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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
DISMISS MOVE
FOR RECEIvERSHIP
PORTLAND KHAN

Portland, Me-, May 2s.-The supreme
judicial court today dismissed bill in
equity seeking a receivership for the
estate of the Ku Klux Khan on Forest
avenue.
The bill was brought by Moses W.
Lucas, former klansman and now a
follower of f. Eugene Farnsworth,
against the Loyal Realty Co., the NOM
inal title-holder to all khan real estate
in Portland.
BY agreement Of counsel for both
parties, the bill is dismissed without
costs, and settlement Of various lien
claims brought against this company
by persons and concerns who have ac-
counts for labor and materials fur
nished for khan structures, will follow.
Terms of the dismissal Of the equity
bill, it is understood. include the with
drawal Of Mr.. Farnsworth, ex-king
kleagle of the khan, from activity in
the company, and similar action on the
part Of Mr.. Lucas, who was the com
pany president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Maine X. of C.. at
Bangor Elect
For Coming Year

Bangor, Me-, May 29--The state con
vention Of the Maine Knights Of Co.
lumbus closed with a. banquet at the
Bangor House tonight attended by the
a delegates and members of the third
degree in Bangor ana vicinity.
Omcers were elected as follows:
state deputy, James H. Carroll, Lew
iston (reelected).
State secretary, Alexander Wilson,
Westbrook.
State treasurer, John T.. Cunning
ham. Gardiner.
State warden. Origine Tiliault, Rum
ford.
State advocate, Francis w. Sullivan.
Cape Elizabeth.
James w. Sheehan of Houlton. ].
Ernest Donnelly of Bangor and j. z.
Ouiilette. OF Brunswick were elected
delegates to the national convention in
New York In June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Points to Effects
Child Labor Law

Washington, May 29-The child Ia
Dor amendment to the constitution
represents the widest extension OF
federal authority since the civil war
period, Senator Wadsworth, Repub-
lican, New York. declared today in
the senate.
Viewed In its broadest. sense, he
said. this amendment goes further
toward extending the central author
ity than even did the 18th and win
go farther toward changing our basic
form Of government"
He read q long list Of statutes en-
acted since 1903 which, he said, ex-
emplied a swift trend toward obIit-
Grafton Of the states as political en-
titles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Marcin0 Guilty
In Wrecking of
Warren Nat. Bank

Worcester, Mass, May 29.-Joseph B.
Marcino was found guilty of larceny
and conspiracy. and Abraham Goldman
was acquitted Of charges of conspiracy
and being an accessory at 1.40 O'Clock
tonight BY the jury that heard their
trial ON the charges resulting from
the wrecking OF the Warren National
Bank. An impassioned plea for Gold
man was made by his daughter, who
Is an attorney.
Marcino was sentenced to four and
one-half years to five years at hard
labor In the state prison for larceny.
ana two years In the Worcester house
~ correction for conspiracy TO steal.
Il was ordered that after he finishes
serving his federal term Of four years
and three months at Atlanta, Marcino
4 to serve out the state prisQ SEN
tence and after that the house o. cor
rection term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Depression Noted
At Farewell Banquet
Ambassador Woods

Toxic, May 90 (By A. P.)-The de.
pressing atmosphere indicated by the
enactment in the United States Of
exclusion legislation applying to Jap
anese hung heavily tonight over the
first important gathering of Ameri-
cans and Japanese since the immi-
grafton bill was signed-the farewell
dinner of the American Japanese So
clety to retiring American Ambassa-
dor Cyrus e. Woods. 1t persisted,
despite the efforts of every one pres
ent to avoid the subject of exclusion.
An impressive moment during the
dinner came when Viscount Kentaro
Kaneko. president of the Society.
arose and proposed the health OF
President Coolidge-less than 72
hours after word had reached Toxic
that the president had signed the i'm .
migration bill.
Viscount Kaneko in paying tribute
TO Amba ssador Woods and the work
he had done in Japan. deviated a
moment to compliment the newspa-
pers Of America on their attitude In
the present difficulties.
In the fifty two years since was
school boy in Boston I've followed
the American newspapers" he said.
But I've never seen anything like
the unbounded sympathy they have
shown in this crisis for Japan. I
never have seen any such considera-
ton for any foreign country. It Is
unprecedented in the history OF
American journalism. The majority
OF the United States newspapers
have stood for the right and have
been true friends in need" %
Ambassador Wood spoke briefly.
1T Is idle to pretend that these are
not trying times he said, "but 1t Is
in such moments Of stress as these
that men are most truly tested, ana
their innate qualities revealed. Az
this moment I have nothing but
praise for the attitude Of the Japa-
nese nation. The calm and dignity
with which the Japanese are con-
Quoting themselves are worthy OF the
traditions Of your great and noble
nation"
The ambassador also paid tribute
TO the stand taken by President Cool
idge and Secretary Hughes In the
Immigration controversy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Japanese Embassy Re-
ceives Formal Pro-
test from Home Govt.
- American Govt.
Will Take S t a n d
Asiatic Ban in No
Way Violates Treaty
Obligations

Washington, May ga form.,
communication from the Jansn...
government protesting against IN.
exclusion section Of the new imm,.
grafton law reached the Japane..
embassy here today for transmission
to Secretary Hughes.
DECIDING Of messages throushout
the day occupied embassy officials
At the embassy no information an to
the nature Of the protest was forth
coming. State department officials
also maintained silence. The question
Of making public the protest will be
considerably Secretary Hughes and
Ambassador Hanihara after the lat
ter formally places the note before
the American government.
The only information thus far
available as to the form and sub
stance Of the Japanese communities
ton Is that carried In press dis
patches, which have reported that the
Toxic government regards the exclu-
sion provision as discriminatory
anu III NlOldtlOn OIL q commercial
treaty.
There Is little doubt that admins
tration officials will take the position
that the exclusion legislation in no
way violates treaty obligations with
Japan either specific or general in
character. They also are firm In their
insistence that immigration policies
fall entirely within domestic juris-
diction.
Whatever statement the Japanese
government finds 1t necessary to
make, however. will be received by
the Washington government in a
spirit Of friendliness and with de-
sire to do everything possible to pro-
mote good relations consistent with
the maintenance of American sover-
eienty. The desire of President Cool
idge and his advisers is to make 1t
clear to the people Of Japan that
neither the Washington government
nor the American people cherish any
but the most friendly sentiments to-
wards Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
MEANS COMPLETES
STORY ACTIVITIES
AS GOVT. SLEUTH

Washington. May 29.-Two sessions
Of the Senate Daugherty Investigation
today served to let CASTOR B. Means.
detective and its most noted inform
ant. complete his alluring story Of adj
venture and intrigue in investigating
at the behest Of the late President
Harding. he claims-prohibition en-
forcement and Secretary MELONS con-
nection Herewith.
With scarcely n mention Of his early
accounts Of money carried" for Jess
Smith, the dead companion Of the for
mer attorney general. Means asserted
that the treasury of the Republican
national committee was to have been
benefited by whisky permit sales, and
in the course OF his testimony drew
in names of senator's.
Means asserted that he had investi-
gated Henry Ford by direction of Jess
Smith Ito get the motive for his anti
Jewish slant and to learn his feelings
toward the administration" and Gray
Silver. Washington agent Of the Amer
Continued on Page 8, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
UNCOVER SEOUL
PLOT TO BLOW UP
u. s. CONSULATE

Toxic, May 29-(By A. P.)-Dis-
covery of an alleged Korean plot to
bomb the American and British con-
sulates in Seoul (Korea) is causing
some uneasiness there, press dis
patches indicate.
Semi official confirmation has been
made to a report that special guards
have been posted at the American
consulate. 1t is said that the guard
will be kept there for the present.
1t is learned that the United States
consul has been advised directly as
weh as by the Japanses police Of the
alleged plot.
The bombing plan is believed by
officials to have originated with the
Korean provisional government"
which was formed In 1919 in Shang-
hal by Koreans opposed to japanese
rule in the native country.
Every effort Is being made by Of
f1cials to prevent any outrage against
the American consulate at Seoul,
fearing any such incident would be
particularly troublesome at the pres
ent time, due to the exchanges be-
tween the two governments resulting
from the passage of the American
immigration law.
Washington, May 29-The state de-
partment had received no report up
ON the Seoul consulate situation to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
LIMESTONE TAX
COLLECTOR BACK
DENIES SHORTAGE

Caribou. Maine, May 29.-Andrew
J.. Caswell. formerly tax collector for
the town of Limestone. returned TO
his home today after an absence OF
several days. and presented himself
Immediately before Judge Joseph ii.
Hall here. On Tuesday It was an
nounced that warrant had been
issued for his arrest on the ground
that his accounts as treasurer wero
So 600 short. Caswell heard of the
charge for the first time on his ar
rival home. he said.
He will have a hearing tomorrow
before Judge Hall. Caswell declared
that there was no shortage In the
accounts and that the charge against
him was without basis. He said
that he was ready to. give bonds for
his appearance before a hfkhers
court, 49, sst
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Couple UnmOved

The pair were unmoved by : the
verdict. Many women in the crowd
ed courtroom, however, were vlsibly
affected. Mrs. Gertrude Hathon, Sis
ter of Thurlow, weeping profusely.
The murder charge resulted from
the death Of an infant girl born to
Mrs. Lufkin and Thurlow at Andover
on January %. 1t was Mrs. Lufkin's
thirteenth child and the fourth al
legged to have been born while she
was living with Thurlow. The res
pondents had denied that child was
born TO them but investigation by
County authorities revealed the
bones of u baby hidden In n stove.
The trial opened last Mond W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
TO QUIZ DRUGGIST
SEARCH SLAYERS
OF CHICAGO BOY

Chicago. May 29-Authorities
hunting the slayers Of Robert Franks,
schoolboy son Of a Chicago million
ARE. whose nude body was found in
a South Side swamp after ransom
demands were made of the parents,
stated tonight they were apparently
little nearer a solution Of the crime
than when the body was found a
week ago.
There was little hope that Charles
heath, Chicago druggist, found suf-
1ering from the effects Of poison in a
Louisville, KY, hotel, today, would
be able to throw any light on one of
the most battling mysteries in which
the Chicago police have ever had to
deal.
According to information received
tonight from Louisville authorities
by the Chicago police, Heath is in q
dying condition nd may never be able
to make a statement. Michael
Hughes. chief Of detectives, said he
had desired to question Heath more
because OF his unusual actions than
through belief that he Is directly
connected with the kidnapping and
Staying.
After swallowing poison last Sat
uroay, three days after the Franks
boy disappeared, Heath was removed
to hospital.
Detectives went to the hospital to
question him because he answered in
a general way a hypothetical de-
scription built up by the police of
George Johnson" the man who car,
ried on the negotiations by letter and
telephone with the Franks family.
and because a message signed with
his name had been received by the
police in which it was stated John
son expected to commit suicide.
When they arrived at the hospital
however, Heath had vanished. De-
tectives said his wife told them he
TOOK the poison accidentally and may
nave left because he was frightened.
Two chicago detectives expected to
go to Louisville to question Heath
tonight If they find he can be ques-
toned.
A woman whose name was brought
into the investigation by an autoist
VINO said he had given another wo-
man q hit and she had mentioned the
suspect was arrested today as she
was leaving her homo with her bags.
she was held after the police made
search of her apartment and found
many newspaper clippings of the
Frank case and about fifty bullets
wrapped In brown paper. She de-
MED any connection with the case.
Attorneys for Thomas G.. Gilfoyle
former policeman. taken as a sus-
pect last night, today asked for his
release on a writ of habeus corpas
and was later freed. No intimation
OF what circumstances caused his
arrest was given
Meanwhile police continued to try
TO find gray automobile in which
the boy Is believed to have been
spirited away as he returned from
school and another car in which his
body Is believed to have been taken
to the swamp where it was found.
The police announced they have
round an optical supply house that
Is believed to have sold the specta-
cles found near the body. The house
has four stores in Chicago and it's
records will be checked in an effort
to gain moro Information about the
glasses. believed to. be the best clue
available.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Violates His Bond
Now Peddling
Alcohol on Rum Row

Boston, May 29.-With a cargo of
alcohol in the hold of his schooner
the Richard =. Silver, Captain Am
mon Zinck of Lunenburg. n. S., who
sailed as mate on the Canadian
schooner Bluenose in last years in
ternational race at Halifax, has lined
up with a rum row IA IL miles
south of Block Island and he wants
to know what the American govern
ment is going to do about it, Gus
toms officers who have just paid a
visit to the Canadian skipper, re-
ported here today. The officers add
ed that Uncle Sam is powerless in
the matter except that he can de-
clare forfeited bond of $1,000 given
federal authorities in New Bedford
by Capt. Zinck for safe delivery of
the alcohol in St. Pierre. Niquelon.
The Silver's cargo has been
through adventures. When the
Spanish schooner EXpreso, Havana
to st. Pierre, grounded on shoal
off the Cape Cod coast in April some
of her alcohol freight was washed
ashore and gathered in by bottle
fishermen and coastguardsmen but
the greater part remained on the
wreck. The coastguard cutter
Acushnet later fioated the schooner
and lowed it to New Bedford where
the liquor was stored. Captain
Zinck was chartered to take the
alcohol out of the country. He gave
a bond of $1,000, the matches of his
vessel. the Richard B. Silver, were
sealed and the vessel was given
clearance for st. Pierre.
Some days ago the coastguard re-
ported the Silver on Rum Row near
Block Island. Customs men from
Boston went out from New London
on the cutter Acushnet and verified
the report. But Captain Zinck re-
fused the visitors on board his YES
sci. He pointed to the position of
the schooner and said he was with
in his rights. An opinion rendered
by U. g. Attorney Harris today
agreed with the shippers view, ex-
cept that the bond may be forfeited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
LIFE TERMS GIVEN
AND0VER COUPLE FOR
-
Staying OF infant
THE FLAG, HOW TO
DISPLAY, RESPECT
IT MEMORIAL day

The flag should be flown at half
staff from sunrise until noon.
From noon until sunset lot il
fly from the top of the staff.
Always in half mastinp the flag,
first hoist il to the top OF the
mast, Also run a half .masted
flag to the top before hauling
it down.
In the horizontal position, hung
fiat, the starry field should be
at the upper left as seen by the
observer. Vertically the field
should always be at the upper
left.
To honor the passing Of colors.
civilians should hold the hat
against the left shoulder. .Wom-
en- should salute by placing the
right hand over the heart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
YSH9I1 EZ9SSH
JORDAN SUCCEEDS
DRESSER ON BOARD
STATE ASSESSORS

Fred S. Jordan of Portland was
named Thursday by Governor Baxter
as the Democratic member of the Board
of State Assessors to succeed the late
Wilbur F. Dresser of South Portland
The nomination will be in line for con-
firmation at the next meeting of the
governor and council on Tuesday,
June II.
Mr.. Jordan was formerly city treas
urer of Portland and has served on the
local board of assessors of that city.
He is former member of the Maine
Legislature, having served as repre-
sentative for two terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Pleads Not Guilty
Of Wife Staying

Monroe, n. H, May 2O.-Williana.
J. Roy. who Is charged with muir
der in connection with the shooting
of his wife, Mrs. Lucy L. Roy at her
home here last night, pleaded not
guilty when arraigned late today be-
fore Judge Dow at Woodville and;
was remanded< to the Grafton County
jail pending grand jury action.
Roy maintained that the shooting,
was accidental, declaring that he hadi
gone to the woman's hause with q.
gun merely to frighten her. The |;
gun was discharged. he said, in NJ
gcuffie with Mrs. Roy's son. by asfor-
mer marriage after Roy had broken
the door open. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
ThurIow and Mrs Lufkin
Unmoved As Judge
Pronounces Senten-
Ks,, "a
ces; Jury Verdict
~
After Z Hours

Rumford, Me-, May o.
Mrs. Emma Lufkin and Lean
der Thurlow of Andover were
found guilty of murder in the
first degree by a jury in Oxford
County supreme court here to-,
night. The jury deliberated
two hours. Judge Deasy i'm.
mediately sentenced the res-l
pondents to life Imprisonment
at Thomaston. 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
French Socialists
Against New Govt.

Paris, May 29.-1he congress Of
the French Socialist party voted to-
night by 1854 votes to 66S votes not
to participate in the new government
of which Edouard Herriot, leader of
been held. The party, officially
known as the Unified Socialists, has
IDS deputies in the chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
LITTLE MADISON
+ BOY KILLED WHEN
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE
special to Kennebec Journal,

NoPCCIdI 20 NSIIII6UcC JOUI Ht1IT
Madison. May 29.-John Kaudups.
aged 5 years. who lives on the corner
of Main and Water streets, was in
stantly killed this eevning. when run
over by an automobile, driven by
Frank Sterling of Augusta, of the
Assessors Department. Mr.. Sterling,
who was driving through Madison
going toward North Arson at a very
low rate of speed, had just crossed
the railroad track when the child,
who was about to cross the street ran
in front of the car. The child's
skull and one arm was broken and
death was instantaneous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Charge Bribery
Against u. S. Vice
Consul, Vancouver

Kerr, United States vice consul at
Vancouver. was arrested here today
on charge of having accepted
brides to influence his decision on
questions relating to the passage of
aliens across the Canadian border.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Prosecution Rests
In Heresy Trial
Of Bishop Brown

Cleveland, May 29.-Prosecution in
the trial of Bishop William NJ.
Brown. being tried before a court
of Episcopal bishops on charges of
heresy. suddenly rested its case late
today,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
THE WEATHER
PARTLY CLOUDY

New England-Partly cloudy and
cooler Friday; Saturday fair with
rising temperature.
Eastern New York-Partly cloudy
and cool Friday; Saturday fair with
rising temperatur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
General Forecast

Barometric pressure Thursday
night was low along the Atlantic
coast. A center of minimum pres
sure was charted Thursday night
over the Gulf of st. Lawrence.
There have been widespread
showers within the last "a hours in
the. middle Atlantic states, southern
New England and the central Mis-
sissippi valley. Temperature read
ings were above normal during
Thursday along the south Atlantic
and Gulf coast and in the Pacific
states and below normal in all other
parts of the country.
In New England and New York
the weather win be partly cloudy
and cool Friday and fair with ris-
ing temperature Saturday. In the
middle Atlantic states the weather
will be cloudy and cooler Friday and
fair with rising temperature on Sat-
urday.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Fresh north and northwest and
showers followed by clearing wealth.
er Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30

May 3Oth, 1924
In fllsnnerianl

Reverent America!
Before your Consecrated Shrines,
TN reverent prayer; uncover!
Droop low, your Majestic Ensigns!
Strew Heavens tokens, this Sacred Hour!
Let Music's enraptured melody
Pour Songs in harmonious Voice!
Acclaim!-honor your Sons bravery!
Their immortal peerless Sacrifice!
Honored America!
Among the Nations Venerated, Thou,
The Chief! Upon thy regnant brow,
Impressed, Liberty's glowing Seal,
Flames for dear Humanity's Veal
Thy mighty, outstretched, sheltering arm
Carries high! Freedoms precious Charm
Millions thine in happy heritage;
Millions pledge thee unyielding courage;
The great human heart Salutes thee!
Prophet of Peace; Evangel of the Free!
Thine the legacy of patriot dead
For acknowledgements blood was shed.
Grateful America
Our hearts burn! Our love glows!
Our honor pledges Our treasure flows!
Our prayers; Our tears are thine,
For thee we strive; nor do we pine
For dearer, or happier Home;
Our faith, in thee-thee alone,
Honor to whom honor is due-praise.
America renders, to her sleeping braves.
NEWELL F. BURR1TT,
Soldiers Home
Togus, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Friday generally fair and cooler;
Saturday fair with rising tempbera-
ture: fresh northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30

Washington, May 29-The state de-
partment had received no report up
on the Seoul consulate situation to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
SATURDAY.: Fair

Stores that do not advertise depend
wholly upon The patronage Of women
who do not read the lads" and whe
do not, therefore, know values.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-30
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