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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
DEPRESSION BARS
USUAL Dividend OF
AMERICAN WOODEN

New York, Sept. An view of
the extreme depression in the tex
tile business, the directors of the
American Wooden Company. meet
ing today in Boston, omitted the
quarterly dividend of i 3-4 per cent
on the common stock. The stock
has been on a seven per cent annual
basis since October 10, 1919, prior
to which the rate was five per cent
from April 10, 1916. when dividends
on the common stock We're inaugur-
ated.
While the unfaVorable conditions
in the textile trade have been Il mat
ter of almost common knowledge
the omission of the dividend at this
time was entirely unexpected by
Wall Street and resulted in the stock
breaking from y 3-S TO IS 1-2. the
lowest price since 1921. The RICH
price of IS rs was established last
January. but the stock has sold
Within points of this top yester-
day.
In brief announcement Of their
action, the directors stated that
when conditios warrant, dividend
on the common stock will be re-
sumed."
They declared the regular quarter
ly dividend of / 81 per cent on the
preferred, payable October 10 to
stock OF record September 10.
RumOrs for u possible cut or om-
ission in the dividend were currant
three months ago. but were set at
rest by President w. w. Wood, who
stated then that while earnings were
negligible a sufficient surplus had
been set up to take care of divi-
dends.
Additional confirmation of reports
paymentof depression in the textile
industry were furnished this week by
the non-payment of the interest on
the outstanding first mortgage per
cent bonds of 3. B. and r. Knight,
large cotton manufacturers, and the
postponement of dividend action on
the common stock of Daniel Boone
Wooden Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05

Relinquishing control and manage
ment of the Maine Farmers Ex-
change in favor of the Charles NJ.
Cox Company of Boston. Mass, a
big wholesale grain concern, the
stockholders of the Maine co-oprat-
i've organization at a special meet
ing held Thursday in the hall Of Rep
resentatives at the State House pass
cd vote agreeing to sell a majority
of their stock to the Boston concern.
The meeting yesterday was held at
the call of the president, Is. Z. Ham,
ilton of WATERFORD. and the secretary,
George f. Bartoll of Freeport. ,..f
The common stockholders of the
Exchange voted to accept the offer OF
the Cox concern hereby that company
purchases majority of the stock of
the Exchange and elects four of the
seven directors, thereby assuming
the management of the Exchange,
with the provision that II as some
future time three-fourths OF the
present common stockholders Of the
Exchange so desire they may pur-
chase the stock held by the Cox
Company at book value but not less
than par value. The preferred stock
holders of the Exchange refused to
have their stock become secondary
to the new common stock.
The Maine cooperative Organiza-
Continued on Page 3-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
CLEAR WEATHER
MAY PERMIT HOP
!. US. filters TODAY

Pictou, n. S.. Sept. 4 (By A. P.)-
Late tonight the indications were
that fine flying weather would pre-
vail tomorrow for Lieutenant Low
ell H. Smith and the other American
round-thc-world fliers if the decided
to make jump from Pictou for
Boston. The storm had subsidized
and the barometer was rapidly ris-
ing.
1t was said that under ideal
weather conditions the planes could
be prepared for a hop-off by ten
o'clock.
Lieut.. Smith, who commands the
round-the- world fliers, has ordered his
men up at o'clock in the morning.
This Is believed here to indicate the
possibility of a start for Boston by
the planes tomorrow.
Late tonight the cruiser Milwaukee
informed Lieutenant Smith that u
storm OF violent intensity was ap-
preaching the Nova Scotia coast and
recommending that the start for
American territory be delayed. The
order for his men to be up at o'clock
still stands. however. and at that
hcoA luc NCdtHcI IcpOllS dNdlluHle
will be examined.
The United States torpedo boat
destroyer Coghlan reported tonight
that she had the spare rear spread
err required for Lieutenant Smiths
machine on board and was lying in
the Ice of Henry Island off Pictou
Harbor awaiting for daylight to
come in.
The aviators spent the day rest
ing. and tonight were the guests of
honor at a dinner given them aboard
the Canadian destroyer Patriot.
The spare propeller brought here
for the Boston III. with which Lieu
tenant Wade and his assistant, Lieu
tenant Ogden, will accompany the
other planes on the remainder OF
their journey, will be installed to-
morrow If weather conditions per-
init, and the rear spreader, now be-
ing rushed here by the destroyer
Coghlan. placed in position on Lieu
tenant Smiths plane. No attempt
was made to refuel the machines
and this work will take considerable
time before a start is made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Score of Planes
VIII Escort u. S.
World ,Airmen

Boston, sept. 4.-Whcn the army
fiierS who are cirCling the world fly
down the New England coast from
Pictu, n. S., TO land here tomorrow
or Saturday they will be under the
escort of Il score OF planes, which
will fly down the coast as far as Old
Orchard, Maine, to meet the homing
airmen. Major General Patrick,
chief of the army air force, and AS
sistant Secretary of War Dwight r.
Dais will fly with the aerial recep-
ton party which will escort the
flicrs to the East Boston Airport, for
their first landing on home soil since
they left Seattle on April &.
Lieutenant Lowell II. Smith and
his fellow flicrs will bring their pom
TONED planes down in the main ship
channel off the airport. taxi them to
buoys already established in the
stream. and then will be taken by
boat to the reception barge and to
shore. There they will sign the WISH
tors book OF the airport as the Off
cial entry of their virtual completion
OF aerial circumnavigation of the
world.
The day after arrival. when the
change from pontoons to landing
SSSA Will NC SilCCleu, Will NC one OIL
many activities.
Many events that had been pro-
posed have been eliminated out of
difference to the fliers' wishes. If
they arrive tomorrow they will fly
again Sunday to Mitchell Field, l.. l.,
Sunday afternoon. General Patrick
announced that the world cruisers
would circle over New York City
before landing. The head of the air
service himself will fly with the
group to New York. and thence to
Washington.
Lieutenant Antonio LocatelH,
whose plane was wrecked on the way
from Iceland to Greenland with the
American airmcn attended with his
companions today at luncheon given
in their honor by The Sons of Italy.
The party spent the rest of the af-
ternoon sightseeing and left at five
o'clock for New York city. The
Italian aviator said he would be at
Mitchell field to welcome the world
girdlers on their arrival there, and
would spend two or three weeks in
New York before returning to Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Dawes Prepares
To Rap Lafol1ette
In Milwaukee Talk

Evanston, ILL.,. Sept. Appropriation,
of his Milwaukee address. in which
he will discuss the Lafollette indie
pendent movement, was FASTENED to-
day by Charles G. Dawes, Republican
vice presidential nominee. after being
advised by Republican national com
mittee officials that his speaking
date in Wisconsin had been changed
to Thursday. Sept. II, when he viii
make his address at a'night meeting
in the Milwaukee auditorium.
Announcement was made in New
York today by Mr.. Butler that a
speaking trip to the Pacific coast
might be planned for Mr.. Dawes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Soviet Official
Raps Dawes Plan
German ReparatiOns

Hull, Eng. Sept. 4--The Dawes re-
paration plan Ia only a new schems
for the exploitation OF the German
workers, M. Tomski, one Of the So.
Wet members fthe Anglo Russian
conference which rec entity met n
London. charged today in long ad-
dress in Russian before the British
trade union congress here.
One Of the speakers was Peter j.
Erady, president Of the Federation
Bank of New York, who said that
American labor was against "kaiser-
ism. Bolshevism or any form OF des-
potism which seeks 10 overthroW
democratic institutions"
The congress agreed TO empower
It's general council 10 take all possi-
bic steps through the international
Federation Of Trade Unions to bring
together the various elements Of the
labor movement in Europe in an eff
fort to establish solidarity making
for world peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05

Shanghai, Sept. 4 (By A. Ply,
Although only one of the
three armies of General Lu
Yung, Hsiang, Tuchun of Che
kiang, who is fighting to retain
control of Shanghai, against
the assaults of General Chi
Hsieh-Yuan, of Kiangsu, was
engaged in the battle which
continued throughout today,
the Chekiang headquarters as
serts it was able to more than
hold its own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
SEC, DAVIS WARNS
Of RED MENACE AT
WATERv|LlE RALLY
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

tSpeClal 10 'henneDeC JOurJldlb
Watervjlle. Sept. 4.-"No group. no
matter how high or powerful it may
he or what authority it may be given
or assume. can control the American
worISingman," declared James J. Da-
Wis. secretary of the department OF la
Dor. speaking before an audience of
about 600 people gathered at the City
Opera House last evening at Repub-
1ican rally.
1.-THE worliin2men of this country
can be depended upon to follow the
American flag no matter who may
wave the red banner of discomfort. The
American worker loves his country and
he has demonstrated that in war he Is
the backbone of the nation" averred
Secretary Davis.
Other speakers of the evening were
Drew Il. Harthorn.s principal Of Coburn
(continued on Page 3-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05

Booze will be a scarce COM
modify in Augusta and sur
rounding territory for the next
several months if information
coming from reliable sources is
borne out by facts when the
secret indictments Of the
grand jury are made public
this afternoon at the calling of
the criminal docket at the
Kennebec county Superior
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Speaker H0lley
And Miss Edwards
At Detroit Rally

Especial to the Kennebec Journal)
Detroit, Me-, Sept. Miss Betty
Edwards of Indiana and Hon
Frank III. Holly of North Arson
were the main speakers at a largely
attended and enthusiastic Republi-
can rally held in Postoffice Square
here tonight. Miss Edwards talked
on the national situation and she
was frequently interrupted by bursts
of applause.
Mr.. Holley referred to the splen-
did record made by the state under
a Republican regime and urged that
a ringing endorsement be given at
the polls next Monday.
Both speakers later in the eve
ming went to Palmyra, where they
were greeted by a crowded hall. On
the trip the Pittsfield Boys Band
furnished music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Sen. WadswOrth
To Fly from Maine
To Meet World Fliers

Pennington, Me. Sept. 4.-United
States Senator James W. Wadsworth,
Jr, Of New York, who is to speak at
Augusta tomorrow night and here on
6aturdax4 .nikht-in- tho cl osia days sOf
the Maine election campaign. will be
taken to Mitchell Field, N. Y. by air.
plane Sunday by Lieut.. l.. NJ. Elliott
He will address the world fliers with
others upon arrival there.
Lieut.. Elliott arrived here today for
that purpose from Mitchell Field and
Boston. They plan to leave early Sun
day morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
u. S. S. West Virginia
Sails for Bermuda

Rockland. Me-, Sept. 4-The super
dreadnaught West Virginia. left the
scene of it's successful STANDARDIZED
ton trials here tonight and sailed for
Bermuda for two weeks stay. After
celebration practice at the mouth OF
the Potomac river, the 5attleship will
proceed to her station at San Pedro.
Cal.
The board of inspection and sur
vey has announced that the light
cruiser Cincinnati will be the next
craft to undergo official trials on the
Rockland course, probably early In
October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Judge Caverly Ready
To Write Opinion
In Franks Staying

Chicago. Sept. 4-Judge John r.
Caverly. who will decid" whether
Nathan Leopold, Jr., ard Richard
Loeb will go to the gallows or the
penitentiary for the murder OF young
Robert Franks, has finished d.
gest Of the evidence and has only 70
write his opinion as to the punish
ment. he indicated today.
He said that sentence will be pro-
nounced without fail on Septem-
Der 10.
It was reported that the defense is
considering two surprise moves In
case the judge infiicts the supreme
penalty: A plea that the boys have
become insane since their pleas Of
guilty. and q plea before or after SEN
tencc to withdraw the pleas of guilty
and change them to not guilty. were
reported to have been considered.
Defense attorneys refused to confirm
or deny the reports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Portland Woman
Dies Gas Poison

Portland. Sept. 4.-The body Of Mrs.
Mabel NJ. Pike was found today in
front Of a gas stove in her apartment
at IS State street by an officer sum-
moned to investigate escaping gas. Ac-
cidental asphyxiation was the cause,
in the opinion Of medical examiner.
who thought her bathrobe opened a
gas jet or extinguished the flame while
she was moving about the stove. She
had been dead about two hours. Mrs.
Pike had conducted q public typewrit-
ing and multigraphing ONCE the past
II years. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Another Woman
Demented Over
Killing of Franks

Chicago, Sept. 4.-The fourth
women believed 10 have become in
sane as a result Of brooding over
the trial Of Nathan leopold and
Richard Loeb. who confessed the
kidnapping and murder of Robert
Franks, was examined at the county
hospital today. according TO DR.. j.
P. Percival. She is the wife of a
carpenter, who said she talked and
thought OF nothing but the Franks
trial since 1t began.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
RaincOat Workers
Strike at Boston

Boston. Sept. 4.-Six hundred men
and women employed by manufac-
turers of raincoats, went on strike
here today. The members of the
Waterproof Garment Workers
union, local No. 16. were included.
Like two recent strikes of garment
workers. this strike is called to en-
force agreements and note as de-
mand for higher wages or improved
working conditions. the union lead
ers explained. The union will al.
tempt to organize several non-union
shops. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Davis Plans to
Talk in N. England

Washington. Sept. - John ".
-Ilsvia. Democratic observation-disclosures.
nee, after his present western speak,
ing trip. probably will carry his CAM
paisn into New England and then
make another invasion Of the west.
Chairman Shaver Of the Democrat
&c national committee. making this
announcement. said the present tour
probably would not extend further
west than Denver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
General Forecast

A disturbance of marked intensity
is central Thursday evening between
New Foundland and Nova Scotia,
while the northwestern depression
has advanced to western districts.
The outlook is for generally fair
weather Friday and Saturday in the
states east Of the Mississippi river,
except that showers and thunder
storms are probable on Friday in
portions of the lower lake region and
the north Atlantic states. 1t will be-
come somewhat warmer on Friday
in the middle and north Atlantic
states.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Moderate south and southwest and
weather partly overcast Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
k|ANCSU army !,
FAILS TO TAKE
CITY SHANGHAI
HALT LEWISTON
RACES IN TRIBUTE
TO ED "POP" CEERS
(Special to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Lewiston. Sept. 4.-Maine State
fair racing paused few moments
today out of respect for Ed Pop"
Geers. Scores of horsemen gathered
on the track in front of the stands,
ba"eG their heads, and stood silent
while the band played. Thousands
witnessing tne spectacle were touch
ed 10y the tribute 10 the games
grand old man. killed Wednesday,.
Banner NJ, the Haverhill, Mass.
light harness ace, proceeded the five
horses field to the wire in the
straight heats in the $500 Shrine
Club free for all. Carney piloted the
bay gelding to rather handsome VIC
tories in the first two heats. Then
Carl c. clean upj horse this year on
the Bay State circuit, turned in a
thrilling dash for honors In the third
heat. The Lawrence horse pushed
Ba.lner NJ. to los 81. but was we'll
in the rear at the finish. Banner Nj.
was the big favorite, and was only
headed once. the first quarter of the
opening heat.
Another medium sized crowd
watched the races. 1t is an unusual
feature that the opening day this
year was the largest of the four.
Final races were run off. with
Hanley B., winning the ia Boston
Globe pace $1,000 purse: Luke Bell
capturing the $1,000 Pine Tree 2.3O
trot and Confidence taking the *. c.
22.@4 pace, all in straight heats.
It was Luke Bells second first
money of the week. and it has been
big week for the pair Of Fox boys,
Frank of Medford, Mass, and w. T.
Of Portland.
Peter Mount 2.13 Ia. an Orlando,
Florida horse. by Peter The Great,
trotted all exhibition guideless mile
in the new world record time for
trotters of PA Ia. The track was
very fast for the final day, and the
weather ideal. Summary:
ia BOSTON GLOBE PACE STAKE
49,. $1,000
Hanley B., Big by James Han
Icy (Dore) ............. ! i l
Tony Mac bg UHaycS ....... = > :
Mainshot Big (Pottle) ...... :" = u
Andora Girl bm (HaydcnD :. t =
1Hme--2.12 II; 2.12 3-1: LIB II.
THE SHRINE FREE FOR ALL
PURSE $500
Banner B. bg by Banner Leaf
Carney 1
Julia NJ. Direct, BIN (Pottle)
........... -
Carl G. chg Dore) ........ .
Dial Spencer bg (Yuim 800. .
Peter Look brg (Wills) go. " 3
Time--2.1O IA: 30 3-4: @.OS ID
PINE TREE 30 TROT STAKE
$1,000
Luke Bell blk by Atlantic
Express (W. u. Fox) !.... l
Celim Dewey X. bg (Mal-
Davie Watts chg (WellsO -. . j
Agratia Harvester br nj (Sim-
Halle Archdale bm (McWn-
liams) ............. Or
Bonney Eagle blk $ (Hayden)
" Na'
Maibrace also started.
Time-2.1 S1-4; 30; 10.
X. c. 2.24 PACE PURSE $500
Confidence Big by Peter Volo
(F. r. Fox .............. l
Dan Direct bg Dore) $50. 3 z =
Col. Crook bg (Nickerson) E. a -
Mickey Light bg (Card) 800. ) 4
Bonnie Doune bg (Colburn) 3 u
w. J. G. (Hanafin) ....... u -
Time-".12 a: 2.12: IA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Letter Threatens
Life British Prince

New York. Sept. A letter, to the
Prince of Waloe, saying in part. "If
you don't get out of the United States
soon You will meet violent DEATH"
was received by the French consult
generals Office today. 1t was reported
to the police.
The letter was postmarked Syosset,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
TraMckers COrraled

II Is understood, on information
from reliable sources that every
bootleggcr In and around Augusta
has been arrested or indicted within
Continued on Page 3-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Globe Filler to
Drop Package at
Old Orchard

Old Orchard, Me-. Sept. captain
Harry Jones received this telegram
this afternoon from Erick Nelson. one
Of the globe fliers:
''win drop package II we pass over
Old Orchard.
(Signed) NELSON.s /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
THE WEATHER
UNSE TTLED

New England and Eastern New
York-Unsettled Friday, probably
showers in north portion, slightly
warmer; Saturday fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Boston Eorecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Friday unsettled, slightly warmer;
Saturday fair; moderate, possibly
fresh southwest winds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
(Political ADVERTISEMENT (Poitical
THE KHAN IS NOT AN ISSUE
Mr.. Edward B. Tibbetts,
Bangor. Maine
Dear Mr.. Tibbetts:

Maine
Dear Mr. Tibbetts:
have your letter inquirng to my position on Ger.
tain matters which giving concern to some of
our citizens. very glad to tell my position to any
citizens who are honestly interested in my views.
agree entirely with the attitude of John w. Davis
and Charles G. Dawes that this is not political ISSUE
Both the Republican and Democratic platforms in state
and nation have taken the same position.
am not have ever been member of the
ku klux Khan of any other secret organization other
than the college fraternity which Joined an under
graduate at Bowdon. Neither have sought the support
Of group organization of citizens at stage
Of my candidacy As Governor shall be under no obi
cations of any kind to special group citizens
nor shall at any time entertain any prejudice against
any Of citizens however bitterly they may oppose me-
any organization in this state advocates taking the
enforcement of law into their hands out of the hands
Of the constituted authorities, am against such an Or
ganzation.
any organization seeks to apply religious test for
public Office against such an organization because
our Constitution clearly provides that mo tesr
shall be required qualification for any Office under
this state and shall gladly take oath to uphold this
provision in my exercise of the appointing power.
If any organization in this state recognizes an un-
American allegiance in determining the exercise of their
civic obligations to state and nation am against
such an organization.
exactly as accurate to say that my opponent is the
candidate of the knights of Columbus is to say that
am the candidate of any other organization 1t has al
ways been my position that neither charge was fair nor
just.
The same charge was made in connection with the
Charter fight and the Council fight last in the City
Portland the citizens of Portland not deceived
and overwhelmingly endorsed both the new Charter and
me council ticket. The results have amply demonstrated
mat any fears were groundless.
My election as Governor on September Sth will be
Republican victory in the State of Mainenothing more
and nothing less 1t will not be the victory of any other
group organization i am proud and content to stand
Republican candidate upon the Republican PLATFORM
Very sincerely yours,
RALPH O. BREWSTER.
Vote for Brewster
is
A Vote for Coolidge
MAINE REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE
ByFRANK B. w. WEIGH, Executive Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
Forces Of General lu
RepuIse Assaults Chi
hsieh-Yuan IN All
Day Battle

of Fighting in
Grain Field s with
Casualties Unknown
- Artillery of AS
. saulting Army DAM
I ages Baptist Mission
Hospital Containing,
American Women -
ReinfOrcements Be-
ng Rushed to Both
Sides va. .. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
II Secret Bills To Be
Made Public In Sup
erior Court Today

q for Violation of Pro-
hibitory Law-Activ-
tiles of Enforcement
Agents Have Result
ed in Big ROun d.
Up of BoOtleggers
-Aridity r egim e
Faces Imbibers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05
BOSTON FIRM TO CONTROL
MAINE FARMERS EXCHANGE:
BETTER SERVICE SOUGHT

Charles M. Cox Co., Acquires
Majority . Stock and viii
Take Over Management of
Exchange =. Will Continue
Under Old. Name-Believed
Matter of Mixed Lots Of
Feed Will Be Handled More
Satisfactorily-State. Dept.
of Agriculture Off CT a |
Sewers Connection Due to
New Status of Affairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05

The policy to follow In adyertixine
real estate Is to keep at Il until the
property Is sold. And that b not an
expensive policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-05

(Political ADVERTISEMENT