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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
LARCENY CASES
AGAINST PONZI
GIVEN TO JURY

Boston, Nov. 1.-the case OF
Charles Ponzi. being tried in the
superior criminal court on five in
dIctments charging larceny of $1,000
from six compliments. was given to
The Jury this afternoon. Judge Bis
hop ordered verdict of not guilty
returned on one indictment and on
the others that the findings be re-
turned TO the court to he opened and
read tomorrow morning.
Ponzl. who has been ut liberty for
several months after serving three
and one-half years as a federal pris-
oner for frauds in connection with
his get-rlch-quick scheme Of four
years ago In which millions were In
vested and lost, argued his own de-
Tense at the closing OF the trial.
lie asserted that he dealt in inter-
national postal reply coupons as he
represented and that the promises OF
profits which he made were not such
Is TO involve larceny. He said that
me Jury should Contine itself solely
10 The question OF intent. His spirit
ed argument was Interrupted by
court and prosecutor from time to
tine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Hold BrOther-in-Law
In Brutal Murder
Of Providence Woman

Providence, II. l.. Nov. 1.-Mrs.
Fannie Thornton, G3, was brutally
murdered in the farmhouse of her
brother-in-law. Archie Thornton. 80.
on Sandy Lane, near Hoxie, X. L.,
this afternoon. Thornton, the al
legged slayer. was held by the War
wick police for observation. He was
overcome by three patrolmen after
a battle and at police headquarters
in Apponaug had to be dubbed into
submission before he was locked up.
A long bread knife was used by
the murderer. Miss Anna Kowaltzy
of New Bedford. Mass, haid to Mrs:
Thornton, witnessed the crime AMI
told the police that when she remon-
strated with Thornton he attempted
to attack her. She fed from the
house calling for help. She Is being
held as material witness. The
murdered woman's husband, Freder-
ick NJ. Thornton, is working in New
York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Instantly Killed
When Bullet from
Rifle Enters Chest

Bangor. Me, Nov. 11.-Charles j.
Frohmiilcr of Cincinnati, Ohio. was
instantly killed late yesterday after
noon while hunting in Township z.
Range 8, Aroostook county, a bullet
from the rife of companion glancing
from some object and piercing his
chest. FrohmilIer was a member OF
a party of four hunters. oil Of whom
were tracking the same deer, he and
George w. Coons being together and
DIR. J. Stewart Hagen and Peter hold.
guide, a short distance away.
County authorities who Investigated
the shooting state II was purely acci-
dental and no hearing was held. Ha-
gan and Ibold both fired at the deer
and which bullet was the fatal one
could not be determined az both men
were using the same guage rife.
Frohmiller's body will be shipped
to his home tonight from Houlton
where It was taken following tho
shooting. 7z.rr.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Bays immigration
Ban Has Angered
Japanese People

cambridge, Mass. Nov. 1.-The
,ssuNs OF the Washington conference
u fostering amity between Japan
suu the people of the United States
"a. ss1e eeen largely undone by the ac-
, s.a OF congress in passing the Jap
ssese exclusion clause in the immi-
NNsuon hill. DIR. Charles A. Beard of
NV lork said N an address tonight
. "sVre the thirtieth annual conven-
r.a oil the National Municipal
Saeue' DR.. Beard WAS adviser to
~. -. mayor Of Toxic n 1929 and
i is The earthquake was recalled to
~ AVN 10 Sssist in working out plans
'Vt new city.
~ .~siarins that congress Slammed
,s N.Y. u0or In the face pf Japan with
ssy words that had a ring of de-
A. y, IN them" DR.. Beard said that
era. Me end OF 1923 American infiu-
h wa, was IN the ascendency in Japan
financial. commercial and govern
Il va. lines. Japan was preparing
suS ssnu an even larger number OF
s,sS e nus to American universities. he
sss raw uut IN less than one year a deep
Ch,.n or feeling has developed in
can ,. also. DR.. Beard said Ameri-
ms.. influence in municipal govern
Policy. 'S upon america y ioFe's"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
; OTHERS JAILED IN
WASHINGTON co.
LIQUOR RUNNING

Bangor, Me-, Nov. lin the dis
trict court this afternoon three more
Washington county men charged
with completely in the extensive
liquor operations Of which Captain
w. II. Hicks is alleged to have been
the chief. were arraigned. pleaded
guilty and were sentenced.
Alden buchanan of Eastport, who
is said to have been intimately asso-
ciated with Captain Hicks. was sem
fenced to four months in Machias
Jail. Harry Mitchell and Ralph
Blanchard Of Eastport. charged with
smuggling beer and ale into this
country from New Brunswick. were
fined $3.50 each, and paid.
Other liquor cases disposed of in
cluded those of Aloise Cyr and Emile
Cyr of Van Buren,. both of whom
pleaded guilty to illegal sale and
conspiracy. Aloyse Cyr paid fine
of $3.50 and Emile Cyr a fine of $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
SEC. DAVIS FIRST
TO ASK RETIREMENT
COOLIDGE CABINET

Washington, Nov. 1.-Two develop
ments in the re-alignment of the
official family Of President Coolidge
were known today but at the same
tine 1t was emphasized at the White
House that no other immediate
changes are in contemplation.
Secretary Davis of the Labor de-
partment, it was learned, has asked
Mr.. Coolidge to be relieved of his
post or March 4 next, at the same
time President Coolidge announced
the selection of Theodore Douglas
Robinson of New York. a nephew of
former President Roosevelt, to be as
sistant secretary Of the navy, an Of
flee made vacant late in September
by the resignation of Theodore
Roosevelt.
1t was stated officially at the White
House that the president has not so
far given any further consideration
to the reorganization of his cabinet
since he had received no limitations
other than from Mr.. Davis, that any
members wished to retire.
1t is understood the president has
expressed the hope that Secretary
Davis will remain in the cabinet.
Persistent reports. nevertheless, con-
tinue that not only Secretary Davis
but some other members of the cab
met will signify in the next few
months their intention of retiring to
private life for one reason or another.
In connection with the vacancy
caused by the death of Secretary
Wallace of the department of aEricul-
ture, it was pointed out today that
the law requires that such post
may be filled by an acting secretary
for only thirty days. White House
officials explained. however. that the
president may appoint Howard M.
Gore, at present acting secretary, to
the cabinet to serve until March q,
when he will become governor of
West Virginia.
Replying to some reports that he
might change his attitude and ad-
ministration somewhat since elected
directly to office, the president was
said to have told visitors today that
he had from the first tried to act as
he saw best and he did not believe
he could change now If he wished to.
The appointment Of Mr.. Robinson,
It was said Mt the White House. was
the last request that the late Senator
Lodge made of Mr.. Coolidge. Mr..
Robinson after n call on the presi-
dent and Secretary Wilbur today left
the city to attend the funeral of SEN
ator Lodge. He has submitted his
resignation as a member of the New
York state senate and will return
Immediately to Washington to as
sumo his new duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Chicago Gangsters
Throw No Light on
Shaving of O'BanniOn

Chicago, Nov. 11VChicago's gang
land habitues had trigger fingers
crooked for action tonight while the
police search futilely for some one to
solve the Staying Of Dion O'Bannion.
notorious gang leader, hi jacker and
bootlegger, who was shot to death by
three men yesterday as he stood
among the roses in his florists shop.
Upward of half hundrd well
known gangsters have walked In and
out of the states attorneys office
since the murder. Some OF them
came voluntarily, some of them were
"sent for" some were pals Of OBanz
Mon. and Others made no secret OF
the fact that they were glad he Is
dead; but all professed profound ig-
norance as to who killed him and
why.
Tonight the police were inclined
to the theory that ne had been slain
as result of a quarrel among two
factions of bootleggers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
CINCINNATI TAKES
HER FIRST TEST ON
ROCKLAND COURSE

Rockland, Maine, Nov. 1.-THE
light cruiser Cincipnati put to sea this
afternoon for an exhaustive series of
trials which will occupy her for long
hours for eleven days. Having al
ready met the government require
ments in tests in the Pacific. these
tests will be for purposes of com
parison. The Cincinnati Is said to be
the first naval ship built on the west
coast to be given trials on an Atlantic
course.
The test today was for four-hour
test run with n displacement of 1900
tons. Tomorrow her schedule calls
for a return to the Eockland course
for further Standardization trials. The
Cincinnati. built by the Todd Dry
Dock and Construction Corporation of
Seattle. Washington. is commended by
Captain G. T.. Courtney. Admiral G.
II. Burrage is president and command
or J. II. S. Dessez recorder of the
board Of inspection and survey con-
Quoting the trials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Am0skeag Denied
Abatement of Taxes

Manchester. y. H. Nov. 1I.-The
board of assessors has denied the pc
tition of the Amoskeag Manufacturing
Company for an abatement of its 1924
property tax. In its reply TO the COM
pany's petition. the assessors declare
that "the value of the petitioners
property was substantially the same
as of April 1, 1923. and that nothing
has appeared which would overcome
the determination OF the referees as
TO that value" The reply Of the as
SCISSORS was transmitted to the COM
pany's agent. and attorneys for the
company state that the request for an
abatement will be taken to the supe-
rior court within q week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Noted Snake Hunter
Dies of Broken Neck

Great harrington, Mass. Nov. II.
Ike Whitebeck, the snake hunter
of Mount Washington, who for years
had gone into snake dens and fast
nesseS where other residents had
feared to tread, to obtain reptiles
for the country's zoos. was killed
today. Death came not on the fangs
of serpent. as many had prophe-
sled. but from n broken neck when
horses which he was driving with
load of freight at Copake. \. Y. be-
came frightened and threw him to
the ground. Ike had found a new
snake den this fall out OF which he
had said he expected to get 400 rep
tiles. There is none on Mount WASH
ington to succeed him as d hunter of
snakes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Low Flow PenObscot
Necessitates Closing
Int'l Paper Mill

Bangor, Me. Nov. 11-Low water
in the Penobscot river may necessi-
tate the closing of the International
Paper Company and the Orono Pulp
and Paper Company. both at Orono.
near here. Officials said today only
seven inches of water. one fourth of
the amount of last year. is flowing
over the dam.
one-third of the machinery at tho
International shut down last night
because of lack of water power.
This company is the most seriously
affected of the two. The drough is
seriously affecting the farmers. Their
wells are low and unless there is rain
soon they will be without water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Hold Skipper of
Alleged Rum Ship

New London, Conn, Nov. IL
Captain James J. Jarvis. of Brooklyn,
and the seven members of the crew
of the speed launch Mary. captured
rs an alleged rum runner last night
by coastguard boat number 233, were
given hearing before L. S. Commits
sioner Matthews here today. Jar
Wis was held for United States court
under $500 bonds and the other men
were released.
The Mary had been captured three
charges but on those occasions had
carried the name Theodore. When
captured yesterday she carried 500
cases of liquor. Ships papers show
ed George p. Moor of Brooklyn to be
captain and owner of the Mary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12

Baltimore, Md. Nov. lin rul--
ing on the admissibility of certain
testimony today at the trial of Rep
resentative John Philip Hill, in Unit
ed States court. Judge Morris A.
Soper declared it his opinion that
1t was the intent of congress, as set
forth In section 90 of the Volstead
act, to permit the manufacture of
fruit beverages and cider for home
consumption regardless o: the alco-
hol limit Of one-half of one percent
set forth elsewhere in the law.
Judge Soper added, however. that
should such beverages be in fact in
toxicating. their manufacture would
be a violation of the law as would
their sale and delivery except to per-
sons having permits for the manu-
facture Of vinegar.
The Judge also declared that. in
his opinion defendants in such cases
Continued on Page II, Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Sen. Hale Leaves
Capital to Attend
Funeral of Lodge

Especial &c the Kennebec Journaf)
Washington, Nov. 11-Senator
Hale left here this evening for Boz
ton to attend the funeral OF Senator
Lodge. He is = member Of the SEN
atorial committee. Mr.. Hale spoke
of the distinguished public service OF
the late senate leader and of the I'm
press he left in Washington. He
paid tribute to his intellectual ability.
Sen. Hale will go from Boston to
Maine for a short stay before Con-
gress opens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Held for Murder
Of Fellow Waiter

Wakefield. r. J.. Nov. lI.-a a:mneS
Frederick Blackman was as n
this morning before Judge JAM h.re
Watts in sixth district coe W-,,iia m
charged with the muroer Va ahnard
!ss atnamer Boston off Point judith
IN .Ss night Of September 20. At the
request of the state. .
The murder charge grew out OF an
.,,e.es quarrel in the galley OF .ns
s a1ses mer The defendants counsel counsel
s%.nnsauceessfuily fought eStra "a \, n
srnm New York. where Blaekm IAN
m ,ro arrested, on the ground that at tn, the
a,Iered crime was perpetrated . on 'n ne
n MOB seas beyond the jurisdiction Oh
Rhode Island courts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over
Minnesota Monday night has adj
vanced to eastern Ontario with in
creased intensity. High pressure
continues in the Atlantic states with
principal centers south of the Can
adam maritime provinces.
During the last "a hours II has
become considerably warmer in
northern districts east OF the Mis-
sissippi river.
The outlook Is for unsettled wealth.
er with rain on Wednesday in the
north portion of the middle Atlantic
states and on Thursday in northern
New England. 1t will be warmer
Wednesday in the middle and north
Atlantic states.
Advisory-The tropical disturbance
has advanced northeastward and IS
central this evening approximately
latitude % north. longitude So west,
moving northeast. It will cause
strong winds in the region south of
Bermuda, with gales in its path.
Caution advised vessels that region.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Fresh southeast and south and
weather partly overcast Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
State RefOrmatOry
Property in Mass.
Destroyed by Fire

Sherburn. Mass. Nov. 11.-Five
barns and other buildings at the
state reformatory for women were
destroyed TO-DAY by fire which did
100000 damage. The fire started in
the large hay barn in the center of
the group and before Framingham
and Sherburn apparatus could res
pond to the general alarm, ten build
ings were in flames.
Inmates working in the fields were
marched to their barracks without
disorder. TRUSTEES. matrons and en-
ployes fought the blaze. The live
stock was in pasture and not in dan
ger. but more than 100 head of cat
tie were without shelter tonight,
while more than 40 tons OF hay in
tended for their winter food was
destroyed. Two small barns and two
silos remain of the farm equipment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Mrs. Harding Takes
A Turn for Better

Marion. Ohio, Nov. 1.-THE condi-
ton of Mrs. Florence king Harding
was reported as better tonight in a
bulletin issued by her physician, DR..
Carl W. Sawyer. Mrs. Harding
deeply appreciated the significance
OF Armistice Day. DR.. Sawyer said.
adding that her heart went out TO
the soldier boys"
Tonight's bulletin said:
Mrs. Harding has been exhausted
and weak most OF the day, but this
evening she feels stronger and bet
ter. She has been able to take more
nourishment during theIlast "a hours
than usual"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Hold Eastp0rt Man
In Connection with
Liquor Cleanup

Bangor. Me-. Nov 11.-lndi'teu w.
a.. no .bo district court grand jury
Alden Buchanan of PASSPORT was later
arrested on a charge of conspiracy 10
violate the federal prohibition act ana
ma nending hearing. buchanan was
ne.u nrad here as a witness in the
snnsn;racv cases held here yesterday
eo ,.s ,,ran arrival was taken into Gus
I'D nv United States Marshal "oo"-
,r.n Buckman is alleged to be tne
right hand man Of Captain Wiiiian n
Hicks also of Eastpert. VINO
day was held in $4,000 oonas Vr, =
conspiracy charge and mas ma fam iinror
CaS,noho,lo Island near Eastport'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Niben Clubhouse
Near Bangor Burns
With $4,000 Loss

Bangor. Me-, Nov. 1.-THE Niben
clubhouse on the shore of Pushaw
pond, six miles from here. famous
many years ago as bicycle Stub
and recently catering to automobile
parties. was destroyed by fire early
today at loss of $4,000. No insur-
ance. The property was owned by
local men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Plan Cruise of
ZR-2 on Saturday

Cincinnati. Ohio. Nov. 1.-THE first
cruise of the navy dirigible ZR-3 since
her historic flight from Germany TO
Lakehurst. n. j.. probably will be
made next Saturday. Commander Ja-
cob II. Klein said he had been inform
ed today. Commander Klein left Gin
cinnati tonight for his station to as
sist in making the ship ready for the
flight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
State Gets Land
To Mark Landing
World Fliers i'm Maine

Portland. Me-. Nov. 11.-Transfer
of land at Mere Point, Brunswick.
to the State of Maine, was recorded
today in the Cumberland county reg
istry of deeds. This marks the first
step In recognition by the State OF
fhe landing Of the world fliers on
September 5 upon the shores of Ma
quot bay. Upon the land thus OBJ
tanned, Governor Baxter already has
made plans for the erection of a
bronze tablet upon a huge boulder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
DRY LAW DOES NOT APPLY TO
Brew MADE FOR CONSUMPTION
IN HOME, FEDERAl JUDGE RULES

Opinion Given in Trial Repre-
sentative Hill for Violation
of Volstead Act-Declares
Wording of Section 20 is
Ambiguous - Interprets In
tent of Congress-Vi0lation
of Law, However, if Such
Beverages Be in Fact IntOx-
icating, Justice Soper Adds
Need. Seen of Revising
Policies and Regulations of
Prohibition Commissioner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New acknowledgements
ing cloudiness and warmer Wednes-
day; Thursday probably rain.
Southern New England Cloudy
Wednesday and Thursday; warmer
Wednesday in the interior.
Eastern New York-Unsettled and
warmer Wednesday. probably rain
in north portion; Thursday partly
cloudy and cooler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
SMALL SCHOONER
IS TOTAL WRECK

Turks Island. West Indies, Nov.
1.-THE 135-ton British schooner
David Morris. en- route from Ba-
hia to the Barbados. went ashore
this morning during a heavy gale
from the southwest and probably
will be a total wreck. The crew
reached shore safely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12

Kttery, Me-, Nov IA state memorial to the sailors and
soldiers of Maine dedicated today with appropriate
vices in little memorial park at the Kittery end of the
interstate bridge connecting this town with Portsmouth, 1t
the first state memorial to be erected Maine became
state 105 years ago. and the dedication took place tho
first observance of Armistice Day legal holiday Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Wednesday unsettled and warmer;
Thursday generally fair; fresh south
east to south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12

Governor Baxter Is Main Speaker
at Armistice Day Exercises at
Kittery End of Interstate Bridge
---Peace Is Dominant, Theme
Speakers - Maine Senate Head
and State Legion Commander
Also Address Gathering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
new YORK AND
CHICAGO PAUSE FOR
z MINUTES SILENCE

New York, Nov. 11.-New York
halted its affairs for two minutes to-
day to commemorate the six ami
versary Of the signing of the armis-
tice.
There were celebrations in each
OF the city's five boroughs, varying
in size and degree. but the most i'm
pressive of the observances was
semi official and wholly voluntary.
This occurred at IL o'clock. the hour
of the signing of the armistice, when
for two minutes the entire metrop-
oils ceased it's humming to pay hon.
age to the day.
At noon, American Legion exer-
cises were held in Madison Square
Park. at the Eternal Light. Here
gathered 5000 men who fought in
the war-Americans. Britishers. Ca
nadians, Italians. Frenchmen-for q
simple service that opened with
prayer and ended with taps. Then
the uniformed veterans marched up
Fifth avenue TO the Mall in Central
Park, where addresses were deliv-
cred by Mayor Hylan and cambridge
Colby, secretary of State under Pres
ident Wilson.
George w. Wickersham. former
United States attorney general. the
principal speaker at Madison Square,
warned that mo nation can long en-
dure that puts its trust in its own
prowesS."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12
In Chicago

Chicago, Nov. 1.-THE roar OF a
city's activities was stilled momen-
tarily at State and Madison streets
at II o'clock this morning, while
thousands of Chicagoans barred their
heads in a chill November drizzle to
face east in tribute to the World
war dead.
The scene was in striking contrast
to one at the same corner six years
ago when other thousands Joined in
o demonstration of wild hilarity over
the signing of the armistice. The
unnatural quiet was punctuated by
three volleys fired by squad of ma
rines followed by the silvery notes of
taps as the thousands faced toward
Lake Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-12

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"For Sails" advertisement.