district court, today dis
missed for lack of jurisdiction bills
brought by Mr.. and Mrs. william II.
Taylor OF New York seeking TO enJoin
the Christian Science bonrd of oirec-
tors from hearing complaints against
the petitioners which affected their
standing rs members of the Christian
Science Mother Church.
temporary restraining order was
granted several weeks ago against the
board OF directors, but today Judge
Lowell denied the application~of Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor for a temporary In
junction. In Diminishing the suit the
Judge said that the planting. wouin
have to show that the case involved
$4,000 or more n the federal court
was to have Jurisdiction.
II do not think there IS any basis
here for my Jurisdiction" the Judge
said. 1T is a thing which. Of course.
is Of very great sentimental value and
possibly practical value. but It n not
'of pecuniary value and my jurisdiction
depends on pecuniary value" ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Lad Shows Pluck
Pinned Beneath
Huge Boulder

Rutland. VT, July 14.-His right
leg crushed beneath a - ton rock
which had fallen on him while he
lay on a huge boulder at the base
OF the 30-foot face of Patch's Dam
here today, Daniel Ryan, u year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Ryan,
lay fully conscious and without ut
tering word of complaint while
workmen rugged a block and tackle
to lift the stone from his mangled
body.
Tonight the lad is at the Rutland
Hospital where an operation was
performed. Physicians say X-ray
pictures tomorrow may reveal that
amputation is necessary.
Young Ryan had descended to the
bed of the stream below the dam to
obtain a drink at a spring. In his
slow and careful descent into the ra-
vine the boulder became dislodged
and fell on him. when he had nearly
reached his goal. His rescuers
feared to pry the big rock from the
boys body as it was thought 1t would
carry the lad to the ground with IT
and crush him bodily. The lad had
been with a group of swimmers at
the dam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Farringt0n's Word

Towards the close of the meeting.
Frank G. Harrington OF Augusta.
who was officially declared the NOM
ince of the Republican party. for
Governor in the recent primary.
made the following statement:
II have no desire except to have
the truth established and. if the
truth properly and legally arrived at.
as 1 am sure II will be In this I'M
portant matter. discloses that Sem
ator Brewster should be given a GER
tiflcate OF nomination rather than
myself. ] will be the first one to take
his hand and congratulate him. o."
err there has been fraud or any
act on the part OF any man which
has been contrary to law, / hope the
one has committed the fraud or the
illegal act, If any has been commit
ted, will receive the punishment he
deserves.
II do not desire the nomination II
its attainment depends on votes
fraudulently or illegally cast. ana IL
the situation is such AS IL claimed
by the petitioners, no one regrets IL
more or is more anxious than l to
have the truth established and to
have justice done. but the task is a
heavy one for this tribunal.
II am not here to obstruct truth
and Justice but to assist in any way
possible I'm finding what the truth II.
i'm order that they may he justice.
truth and justice for Senator
Brewster truth and justice for the
citizens of Maine, and l may sny'
Your Excellency. truth and justice
for myself"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Defer Meeting
Seeking Way Out
Senate Row i'm R. ].

Providence, r. l.. July 1<-Gover.
nor William S. Flynn postponed
from tomorrow until July % meet
Ing Of the citizens committee which
has been endeavoring to find a way
70 settle the controversy that has
tied up the state senate. This &C.
ton was taken at the request OF
Chairman Thomas F. 1. McDonneil
OF the committee. who explained that
further time was desired to prepare
u statement OF the public's view Tor
The Republican and Democratic SEN
ators,
The Republican senators. who LETT
The state after the setting on OF
gases in the senate chamber several
weeks ago. ar still at Rutland. Mass,
whre they are staying In . body.
meantime the Democrats minority
u the senate. headed by Lieutenant
Governor Felix A. Toupin. meets
from day to day AMI adjourns the
sessions without action Tor lack of .
ecorum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Mast and Flight
Test for Shenandoah

Lakehurst. n. J., July 14.-Wfth ideal
living conditions prevailing, the United
States navy dirigible Shenandoah
shortly after o'clock tonight was
taken from its hangar and half an hour
later was swinging from the mooring
mast where the ship was given test.
Satisfied with the dirigible's conduct
there, Commander Zachary Lands
downe gave orders for an engine test
Released from the mast. the ship pro-
ceeded toward Sandy Hook. 1t is not
expected back at the air station before
3 o'clock tomorrow and in the mean
time will ny over the coastline between
Barnegat Bay and Sandy Hook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Chevy Chase Club
Fires" Sen. Robinson
After Fight With M. d.

Washington, July Ex-senator
Robinson of Arkansas. was expelled
today from the fashionable Chevy
Chase Country club as a result OF
an exchange between him and DR.
James F. Mitchell, prominent sur
geon, on the links three weeks ago
The action, which was taken by the
board of governors, was announced
tonight and followed AZ inquiry in
to charges that the senator had
struck down the surgeon during an
argument over golf etiquette. None
Of the principals appeared before the
beard but instead presented state
ments.
The affair occurred at the 18th
tee as Senator Robinson, in a four
some with Senators Walsh of Mon
tana. Kendrick of Wyoming and
Jones Of New Mexico, met another
golf party comprising Doctor Mitch
ell, Colonel Edward Clifford. former
assistant secretary of the treasury
and his son. Discussion was said to
have arisen over the question Of the
speed with which the parties were
proceeding on the links, ending in a
fistic exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
NOMINEE DAVIS To
MAINE ISLAND TO /.
PLAN HIS CAMPAIGN

New Work, July 14.-John W. Da-
Wis. Democratic nominee for Presi-
dent. passed today comforting with
party leaders from various states
preparatory to writing his address
Of acceptance. which will formally
open his campaign and reveal the
tactics he will follow.
While the nominee has not an
nounced any of his plans in detail.
it was learned that the notification
ceremony would be held in Clarks-
burg, w. Va, his birthplace, and
probably in the. house where he
passed his boyhood. The date is
likely to be about July IS.
Mr.. Davis will finish conferences
with advisers and Democratic chiefs
by Friday, then will escape to a
small and isolated island off the
Maine coast to frame his rallying call
for the campaign.
Senator r. L. Owen of Oklahoma,
author of the federal reserve act,
urge upon him the importance of en-
phasizing the Republican party's re-
sponsibility for the recent currency
defiation which. according to Senator
Owen. 'broke the heart of the west
Their responsibility" he 7 said
twas shown by the Medill- McCor-
mick resolution of May 20. 1920. by
the Republican platform of that
year, and by Mr.. Harding's speech
Of acceptance. They declared them
selves determined to debate the cur
rency, and within two years loans
and discounts were contracted by
$500, 100000 and the currency was
Debated to the extent of $1,517 900,
900. This caused the bankruptcy OF
over 1000 banks and of many hun
dreds of thousands Of western peo-
pie"
Published reports to the effect that
the craftsmanship of the national
committee had been offered to Glenn
Shaver of Clarksburg. who was chief
ly responsible for Mr.. Davis pre-
nomination campaign. were denied
today by the nominee. who said he
had offered the post to nobody yet
Despite Frank L. Folks disclaimer OF
candidacy. his name continues to be
mentioned in connection with the Of
flee of campaign manager. since Mr.
Polk is one of Mr.. Davis closest
friends and advisers. Some observ-
ers believe that David Ladd Rockwell
who managed Mr.. McAdoo's cam
paign, is also under consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
EARLY APPLICATION
DAWES PLAN HOPE
ALLIED STATESMEN

London. July 14.-tBy A. P.)-The
interallied conference. which will as
senble in the foreign ONCE Wednesday
morning for the purpose Of putting the
Dawes report on reparations into effect.
will open in a decided atmosphere Of
optimism.
When the tentative arrangements for
the meeting were concluded between
Premiers Macdonald and Herriot at
Paris last Thursday the French pre-
mier characterized the occasion as the
best day for the entente since the arm
istice was signed, and today competent
American and British observers declar-
ed they hoped that within a fortnight
the deliberations would be productive
Of an arrangement which will end once
and for all time the quarrels and mis-
understandings which have been rife
among the nations of Europe since the
hostilities of the Great War ended and
the allied powers began their struggle
to get war compensation out of Ger
many.
Such hopes as these have been ex-
pressed prior to numerous other confer
ences of the allied statesmen during
the last six years, but disappointment
followed as the meetings wore them
selves out or abruptly broke up. The
fundamental difficulties of the repara-
tons problem are still unsolved, but
the unofficial participation of the Unit
ed States through the experts who
worked in Paris for two months this
Year to produce the recommendations
now universally known as the Dawes
report, has given new hope to the allies
and Germany alike and launched the
seemingly perennial separations prob
lem on an entirely new phase.
The allies and Germany jumped 10
accept the experts report in principle,
and on Wednesday Mr. Macdonald, NJ.
Herriot, NJ. Theunis, the Belgian pre-
mier and other allied plenipotentiaries
together with Ambassador Kellogg as
the official representative of the Unit
ed States empowered to act in behalf of
American interests, will gather around
the big horseshoe table in the foreign
office overlooking Downing Street, to
give political effect to the business
Ike economic findings of General
Dawes and his colleagues.
There will be more than $50 dele
gates, experts and advisers present
when the British prime minister well
comes them to the conference and hears
the responses of the leading plenipo-
tcntiaries.
Great Britain, France. Italy. Bel
gium and Japan will each be represent
ed at the conference table by several
delegates.
Ambassador Kellogg will be the only
accredited representative of the United
states but throughout the delibera-
lions Colonel James A. Logan. Jr. who
has followed the complexities OF the
reparations problem from the begin
ming. will sit beside the ambassador rs
his official adviser. Four other Ameri-
cans. two from the embassy and two
OF Colonel Logan's assistants, will be
included in the conference secretariat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
JUDGE OLVANY
NAMED GRAND CHIEF
OF TAMMANY HALL

New York, July 14.-Tammany
Hall today chose General Sessions
Judge George Washington OIvany
grand chief to succeed the late Chas.
F. Murphy. and voted it's undivided
and loyal support" to the Davis Bry-
an ticket and the progressive and
forward looking platform" of the ma
tional Democratic party.
The vote for Judge Olvany, before
1t was made Unanimous by the 6S
men and women representatives of
% districts, was reported to have
been % 2-3 to 1-S for Martin G.
('Marty") McCue.
1.-THE call is too strong to resist"
Judge Olvany told the executive
committee of Tammany Hall Sur
rogate James A. Foley had been
elected grand chief last May. imme-
diately after Murphy's death; had
accepted. and then, on the advice Of
physicians, had declined.
'In few days l shall resign from
the bench and undertake to carry on
the work." Judge Olvany's statement
continued.
4hS SACCllOll VI oINdIy, Il
former district leader of Tammany.
was compromise between an active
leader upon whom the district chief
tains insisted. and a man from the
ranks, as advocated by those who
caused Surrogate Fo!ey's election in
May. That it also was a compromise
between the forces of Governor AL
fred E. Smith, who appointed Judge
Olvany TO the bench. and the forces
of Mayor John f. Hylan and w. R.
Hearst, was seen in this paragraph
of the new grand chiefs acceptance
speech:
Mayor Hylan has stood faithfully
for the principles he advocated in
the last municipal campaign. in
which he received an extra ordinary
vote of public confidence. We
should fully support him in carrying
out these principles"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Bogus Money Men
Held i'm Lewiston
Wanted i'm Canada

Portland, Me-, July li-Four men
arrested in Lewiston Friday on
charges of having counterfeit money
in their possession and violation of
the Harrison narcotic act are want
et. in Canada on charges including
burglary. highway robbery. possess
ion of counterfeit bills and peddling
narcotics. according TO Information
received today by District Attorney
Frederick r. Dyer. The men are c.
Eudolphe Rochon. aged "a. wiifred
Rochon. 81: Esdras Chaiieux. Sc: and
Clysse Toutan, 81. all Of Montreal.
They will be arraigned in the U. S.
Court here tomorrow morning.
Federal narcotic agent Joseph A.
T. Finn seized 100 ounces of NOR
Ihine which was included in the bag
gage of the four men and II is be-
lieved that this is the biggest mar
cotic seizure ever made in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
COUNCIL GRANTS
ONE PARDON, DENIES
PETITION OTHERS

One pardon was granted by the
Governor and Council in session
Monday morning. the recipient of
executive clemency being a former
member of the Maine Legislature,
Luc Albert of Madison, who is serv-
ing a sentence of eight months in
the Somerset county jail for assault
and battery.
The Governor and Council denied
the petitions of four petitioners,
William E. Daley of Portland, Percy
Peavy of Belfast, Edward II. Egan
of South Portland, and Barbara
Sisk, otherwise Barbara Green of
Portland. Two petitioners. Rufus Z.
Moore and Henry N. Clement of
Lewiston were given leave to with
draw.
The plea of Luc Albert was pre-
sented by Attorney Ross St. Ger
mains of Bangor, who contended
that the victim of the alleged as
sault, Horace +. Spear, sustained
only superficial injuries. that Albert
had been sufficiently punished and
was greatly needed at home to run
his farm and support his wife and
two children dependent upon him.
County Attorney James H. Thorne of
Madison appeared in opposition to
the granting of the pardon.
Testimony regarding the previous
good character of the respondent
was offered by w. V. Lander of West
Newton, Mass, Ernest Avore of
Skowhegan, G. e. Young and 2. +.
lNifhnn nF To cf 10
w. S. Stinchfield of Skowhegan
testified that Mr.. Spear had sus-
tanned only a scratch on the face
and there was no evidence that he
had been struck by Albert.
Describing the quarrel between
the two men, Attorney st. Germaine
declared that Mr.. Spear had driven
into the yard at the home of Mr..
Albert and that after some words in
which Albert asked for payment of a
sum of money he claimed Spear
owed him. Mr.. Spear had driven his
team on the soft lawn of Mr.. AL
berts. 1t appeared that Albert had
then given Spear a shaking.
In opposing the pardon, County
Attorney Thorne said that Mr.. AL
bert was first arrested charged with
assault with intent to kill, but was
AutSi pOuHu ONST Oh the charge OF
assault and battery. He further as
serted that there is no question but
that Spear was seriously injured
during the quarrel. that Albert
pulled Spear from the team to the
ground and jumped upon him with
his knees. He pointed out that Mr..
Spear commended there was no merit
in Mr.. Albert's claim of money owed
him.
Case OF Barbara Sisk
Three Portland attorneys. Samuel
Bates. Henry c. Sullivan and G.. Ar
thur Chapman appeared for the
pardon of Barbara Sisk of Portland.
who at the May term of the Cum
berland county superior court was
sentenced to pay a fine of $500 and
costs and to serve six months in the
county jail for being a common H.
quor seller.
The attorneys contended that Mrs.
Sisk is well along in years and in
feeble health, that her present case
was brought forward on suspicion
and the case upon which she was
suspected has since been mol pressed.
Patrick G. Sick, husband of the
respondent. stated that they had
been married about three years and
that since that time she has not
been engaged in the liquor business.
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Mrs. John Chalmers
Mother of Ten
Dies of LOckiaw
Especial to Kennebec Jout

NopSSAlI " NCIIlSDSC JOufnul)
Belfast, Me-, July 14-The tragic
death of Mrs. John y. Chalmers,
proprietor of the City Bakery, of
lockJaw, Monday morning, is one of
the saddest happenings in Belfast
In a long time, for she was the moth
er OF 10 children, the eldest of which
Is only about p, and the youngest
about five years.
A short time ago Mrs. Chalmers
stuck a splinter in her foot but
while 1t got an infection, it was
thought to be getting better until a
few days ago, when it grew rapidly
worse and on Sunday lockjaw de-
veloped. Everything possible was
done to avert death. but the end
came about $50 Monday morning.
Mrs. Chalmers was of Scotch
English ancestry but she was born
in Belfast, Ireland, and had been a
resident of Belfast, Maine, is years.
She came to America with her par
ents at the age of five years. the
family settling in Leominster, Mass.
When very young she married Mr..
Chalmers. a young Scotchman, and
they lived in Leominster. Worcester,
Grotton and Newburyport before
coming to this city,. OF this family
of ten children. seven are girls and
all are alive and living in Belfast.
They are Janet, Mrs. Fred Moore,
Mary. Madeline. Audrey, Julia. Men
ny, John, William. Annie and Baby
Hope. A few years ago, Mr.. Chal-
mers who is baker by trade bought
out the City Bakery. where he has
since done a thriving business, Mrs.
Chalmers and their children assist
ing in the shop and in the home.
while the younger ones attended the
public schools.
The sudden death of the mother
OF this family. in the prime of life,
is a great shock to the community.
Funeral services will be held We'd
nesday afternoon, at two O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Governors Statement
To the people of Maine:

" lnc pcODlC VI hdiHCs
The Governor and Council acting
under Section Is of Chapter OF the
Revised Statutes as amended already
have passed upon the returns of the
primary election of June 16, 1924 and
have made public their findings. Both
o! the Republican candidates for
governor were present at the Coun-
Gil meeting when final action was
taken. and a certificate of nomination
was issued in accordance with law to
Hon. Frank G. harrington of Angus
ia.
Under date of July :, 1924. Hon.
Ralph o. Brewster in a communica-
ton filed with the Secretary of
State alleges that the return or
record of the vote cast In the towns
cities and plantations named in the
list hereto attached and marked
Schedule "A and hereby made a part
hereof and of any and all towns, cit
les and plantations in the state does
not correctly state the vote as actu-
ally cast in such towns. cities and
plantations insofar as the return or
record of the vote cast for the Re-
publican nomination for governor is
concerned" and requests that the
Secretary of State shall forthwith
direct the clerks OF such towns, Cit
les or plantations to forward TO the
Secretary of State forthwith the
ballots cast in such town. city or
plantation in order that the Governor
and Council in open meeting may ex-
anime the ballots thus returned to
the Secretary Of State and II such
returns or records are then round
to be erroneous may then correct the
returns in accordance with the mum
Der of ballots found to have been ac-
tually cast in said town, city, OF
plantation in accordance with the
provisions of the statutes in such
case made and provided"
A second communica ton directed
tc the Governor and Council and
Continued on Page to-col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
General Forecast

The disturbance that was central
over the gulf of st. Lawrence Sun
day night has passed northeastward
to the north of New Foundland. 1t
has become somewhat cooler in the
middle and north Atlantic states. The
outlook is for local showers and
thunderstorms Tuesday in the Ohio
valley and on Tuesday and Wednes-
day in the middle Atlantic, south
Atlantic and east gulf states. Else
where east of the Mississippi river
fair weather will generally prevail.
Temperature changes will be unim-
portant.
Winds-North of Sandy Hook
Gentle to moderate northwest and
weather partly overcast Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15

NORTH AMERICAN
wheat CROP WILL
Be LESS Than 1923

Washington, July 14.-This years
northern hemisphere wheat harvest,
exclusive OF Russia. will be less than
last years by 10 per cent. or more, the
department of agriculture estimates
from official reports. The decreased
production is due to Al per cent. cut
in acreage and generally late spring.
The acreage this year Is 17s,s25.ooo
acres or about 100000 acres less than
last spring, but slightly more than g.
100000 acres larger than the average
OF the pre-war period, 1909-13. Condi-
lions in the Caucasus and Siberia are
below average, i11icating smaller
cereal crop in Russia than harvested
last year.