davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
WOULD SELL ALL SHIPS
Bids Are Asked by shipping Board on All of the I1cct of 1855 Vessels Must be in by March 1i.

Washington. Feb. 26.-Bids on the entire shipping board fleet of 1885 vessels under slightly changed ocn. tract terms were asked for today by the board.
 The action was taken through the emergency fleet corporation. offers received on or before March 14 A1i he considered and no award will be made before that date.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Serve Notice They Each Will Introduce Meas ure Next Weekto Legal ize Manufacture On "Volume Basis !"
Circular Letter Is Sent to Other Congressmen Ask ing Aid in Movement to Modify Volstead Act.

Washington. Feb. ss.--forty mem- bers of the house joined today in an announcement that next week they each will introduce Il bill to legalize the manufacture and sale of bever- ages with an alcoholic content of 2.75 Der cent by volume.
 The announcement was made in a letter sent to all other house members calling on them to join in the move nient to modify tine Nolstead act.
 Those Who signed
 The letter was signed by Represen- tatives Brittan, Browne of New ter sey. Berger Brumm, Celler, Clancy, Gonnury. Connolly of Pennsylvania; Corning. Doyle. Dyer Edmonds, Hill, or Maryland; Kahn, Kindred, knnz, l.aguardia. l.ampert, l.ehlbanh, Linthi- cum. MacGregor, McNulty Mead, Minahan, Alorin, Newton of Missouri: p'Brien of New Jersey; o'Connor of Louisiana. 0'SnliiNan. Perlman. Rans- lay Rosenbloom, Sabnth. Schaefer. Sherwood, Stephens, Tagne. Tydings. Noight. Nolli'
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
SMITHS NAME PRESENTED
Governor of New York state is En- tered As Presidential PrlInary Cam Jidatc iu Illinois.

Springfield, Ill.,. Feb. Ex-Governor Al. smith of New York entered the Illinois primaries today when his peti- ton as candidate for the democratic presidential nomination was filed with the Secretary of State by Ray mond O Keefe of Chicago. The peti- tions contained 5000 names. including the names Of 5000 street car conduc tors and motormcn on the Chicago Surface lines, 500 La Sale street brokers, and 1000 democratic pre- cinct committeeman Of Chicago. head cd by Robert M. Sweitzer. county clerk. and 500 doWs state signatures.
 Albany. \. r., Feb. 2s.-''This has been done without my suggestion. without my consent, and without my Governor Smith said to- day when informed that Raymond II. 0dxeefe of Chicago had filed q seti- ton for Smith in the Illinois prim- aries for the democratic presidential 
 The Governor said he had received several letters from Okeefe.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
SEN. WILLIS DENIES
 TEAPOT IMPLICATION
Says He Does Not Know To Whom "WilIis'
 Telegrams Refer

Washington, Feb. 2s.-Senator Wil- lis, republican, Ohio, issued a formal statement today declaring he had no Idea who was referred to in telegrams placed before tho oil committee, say- ing that Willis was concerning him. self in the oil inquiry on behalf of Edward F. Mclean.
 T hayeebeen handed what purports to be copies of two telegrams sent by John or Johns to Edward B. Mclean at Palm Beach. Fla, in which teie- grams reference Is made to man named Willis" said the senator. "So far as l can recall do not know John or Johns. haven't the slightest Idea to what either of these telegrams refers"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
DAUGHERTY'S TERMS
senator wa'.onF Give, ou, Three Con- ditiUus Under Which Attorney Gen- eral Would Retire From Of1icc.

Washington. Feb. 2S. - Senator Watson. republican. Indiana, after a call today at the White House. said the attorney general had told him Tuesday night that he would retire only under circumstances which he outlined as follows.
 First, upon demand by the presi- dent for his resignation.
 Second. upon production by the senate inquiry of evidence of wrong doing. which he himself did not have knowledge Of. and which would so besmireh his reputation as 10 force him to retire.
 Third. upon tiUdic1tion through the senate inquiry which would al- tow him to retire honorabiy and not by the ttackdoor. g
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Lawyers Get Offer for
 Report on R. K. Accidents

St. Louis, Feb. 2s-A number of st. Louis lawyers today exhibited circu- lar letters they received seeking to sell monthly report of railway ac- cidents filed with the interstate com merce commission as required by law. The letters dated Washington. D. C., are signed by the commercial re- search bureaut' and countersigned by .;S. F. MehfeIt. per S. E."
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Fx-FIRE CHIEF GUILTY
With II,c Ut,,cr ffrcmen. He Is Con- sicted ofssrson-scpteuee to be Im- posed Later on.

Bridgeport. Feb. eS. - Arthur E. Wilmott. former chief of the Darien fire department pleaded guilty 10 six counts Of conspiracy to commit sta tutory arson. and five other members of the department pleaded guilty to from ore to three counts when ar- raigned before Judge Allyn l.. Brown in superior court today. The others who pleaded guilty are Richard E. Abendroth and Harry Pardee. three counts each: George Mast. two counts. Carl Reistail and Tired Hartog. one count each. The case Of George smith will be called after his six conpan- ions are sentenced. Sentencing was deferred until after the noon recess.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
MORE RIOTS IN CHICAGO
One Man shot and several Persons Beaten Today When Alleged Stril<- CTS and Workers Battle.

Chicago. Feb. as.-one man was shot and several persons were beaten today in clash between alleged atrik- ing garment workers and employees of a dressmaking factory.
 According 10 reports 10 the police Bho rushed riot squads to tbe plant. William Goldstein. owner Of fine fac tory. was shot in the right leg when alleged strike sympathizers stormcd the shop.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Pearl White and Fox Film
 Corp. in S50.000 Suit

New York. Feb. zs.-A supreme court jury in Brooklyn today return cd a verdict in favor Of Pearl White, movie actress, and the Fox Film Cor poration in a suit for s5B.ego.
 John r. Beatty. an actor. sued them for injuries received in filming a picture al Bayside. Long Island. He and Miss White were mounted. He alleged the actress so mismanaged her horse as to cause his mount to fhrow him, permanently disabling him.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
ADOPT CENSUS OF 1910
Senate immigration Det.ides un This sS Basis Tor immigration Quotas Under New Iaw-.

The census of 1910 vas deanltely adopted today by Ihe senate immigTa- ton committee as the basis for immi- grafton quotas under the new inmi- grafton law.
 The committee also decided br a close vote to reduce the quota per centage from 3 per cent to 2 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
t'ontinued on Page Thirteen,
MOVE AGAINST couurTTrr

Washington. Feb. zs.-Tbe firs move to discharge a committee from jurisdictign over legislation since inc adoption of the new house rule on that subject was made today b~ a group demanding a .ote on a re-an. portionmeut bill. now before the cen sus committee. 4 petition was placed on file. and if Il is signed by 1sa re- presentatiTes motion Co dischs-xs the committee piil be in order.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Indict New Ha,eners on /
 Bankruptcy Conspiracy

New York. Feb. zs-Seiick Port nov, and Joseph 5. Portnov. president and secretary, respectively of the Portnov Gold Co. Of New Haven, Conn. were indicted today on charges that they contemplated fraudulent bankruptcy They were held in ss.ge6 bail each by federal Judge Augustus %. Hand for trial.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
ARCHBISHOP RETURNING

Rome. Feb. 2s.-CardinaI O. Con- nell. Archbishop Of Boston. who has been visiting the Holy Land. arrived in Rome today. He vas accompanied by Monsignor Richard ]. Haberiin, Chancellor and Secretary of the Bos- ton Archdiocese. and Monsignor Mi- chaei J. srlsine. of Boston.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
New York Governor Signs
 Bonus Bill for Soldiers

Albany. S. Y.. Feb. 9s.-Goternor Smith today signed the Soldier Bonus bill. providing for the distribution Of the proceeds of the sis.e5B. .au bond issue among New York state citizans who served in the World War.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Unidentified Persons
Another Resolution

Another resolution nlso laid on the table temporarily was presented by Senator King, democrat, Utah, and called for information as to claims flied with the treasury for tax recos- cries The moyo is part of the ef- fort to uncover the complete story of the employment Of former govern- ment officials in cases argued before the governmental departments.
 Tn addition to examining the Mc- Lean teiegrams the oil committee heard testimony from Karl c. Schuy- Ter of Denver who related again the details of Sinclairis agreement to pay q million dollars to the Denver group holding conflicting claims in Teapot Dome.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
CONFERENCE AT YALE.

New Haven. Feb. ss-Representa- tiyes from 20 colleges will open a three days conference under the auspices of the national student forum. the Yale Liberal club and fhe Indianapolis convention club of Yale.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Ten More Gasoline Cars
 For the New Haven Road

New Haven, Feb. as.-The New Haven road announced today that if has ordered ten more gasoline motor rail coaches for branch lines and as soon as delivery is made they will displace regular passenger trains.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
oMITs DIyIprNp.

New York. Feb. 2s.-The Inspira- ton Consolidated Copper company today omitted it's quarterly dividend due at this time. Three months ago. a dividend of 50 cents was paid.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

Washington, Feb. 2S.--While tho oil committe was uncovering several new clements of mystery in the af- fairs Of Edward E. MeLean a ground work was laid In tho senate today for further excursion Into the oper- ations of E. l.. Doheny, Harry f. Sinclair and others.
 The committee listened to the rcad- ing Of another batch Of telegrams exchanged between Mclean in Flor ida and his employees in Washington, and decided to summon before il A. Mitchell Palmer, who was attorney general under Wilson and who acted for Mclean in the oil inquiry.
 Unidentified Persons
 Many of the telcgrams contained code words and mysterious references 10 unidentified persons who moved behind ths screen of events here as they related to the interests of Mir. Mclean. Two of the names mem toned were Underwood and Willis" Senator Walsh. democrat, Montana, immediately told the committee that Senator Underwood candidate for the democratic presidential nomina- tion never had sought to use his in- fluence on behalf of Mclean
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Iell. 2s.-Foretast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight and Friday: little change in tesapeTature.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
West fremont.

The Sunday school Christmas con-
cert, under the management of the
superintendent, Mrs Ashbury
Lopaus, and organistS, Mrs Philip
Pervear and Miss Eva Springer, was
held at the Methodist church Satur-
day evening. The tree was given by
Gardner Lawson, and held a gift for
every child in the place. Santa was
there in the person of Ronald Farley
The children of the place took part
in the exercises. Lillian Bridges
gave a reading.
Mrs, Emma Reed had a Christmas
reunion at her home here, with
twenty-nine members of her family
present Mrs. Reed left Saturday for
Ellsworth, where she took the train
for Boston to spend the winter with
her children. Mrs. Nettie Rumill left
on the same train for Boston, where
she will be employed.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Lunt had
Christmas surprise by the arrival
of their daughter, Beatrice, from
Worcester, Mass. She expects to re-
turn Wednesday.
y Mr. and Mrs Joe Bergeron and
children, of Seal Harbor, spent
Christmas with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Joyce.
Granville Walls and Lurline
.Rumill, of Seal Cove, spent Sunday
with Miss Rumill's aunt, Mrs. A. A.
Lopaus.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

Elmer Bridges is home from the
Y. of NJ, for the Christmas vacation.
" Miss Barbara Lymburner, who
spent last week at Islesboro, the
guest of her cousin, Mrs Frederick
Pendleton, came home Saturday and
began her school in Brooklin again
to-day
The grammar school in district No.
3 will not open this week on account
of the illness of the teacher, Mrs.
Ralph Harding. The opening of the
village school is also postponed.
On Thursday evening the mem
bers of the Baptist Sunday school had
a Christmas concert and tree in the
chapel, followed by a stereopticon
lecture by Pastor Stowell AN Toxic,
Before and After the Great Earth
quake" This was very interesting,
as we'll as the second lecture, held on
SUNDAY
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

The annual Farm Bureau meeting
was held at the schoolhouse Friday
evening, with thirty-six present.
After moving pictures of great inter
est in farm work, the members held
a Joint meeting of the Farm Bureau
branches. Charles Corson was elected
community chairman; Harold Hop
kins, secretary; Mrs. Lura Colburn,
boys and girls club leader. After
the Joint meeting. the ladies had one
side of the house and the men
the other, and elected the fol-
lowing project leaders: Men-Secre
tary, Marden Dunbar; orchard pro-
ject leader, Lawrence Hodgkins;
stock, Howe Romer; crops, Charles
Corson. Ladies-Mrs. Olive Hodg-
kins, chairman; Mrs. Eva Hopkins,
secretary; Mrs. Florence Moore,
clothing project leader; Mrs. Kddie
Copp, food project leader; Mrs. Lura
Colburn, household management
leader. 1t was voted to open all day
meetings at 10 o'clock sharp Coun-
ty Agent Bickford and Miss Beckett,
home demonstration agent, were
present, also Howard F. Whitcomb of
the Farm Bureau.
A Christmas concert was given at
the church Wednesday evening by
the Sunday school and the two
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
WHAT MY NEIGHBOR SAYS

Is of Interest to Ellsworth Folks.
When one has had the misfortune
to suffer from backache. headaches,
dizziness, urinary disorders and other
kidney ills--and has found relief
from all this sickness and suffering,
that PERSONS advice is of untold
value to friends and neighbors. The
following case is only one of many
thousands, but it is that of an Ellis
worth resident. Who could ask for a
better example?
Mrs Percy Lindsey, 1853 Main St,
says; Il suffered from kidney trou-
BILE and was in bed most of the time.
| ached all over and many times was
so dizzy | fell. My feet and ankles
swelled. Doan's Pills rid me of the
trouble"
Nearly four years later, Mrs Lind
sey said; Kidney disorder hasn't
annoyed me since giving my recon-
mendation for Doan's.'
Mrs Lindsey is only one of many
Ellsworth people who have gratefully
aches. if your kidneys bother you, don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-aslt
distinctly for DOAN'S FILLS, the same
that Mrs. Lindsey had--the remedy
backed by home testimony, 60 cents at
all dealers Foster Milburn Co, Mfrs,
Buffalo. n. Y when Your Back is
Lame-Bemember the Name"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
Sullivan Harbor,
CHRISTMAS TREE.

Cft IL ID VI AS TREE.
On Christmas eve, THE Elms, >
the attractive home of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. f. Meynell, was place of beauty
with Christmas decorations for the
annual Christmas tree exercises, a
gift of Mrs Dwight Braman of New
York to the Sunday school At Z
O'Clock the Sunday school, with pa
rents and friends, met in the spa
ciOus dining room, which had been
Gus dining room, which had been
prettily decorated with evergreen and
red and green crepe paper. Here a
Christmas service, with selected
music and recitations. was creditably
carried out
Then all adjourned to the parlors,
where there was a large and grace
full tree lighted by twenty-four cleo
trio bulbs, in red, green and white.
and covered with the most beautiful
decorations. Between the parlors
hung an immense red bell, while on
each side were garlands Of red and
green and several smaller bells
After all were seated and making
merry, the sound of heavy footsteps
and music came from the large and
brilliantly lighted hall where all had
been quiet a few seconds before. An
expression of curiosity and amuse-
ment spread over the faces of all.
when the door opened and in walked
Santa Claus dressed in a fur coat and
carrying on his arm a large market
basket. which had not been over
looked by the decorators. This was
filled with choice fruit which Santa
had provided for the occasion.
The newcomer extended a Merry
Christmas greeting to all and al
though furnace heat with his fur
coat, made him feel a little uncom-
Portable, he stood at his post by the
tree, where he, assisted by Mrs Mey-
nell, superintendent. and Mrs. Wat
son. assistant superintendent, dis
tributed the many gifts to those
present The gifts to the larger boys
were beautiful wool scarfs and
cravats: to the smaller boys. musical
instruments and toys; to the girls, six
linen handkerchiefs, china pin tray,
and satin bag purse with mirrow; to
the parents, a beautiful calendar, and
to each and every one present, Santa
passed a cOrnucOpla filled with cholce
candy. Friends who could not get
out, owing to the storm, were not
forgotten. All the above gifts We're
from the Dwight Bramans who have
literally contributed to the support
of the Sunday school
On another table, presided over by
the superintendent, stood q pile of
books, wrapped in red paper. These
were gifts from Miss Hills school,
Wellesley Hills, Mass, of which Miss
Sarah Hill, a summer guest, at Bay
Head Inn, is the head.
After a very pleasant evening
spent together, the company broke
up, expressing the wish that they
might meet again on such an occa-
sion.
Dec. 30. y. r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
BROOKLYN.


Schools open to-day for the winter
term.
Miss Alice Herrick of Providence,
r. l., who spent her Christmas va
cation with her father and sister,
returned to her business Monday.
Kenneth Cousins, who is attending
business college in Bangor, spent
Christmas at home.
Miss Bessie Eaton, who spent the
Christmas recess with her mother in
Portland, returned home Saturday.
Hon. and Mrs. A. e. Farnsworth
spent Christmas with Capt and Mrs,
r. f. Wells
Miss Mildred Stewart left to-day
for Providence, r. l., where she will
attend school.
Adelbert Anderson has gone to
Surry, where he is smelling.
Miss Bernice Phillips, who has
spent her vacation at hen home at
Fredericton, NIB, returned Mon
day. Mr. Hatch returned from Phila-
delphia Saturday
The teachers are the same in the
graded school with the exception of
Mrs. Fred Tyler, grammar teacher,
in place OF Mrs Harriet Hale Bridges,
resigned
There were two games of basket
ball at Odd Fellows nall Saturday
night. The first game, by Stoning-
ton and Brooklin A. A, was won by
Stonington; score 10-4. The second
game played, between Brooklm's
second team and North Brooklin A.
A., was won by Norm Broohin, As,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

schools. Everything was carried out
as usual, and Santa, with his curious
remarks, helped distribute the many
presents from the tree. Mrs. Eva
Hopkins and Alice Yarnum deserve
much credit for giving their time
helping the children.
George Parks spent Christmas day
with Rodney Copp and wife.
Woodbury. Leland, wife and daugh-
ter bessie spen. Chr 'stmas with MI
and Mrs Eiues Young in Bar Har-
Dor
e, n. HodeEius arrived home last
week.
The ladies aid society held a sale
and supper at the schoolhouse before
Christmas, which was well patro-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
South BluehilI,

News has been received of the
death of John b. Sylvester, formerly
of this place, at Lindsay, Cal, De-
cember 6. Mr.. Sylvester was born
in Etna about seventy-six years ago.
He made his home in South Blue
hill for several years, moving to Cali
fornia about eighteen years ago.
He is survived by seven daughters
and two sons, also two brothers. B.
IL. Sylvester of Bucksport. and b. e.
Sylvester of this place.
South Bluehin.
Mrs, Uziel Candage, who is en-
ployed at Bluehill, spent few days
last week at home.
Miss Stella Booker, who spent the
Christmas vacation with her parents
in Brewer, has returned to her
school.
There was a Christmas tree and
concert at the chapel Christmas
night.
Dec. 30. O.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31

nized All report an enjoyable eve
ming. Proceeds, about $25.
Donald Cameron and wife left for
Jekyl Island Friday night.
Howe Hopkins is home for few
weeks vacation.
Charles Mcfarland has been i'll the
past week.
Friends OF Isabelle Marshall and
Ava Davis Smith are sorry to hear of
their illness in Bar Harbor hospital
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Healey spent
Christmas week at home.
There win be a farm management
meeting, an all-day session, Febru-
airy &c. The place will be announced
later.
< Dec. 30. Midget"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1924-12-31
Southwest lInrlloe.

Our town has suffered a serious
loss i'm the recent sudden death Of
three toWnspeopIe, aad deep sympa-
thy is expressed thrOuEhuut the COM
muuity for the families bereNed.
On Tuesday, Dec. ] 6, q wave of
sorrow spread through oar village
when ii was learned that Mrs. An
drew Berry had passed away yeIy
suddenly Shirley Colt Berry was a
bright, loyable woman of twenty
four years, who had been married to
Andrew Berry about six years. and
was the mother of three living chill
dren. She had been in charge of the
home of her father, Everton Colt,
since the death of her mother sew
eral years ago, giving tender care to
her two little sisters. The funeral
was held at the CONGREGATIONAL
church, the pastor, Rev. O. L. Olsen,
speaking comforting words to the be-
reaved ones There were beautiful
flowers from relatives and girlhood
friends Burial was at Mount
Height
On Wednesday, Dec. II, Dudley l..
Mayo, one of our most prominent
ClllZGuS, SuStdlutu uedNN ldll,
causing great distress, and he was
taken to the Bar Harbor hospital.
The case was pronounced appended
It's, and an immediate operation
showed there was no hope for re-
covery. Sunday morning, Dec. 81,
the end came Mr. Mayo was a re
liable and efficient business man,
honored and respected in all the rela-
tions of life, serving his town and
the fraternal lodges with marked
ability, In the discharge of duty as
janitor of the high school building,
he was popular with both teachers
and pupils, always kind and genial,
making friends everywhere. Deep
sympathy is felt for the widow, who
has been an invalid for many years
and will sadly miss the tender care;
also for the son Fred and two daugh-
ters. Gladys and Chanie Trenholm, to
whom he had ever been loving
father. Burial was at Mt. Height.
John o. Hancock, a prominent
citizen, who had been in failing
health for two years, passed away
at his home in Manset Thursday
morning, Dec. IS, leaving to mourn
the loss of an indulgent father, Il
son, James, two daughters, Flossie
and Julia, and beloved adopted son,
Billy. His death is regretted by all
his townspeople. Funeral services
were held at the Manset church Sat
urday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
Clarence Emery of Ellsworth one
time pastor of that church, and high
ly esteemed by Mr.. Hancock. Inter
ment was at Mt Height. where his
Wife was laid to rest few years ago.
The Farm Bureau held its annual
meeting at the Methodist church an
mex Wednesday evening, Dec II,
preceded by bountiful supper.
Election of officers and other matters
were disposed of, Moving pictures
were shown in the church, and
County Agent Bickford and Miss
Edith Beckett, home demonstration
agent made interesting remarks.
Dec. %. Spray"