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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
BritOns Show No
Alarm in Probability
of Labor Government

London, Jan. (By a. Pf--None
Of the principal leaders of the three
political parties is showing undue
haste to anticipate the course Of
events when parliament reassem-
bIeT a week hence. The present cab
met must draft the campaign speech
es for the reopen.ng of parliament,
but thus far Premier Baldwin has
not even summoned a cabinet conn-
Gil to consider the speech. which
seems to point to the probability that
the royal document may be some
what a colorless affair.
While, as has been previously OK
planned. it will be practically impos-
sible to carry on the government
without some sort of understanding
between two of the three principal
parties. there is at present little
evidence that the movement among
fl .ncial men of London to bring
such an W. -~tanding in order 70
prevent the coming e. n labor gov
ernment has anv very strong follow
ing. although 1t is widely doomed in
certain sections of the anti Ia Dor
press.
That any real alarm has been
created in the minds of city people
by the prospect of n labor Govern
ment seems to he negatived by the
fact that there has been no strong
movement in r'"oil share prices
since the general elections. and this
steadine is due to the realization
that a labor administration under
present conditions would be an ad-
ministration supported by only n
minority Of the members Of parlia-
ment. and therefore would .e I'M
able to propose any extreme lcgis-
lation. like capital levy. or nation
alization Of industries. with any pos
slbil:ty OF success.
Sir Robert 8. Horne. former chan
cellcr Of the exc'.eouer, who sailed
for the United States today for q
short business visit and who r. re-
garded in some quarters as posi-
BILE future leader OF the conservative
party. should he decide to abandon
business for politics. humorously
suggested. when questioned on the
subject of political DEVELOPMENTS OF
the immediate future. that they
should toss a penny to decide.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

New York. Jan. Counsel for Har-
ry X. Thaw, slayer of Sanford White.
and since 1917 confined at Kiribride's
Asylum in Philadelphia, are seeking to
have him adjudged legally competent.
says a copyright story from Philadel-
phia appearing today in the New York
Sun.
If freed. Thaw's counsel hope to OBJ
tain for him restoration of his per-
sonal fortune. now estimated at nearly
a million dollars. according to the
story. Then he would proceed to New
York and surrender to face charges of
having beaten a boy-charges of which
his counsel hope to clear him.
The Sun states that after three-day
investigation of rumors current for
months that ,Thaw planned to seek his
liberty. it was able to confirm the re-
port from unimpeachable sources"
and outline the legal battle by which
Continued on Page 4ECoi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
MEXICAN REBELS
CLAIM CONTROL IN
10 OF IS STATES
Huerta Forces Also Have Up
per Hand in II Seaports,
Statements Says
Same AJvices Say Rebels Have Two
Gunboats and Five Merchant
Ships-Army OF 34,5O0-Embassy
at Washington Advised OF Series
OF Successes by Federal Forces

New York, Jan. 2-Thc revolu-
tionary forces OF Adolfo de la Huer-
ia in Mexico are in control OF IL
of the nations IS states and II of
its u seaports, including Vera Cruz,
says a statement issued today. by
Enrique Seldner. consul general in
New York for the provisional gov
eminent of Mexico" and purport-
ing to be a true comparative analy-
sis Of the belligerents strength %
days after the revolution broke out
Seldner also declares the Huerta
party controls two gunboats and five
merchant ships. giving the present
government but one gunboat and six
merchant ships. and asserts that the
revolutionary forces of u, 800 men
outnumber the regular troofs by
10000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Washington, Jan. 2-Further
progress was made today by Presi-
dent Coolidge in his endeavor to
formulate a definite merchant marine
policy, and indications developed that
he had virtually decided upon a
shipping board chairman to carry out
this policy. White House officials
declined to disclose the presidents
choice, but everything continued to
point to the selection of Leigh c.
Palmer, of Missouri, former chief of
the navy departments bureau Of
navigation.
The president today had the third
conference with MIR. Palmer within
Il week, and present at the same
meeting, which was held at the White
House luncheon table, We're Chair
man Jones of the Senate committee,
and Matthew &. Brush, head of the
american International Corporation
and trusted advisor of Mr.. Coolidge
on shipping matters.
Mr.. Coolidge'S virtual selection of
| new chairman is understood to in
volvc rc-Submission of the names of
Frederick |. Thompson, of Mobile,
Ala, and Bert +. Haney of Portland,
Oregon, as members of the board
Their nominations We're withdrawn
when the senate commerce commits
sion ruled that Edward =. Farley of
Chicago. was geographically dis
qualified under the merchant marine
act to continue as chairman The
president will send a message to the
senate tomorrow Withdrawing Mr.
tarley's nomination, as the latter
has requested.
. Arrangements have been made by
Chairman Jones for expeditions act
, ION by the commerce committee on Il
nomination for Il board member to
be chairman. SO that the new chair
man may take up his duties on the
retirement within a few days of Mr..
Farley.
The study by the president of q
policy is proceeding on a basis of
the Jones recommended ton for
enforcement of the occupation of the
government owned merchant ships
from the shipping board and the
placing Of it in the hands of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation: ex-
tension of the coastwise shipping
laws to the Philippines; adoption of
adoption of u tonnage replacement
program and CO ordination of rail-
road and ocean shipping. The re-
suits of the study are not expected
TO be announced for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
More Conferences
Before Arms Are
Sold to Mexico

Washington, Jan. Further con-
ferences between Secretary Weeks
and Manuel Teller, charge d'affairs
of the Mexican embassy, Will be ne
cessary before details of the sale Of
surplus war munitions OF the Ameri-
can army to the Mexican government
can be completed. Mr.. Weeks con-
fefred today with the charge and
Matthew Hanna. chief Of the Mexican
division of the state department.
Pending completion Of the negotia-
tons the war secretary declined to
make any statement whatever with
regard to the pending transaction.
1t was indicated that as soon as
details of the sale had been complet-
cd. formal statement would be is
sued by Secretary Weeks disclosing
the, nature of the munitions sold and
probably the conditions fixed as to
time and method of payment by the
Mexican government. Military pre-
cautions of the Mexican government,
however. probably will prevent any
plfioficatio as to the place or time
of deliveries.
1t was reiterated at the state de-
partment that no project for sale
to Mexico of war craft was being
considered or could be considered
under American obligations imposed
by the naval limitation treaty. 1t also
was declared that no plan to take
steps against agents in this country
of the Mexican revolutionists had
been and that none would be consid-
cred unless the agents should violate
American laws.
Mexico City reports that arms al
ready had been delivered to the OBJ
RECON officials was met by Secretary
Weeks with the statement that he
could not confirm that announce
ment Beyond that he refused to dis
cuss the arms transactions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
News Of the Day
in National CAPITAL.

The supreme court convened but
withheld decisions until Monday.
President Coolidge discussed the
shipping problem with Matthew c.
Brush. president of the American
International corporation.
Foreign trade figures for Novem-
Der made public by the commerce
department showed no great varia.
ton as compared with year ago.
Henry NJ. Robinson of Los Ange.
les. selected TO help balance Ger
many's budget, conferred with Pres
ident Coolidge and Secretary
Hughes.
War and state department officials
denied that arms already had beer
shipped to Mexico or that the gov
eminent had considered selling
cruisers.
The joint committee OF congress
appointed to study plans of reor-
ganiZation for government depart.
mentsf called hearings to begin Mon
DAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Embassy Here
Advised of Series
Mexican Successes

Washington. Jan. 2.-Onicial ad-
vices to the Mexican embassy on
military and other developments in
connection with the revolution in
Mexico were summarized i'll the fol-
lowing statement today from the
embassy:
Government troops under Gener-
al Caraveo engaged in battle and
completely dispersed rebel forces
commanded by General Ronuio FL
gueroa. forcing them to cvacuate
Barranca Blanca and Zacaualpan
and to retreat TO Cerro Al;o.
General AlmaZan's division is
closing in on the rebels and has oc-
cupied important positions In the
south.
president Oregon returned. to
Mexico City from Irapuato and it is
stated that he will return to the
western front next week.
Farmers in the petroleum region
OF Panuco, Vera Cruz. have Folun-
teered their services to the govern
ment to fight the rebellion i'll that
state.
"Rebels under General Cavazos
clashed with members of the Ato-
tonilco. Jalisco. social defense. at a
point near the ZoquHlan road and
were severely defeated.
1.-THE newly appointed ministers OF
France. Belgium and Salvador pre-
scented their credentials to President
Ohregon The whole of the dlplo-
matte corps called at the national
palace to present to the president OF
the republic their new years greet
ings.
ut has been announced that an
extraordinary session OF the senate
will be called to discuss the genera
claims convention entered into be-
tween the United States and Next
n ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Pastors to Again
Clash in Debate

New York. Jan. 2-Modernist and
fundamentalist champions in New
Yorks church doctrinal war will re-
sumo oratorical hos.ilities on the
night Of January II. when DR.. John
Roach Straton. pastor of Cavalry
Baptist church, and the Rev. Charles
Francis Potter of the West Side uni
tartan church will meet in the second
debate of their series.
Resolved. that the earth and man
came by evolution" Is TO be the title
OF he second debate, 1t was announc-
ed tonight. Rev. Mr.. Potter will up
hold the affirmative. In the first de-
bate December 20. when he two dis
cussed the Bible as the infailible
word of God, Mr.. Potter, defending
the negative, was awarded the de-
cision by three judges.
The second debate will be held in
Town Hall and will be broadcast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Movie Star Tells
of New Years Party

Los Angeles. Calf. Jan. Miles
Mabel Normand. motion picture nc
tress whose chauffeur last night shot
and seriously wounded CORTLAND >.
Dimes, oil operator. Of Denver. to-
night gave her version of the shoot
ing. Il version directly contradioting
that of Horace A. Greer. alias Joe
Kelly. under arrest for the alleged
attack on Dimes.
Miss NormanG told her story OF the
new years party in Dimes apartment.
which ended in the shooting of the
Denver man. surrounded by news
paper men and police detectives and
in the presence OF her companion.
Mrs. Edith Burns. for whom police
had beer searching all day.
wen begin Mt the beginning"
said the screen actress by way Of In
PRODUCTION.
She had received her interrogators
Continued on Page 4-Col. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Would Have Him Make
Race for Republican
Nomination Govern
or Despite r zee n t
Ammo n c e m e n t
to COntrary--Observ-
ers See Process of
Elimination B Elm g
Attempted in Second
District

A delegation representing some OF
those who wish Congressman White
TO reconsider his statement that he
would not be a candidate for Cover
nor are arguing with him to recon-
slider. There are some indications
that he Is inclined to do so.
While this has been going on at
washington other interested friends
of Congressman White have been
"sounding out" those whom they
thought might be prevailed upon to
assist.
The Lewiston Journal OF Wednes-
day states: Congressman White is
again dallying with the gubernatorial
bait In Lewiston. Tuesday, his
friends were under seal Of confidence
TO look around and zee If 1t were too
late to withdraw his decision and to
enter the primary" Continuing the
Journal says:
"Hundreds of letters have been
written to Mr.. Harrington from the
Second District by gentlemen who
would have supported Mr.. White and
who will be embarrassed by the swift
change OF view by the Congressman.
an Augusta, it Is believed that Mr..
White has been urged to change his
decision by strong influences about
the state House. 1t is believed that
Gov. Baxter would like to see Cong.
While in the primary. With the Gov
errors support, the chances of Cong.
White would seem to he good. On
the other hand. the Eastern Maine
friends of Mayor Day are smilingly
hopeful Of yet another candidate in
the Western districts. The more the
merrler says Mayor Day"
one man. who Is considered n
shrewd observer of political matters,
Continued on Page NCol. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Seek Word with
Punch to Describe
Soothing Drinker

Boston, Jan. "A single word that
would stab awake the conscience of
the lawless, soothing drinker" was
sought in contest arranged by Del
cevare King of Quincy. which closed
with the opening of the new wear.
a prize of $500 was offered for the
selected epithet, which according to
the terms of the contest must best
express the idea of a lawless drinker,
menace. scoffer. bad citizen or what
not. with the biting power os 'Scab'
or Stacker Three judges will con-
slider the words submitted and an
nounce their findings January l6, the
fourth anniversary of the adoption of
the 18th amendment.
In an announcement tonight Mr..
King, who is prominent in the Anti
Saloon League IN this state. said
that flood of suggestions had greet
ed his invitation 10 .he public. Let
tcrs were received. it was said, from
every state in the union and MANY
of the provinces of Canada. REPLIES
were received by telegraph and tele-
phone as well as by mail. Already
Mr.. King announced. more than 5000
letters containing 20,GC0 suggestions
have been opened. All letters post
marked before midnight, January J.,
were to be considered.
Many of those who sent words
did not quite catch *he idea" Mr..
King said. Il wanted word that
would stab awake the conscience of
the drinker of liquor Illegally made
and illegally obtained and stab
awake the public conscience to the
fact that such lawless drinking is, in
the words Of the late President Hard /.
ing. "a menace to the republic itself"
The judges are Mr.. King, A. ].
Davis. regional superintendent of the
Anti-Saloon League of America. and
Rev. T.. Talmadse Root, secretary of
the Massachusetts Federation OF
Churches. Words already received
include such names as Bootocrat.
Boozer. Lawjecker. Patrinot, Scutt-
Ter. Sliquor and Netocrat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Los Angeles, Calf, Jan. e-Tho
mystery surrounding the shooting OF
Cortland 5. Dimes, Denver oil opera
tor. by Horace a. Greer also known
as Joe Kelly, chauffcr ror Mabel Nor
mand, film actress, in Dimes apart
mcnt last night still was unsolved
tonight. in spite OF various state
ments by Dimes Greer. Miss Normand
and Miss Edna purviance, another
actress.
Officers handling the case declare
themselves satisfied with the theory
that Greer shot Dimes in a TT OF
jealousy. despite the fact that Greer,
who admits the shooting, says that
was not the reason.
Greer says he pulled tho trigger on
Miss Normand's 10 calibre pistol,
which for some reason he was carry
ing. because Dimes appeared about TO
hit him with u bottle. following the
chauffeur's efforts to induce the ac-
: tress To go home.
Dimes says he made no motion,
and gave no indication that he was
going TO attack Greer, but he fails
To throw any light from his side on
the automobile drivers motive.
Miss Purviancc and the police. tho
latter also reporting the formers al
legged opinion charge Greer with in
fatuation for Miss NCrmand and in
innate that jealousy was the cause
of he shooting.
Miss Normand, IN retirement in
her home. nursing what is described
as an attack of appendicitis, is Soc
ing nobody and refusing to talk.
Miss PurvianCc likewise his gonc
into retirement and Mrs. Edith
Burns. companion and housekeep,r
for Hiss Normand. has not been
found. The police sough. Mrs.
Burns to question her rs to a tele-
phone conversation .hc Is said TO
have had with Miss Normnnd while
the latter was in Dimes apartment.
As an offset to the theory that
Greer was jus of Dimes atten-
tons to Miss Norma !, Is the report
in Hollywood circles and among
Dimes frienCs in Denver that he was
engaged TO marry Miss Purviancc.
Continued on Page 4-CoI. y "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
SUPREME COURT
AGAIN IN SESSION

Washington. Jan. AFTER a three
weeks recess the supreme court re-
ct -Nencd today with all of its mem
bers in attendance. but no decisions
were handed down and no orders
were issued in any of the motions
wi..ch ii had under consideration
during the recess. The court fol-
lowed its established practice of
with holding its opinions for DELI
cry on its regular opinion day
which will be next Mondav 1t is
expected that n large number will
then be announced.
The court. after receiving motions.
settled down today to the hearing of
arguments. One of the cases reach
cd W: of ~"-eral interest. involving
the right OF states to require the
owners of tayicabs TO give a bond
to insure persons and property
agiHst damages caused by them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
U. S. Oil Companies
Operating in Mexico
to Discuss Situation

New York, Jan. 2-American oil
companies which operate in Mexico
served today with a decree Of the
De La Huerta revolutionary govern
ment directing that production taxes
be paid in future TO the revolutionists
at Vera Cruz. will meet at il.3O
o'clock Friday morning to discuss the
situate
While none of the companies would
discuss the matter for publication to-
day, the concensus of opinion among
oil officials was that no notice would
he taken Of De La Iuerta's decree
at this time.
1t was said in we'll informed quar-
tiers that the oil companies would
continue to pay the production taxes
to the Obregon government in view
Of the fact that their reports indi-
Gated that the Mexico City officers
had the situation well In hand. and
for the further reason that the Amer
lean government has shown dis
position to lend its support to the es-
tablished government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
THE WEATHER
SNOW

North New England-Snow and
sleet an6 warmer Thursday; Friday
fair and colder.
South New. England-Rain and
sleet and warmer Thursday; Friday
fair and colder.
Eastern New York-Rain in south
and rain and sleet in north portion
Thursday: warmer Thursday; Friday
fair and colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03

Portland. Me. Jan. Captain CO.
len and the seven m>-lbers of the
crew Of the British schooner Gar
ina. whic'. left st. Johns, \. F., De-
cember &c, with caro- OF 5000 bar
lels OF Goldfish. arrived this afternoon
on the steamship Cairr:ona with n
tale of thrilling rescue at sea by the
men of the Cairnmona.
The Cgarina was wrecked off the
coast of New Foundland on the night
of December IS, It's sails had been
swept away. its lifeb, at SMASHED to
pieces. and the ship was leaking,
when rockets OF distress attracted
the attention of the Cairnmona, Cap
tain John r. Berlin.
1T was impossil lc fer the Cairn-
mona to get alongside because of
the terrific seas, the worst Captain
Berlin lad experience. in 9 Years
of seafaring. He sent a lifeboat in
charge of Chief Officer John r. Ba
kcr, knowing he was riskinE the life
of the officer and the four men WIT,
him, rs the task of saving the men
appeared hopeless.
The schooner was rolling badly
and the mon of the lifeboat did con
siderable mancIverir-: to avoid be-
ing dashed to death. The transfer
of the eight men from the quarter
deck of the doomed vessel was cf-
fected. however, in the teeth of tho
gale. The return trip to the steamer
was equally hazardous. The men
had hardly got aboard when The
Czarina sank.
Captain TAYLOR and the members
of his crew were in good shape wher
they arrived here and probably vii
leave for st. Johns within n few
dawn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
Counsel Denies
Move Contemplated

Philadelphia, Jan. 2.-Character-
izing the report that efforts were to
be made to have Harry X. Thaw
legally adjudged sane and obtain his
freedom as false, former Judge James
Gay Gordon, counsel for Thaw's
mother and committee of Thaw's
person" declared tonight that no such
move was contemplated. Mr.. Cor
don added that he believed Thaw's
relatives were satisfied with the pres
ent arrangement, or else legal steps
would have been taken years ago to
lave him declared sane and released
from Kirkblidge's.
He declared that any legal appli-
cation for Thaw's permanent release
from kirkbride's would have to he
presented by him, as counsel for
Thaw's mother. to the local courts.
Mrs. Thaw was in this city re-
Gently and for several hours we
talked. but the question of gaining
her sons freedom was not touched
upon" said Mr.. Gordon.
"As. counsel for tie Thaw family
and as the representative of Mrs.
Thaw ever since her son shot and
killed Stanford White. I have had
knowledge at all times of any legal
proceedings connected with the case.
Several times his mother has ex-
pressed the desire to see Harry for
short time. and I have thereupon
arranged what might be termed
leave of absence" for him from
kirkbride's. But as for any efforts
whatsoever now being contemplated
to obtain legal declaration OF sanity
and the consequent freedom. such
statements are absolutely without
foundation and false.
Il thoroughly believe that Thaw's
relatives are satisfied with the pres
ent arrangement else legal steps
would have been taken several years
ago to have him declared sane and
released from tbe institution where
he now is"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-03
General Forecast

The area Of high barometric pres
sure. central Tuesday night over the
Ohio valley. advanced rapidly east
and northeastward. and Wednesday
night 1t was central off the New Eng
land coast.
As result OF the eastward pro-
gress of both high and low pressure
areas, precipitation has occurred
generally within the last "a hours in
the great central valley and In all
districts east and west, except in
Florida and New England. The pre-
cipitation was in the form OF rain
and sleet and snow in the middle At
lantic states.
In New England and eastern New
York there will be rain over the
south and snow over the north por-
ton with somewhat higher tempera-
ture Thursday and fair and colder
weather on Friday.
Winds north of Sandy HOOK
Fresh east to south winds; rain and
sleet Thursday.