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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
GREEN ELECTED PRESIDENT OF
AMERICAN Federation LABOR
TO PROBE REPORT
SECRET PLANS MILL
men At LAWRENCE

New York, Dec. 19.-The execu-
tive council OF the United Textile
Workers of America today author
lied President Thomas F. Mcmahon
to make personal investigation of
reports that worsted and wooden mill
owners in Lawrence. Mass, secretly
had decided to cut wages and in
crease hours in the industry.
In addition 10 investigating the
Lawrence situation. President McMa-
hon was instructed to enter the field
with organizers and to make every
effort to bring into the textile work.
ers' organization all non-union tex
tile employees OF the Lawrence dis
trict.
The executive council reported 1t
also discussed today information
from reliable sources" that the mill
operators were considering increas-
ing the number of machines assign
ed each worker. and were agreed
Ito reduce the quality of the fabric
they produce"
Mr.. Mcmahon said he would un-
dertake his investigation before or
Immediately after Christmas day, so
he could report to the executive
council in special session before jan
uary l. An official outline of today's
action was contained in this STAGE
ment:
president Mcmahon. reporting on
the Lawrence situation as revealed
to him from reliable sources, said
that at a secret meeting Of the
worsted and wooden employers OF
Lawrence and vicinity It was agreed
that at the first favorable oppor-
tunity cut in wages would be made,
as we'll as additional hours placed
upon all male employees.
Not satisfied with this, 1t was de-
cided to add additional machinery
to each worker.
These things are In themselves,
insofar as the employers are con-
cerned, but when in secret meeting,
If the report Is true, some of the
employers in the wooden and worsted
Industry decide to reduce the quail
ity of the fabric they produce, with.
out knowledge given to the public
and dispose of same to the consum-
ity, not only to protect the workers,
but to protect the consuming masses
of our country.
president Mcmahon was instruct-
ed by the executive council to pro-
coed at once to Lawrence, and IL
necessary call In the assistance Of
some organizers and make a thor
ough investigation OF the report, re.
J porting his findings back to the
emergency board.
HE was further instructed to
make every effort to organize the
unorganized workers of Lawrence,
who have been fooled so often by
'fy-by-night' organizations, all or
most of whom now being out of
business"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
CHILD. LABOR AMENDMENT NOT
SERIOUS PROBLEM IN STATE Maine
CROOKS SEEK TO
WORK 10, j, GAME
ON DR.. THOMAS

Or. A. o. Thomas, Maine com.
missioner Of ueation. received
on Friday an 81. o. u" for $1,000
signed by a New York man, the
slip being enclosed with q letter
from the man stating that If Or.
Thomas would forward the sum
Of 500, he would see that the
FL. o. T." would be redeemed in
full. The letter and the "a. o. u"
were signed and the names OF
New York attorneys were given
as references.
The letter was Immediately
turned over. by DR.. Thomas to
the postal officials at Augusta In
order that The inspectors might
make Investigate Of the matter.
Or. Thomas had just been
reading in the newspapers OF a
case in Batavia, N. y, where a
man confessed in court that he
had cleaned up the sum Of $780,.
600 in an "l. o. u" game.
"What surprises me-" said Or.
Thomas yesterday, els the cred.
Utility Of the people Of today-in
this enlightened ase-who will
bite for a thing like that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
.SLEET and GOLD
! ISOLATE SECTIONS
OF MIDDLE WEST
OFFERS $1o1,4Oo,o0O
MEASURE FOR new
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION

Washington. Dec. 10.-CoincIdent
with the passage by the house late
today OF the naval supply bill. carry
ing nearly $500. 900. 900 for activities
already authorized. Representative
Britten. OF Illinois. ranking Republi-
can on the House Naval committee,
introduced a measure to appropriate
$101 100000 for new naval construc-
ton.
His measure would authorize the
building of four scout cruisers cost
ing $11. 100000 each. and one float
ing drydock to cost $7.5O.OOO, the
elevation of tho turret guns of thir-
teen battleships at an aggregate cost
of $6,5OO.OOO and would increase the
limit Of cost OF tho two airplane car
riers. Lexington and Saratoga. now
building from $40, 900. 600 to 1873. OO0.-
600.
Mr.. Britten's bill was automatii-
cally referred to the naval commit
tee and he said hearings which
would be held on the proposal would
serve the purpose of drawing from
navy department officials the infor-
nation as to the exact condition of
the American navy he has been
seeking to bring out through con-
gressional investigation.
On the senate side of the Capitol
the navy committee shelved the
resolution of Senator King, Demo-
crat, Utah. proposing a searching in
quiry into the status Of the navy but
agreed to seek from the navy de-
partment data which will now
whether the United States Is keep
ing UP its end of the arms confer
ence SOB ratio. In addition to the
reference made to 1t in the Britten
bill. the question of gun elevation
also was brought again into promi-
hence today by the announcement
at the White House that a note set
ting forth the views of Great Britain
was before the State department.
Hitherto the officials had not reveal
ed that the British representations
on the subject went beyond mere In
formal suggestions and inquiries.
Neither the White House nor the
State department would elaborate on
today's announcement. or indicate
what might be the next step in the
diplomatic angle OF the controversy.
In completing action on the meas
ure. house leaders succeeded in
carrying out their program of dis
posing of three of the twelve annual
supply bills before adjourning to-
morrow for the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Coolidge May
Make 2 N. e. Trims

Washington. Dec. 1.-two invita-
tions involving New England trips
are being considered by President
Coolidge. one to attend the three
hundredth anniversary Of the settle
ment Of Quincy. Mass, and the other
the 150th anniversary OF the battles
Of Concord and Lexington. on April
10. 1t was made known today. Defi-
mite promise has not been made In
connection with either invitation. al
though he would like particularly to
attend the celebration Of the Concord
and Lexington anniversary, It was
said at the White House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Charges Absurd
Word of Mill Agent

Lawrence. Mass, Dec. 19.-The
statement that the charges made to-
day by Thomas +. Mcmahon, to the
executive council of the United
Textile Workers of America, meet
ing in New York. were absurd"
was made tonight by the business
agent of one of the larger Lawrence
mills who asked that his name be
not used.
The official said that the increase
of hours, which President McMahon
charged was contemplated, was i'm
possible because of the state laws
and the manufacturers couldn't
Tool the public and wouldn't try it."
by reducing The quality of fabric
produced. as President Mcmahon
said was planned.
The official said he knew Of no
secret meeting of the manufa cturers
and did not believe that any had
been held or that wage slash:ng was
contemplated.
A cut of ten per cent, in wages at
the Everett Mills vas put into effect
here last Monday in an attempt to
speed up production which had been
tagging below a third of the mill
capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Senate indicates
Underwood in Probe
Editorial on Shoals

Washington. Dec. 19-An editorial
attacking Senator Underwood. Dem
ocrat. Alabama. and his Muscle
Shoals leasing bill, published in the
Hearst morning newspapers. Dec. 13,
was neither fair nor honest" says a
report OF an investigating committee
adopted unanimously today by the
senate.
NO evidence was submitted" the
report says. NOR was It claimed that
any evidence existed that in any way
reflected upon the integrity or honor
or character Of Senator Underwood.
The personal vindication of Senator
Underwood was full and complete,
and 1t was repeatedly denied that In
the editorial there was any intent to
make any personal reflection upon
Senator Underwood"
The committee, which conducted
the inquiry yesterday with the ex-
animation Of Edwin J. Clapp, author
Of the editorial, dealt in its report
with the specific statements which
Senator Underwood had asked the
senate to Investigate. They were
that his bin provided for a lease to
the Alabama Power Company; that
his ability and craftsmanship often
had been at the service of the rail-
roads and other great corporations.
and q comparison Of the Muscle
Shoals lease with the Teapot- Dome
scandal.
Reciting Clapp's denial Of any In
tent with respect to any Of these
matters. OF reflection upon Senator
Underwoodis honesty and, integrity,
the committee expressed the opinion
that the editorial as published Gre
ated an entirely false and unfounded
mpreasjon."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Zero Weather Follows
Storm in All Terri
tory from Ohio River
TO Pacific COas t.
Several Lose Lives
Wire Communication
Badly Crippled

chicago. Dec. 19.-(By A. P.)-Win-
,.,s ICY breath tonight blew over vir-
,ually all Of the United States from
N. Ohio river to the Pacific coast.
The severe cold which for five days
Ia. reigned IN the northwest swept
eastward early today on the heels Of
f. sleet and snowstorm. The tumbling
mercury was pushed further down by
the eastward movement OF a storm Of
rain snow and sleet from the south
vest.
Tonight the middle west, southwest
and northwest regions were locked In
the grip Of zero or sub-zero tempera-
tres, while ffc Pacific coast region
xpsricnccd weather slightly milder.
Sections OF the middle west were
entirely Isolated from outside wire
communications by the sleet and snow
followed by the freezing weather. Sew
,al persons lost their lives as the in
direct result of the storm. Trains
we're proceeding to destinations hours
h,hind schedules. End live stock In the
Mains states was reported suffering
from cold. In some sections there was
fear OF fuel shortage.
Relief from the severe cold to some
,x,ent was expected tomorrow, IL
though forecasts for the region indi-
eated that there would be no consid-
srable moderation in the next "a hours.
The storm probably did it's greatest
damage to wire communication. w res
and poles were down over sections Of
Illinois, Missouri. Texas. Indiana and
southern oklahoma, and other middle
west states. until some sections wore
entirely isolated from the outside
world by wire channels.
The Associated Press tonight again
resorted TO radiocasting in order to de-
liver news from the outside world to
number Of its member newspapers.
Southern Illonois was entirely cut
on from outside communication by
wire, while interurban and telephone
service was also badly crippled.
Tho southwest and southeast wires
Of tho Associated Press were crippled
and wire facilities to the east were
only about IS per cent. normal. In
Missouri, jefferson City and Spring
field were isolated and there were
breaks in the network OF A. +. leased
wires between southern Oklahoma AMI
northern Texas and between Dallas
and FL Paso.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Three Injured, Ten
Escape When Bus
SleWs Near Bangor

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 19.-Three men
were injured and 10 others narrow
ly escaped today when n Bangor
Castine jitney bus slowed on an icy
road and crashed into n telephone
pole on the Orrington road, two
miles below the Eastern Manufac-
turing Company's plant. The injured
are Herbert Page. Marshall Marks
and Pages father-in-l law, all of Or
land. They were able to go to their
homes after a physician had dressed
their injuries. Several of the occu-
pants of the car were college girls
returning to their homes for the hol-
iday vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Portland Woman
Dies After jump.
From Third Story

Portland, Dec. 19.-Leaping from
the third story of the Maine General
hospital to the fey ground 40 feet
below, Mrs. Jennie V. Crawford. 35,
of 81 Elm street, received multiple
injuries from which she died this
afternoon. She was a patient at the
institution awaiting an operation.
Mrs. Crawford made the leap in
the absence of her nurse and fol-
lowing a struggle with Mrs. Rose A.
Simpson of Peaks Island. another
patient. who made heroic battle to
prevent the woman making the
Jump.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Vote 100000 to
Stamp Out Pest
Attacking Poultry

Washington, Dec. 10.--Plans for
an immediate vigorous fight against
the European fowl pest were put
under way today when the senate
voted 10 give the department or agri-
culture 100000 for prosecuting a
campaign OF eradication. The house
Is expected to act on the approprja-
ton tomorrow.
The authorization Is contained IN
q Joint resolution and Senator Nc
Nary, Republican. Oregon, n mem-
Der Of the agriculture committee.
said: I'VE felt the situation required
more expenditious action than could
be had through an amendment to
the agricultural appropriation bill.
The funds will be used to enable
The department. to proceed at once
With campaign. already prepared,
designed first to isolate and then
eradicate the pest.
Senator McNary said II would be
zen to the department to determine
whether anything could be done ut
once to reassure consumers as to
Shipments now en- route to the great
Eastern markets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Prof. Ellis Chosen
To Direct Summer
Term at u. of NJ.

Orono, Me-. Dec. 19-The appoint
ment OF Professor Harold NJ. Ellis as
director OF the Summer term was
announced today by President c. {.
Little of the University OF Maine.
Prof. Ellis. who Graduated from
Tho university in 1907 and received
his electorate at Harvard, Is head OF
the denartment Of English. The new
s,ractor succeeds DIR. James S. Stew
ems. who has been director or the
Summer term for q long period OF
years and who will devote his en.ire
time to the College Of Arts ami Sci
erces. of which he Is dean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Ship Ladened with
Christmas Trees
Making for Boston

to get the cargo OF Christmas trees
into Boston while there Is still a
demand for them. the tug Conf
dence left Seal Harbor today in a
northeast snow storm. having in
tow the British schooner Merle S.,
which had been nearly five weeks
on the voyage from Five Islands, ~.
s. The craft has on board ever
green trees sufficient to keep Santa
Claus busy in 1900 homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Held as Drunken
Driver in Killing
OF Bay State Man

Westfield. Mass. Dec 19-AThonaas
Wood of Woronoco suffered INJURIES
from which he died tonight wben.a
truck driven by Jot 1 Caron OF West
Springfield crashed into the Woods
automobile. on which he was work
Ing on the side Of Westfieh street,
pinning the victim between truck
and car. Caron was held in 1880
ball tonight charged with man
slaughter. reckless driving. driving
while under the influence Of iiuucr'
and with drunkenness. - ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Held for Abduction
Of 15-Year-Old Girl

schenectady, n. 7. Dec. 1g--Gene-
Sasford. rs. of Cambridge. Mass.
va arrested here today charged
Vii, VIZ, imvenile delinquency after her
VIII had requested she be held
par, thev could come for her. AZ
unti. . M time police arrested Charles
the 81 N ST. .S. formerly Of Boston. a
n. . ~ who was charged with alb
c :a.,nr N bringing or inducing the
1sri 20 come to this city. Police saio
81 gu two were living together In q
nooming house here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
President Portland
Department Store
Dies at Age of rs

Portland, Me. Dec. 19-AlberE s.
Rines. as, president OF Rines -ISfds.
Co.. whose flve-story department.
store Is the outgrowth OF a small
store which he established half a,
centui. ago, died today after q three
months Illness. -s.s
r. Hight Rines is the sole survivor
OF four brothers who composed. the
Partnership. the others being tho late
David T. Rines AMI J. Henry Hines.
A sister, Miss Elizabeth Rines Of this
city Is still living.
Mr.. iRines was Interested I'm the
hotel business, as well as his store,
having half ipterest in the Column
bia Hotel and being a part owner. OF
the Congress Square Hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Missing Schooner
Safe at StOningtOn

Portland, Me-, Dec. 19-The two
masted schooner Bertha ". of Ma
chias, which left here Dec. for
Stonington. Maine, with coal. reached
her destination today. Fears has
been expressed for her safety. She
had been anchored at Boothbay Har-
Dor u part of the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Northern New England-Snow and
colder Saturday. cold wave in Yer
mont; Sunday probably fair and
colder.
Southern New England - Cloudy
and much colder. possibly snow fiur-
ries Saturday. cold wave Saturday
night; Sunday cloudy and colder.
Eastern New York-Cold wave
with snsv flurries Saturday and Sat-
urday night; Sunday cloudy and
colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Crushed to Death
By Topping Machine

Manchester n. H. Dec. 1s-John
r. Stacy, 80, United Shoe Machinery
Company representative. was killed
this afternoon in one OF the Hoyt
factories. While moving piece Ut
machinery, the crowbar slipped and
Stacy fell to the floor, the machinery
topping upon him. His neck was
broken,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Announce Dates of
U. of NJ. Frat COnclave

orono. Me-, Dec. 1.-the national
mnclave Of Phi Mu Delta fraternity
Ma be held with Nj Epsilon chapter
y University Of Maine on Dec. ~
sad 80, 1t was announced today By
netoert T.. Bragg of M Epsilon.
delegates are expected from the
uapters which are located In Mas
SScnasetts Institute Of Technology,
SusqaehaOna University. Northeast
~ university. Connecticut AgricuI-
wIM College and the Universities Of
w wsS hampshire. Vermont, Michigan,
Wisconsin and Illinois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Greb Obtains a
License to Marry

Chicago. Dec. 19.-Harry Greb. mid
dieweight boxing champion. is reported
to have obtained a license yesterday to
marry Louise Wilton, an actress, but
the ceremony was postponed for two
weeks. A contract required her to give
two weeks notice before quitting the
musical show company with which she
IS connected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
One Killed in
Eall of Seaplane

Pensacola. Fla. Dec. T." 49, 81
wa rren. gunner's mate: first . cas-,
wa n chief machinists mate:
sel a = r. sylvester. chief gunnesr n
mat and aviation pilot. ~ we, Which
; ;,,rsd today in q seapiane WIN"
rrashed into Pensacola Bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
New York State
Emerging from
Effects of Storm

Syracuse. N. Y. Dec. 19.-Syracuse
and central New York were recover
ing tonight from the effects of a
heavy sleet and rain storm Of early
morning. which coated streets and
sidewalks with thin ice. Trolley car
lines were halted for several hours,
at first due to the ice on the rails,
ond then because of broken power
lines.
Warmer hours during tie day
melted the ice, but left sheets of wa
ter over the sidewalks, and cold
weather tonight threatened again to
make walking slippery and danger
Gus.
Several minor accidents were re-
ported today but in no case did Sc
rious injuries result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday cloudy and much colder
with possible snow fiurries; cold
wave Saturday night; Sunday cloudy
and colder; strong northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
b&m PLANS TO
ABANDON 1000
MILES TRACKS
Will Also Seek SIS, 00O,~
600 for Improvement
of Lines Retained

Motor Traffic Competition
Cause Of Abandonment
Only Partial Remedy and
Credit Must Be Restored
Communication Outlining
Plan Follows Consultation
With General Bondholders
Including Representatives Of
U. S. Which Holds $iS,OO0,-'
900 ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
Secretary Treasurer of United
Mine Workers Succeeds Late
Samuel Gompers - "Choice
of Wisdom Declaration of
Lewis, Miners Head-First
Vice President Resigns Be-
cause Office Not Given to
Him

New York, Dec. 19-William Green
was elected president Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor by the ex-
ecutive council here today.
James p. Noonan, president of the
International Brotherhood of Electro
cal Workers. was named eighth vice
president to fill the vacancy on the
council caused by Green's promotion.
Upon Green's election, James Dun
can, the first vice president, at once
resigned. a close associate OF the
late Samuel Gompers for 40 years,
Duncan told his colleagues he felt
entitled to the Office himself because
of seniority and long service. His
resignation will not be acted upon
until the executive committee meets
again at Miami. Fla, about Feb
ruary 2. Duncan. former head of tho
Granite Cutters. says his decision is
''irrevocable."
Green. who has been secretary
treasurer of the United Mine Workers
Of America since 1912, and votes in
Coshocton, Ohio, was nominated by
Thomas a. Rickert, of the garment
workers, and seconded by Matthew
Vol of the hoto-engravers. Both
VOL and Rickert had abandoned
tentative candidates. of their own
and retired in favor of Green. In
the actual voting Green was unop-
posed,
Both Green and Noonan take I'D
their new duties at once. Green
withdraws from the Mine Workers
organization, and John l.. Lewis, the
miners president. is expected to ap-
point his successor after a meeting
OF the executive board in Indiana polls
In January.
Mr.. Lewis said the election CT
Green was "the choice Of wisdom
because the miners secretary treas
urer is the one outstanding figure
who can take upon himself the man
tie OF the revered Gompers and be
assured of the cooperation and de-
votion of the great majority of The
American Federation of Labor.
PRESIDENT elect Green in his first
Official utterance pledged himself to
carry out "the fundamental princ.-
pies of trade-uniOnism so ably cham
pioned by Samuel Gompers and upon
which the superstructure of organ
lied labor rests"
The executive council after the
election authorized President Green
to appoint committee to consider a
memorial to Samuel Gompers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-20
st, Louis Hit by Storm

st. Louis. Mo-. Dec. ia cold
wave and sleet storm which severed
communication and crippled train
and utility services, virtually isolated
st. Louis and its environs for q
short time today.
Temperatures dropped to 10 de-
rrees above zero and a further drop
to four degrees with clear weather
was forecast for tonight.