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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22
WOMAN MAY HOLD BANDITS SECRET OF MAIL LOOT
Wife Of Willis Newton Held By Chicago
 Authorities

CHICAGO. June 21.-A woman may know the hiding place of fisecurities and money totaling more than $2,000,000 ob- tained by bandits in the hold-up of a Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul mail train near Chicago ten days ago, federal officials indicated tonight.
 The woman is Louise Drafka of New London, Wis, who says she is the wife of Willis Newton. one of ten men in- dicted for the robbery. She was arrest: ed when sbe came here immediately aft CT Newton's arrest and obtained $36,- 600 from safety deposit boxes to give him to buy his freedom. The money was seized by officers.
 Spirited Away
 Indication of the importance which the authorities attach to holding the woman was seen today, when it was found that she had been turned over to the federal authorities by the police and had been spirited out of Cook county and to Sycamore, H., where she is in jail art
 This action was revealed when hear ing on a writ of habeas corpus for her release came before Judge William Lindsay in the criminal court. He an-
 
 the woman over to federal officers to avoid hearing on the writ and ordered an investigation.
 Trace Call
 Post office inspectors said they had traced telephone call from Chicago to- the woman at New London, on the day of the robbery. They declared that they are led to believe that the woman drove in her own automobile to Joliet, H., where the robbers abandoned mail pouches and an automobile in which they made their escape. The inspec- tors said they believed she saw the loot divided and if she did not know it was hidden was at least aware of who now holds it. t
 With the arrest last night of Ernest Fontano, Chicago gangster, all but three of the ten men indicted are in custody. Those not yet captured are Max Greenberg. St. Louis gangster and alleged head of the gang; Blackie Will COX and Samuel Grant, escaped con- victs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22
RAILWAY AGREES
 TO PAVE AVENUE
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 templated was similar to that adopted elsewhere in Birmingham, and by other cities on streets as wide as First Ave nue, and it was not anticipated that there would be any practical difficulty about carrying out the agreement. Each party to the agreement was satis- fled at the time of it's execution, and there was no doubt that either would later be confronted with. the question of relinquiShing any benefits secured hereunder.
 Argument Recalled
 After the purchase by us of the as- sets of the Birmingham Railway, Light & Power company, and in connection with the negotiations with respect to the Tdewater property, we consented to an amendment of the agreement there. under that section of First Avenue be- tween 47th and 53rd streets, cOnsid- cred by the city commission too narrow for parking, would be paved by the company between it's tracks and eight cen inches outside, in place of parking as authorized under the agreement. No consideration was asked for this con cesSion which will cost the company approximately $25, 1000.
 It now appears that serious objection to the parking plan has been made by those residing in the vicinity of the sections of First Avenue to be parked under the agreement, and that the Bir- minghAm Electric company is confront ed with sthe necessity of making a de- cision as to whether it shall stand on it's legal right, or, at a cost os approxi- mately $150,0O0, pave instead of park certain portions of the street railway area in that section of First Avenue between 41st and S5th Streets, from which expense the company was express ly relieved under the agreement.
 Legal Rights Clear
 We believe the legal rights of the company are clear, but realize that lit igatiOn would delay the improvement of First avenue for a very considerable period, would be costly for both the city and the company, and would doubt less create hard feeling toward the company. notwithstanding the correct ness of the company's position
 If such litigation resulted favOrably to the company, to proceed with the parking against the wishes of a sub StantiAl number of citizens would be determinental to- the public relations of the new company and would be con trary to its policy of conducting it's affairs as to merit friendships rather than animosities. Knowing as we do the value of a public utility secur- ing the friendship of those served by it, we look with concern upon any situation where the good will of the people is at stake.
 In this matter, the first important one involving relations between the new company and the public, the Birming- ham Electric company has the choice of standing upon it's legal rights or adopting a course which wjp at a cost of $150,000 put an end tEla situa tion which, is disturbing a substantial num- ] her of citizens. After Considering all l the cifcumstanees, we believe that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22
Woman From South
 To Cast N. Y's. Votes
Mrs. Daniel O'Day, Formerly Of Savannah
 Made Head Of Empire State Delegation

study. art, and even spent some years learning to etch. After she had mar ried, and reared three children, daugh- ter 19 years of old, and, two sons, 17 and 15 respectively, she began to take an interest in politics. She is now associate chairman of the New York state democratic committee and dele gate at large to the convention.
 My work fell on me" she said mod estly. When Mrs. Bishop Putnam was working in Westchester county she had no motor, and I volunteered to furnish transportation for her brains. She secured the first position as asso- ciate chairman for Miss Harrett May Mills of Syracuse. When Miss Mills resigned, her mantle fell on me-"
 Mrs. 7O'Day has done much organiza- ton work in company with Mrs. Frank lin Roosevelt. She was alternate at the San Francisco convention and is a member of the committee of nine for the entertainment of visitors at this one. She has been working enthusias- tically for Al Smith and will labor with equal energy during the entire campaign. She presented the League of Women Voters blanks to Mrs. Poosevelt's ad- visory committee on womens platforms. Keeps Cook 1e Years
 Not precisely a practical politician, Mrs. O'Day believes in preserving the women's point of view in politics, rath- CT than in following exactly the male leadership. She has had experience in keeping adherents loyal. however. Her cook has worked for her 16 years, and her chauffeur 12. It is said she has a waiting list of other servants waiting for a vacancy in her establishment.
 Mrs. O'Day's duties will consi- of announcing the vote. of the New York delegation when the balloting begins, and in calling meetings of the delega- ton and presiding over them. T~'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22
FRANK MCDOWELL GIVEN LIFE TERM FOR MATRICIDE|
Court Overrules Effort For New Trial For
 Florida Youth

:, CLEARWATER, Fla, June 21.-- Frank Mcdowell, confessed slayer of four members of his family, who was convicted yesterday of the murder of his mother and recommended to the mercy of the court, formally received 2 sen tence of life imprisonment before Judge NJ. A.. McNiullen today. .s
 J. L. Kelly. representing Mcdowell, made motion for new trial claiming the verdict was contrary to the evil dence and citing seven reasons why a new trial should be granted. The mo ton was overruled. as.
 When asked if he had anything to say as to. why sentence should not be passed the youthful defendant replied
 Lots to Say
 Judge, I have lots of things to say, but it would be useless"
 You are fortunate boy" the judge told Mcdowell, ito escape the electric chair. I am sorry for you, Frank, and I truly hope that you are insane for If you are not your conscience will curse you every hour of your life. It is my duty to sentence you to life imprison- ment." t--
 Talking with newspapermen prior to court convening today, Mcdowell reit- erated previous statements that he IS not crazy and took no stock in what the alienists said about him.
 Wants Farm Work
 He expressed preference to the work on the prison farm rather than in the state institutions factory.
 Discussing the trial Mcdowell said .'he hated to be called an idiot and "a foo" and declared that he is nobody s fool" He hopes to be restored to health and get pardon in few years, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22
By MAXINE DAVIS

(Copyright, 1924, for the Age-Herald.) )
 NEW YORK, June 21.-When the galleries hush to hear that New York casts 98 votes for Gov. Al Smith, they will listen to a soft, feminine voice, a voice with a Southern burr, make the announcement.
 For the New York state. delegation to the democratic convention has elect ed Mrs, Daniel O'Day, of Rye, N. Y., as it's chairman, This is the first time in the history of the party that a great state has selected a woman leader. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Senator Royal s. Copeland and Norman Mack had been considered for the place.
 The greatest number of votes cast by any state in presidential convention will be cast by this small woman with one of the quietest voices of the con clave. Nevertheless, it is certain that her pronouncement will be heard in the farthest corners of the listening gall leries.
 Real Georgian
 This signal honor was given Mrs. O'Day for her notable work in New York during the last five years. But Georgia may claim the woman who won it. Mrs. o'Day is native of savan- nah. '..-1 a
 A slim, iignified person is Mrs. O'Day, with an -indefinable air of culture and assurance that marks an individual as ''the real thing" When she was elect ed, and rose confusedly to preside over the delegations at its meeting at the Commodore today, she was charming in plain hut curiousfy smart frock of black pin-striped twill made with lapels and something soft and white lat the throat, black and:wbite braided silk scarf, no jewels, and "a small black hat with full gourrha on the brim. / Studied Art Mrs. O'Day came to New York to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22
GUMMINS DEPARTS
 , FOR UNITED STATES
British Agent Recalled From
 Mexico HOmeward Bound

MEXICO CITY, June 21.-H. Gun ard, British charge des archives, storm center of a controversy between British and Mexican government, left last night for the United States on his way home. As the train pulled out of the station aeBcore of Britishers who had gathered to- say farewell shouted Hip, hip, hurrah, Cummins Long live England !'
 With the exception of the Chilean minister, all the Latin-American diplo- nnatists stationed here refrained from bidding Mfr. Cummins farewell, but the members of the American embassy and the European chaheellories were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22
BALTIMORE MAN SOUGHT HERE FOR ENTERTAINMENT
E. E. Stanley, Former KIan Counsel, Regis
 tered At Local Hotel

After having come to Birmingham Friday, registered at local hotel, and checked out the same day, Ernest K. Stanley, Baltimore lawyer and former counsel for the Ku Klux Klan, has evi- dently left the. city and gone on to some other point in the south, accord ing to investigations conducted by Bir- mingham police Saturday, upon receipt of telegram from Baltimore officials asking them to watch for Stanley, who, 1t was said, is wanted there on a charge of embezzlement.. ;,
 Detectives found that Stanley had registered at the. Morris hotel Friday morning, had spent a portion of the day there, and checked out during the aft ernoon.
 Telegrams received by police and newspapers Saturday did not disclose any details of the alleged embezzlement, but it is understood that a search has been in process for the former klan of ficial for several days.
 Birmingham police are continuing their investigation, but, up to midnight Saturday no trace of Stanley had been found. No forwarding address was left by him at the hotel, and clerks there could recall no incident of his visit that would aid police in their search.
 
 If you do not care to make soup out of the water in which rice was cooked save it fer a. scalloped dish or use il for starching sheer fabrics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22
LABOR AMENDMENT
 IS UP M ARKANSAS
State Likely To Be First To
 Pass On Proposal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, June 19.@ Arkansas probably will be the first state to pass on ratification of the child labor amendment recently submitted by Congress.
 extraordinary session next Monday, with ratification of the new amendment one of the 17 subjects submitted by the gov ernor for consideration. Action on the ratification proposal probably will be taken next week, while legislation for relief of the public schools of the state is being framed.
 Governor T. c. McRae issued the for. mal call for the special session late yes terday. The primary object of the ses- sion, as outlined by the governor in his proclamation, is the enactment of a tax law to provide adequate funds for operation of the public schools. The governor specifically excepted, however, a millage tax on property,
 When MT. Macdonald learned that French correspondents planned to ac- company M. Herriot he reiterated the private and confidential nature of tue meeting.
 q NJ. Herriot, on arriving in England, gave the following brief message to the British people:
 T have the greatest faith in the Anglo-French entente and have worked for it with all my heart. A reapproach- ment between our two countries have done much in the past, and it is ab- solutely essential, both now and in the future, for the peace of the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22

Birmingham Electric company should adopt the latter course, with the hope that such action will be taken by the people of Birmingham and the city commission of that place as tangible evidence of the sincerity of the new company in its effort to establish itself as a good citizen of the place and se- cure the good will and confidence of the people.
 We, therefore, suggest that the Bir- mingham Electric company undertake the paving of the entire railway DOT tion of that section of First avenue permitted to be parked under the agree ment, with the city, with the under standing that this work will be done concurrently with the paving of the entire width of the avenue by the coun- ty and city" A%
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22

The Atlantic scouting fleet uader the command of Rear Admiral T. P. Magruder, including his flagship, the cruiser Richmond, criuser Milwaukee, battleshfp Florida, scout cruiser Bridge port and 25 destroyers will anchor in the Hudson during the convention and be open to visitors so that delegates from inland states can see what Uncle Sans navy looks like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22

There will be 1S,50O American flags fiuttering in, the breezes of Madison Square Garden when the delegates assemble. The last of the banners are to be placed today with many great fans to keep up the waving if the weather man shuts down on the air cur rents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22

Both the Underwood and Davis boomers have prepared handsome book lets setting forth the Qualifications of their respective candidates with the portrait of each on the respective cov- CTS. Underwood is styled clean, cap Davis booklet styles Davis as "a great democrat" ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22

It is said New Jersey delegates will give a complimentary vote for presi- dent to favorite daughter, Mrs. Rob- ert Morton, of Jersey City, vice chair man of the state committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-22

Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, sister of Lady Astor, is to second the nomina- tion of Governor Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

there Thursday. Floyd Rollins and
wife will move into the Chris Roll
Inns house.
Mrs. Susie Berry returned to her
home Friday, after four weeks
passed with relatives and friends In
Skowhegan and other down river
towns.
Floyd Beane Of Concord is pass
ing q few days at Charles Rollins.
Miss Edith Hunnewell returned
from South Scion Friday and re-
sumed her school duties. Miss Hun
newell was called home by the criti-
cal illness of her grandmother.
Perley Bickford, Charles Chase
and william Martin each butchered
q nice hog Friday
Mrs. Ernest Andrews went to
Madison Friday for a few days visit
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Andrews
we're Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Alvin Barron in Concord.
Mr.. and Mrs Lester Steward are
moving from the mill in MOSCOW
where they have been employed the
past winter, to their farm In this
place.
Fred E. Beane has sold his team
of gray colts and driving horse and
purchased a pair of brown horses
to be used on the rafting job, which
Mr.. Beane will have charge OF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
PERSONAL MENTION

Frank Roderick Of North street
has gone to Portland, where he is
having an eye treated.
: Mrs. Ella Priest Of Augusta has
been in town being called here by
the death of her grandson, Therle
Harold Priest.
Mrs. E. F. Lord returned Tues
day from Waterville. where she has
been the guest of her sister, Mrs.
William Gatherer.
Frank C. Thompson, a prominent
local business man and an ex-
sheriff Of Somerset. county. is
seriously i'll at his home on West
Front street.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Whitney of
Dexter, formerly of Skowheean.
Were In town Tuesday to attend De
Molay Commandary's Ladies Night
and were guests Of Attorney and
Mrs. Edward F. Merrill.
Miss Dorice Chase, who is en-
ployed at West Pownal and her
friend. Miss Nellie Caldwell of
Brunswick. motored to Skowhesan
with her brother. Dwight Chase.
and have been guests of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Chase.
G. Allen Wentworth vas the sneak
er at the Tuesday noon luncheon of
the Skowhegan Rotary club and gave
an excellent story Of mis- trip to South
America which he took this winter
which was greatly enjoyed by the
Rotarians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
WASHINGTON

W. E. Overlook has babe case of
erysipelas.
Harry Hartmann and Ralph Hib-
bert are building q piazza for L.
land Johnston.
L Minot Bowman Is working for
Willard E. Overlook and attending
school.
Mrs. Rosa Smalley. who works at
the State Hospital at Augusta has
been at home on few days vaca-
ton.
Laforest Hannah, who has been
working for Mrs. Fred Hannah at
North Washington, has returned
home and Is working in the mill for
Sebra Croker.
George Hanson sawed off the ends
of two fingers in b. II. Lincoln's mill
Tuesday.
Leslie Savage and Willard Clark
went to Augusta on business last
week.
The frogs held their first concert
Thursday evening. Ice LETT the
ponds April 10. a week earlier than
it did last year.
The many friends here OF Rev.
Sterling Brewer OF North Carver.
Mass, formerly pastor of the West
Washington Adventist church, Will
be very sorry to learn he had to sub
NIT to an operation upon his hip
Joint at the home of his daughter at
/ Cumberland street, In Brunswick.
A good cheering letter from any OF
his friends at this time would be
greatly appreciated by him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
,r named therein without

executor named therein without
bold.
Emily s. Patterson, late of Scion.
WIN and petition for probate and for
appointment of Malon Patterson the
executor named therein without bond.
Marcellus j. Merrill. late of Har-
mony. VIII and petition for probate
and for appointment of Andrew d.
Merrill, the executor named therein.
Robert Woods, late of Bingham.
Will and petition for probate and
for appointment Of Addie G, Woods
the executrix named therein without
tond.
Leonard o. Cobb, late Of Madison.
Will and petition for probate and for
appointment OF Sarah Elizabeth
Cobb. the executrix named therein
without bond.
Elizabeth E. Taylor. late Of Show
hogan. Will and petition for pro-
bate and for appointment Of Russell
Shepherd Taylor and Elias Anderson
Taylor, the executors named therein
without bond.
Edwin Berry, late Of Madison.
Will and petition for probate and for
appointment of George w. Higgins.
the executor named therein without
bond.
Merton C. futile, late of Athens.
Petition by, for appointment of Fred
l.. futile of Athens, administrator de
bonis non.
Henry W. varney, late of Show
hogan. Petition by, for appointment
Of Clara B. Varney, administrators
without bond,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24

then you rubbed the big, heavy
sheet up and down on the wash
board to get it clean.
TODAY you don't have any
i more of that ack-breaking
labor. You let the Rinse soap-suds
do this hard work for you.
Always use enough Rinse to get
big lasting suds after the clothes
are in, for the secret Of Rinso's
wonderful cleansing power lies in
these thick rich suds.
How this new soap works:
Rinse dissolves instantly and COM
pletely in boiling water. This So
luton makes the water in your tub
soapy all through. It soaks dirt
out.
Because it is all dissolved Rinse
rinses out thoroughly, leaving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-24
OAKLAND:

Rev. Weston P. Holman will go TO
Fairfield today where he will give an
address befor the kennebec valley
federation of Methodist Ladies' AIDS.
At q recent business meeting and
election of officers of the Epworth
league Of the Methodist church, an
educational committee was appoint
ed consisting of Charles Farnham.
! Lloyd Luther, Marguerite Durreii
and Elizabeth Kelley.
The mems club of All Souls Uni
versalist church, in conjunction with
the Waterville order Of Universaiist
Comrades, are to entertain the men
of the Fairfield UnGersalist churcn
this evening at the Universalist
church in Waterville. Supper VIII
! be served at $50 o'clock, followed by
n program of music and speaking.
Jessie A. Hallett is chairman OF the
local committee. Oakland men Will
take the car leaving here at o'clock.
The auxiliary to the Harry q.
Decker post, American Legion, held
their regular meeting Tuesday even
ing at the home of Mrs. A. H. Oliver.
After the regular business was trans
acted a social hour was enjoyed. The
post will entertain the auxiliary at a
supper and entertainment next Tues
day evening.
The meeting of the Thursday club
of Oakland Heights, which was to
have been held Thursday evening at
the Asa Bates Memorial chapel has
been postponed on account Of the
travelling.
The Progressive class of the Unit
ed Baptist church held their month
ly business meeting and social Tues
cay evening in the church parlors.
The hostesses were Miss Louise
Benson and Mrs. L. w. Livingstone.
A short business meeting was held
ad a committee consisting of Mrs.
Bernauer. Mrs. Brier and Miss Louise
Benson were appointed to frame q
constitution. A social hour followed
and refreshments of cake, ice cream
and saltines were served.
The meeting of the Swastika class
Of the United Baptist church, which
was to have been held Tuesday eve
ming, has been postponed until Fri
day evening when it will be held at
the home Of Miss Hilda Soule Of
Summer street.
The Idlers met Tuesday evening at
the home OF Mrs. J. H. Morse. Auc-
ton was played and Mrs. Harry
Dame carried off the highest score