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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

\ merry pprty assembled at the
home of Miss Laura Wakefield. OIL
Middle street. Thursday evening. to
hoAor their friend. Miss Lillian Pet
eis' who is soon to leave the city.
Ihe party WIS genuine surprise to
MISS Peters hut she proved equal to
uie occasIou ana extended her ap-
Weela'ion TO her schoolnates. The
usual Halloween games and stunts
were In order and delicious refresh
mehts OF cake and punch were
served
resides Miss Peters. the honor
savst those present were the Misses
neien Higgins. Grace Parker. Flor
en'e Jones, Mildred Newcomb, Ethel.
vi mud and Mrs. Thomas Smith.
sua t0e~Sl essrs. Richard Hunnewell.
D'sniey Hart. liildreth Halves, Har-
y" chapman. Roland Bennett, Nor
''"" hennett and Carl Hurd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Says Smith Margin
In New York City Will
Be Greater Than 1922

New York. Oct. 3O-GoVernor
Smiths plurality in New York City
in the coming election will be greater
than the 479.CQU he obtained in 1922,
it is predicted by George w. Olvany,
leader of Tammany Hall. His state
ment. the first IN which he has talked
figures, comes as an official Tam
many prediction.
John w. Davis, Democratic presi-
Dental candidate, will be well up
with Gov. smith, in the voting. the
Tammany leader predicts.
The drift from LaFollette set in
several days ago" said Mr.. Olvany.
THE drift is to the whole Democratic
ticket. We ought to carry every
Congressional district in New York
county ard we will gain several seats
in the Senate and assembly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Memorial for Chance

Chicago, Oct. s0--Frank Chance.
one of the great players and leaders
of organized baseball, who died re-
Gently on the Pacific coast, is to be
honored by the erection Of a mem
orial, it was decided today by the
board of directors of the Chicago
Cubs in annual session.
Chance led the Cubs to many ma
tional League pannants and two
worlds championships. At the time
of his death the Fearless leader"
was manager of the Chicago White
Sox of the American League but due
to poor health never was able to as
sumo charge of the club.
The directors reelected William
Week president and treasurer: John
O. Seys, secretary; and William NJ.
Walker, vice president. William
Wrigiey. Jr.. continues as chairman
of the executive committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Methodist Church Secures
services of Prof. Hopkins

lo'eSSor Albert l.. Hopkins has
S'' Ave-" engaged rs ureaniSt and choir
saertor At the Green sueet Method
~ church. a chorus choir Of some
~ mixed voices will be organized
INV r ua'ned by Prof. Hopkins. which
', " oe splendid addition to the
~ usual features of the services at
vac chGrch. There is also young
%"p'cS orchestra with about n doz-
Vel ~ ,p@FcrS Mt The present time, which
S S.A De aucmcnted and directed by
''ot Hopkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Enrolment Small
NOVember Session

Inc Augusta board Of registration,
wnicn mas been In session forf the
past week for the purpose of register
ing new voters and making necessary
changes IN the voting lists prepara-
Tory TO the national erection next
Iuesday. Nov. 4, ended its sessions
y O'Clock Thursday evening with
.ne names OF 90 new voters added to
This number Is small as COMPARED
to the registration at the sessions of
the board preceding the June prt-
mares and the state election in Sep
tember, when the enrolment was ex-
ceptionally heavy with Il total for the
TWO sessions of over a thousand new
names added to the lists.
There will be one more session OF
me board this year, just previous to
the city election in December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
FOrd's Son Witness
In EXtOrtiOn Case

Detroit, Oct. 30-Edsel Is. Ford.
president of the Ford Motor Com
pany. was witness today at the trial
of Mrs. Anna Hladik. charged with
attempted eXtortion. He testified to
receiving letters last summer which
demanded 81 050.000 from him on the
threat of injury to his children.
Eaclac Simek. now serving one to
two year prison term in connection
with the case, was brought from
Jackson penitentiary to testify at the
trial. Simek. in his trial. asserted
that he was kidnapped and forced to
write the eXtortion letters. He i'm
plicated Mrs. Hladik. She. testifying
in her own behalf, denied all part in
the affair, and introduced character
witnesses. The case is expected to go
to the jury early tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Company r Show, November "a

The date for the presentation OF
'Suzette" by the members of Com
pany +. l05rd infantry. will be Mon
day evening, Nov. e. instead of Nov.
~, as previously announced. The
guardsmens vehicle this year will be
comedy drama and with the eXcep-
tonal cast which mas been an
rounced promises to rank high
amongst the amateur shows OF the
winter season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
THE IDEAL WOMAN

>. Strong. healthy and beautifuE- In
form and. feature with happy ais-
position. Upon her condition depends
the. physical wciI-being of her cN'I-
drsn and the happiness Of those
about. her. 1t is only by making ~Ihe
best OF herself that a woman gar
give her best to the world. Wucn
weak and ailing there r. one r1cd
and true remedy. Lydia e. PinkAain >
Vegetable Compound made Ik4orn
roots and herbs which for - sty
years has been restoring the woHsen
Of America to health and happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
WINTHROP CENTER

Mrs. Alzura Cobb. whose home is
with the family of Charles Floyd
Smith at Winthrop Center, fell
Thursday morning and suffered
fracture Of the right arm. Mrs. Cobb
was reported Thursday evening to
be resting fairly comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

George williams and Cyrus Coffin
were taken into custody late We'd
somewhat under the influence of in
toxlcaung liquor. and were confined
at the police station over night.
When arraigned before Judge Cony
in municipal court Thursday 1t de-
yeloped that $50 in bills which Will
liams started out with Wednesday
afternoon. had bee found In Collins
possession when the men were
searched ut the police station. This
matter was satisfactorily adjusted
and Coffin paid fine of IS and costs
Of s., on being found guilty OF
Drunkenness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Corporal Nat Johnson. Jr.. 62nd
coast artillery. who has been visiting
At his home in this city for several
DAYS past. leaves today on his re-
turn TO Fort Totten. Long Island.
corn. JohusGn's enlistment will ex-
MIRO the last OF February. when he
plans to go to Skowhegan to enter
the drug business with his father.
Nathaniel Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

George Dudley. Carroll Osgood and
william Vilcs. students a. the Uni
verslty Of Maine, are guests at the
home Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Blaine s. Viles
on state street. The three State uni
vasty boys will go to Durham. N.
H.. Saturday. where Osgood and Viles
will play on the University Of Maine
warnings against the N. ii. freshmen
gridders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

New York City board Of health
hans sale of gasoline containing terra
thyl upon death of fifth man pois-
oned by gas in Standard Oil Com
pany's New Jersey laboratory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
Nicaragua veIeane Active

Managua. Nicaragua. Oct. 3o--The.
volcano MADEIRA, IN Lake Nicaragua,
IL reported to be In vtoicat eruption.
A new crater II declared TO have
opened ana large quantities OF lara
and rocks. are being smittsd. Resi-
dents IN the vicinity. and animals.
are fleeing from the nesghborhood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
NEWS BRIEFS

Conservatives sweep Great Britain
in parliamentary elections, with as
sured majority in the next parlia-
ment. Liberals badly beaten and La
tor will be the official opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Chinese murdered in New York
tong war as rival leaders discuss
peace, and negotiations are halted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Attorney Frank r. Southland will
20 to Wlscasset today. where he will
have a case before the court for Lin
coin county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Mrs. Helen Stone has returned to
fine Augusta House after q visit OK
several weeks with friends at Orange
" j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Roland Mcdonald. Amherst, Maine.
schoolboy, found guilty by jury of
murder of his teacher Louise Gerr-
iSh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The White Ray club will hold it's
ocular meeting this evening at IFS
state street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Hunting season suspended in New
York and Vermont because of forest
fires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31


National Bank of Putnam. is SEN
fenced to IS years in Atlanta federal
Icnitentiary.
Brussels, Oct. 3O--By a, Po--
Turkey is waiting for American ratl-
fication of the Turko- American Lau-
same treaty before according parla-
mentary approval to that document.
This statement was made today TO
The Associated Press by Fethi Bey,
president OF the Turkish chamber OF
deputies, who added that he earnestly
hoped the United States Senate soon
would endorse the instrument, which
he was convinced suitably protected
American interests.
Shanghai. Oct. so The North
China Daily News prints despatch
from Tientsin saying that General
WI Pei-Fu has instructed his rep
resentatives to open negotiations with
,, Feng Yu-HsianS. the "Christian gen.
, eral," and General Chang Tsao- Ling.
the Manchurian war lord, on the basis
that Chang shall return to Manchur-
in and acknowledge the authority of
the central government and that all
parties shall agree to resume the
status quo.
Los Angeles. Oct. 30 - Secrecy
maintained relative to the first gov
mems contract entered into with the
Pan-American Petroleum and Trans
port Company involving the con-
/ Struction of fuel storage space at
| Pearl HarbOr. Hawaii, and the leasing
of land in naval oil reserve number l.,
of California, was linked indirectly
today with the limitation of arms
conference held in Washington.
Chicago, Oct. S0-Albert II. Loeb.
CO pitalist AMI mail order house off,
cial, who died Monday. left his entire
estate TO his widow, Mrs. Anna Loeb.
according to the Will filed today. The
value of the estate was given as S.
100000. No mention was made of
any of the children except n son. AL
Ian, who was named as executor.
Norwich. Conn. Oct. 0--Twelve
business men Of this city. went bond
for $50. 200 for George A. Finn, for
me. treasurer of the Bankers Trust
Company. this afternoon at special
session of the city court when be was
bound over to the January term Of
the criminal superior court. Finn
was arrested last Saturday night on
a warrant charging embezzlement Of
$4,000 on September Is.
Boston, Oct. 30-A new protective
service to warn mariners of fog con-
ditions was instituted today by the
United States lighthouse service
when a radio fog signal was placed
in operation on Nantucket Shoals
lightship off the southeastern Mas
sachusetts coast. The service will be
conducted for six months to estab
lish its value to navigators and dur
ing the experimental period vessels
are asked to report its effectiveness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Frank Thomas of Oxford, n. j.
held as material witness in his VIE s
murder, hangs himself in his cell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

banquet. 'Au "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

G.. Harold Gilpatric. former Con-
necticut state treasurer end self-con-
fessed cmbezzler of funds of First
National Bank of Putnam. is SEN
fenced to IS years in Atlanta federal
Icnitentiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Moscow, Oct. 3o-tBy A. P)--
Frances recognition OF soviet Russia
is hailed with keen satisfaction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Albany, n. y, Oct. 30.---A pro-
clamation signed by Governor Smith
ordering all hunters out of the state
forest because of the present serious
fire hazard, was issued today by
Alexander Macdonald, state conser-
Walton commissioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Worcester, Mass. Oct. 3O.-Aftcr
waiting patiently 90 years but in
vain, for her absent husband to re-
turn. Mary A. Bergan has petitioned
the probate court here to grant her
Il divorce from John f. Bergan of
Camden, Me-. being firmly of the
opinion that he does not intend to
come back. She asks the custody of
her 10 year old son whom the father
has never seen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Cambridge. Mass, Oct. 3O.-EX-
animation of photographs taken at
Harvard Observatory early this
week indicated that the moving OBJ
ject scOtered by DIR. Baade Of
Hamburg University. Germany. Oct.
%, was an asteroid and not a comet.
1t was announced today at Harvard.
The report of the Harvard astro-
nomers, it was said. corroborates the
view expressed by other observers in
various parts Of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

New York. Oct. 30-Directors of the
United States Cast lHn Pipe and
Foundry Co, today declared an extra
Glviden of one percent towar accrued
dividends of $721 $40 on the preferred
stock, disbursement of which recent
~ was upheld by the court of errors
and appeals4n New Jersey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Boston. Oct. 30--Joseph Coleman
of South Boston and George +. Con-
nors of Arlington. youths. were ar
raigned In South Boston court today
charged with murder in connection
with the death of Frank Koschirer,
an aged man. several days ago. They
were held without bail for the grand
jury. The police allege that the men
went to Koschirer's home in South
Boston in search of liquor and that
when they We're refused they attack
cd and beat him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Syracuse, N. Y. Oct. 30.-Earl r.
Fowler, 36. of Baldwinsville, was in
stantly killed while hunting
pheasants three miles west of that
village early today when the second
barrel of his shotgun was accident
aliyi discharged, the shot entering
his heart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Washington. Oct. Ex-senator
Capper. Republican. Kansas. advised
the secretary of the Senate today
that he has received no contribu-
tions to date in his contest for re-
election. and that his expenditures
had been SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

London. Oct. 3O-(By A. P.)-The
people of Great Britain have put i
crushing end to their first expert
ment with a Labor government by re-
turning the Conservative party to
power in parliament with one of the
strongest najorities recorded during
the last century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Waltham. Mass. Oct. 30--As q re-
suit Of demonstrations today at the
factory Of the Waltham Watch Com
pany, where 1000 employees are on
strike. four persons. two men and two
women. were ordered to appear in
court Saturday. Howard NJ. Mayhem,
secretary OF the strikers organization.
was one of those summoned. The
demonstration followed a meeting Of
strikers last night at which Mayhem
announced that Frederick G. Dumaine
of Boston. president OF the company
had refused to confer or negotiate with
representatives Of the strikers. The
strike was called after the company
had reduced wages ten per cent.
New York. Oct. 20.--Aftcr a battle
with 50-foot waves and IS mile gale
In nid-atlantic. tho liner Homeric ar
rived in port today "a hours behind
schedule. Two temporary doors on
the forward boat deck were smashed
In and casing box on the wireless
apparatus was blown overheard.
Boston, Oct. 30.-salvatore Schia-
syone. candy worker out Of enpIay-
|ment. who was arrested last night CT
IA street corner as he took from o
messenger boy q package supposedly
|containiBg Is. 90 was arralgnsd to-
day on a chaires Of attempting TO ex-
tort that amount OF money from Hen
Ery q. .LaphAn1. a millionaire, under
threats Of death. The boy pleaded
not guilty.. and was held in lack OF
bonds of $4,000 fer a further hearing.
en- Nov. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Nantucket. Mass, Oct. 30-The pic
iurcsque village of Siascanset. where
authors and artists have established
summer colony. escaped destruction
narrowly in fire early today. The
flames appeared in the Phillips build
ing and spread to the Morris build
ing adjoining. Sparks carried the
fire to the post office building, where
the volunteer fire department fought
it. Help went out from here and at
ter two hours the fire was under con-
troll. The loss was about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Honolulu. Oct So-(By A. Po-
Navy officials announced that the
submarine RI had been ashore on
q soft coral reef at the entrance 30
Honolulu harbor since midnight
Tuesday. Thee officers and crew
numbering IS were rescued at dawn
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Chicago. Oct. S0-The team OF
Koran and Walthour continued in the
lead in the six day International bi-
cycle race at the end Of the S1st
hour today with 1867 miles, s laps and
200 points scored in sprints to its
credit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Washington. Oct. 30-President
Coolidge was told today by Senator
Weller and Galen l.. TAFT chairman
of the Republican state committe of
Maryland, that Maryland would give
him its electoral vote. Representa-
tive Porter of Pennsylvania called to
pay his respects prior to his depart
ure Saturday for Geneva to attend
the international narcotic conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-31

Philadelphia, Oct. 2O.--EAtension of
the contract of DR.. Leopold Stokowski
rs conductor Of the, philadelphia or
chestra for seven years has been an
nounced by the board of directors Of
the Philadelphia Orchestra Associa-
ton. AS the present cont ract expires
in the spring of 1927. the services Of
DR.. Stokowski are thus assured to the
orchestra for ten years, the announce
ment says.
Plandome, n. Y, Oct. 30.--Funeral
services for Mrs. Frances Hodgson
Burnett. 15. world famed novelist who
died at her home here yesterday. will
he held Saturday afternoon 1T 2 o'clock
followed by burial in the RosIyh, n.
Y. cemetery.
Tacoma. Wash, Oct. 30.-George
G. Tur1bull. nationally known pro-
fessional golfer, died suddenly of a
heart attack at his home last night.
He was born in North Berwick,
Scotland. in 1870.
Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 39-The
past year was one of distinct i'm
provement in the wholesale drug
trade. according to a bulletin issued
today by the Harvard bureau OF
business research. This improve
mont was accomplished primarily
through a reduction in the average
ratio Of total expense, the bulletin
said.
New Brunswick, n. j.. Oct. 30
Two passengers were slightly injur-
ed shortly before 9 O'Clock last night
when a New York-Phila delphia 10
cal train on the Pennsylvania rail-
road side-swiped a freight just after
leaving the Metuchen station. caus-
ing three cars to leave the rails Mrs.
Anna McGuilo. of Atlantic City. and
Max Silverstein, of Philadelphia.
were brought to st. Peters Hospital
suffering from shock. bruises and
minor cuts.
Moscow, Oct. 3o-tBy A. P)-
Frances RECOGNITION OF soviet Russia
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-04-23

los amantes del baseball, salieron del
play hacienda los mejores comsrta-
rios sobre los dos teams y acerca de la
clase de polota que Sc jug6. Durante
el curse del match, Sc distinguieron
Nestor, Ch;lino King. 81 Sc ssigue
jugando pelota de la grande EN- los te-
rrenos de Humacao Cayey, estos pu-
blicos 10 mismo que el que viene de
otros pueblos. sera un asiduo concurren
te estas luchas, donde la discipline
y caballeros;dad de los jugadores es Ell
tema de todo el mundo. No quiero ter
minar estas notas, sin antes recerdar
que estaremos en- Ponce ell pr6ximo
domingo, donde jugaran Ponce Y Ri
bosch por segunda vez. lire moler
cristal de roca?
LARRY OITEMAN i
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-04-23
RTBoscH:

Gacho out en- primera. juicy, batean
do. San lie Ga la base. juicy Sc roba
la segunda. SAGA una rola a segunda
y es out en- primera. juicy quiere esta-
farse el home es ont por Hoyos, sin
motivos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-04-23
LARRY 0UEMAN

Eenidisimo desafio DEB domingo en- IA
tarde en- Cayey. Las Panteras y los
Leones sostienen una lucha trtdntca.
Nero y Figueroa son explotados. 81
jo y San siguen el duelo, venciendo
ell iltimo con score de 4 a 3. Ell in
menso entusiasmo de un pueblo que
delira por sa team. @
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-04-23

Los juegos del domingo en- Ca
yey Ponce y Ribosch demues
tran que juegan pelota de Ligas
Mayores.- Duelo de pitchers. -
Ponce da sus dos i1llicas carre=
ras por un buen hit de Nestor
y un error de Garcia. II Chilino
Nestor y King, sobresalieron en-
su fielding. Miguel, King, Mes
tor y Hoyos, Sc distinguieron al
bate. Umpires ajustados. P1-
blico satisfecho.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-04-23
FLORES NATURALES

IQuire listed consegu1r Hermosos
Bouauets ? Bonitas Coranas otros
trabaios artisticos en- flores naturales
Ilare al tel6fono 800 Santurce (Stor
90. Martin Pena) sera atendido por
Ia se7iora ISAREL PA RST