davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13

ence of higher quotations on hogs be-
ing more or less offset by the grain
bulge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13

HOUSEKEEPER-Yo or middle
aged woman in family Of adults. 2
Of whom are away the entire day ,
752-M.
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Greece, demand 1.79.
Poland, demand 1914.
Czechoslovakia. demand 2.95.
Jugoslavia. demand 1.2J.
Austria, demand .0014a.
Rumania. demand .452.
Argentina, demand 1897.
Brazil, demand 1918.
Toxic. demand Ala.
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MEN-Fuller Brush Co. can use in
Kennebec County. One must speak
French and English. Write G. L.
Wyer, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13

A FLOCK Of opportunities flies
through the classified section every
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13
Situations wan&ed--MaIs

BOY-Of 10 years desires home and
chance to 20 to school in exchange
for chores. Apply CO, K. j. office,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13

CABINET MAKER-Young, 1st class,
wanted by c. E. Hoxie, 42 State st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13

SALESMAN-Experi hardware
and grocery: best of references. Ad-
dress Box L-3. Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-13
MAN ON FARMS Water St., Ran
dolph. Tel. 103-W.

MAN.on farm. Everett withee. Tel.
835-M
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OUSEkEEPER-At once. in famil.
of 2. Must be capable and thorough,
trustworthy. References required
Write XII, care Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Sheriff Graham's Letter
To Candidate Brewster

Tn answer to your letter in rela-
ton to the unfortunate occurrence IN
ward 4, Portland, at the recent prl-
mary election, / would say that the
statements as published in the pa
pers were authorized by me and any
corrections that a more careful
checking up would call for only make
the fraud practiced appear more
glaring.
From what the investigation of the
facts discloses it would appear to be
a wholesale steal on the part or nj
lea st two or more of the ward off1cers
and is without doubt, the worst al
fair Of this kind that has ever &C.
Cured in this state.
Please understand that I am not
concerned as to what candidates may
or may not be affected by this IN
vestigation as am only interested in
the welfare of the state and the de-
sire to see the elections conducted In
an honest manner, as in an affair OF
this kind the interest of any persons
are not worth considering when the
question involved is the purity or the
ballot.
l trust that the governor and coun-
Gil will thoroughly investigate this
matter as the state has already been
disgraced enough because of this az
fair.
1t is my intention when we have
completed a thorough checking up OF
all the facts to make a report to the
governor as to what the investigation
diScloSeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Gov. Baxter Gives
Collie Dog to the
Maine State Prison

ION my several visits to the State
Prison at Thomaston have carried
with me my dog Garry and hs has
become quite q favorits with the
prisoners and ofiicials". said Cover
nor Baxter on Monday. ut, occurred
TO me thAk It would be q splendid
thing for the prisoners IL they had
a dog of their own. and once while
addressing them in the dining room.
/ asked II they would like to have
me present q dog to them. The res
rcnss they gave was unanimous.
II have been looking for a suitable
dog for some time and last Satur-
day took q white collie with me to
,rhomaston and made formal presen-
cation OF him to the prison. The dog
IS n beautiful creature with long
silky coat OF white. The only color
on him is on the right side Of his
head; this gives him q rather dis
tinguished appearance.
II have cautioned the prisoners
not to spoil the dog with too much
food or kindness and am sure tney
will take the best care OF him. He
will bring something into their lives
and make the prison q more cheer.
ful place. The dog has been named
Governor and although he IN un-
der q life sentence / am sure ne
will enjoy his SURROUNDINGS and VIII
do his part to brighten the lives OF
his human fellows"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Dogs Reported
Chasing Game
Near Augusta

The Department of Inland Fish
cries and Game is in receipt of an
anonymous letter stating that
hounds. alleged to belong at Au-
gusta, are running rabbits nearly
every night, starting in about nine
! o'clock and pursuing the game until
at least midnight. This is occurring
in the woods about two miles and
half from Augusta on the West
River road.
The department regrets it's corre-
spondent did not sign his or her
name SO that steps could be taken
by the department to identify the
owners or the dogs with a view of
notifying them that their dogs have
been reported as running at large
and OF the danger of their chasing
deer in that vicinity and being shot
by a Warden If found chasing deer.
AS has been explained several
limes of late, an officer can kill a
dog found in the act of chasing
moose, caribou or deer and if a dog
IS round chasing deer after it's own
er has been notified that said dog
mas been in the habit of chasing
deer. the dog is not only liable to
pc Killed, but the owner is subject
TO severe penalty.
The department hopes that
through this notice the owners Of
the dogs reported on the West River
road will see that said dogs are
prevented from running at large at
the risk of being shot by a Warden
finding them in the act of chasine
. deer. '''-A4e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Certified Seed
Potato Inspections
Begin in ArOOstOOk

Announcement was made yester-
day by E. L. Newdick, chief of the
bureau of seed improvement of the
State Department of Agriculture
that the inspection of certified seed
potato fields began yesterday when
the SO inspectors met at Presque
isle to receive their instructions and
to be assigned to their territory.
Chief Inspector Stetson is in charge
Of the work.
Mr.. Newdick said yesterday that
q very recent examination of the
field showed that due to dry wealth
er there is a masking of plant dis
eases. This condition will be inn
proved upon IL we have some rain
very soon. This masking makes
work difficult, but the inspectors can
get acquainted with their territory
and learn which farms are the most
advanced so as to be in a position
to get field readings at the earliest
opportunity.
Over 22.0O0 acres In Aroostook
county have been entered for in
spection. that being approximately
20 per cent. OF the acreage of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15

Monday. June 16. 1924. No ENROLL
ments were made on election day
by the election officials. according tn
their official return and prior to that
date the total enrolment of Repub-
lican voters in Ward 4 was 131 and
this list of enrolment was compiled
prior to 1915 and no changes had
been made therein since that date. A
comparison of the check lists and
the check list and the enrollments
will show the number of ballots
which could have been lawfully cast
in said ward in said election.
The first tabulation of the official
returns showed an apparent ma
jority for my opponent OF $50 votes.
The affidavits which are filed here
with show that at least fourteen
hundred illegal and fraudulent votes
for my opponent. were included IN
that tabulation entirely aside from
any question of the ballots Illegally
cast by voters who voted without en-
rollment. This would show that the
illegal and fraudulent votes reverse
the result of the election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
PRIMARY RECOUNT
Continued from Pace One)

dated July S, 1924, has been filed by
senator Brewster in which he alleg-
eS that 1.-The returns of the primary
election held on Monday. June Is.
1924, for a Republican candidate for
Governor of Maine made by the cit
les. towns and plantations /" I" are
erroneous in that the return of said
cities, towns and plantations does
not agree with the record of the vote
OF said cities, towns and plantations
iii the number of votes cast for the
several candidates for the Republican
nomination of governor" and in
which he requests the Governor and
Council ito appoint a time and place
az which testimony will be received
as to the truth or error of said ale
CATION" and ito notify all persons in
terested to appear and present testi-
mony bearing on the truth of said al
legation" and ITO correct said re-
turns in accordance with the facts
as they may appear at said hearing"
Before we proceed under Section
j. of the Revised Statutes as amend
ed to examine the Republican pri-
mary ballots we will hear the par
ties to the petition IL they so desire,
and an opportunity to be heard also
will be given to the candidate to
whom the certificate Of nomination
has been issued. We then will pro-
coed to examine the ballots under
the authority given by said Section
Is
We understand that our duty re-
quires US to examine ali the Repub-
lean ballots for governor cast in
said primary. to revise and change
the findings of election and munich
pal officers in the various towns and
cities If errors are disclosed, and, IL
necessary. to correct tbs returns al
ready tabulated and passed upon so
they will correspond with the actual
Votes cast at the various polling
places.
Our procedure win be the same In
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the contested cases for offices other
than that of governor.
The Governor and Council will
conduct this examination in open
meeting and the contesting candi-
dates or their representatives and
other interested parties will be ac-
corded an opportunity to follow our
proceedings and to make such sug-
gestions as they may desire. The
ballots at all times will be under the
protection and supervision of. and
will not be handled by others than
the Governor and Council and their
duly sworn assistants.
No tabulation of our findings will
be made until all the ballots have
been examined and the final decision
Gil themselves, as the count pro-
ceeds. will make no addition of to-
tails.
The Governor and Council will
avail themselves of the advice OF the
Attorney General, and should we de-
sire to PROFOUND questions to the
justices of the Supreme judicial
Court Of the state the examination
and recount meanwhile will proceed,
and the ballots in connection with
which the questions are propounded
will be set apart until the answers OF
the court are forthcoming.
The Governor and Council realize
the gravity of the proceedings that
are herewith instituted. We fully
understand the Importance OF the is
sues at stake. Our powers and du-
ties are limited by the laws OF the
state, and our decisions will be based
uEon the said laws. The rights OF
ali interested parties will be pro-
tected and the final result will be
based upon a fair, honest and I'M
partial Interpretation of the laws OF
The State of Maine and of the decis-
ions and opinions of cur courts and
justices. vrEp
Governor of Maine
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Bird Pictures Are
Given to Museum

The Department of Inland Fish
cries and Game has recently been
presented with set of IS pictures
Of American game birds, size 11hx
l3 inches, enlarged. These pictures
are IN colors, made from printings
by Mr.. Lynn Bogue Hunt, a noted
game bird artist. On the back of
each picture is a life history of the
species represented in the picture,
which has been prepared by Prof.
e: H. Forbush, State Ornithologist
of Massachusetts. and one of the
leading naturalists of the country.
In addition to the set of pictures
for use in this office, the department
is soon to receive another set which
will be placed in the Museum in or
der that many visitors to that most
interesting portion of the State
House may have the privilege of ex-
aiming them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Portland Man
Asks for Pardon
From County Jail

Petition was filed yesterday at the
Office OF the Secretary Of State ask
ing for the pardon of Clyde L.
Moody Of Portland. who is serving
sentence of six months in the
Cumberland county Jail for operat-
ing an automobile while under the
influence of intoxicating liquors. He
was committed to Jail at the May
term. 1924, of the Superior Court OF
Cumberland county.
In his petition, Moody declares
that his health is seriously impaired
and since his confinement in jail he
has had a recurrence of former
stomach trouble, and that further
confinement will endanger his health
and probably his life. He further
states that his mother, wife and two
small children are dependent on him
for support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15

bulletin and that the attention of all
customers who purchase Maine nom
resident fishing licenses, as we'll as
others who intend to visit Maine, be
called to the warning.
The department has also sent the
notices to its agents in Portland and
other cities and many of the larger
towns in Maine. Likewise the no.
tees have been sent to the chief
game wardens with the request that
they cooperate with the Forestry
Department in spreading this timely
warning among visitors in their Sec
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
STATE HOUSE
Mex. meeting o. Governor Council 10 M, Monday July ~

to give careful consideration to all.
II is the intention Of the committee
to investigate each plan carefully
and to list the recommendation or
suggestions In order that the full
benefit Of the constructive thinking
Of the contestants may be available.
Plans have been received from a
large number of countries.
Committee To Meet in Maine
The commission on award selected
by the World Federation Of Educa-
ton Associations will meet In Maine
on August q and % at the call Of
DIR. Thomas to start upon their work.
The meeting will probably be held
either at Poland Springs Of Castine.
The members on the commission on
award are: Henry NJ. Robinson,
president, First National Bank. Los
Angeles, Calf: Henry Noble Nc
Cracker, president, Vassar, College,
Poughkeepsie, N. T.; Percival P.
Baxter, Governor Of Maine, Augusta.
Maine; Herbert s. Houston, publish
ei Our World, New York, N. z; Mrs.
l.. w. Henry, Scarborough on Hud-
son, N. Y; Olive NJ. Jones. president,
National Education Association.
Public School 100. New York City;
Henry e. Dunnack, State librarian,
Augusta, Maine; j. W. Crabtree, Sec
rotary, National Education Associa-
ton, Washington. D. c.; Cora Wilson
Stewart, chairman. nhteracy Com
mission, Frankfort, KY; George T.
Moody, Bound Brook. N. Y; Garlic
ton e. Ladd. Buffalo, y. Y: William
Gibbs McAdoo. Los Angeles, Calf;
Milton A. McRae, Scripps- McRae
Newspaper Bureau, Detroit. Mich.
and San Diego. Calf; Alfred Luck
ing, Ford Building, Detroit, Mich;
II. A. Milliken, president, Institute
OF Technology, Pasadena, Calf.
Plans have been entered from al
most every one Of the civilized
countries and as each plan will be
given careful consideration, it gees
without saying that the commission
on award has q task OF considerable
proportions awaiting them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Eagle Lake Mans
Letter to Brewster

In reply to your letter requesting
information in regard to the primary
election in our section. A great
many OF the voters are assisted in
marking their ballots by the election
clerk. in my estimation about so per-
cent. / estimate that about IS per-
cent of the voters are not legal for the
reason that they cannot pass the ed
ucational test which is not given or
required of the voters in most of the
towns in this section of the county
do not feel that / am to blame for
the situation here. / have no power
to do otherwise. When this law took
effect was chairman of the board of
assessors of the plantation of Eagle
Lake. At the next state election
tried to use the educational test in
correcting and revising the list OF
voters. The other two assessors OBJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15

iected to this test. l insisted on us
INC this test and was pushed from
nv chair and the second assesso.
took my place. The town clerk lei
the meeting; another was appointeu
in his place and the election proceed :
cd without any regard to this law !
challenged several persons whom
knew were not voters, but no neeo
was given to my challenge. since
then no one has tried to enforce tna'
law here. When the women WERE
registered no test was given.
Very respectfully yours,
(Sipned1 ARTHUR BOYLE, Chr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Game Dept Aids
In Extending Forest
Fire Warnings

The Department Of Inland Fish
cries and Game Is cooperating with
the Forestry Department in warn
Ing motorists. campers and fisher
men and others Of the necessity OF
exercising great care with camp fires
while travelling In the woods. Copies
or the Governors warning which
have been printed for distribution by
the Forestry Department have been
mailed by the Fish and Game De-
partfnent to all nonresident agents
for nonresident fishing licenses. ac-
companied by request that the
same be posted on the store or office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Jacklight Seized
RY Warden Wood

A bright shiny new jacklight was
added to the collection at the De-
partment of Inland Fisheries and
Game yesterday when the Office re-
ceived from Warden Wood a light
recently seized of Geo. B. knight, of
Island Falls. This is the case al
ready reported, where the defendant
was convicted, fined 500 and costs
and committed to Jail at Houlton.
as he made no effort to secure either
bail or funds with which to pay the
fine and costs imposed upon him by
the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
STATE HOUSE CHAT

secretary CRUDE B. Cornish of the
SharitleS board, accompanied by
MeIVin Z. Sawtelle of Augusta, a
.nvhper or the board, and Mrs. Saw
evne, passed Monday afternoon at
ohoWhegan on business at the State
reformatory for women.
The State board of registration Of
medicine will hold examinations for
about ~ candidates today and to-
morrow at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Committee to Meet
In Maine to Decide
Winner in World
|, Peace Plan Contest

b The Raphael Herman $4,000 con.
Rest for the best educational plan
EGa lculated to produce world friend
ship and concord closed July !. A
large number Of bslated plans arrived
/ hut those which bore the postmarh
OF July were entered. Il win be
necessary for the same readers %
examine all manuscripts In order
that the plans may be Judged ON the
q same basis. The committee desires
Ia.to secure the best suggestions and
!. eoch manuscript win be judged en-
y tirely on its strength and adaptable
y 1ty. ssN
! President Augustus o. Thomss :of
the World Federation OF Education
Z .ASsQciations WI personally super
wise the reAdine. The sorkinE pro-
S CESS will begin soon. The thousands
i ofs plans feceived win require &C least
u1hI the hrst Of Noysmher In order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Sheriff Graham's
Summary of Ward 4
Portland, Investigate

Investigation of the check list 4
in ward 4 in the city Of PortlaAl
the recent primary election on
Is, 1924, shows 54S voters enroIai
Republicans prior to the day q <
primary. as filed with the watdel
the opening of the primary eleal
Five hundred thirty eight Of u
are checked as voting In additaI
100 voters enrolled at the polls On
ton day in accordance with The
and checked as voting, making u
tai of 647 voters legally Quahf9I
receive Republican ballots on elts
day. Eight hundred seventy u
Republican ballots were retu
from this ward by the ward o@d
This on its face shows 226 illegally
lots.
Investigation of the ward chetk
shows over 140 names checked ori
incoming list that are not checEs
the outgoing check list and 100 NJ
checked on the outgoing cheCl
that are not checked on the inccz'
check list.
A hurried investigation has als
disclosed over two hundred w
who state that they did not 80
the polls on election day althp,
their names were checked on the \
ing list as having voted. From
Investigations and the rnarhnrI
am satisfied that at least four
dred votes were fraudulently MAY
and placed with the ballots aclg
cast at said election and the q
list marked to correspond. u
Twenty six names had
stricken from the lists In this '
by the board of registration pea
of the death or removal Of these
ers. A list is attached Of the ~
and addresses of these cltiseni
former citizens who were checks)
voting in this ward in the pin
election on June Is, 1929 allna
they have never been reinstalsa
the board of registration and
not legally vote in this ward.
list carries the reports secure1
garding these voters by an inyesuI
ton showing that six OF them
dead and ten of them have REM
from the city of Portland. im
mainder did not vote in warn 'n'
last primary election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-15
Summary Of Statement OF gs% ~.
Moulton, Esq, ana Albert "''
man, ESQ. a

108Ap 0OAs NJ
David L. Moulton, Esq and
S. Woodman. Esq, both oil pO,s
representing Senator Ralph " ~
ster, presented affidavits OF mum
officers and other Responsible ".
, showing alleged gross FRAUDS ~
regularities in the conduct o. ~
primary election.
The affidavits alleged that sw.l
mately 400 ballots stuffed II, the
box in Ward 4 In the city OF FO,
after the close of the election w.
for Senator Brewsters opponent Y
primary contest and over loVO "
illegally marked for Senator pi."
opponent by the election oflc'a"
i selves in defiance of the law ID w
along the st. John river IN AIVV'
county. .Af
In Ward 4 in the city Of pe"
according to the affidavit. FM
100 ballots were legally cast - ~
enrolled Republicans, although - :.
publican ballots were returhsS
election officials. u,a
It was the contention OF MI ~.
that the alleged gross lrauu
trated in Ward 4 An the city "
Land required throwing out ttls
vote in this ward. which shovel
jorlty $50 votes for Senator DIE.
opponent. or that in the event y"
let's stuffed in the ballot box S ',,~l
close of the election must DC g."
ed as mot actually cast.
duty of the governor and oouH -
MIR. Moulton, under the statue VI
the number of ballots actuahy
each town and city in the Saar "A
vas also tho contention OF M
ton that the ballots illegahy -
by the election officials IN ~ ~
must be eliminated from tns
Ballots can only be mark ssas,jisI'
election officials where the
able to mark his ballot DyV.s
physical disability. or from "
to read the same" in which -
is to receive the aid OF eierx
Gals in marking his balloL ~ Z
we're penalties are imposes
failure to comply with TINS $3.50
The Constitution also pwM :
was contended, that no one sn II
mitted to vote IL they are W. r9
read the Constitution In vs.
language" and write their ~
only citizens exempted from W ~
ton of this law are a srnal q
citizens of advanced years WEI
Der is now negligible. W.. n
In nine towns and planta - 49,
the st. John river. 2O6z ~
ballots were reported acccresas "a q
officiai returns, and of these ~
for Frank G.. Harrington anu
Ralph o. Brewster. ~. n
In the town Of st. Agatna 81 ~
were not closed until $50 Z. sssssI..
ard Time, according to tine 49, $50 I
the town clerk, who statee N
polls were kept open after ~ q
closing time OF p. NJ. In oroet "
the election ofiicials time tg - "a
voters mark their ballots. =
clerk swore that so per GEN. EN- q
voters received help in narA =
ballots.