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New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
FIUEhEN FATALLY HURT
THa kaRsas Giiy smake-Laiers nsing and Ii,s Aegraos IiuFnad I,siaF la Apartment House iilate,

Kansss ciiE, July lT,-TWe hrsmen were fatally iRiured, several others hurt and i've negroes are known 10 have been burned to death in an e1- piesion and ire which early today wrecked a store and apartment huild- ing in a RegFo district,
 The fremen, Earl Harvey and John Hayden, were pinned beneath a falling wall. Six other tiremen caught under The wall were taken 10 a hosRitstl where Il is said they will recover, The bodies of the five negroes have been recovered, Nine others are missing
 The fire, it is believed, was started by a gas explosion in a confectionery on the first hoor
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Advertising Convention
 Will Next Meet in Texas
By The Agsoclated Press,

By The Associated Press.
 London. July 1.-The general ses, sion of the International Advertising convention today adopted resolution approving the choice of Houston, Tex as, as the site of. the 1925 convention.
 The general session also confirmed the nominations made by the board of club presidents of Lou E. Holland as president and Jesse II. Neal as sec retary treasurer of the Associated Ad- vertising clubs of the world. They are the present incumbents of these posi- tions.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
Gets Gold up

Philadelphia. July 1.-The victory ef Jack DeHesferd. of Great Britain, in the Olympic singles rowing event carried gith il possession of the fhlla- dslphis gold challenge cup emblema- tie of the amateur seulling champion ship of the world, II was held by Paul Costello, Philadelphia, who won II from ". F, Garrett Gilmore, Phila' delnhis, on the sehuyikill river here on May ?s. In the olympic tryouts here on June lt, Gilmore defeated Costello for the honor of representing The United States in the singles event ht Argenteuil,
 The gold challenge cup was sub scrihed for by Philadelphia rowing enthusiasts and presented to Jack Kelly, Philadelphia, when he won the Olympic singles event in 1890. He retired from singles competition and the cup was won by Walter N. Hoover, Duluth. who was challenged and defeated by Gilmore last year. The rules for the cup are that 1t must go to the winner of the Olympic event but the possessor can be challenged for ,it by any amateur In the world on sir months notice.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
LAPS RAISE TARIFF,

By The AssorIated Press,
 Tokio. July 17.--Both houses of the imperial diet today passed the government bill raising the tariff on about 250 articles classed as luxuries to an ad valorem duty of 100 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
BRITISHER WINNER
 OF SCULLING CUP
BerSIord Defeats GilmOrt..Other
 Olympic Rowing Matches
sY n, Auae,atsa Pres,

sv Ths Auaeistsd FFsHs
 AEgentsuil, France, July lF,-fhe single seulls race In the Olympic row. lns championship was aon today hS Jack Bsresferd, Jra Of Great Britain, defeating w F, Garrett Gilmore Of Philadelphia, his American riFal,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-17
By The Associated Press,

Ey The Associated Prcss
 Argenteuil, France. July r. - Switzerland won the four-oared race. with coxswain, in the Olympic rowing championship, contested here today.
 Four cared. with coxswain: switzer- land. first; France, second: United States. third Italy, fourth, Holland, fifth. Time ! minutes IS 2-5 seconds.
 Pair-oared, without coxswain, Hol- land, first; France. second. Time s minutes I9 s-5 seconds. The British entry was scratched.
 Americans Defeated
 The American four-oared crew, with coyswain, met defeat in the final, which was won by Switzerland. The Swiss combination. after trailing last in field of five. rallied at the half way mark and proceeded to win by a length from France with final spurt. the Americans just failing to land better than third.
 Holland won the championship in the pair-oared event without cox swain. outlasting the French for vic tory by half a length. The British pair withdrew at the last minute.
 U. s. Comes in Behind
 In the four-oared event, with cox swain, the Americans led for the first 500 yards, but Holland shot out in front at the halfway mark, with the United tSates holding second place and Italy, France and Switzerland trailing in the order named
 The Swiss spurted and took the lead at 1,5o0 yards, while the French
 ,ssed the American combination, the crews flashing over the finish line In this order.
 Holland made it four-cornered battle until the crews were within a hundred yards of the finish when one of the Hollanders caught craInp, enabling the Italians to take fourth place.
 Under the Olympic scoring system, Switzerland and Great Britain were in the lead for the regatta honors at the end of three events with IA points each, while Holland had 12, France 10, and the United States was in fifth place with nine.
 The United States met its second straight setbacka stunning upset when Jack Beresford, Jr,, the British champion, defeated w. E. Garrett Gilmore, the American crack, by two lengths In the single sculls event. Beresford. who had been decislvely beaten by the American star in the | trials, took the lead at the halfway mark and pulled away from his rival, who appeared to be rapidly tiring and lacking the go for finishing spurt.
 Bull of Australia who led at 500 | yards, dropped far back at tho three- quarter mark and Schneider of Swift zerland finished third, several lengths behind Gilmore. l
 The United States won the doubles | sculls event. Double souls: United | States (Jack Kelly and Paul Costel- | lo); France, second; Switzerland, | third; Brazil, fourth. Time minutes 45 seconds.
 Switzerland won the pair-oared | race, with coyswain
Evening star., 1924-11-23

FURNITURE. antiqu. and modern, huu-hs
and sold ut the right prices. @l2 eist Il.
Evening star., 1924-11-23

FURNITURE Quics: confidential action.
cIsh for your furniture. antiques. brit
want to obtain best results. Phone Fraah
l0o56 Evening Adams J2o,i. 93s
Evening star., 1924-11-23

FURNITURE-Cash for desirable furniture;
contents Of houses a specially; also pialos.
call Main 3006 and you will get the best re-
s;lIfs
Evening star., 1924-11-23

y" """'' 25s
Evening star., 1924-11-23
Approved Graded School

APPFVNNN NN vi dNINN fINIIVVI
for boys and girls. Day and boarding. lHdi-
vidual instruction. Kindergarten. music.
rilythnir. health and Trained nurse. 1N1G
Belmont rd Tel Col. 131s.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
Sal ESNi Az

The Delco Light Company, a subsidiary OF
Z .,. General Motors Corpora ton. is marketing
Fricidaire. a high grade speciality for use in
I,,fnes, stores, etc. Successful statesmen make
better than 81 900 year. Every facility IS
:,Toried the man TO enable him 10 make good
..Id :, definite future is Afforded To take care
.,f a greatly increased business next year we
are looking for II man now We want a man
. r good education and appearance, capable of
wing with rs. Please apply for interview
: = letter only. stating qualifications. All re-
, ics held confidential. Dele" Light co. {. l..
tIgCTep, branch manager, l2l9 L 81. nv.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
PERSONAL.
fContinued.)

genealogical data verified in Liby. of Cong bg
exp research worker: estimates fur. satisfac.
tton guar Address Box 23 B Star office
Evening star., 1924-11-23

WANTED = REFINED PARTY TO ADOPT
girl. 4; intelligent and healthy, OF good par
entage. If interested phone Franklin 62sG
after pm for appointment o3s
Evening star., 1924-11-23
INSTRUCTION COURSES.

ACCOUNTANCY-Ele special and elective
courses, $50 to SITS. One Of these will meet
your requirements without your spending time
and money on extensive courses not adapted
to your needs. Terms. Call after pm. only
204 Continental Trust Bldg. Main 1886.
AUCTION BRIDGE-BEGINNERs AND AD-
vanced classes. Afternoons. n. 8694-J.
ARE YOU ANXIOUS TO LEARN A WE'LL
paid profession? Telephone switchboard
classes now forming and easy to learn. Oxford
Bldg. cor. 14th. bet. N. Y. ave. and H.
AUTO DRIV ING LESSONS FOR OPERATORS
permit; any car furnished. Call FOSTER, :"
Franklin S1SI,
Evening star., 1924-11-23

FRENCH LUNCHES IN PARTISAN FAMILY:
1921.
Evening star., 1924-11-23

NOUSG MEN 81 of neat appearance wanted
al once TO sell goods on trains; cash security
sad blue suit required: long runs: good pay
and steady work to the right parties. Apply
nion News Co., office No. 3, East Basement,
I-non Station.
Evening star., 1924-11-23

FURSITU RE-Dinng living and he'd room
suites wanted; also general household goods
Main sSI2 Central Furn. Co.
FURNITURE and household goods: you Viii
feel satisfied with prices | pay s. Weisen-
berg. ZIG 10th st. NV. Main 92I1.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
sITUATIONs-MALE. FEMALE.
SITUATIONS-FEMALE.

a'toI NTANT desires 10 audit books for
small concerns; thoroughly competent and rea
s"nahle charges. J.. o. Box 344, Penna. Ave
station.
Evening star., 1924-11-23

If you looking for ofaco help, ehauffeurs
porters, laborers, domestic help, desire to
offer your services, place an advertisement in
The Star under appropriate classification.
Evening star., 1924-11-23

FURNITURE-We buy household furniture
and Office fixtures. Money advanced on stor-
age. Sachs Furniture Co.. corner Sth and
SITS NV Main 63GS
Evening star., 1924-11-23

If you desire to sell purchase anything.
Iarse or small, valuable or insisni6cant-make
it known by means of the Classified Advertise.
ments of The Star.
Evening star., 1924-11-23

ROYS two for auto service station; general
work: don apply unless you can chanse tires
nd do general service station WORK. ASK LOT
Nr ErVan connecticut ave. and Fessenden
~ s,o;:ian' 20
Evening star., 1924-11-23
SITUATIONS-MALE.
(COnffnued.)

-TYPIST, experienced, wants
evening work. Address Box 215-B, Star ONCE.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
HELP-FEMALE.
(COn tfnued.)

WOMAS-Demonstrator for outside city, be-
tween 20 and 45 years Of age; experience
days; train fare paid; chance for permane nency.
Address Box 306X. Star office.
WOMEN to distribute circulars: give age. ex-
perience and compensation expected. Address
Rox 98-B. Star office
YOUNG WOMAN to address letters and sales
lady in tewelry store. 724 9th NV.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
REAL OPPORTUNITY.

Tie Kemper Thomas Company, one of the
oldest and largest manufacturers of exclusive
art calendars and advertising novelties. has
open territory in and near Washington and
east Maryland and Delaware. Wonderful op-
pcrtunity for ambitious man 10 make a perms-
men capable of earning $4,000 to IS. 600 need
apply. Line comprises art calendars. fans
monthly mailing cards. blotters. holiday greet
ings. indoor and outdoor signs. leather cloth
celuloid and metal specalities. Apply by
phone. wire or in person to O. 81. West. field
sales manager, New Willard Hotel Washington
Sunday. between and 8 pm. and Monday
morning, November 23 and -.
Evening star., 1924-11-23

FURNITURE-If you want TO obtain best
suits for your furniture and other miscei
laneous. csll NJ. Shapiro, 6O0 Louisxns
n Franklin
Evening star., 1924-11-23

ALL LINES IN BEAUTY CULTURE DOM
by appointment; formerly with Gustaye. Opcu
evenings. Line. 5B3. 93s
Evening star., 1924-11-23

FURNlTC RE, pianos. carpets, etc. Phone VI.
1882 for wagon or have Sne call. "Wesckler,"
J QD0 pa
Evening star., 1924-11-23
WANTED-AGENTS.

A BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN-Aiake spark
ling glass name and number plates checker
boards. medalions, sigus: large Illus book
free. F. Palmer. 1874, Wooster, Ohio
AGENTS-Make S15 daily; sell every home: to
mend hosiery and Goth without needle; invisi-
bic nending; tremendous demand. Queen CITY
Evening star., 1924-11-23
WANTED-AGENTS.
(COntinued.)

YOU CAN make money with line Of Christmas q
Gift specialties, combination post card packs:
big profits; write today Ufert, 1913 West
18th St. New York
s789. 10. COFFMAN's sales first weeks. town
1000: sensational Talbot kettle pepper,
costing $57 so: shipped on trinl. Talbot Mfg.
10 st. Louis Mo
Evening star., 1924-11-23
PERSONAL.
Continued

sHAMPOOING. FACIAIS. SCALP TREAT
ments done at your home Adams 4758
HOME LAUNDRY - SPECIAL ATTENTION
given to silk hosiery and underwear. Adams
ORDERS TAKEN FOR CHRISTMAS COOK
les, 15c doz.: fruit cake, 6oc round Potomac
Evening star., 1924-11-23
Part 6--S Pages
HELP MALE

yTTFR n:1N ORIGINAL rGcop,ncndafions
on applying far employment. Use COPIEs.
ROY to deliver packages and make hinset
useful around printing office. Apply loo 'oa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
Two Auto Accidents
Occur SATURDAY.

At 1880 Saturday evening a Ford
touring car bearing number S6490
said to contain five young men ran
into the sidewalk in front of head
quarters turned over on it's side and
was badly wrecked. Col. Ryan. Ma
jor Hanley. Major Byrd and the
guard force were quickly on the
scene and gathered the evidence
which was conflicting in some in
stances. The car was righted and
the broken glass cleaned up and la
ter the car was lowed to Augusta by
a wrecker. The facts brought our
was that the car was proceeding to-
wards Augusta and in approaching
the spot where it turned over got too
far over on the left and ran into the
granite post and walk knocking of
the front wheel and then turned over
on its side spilling the occupants out.
One of the two who remained with
the car was cut about the face and
neck by broken glass.
Another auto accident occurred on
the Thomaston Road at $40 Savus-
day morning when Il Ford touring
car collided with an electric car.
From what could he learned Mr.. and
Mrs. Abraham Saranovitz. with a
lady and three children were pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
1vigtut to Coast
Labrador Jump
In 6 Hours, 40 Min.

7. s. S. Richmond, at Ice Tickle
Labrador. Sept, 1-(By A PD-The
first cirCumnavigantion of the glote
by air was virtually completed with
the arrival on the Labrador coast
yesterday of the American army
world fiiers.
Hopping off from Ivigtut. Green
land at 6.29 A. NJ. eastern standard
time, Lieutenant Lowell II. Smith
and companions drove their powerful
seaplanes over the 572 mile stretch
OF water without mishap and alight-
ed at ice tickle at lis f. NJ, thus
completing the hop IN hours, ~
minutes.
Conditions were almost ideal for
the flight. 4 slight mist along the
Labrador coast early in the morning
cleared away later and the planes
We're helped on their way by a wird
out fthe north west which at times
brought their spec 10 as highasl-6
miles an hour.
The four men-Lieutenant Smith
and his mechanIctan. Lieutenant
Leslie 7. Arnold in plane So. ?, ard
Lieutenant Erik II. Nelson in No. 4
with Lieutenant John Harding. Jr..
as his assistant-showed the physical
strain Of the journey and the sus
pense Of the long days since they lett
Kirkwall in the Orkneys early in
August. but expressed keen JOY Ut
arriving again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02

bride was given away in marriage
by her father, =. w. SMaXwell. Miss
Mildred Sawtelle, the groom's sis
ter, was maid of honor. Miss Marion
Sawtelle and Miss Elizabeth Maxwell
acting as bridesmaids and Gilbert
Maxwell, the brides brother acted
as best man. The ceremony was per-
formed bt Rev. c. +. Sargent, pastor
of the Congregational church and
the double ring ceremony was used.
The bride wore a charming gown of
satin backed blue crepe and carried
a shower bouquet of white roses and
sweet peas. Her attendants Wore
dainty gowns in pastel shades and
carried pink sweet peas.
A short reception followed the
ceremony after which refreshments
were served by Mrs. Ora Maxim and
Mrs. Ernest fainter. The guesthook
was in charge of Mrs. Alfred Max
we'll. The young couple are enjoy
ing an auto trip to Canada. The
brides going away suit was of brown
with hat to match. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w.
Maxwell and graduated in 1929 from
Edward Little High school. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
LIGHTNING AND fire
DESTROY GILMAN
FARM BUILDINGS

struck by lightning during the
e'"eir'ral storm which broke over
Vh'S tttH shortly after l o'clock
MoNd'SF morning. the entire set OF
buildings owned by Ira Gilman and
occupied by his family, on the west
iNN' road about three miles frnm
augusta were destroyed by fire. So
tu''kIF did the flames spread from
,.' Darn 70 the connecting build
mss ana main house that only a
Jew articles Of household furniture
Were saved. and with the destruc-
non OF the barn, a horse, one cow
on" calf. of registered stock. per-
..sh'o III the flames. A Ford tour
rug car was also lost and the total
SS,stnaEe Will closely approximate
NH."N with only partial insurance.
Neishhors were soon on the scene
S'er TIE Set OF buildings were fired.
ua' 'hetr efforts We're OF little avail
AZ thecking the progress of the con-
nasra'lon and they salvaged what
PERSONAL effects and household fur
nn''ure they could before the main
rouse became untenabFe. Help was
summoned from the Augusta fire
CepaftMent. but there was nothing
''S' the firemen could do.
-. AZ the barn. besides the cattle and
ae farm machinery, there was stor-
~ several articles of fine old an
s .que furniture of almost inestimable
s aaue all of which were early sac
'n,ced 10 the flames.
MI Gilman WAS undecided Mon
"s as TO his future plans and could
rebuild
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
Pioneer infantry
Holds Annual Field
Day Over Week-E

! The Seth Pioneer Infantry. original
| ~ the First Maine II. A.. World war.
/ held their third annual field day here
Saturday. Sunday and Monday, and
about 100 were present. The boys
/ commenced to arrive Saturday morn
Ing. They were quartered in the
vacant barracks formerly used by
| co. b and had their meals at the
! Home hotel. They had special
movie show Saturday evening.
They held then business meeting
at | o'clock Sunday and after some
preliminary business. elected the Of
hcers rs follows: President, Ralph
T. Coffin Of Bangor: secretary. Clar-
ence II. Murphy of Portland (rcelect-
ed: and treasurer. John Downs of
! Bangor. a COMMITTEES composed of
the officers of the association was
charitable work for disabled veter-
ans. a vote of thanks was extended
to Col. Keith Ryan and his staff for
their many courtesies in making their
stay n most enjoyable ono. After
this meeting they proceeded to the
ball park to witness the game with
Bingham.
Col. Henry c. Boyer. OF Portland.
the president, was present also w.
Tudor Gardiner of Augusta and Col.
and Mrs. Harry Bigelow of Portland,
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. Richmond.
now of Tennessee. The boys left
Monday for their respective homes.
having had n most enjoyable time
with n variety of entertainment.
The time and place for next years
meeting was left to the officers Of the
association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
Union Labor Group
Continued from PAGE Onel

made by r. V. O'Connor, honorary
president Of the Internatioal Long
shoremes Union, and chairman OF
the shipping board. The president
received them in the East Room and
George Frietas. president of the Lii
Censed Pugmens Association, intro
duced the visitors to him.
we all carry union cards. said
Mr.. Frietas. 'Industrially, we FOL-
low our chosen leaders. But politi-
caliy we follow no men and no group
Of men. AS citizens We own the
right to cast our own vote. We have
never parted with that right and
never will"
Other Spokesman Of the group
made similar declarations. One OF
them, Daniel Smith, OF the Switch
mems Union. who has been Endorsed
the American Federation Of Labor
committee.
4 am a member Of a labor union
and have had my card for more than
80 years" he said. but a labor Or
gariZation Is not and never will be a
political party. The political army
which Mr.. Lafollette is raising re-
minds me of the armies that are oc-
casionally organized in Mexico for
Instruction purposes"
The speakers were John Drany.
Of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers: Joseph Ryan. first vice
president of the International Long
shoremtn' 8 Union. and Joseph P.
MacKardle. of the Brotherhood OF
Railroad Trainmen.
The presidents speech was loudly
applauded and afterward the party
went to the rear Of the White House
where MIR. and Mrs. Coolidge posed
with them for pictures. The presi-
dent later entertained his callers al
a buffet luncheon in the state dining
room.
Detailing his views on labor. the
president said the right of labor to
organize, 10 bargain collectively and
TO negotiate through its own chosen
agents had been determined, and
that along with the right TO organize
went the right to strike 'in private
employment"
Compulsory arbitration" he added.
TO my mind cannot be reconciled with
the right of individual freedom"
IN q reference to the railroad labor
board Ar. Coolidge spoke Of an In
teresting experiment we have been
making in relation to railroad labor"
and added. "it could probably he noGi-
fed through mutual agreement. to the
benefit of ali concerned"
BY restrictive immigration" he COD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02
WINTHROP
SaWtcIIc-NlaNWclI

A very pretty wedding took place
on Monday. September 1st.. at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Max
well when their eldest daughter,
Marguerite Frances was united in
marriage to Keith Kimbal Sawtelle
of Augusta. The rooms were most
beautifully decorated with stream
crs of white crepe paper. clusters of
small wedding bells and baskets of
sweet peas and ferns. The hall and
stairway were also decorated and the
PIANO was screened with ferns and
flowers. The bridal party entered
the room where the ceremony took
place to the strains of the beautiful
Lohengrin wedding march, played by
the brides brother. Norman w. Max
well. and stood beneath an arch of
ferns and flowers. from which was
suspended a large wedding bell. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-02

I four o'clock IN the afternoon Of Fri
, day, Septemb Der IL, the military sig
! nal OF eight blasts will be blown upon
/ the fire whistle, and upon hearing It
the members Of the various COM
| panies will at once assemble at des-
! ignated places and form for the par
ade. The route OF the march will be
| determined later but it will probably
| finish at Market Square, where Con-
! gresham John z. Nelson will de-
| liver an address appropriate to the
! occasion.
| The committee which Is planning the
! test locally consists OF MAYOR Ernest
L. Mclean as honorary chairman. Col
| Francis II. Farnum. active chairman:
| First Lieut.. Herbert A. Folsom. secre-
| tary: Capt.F rank p. Sprague. Capt.
| Lester VI. Hart, Lieut.. Georges A Fro
berger Lieut.. Rrthur F Tifln: Harry
r. Pierce, president Of the merchants
! division, Chamber Of Commerce; and
Robert Z. Beanc. director Of the Au-
gus;a Chamber Of Commerce. and any
| member OF this committee will be
ready ana willing 10 assist any Of the
! participating units az any time.
| The committee will also arrange for
4 meeting OF the merchants division
Of the Chamber of Commerce TO discuss
! the possibility Of decorating Water
/ street and Of having the stores closed
! during the exercises.
/ Fund.- Will have 70 be raised to take
care Of minor decorations to pay for
the hand and miscellaneous expenses.
and Capt. Lester VI. Hart has been APP
! pointed treasurer and VIII receive sub
scriptiors al tho kcnn-bec Journal Of
flee. where a daily lit Of subscribers
viii be complied and published in the
columns of this paper.
The demonstration ia being planned
| 50 'Es.t 1t viii chow in a forccful way
! just what Augusta could do toward
modifying defence troops in times of
danger. the Augusta Chamber Of
Commerce office Will be the information
center for this test and VIII be ready
at all times to give details and plans
To al those participating In the exer-
, ris"s.
Already subscriptions ere coming in.
even though the letters were sent out
only Saturday. The Following amounts
have been contributed:
~JameS Fitzgerald Post, Ameri-
can Legion ...............S1 90
%. r, lo3rd infantry. ....... 1000
Ii Cot +. IL. Farnum - 1000