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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
Senate Leaders
Plan to Pass Tax
Cut Bill This Week.

Washington, May -passnRc of tho
lax reduction bill hy the Senate before
IA" cud of the week was tho goal fixed
by leaders of both parties today aa -
decision ON the income tax rates an
rearcd in sight
Disposition Of tho income schedule
by Wednesday would Icp,c but two
other controversial provisions To bn
Stttlcd-corpuration ana estate taycs.
Although debate opened Yesterday
On the income tax rcductlus. only two
speeches were made. ana senator Sim
mon, North Carolina. In charge OF tho
Democratic forcC@, suid he did not
think II would l." possible 10 reach a.
Vote on fh"S" rates tomorrow because
many senators wished 10 present their
viows.
negotiations were undertaken by the
party chiefs today in an effort to limo
NJ th"ir forces for hr vote. RcpubII.
can Insurgents wcro the center Of nt-
t'ntion, this group, ne in tho House.
holding III" balance 81 power. Many
Of tho insurgents have declared against
any reduction IN tic furtax ratcs. Stcpa
have been taken looking toward y com
promise with some Of the Insurgents
and farm bloc members Offering 10
support slight reduction I'm rurtax
feed by tho Dcmoc:ats. in return for
Republican organization support Of the
No NarF-IIauEhcn farm bin.
In Eofne quarters tho insurgents
were represented as willing 10 go
lower than the rates adopted by the
House, which received insurFent sup
rort. The House rates cut tho maxi
mum surtaE from 20 per cent. TO 37h
Der cent. instead Of % per cent as
recommended hy Secretary Mellon. This
schedule also called for Ercater reduc-
tons In The normal rates than pro-
vidod h. the Mellon plan.
Democrats at a conference have en-
dorsed tho Simmons schedule calling
for maximum suriax Of 20 per cent.
and normal rates about the same as
agreed to b. the House. All but three
or four Of III" ~ Democratic member
ship viii support this plan. leaders say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05

Washington, May 1.-TWO resolu-
tions will be introduced tomorrow in
the house with the object of ascer-
tanning the present strenth Of the
American navy, particularly as COM
pared with those of Great Britain
and Japan.
Representative Britten. Of Illinois,
ranking Republican on the naval
committee, announced today he
would propose that the navy trans
nit to congress n report covering
twenty seven points while Repre-
sentative Rogers, Republican, Mass
achusctts, said he would offer a
tersc resolution Of inquiry. Both
declared they were acting as re-
suit of the recent report of Admiral
Coontz. commander in chief of the
battle fleet. in which deficiencies in
the navy were pointed out.
Outlining the resolution he Will OF
fer. Mr.. Britten said 1t would once
more cab to the attention of the
country the shocking state of our
unpreparcdness in n naval sense.
Just imagine" he declared in a
statement, spending S175. 900, 900
over a period Of years for submarine
construction only to find that we
have not n single ship that Is worth
a darn. If it takes the government
ten years to build a useless sub
marine, how long will it require to
build good one?
Il am certain our navy is not on n
parity with England's and | am not
so sure that Japan is very far be-
Bind us notwithstanding our right
under the Washington conference to
he nearly twice our size.
our greatest necessity is proper
aviation to accompany the fleet. Yet
We are taking five or six years to
build plane carriers watch should he
constructed in three
Representative Rogers declared
that the friends Of the American
navy have recently become alarmed
at the disclosures concerning the
physical condition of our war vessels
as well as at the inadequacy in the
number of several types" II the
navy really is being maintained at
the strength agreed upon at the
Washington conference, he added,
apprehension can be dismissed.
But if we arc not nc added, ut
is incumbent upon tho administration
of congress to make good the dc
ficiencies. IT is as fundamental n
policy of the American nation TO
maintain tho 5-5-3 treaty navy ratio
a & it is to maintain the Monroe doc
trine. Inactivity by the administra-
tion or by congress n this vital mat
ter should not and will not be tolcr-
ated by the American people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
BOOST FOR PREPARATIONS

Berlin, May (Ey \. PA parlia-
c!alist, Clerical, Democratic and Peo-
pies Parties. which viii command 4
sufficient majority 70 put the provi-
sions of the Dawes report into cNccu-
ton. has been assured Ivy the general
elections held throughout Germany
today. This is the conclusion reach
cd late tonight at government head
quarters after n competent appraisal
of the returns already received.
Assuming that the Peoples Party
and the Socialists continue 10 main
tain their position in today's ballot
ing. reflected in the early returns, II
Is even probable that the four party
bloc Will have sufficient backing in
the new ReiChstag TO enable ii to
carry through the constitutional
amendments with only limited outside
opposition from the Independent fac
lions. Of which there will be several
groups.
While the Nationalsts ana Com
munists show decisive gains. il is not
considered that their increase Will
constitute menace u the policies e
which the four coalition parties are
pledged.
The Ultra reactionarics led hy Cen
cral Ludcndorff failed to develop then
expected strength.
The count of the ballots il proceed
ing extremely slowly owing to tho
latencss of the incoming returns ano
the complications arising through the
presence Of twenty three party tic
llets on the official ballot. Only l5'
out of 1000 precincts in Greater Bcr-
lin had reported by midnight.
Despite the delays, The government
and political leaders are already con
WINGED that the cross section survey
afforded by incomplete reports from
all sections OF Germany. including tho
occupied areas deCisely indicates the
failure of the reaCtiona:y and radical
parties to stampede the voters.
Both the German Peoples Party
headed Ivy GustaNc StrcsCmann. and
the United Socialists nave had fewer
OBJECTIONS than predicted and while
the Socialists are severely pressed by
the communists in the Ruhr. SaNnny
and the other industrial sectors. 1t is
believed that their loss Of mandates
will he smaller than thci READERS
were inclined to expect three days
ago. The Peoples Party is also sue =
CcedinG in keeping well to the front
in districts where II was compelled
to face nationistiC opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
Bandits Reign in
Natick Short When E
He Tackles Cop Auto

Naticli. Mass. May with police
from Wellesley and Natick searching
for him as result of two attempted
holdups " n had alarmed tho over
brook section of Wellesley early today,
n lone bandit masked and armed with
rifle brought sudden halt to his
quest for money when he esSayed to
hold up an automobile load of his rur-
suers from the Natick police station.
The man, who gave his name as Law
renee Upper. 81. of Wellesley. was
captured after he had fired on their
car. the police said,
Two earlier holdups had been report
ed. one to tho Wellesley police hN IUu-
do ponizoni, taxi driver, who said
that he had been fired upon as he sped
away from n bandit whose face was
masked and who hrandished a rifle, and
the other To the Natick police by Nal
colin Mcintosh, a Boston fireman, who
told of an attempt to hold him up by a
man similarly armed and masked. In
the last instance the holdup man had
allowed him to proceed when Mcintosh
told him ne had no money.
Tupper was booked on charges of as
sault with a dangerous weapon, with
attempt to kill and attempted robbery
when armed. The police found his
rifle to be loaded and said that he had
IS cartridges N his possession.
Donizoni, the taxi driver. told the
police that he had been suddenly con-
frontcd with 81 man, with face masked
by handkerchief, who tlourished a
rife and signalled him 10 stop. He
said that he put on speed and that as
he drove away the bandit fired twice,
NJ t1.inEy HMnCf
Mcintosh. fireman at the Mason
street station, Boston, was walking
toward his summer home when he was
halted and demand for money made.
Mcintosh pleaded that he had no money
and that his wife was i'll in Natick
hospital, whereat the bandit remarked;
You're poor guy--you can go.
Mcintosh thercupon went 70 his
home and called the Natick police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
2 Children Killed
When Engine Hits
Auto on Crossing

East Aurora. y. Y. May 1.-Two
children were instantly killed and
two others reported dying az a re-
suit of inipries received when =
light engine of the Pennsylvania
Railroad struck sedan on grade
crossing a. tlma today The car
was hurled from the tracks, throw
ing the victims nifty feet. Harold
DAILY. driver Of the car. was cut and
bruised. The dead are
Earl DAILY. four years OLD. and
Carl Backhaus, three years old.
H9rdol DAILY. Bailey avenue, and
Lovcjoy streets. Buffalo. was cut and
bruised but will recover. Mrs. DAILY.
his wife. IL reported dying. June
DAILY. infant. seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
LEAGUE OF LIGHT
WINES AND BEER
ORGANIZED AT n. Y.

New York. May 4-Iermanont
organization Of the Light Wines and
Beer League of America. Inc. was
announced today. Albert j.. Wonder
~. former national guard officer, was
elected national chairman.
a statement issued by the league
declared Hudson Maxim. Senator
Edward T. Edwards OF New Jersey.
Dr. G. Floyd Haviland, chairman Of
the New York State Hospital Com
mission. Mrs. Herbert J.. Satterlce,
Mrs. John Purroy Mitchell. Harrison
Gray Fiske and Joseph NJ. Schwab.
president Of the Allied business
Mems Association. were back Of the
movement to legalize light wines and
beers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
Gereral Eorecast

On the weather map If Sunday
night a disturbance Of moderate in
tensity was charted over the St.
Lawrence valley.
The disturbance over the st. Law
renee valley has been attended by
local rains during the last "a hours
in the middle Atlantic and New Eng
land states.
In New England and eastern New
York the weather will be fair and
cool Monday and become overcast
and warmer on Tuesday with a prob
ability Of showers Tuesday in the in
terror of New York. In the middle
Atlantic states the weather Will be
fair Monday and become overcast
and warmer on Tuesday
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Moderate westerly and weather fair
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
Unveil Monument
To Woodrow Wilson

New York, May TEN thousand
persons participated today in the
ceremony Of unwilling New York g
first monument TO Woodrow Wilson,
a bust donated by Conrad CHASER, n
real estate operator. The bust Is Of
limestone and was made by Julio
Kilyni. a Hungarian sculptor. The
unwilling took place in Deyoe Fark,
the Bronx.
L. s. Senator Copeland delivered
an address praising the spirit Of AM
ericanism inspiring the donor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
Well-KnOwn Maine
Methodist Divine Dies

Boothbay Harbor, Me. May T.
Rev. James II. Gray. for seven years
A. district superintendent of the
Eastern Maine Methodist conference
died at his home here today aged ~
years. He was born at Point Elgin,
\. B.. and graduated from the Mos
ton University School of Theology,
He married Estelle Hodgdon of this
town.
He had been i'll for two years. be
ing forced because of the state of
his health to retire from the ST.
perintendency year ago. He had
held pastorates in Rockport, Hart
land. st. Adams. CARIBOU. Rockland.
and here. The funeral will be We'd
nesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
TWO BOYS DROWN
IN NORTH RIVER

New York. May 1.-TWO II year
old boys were drowned and a brother
Of one was rescued when n canoe
in which they were padding cap
sized in the North River opposite
2D0th street today. Joseph Mohr, Of
Brooklyn. and John Woldman, III
Manhattan. sank before the rcscuing
boat reached them. Joseph's bro
thsT. PHILIP, II. chung n the over
turned craft and was saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
Fate Still Unknown of
Major Martin and
His Mechanic, Miss
ing Since Wednesday
Other Three Fly
$50 Miles to A t k a
Islam d-Plan An
other Long Hop
Today

Bremerton, Wash, May 4-(By A.
Pho report as to the probable
fate Of Major Frederick l.. Martin
and his mechanic, Staff Sergeant Al
"a L. Harvey, missing since Wednes-
day, has been received here up to 4
o'clock this afternoon from Alaska
ndreicea btatlons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
FAIL TO LOCATE
BODY OF RICH

Lewiston. Me, May 4.--No trace has
been found Of the body of Henry A
Rich. Bates College senior, who was
drowned in the Androscoggin river Sat
vrday. Miss Vivian c. Mlliken. who
was with him when his canoe capsized
and swan ashore, was removed to her
home at Augusta today. She was still
suffering from shock and exposure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
SPEEDING FIRE
TRUCK KILLS GIRL

Union Hin. y. j., May +Four-
year old Jeanette Stone was instantly
killed and her sister and brother
narrowly escaped the same fate this
afternoon when large fire truck
which Witnesses say was travelling at
terrific speed. ran on the sidewalk.
pinning the little girl against an iron
fence which surrounds their home on
Palisadc avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
ROckland Prisoner
Caught at Portland

Portland, Ne, May 4.--Police today
captured Thomas Kchoe. 81 years old,
who escaped early last week from tho
Knox county jail st Rockiand. They
found him half buried in 2 pile OF coal
in the stok1hOlc Of the stcam trSsvlcr
Osprey OF Rockland, which was tied
up at Central wharf. The capture was
made Il minutes before the trawler
was due TO cast off for a trip to the
fishing banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
BELFAST YOUTH
KILLED BY FALL

Belfast, Me, May Al. Linwood
James was almost instantly killed here
today when he fell to the ground from
a height of 90 feet after receiving a
shock from electric wires on pole he
had climbed. He sustained a broken
neck.
James was 20 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England - Fair
Monday: Tuesday cloudy, becoming
unsettled and warmer.
Southern New England Fair
Monday; Tuesday increasing cloudi-
ness and warmer.
Eastern New York-Fair Monday:
Tuesday increasing cloudness and
warmer: showers in the interior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
Girl of 5 Killed
By Electric Car

Rockingham, Mass May 4-tieien
Butchok, five, was instantly killed this
afternoon on Hollis street by an cleo
trio car which struck and dragged her
- feet. She had run in front of it
while playing with her brother and
sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
METHODISTS SHOULD
UNITE IN EFFORT
FOR WORLD PEACE
War Monstrosity of Pagan
Pact, Bishops Declare at
Springfield Congress

Churches OF Methodist Faith Should
Do More than Mildly Protect-Up
to L. S. to Find Other Method
than War 10 Settle International
Disputes-Favors Inlay into Court
of Permanent International jus
tice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05

Ask US about good old NORWALk
tires. We've stood back of 'er for
many years. Now they're better than
ever and the price IS correct.
FfFIELD'S-Opposite depot
AUGUSTA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
letter ACROSS
CONTINENT IN "a
HOURS PROMISED
So Hour Schedule Starts July
l and Less Time in
Few Months

Special Air Mail Stamps in Denom-
nations OF s, 10 and 81 Cents to
BE Distributed I'm Principal Cities
Route Will BE Divided into
Three Zoncs-Lctters Directed TO
Points Not on Route Will BE
Hurried by Other Planes or Fast
Trains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
RESOLUTIONS TO
HOUSE SEEKING
LIGHT ON NAVY
Are Result of Recent Report of
Admiral Coonty on
Deficiencies

Rep. Britton Wants Nays Report
on - Points-Dcclarcs that 1t Is
Now in shocking State Of Inprc-
parctlness-Certain Ii Is Not on
Parity with Britain-MaHb Not
as Good as Japan-Secs Need of
Proper Aviation 10 Accompany
Fleet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
TRIO WORLD filters
ON Way WITHOUT
THEIR COMMANDER
GOVERNOR FAVORS
establishment OF
WORLD co U R 7
Sends His Views to Be Read
Before Senatorial
Committee

Believes Court Would &c Long Step
Toward Better international Tn
Outstanding and Ultimate Elimi-
nation OF War - Declares His
Views Are Held by Greater Num-
her OF Thoughtful People i'm
Mainc-Ictter Written In Re-
sponsc to Requcs0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
Boston forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Monday: Tuesday increasing
cloudiness and warmer: gentle to
moderate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05
BATES STUDENT
BROWNS, FIANCE
SWIMS TO SAFETY
Henry A. Rich of Hyde Park
Lost When Canoe Capsizes
in Androscoggin

Miss Vivian c. Milliken, q Classmate,
Daughter of Former Governor
Carl f.. Milliken, Reaches Shore
In Historical Condition, Unable to
Give Clear Account of Accident
Rich Star Athlete and Pair were
to Be Married in June
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-05

4 loss should Immediately
make a classified advertiser of
YOU.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-09-05
Trainer is ar
rested" on Cruelty to
Animals Charge; 1ni-
tiatiOn Follows Fun.

Business OF making Elks is a
serious one with circus people as
was well attested here Tuesday when
every Elk with Al. G. Barnes show
co-opcrated to initiate half-a dozen
would be Elks from Pana, Illinois,
and North Little Rock, Arkansas.
When Elks with the Barnes circus
discovered that Caldwell lodge was
to initiate these men, steps were inn
mediately taken to make that a real
initiation. 1t was.
Two candidates quickly fell into
the hands OF Frank Howard, chief
of police. following their arrival in
Caldwell and spent the midday closely
shackled to a pillar in front OF the
New Saratoga. They were charged
with disturbing the peace and were
held there pending formal hearing be-
fore municipal court officers Crowds
quickly gathered and the prisoners
we're suspected by the crowd to be
the parties who robbed service sta
ton the night previous while other
wild rumors OF murder and other
major crimes freely circulated.
In the afternoon, Chief Howard,
with the assistance of Charles Cook,
show manager, and Rex Rosselli, pub
licity directors, arrested N. w. Nc
Kav. elephant trainer, and Frank Carl,
in charge OF dining car service tor
the show train.
Swain Beatty, former municipal
Judge and hero of many prank OF
the past, was induced once more TO
don the tribunal robes and try this
case. Mckay was first to appear
before "his honor" and was formally
charged with cruelty to animals.
The court. with monstrous law book
opened before him, addressed the
prisoner at the bar substantially as
follows:
"You plead not guilty, you say'
Let me tell you something young
man. We know all about you. Re-
ports have come in 10 us from other
towns. And they are straight Sec
ton 79. page 5o2 of the compiled
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-09-05
Circus Visitors Have Real Fun
When They Help Members to Elkdom

statutes of Idaho specifically covers
this case. The court recognizes that
animals arc not human but they have
sensibilities and feelings. They must
be protected and Idaho statutes will
be enforced"
At this point, Mr.. Rosselli plead
with the court for lcniency. He said
that the show could not continue
without Mckay and attempted to
slip Judge" Beatty generous hand
full OF passes TO FIX the thing up .
The court promptly turned his guns
on Rosell, told him that bribery had
no place in his court and that further
overatures would result in his arrest.
Carrs trial followed. He was
charged with distributing advertising
in town without licence. Mr.. Cook
intercedcd for him as had Rosselli
for Mckay and met with the same
scathing rcbuke from the court.
AT this juncture, Chief Howard
rcappearcd. He interrupted proceed
ings long enough to remark;
"If your honor pleases, we now
have eight members of this show in
jail and we can't possibly accomo-
date anymore
THAT is only half OF it, the court
roarcd. IF this stuff continues, we
will have that whole show under ar
rest by night and there won't be any
circus. If there isn't room in jail,
we can put them to work on 'he
streets"
Accordingly Mckay and Carl were
shackled, provided with broom and
led downtown where they worked
valiantly on Caldwell streets under
the supervision OF police officers.
Tuesday evening, one OF the largest
crowds OF ta,c season. turned out to
see Elks initiatory work conferred
upon the men who had spent the day
under arrest in Caldwell. Those who
were taken into the lodge included
Mr.. Mckay. Earl Edwards, J. b.
Collins, Louis Ingleheim and Thomas
Beaman, Of Pana. and Mr.. Carl of
North Little Rock In addition to
these, Frank Winter OF Huston was
initiated.
More fun followed the meeting
unu) time came for the circus visitors
to ieavc. Refreshments were served
by the local lodge.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-09-05
City Council Will
Talk Movies Monday

There will be no Caldwell movies
next Sunday. With the Sunday
picture show bill passed its second
reading and scheduled to come be-
fore the council "Wednesday evening
of this week for final reading, shows
for next Sunday were in prospect
But that possibility went glimmering
with the receipt Of a telegram Tues
day from Mayor John Smeed at
Denver that the council meeting be
postponed until next Monday even
ing. In accordance with that request,
the first September meeting was not
held this week as planned bus will
be held Monday evening.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-09-05
MADE
At LOCAL BANK
Henry Zeh % Be New
Commercial
Cashier.

Several changes in the personnel oi
the Caldwell Commercial bank were
announced this week The following
statement covers the business trans
actions:
"E. II. Plowhcad has resigned as
cashier OF the Caldwell Commercial
bank. and Henry Zch has been elect
cd as his successor. Mr.. Plowhead
has been with the bank as assistant
cashier and cashier, also as director
for the past II years. Mr.. Plowhead
will continue as a director and VIII
devote his time to field work for the
bank and to his other interests.
The change will be made September
IS. when Mr. Zeh will assume the
duties of cashier. Mr.. Zeh has been
a stockholdcr OF the bank for many
wears and is widely and favorably
know in this community.
ale was formerly actively engaged
in the management OF the canyon
Abstract & Title company, and OF
which company he is still an active
director For the past four years
he has devoted his time 70 the man
agcment cf his many investments.
Mr.. Zeh was at one time member
of the city council. president OF the
Caldwell Commercial club, and took
a prominent part in Red Cross drives
and in the sale OF Liberty bends dur
ing the war.
"He is regarded as one OF the lead
;rg financial men in the city and ms
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