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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
East Winthrop, Feb. 29-Experien-
cling the worst conflagration in its
history the Sc. clement here was near
ly leveled to the foundations Friday,
when blaze originating in. the Willis
Mace residence swept down the line
of five houses to the eastward on the
south side of the highway, burning
four of the houses to the ground. At
one time it seemed that the dwellings
directly opposite were doomed, the
roof Of the splendid Skene residence
and the Hewett barn being fired by
flying embers, but through the timely
and effective work of the Augusta fire
fighters, who had been called to the
scene, and the willing aid Of the
townspeople, these latter fires were
extinguished and the properties saw
ed. The disastrous and destructive
fire started at about II o'clock Friday
forenoon and within three hours
smouldering embers within the gran
lite foundations marked the site of the
four homes, and the fire had done
damage estimated at $4,000 to S25.-
0G0. Before three o'clock the fire
fighters had stopped thesprogress OF
the flames and further destruction of
property was prevented.
Shortly after the fire started flying
sparks ignited the shingles on the
roofs of the houses Of Stella Stone
and w. J. Skene across the way but
by quick work these were extinguish-
ed with but little damage.
When the Augusta firemen arrived
the Willis Mace. Tucker and Mrs.
Lizzie Mace houses were all ablaze
and sparks had ignited the barn
which was joined to the Merrill house.
1t seemed impossible to save the
Merrill home but the chemical was
quickly placed to pump a stream of
water from a nearby brook and by
timely and effective work Chief Small
and volunteers succeeded in saving
it.
About this time smoke was discov-
cred coming from the hayloft in the
barn of w. F. Hewett. across the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
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DAUCHERTY
BUSINESS IN NE.
HELD own DURING
MONTH FEBRUARY

Boston, Feb. 29-Business activity
in New England increased quite mo-
ticeably" during January and about
held its own" in February. says the
monthly review of the Federal Re-
serveSBank Of Boston. issued tonight.
Retail trade in this district" the
review continues, lis probably rela-
lively larger in volume than manu-
featuring activity. Department store
sales in January were IL per cent
larger than in the same month last
year. The corresponding increase in
December was approximately IL
per cent. The volume of trade is
usually the smallest of any month in
the year in February. inasmucn as
tina, is a short month, and is between
the winter and spring seasons. Bos-
ton de. )artment stores reported that
their sales during the first two weeks
of the months were bout nine per
cent larger than in the correspond
ing period of Februa , last year.
Manufacturing activity in New
England as a whole was at a higher
rate in January than in December.
The cotton industry showed an i'm
provement in January, although II
was operating at only approximately
70 per cent of tn, estimated normal
for that month. A number of cotton
centers in New England reported
further curtailmel.t d ring February
"Shoe production in this district is
usually larger during January than
at'any other time during the spring
run, but this year 1t was not as large
as at the same time last year. The
wooden and worsted industry has
been quiet for several months, but
the larger mills. through their price
policies. are making n strong bid fol-
a larger volume of orders for the
season which has just opened. Con
ditions in the-metal trades have i'm
proved since the first of the year
following long decline In new or
ders.
"Basic commodity prices as .
whole advanced sharply in January
and then reacted slightly. This Nigh
broken advance Of six weeks. which
was SO rapid that, IL 1t were con.
| tinued throughout the year, basic
prices would rise so per cent.
"One of the brightest spots in the
business situation in this district FOL
several months past has been The
building industry. Contracts award.
ed for new construction in New Eng
land during January amounted t.
S22,190,000, according to the F. w
Dodge Company, OF nearly the same
as in the corresponding month las
year.
Building costs are now higher
than they were n year ago, so tina
this years contracts represent {
smaller volume of construction thar
! in January 1928. Building costs hav,
been tending slightly upward fol
about two Imonthg.
There Were more commercial fail
ures in New England during Januar,
than in any month last year, ant
slightly more than the computed nor
NAL for January. based on prevail
experience. There were fewer fail.
ures in February than in January
and the decline was larger thar
usual.
"The banking situation remain.
favorable for business, although
money rates. following seasonal ten
denotes, stiffened slightly about tn,
| middle Of February"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Student Volunteer
Union Opens Annual
Conferences at OrOnO

Orono, Me-, Feb. 29.-The second an
nual conference of the Maine State
Student Volunteer Union began at the
University of Maine tonight with
banquet in Ballantine Hall. attended
by 175 delegates representing Bowdoin.
Bates, Colby College, the University
Of Maine. Bangor Theological Semina-
ry and the University Of New Hamp-
shire.
President Little Of University Of
Maine welcomed the delegates and ad-
dressed them on THE Principles Of
Religion" this being the first of three
talks on that subject, the others to be
delivered on Saturday and Sunday. Fol-
lowing President Little, J. Kingsley
Birge, formerly Of the faculty Of. the
International College of Smyrna. spoke
on world problems as related to indus
trial and racial questions. The confer
cnce- will be continued on Saturday.
closing with an open forum Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Charges and Counter
Charges and Insinu-
atoms of Misconduct
in Debate Over Pro-
posal to Probe Re-
gime of Attorney
General - Adjourn
ment with Row at Its
Height-XOte Prob
able Today

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-The row over
Attorney General Daugherty plunged
the Senate into n violent session to-
day-almost unprecedented for the ex-
changes of bitter personalities and IN
situations of misconduct. As result
action was forced over until tomorrow
on the proposal for an investigation OF
Mr.. Daughertys official record.
The storm, which broke about the
investigation resolution OF Senator
Wheeler, Democrat, Montana. swept
over all boundaries of Senate rules and
dccorum. There were charges and
counter-charges of attempts to pack"
the investigating committee; there
we're attacks upon numerous officials.
present and past. from the White
House, down. and upon the personal
conduct and Affiliations of presidential
candidates and senators.
For more than five hours the battle
ragged, amid frequent outbursts from
crowded galleries despite repeated
warnings and threats from the chair.
The Senate recessed tonight with the
debate in full swing, but with adoption
of the investigation resolution in pros
pcct tomorrow after another battle pc
riod of discussion.
Most of today's battlefield was the
attorney generals officials acts In va
rious matters, including the oil scan
dial. Many old charges were repeated
and one new accusation was made by
Senator Heflin, Democrat, Alabama,
who declared the attorney general had
written letter seeking to protect from
prosecution an unidentified Republican
national committeeman OF the west.
Senator Hefiin said he had seen letter
to a western district attorney saying
that any favors to the committeeman
would be appreciated, and adding that
"he Is our man."
Senator Wheeler, charging the attor-
ney general with seeking to "intimi-
date" senators, added that President
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
BondhOlders at Angus
ia Meeting N a m e
Com mittee with
Power to FOreclOse
$1,5OO,00O Mortgage
and Appointment of
Receiver Audit of
Last S. a t e m e n t
Show s Deficit of
$74O,061

The affairs of the Bath Iron Works,
It'd. whose plant at Bath has con-
structed many Of the fastest war
ships Of the United States Navy as
well as many steel craft Of various
kinds MAJ be placed in the hands
OF a receiver. In any events. heavy
loss to holders of bonds and stock,
It is claimed, Is inevitable.
At a meeting Of bondholders. held
in Augusta, Friday. n report OF a
special committee was accepted and
n recommendation that a permanent
committee with broader powers be
appointed was adopted.
This committee on which William
b. SHELTON of Lewiston, n former
state bank commissioner: George G.
Wing, Jr., OF Auburn, and Leonard
A. Pierce of Portland. were appoint
ed, was authorized to institute pro-
cecdings for the foreclosure of the
$l,500,000 mortgage and for the ap-
pOntment Of a receiver, in its dis
erection.
Previously Chester A. Jordan of
Portland. n public accountant, in re-
porting ut length on an audit he had
made. said the last statement showed
q deficit of $740.06l. and that in adj
dition there Is an outstanding claim
by the federal government of $372,828
for income and war or excess pro-
fits taxes.
Nearly every seat in the Senate
Chamber was filed when the meet
ing was called to order. William B.
Confined on Page 16-Column ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Colby Debaters
Win Over i. of M.

Orono, Me-. Feb. 29-Colby College,
having the negative, tonight defeated
University Of Maine in debate on the
question: Should the United States
join in the Permanent Court of In
ternational Justice on the plan out
lined by President Harding?" The
judges decided for Colby. two to one.
At Waterville teams representing
Colby and Maine debated the same
question, Colby. supporting the af-
firmatiYe. was declared the winner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Brunswick, Me-. Feb. 29.-Mrs.
Nettie May Maclean of Tocoma,
Wash, and her husband, Kenneth
Ross Maclean, 10 year old Bowdoin
college sophomore, were arraigned in
the municipal court this afternoon
charged with manslaughter in caus-
ing the death of their year old
daughter, Nettie Ross Maclean dur
mig the night of Wednesday. They
waived the reading of the warrant
and by agreement of counsel the
case was continued until Saturday
morning. March s. at nine o'clock,
in order to give the parents of the
young couple time to reach Bruins
wick from their homes in Tacoma,
Wash, and for examination of the
organs of the infant.
Judge Joseph II. Rousseau order
ed both to be committed to the Cum
berland County Jail at Portland,
without bail. to await the outcome
of the hearing.
The case is one of the strangest
to engage the attention of the Of
ficers of Cumberland county for
years. The young couple were mar
ried at Tacoma in the summer of
1929 and shortly after the husband
came East to enter Bowdoin. No
body at Bowdoin knew that he was
married and he has posed as sim
gle student. attending the many So
cial functions of the college and
taking a prominent part in athletics.
During the winter Maclean confided
to his roommate and a young lady
friend that he was q married man,
but they faithfully kept their pledge
not to divulge the secret. Last sum-
mer Maclean promised his wife that
he would return to Tacoma and he
made arrangements to make the trip
by boat. but failed to go and remain
ed in Brunswick and vicinity all
summer giving out that he had
missed connections with the boat.
The arrival of Mrs. Maclean and
the baby, Monday afternoon. came
as a distinct surprise to the Bowdoln
athlete. He was at the time engag-
ed in gymnasium work, from which
he was summoned to meet his wife
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
House Moderate
Vets Claim so

Washington. Feb. 20.-Ten more
members of the house have Joined
the committee of forty" formed
yesterday to obtain modification of
the Volstead act to permit 2.75 per
cent beverages. 1t was announced to-
day by Representative Hill. Repub-
lican. Maryland, leader in the move
ment. t.
The additional members. Mr.. Hill
said, are representatives Of the New
York delegation, and one from New
Jersey.
"At least 80 members Of the house
of representatives will file their COM
mittee bill next Tuesday" Mr.. Hill
predicted, land it Is hoped that all
members favoring this modification
will join the movement"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
WOedsman Caught
With Wet Goods by
Piscataquis Sheriff
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Dovcr-Foxcroft, Me-, Feb. 90
A woodsman by the name of James
Doucette. got in wrong while
travelling on the train between Ban
gor and Grecnville Thursday. with
the result that he was locked up in
the county Jail In Dover Foxcroft,
with $500 fine and three months in
fail. with six months more In de-
fault of payment. having been found
guilty by Judge Hayes on charge
of unlawful transportation OF in
toxcating liquors.
It seems that Doucette was on
his way to Greenville from Bangor.
for the purpose of securing work,
but before he left Bangor he pur-
chased n. quart of liquor. At Dover
Foxcroft. Sheriff Roscoe Macomber
boarded the train few seats behind
Doucette and was much surprised
after the train had gained Roadway
to see DouCette produce the quart
and offer some to companion.
Sheriff Macomber quickly arrest
ed Doucette and brought him to the
shire town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Hold l. w. w. Member
On Charge Of~Libel
(Spccial to Eennehcc JOurnal)

especial to Kennehcc JOurnaI)
Dover Foxcroft. Me-, Feb. D.
John Locell. lumberjack and a
confessed member OF the organiza-
ton of Independent Workers OF the
World. was arrested Thursday In
Greenvile Junction by Deputy Sher-
IN A. G. Rogers and brought to
Dover Foxcroft where he was given
hearing Friday morning. before
Judge Harold NJ. Hayes of the Pts
cataquis municipal court. The State
alleged libel. and the respondent
was bound over to the March term
of the supreme court with bail fixed
at $500. which he was unable to
furnish.
The libel alleged in the warrant
was n printed newspaper article,
which was widely circulated In
Greenville and other Maine towns
whore woodsmen gather and was IN
the nature of boycott. naming GER
tain places as being hostile to the
/. w w.
1t is understood that the article
was signed by local OF the l. W..
w. The respondent pleaded not
guilty, hut It was shown that he dis
tributed some of the papers In the
town OF GreenVille
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Seize Ale and
Beer on Olympic

New York. Feb. 29.-One hum
bred and thirty eight bottles of ale
and a key of beer were seized by
treasury agents tonight in the store
rooms of the White Star liner
Olympic. which arrived last Tues
day. Last week 5000 bottles of ale
and spirituous liquors were seized on
the Adriatic, of the same line.
Prohibition agents and customs
men were reticent concerning the
seizure, and details were unobtain-
able. 1t was reported. from reliable
source, however. that the liquor
was taken from the ships supply
rooms as being in excess of the
quantity allowed for medical pur-
poses aboard the vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Deadlock Holds
in Garment Strike

Boston, Feb. 29.-Statements 1ssued
by union leaders and manufacturers
tonight declared that the strike OF 2ooo
garment workers, called 10 days ago,
has become a test of endurance. Neltn-
or foresaw an immediate settlement
according to the statements.
One woman strike picket was arrest
cd today. Mary Ellies was charged
with pushing Helen Marcopouly into
doorway and assaulting her. Elsewhere
conditions were quiet. Injunction pro-
ccedings instituted by the manufactur-
ers to prevent the strike. writs IN
which were served on union leaders
after the strike order was issued, came
IN for hearing in court today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
THE WEATHER
FAIR

FAIR
Northern New England-Fair Sat-
urday and Sunday; little change in
temperature.
Southern New England and East
ern New Ynk-Fair Saturday: Sun
day mostly cloudy; little change in
temperature,
Boston Forecast
Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday fart Sunday generally
fair; not much change in tempera-
ture; moderate westerly winds be-
coming variable
General Forecast
Pressure was low Friday night
over the Canadian maritime pro-
vinces. the middle Atlantic and north
Atlantic states, the middle west and
the far northwest. and 1t was high
over other regions.
The indications are for mostly fair
weather Saturday and Sunday in
the Washington forecast district.
Temperature will not change ma
terially.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Moderate to fresh west and north
west and weather fair Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Mill Explosion
Kills 2, Fatally
Injuries 2 Others

Quincy, Ill, Feb. 29.-Two are dead
two probably fatally injured and eigh,
others are in a hospital as a result OF
an explosion of drier in the North
Star Straw Board Mills here today
Leroy Mclaughlin. "a. and Herbert
Heisler. 20. were killed. Edward Sand.
man and Albert Walker suffered frac.
tured skulls and are not expectd tc
live.
The accident is. said to have been
caused by an overchargc of steam In
the driers. The property damage is
estimated at 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Sch. BraceWell
Forced into Port

Gloucester. Mass, Feb. 29.-The
three masted schooner John Bracewell,
from New York to Bucksport, Maine,
with coal. was towed into this port
late today leaking and with rudder
damaged. The vessel went ashore about
noon off Rockport and later worked
herself off the reef, but in damaged
condition. She was picked up by the
Gloucester steamer Helena and towed
to port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Super Colorado Off
ROckland Next Week

RocAand, Me-. Feb. 29.-The super
dreadnaught Colorado. latest addition
to the first line ships of the American
navy. will have standardization trial
over the Rockland course next Tuesday.
according to information received here
tonight from the board of inspection
and survey. Other trials will be held
at sea after the battleship has left
this mort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
Turner Center Co.
TOC Cut Milk l Cent

Lewiston, Me, Feb. 29-The Tur-
ner Center System will reduce the
price of milk one cent quart be-
ginning March ], 1t was announced
tonight. Eleven cents a quart. will
be the new retail price for whole
milk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01
'RECEIVERSHIP may BE
FATE BATH IRON WORKS
TOEXAMINE ORGANS DEAD BABY
BOWDOIN STUDENTS Wife HELD
IN ARMS SEEKING UNDERTAKEN

Kenneth Ross MacLean and 49,
Year-Old Wife Held in Jail
Pending Hearing on March s
Parents of Couple on Way
to Maine from Tacoma,
Observation-Disclosures Good
Student and of High Char
acter - Played on Varsity
Football
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

" the "ads" interest you, 90 and
see that real estate. The little jour.
nsy will prove q pleasant outing
and big things might come Of II!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-01

Nearly every seat in the Senate
Chamber was filled when the meet
ing was called to order. William b.
Continued on Page 16-Column a
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
LOLS PHELPS OF PLALNKzLLE
 SOLOLST M ~ Y CONCERT

compishmcnts have reached the at tcntion of those well mp in the musi- cal world, is attcstcd to be the fact that she has the signal honor of being chosen as soloist for the orchestra which is now in its 22ni season in New York.
 This will be Miss Phelps first metropolitan appearance and her friends and admirers arc looking for ward to q success before some Of the best critics in the country. She played before audiences throughout Connecticut and has been acclaimed because of her extreme youth.
 The yearly concert of the orchestra is one of the biggest musical events of New York because of the number O. renowned artists who appear each year under the auspices of the or chest; l. Miss Phelps will most prob ably gain national prominence be- cause her ability unqucstionably co H. parcs faNorably with many who are lational figures in pianoforte circles.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-19
MOTHER LOVE FILM
 SHOWN AT PALACE
Corinne Griffith and Conway
 Tearle in ''Lilies Of the Field"

Another frank and refreshing pie irritation of American life is coming to the Palace theatsr four days start ing Sunday night in First Nationals production of "I.illies of the Field" which has been pronounced by many critics as masterpiece of emotional appeal. Owing to the huge success which has attended previous showings Of this photodrama, the Palace is making extensive preparations to han dle capacity audiences.
 The picture is notable in so many respects that it is difficult to describe it adequately, or to list it's outstanding features in point of merit. Taken as whole, it is declared 10 he one of the most perfect pictures that have ever been shown on the screen.
 CoriDne Griffith and Conway Tearle are co-featured in "l.ilies of the Feld," and they duplicate the Init" they registered in Black OXen," an- other First National success.
 The supporting cast is worthy of ex- tended comment and commendation. for ii is seldom that a picture can 'oN'S' oi SA1i all array oi ldltllt. Among these players are the follow ing: Sylvia Rreamer, who has appear ed in many successes of late. and who is destined to achieve stardom within short period of time.
 Myrtle Stedman, who has no equal as a portrayer of matron roles, and who won widespread praise by her portrayal of the part of Pats" moth CT in Flaming Yonth."
 Alma Bennett. beautiful newcom- CT to the screen and one who is rap idly carving a niche for herself in the motto, picture hall of fame.
 Charles Murray and Phyllis Harer, recruits from the Mack Sennctt com edy force who demonstrate in their production that straight" roles are their forte.
 There will he special appropriate music and n solost as an added at traction with the pictures For Sun day night only. John Gilbert will bc offered in "The Wolf Man" and a new round of The Leather Pushers" will also he on this bill. There will be continuous shows Monday.