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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Vice President and General
Pershing Speak at Rededi-
cation of Historic Structure
Both Given Gavels Made
from Newelpost in Original
Fanuiel Hall-TO Go Over
Paul Revere Route Today

Boston, Apr. 19-Calling on the
American people to fulfill their OBJ
legations to the past and to posterity.
General John ]. Pershing, chief
speaker at the re-dedication of Fan
euil Hall. today recalled the events
Of $50 years ago now being celebrat-
ed in this city. and urged the main
tenance and improvement of this
country's institutions. Vice Presi-
dent Charles G. Dawes. asked for
the peoples re-dedication to the
ideals (which our forefathers died to
establish"
Our influence in international af-
fairs has surpassed the most fanci-
full VISION" General Pershing said,
but with this has come an increase
in our responsibilities. We must
MAINTAIN and improve our institu-
tions. If we fail, we shall revert to
government by force of power. But
we shall not fail. The courage of
the American people. handed down
by our forefathers. is a guarantee.
Human liberty is ours to maintain,
w lolNC IL HcCQ DS anu u
down inviolate to our children's
children. Let us then so live as in
dividuals among men and as peo-
pie among nations, that through our
example may be FASTENED the day
when freedom, justice and peace
shall come to dwell"
Vice President Dawes received
from the City Of Boston, through
Mayor Curley, the presiding officer,
Savel made from a newelpost pre-
served from the original Faneuil
Hall, destroyed by fire in 1861.
Laughter in which Mr.. Dawes join
ed was occasioned when Mayor Cur
ley said that the vice president might
find 1t useful in his dealing with the
United States senate. General
Pershing received a similar gavel.
Il am here not as an individual,
but as a representative of the gov
eminent of the United States.' Mr..
Dawes said after the presentation.
Il am glad that the greatest living
American soldier is to make an ad-
dress here today, because the at
mosphere of Faneuil Hill is militant
and full of fight"
This Is a great occasion. I won
lContinued on Page 3-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Prominent Surgeon
And Soldier Dies
At Plymouth, n. HI.

Plymouth. n. H, April 19-Dr
Ernest Lorne Bell, prominent in this
town and state, politically as we'll as
surgeon, who had a distinguished
military record, died suddenly early
this morning from angina pectoris at
his camp at New Found Lake, where
he had gone to rest for a few days.
He Joined the medical corps of the
United States Army in 1917, holding
Their ank of captain. Assigned first
to a base hospital in New York, he
was sent across in 1918, and was
head Of Base Hospital POI at Poit-
iers, France. He was later given
command of a larger hospital Of $500
beds, in France. and was promoted
to major in 1919. He was fellow
of the College of Physicians and
Surgeons and a member Of numerous
medical organizations. He served as
state senator for one term. was state
representative for two terms, and
held many town offices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Hold Restaurant
Owner Staying Wife
At MiddlebOrO, Mass.

Middleboro, Mass. Apr. 19-Napo-
leon j. Cook. q restaurant proprietor,
was arrested today charged with the
murder last Monday of his wife,
Katherine. Police chief A. c. Sisson
served the warrent in st. Luke $
hospital here, where Cook is lying
with a bullet wound in the head and
another in the abdomen. said to
have been self-infiicted after he shot
his wife in their home.
For several days after the shoot
ing Cook was not expected to live.
but physicians say he is gaining rap
idly and they now believe he VII
survive. Chief Sisson hopes to bring
him into court this week, he said.
The Cooks came here from New
port, VT, year ago and neighbors
said they quarreled frequently. Cook
fired three shots at his wife. all TAX
ing effect in her head. and then turn
ed the pistol on himself. Despon-
dency over business troubles is the
only reason he has given for his
act, the police say.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
IN of from 2 to Ia
inches Reported in
Northern Part of
New England
IN traffic Not Affected But
Automobiles Hard Hit in
come Places-Fear Damage
q Early Crops-Heavy Driv-
;.v Rain in Boston and vi
entity =.

poxtou. Apr. ia deluge OF
- and rain struck New England
..d.y. threatening both early crops
IA the many outdoor events sched-
~ for tomorrow. including the
r.,cord and Lexington battle cele-
s,,tion,, the Boston Marathon race
"a . host Of other sporting events.
=. local weather bureau, however.
,r.dicted rain or snow in the early
morning, probably clearing later.
The snowfall was heaviest in
,orthern New England, with II
4 inches at Woodsville. N. H.. the
SirheH reported. At Concord. N
Ave inches fell and due to the
ssrirline snow an automobile plunged
i x feet from a roadway to the edge
D 4 the Merrimack river. No one
n hurt. The flakes came down
HI ~ in Manchester and vicinity.
pnrtiand, Augusta and other Maine
eatiea had heavy snowfalls and near
y freezing temperatures, and Port
ina itself suffered from disrupted
harbor traffic and rail and trolley
nmmunications. It was the worst
i ami mow in that city in II years.
! Heavy snow and cold were reported
. ION Rutland, Burlington and Mont
Delier. Vt.
Rain started falling in Boston and
vicinity shortly before noon, reach
/ n It's climax about 5 p. NJ, and
I ~ sill pouring down tonight. The
hys record Of precipitation at 9.3O
bnight was 1.02 inches. A cold
Wind which "boxed the compass" but
New mostly from the east, swept the
min into the faces Of pedestrians
md kept all but the hardest citi-
ens indoors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Little Change in
General Business
Situation Past Week

New York, April 10 (By A. P)-
The familiar tests Of industrial acti-
witty contributed little last week to-
ward clearing away the confusion
which has been overhanging the
general business situation. Under
lying conditions continued good, but
the cross currents of trade, including
trade contraction of certain manu-
featuring activities, lower commodity
prices and drifting steel market, in
dictated that little progress was be-
ing made.
Credit conditions became notice.
ably easier, a relaxation in money
rates being ascribed partly to the
recent liquidation in the speculative
markets and the slackening activity
in industry. This contributed to
moderate improvement in stock and
bond prices. despite the conflicting
character Of trade news.
Operations in the steel industry
gave no indication Of any marked
revival of business. Curtailment of
pig iron and finished steel production
was extended. while the improvement
in new business, noted the first week
in April after a period of depression
in March, apparently was not carried
further. The market generally was
described as drifting" one with
the consumers attempting to digest
the heavy tonnage taken in the first
quarter.
Symptomatic Of the diminished
public buying power We're the week 8
reductions in commodity prices. Raw
and refinde sugar sold at the year S
! lowest levels. following reports that
l1A r,,In 6n
earlier estimate Of 4,795,000. Efforts
to stimulate the demand for refined
sugar were unavailing. Copper. lead
and zinc prices also established new
low records, the red metal selling at
almost six points below the January
high level. Trading IN the grain
market was again unsettled with
wide and cratic fluctuations occur
ring from day to day, but cotton was
somewhat firmer on reports OF
drought conditions.
Confidence in the underlying posi-
ton Of the railroad industry was
sustained by the continuance Of rec
orc breaking car loadings despite the
fact that earnings have not been
comparing favorably with those of
last Year. Merger prospects also ap-
ed more encouraging with prog
ress made in the nickel Plate hear
ing at Washington and new align
ments proposed for carriers in the
east and south.
The most satisfying reports came
from the automobile field-the only
industry where spring business has
measured up to expectations.
The seasonal demand for cars was
said to be better than a year ago,
and manufacturing activities con-
tinued to expand. Motor shares
were quick to respond to the improv-
ed outlook.
With the approach of the summer
motoring season certain to increase
consumption Of gasoline, oil trade
circles predicted that the recent
downward trend of oil and gasoline
prices would be checked. A few
scattering reductions were made last
week following further. increase in
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lisbon REBELS
QUIT after Days
VIOLENT FIGHTING

Lisbon, Apr. 19.-(By A. Pills.
bon's latest revolution was short
lived. 1t sprang into being Satur.
day morning and after violent fight
ing throughout the night, the re.
bellious troops gave up their arms
this morning and werN confined in
barracks.
Estimates of the casualties vary
but all agree that they were com.
paratively high for such a brief pc.
Rod of activity. There are numerous
dead. and the wounded are reported
at some hundreds"
/ The actual revolt was under the
leadership Of Major Filomeno Ca.
mara. who was supported by caval.
ry. artillery and infantry, severa
hundred strong. Major Camara's
first act was to overthrow the di.
rectory. the governing body, and tc
place a number of the officials under
arrest.
President Teixeira Comes an6
some of the ministers took refuge
In the main barracks, and shortly
afterward loyal troops surrounded
the rebels. In the meantime seri.
Gus disturbance occurred in various
parts of the city. where bombs were
thrown and many persons killed.
The actual leader of the move.
ment is believed to have been forme,
Premier Cunha Leal. He is now g
prisoner in the Carmo Barracks OF
the republican guard. Another O,
the leaders arrested was the heaC
of the nationalistas.
Not long after the revolt broke
out on Saturday loyal troops had
Drawn a Gordon around the revolu.
tionary headquarters. cutting of
relnforcements from the outside. A,
O'Clock yesterday afternoon troops
opened fire on the revolutionists and
dropped large quantities of shrapne
into their stronghold. After al
night lighting the rebellious troops
hoisted the white flag in reply to the
government ultimatum and surren.
dered. Many of the revolutionists
were killed or wounded and Genera,
Slnel Cordes was taken prisoner.
A government announcement saws
that the revolutionaries had planned
to place Cordes at the head of their
ministry.
The whole country is reported now
to be quiet, although meagre news
CT sporadic risings in the provinces
has filtered in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
lJnwelcome Snow Spells
Outdoor Holiday Events
PRESIDENT TAKES
HAND IN DISPUTE
over SALE OF SHIPS

Washington, April 19.-The three
four split in the shipping board has
grown SO acute err the sale of the
flve president type ships Of the Cali
fornia-Orient Line that President
Coolidge Is understood to have adj
dressed letter to Chairman OConnor
requesting a report on the situation.
Inc executive previously had indi-
Gated that he considered the sale a
matter for the board to dispose of
and assumed that in accepting the bid
of the Dollar interests over that of the
Pacific Mail Steamship Co., which has
been operating the vessels, the board
had exercised it's best judgment. The
action Of Vice Chairman Plummer and
Commissioner Thompson. in placing
minority views before the District of
Columbia supreme court yesterday,
with indications that the commissions
differences would be aired during the
injunctions proceedings against the
sale initiated by the Pacific Mail, ap-
parently caused the president to aban-
don his hands-off policy.
Although the letter is said to have
gone forward yesterday after the mi
nority affidavits had been filed in the
court, no announcement of it was
made either at the White House or the
shipping board. Mr.. O'Connor con-
ferred with the president late yester-
day, but their discussion was describ-
ed as having no unusual significance.
The same silence was maintained
today. Chairman O'Connor refused to
afYlrm or deny that he has received or
considered such a letter, or to discuss
the matter in any way. Other men,
bers Of the board and White House
officials were also reticent.
The presidents letter is looked upon
as being merely a move to obtain in
official form the already published
names of the three commissioners who
voted against the sale and their rea-
sons for opposing 1t, as starting
point for q consideration of the entire
shipping board situation. In some
quarters today it was considered too
extreme to expect resulting resigna-
lions.
Vice Chairman Plummer and Com
missioners Thompson and Benson vot-
ed against the sale but Mr.. Benson did
not present his viewpoint to the court
by affidavit, being content to have his
position stated in the minutes of the
board as filed Friday by Chauncey G.
, Parker and o. NJ. P. Brown, govern
ment counsel, with the answer OF the
board as such.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Ex-Klan Dragon
To Surrender Today
In Murder Indictment

Indianapolis, Ind, April I'D. c.
Stephenson, former grand dragon of
the Ku XIX Khan, indicted yester-
day for the murder of Miss Madge
Oberholtzer who died recently after
she is alleged to have been attacked
by Stephenson. will surrender to-
morrow Eph Inman, his attorney.
announced tonight. Earl Klineck
and Earl Gentry, indicted with the
former Khan leader, also will be sur
rendered, It was understood today.
Miss Oberholtzar died after being
brought back to Indianapolis by the
trio, according to the indictments, as
the result of slow bison said to have
taken following the alleged attack.
Stephenson, according to his attor-
ney, was not in the city when the
indictments were returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Seaman Drowned
While Boarding
Suspected Vessel

New London, Conn, Apr. 10
Maurice Cudworth, % years old, of
Springfield, Mass. seaman on the
patrol boat 299. was drowned today
while the boat was on duty off this
port. The patrol boat. in command
OF Boatswain John Anderson, sight
ed the Mary j. Ruth, of New Bed
ford, Mass, headed toward New
York and becoming suspicious of the
vessels actions the commands q
the patrol boat decided to board her.
Seaman Cudworth was selected as
one of the boarding crew and was
about to enter a small boat at the
side of the patrol boat when he fell
into the water and was drowned be-
fore aid could reach him. The Mary
J. Rub disappeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
FOR SALE, STAR TOURING CAR

Has been run less than thirteen thou
sand miles. Owned and driven by
one individual only who has given it
exceptional good care. In perfect
mechanical condition. Original paint
very good. Fully equipped with prac-
tically every extra and accessory as
well as all tools for care and main
tenance too numerous to mention
here. Can be purchased right or
would consider exchange for we'll To-
Gated undeveloped lake shore pro-
perty in Liberty. Palermo or China.
This car can be seen at the home Of
B. D. Brown, Weeks Mills, Maine. r.
F. D. Telephone Eleven Ring Twenty
two, South China, to whom all in
uuiries are to be made and from
whom additional information may be
had. apr20det
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Revoke SO Licenses
In New York State

Albany, N. Y, April 19-The rtate
motor vehicle bureau tonight an
nounced revocation of 50 and sus-
pension of 1877 drivers or chauf.
feurs' licenses during the week end
ing Tuesday. April IA. Under a re-
cent decision of the bureau office.
weekly list will henceforth he made
public.
The majority of revocations and
suspensions were caused by driving
while intoxicated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
d. A. r. to Hear
Coolidge Today

warrington, Apr. 19-An address
y President Coolidge and selection
4 seven vice presidents are among
e outstanding items on the pro-
0am Of the Daughters of the Ameri-
an Revolution. which tomorrow
lA begin its 34th continental con-
ress.
MRS Anthony Wayne Cook, presi-
ssnl'seneral. will call the convention
order, and about 5000 delegates
q aiternates have signified inten-
nm to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Windst0rm UnrOOfs
Farm Buildings
In Penn. Towns

Harrisburg, Pa, April ia score
of houses and farm buildings were
unroofed by heavy windstorm
which swept down the KisocoQuiilas
Valley west of Lewistown this after
noon. At Belleville the plant Of the
Belleville Flour Mills Company
caught fire during the storm and was
destroyed with loss of 100000. A
locomotive shed of the kishocoQuiIlas
Valley Railroad at Be1leville collap-
sed, pinning two locomotives in the
wreckage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Wide Path Damage
Through PENNSYLVANIA

PhiIadeIphia, April 18.-Sweeping
across Pennsylvania from southwest
to northeast, severe electrical,
wind and rain storm today left In
its wake heavy property damage,
swollen streams and blocked high
ways. Reports OF injuries to only
two persons although scores of
homes, barns and outbuildings were
torn loose by the wind.
At Greensburg. in the southwest,
the storm swept through Bradford.
Johnstown, Altoona. Harrisburg,
Lewistown, State College and To-
wanda. Reports of wrecked buildings
destroyed woodlands and roadways
Uttered with debris were received
from these and surrounding places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
3 Firemen Hurt
On Quincy Road

Quincy, Mass, Apr. 19-Three fire
men were injured, one probably ia
tally. when the combination truck on
which they were riding today skid
ded on a wet road and over turned.
Hoseman o. A. Clancy sustained a
crushed chest and fractured skull
when he was pinned beneath the ma
chine. Hoseman Frederick O'Brien
had his arm broken by a heavy roll
of hose. Lieut.. Andrew Scully. driv-
err of the machine, although thrown
20 feet over the seawall which Dor
ders the road, escaped with a cash
in his head. He said that an at
tempt to avoid hitting two automo-
biles caused the accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Quiet Sabbath
For British Prince

Minna, Nigeria, April 19.-(By f.;
Platter having danced untli
midnight last night at Kano' the
prince OF Wales left here TINS
morning on the way to Lagos. ne
spent a comparatively quiet Sunday.
The Prince evidently received mucn
benefit from the polo game IN whic I
he played yesterday. This was MS
first ride since March 70.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
STARTS
half MILLION FIRE
IN BUFFALO STORES

Buffalo. N. Y, April 19-Fire that
called out the entire city apparatus
swept a downtown business block
this afternoon. destroying four stores
and damaging several others. The
loss is estimated at 100000. An ex-
plosion in one Of the buildings is be-
lieved to have started the fire. Three
firemen suffered minor injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Woman Ordained
As Methodist Deacon

North Adams, Mass, April 10
Dorothy M. Alger OF Pittsfield was
today ordained a deacon of the
Methodist Episcopal church at a
service Of the 93rd annual Troy con-
ference district. Bishop a. w. Leon
ard OF Buffalo in the same ordina-
ton service indicted as an elder
Frank r. Tarling of Benson, Vt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Woman COnfesses
Poisoned Seven

st. Paul Nebraska. April 19-(By
a. P)-Mrs. Della Sorensen, 2S. of
st. Paul, who was arrested yester-
day on char:ss of numbering by
poisoning seven persons, three OF
them members of her own family,
over a period of seven years, today
signed a complete confession to the
crimes to Attorney Dobrey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Northern New England: Snow,
probably followed by clearing Mon
day; Tuesday fair with slowly rising
temperature.
Southern New England: Cloudy
Monday; preceded by rain or snow
in early morning; Tuesday fair with
slowly rising temperature.
Eastern New York: Cloudy Mon
day morning, probably followed by
clearing; slowly rising temperature
in north and central portions Mon
day; Tuesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Maintain Forefathers'
Ideals, Dawes Urge at
Faneuil Hall Exercises
Toxic Shaken
by Earthquake
Early this Morn

Toxic, April 20 (By A. P.)-The
most severe earthquake experienced
in a year in Japan occurred in the
Toxic region at As minutes after mid
night this monday morning. A
second quake was felt at $50 o'clock
this morning. No damage was done
by either tremor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Melbourne Hears
httsburg Concert

asloourne, Australia, April ia
ert broadcast from Pittsburg Sat
ay night was partially heard here
sydney listeners-in got the
sam perfectly. The concert was
M.seo from Sydney to Suva, in the
Islands, where it was successfully
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Storm Warning

Washington. Apr. 19.-The wealth
er today issued the following storm
warning:
Advisory 10 A. NJ: Southeast
storm warning Delaware Breakwa-
ter to Eastport. Me. Disturbance
over Indiana, will move east-north-
eastward. attended by strong north
east winds. reaching gale force this
afternoon or tonight"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Fear Damage to
CfOns in Vermont

4 xoHtpslier, VT, April ia severe
mcrstorm which began here this
! 1aning continued all day.. Farmers
slc that garden truck and fruit
~ would be set back ana perhaps
Giessly damaged by the sudden
weather change. Automobile trafnc
1rnd Increasing difficulty in this Sec
TIM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
a 4 Body Woman
Oaln on Tracks

nsa. n. Y, April 19.-Mrs.
sr aa Brooks, 81, of this city. was
x'nd murdered on the trolley tracks
ae home-Utica line at Whites
s,. tnis afternoon. An arrest is
4 seo soon. Jealousy is believed
= nave been the motive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Boston Forecast

Cloudy Monday preceded by rain
or snow in the early morning: Tues
day fair with slowly rising tempera-
ture; strong northeast and north
winds diminishing Tuesday.
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"Summer Time" is
On in Great Britain

London, April 19-"Summer time"
became operative in Great Britain at
two o'clock this morning.
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Service Slowed
Up Some in Lewiston

lewiston, Me-. April 19.-Eight
inches Of snow had fallen here at > p.
4 q The result Of q continuous north
Continued on Page Scol. 81
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The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-03-12
Women Government Employees.

An official of the government print
ing Office was talking the other even
ing Of the personnel OF the women en-
ployed In the big printery. He said
the civil service rules went into effect
az the Office just ten years ago. The
result has been TO give the Office a
much better class Of women workers
than those who were appointed prior to
that time.
"The women In the folding rooms,
the bindery and the press room now"
said the Official, ARE largely OF the ed
ucated class. Some Of them are former
school teachers. stenographers and the
like, and will add they are credit
10 the government service
The statement was added that 1t fire.
Quently happens that these workers in
the printing office are transferred to
important clerical positions In the 9TH
or departments by reason OF the high
percentage they make in competitive
examinations Washington Star.