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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
SENATE PROBE
LINKS COMMUNIST
GROUPS U. S., RUSSIA

Washington. Jan. 22-The Ameri-
can and Russian Communist move
ments and official parties were linked
together in testimony and documents
submitted by State department Of
fcials today to the senate foreign re-
lations ub-committee investigating
the question Of recommending AM
erican recognition of the Russian
Soviet government.
Through many documents obtained
by government agents. some in radi-
cal raids. A. w. Kliefoth, assistant
chief OF the state departments east
ern Europe division. and Robert F..
Kelly. of its intelligence office, sought
to prove that the American and Rus
sian Communists operated in close
cooperation and toward a common
goal. The aim, according to some
OF the papers presented, was an
armed uprising" in this country de-
signed to destroy the bourgeoisie
government"
Copies of code cablegrams and
other communications sent by the
Third Communist Internationale ex-
ecutive committee at Moscow, whose
otncers were also high officials of the
Soviet government, to the commun-
list party leaders in this country, were
presented to the senate committee.
Charles f. Ruthenberg. of Chicago,
was named by DR.. Kliefoth as a
prominent Communist leader here
and the witness presented many
Communist documents, including of
fetal bulletinsA which had been bar
red previously in the Michigan Syn
dicalism trials Of Mr.. Ruthenberg
and others.
While the committee was hearing
testimony Senator King, Democrat,
Utah. delivered an address on the
floor of the senate reviewing condi-
lions In Russia upon the basis of his
visit there last summer. He de-
nounced the Communist program and
Bolshevik rule. hut urged establish
ment of American trade relations, if
confiscated American property should
be restored or compensated for and
other American interests protected.
This would aid Russia'S recovery, he
argued.
The state department officials told
the senate committee that the Com
munist party of America was organ
lied at Chicago in 1919 under speci-
fic instructions from the Third In
ternationale. A ..'plenipotentary rep
resentative" of the Russian party
also was sent here and identified as
John Moore. alias J. Ballim. Papers
submitted by the government wit
nesses told of orders to form a "le-
gar party in America but also to
retain an unseen" underground
communist organization to press t,x,
workers revolutionary movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Recognition of New
Premier in kissing
of Kings Hand-Ex-
change of Seals To-
day List of New
Cabinet Ministers Is
Submitted to King
Believed to Be Strong
Group

london. Jan. 22.-(By A. PD-The
Labor government goes into action
ahead of all expectations. J. Ramsay
Macdonald kissed the hand of the
king at buckingham Palace this AT
ternoon. thus sealing his entrance
upon the high office OF prime minis.
ter, and tho exchange of seals be-
tween the ministers Of the old cabi-
net and the new will take place at
the premier's official residence in
Downing street at noon tomorrow,
The names of the new cabinet
ministers were published officially
soon after Mr.. Macdonald submitted
them to the king.
Ramsay Macdonald, premier and
secretary for foreign affairs.
John Robert Clynes, lord privy seal
and deputy leader in the House of
Commons.
Lord Parmoor. lord president of the
council.
Viscount Haldane, lord chancellor.
Philip Snowden, chancellor Of the
exchequer
Arthur Henderson, secretary for
home affairs.
J. II. Thomas, secretary for the
colonies.
Stephen Walsh, secretary Of war.
. Sir Sydney Olivier, head of the In
dia office.
Brig. Gen. Christopher Thompson,
air minister.
Viscount Chelmsford. first lord of
the admiralty.
Stanley Baldwin met his cabinet
for the last time as prime minister
this morning. He then proceededsto
the palace for last official and
Continued on Page, 3, Col. ".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23

Washington, Jan. 22-House Re-
publican leaders continued their eff
forts to reach a compromise basis
on the surtax rates of the Mellon tax
bill despite renewed indications from
the white house that President Cool
idge was determined to accept no
notifications in this feature OF the
treasury revenue measure, consider
ed the crux Of the tax reduction
scheme.
Tax revision was discussed at to-
days cabinet meeting and afterward
it was made plain that the president
stood squarely behind the Mellon
p(an and its fundamental principles
and would agree only to amendments
designed to perfect 1t. There were
tntima tons that Mr.. Coolidge would
regard any surtaX rate above % per
cent as urged by Tecretary Mellon,
as change in the fundamental prin-
ciple of the Mellon bill and a basis
for vote of tax measure.
Notwithstanding, Representative
Longworth of Ohio, Republican floor
leader. continued conferences with
party members relative to, comprom-
Use surtaX rates as between the Dem
ocratic and Mellon proposals. The
ways and means committee, which
first must determine these rates,
marked time while the majority
members of the committee frame a
program under which the rate sched-
ules will be considered. t-.t
Mr.. Longworth reiterated that his
~ a IN H. u
framing of n measure which could
pass in the house. Adoption of the
Mellon suggestion for reduction in
The maximum surtax rate from SO to
25 per cent he said would prevent
such action. What course will be
taken relative to the normal income
tax rates has not been Indicated.
Representative Garner - of Texas,
author of the proposed Democratic
substitute for the Mellon plan. took
exception to the separate meeting of
Republican members If the ways and
means committee. declaring 1t rde-
MED the declaration of Secretary
Mellon and the administration that
tax reduction should be considered
non partisan" .4 .. .r.-
Chairman Green after two meet
ings of the Republican members an
nounced that the full committee
would be called in session tomorrow
to start work on tho rate schedules.
What program would be followed
was not announced. 1t was indicat-
ed, however, that consideration of the
income tax rates would be put over
until the last. while the new rates for
miscellaneous taxes. including all of
the so-called nuisance taxes. would
be taken UP first. Appointments of
reductions considered possible in rev.
enue for each class of taxes will be
considered beforehand.
Such a program probably would
delay for at least two weeks final
settlement by the committee on the
surtax rates, the center of the fight
beween proponents of the Mellon and
Garner plans. The committee has
been instructed by the Republican
conference to report the tax measure
by February II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
lENINE, SOVIET PREMIER, DIES
LODGE CONFIDENT
GAN HANG <. 0. ON
FIRP0 OF. ARGENTINE

Montevideo. Uruguay. Jan. 22.-(By
A. P.)-Luis, Firpo. the Argentine
today met Farmer"
Lodge. the American pugiIist. for the
first time. on the deck of the steamer
which arrived from New
York. Firpo had come to Montevideo
to meet Hugh Garland. his American
manager. who also was a passenger on
the Pan-America. Garland and Firpo
will proceed to Buenos Aires tomor-
row in a seaplane.
Garland said in an interview he had
brought with him from the United
States the details of proposed fight
between Firpo and Harry Wills. the
American negro fighter. but that he
would not discuss them until after
Firpo was ready to make a decision on
them. Garland added that he had of
fers for exhibition bouts between Firpo
and other boxers in 30 American
cities.
Lodge, who Is soon to meet Firpo in
bout in Buenos Aires. said he was
confident that he would beat the Ar
gcntine. He spent large portion of
his time on the voyage from New York
In vigorous training and said he was in
Perfect condition.
Lodge will establish a training camp
outside of Buenos Aires and employ
local talent to aid him in his training
for the go with Firpo. Lodge will
remain over in I3uenos Aires for the
bout between Firpo and Erminio Spal-
la. the Italian heavyweight. In order
that lie may get line on Spala.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Mrs. Leonard Still
Unable to Recall
Shooting of Husband

Rutland, VT. Jan. 22-Mrs. Allen
A. Leonard. alleged SLAYER of her hus-
band at their home in Wallingford
last Saturday was permitted today
to see relatives for the first time since
the tragedy. Her brother, Frank
Smith, of Pawlet, and his daughter,
Harriet, student here. accompanied
by States Attorney Charles Z. No
walk. went to the hospital where Mrs
Leonard has been since she was
found unconscious at ner dead hus-
bands feet. She was rational after
three days of hysteria bat every effort
to make,her recall the circumstances
of the shooting failed. it is said Her
mind continues n blank on the SUBJ
ject. No official questioning of the
sick woman was conducted today, :ic-
cortiing TO Mr.. Novak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Funeral Late
Ex-Mayor Day to
Be Held Wednesday

Bangor, Jan. 22.--The funeral of
Ex Mayor Albert X. Day of Bangor
will be held on Wednesday after
noon at 3 o'clock from the home.
Mayor Charles D. Crosby. who
succeeded Mr.. Day on Jan. /, order
ed the City Hall bell tolled on an
nouncement of Mayor Days
death on Monday. Hundreds of
kilograms of coincidence are being
received. one of the first coming
from Gov. Baxter. kilograms were
also received from Hon. Frank u.
Harrington of Augusta, also a re-
publican candidate for Governor. and
from Hon. William r. Pattangall,
candidate for the democratic nomin-
alton. Both Senator Ralph ..
Brewster of Portland, candidate for
the republican nomination, and Mr..
Pattangall. who were to speak at
meetings have cancelled the engage
ments.
Tuesday afternoon Mayor Crosby
issued proclamation directing the
City Hall flags to be at half staff
until after the funeral and the CITY
Hall offices closed. He asks that as
far as possible business be sus-
pended during the service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Captain and Two
Radio Men Of Tacoma
Killed in Storm

\ Washington, Jan. 22.-Death of
Captain Herbert G. Sparrow of the
wrecked cruiser Tacoma at Vera
Cruz and two radio operators of the
ship. due to an accident aboard the
Tacoma during a norther. was re-
ported to the state. department to-
night in a cable message from Con-
sui Wood at Vera Cruz.
The message gave no details but
said that Captain Sparrow and the
two operators lost their lives while
In the performance of their duties.
Consul Woods message. which
was sent from Vera Cruz at p. NJ.
today. was made public by the navy
department as follows:
II am profoundly distressed to
announce the death of the captain
OF the l.. s. Tacoma and also OF two
radio operators through an accident
on board the ship during a norther
while in performance of duty. Par
ticulars will follow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Mexican Rebels
Rescue Crew on
u. S. Cruiser Tacoma

Washington. Jan. e2.-The skeleton
crew which had remained aboard the
American cruiser Tacoma, wrecked on
a reef outside Vera Cruz. was rescued
by the Mexican revolutionary forces
during a hurricane today. Alvarez Cas-
tillo. personal representative of Adolfo
De La Huerta, was informed by his
chief tonight. The Tacoma. II was
added. is now completely sunk.
The message. which was received by
wireless through New Orleans and was
signed by De La Huerta. said:
by orders Of the supreme chief in
the midst of a furious hurricane our
small naval transports steamed out of
the port to go to the aid of the Taco
ma. Our vessels daringly plunged into
the tempest. regardless of danger of
their own loss. and succeeded in saw
ing the remainder of the crew of the
Tacoma. which is now completely
sunk" .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
REAR ADMIRAL
SIMS UNDER KNIFE

Boston. Jan. 22.--Rear Admiral VII.
liam s. Sims. ~. 8. N. tretired), was
operated on yesterday at the Massa-
chusetts General hospital for GALL
stones, 1t became known tonight. His
physicians reported that the admirars
condition Is entirely satisfactory
Rear Admiral Sims cancelled several
speaking engagements recently on the
gronnd Of ili-hcaltb. He left hts home
at Newport. r. T.. several days ago 10
enter the hospital here. Mrs. Sims has
been with her Husband throughout his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Attorney General
Working Probe in
Teapot Dome Affair

Washington. Jan. 22.-Attorney
General Daugherty declared today
in n statement ION the Teapot Dome
investigation that the department OF
justice "weicomes the offering to 1t
Of any evidence showing violation
Of anv law law no matter who the
nerson Is. the same course will be
taken and with the same prompt
ness"
The department. he added. has
been conducting some Investigations
on its own account since the senate
investigation BEGAN, as we'll as OBJ
serving the proceedings before the
senate committee. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
New FOundland in
Grip Heavy Storm;
Traffic Is Blocked

st. Johns n. F.. Jan. 22-The
worst storm of the winter broke over
New Foundland today and contin-
ued tonight. Snow driven and pack
ed by furious gales blocked city
streets and caused suspension of
electric and railroad services.
All vessels due to sail from this
port remained ins harbor and early
tonight 1t was believed that all
coastwise shipping had needed storm
warnings and put into convenient
harbors. The highways in the in
terror were blocked with snowdrifts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
WAGE AGREEMENT
MADE WITH WORKERS
ON n. Y. CENTRAL RY,

New York. Jan. PA wage in
crease Of approximately five per cent
has been agreed upon for~15.0OO en-.
gineers and firemen of the New
York Central lines.
Engineers, firemen, hostlers. and
hostler- helpers receive the following
increases:
Passenger service, "a cents per 100
miles.
Freight service, SO cents per 100
miles.
Yard and hostler service 80 cents
a day.
The roads affected are the four
branches Of the New York Central.
all running westward; the Boston
and Albany; several middle west
lines and Rutland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
End COunterfeiting
Gang in n. Y. Arrests

New York. Jan. 22.-The arrest OF
,nree eX-convicts and confession
oy one of them which clears up
seven important counterfeiting cases
was announced today by Joseph a.
faioha. head of the secret service
y this district.
Today's arrests with that OF two
other men last December. completes
me roundup of a gang which. &C,
eording 10 Palma. has manufactured
ano circulated since 1918 counterfeit
war savings stamps, two cent post
ase stamps. $40 bills and SO and $2o
FEDERAL reserve notes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Concord Grain
Elevator Burns
with $780, 900 Loss

Concord. N. H.. Jan. s2.-The Barte-.
mus grain elevator and warehouse SIX
mated In the southern part or the CITY.
was practically DESTROYED ny nre =.
,asa hour tonight. the loss being esti-
,,,etad at 100000. In the elevator
xsre thousands Of tons of grain which
VIA .. ruined. and the machinery Of the
n,ant also suffered q heavy loss The
ire was in a congested section OF the
city r.u and had many thsratening aspects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Officer Obliged to
Arrest Own Brother
On Liquor Charge

Rutland. VT. Jan. A.--Deputy Mar
shall John Fl. Dugan of this city was to-
day. obliged to arrest his own brother
when he was instructed to- serve g.
grand jury warrant charging Michael
Dugan OF Rutland with selling intoxi-
eating liquor. Dugan was one OF IL
men indicted in a recent liquor probe
here. He is held under bail for n spe-
cial session of district court Febru-
airy IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
General Forecast

The air pressure was high Tues
day night in the Atlantic states A
pronounced change to warmer
weather has taken place within the
last "a hours over the middle and
southern plain states. the Mississippi
valley and all districts east thereof
The outlook Is for generally fair
weather Wednesday and Thursday
throughout the Washington forecast
district except that snow fiurries are
probable Wednesday along the
northern border.
There will be further rise in tenn
perature Wednesday in the Atlantic
states but colder weather will over
spread the middle Atlantic and New
England states Thursday.
Storm warnings remain displayed
on the Atlantic coast at and north
of Delaware Breakwater.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook:
Strong southwest and west winds
and gales: cloudy weather Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Jury Deliberating
Fate Of Greasy

Mineoia. ". *, Jan. 2e.--The Jury
In the second trial of william III.
Greasy. of Fort Thomas, KY, chare-
ed with numbering Miss Edith Iayoy.
a Freeport school teacher. retired at
$40 r. NJ 10 begin its deliberations.
first going to4a hotel for dinner az
ter receiving the courts instructions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
THE WEATHER
SNOW

North New England: Snow fur
ries and somewhat warmer wednes-
day; Thursday fair and colder.
East New York: Cloudy and
warmer in south and snow fiurries in
northern portion Wednesday; Thurs
day fair and colder.
South New England: Cloudy and
warmer Wednesday; Thursday fair
and colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
LEADERS SEEK PACT
ON >SURTAx RATES
OF MELLON TAX BILL
In Face of Presidents Declara-
ton Will Accept No
Notifications

AT Cabinet Meeting Coolidge Plainly
Indicates Will Adhere to Plan of
Secretary OF Treasury-Republi-
can Floor Leader Longworth Ac-
tive in Compromise Stcps-House
Committee Starts ON Schedules
Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
House Against
End of Land Offices

Washington. Jan. 22.-The house
today eliminated from the interior
department appropriation bill a sec
ton providing for adjustment of 21
land offices on July /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
MORE SURPLUS
ARMY MATERIALS
SOLD TO MExICANS
Total Sales to Obregon Govern
ment Trifie Less Than
100000

Includes 10000 Rifles, 5000, 900
Rounds Ammunition. $500 Re-
volvers and Airplanes--Gale De-
lays Arrival Cruiser and 6 De-
strOycrs at Tampico to Safeguard
American Interests-No New De-
velOpments in Situation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Wednesday fair and warmer: Thurs
day fair and colder. strong west
winds. probably gales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
LEvENSON'S TALK
CAUSES MISTRIAL IN
CORCORAN CASE
Judge Does Not Question In
tegrity Jury, But Sees
Need New Panel

Says Charges OF Attorney Who
Turned States Evidence Would
Be Bound to Influence Findings
in Trial OF CorcOran on Charge
Conspiracy TO ExtOrt Money
Means Another Trial with New
Charge OF Perjury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-23
Business Is
Good, Thank You

Old 1924 is going to be just about
az good az we make t..
70 sit and wait for business 20
improve multipiies expense and
increases overhead"
why not send q letter Of appre..
citation to last years customers:
Perhaps giving . few. .gooo
reasons why you have q right 70
expect their business IN 1924.
we write, print or multioraph,
,oId and mail, business -0ettino
letters and circulars. Phone
w.
The Roy FIyf,t Service
Sales once
Room s Putington Bis.
Augusta
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-02-08

OF the Holy Spirit-This lesson furn
ishes instruction for soliciting recruits
in the Kings army, explaining the
conditions, The necessary equipment
and the rewards Of victory. 1t also
deals with the re alton between II g
Kings soldiers and His stewards, ard
their eSpective positions Of digui y
and responsibility. Primary lesson
Deborah and Barak as Gods irsiru
ments ia delivering Israel frrn
Sisera's army.
w. r. W.nslow, SUPP
Bible Study at II A. NJ, Leader, MIS-. A
e. Alberts
Prayer Meeting, Wed. P NJ, Feb. Is
at Mrs A. E. Alberl's, Scripture
study-The secret Of the keen edged
sword used in Spiritual warfare.
All are cordially invited to come and
study with MS.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-02-08
For Community Betterment

The Committee on Agriculture of
the Missouri State Bankers Associa-
ton has sent out a questionable to
all members to secure a frank opin-
ion as to what are the most impor-
tant community problems to be solved
in the state. The QUESTIONABLE Gov
ers bank deposits crops, schools.
manufacturing, roads, junior club
work, agricultural agencies, co-opera-
tive agencies, farm abandonment.
land values, finances, dairying, and 80
cial life, with view in determining
what work should be undertaken for
the year.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-02-08


people. In fact, l believe that such
Indifference does not exist. The ma
ton is observing with deep interest
the progress of events abroad and has
given many evidences of readiness
to aid in restoring normal conditions
there whenever 1t is seen that suit
able opportunity is afforded.
Our people have naturally been re-
luctant to act while the European ma
tions still fail to display the will to
accept the only terms on which re-
Mobilization Is possible, and to aban
don their mutual hatreds and dis
trusts. their persistence in prepare
ton for further warfare, and their
destructive political and financial
policies. Such policies have so weak
ened the credit of some of the con-
tinental nations that the task of aid
ing them seems futile until 1t is clear
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1924-02-08
SCHOOL TAX LEVY.

In ample time the fact is
being brought to the atten-
ton of the voters of the
school district that a new law
is in effect under which a
special election is necessary if
a tax levy of more than eight
mills is required to raise suffi-
cient revenue for the next
school year. 1t is a wise law
enacted to more closely limit
the power of taxing boards, a
power, which, under the old
law, was too often abused in
some parts of the state to
raise funds that were spent
extravagantly to the impover-
ishment of the taxpayers.
However, the new law re-
quires that the voters take
greater interest in the matter
of raising revenue. Where
funds are needed they must
be voted. The board can now
levy but eight mills. With
the permission of the state
board it could formerly levy
fifteen mills. For each of the
past two years the Rathdrum |
school district has required
levy of fourteen mills, and
may need the same for the
next year. The voters may
expect to be called upon to
authorize an additional levy of
five or six mills at the coming
special election.