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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Fix August Is as
Union Label Month

Atlantic City, n. J., Aug, 1O-The
executive council of the America n
Federation of Labor TODAY desienat-
ed the month beginning August d;
Union Label Month" and ordered
the organization of a nationwide
drive for promotion of the purchase
of union made goods.
Thirty thousand local unions ami
lated with the A. F. of L. were mott.
ned to assign upward of 100. 900 COM
mitteemen to promote the drive. A
list. to be published by the locals of
manufacturers using labels was
broadcast with the notices.
This will be the biggest move
ment of its kind in our history" de-
clared Matthew Vol, vice president
of the council and its spokesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Killed Saturday night while In the
performance of his duties. State
Highway Policeman Emery O..
Gooch, of II Pleasant street, Water
Vile, Is the first victim of a fatal ac-
cident experienced by the personnel
of the enforcement staff since the or
ganizatlon OF the state highway po-
lice, three years ago, and as a mark
Of respect Governor Baxter and Cap
tain Harold A. Miller. chief of the
state highway police, have taken
steps to pay extraordinary honors to
the memory Of the unfortunate pa
trolman.
Patrolman Gooch had been in pur-
suit of a speeding motorist on the
state highway near Mattawamkeag
about u o'clock Saturday evening.
and after stopping the violator had
started on with his motorcycle, when
loose sand on the roadway caused
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Shenandoah Back
To Berth After Mast
Test on Ship PatOka

Lakehurst, n. j.. Aug. 10.-Following
the successful test of a mooring mast
on the u. s. S. Patoka in Narragansett
Bay which proved, according to Com
mander Zachary Lansdowne, that the
dirigible has an unlimited cruising
range" the Shenandoah returned to the
naval air station here at 5.36 A. NJ. to-
day after an all-night cruise.
= The Shenandoah few to Newport
Friday and rode at the Patokas mast
until the middle of Saturday afternoon.
She then cast free and. although it was
at first believed she would spend an
other night attached to the mother
ship. the dirigible started back to its
base. On its return the ship went a
hundred miles to sea to escape a storm,
flying most of the distance at an alti-
tude. of 500 feet. according to Comman-
der Lansdowne.
He said there had been no mishap in
connection with the test and that the
trial had been prolonged sufficiently TO
prove the feasibility of using a float
ing base. When the dirigiblc left here
Friday It was understood she would
remain three days for the test.
Commander Lansdowne made no def
mite statement concerning future plans
for the Shenandoah but intimated a re-
turn to Narragansett Bay for further
tests with the Patoka was possibili-
,ty within the next few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
u. S. Industrial
Mission to Make
Trim to Mexico

New York. Aug 10--F. d. Water
man, vice president of the American
Industries mission to Mexico. which
is soon to start on its trip south. an
nounced today that st. Louis proba :
bly, will be designated as a central
meeting place for all members of
the mission. New York members
will leave here September 8, and the
entire mission will probably leave
st. Louis the day following for Lar
edo and Mexico city. ts
The st. Louis chamber of COM
merce will act as host to the business
men during their stay in that city.
The mission will leave Mexico City
on the night Of September .16, after
the celebration OF the anniversary of
Mexico's Independence Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Two Weeks Before
Decision in Case
Leopold and Loeb

Chicago, Aug. 10-All evidence in
the hearing to determine the punish
ment to be netted out to Nathan f..
Leopold. Jr., and Richard A. Loeb.
for the murder of Robert Frank, will
be completed by Thursday or Friday
of this week. it was intimated today
by Robert +. Grove, states attorney.
Unlimited argument is expected to
follow the states rebustal testimony
which will be started when the de-
tense rests tomorrow or Tuesday.
Closing pleas. 1t was said, probably
will not be made until the middle Of
next week.
DR.. Herbert S. Hulburt, Chicago
alienist, who testified Saturday that
abnormal activities OF certain of Leo.
pold's glands had advanced his in
tellectual powers while at the same
time retarding his emotional faculties
will take the stand again tomorrow
to be cross-examined. Defense coun-
sci has suggested that DR.. Hulburt
will be the last witness they win pre-
sent to give direct testimony. For
man Leopold and Ernest and Allan
Loeb. brothers of two defendants.
and Jacob NJ. Loeb. uncle of Richard.
are expected to be called merely to
identity exhibits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Washington, Aug. 10-Rest was the
program of President Coolidge today,
and, after attending church this
morning he sought relief from an
other day of intense heat within the
white house.
The president and Mrs. Coolidge
were accompanied to church by their
son John; Mrs. Frank w. Stearns, of
Boston. and William NJ. Butler, chair
man of the Republican national COM
mittee. guests at the white house.
Aside from attending to routine
business Mr.. Coolidge expects to rest
considerably between now and Thurs
day when he will deliver the keynote
of the Republican campaign at the
formal notification of his nomination.
The. following day he will leave for
Plymouth, VT, home of his father,
Tor the first vacation since he en-
tered office.
The program of the national cam
paign waits final word from the
president. He has been listening for
several weeks to reports throughout
the country and more recently from
Mr.. Butler but he has said little which
might reveal his plans.
Mr.. Butler announced today plans
had been practically completed for
the notification exercises which will
be held Thursday night in memorial
continental hall here. The ceremony
Will start at s o'clock and arrange
ments to broadcast the presidents
address by radio call for one of the
, most widespread hroa dcasting pro-
grams ever attempted. The speech
will be transmitted by long distance
telephone to about fifteen stations
throughout the country from which
1t Will be sent into the air
Among the stations which will pick
up the speech by telephone and
broadcast 1t are: New York, WEAF;
Providence. r. l., WAR; Pittsburgh,
sKDKA: Chicago. WGN: st. Louis,
KSD; Kansas City. WDAF; Buffalo,
WGR: Boston, WNAC; and Schenec-
tady. WGY.
Chairman Butler will preside and
Frank w. Mondell. Chairman of the
national convention at Cleveland, will
formally notify Mr.. Coolidge of his
nomination. Seats will be reserved
for leaders of the party who will be
here. including members of the ma
tional committee, and the doors later
Will be thrown open to the public
Amplitiers will be used to carry the
address to the outside of the build
Ing for the overflow crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Boston, Aug. 1o-Two commanders
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic.
one past and the other present. the
former legless since the battle Of
Manassas and the latter with dim
ming sight, this afternoon In the Old
South Church reused their audience
of fellow veterans and friends to pat
riotic fervor at the first public meet
ing Of the 5Sth national encampment.
About 1000 veterans mad arrived here
tonight. The convention which will
be officially greeted by state and city
officials tonight Is expected to draw
5000 or 5000 G. A. r. men to the city.
Gaylord NJ. Saltzgaber, leader OF
the veterans during the present year,
referred to the. resolution against
war adopted recently at the Methodist
conference in Springfield and sad
that its worth depended on the way
it Is interpreted.
1T is all right to denounce wars In
general" he said, but none OF the
wars in which the United States has
engaged were unTlSnJeOub. IL thc
nations of the world could be brought
to the same point Of view as this
country it would be right to disarr'
but we cannot make the United
States the prey Of other nations
Some even tear down the Bunker Hill
monument, or that at Washington. so
anxious are they TO be rid OF the
memories Of the past"
Commander Saltzgabey strongly con
demned the use of government funds
in the erection of monument to JEFF
ferson Davis, the president of the
Confederacy, and appealed to the
present generation to recall the in
Junction of Abraham Lincoln to ca "a
for the soldier and his widow.
Corporal James Tanner, past com
mander in chief. was carried to the
pulpit. He. too. upheld the necessity
of adequate national preparedness
and praised President Coolidge for
his calling OF the national defense
day. In plain words the old warrior
condemned Hooded ard yelled or
ganizations" for which, he said.
there is no room under the stars"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
DELAY PROBABLE BUT YANKEES
WILL FINISH THE WORLD FLIGHT
Not to Abandon Project in Ide-
land on Account Of Ice Bar-
rier-Confidence Holds Lab-
rador Goal Will Be Reached
Cruisers Seek Safe LanH-
ing Place

Reykjavik, Aug. 10-(By A. P.E
The next leg of the American wofld
flight will not be attempted until hE
courses of action have been maturity
considered from every point of view
and the best possible decision under
the circumstances is reached.
This announcement Is contained lin
board the cruiser Richmond. flagship
of the squadron of american war
vessels which is patrolling the course
of the aviatOrs. .
There is no question of calling on
the fight because of the ice condi-
tons, the statement says. and. In the
opinion of Admiral Alagruder. IN
command of the naval squadron, the
flight will be completed successfully,
barring possible accidents to the
planes or unforeseen adverse wea-
Their.
1.-THE possibility that the weather
may change suddenly after the nexi
leg of the flight is started" Admiral
Magruder says. "is a factor that may
cause failure, but by watching the
weather carefully and using the beS,
Judgment our army world fiiers VIII
SuCC00u IcdCIIlIl6 Law o0OA'
that the legs are short and easy"
The cruiser Raleigh which left
Reykjavik yesterday morning to
search for a safe landing place. for
the planes on the east coast 81
Greenland, reported today that no ift
had been sighted. The water is de$-
cribed as fairly warm. and there Is
a dense fog with visibility OF ~
yards.
'Ice conditions bad. Have beqii
caught in ice eight days. Hope y
make open sea in the next two dayF
Will try to get through north OF Ana
magsalik again, but must have coai
Can you spare $50 tons?" /,
The Raleigh replied that 1t Wou9d
be unable to supply the coal; pu'
that the fight commander, Lieuten
ant Lowell H. Smith, would send tne
coal fl ON Reykjavik.
Lieutenant Smith and his comrades
are considering three possibilities IoE
the next lap of their journey. Inc
first is based on the Raleigh finding
a safe haven on the Greenland coas'
by means of the two scout planes
carried by the cruiser which VII
avoid entering a harbor where ice :
gathered The second would be
flight to Angmagsslik I1arbor. whlcE
is free of ice. and taking on Tue
there by means of the Richmond anq
Raleigh scout planes hopping over tnF
ice pack. The third IS a non stop
flight from Reykjavik to Ivigtut, or
base near Cape Farewell. The latter
place is 200 miles from ReykJaVik
and such a flight entails the possibll-
ity of having to take on fuel at seq
from the cruiser Raleigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 10
Forty-five million pounds Of
powder was destroyed by fire
at the Old Hickory Powder
Plant near here today. The
loss, on the basis of present
prices, is estimated at more
than 100000. The powder
was manufactured for the fed
eral government during the
war at a cost of approximately
$22,500,0O0, for the $4,000, D@
pounds destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Democratic Hosts
At Clarksburg for
Notification Tonight

Clarksburg. w. Va, Aug. 1o.-Ihe
hosts of Democracy poured into
Clarkeburg today for the formal notih-
cation tomorrow night of John W. Da-
Wis that he has been selected to carry
their standard in the presidential cam
paign.
Each incoming train adds its quota
to the crowds that had thronged this
city even before the homecoming yes
terday of the candidate.
p While the town was abustle with It's
welcome, Mr.. Davis had a comparative
~ quiet day. In the morning he at
tended the Central Presbyterian church
of which he is a trustees and which
his father was instrumental in found
ing. In the afternoon he visited Golf
Plaza to try out the radio and voice
simplifying equipment on the stand
where tomorrow night he will deliver
his acceptance address.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Motorcycle Jumps
Ditch. Killing One

Raymond. y. H. Aug. 1o-Joseph
Szufnara of Manchester was Instant
~ killed and Frank Wojcik also OF
Manchester, was seriously injured
when the motorcycle on which the
two men were riding Jumped the
ditch and leaped over an emoank-
mont near this town about $50 TINS
afternoon.
The men were returning from
Hampton Beach and when WoJcik'
the driver attempted to pass an auto,
mobile he lost control. The dea9
mans neck was broken and ne dieo
while a passing priest administered
the last rites of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Auto Racer Dies
In Crash at Turn
On Kalamazoo Track

Kalamazoo, Mich, Aug. 10-Len
Iheurer. of Detroit. was killed here
TINS afternoon when the car he was
driving in the third annual 1O0-mile
automobile race at Recreation Park
left the track and crashed through
the outer fence. Theurer was max :
ing the first turn on the 4lst mile
when his machine collided with the
car driven by Freddie Nichols OF
chicago. Theurer was thrown ca
ieet as his machine somersaulted
three times and he died before he
could be taken to a hospital.
Nichols, whose machine crashed
INTO the inner fence following the
collision, escaped with slight in
lurles: The race was won by Raw
campbell Of Detroit. John heller OF
lansing finishing second, and How
ard Taylor, Flint. third. Camn-
bells time was one hour, % minutes.
% seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Soviet Pleased
Over British Pact

Moscow, Aug. 10.-(By A. PAN
official communication issued today an
rouncing the signature of the Anglo
Russian treaty says:
This treaty brings US nearer the
realization of an agreement recogniz-
ing the Soviet as new form of polit-
ical, social and economic regime, and
constitutes one of the principal events
in the foreign policy of the Soviets,
and consequently in the history of the
international relations of our times"
The communication also declares the
special agreements entered into will
form IAN indivisibie whole. together
with bill guaranteeing a loan and
that the concessions eventually grant
ed to former holders of nationalized
property will be based on strict BUSH
ness calculations and will not be hand
ed over unless they are really advan-
tageous to the Soviet republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
General Forecast

Pressure was relatively low Sun
day night over the Atlantic and Gulf
states, Minnesota. the plateau re-
gions and the southwest. and it was
high over practically all other re-
glons. This pressure distribution has
been attended by local Thunderstorm
ers within the last "a hours in the
Atlantic states.
The indications are for generally
fair weather Monday and Tuesday in
the Washington forecast district. The
temperature will not change mater
ially east Of the Mississippi river
during the next two days.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate shifting becoming norther-
ly and weather generally fair Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Four Hurt in L. /.
Train Derailment

New York, Aug. 1o-One car Of n
Long Island Railroad train bound for
Rockaway Beach jumped the track
near the Ozone Park station today.
caused injuries to four persons and
delayed thousands Of heat refugees
On the way to the beaches.
Tracks and ties were torn up for
100 feet and passengers In the de-
rallied car were tossed about as Il
bumped about on the wooden ties.
One person went to q hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Youth Admits He r
Planned Staying
Of His School Teacher

Ellsworth. Me. Aug. 10.-Roland
Mcdonald. the 15-year-old Amherst
boy who Is held in jail here for trial
in October for tho murder of his school
teacher. Louise Il. Gerrish. at Winter
lIarhor, which crime the authorities
say he confessed. has now, according
TO Sheriff Ward w. Wescott of Han
cock county, admitted he deliberately
planned the crime. Up to now he has
denied premeditation.
Mcdonald also says that a Canadian
farmland. who returned to Canada
soon after the murder. ordered him Ia
shoot the school teacher. threatening
to hang him by the thumbs if he re-
fused and to strip the hide of him."
The statement was made in the pres
cnce Of Jail officer. Whether or not
the authorities place any reliance on
the story has not been made known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Argentine Flier
Held I'm at Calcutta

Calcutta. Aug. 10--Major Zanni, the
Argentine fiier, who arrived here last
week ON his flight around the world
10 still awaiting the arrival OF a new
propeller for his machine. When the
propeller reaches here Xanni VIII inn
mediately take the air In . continue
tion Of his flight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Aged Phila. Man
Kills Wife and Self

Philadelphia, Aug 10.-Edward Bub
IS years old. shot and killed his 81
year-old wife today and then commit.
ted suicide. Their bodies were found
by their son. Charles Bub. Death had
taken fve sons of the aged pair during
the last year, and this, together with
the fact that both he and his wife suf-
fered with cancer, Ii believed TO. have
affected Bulbs mind.
Alexander Oberton, 80, also shot and
killed his wife today because, as hs
told the police, "she was always nag.
ging me for being out OF work" Ober-
ton later attempted to hang himself
with his suspenders in his cali. He
was cut down In time to save his life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Record Missionary
Collection S61,O17
At BiddefOrd Meet

Biddeford. Me-, Aug. ia record
collection of $61,017 was lifted at the
annual Offering at the summer con-
vention of the Christian and Mis-
sionary Alliance here. The amount
nearly doubles the gifts of last year.
The largest single contribution, one
OF $4,000, was made by the Boston
Branch. DIR. w. NJ. Turnbull. for
eign secretary, of New York, preach
ed the annual missionary sermon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Find Body Woman
Victim Canoe Upset

Gloucester, Mas, Aug. 10-The
body of Mrs. Thomas Gait of St
Louis, who. with Miss Julia Hitch
cock OF Springfield. Mass, disappear
ed after going out in a canoe on the
Annisquam river last Thursday, was
found today seven miles or Halibut
body was ten miles from the point
where the overturned canoe was
found on Friday.
AS yet not trace Of Miss Hitch
cock. Smith college student, has
been found. The women were last
seen near the mouth of the river and
a short time later a squat raised seas
dangerous to their small craft. Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Lightning Bolt
Causes $4,000 Fire

Alfred. Nc, Aug. 10.-Fire started
by a lightning bolt which hit the barn
tonight destroyed the large set of
farm buildings owned by John Stevens.
lumber operator, with a loss estimated
at about $4,000. Three cows. several
pigs and three or. four driving horses
persisted in the flames.
Within minute after the bolt en-
tered the barn, which contained IS
tons of hay, the building was ablaze
and the fire quickly spread to the rest
OF the stand, neighbors being able to
save all of the household goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Nine Killed in
Colorado Tornado

Denver, Col. Aug. 10.-Nine persons
were killed and five seriously injured
late this afternoon when a tornado
demolished the farmhouse of Henry
Kunz. farmer residing four miles east
OF Thurman. Col, according to infor-
nation received here tonight. 1t was
reported that at least two Of those in
jured would die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Woman Swimmer
DeferS Channel Stunt

Dover. England, Aug. 1o-Lillian
Harrison, the Argentine woman
swimmer who will attempt a swim
across the Channel from Cape Girls
neg. on the French side, to the Eng
fish shore. did not make her start
today owing to unfavorable sea con-
ditions.
The Dover Pilot says Miss Harri-
SON will take to the water tomorrow
ut noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Fog Forces Relief
Plane to Turn Back

PASSPORT. Maine, Aug. 1O-Unable
to penetrate dense fog over the Bay
of Funday and further retarded by
rain squalls, the relief plane Boston
ii, enroute from Bar Harbor to Pic
tou, n. s., was forced to turn back
and moor in the harbor here for the
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England and South
ern New England-Fair Monday and
Tuesday; moderate temperature.
Eastern New York-Fair Monday
and Tuesday; somewhat cooler in
southeast portion Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Sees Wife Killed
In COune Ahead

Warsaw, n. Y, Aug. 10-Driving
only 100 feet behind a coupe driven
by his wife, Edward New of this
place. saw her machine struck by a
westbound passenger train at Clark
crossing, southwest of here today.
The woman died instantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
JUBILANT GROUP
SETS OFF BOMB AND
BURNS FIERY CROSS
Lewiston Affair Said to Be=iS
Celebration Of Brewsteiss=:=
Victory

Staged on Mount David. NeaR
Bates College Early Sunday MORN
ing--Lewiston and Auburn People
Badly Frightened - College,. .Aus
thorities Indignant, Say PeFhiis.
sion Not Granted-Will Z. Start
Hunt for Offenders IS. go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Monday and Tuesday: moderate
temperature; moderate northwest and
north winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
MUNITIONS plant
AND 100000 LBS
POWDER DESTROYED
Nashville Fire Causes
Greatest Single Loss
s~sssNsv
To U. s. Since
World War

Powder Was Manufac>>
tured During War at
Cost of $4,000, OO0:-'.
Plant Cost Over S..
100000 - Stored as
War Reserve, One,
Half Was to Be Used
in Road Building I'm
der Direction Dept.
of Agriculture No
One Severely Hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
CONSTITUTION DAY
OBSERVANCE NEAR
FIzzLE IN BERLIN
Greater Number of People In
different Scant 5000 in
Sabbath Parade

Sparse Display of Republican Colors
On Fifth Anniversary OF Republic
Many Private Residences Fly
Sfonarchial Colors I'm Defiance
Anti-Organs I'm Caustic Editorials
and Vicious Jabs at Weimar Con.
stltutiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
ALL IT, s. WARS were
RIGHTEOUS 0 Mes,
G. A, R. LEADER SAYS
Veterans of Rebellion Applaud
National Defence Day at
Boston Encampment

Worth Of Methodist Resolution De-
pends on Way 1t Is Interpreted,
Commander Saltxgabcr Points
Out-Past Commander James
Tanner I'm Plain Words Con-
dennis Hooded and Yelled Organ
izatiOns