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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Dangerous Naval
Prisoners Escape
Portsmouth Prison

Portsmouth. N. H.. July -Four
naval prisoners, characterized by
officials of the Portsmouth Naval
prison as very desperate" had been
at large "a hours tonight in a stolen
automobile. the result of an escape
effected during a motion picture
show last evening.
The prisoners, two of whom had
broken arrest previously. apparently
needed no outside aid, as they found
all the materials necessary them
selves. One report was that the
men passed the prison gates in a
stolen car by having one of their
number, clad in stolen civilian
clothes. say the party comprised IAN
officer and three ladies'"
The fugitives whose offenses
ranged from manslaughter to theft,
are, George NJ. Maher, Waltham.
Mass. manslaughter. sentenced to
ten years; Frank O'Neill Sioux Falls.
s. D.s theft and robbery. breaking
arrest and assaulting a sentry, ten
years; Joseph Whitney. Cambridge,
Mass, theft and robbery and break
ing arrest, six years; James S. NC
Cool, st. Clair, Pa. desertion and
theft, Ave years.
Lieut.. Col. Fl. d. South, U. S. NJ. c.,
commanding officer Of the prison.
said today that the prisoners evaded
the guards at the motion picture en-
hibition and gained the platform at
the top of the cell block. They had
apparently provided themselves in
advance with pair of tinsmith's
shears. taken from a toolbox and cut
an opening in the galvanized iron
yentilator. The completeness of
their arrangements was again shown
by the use OF practically new coil
of rope to make the 20 foot drop to
the ground. In the yard some of the
prisoners stole the automobile of
Lieut.. w. d. Baker. bearing Mich
igan license, while others broke into
the house of Gunner Frank F. Wal
lace. and took a civilian coat and
hat. These were put on. and the man
so disguised apparently became the
driver Of the car, leaving his prison
uniform behind him. Whether the
others changed into women's clothes
was not definitely established to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Dohenys, Father
And Son Attack
Oil Indictment

Washington. July 7--E. L. Doheny
and L. l.. Doheny. Jr., today attacked
the indictments returned against
them in the District of Columbia. SUI
preme court as a result of the SEN
ate oil disclosures.
Through their attorney, Frank ].
Hogan. Of Washington. a motion to
squash the indictments was filed OF.
the grounds that they were unlaw-
full because department of justice
representatives were present in the
grand jury room.
The motion will not be argued I'M
til the court reconvenes in October
for the fall term.
Hogan contended that the agents
presence was contrary to law and
subversive of the rights of his CHI
erts" because it was the intent of
congress to take the prosecution of
the cases out of the hands Of the de-
partment of justice and to that end
President Coolidge appointed Atlee
Pomerene and Owen ]. Roberts as
special counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Sketch of Youth

Washington. July Calvin Cool
idgc. Jr.. was typical American
boy, mischievous and fun of vigor.
but in public almost quiet and de-
mure. He was always the first with
a hearty laugh. however. at the
slightest provocation.
HE has a remarkably sweet dis
position for boy" close friend OF
the family remarked recently, but
make no mind about 1t. he's all boy"
Calvin was born April -. 1905 at
Northampton. Mass, and went
through the grade schools of that
city and then entered the high
school. completing his first year af-
ter his father had come to WASH
ington as vice president in 1921.
Both he and his brother, John, who
Is IL years of age. the next year
entered Mercerburg Academy at
Mercersburg, Pa, John being grad
uated last month while Calvin had
another year before him. John IL
to enter Amherst, the presidents
alma mater. this fall. and Calvin
was to have followed him.
An excellent student, usually
ranking high in his class, Calvin was
bright and studious but not "cram-
mer" in the schoolboy sense of stu
diousness. He also was n good de-
batter and had qualified for the
academy debating team. He was in
terested i'm athletics but his slight
build kept him from making any
records along that line, although he
was an enthusiastic tennis and base
ball PLAYER.
Summer vacations usually found
Calvin with his brother John at their
grandfather's home in Plymouth.
VT, but last summer John attended
the military training camp at Camp
Devens, Mass, while Calvin worked
on farm In the Connecticut Wiley
OF Western Massachusetts. It. was
when at this work after his father
had become president. his employer
said to him excitedIy-"So your ia
Their is president of the United States
now" and the boy replied: =.
Yes. sir: ] suppose he In. What
do you want me to tackle today"
He had taken employment under
contract and refused to break IL to
come to Washington in the inter.
esting days OF his fathers assump.
ton OF the chief magistracy. pre-
ferring to complete the task to
which he had set himself.
This summer vacation. however,
the boys came to the white house
but had planned to leave in a few
days to attend the military training
camp at Camp Devens.
As the sons of the president, John
and Calvin had felt responsibility,
but to casual observer, they would
have appeared as any other Gmeri.
can boys and this was the ideal for
which their parents carefully trained
them. 1t was the wish of Mr.. and
Mrs. Coolidge that the boys be con-
sidered from an unofficial standpoint
and as any other boys. For this
reason they did not permit official
bulletins to be issued by the physf-
clans on the condition Of Calvin and
not until last Thursday when his
case had taken really serious turn
did they make known his Illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
French Premier
FOrestalls Move
Senate Opponents

Paris. July Thy A. PD-The
swift maneuver of Premier Herriot
of France in getting Prime Minister
Macdonald of England to come to
Paris tomorrow thus forestal1ing for
mer Premier Raymond Poincare
and his other opponents In the SEN
ate. who are prepared to put him on
the gridiron. has upset all calcula-
tions in political and parliamentary
circles.
The conviction that the Herriot
cabinet was in danger had penetrat-
ed even government circles. Post
ponement of the debate In the senate.
necessitated by the visit of the
British prime minister. makes little
change in the situation but 1t gives
NJ. Herriot time to make a further
effort to come to an agreement
With the British premier before he
is interpellated in the upper house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
SOCIALISTS WILL
FOLLOWLEAD OF
Sen. LAFOLLETTE

Cleveland, July (By A. P.)-The
national convention Of the Socialist
Party of America tonight formally
enlisted under the LaT gillette presi-
Dental banner. 1t adopted a report
offered by q majority of a committee
vention concur in the action of the
conference for Progressive political
action in endorsing the LaFollette
candidacy on his platform.
The vote on this report was LOG
to II.
The action came after a six hour
debate in which 50 of the 157 dele
gates in the convention took part.
II was conducted under strict rules.
each side being given fifteen minutes
to start and finish the discussion
and miscellaneous delegates being
allowed five minutes each. Two ex-
ceptions were made to this. Alex
Calm, editor of a Jewish newspaper,
and Daniel Hoan, mayor of Milwau-
kee, being given double time.
Eight of the speakers argued for
a minority report which would have
sent in a separate Socialist national
ticket and platform and three spoke
for a substitute which would have
accepted the majority idea with res
ervations as to the vice presidency.
BY adopting the majority report
the convention concurred not only
in LaFollette's endorsement, but al
so in last weeks conference decision
to postpone a vice presidential NOM
nation until after the Democratic
convention. 1t also pledged itself
to cooperate with the conference in
the national elections and in such
state and local elections as may be
endorsed by the smaller units OF
the Socialist Party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
BALLOTS POURING
. into AUGUSTA FOR
PRIMARY RECOUNT

Ballots from over 200 of the $40
towns, cities and plantations of the
State had been received up to last
evening at the office of the secre-
tary of State for the examination of
the Republican primary vote which
will be made by the Governor and
Council at the request of Senator
Ralph o. Brewster of Portland.
Governor Baxter arrived In Au-
gusta last night but made no state
ment regarding the start of recount
ing which will probably get under
way today.
Senator Frank G.. Harrington of
Augusta has filed his acceptance of
the Republican gubernatorial nomi-
nation. the validity of which will be
questioned, of course, until the
Statewide recount has been COM
pleted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Redman Told Will
Be No Joint Debate
With Sen. Fernald

Portland, Me. July T.--George L.
Emery OF Biddeford. chairman of the
Republican State committee. today de-
cided that there would be no joint de-
bate between Senetor Fernald and Full
ton J. Redman of Ellsworth. the Demo-
cratic candidate for United States SEN
ator. An announcement of his decision
was sent to Mr.. Redman at Ellsworth.
AIR. Redman a short time ago chal-
lenged Senator Fernald to a series OF
joint discussions upon political ques-
tions from the same platform Senator
Fernald replied that his itinerary was
In the hands of the Republican State
committee.
After thanking Mr.. Redman for his
suggestion. his letter closes with a
postscript in which the State chair
man adds: From newspaper reports
there is some doubt in my mild wheth-
er you will be able 10 return to Maine
In time for the coming campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Joint Republican
Headquarters Set
Up in City Portland

Portland, Me, July 7.--Arrange-
ments have been completed for the set
'ng up of joint headquarters for the
county committee. city committee and
Lincoln Club, along with the headquar-
Wrs for the Republican State commit-
zee IN the Clapp building.
Colonel Frank r. w. WEIGH, the head
quarters secretary, today, arranged a
private office with a large space Tor
ohairman George L. Emery OF the
SIate committee and called ex-Judge
Emery in to inspect the conveniences
ITS pretty soft. colonel" said the
chairman. but my desk will be In my
coat pocket and my office in my auto
mobile from now until the end OF the
campaign."
The headquarters secretary shook his
aead sadly. and the chairman ADDED
consolingly:
But shall drop in occasionally to
zee how YOU are getting along"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Famed by High Wind

A high wind is behind the flames,
and persons coming into the village
say that before midnight 1t will be
wiped out. Nothing can save 1t.
they say, and the crew of more than
U men, who have been fighting 1t
since early Sunday morning. have
abandoned the fight and are racing
before the fire to reach safety, the
report continues.
The fire started early Sunday
morning in Garfield, ten miles from
Masardis, and has burned over more
than five thousand acres and Is
rapidly spreading fan-shaped.
All the tiremen and others are
making preparations to check the
flames before they reach the village,
but 1t is said that there is little or
no water and the woods, which 1t Is
engulhng. reaches right into the out
skirts of the village. The women
folk and children are evacuating
with what possessions they can take.
|, Is reported. and It appears that
the place of 800 buildings. including
"Nc'al tiIHhtT IlliiS, VIII Iaii uSAoAo
the raging blast.
Masardis is sixteen miles from
Ashland and has q population OF
lJVO inhabitants. most of whom are
out trying TO save their homes and
probably their lives.
woman living five miles from the
village said over the telephone that
she can see the fire from her house
and 1t is spreading in an ever-narrow-
ing circle towards the village. She
any minute.
This is but one OF the several nres
now raging in Aroostook county. One
Prcsque Isle has burned over q
vide area on n three-mile front. ana
one at Houton was started when build
Continued on Page 3-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
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Partial Confession
In Money Demand -: z:
On Medill Met Ormick

Chicago, July IA partiar c6n-
fession by George Peek, accusing
John Wright. q farmer, who was ar
rested. has been obtained by states
Attorney William johnson In 'cof, :
nection with the sending Of a let !.
Ter demanding $4,000 from Senator
ana Mrs. Medin Mccormick, It was
announced today.
Wright w-s arrested .yesterdav ana
released on 5000 bond. He II Peek's
employer. a ri s@-e.-s' 4
in the meantime Peek and his son.
Clarence. continue ON q hnneSr
strike In jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Army Of $4,000
Marching Toward
Rio de JaneirO

Buenos Aires, July 7.-(By A. P.)-
An army of 1900 men, composed Of
Sac Paulo state forces. together
with some federal troops are march,
ing toward Rio de Janeiro. accord
ing to reports gathered by a cor
respondent Of La Nacion who has
returned to the Argentine border
after a trip into Southern Brazil.
In general. the news from Brazil
concerning the Sau Paulo insurrec-
tion continues vague and conflicting.
but sufficient has been learned TO
leave little doubt that the movement
Is of formidable character poIiu-
cally and 10 aimed at the federal
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Marriage Laws
Discussed by Bar
Association at Phila.

Philadelphia. July 1-Reiations pc
ate elections for judges UNIFORM
marriage laws and the place OF wo,
man in the legal profession were
among the topics discussed To-Day an
sectional meetings preliminary 70 Ine
4Tth annual session OF the american
Bar Association tomorrow
The national conference on sal; ;e
form, marriage laws. Mrs. Jennie
parron Boston, representing the Ma
t;onaI League OF Women VOTERS
asked that q law be enacted requir-
inc q health certificate and comph-
ance with a minimum age clause pc
fore marriage. She cited instances
in some states where ichidren ageo
twelve and fourteen have been per-
mitted to marry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Bishop Under Knife
For Minor Operation

Bar Harbor, Me-, July fright
Reverend William Lawrence, Bishop
of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese
of Massachusetts,, underwent a mas
told operation at a hospital here
yesterday, it became known today.
The condition of Bishop Lawrence
was satisfactory tonight according
to a statement issued by his physi-
clan.
Mrs. Lawrence is at the Lawrence
summer home here and Bishop Law
rence's daughter. Mrs. Lansing P.
Reed of New York, Mrs Morton
Fearey of New York. and Mrs. Har-
old Peabody of Boston, have arrived
at their summer homes here and
were at the hospital during the
operation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
FraiI Youth Of is Finally Sue:
cumbs to Dread Septic Poison:
in g..Last Hours Marked By
Brave But Losing Fight

President and Mrs. Coolidge at Bedside,
Hopeful Until Last-Collapse at $50 PM,
Followed by Gradual Sinking to Final Sleep
Death Comes at 1890 p. M.-Every Resource
of Medical Science Brought Into Play in
Vain Effort-Blood TRANSMISSION and Oxy.
gen only Deferred Death-Parents Bear Up
Bravely-Was Typical American Boy, Mis-
chievous and Full of Life-StoOd High in
Studies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
General Forecast

During the last "a hours showers
and thunderstorms have occurred
over the country east of the Missis-
sippi river except in portions Of the
east gulf states and New England.
The outlook is for unsettled wea
Their Tuesday and Wednesday in the
Atlantic states: on Tuesday in the
lower lake region and the Ohio val
ley and on Wednesday in the east
gulf states. Except as mentioned
the weather will be fair. Tempera-
lures will arise slowly.
Winds-North of Sandy Hook
Gentle to moderate south and south
east, and weather partly overcast
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Despondent Wife
Commits Suicide

Sandwich. n. H.. July 7s--While
John Watson. a farmer. was call
ing on a neighbor today his wife,
Maria. 81 years old committed sui
eide by hanging. Watson who told
the authorities he had been away
from the house not more than Is
minutes found his wife's body sus-
pended from q doorlfnob by a rope
made from torn sheets.
The medical referee rendered ver-
diet of suicide. while temporarily
insane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08

Washington July calvin Coolidge Jr. of the pres
dent died tonight at Walter Reed hospital of blood poisoning
The end after the boy had batted with the utmost
bravery and fortude for five days against disease which
had racked his body with pain and Slapped the
strength of his frail constitution.
President and Mrs Coolidge, who had maintained
slant vigil at the hospital here at his bedside hopeful and
cheering and comforting their son to the last e..'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
LlvermOre Man
Dies Auto Injuries

lewiston. Maine, July 7-Charles
'a'llips. "a. of Livermore. proprietor
mill and electric lighting plant
bretun's Mills. died today at a
sswiston hospital from injuries re-
@,ved when he was struck by an
saknown automobile last Saturday
s'ent Mr.. Phillips was walking
aong the highway from his mill to
sls home at about $3.50 p. NJ. when
Me accident, Is believed to have oc-
ared. He lay unconscious by the
a"auslde until found some time later
y passing motorist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
WARRANT OUT FOR
kIDNAPPERS OF
OAKLAND Girl
Especial to Kennebec Journal

Waterville. July "A warrant
charging kidnapping and assault and
battery was issued this afternoon by
Judge Charles w. Atchley of the Wa
terville municipal court to Harry l..
Gordon of Oakland, father of Miss Ma
rion Gordon aged IS. of Oakland. who,
1t is believed. was kidnapped about 8
o'clock Saturday night by Bert Watson
of West Newburyport, Mass, and his
brother. Everett Watson of New York,
and taken to Massachusetts.
Oakland. July. 7-(Special to the
Kennebec JournaD Miss Marion
Gordon, nineteen year old daughter
or Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cor
don was kidnapped Saturday evening
near her home on Oak street. Miss
Gordon left the house about quarter
to nine to go to the store of w. II
Flanders, when she reached the side
walk she was seized by two men in
an automobile which had previously
been seen to circle about the depot
square and which bore a Massachu-
sets number, part If which read
131. Miss Gordon's screams were
heard by persons employed in the
grain store of II. w. Greeley. 1t was
soon noised about the street that q
girl had been kidnapped and her
father, Harry Gordon, who was
standing on the sdepot platform when
he heard the news at once became
anxious and upon inquiring at the
store found that his daughter had
not been there. A party started at
once in pursuit Of the automobile
which was traced rs far as Belgrade
Avenue. Several persons along
Church street having heard the
screams after which all clue as TO
the direction taken by the auto
was lost. About a year ago Miss Cor
don who sold tickets at the 10y
theatre was returning from her
work one Saturday evening when she
was invited to ride home by Bert
Watson, who had been employer In
town and had been boarding Tor
several weeks in the Gordon family
After entering the auto she was lore
cd to remain and was taken 10
Newburyport. Mass. where several
days later she was located by her
parents and returned 10 her nome
in town. It was learned that Bert
Wason and brother, Everett of New
York. called on family in town
Saturday afternoon and the former
stated that he had come for MISS
Gordon and was going to take her
back to New York. Mr.. and Mrs:
Gordon did not learn of this unui
Monday. however. and steps VIII DC
taken at once to locate them more
definitely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Nasardis Village In Patti
Forest Flames and Be-
Geved D00med--Fire
Spreading Fan! Shap-
ed and Threaten
ing Large Area
Population Of 1900
Forced to Evacuate
High Wind Driv-
ing Flames on at
Fast Clip-Fire
Fighters Helpless
Other Fires Raging
Near Pressure Isle
and Garfield Planta-
ton

Portland, Me-, July THE
village Of Masardis, Is miles
from Ashland, is doomed. The
forest fire is racing so fast that
the men who are fighting it
are forced to run for their
lives, according to telephone re-
ports here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
THE WEATHER
PARTLY CLOUDY

Northern and southern New Eng
land and eastern New York-Partly
cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday, pro-
badly local showers an thunder
storms, slightly warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednes-
day probably local showers and
thunderstorms. slightly warmer, light
to moderate southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08

CONVENTION COALITION CUTS MCAD0O To 1886
RA[ST0N AND GLASS BENEFIT; SMITH HOLDS own

.cAdoo tr en- G t h
Whitfield Down to
Point Below On E.
Third Veto Power
| Convention Adjourns
Out of Respect Death
Of Presidents Son
Farley of Delegates
| Today May Agree on
Nominee for Presi-
| den tial Candidate
and Running Mate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-08

Publicity in the classified columns
enables q business man to select the
new worker judieiously - bringing
him applications from all who may
be both iit and available for the work
10 bs done.
Evening star., 1924-10-05
Samples in a Sale ..
Beautiful Leather BAGS,

These, are manufac-
,turers' samples, selling
regularly from $500 to
$500. ; A variety from
which to chooSe::t
Genuine Pin Seal.
Beaver Calf,
Willow Grain.
Velvet Calf.
FloFintine Leather.
Lined with silk or
leather, fitted with
powder and rouge boxes.
also lipstick holder.
Others have mirror and
purse or mirrowed CEN
ter compartment. En-
velope. swagger or
pocketbook styles.
Cowhide Brief Cases
&.1o
Regular IS and $3.50
values. Made of genuine
covhide 3k-oz. stock.
Three compartments. re-
inforced handle on steel
bar. site h e d and
riveted handle. Exten-
sion lock, with strap
all around case. Exten.
sion .gusset, colors, rus
set and brown. Sizes Is
and 10 inches.
Evening star., 1924-10-05
Robes, Blankets, Comfortables
Philippine Baby Dresse,
and Petticodts, 81

Wool and Cotton Filled Bed Com
fortabies, $50 to $165e each. These
are splendid values, with beautiful
assortment of colorings. Sateen and
silkafine coverings, with wide plain
borders.
Auto Robes, $lzss and $ls.ss each.
These aIl-wool Irish-made robes are
of heavy, soft quality wool with
fringed ends, in a beautiful range of
coloring.
Bedspreads, A.s5 set. Sherridcn
bedspreads, single and double bed size,
with bolster throw. They are of serv-
ieeable. quality and specially priced.
Colors: Pink, blue and natural Seal
loped edges.
Evening star., 1924-10-05

Fine All-woolen Blankets SO and
$Iz each. Special values are offered in
fine all-wool blankets at this time
Buy your Fall and Winter blankets
now. The Kenwood Blankets are
made of very fine long staple yarns
woven IN the most attractive block
designs-two and three tone color
ings and in plain eolors also. Size
6Ox84 $1,000 each; size 72xS4, $Iz.ee
each.
Melbourne Blankets, $1ISo pair.
These blankets are made of 1000
Australian wool, in the desired plaid
effects with merccrized cotton bor-
ders. All colors, including pink, blue,
rose, tan, gray, yellow. Size 70xSO
inches.
P1lais RsyaI-Second rlo>r.