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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Find Body Missing
Man Packed in
Galvanized Box

New York, Aug. pa tin box in
Greenwich Village basement to-
day gave up the body of aged Aaron
Graf, wealthy manufacturer of
New York and Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Graf, missing since August /, had
been>strangled. His limbs had been
hacked off and crammed. with the
rest of his body. into galvanized
container four feet long. The lid
of the box had been sealeA with
shellae and over all had been poured
thick coating of wax and plaster
of-Paris.
A tiny hole in the box released an
odor OF decomposition which days
ago caused residents of the building
to complain to health authorities.
This morning detectives. who for
weeks had been searching for
Graf, traced the odor to the base
ment and to the box.
The dead man was a manufacture
er of radio cabinets. The basement
where his body was found was oc-
cupied by the family of John Lo-
easy, a carpenter and caretaaker
from whom Graft purchased cabinets
in the rough. Logasy IL reported by
his wife to have been missing since
August o, apd general alarm was
broadcast tonight for his arrest.
His wife and one of his carpenter
shop employees were In custody as
material witnesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
COOLIDGE VIEWS
ON AFFAIRS AT HOME
And INTERNATIONAL

Plymuth, VT, Aug. 22-President
Coolidge, it was said here today,
wants the PREPARATIONS problem COM
rletely settled and peace definitely
established in the world before ex-
tending invitations to another con-
ference on the limitation of arma
ments which he has proved.
The administration will not seek TO
push negotiations for settlement Of
the debt of the foreign nations due
this country until then, lest it inter
fere with the solution Of the repara-
lions situation and putting of the
Dawes plan into operation. N1r,
does it consider the time practice
Tor an arms conference.
President Coolidge disclosed his
views on official affairs publicly to-
day for the first time since he has
started on his vacation IA week ago,
meeting with newspaper men. To-
DAY was practically the first time he
has broken the veritaDle seclusion he
has kept on his vacation at his ia
Tiers home. He has received only a
few intimate friends during the week
and described himself today as wei
res"ad and refreshed by his stay q.
home. Earlier in the day he spent
an hour pitching hay at Cousin
Ed" Blanchard's farm.
On domestic affairs the president
was said to be encouraged over the
business outlook in this country.
particularly over the outcome of tie
international conference on the
Dawes PREPARATION plan.
Likewise, he was reported a3
pleased over the political situation,
including that in Maine, although re-
ports reaching here nave been of a
casual nature. Mr.. Coolidge has
not discussed politics with Chairman
Butler of the national committee
since coming here and he is said 20
have no plans for taking part in the
campaign, expecting to devote most
of his attention to duties of his o.
flee.
The president has no speaking err
Eagements of. political nature, il
was said, nor has he any plans for
making any. Several addresses are
on his calendar, but these will be for
specific occasions.
Similarly, Mr.. Coolidge has not re-
Ported any conclusions on the report
OF the tariff commission on the suga.'
duty or on the personnel of the agrt-
culture committee which he will APP
point. Members of the cabinet have
been asked for suggestions in con-
nection with the latter.
The president made It known today
that he has asked the army to con-
duct itself with such tact in plans for
Defense Day that no difficulties Will
arise between the government and
civil authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Davis Hits
Khan, Asks
Coolidge Do
The Same
Democratic Candidate
for President Calls
the Organization by
Name in Sea Girt
Speech - Wants 1t
Removed as Issue in
Campaign

Sea Girt. n. j.. Aug. 22-The Ku
KluX Khan was denounced by name
here today by John w. Davis, the
Democratic presidential candidate.
In a fighting address to the De-
smocracy of New Jersey, Mr.. Davis
condemned that and any other orr
ganiaztion raising the standard oG
racial and religious prejudice. Them
he called upon President Coolidge. as
the standard bearer of the Republic
can party, to join him by same ex-i
plicit declaration" in entirely re-
moving this topic from the field of
political debate"
Having discussed it rather fully in
his acceptance address, Mr.. Davis
apparently did not intend to refer
to it again in his address here. He
told his audience that since his ar
rival here from New York last night
he had been asked by more than one
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23

Defense Counsel
Begins Plea for
Leopold and Loeb

Chicago, Aug. 22.-tBy a. PD-
The killing of Bobby Franks was a
senseless thing, an unreasonable,
unexplainablo and foolish act that
could have been conceived and exc
cutcd only by 4 diseased mind"
said Clarence S. Darrow, G7 year old
veteran of criminal court battles, in
his plea today before Judge John
II. Coverly for the lives of Nathan
Il. Leopold, Jr., and Richard Loeb.
why did they kill little Bobby
Franks" asked the gray-haired
plcader. pointing a shaking foretin-
ger at the judge. Not for money.
Ihey had that. Not for spite; not
for hate. They killed him as they
might kill a fly Or spidcr-for the
experience.
Because somewhere and here
the stridept tone sank to pitch of
regret, "in the infinite processes
which go into the making of the boy
or the man, something slipped. And
now these unfortunate lads sit here
hated, despised. outcast, and with
the community shouting for their
blood"
lue appear toO ioA
tho self-control OF the culprits.
throughout most OF the afternoon
they sat tense, Loeb following every
movement of the pleader. Leopold
growing pale beneath his customary
ruddy flush.
But when Mr.. Darrow's eloquence
pictured disgrace to the families, the
grief of mothers, the sorrow of faith
ers, the blasted hopes for the boys
themselves. Loeb fiicked tears from
his checks and Leopold stumbled
from the courtroom with bowed
head.
Robert f. Grove, states attorney.
and his assistant prosecutors sat
motionless.
A small riot preceded the opening
OF the afternoon session. The Strug-
Gle to gain admission to the already
crowded courtroom ended only when
the reinforced police carried out
Judge Caverly's order to clear the
entire building.
At the outset of his argument Mr..
barrow declared that the millions OF
dollars possessed by his clients
families had been a positive handi-
cap to the defense. He spoke too of
the attitdue of local newspapers,
which, he charged, had infiamed pub
lie opinion against Leopold ana Loep'
There are times when poverty Is
fortunate and this is one of those
times" he said.
He declared that the states attor-
ney was asking for a death sentence
in the face of conditions that made
1t contrary to precedent. asserting
that only one murderer had ever
been sentenced to death in this
country after a plea of guilty. He
took a fling at Mr.. Grove, pointing
out that 1t was the latter. while
chief jusice of the criminal courts,
who had sent that man to the gal
lows.
Then Mr.. Darrow frankly admit
ted that the defense had pleaded
guilty because they were afraid TO
place their case before a jury. He
said he and his associates realized
the heavy responsibility they had
placed upon the judge. and then
ended: 'Tf responsibility is divided
by twelve it is easier to sway 1t.
But il these boys hang there can be
no division of responsibility. You
can never explain hanging by say,
ing that other courts overpowered
YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Manslaughter Charge
Preferred Against
Wakefield Man

Rockland. Aug. 2,-The charge
OF manslaughter was preferred
'satnst George Fraushton Of Wake
LED. Mass, today as the result OF
me death of Edward Sukeforth,
with whom he admitted having
Qaarreled last night. officers said.
According to u witness some words
we're exchanged and traughton was
alleged to have struck Sukefor. Il
WIN his fist. In falling Sukefortf!.
VINO was about 20. landed upon the
SNement and received injuries 10
me base of the brain. He did rot
recover consciousness.
Fraushton is 30 ana married. I.c
was arrested Mt the home Of his
,s'her-ln-law in Sea street place
here.
IN court. Fraughton pleaded not
sullty to the manslaughter charge
ana the case was continued unit:
EeSt Monday. The cause of death. II
vas determined. was q blow at the
oase Of the brain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Search On for
Italian Airman

On Board the L. S. s. Lawrence,
Aug. 22-(By A. ply Wireless via
Battle Harbor. Labrador and Togo,
n. F)-Lieutenant Smith from
Frederiksdal reports that natives
heard an airplane humming above
them after the last of the American
army planes had landed in Green
land waters Thursday evening.
A party of Eskimos is being or
ganized to search for Lieutenant
Locatelli. the missing Italian aviator.
between Cape Farewell, on the south
ern point of Greenland, and Ivigtut.
on the southwest coast of Greenland
north of where Lieut.. Smith and
Lieut.. Nelson made their landing
from Iceland The Danish steamship
Island Falk IS aiding in the search.
The American cruisers Richmond
and Raleigh and the torpedo boat
destroyer Barry are cruising about
locking for LocateIli. They are US
ing their searchlights tonight. Heavy
clouds of smoke were sent up at in
tervals during the day. The fuel
shortage is likely shortly to compel
the Raleigh to quit.
A storm is predicted for Sunday.
It is considered that this forecast
probably may advance or delay the
flight of Lieutenants Smith and Nell
SON toward Labrador.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Big Amplifiers Up

But. best of all, the much talked OF
and much desired amplifier has ar
rived in Augusta for use ut Island
Park today. 1t was given a thorough
testing friday afternoon and was
found to do a better job than even
the most sanguine had dared to ex-
pect. With it's four big horns high
in the air, everyone who goes to
Island Park today will be able to hear
the speakers. Not only that, but
folks out in canoes and boats on the
lake will be able to hear, too. so pow
erful is the amplifier that will be
used.
Important Address
Nobody dares estimate the number
of people who will be at Island park
today. The less than ten acres that
comprise Herseys Island of which
Island park is a part will hold the
greatest throng in its history, If the
weather is at all favorable. This lit
tie spot. too, will be the nations cy-
nosure, for General Dawes is expected
to deliver an address that will be as
epochal in a political way as his re-
cent speech of acceptance. He has
promised to make known his attitude
toward trade unions.
General Dawes will be met at the
railroad station by Governor Percival
2. Baxter upon arrival from Con-
Continued on Page 3-CoI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Claim Made that Struc-
ture Across River at
That Point Would
Short ten Distance
and Could Be Built
at Less Cost Than at
Bath Site-Give
Other Reasons
Especial to kcnnebec JournaD

Especial to kcnnebec JournaD
Richmond. Nc. Aug. 22-Setting
forth thor claim that the most logi-
cal place to construct a bridge across
the Kennebcc river Is at Richmond,
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce
has had large number OF posters
printtd with clear design showing the
proposed bridge with the approaches
on both sides of the river and also
a map showing the Maine territory
that would be served by the project.
The Richmond claim for the bridge
is based not only on figures showing
that the river could be spanned here
for a little over one-third of the
amount of money that would be re-
CURED at the Bath proposed location,
hut also on the estimate that n larger
Percentage of the population of the
state would be served If the site here
should be selected.
In presenting a comparison of the
routes Richmond people contend that
as the distance from Wiscasset to
the proposed Richmond bridge via
Dresden is eight miles. this bridge
would save n distance of 26 miles in
Going by railroad from Rockland and
points east of Wiscasset on the
Maine Central railroad to Augusta
and points north and east: and by
automobile would save a distance of
l. miles from the White Mountains
and Poland Sprinu via lewiston TO
Rockland
This bridge would be used on this
last route in connection with the
State highway to be built through
lewiston. Webster. Wales and Litch-
hsd to Richmond and Gardiner. I'M
Continued on Page 10, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Assail POincare's
Policy i'm Ruhr
In French Chamber

Paris, Aug. - (By A. p. IA gen.
real assault on former Premier
Poincare'S Ruhr policy and Commu-
mist leader Cachin's arrangement of
the United States and Great Britain
as ''war-like imperialists" today oc-
cupied a solid eight hours debate in
the chamber of deputies on the
agreement reached at the interna-
tional conference in London.
There were sundry references to
Prime Minister Macdonald of Great
Britain as false friend of France"
and the Dawes reparation plan came
in for a heavy crosS-fire from NJ.
Cachin and Leon Blum, socialist
leader. d.
Premier Herriot defended him =
self frequently, enunciating the high
idealictic standard that France
right must be her strength" and
blaming the admitted weakness OF
his negotiations to errors or pledges
of previous governments.
M. Blum. one of the most able de-
baters in the chamber, prefaced a
lengthy speech by asserting his fol-
lowers would vote confidence in the
movement. Nevertheless, he attack
ed the government and the Dawes
plan freely.
"PoincareiSm is dead indeed he
said. then he launched into an at
tack on statement to General
Charles G. Dawes to the effect that
the experts plan would have been
impossible if France had not occu-
pied the Ruhr.
1.-The truth is that the Ruhr occu-
patton dragged us into the Dawes
plan" NJ. Blum cried. while the dep
uties of the left applauded. Near
the end. however. the Socialist lead
err put in a good word for the pre-
mier.
1--WE thank the premier" he as
serted. for having begun to estab-
lish European solidarity and for
having brought the United States,
so long absent from Europe's af-
fairs, to turn anew towards us who
have need for her aid"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23

The State Of Maine awaits the coming of Gen. Charles G.
Dawes, Republican candidate for Vice President.
The internationally known figure his way here and
this afternoon at Island Park Augusta he will address what
expected to be the biggest Republican rally held in the
Pine Tree State
Gen. Dawes will be given real Maine welcome for those
charge of the meeting have that everything will be
provided to make this the formal opening of the Republican
campaign in Maine all that it should be- Baked beans to
feed 1000 peope will be taken steamng from many this
morning Doughnuts and rolls for the same number have
also been prepared Coeethe real cup that cheers-w be
cooked at the last minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
West Virginia Off
ROckland for Trials

Rockland, August 22.-The super
dreadnaught West Virginia arrived
here this afternoon from New York
for a series of trials which will ex-
tend over a period of ten days. Ow-
ing to the fact that it is the last
capital ship to be tried since he dis
armament conference halted further
building, tests of an unusual nature
will be given In an effort to obtain
data for the naval archives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Sen. Wheeler Will
Speak i'm Portland

New York. Aug. 22-After making
his first campaign speech on the Bos-
ton Common Labor Day. Senator
Burton h. Wheeler, candidate for
vice president on the Lafollette
ticket, will start a tour Of New York
state on September 6. it was an
nounced today. He will speak in this
city on that date, in Yonkers on
the following day, and tour other
up-state cities yet to be designated
until September. A tour of New
England, including Worcester. Mass.
Portland. Maine. Manchester. y. H,
Providence, r. l.. and New Haven,
Conn, will follow.
The meeting on Boston Common
Monday. State Chairman Arthur
Garfield Hayes said last night, will
be under the auspices of the Boston
Central Labor Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Held in $500 After
Wild Auto Ride
Especial to Kennebec Journa.

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Belfast, August 1.-Chris Orman
of Monroen plead guilty in the
Belfast Municipal court today to
operating an automobile while I'M
der the influence OF intoxicating
liquor and Judge Carleton Doak
bound him over to the September
grand jury, He gave bail for $500.
his parents. Fred and Kerst Orman
of Monroe Qualifying as sureties and
was released. The arrest was the
result OF wild ride when Orman
collided with another car and later
with a tree. although the damage
was mostly to his own car. He was
also driving without a license.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Dakin, Shot by
Webb at Pennington,
Will Probably Die

Pennington. Me-. Aug. 22-Leeman
Dakin, II. of Wilton. shot last night
by Everett Webb. whose wife re-
fused to leave the Dakin home. is in
n very critical condition at the
Franklin hospital here tonight. Doc
tors say he may live only a few
hours or possibly a few days. The
bullet from 80 calibre revolver en-
tered his left eye and lodged in the
skull.
Webb, who admits that he fired the
shot. insists that he was threatened
by Dakin who interceded to restrain
Mrs. Webb from accompanying her
husband home.
Mrs. Webb. who is a constant at
tcndant at the bedside of the wound
ed boy. declares that the bullet was
intended for her. but that she step
ped into the house just as her hus-
band fired.
Authorities are awaiting change
in Dakin's condition before preferring
formal charges against Webb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Greatest Gathering in
History of Party Ex--
peCted at Lake Re-
sort to Hear Vice
Presidential
Candidate

First Address of internationally
Known Figure Since His Mott
ficatiOn Will Tell Where He
Stands---Giant Amplifiers Will
Garry Voice to All Parts of Is
land--Hu9e Dinner at Noon--
Speaking at 1.3O--In Event of
Rain, Address Will Be Heard
In City Hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
tYear-Old Child
Killed, One Hurt
In Auto Overturn

"aldoboro. Me-. Aug. 2a-Russell.
The seven year old son of Freeman,
'annah Of South waldoboro. was
~alied and Mrs. Ella Wallace OF
,"aidoboro received serious internal
m!urles late last night when an
sasomobile overturned.
\, me driver lost control when a tire
new out while returning from DutcE
week. All the occupants were PIN
n nsu under the car, except the boy,
VINO was thrown ten feet against .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
THE WEATHER
SHOW e RS

Northern New England and South
ern New England-Local showers
and probably thunderstorms Satur-
day: Sunday fair: moderate temper
allure.
Eastern New York-Partly cloudy,
probably local thundershowers in
southeast portion Saturday; Sunday
fair: not much change in tempera-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
General forecast

Pressure was high Friday night
over the middle Altnatic and north
Atlantic states.
The indications are for local thun-
dershowers in the Atlantic states
Saturday. and for generally fair
weather in the Washington forecast
districts Sunday.
The temperature will be somewhat
higher in the middle Atlantic states
Saturday.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate to fresh south and south
west and partly overcast weather,
probably local rains Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday local showers and probably
thunderstorms: Sunday fair: moder-
ate temperature, moderate southerly
winds becoming westerly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-23
On Way to Augusta

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 22.-Re-
Stunning his campaign trip, Charles
G. Dawes, Republican candidate for
the vice presidency, left New Haven
shortly after eight o'clock tonight
for Augusta, Maine.
Mr.. Dawes was accompanied by
Walter II. Wilson, an old Chicago
friend and his hosts during his N36
hour visit to Westbrook, near here,
and by Harold NJ. Sewall, Republi-
can national committeeman for
Maine.
Westbrook, Conn. Aug. o.
discussions OF fundamental issues
will be the policy of Charles G.
Dawes, Republican vice presidential
nominee, in his forthcoming speak
ing campaign.
Announcement or this was made
by Mr.. Dawes in an informal address
before resuming his trip 10 Maine
where tomorrow, at Augusta, he In
.augurates his speaking campaign
The gathering here today, a. RE
ception OF the townspeople in his
honor, was "a non-partisan affair in
which the Republican and Demo-
cratic selectmen OF the town Joined
In welcoming Mr.. Dawes.
Mr.. Dawes remarking on the char
acter of the gathering, declared It
was non-partisan. however, to talk
about political speaking and then
made his announcement as to his IN
tention to make short speeches pri-
marily on fundamental issues.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
ELEvENPOINT

Farmers are behind on account of SC
much wet weather.
A few from here attended the funer'
al Of ChesNIassey, who died at his
home near Hamil Sunday morning al
3 o'clock. The remains were laid ia
rest In the Antioch cemetery. The be
reaved have our sympathy.
Quite bunch of young folks from
here were seen in Dalton Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. Lily Hicks of Little Rock, who
has been visiting her mother, Mrs
Lively Wells, returned home Satur
day.
DIR. II. L. Throgmorton and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Kennon Dunn OF
Pocahontas. Mrs. Lively Wells and
family and Leo Kitchener and family
were visiting at the home of e. b.
Mitchener Sunday.
Misses Lily, Maize, Essie and Bessie
Stubblefield, Mabel Wells and Ruth
Mitchener, who have been attending
school at Pocahontas, returned home
last week.
There will be church at Midway
next first Saturday night and Sunday,
also prayer meeting every Friday
night. Everybody come.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-06
MAYNARD

Miss Irene Chambers has returned
home from Conway where she has been
attending college.
II. ]. Late is putting in a new gin
and getting ready for the fall ginning
Mrs. W. T. Swindle came home last
week from few weeks visit with her
children.
Mr.. and Mrs John Shaver of Reyno
attended the Children's Day program
here Sunday.
Little Thomas Esselman Johnson
spent Friday night with his grand
father, J. II. Johnson.
Elmer Bailey is visiting friends at
Ravenden Springs.
l.. A. Crismon and family spent sat
urday night at Bill CrismOn's at At
tica.
Miss Lena Dees was n guest of Miss
Beatrice Hope Hawkins Saturday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seibert Cunningham
visited friends here Sunday.
Miss Edna Jones spent Saturday and
Sunday in our town visiting friends
We are always glad to have Miss Edna
among MS.
Wendell Lewis visited r. A. Jack
son one night last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Earnest Wilson spent
Saturday night and Sunday at w. i
Smiths.