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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26

Washington. Aug. 25.-The warmesE
and deepest thanks for the rescue by
the American navy of Lieutenant Lo.
catelli, missing Italian aviator. off the
coast of Greenland, was conveyed In a
message received by the Italian en-
bassy late today from Premier Mussi.
lini.
Directing the charge d'affaires to ex.
press these feelings to the Washington
government. the premier said:
Following the news of the rescue
or Locatelli and his companions,
thanks to the efforts of the American
navy, l have expressed to the Ameri-
can ambassador In Rome tho gratitude
of the royal government for that most
noble proof of human solidarity and
comradeship performed by the Ameri-
can forces"
The appreciation of Italy for the
service performed was expressed by
officials of the embassy in calls at the
state, war and navy departments, while
at the same time messages of con-
graduation and relief In the rescue
were transmitted by both Italian and
American officials here 10 American Of
icers on fight duty, and to Lieutenant
Locatelll himself.
Regret that the Italian fier had been
compelled by engine trouble to land at
sea and that he could not continue with
the American world hiers was general,
but Maj Gen. Patrick, chief of the
army air service, expressed the COM
mon feeling when he said this regret
had been overshadowed by the relief
felt by all officials when advices were
received telling of the rescue.
For this happy circumstances, he
added, the navy deserved all credit.
Continued on Page eCoi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26

Plymouth, VT, Aug. H5.-Charles
G. Dawes, Republican vice presiden-
tial candidate, visited for two hours
this afternoon with President Cool
idGe, at Mr.. Coolidge's fathers home
here. discussing politics. government
business. particularly the agricul-
tural situation. European conditions
and posing with his host for a bat
talon of photographers.
For the last fifteen minutes he
talked with newspapermen in the
temporary business Office over the
general store. telling them why he
came, what he talked about with
the president and why he would not
discuss the reparations situation or
the political outlook.
Chucking his pipe to one side of
his mouth as he entered the office,
followed by the correspondents. Mr..
Dawes turned suddenly, and, before
question could be put to him,
banged his fist on the table and said:
First, we did not discuss the ku
klux Khan question.
Second, we did discuss the ques-
ton of agriculture and more parti-
CONTINUED on Page 9, Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Chairman Butler
! Names Advisory
Group for Campaign

Chicago. Aug. 2o-Cha1rman WI
liam NJ. Butler of the Republican Ma
tional Committee today announced
the appointment of an advisory com
mittee to assist him in the conduct OF
the coming presidential campaign. IL
is understood that additional advisors
will be appointed as the need arises
The committee as appointed TO-DAY
includes: C. Bascom Slemp. secretary
to the President: John T. Adams
Iowa. former chairman of the Repup-
lican national committee; senator
PETER Norbeck of South Dakota; Sen :
ator George Fl. Moses of New Hamp-
shire: former Congressman James "
Wood of Iowa; John L. Lewis, lndl-
annapolis. Ind: Mrs. Henrietta W,
Iivermore. Yonkers. \. Y; Colonel
William J. Donovan. Buffalo. \. u;
Nathan Elseberg. New York CITY; ii
d. Hatfield of West Virginia; julius
Rosenwald. Chicago; Emmett j.
Scott. Washington. d. c.: Robert /.
Vann, of Pennsylvania; Raymond
Robins. Chicago: Mrs. Douglas Rob
inson, Of New York: Miss Harrietta
Tavlor Upton. Chicago; and Bernard
A. Eckhart, Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
HEAVY STORM
TEARING ALONG
ATLANTIC COAST

Norfolk. Va, Aug. pa north
east storm accompanied by high
winds and driving rains was raging
along the coast tonight and was eX-
pected by weather bureau officials
to reach it's height off Cape Halter
as about daybreak tomorrow.
At Cape Henry the wind had
reached a velocity of As miles an
hour late tonight, while message
Telayed from Chicamicomico life
guard station. about % miles north
of Cape Hatteras. stated the wind
had attained 60 miles an hour at 10
o'clock and was increasing in force.
Wires to Cape Hatteras went down
soon after six o'clock tonight.
At most points heard from rain
has been falling steadily during
most Of the day with torrents report
ed in many localities. No vessels
passed out of the Virginia Capcs
during the afternoon except the
Transportation, coal-carrier bound
for New England. but she returned
within a short time.
The. Old Dominion steamer James
town sailed at $50 o'cloc,; tonight
for New York. but other steamers
did not pass the Capes during the
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Wilton Man in
Pennington Shooting
Held for Sept. Court

Pennington. Maine, Aug. 90
Everett L. Webb of Wilton. charged
with murder, was held without bail
for the grand jury which convenes
en- SSept. . after a preliminary hear
ing in Municipal Court today. He is
alleged to have fatally shot Leeman
Dakin at the latter's home at Will
ton Thursday night upon the re-
fusal of Mrs. Webb to leave there
and live with him.
Dakin, who died at a hospital here
yesterday afternoon, was II, eight
years younger than Webb. At his
bedside was Mrs Webb. who has
SAID her interest in him was only
platonic.
Webb pleaded not guilty. The
State presented only three witnesses,
Mrs. Webb, a physician who attend
ed Dakin and performed an autop-
sy. and the man in charge of the
Jail here when he surrendered few
hours after the shooting. No wit
nesseS were called by the defense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
General Fctecast

Al s P. NJ. Monday the center of the
tropical storm was rapidly approach
ing Cape Hntteras and moving
north -northeastward. No report was
received to the northward but a
tcoastguard station 25 miles north of
Cape Hatteras reported a barometer
reading of 1922 inches with a north
east wind of hurricane force.
Pressure was high Monday night
from Nova Scotia to Bermuda and
off the North Pacific coast and it was
low over practically all other regions.
Showers have occurred within the
last "a hours in the Atlantic states.
The tropical storm will move north
northeastward and will be attended
by rain Tuesday in the north Attain
tic and portions of the middle Attain
tic states. Elsewhere east OF the
Mississippi river generally fair
weather will prevail Tuesday and in
the Atlantic states on Wednesday.
Hurricane warnings are displayed
from Beaufort. n. c., to Cape Henry,
Va. and northeast storm warnings
north Of Cape Henry to Boston.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Increasing easterly. probably reach
ing gale force; overcast and thick
with rain Tuesday.
Storm w arnlng-AdVlSory $50 p.
NJ. northeast storm warnings ex-
tended to Boston. Hurricane center
rapidly approaching Cape Hatteras,
moving north northeastward, east
and northeast gales. probably dan
gerous. North Carolina coast to
southern New Jersey coast tonight,
backing to northwest late tonight or
Tuesday morning. Caution advised
all vessels this region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Dawes Speech Made
Votes for Republican
Party, View Cr. Emery
Especial to the JournaD


Portland. Aug. 25-The speech of
Gen. Charles G. Dawes on the Khan at
Island Park last Saturday created a
furry. There Is no doubt about it.
but, judging from the conversation
around Republican State head
quarters today the effect will be
beneficial rather than otherwise.
General Dawes speech made us
votes" said Hon. George l.. Emery
of Blddeford, chairman of the Re-
publican State committee, to Ken
nebec Journal reporter today. He
has completely shattered Mr.. Pat
tangalTs issue which is all the is
sue Mr.. Pattangall has in the cam
paign."
More than that, Judge Emery
would not say. But Republican
headquarters is full of people these
days and. naturally, the main theme
of conversation today was the
Dawes speech.
1T has clarified the atmosphere, -"
was the way one well known Re
publican put it. 1T will not hurt the
Republican chances of victory. On
the contrary. 1t will help, Even If
the members of the Khan should take
offense at it--and, mind you'll don't
think they will for n minute-they
surely will not vote for Pattangall
who has been Condemning the Khan
at all times and on all occasions"
Another leader put the matter this
way:
THE Khan most certainly IS not
an issue. no, matter how much the
Democrats may say it is. There are
good men in the Khan and there
probably are bad men. just as there
are good Democrats and bad Demo-
Gratis, good Republicans and bad Re-
publicans. Because they had to have
something to talk about, the Demo-
Gratis have kept harping on the Khan.
Mr.. Pattangall himself while he
called for Gen. Dawes to express
himself in one breath, In the next
saws the state campaign has
absolutely nothing to do with the
national campaign"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Won Race with
StOrk But Pays
$40 Fine in Court

Portland. Maine, Aug. 2J.-Walter
s. White won race with the feet
stork last night while bringing his
wife to a hospital here from the
suburbs in his automobile but in
court today he had to pay the pen
atty for reckless driving
Judge Clarence w. Peabody. after
hearing the story of the race, which
was interrupted temporarily when n
traffic officer stopped White as he
was lodging machines on Deering
Avenue. mol pressed the speed charge
and imposed a minimum fine Of so
and costs.
White paid. then sprinted for the
hospital.
us a girl and weighs fraction
over eight pounds" was his greeting
there,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Heavy Losses in
Fighting Spanish
And Moroccan Rebels

Madrid, Aug. 25-(By A, Po-
Heavy casualties have been suffered
by the Spanish troops and the Moor
ish rebels in n battle for possession
of the Heights of Lau, stormed by
the Spaniards after artillery prepar-
alton, says an official communication
from the war office today.
"The column operating in the Lau
region" says the communication,
after intensive artillery preparation
launched an attack and advanced I'M
til 1t reached the crest of the heights
dominating Iona. Numerous cas-
ualties werc inflicted upon the enemy.
but ours also were considerable.
Among our losses were five officers
killed. The enemy fled. leaving his
dead and wounded behind.
1.-THE Spanish column is maintain
ing its new positions. Although the
forces have suffered considerably
they are in high spirits and are dis
playing great enthusiasm"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Morgan & Co. May
Make Another
Loan to France

New York, Aug. 2o.-Negotiatior
of another loan to the French gov
eminent may follow the expiration
of the $1O0,000,000 credit granted
last March by J. p. Morgan and
Company. to the bank of France fol
the purpose of stabilizing the franc
bankers indicated today.
Terms of the Morgan advance
permitting the revolving use of al
or any part of the S100.OOO,OOO. pro-
yided for repayment within 81,
months which would bring the ma
turity in September. Probable float
alton of the 500, 100000 information
al loan to Germany early in October
It is believed. would preclude the
sale of q French loan at that time
Wall Street heard today that the
Morgan firm might extend the origi-
nal credit until later IN the year
when the advance might be placed
on a permanent basis through the
sale of a bond issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
YOUTH NOT LURED
BY DANCES FINDS
JU D &c LENIENT

After hearing the eireum-
stances in case against an
Augusta youth who was charged
with neslecting to observe the
signals of the traffic officer on
duty at the spindle at Bridge and
Water streets, in municipal
court, Monday morning, Judge
Cony asked the nervous young
respondent if he owned his car.
ayes, sir" was the response.
"Do you go to danees?" asked
the judge.
mot very often, | have only
been to one dance this sum.
mer," he replied.
"You can 60 free!" snapped
Judge Cony. "A young fellow
who owns an automobile and
doesn't frequent the dance paviI.
ions these days is a rarity, and
furthermore | believe that this
boys difficulty with the traffic
officer was Just a misunder.
standing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Maine ID e IN Ocrat tt C
Lea d ers Throw
ing Out SIN o k e
Screen, Ohio Senator
Declares-Regime of
Radicalism Threat
ems Unless Republic
cans Stand United

tspeclal to the kenncbec Journa)
Portland. Aug. 2J.--No matter
ROW much the Democrats may say
that the present political campaign
should be fought out on State issues
and nothing else and that national
Issues should not be confused with
State Issues. the fact remains that
Maine Is right In the midst Of Ma
tional campaign.
This is not alone the opinion of
the Republican committeeman and
candidates. II is a view universally
held by politicians all over. the coun-
try, no matter what their party affil-
iatious.
Out OF the State speakers who are
taking part in the Republican cam
paign in Maine are arriving daily.
The first of them reached state
headquarters today and without ex-
eeptIon they quoted the phrase that
many regard as trite: AS goes
Maine, so goes the Nation
1t is for this reason that these out
ot-the.State speakers are putting all
their energy into the campaign in
the interest of the State ticket. They
want Maine to be Republican by a
mig majority and they feel that no
otner result will be possible.
Probably the most prominent OF
the national speakers who have so
iar reached Maine is L. S, Senator
frank L. Willis of Ohio.
1 understand the Democrats in
Maine are raising the Khan as an
ISSUE said Senator Willis to Ken
nehec Journal reporter. THE Khan
not an issue in Maine. 1t is not
an issue in the country, The Demo-
Gratis have raised the Khan questions
as sort OF a smoke screen to hide
Inc real issue.
And this real issue? It's La
Foletteism LaFolctte and those
VINO support him form the one great
CANCER point In the campaign and
the country, If LaFolette had
Continued on Page 9, Col. y
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n Missing Bangor Man
: rcked Up by Auto
taken to Hospital

osnscr Aug. e5.-Charles Bradley,
general contractor of Bangor,
ssered out of the bushes on the
harbor road two miles and a half
''a Bangor Monday morning. and ask
a. passing motorist to take him to
sim. Sspital. Missing from his home
an n,s sunday noon. he had been sought
AZ snt by friends and police.
iha, me hospital he told physicians
spter ne believed he had been hit by an
walL,Sohe Sunday afternoon while
and s.s along a Brewer side street,
had not remember anything that
tina happened during the intervening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Erie r. r. Directors
Approve Merger
Nickel Plate System

New York, Aug. 25-Directors OF
the Erie Railroad Company today
approved the offer OF the Van Swer-
ingen interests of Cleveland to con-
solidate the road with four Others
into their proposed $500. 100000
nickel Plate" system.
The action of the Erie Railroad prac-
tically complete the merger plans of
the Van Sweringen interests, which
will result in unification of almost a.
600 miles of railways in the eastern
section of the country.
Directors of the present Nickel
Plate" system have already approved
the merger. as have the Chesapeake &
Ohio and Hooking Valley systems. The
sole remaining undecided road is the
Pere Marquette, but it's directors arc
said to be faSorably inclined and the
Van Sweringen brothers also are said
to control large proportion of its
stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Mauretania Hangs
Up New Time Mark

Cherbourg. France, Aug. 25-Tne
Cunard Line teamer Mauritania ar
rived here at 5:42 o'clock this after
noon from New York, establishing a
rev time record for cast-bound pass
age. The trip of tho steamer from
the Ambrose lightship to Cherbourg
Breakwater, a distance Of 3,09S miles.
was made in days, 1 hour and 4"
minutes. The average speed of the
vessel was 1926 knots an hour.
The old record, made by the White
Star Line steamer Majestic in 1923.
was days. 5 hours and 81 minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Fear for Safety
Of Islanders Off
Coast North Carolina

Beaufort. n. c.. Aug. 25,-Waves
were reported to be sweeping over
vefacokc Island as the result of the
'utepical storm which is raging of
,ae North Carolina coast this after
sVoh' No serious damage has been
''ported thus far.
ucracokc Island is about 80 miles
eR tho mainland of North Carolina,
soout six hundred persons live on
we island but this number is greatly
aSV'eased by the visitors here during
~e summer months.
me government telephone line
nsnnins between Fort Mason and
..Iacoke Island failed about ten
ssiock this morning and nothing
~ been heard from there since
, IA hour. Portsmouth. Just across
Se inlet from Ocracoke. was heard
- me telephone wire about noon,
tsaed 'A'N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
SEN. PEPPER NOT
COMING TO MAINE

L. s. Senator George w. Pepper.
one Of the most prominent Republic
cans in the country, will not be
heard in the present campaign. He
was to have spent the whole Of next
week here and was to have been
heard in Kennebec county on We'd
nssday, Sept. 3. Word was received
by Hon. Burleigh Martin, chairman
of the Republican county committee
Monday. that Senator Pepper would
be unable toLcome. Members of the
State committee will try TO have a
speaker of equal prominence take his
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Militia Sharpshooters
Gather at Auburn

Auburn, Aug. Is. = National
guardsmen from all parts of the
State began arriving here today for
the. fourth annual rife and pistol
championships of the Maine Nation
al Guard on the State range. Major
Charles Savage is In charge of the
competition which opens Wednes-
day. The Maine team to compete at
the national matches will be selected
following the championships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Dies in SacO Jail
Awaiting Arrangement
On Liquor Charge

Saco. Me. Aug. 25.--While awaiting
arraignment before the police court on
"a search and seizure charge. Peter
Ga gne, aged 45. was found dead in his
cell in Saco Jail this morning. on
GERS searched his home on Water street
Saturday and found, they 'alIege, 1--WE
gallons of alcohol.
/ He had previously asked for aid
from the poor" department. City on
Gals hah taken steps to have. him de-
ported to Canada as an undesirable
citizen.
The medical examiner declared death
was due to natural causes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
President to Meet
National Grange PARTY

Rutland, VT. Aug est was an
nounced here tonight by Orlando L.
Martin of Plainfield. master of the
Vermont State Grange. at meeting
held in connection with the visit of
the national grange tour en- route
west from Massachusetts, that the
party would be received by President
Coolidge at Plymouth tomorrow
morning. Mr.. Martin had been in
communication with Secretary Slemp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Hold Fraughton
In Death LukefOrth

Rockland. Aug. 25-George Fraugh-
ton of Wakefield. Mass, was today held
for the September grand jury on a
charge Of manslaughter as result Of
the death of Edwin Lukeforth. Luke.
forth. who. the police say. Fraushton
admits having struck In THO course Of
an alteration Thursday night. died q
few hours later. Fraughton was re.
leased in $500 bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Mail Clerk Slayer
OF RObber Is Feted

Newark. n. J., Aug. 2os--Eugene
Stack, youthful East Orange mail
clerk. who a few weeks ago shot ana
L;,led an armed bandit who was at
tempting to steal a mail pouch in his
custody, today was the guest of honor
at a luncheon arranged by several in
surance companies. The concerns pre-
sented him with check for $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
Chairman Emery !
Off for New York
And National Capital

Especial to Kennt bee Journal)
Portland. Aug. 25-Hon. George l..
Emery, chairman of the Republican
State committee. left tonight for
conference. with officers of the Res
publican National committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
DAWES AND PIPE
VISITS COOLIDGE
FOR HEART TALK
Did Not Discuss Kan Cues
ton, General Tells News
paper Group

There Can Be. No Reaction to the
Right Which is Not a Right Re-
action" Declared When Pressed
For Statement on Effect of Anti
Khan Speech Delivered in Au-
gusta-Says Political Outlook
Good in West-Explains Why Has
Not Been Politician Since 1901
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
DAWES SPEECH ON
KHAN BULWARkED
G. 0. P. IN Maine
View of Senator Willis, Chair
man Emery and News
papers Of State

Has Shattered Pattangall's Only
Issue IN Campaign, Belief of Head
State Talk
on Khan No Solace to Democrats
Says Express Acknowledgment
Fully Endorsed by Republican
Platform, Press Herald Declares
Better for Having Been Said,
Word Lewiston journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
LAF0LLETTEISm
NOT KLAN THE REAL
ISSUE, SAYS WILLIS
BREWSTER GIVEN
ROUSINC OVATION
IN own HOME TOWN
Dexter Folks A gain Told
Where He Stands on Is
sues of Campaign

Party's Platform and Constitution of
State, His Sentiments, He Tells
Over Half Thousand Enthusiastic
Townspeople-Also Talks on Tax
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Herscy
Points Out Danger of Lafol-
lcttcism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
THE WEATHER
RAIN

New England - Rain Tuesday;
Wednesday fair; little change in tem-
perature.
Eastern New York-Cloudy. prob
ably rain in south portion Tuesday;
Wednesday fair; moderate tempera
t,Ira
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
COUNSEL CRIES
As He PLEADS FOR
LOEB AND LEOPOLD
Judge and Audience Visibly
Moved as Attorney OAR
row Ends Argument

souht to Persuade Judge to Forego
Staying Sentence in Favor of Life
Imprisonment for Two SIaycrs of
Young Franks-Picturcs "WeirtI
Mcntalitics of His CIicnts-Says
Life for Life No Dctcrrant to
Crime
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kIDD|ES, OLD FOLKS
AND LEGION BOYS AT
WATERvILLE FAIR
Threatening Skies Fail to Keep
Out Good Crowd on Open
ing Day of 21st

World War Veterans Mingle With
Youth and Old Age to View Man
fold Attraction of Exhibition
Coliseum Showing is Best Ever
Midway Magic OF Shows-Cattle,
Horse and Poultry Exhibits Great
er Than Ever
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Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston ard vicinity
Tuesday rain, Wednesday fair; lit
tie change in temperature: increasing
easterly Winds, probably reaching
gale force Tuesday and becoming
northwest and west Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
OBSERVER KILLED
INFALL OF PLANE

Turin, Italy, Aug. 25.--A military
airplape capsised today when landing
here. The observer was killed and
three others seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-26
LAW ENFORCEMENT
IS CREDIT TO STATE
GOVERNOR ASSERTS
Reviews Stewardship in Speech
At Old Town; Notes Clear
Campaign Republicans )

Believes People are Too Level Head
ed to Be Influenced by Personal
ities-Commcnts On Improved
Conditions In Hancock County
With Senator Fernald, Con. Her.
scy and Nominee Brewster in
Whirlwind Tour of Penobscot
County