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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
WILSON'S Illness
COL0nS WELCOME
u, s. AM, KELLOGG

London, Feb. 1.--(By a. P)-Scverat
hundred mcmbors Of tho Pilgrims So
cioty tonight gave hearty welcome
to Frank Il. kellogg. the new United
States ambassador To the Court of st.
James, and Sir Esmo Howard. who is
to succeed Sir Auckland Gcddes as
British ambassador in Washington.
The occasion was n banquet which was
featured by the presence Of the Prince
of Wales, Ramsay Macdonald. the
British prime minister, and the French.
Belgian, japanese and Italian ambas-
S2dors.
But throughout the festive corcmo-
MES there was apparent peculiar
note of sadness over the news that
Woodrow Wilson probably was at
deaths door. Mr.. Macdonald voiced
the feeling of the great gathering Of
distinguished Hritons and Americans
as well as tho sentiment of all Eng
land when. referring to Mr.. Wilson. he
said:
This is q moment when PARTISAN
ship and party allegiance sink into in
significance. The whole English ma
tion tonight Is standing with held
breath waiting for further word OF
this great American. our party diff
ferences flare up like a great beacon
and die down like the flames Of n great
beacon. for what is great ana inspiring
in the actions OF public men belongs
not TO parties. not to nations, but TO
the whole Of humanity"
Mr.. Kellogg sat between thu Prince
of Wales and Lord Desboroueh. who
presided. The prince divided his time
between Mr.. Macdonald and Mr.. KEEL
lOgg. chatting in animated fashion with
them between courses.
Mr.. Macdonald proposed the health
Of Mr.. Kellogg and introduced him as
belonging to that category OF ambassa-
doris who always give JOY TO n foreign
minister because they have nothing
whatever to say TO him. The premier
declared that the relations between
Great Britain and the United States
never were better than at present. and
he prayed to God that they would long
continue in that hdppy condition.
The premier drew a burst Of APP
plause when he said the nations Of the
world had not yet discovered how TO
be neighbors. but that the United
States and Great Britain had gone far
in that direction.
america and Great Britain" ex-
claimed the prime minister. want no
allegiance. We want no documents;
we are in the position Of two peoples
who in spirit. by reason of those great
moral and spiritual forces which are
demeaned and narrowed by being writ
ten on paper. are prepared TO stand
side by side. not in political alliance,
but in human fellowship to help each
other"
A moment later Mr.. Macdonald
evoked laughter by quoting Sir Henry
Wotton. former Ambassador to Italy.
az saying IAN ambassador is an hon
est man who is sent abroad to lie for
the good OF his country"
The premier declared the people of
the United States and Great Britain
always would put divine ends In front
OF material and narrow minded advan-
tage. and he referred to Mr.. Kellogg
as cousin who belonged to the Eng
lish family. -"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Rebel Labor Group
Seek Reinstatement
Alexander HOWatt

Indianapolis. Ind. Feb. l.-tBy a.
r)-pcfcatcd In every attack upon
tho Conservative administration OF
the United Mine Workers OF
America. insurgents tonight planned
grand finale for tomorrow in their
attempt To have Alexander Howatt
Of Kansas reinstatcd as member
Of the union. Their last defeat came
today when the convention voted
down a resolution intended to depose
Ellis Searles as editor of the Mine
Workers journal and provide that
only II practical coal miner shall
hold the job.
Administration candidates for
delegate Ia the world mining con-
gfess ut Prague. Czecho-S lovakia.
in June. were elected on the first
ballots today.
They viii cast the votes for half
million American miners in the
world congress on roll call, but on
viva voce will have only two votes
US compared with the 3 German votes
and IS from Great Britain. There
VIII he l2S delegates in the world
congress.
Delegates voted substantial ma
leflty against striking the ban
against the Ku KluX Khan from the
constitution. The subject was de-
CARED tho most delicate the con-
Venhon had to deal with and the
vote on il split both insurgents and
administration ranks. The commit
zee had offered a substitute dcclar-
ing against ANY organization whose
principles arc detrimental to the
United States government or the
United Mine Workers of America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Gregory Formerly
i'm Employ Oil Co.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Feb. 1-George s.
Dawson. president of the Gulf Oil
Corporation said late today that
Thomas w. Gregory. of Texas. sell
ected by President Coolidge as one
of the attorneys to investigate Oil
leases in Washington. had been at
various times in the employ of his
company. but was not now connect
ed with j..
THE fact is" said Mr.. Dawson.
that the Cuff has occasionally in the
past employed Mr.. Gregory to assist
in certain litigation. but all such lit
igaticn has now ended. and he has
no present connection with the Gulf
Company"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Portland Councillor
Defends His Attitude

fortland. Me, Feb. 1.-George r.
west, member of the new city coun-
VT against whom petitions for a re-
val are now being circulated. issued
!, signed statement today. covering
"a detail his attitude and action as
sne eity's representative in the Port
cIa na Gas Light Company. He de-
ina eo that he believed he was act
IN the best interests of the city.
o,h statement. signed by the four
enaa r members of the city council.
,ba.rs his declaration and denies
tba mere has been a discord among
tbe e''y council members regarding
gas company matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
P0 I'll AN D HOWLS
AND There WILL Be
NO blue LAW REGIME

Portland, Me-. Feb. 1.-Portland
will not have blue law Sunday. The
drastic order which City, Manager
Harry A. Brinkerhoff issued Thurs
day will not be put in force. it was
announced late today by Mr.. Brink
erhoff. The action followed a storm
of protest from citizens.
"The police department will reg
ulate the conduct on Sunday of the
stores which do not hold victuallers'
licenses and they will continue to be
run much the same as was done last
Sunday" said Mr.. Brinkcrhoff.
Joseph Sylvester, president of the
Retail Druggists Association. an
nounced that if the order went into
effect the drug stores would close
Saturday night and remain closed
until Monday morning each week
until the order was repealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
sCHWARTZ'S STORY

Portland, Me, Feb. - David
ebwartz, the penniless Russian i'm
migrant boy who in 40 years was re-
nuted to have become millionaire
took the stand in his own behalf to-
day in the trial OF the 100000 breach
Of promise suit, brought by Miss
yeta Gerber, the young milliner.
His direct examination was brief.
He testified Miss Gerber not only
mlsrepregented her age. saying she
was IS when she was only %. but
that she failed to inform him she
had been divorced from Samuel
Kronsberg, now OF New York.
Mr.. Shwartz claimed his attentions
10 her covered n period OF only about
three weeks. lie denied that he ever
had remained in her home later than
1030 although she had testified he
remained until after midnight.
He also denied the demonstrations
NJ affection, claimed in her testimony.
saving: Il was n mite affectionate;
she was very affectionatc.'
He said he had kissed the plaintiff
perhaps n dozen times. but she never
sat on his lap more than once. and
then only for short time. At the
outset Of their acquaintance. he said.
Miss Gerber understood that there
was to be no formal engagement UNI
less his sons approved.
"I told her" he said. that we all
lived together and must have peace.
| would not marry any woman that
they did not approve.
Mr.. ShwartZ told OF the meeting
with Louis AVcrbach, the witness for
Miss Gerber. in his back shop, and of
the financial affairs of the corpora
ton formed by himself and his sons
to take over his property.
Under cross examination Shwartz
declared his love affair with Miss
Gerber was n business proposition,
as he was seeking n second wife.
Asked il he kissed and Rugged
Miss Gerber. he said:
"She kissed me. / think. l dint
hug. She just kissed me. and nat
urally. kissed her back. or course.
| didn't care either way. l am not n
young fellow, you see.
Asked if she sat on his lap he
said:
mot much" The query, Did she
attempt tor" brought tho reply. she
attempted to. but couldn't find ROOM
He said he did not object to her
sitting there, but was not so anX-
ious.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Bangor Sheriffs
Seize Tomato Cans
Containing Alcohol

Bangor, Me-. Feb. 1.-Eight cases
of what purportcd to be tomatoes"
proved upon examination by sher-
ifs deputies to contain alcohol when
seized today at the Maine Central
freight sheds here. The cans,
which were of quart size. 1872 in
number packed in eight wooden
cases, bore labels stating that the
tomatoes" We're of the "Durando
Brand packed for the Nesuvio
Importing Company, Boston" The
shippers name was given as the
Richmond Importing company,
Richmond street. Boston, and r. Leo,
Hancock street, Bangor, the con-
signee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
FORMER PRESIDENT WILSON
BRAVELY BATTLING FOR LIFE
BRITAIN GIVES UNCONDITIONAL
RECOGNITION TO SOVIET RUSSIA
. I PREMIER CRITICIZED IN MOVE

London, Feb. 1-CBy A. P)-The
government of Soviet Russia has been
accorded recognition by Great Britain
and according to the text of note
given out at the foreign office tonight.
embodying the governments COM
munication to the Soviets' diplomatic
relations after n six year suspension,
are to be resumed.
The recognition is unconditional
and leaves all questions of treaties.
debts. claims and other obligations
to be settled later by agreement be-
tween the two governments. Russia
is invited to send representatives to
England to negotiate a new treaty
settling all outstanding questions.
BY large body of opinion opposed
to unconditional recognition of Rus
STA, Premier Mcdonald is accused of
precipitancy. These observers point
out that, although in office only lit
tie over a week, he is trying to set
tie the thorniest foreign problem
without even waiting for the reas-
sembling of parliament. But 1t is
added he is sure of parliamentary APP
prevail in these matters. because the
Liberal party itself has advocated
recognition of Russia.
1t is understood that the Soviet
government has already indicated to
the British government its readiness
to appoint a mixed commission to
arrange the treaty suggested in the
recognition communication.
One motive pointed to for Mr.. Nc
Donalds prompt action, is his belief
that British recognition, especially
under the present uncertain condi-
tons arising from the death OF
Lenine, might have the effect of has
tening the time when some form of
parliamentary institutions might be
developed in Russia. The premier's
main object, however, is said to be
the development of trade between the
two countries as means of rem
edying Unemployment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Divorce Kills
Romance of War

Lima, Ohio. Feb. 1.--ShatteriDg OF a
wartime romance was revealed here
today when Harry W. Wheatley. 81.
fled suit for divorce from Mrs. Annie
A. Pearson Wheatley. formerly OF APP
pledore. Kentucky. England.
The marriage of the Lima boy and
the English girl in England in the sum-
mer of 1919 resulted from an unusual
war romance.
Young Wheatley Joined the Royal
Flying Corps early in the war. While
flying over England something went
wrong with Wheatley's plane and IL
fell into the grounds of large estate.
He was carried into the house and
there nursed back 70 health, his nurse
being his future wife.
1ncompatibility of temperament is
the general charge in the petition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
General Forecast

The temperature continued consid-
erably above normal Friday in prac-
tically all sections except in north
ern New England, in portions of the
southern states. and was decidedly
above normal throughout the plains
states and the northwest.
The indications are for generally
fair weather Saturday and Sunday in
the Washington forecast district ex-
cept that local SHOWS or rains are
probable Sunday in the lower lake
region. The temperature will be low
err Saturday night in New England
anu New York, but it will not change
materially elsewhere east of the
Mississippi river during the next two
days.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate shifting becoming fresh
northwest and weather generally fair
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Lone Bandit Braves
Wrath Phila. Director

Philadelphia. Feb. IA lone bandit
held up a girl clerk in central city
hosiery shop today, escaping with $3.50
in cash. as police opened their 4S-houT
drive against vice and crime under Di-
rector of Public Safety Smedley d
Butler.
Miss Mae Schwartz. the clerk. was
ohoked unconscious by the bandit re-
covering in time to point him out to a
policeman who answered her telephone
call for help. The thug outran the po-
liceman in a chase through crowds of
shoppers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Washington, Feb. 2-At 2.45
A. Nj. no change in the condi-
ton of former President Will
son was indicated. All was
quiet in the S Street home.

After n consultation Of more than
an hour, the three physicians at
tending Mr.. Wilson issued a bulle-
tin at 1920 tonight saying that the
former president had gradually lost
ground" At that hour. he was con-
scious. and was in no pain, but there
was nothing either in the announce
met or the demeanor OF the attend
ing physicians to raise hope that the
end would long be delayed.
Doctors Ruffin and Fowler left tho
Wilson residence shortly after the
bulletin was issued, but DR.. Grayson
remained on watch during the night.
He said he would make an announce
mcnt If there were any change for
the worse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
EXecutiOner Loses
Nerve: Kills Himself

Breslau. Germany. Feb. Sur
rounded by As candles lighted in
memory of the persons he had be-
headed. Paul Spaethe, public eXecu-
toner. was found dead today in his
apartment, having shot himself.
Spaethe had been public. eXccu-
toner for eight years. and his nerve
was mistaken until the death of his
wife a few weeks ago. His friends
noticed that he was morose and he
was heard TO say that il would be
his turn next, but that he was not
afraid to die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Democrats Again
Name Brann in
Lewiston Caucus

Lewiston. Maine. Feb. Mayor
Louis J. Brann was tonight fnomi-
mated without opposition at the
Democratic caucus for reelection in
March. .Aldermanic candidates
nominated We're: John p. Breen,
Josiah s. Longley. John Verreault,
George Is O'Connell. Alphonse J.
Bernard. Arthur Jolicouer and Ed
ward Goff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Pond Road Woman
Found Ill in Barn

Especial TO the Kennepoc JournaD
west Gardiner. Me-. Feb. Mrs.
annie Pushard, who lives on the
fohd road. West Gardiner. was found
~ an unconscious condition. Wedhes-
"a! iornoon in the barn Of her home.
nne mad evidently gone out to attend
ele chores and was discovered by
s'hh Anderson. The local doctor
worked over her some time, but his
treatment proved of no avail and she
was taken to the Gardiner General
nVspltai. She is reported to be still
~ state of coma. brought on by q
suuVk or perhaps by n chronic all
nieht that has been bothering her
Ior some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Probable Murder
Suicide. Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Feb. 1.-The body of
a woman believed to be Mrs. II. H.
Hopkins, with bullet wound in the
head. was found in an apartment
house here today and in the adjoin-
ing bathroom Hazen G. Armstrong
was found with throat cut and
knife wounds in the body. He died
at hospital.
Police investigation revealed Arm
strong had been brooding over the
separation of his son from the
woman'S daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

North New EnGland-Mostly cloudy
Saturday: colder by Saturday night;
Sunday generally fair.
South New England - Generally
fair Saturday and Sunday; somewhat
colder Saturday night.
Eastern New York-Fair in south
ana cloudy and colder in north por-
tons Saturday; Sunday colder
warmer in north portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Accused of p. O.
Freak: Bound Over

Portland, Me-, Feb. I.-KaIph 3.
smith. aged 10. of Peru. arrested at
Dixf,eId yesterday on the charge OF
entering the West Peru postofiice on
sentember 20. and taking few dol
lars i'm money and stamps. was
bound over to await the action of
the Federal grand jury in April.
wien arraigned here today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Price Milk Drops
i Cent at Portland

Portland. Maine. Feb. IAN I'm.
mediate reduction of one cent uuart
In the retail price OF milk by the
majority of the larger dealers sun
plying this city, was announced TO-
Gay. The new price is 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
POincare Government
Wins in Test Vote

Paris. Feb. 1.-(By A. P.)-The
Poincare government obtained a ma
jority of 1sS in a test vote in the
chamber of deputies today on it's
program for new taxes and econom-
les. The question arose over an
amendment proposed by former min
lister of finance Klotz that all the
war contracts since 1914 be revised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Power Co. Manager
Abducted by Rebels
in State Chihuahua

FL Pasco, Tex, Feb. 1T. J. Mac
Kenzie, general manager of the Bou-
quillas Power Company Of Chihua-
hua. was abducted from the Adargas
Mine near Jiminez yesterday after
noon by Hipolita Villa and his revo-
lutionary followers and is reported
held for ransom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Another Mexican
Force to March
Over u. S. Territory

Phoenix. Ariz.. Feb. 1.-Passage OF
1000 additional Mexican federal
troops under American territory from
Naco. Ariz.. to FL Pasco. Tex, was
authorized today by Governor Hunt
of Arizona in reply to a message re-
guessing such permission from Sec
rotary Hughes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Gradually. Losing Ground, Physi'
clans Word In Bulletin; No
Change In Condition At Early
Hour This Morning

Washington Feb. Woodrow Wilson is fighting against
death close quarters. With tenacy born of the old in
omitabe spirit tat carried him through desperate
battles in the moentous days of his service in the White
House. he chung to life tonight after those about him had all
but abandoned hope of his recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Four Fold Slayer
Gets Life Sentence

Grand Forks. y. D.. Feb. 1-Theo-
core Larson, Slayer of four persons
near Kloten. y. D., last night. pleaded
guilty today and was sentenced to
life Imprisonment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday generally fair, somewhat
colder Saturday night: Sunday fair,
moderate west and northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02

Bucksport. Me-, Feb. mo one
at the East Maine Conference Sem
mary here was able today to identi-
fy Rene Perloup of Boston, held at
Eockland in $4,000 bail today on
charge of assault with intent to
kill. who claims to be graduate OF
the school. The principal and all
of the teachers have come to the
school since 1920, the year Perloup
said he graduated, and what few
records were saved from the fire
which destroyed some of the SEM
mary buildings two years ago, con-
tain no mention of his name. The
principal said. however. that he may
have attended the school. although
none of the teachers nor students
could recall him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02

Washington, Feb. 2-The
quiet vigil at the home of for
mer President Wilson was
maintained undisturbed at one
o'clock this morning. Doctor
GraysOn remained in the sick
room but soon after midnight
Mrs. Wilson retired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
BOSTON MAN HELD
At ROCkLAND ON
ASSAULT CHARGE

Rockland. Me-. Feb, Irene Per-
ioup of Boston, who says he was
graduated from the Eastern Marie
Methodist. Conference Seminary at
Bucksport in 1920. was held in S10.-
COO bail today on the charge OF as
sault with intent to kill.
Mrs. Lillian Eisteen, a waitress in
restaurant. into whose face he is
alleged to have thrown a quantity
of acid yesterday in jealous rage,
was said at hospital today to have
an even chance to recover. If she
survives, il is hoped to save the sight
of one eye. She was fearfully burn
ed about the face and shoulders.
Perloup is a barber He came
from Italy l. years ago and is about
%.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02
Was mild IN C0URTSHIP
WAYS, SHWARTz AYERS

Defendant in $780, 900 Suit Takes Stand-At-
, tentions to Portland Milliner Covered Only
3Weeks Period-Was Only Mite Affection
ate e. Kissed Her Dozen Times = Told Her
Engagement Would Be Contingent on Con-
sent of His Children - Tells of Corporation
Formed to Take Over His Property
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-02

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Evening star., 1924-07-19
SEES VALUABLE LESSON
IN ESTATES SHRINKAGE
Realtor Points Out That Money in
Stocks and Bonds Drops While
Realty Gains.

BALTIMORE, July 19.-Frequent
stories are published showing large
Evening star., 1924-07-19

members are John M. Cries. Washing
ton, ID. c., chief OF the division OF
building and housing, Department of
Commerce; Lawrence WELLER of the
National Housing Association; Fred
rick l.. Olmstead, Brookline, Mass. i:
John Chider, Washington, D. c.; Nor
ris Knowles, Pittsburgh, Pa; ].
Horace Mcfarland, Harrisburg, Pa,
and Nelson p. Lewis, New York City,
new deceased.
Secretary of Commerce Herbert
Hoover comments on the reception
which the model enabling act has re-
ceived, as follows:
The discovery that it is practical,
by city coming, to carry out reason
able neighborly agreements as to the
use of land has made an almost in
stant appeal to the American people.
Recent court decisions, both adverse
and favorable to coming, serve to en-
phasize the need of the most careful
attention to the state laws which per-
NIT cities and other municipalities
to adopt coming ordinances. Such acts
must not only stand the test of con-
stitutionality in tneir own state
courts, but are sometimes carried to
the Supreme Court of the United
States. From the point of view Of
the home owner and business man
Evening star., 1924-07-19

This valuable semdetached brick residence can not be
duplicated today for S35OO exclusive 1t is located
onenalf block of Dupont Circle feet BY o5
feet 1t very arstocratic in appointments.
entertaining Formerly the home of prominent Senator.
House contains nineteen spacious three full tile baths
many Closets cupboards and linen Very cement
cellar under entire house Hotwater heat gas and cleo
trcty Servants quarters separate from the build
ing Large side could very garden