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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
PEAKS ISLAND
HOTEL BURNED
LOSS $4,000

Portland, Feb. 1.-THE Knicker-
booker Hotel at Evergreen Landing,
Peaks Island. was burned today by a
fire of unknown origin. with loss es-
timated at $4,000. This picturesque
hotel had been closed since the end of
the summer season.
The flames were> shut off from view
by a dense fog bank, and it was be-
lieved the hotel had been burning at
least an hour before the fire was dis
covered by persons who heard crack
ling noice among the trees. The road
leading to the hotel was made i'm
passable by a snow blanket at least
four feet deep.
The hotel had accommodations for
100 guests, and since it was built 20
years ago had been the vacation play
ground for scores of residents of New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. The
loss, was partially covered by insur-
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Congress Formally
Canvasses Result
November Elections

Washington, Feb. 11-Congress
meeting in joint convention today
canvas sed the results of the Nevem-
Der elections and certified to the
American people the election of Cool
idge and Dawes.
The ceremony was simple but was
invested with the dignity accruing
from more than century Of rigorous
observance. The sealed envelopes
containing the votes of the state cleo
tors We're opened in alphabetical or
der by President pro tempore Cum
Minis, of the senate. and handed to
the official tellers-Senators Spencer,
Republican, Missouri, and King,
Democrat, Utah, and Representative
White. Republican Kansas and JEFF
fers, Democrat, Alabama, who deter
mined and announced their contents.
The votes already had been entered
upon printed forms, to which the tell
ers affixed their signatures. Senator
Cummins then dissolved the "conven-
ton" with the statement that formal
notice of the vote on the journals of
the two houses would complet. the
requirements of the constitution and
the laws for the election of the ad-
ministration beginning March 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Lack of Money to
Cut Down Work
Coast Navy Yards

washington, Feb. flowing to
a shortage of funds, work at the
navy yards on both the Pacific coast
and Atlantic coast will be curtailed
beginning March /.
Monthly appropriations for all OF
the plants during the remainder of
this fiscal year will be reduced. re-
sulting,. 1t was explained. in the
possible laying off of men and a
shortened week for others in the
regular forces.
The principal yards to be affect
ed are the Mare Island, Puget
Sound. New York, Philadelphia and
Norfolk plants. Inquiry at the navy
department by Senators brought the
Information that the monthly allot-
ment for the Mare Island will be re-
duced to $4,000 and that for the
Puget Sound plant to $S5.O0O.
The Atlantic Coast plants, Sena-
tors said they were informed, prob
ably will be more seriously affected,
since there Is not as much necessity
for work at those plants as at the
Pacific Coast yards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Beieve Stone
Nomination Held
lJD for This Session

Warrington, Feb. 11-After a
creful canvass of the situation In
the senate with respect to the nomi-
nation Of Charles B. Warren of Mich
iean, to be attorney general, Chair
man Cummins Of the judiciary COM
mtttee, said today he would call up
on President Coolidge tomorrow to
acQuaint him with the facts.
While Senator Cummins would no.
discuss the conclusions he has
reached. he is known to share the
view Of other administration leaders
that confirmation at this session is
doubtful Some of these leaders even
are skeptica. that the nomination
can receive a favorable report In
no committee.
As yet, committeeman have not
eeen called upon to place themselves
formally OH record, but unofficial
canyasseS are said to show a dead
!ock with eight senators favoring
Me nomination and eight opposed.
should this lineup hold on the formal
vote on the appointment the nominal
uon could be reported to the senate
MY BY general agreement in the
committee.
Friends of the President at the
vapitol do not believe he will with
oraw the nomination and resubmit 1t
2 me new senate. This was one So
Muon Of the matter that was dis
ssssed. Another is that all action
- deferred for this session.
republican insurgents fighting
summation said today they would
oppose this latter course and would
I've support from the Democratic
We. They added. however, that
Aey would make no move before
aext week. as the judiciary commit
- y scheduled to meet next Mon
0ax Chairman Cummins does not
apect to be in Washington at that
Sle. put Senator Walsh. DEM. Mas
ucnusetts, and others. fighting Mr..
Malren's confirmation, said the COM
.tee would meet without the chair
..sn and that there would be efforts
oFlng the question to a decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12

Fort Myers, Fla. Feb. 11.-Thom-
as Edison, who was IS years of age
today, spent his first birthday in
Florida. He passed the day quietly
at his home with his neighbor,
Henry Ford. The two went fishing
Yesterday up the Grange river but
returned empty-handed.
Mr.. Edison admitted that he felt
fine, despite his wife's insistence
that he slept six hours day instead
of his customary four"
In terSe answers to questions put
to him, Mr.. Edison declared that a
world court, with power to enforce
its DEGREES is essential to the peace
of the world; praised Mr.. Coolidge;
declined to admit any noticeable i'm
provements in the manners of the
rising generation or any elevation of
the standards of AM erican education
since his famous questionable re-
vealed it's alleged lack Of practical
bility, and refused to undertake 20
advise. young men because they
take no advice" -.- --s
The genial wizard of electricity
found enjoyment in a question as to
his hours of sleep.
Il see no necessity for increasing
MY hours of sleep. but my wife
thinks differently, so l take it in two
sections, first four hours for myself,
after which l wake up then take
two more hours of sleep to satisfy
her"
For many years Mr.. Edison's
birthday has been the one occasion
on which he has permitted himself
full expression of his opinions about
events of the day.
All the nations have had a ter
rible example in the World War,
but memory is short" he said. 1.-The
sooner the world court is establish
ed, the better. But it must have
something behind it to enforce it's
DEGREES: otherwise it will be useless
If we had world court and I'll
the nations contributed their quota
of police power to enforce its de-
crees, 1t might prevent war alto
Sether. or at least prevent them from
becoming of great magnitude.
Mr.. Coolidge is an ideal presi-
dent. His selection of assistants will
be his trouble. The third party,
hope, is dead. We have brought to
our attention every day in foreign
countries the futility of number
of parties. I hope this will never
occur in America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Two Children to
Get Huge Fortune
Julius Fleischmann

Mineola, N. T., Feb. 1.-THE bulk
of the estate of the late Julius
Fleischmann, yeast magnate, esti-
mated at from s50.000,00O to 100000.
600 is left to his children, Julius, Jr.,
and Louise, now Mrs. Henry C. Yeis-
er. Jr.. the fling of his will disclosed
today. ,
Bequests include a 100000 trust
fund for charitable or educational
purposes.
Max c. Fleischmann, brother,
and Joseph Wiltshire. vice president
of the Fleischmann Company, were
named executors without bond.
Because of ample provision already
made for her, the will left nothing
for Laura lillian Fleischmann. widow.
Mrs. Henrtette Fleischmann, moth
er. Max the brother. and'a sister.
Bette Fleischmann Holmes; were
also omitted, all being ''possessors
of abundant wealth, having more
than sufficient for their needs" The
will left nothing for his former wife.
Laura Heminway F1eischmann. who
was divorced from him in Paris last
August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
IDENTITY OF 'LONE
Wolf" KNOWN, But
STILL At LARGE

Boston, Feb. 1.-THE Lone Wolf"
an unknown burglar, who has ter
rorized apartment jewellers in tho
Back Bay district of Boston for
weeks. has been identified, the police
admitted today. A photograph in
the 'rogue's gallery" at police head
quarters was selected as 6 likeness
CT the "Wolf" by Miss Bessie Kelley,
an artists model, who was one Of
his victims.
For the first time since a heavy
force of plain clothes officers was
placed on the trail of the burglar
last week the police tonight were
working with definite clue to cap
ture the man who has made a spec
Ialty of robbing apartments occupied
by women living alone. Two police
men from each of the twenty sta
tons in the city were assigned to cid
the Back Bay force in running the
burglar down.
Three apartments were invaded by
the Lone Wolf" in as many weeks
and in each case the woman living in
the place was bound while the til EFF
at his leisure ransacked her belong
ings. He remained for hours in the
company of his victims, boasting OF
his exploits. He proclaimed him
self to be the Lone Wolf" and told
one woman his real name was Frank
Stevens of Worcester. When a
fourth attempt was foiled last week
by the screams of the intended VIC
tim, a model, the police mobiliza-
ton was ordered.
Another apartment robbery in the
district last night was attributed to
the Wolf" The occupant of the
place, a stenographer. was absent
at the time. Several suspects who
were arrested when seen lettering
about houses in the guarded area
. have been released. and tonight the
police said their search had narrow
ed down to one man whose name
they refused to divulge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Farmers Better Off
WOHd Federal Reserve

Washington, Feb. 11.-With the Sem
ate and House agriculture committees
once more occupied with the problem
of drafting farm relief legislation for
enactment by the present Congress,
the federal reserve board reported to-
day that agriculture had climbed to
a'better balance with other industries
than at any time since 1920.
The agricultural inquiry gives no
indication, the boards monthly report
said. of receding from its present eco
nomic position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12

Assurances were given by Chair.
man Frank A. Peabody of the State
Highway Commission Wednesday
that if the necessary revenue was
supplied by the Legislature, work
would start at reasonably early
date upon the Augusta Belfast high.
way.
His declaration was loudly ap.
plauded by the 125 residents of Au-
gusta and delegations from Waldo
county that had gathered at the
hearing before the Highway Com
mission in the Hall of the House Of
Representatives.
Representative Burleigh Martin
who was the first speaker for the
highway proponents. urged that early
surveys should be made and referred
to the great interest shown by the
people of Augusta as indicated al
previous hearings and by petitions
signed by 5000 persons.
Herbert NJ. Locke, city solicitor
spoke in behalf of Mayor Ernest l.
Mclean, saying that Augusta has al
ready expended $4,000 on the road
and would gladly put in $250O the
coming year.
Are you authorized to make that
offer in behalf of the city of Angus
ia. asked Chairman Peabody.
so far as the mayor is concerned
l cannot speak for the City Govern
ment, but usually the improvements
which the mayor has desired have
been carried out" replied Solicitor
Locke.
Blaine Owen. president of the XII
wants Club, said that organizatio
had voted unanimously to petition
the Highway Commission to begin
work as soon as possible.
Mayor Orlando T.. Frost of Belfast
said that city had expended $500
for the construction of l 1-2 miles
on the highway. Searsmont. Liberty
and Palermo have also built some
of the road as laid out.
Senator Buzzell wishes to go or
record as in favor of the Augusta
Belfast road was the message
brought to the hearing by Represen-
tative Pendleton of Isesboro.
George K. Weber of Augusta told
of previously gathering 5000 names
in favor of the early building of the
hASh"dy, WHiCI ildu DeeH previously
presented to the commission and
said that he now had 1000 more.
1.-The road is a very import ant link
IN the highway program but is
almost wholly impossible, so that il
is necessary to go around by Rock
land or Bangor to get to Belfast,
asserted Mr.. Weber.
He put the question straight UP
to the Highway Commission as to
what their purpose was in the matter
of early construction of the highway
Chairman Peabody replied that if
those Interested in the highway
would use their influence to have the
Legislature supply the funds they
could be assured of the beginning OF
construction at an early date.
Representative Charles F. Kins-
man, who had called upon the sew
eral proponents speaking for the road
asked lose present in the hall who
favored the early beginning of the
construction to rise. More than 1926
from Augusta arose, along with size
able delegations from other towns
along the route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Rooney Acquitted
Larceny at St. Johns

st. Johns, n. F., Feb. 11-Alexan-
der Rooney, former accountant of
the government telegraph bureau,
tonight was acquitted of the charge
of larceny of nearly $4,000 of public
money and destruction of various
records of his office by a special jury
before the chief justice in the SUI
preme court.
William Wyllis. former assistant to
Rooney and witness for the prose-
cution yesterday, had testified that
Rooney took from 1920 to $3.50 week
~ from the money in his charge to
purchase liquor for parties in his Of
flee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
800 Miners Back
To Work Pending
Compromise Effort

st. Johns. N. F., Feb. 11.-Approx-
imately 800 iron miners. who went
on the strike at the mines of the
British Empire Stee! Corporation 1T
Bell Island recently. agreed to re-
turn to work when the company
consented to POSTPONE for a month
the installation of time clocks. In
the meantime, representatives of the
government. employers and work.
men will endeavor to reach a COM
promise.
The workers had termed the in
PRODUCTION of time clocks an effort
to force them to work longer hours
without increased pay. The corn
pany officials asserted that the OBJ
ject Of Introducing the clocks was
to secure a better check on the
workers in the mines in case of ac-
cident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Dogs Nearing Nome
With Precious Serum

Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 11.-(By A.
P)-According to word received here
today, 4S0 600 units of diphtheria an
titoxin being relayed from Nenana to
Nome, Alaska. by dog teams. arrived
in Nulato. so miles west of Ruby on
the Yukon River. at S.45 last night
Fifteen minutes later the serum had
been transferred to another team and
was on it's way to Kaltage, so miles
southwest of Nulato.
A heavy snowstorm was hindering
the mushers, it was reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
See Rent Strikes
In Lapsing of
Emergency Housing

Boston. Feb. IA warning that
rent strikes and possibly public dis
order would result if the present
emergency housing laws are allowed
to lapse, was uttered before the joint
legislative committee on the judiciary
today by Eugene C. Huffman, chair
man of the committee on the neces-
saries of life. TIE present law will
lapse May 1.
Unless the rent laws are renewed
there will be IAN insistent demand
for legislation that would seriously
interfere with the reasonable rights
OF property" Mr.. Huffman predicted.
He declared that economic conditions
are more uncertain now tran at any
time in the last four years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
First Officer Str.
MunalbrO Drowned
Was Native of Maine

Portland, Feb. 11-Cummings o.
Martin, So, of 1913 Cumberl land ave-
nue., first officer of the steamer Mum
albro, was drowned today off the port
of Baltimore, Md, according to word
received by relatives. Details of the
accident are not known here.
Mr.. Martin, a native of Mckinley.
this state, was master Of lobster
smack in Portland harbor for many
years. Since the war he had been
engaged on coal carrying steamers
between Hampton Roads and New
England ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
General Forecast

The disturbance that was central
over Kentucky Tuesday night had
advanced to the middle Atlantic
states with decided increase in in
tensity. 1t has been attended by
rains throughout the eastern states.
The temperature remained consider
ably above normal Wednesday in the
middle Atlantic and north Atlantic
states.
There will be snow or rain in the
north Atlantic states. The temporal
ture will be much lower Thursday in
the Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Southwest and south becoming
northwest gales. and overcast thick
weather with rain Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
THE WEATHER
RAIN

Northern New England - Rain
changing to snow and colder Thurs
day; much colder Thursday night;
Friday fair, colder in Maine and
New Hampshire.
Southern New England - Rain
changing to snow Thursday; much
colder Thursday and Thursday
night: Friday fair.
Eastern New York-Cloudy and
much colder Thursday, probably
snow or rain Thursday morning;
Friday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Dean Republican
Nominee at Bath

Bath, Feb. 11.-George w. Dean
who declined the Democratic nomina'
ton for mayor last night. accepted the
unanimous nomination of the Republi'
cans tonight. The Republican city
committee tonight declined to joir
forces with the Democratic city com
mittee to nominate a citizens ticket
for the city council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Suggest
A Mil Tax
ForU.o M.
Would Take Place of
Various Money Re-
solves Sent to
Legislature

Proposition Outlined At Hear
ing Before Committee on
Appropriations - w gu | d
Mean About $7O1,OOO Each
of Next Two Years-Uni-
versity Head Prote S t S
Would Not Be Enough
Unless Mill Tax 1 IA Mills
Educational Side Would Suf-
fer-Tells of Needed Re-
pairs and improvements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
West Again Heads
State Chamber Com.

Portland, Me, Feb. 11-George F.
West of Portland was reelected as
president of the State Chamber of
Commerce and Agricultural League
at a meeting of the board of direct
ors today.
A. L. r. Cummings Of Portland
was reelected secretary and mana
ger and George S. Hobbs of Portland
treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Lone Juryman Days
Pick in Stokes Trial

Chicago, Feb. 11-Only one of the
tentative jurors rendered yesterday
by the state for the trial of w. E. d.
Stokes, New York millionaire, and
three others charged with conspiracy
to defame Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes,
remained in the box tonight. Court
was adjourned until 10 o'clock Fri
day, as tomorrow is a holiday. Eight
have been accepted.
Fewer veniremen tried to evade
service than yesterday. when Judge
". n. Gemmell spoke sternly to sew
eral, but some 80 were excused.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Plead for
Augusta to
Belfast I'd
Need of Such a High.
way Pointed Out to
Highway Com
mission !

Start Contingent on
Legislature Providing Nee
essary Revenue, Big Group
Augusta and Waldo County
Proponents are Told-Au.
gusta and Belfast Citizens
Tell of Preliminary Work
Already Done by Those
Cities-Need Manifest in
Petition Signed by 5000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Smith Will Lead
SacO Republicans

Saco, Feb. 11.-Mayor John G. Smith
was nominated for another term at the
Republican city caucus held tonight
He will be opposed at the election on
March by Judge C. Wallace Harmon
nominated on Monday at the Demo
crat caucus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
MISSING AIRMEN
REPORTED SAFE

Baltimore, Nd. Feb 11-Lieuten-
ant William r. Payant and Sergeant
E. w. Tweed, reported lost by Logan
Field officials late today. landed their
plane in Hershey, Pa. according to a
wire from them tonight. The flyers
attempted to break the state altitude
record og 1880 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Scores of F a m lilies
Forced to Flee in New
York and New
Hampshire .,
Situation Serious in Syracuse
and Onondaiga Valley -
Dynamite Used in Attempt
to Break Ice Jams in Mo-
hawk River-Many Bridges
Threatened by Fast Piling
Cakes

Syracuse, N. Y, Feb. 1.-THE flood
situation in the southern lowlands
of Syracuse and Onondaiga Valley,
adjoining, became serious tonight
when the water rose rapidly, caused
scores of families to flee from their
residences. threatened destruction of
bridges over Onondaiga Creek and
spread to areas not heretofore affect.
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday rain changing to snow;
much colder Thursday and Thursday
night; Friday fair; northwest gales
Thursday diminishing Thursday
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-12
Open Fight
onDaylight
Saving Time
cfangers L ad Pro
( nonents for Bill Pro-
hibiting 1t in
Maine

lively Clash Rival Groups at
Hearing Before Commerce
Com m i t t e e-Confusion
Main Contention Bill Pro.
ponents - Calls for Maxi.
mum Penalty $500-Self De.
termination, Plea of Oppon-
eats Measure-W0uld Alse
Inconvenience Tourists Who
Lave $6O,OOO,O0O in State
Evening star., 1925-10-25

3 Toy Autos To Be Given Away
Get Tickets NoW for the Annual
L&B Toy Auto Sholu

Toytown-Oct. % to 3l-dont showing OF
the latest models. child by adu can
get admission tickets Chidrens A free.
auto Rules of contest printed
Evening star., 1925-10-25
Burly Mackinaws for
Bows. &,05

Warmth-Comfort- These
garments are made of heavy plaid
mackinaw cloth, with muff and side
pockets and storm collars. Belted
model. Sizes Z to is.
Evening star., 1925-10-25
Junior O'Coats for
Bows, S.0S

For the boys of from to 10 years.
Made of fine quality, smooth over
coating, warmly and we'll lined,
with muff and side pockets and
convertible collar.
Evening star., 1925-10-25
Boys Suits, Overc0ats and Mackinaws
2.Pants Suits for Boys, S6.95

Norfolk sack
the wordn both and workmanship In weed
Szes7 to
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-22
BLOOMINGTON
at the A. G. Tubbs home in Blooming

at the A. c. Tubbs home in Blooming
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Grimm and fam
lily spent Sunday at the Harry Grimm
home in the country.
Mrs. Arch Biggin had the misfortune
to run a needle in her hand last week
and had to have an x-ray to locate
it.
Joe Okey expects to leave the lat
ter part of the week for Charlotte, N.
c., where he will be employed.
Mrs. M. Woolf of Chicago came last
week for a visit with relatives, the
Ortscheids.
Many from town attended the mis-
cellaneous shower at the Pete Galss-
macher home Thursday in honor OF
Cliff Wamsley and Hilda Glassmacher
whsoe wedding occurs this week.
Mrs. John Kilby returned to Du-
buque Thursday after a visit at the
parental VIM Houghton home.
Miss Irene Beardsley of Bagley Wis
tied Mary Biggin Wednesday. The girls
were schoolmates at Stout, Menominie,
Mrs. Mae Holford and son Forest
were called to Oshkosh by the illness
of her daughter, Mrs. Phelps.
Mrs. G. A. Klindt spent part of the
week at the S. w ,Okey home in the
country.
Chester Okey had a bone broken in
his foot in a runaway accident.