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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
ANNUAL MONMOUTH
ACADEMY REUNION
DRAWS LARGE CROWD
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec Journal)
Monmouth, Me-, Aug 1.-THE 2sth
annual reunion Of Monmouth Academy
which was held today was considered
by those who have attended in years
past as one Of the best events of its
kind ever held here. Fully $50 people
were present to enjoy the events of
the day and renew old acquaintance
and ideal weather served to increase
their pleasure.
The program of the day began at II
o'clock with chorus singing by the
large gathering. After the invocation
by Mrs. Mary Norris. active retired
Justice Albert NJ. Spear of Augusta,
president of the association. extended
most cordial greeting to those in at
tendance stressing the worth of such
yearly meeting to renew old ties and
make new ones. Miss Marion Chick
responded to this greeting in happy
vein. After the report for the year
had been read by the secretary, Miss
Nellie E. Marston, a dinner was served
out of doors under the beautiful old
maple trees.
At 100 the meeting was called to or
der by r. Crawford McIllroy of Lewis
ton. who acted as POSTMASTER. An in
teresting review Of the changes in
styles in the period from 1903 to 1925
was shown by a fashion review in
which eight girls dressed in the cos
tunes of different periods appeared as
an article respecting the change of
modes in the century and a quarter
was read by Miss Marion Chick.
Another delightful number was pre-
scented by Miss Marjorie Richardson
in a costume antedating 1903. This
was termed pianologue entitled
1.-THE Old Log Schoolhouse" and was
recited with plano accompaniment.
This was followed by duet. Home
Again" and encore, Ben Bolt" by
Helen Norris Hughes and Rena McIll-
roy.
Walter Mower, former principal
of the school, sang very pleasing
solo, Silver Threads Among the
Gold" and as an encore Garry Me
Back to Old Virginia"
A debate on the subject Resolved,
That women have justified their de-
mand for the right of franchise" was
then staged with the Affirmative side
winning the decision of the Judges.
The affirmative team consisted OF Anna
Longfellow. Elvira Cosman and Ernest
Small, and the negative team was
composed Of DR.. Thomas of Lewis
ton, Margaret Smith and Charles An
drews.
After the reading of letter Of
greeting from Mrs. Nellie Nichols
Remission of Stockton. Cal. President
Spear in an able address discussed the
proposed amendment to the State con-
stitution which will prevent the APP
hropriation of money by the Legisla-
ture for the aid of sectarian institu-
tons
The election Of officers resulted In
the reelection of those who had served
the previouy year. they being: Presi-
dent, Albert M. Spear Of Augusta; vice
president, DIR. Charles NJ. Cumston of
Brunswick; secretary and treasurer,
MISC Nellie e. Marston of Monmouth.
The program committee consists of
Mrs. Luetta Thomas of Lewiston and
Mrs. Alice Keeling Of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
No License for
Mrs. Blankenburg
To Wed SOn-in-Law

Cambridge, Mass, Aug. L.
(AP)-Because she intended to
MARI yher son-in-law, Mrs. jose
phine Blankenburg, 40, of this city,
was refused marriage license by
City Clerk Frederick H. Burke, at
the city hall today. She explained
that soon after her daughters death
on July 8. last, James w. Hartley.
so. her son-in-law, asked her to
marry him so she could care for her
grandchildren.
City Clerk Burke based his refusal
to issue license on Chapter 2OI or
the General Laws of Massachusetts
which states that a woman cannot
marry her daughters husband.
Hartley declared tonight that he
and Mrs. Blankenburg will establish
a residence in a state where such
marriage is legal and have the
ceremony performed there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Hold Three Youths
On Suspicion of
Stealing Gasoline
Special to Kennebec Journal)


Madison, Me-, Aug. 12.-Three young
men, Dick Weese of Madison, clayton
White and Henry Moran of Arson,
were arrested this evening on sus-
picion of being connected with a series
of gasoline thefts in this vicinity.
About three weeks ago some unknown
parties, at the big gasoline storage
tank of Gould & Goodwin, located just
above the Arson railroad station. and
while some gas may have been taken,
the greater part of nearly 5000 gallons
was allowed to run to waste on the
ground. Other gasoline losses have
been noted and are being investigated.
A few days later a detective from
the w. ]. Burns Agency was put at
work on this case with the above re-
suit. Stilson wrench was found at
the home of White, and two large cans
which had been used fer transporting
gas in another location. Weese, who
was taken on the main street of Madi-
son, is alleged to have made "a confess
sion duplicating the other two young
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Chicago Dope Fiends
Forced Into Open

Chicago, Aug. 12-(AP)-Haf a
hundred narcotics addicts whose
supply of narcotics has been cut off
as the result of raids last Monday
night in the Chinese quarter today
applied at the federal building for
relief, asking to be sent to state or
federal institutions for cure.
Meanwhile the police patrolled
Chinatown after being warned that
fresh outbreak of tong war is
likely. All the narcotic resorts
raided were those of On Leong mem
bers and this tong charges that it's
rivals, the Hip Sings. supplied the
government agents with the infor-
nation that resulted in the raids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
PitchfOrk Wounds
Received in Play
Fatal Hampden Man

Bangor. Me-, Aug. 12.-(AP)-
Wounds made by the tines of a
pitchfork which flew from it's handle
while the victim and/a companion
at work in q bayfield, were play
fully swinging at an imaginary ball.
proved fatal today to James Leary
of East Hampden. Internal hemor-
rhages caused by punctures of the
lungs were the cause of his death.
which occurred at a local hospital
where he was rushed Monday after
noon when the accident happened.
Leary, who was % years of age,
was an ex-service man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Agree on French
Reply to Germans

London. Aug. 12-(AP)-The
French and British foreign minis
tiers today reached a common agree
ment on the reply France is to make
to the last German note concerning
treaties of mutual guarantees and
arbitra ton.
Having settled these points. for
eign minister BRAND and Austen
Chamberlain, the British foreign
secretary exchanged views on the
security pact, the foreign office to-
night issued statement saying
their meeting had improved pros
poets for converse tfons in the near
future which will lead to final re-
suit.
NJ. BRAND had declined to indl-
cate the nature of the reply France
will send to Germany, as diplomatic
etiquette requires that the German
government received the message
before it Is given to the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Weather Favorable
For Control Forest
Fires in Northwest

San Francisco. Aug. 12.-(AP)-Fa-
yorable weather conditions lessened
today the immediate forest fire hazard
in the Pacific Northwest and aided ma
terially in control measures. However,
there is still imminent danger If the
wind shifts or warm weather returns.
In the Lolo forest the wind drove
the fire beyond the control lines. The
II miles of the fire near Libby has
been trenched on one side and great
progress has been made in it's control.
A fire in Columbia national forest
in Washington is threatening 5000
acres of replanted forest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
General Forecast

The northeastern disturbance Is
now over eastern Quebec and New
Foundland and the western disturb
ance has moved slowly eastward 10
the upper Mississippi valley. Rela-
lively high pressure prevails over the
middle Atlantic states.
This pressure disturbance has been
attended by showers within the last
"a hours in portions of the middle
Atlantic and south Atlantic states.
The temperature has fallen in the
middle Atlantic states. The western
disturbance will continue to move
eastward during the next two days
and it will be attended by showers
almost generally over the states east
of the Mississippi river. The tenn
perature will be somewhat higher in
portions Of the middle Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate variable winds becoming
southea stern. south and increasing
cloudiness followed by showers
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Condition New York
Man Serious as the
Result Auto Accident

Lewiston, Me-. Aug. 12.-(AP)-
Captain James Finn of the legal de-
partment of New York City was Sc
riously injured at $50 this morning
when an automobile in which he and
three companions were riding struck
a tree on the outskirts of this city
as the driver attempted to swing it
off road into which 1t had been
turned by mistake. Captain Finn, a
native of Lewiston, is an invalid as
a result of world war wounds. He
is in critical condition at local
hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Ear Problems of Section

At a meeting of the committee to-
day John S. Lawrence of Boston.
chairman, said that the committee
cornposed of three representatives
nom each state were satisfied that
New England has certain real and
important problems needing the
prompt development and support of
eome general policy-not a super
imposed policy but one adopted by
the thinking people for themselves
individually and for New England
eollectively."
these delegates do not advise
any elaborate organization,, he said,
sbut something akin to the old fash
ioned town meeting, which all have
hour blood, to which the larger in
dustrial agricultural and trade Or
limitations will send delegates and
djecuss whether certain specific
psoblems such as power, agriculture
md marketing are real New England
problems, and if they are, set up
council Of ~ men representing all
ths states and the ma jor activities
New England, to give concrete
oppression to their solution.
The council will stimulate and
eo-ordinate the thoughts of agricul-
tursl commercial and trade bodies
d New England. With this in mind
I conference will be called some
where IN New England this fall, each
state delegation will act as a COM
mlttee on invitations and credentials
for the Organizations within their
Jate."
Among the delegates present were
raul H. Brown of Berlin, n. H, Guy
4. swenson Of Concord, N. H.. AL
bert E. Worcester of Manchester,
n H. Hiram Kicker OF Poland
Spring, Me-, Fred E. Rowland of
Montpelier, VT, Albert S. Brigham of
y Adams. and James F. Dewey of
Queeche. VT.
At the request Of Mr.. Lawrence,
me Massachusetts, State Chamber of
Vommerce today voted to aid in the
movement to build bigger and
euner New England and requested
y smliated chambers to extend
NET views as to the best methods of
Eecting delegates to attend the fall
nseting Of the New England con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Body Virgin Saint
Brought to America

New York, Aug. 12-(AP)-The
body of Saint Christina the virgin
buried II centuries ago in the cata-
combs of Rome, was brought to New
York tonight on the White Star liner
Homeric by Bishop Joseph Schrembs,
of Cleveland.
Bishop Schrembs will take the
body to Cleveland where it will be
deposited in the Roman Catholic
Cathedral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Police Gain Control

With the. arrival. of. additional
state police led by Capt. Parker,
head of the force, the authorities APP
peared to have the situation well Id
hand and the crowds began to dis.
perse.
The lights of the Khan machines H.
Illuminating the field were switched off
and 1t was reported several missiles
that appeared to be tear gas bombs
burst In the crowd. BY this time the
state police forces from nearby bar
racks had reached the scene and q
score of regular and local police were
estimated to be on hand to quell the
rioting which was expected to begin
when the klansmen attempted to leave
the field.
Nine Khan motorcycles followed by
a number of automobiles dashed out
of the field. There were several coll
lisions as the crowd surrounded the
machines. Waving his pistol. PATROL
man Patrick Scanlon of Reading drove
back the crowd as it attempted to
pull the occupant from one automobile
and allowed the car to be driven to
safety.
One man, said to be Henry Mo-
rask of Groveland. an alleged Klans-
man, was arrested for assaulting, an
officer with a piece of steel cable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Gen. Brewster Visits
C.. M. T. at Burlington

Burlington, VT, Aug. 12-(AP)-
Maj. Gen. Andre w. Brewster, COM
mandera of the First Corps Area
headquarters at Boston. arrived at
Fort Ethan Allen today and was
greeted by a salute of 10 guns from
b Battery of the C. M. T. c., manned
bu regulars and students. This af-
ternoon 500 students of the c. M. T.
c. passed in review before General
Brewster, who is making an official
inspection of the student soldiers.
The latter were led by the advanced
students who commanded in all for
nations from squadrons to platoons.
Tomorrow General Brewster and
Governor Franklin S. Billings will
review both the students in train
ing and the 172nd Infantry, Vermont
National Guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Present. Petition
For Pardon Former
Governor Indiana

washington, Aug. 12.-(AP)-The
~ ~ Nep to obtain the release from
- Atlanta penitentiary of Warren
asIax FORMER governor Of Indiana,
- aaken today with the presentation
attorney General Sargent of his
'ma application for a pardon.
acecmpanying the application. sign
Mv McCray himself, were more than
- letters signed by prominent per-
Images IN all parts of the country.
. ss'ca urged that the government con-
Aniency.
ne text Of McCray's application
~ withheld, but members Of the del
yseon said that grounds for a par
~ lay In what they regarded as an
1esssiye sentence.
Accray 10 now serving the 18th
-01tn Of . 1o-year sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
American Fleet
At Wellington, n. 4.

wellington, n. H., Aug. IZ.-(APJ
American bluejackets swarmed
through the city today and captured
it completely. Sailors from the
American visiting fleet made great
run on the restaurants. which were
almost entirely cleared of food.
The parade of units of the fleet
through the decorated and crowded
streets this morning was specta-
cular pageant. Sir Charles Ferguson,
Governor General of New Zealand,
and Admiral Robert E. Coontz. COM
manding the American fleet. took the
salute from the steps of the Parlia-
mentary Building. With them were
Prime Minister Massey and New
Zealand officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Open Trial Girl
Matricide at Frisco

San Francisco, Calf, Aug. II =
(AP)-Testimon tending to show
that Dorothy Ellingson, II year old
"jazz" girl, killed her mother in the
apartment where they <Aived, last
January and then went out on a
party the same night, was introduced
at the trial of the girl today.
The prosecution announced 1t
would try to prove case Of first de-
gree murder, holding that Dorothys
act was deliberated and premedi-
tated. The defense hopes to con-
vince the jury of seven women and
five men that the girl was insane
when her mother was killed. Both
sides agreed that the testimony
probably will be finished Friday aft
eruoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Saulsbury About
Tor First Time in
Month at ROckland

nockiand. Me-. Aug. 12.-(AP)-
n W H., Senator Willard Salisbury
~ iimington. Del, convalescing
Il ~ = severe heart attack here. was
a. lu dressed today for the first
-. 2 month. He is still very
MAJ out DR.. Elber Alden, his at
d shas physician, says he continues
NOW Improvement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Inspector Dickson
Surrenders in Death
OF N. Y. BOOtlegger

Plattsburg, N. Y. Aug. 12-(AP)
Samuel M. Dickson. inspector at
tached to the United States immi-
grafton border patrol surrendered
today to Sheriff S. Arthur Day and
was arraigned in city court on a
warrant charging murder in first
degree.
Dickson pleaded not guilty and
the case was adjourned until Friday.
The officer was one of party or
four concerned in the fatal shoot.
ing of Otto Eske, of New York,
alleged bootlegger, at Coopersville,
Yesterday, as he was driving car
loaded with ale. Eske, shot through
the neck, died after driving about
two miles. Dickson is alleged to
have deliberately fired at Eske.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
immigration Law
Forces Separation
Mother and Children

Newport, VT. Aug. 12.-(AP)-Be-
cause her husband had left her, and
she is i'll and in danger of becoming
public charge. Mrs. Hattie Sargent
was started for Canada today, taking
her little daughter with her but leav-
ing three small children.
United States immigration authorf-
ties ordered the deportation. Wilma,
seven years old. was allowed to return
with her mother, for she was born In
Canada, but three others, aged five
years, three years and 10 months. may
not return because they were born In
the United States and the Canadian
government will not admit them. The
children have been PLACED with friends
and relatives in Vermont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
winchester, N. H., Girl
ufOWns Crystal Lake

tip, nester. N. H., Aug. 12.-
drn..Margaret McNag. 10, was
h1sk,au late this afternoon while
NH. IN Crystal Lake, about five
rom Manchester.
d sifl was one of $500 children
hfb. Municipal Fairgrounds
suars'u Tor a swimming meet. Life
ieposs ana police were on duty and
VI .a me strayed away. The body
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13

Reading, Mass, Aug. 13-(AP)-
Opposing forces of ku kIux Khan
members and anti kIansmen ssti.
mated the total between 1000 and
$500 men, nearly evenly divided,
elashed in riotins here last niuht
and early today.
Shots were fired, stones and clubs
were used and tear gas bombs were
hurled, witnesses asserted. More
than a score were injured with
stones and clubs.
Local police rushed hurried calls
for assistance from three neiehbor.
ing towns and the State police here
summoned patrols CHARTERED at two
other barracks.
The rioting began when q hostile
crowd, variousIy estimated from 800
to 1000 men, gathered in the dark.
ness outside field in which soma
700 ku kIux kIansmen were con.
Quoting meeting about FIVE miles
from the center of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England-Increasing
cloudiness. followed by showers
Thursday afternoon or night and on
Friday; moderate temperature.
Southern New England-Showers
Thursday and Friday; moderate
temperature.
Eastern New York, New Jersey
and Delaware-Showers Thursday
and probably Friday; moderate tenn
perature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Three Others Escape in Rioting
at State PriSOn-Break into
Arsenal-Militia Called Out
Two Dead Guards

Salem, Oregon, Aug. 12-(AP)-
Prisoners at the state penitentiary
rioted late today. Two guards and
one prisoner were killed. The state
militia was called out. The prisoners
made q rush and broke into the ar
senai at 6 o'clock. Three prisoners
are known to have escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Girl Bather of Four
browns Milton, n. III.

Milton, N. H., Aug. 12.-(AP)-
Edith Gadeski, 4, of Revere, Mass,
was drowned here today, when she
waded beyond her depth while bath
ing in Depot Pond. Her body was
recovered. The child was visiting
relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Committee
Named at Governors
Conference Meet
at Boston
Power, Agriculture and Mar
keting To Be Discussed at
Conference to Be Held This
FalI-Place Not Yet Deter
!. nlined-Representative Men
from Civic Organizations
win Be Chosen for Council

Boston. Aug. 12-(AP)-A con.
lerenee to be held somewhere in
New England in the fall at which
ssrtain problems Of this section
would Be discussed, was proposed
today BY the executive committee Of
ne N. z. Governors Commission,
!aspointed as a result Of action taken
" the executives Of the six New
EnaIand states attending the govern
su' conference at Poland Spring,
~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Cloudy with showers Thursday and
Friday; moderate temperature;
moderate southeast and south winds
shifting to westerly Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Shots, Stones, Clubs
and Tear Gas Bombs
Used in Clash of
1000 to 1900

Over Score Hurt Before Police
Quell Combatants-Trouble
Starts When Ants Attempt
to Break up Meeting Held in
Field-One Alleged Klans-
man Held for Assaulting Of.
ficer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Shown by
Appointment Only

Private party will sell at great
sacrifice solid mahogany bed
room suite, antique fnishi silver
fixtures, plate glass tops, cost
new one year ago ss25.oo. Con.
sists Of Dressing Table, Bureau,
full size double Bed, Chiffonter,
Boudoir Chair and Dressing
Table Bench. All like new. Cash
or terms. Box o., care Kenne-
bec Journal, Augusta, Me.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-19
SALE OF ROAD
LIKELY RESULT
OF new SUIT
c., NJ. & st. P. Lines on
Market if Another Re-
ceiver Appointed.

BV United Press
CHICAGO, June 19.-Sale of the
property Of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul railroad probably will re-
suit from the foreclosure filed
against 1t in the United States Dis
trict Court here late yesterday by
the Guardian Trust Company Of
New York, Rogert Sherman, attor-
ney for the trust company, declared
today.
The trust company acted as trus-
tee for bondholders with holdings
totalling approximately 100000. 900.
Alleging failure of the railroad to
pay interest and principal on bonds
that matured June 1, the foreclosure
suits ask an accounting Of all the
roads properties, appointment of
Anew receivers and an injunction re-
Hstraining the present receivers from
disposing Of or interfering with the
properties governed by the mortgage
bonds.
The default on interest and
principal mentioned in the suit is
$4,000 900.
Defendants in the suit are the rail-
road company; the three present re-
ceivers, H. e. Byram, Edward j..
Brundage and Mark w. Potter, and
the Brinkley Coal Company. The
latter concern filed the original, petit
ton under which the receivership
was appointed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-06-19
EBB OF CRIME
WAVE NOTICED
Lone Hold-up Entered on Po-
lice Records.

An ebbing OF the crime wave IN
Indianapolis Thursday night was
seen in police records today. Only
one hold-up was reported.
Police say they doubt the story Of
Curtiss Smith. SO, Of 1419 N. Senate
Ave-, who said he was held up near
Sixteenth ST., and Senate Ave, and
robbed of SIS. He was charged with
intoxication at city prison.
Mrs. Anna Reister, S32 N. Capitol
Ave, told police she saw one colored
man lifting another on the back
porch roof at her home. She
screamed and the men ran.
Carl Scott, 554 Il. Washington
St., states a diamond stick pin valued
at $64 was taken at restaurant.
William Murphy, 423 e. Morris
ST., city fireman, will be useless
member OF the Police and Ffremen's
Band If police do not find his $3.50
saxophone stolen from home.