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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
See Threat in -
Movement $4,000 :
Troops in Shanghai

Shanghai, Oct. 15-(AP)-A tnreaI-
ening military gesture was seen
dav in the withdrawal from Snans :
hal of more than $4,000 troops u
General Chang Tso-Lin. the Mail Man
churian leader wlloh as exerted MI
itaYy control over this area since .mI
anti-foreign strike started sesei"'
simultaneously reports from au-
thentie sources said that heass
movement of Chekiang forces, oppos,
ed to General Chang. was repeFeeu
from Hang Chow to Sungkiahg, ="
territory contiguous to Shansnat
The situation presages an Hueeps
on the part u General sun Onuaa a
Fang to traverse the waler"as Yer.
west of Shanghai. n+ 10
T. institute a drive on the railway De-
tween 500 Chow and WI Sin. there,
hv cutting off the troops OF General
chang from this area.
~The Manchuria troops are movlns
cautiously in guarded trains 10 pre-
vent an attack between 500 Cho"
and WI Sih. ~ ~,
MANY persons are fleeing into tne
foreign concessions, bringing repoi .
Of footing in the Sungkian distflcs
where boats have been eneraiiy com.
Wandered and forcible recruiting "a
coolies for military service IS III pro
gress Military programs nave Grip
pied train schedules.
In Shanghai today a judicial IN
o,Iiry into the cause of the cottoil
min strike riots several months age
continued. The hearing Is beins
conducted by mixed foreign com
mittee and is being ignored by IN
terested Chinese.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Little Robert Cass
Found on Slope
In New Hampshire

Ashland, N. H., Oct. 15-(AP)-
Three year old Robert Cass was
found early today on a ledge on the
slope Of Bridgewater Mountain by a
searching party which had been
hunting for him all night. The boy
strayed away yesterday with his dog
from a woodlot where his grand
father was working. Physicians said
that although the child had been ex-
posed to rain during the night he
was In good condition.
The grandfather on missing the
boy srent sometime beating the
woods in search OF him and on fail
ure returned to the village and asked
for help. Three hundred men res
pended and went up the mountain
side with lanterns. Meanwhile the
dog had returned home but proved
of no assistance in locating the boy.
Early this morning searchers came
upon him lying on a ledge, unpro-
tected from the rain. The place
where he was found, was about two
miles from his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Smoky City in
Celebration of
World Series Victory

Pittsburgh, Oct. 15--fAP)-Pitts--
burgh turned out tonight and STAGED
an impromptu demonstration over the
victory of the Pirates over the
Washington Senators. The news OF
the victory of the local club Travelled
fast over the city. Downtown CROWDS
filled the streets while hundreds OF
office windows were opened and q
cloud of torn papers was showered
upon pedestrians. Ticker tape zig
Jagged it's course from windows IN
the financial quarter.
Traffic came to standstiI In
some downtown streets. In the
neighborhood of Forbes Field the
crowds gathered and started mass
cheering and snake dancea. College
students, paraded bearing a stretcher
upon which rested student wrapped
in a winding sheet while behind the
sbset was the name of "Bucky" Har-
ris. The paraders sang the CHOPIN
Funeral March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Second Good Year
For, Eastern Farmers
Bank Report Says

Springfield, Mass.s Oct. 15-lAP)--
Farming is enjoying second con-
secutiye year of encouraging pros
perity says a report issued today by
the Federal Land Bank OF Spring
field.
This applies not only generally,
the report says, but in an especial
manner to New England. New YORK
and New Jersey. making up the ter
ritory of the Federal land bank Oh
Springfield. Crops are satisfactory
with few exceptions, quality excel
lent and this with a higher price
level compensates for certain losses
in bulk.
Potatoes were rather hard hit In
New York and Maine, partly by low
temperature, mostly late blight. Hay
and beans, two important crops in
New York, suffered through poor
weather. but tree fruits were mostly
satisfactory in the east. The dairy
industry continues sound, butter sharp
ly higher than a year ago. This may
bring increased production and price
reaction.
Agriculture should share fully In
the better position of cotton and WOOL
en- mills in New England and in the
Industrial activity in New York and
New Jersey. From many objections
Come reports of active farm buying of
necessities and comforts"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Final Passage Given
To Order Relating to
Bridge Bond Issue

Final passage was given the order
relating to the bridge bond issue at a.
special meeting of the city government
held Thursday evening in the mayors
office, with ayor McNaughton presid-
ing and Aldermen Blaisdell, Chase and
Trafton present. Mayor McNaughton
reported further for the special bridge
bond issue committee that the order
relating to the city bonds which was
presented at the regular meeting held
October 5swas filed in the office of the
city clerk, and published in accordance
with the provisions of the city charter
in the Daily Kennebec Journal in the
issues of October and 8. Mayor Me-
Naughton stated that at the last regu-
lar meeting these bonds were sold to
Boyer G. Small of Portland, Maine, and
that arrangements had been made with
them to have the bonds printed so
that they would be ready for delivery
as soon as they were legal. Thereupon
on motion of Alderman Trafton the or,
der which was filed at the regular
meeting on October was unanimous
ly adopted as follows: Ordered: That
for the purpose of raising sufficient
money to pay the city's share of the
expense Of repairing and rebuilding
the Gardiner-Randolph bridge, and to
purchase the Androscoggin & Kenne-
bee wharf property as an approach for
same. and to pay the city's share Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Bulls Have Big
DaY in New York

New York. Oct. 15.-(By The As
ISOLATED Press.)--In one of the
broadcast and most active stock mar
kets of the last decade, prices were
whirled upward 1 to IA points today
in a wild wave of bullish enthusiasm
that carried over fifty issues to their
highest prices of the year, more than
a score of them to the highest prices
ever recorded.
Total sales, which exceeded two
and one half million shares, or an
average of nearly $500 minute,
were the largest, with the single ex-
ception of one day last November,
since December 2i, 1916, when the
volume ran over 100000 shares fol-
lowing the leak" of President Will
sons peace NOTE. Trading embraced
573 individual issues, or one less
than the record established yester-
day, or slightly more than one half
of the total stocks listed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Drive for U. o. G. c. Members

Much interest is being shown in
Golden Cross circles In Halloweli and
Gardiner in the third annual con-
test between these Communicates for
a silver loving cup for the command
cry securing the most members in
the six months from Oct. LIST to April
LIST.
Two years ago Hallowell won the
cup by less than 19o margin: last
year the local commandery secured
it by large percentage. This year
the victorious commandery will have
permanent possession of the cup and
both Communicates are hard at work
trying to Go Over the Top" and
have this cup for regular decora-
ton.
Hallowell is lead by Arthur Fos-
ter, noble commander and ]. Walter
Leighton, noble commander of the
local commandery, is leading the de-
tenders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
American Girl Scores
In "The Miracle"

Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 15.-iAP)-
An American girl, Elinor Patterson,
prominent in Chicago society and
the daughter of Joseph Medili Pat
terson. noted publisher of that city,
made her debut In the role of Me-
gildis, the fugitive nun of THE Mir
acle'' here last night, completely
captivating all who witnessed her
performance Chosen from a num-
Der of candidates because of her
youth. beauty and dramatic accom-
plishments. to relieve the Hon Iris
Tree, English actress, who also plays
the part of the nun. and Lady Diana
Manners who frequently assumes
the role instead of that of the Ma
donna which she usually portrays,
Miss Patterson proceeded to justify
the confidence reposed in her by the
American producer of 1.-THE Mir
acle.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Law Student Takes
Part in Mail Truck
Theft Between Classes

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. 15-(AP)-
One night last week Robert Cargo,
young law student, was absent from
his class at the Polytechnic evening
school.
The next evening he returned and
In an election for class representative
he was chosen over his opponent,
Alexander Siegeler, police officer.
who also was studying law.
Police announced yesterday that
Cargo had confessed that the even
ing he 'cut" class he was a member
of gang which robbed a United
States mail truck of 100000 in
money, securities and jewelry. He
and four others are In Jail in connec-
ton with the crime and two others
are being sought.
Federal authorities announced that
the Federal grand jury had returned
seven secret indictments in connec-
ton with the robbery In which Car
70 participated. The government
did not make public the names but
police announced that those held In
Jail in addition to Cargo are: Charles
"Chucll" Wagner. Frank Tesciona,
alias Dago Frank, and George A.
Jack" Davidson. Sam Sandberg,
alias Shapiro, was Jailed Kansas
City, Mo-, yesterday in the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
British Govt. on
Trail of Communists

London, Oct. 15--(AP)-The British
government Is hard on the heels of
the communists, whose alleged acti-
vities recently in broadcasting
pamphlets melting soldiers and sail
ors to mutiny has fed the flames of
popular anger against them.
Raids were made last night on
communist headquarters and at least
one other communicate center in
London. Although they were SEN
sational in their suddeness 1t had
been suspected by both the public
an dthe COMMUNISTS themselves. that
they were In preparation. When the
police lines had been drawn 1t was
found that considerable number of
the followers of the red banner were
in tolls, some of them of considerable
prominence. They were charged with
conspiring to incite sedition and mu-
tiny.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
To Develop Huge
Rubber Plantation
In Liberia, Africa

New York, Oct. 15.-(AP)-In4
order to make the United States i'm
dependent of foreign rubber pro-
ducers, Harvey S. Firestone, presi-
dent of the Firestone Tire & Rubber,
Co.. is preparing to spend 100000
600 in removeiling a whole country.
The newly organized Firestone
Plantations Company. MS. Firestone
announces, has obtained concessions
for 100000 acres OF rubber planta-
lions in Liberia, West Africa. De-
velopment plans call for the build
ing of harbors, roads, towns, hospi-
tails and possibly the organization Of
steamship lines.
A 1000 acre British rubber planta-
ton has already been purchased to
serve mainly as a nursery for the
larger plantations to be located on
the most suitable land. A harbor
will be built at Monrovia, capital of
the Negro republic.
Employment of 100000 men is
contemplated when the organization
has reached it's full stride. The or
3dhiAdlAoh 10 " NC hthltCN lliLO ~
units for administration purposes.
Investigators have been studying
the question for Mr.. Ffrestone for
two years. The Philippine Islands
were considered first because of the
tire manufacturers desire to keep
the property under tile United States
flag, but there was opposition from
Filipinos who feared it might pre-
vent or retard Philippine independ-
ence.
The United States now controls
only three per cent of the worlds
rubber supply, but Mri Firestone be-
lieves the Liberian plantations can
produce enough to give this coun-
try control of 80 per cert.
Harvey S. Firestone, Jr, sailed
yesterday. with his wife. to open an
Office in London for the plantations
companv and to buy equipment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Release Plane
From Dirigible in Air

Pulham. Eng, Oct. 15-(AP)-An
experiment in releasing an airplane
from an airship while in flight was
successfully carried out this morn
ing when the ,iirigible R-33 took the
air with DH-TE monoplane sus-
pended from a trapeze beneath the
hull.
Piloted by Lieut.. r. LIE Haga Haig,
chief test pilot, the monoplane was
released at an altitude of about 5000
feet and made a successful flight.
After cruising about for half hour,
Lieut.. Haig attached his plane again
to the dirigible. He was once more
released and resumed his flight. while
the R-33 continued her cruise and
later returned to her mooring mast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Pageant Presented !,
Last Night Convention
Maine Sunday Schools

Bangor, Me-, Oct. 15.-(AP)-The
annual convention of the Maine Sun
day School Association came to close
tonight with the presentation Of the
pageant 'City Beautiful" the parts in
which were taken by rs members and
attendants of local churches. The
principal business of today's session
was the election of officers. confer
ences of workers and presentation of
reports.
Judge George H. Hinckley of South
Portland was reelected president;
Mark Proctor of Saco, secretary;
Philip I. Milliken of Portland, treas
urer; George M. GRAHAM. Portland,
auditor; Rev. +. W. French of Var
mouth, general secretary; Miss Marion
l.. Timer of Portland, Office secretary;
superintendent of Young Peoples di-
vision, Miss Ruth A. Carter, Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Dismiss Injunction
For Bishop Brown,

New Orleans, Oct. 15-iA.;sst
eral Judge Burns today olsr ~ 4
the ground that the court Nh
out Jurisdiction. the in1,lnVrsss '
ceedings filed ! y the Right ~
liam Montgomery Brown 4 II
Ohio. in which he sousn. ~ N,
the House of Bishops o. ". d 8
tant Episcopal church o. I asinr
in session here, from aepu
as bishop of Arkansas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Bishop Nominations
Missionary Districts
OF Episcopal Church

New Orleans. Oct. 15-(By the As
ISOLATED Press)-Nomination for
bishops in six missionary districts
were made by the house of bishops
Of the Protestant Episcopal church
here today. In five of the districts
nominations indicated spirited con-
tests when the elections are held to-
morrow.
Eleven names were submitted for
missionary bishop of Idaho. among
them that of Rev. Kenneth Ripley
Forbes of Boston.
Bishop Lawrence, Massachusetts,
speaking for the commission Of fin
ance, cited the improvements that
have been made in the last IL years
in the churches program for the
adoption of business methods to fit
it's business needs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Boston & Maine
Claim Agent Points
To Prompt Service

Boston, Oct. 15.-(AP)-C. M.
Macdonald, freight claim agent OF
the Boston & Maine Railroad, told
the joint, meeting Of the Eastern
Claim Conference and the New Eng
land Traffic League today that the
railroads at present were promptly
pying a very large proportion OF
claims for loss and damage. :.
He urged claimants to present an
data available In connection with
their requests for reimbursement IN
order to assist the carriers In arriv-
ing at a prompt decision as to their
liability.
"The freight claim officers or the
carriers he said, 'are striving nara
to establish a good understanding
and promote cordial relations with
the shipping public based on the
sound principles of freight claim
Justice"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Potatoes Higher
In Chicago Market

Chicago, Oct. 15-(AP)-Autumn
upturns in the price of potatoes have
started several weeks earlier this
season than usual. A report today by
the U. S. Bureau OF Agricultural
Economics says this situation is
largely due to a light crop, an early
harvest and to big early shipments.
AS result sacked northern round
white potatoes are now bringing
nearly $3.50 bushel. wholesale. In
Chicago, compared with 80 cents a
bushel in 1924.
1t is estimated that the per capita
production of potatoes in the United
States this season is 3.03 bushels
for he entire population as against
an average of 3.77 for the last twenty
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16

Stamford, Conn.,, Oct. 15-(AP)-
An automobile truck with tobacco
goods valued at $4,000 being trans
ported from New York to Bridgeport
by the National Transportation Co.
was seized by three men early TODAY
after the driver had been forced from
his seat and into an automobile
driven by the highwayman. Accord
ing to the driver J. Kramer Of
Bridgeport, he was driving along
west Main street when stopped by
three men In a touring car. He was
ordered from the truck, then taken
TO White Plains. n, Y, and left along
the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16

Shanghai. Oct. 16-(AP)-A mes
sage from Soochow reports that SOL
diers halted and seized a train bound
for Marking on which Silas H.
Strawn. the American delegate to
the Chinese customs conference was
proceeding to Picking. Strawn trans
ferred to another train to return to
Shanghai. This train, however, was
heid up 20 miles from Shanghai, the
troops aboard insisting that it should
not proceed to Shanghai but go to
ooochow. Consular officials are TAX
ing exhaustive measures to ensure
tne safety OF the passengers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Engineer Killed
While Gripping
Throttle on Run

Syracuse. n. Y, Uct, Ia -,
With a dead mans hand grlpp,
throttle, the Western Ekpt@
York Central sleeper train. u0si
Chicago, sped westward lol Il
lance of nearly is miles eaIr IN Z
Charles ]. Forman, l!
Albany. discovered his englnsIs'iiI IN
liam Vanbergen, also o.
dead in the cab of the ers
his head crushed, as the ny
through Minoa yards, 1uss ,'.rl
Syracuse. Vanbergen IS ~ ~ II
have been struck by . gllps'
Canastota canal bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16

Saint Matthews Guild will hold a
cooked food and rummage sale in
the Cole Store this coming Saturday
beginning at 10 A. M. Among the
many articles on sale will be ladies'
corsets, girls Ferris waists and chill
dren's MILDLY blouses. all new, which
have been generously donated by a
friend Of the parish. The proceeds
will be used towards a fund for add
ed improvements to the chucrh. The
committee in charge consists of Mrs.
S. D. Sewall. Mrs. c. r. Getchell, and
Mrs. E. l.. Kingsley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Joint Installation Legion and AuxiI.
larry

A joint installation of the officers
of Frank E. Goodrich Post No. g.,
American Legion and the Auxiliary
to the post was held last evening in
the Legion rooms. A feature of the
evening was an address by State
Vice Commander Bate of Winthrop,
Refreshments were served.
The Legion officers installed were:
Commander Frank Z. Rabbit; first
vice commander John Clarence Ca
rey; second vice commander Guy H.
Overlook; adjutant Rev. Rush w. u.
Smith; finance officer Leigh Weber:
sergeant at ;.rms Harold Nj. Tibbetts:
historian and chaplain Rev. Rush w.
ID. Smith. The officers of the auxil-
larry were: president Mrs. Lila Niles:
vice president Mrs. Bertha Over
lock; treasurer Mrs. Isabel Weber:
sergeant at arms Mrs. Doris Weeks;
historian Mrs. Hilda Aldrich; chap
lain Mrs. Gwendolyn Babbitt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16

Hallowell people are Iookin
ward with interest to toner
game with South Paris, when W
played on the Muster Field
South Paris will bring . stFons b
and HALLOWEEN has made
record so far. If the day ~ "
there should be q record crow
the field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16

At the Methodist church tonight at
o'clock an amusing farce "The New
Hired Man" will be given with the
following characters; Zenas Quack-
enbush, Carlton Lothrop; Bob
Quackenbush. his son. Lloyd Booth
by; Sam Wilson, a neighbor, Carroll
Gray; Charles Dunn, the new hired
man, Lawrence Slack. There will
also be musical program. including
piano solos, vocal solos, a violin So
10 and songs by a chorus of girls.
The Gardiner League will come up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Plying Il on the pca

Rhode Island exchange-"After
chewing up flags over the soldiers
graves in Stamford, Conn.,, Warden
huft waylaid, a dog and caught it
red-handed."
correspondent wants to know why,
AFTER chewing up the flags, the warden
arrested the dog. And what was
the dog doing to make it red -handed :?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16

A man went to see his physician
for advice as to how to be cured of
the habit of snoring.
Does your snoring disturb your
wife," asked the NJ. d.
Does it disturb my wife," echoed
the patient. why. doc, it disturbs
the whole congregation" American
Legion Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16

La Paz, Bolivia, Oct. 15-(AP)-A
duel with pistols was fought here
yesterday between the minister of
foreign affairs and the director of the
newspaper La Verdad. Neither par
tlcipant was injured, although the
light was at 20 PAGES. 1t was the
outgrowth of illusions TO the minis
ter made in the, newspaper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16

The L. "A. L. club is to hold a
dancing party at Pittston Grange
hall this evening. There will be a
lemon waltz and refreshments serv-
ed by the club members of sand
witches, doughnuts, and coffee. All
invited guests are asked to~be pres
ent at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16

Miss Marjorie Shaw and Miss Fife
Weatherbee entertained party of
eight at bridge at their home on
Prospect street Wednesday evening.
Philip Talbot was the winner of first
prize while Frank MCKINLEY cap
tured the prize for the lowest honors.
Refreshments were served by the
hostesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
RICHMOND
Susan A. Bickford

Susan A. Bickford passed away at
her home on Main street Wednesday
after suffering a shock a week ago.
She was born in Dresden in 1912 and
was SO years old. She came to
Richmond with her two sisters, who
have since passed away, and had
made this her home for the past II
years. She was the daughter Of
Aron and Eliza Houdlette Bickford
and was a retired school teacher.
The funeral will be held Saturday
at 100 o'clock at Methodist church in
Dresden Mills, the pastor, John Stew
ems, officiating. Interment will be in
the Dresden Mills cemetery. She Is
survived by one nephew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation for the
many kihdnesses shown us during
our recent bereavement, also for the
many beautiful flowers sent by
friends. neighbors and the mems
Bible GLASS of the Free Baptist
church.
DIR. AND MRS. F. NJ. COLE AND
FAMILY,
Mr.. AND MRS. ARCHIE D. COLE
AND FAMILY.
MR.. AND MRS. RUSSELL COLE
AND FAMILY
MR.. AND MRS. EDWIN HUTCHIN-
SON AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16

The members Of Frank = g
rich Post, American Legion. an
ing plains for the observance
misice Day. There win be
In the morning and . prcsnn
City Hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-16
Fifth Straight Win
Blue Lodge BoWlers

The Blue Lodge defeated the
Shrine team again last evening by II
pins, making five straight games
that they have taken from this
team. Sylvester had high single
with 121 while Ray Royal took high
three strings with 325. Following is
the summary;