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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
JEALOUSY DROVE
SALESMAN TO SHOOT
WOMAN AT NAPLES
ACROSS CONTINENT
AIR mail SERVICE
HAS COME TO STAY

New York. Oct. 22-Confidence
th~t the transcontinental air mail,
which has brought San Francisco
within "a hours Of New York, is here
to stay. was expressed tonight by
Colonel Paul Henderson, second as
sistant postmaster general in charge
OF mail transportation, to the Col
lege OF Engineering. New York Uni
verslty. In an address on the prob
lens OF the air post.
Colonel Henderson. who Is largely
responsible for the successful estab-
lishment of the cross country air
mail service, expressed the hope that
authority soon would be obtained
for extension Of the service. He pre-
dicted a nation wide connecting up
OF all important commercial and in
dustrial centers. with the air mail
operating at night between such Of
those centers as are approximately
1000 to 1,400 miles apart.
I'VE hope to be permitted to add
to this transcontinental route, first.
by the scheduling of other operations
over 1t during the "a hour period 1"
said Colonel Henderson. We hope
soon to be operating out Of New Yoi X
each night for delivery in CHICAGO
the next morning. We hope to secure
Authority for lateral extensions TO
this transcontinental run. AS the
designers Of airplanes develop better
commercial vehicles OF the air, we
will be able to reduce our schedule
between the Atlantic and the Pacific.
We will be able to increase the fie-
quency of our dispatches.
I'm the last analysis. efficiency OF
transportation may be measured by
!, its cost per tom nile, it's regularly
and dependability, and it's speed. The
present cost of operating the air mail
service Is $3.50 per ton mile. From
now forward the most urgent task
before us Is to attempt to bring down
this cost. This means ships with
greater carrying ability.
N"I predict air transportation at n
cost of less than 80 cents n ton mile.
with speeds approximating 100 miles
an hour. l also predict the carrying
of certain classes Of merchandise in
the air. and ultimately the carrying
Of passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Begin Testimony
In Govt. Suit to
Cancel Oil Lease

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. 22.-TeStimo-
NY was begun in the United States dis
trict court here today in the govern
: ment suit to cancel the lease and con-
tracts of naval oil reserve properties
to the Pan-American Petroleum and
Transport Company. which l.. l.. Dohe-
NY. controlling shareholder, values at
500. 200. 900. and in the alleged conspir-
acy for granting of which the govern
ment charges Doheny paid 100000 to
Albert E. Fall. secretary CT the inte-
rior at that time.
Commander III. A. Stuart, L. s. ~.
formerly officer in charge of the naval
fuel oil reserves. at Washington. was
the first witness called by Owen j.
Roberts. government prosecutor. Rob-
crts said that Commander Stuart was
placed on the witness stand to prove
that a disagreement existed in the navy
department concerning these leases.
that the navy officer had not been in
accord with the policy. and was subse-
quently removed from office.
The taking of testimony was preced-
ed by offering OF documentary evidence
including the withdrawal order of Pres
ident Taft by which the Elk Hills oil
lands were withdrawn from public en-
try: the executive order by President
Harding in 1921 directing that admin
istration of the naval oil reserves be
transferred to the department Of tho
interior from the navy department, and
other documents.
In bringing out testimony to prove
there was a disagreement among naval
officials in the granting of the propos-
ed lease. Roberts asked Stuart to re-
late his dealings with Fall prior to the
granting of the leases to the Pam
n
After 1t was decided to make the
lease, Admiral Griffin and I went to
Secretary Fall and told him we had
heard the United Midway was to be
given the lease on part of Number
One" Stuart's testimony began. I'VE
objected to this and said it was not
necessary to drill wells. Fall said he
had already taken 1t up with the pres
ident and had met with his approval.
Fall said he would get proof of the APP
prevail. but did not until later. We
left and went to the navy building and
were then summoned back and shown
the approval of the president. Shortly
after the leases were divided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Davis Charges
Republicans Are
Cause Third Party

Evansville, Ind. Oct. 22.-Complet-
ing his third and final campaign tour to
Indiana with addresses this morning at
Evansville and late this afternoon at
historic Eincennes. John w. Davis,
Democratic candidate for president.
charged that the last three and one
half years of Republican administra-
ton had produced the third party"
and offered with the help of a Demo-
cratic Congress to remedy the disease
which has brought it about"
Mr.. Davis also pledged in the name
of Democracy to give relief 10 the
farmers of the country; to bring about
thorough housekeeping Of the Wash
ington government; to put an end to
bureaucracies and instill government
based on a sane. forward-looking and
progressive liberalism. In addition,
Mr.. Davis said he would cause the tax
and tariff laws to be rewritten along
the lines that know no class or Sec
ton. privilege or favor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Wanted to Break Up
Party at House in
Maine Town, Tells
Portland Police
Three Wounded in
Shooting Following
Spying on Couple =
None of Shots Fatal
Will Be Arraigned
Today

Portland, Oct. 22-Leroy A. Nor
90, A. of Allston, Mass, salesman.
.,msted tonight at the Maine gen.
.,,l hospital to County Attorney
p,lnh NJ. ingalls, that jealousy
nrompted him to shoot Mrs. Harriet
u provan Of Brookline. Mass, at the
,oms OF her uncle. Stewart Hall. at
yaples early this morning. when
,bsv were wounded. Il wanted to
h+eak no the party" Morgan explain
ID declaring that he followed Mrs.
provan and Larry McEwan. a Glou-
caster salesman. from Boston, after
,pvlng on them from a piazza, began
shooting.
Morgan has n .o5 calibrc bullet en-
hsdsd in his back. but his condition
"a not regarded as serious. He Ia
charged with assault with intent to
LIlI Mrs. Provan and 1t e MANNED to
arralrn him in the municipal court,
probably on Friday.
Frank Wright OF Boston. said to be
a marine b0ilef inspector. and Mrs.
proyan, are the others injured.
Wright Is believed by the police to
have wounded himself in a tussle
with Morgan, when the latter was
shot. Neither were seriously hurt.
Mrs provan and McEwan are held
AZ material witnesses In $4,000 bail
zach. Wright has been ordered to
renort to the county attorney when
no has recovered.
Or. Walter +. Provan. husband OF
,he woman, vas quoted ms saying
that Morgan had been a welcome WIS.,
flor to his home for ten wears. ana
that he could conceive of no reason
iot his Shooting Mrs. Provan.
d rhe shooting occurred about 4.lO
this morning. Morgan. ccordinE TO
ths story told the authorities. had
climbed up the roof Of 4 shed to the
window OF the room IN which were
Mrs. Provan and McEwen. Mrs.
Provan admits. say the authorities.
that she was with McEwen at the
time, The two were awakened by
Morrans bursting In the glass In the
window. and Mrs. Provan says Nor
Gan started firing his revolver In the
direction of the bed as ne entered the
room.
II was then just beginning to grow
lirht. and the Two could see the FORM
Of Morgan and he was able to see
them. One of his shots took erect IN
Mrs Provan's right arm. the bullet
passing through the f'eshv part. Mac
Continued on Page SCol. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
President Lax
In Dry Enforcement
Untermyer Charges

Washington. Oct. ga statement
declaring a nation wide scandaf' in
regard to prohibition enforcement
still exists" and that Pres. Coolidge
has proved he will not nut an end
ito IT., was issued here tonight by
Samuel Untetrmyer, New York at
torney.
The letter from Mrs. Mabel Walker
willebrandt, assistant attorney gen.
eral in charge Of prohibition enforce
ment, to the Law Enforcement
League Of Philadelphia last July on
the enforcement question and the
Leagues reply, was quoted by Mr..
untermyer in drawing the conclusion
that President Coolidge has used his
power to prevent the people from
learning the facts.
After fourteen months OK fresi-
dent Coolidge as the law-entSrcing
executive Of the government. TINS
nationwide scandal still exists" the
statement said. 1T has bred and Is
breeding more lawlessness. corrup-
fion. misery and crime than any other
one thing today. In six months
fearless president, not afraid to re-
move department heads and other OF
ficials failing to do their plain DUTY
IN ONCE. would end this scandal and
again restore respect for the consti-
tuition and the laws OF the iano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Shenandoah Starts
On Eastward Trim

Aboard n. S. s. Shenandoah, Oct
% (By a. P)-Climbing steadily un-
til an altitude Of $500 feet was
reached, 20 minutes after weighing
off from the North Island moorins
mast at San Diego. the navy dirigl-
bic Shenandoah was fairly started
on the trying return trip over :te
Rocky Mountains Mt HES O'Clock.
The course from the southern
California city was laid southwark
toward Tia Buana. Turning before
the Mexican line was reached and
mounting over Otay Reservoir. the
strip circled on a five mile radius.
mounting to 1900 feet. then 7o.low-
ing along the Mexican border to Pot
rero from where the chartered course
followed the mountain road through
passes to the desert. then over FL
Centre and Yuma, and the east.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Noted Criminal Lawyer
Tells Of Various SteDs
Taken by Allied Groups
-.- Points Out Sig
niticant Sequence Of
Events III.

New York, Oct. 22-Martin
w. Littleton, New York law
yer, in an address tonight
which he said was non-parti-
san, told the American Defense
Society that the presidential
candidacy of Senator Robert
M. LaFollette was "manufac-
tured in June, 1921, by the
combination of the revolution
airy forces which are pledged
to the overthrow of this gov
eminent in one way or an
other"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Name Receiver
FOR Selznick Co.

w New York. Oct. 2s-Federal Judge
~sasiow Of the United States district
Su,t Tor the southern district Of New
Nv IN Today was appointed receiver
NJ. -, .ne Selznick Distributing Corpor-
S.on petitioned into involuntary
ss.a'sSruptcy by three creditors. the
~ Nuns totalling $4,000, included one
@yron Selznick for salary, $4,000
rsae Present Selznick Distributing
,ss,poration was formed in April
No. .s, when the Select Pictures Cor
naM,ion was absorbed. w. c. ].
ss.o. Ittie Of Trenton Falls. N. Y. was
ses sted president. Authoritative in
os.lN ation says that debts of an old
y sSSan a amounting to more than
vv..vVV,uoo were paid off in q single
mar. The corporation Is said to have
n. ned further changes, eliminating
H. NJ name "Selznick," and plans had
- Drawn up and copies distribute
- Yesterday. 1t was learned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Death of Woman
Indian Missionary

New Bedford. Mass. Oct. 22-Mrs.
Julia E. Towle. who spent As years as
missionary among the Indians of
the Pacific northwest, died here to-
day, aged 81 years.
Following the death Of her husband
45 years ago In New York; Mrs.
Towle went into missionary work In
that city. but 1884 she went out
to the Cmatilla Indian reservation az
a missionary. She remained until
about ten years ago.
Mrs. Towle was on the reservation
through the Sioux war, when Custer
was killed, and through other upris-
ings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Plead Not Guilty
IOOting Catholic Oh.

burlington. Vt. Oct. 22.-Pleas OF
not guilty were entered in Chittenden
county court today by William Z. Nc
Greedy and Gordon +. Wells. both OF
this city, to charges of breaking into
the cathedral of the immaculate Con-
ception August s and stealing vest
ments. candles. n cricifix and other sa-
cred articles. William c. Meyer, ku
Klux Khan organizer. against whom
similar charges are lodged. was not
arraigned as his counsel was not pres
ent. Trial of these cases will be taken
UP soon but no definite date has been
set,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
General Forecast

The barometer has risen decidedly
over the Canadian maritime pro-
vinces and it has remained high al
most generally cast Of the Rocky
Mountains. The weather has con-
tinued fair in practically all sections
during the last "a hours. The tenn
perature continued below normal
Wednesday morning in northern Sec
tons east of the Mississippi river.
The weather will remain generally
fair east of the Mississippi river dur
ing the next two or three days.
The temperature will rise slowly in
the Atlantic states from North Caro-
lima northward on Friday and prob
ably Saturday.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Fresh northwest and north and
weather fair Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Two Hurt in Crash
Auto and Motorcycle

Portland, Ne, Oct 22.-Caudius
Gourde and Henry Louvier. members
OF Co. d. 5th Infantry, both formerly
OF Lewiston. are in the Maine General
HOSPITAL. the former with q fractured
skull, as the result Of an accident late
today when an automobile driven by
Dr. Waldo Skiliings was in a collision
with their motorcycle. Louvier Is not
seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
McAvoy Committed
To Portland Jail

Portland. Me-. Oct. 22-In default
Of $4,000 bail. Joseph a. McAvoy
was committed to Jail after probable
cause for holding him for the grand
jury had been found today on the
charge of manslaughter in connection
with the death of Patrick Flavin. n
sailor. whose skull was fractured
when he fell, or was pushed off
sidewalk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Official Inspection
Zeppelin ZR-3 Friday

Washington. Oct. 22.-Arrangements
were made today by DIR. Hugo Eckener,
commander Of the ZR-3 on her voyage
to the United states, for an official in
spection Of the zeppelin at Lakehurst
Friday. The board of inspection will
comprise Rear Admiral Guy III. Bur-
rage. Captains J. G Tawrescy and l..
+. Baiss. and Lieutenant Commanders
X. A. Burg and J. A. 8. Desseg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Printers League
Ratifes Contract

New York. Oct. 22-The mutually
proposed three year contract ratified
last Sunday by typographical Union
Number Six. today was accepted by
the Printers League, q preliminary
step toward stabiIizing conditions In
the book and job branch Of the print.
Ing Industries of the city. F-,...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Accept Resignation
Rev. FOsdick in N. Y.

New York. Oct. 12-The eongrega-
ton OF the First Presbyterian I'll Fch
tonight unanimously accepted fOr.
Harry Emerson Fosdick's .esigna. .
non. The meeting. no viewer. extend
ed an Invitation to DR.. Fosdick to
preach at the church ION such Sum-
days as he finds 1t convenient"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Speaking Dates
Fixed for Tour
Senator Fernald
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

N"PeCIdI 10 henneDec J0urnaI1
Washington. d. c.. Oct. 22.-The fol-
lowing speaking dates were announced
at Republican national headquarters
here today for the tour Senator Fer
maid started on this week: Sayville,
Bayshore. Long Island. October %;
Plainfield. n. j., Oct. "a: Cuba. ~ Y.
Oct. %: Melrose. Mass. Oct. IS: Law
renee. Mass. Oct. 90; and Northbridge
and Whitensvilie. Mass. Oct. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Senator Lodges
Condition Excellent

Boston. Oct. 22-"Condition excel
lent" was the brief report on Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge, who was oper-
ated upon second time on Monday,
made tonight by DR.. J. II. Cunning
ham, his physician.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Trial Amherst Youth
For Murder. Oct. %

Ellsworth, Me-, Oct. 2a.-It was an
nounced today that the trial of Roland
Mcdonald. the 17-year-old Amherst
boy. for the murder of the village
school teacher. Louise Gerrish, will
open Tuesday morning. October IS. In
the supreme court here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
THE WEATHER
EAIR

New England and Eastern New
York-Fair and continued cool on
Thursday; Friday fair with slowly
rising Temperature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
COOLIDGE BALLOTS
PILE UP IN JOURNAL
PRESIDENTIAL STRAW

The following tabulation OF the
Journals straw vote includes that Of
Augusta and other cities and towns
in the kennebec valley. The totals
to date:
Coolidge Davis LaFollette
Today's total 1875 2
Grant total III 90 80
Denis Reps Denis Reps
for for for for
Coolidge Davis LaFollette LaFollette
=
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday fair, continued cool: Fri
day fair with slowly rising tempera-
ture; fresh northwest and west
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
WARNS OF RADICAL CALL FOR GOVT,
OWNERSHIP OF RAILROAD LINES

People Have Power to Make or
Break Roads, General Com-
sci of B. & o. Declares
Mischievous Group Seeks to
-Discredit Carriers and Prove
% Private Operators a Failure
Billion Capital Needed and
Will be Raised if Owner Not
Handicapped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
BAY STATE POLL

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Boston, Oct. 22-TCtals In the straw
vote being taken in Massachusetts, are
NJ fnlIou.S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-23
FRIDAYS: Fair

AZ this season special "bassainss
are offered by landlords who have
vacant apartments. Keep in touch
with the "ads."
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
Kane Furniture Co.,, Fitehburg, Mass. Kane Furniture Co.,, Gardner, Mass. Co.,, Providence, R. l.

They will guard the interests of the large num- Der of customers their b >oks with greatest care
 With stores in six leading New England cities our tremendous buying power enables to sell for less than the ordinary furniture store has to pay for mer- chandise. You will therefore buy here at the lowest prices ever offered in Hartford
 Furniture for Living Rooms Dining Rooms, Bed- rooms-every in the house will be offered in greatest variety.
 Rugs Lamps - Beds and Bedding - Ranges - everything will be here.
 Dependable worthwhile quality onlv
 Everything possible will be done to make the store of the best in Hartf ford-moden and most con- venent
 The location is ideal-directv on the street car nes-near the largest stores theaters - in fact, in the heart of the city.
 To repeat-the extraord dinary success of the Kane stores is due to their nvariabe policy of guaranteed lowest prices for cash or credit.
 This is the policy of the Herrup store, and 'the proof of the pudding is in the eatinQ" ask you to- 2 Tomorows Paper UPS
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

The Louis Herrup furniture store, SO we'll known to the people of Hartford and vicinity, will now be operated upon the policies that have made the Kane Furniture Stores tremendously successful. Briefly, these policies are as follows: Guaranteed lowest prices for
 cash or credit
 Courteous, experienced salesmen whose one desire is to give perfect satisfaction
 Credit terms to suit your convenience red tape simply dgni6ed credit to meet your weekly monthly
Evening star., 1924-05-20
PEACE PUT
NEARER BY PREMIERS
Mussolini and Theunis Agree
Dawes Report Should Be
Applied Promptly.
MAY SEE MACDONALD NEXT
French Security Claims Considered
Without Hostility.
BY the AsSocia ted Press

By the Associated Press.
ROME, May 20.-The two-day meet
ing at Milan between Premier Musso-
lini and Premier Theunis OF Belgium
was productive OF fruitful results in
the opinion of both the press and
political observers here.
The Corriere dItaliano, the Fas-
cist organ. which thinks that a meet
ing between the Italian premier and
Prime Minister Macdonald of Great
Britain will occur soon, followed per-
haps by one between Signor Musso-
lini and Edouard Herriot, prospective
head of the new French government,
declares Europe is now ripe for a
state OF peace with the Dawes report
ever, will prove futile, it declares. IL
the allies are not firm in their pur-
pose to carry it out at once and COM
pletely.
Offers New Way Out.
The importance of the discussions
at Milan, the newspaper considers.
lies in the fact that they prove that
this spirit exists in at least two of
the allied states and probably equally
in a third. and that they brought out
dehn1tely the analogies between the
Italian and Belgian policies and had
liked a basic plan of action to be car
r1ed out at an opportune moment.
The Dawes report, the newspaper
points out, was a new factor enabling
the nations to take a definite attitude
regarding the interminable repara-
tion question, this report Indicating a
way out of the tangle which had
wearied the nations involved in it
for so many months past.
Allies Given Unified Plan.
Another important feature of the.
Milan meeting pointed to is that the
French claims for security against
the European dangers that would
arise If Germany did not carry out
her undertakings have all been con-
sidered in a non-hostile spirit
The MeSSaggero says the Dawes re-
port has given the allied nations a
unified program of action and per-
mitted the Milan meeting to prepare
the ground for a really decisive and
practical solution.
Evening star., 1924-05-20

their annual graduation exercises are
to be held.
Thirteen young women who have
completed the course at the training
school will be given diplomas by
Rev. John B. Creeden. S. j., president
of Georgetown University Rev. Ed
mund A. Walsh, S. j., papal relief di-
rector for Russia and Germany and
former regent Of the Georgetown
Foreign Service School, is to make the
address. A feature OF the program
will be the awarding Of prizes by
DR.. George Tully Vaughan Of the
hospital staff to honor nurses.
The college students have deco
rated CASTOR Hall prettily for the oc-
casion and large numbers of them
will attend the reception and dance
to be given tonight at the hospital
for the graduating class. Miss Mary
Graham. president of the Alumni As
sociation, is in charge of arrange
mentS
Evening star., 1924-05-20

o'clock pm. the artists being Miss
Meta Craig, soprano: Miss Caroline
Manning, contra1to; Miss Edna
Sheedy, Mr.. Thomas Morrison and
others. Miss Charlotte Klein and
Miss Glennon will accompany on the
piano. Supper will be served from
$50 to Z o'clock. There will also be
sale of fancy articles, homemade
cakes and candies. All interested are
invited to attend
Evening star., 1924-05-20
Society

Continued from Ninth Page.)
of young ladies'; Mrs. G. H. Clay,
chairman of patronesses, assisted by
Mrs. w. T. Nishwich, vice chairman.
Mr.. Frank Conway, commandant of
the camp of the Sons of the Confeder-
acy, will make the presentations. DR..
f. Thomas Evans is chairman Of the
floor committee.
Capt. and Mrs. L. L. Simpson of
Fort Monroe, Va, are at Wardman
Park Hotel.
A program of unusual interest to
the congressional set and other wom-
en- has been arranged by Mrs. Ruby
Smith Stahl to be held at the head
quarters of the League of Republican
Women, of which Mrs. Virginia White
Speel is president, in the ballroom of
the Gordon Hotel Thursday afternoon
at 4:45 o'clock. Mrs. Oscar Larson,
wife of Representative Larson of
Minnesota; Mrs. Fred Sampson Pur-
nell, wife of Representative Purnell
of Indiana; Mrs. Carl Chindblom, wife
of Representative Chindblom of Illi-