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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
STATE ALIENISTS CHALLENGE
DEFENSE EXPERTS THEORY BOYISH
DREAMS OF LEOPOLD and LOEB
MAYOR HYLAN WILL
HELP DAVIS IN RACE
FOR PRESIDENCY

New York, Aug. 13-Returning
here today from Clarksburg. w. Va,
where he formally accepted the
Democratic presidential nomination,
John W. Davis, gave immediate at
tention to plans for his speaking
tours and the financing of his cam
paign, had luncheon conference
with Mayor Hylan of New York City
and discussed the general political
situation with other party leaders.
The visit of Mayor Hylan was
pointed to by friends of the candi-
date as another evidence Of the eff
feet Mr.. Davis's acceptance address
has had in bringing together dis
Cordant elements within his party.
In statement last week the mayor
left open the question of his support
of the national ticket, but after read
ing the address at Clarksburg he an
nounced that he was for Davis.
The question of Mayor Hylan talk
ing the stump for Mr.. Davis did not
come up, but it was declared that
the nominee would like to have him
do so.
Immediately upon reaching his
headquarters Mr.. Davis approved
additional selections of officials In
the eastern division of his campaign
organization and then discussed with
Senator Pitman, of Nevada, plans
for his speaking tour in the west.
While no announcement as to places
and dates was forthcoming, it was
stated that there would be consid-
cradle campaign in the west.
Campaign financing came up at a
meeting between the nominee and
Jesse H. Jones, chairman of the fl
nance committe. and James A. Ger
ard, the newly elected treasurer of
the national committee. Others
with whom Mr.. Davis conferred dur
ing the day We're Norman Z. Mack,
national committeeman from New
York; Senator Edwards, of New Jer-
sey: Professor Irving Fisher, of Yale
University, and David i. Houston,
former secretary of agriculture and
also of the treasury and one of those
whose name was put forward at the
New York convention.
This evening Mr.. Davis went to
his home at Locust Valley, l.. l.,
where he intends to pass tomorrow,
devoting attention to his forthcom-
ing addresses and comforting further
on itinerary with Senator Pittman.
Friday, August %, Mr.. Davis will
go to Sea Girt, N. j.. to have lun-
cheon with Governor Silzer at his
summer home, and will address the
New JERSEY state Democratic COM
mittee while there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
Stodder Fund Leaves
Bangor Institutions
More Than $1,4OO,OOO

Bangor. Aug. 13.--More than ST.
10000 will eventually be divided
equally between the Eastern Maine
General hospital and the Bangor
Public library from trust fund
created by the late George Il. Stod-
der of this city, it was made known
today when the inventory OF the es-
tate was filed.
TO the library bonds valued at
SSOI250 will be turned over short
y 10 form the nucleus for the Stod-
der fund and the hospital Will re-
ceve for the same purpose bonds
worth ST., 920.lI. The trust was
created for the benefit of Mrs. Anne
T. Stodder. widow of the decedents
brother and will not terminate until
her death. At that time both the
library and the hospital also will re-
ceive between $150,OOh and S17J.VU
from a trust fund created by Mrs.
Sodder's late husband, James G.
Stodder.
The inventory. 10 page docu-
ment lists goods and chattels worth
S-6Si6: rights and credits apprais-
cd at 81. I93, 953.29. In addition there
real estate in Boston valued at
about S1"5.oO0. making the total
value of the estate in excess of S.
50.OM
Mrs. Anne f. Stoddcr, widow of
OF James c. Stodder Is the benefi-
ciary OF the trust fund to be divided
between the two Bangor institutions.
The Merrill Trust company of Ban
scr is the trustee.
The remainder of the estate is left
N trust for Frederick Gere Stodder,
Richard Henry Stodder and Darthea
Nodde of Burden, Kansas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14

1Ie didn't Issue a challange In so
many words, but Hon, Ralph O.
brewster Of Portland. Republican
c.odIdate for Governor Wednesday
,hrcw down a metaphorical gaunt-
LOT 10 the opposition.
Senator Brewster, with other
members OF the Republican ticket,
MT in the whole of Wednesday in a
tour of the northern part of Ken
r4bcc cotnty. Eleven speeches were
made and in each one of these, the
eubernatorial aspirant declared that
criticism by glttcring generalities
IA one OF the easiest things In the
world In which to indulge.
Economy Regime
"The Republican party stands for
an economical administration" said
senator Brewster. ut believes in
nrtailing expenditures wherever 1t
4 necessary. But 1t also believes
that the unfortunate charges of the
state should he cared for. that the
real work of the state should not be
neglected. believe that the admin
stration of the affairs of Maine have
been economically conducted. l am
familiar with what has been done
and know that those in charge have
even been accused OF being parsi-
monious. do not know how ap-
propriations could be Curtailed more
81. wit I'M or
ierlng seriously with the conduct OF
the affairs of state. There should
Ne no dealing In glltterinS general
tiles, hut those who have any criti-
esm to make should specify just
what appropriation should be d.
Continued on Page Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
W0Olwich Man
tets Away from
HOld-up Trio

Npecial to the Kennebec Journal)
Woolwich, Maine. Aug. 1S-The
Town OF Woolwich is much stirred
because OF the reports of attempted
noldups in this vicinity and the
more recent one is that attempted
upon Bernard Bailey. who lives
scout half way between Woolwich
ana Wiscasset. Tuesday evening he
was walking on the state road. as he
eus the story, and three men In an
tutomobile drove up and endeavored
20 engage him in conversation. Evil
sehtiy bearing in mind the rumors
aud the holdups that have been re-
ported, Mr.. Bailey edged away and
.ook to the woods. As he hid behind
tree he overheard the three men
alking in tn course of their search
,or him. Judging from their con-
ssersation, Mr.. Bailey is one Of the
urn opinion that he was the IN.
@nded victim of a holdup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
N AIN { PRIMARY
NOT TO BLAME, WORD
W.C.T.U. PRESIDENT

Old orchard. Aug. 13.-Commcnting
on the Republican gubcrnatorial con-
test in the June primaries, decided last
week In favor of Ralph o. Brewster.
Mrs. Althea G. Quimby, president Of
the Maine Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, remarked at the golden
jubilee exercises of that organization
today that the confusion in the prima.
ries was caused by no defect in the
principles of the law.
1T showed rather disregard for
all lava condition which is altoHeth-
er too prevalent these days" she said.
1T Is only another evidence of the
greater effort for law observance.
more agitation, more education for law
observance, more examples by our
better citizens for law observance.
Always we have had fraud and ille-
gality in our regular elections but no
one has suggested n change in our
regular election laws. We believe that
the exposures and the agitation Will
cork as a stimulus to bring about more
honesty and more care at the polls.
THE task before us now IL the elec-
ton of enforcement officials"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
DIR. Thiery Denies
Completely in Killing
Of His BrOther-in-LaW

Boston. Aug. ia steadfast de-
NAL of completely in the murder of
his brother-in- law, David NJ. Noble
of which he stands accused was made
under questioning by Somerville po-
lice at his bedside in the Massachus-
etts General Hospital today by DR..
Raymond Thiery.
Dr. Thiery. who is recovering from
injuries received in what he des-
cribes as n tussle with the man who
killed Noble held to his original
story under examination. He still
maintains that he grappled with the
intruder who a moment before had
shot down Noble as he was about to
enter the house where both lived.
Police assert Thiery's wounds were
self-inflicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
General Forecast

Pressure was relatively low We'd
nesday night from the lower st. Law
renee valley southwest over the At
lantic states and over the southwest,
and it was low and falling rapidly
over the northwest. The barometer
was night over the lake region and
the great central valleys and from
eastern New Foundland, southwest
ward to Bermuda. This pressure
distribution has been attended by
local showers or thunderstorms with
in the last "a hours in northern New
England. The temperature remained
below normal Wednesday from the
Missouri valley eastward to the At
lantic coast.
Generally fair weather will prevail
Thursday and Friday in the Wash
ington forecast district. The tenn
perature will remain below normal in
middle and northern sections east Of
the Mississippi river Thursday but
there will be reaction to somewhat
higher temperature on Friday, ex-
cept along the north Atlantic coast.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate shifting becoming nortner-
ly and weather overcast, probably
local rains Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
Medical Examiners Word

This theory that Officer Gooch was
struck down by persons in an auto
mobile, while he held his machine
along side the car, was first given
crcdence when DIR. William II. Harris
of this city, Medical Examiner for
kennebec county, who was called in
to the case in an advisory capacity,
made his report Tuesday concerning
the nature of the wounds on the dead
officers head. DR.. Harris was called
upon to examine the body at Water
vile. before the funeral, which was
held from the late home, Tuesday af-
ternoon, and the expert opinion was
sought after Captain Harold A.
Miller. chief of the State Highway
Police had received the report of
Officer Frank Hall and had made an
examination of the unfortunate mans
uniform.
Life Attempted Last Year
Coupled with the declaration OF
Medical Examiner Harris that the
wounds on the head which caused
the officers death were the result OF
a heavy blow from some blunt in
strument, is the fact which came to
light yesterday that Officer Gooch,
while patrolling the Mattawamkeai:
territory last year had on two sep
atate occasions been fired at from
ambush.
In the absence OF knowledge OF any
more definite motive. 1t can easily be
assumed that the motorcycle officers
presence was dangerous 10 the ILL
Continued on Page 8-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
Calais Boy Is
Accidentally Shot
Condition Critical

Naiais. Aug. 1S.-Jack Depue, seven
sear-oid son Of DR.. and Mrs. H. r.
oepue OF this city. is in critical
.'hoition at the Chapman Hospital
, having been accidentally shot to-
n,a, ny MS brother David. aged 8, while
csrs with a revolver at the Depue
TIM &C Farrar. 40 miles from this city.
ana n Juliet entered below the left eye
Mr. prssed out at the back of the neck.
tsd epue. mother Of the lad. submit
tai -, blood TRANSMISSION at the hospi-
tn. an enort to save the boys life.
WAS Ivy, vss did not know the revolver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
Believe 8 Months
Drive Will Rid
Atlantic Rum Runners

Boston, Aug. 13-Navy DEPART
ment plans to assist the coast guard
service in establishing blockade to
keep liquor out of Boston and pro-
visions away from the rum fleet on
this port, were announced by Roy
A. Haynes, federal prohibition COM
missioner, here today.
A law enforcement feet Of des-
troyers and mine sweepers soon to
be put at the disposal of the dry
forces will patrol the New England
coast in an endeavor to rid the sea
of contrabrand smugglers,- he said.
Commissioner Haynes Is confident
eight months from date Of inaugura-
ton will suffice for the fleet to ac-
complish its objective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
Shenandoah Off
Today for Maneuvers

Lakehurst, n. j., Aug. 1S.-The diri-
gible Shenandoah. it was announced
tonight, will leave Lakehurst late to-
morrow or early Friday proceeding
500 miles to sea to participate in ma
neuvers OF the Atlantic fleet on Satur-
day on the coast of New England. The
shin will return late Sunday or early
Monday. The time of her departure
and of her return depend on weather
conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
Bodies of Victims
Canoe Upset at
Greenville Recovered

Greenville. August 1.-THE bodies
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Dennison.of
Brewer, who were drowned from a
canoe while fishing in Frost Pond
on July 81, were recovered today.
They were together, tangled In a
fishing line. They are. being taken
to Bangor by a Brewer undertaken
who was there when the bodies rose
to the surface. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New acknowledgements
fair and somewhat cooler Thursday;
Friday fair, continued cool.
Southern New England Partly
cloudy Thursday; Friday fair, mod
crate temperature.
Eastern New York-Fair and con-
tinued cool Thursday; Friday fair,
slowly rising temperature in interior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
Get Law ViOlatOr
After Hard Chase

Keene. N. H.. Aug. 13-In court
here today Joseph Visalli of. Leoriin-
ster. Mass. faced three charges, fall
ing to stop after an accident, illegal
possession of liquor. and Illegal tram
spoTtation. He was held under $1,000
bonds. Visalli's arrest followed a
thrilling chase by a federal and town
enforcement officer. in the course Of
rush to get away, visalIi ran into
Frederick A. Tisdale Of Dorchester,
Mass. breaking the latter's leg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
LADIES OF G. AR.
ELECT AT BOSTON

Boston, Aug. 13-Mrs. Nellie Nc
MILAN of Manhattan, Kansas, was
elected national president Of the La
dies of the G. A. r. in their thirty
eighth annual convention here late
today. Mrs. Frances c. Linnell of
Boston was named senior vice presi-
dent. Balloting will be resumed to-
morrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
Capture MOt0rb0at
With Load LIQUOR

Boston, Aug. 13-Acording to
word received at the coast guard
station here tonight, the L. 8. Coast
guard cutter Acushnet was on her
way to New Bedford with the motor
boat G-4Os in tow. which, the mess
age said, had been captured with
200 cases of assorted liquors aboard.
off Newport, r. ].
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
economy IN STATE
AFFAIRS, HIS AIM
WORD BRE WSTEn

If Elected Will Continue Present Admirable
Administration, Republican Nominee for
Governor Tells People of Kennebec County
Governor Baxter, Senator Fernald and
Congressman Nelson Also Heard in Whirl-
wind Tour of Towns - Candidate Brewster
Also Stresses Need of Continued Develop
ment of Highway System - Women Speak
ers Also Heard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14

That State Highway Policeman Emery O. Gooch of Water
vile the victim of murderous assaants who wayaid him
in the nine mile stretch Of lonely woods the sunken
bridge the Mattawamkeag highway last Saturday night
the belief entertained by officials of the State Highway
Police and others who have been engaged investigating the
circumstances of the motorcycle officers death during the
past two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
PORTLAND'S TAX
RATE A BIT LOWER

Portland. Aug. 13.-PortIand's tax
rate of $3.50 announced today is ~
cents less than last years rate. This
is levied on a valuation Of sos, S30.775
an increase % $4.0Ss.100 over last year.
The total tax, including polls. is esti-
mated at $3,702.914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
California Poloists {
Defeat MeadOWbrOOK

Boston, Aug. 1s--Mrs. Grace B.
Willard Of Los Angeles, Calf, was
elected national president Of The
Wonen's Relief Corps OF the Grand
Army Of the. Republic in the second
day Of that organizations convention
in fremont Temple today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
BELIEF GROWS HIGHWAY
OFFICER COOCH VICTIM
VENCEFUL RUM RUNNERS

Medical Examiner Says Blows On
Head Caused By Blunt Weapon
--Chief Miller of Highway Police
Probing Affair--Gooch Twice
Shot At From Ambush Last
Year---Road Through Dense
Stretch of Woods Near Malta
wamkeag Scene of Death First
Reported as Accidental
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Partly cloudy Thursday; Friday fair,
moderate temperature: moderate
north and northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-14

There is nothing the matter with
buyers in this loealisy-tsIl them
what you have TO sell them. 4
The Washington times., 1924-10-28
DARTMOUTH TO
HAVE NEWF0E
NEXT FALL

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Oct. 49,
There may be no Harvard. Dart
mouth football game here next fall.
These two teams met Saturday for
the third successive year since they
patched ZIP their old break. A new
opponent for each next autumn,
however, must not be taken to fore.
cast a severance OF relations all
together. ~
The report is that Princeton viii
be on Dartmouth's schedule next
fall and the Hanoverians are al
most certain Of another game with
Yale, so there would be no place
for a third contest with a big
Three" eleven.
Princeton most likely would agree
to play every other year IN some
place Dartmouth would select, prob.
ably In Boston. This would be a
great inducement for the Hapoveri-
ans, who are forced to play all their
major games away from the college,
and In places where generally their
rooters are in a small minority,
That Princeton is after a renewal
Of relations and that Dartmouth Is
tentatively aware Of this fact. Is
borne out by the appearance of
Pink Baker, old Tiger star. who has
acouted the Hawley coached team
curing every engagement this fall.
The Washington times., 1924-10-28
DIES,
COLUMBIA MAY
CANCEL
Game With Cornell Saturday
Hangs In Balance, As
Does Schedule

NEW YORK, Oct. 2S.-Percy D.
Haughton, wonder worker of the
gridiron, dead from an attack Of
heart disease as he stood on the
brink Of his greatest, achievement,
today was mourned by his followers
at Columbia University and by his
friends on every rival campus
throughout the East.
He died in harness, from an i'll.
ness which struck as he was pulling
on his football togs just before
going to the practice field where he
had moulded the first representative
football team Columbia has had in
ten years. His death came less
than forty-eight hours after the
Blue and Whites decisive victory
over Williams, q victory which con-
WINGED football followers that he
could transplant to Columbia the
Haughton system made famous ut
Harvard in his nine years as coach
there. IS 81,
1t was his second season as head
coach at Columbia and the improved
showing Of the Blue and White
eleven held promise that the Haugh.
ton will to win" and systematic
discipline were producing something
Columbia had not known in years
winning team.
Haughton was forty.nine years
old. His home was in Boston. A
football and baseball star at Har.
ward as member of the class of
1899, he returned as coach to his
alma mater in 1908 and in nine
years brought the Crimson five vic.
tories. two ties and two defeats
in the all-important games with
Yale. Before Haughton, Harvard
had gained but tf1ree victories to
Yale's twenty.one. The Haughton
system won seventy-one games and
tied five out of eighty.three.
No announcement mad been made
early today regarding the Columbia.
Cornell game Saturday, which may
be called off. 1t was not known
whether the Columbia team would
complete the seasons schedule,
The Washington times., 1924-10-28
Grid Coach Exacts
Promise From
Gods

CANTON, Oct. 28.The men,
bers of the football squad Of
st. Lawrence University will
have to go dateless until the
end of the season, because the
goods of the university were all
made to promise that they would
not date with any Of the foot
ball candidates until after the
close of the football season.
This action was taken at q
meeting of the entire body Of
girls, in the college in Fisher
Hall, previous to the teams,
leaving on the trip for the
game with Buffalo. The meet
ing was called by the new
trainer Of the football team,
Kavanaugh, who, after an APP
peal, obtained the promise from
them.
The Washington times., 1924-10-28
f D j PLAYERS
PAY DAMAGES
TO BOY
$1,75o Settles Assault and
DisOrderIy Conduct Charges
In Brooklyn

WENATCHEE, WASH, Oct. u.s.
Bernie Neis, Johnny Mitchell, Mil.
ton Stock and Elmer Brown, men,
bers Of the Brooklyn National
League Club, paid total Of $1.75O
yesterday in settling charges of as
sault and disorderly conduct grow
ing out Of an alleged beating they
administered to William Weaver.
sixteen-year-old boy Of the Elman
Hotel here, October 10.
The players changed their pleas
to guilty and were each fined 500
on each charge. In addition they
paid the hotel $500 and the bell.
boy $3.50. The case against them
in Superior Court was dismissed
by agreement after the cash settle
ment was made.
The players. who are on an ex.
hibition tour with the team, were
alleged to have beaten young
Weaver when he refused to open
one Of the rooms In the hotel.
The Washington times., 1924-10-28
RIVAL COACHES
CLAIM MUCH
FOR TEAMS
Maryland Catholic University
Game Saturday Is Local
Classic

Maryland and Catholic Univer-
sity; cats and dogs: man and wife;
rival tongs, and great wars; all one
when the fertile imagination pic.
lures the strife and carnage of a
meeting Of any one Of them.
Catholic University and Maryland
are rivals of the keenest sort. And
they meet in the big stadium at
Catholic University Saturday; the
former to avenge q defeat of last
year, and the latter to maintain
It's string of victories.
/, The teams look like Siamese
twins on paper. Curly Byrd has
his first-string backfield in fairly
good shape for the Brooklanders
and Tom Gormley, head Of the
football. hopes of the Catholics, has
his band in trim for the battle of
a lifetime.
DuFour and Adams, most threat.
ening of the backs In the Brook.
land outfit, are in splendid shape.
Out at Maryland, Besley, maybe
Pugh, Osborn, Bonnet, and the
other backs will be in the prime of
condition for the game.
The entire week will be spent
by the Marylanders in perfecting
the working of what plays they
have. Curly Byrd is a great be.
liever in knowing little, but know
ing that little perfectly. Curly
takes pride in being called q fol.
lower Of the Dobie school Of foot.
ball.
On the other hand is the spec.
tacle of Tom GoFmley, ex.George.
town star tackle, stocking Ahis fur.
naces with q mess of Georgetown's
Intricate line plunges and end
dashes.
Tom showed in the game against
the Marines that his team was
coming along nicely. In that game,
even though beaten by four touch.
downs, the @. U. boys showed their
mettle. They looked impressive in
defeat; truly a difficult thing to do.
Gormley's boys came out of the
Western Maryland game without
any serious injuries. And Mary.
land came out Of the game with
North Carolina University practi.
cally unscathed. When these two
meet on. the gridiron It is a battle
for blood. Feeling between the
two schools u friendly but inten.
Bive.
The Washington times., 1924-10-28
POLICE PROBE DEATH
of BOXER IN RING

YONKERE, N. Y, Oct. 2S.-An
autopsy to determine the cause Of
death Of Ralph Thomas, middle.
weight boxer of the Bronx, who
collapsed and died last night In the
ring during bout with Alberts
Yeochea, South American, was to
be held today. Police ordered every.
one connected with staging the
bout taken into custody until an in.
vestigation could be completed.
Thomas, fighting under the au'
spices Of the military police, TWEEN
ty-seventh division, special troop
fell with blow being struck in
the second round. He was counted
out, but when he failed to respond
to usual restorative methods ply,
sicians were called. They said he
had died when he collapsed.
The New York law provides for q
physical examination before a boxer
may enter the ring.