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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
NAME GROUP TO
MAKE SURVEY OF
CRIME IN NATION

New York. Nov. 15.-(AP)-The
membership of the national crime
commission, which will undertake the
first comprehensive national survey Of
the situation which has brought about
an increase Of crime in the United
States, and will take measures for its
suppression, was announced today by
F. Trubee Dawson, chairman.
Mr.. Dawson said the following men
had agreed to serve on the commits
sion:
DR.. E. A. Alderman, president of the
University OF Virginia; Newton d.
Baker, former secretary of war;
Richard Washburn Child, former am
bassador to Italy; Mrs. Ethel Roose-
welt Derby; Huge Frayne, represent
ing the American Federation Of La
Dor; Herbert S. Hadley. chancellor Of
Washington University and former
governor of Missouri: Charles Evans
Hughes, former secretary of state;
Frank o. Lowdeh. former governor of
Illinois; Franklin D. Roosevelt, former
assistant secretary Of the navy, and
Chester H. Rowell, member OF the
railroad commission.
In addition. General Samuel Nc
Roberts, treasurer, and Charles H. Sa-
bin, chairman, of the finance commit
tee. are members of the commission.
The first meeting Of the full commits
sion 4. to be held in New York on
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
PRIZE BEAUTY FALLS
TO DEATH At FAC
END MERRY PARTY

Boston, Nov. 15.-(AP)-Annie Emil
1ene Hopkins, % year old beauty con-
test winner and one time member of
a musical comedy company, fell four
stories to her death in an apartment
house in the Allston district early to-
day as q merry party at which she
had been a guest was breaking up.
Miss Hopkins was found on the
marble floor OF the vestibule after
she had toppled over a low banister
along q dimly lighted stairway from
the apartment Of Joseph L. Sullivan
who had been her host. She was
picked up by William A. Cain OF
Brighton and John Kenney Of Boston,
taxicab driver. who took her to the
st. Elizabeth hospital In Brighton
She was dead on arrival.
Cain and Arthur Clarity of Fall
River. another guest. were held pend
ing the outcome OF an Investigation
which Medical Examiner McGrath has
instituted. McGrath, who viewed the
Continued on Page 3-CoI. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Shenandoah PrObers
Will Hear Charges
LansdOWne's Widow

Washington, Nov. Is. - (APl)-
whether the Shenandoah court Of In
quiry will proceed tomorrow with an
investigation of the charges brought
against Captain Paul Foley by Mrs.
Margaret Ross Lansdowne, widow OF
Commander Zachary Lansdowne. cap
tain of the Shenandoah, had not been
decided tonight by Major Henry Leon
ard, newly appointed Judge advocate
of the court.
Major Leonard, who was named
Judge advocate yesterday by secre-
tary Wilbur after Captain Foley had
asked to be relieved of that office, was
busy today studying the testimony
taken during the three weeks of hear
ings at Lakehurst, N. J., and Wash
ington. He was unable to say tonight
whether he could complete that task
before the court re-assembles tomor-
row after a recess of month.
When the inquiry Is resumed MIS-.
Lansdowne will be called as the hrst
witness for questioning as to her
charge that Captain Foley sought 10
influence the testimony she gave to
the court last month by sending her
before she appeared on the stand
written statement which she was to
adopt as her own. Mrs. Lansdowne
told the Mitchell courtmartial that
this statement was false" and was
an Insult" to the memory of her
husband.
Captain Foley will appear In his own
behalf and will contend that the state
ment which he sent Mrs. Lansdowne
was simply summary of what he
understood in a conversation with her
she desired to say before the court.
1t was prepared, he asserts, with
view to avoiding the necessity Of the
court cross examining her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Angry Citizens and
State Troopers Sur.
round 200 Acre
Growth, Awaiting
Daylight
Convict Fugitive Sought in
Shooting of Constable at
Ashland Week Ago--Suspect
Believed Man Wanted Seen
and Shot At by Ashland Man
Says Fire Was Returned
Complete Ring A roun
Woods

Meredith, N. H., Nov. 15.-(AP)--
Frank George Fellows, Tennessee
jail breaker who has been hunted
throughout New Hampshire for
nearly week, was believed trapped
in a patch of woods on Meredith
Hill tonight. Three hundred armed
and angry citizens guarded every
entrance to the forest while detach-
ments of National Guardsmen,
from Laconia and Franklin ordered
out by Governor Winant sped in mo-
tor trucks to this village. At day
break they expect to push into the
underbrush and capture their man.
Fellows shot and seriously
wounded Constable George e. Dow
in Ashland last Monday. Posses of
men have searched the woods con-
tinuously since then ana today
Frank Pellotte, a former special po-
liceman of Ashland, saw a man in
the woods. The man refused to halt
and when Pellotte fired answering
bullets whizzed above his head and
the man ran from sight. Pellotte was
sure it was Fellows.
In short time, but not before
darkness had fallen, the woods were
surrounded by men who had rushed
in motor cars from Ashland, Laconia
and Plymouth, all determined to
capture the outlaw who broke Jail
in Nashville, Tenn, in order that he
might visit his young wife and baby
daughter in Lancaster, N. III. He was
believed to be seen on his way there
when Constable Dow attempted to
arrest him last Monday and Fell
lows whipped his pistol from his
pocket and shot the aged officer in
the abdomen.
1t was decided not to press the
search tonight. Fellows was trap
ped, the searchers argued, and there
was a chance of his escaping II the
searching PARTIES went into the
darkened woods and left the exists
unguarded. They preferred to wait
for dawn, or, lie the outlaw should
make a dash for liberty through the
lines that formed his cage, to cap
ture him on the run.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Garage and Cars
Burn at Winthrop,
Mass; Loss $4,000

Winthrop, Mass. Nov. 15-(AP)-
Firemen from Boston, Revere and
Chelsea rushed here early today to
eXtinguish a fire that threatened to
destroy a closely crowded tenement
district but which was confined to a
garage in the Ocean Spray section.
The garage was burned to the ground
and a number of automobiles were
destroyed. The loss was estimated at
between $4,000 and $4,000.
Scores of families We're driven from
their homes, although no one was in
jured and damage to the surrounding
dwelling houses was confined to >
ScOrChing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
METHODISTS MOVE
To HALT CANDIDACY
AL SMITH IN 1928

Washington, Nov. Is - (AP) - A
sweeping attack on Governor Al
Smith as proposed presidential can
didate" and on Tammany Hall in
general, was made here tonight by
the board of temperance, prohibit
. ton and public morals of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church.
In statement based on the south
ern trip Of Mayor-elect Walker OF
New York the board declared it was
Exceedingly doubtful If the Demo-
Gratis could carry a single southern
state with Governor AL Smith as
candidate for president, and it is pot
certain that they could carry any
state at ALL"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
One Killed When
Auto Goes Over rs
Foot Embankment

Springfield, VT, Nov. lo.-tAf)~ ~
H was killed and his companion
William Cote, 20, of the same town
was injured seriously early today
when the automobile in which they
wwere riding crashed down 25-roo'
enhancement into the waters of the
Connecticut river. three miles from
here. Cote dragged himself from the
water to the door of his brother
farmhouse a half mile away to call
holm. Fosters body had been swept
several feet away from the car and
was brought from the river within an
hour after searchers had reached the
spot.
A. few moments before the accident
the men were said to have been driv-
ING at a high rate of speed and to
have run into a ditch. nearby
farmer pulled them into the road with
a team. of horses.
Forster leaves wife and q 1our
months old baby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Titled Britisher
On Secret Visit Here

Boston, Nov. 15.-(AP)-Travel.
ling under the incognito of Smith.
the Viscount Rothmere of London,
the brother of the late Lord North
cliffe and proprietor of the London
Daily Mail, arrived here today on
the S. s Franconia from Queen
town and Liverpool. He was accom-
panied by Ward Price, an English
newspaper correspondent, who was
with the prince of Wales on his re-
cent African trip.
Considerable secrecy surrounds the
viscounts visit and officials of the
steamship line were reluctant to give
information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
t !; Motor Crashes
y Tor Week in Mass.

psrsou RAN, NOV. MISREPRESENTATION
tIdsn..s lost their lives in motor ac-
ltatlsa s m>Massachusetts last week.
itar's ~ ISSUED today by the regis
Fas u. ~ revealed. The death toll
IL. M !, ,or less than in the same week
whils ~ Convictions for driving
q MAJ. m..o,xicated numbered 100 or
enses ~ 'nan the week before. Lie
sI rh,s u registrations revoked were
neyiars was '127 less than in the
ths vs ~ week and II more than in
'sek q year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
farmer KILLS WIFE,
RlOADS SHOTGUN
and STAYS SELF

Mount Lucas, n. J.. Nov. 15-(AP)
FINEST a. Helm, 81, farmer living
= ns Princeton highway, this morn
murdered his wife, Margaret,
a single barrelled shotgun and
4sa reloaded the gun and killed him.
~ Both bodies were found in the
~ leading to the Helm house, 200
=. JACK from the road.
,as couple was planning to move
"fnnceton today. They were found
= son-in-law and daughter, who
,,'s returning from Princeton after
sal'ering a load Of furniture to the
49,. ~ nome Of their parents. The
Ssl'er told state troopers who
! ~ called that her father and mo-
! g mad quarrelled. The position of
~ sooles and evidence that Helm
n 4. urea the shotgun was accepted
Il A ' V state police as evidence that
n. 'u0Oting was a murder and sui
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Fear Girl Cousin
OF Late President !.
Has Been Kidnapped

New York, Nov. 15-(AP)ulsa' To- 81
Rennett. Is. second cousin of the iate
President Harding, was tonight !, re- e..
ported missing since Friday from her ,.r
washington Heights home. Fear .s
that the girl has been kidnapped Were ere
expressed by her mother and step .
father. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank sse Bent ts tb oe
daughter of John B. Bennett, Cle erst
land, Ohio, automobile dealer, t mho
cousin Of the late president. ans
BENEFITS were divorced severai Seai .
ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
|IIcriiff King Graham
Mentioned to Succeed
| Eaton at State Prison
CHAPMAN IN new
MOVE TO DODGE THE
HANCMAN'S MOOSE

Hartford. Conn.,, Nov. 15.-(AP)-
After. conference with Gerald Chan
man at the state prison, Frederick 7.
Groehl. his senior counsel, announced
today that a delay would have to he
asked in the proceedings in the United
States district court. instituted Fri
day night to have Chapman returned
to Atlanta to complete his 25-year fed
eral term.
Judge Edwin 8. Thomas had an
nounced that a habeas corpus writ
requiring Chapman to be brought to
the federal court in this city Novem-
Der 25 for a hearing would be issued
tomorrow at New Haven, but it is
thought likely that the Judge will be
asked to defer this action until q later
date pending the accumulation of GER
tain data by Chapman's counsel.
Since it is Chapman's life which
is at stake. 1 deemed it essential to
defer to his wishes in certain respect
with regard to instituting the federal
court action" said Mr.. Groehl today.
HE Is keenly alive to the situation
and has made a good suggestion which
We do not want to overlook, but which
may delay proceedings somewhat.
There is no need to rush. The man
is entitled to his rights under the
constitution and case like this
which may go to the supreme court
Of the United States and establish a
precedent, must be carefully prepared.
No stone will be left unturned."
Mr.. Groehl confirmed special
Washington dispatch to the Courant
that he had conferred Friday with
Assistant U. S. Attorney General Will
liam ]. Donovan in New York with
regard to Chapman's status. It was
Mr.. Donovan with whom States At
torney Alcorn made the arrangements
by which Chapman was loaned" to
the state of Connecticut for trial for
the murder of Policeman James Skel-
ly of New Britain. At the time Chap
man was serving 25 year sentence
imposed for the 100000 New York
mail robbery Of 1921.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Western Maine Residents
Witness Blasting of Tluo
Meteorites Near to Earth

Portland Maine 1(AP)-The possibility meteorites
exploded this II A.
fragments indicated of the
sudden disntegraon
Brunswick after
shore followed by Harrison
that section
Harrison
OF charge
lasting minute q far
could be learned nobody anything
in this cit '' - - 80 ~
The theory
reteorie
wick have have
been Harrison when
r. w. Walker, the
that he and his family side
when they explosion.
which they
led thunder anything else
Mr.. Walkers mother frightened by of
she GU Of doors
supposed meeor which passed the Falmouth
q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
New Hampshire to
Learn of Fuel State

Concord, n. H., Nov. 15-(AP)-
John Storrs, state fuel administra-
tor, today announced he had called n
conference of coal dealers for next
Friday at the state house, where he
will receive reports on the fuel situa-
ton in this state. In letter to the
dealers today. the fuel administrator
pointed out that there were indica-
lions of "a material shortage for the
coal year consumption" The dealers
will be asked to state what steps they
are taking to insure an ample supply
Cor the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Hammond Takes
Issue with Lewis
On Use Soft Coal

washington, Nov. 15-(APJ-Joi,Il
uavs Hammond, who headed the
coal commission appointed by the
late President Harding, today CON
tradcited statements made by John n
L. Lewis. president of the United
Mine workers of America, IN the
current issue of the American FEEDER
etionist on the use Of bituminous
coal AZ a substitute for anthracite.
II feel it incumbent upon me "a
warn the public not to be disturpea
by the statement of Mr.. Lewis Una.
ii is dangerous to burn bituminous
coal and that 1T is physically impos-
sible for the railroads to supply tne
amount required Mr.. Hammona
declared in a statement. Botn OIL
these statements are absolutely coh-
trary to the facts"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Hold Fort Ethan
Soldiers in HOld-up
Near Burlington, VT.

Burlington, VT, Nov. 15-(AP)-
David E. Kemp and Floyd Lawrence,
soldiers at Fort Ethan Allen. were
arrested today on the charge Of hold
ing up Robert Clarke Of Readsboro
early this morning and robbing him
of $23. Clark had just put up his
car at Essex Junction at 100 this
morning when he was confronted by
a man in khaki, the lower part of his
face concealed by a handkerchief,
pointing a big army revolver at him
and demanding his money. The $23
taken was found in the two soldiers
possession at the post, also a large
amount Of cigars, cigarettes and
other goods corresponding with a
large amount of loot taken during
the burglary Of an Essex Junction
lunchroom. Both confessed and were
handed over to the civil authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Methuen Cottage
Wrecked by Blast

Methuen, Mass, Nov. 15.-(AP)-
An explosion tonight which was
heard plainly IL miles away was foi-
lowed by a fire which completely de-
molished a cottage here. Five persons
who lived in the cottage were In Bos-
ton at the time of the blast. They
were at a loss to explain its probable
cause when they returned. Police and
fire authorities will hold an investi-
cation tomorrow. The place was oc-
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. A. Fyder and
three relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Babe Near Death
After 40-FOOt Fall

Worcester, Mass, Nov. 15.-(AP)
Harold, the six months old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Repecka, Is on
the danger list at the City Hospital
suffering from a fractured skull, re-
ceived after he was dropped acci-
dentally by his mother from the TOP
floor Of the Repecka three story
home, to cement walk 40 feet be-
low today.
The mother, distracted with grief
was unable to give police or hospi-
tai authorities a clear version OF
what happened. ,...s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Hold Services
For Victims Lost
In Sinking of MI

Portland, England, Nov. 10
(AP)-Memorial services for those
who persisted in the sinking of the
submarine MI November i, were
held today in the Portland Dock
yard Church. The Isle of Portland
stands on the Dorset coast not far
from the spot where the submarine
lies with her dead, numbering sixty
eight officers and men.
The wr.. S.as not been located,
all search having proved in vain, but
German salvage tackle has arrived
with German experts, who will be-
gin work tonight on the slack tide.
They carry what Is said to be q re-
markable apparatus, in which a div
err can work at depth of so faith
oms with the aid of an electric light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
MYSTERY BLAZE
DESTROYS SCHOOL
AT LIMESTONE, NE,

Limestone. Me-, Nov. 15-(AP)-
Fire believed to have been Of incen-
diary origin destroyed the eight
room grammar school building early
today. Straw and kerosene were
found in various parts of the build
ing before it toppled to the ground.
The loss was estimated at $4,000
This was the third fire of mysteri-
Gus origin in Limestone this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
SEARCH IN Vain
FOR MISSING SMITH
COLLEGE JUNIOR

Northampton. Mass, Nov. Is
(AP)-Search for Alice M. Corbett,
Smith College Junior who has not
been seen since she left her dormitory
Friday morning in a confused state
of mind was divided today between
Smith College campus and the town
of Easthampton, four miles away.
Both hunts were fruitless.
In the belief that Miss Corbett,
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Soviet Commissioners
Ratify Concessions
=
For Rich Gold Fields

Moscow, Nov. 15-(AP)-The Lens
gold fields concession, Professionally
granted to an Anglo-American syn
dictate by the Soviet government last
April and ratified by the council of
commissars in August, has been
signed in final form my Felix DER
jinsky of the supreme council of ma
tional economy and countersigned by
Maxim Litxinoff, of the Soviet for
eign office.
This concession is the largest yet
made by the Soviet government. It
is in the form of a SO year contract
with the Lena Gold Fields Company
for the exploitation of the Lena gold
fields in Siberia, which are estimated
to contain more than 100000 900
worth Of gold. American banking
interests participate to the extent Of
so percent in the investment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Local Static Report

Seven to 10 P. M.-Receiving con-
ditions Saturday evening were excep-
tionally poor. even Portland was not
satisfactory. There was very little
volume.
Sunday evening found conditions
but slightly better; there was some
static and fading and volume weak.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
THE WEATHER
RAIN

Northern New England - Ram
Monday; warmer in eastern Maine
and colder in New Hampshire and
Vermont: Tuesday partly cloudy.
Southern New England-Rain In
morning, partly cloudy and colder
Monday afternoon; Tuesday fair.
Eastern New York-Partly CLOUDY
and colder with rain in north portion
Monday: Tuesday fair with slowly
rising temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Ganaral Forecast

The disturbance that was over Ar.
kansas Saturday night has advanced
to Lake Ontario with increasing IN
tensity and storm warnings are dis
nlayed on the Atlantic coast from
Wilmington, N. c, to Eastport
Maine. ....
The outlook is for mostly faif
weather Monday and Tuesday in the
states east of the Mississippi river
except that there will be rains no
Monday in New England and snow
flurries along the lower lakes.
Advisory $50 P. M.-Storm warn
ings ordered $50 p. M. Atlantic coast
Boston to Eastport. Disturbance
over Lake Ontario, increasing in in,
tensity will move northeastward ana
cause strong south and southwest
winds tonight, shifting to west Mon
day.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Strong south and southwest winds
and gales with overcast weather;
showers Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
psaehias Boy Falls
r sv,a " harf to Death

Rann.t. Me, Nov. 15.-(AP)-
Y Geo,. webb, eight year old son
Today ~ = Webb, fell from a wharf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Storm WARNING

Washington, Nov. 15-(AP)-The
weather bureau today issued the fol-
lowing:
Advisory 4 P. M.-Storm warnings
ordered Atlantic coast, Wilmington,
N. O., to Boston, Mass. Strong south
and southwest winds shifting TO
northwest late tonight south of Hat
teras and on Monday, north of Hat
teraS,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
~ quarry Worker Dies
y ! injuries at Rutland

cfushas VT. Nov. 15.-(AP)-
derrir, pssneath the big stick when
luarrv me ne was climbing at a slate
9. Hsssrdp p ae over on him, Ronald
Castleton, died TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Lansdowne's Widow
Denies Will Star
In New Production

New York, Nov. 15.-(AP)
Charles X. Gordon, theatrical pro-
Queer, said tonight that he has an
engagement to see Mrs. Zachary
Lansdowne, widow of the Shenan-
doah commander, in Washington on
Tuesday or Wednesday. to sign her
as leading woman in the Chicago
Company Of his forthcoming drama,
Just Beyond"
Negotiations were carried on, he
said, by his general manager, James
C. Drum, who is now in Baltimore.
Last Friday Mr.. Gordon said. he was
informed by Drum that Mrs. Lans-
downe was ready to sign a contract
as soon as Gordon returned to Wash
ington with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Roston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Rain Monday morning; partly CLOUDY
and colder Monday afternoon; Iues-
day fair; strong southwest, shlltiis
to west and northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16
Makes Denial

Washington, Nov. 15-(AP)-Mrs.
Margaret Ross Lansdowne said to-
night she had no engagement to
meet Charles X. Gordon, producer
of Just Beyond" and that, further
more, she had no present intention
of going on the stage.
II am perfectly amazed" she said,
when informed of Mr.. Gordon's
statement in New York. II have
not heard a word about 1t, and will
not consider it, anyhow. I have no
present intention of going on the
STAGE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

Buy your used car for next year now.
See the big offerings on the classified
page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-16

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