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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Wooden Structure DESTROYED

The three story wooden structure,
reclaimed from an abandoned beach
resort, was isolated from protection
and three miles from the nearest fire
station. All that remains of It is n
brick chimney, twisted iron pipes
and ashes. :.
Thirty-eig imbecile children were
housed in the building when flames
engulfed it last night. In addition
there were the matron. Mrs. ]. C.
Thomas and wilfred Ringer. the IA
year-old adopted son Of the proprie-
tor, Mrs. Mary f. Jacobs. ....-
Identify 10 Bodies
Nineteen bodies had been identified
this afternoon. Among them was
that of Mrs. Drew Thomas, 4S-years
old. the head matron, formerly of
Columbus. Ohio. Another victim was
Wilfred Ringer Jacobs, IL, adopted
son of the owner of the home. The
others identified all were inmates of
the institution.
Inmates who persisted in the flames
included Betty Rand, 10. a sister of
Charles Rand of Chicago and Alice
Rand, of Boston; Evelyn Sparks, IL,
whose parents live at Humboldt,
AriZ.
Three bodies had not been identi-
fled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
General Forecast

The indications are for consider
able cloudiness over the states east
of the Mississippi river during the
next two days and showers are prob
able in portions of the Atlantic states
Monday. Local showers are likely
over the greater portion OF the Wash
ington forecast district on Tuesday.
The temperature will not change
materially during tie next two days.
Pressure continued low. Sunday
over the Canadian maritime pro-
vinces and other disturbances were
central Sunday night over Virginia.
Minnesota. and far southwest.
Showers have occurred within the
last "a hours in the great central
valley and the middle Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh shifting. possibly becoming
strong over south portion; weather
overcast. thick and showers Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
FIRE DAMAGE OF
$1,000 IN AUGUSTA
DWELLING HOUSE

Awakened by the cracking OF
flames in her bedroom at 100 this
morning. Miss Edith Halves, who
with her mother, Mrs. Edith Halves,
her sister, Ollie Halves, and two
brothers. Clifford and Floyd live at
104 Capital street, Augusta. succeed
cd in arousing the rest of the house.
hold and all escaped the burning
house.
The alarm was rung in from Box
63 and quick work by the firemen
prevented total destruction Of the
dwelling. the estimated damage be.
ing about $1,000.
The fire apparently started in
the kitchen around the chimney and
worked its way UP through the var
ious partitions in the house until II
had reached the roof. The firemen
were forced to cut into partitions in
nearly every room in the house and
extinguished the flames with the aid
Of the big chemical tanks. One line
of hose was laid but 1t was only used
to wet down the outside of the roof
1t was extremely fortunate that the
fire was discovered so soon, other.
wise the house would no doubt have
been destroyed.
Mrs. Edith Hawcs, the owner and
occupant of the house with her
daughters and sons were sheltered
for the night by neighhors. The all
out was sounded at 2.06 oWock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Washington, June 1-Strict silence
was maintained by officials here to-
day regarding the character Of the
reply to be made to the Japanese note
on immigration which was delivered
to the state departments yesterday
by the Japanese ambassador.
President Coolidge and Secretary
Hughes are expected to give the sub
ject deliberate study before the work
Of drafting a reply is undertaken.
The Japanese communication raises
the issue of the correspondence
exchanged between the two govern
ments in connection with the nego-
tiations of the commercial treaty Of
1911, arguing that enactment of ex-
clusion legislation by the United
States was in violation Of the spirit
of those negotiations.
There Is no doubt that the Amer
lean response will assert that the
Japanese government Is in error in
this contention. the American state
ment being supported by extracts
from the correspondence which led
up to the signing Of the treaty Of
1911.
The Japanese protest was handed
to Secretary Hughes about midday
on Saturday and consequently there
mas not been sufficient time as yet
for the necessary search of state de-
partment records to form the basis
Of a reply.
In view of the desire of the ad-
ministration to foster relations with
Japan it is to be expected however,
that the American rejoinder will be
friendly in tone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Smith Forces
Whip McAdO0 Men
In MINI. Convention

st. Paul. Mimi, June 1.-Governor
Alfred E. Smith OF New York, can
didate for the Democratic nominal
ton for president, decisively defeat
ed the supporters Of william G. Nc
Adoo at the Minnesota Democratic.
convention here last night.
Only three of the states "a dele
gates to the national convention of
the party at New York City were in
structed for McAdoo. Two were
pledged for Smith but the others, al
though unjnstructed, are understood
to be favorable to the New York
governor. Eighteen OF the delegates
are known to be privately pladged
to Governor Smith and are expect
ed to cast their vote for him on the
first ballot.
While McAdoo Is certain OF the
three votes on the first ballot, Smith
men claim one Of these will switch
to the governor after the initial vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Lynn Ice Houses
Destroyed by Fire
With Loss of $4,000

Lynn, Mass. June Mime ice
houses, two barns, and cottage
home were destroyed and eight
horses killed by fire here today for
which a general alarm was sounded
and help called from three other
cities. The loss was estimated at
$4,000. i2
The fire started in the runways of
four large ice houses owned by the
North Shore Ice Delivery Company
and holding about 100000 worth of
ice cut last winter on Flax pond. All
but eight of the % horses of the
company were rescued when the
flames leaped to the nearby barn.
Sparks were carried across the
street to three other large houses,
two smaller ones, and a barn con-
tanning ten horses. all owned by Ro-
bert A. Goffe. the horses were
saved but the buildings were COM
p!etely destroyed.
The roofs of 20 of the small cot
tages in the vicinity were ignited
from time to time but the fires were
extinguished before they gained
Roadway with the exception Of one
which destroyed the home Of Aaron
Sias. Apparatus was sent from
Swampscott, Peabody and Marble
head to aid that of Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Premier POincare and
Cabinet Resign Aft
er 2 IL rs
Stormy Scene in
Chamber of Deputies
President Will Re-
tire Only by Vote of
Parliament-M. Her
riot Probable N e w
Premier

Paris, June 1-(By A. P.)-Ray-
mond Poincare, who has held the
premiership of France for two and
a half years, rendered his resignation
and that of his ministry to President
Millerand today.
At the same time the new cham
Der met in a stormy atmosphere amid
recriminations. menaces and warn
ings and began its record by creating
a presidential crisis. The more pa
tient and cooler headed leaders Of
the new majority failed to prevent
the outburst, which in the judgment
of the most competent and impartial
judges of the situation make 1t i'm
possible for M. Millerand to remain
long in the French white house.
The president, 1t is said by spokes-
man representing Elysee Palace, Will
yield only to a formal vote by potn
houses Of parliament, and, further'
that he will retire voluntarily only
under three conditions, namely, II the
Ruhr is evacuated, If the new poiltl-
cal situation in France brings on
conflict in the interior, or If the ne"
chamber fails to protect the franc
M. yMillerand's partisans In the
chamber point out that the passage
of resolutions would not be sufficient
to force the president TO resign, ana
contend that q method must DC
found to do it legally and that the
senata NAV be less inclined to COM
plicate the political situation by con-
senting to elect a new president pc
fore the new government IN CONSUL
tuted. 1T
The communists Joined in the anu
N;llerand movement Immediately al
ter DR.. Pincard, dean Of the cnaniuet >
had made the opening speech. antro-
duciDp n motion that the cnamper
suspend its session long enough ~
afford M. Millerand a chance 10 seno
in his resignation. ,sa
The motion was ruled out pecause
r. was declared unconstitutional;
wbereunon the extreme Left set up
q chorus of Resign! Resign! he-
sign" This appeared to annoy the
radicals, who objected to 1nterle,-
ence by the extremists in the preSl-
DENTAL question on account Oh lne
danger of provoking q reacIAoi Nv
orable to NJ. Millerand.
The attack on Millerand overshad-
owed for the moment the question
of the formation Of new ministry;
It's eventual organization composed
Of radicals and Republican Socialists,
With possibly one or two members of
the Republicans of the Left: Is re.
parded as a foregone conclusion, but
II 10 aypected that a week will eiapSe
before the cabinet is ready to go 70
work. The method the radicals will
employ to force the president to re-
sign it is thought will be refusal TO
vote confidence in any cabinet FORM
ed on his invitation.
The chamber will meet again
Tuesday to elect its president, wnere-
upon, according to custom, M. Mil
lerand will invite the presiding Of
ficer and the president Of the senate
to Elysee palace to consult with MIN
regarding the new cabinet. Both
officials, it is certain. will RECON-
mend NJ. Herriot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
MAKE CONFESSION

Chicago, May 31.-Youthful sons
OF two Chicago millionaires today
confessed the kidnapping and slay-
ing 10 days ago of Robert Franks, IL
year old son of Jacob Franks. an
other millionaire. according to Rob-
ert e. Grove, states attorney. The
boys who confessed are Nathan Leo
pold, Jr.. and Richard Loeb, both
university students and both residing
within a few blocks of the Franks
home in a fashionable South Side
residential district.
They kidnapped the boy as he
walked home from school. .strangled
him In their automobile. concealed
his body and demanded a $4,000
ransom from the parents. according
to Mr.. Grove.
A pair Of spectacles led to their
arrest and the chance remark of a
chauffeur resulted in their confess
sion when the authorities, after
hours OF questioning, were virtually
convinced the youths had established
alib1S and were considering releas-
ing them. Their motive was q puz-
zle. states attorney Grove declaring
that they wanted excitement and
$1O,OOO ransom while friends assert
ed they could not need the money
| and doubted the truth of the con-
fession.
Both youths have records as bril-
liant students, one being the young
est ever graduated from the literary
college OF a. leading mid-western
university and the other doing spec
ial work at university here.
Leopold is the SON OF Nathan Leo
pold. Sr., wealthy paper box manu-
7 facturer and Loeb is the son of AL
bert Loeb. vice president of Sears
Koebuck & Co., a Chicago mail order
house. At one time. according to
| MT. Grove. the boys said they con-
sidered kidnapping q relative of JUL
ius Rosenwald. multi-millionaire
head of the firm.
The boys confession, the states
attorney. believes, clears up one of
the strangest crimes in Chicago's
history. Robert Franks disappeared
on the afternoon of May II as he
was going from private school to
his home, few blocks distant. That
night man posing as George
Johnson" telephoned the boys
| mother that her son was held for
ransom and the next day the father
| received letter demanding $40. 600
for the boys release and instructinr
him that further orders would fol-
low. In the afternoon came a tele-
phone call to Franks from johnson
instructing him to take the money
which he had ready. to drug store
the address of which Mr.. Franks did
not understand. A few minutes
afterward the body of a nude boy
stuffed into culvert in south size
swamp. was identified as his son.
According to the states attorney.
Leopold and Loeb said that last Nov
ember they conceived the plan to
kidnap someone and hold him for a
ransom of $4,000. They choose the
Franks boy. whom they knew, as a
victim on the spur of the moment
when they saw him walking home
from school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
BOTH ARE CAREFREE

Chicago, June IA metal belt
buckle worn by Robert Franks, CO.
heir to a $4,000. 900 estate, who was
kidnapped and killed according to
their confession by Nathan E. Leo
pold, Jr., and Richard A. Loeb, like
wise sons of millionaires. was found
today as the pair made their second
trip of the day over the route taken
on the day of Franks disappearance
and death. A pair Of shoes worn by
the youth were recovered yesterday
near Hammond. Ind, where they
had been buried.
Attorneys retained by the Loeb
family were prepared to go into
court tomorrow morning to obtain
permission to talk with their client
following the refusal of States At
torney Grove to permit them to see
the youth. Attorneys asserted the
youth was being examined in the
States Attorneys Office according to
their announcement. by alienists and
this Is objected TO unless an attorney
is present, they explained.
During the trip this afternoon. q
reporter, In the same automobile
with Leopold, obtained statements
from him relative to the crime. Leo
pold denounced Loeb, saying the
latter planned the kidnapping and
Staying but admitted that he was
equally guilty, and that he wrote the
$4,000 ransom letter which was sent
IN the Franks home following the
disappearance Of the youth. and &C.
oording to their confession. after the
boy was dead.
ut was Loeb" said Leopold, who
cnticed Franks into the car and 1t
was he who struck the boy the next
instant. Weapols are so repugnant
TO me that 1t would have been I'M
POSSIBLE for me to strike the blow
that killed Franks.
II was driving while Loeb was sit
ting in the back seat. The side cur
tains were on. and Loeb leaned over
Continued on Page 10-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
INACTIVE MARKETS,
T|MID SPECULATION
IN REVIEW OF week

New York, June 1 (By A. Ply
Stagnant markets, speculative indie
cision and receding production were
the topics Of interest in financial and
business quarters during the past
week
Production of steel fell back to
about IS per cent of capacity. This
compares with a peak Of IS per cent
Of capacity a little over two months
ago and with q low of so or IS per
cent touched at the close of last
year. Buying continued to be on a
restricted basis. 1t is expected that
the steel corporations untitled orders
VIII show another substantial shrink
age for May.
Inquiries for pig iron continued in
moderate volume but the purpose CT
these seemed to be the testing Of the
market rather than a strong desire
TO scure the metal. TIL market still
failed to show any convincing evil
dences Of coming to a turn, although
current prices were below the cost OF
production for most merchant fur
naces. The depression in the coal
industry continued and there was a
80 l.? per cent reduction in the
wages of coke workers in the Cam
nelsville district.
Railroad car loading continued to
make a good showing. Although
running behind last year they still
are above those in any other year.
May Is proving a better month In
this respect than April. II
Railroad earnings for April reflect
ed the loss Of traffic In the previous
year earnings set high record at
6 Ia per cent on valuation. This
April they are likely to total about
expected to be somewhat better, as
loadings have run higher than In
April.
Commodity prices continued to
exhibit a downward tendency. In
some cases. such as sugar and oil
This was due partly to unfaverable
weather. In others. such as-rubber
and silk, It was due to abundant sup
plies of raw material and reduced de-
mand.
Cotton. however, held firm despite
the quiet character of the dry goods
markets. Here the bad weather was
a supporting influence. Cold rainy
weather in the south has given the
crop late start and diminishes the
chances for success with anti-weevtl
measures. The trade experts today's
government crop report to reveal a
condition of about 67 per cent. This
would be about rer cent below the
ngure Of a year ago.
Barring furry In call money, the
price Of credit remained low. No
lmmediae chanr- in the character OF
me money market is anticipated I'M
I'll industry revives or the fall crop
making and moving demands make
themselves felt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Beginning his next to the last week
Of his campaign for the Republican
nomination for governor, Hon. Frank
G. harrington Of Augusta. left this
morning for an intensive drive
through towns in Aroostook county.
Seen just before he boarded the LOS
for Bangor, he was asked how the
situatior looked to him.
Good" he replied. Every day
for the past six weeks the con-
viction has been growing in my mind
that I will be returned a winner in
the primary race on the 10th. Lead
ers in all parts of the state have as
surred me of their support and I
have met and talked with thousands
Of citizens"
ITO what extent is the spirit of in
tolerance manifest throughout the
state" he was asked.
There are some places I have WIS.,
tied where the situation is little bet
ter than an armed camp" he replied.
"A situation brought about by mis-
chievous propaganda, which seeks to
create dissention and strife among
people OF opposite faiths, who. six
months ago. were on the friendliest
business and social terms. But these
places were comparatively few taken
as a whole throughout the state.
more and more as I travel from
one town to another I am becoming
convinced that the great bulk of the
people will refuse to be swayed by
false teachings or be parties to the
beginning of a regime of intolerance
in the state of Maine.
The candidate certainly looked op-
timistic and the picture of health de-
spite the five months grind he has
been through. The entire week will
be passed in Aroostook county and
while the actresses will be few he
aims to visit as many towns as pos
sible and talk with the citizens in an
informal way. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Farm Buildings
Near Pennington
DESTROYED by Fire

especial to kennebec JournaD
Pennington. Me-. June 1.-The
house with barn adjoining on the
farm land of Archie Pratt and oc-
cupied by one Of the farm helpers,
was totally destroyed by fire this
afternoon. The property was valued
at between $4,000 and $4,000. The
amount of insurance on the property
was not learned.
The Pennington fire department
responded to the call. The buildings
were located about two miles out
of Pennington Village on the Far
mington Falls road. Without water
supply and sufficient pressure, the
department was not able to make
any Roadway against the flames. The
fire was kept from spreading to the
main farm buildings a short dis
lance away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02

Los Angeles, CAL, June-1+
Twenty-three bodies, including
two adults, have been recover
ed from the ruins of the Hope
Development School for SUBJ
Normal Girls at Playa Del Rey;
on the beach, IS miles from
here, which was destroyed BY
fire last night. Nineteen girls
and two firemen are under
going treatment in a hospital
at Santa Monica. Their condi-
ton is said to be precarious. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Coolidge Column
Reaches 1906 in
Republican Convention

Washington. june William NJ.
Butler, campaign manager for Pres
ident Coolidge, in statement to-
night declared national convention
votes Instructed or favorable to the
nomination of the President had
reached a total of 1906. with $50 nee
essary for a choice.
Senator Hiram johnson of Cali
fornia was given is votes, consist
ing of ID in South Dakota and two
in Illinois, while Senator La Toilette
was awarded % of the % in Wis
consin. All other delegates were
placed in the Coolidge column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Child Killed When
She Plays with Pistol
Found Under Pillow

Derry, NJ H. June 1-Jeannette
Bruneau, aged 6. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Tony Bruneau, died at a
Manchester hospital today. as the
result Of q bullet wound. Mr. Bru-
neau was away for the night and the
mother placed q revolver under her
pillow for safety. In the morning.
when the mother had arisen and
zone to the kitchen. the child took
the revolver. which was accidentally
discharged, .the bullet passing COM
pletely through the child's body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
THE WEATHER
FAIR :

Northern New Enthusiastically
fair Monday and probably Tuesday;
little change in temperature.
Southern New England-Showers
Monday fair Monday night: Tues
day cloudy, probably showers: little
change in temperature.
Eastern New York-Generally fair
in north and mostly cloudy showers
in south portion Monday morning;
Tuesday unsettled. probably show
ers; little change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Farm Hand Kills
Self with Shotgun

Auburn, Me-, June Howard
Cushman, q. an employe at the milk
farm of C.. E. Mower, Turner Road,
here, for the past year, retired to his
room at about o'clock tonight and a
few minutes later shot himself
through the heart with a shotgun.
Members of the Mower family could
give no reason for the shooting.
Cushman's father. Elmer E. Cush-
man, lives in Canton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Propose Worlds
Fair in u. S. i'm 1880

Washington. June IA worlds FAIR
in the United States in 1880, with a
congressional commission to determine
it's site. would be provided for, under
bill prepared today by Representa-
tive Bloom, Democrat, New York.
Mr.. Bloom plans to visit the Brit
ish empire exhibition at Wembley,
England, for first hand information,
after congress adiourns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
A Few Dollars
Will Insure All
Your Family

Why not insure yourself and fam.
ny against travel accidents this year?
Il you are now taking The Kennebec
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tween the ages Of Is ana 70 can have
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Boy of 4 Killed by
Auto, Pittsfield. Mass.

4 Pittsfield. Mass. June 1.-Richard
Plumb. 4, was killed and his mother,
Mrs. Oscar Plub, was seriously in
Jured last night when they. were
struck by an automobile as they were
preparing to board street car. Will
liam Mara, Jr,. of Pittsfield, driver OF
the machine. Was arrested and held In
$500 bail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
Italians Landing
Troops on Island
Of Rhodes, Asia Minor

Constantinople. June IA tele-
gram received here from Angora says
the Italians are landing troops on the
Island OF Rhodes, in the Mediterran-
can Sea, off the southwest coast of
Asia Minor. The men being landed
belong to three or four regiments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-02
GROUP MAY BLOCK
ADJOURNMENT OF
CONGRESS ON 9TH
House Calendar Clear, But
Senate Has Much Unfn-
ished Business

OF Farm Relief, Rail and
Reclamation Legislation Threaten
to Block Windup ON Saturday
House VIII Vote on Farm Relief
Today-Al OF Major Supply Bills
Cared For-Possible Action on
Postal Salary Increase Measure