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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
CuPTIlL ADMITTED
KILLING TIbbETTS
FATHER DECLARES

Alfred, Maine, May 26-(AP)-
Testimony that Charles w. Guptiii
admitted the killing of Fay Tibbetts.
with whose murder he is charged,
was given at the opening of the trial
ii Superior court here today by John
Tibbetts, father Of thes slain man.
Tibbetts said that while driving a
team last December he and his TWO
other sons met a. team driven by
Fay. GuptM was running along the
road. the witness said, and Fay was
hanging over the side of his wagon
h,eeding. Stopping Guptill. the elder
rrihbetts said one of his sons asked
him whether you did this?" and
that Guptill answered yes, L dld:
Mrs. Fay Tibbetts, the dead man $
widow, testified that Guptill was
discharged by her husband. TOT
whom he worked as farm hand.
when Tibbetts suspected him OF
stealing money which had disap-
peared. On cross examination by
the defense, she admitted having
received gifts of candy from Guptiil
and having asked him to stop SEND
ing them at the request of her nus
band. ..eona.
counsel would ATTEMPT to prove that
Tibbetts attacked Guptill ana tnat
the latter shot him in self delehse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Plying Wife Visits Sobbing
Kirby Held in Kennebec Jail
Maine MOTOR COACHES Opens,
FIGHT FOR RIGHT TO OPERATE
17BUS Lines THRUOUT STATE

"The railroads have done admir-
ably under adverse conditions, but
they can be supplemented by the SER
vice we propose and the public ought
not to be denied the right Of prefer
ence as to how it will be transport
ed" This statement made by At
torney George F. Eaton of Bangor
set forth the position of the Maine
Motor Coaches, Inc, who at hear
ing commenced before the Maine
Public Utilities Commission tuesday
morning at the Senate Chamber at
the State House opened their case
for permission to give commercial
passenger service over II routes
throughout the State.
That there would be strong oppos-
ition on the part of the railroads and
other public utilities operating in the
State was evident at the very open
ing of the hearing when attorneys
representing about 90 of these utili-
Continued on Page 9Co!. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Defend Stand of
u. S. on Foreign Debts
In French Senate

Paris, May 26.-(AP)-The policy
of the United States respecting war
debts and the attitude of the United
States senate against the guarantee
pact signed by President Wilson in
1919 received a stout defense in the
French senate today. An attack by
Senator Gourju on certain Ameri-
can politicians" who he said threat
ened France with their cannon while
they left her without stfie security
promised by President Wilson drew
from M. BRAND the foreign minister.
the statement that there was no
ground for questioning the propriety
of the United States senate's action
on the guarantee treaty. He re-
called that those engaged in the
peace negotiations We're made well
aware that the senate could not be
expected to ratify such document.
M. BRAND again interviewed in the
debate to approve the remarks of
General Taff1ieb, of Alsace. who said
that France must follow the example
of Great Britain and fund it's debt to
the United States without delay, and
he added: Serious conversations to
that end have already begun"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
0Idield to Succeed
Shaver as National
Democratic Chairman

Warrington, May 26-(AP)-Re-
~ E4re current here today that
On Shaver Of West Virginia, was
rfopexinf to step out soon as the
tk1inna1 Of tho Democratic Nation
Il commiffee and that Rep. William
4 ol66old or Arkansas. the present
ehaifman Of the Democratic congress
1ioral cofnmittee. had been agreed
upoa y his successor. Party leaders,
isesnNhile, are planning to have .
nstsng Of the committee, probably
Information that a compromise had
hsen reached on the Democratic ma
dcn,l chairmanship leaked out, CO.
kdd66t With announcement by Mr..
Oldneld Of preliminary plans for the
Init to be conducted by the Demo-
oatic p4fty in the 1926 congressional
eIectioo6 Mr.. Oldfield plans to con-
h q Atlantic city Saturday with q
1unt0 nc Democratic leaders in
nenfation for campaigns In i the
peci1a alections IN New Jersey and
1ass1chusctts.
It has been known some time that
tvo Or three groups within the ma
tlnnal committee have been jockeying
and Il Is understood that the private
generations among members from
tine ito time have revealed no OBJ
jpeton to Mr.. Oldfield from any
Quarter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
NO PLAN TO SEND
BIG j, s, D|R|GIbLES
TO AID AMONDSEN

Washington. May 26-(AP)-Sec-
rotary Wilbur declared today he re-
garded as remote" any chance of
sending the dirigibles Los Angeles
or Shenandoah into the Arctic in
search of the Amudsen polar expe-
dition.
The present intention, he added, is
to await the departure of the Mac
MILAN expedition to the north next
month, and if the explorer has not
reported by that time, to see what
can be done by scouting with air.
planes Of that party. His own idea,
however. was that If the Amundsen
party had been forced down, there
would be little chance for the avia-
tors to find them in the vast white
wastes near the Pole.
If the party can be found and re-
lief work is necessary, he declared,
the navy will be disposed to do what
it can, recognizing the call of hu-
mainly. Although beyond that call
there is no claim upon the United
States with respect to the expedi-
ton. Government officials from Pres
ident Coolidge down have shown
considerable interest in the under
taking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Defer Action on Pardon
levin; Two Others Denied
FORD MAY BECOME
BIG IMPORTER OF
SOUTHERN FRUITS

Detroi, May 3e.-(AP)-The Detroit
Free Press in q copyrighted story in
its morning editions Of tomorrow says
that Henry Ford may enter coastwise
commerce on q large scale shortly,
with a feet Of ships equipped to bring
fruits from South America and the
South Atlantic seaboard to the United
States and northern markets.
The story also says that William B.
Mayo OF the Ford Motor Co. expects
to visit the east next week to inspect
seven of the IL refrigerator boats 1T
ted for such trade which are a part Of
the idle fleet of the United States ship
ping board.
If examination shows they can be
RENTED at q nominal cost, Ford pro-
poses to buy them, the article says.
Specifications for the entire lot
reached the Ford ofi1ces today from
Chairman T. v. OConnor Of the ship
ping board, and this is believed to be
the first move to sell to Ford a portion
Of the idle government feet which was
reported contemplated some days ago
when Chairman O'Connor visited Ford
here.
FORD proposes, according u tue O.
.ticle, to use the refrigerator ships to
carry freight for the Ford Motor Co.
to South Atlantic and South American
branches, and to bring back cargoes OF
fruit, especially in winter. after land
ing the company's freight.
The article quotes Mayo as saying
"if we can figure how We can break
even, at least, we will probably tackle
some of them"
Regarding the 400 other ships which
it has been reported Ford might pur-
chase, Mayo is quoted as saying that
"they are of cheap material and poor
design" and that the company feels
cit would not be able to spend the
money to keep them afioat."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Keeps Her Composure When
Accused Slayer Aida Hay
ward Speaks of Their Mar
ried Life-Promises to Hold
Faith in Him, Advises Him
to Pray-Reluctant to Kiss
AS They Part-Given $40
Taken From Prisoner by Po-
lice

II have faith, in you and you will
have to pray for yourself. The au-
thorities will take care of me-"
This was the statement which the
wife made to the husband -prisoner
as they looked at each other, late
Tuesday afternoon through the bars
at the Kennebec county Jail, where
Harry A. Kirby is being held, await
ing arraignment upon the charges of
murder, assault to kill and arson.
Meet in Jail Cell
At twilight the woman with shat
tered dreams and broken illusions.
greeted her husband, Harry A. Kir-
by, charged with the murder Of Aida
Hayward on the night of May 10 at
Lake Maranacook. This was the
Continued on Page 5-CoI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Maine Group Will
Prepare Protest i'm
Rail Freight Boost

Portland, Me. May 26-Appoint-
ment of committee to compile in
formation and data for presentation
to the interstate commerce commits
sion as q protest against increased
railroad freight rates in territory east
Of Pittsburgh was authorized at a
meeting of the Maine Traffic Asso
citation here today. The protest will
be made June % when another hear
ing is scheduled upon the Maine pro-
test, which deals with increased rates
proposed in Eastern Freight Associa-
ton territory, and also with a special
schedule filed by the Maine Central
Railroad increasing arbitraries east
Of Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Cite Life's History

1t was pointed out that his history
and his actions indicate a recurrence
of the insanity he suffered during his
boyhood when he was confined in, an
institution for feeble minded persons
in New York State.
Blunt or Kirby said last night that
he was willing to waive his rights
to preliminary hearing last night.
This raised an important legal ques-
ton. Authorities differed on his right
to waive his rights and the matter
was referred to Deputy General San
ford L. Fogg for a ruling.
The question of the prisoners ar
raignment has been seriously con-
sidered by the prosecuting officers.
They have been apprehensive that
his appearance in the Winthrop
Municipal court might rouse too
great excitement and it was conSid-
cred possible to take him to that
town under cover of darkness and
without public announcement pres
ent him in court. This plan was
abandoned and it was later announc-
ed that the arraignment had been
postponed until this morning. If the
law department rules that it is legal
for Kirby to waive this right the
plans for his arraignmeht Will be
cancelled and he will remain in jail
here until after the Grand Jury sit
ting. in September.
Carpfu AftornoU Frank
A. Southard made publi0a statement
that Kirby had told the investlgat-
ing officers that he owned .3Z cali-
bre revolver and that he had SAID
he threw it into the lake near the
Gray cottage where he lived. Search
was made for this important bit OF
evidence Yesterday but the weapon
was not discovered and the services
of a diver may be obtained for fur
Their search.
Though the officers were abroad
until daylight yesterday they took
little time for sleep. After the ar
rival of the prisoner at the county
Jail following an early morning fast
run over the road from Portland.
County Attorney Southland. Sheriff
Detective Wood and the
deputy sheriffs who brought the
prisoner here retired for much
needed rest, leaving word that they
were to be not disturbed until noon
time. But they were again abroad
as early as $50 and were at the jail.
They interviewed Mrs. Ruby Kir-
by, wife of the accused at the home
of Chief Fred e. Sanborn OF the
State Highway Police on Scott street
and she repeated to them many OF
the statements she mad the day pre-
vious to Chief Sanborn. They were
reported and made
a part of the record of the tnvestiga-
ton.
Later these officers went to VIM
throp. A detachment of mounted
Policemen preceded them
down the long road leading to. the
Bearce camps community on the
shore of Maranacook Two of Sher-
iff Cummings deputies had been dis
patched to the Edge Wood" cottage
at midnight, last night with orders
Continued on Page 5col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Govt. Loses Suit in
Worcester Wet Case

Boston, May 26-(AP)-The gov
eminent lost its cases against the
Worcester Products Company of
Worcester. whose plant was raided
by federal prohibition agents last
winter. when federal Judge Elisha H..
Brewster today sustained a recent
decision of U. S. Commissioner Walsh
in Lowell quashing the search war
rant served at that time.
This action automatically threw
out all the alleged evidence gathered
by the raiders, and prosecution pend
ing against the officers and most of
the directors of the company must
now be dropped for lack of evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
O. E. S. Session
OnenS at Portland

Portland, May 26.-The 33rd an
nual session of the Grand Chapter
of Maine, Order of the Eastern Star.
opened in Masonic Temple, today,
with Mrs. Della M. Ohler of this
city, the grand matron, presiding.
The attendance was estimated at
700.
Mrs. Julia A. Victory Of Belfast
was elected grand matron. In the
only contests Mrs. Bertha B. Howell
was named associate grand conduc-
tress and Mrs. Harry S. Newgrindall
of Waterville associate grand matron.
Reports showed 1914 captors. LAG
members in the State. Ritualistjc
work was enacted tonight by the Of
ficers of Mount Olivet chapter of
Lewiston and Glover chapter of San
ford. Installation of officers is set for
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Accused's Statement

Harry A. Kirby. charged with the
murder of Mss Aida Hayward. told
his story to County Attorney Frank
A. Southland.
Kirby's real name is Louis Blunt,
that being the name under which he
was born. He was born in Bangor
but he is not certain on that point.
He doesn't know who his parents
were. He was arrested for larceny
and sentence was suspended. While
out he was arrested again, this time
for grand larceny. While awaiting
trial by the grand jury he escaped
Continued on PAGE 5-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
OF, Plea of Elk
Houltorl Attorney to
Be Made Next
Week
- Il Long, Skowhegan and
reCuire, Smyrna Are Turn
= Down-Also Defer Confir-
ratisn Of John G. Smith as
Bsuk Commissioner and An
INV c. Swan as Indian
!. Aren't

After : long executive session last
y NTH . late hour last night. the
usysrncr and council voted to defer ac-
a, ~ one week on the petition for
4, ,ardon Of willard s. levin. former
usulsca attorney. who was sentenced
!. il. supreme judicial court for
areostook county to serve one year in
4, statgs prison at Thomaston for
auusptrary to violate the provisions Of
4. rroAlbitory liquor law. Levin IL
..v r.rsins I term in the federal PEN
s..tisrx Il Atlanta on q conviction
Z ~ United States district court at
amor Tor conspiracy to violate the
s,orislons Of tn eso-called volstead
Sction on the confirmation Of the
fcentinued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Gasoline Price Up
In Bay State Today

Boston, May 26--(AP)--WhoIesaIe
and retail prices Of gasoline will adj
vance one and two cents respectively
In Massachusetts tomorrow. officials
Of the major companies announced
tonight. The tank wagon prices will
he - cents and the top retail price
will be q cents. it was said. Prices
will change in other New England
states, officials said. but no figures
were quoted. The advance will also
affect naphtha and kerosene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Boston Painters Back
AT Old Wage Rate

Boston, May 26-(AP)-Albert D.
Hewlett, president Of the Master
painters Association. announced to-
day that the 1000 union house paint
ers who struck April to enforce De.
mands for an increase OF from Sl.lV
an hour to $1.25 will return to work
tomorrow at the old rate; Represen-
fafives Of the strikers today signed a
"neace pact" OF the Building Trades
Employers Association, which calls
for 3 continuation Of the present
wage scale for the next three years
with any question of an increase to
be arbitrated In 1926 and 1927.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Wood Holds Speed
Boat Record

New York, May 26--Gar Wood
holds the world speed boat record,
having driven another of his boats,
Miss Detroit at an average speed of
4S.7 miles an hour over race of
$50 miles.
Other speed records by various
modes of travel include:
Airplane, driven by, French pilot
in 1924, 27S miles an hour.
The train of the Philadelphia &
Reading Railroad in 1904 averaged
1852 miles an hour.
The liner Leviathan in 1928, made
2S.04 knots an hour.
Milton drove an automobile in 1920
at an average of 1854 miles an hour.
Hydroplanes have attained a speed
of nearly 80 miles an hour in short
spurts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Dverpower Insane
Man in Lewiston

lewiston, May 26-While said to
!" suffering from an attack OF In
my Waiter e. Thomas, postmas-
Y ana proprietor Of store at De-
wy Anne) here with his family
= sHlt to his parents, DR.. and
- W q. Thomas. terrorized people
3 &c vicinity Of Bates college for
VA ~ tnen an hour tonight. Armed
~ ~ Mo loaded revolvers he defled
". " ponces several Of whom had been
49, @ arrest him. He was finally
tapoRered and taken to the city
~. sS where he will be detained
$500 u e can be taken to the state
p'si It Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
General Forecast

Pressure is low south of New
Foundland. A moderate area of high
pressure continues to dominate the
weather in the eastern half of the
country, being central over the lake
region.
Temperatures have risen slightly
from the plains states eastward but
continue below the seasonable aver
age.
The outlook is for fair weather
wednesday and Thursday in the
states east of the Mississippi river.
Temperatures will rise slowly.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh to strong northwest and
weather partly overcast Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
jewelers. in Meet
Praise Lien Law

Portland, Me, May 26.-The Maine
Retail jewelers. in convention here to-
day adopted resolutions commencing
the Maine Legislature for the enact
ment of a jewelers. lien law. Albion
Keith of Portland was elected pres1-
dent. An invitation to hold the next
annual meeting in Auburn was re-
ferred to the beard of directors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
HEAVY DAMAGE
IN PULP PLANT At
SOUTH WINDHAM

South Windham, May 26-While
the rest of the plant continued In
operation firemen from the South
Windham and Portland departments
today fought a stubborn blaze in the
huge stock building of the Andres
coggin Pulp company.
The fire starting in piles of waste,
was discovered at 4 o'clock this
morning and was not under control
tonight. The loss will be heavy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
$50, 900 Fire Loss
At Magnolia. Mass.

Magnolia, Mass, May 26.-(AP)-
Fire from an undetermined cause
broke out from the fourth story of the
Oceanside Hotel here tonight, causing
$4,000 loss. The hotel had not yet
opened for the summer season. The
fire was confined to one wing Of the
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
French Again Win
Over Moroccan Rebels

Paris, May 26-(AP)-An official
communique issued this evening on
the situation in Morocco tells OF
heavy fighting between the tribesmen
and French to prevent the junction
of two French columns. The junction
was effected successfully, however,
and the enemy is declared to have
been defeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
No Word Missing
AmundSen Party

New York, May 26-(AP)-The
North American Newspaper Alliance
announced through the Associated
Press tonight that it was still with
out word from the Amundsen- Els
worth North Pole expedition.
1t is now five days since the two
planes startled from Kings Bay,
Spitzbergen, headed for the Pole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Officials Silent But Lies
History Indicates Mental
ity Far From Normal
Arrangement Uncertain !
Probably this A. NJ.

Accused Slayer of Aida Hayward Willing to
Waive Rights to Preliminary Hearing
Authorities Doubt Legality, Appeal for Rul-
ing Attorney General ~ Vain Search Made
for Gun Kirby Says Threw in Lake - Plan
and Survey Made Of Bearce Cottage Where
Prisoner Says He Found Body of Winthrop
Woman Word of Attorney Generals Office
Will Determine Whether Arrangement Will
Take Place in Winthrop Municipal Court
This Forenoon Stri cken Aunt of Slain Girl
Continues to Mend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Liter Y Leopold Under
Allfe for Appendicitis

N.sse ilie. Ills, May 26.-(AP)-
nss..l Leopold. serving . life
IL ~ 70 the state prison here for
hs,so piping and staying Of Bobby
,snsss. wa vas operated ON today for
ss,,ss scltis. Doctors said he sup
ps.s le operation well.
l4orss: Loeb, convicted with
ss0'o. y III with the measles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Complete Jury
For Trial Of
Charles w. Guptil

Alfred, May 26.-The jury for the
1ial Of Charles w. Guptill, II.
charged with the murder of Fay
ubbettA q South Berwick milk
dealer BY whom he formerly was
employed, was completed in the SUI
psrior court today by the choice of
nlee - addition to the nine jurors
secured yesterday.
me jury was taken to Berwick
Y slew the place where Tibbetts
w w mot while driving along the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Hint Kirby May be Placed in
Insane Asylum and Never
Stand Trial for Triple Crime

HARRY A. KIRBY,
who claims his real
name is Louis Blunt,
as he appeared short
ly after being lodged
in Jail at Augusta
early yesterday morn
ing, and (b e | o wy
EDGE WOOD where
accused claims he
found body of slain
Aida Hayward, and
where officers went
yesterday to make
plans and a survey of
the premises which
will probably figure
largely at the trial
later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Yeggs Club Man
Get AWAY with $1,000

Manchester N. H., May 26-Frank
Neumann of Elm street was robbed
of $1,000 tonight by four men who en-
tered his room and dubbed him into
submission. His assailants have not
been captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27

Assassination of Treasurer Berger
of French Royalist League of Action
believed work of radicals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
NEWS BRIEFS

Gar " beats time of Goth Century
Limited from Albany to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27

Ernest de Witt Burton, president
of University of Chicago, dies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27

Local election disorders in Marti-
nique result in eight deaths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Wednesday and Thursday;
slowly rising temperature; moder-
ate northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27

Agreement reached between French
government and Senate opposition
by which Vatican embassy will be
maintained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27

Twelve thousand employees affected
by closing of textile mills in Aus
tria because of failure to adjust the
wage demands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27

Eruptions of Mount Suwaseshima
in Japan crrushes villages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-27
THE WEATHER
EAlR

New England and Eastern New
York-Fair Wednesday and Thurs
day; slowly rising temperature.