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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Scythian Brings
Choice Wine for
EnvOys at Washington

Boston, Dec. a8-Choice wines and
liquors consigned to the embassies
of France, England. Italy, Argentina,
Belgium and Spain, and shipped to
reach Washington before New
Years Day, arrived at this port to-
day in an especially sealed and
guarded compartment of the Leyland
Liner Scythian which has been badly
delayed by storms. The consignment
Is to be taken to Baltimore by the
Scythian and shipped by rail from
there to Washington.
The lot includes IA cases Of Cham
payne. six cases of port, one case Of
sherry, 81 cases of gin. A cases of
whiskey, Q cases of vermouth, 2 cases
of claret and burgundy. one case of
brandy. % cases of assorted wines,
one case Of rum and two of cognac.
The Scythian sailed from Antwerp,
December and was delayed five
days by successive gales from the
northwest with heavy seas and thick
snowstorms off the Grand Banks.
On several occasions 1t was neces-
sary to heave to in order to prevent
damage to the vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Boston. Dec. 2S-A cold wave, the
second that has gripped New Eng.
land within eight days, drove the
mercury down throughout the ter
ritory early today and brought be-
low zero temperatures to northern
New England. Temperatures rang
Ing from s to 20 degrees below zero
were reported from Maine, Vermont
and New Hampshire. In Boston tho
lowest temperature was Z degrees
above the zero mark. It was indi-
Gated at the weather bureau here
that the mercury might fall q little
lower before warmer weather camo
tomorrow and that Tuesday night
might see another drop in tempera-
ture.
Lewiston, Nc. reported a tempera>
ture of \ degrees below, Woodsvilie.
N. H., is degrees below to 20 below
in outlying districts, Burlington AMI
Rutland. VT, l. degrees below zero.
early today. In the outlying hill
temperatures of 70 degrees
below zero were recorded, BurlinR.
ton reported. Springfield, VT, re-
corded 1T degrees below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Exponent Halted
By Arrest Groom
AS Sneak Thief

Rochester, \. Y, Dec. 2S.-Her
brief romance shattered day be-
fore she was to elope to Havana.
Cuba, with her sweetheart OF n
week, and his gifts to her seized as
aolen property. q diminutive, pref
Y. dark-osed girl sat sobbing In her
home here tonight. Her fiance was
In cell at police headquarters. iden-
tiled rs the admitted Don Juan
sneakthiet. jockey and cardsharp,
Known as Joseph Nj. Baumler. "a,
alias Jack Manning. wanted by the
police OF three cities. AS Joseph
II. Baumler. manager of racing
stable, he was known by the girl
whom he met Il day after his escape
from the Erie county penitentiary
and whom he won in whirlwind
eourtship Of week. Tonight they
were to have left for New York. pre-
paratory TO sailing for his stable
q Havana. she said.
The police declared Baumler TO
h the daring sneakthief who. under
pretext of using telephone or pos
ING as n customer, looted cash tills
10 stores and Offices throughout the
Guy In the past week, obtaining more
NAN 1900. Identified by all his VIC
ums and having confessed to every
taeft according to the police. six
saarges have been placed against
him.
Baumler was arrested last night
wen, laden with gift packages OF
lingerie. silk pajamas and gloves, he
vas on his way to the home OF the
atL Detectives identified him by
means of a photograph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Jury in Mccoy
Case Stands Z to
5 for AcQuittal

Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. 2S-The
jury in the case OF Kid Mccoy, former
pugilist. charged with the murder Of
Mrs. Theresa Mors here last August,
retired to its hotel shortly after .
o'clock tonight without having reach
ed verdict.
Bailiffs were instructed to bring
the jury back into. court at 10 o'clock
tomorrow, at which time Judge
Judge Charles s. Grail will decide
whether to dismiss 1t or demand fur
Their elaboration.
Los Angeles, Dec. 2S.-Kid Nc
Coy, former pugilist,s charged with
the murder of Mrs. Theresa MorS
here last August. was still waiting
In the county Jail early tonight for
word that the jury OF nine women
and three men celebrating his fate
since last Friday, had reacred a de-
cision as to his guilt or innocence.
At five p. NJ, the jury had been
out % hours and had spent 20 hours
in actual deliberations. When they
were sent to their hotel at 10 o'clock
last night the jurors stood seven to
five for acquittal. according to court
attaches. After celebrating all day
today without going out for lunch,
they were no nearer an agreement.
About $500, after they had return
ed from dinner. and had been DELHI
Grating for about an hour and half.
the Jurors were brought into the
courtroom. They asked Judge Char
les S. Grail to allow them a little
more time, at least enough to take
another ballot, intimating that they
might yet come to agreement.
Judge Grail asked the foreman Of
the jury to tell how the last ballot
stood, without indicating whether
the majority was for or against con-
viction.
Ten to two" was the reply.
II. l.. Geisler. of defense counsel,
expressed the opinion later that the
ten jurors were holding out for man.
slaughter and the two for murder.
Jrr1ge Grail said he was confident
a verdict would be brought in before
ten o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

New York, Dec. 28.-Before a dis
aneuished gathering which included
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Viscount &C.
III OF Chelwood was presented with
me s25, 900 peace award and medal
y,yen under the Woodrow Wilson
roundation for meritorious service
IN the cause OF International coop
,ration and peace at a dinner to-
night at the Hotel Aston.
In accepting the award, Viscount
Cecil asserted that the advance in
the past five years in the direction
Of International cooperation had
been little short Of marvellous"
Pralsing the United States for
having consistently stood for peace,
ylscount Cecil said that he would
not utter a word Of criticism OF the
attitude of America toward the
league of nations. He stressed, how
ever. the accomplishments of the
league since its inception under the
leadership of Woodrow Wilson,
whom he characterized as "a great
American and n great citizen of the
world" adding: There Is no title to
fame higher than that"
Mr.. Wilson'S contribution, he said,
was the idea that peace was based
on unity and the solidarity of man
kind. an idea contrary to that mo-
tlyating the pre-war system which
ylscount Cecil called international
anarchy diversified by war"
=. In explaining the actions and at
litude Of the league throughout its
existence. Vlscount Cecil dwelt on
Continued on Page 3-CoI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Wall Street Bulls
In Saddle During
Christmas Season

New York, Dec. 2S.-For the first
time in nearly a quarter of cen-
fury Wall Street enjoyed u real
bull Christmas this year. In def
ance of a tradition that calls fer re-
dictionary or irregular and dull mar
kets during the holiday season, stock
prices swept forward in a wild burst
of bulliSh enthusiasm which carried
the general Industrial average with
in striking distance of the figure at
tanned during the peak of the post
war boom in 1919.
1 Revival of strength and activity
m the copper shares. following the
unexpected resumption of dividends
by the Anaconda Copper Mining
Company and the further stiffening
of red metal prices to around Is
cents a pound, was one of the weeks
features. This leaves only one i'm
portant group-the oils-that has
failed to participate in the general
advance, although a few isolated pc
troleum issues such as the PAN
American. the Pure Oil, Barnsdale A
and Simms Petroleum have been ele-
waited to new high levels.
Outside the coppers, the equip
ments gave one of the best demon
STATIONS of group strength, reflect
ing the unusually heavy demand be-
ing made by the railroads for rolling
stock and maintenance of industry
materials. Rails were bit sluggish,
awaiting more definite information
concerning the November earnings
statements. United States Steel
common crossed 120 for the first
time in seven years.
The stiffening in call money rates.
which is generally believed to be
temporarily, was attributed to the
heavy demands in connection with
the dividend and interest payments
and the calling of loans by banks
in order to make the best possible
showing in year-end statements. This
condition probably will prevail ur-
til after the beginning of the new
year. when the return flow of funds
is expected to lead to a reduction in
the rate Of day-to-day loans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Tot Burned with
Boiling Water
Thrown at Mother

Lawrence, Mass, Dec. 2S.-Lucy
Anger, five. was taken to the Law
renee hospital today suffering from
severe burns, which the police
charge she received when her
grandmother hurled kettle of boil
ing water at her mother. The moth
err, Adelina, two weeks ago had her
husband, Wilfred. arrested for nom
support. Today; the police said. at
the home of her mother-in-law, Mrs
Beatrice Anger, an argument arose
over the arrest.
The child was scalded by the wa
ter, which missed it's intended mark.
Mrs. Beatrice Anger was arrested on
charge of assault and battery.
which the police will change to n
graver one If the child dies. Lucy is
on the danger list at the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Chicago. Dec. % (By A. Pin
vestigation of all factors entering
into the death of William Nelson Nc
Clintock will be continued no matter
what the coroner's autopsy reveals.
Assistant States Attorney George E.
German declared tonight.
German, while refusing to COM
ment on the results of the inquiry to
date, declared his office would take
no further steps nor question any
other witnesses until the coroner's
report was at hand.
DR.. William n. McNally, coroner's
chemist, worked throughout the day
in examining vital organs Of the
millionaire orphans" body. He
stated tonight that his findings
would not be made public until the
examination was complete.
William Shepherd, whose wife was
one of the co-guardians of Billy Me-
Clintock, was permitted yesterday
upon his return from Albuquerque,
n. NJ, to tell Assistant States at
torneys what he knew of the circum-
stances attending the death Of young
McClintock. Today he declared that
80 far as / am concerned the states
attorneys case against me Is dead.
Mr.. Shepherd showed sheaf OF
clippings from Chicago newspapers
containing all that has been printed
here on the case. Shepherd would
offer no comment nor mention names
but said that he believed the state
ments quoting several persons in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
NOTED CRITIC
DIES INLONDON

London, Dec. 2S.-WilIlam A.cnet'
the noted dramatic critic apd au-
thor, died Saturday.
parth In scotland, in 1856, and was
called to the bar, Middle Temple.
His career as a journalist and critic
VAS varied. He travelled for q time
In Australia and America, and tnen
r..nt TO LONDON and served as dra-
matte critic on many papers:
He edited Ibsen's prose dramas.
Ave volumes. and the collected works
Of Dosen. eleven volumes, ana wso.e s
many books relating 70 lne liz .he
ana dramatic criticism. he was tine
smthor OF "The Green Goodies, q
Ssema 1921. and 1.-THE Old Drama
ana The New" 1923. and was assoei-
ste s With II. Granville Barker In the
n OF National Theatre
Ssheme and Estimates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
$4,000 Fire Damage
In Burlington Block

burlington, VT, Dec. 2S.--Firei
broke out this afternoon in thoI
third story of the four STORY brick
building on Church street leased by
the Green Brothers, who occupy one
Of the stores on the ground floor, and
did damage that may reach $4,000.
chiefly by water. The fire was "A.
blind one in the partitions andre
CURED seven streams OF water ~ "a
drown, doing great damage to the
stocks OF Green Brothers, Colpdny
Brothers Clothing store, and Chiffon
Paint store on the street floor, and
to two dental establishments. opti-
cal rooms, a fur shop, Bradstreet's
offices and private apartments In the
other stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29

Washington. Dec. 2s.-Unprecedent-
ed efficiency and economy characterized
the operation Of the country's railroads
during 1924 with a consequent saving
to the shipping public. the American
Railway Association declared tonight
in an annual summary Of its activities.
Based on Incomplete reports, the as
ISOLATION said. "a conservative esti-
mate" Of the total amount of saving
due to the efficient handling Of the
roads ''has amounted to hundreds of
millions" Compared to 1921, it was
declared. the public saved $500, OOO, 900
this year in reduced freight rates
alone.
LAS in the case Of 1928" the state
nent added, 1.-The railroad during the
past year failed to realize the moder-
ate return contemplated under the ex-
Continued on Page 3-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Justice Department
Sees Settlement
n. J. Row This Week

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The COM
ing week is expected by department
and Walter G. Wynne. United
States attorney and Walter Van
Ripper, assistant United States at
torney for New Jersey, which has
been developing almost q year.
Attorney General Stone has full
Information in hand as to condi-
tons in Mr.. Wynne's Office as the
result Of an examination into af-
fairs there. He has held two con-
ferences with Mr.. Wynne and Mr..
Van Ripper and has asked the former
to como here for another talk, likely
to take place tomorrow. ~
1t has been indicated also that
George Vickers, the special state
prosecutor in the Weehawken, ~. J.,
rum scandal. an affair into which
the federal government has thus far
declined to enter, will meet the at
torney general this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Lobster Fishermen
Rescued hy Cutter

Portland. Me-, Dec. 2S.-Irving
Drisko and Neal Plummer. two
South Addison lobster fishermen,
who were picked up off the coast
Of Nova Scotia, after their disabled
motorboat had been driven by last
weeks fierce gale from a point off
the Jonesport coastguard station
across the Bay Of Fundy, are being
brought to this port for medical
treatment on the coastguard cutter
Tampa.
The Tampa, which IS expected to
reach port before daylight tomorrow,
had started from Rockland with the
two men. but during the evening she
changed her course. and a message
picked up at the radio station at
Southwest Harbor> stated that she
would come to Portland instead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
General Forecast

Pressure was high Sunday night
over the eastern half of the country.
The weather became colder Satur-
day. night In the north Atlantic states.
and the east gulf states. Indiana and
Illinois reported the lowest Decem-
Dor temperatures on record, the low
est being "a degrees below zero.
Fair weather will prevail almost
generally east of the Mississippi
river Monday, but there will be much
cloudiness on Tuesday and snow Is
probably In northern sections Tues
day or Tuesday night. The temper
ature will rise gradually during the
next two days.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Modtrate west and southwest and
weather fair Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
iChildren Burn
10 Death in Room

eaddo, Okla. Dec. 2S.--Four chill
wen We're burned to death while
sseping In one room of farm
ssuse near here which was destroy
early Sunday morning.
ihe father, NJ. b. Taylor. Ill In a
y" ,Sonl on the first floor. tried to save
Is children from the flaming room
sn'en was on the second floor. but
@e nre had gained such Roadway
.a1 ne was driven back. The ORR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Flames Destroy
Charleston, Me-,
Farm Buildings

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 2S-The farm
buildings OF John E. Higgins in
Charleston were burned this morn
ing. The loss was $4,000, with small
insurance. The fire caught around
the kitchen chimney and at o'clock
spread so rapidly that the family
had barely time to escape. The
livestock was saved,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
100000 Fire
At COrinth. Miss.

Corinth. Miss. Dec. 2S-An entire
business block on the west side of
Court House square here Vas de-
stroyed by fire today. The damage
was estimated at between 81, 5OO.OGU
and 100000.
Over 30 stores were destroyed by
the fire which. for a time, threat
ened to wipe out the entire business
district. After a six hours fight in
bitter cold. the fire department sue
ceeded In combining it to the single
block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
100000 FIRELOSS
AT r. ]. CREAMERY

North Smithfeld. II. l., Dec. o.
Fire today destroyed the main two.
story building and refrigeratjng
plant, n large icehouse, garage ana
similar buildings of the Oak Knoll
Creamery here. causing n loss o.
S6O.OOo The fire department OF
Woonsocket was called to aid in ex-
tinguishing the flames.
The origin of the fire was not de-
termined. -.c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
N. Y. Police Hold
Man for Double.
Murder in Canada

New York, Dec. 2S.--Wanted for
alleged connection with double
murder in Sidney Island. British
Columbia. Owen Banjamin. baker,
OF Sidney Island. was held without
bail in Jefferson Market court to-
day az fugitive from Justice. Hear
Ing was set for January 8.
Baker IL alleged to have been one
OF two men who shot and killed
William J. Gjllis and his son in
British Columbia last September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Fire Damages Two
Blocks in BiddefOrd

Biddeford. Dec. 2S.--One small
wooden business block was Destroy
ed and a second of concrete cons
struction was badly damaged IN u
fire tonight which brought firemen
out in zero weather and caused q
total loss estimated at $4,000. Th0
structures were two stories highs
The fire started from an undermin.
ed cause in the wooden buiIdinm
which was beyond saving when tho
blaze was discovered. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Three Die in Fire
Illinois HOSPITAL

Alton, Ills, Dec. 2S.-AThree aged
patients of the State insane hospital
near here were burned to death to-
day when farmhouse was Destroy
ed by fire. The dead are: Charles
Sunderland. GO: Henry Langguth. 20;
n fourth patient, was severely
burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Uncomfortable Day
In New York CITY

New York. Dec. 2s.--The cold wave
sweeping across the country from tho
west reached New York this morning.
and sent the temperature down TO Il
above zero at O'Clock. This was tho
coolest weather for December 2S in So
years with two exceptions. the lasc
CONTINUED on Page 3+col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Child Drowned 3:
:.
At Gloucester. Mass.

Gloucester, Mass, Dec. 2s--Jennie
Peterson. years old, was found
drowned tonight at q dock here. She
had apparently fallen into the water
In the afternoon. Her father andsa
police officer found the body after the
tide went out. ess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
FRENCH PRESS IS
AnGERED over
PREMIER'S STAND
Starts Prosecution of L'Eclair
for Publishing Secret
Documents

Of Newspapers Interpret
Act as Desperate Attempt to Muz-
zle the Press to Save the Sinking
Ship-Raise Cry OF Freedom of
Press-Hesriot Denies Issue, Says
Revelations as Published Have
Proved Embarrassing to Govern.
Ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
TWO WOMEN DEAD
IN CROSSING CRASH
WINSL0W Street
Auto Hurled With Terrific
Force Against Big Tele-
graph Pole

Mrs. Charles Pepdergast of Winslow
Instantly Killed - Mrs. Joseph
Eaton Dies OF Injuries Several
Hours Later Witnesses Say
Women Failed to Hear Warning
Shouts as Express Came Tearing
AlOng-AutO Is Literally Bent
Around Huge Pole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
CLAIM RIVAL OF
SHEPHERD STARTED
McCL|NT0Ck PROBE
Would Benefit if Will Became
Invalid, Attorney
Declares

Not to Reveal Name at Present, but
Is Not One OF Seven Cousins Who
Plan to Contest WillHSays Chief
Justice and Fiancee OF Million.
aire Orphan Being Used as Dupes
TO Investigate All Angles OF
Case, Determination OF States
Attorney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
RECORD EFFICIENCY
AND ECONOMY BY
R. RS PAST YEAR
Hundreds of Millions Saved to
Shippers Association
Report Declares

Roads, However, Failed to Realize
Moderate Return Contemplated
under Existing Level OF Transpor.
tation Charges-Cash Dividends
Total .$s0S, 600, OOO-Givc Credit TO
Shippers for Their Active Coop
Grafton Through Regional Boards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
CONGRESS BACK
ON JOB TODAY WITH
HARD Task AHEAD
Legislation in Sight Means
Speed Until Close Ses- =
sions in March

Shoals Has Right Of Way in
Senate with Showdown Probable
VIII also Pass on Question Sus-
tanning Veto Of Postal Salaries
Measure-House VIII again Tackle
Appropriation Bill with Treasury.
PostofIice Having Right of Way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England and Eastern New
York-Fair and slightly warmer
Monday; Tuesday cloudy and warm
err, probably becoming unsettled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
n. {. SH|vERS
AS MERCURY IS
S-eI
FORCED DOWN
Maine Points Report.
Marks Of 5 to 20
Below Zero 8:

Similar Readings I'M
New Hampshire and
VermOnt-B O s ton
Also S o m e W h a {
Chilly - New York
Experiences It's Cold
est Dec. % in 50
Years with Two Ex-
ceptiOns - Warmer
Weather Is Promised
Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair and generally warmer Monday;
Tuesday cloudy and warmer, probab-
~ becoming unsettled; moderate
southwest and south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-29
viscount Cecil Given
$4,000 for Good Work
in International Co.
operatiOn and Peace

reelares Advance in Past Five
Years "Little Short Of Mar
yeIous" - No Criticism of
American Attitude Toward
League of Nations-Charac-
terizes Woodrow Wilson as
Great American and a Great
Citizen of the W0rld-Mrs.
Wilson Present at New York
Dinner