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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
No Partial Count Figures

If vas considered advisable for the
work to progress with no tabulation
If results until tho work was com
Melted because of the comment that.
vou,d be excited If official announce
,,,cnt should be made as the examin
.,,op Of each county's ballots was
finished. Then again. there would be
difficulty in making any DEFINITE an
uourcoment until the supreme court
las passed upon the ballots the le-
entity Of which has been questioned.
Eft rumors around the State
House corridors that gains for Sen
a;or Brewster have already been
shown and that Senator harrington
nlaiority has been cut down from .3zo
votes to less than 10 with only TWO
counties completed. haye led to the
suggestion which Is frequently hcaru
that the public should be Kept IN
formed as to the progress or tne re-
count and that announcement Snouiu
be made of the standing oil the Two
candidates county by county. cXclu-
yiyc Of the ballots which must be
passed upon by tilc 9uti YIN" SN' -
Tho Limitations could then be re-
yisrd and announcement MADE OF the
changes i'm accordance with the
courts findings.
The justices of the supreme court
will agsem ble In Augusta early TINS
week, it is expected, to render opin-
iofs on all disputed points. and ac-
cordiny to Governor Bakers recent
statement Mt least 30 questions have
been prepared to be submitted 10
them.
VIII Resume Work Today
Tie members OF the Executive
Council will return to Augusta to-
day after two days recess, and al
20 this afternoon the recount VIII
I've resumed. The work Will start
with the examination of the ballots
Of the CITY of Portland, the only pre-
cInct in Cumberland county remain
Ing to be counted.
Considering the fact that the sep
temher election is only few weeks
away. the recess taken by the Gov
,rnor and Council frem Friday noon
TO Monday noon has been the SUD
icct of some criticism and one news
paper even went so far rs to Suggest
,he explanation that friends OIL
Continued on Page +Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21

Washington, July 20.-Plans for
waging vigorous battle for votes in
every state were discussed today at a
conference attended by Senator La
toilette of Wiscontin. independent can
didate for president; Senator Wheeler
of Montana, his running mate: Repre-
sentative Nelson of Wisconsin, their
campaign manager, and several of
their political advisers. The discus
sion was general and no definite de-
cisons were reached.
Later in the day Mr.. Nelson left for
Chicago. where he has established
headquarters.
The national committee Of the con-
ference for progressive political ac-
ton at it's meeting yesterday. after
consultation with Senator Lafollette
and Mr.. Nelson. decided on the appoint
ment of campaign committee to be
headed by Nelson. OF the other men,
bers five will be selected by Senators
Lafollette and Wheeler and the re-
naming five by officials of the confer
ence.
The opinion is understood to have
prevailed in today'S conference that it
would be good strategy to let the Re-
publicans and Democrats show their
hands before launching an active cam
paign. For this reason it was said to
be probable that neither Lafollette mar
Wheeler would do any speech-making
until after both President Coolidge
and John w. Davis have been officially
notified of their nominations.
When the drive for votes is launch
ed. it is likely that both Lafollette and
Wheeler will first direct their efforts
toward winning support in the east.
One of the plans under consideration
is to have the Wisconsin senator make
his first campaign speech in New York
City, with his colleague making his
initial appeal for Yates in some New
England city. probably Boston.
Later in the campaign Mr.. Lafollette
intends to speak in a number of i'm
portant cities in the middle and far
west with Senator Wheeler conducting
n whirlwind experimenting campaign
in practically all sections of the coun-
try.
The present plan of the Lafollette
workers is to get the ticket on ballots
in every state. Mr.. Nelson said he was
certain this could be accomplished, al
several states.
Wherever possible the Lafollette
ticket will be designated independent
although his advisers admit that in
some states it may be impossible to
place it on the ballots as such, and
some other observation-disclosures
Farmer Labor, or like namc-will have
to be used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
YEGC Pair CLUB
WOMAN, ROB STORE
AT old ORCHARD
Husband Lured From Store by
One While Other Stages
Daylight Robbery
Mrs. William Newer Receives Bad
Cut from Counter Glass and Beat
into nIsensibility by Yegg-Storc's
Cash Till CIcancI-ISoth Robbers
= Disappear

Old Orchard, Me. July 20.--Mrs.
William Newer was cut by broken
glass and knocked unconsciolsss. In
her daughters store here early.to-
day when she resisted the attempt
Of young man armed with a re-
-volver to rob the store till.
Mrs. Newer and her husband were
at the store when two men who had
made a small purchase early last
night returned, inquiring about a
lodging house. Newer took one OF
the men to q nearby house. The
man who remained, drawing re-
volver, ordered Mrs. Newer to- give
him the contents of the till.
She grabbed the revolver and in
wrestling with the man was thrown
against the counter. She received
severe cash in the right arm. After
knocking Mrs. Newer unconscious,
the man emptied the till and fed.
The second man also disappeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
DAVIS ATTENDS
SABBATH SERVICES
AT DARK HARb0R
Democratic Nominee Plans
Mixture Work and Play
in 10 Days Outing
VIII Set Up Work shop Today
and Tackle Grist of Corresponds
encc-Goif Will BE One of Pas.
times-Island Resort Chosen for
Its IsolatiOn-Not Surprised that
Wheeler Has Thrown Lot with
LaFOllette

Dark Harbor, Islesboro, Me-, July
20-Coming to lslesboro from his
haven of rest on Seven Hundred Acre
Island. John w. Davis. Democr attic
presidential nominee. attended divine
services today at the Church of
Christ, Episcopal, brown shingled
odifice setfupon a pile of stone on a
wooded hillside overlooking Penob-
scot Bay.
Almost Immediately after the SER
vices the nominees returned by boat
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Dana Gibson. where he remained in
seclusion the rest of the day in ac-
cordance with his regime of complete
rest during the first forty eight
hours of his ten days vacation.
Tomorrow Mr.. Davis will set up n
work shop in the studio building on
the Gibson estate to attend to press
ing matters of correspondence. Later
in the day he will again visit Isles
boro to have lunch with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank l.. Polk at their cottage here
and to play round of golf on the
links located at the far end of this
island.
With single telephone line and n
twice day steamer service fur
nishing the only communication with
the mainland. news of events in the
outside world trickles into this place
but slowly. Consequently 1t was not
until today that Mr.. Davis learned
that Senator Burton X. Wheeler, of
Montana, Democratic prosecutor of
the Daugherty senate investigating
committee, had accepted the invita-
al - hn
candidate on the ticket with Senator
Robert NJ. Lafollette. 1t apparently
proved no surprise to the Democratic
nominee.
The church services today were
conducted by the Rev. DR.. r. A. Par
rock, of Hamilton. n. V. and lasted
Just an hour. The visiting rector
made no reference in his sermon to
the nominee of matters political.
The minister decried the latter day
efforts to change the foundation on
which Christianity Is based and de-
clared that one of the dangers of the
present day was the neglect of the
immortal soul.
"This," he said. els one OF the
greatest dangers to the individual, to
society and to the nation
Arriving at the church with Mrs.
Davis and Mr.. and Mrs. George p
Post, Jr., son and daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Gibson. Mr.. Davis entered
by a side door just few minutes
before the services began and was
conducted to a pew near the choir
After the services, the nominee
greeted the members of the congre-
cation and then started to stroll to
the inn to meet friends there. DIR.
Parrock had been delayed in his
study. but he overlook Mr.. Davis
near the summit of the hill and they
chatted for a few minutes. :.
"T enjoyed your sermon very much'
Mr.. Davis told the rector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
Funeral Services
For Mrs. Charles Eliot
Held at Bar HarbOr

Bar Harbor, July 20.-Funeral serv-
ices for Mrs. Charles w. Eliot, wife of
the president emeritus of Harvard Uni
versity, who died Friday, were held
this afternoon at the Eliot summer
home at Northeast Harbor. The Rev.
DIR. Francis G.. Peabody Of Cambridge,
Mass, a lifelong friend, officiated.
Dr. Eliot bore the strain we'll He
will not, however. accompany the body
to Mount Auburn tomorrow for inter-
ment services but will spend tho re-
mainder of the sommer in Northeast
Harbor.
The burial service will be read by the
Rev. Samuel a. Eliot of Cambridge, n
son. fishers at today's obsequies were
DR.. +. w. Peabody, ]. D. Greene Theo-
dore Eliot, William G. Rice and Roger
Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
General Forecast

a disturbance is central Sunday
evening over the middle plains states.
and pressure is also low over the
Canadian northwest and the southern
plateaux. High pressure prevails on
the north Pacific coast with an ex-
tension into the northern plateaux.
Pressure is slightly above normal
in the middle and north Atlantic
states.
The outlook is for generally fair
weather Monday and Tuesday in the
states east of the Mississippi river.
1t will become slightly warmer Mon
day in the middle and north Atlantic
states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Gentle to moderate southwest and
west, and weather partly overcast
Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
WOODS DWELLER
SOUGHT IN CASE OF
MISSING CHILDREN
No Trace of Seven Who Disap-
peared From Bridgeport
in Canoe
Residents Tell Of Hearing Shrii
Cries Near Creek Where Children
Started From--Stranger Known 10
Have Made Home I'm Nearby
Woods-Police Working on inc
DRY Of kidnapping - No Evidence
Of Drowning Yet Disclosed

Bridgeport. July 2o-with no trace
found Of the seven Bridgeport chill
dren who disappeared in a canoe
four days ago, except the finding OF
their canoe, the police are workihs
on a theory previously advanced .na'
the children may have been k'o-
mapped.
On the first night Of the absence
three residents in the vicinity OF
Ash Creek, from the mouth OF wnlS m
the children set out, nearo e
cries coming from the, WOODS aCIoss
nom Thorn's Point, where an aSa !.
doned house is located. Seacn
being made for an unknown strans '..
who is known to have made MS no.s
In the woods for few days p ISr.o1e
to the disappearance or the cnn. e ~
In the absence of further ev,oenS. "a
the drowning or the possoie 49,
OF the children on the water. a ue
tiles are now giving more atten n,
have been kidnapped. While this re-
port had at first been ridiculed u -
now being thoroughly tested. so tnat
no trail may be left uncovered.
A copy of a newspaper Of last
Thursdays date has been tonna IA
the abandoned house, proving NAV
someone has occupied the CABIN. ons
room of this shack is furnished anu
the whole of it was in such DISORDER
that it appears as If there had oee1
struggle. Those who are reporte0
to have heard the cries for help an
relate the same incident TO nave
happened between IL and IL O'CLOCK.
Thursday night, but none dared 90
approach the place at the time. Tne
state police were notified but they
are very careful about making any
disclosure hut saying the place mas
oeen used as living quarters Tor some
ume by stranger who Is peing
sought.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
Bandit Killed by
Intended Victim
When His Gun Misses

New York, July 2U.-A WouIu-Ue
holdup man was killed early today
when his pistol missed fire and his
intended victim shot him through
the temple.
Jack Sheppard. butcher. was
confronted by two men with drawn
pistols as he was about to enter his
home In the Bronx. Sheppard, drew
his own gun whereupon one OF the
bandits pulled the trigger. The
cartridge fouled and Sheppard fell
ed the bandit. The other man os-
capped.
The dead man later was identified
as Vincent di MARITIME.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
Youths Confess

Portland. Ne, July 20-Paul Davy-
don. 10. and Paul Matty, II, OF Law
renee. Mass, tonight confessed TO the
police here that they had committed
nine breaks recently in the West End.
the residential district. Lawrence
officers who are here declare the boys
viii be charged with seven breaks in
that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
Seek to Force
General Butler
Out of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, July 20 - Brigadier
General Smedley d. Butler, wh6 mas
brought to Philadelphia from the
United States Marine Corps by May
or Kendrick to 'clean UP" thes dity.
will be forced to resign as director
of public safety unless he "dectdes
to listen to reason" 1t was learned
tonight from officials close to the
general.
Should he decide to go along"
these officials said, he would be per-
mitted to remain until January 5.
when his leave from the Marine
Corps expires. He will be accused OF
being tout of harmony" with the ad.
ministration, 1t was said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
YANKEES WIN OLYMPIC
SWIMMING AND BOXING:
SURE OF TENNIS CROWN

American Water Stars Score Total of PIT
Points -Swedes Nearest with 5S-New
World Records in 100 Metres and 800 Metres
Another Big Score Piled Up in Winning
Boxing Championship = British Second :
Helen Wills and Vincent Richards Win
Tennis Singles Crowns Matches AL
ready Won Means Victory in This Sport
Also-U. S. Now Has Total 50 Points in Gen
eral Summary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
Two Children Die
In $50 900 Fire in Pa.

Jeanette, Pa. July 20.-Two
children were burned to death and
property damage estimated at more
than $4,000 caused by a fire of un-
known origin at Claridge. a small
mining town of the Westmoreland
Coal Company near here, today
The dead are Katheryn and John
Menegheni.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
.RUMORS MULTIPLY
AS COUNCIL lACS
IN PRIMARY RECOUNT

Adjournment Friday to Today Gives Rise to
Stories of Compromise Candidate for Gov
ernor-Gov. Baxter and Judge d eering
Mentioned - Unofficial Word Brewster
Gains Have Reduced Farrington's Margin
of 32OISupreme Court in Session This
Week to Pass on Disputed B allOts and
Other Points-Council Meets at 100 p. M. -
Night Sessions Planned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
Claims Self Defense
In Staying of Parents

Monticello, Ark. July 20-P. 8.
Piffin. sixty. and his wife, fifty-f five.
were shot and killed instantly near
their home six miles east of Month
cello late today. Their only son. w.
N. Pifin, is said to have admitted
that he slew his parents but claims
elf-defense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New Enthusiastically fair Mon
day and Tuesday; not much change
in temperature.
Eastern New York-Generally fair
Monday: Tuesday becoming unset
tied and warmer: local Thunderstorm
ers in north portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
EVANSVILLE FIRE
DAMAGE S65,OO0

Evansville, Ind. July 20.-Loss
caused by fire to the Sterling Pro-
ducts Company warehouse. by fire
last night will exceed the $3.50. 900
mark and first estimates of the 81
600. 900 may be reached when hnal
check is made tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21

2o-(By P)-The United
boxing enjoyed tonight
The Am II
Olympic competition ended have total So Great Britain
displaced Finland second has SO
fencing victory jumped with the Firms third
place. with 80 points EACH while Sweden with %
States has championships
eighth its list the closes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
PAST week GOOD
FOR STOCKS; BONDS
COTTON AND GRAIN
Refusal to Reduce Freight
Rates Gives New Impetus
to Railroad Shares

New High Marks for Domestic
Bonds-Foreign Securities q Bit
IrreguIar-Wheat and Corn Quo
tations Up as Crop Shortage Is
Forecast-NIOney Continues Easy
Foreign Exchange Fairly Strong
Beneficial Effect Seen i'm Higher
Grain Priccs-Little Change in
Steel Industry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
Over Score Boy
Scouts Hurt i'm
Truck Collision

West Orange. ~. j., July 20-More
than twenty boy scouts were injured
tonight. several seriously. when a
large motor truck bringing them
home from a days outing, crashed
into q store on Death Curve here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
LAFOLLETTE AND
WHEELER talk over
CAMPAIGN PLANS
Both Will Wage Battle in
Every State on indie
pendent Ticket

Conference Follows Montana Sena.
tors Decision to Cast His Lot with
Wisconsin Man-Rep. Nelson Of
Wisconsin Will Be Campaign Man.
ager-Will Await Notification Of
Coolidge and Davis Before
Speech-making Tours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21

made by Governor Baxter previous tine
Republican election ballot Govern
added their findings in the
,e counted silence
candidates for the Republ
ationf r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Monday and probably Tuesday:
slightly warmer Monday; gentle to
moderate southwest to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
CAR HITS GROUP

South Portland. July 1.-THE vic
tins OF the fatality here yesterday. In
which Joseph Nantour, %, Springvale,
driving while intoxicated, were iucreas-
cd to three at o'clock this morning
when Margaret. twin sister Of seven
ycar-old Elizabeth Mclaughlin, who.
with Cora Il. Conner, 81, was killed,
died at the Maine General Hospital
1t was learned this morning THAT be-
cause of the injuries the family does
not know which twin was killed out
right and which ono died this morning.
South Portland. Me, July 10
Margaret Mclaughlin, seven. daugh-
ter of George Mclaughlin of Rich
land street, was instantly killed,
Cora Conner. -, twin sister of Mar
garet. is dying at a local hospital.
and Florence Conner, twin sister OF
Cora, has bruises about the body as
the result of being struck by an nu-
tomobile driven by Joseph Vantou,
%. OF Springvale. Maine. while they
were taking a stroll near their homes
in this city today.
Vantour Is locked up on charges
of manslaughter and operating an
automobile while under the influence
OF liquor. while companion. Comel
Buarpry, is held as witness.
The twin sisters were near the end
of a concrete bridge. when the auto
mobile. approaching In the car
track, suddenly swcrved and plunged
into the little group. Margaret Nc
Laughlin was pinned against the
concrete post of the bridge and her
body was horribly mangled, while
her sister was tossed into the street
and Coro Conner was hurled over
the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21

The bout that Threatened the most
trouble was the welterweiGht final,
when the decision of the judges IA
vCred De Large of Belgium over
Mendez of Argentina. A demonstra-
ton which lasted several minutes
followed the verdict OF the judges. A
majority of the spectators favored
the South American as the winner
and it was necessary for the police
to surround the judges to protect
them from possible attack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21
CRASH Of CARS AT
CURVE KILLS THREE
NEAR CALAIS, maine
CONFEREES HOLD
SUNDAY SESSION TO
HASTEN DAWES PLAN
Ple.nary Meeting Probable
Tuesday With Frightening
Prospects on Preparations

British. French and Belgian Differ.
ences Not Believed Unsurmount-
able - Sub-c o M ittec's Task
Looms Big, Involving Highly Con-
troyersial Mattcrs-British and
French at Odds over Direction and
Personnel of Ruhr Railway
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21

YOUR FLASHLIGHT o. K?
Batteries and bulbs or new
ones from Csc complete up.
~iFlELD BROS. CO..
p (Opp. Depot, Augusta, Me-
lNE AUTO ACCESSORIES
jiye1d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21

Don't wear yourself out In shopping
expeditions. Watch the advertise.
ments, and get what you want
quickly. A,..A4.~ -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-21

Ijiye1d1t
Evening star., 1924-04-20
POSTAL EX-EMPL0YE
DIES AT AGE OF IL
William S. McGinniss Once Ser
geant-at-Arms of House
of Representatives.

William S. McGinniss, seventy-two
years old. at one time connected with
the Post Office Department in this
city as assistant superintendent of
railway mail service, and a resident
here for more than thirty years, died
at the Providence Hospital yesterday
afternoon of double pneumonia. He
was taken to the hospital Monday.
Funeral arrangements have snot
been made.
Mr.. McGinniss served for some time
as sergeant-at-arns of the House of
Representatives. He was considered
expert in forecasting political events
throughout the country, and Travelled
extensively for the Republican ma
tional committee to determine Vart-
Gus results in politics
He was born in Cincinnati. Ohio,
and for many years served as a post
master in that state. He is survived
by daughter. Mrs. Herbert Mitchell
of Baltimore, grandson and sister
in Iowa
Evening star., 1924-04-20
Births Reported.

The following births were reported 10 th'
health department during the last twenty -fou
hours:
Frank D. and Teresa NJ. Law. girl.
Howard W. and Bertha NJ. kreithley, boy.
Joseph NJ. and Ruth 4. Miller. boy.
Walter X. and Anna l.. Gillions, girl.
Edward J. and Minnie G. Hutchison. girl.
Wakeen and Edna Swor boy.
Herbert s. and Catherine !. YinGer, boy.
Claude II. and Madeline s. brown, girl.
John C. and Elizabeth o. Ray. hoy.
Carl Z. and Virginia II. Browning, boy.
Lewis c. and Minnie Thompson, boy.
John and Mae Fitzpatrick. boy.
George W. and Rills VI. Mehlfelt, girl
Robert +. and Nellie +. McCreary. girl.
James +. and Bessie p. Peck. girl.
Samuel Z. and Ethel C.. Boyce. boy.
George II. and Ella 5. Holmes. boy
Samuel v and Lillian VI. GusacS, girl
Joseph and Molie Holober. boy.
Larry ]. and Rose \. Banke. boy.
Robert r and Ruth Rondy. boy
Lawrence V. and Margaret Appieman, boy
George n. and Florence Acker, boy
William s. and Emma II. Lyons. boy.
Frederick G. and lrms Hiatt, girl.
Jack and Sarah Wsskow, boy.
JOHN NJ. and Florence Derrick. hoy.
George l. and May Thom pson- girl
Frank and Sadie johnson. girl
Bernard and Margaret Gordon, girl.
Conway and Brulah Williams, boy.
John and Cora Mitchell girl.
Thomas and Lille Christian, boy.