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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23
LEADERS CLOSE
IN "Y" CONTEST

The boys entered in the Y. M. C.
A. summer camp contest are certainly
turning in the votes and rivalry be-
tween Maryland Jewett, Stanley Hart
and Keith. Thomas is indeed keen,
These three boys are watching each
other like hawks. and just as fast as
one turns in a batch of votes the
others do likewise.
They all have their eyes on that
seven weeks free vacation at the Y
M. c. A. camp and not one dares to
slacken his efforts for fear that the
others will get too much of a lead
The contest ends next Friday, June
u at $3.50 o'clock and at that time
the boy who will have the seven
weeks VACATION, will be chosen as will
the ones who are to have the four
weeks vacations and the two weeks
each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Because of rainy weather the doll
show and sand house competition
which was to have been held Satur-
day afternoon at the Macomber play
ground was postponed until Wednes-
day, June 25 at 2:30 in the afternoon
All girls owning dolls are urged 10
enter their dollies in this contest as
there are several fine prizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23
Schooner Yacht Ashore

Vineyard Haven. Mass, June 22-
The schooner yacht Flying Cloud,
sailing from New York and bound
from New York for Marblehead, ran
aground on LHommedieu Shoal
while passing through Vineyard
Sound about noon today. She was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23
!. Manning / signson

y .NAaa.-aylvia- B.. I4elghton and Frank
n. Manning Of China were united in
marriage at 8 p. NJ. Saturday by Rev.
n. II. Bppwn at the parsonage. The
double rug ceremony was used. The
couple were attended by Esther A.
CArgill They left on a wedding trip
and will reside in China upon their
return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

sThs small passenger steamer 'Tsle-
bcro" brought a happy party of stud
effts from one OF the Bath schools to
ttfs city on Saturday in spite of the
dSmp weather. They arrived in Au-
grIsta in the late forenoon and after
whiting various places of interest the
1,fiat left the wharf about 2 o'clock
for the trip down river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23
LOCAL NOTICE

Excursion to Bath July 4. Steam
err Wiwurna leaves Gardiner in time
for all events. Returning leaves
Bath after celebration. Round trip
$1.00. june23d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Miss Amy Norris Romans, Profess
sor Emeritus at the department of
Hygiene at Wellesley college was the
week end guest of Mrs. Erskine P.
Noyes of Dayton street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

+.'Ths Current Events club Of Angus
~ will hold its annual field day at
Nbw Meadows Inn Wednesday. Juno
26. The party will go by auto. leav-
Ing Lithgow public library at $50.
N Wednesday Is rainy. the party will
"a Thursday. rain or shine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

james Carroll of Lewiston. State dep
rty Of thu Knights OF Columbus. pass
I'd through Augusta Sunday on his way
home after visit to Jackman, where
he assisted in the exemplifcation Of
degree work at the council there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

1.-THE Bracket School pupils Jour-
rSyed to Island Park one day last
week and enjoyed the school picnic.
Boating and other sports were in
dSlged in. The day proved a happy
ole for the young folks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23
NEWS BRIEFS

Bennington, VT. June 21-Captain
J. Ben Harmon of the United States
Reserve Corps, who became con-
nected with the Vermont National
Guard, when he was IA years old
and remained with the organization
until he was commissioned from the
second Plattsburg school, died here
today. Captain Harmon, who was
81 years old, was assigned to the
quartermaster's department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Mrs. A. H. Moody and Mrs. L. n.
Moody and children of Appleton,
were visitors in the city over Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

The Standard Bearers will meet
Monday evening, June % with Mrs.
Raymond Kimball at IS Capitol
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Sanford. June 21.-By agreement
of counsel the preliminary hearing
in the police court against A. E.
Garnsey and Henry Cofran. charged
witha distributing fac simile ballots
previous to the primary election, was
this morning continued until to July
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

pulled off the rocks later by the
steamer Eben A. Thatcher and pro-
ceeded apparently uninjured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Providence. June 21-Three wom-
en-. one Of whom is in a critical con-
ditien at Rhode Island hospital. were
shot tonight shortly after s o'clock
by Jerry Sankro. SO. during family
quarrel at his home at 101 Ridge
street. Sankro, according to the
police. was having an argument with
his wife. Mary. Is. when he whipped
out pistol and fired five shots. all of
! which took effect. Three of the bull
lets struck his wife in the right leg.
one pierced the abdomen of Mrs.
Rose Belvelcchio. Is, mother OF Mrs.
Sankro. and the last bullet embedded
itself in the right leg of Mrs. Getano
Montana. As. another member Of the
1 household.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23
Central Maine Power Company
I At any of our stores
LOCALS

v Private Nat johnson of Fort Tot
ten. Long Island Is at his home on
Arsenal street for q short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Portland, June 22.-Permits granted
for the past week by Warren McDon-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23
Drvmrxp xorIc.

OXv1O&0U 1QxxC&
Quarterly divident OF 1%e on Pre-
ferred and 173c q share on Class A
Common Stock OF Sawyer Boot & Shoe
Co., Bangor. Maine, has been declared
payable July I. 1924 to Stockholders of
record at close of business June 20,
x.sx. sAwxHM Treas. :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

- NA0SAA 3NOTtC&
1seSlance Tuesday night. Belgrade
ssaa4 AAals Forest Smith plays.
inasd2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

York Beach, June 21.-A sale of
seized automobiles was held here to-
day at Taylor's garage. and at
Wheeler's garage by order of the
United States District court. Six
cars confiscated by Federal agents
from December to March in the al
legged transportation of liquor were
sold. The cars were seized by Fed
eral Enforcement Agent Henry
Weaver and were sold by Deputy
U. S. Marshal Powers Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

| Chase and Mrs. ]. E. .Poulin. The
| city will be asked to appropriate
! S1AnN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Portland, June c2-After follow
ing several clues, Deputy Sheriff
William c. Jordan, was rewarded in
his search for James E. Mcclellan,
who disappeared from his boarding
place at South Windham last Tues
day morning. when he located the
young man late Friday night at Sc
bago Lake. where he was employed
at the Roberts Mills as a teamster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

AID city building inspector. totaiied but
$3.50. or that amount s2s, O4o W.
for new work and $3.50 for alteratloHs.
Thirty-one permits in all were granteo:
Of which Is. were for new work ana
Is for alterations. =
Portland, June 22.-Lieut. Com. Louis
Joseph GulIiver. u. 8. N. Of this city,
has been selected upon, approvaf OF the
president, for the rank Of commander
in the navy and 1t IL expected that ne
win assume his new rang within q
short time. Commander Gulliver Is the
sor, OF Mrs. Adelaide CULVER OF Town
Landing on the Falmouth shore ana
the late John CULVER. He was born
in Portland and received bis early eau-
cation in the public schools OF the city
graduating from the Portland High
school in the class or 1901, ana
through his own efforts won his APP
pointment to the United States Naval
Academy at Annapolis. from which ne
graduated in 1907. He'was among the
undergraduates who went on the world
cruise arraked by the late President
Roosevelt and assisted in clearing
away and rescue work at the eruption
Of Mount Vesuyius. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Lewiston. Me. June 21-The Lit
erary Union. which has taken over
the control of the Fairgrounds in
Lewiston from the Community Ser
vice, has announced the appointment
of the following to supervise the
playground activities this season:
Mrs. w. H. Newell. Mrs. r. D. Holds
don, Mrs. E. c. Higgins. Mrs. Ed
ward r. Parent, Mrs. Milan G. Frost,
! Mrs. George Reed, Mrs. George NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Chicago. June 21.-A dozen friends
and acquaintances, some Of them young
women. of Nathan Leopold. Jr, ana
Richard Loeb, confessed kidnapers ana
slayers Of 1S-year-old Robert FRANKS,
will probably be placed on the witness
stand at the trial in an effort by the
state to prove the boys are sane
prosecutors indicated today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Chicago. June Ala plan for grain
farmers to own and control a huge
system Of elevators and grain facln-
ties now controlled by five large
Board of Trade firms. which would be
merged in q cooperative association,
today was il the hands OF commit
Federation headed by o. E. Brad
flute. president Of the federation. as
chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Portland, Me-. June 21.-Miss Helen
M. MacWhittine of the 1924 class of
the Gorham Normal school has been
awarded the Boston University scholar
| ship and in the fall begins her studies
for bachelor of education degree. She
is Rockland girl and was graduated
1922. Choice for the Boston University
scholarship is made from the IA hold
ing the highest rank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

Lewiston, Me, June 21.-Wilbur r
Tyler. %. of Buckfield. arraigned In
municipal court today on a charge OF
uttering a forged check of $45, was
held in $500 bonds for the superior
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-23

! Brattleboro, VT. June 21-While
playing fishing. Maxwell Alexander,
s, only son Of William Alexander, was
drowned in MILESTONE brook, short
distance from his home today. the
drowning occurred in a trout hole"
between Is and 20 feet deep.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

complimentcd the local post in having man of the calibre of ex Mayor George A. Quigley back of the or- ganization. Tn closing he urged the post to do it's utmost 10 increase the membership and assured them that if they would interest the public and let them know what the organization stood for their success would be as- sured.
 Capt. "Tom" Bannigan speaks
 Captain Thomas J. Bannigan com plimentod the post on tho success of it's first banquet. He said that New Britain should be proud of its ex serNiccmen. He urged the men to take advantage Of the vocational and professional training being given them bS the government and warned them that the check they receive twice a mouth Is only temporary as is the traihing and to insure themselves of means Of livelihood they should take full advantage Of tho training being offered them by Uncle Sam.
 Tho speaker told the mon that if the. have any reason to feel that they are not being fairly treated the place to settle all difficulties is the disabled veterans bureau in Hartford. Refer- ring to the recent scandal that has been printed about the affairs Of the national bureau in Washington. Cap tain Bannigan said that the entire or- ganization should not be condemned for tho errors or indiscretions of some members Captain Bannigan told Of the problems of the bureau when fl was first organized and said that many men were poorly placed at the tune of organization but he felt that al the present time inc men were placed correctly and being trained for work that would mean their livcli- hood in the future.
 Captain Bannigan urged the men to unite and told them that if they avoided dissension within the ranks it will be possible for them to get 1egis- iation favorable to them.
 Mrs. Mary Crean, assisted by John ]. cl'can on the piano, rendered sew ersl vocal selections which were wcn received.
 Address By Pastor Maier
 Rev. Henry W. Maier. pastor of tho First Congregational church told the
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

an hour Telephone and telegraph wires above Lakehurst had been blown down by the storm and officers could get no information as to the ships whereabouts. Some were pes simistic, although all were sure that if it was humanly possible. Captain Hoi- nen would bring the ship home. Then after an hours anxious wait ing there came through the air this message:
 "Everything o. K. We will ride out the storm"
 The message was signed by Com mander Pierce who also was on board the runaway ship.
 Measuring Messages Hope was renewed and after a time 1 other reassuring messages were re- ceived and when it was learned the Shenandoah had won her battle over Staten Island the entire crew of the station consisting of about 400 saiors and marines, were ordered to duty to await her landing. A sailor was perch ed atop the mast, another was station ed at siren and even before the ship hove into view a screeching whistle pierced the air bringing every man to his post on the field ready to land the ship.
 For a time it was not certain whether the Shenandoah would be taken into her hangar before noon as it was feared ground winds might cause another mishap that might spell disaster The storm had abated by this time, however, and the ship touched the ground at 3:20 o'clock this morning.
 Working cautiously the ground crew grasped the lines and dragged the Shenandoah slowly toward the hangar where yawning doors awaited the truant. Captain Heincn and his crew remained on board until she was slowed safely away and he directed the working of hauling her to her berth.
 He was in jovial mood and as tho searchlights that flooded the field played upon him a broad grin spread over his face.
 "You sons of guns" he shouted from the car, you expected something to happen, didn't you?"
 Riyets Clipped on
 The steel riyets which fastened the Shcuandoah's nose-cap to her bow were clipped off cleanly by the force of twister or wind of cyclonic nature which wrenched the big airship in a whirlwind grip, according to a pre- liminary inspection by naval officers at the station here today. Instead of being torn out by the strength of a direct wind, the inspecting officers concluded, the twisting effect of the sudden blast cut the rivets from the mental framework as would a steel shcaring knife.
 With numberless trees torn up by the roots and several houses in the course of construction torn apart, residents of this town today were dts cussing what they declared to be the worst storm seen here in years. But foremost in their comments was the remarkable flight and the almost un- | bcliereablc success made by Captain l Heinen and tho crew of the Shenan- | doah in beating the storm.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

that public sentiment was back of them and he believed that after all temporary obstacles were removed the boys would be duly recompensed for what they did.
 Several vocal selections were sung by Miss Irene Walsh
 Robert c. Vance complitmented the veterans on their organization. The speaker told of visit made recently to France and of the congregation used by the guides in telling the tourists stories of the battlefields Mir Vance paid compliment to Captain Bannigan and assured the veterans that while q man of the calibre of Bannigan is in charge of the bureau for disabled veterans they will always be taken care of The speaker pledg- cd himself to aid the disabled veterans in any way possible.
 The last number on the program was several vocal selections by Benny Berkowitz, member of the post. who sang the Marseillaise in French, the Swedish national anthem in Swedish. and concluded his number by singing several popular American songs in Italian. Jewish and Polish.
 The banquet was brought to a close with the entire assembly singing America"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

i had reached the portside of the storm. 1 We headed over Staten Island and thence nosed the ship against a 25 mile wind and flew to Perth Ambov, From there we drifted somewhat to q point over Newport and then nosed the ship into the wind again until we l reached Freehold. From there to Lakehurst we rode with the wind"
 Captain Heinen voiced enthusiastic praise for tho work of Lieut.. Com mander Mayer who acted as inspection officer while the ship was in the air. His duties called him to every part of the monster dirigible and he never faltered although he was forced to walk the narrow gangways while the ship careened and swayed with the wind
 Naval officers at the station were too busy to comment this morning but all of them were visibly iubilant at the safe return of the Shenandoah. About the only worse thing that could have happened to her. one of them declar- ed, would have been for her to have broken in half and come flying back in two pieces.
 When the craft broke loose last night there was n furore of excitement at the station. She has been moore q to the 165 foot mast which was built in the shape of the Eiffel tower in Paris and was undergoing q ten day tost Of her actions in such a position in tr,, Art,, kF Pole. Eight minutes more and she would have beon fast to the mast cX- actly four days.
 Captain r. F. McCrary. com mandant of the station and Com mander R. D. Weyerbachcr who de- signed her, had just come from aboard the ship, descent being made by way of the mast and gonc into their auar. ters for dinner. Suddenly there came a crash that booned out over the whining of the wind and the sound of pouring rain. Officers and enlisted men rushed from barracks in various degrees Of uniforms just in timo to see the Shenandoah lurch from side 10 side. then gradually ascend, sending down upon them n shower of frag- ments of her torn outrigging.
 Help was impossible and all the awe struck sailors and marines could do was watch the airship drift into the storm. At that time the wind was blowing at about 60 or 65 miles an hour. There was some consolation for those left behind in the fact that the gale would carry the craft inland instead Of eastward to the sea.
 There was a hurried rush to the top of the mast to determine if possi- blc what damage had been done. There it was found that the metal nose cap into which converged the crafts entire framework had been torn away and left dangling to the mast Then came speculation as to | whether the ship would be able to weather the storm with this hole in ! her prov.
 The radio set Of tho Shenandoah | had been torn out Of working order | during the day and no word came for
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

incident of an American flag that had been sent to Russia from this country and had been the ideal and the in- spiration of two generations of Rus sian family. He said that without a doubt many foreigners are more deeply imbued with the true Amori- can ideals and citizenship than we Americans @ho have lived our whole life in inc United States and there fore can moi fully appreciate our ad- vantage. In conclusion the former executive assured the boys that ihcy could depend on New Britain backing thom up to inc last ditch and that in their drives for funds for the more seriously injured Of their comrades they would be strongly supported.
 Rev. J. Leo sullivan Talks
 Rev. J. Leo Sullivan. curate at St. Joseph's church. urged the eN-servicc- men to unite and avoid dissension. Father Sullivan said that he believes the government has done it's share in helping disabled men and that fl will continue 10 do so. While not caring 10 give his views on the bonus tho speaker said that he thinks it Is the right of every ex-serviceman to have a decent home and be able to bring up his family fin true American way. He remarked that gratitude is very well fin it's place, as a way of repaying the ex-servieemen for what they did, tut at the present time it takes money to buy clothes, pay rent and raise family as it should be raised.
 The speaker assured the veterans
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
FIRST BANQUET OF
 DISABLED VETERANS
Enthusiasm and Good Speeches
 Mark Gathering at Elks Club

The first annual banquet.of the Dis ablad War Veterans was held in the E,lks club last night, About 60 vet erans and their friends were present. The hall was Iattractiyely decorated with American flags, flowers, red. white and blue candles and a strip of Ted, white and blue bunting was laid across the center of the tables. The banquet was a success from every viewpoint.
 The first speaker on the program was State Commander Barr who told of the start of the organization with a small membership in Cincinnati and of the growth, until at the present time the membership is counted in. the thousands. Commander Barr
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

told of New Britain's cosmopolitan
 population that really showed it's calibre in the time of need, He said that il is only necessary 10 go to Wal nut Hin park and glance at the names on the pedestals making up the court
 of honor and one can see that every
 in the city was represented in France The ex-mayor related an
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17

men that all honor was due them and assured them that the sentiment of the community was behind them in their efforts to better themselves. Rev. Mir Maier urged the men to pro tect their honor and to protect the public from the flood Of impostors who always follow in the wake of a war passing off injuries received in civil life as injuries received in the service of their country. In closing he impressed on the men that the public would never lose faith in the men who gave their all for their country.
 Ex-sIayor QuigIey Talks
 Toastmaster Dewey Selander intro duced cx- Mayor George A. Quigley as New Britain's war mayor and friend
New Britain herald., 1924-01-17
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tContlnued from First Page)
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
BRITISH RADICALS HOLD
MEET IN LONDON CHURCH

LONDON, Feb. 1S.-The red flag
has made its appearance in the
lily temple, one Of London's IA
nous Mont onformist churches.
Unemployed were given the
church for a demonstration against
lack Of action in their behalf bv
the government and they marched
into the church, headed by a band
or pipers, waving the red flag.
me Rev. DR.. Norwood, pastor of
i hope you will, realize that YOU
have in the present crisis the SYM.
pathy and earnest heart-searchina
OF at least very large section of
the churchgoing people,"
1T isn't the people who have de-
serted the church, it's the church
that has deserted the people" de-.
clared H. E. Martin, secretary of
the National Unemployed.
While the meeting was going on
there was considerable noise in the
galleries. 80 SNo