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The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
F0RD'S SON IS
THREATENED BY
LETTER WRITER
Large Sum Is Demanded
from President of Auto
Co. - Penalty Stated.

DETROIT. Mich. March 25.--Ex-
i,tence Of letters threatening that II
Edeol Ford, President of the Fol-
Moor Company, and son of Henry
Ford, did moi pay $1.050,0O0 his
ahree children would be blinded il
an unnamed manner were disclose!
by the police following the arrest
of Pasloy Simek, aged %. and Mrs.
annie tlladik, aged 20, in connec-
len with the alleged plot
Chief of Detectives Fox state5
fhet three letters were received h.
Vcrd at his officc. The first letter
Vag received ON March ;. the see
ond en- March 8 and the third on
March II.
The letters were crudely printed
and contained vague terms. appar
ntly written by one barely able To
understand the English language.
An expert identified the letters
IS written by Simek.
Following the arrests, the police
tated Simek declared he was forced
to write the letters by Mrs. Hladik,
with whom he boarded, since his
arrival frcm abroad.
The woman denied knowledge =
the plot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
WAR is CARRIED ON.

IE6uCIGAlPA. March 20.--(de-
l1yed) After the death of Presi-
dent Gutierrez, the Council of Cab
tart officers resulted in the de-
termination the war would be ca
ricd on againzt the revolutionary
fcrces.
General Ferrora on March 13 lail
scige to the city but was sucee3s-
fully resisted by the defending
cereeg.
The dc facto government is un-
able t. maintain order here and
the cruiscr Milwaukee sent sailors
which arrived on Wednesday. The
situation quoted
Western Honduras and all of the
north coast is in the hands of the
rebels.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25

SAN FRANCISCO, March 25. =
The political battle-ground on whicl
the partisans of President Coolidg
and Senator Hiram w. Johnson ar
fighting to capture the Republican
National Convention will shift t.
California May 6, when the Presi
Dental primary will be held.
The Democrats, through their state
central committee. have decided to
place on the ballot candidates for
delegates to the National convention
pledged to the nomination of VIII
liam G. McAdoo, so that their rati-
fication by the Democratic voters
at the primary will be only for
NAL matter. Although the State
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
WOMEN JURY
ACT IS UPHELD
BY MICH court
Territorial Act of Alaska
Wins in United States Dis
trict Court Of Appeals.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 25.-
The United States Circuit Court of
Appcols has upheld the Territorial
Act Of Alaska permitting women to
a'rvC os Jurors and thus affirming
the conviction Of Charles B. lyman,
Ct Kc.ehikan, tried at Ketchikan
ta"cIe jury Of nine women and
three mn. lyman was sentenced t.
10 months and a fine for violation
Of tho prohibition laws.
United States District Attorney A..
G. Shoup, Of Juneau. recently pre-
c2nted his arugment in favor of the
act before the U. S. Circuit Court
Of Appeals.
Judge Jam,s Wiokersham. of Ju-
noau, i. attorney for lyman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
DAINTY FRENCH MAN REFUSES
SERVICE FROM DIRTY HANDS

HAVRE, March 25.-Jean Durand
went into court recently in support
of the gospel of clean hands He
was arrested because he refused to
give his railroad ticket to the con-
ductor on the train from Paris
He wore no gloves Durand
explained to the desk sergeant, "and
who knows how many microbes had
gathered on his hands from the tick
cts of others?"
The police let Durand off with
the admonition to obey the law here
after that requires tickets to be
presented even to ungloved train
men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
EVEN AMERICANS CURTAlL
THEIR APPETITES IN BERLIN

BERLIN, March 25. = Americans
here who take their meals at the
cafes and hotel restaurants have lost
their taste for grapefruit sliced
pineapple, and even the old-fashioned
baked apple.
A grape fruit, served in the res
taurant, costs a dollar or more
for one scarcely larger than an
orange A slice of canned pineapple
costs Is cents, and baked apple
about the size of a walnut, with
out cream or sugar, costs so cents
q throw.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
American Boat Is in
Collision, Maiden Trip

GRAVESEND, Eng, March 25.-
Eight persons were killed and three
seriously injured in collision be-
tween the British steamer Mattatua,
in the Thames estuary. with the
American steamer Merchant. a new
freighter making her maiden voyage
from New York to London. No
casualties occurred aboard the AM
erican ship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
Sand Point Air Base
Provides Development

WASHINGTON, March 25. - The
Sand Point proposal for an air base
provides for the acceptance of 400
acres on Lake Washington north of
the University OF Washington from
King County, development to cost
approximately 100000.
The House Naval Committee ap-
proved the plans which means the
establishment of the air base and
also approved the proposal to ac-
quire n tract OF land on Puget
Sound for a rifle range.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
IMMIGRATION
BILL REPORTED

WASHINGTON. March 25. - The
House immigration Committee has
reported the johnson bill providing
fof immediate cancellation of the
gentlemen's garcement with Japan
thus attempting to meet the erti-
ciem of Secretary Of Stae Charles f.
Hughes By widening the latitude
of admission Of Japanese.
The committee holds to the posi-
ion that aliens ineligible to citi-
acnship should be generally ex-
eluded
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
ARMY PLANES
NEARLY READY
FOR HOP OFF

SEATTLE, March 25. - Major
Fred L.. Martin, commanding the
four army globe tiiers, said today
he expected the planes will be
ready on Thursday. tested on Friday,
participate in the circus on Satur-
day and then ready to hop off at
the first good day"
For the first time in history a
drift plane. above the sea. will be
used and indicated drift lines viii
be marked off fer the circus. There
will be dropping of bombs from Il
drift plane, freed from the me-
chanic's cockpit This is an inven-
tion of Lieut.. Eric Nelson. pilot
OF one of the army planes and Ell
gineer officer of the expedition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
Mellon Income Schedule
Approved by Committee

WASHINGTON, March 25. - Tho
Senate Finance Committee by
vote Of eight to seven voted the
Mellon income tax schedule into the
tax reduction bill in place of Tie
cngworth compromise plan that
was adopted in the House of Rep
rogentatiyos. All the Democratic
members voted against the substi-
tuition. The absentee members of
The committee voted by proxy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
Foot and Mouth Disease
Outbreaks Are Reported

FRESNO, Cal, March 25.-Out-
breaks of the foot and mouth dis.
ease have been discovered in Los
Angeles and San Francisco Counties.
Both are under strict quarantine.
SAN FRANCISCO. March Is
The stockyards here are under quar-
antine today
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
BRITISHEks HOP OFF.

SOUTH MPTON, March %. - \
British plane hoped off from the
Calshot airdome en- a globe flight
today with taree 1yCrs in the one
machine. They belong to the Royal
Air Force but the adventure is pure
ly private and supported by plans.
engine and petrol manufacturers.
They have, however, facilities of air
force depots along the British trade
routes and in overseas possesEione.
The machine is a Vickers-Hulturs
with 450 horsepower motor.
Stuart MacLaren, star airman of
the British forces in Africa, Pales-
tine and the World War, commands.
THE fyne officer is w. n. Plendeler,
flying in France in 1918 and Pilot
Sergeant Andrews is mechanic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
REVOLUTION IN
HONDURAS ENDS
is ONE REPORT

WASHINGTON March %. - An
undated dispatch from Tegucigalpa,
prepared by the Associated Press
respcndent, certified that Com
mander Caussy, in charge of the
naval landing force of American
bluejackets states authenticity"
thst the revolt has been suppressed
in Honduras. The information has
been transmittd to the Navy De-
pertinent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
Ship Cove Plant
To Start Packing
Middle Of May

EVERETT. Wash. March 25.--
The Northwestern Herring Company,
with offices here, will start packing
at Ship Cove. Baranof Island, en-
May 30 This is the announcement
made here today by Olaf Floe, man
ager of the company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
Charge 3 with Murder
of Kansas City Doctor

KANSAS CRY. No. March 20
A joiat charges of murder in the
first degree has been filed against
B. F. Tarpley, billiard Davis, negro.
and Charles c. wilkins, in connec-
tion with the Staying of Dr.. Zoe
Wilkins. Charles wilkins is a broth
er of the slain woman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
Three OFFICERS
SINK With ship

NEW YORK, March 25-Capt.
Nelson and two officers of the
Atlantic Fruit Co. liner X. Lyndon
which sank so miles off Cape Hat
teras last Saturday, were drowned.
The remaining "a members of the
crew were saved by the steamer
Cantoya according to information re-
eeived by company officials from
the radio man of the rescuing YES
sci
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
Live Gas Dealer
Get Inspiration
From Oil Scandal

CLEVELAND. O., March %.
Expressing the belief that
the words Teapot Dome and
oil are synonymous in the
minds of American people,
Rudolph Klein. of Toledo, has
registered with the Secretary
of State a design with a Tea
pot Dome trade mark for his
gasoline station at Toledo.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
Former Seattle Police
Officers Sent to Prison

SEATTLE. March %. = A. ".
Pielow, former sergeant of police.
and Edward Hagen, former patrol
man, were today sentenced in the
United States District Court TO two
years each in Mcneil Island for
selling liquor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
WOMEN SOON Be
BALD ON HEADS

NEW YORK, March 25.-Bobbcd
hair is sure means of baldness
and it will not be many years be-
fsrc the world is filled with bald
headed women. Joseph b. Byren,
editor of a beauty magazine made
this statement today at eonyen-
ton of the American Master Hair
Dressers' Association.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
COOLIDGE JOHNSON FIGHT ENTERS
into PRIMARIES IN CALIFORNIA

Central committee endorsed the Nc
Adoo candidacy only after a torrid
iebate, in which the Teapot Dome
inquiry was aired, the endorsement
vas overwhelming, and party lead
srs do not concede a chance that
rival set of Democratic candidates
or delegates will be petitioned for.
In the State there is added inter
EST in the Presidential rivalry be-
,ause Johnson, one of its Senators,
s a native son, and because Nc
Adoo has made Los Angeles his
residence The fact that the Tea
pot Dome investigation involves
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
SEARCHING FOR
OVERDUE CRAFT

HONOLULU. March %. The
mine planted Whippoorwill has left
to search west Of Hawaii for the
schooner Vancouver. of Poulsbo,
Wash, H. c. Hansen, master. The
schooner is 81 days overdue from
British Columbia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
Four Skeletons
Thousands of Years
Old, Are Found

Los ANGELES, March 25.-Four
fcasilized human skeletons estimated
from 10000 to 25,000 years old
have been unearthed in the course
of excavations nearby.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
TWO AMERICANS
MADE CARDINALS
BY Pope Plus
United States Now Has -Four
Representatives In the
Sacred College.

ROME. Marcn 25.-Amorieap rep.
resentatlon in the Sacred College
was yesterday increased to four
when at a secret consistory execut-
ed in ancient form. amid a colorful
splendor. Pope Plus XI proclaimed
Archbishop Patrick J Hayes, of New
York, and Archbishop George Nun
delein, of Chicago, Cardinals.
The Americans now members of
the Sacred Cardinals are Cardinals
O'Connell of Boston. and Dougherty
of Philadelphia and the two new
prelates.
The new prelates were honored
not with the present but in ac-
cordance with custom and received
notification afterwards at tempor-
airy places in the residence of the
Pope.
The Pope said America had at
tanned "primacy" jim charity and de-
clared "in the immense family which
God has confided us. these Brothers
are more favored with Divine Provi-
dence through the Father of all,
and come to the assistance of the
less fortunate Brothers in trials and
destitutlon"
impressive Ceremony
The elevation of Cardinals is one
of the most impressive ceremonies
of the Roman Catholic Church and
is concluded with the ,publc oonsis-
tory at which the new Cardinals
are consecrated and formally re
ceived into the College Of Cardinals.
At the secret consistory the Car
dinals, in the full robes of the sac
red office, assemble 10 hear the
Pope's announcement of the prelates
who are to be elevated As the
name of each is pronounced the
Pontiff inquiries "Quid vobis Vi de-
tur?" (How does ii seem to your
and the Cardinals reply by rising,
bowing and lifting their red hats
as token of content The Pontiff
then proclaims the new Cardinals.
At the conclusion of the cere-
mony paper emissaries are dispatch
ed to the new princes of the church
bearing the "biglietto." the formal
notice OF their elevation to the Sac
red College.
Red Biretta
Between the secret and public
consistories the Pope receives the
newly created Cardinals and confers
upon them the red biretta as the
first possession of the dignity of
their new office The thanks of the
new Cardinals is then expressed by
the dean among them.
The public consistory is one Of
great splendor and brilliance. which
has come down through the centur-
les unchanged, and is Characteristic
of the impressiveness that clings
TO the rites of St. Peters. It al
ways attracts a distinguished con-
gregation.
After the congregation has assem-
bled there comes into the great hall
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The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25

House Votes Millions
For Food for Starving
People in Germany

WASHINGTON. March %.
Disregarding party lines the
House last night adopted a res
o!ution to appropriate 100000
900 for the purchase of food
supplies for destitute women
and children of Germany,
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25

SEATTLE. March 25.-Ten Re
publican County Conventions in
State last Saturday in
dOrsed Coolidge for the Presidency.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
NO RACE TO BE MADE.

SEA1ILE, March 25.-The BTU
ish-Ameriean glohe flyers are not
racing 1t is learned. The United
States War Department refused to
sanction a race. The American pol
icy lie TO finieh the flight to Los
Angeles no matter how long It
takes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
MANY CLAIMS STAKED.

DAWSON, March 25. = over 80
claims have been recorded in the
Beaver District. sixty miles north
CT Keno following gold strike.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25
Slayer of Woman Makes
Innocent Plea; Was Insane

EVERETT. Wash, March %
Carl Ryberg today pleaded innocent
Of the murder OF Mrs. Laura Mum
mey, several months ago. on tho
sround that he was insane at the
time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-03-25

SEATTLE, March %. - Joshua
Nnmmey, former Klondiker, severely
1caten by Ryberg when Mrs. Mum
moy was slain, has left the hes
Dital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-07
Sweden Makes Duty
Of Child Welfare Work

Stockholm, June IL "a. P. by
MaiD-Compulsory removal of way
ward or depraved children from
their homes into public custody. and
subsequent supervision up to the age
of Is. Ia provided for in a new law
for the care OF children which has
just been passed by the Riksdag.
The law further provides for public
care of children who are found to
be exposed to undesirable influences
and in danger of becoming depraved.
Children removed from their
homes by government inspectors and
matrons in compliance with this law
are placed in government institu-
tions, or in good private homes In
the country, where they receive ex-
pert training and can grow up In
heaIthful surroundings. Social serv-
ice of q similar sort has been car
ried on In the cities OF Sweden. es-
pecially Stockholm. fer many years
by municipal and state boards. who
place the children in desirable
homes. far out in the country, and
pay an annual compensation to these
homes. In many cases a strong
bond Of affection grows up between
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-07
DRESDEN MILLS

The Ladiese' Aid of the Methodist
church will give a baked bean sup
per at the church vestry on Tues
day, July 8. Following the supper
they will present 1.-THE Old Peabody
Pew" under the direction of Mrs
Leila Pray. A splendid cast of
characters has been secured and it
promises to be a very successful
entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Cote and chill
dren Elwyn, Marshall and Priscilla,
have arrived from Hazelton, Pa, TO
pass the summer at the home of Mr..
Gates parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Cate.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tapley Of Oak
land We're recent callers at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Blinn. Mrs.
Tapley will remain for a weeks WIS.,
it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot Foster Of West
Newton, Mass, and Mrs. Eta Egg
gerly of New Hampshire were re-
cent callers at the home of Principal
and Mrs. N. S. Lord. Mrs. Foster
will be remembered as Madeline Trott
and Mrs. Eagerly as Eta Loud. They
were both former pupils at Bridge
academy.
DR.. Niles Of Sabattus has been a
q ACcL VI SAoA CIlCS SACIlCys
Miss Hazel Drawn of Gardiner is
passing the summer with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Blinn.
Mrs. Herbert Blinn and daughter,
Virginia. of Gardiner are passing a
few days with Mrs. Blinn's sister,
Mrs. Foss Goud.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Packard and
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Brainerd were
recent callers at Miss Grace Blnn's.
! Mrs. Charles Drawn of Gardiner
recently visited her parents, Mr.. .and
Mrs. w. S, Blinn. Mrs. Drawn will
attend the summer session Of the
Gorham normal school.
Miss Lila Clark of Brunswick, who
has been visiting Miss Grace Blinn.
has left for Rochester, Ny. She
will make the trip by automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield Blinn and
Miss Grace Blinn entertained the
following guests at dinner party
at their home, July 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Blinn and
daughter Virginia, Miss Hazel Drawn
and Mrs John S, Tapley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-07
Thaekeray Found Americans
Kindly and Generous

"You learn to sympathize with a
great hearty nation of 26,000,000 of
English speakers, not quite ourselves,
but SO like the difference is not worth
our scorn certainly; nay. I'm not sure
don't think the people are our su-
periors. There's a rush and activity
OF life quite astounding a splendid
recklessness about money which has
in 1t something admirable too.
Damn the money, says every man.
He's as good as the richest for that
day. If he wants champagne he has
champagne. Mr.. Astor can't do more
You get an equality which may shock
ever so little at first, but has some
thing hearty and generous in 1t.
like the citizenship and general free
dom.
And in the struggle which every
man with whom you talk is pretty
sure to have had, the ups and downs
Of his life. the trades or professions
he has been in-he gets rough and
tumble education which gives a GER
tain piquancy to his talk and COM
pany.
There's beautiful affection in this
country. immense tenderness, roman
tic personal enthusiasm and general
kindness and serviccableness and
good nature which Is very pleasant
and curious to witness for us folks at
home. who are mostly ashamed of
our best emotions ami turn on our
heel with a laugh sometimes when
we are most pleased and touched.
II man falls into difficulty q score
Of men are ready to help."-Thack-
eray's Letters from America in
Harper's Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-07

was the guest of Mildred Hurley at
Lakeyiew farm over the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Emerson OF
Gardiner are spending q part or
their vacation at the Whipple Camp.
Mrs. Mabel NJ. Adams and daugh-
ter Mabel and son Alden from Phil
adelphia, are visiting Mrs. Adams
SON. c.. N. Adams at the Alice Hig-
gins camp at Robbins Point. Guests
of Mrs. Adams are Mrs. Lester D.
Rowe and Miss Deborah Friend OF
Philadelphia.
A. B. Carr and daughter. Miss Jes-
sic, spent Thursday at Ocean Point.
George Pottle and crew of Mon
mouth have recently painted Mr.. j.
G.. Cushman's house.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Arnold and
little daughter Patricia of Kittery
Point are passing part of their
vacation with Mrs. ArnolS's grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Higgins.
They are also visiting relatives at
Manchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Mosher and
family of Temple were Sunday
guests at A. B. Cars.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bowie Of
Woodfords, who have been visiting
at W. II. Titus returned home Sat
urday.
Robert Jackson and family Of
Bridgewater, Mass, are visiting his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. V. c. Jack
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Rhoads of
Shamokin, Pa, are guests of their
daughter, Mrs. z. S. Wheeler.
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Tucker-WiJhur


A wedding of interest to man,
Hallowell and Augusta people took
place in Pembroke on Wednesda,
afternoon. July End at the home OF
Mrs. Edmund Wilbur when he,
: daughter. Abbie Lillian was united
in marriage to Harold Z. Tucker oil
Pembroke. Rev. John Baltzly oil
PASSPORT performed the ceremony
using the double ring service.
The bridal party entered the room
by the strains of Lohengrin's wed
ding march, played by little Miss
Mary Elizabeth Wilbur, niece of the
bride. and marched to the corner oil
the room, where there was an arch
trimmed with crepe paper and flow.
ers. Other decorations of pink and
white roses were used about the
rooms.
The bride was given in marriage
by her brother, Walter E. Wilbur OF
Dover, N. H. A sister. Miss Theresa
Wilbur of Pembroke, acted as
bridesmaid, and DIR. Walter Carter OF
Lewiston as best man.
The bride was dressed in white,
silk Spanish lace over crepe de chine
wore veil held in place by a
wreath. and carried an arm bouquet,
The bridesmaid was dressed in pink
crepe de chine with white bead
trimmings and carried pink. carna-
lions. After the ceremony was per-
formed, refreshments of ice cream,
fancy cookies, and individual we'd
ding cakes were served.
Mr.. Tucker is the only son of Mrs
Dora Tucker of Pembroke. He was
educated in the schools of Pembroke
and New Gloucester, and at the Uni.
versity of Maine. For the past wear
he has been head dairyman at the
Maine Experimental farm in Mon
mouth.
The bride received her education
IN the schools of Pembroke, com.
pleting with a dressmaker's course
In private school for girls In Bos.
ton, and for the past two years has
been doing dressmaking In Augusta,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker left soon af-
ter the wedding by auto for Mon
mouth. where a reception was given
by friends of the groom and there
on to parts unknown.
They had many gifts OF silver, cut
glass, china. money, etc. The guests
from out of town were Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Wilbur and children, Herbert
and Mary Elizabeth, from Dover, N.
H.: Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Tibbetts
and son Wilbur from Hallowell:
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Shaw and daugh-
ter jeanne from Three Rivers, Cam
ada: DR.. and Mrs. Walter Carter
from Lewiston: Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bell. Donald and Phyllis Ferris from
Meddybemps: Mr.. and Mrs. James
Lyons and Mrs. Abbie o. Jones from
Dennysville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-07

Funeral services for the late Will
liam Fish were held Saturday after
noon at two o'clock from the fam
lily residence, upper Water street
Rev. Henry Otto Megert of the
Methodist Episcopal officiating. Many
friends were present to show their
sorrow and respect and there were
many flowers. The stores were
closed during the funeral hour out
OF respect to Mr.. Fish who was well
known and liked as a private citi-
zen. and who at the time of his
death was city marshal of Hallowell.
The bearers were al from Kennebec
Lodge. No. 5, F. and A. NJ, Of which
he was member. They were George
II. Willis, Arthur Church. Wallace
Brann and Lawrence Slack. The in
terment was in the family lot in the
Hallowell cemetery.