davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Milford chronicle., 1925-01-16

THAT PART Of Governor Denney's message
to the legislature last Monday, which recon-
mended an increase in membership of the two
legislative branches for the City of Wilmington,
has every ear-mark of having its origin in that
city and by man whose advice has helped the
Republican Party in Delaware to more or less
trouble in the past. When Kent and Sussex
counties resign their control of representation
in the House and Senate, rural Delaware will
have become very short tail to the political
kite in any political party. If the people Of Will
mingtOn were not cosmopolitan in their make
up to so large an extent there would be some
real claim for equal representation in the legis-
lature. Socialism and other radical isms as
well as revolutionary elements have a foothold
in Wilmington, while neither of these are found
in the rural districts. If the people Of rural
Delaware want to maintain the history of their
state unsullied and in accordance with the tra-
ditions of the great men who figured so large
in public affairs for more than hundred and
fifty years, they will repudiate the suggestion
offered by Governor Denney to the members Of
the Delaware legislature, to give equal repre-
sentation to the city of Wilmington, with the
balance of the State Of Delaware 1t is pity
that the Governor gave expression to these dis
loyal sentiments to the rural sections of the
state by embodying the suggestions which came
to him from a source that has already created
sufficient discord in the past for the Republican
party, and by it's adoption now would saddle ir-
reparable trouble upon the political government
of the entire state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Legal Affairs

Municipal expenses in Maine
have increased 1S4 per cent in the
past fourteen years, as compared
to an increase Of IS per cent in
State expenses" declared Ebert d.
Hayford. State auditor, at a hearing
before the Legal Affairs committee,
Thursday. Mr.. Hayford appeared in
favor OF an act to amend the act
enabling towns to install, with the
assistance of the State auditor. a
uniform system of accounting.
The amendments proposed provid-
ed that once town had installed a
system 1t much be continued for
three years, that period being DEEM
ed necessary for a fair trial; and
providing also that the State audi
tor must be notified whenever an
audit of town has been made and
the system installed. and the auditor
furnished with a certified copy of
the audit within ten days.
In referring to the great increase
in municipal expenses, Mr.. Hayford
said he did not mean that there were
clear cases of corruption or of mis-
use of funds, but that there was a
lack of systematic bookkeeping. and
IN some cases of any accounting at
all. I'VE are making an audit of
the books of one town now" he con-
tinued. They show the expendi-
lures but they do not show anything
about the receipts of the town.
Rep. Littlefield was the only one
to appear on the hearing of the bill
that garage owners, filling
station or parking place proprietors
be required to detain autofsts who
were under the influence of liquor
and notify an officer. Rep. Little
field did not speak but left citations
OF statutes with the committee for
consideration in executive session.
Amending Boxing Law
After a hearing on the bill pro-
posing an amendment to the boxing
law to provide for the sanctioning
of amateur bouts with decisions
through the Amateur Athletic I'm
ion, it was decided that a redraft
was proper, to comprise a new
of the public laws, rather
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Effect of Grand
Falls Project on
Maine To Be Aired

Maine will be given the opportunity
which Governor Brewster has asked
for full investigation of the effect
which the Grand Falls, n b., project
of the New Brunswick Electric
Power Commission will have upon
the territory and interests of the
State.
The Governor Yesterday received
kilograms from Attorney General
Raymond Fellows, who is attending
the hearing before the international
Joint Commission at Van Buren,,
asserting that Full opportunity will
he given before the final hearing for
all parties to obtain and present any
further information on the subject"
and that the hearing vii be con-
tinued to a date to be fixed later.
AS, according to information in
possession of Governor Brewster,
rs per cent of the storage is to be
developed in Maine and fiowage may
seriously affect the st. John valley
section, both Names share of the
power to be developed and the eff
feet of the flowage upon valuable
property rights in Maine. there is de-
manded, in his opinion, most thor
ough investigation for the purpose
of seeing that all of the rights of the
state and of Maine citizens are fully
protected.
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RICHMOND
American Legion Banquet

The Emerson Lane Post American
Legion held a banquet at their hall
in the Stuart Block Tuesday even
ing for the Legion Basket Ball team
and the members of the Legion
Minstrel Show that was put on last
week Harold Turner. who directed
the MINISTRIES SO successfully was
presented with an electric reading
light to show their appreciation of
his hard work.
Z. G.. Marshall, who lost his farm
buildings on the New Road. by fire
the first of the year, has purchased
the farm of George Wren on the
Alexander Road. formerly the Harry
Merriman place. Mr.. Wren and
family will move on 20 the Thomas
Merriman farm owned by them.
Sherman knowlton of Dresden ar
rived in Richmond Monday night
fl ON Palm Beach, Florida. Mr..
Knowlton has been employed this
winter at The Breakers" the large
hotel that was recently destroyed by
fire. He was in his room when the
fire started and was able to save all
his belongings.-Miss Ehie White
Wednesday.-Hon. ]. II. Farley and
Mrs. Farley, Hon. w. 0. Briggs and
Mrs. Briggs were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Yeaton re-
turning to Augusta, Monday.-Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace Bickford, Mrs. l..
II. Addition. Miss Frances Collins,
ard Mrs. Carl Bickford. all of Gar
diner were week end guests of Mrs.
Cora Osborne, s,imball street.
Miss Adele Hartford returned to Au-
gusta, Tuesday after a short visit
with her parents in town.-Tcle-
phones have been installed in the
garage of Fred Small. Southland
street, number 1912 and the home
of Elmer Purington. Litchfeld. num-
Der, 11-o3.-Miss Lyde Lint re-
turned Wednesday from Gardiner
where she has passed week with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Plead for Pensions
For Aged People

Appealing to the committee on La
Dor to check the flow Of aged people
lover the road to the PoorhOuSe,"
proponents of the bill providing for
the benefit and assistance Of aged
people under certain conditions in
the State of Maine stated their case
to the committee on Thursday after
noon in the auditorium of the House.
The bill provided for pensions to
aged peple of the State over the age
of IS years. and provided that they
should live in their own home COM
munities and never be obliged to de-
pend upon the poorfarms.
Michael +. Shaw of Rever, Mass,
a member of the Massachusetts rep
resenting the eth Suffolk district
pleaded for the worthy poor who
have given their all to the state dur
ing the active years of their lives
and asked that they be not aligned
with criminals and insane people and
be placed in public institutions when
they become incapable of earning
their own living.
Rev. H. H. Brown Of Augusta spoke
in favor of the bill as also did How
ard Woodside of Portland represent
ing the a. +. of L. and D. II. Staples
of Waterville representing the Bro
therwood of Locomotive Engineers.
Judge Benjamin c. Cleaves, repre-
senting the Associated Industries OPP
posed the bill saying that his organ
ization of manufacturers do not find
themselves in accord with this on the
grounds that it is not practical and
economical. The amount asked for
by the bill is not enough, stated
Judge Cleaves, of taking care of all
the people of the state who would be
entitled to a pension under the pro-
visions of this bill
Rep. Ellis of Fairfield representing
the Maine State Grange also oppos-
ed the measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS
AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE

Today an entire change of musical
comedy program. by the Jimmie
Evans Company. The title is
school Days" principally on ac-
count of the opening sketch of that
title, with the entire company learn
ing to spell C A T. no doubt? We
say mo doubt" because there is con-
siderable doubt just what antics
these clever artists will do.
Betty Shaw is stated to sing LET
It RAIN" accompanied by the chorus
and plaudits will surely. Jimmy
Mack has a special song to put
over" always an easy matter for
him. He precedes Ray MARI, who
will deliver the goods in I'll Sell
You a Girl'-so bring your wallets.
as the Girls will be with him. After
the white sale" Virginia Bannon,
to express rejoicing, will execute a
delightful specially dance. Trim.
fetching" Kitty Frazer and Com
pany in a special syncopation. Like
gold nugget, in white light. Evelyn
Parr will sing THE Rosary" Xylo-
phone selections by Norman Leslie,
late Of Keith Circuit; baritone solo
by Albert Hiatt; Sam Ford in n
speciality dance number; and good,
whole hearted liked Jimmie Evans
always there with the rapid fire wit.
This is only touching the high spots
OF the musical comedy. starting
today.
The film program consists Of the
Dicturization of the celebrated "Dr.
Nye" story. entitled for the screen.
Idle Tongues" featuring Percy
Marmont and Doris Kenyon. Also
he riddle Rider" serial. Tomor-
'ow. Saturday, there will be the usual
matinee, then two night shows. at 6
and at SIS. Patrons are invited to
attend an early show.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
II T. a.

Is whether Maine can or cannot sup
port real state university.
Rep. Cummings asked the commit
tee to add a referendum clause to
his bill and let the people decide
whether they want to support the
university as it is. or make it simp-
ly school of agriculture and me-
chanic arts.
Reps. Winn OF Lisbon and Sturgis
of Auburn agreed that u referendum
is the proper way to settle the
question.
There was no opposition to the bill.
For Approval Of School Text Books
DIR. A. o. Thomas, State commits
sioner of education, appeared before
the committee on education yester-
day afternoon in favor of the bill to
provide that all text books used in
private schools be approved by the
commissioner of education. He cX-
planned that the bill merely adds
the words and textbooks" to the
present compulsory education law
which provides that the commission
err must approve the instruction and
methods used in such schools.
DR.. Thomas said the purpose of
the bill is to unity education for the
pupils whose parents prefer to send
eiCiii W ~ ~ etC oNiICOios oO tllit tISl Z
will be less confusion when these
pupils go back to high school or to
other public schools.
Rep. Holmes of Lewiston appeared
in opposition to the bill. He asked
DR.. Thomas why it was desired to
give the commissioner authority ov-
er text books in private schools
which he did not have over those of
public schools.
DR.. Thomas said he did have such
authority in the power to approve
courses.
Rep. Holmes contended that his
question was not answered and ask
ed If there is any such law in re-
lation to public school books.
NO, there is not replied DR..
Thomas.
Rep. Holmes then told the commit
tee he had no interest in private
schools, but he felt there was danger
in the proposed bill. as it might be
only an entering wedge for censor
ship of public school books at the
next legislature. Declaring. howev-
er, that he had no objection to the
censorship of any books except Am
erican histories, he launched out up
on long argument to show that the
writer's and statesmen of history text
books are flooding the country with
vast amount of pro- British propa-
ganda.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Men From Other
States Interested
In Locating in Maine

Evidence that the tide of lmmi-
grafton is turning towards Maine
rather than away from it is afforded
in frequent instances of men and
women from other states who are
making inquiry as to opportunities
for location in this State.
The latest instance OF that sort is
an inquiry from c. II. Russell,
graduate Of the Medical School at
st. Louis, stating that he had read
ar article in the American Medical
Journal asserting that there was a
scarcity of physicians and surgeons
in Maine.
The young man has asked Cover
por Brewster if he can advise him as
to a location in Maine and the Gov
ernor has sent the letter to DR..
Clarence +. Kendall, State health
commissioner, asking him to give the
young physician desired data as to
openings in Maine and to assist hln
if possible i'll locating in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27

awards to the most meritorious work
done in the arts and journalism.
Among them is prize of $1,000 for
the American novel published during
the year which shall best present the
wholesome atmosphere of American
life, and the highest standard OF
American manners and manhood.
1.-The Age of Innocence" with It's
keen searchlight on American insti-
tutions of marriage and divorce. as
compared with the looser standards
prevalent in sophisticated circles of
Europe, fulfilled these requirements.
TO illustrate the distinction this
prize possesses, it Is only necessary
to mention the company of notable
novelists who have also earned the
award. They include Ernest ooie.
Booth Harrington and Villa Gather.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Education

Rep. Cummings of Portland, APP
peering Thursday afternoon before
the committee on education in be-
half of a bill introduced by him to
prevent the University of Maine
from continuing its course Of liberal
arts and from comforting the Bach
elor of Arts degree. said there is
difference of opinion whether the
bill is in favor or against the Uni
versity.
His argument was that IL the
State is to have university, it
should be properly supported, but
that ii is doing at the present time
more than it can do. He said the
university Is becoming very burden
some to taxpayers and each legisla-
ture Is asked to make larger and
larger appropriations; the question
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Chair Squatters
War Is Waged

Los Angeles, Mar. &c CA. P.) -
The old variety of young man.
about-town who finds it convenient
to while away the hours in a COM
Portable lobby chair in a fashionable
MOTEL, whose rates preclude his
permanent residence there, has been
forgotten temporarily by hotel de-
tectives in Los Angeles. They naye
come to center their attention on
the "squatter"
Squatters usually are tourists who
come to Los Angeles, take an mex
pensive room and join the cafeteria
lines, but every afternoon and eve
hlnS so to smart hotel, clad in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Banks and Banking

The last bearing of the session by
the committee on banks and banking
tnat on an act to authorize the pay
ment of retirement compensation to
treasurers and assistant treasurers of
savings banks and trust companies.
was held Thursday afternoon.
Bank Commissioner Fred L. Law
renee of Skowhegan favored the
measure. He stated that from time
to time he had been asked as to the
right of trustees of banking insti-
tutions, especially mutual banks. to
retire deserving employees, those who
had been in the service of these in
situations for quite a period of years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27

March 27,. 1925. Sealed proposals
will be received at the office of the
Treasurer, Eastern Branch, N. H. d.
V. S.. National Soldiers Home, Maine,
and there opened at Ills A. NJ April
%, 1925 (standard time), for 4400 tons
Bituminous Coal; 700 tons Anthracite
Coal, egg size; $50 tons Anthracite
Coal, range size; $50 tons Anthracite
Coal, nut size (224O pounds to the
toni, delivered in cargo lots along
side Home Wharf at Randolph, Maine
for discharging coal at Home Wharf
at Randolph. Maine; foI transporta-
at tdntfvIpn. s7dine, % main shed at
the Branch. for the fiscal year COM
mencing July 1, 1925, In accordance
with instructions and specifications.
copies of which with blank proposals
Hanley, Treasurer.
mch27 apr6-1I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27

show. and the idea that hotel -,
are forced to stand means ho~ss
to them" =.
Therefore little printed caras m
been added to the equipment ~
house detectives. When an u
taxable squatter becomes 100 ~
lar, he Is courteously hanoeu n,
token from the management -
reading it he usually moves on.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Public Health

Senator Spiers of Cumberland
county conducted the hearing before
the committee on public health
Thursday afternoon on the bill to
provide for the sterilization of men
tai detectives. Opening the hearing
the Senator said that it was proposed
as means of curbing a growing
menace in the State, but that he felt
it would be better for others to pre-
sent the facts to the committee than
for him to try to do so. Several
speakers We're heard for and against
the measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
jan23. fri sat. IF

their best garments. They settle in
to chairs. where they have a good
view of the passing pageant, and
there they tarry, hour after hour.
while the hotel guests and their
friends are often crowded out.
"Somc of the sitters have favorite
chairs and get angry if they find
some once ahead of them" said a
hotel house man. ITS all a free
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27

of stamps, Boom Maine" Made in
Maine" and Help Build Maine" has
passed the million mark. with the
demand growing rapidly. THESE
promise to become one Of the big
features of the advertising campaign.
a plan is now under way to pro-
rrovide State of Maine flags for all
Maine automobiles. The State flag
has the seal on a background of
blue and is an attractive emblem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
File Complaint
Against Alleged
Poor Tel. Service

\ complaint alleging Inadequate
service signed by l.. l.. Smith of
WATERFORD and IL others against the
Saco River Telephone & Telegraph
Co, at Bar Mills, has been filed with
the Public Utilities Commission.
The complaint alleges that there
are too many subscribers on each
line and that incompetent and mex
perienced girls are employed in the
company's central office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
NATIONAL Home

The moving picture program Tor
Friday will he Nay McAvoy. Malcolm
McGregor and Ricardo Cortez in "Ihe
Bedroom Window" with a Pathe News
and comedy. Newly Rich" featuring
"Snub' Pollard.
officer of the day, Capt. John f.
Coyne.-Edward ]. Mcdonnell has re-
turned from a pass to Portland
Furloughs have been granted to Thom-
as II. Daley to Rutland, John II. Mich
olson to Boston and Thomas Prev 70
Franklin-The remains of the late
John f. Earle have been sent to Chm
ton, Mass. for burial.-Joseph Lopez
of Hampstead, L. l., late Co. H. AND
U. s. Inf, and John r. Ahern OF
Providence, late 151st Depot Brigade
have been admitted.-James Trainor
of Worcester, late Co. NJ, 18th U. S.
Inf, and Michael J. Dee of Worcester
late Co. +. 18th U. S. Art nave peen
dnitted-Joseph w. Farr late I.
of NJ, S. A. T. Corps, has been granted
a discharge from the Home.
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STATE HOUSE
Governor Council Will Meet Today at 10 A. M.

the State, and from Frank c. Wright
of New York City. who is anxious
to locate permanent camp near
Mt. Katahdin Park, and wishes in
formation on that district.
Gov Brewster has received assur-
ance from Charles Davis. president
of the National Highway Associa-
ton. that the annual map will bear,
on the section including Maine, the
words playground of the Nation" a
slogan requested by the Governor.
About million copies are circulated.
The circulation of the new series
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Pulitzer Prize Winner, 1.-THE Age Of
Innocence" Made into Warner
Film-At Colonial TODAY

The Age of Innocence" the cur
rent attraction at the Colonial Thea
ire, is the screen adoption of Edith
Wharton'S novel of the same name
which proved a best seller" and
which was awarded the famous and
much coveted Pulitzer Prize.
Annually, the Pulitzer School of
Journalism makes a number of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Some Interesting
Results of Names
Publicity CAMPAIGN

Names publicity campaign con.
tinue1 to bear fruit. An increasing
number of inquiries regarding the
State Is received daily. They origi-
nate in many parts Of the country.
Letters came yesterday from Miss
Geneva Clegg Of Mathiston, Miss,
who seeks general information about
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
.lohn G. Earle

The death Of John S. Earle occur
red in the hospital here early Wed
nesday morning. He was born In
New York City, So years ago. He
enlisted in Co. &, 3rd N. y. l.. A, at
New York City. Dec. 30, 1861 and
was discharged at New Berne. n. C.,
April %, 1868. He was admitted to
the Home from Franklin, Oct. IA,
1924. A niece, Mrs. Madeline Ashe.
of Franklin survives. The funeral
will be held at 1890 Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Catherine L. Humphrey

Eugene Bailey. the Home builder
las lust received the sad news OF ',le
death of his sister, Mrs. Catherine H.
IT,Imnhrev. formerly of Augusta
which occurred in Kirkland, WASH
March 10. Mrs Humphrey was porn
in Windsor Aug. 1G, 1858, the daughter
80 Phoebe Cooper Bailey and the lteV.
charles Bailey of Whitefield. IN - ~
she became the wife OF iaVllah
Humphrey and to this union were
horn two children, Mabel and lrNli'h'
They went west in 1914, reSldils ~
Edmonton, Alberta, until l92o' "len
thew went to Kirkland, WASH "Hc
leaves to mourn her the huspai'u an
a daughter, Mrs. Mabel huhnear o.
edmonton, Alberta, the son having
nasscd away Dec. A last; also grand
daughter, Mrs. j. 3. Taylor of Seattle
Wash, and a brother mentioned ABOVE.
The Home Sunday school VIII holu
another social Saturday evening IN
Grand Army hall. The children
should be present at 6:15 p. NJ.
Henry Crosson, late Co. E, 90, L.
S. Inf. has been granted a dlScharSe
from the home.-Joseph Lopez. OF
Hampstead. l.. l., late Co. II. AZ, Y. ,.
Inf. has been admitted.-Charles L..
Meehan has returned from a 1ur-
Tough to Observation-Disclosures have
been granted to John J. Gavin to
Richmond, Thomas Prev to Frank
lin, and John H. Nicholson to Bos-
Jordan of Marlboro,
late Co. I. IL, U. S. Inf, James Burke
of Lawrence. late Co. J., %, Z. ;.
Inf, James L. King. of Worcester
late Co. G, 9. Mass. Inf. and Thomas
+. Nolan of Lowell, late L. 5. Navy,
have reported for re-admisslon.
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than an amendment to the existing
law which governs only professional
boxing.
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State House Chat

Commissioner F. p. Washburn of
the State department of agriculture
passed Wednesday and Thursday at
Portland on matters of business.