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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

He was born in Boothbay 70 years
ago. He came to Richmond from
Damariscotta three years ago. He Is
survived by two daughters and one
son.
Joseph Cohen met with a serious &C.
cldent Saturday afternoon, falling on
the ice and breaking his hip. He is
the father Of Mrs. Thomas O'Neil, with
whom he made his home. He was on
his way uptown and fell on Spruce
street near the railroad crossing. He
is 80 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

women made II. Designing collar and
cuff sets is also another popular
spare time work of the women.
The women's division Of the North
Belgrade Farm Bureau met Feb. 10
and the time was passed in vegetable
cookery. Seven recipes were DEM
onstrated and talks were given by
Mrs. Bertha Withers, Mrs. Dorothy
Mills and the chairman Of the wo-
mems committee, Mrs. Lulu Watson.
The meeting was in charge of Mrs.
Ernest Morrow, the food project
leader
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

will meet with Mrs. Peter Gonnella,
State street. this Monday evening.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church will meet at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon with Mrs. c. n. White and
Mrs. W. 3. Fletcher at s Winter
street
General Poor Ladies Auxiliary of
Canton Augusta No. 9, will hold it's
regular meeting Tuesday evening at
7:30.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

VINO was IN town for the past week
iet4rneo saturday night to his home
in Richmond.-Miss Alice Wood was
home from Colby college over the
week.
dme elghtn grade Of Winthrop
slaI!illaf held box social Saturday
Cr os at the school building.
and punch Were on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Mrs. Hiram Huntoon. who Is con-
valescing from an illness, was the
recipient Saturday of very beauti-
full Valentine basket, the gift Of her
fellow employees in the stitching
room at the Johnson Bros. shoe fac
tory. The basket, which was both
artistic and elaborate, was golden in
color and filled with yellow flowers Of
several varieties and with fruit and
number of Valentines. each bear
ing an appropriate verse as mes
So sc of goodwill from her friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16
Monmouth Club Meets

The Re-Ly-On-Us club, composed
OF boys and girls in Monmouth, do
ing work under the direction of the
Extension Service and the Kennebec
Farm Bureau, held a meeting this
week under the direction Of their
leader. Mrs. J. II. Sanborn. There
were IA present and two new men,
.bers were taken in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Washington. Feb 1.-THE League
of American Inventors announced
here today that one Of its members
had satisfactorily tested out a
magic cloth" which. with the aid
of only a crystal detector, a ground
wire and a pair of ear, telephones,
made a perfect radio receiving set.
No coils were needed in the new
method, 1t was asserted. In the try
outs it was said the ear telephones.
connected with a fixed crystal held
near the cloth, afforded perfect re-
ception. without physical contact. No
aerial was used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16
NATIONAL HOME

The moving picture program for
this week will be, Monday, an all
star cast in America" a big special
In fourteen reels; Wednesday,
Blanche Sweet and Frank Campeau
In Those Who Dance" with an
Aesop fable and comedy. and FRI
day. Matt Moore and Patsy Ruth
Miller in 'The Breaking Point"
with Pathe News and comedy.
John 3. Beakes
Tile death Of John r. Beakes oc-
Cured in the hospital here Saturday.
He was born in Cranberry, n. j.,
Feb. II. 1874. He enlisted in Co. r,
Is. N. j. Inf, at Jersey City, Aug. ..
1852 and was discharged at Newark,
June ., 1865. He was admitted to
the Home from New York City 25
years ago. He is survived by sis
ter. Mrs. Robert P. Potter Of Sound
Beach. Conn.,. and a brother Edward
T. Of Jersey City. The remains were
sent to Bridgeport for burial.
John F.. Hardiman, commissary
clerk, Is passing a few days with his
parents in Providence. r. I.
Martin F. Sullivan of Worcester
was at the Branch Saturday to at
tend the FUNERAL OF his brother the
late Cornelius J. Sullivan.
The funeral of the late Arthur
Woodson will be held at 1890 Mon
day, Rev. w. G. Kirschbaum offfciat-
ing. The members of Ivan B;cknell
Post A. L. will meet at the Morgue
at 10 o'clock for their services.
The funeral Of the late Cornelius
j. Sullivan was held in the Home
chapel at 1880 Saturday. Rev. FIR.
McLaughlin officiating. Lieut.. Will
liam Tiffany Camp attended in
body.
Officer Of the day. Capt. John DAILY.
James E. McGann has been grant
ed furlough to Blackstone, Mass
William H. Brane, late Co. F. N.
Y. Field Art. has been transferred
to the Danville Branch.-William
d. Welch has returned from a fur
Tough to Washington, d. C.LThe
returns from passes Saturday were
David G. Lambert from Iivermore
and W. II. Roderick from Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Rev. c. o. Perry has received a
unanimous invitation from the trus-
tees of the Pennington Methodist
church to return to them for another
year. Mr.. Perry was formerly pastor
il. HallOWell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

In the advertisement of the Colby
musical clubs there was a misprint.
The price should have read So cents
instead of % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

The food sale held Saturday by the
members of the auxiliary to Frank e.
Goodrich post, American Legion. was
a decided success, the food selling as
fast as it came in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

There will be public whist party
given by members or st. Matthew's
Guild this evening at the home Of Mr.,
and Mrs. Parker Patten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16
South China Leader Low

Pekin. Feb. 15-(By A. F)-Dr.
Sun Vat Sen, South China leader.
who was operated on recently forcan
Ger. was steadily growing weaker to-
day. He.has been critically i'll In Z
hospital here since January rs last,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

The next public affair to be given
by Hallowell High will be the annual
sophomore speaking contest. prepara-
lions for which are now under way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Albany, N. Y, Feb. Hired f.
Williams of this city was instantly
killed today when he fell from the
running board of the engine Of a
Boston & Albany railroad train near
the New York Massa chusetts line
He was substituting as engineer of
the train for his father, Charles c,
Williams Of Rensselaer,. vino had
taken the day off to attend BIRTH
day party for his wife at Utica
Both Williams and his father have
been employed by the Boston & AL
bany for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

A number of Augusta and Gardiner
people attended the concert given
Saturday evening by The Colby ;nusi-
cal clubs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

The Bigelow's Boys Band will re-
hearse tonight in the Bombahook
club rooms from $50 until s o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. A.
Americas first gubernatorial veto at
the hands of woman was trans.
United to the Wyoming House today
Ly Gov. Nellie Ross. The measure
regulated the manner in which
county treasurers would transmit tax
collections to the state treasurer's
office,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

New York, Feb. 14-Plans have
been made to enroll 5000 youths be-
tween the ages OF II and "a from
New York, New Jersey and Delaware
for the six citizens military training
camps to be established In the Sec
ond army corps area this summer,
Maj.-Gen. Summerall, commanding
the area. announced today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Dover, N. H., Feb. r-The Dover
winter carnival committee tonight
voted to cancel the entire program
with the exception of the ball set for
Friday night. This action was taken
because of the thaw and rain Of this
week has removed most of the snow
and spoiled the ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

James Corey Of Auburn was in
town recently on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Miss Evelyn Butler Of Newton,
Mass. has returned to her home after
a short visit paid to Hallowell friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16
NEWS BRIEFS

Chicago. Feb. 14.--Russell 4.
Scott. who at the age of 80, was the
head of a $1O,OOO,OOO Canadian cor
poration organized to build q $780,
900, ZOO international bridge between
Detroit and Windsor, Ont, was SEN
fenced today to be hanged April II,
for the murder of Joseph Maurer, =
l1-year-old store drug clerk, during
hold-up in April, 1924.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Mrs. Leroy ktyes is in Fairfield.
called by the illness and death Of her
mother Mrs. Abbie Witham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

1Iallowell high girls go to Water
vile Friday to play Coburn. The boys
are to play Oak Grove here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Miss Claire Fish is reported con-
valescing from heavy cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Invitations are out for the wedding
or Miss Pauline Lowell and Donald
CowlinG F'ottler Of Dor cheser, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Rev. E. w. Weber, though improv-
ing, is still unable to be out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Judge Fred Emery Beane was at
home from Portland over the week
end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

The picture, "Timothy's Quest"
was shown last evening at the Old
South to an Interested audience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Funeral services for the late Ma
than Niles will be held this afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Miss Christine Carey has a weeks
vacation from her school duties In
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Miss Marion Getchetl was in from
Manchester for the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

r.. A. Llttlefield of Portland was q
recent business visitor in town,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Rockland. Feb. 1.-THE Rice &
Hutchins Shoe Company today an
nounced that it would engage In the
manufacture of a cheaper grade OF
shoes than it has formerly put on the
market. Part Of the Rockland fac
tory will be given over othe manu-
facture of the new line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Mrs. Mary c. Delisle of Roxbury
Mass. was the week end guest OF
Hallowell friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Luther Straw has returned from a
business trip to Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

MISS Violet Hewins was in VIM
throp Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Orange, N. j., Feb 14-Thes uni
versal use of automobiles and the
resultant willingness of men motor
lists to wear ANY old hat" Of a low
priced or knockabout grade, Isl in
part the cause Of trouble and hard
times in the hat manufacturing In
distry here, its members are declar-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Bangor. Me-. Feb. 14-Charged
with breaking and entering the home
OF Lucy Burr in Argyle, June IL,
Harry Barker Of Bangor was before
Judge Butterfeld in the municipal
court today and entered a plea of
not guilty. Judge Butterfield held
him in $1,000 for the May term Of the
superior court. Bail was furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

MISS Eva Stevens was at hom
from Lewiston for the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Crystal lodge, I. o. o. r, will hold
a special meeting Tuesday evening
with work in the initiatory degree.
The Royal Neighbors OF America
will hold public social this even
ing at Moose Hall. Everyone 1nvl.-
ed.
Mrs. r. H. Curtis and Mrs. II. Z.
Foster win entertain at 1910 party
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. F.. E. Webb. All ladies Of the
society are invited.
The regular meeting Of Albert II.
Frost w. r. c. will he held Friday
| evening at Legion hall.
The Ladies' Whist Club met Sat-
urday evening with Mrs. Hattie
Whiting. The ladies' enjoyed a fine
supper at the Interlaken Cafe. Next
Saturday evening the club will meet
with Mrs. Carleton and Mrs. T.. IL.
ton.
Harmony Circle Of Rebekahs will
meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
w. M. Stockford.
The Home Missionary society Of
the Methodist church will meet
THURSDAY afternoon ct the home Of
Mrs. l.. T. Carleton.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Congregational church will hold an
all day meeting Thursday at the
church vestry. Mrs. r. r. Rogers,
Mrs. N. L. Hannaford, Mrs. L. P.
Sturtevant and Mrs. Q. M. Maxim
will serve as dinner committee.
The Do 1t Now class of the Meth
odist Sunday school will meet Thurs
day after school at the home of the
teacher. Mrs. r. M. Brown.
Mrs. Guy Fowke has returned from
visit with her mother, Mrs. Walter
Robinson in Anson.--George Barker
was home from Hallowell oyer the
week end.-Mrs. II. o. Williams has
a very pretty morning glory vine
growing in her window. with one
blossom and two buds. Mrs. Will
Jams thinks that the seed must have
been in the dirt in which she potted
some plants in the fall.--Mr. and
Mrs. Edgar Parkman and daughter.
Miss Evelyn Parkman. are visiting
Mr.. Parkman's brother and family in
Lynn, Mass.-Mrs. Earle Towle of
Brockton, Mass, Is the guest of Mr..
Gale of Augusta was calling on
friends in town Sunday.-Louis Snow
has returned from visit to his
home In iladelphia.--Mrs. T.. c.
Leighton has been visiting in Bos-
ton.-Mrs. Frank Fossett is visiting
her niece, Mrs. Curtis Hinckley of
Peaks Island.--Miss Louise Hewett
of East Winthrop was the week END
guest of Miss Evelyn Hills.-Mrs.
Annie Tobey has been visiting rela-
tives in Bath.-Mrs. II. #. Chamber
lain of Waterville was a guest over
the Weekend OF her daughter Mrs.
j. G. Gordan.-George f. Wilson,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16
Farm Bureau Notes

The Farm Bureau women of the
county are making Sewing kits and
these handy little boxes are meeting
with high favor. The Pittston women
recently made 20 and the Oakland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

San Francisco. Feb. 15-M. Fl. De
Young, publisher Of the San Francis
co Cronicle. died here tonight follow
ing an operation this afternoon fol
intestinal trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Woodbine, n. j.. Feb. 15-Trapped
on so foot bridge. 1sadore Rattan.
.. son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Katzen.
of this town. saved his life by lying
fiat on his back between the rails
while the train passed. He was not
even scratched.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Cannes, France, Feb. IA desire
to be admitted to play in information
the friends of Count Ludwig Saln1-
Hoogstraten as one Of the reasons
he is seeking Hungarian nationality
through adoption by an elderly func-
ttonary of the Budapest foreign Of
flee, named Covacs. He has been
barred from the Rivera and other
tournaments owing to his Austrian
nationality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Madrid, Feb. 15-General Vallespi-
nosa. member of the military direc-
torate, announced today that an i'm
portant military action has taken
place in Morocco. Spanish forces
surprised a large body Of rebels that
attacked them, taking many prison.
ers and much booty. General Primo
De Rivera, president of the directo-
rate, announced that bad weather
has interfered with communication
between Madrir and the fighting zone
in Morocco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16
Notices for Wnai,

The Literary Club will meet this
evening with Miss Mermie Miller,
when Music Night" will be observ-
ed. Mrs. lie Verne Maxfield will
have charge of the program.
The Martha Glass OF the Metho-
dist Sunday school will meet this
evening with Mrs. Marguerite
SpragEe.
There will be ar all day meeting
Tuesday of Winthrop Grange. The
subject for discussion will be Land
and Crop Pests" and will pe opened
by d. s. Clement. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
7. Adams will be in charge of the
dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Buenos Aires. Feb. ia dispatch
to La Nacion from La Paz. Bolivia,
says that Professor Arturo Paenasky,
director Of the archaeological muse
UNI here has discovered important
specimens Of Tiahuanaco archeilogi-
cal ceramics. Authentic ceramics
from the Tiahuanao region are said
to sell for high prices in certain sci
entific centers in the United States
and Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Albion. N. y, Feb. 14-Lewis f.
Sands, whose mammoth bean inter-
ests were thrown into bankruptcy
five, months ago with estimated liza
bilities Of $1.O0o.0oO, walked out Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16
HALLOWELL

Morgan Baker is ill with grip,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Montpelier, ". Feb. IL
Through the efforts of Charles z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. IA 90
story tower. the second tallest build
ing in the world, is to be the feature
of Cleveland's s6o.000.000 union ter
minal development 1t was announced
at the Van Swornen offices today. This
tower, only 81 feet under the peak Of
the Woolworth tower, will rise 70S
feet above the concourse floor of the
new station. 1t will be thanked by
two wings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Senate
today reiterated it's refusal to force
shipping board construction and repair
work into navy yards. An amendment
by Senator Copeland, Democrat, New
York. to the Independent Offices appro-
priation bill which would have pro-
hibited expenditures until bids had
been obtained from navy yards, was
ruled out on point Of order raised by
Senator Warren, Republican. Wyom-
Ing. Senator Norris. Republican, Ne
braska. appealed from the chair, but
the Senate sustained the ruling As to
II. with Is Democrats voting with the
| administration forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

New York, Feb. 14-Dennis J. Ken
ny. 20-year old victim of a gun-tot-
Ing taxicab driver, was buried to-
day while the police wound up their
drive aginst lawless taxi chauffeurs.
As a long cortege, including Gov. AL
Smith, who came from Albany. and
his military staff, followed the body
of the youth from his Fifth avenue
home to a cemetery, the police con-
tinued their activities, arresting 4S
drivers and summoning CAT others
for appearance in traffic court Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

the efforts of what he termed a me
gro Paul Reverb" who dashed ahead
on a motorcycle to warn bootleggers
in Paterson and Passaic that the Of
ficers were coming. federal prohibi-
ton Chief George Tits of the New
ark Office. today announced the ar
rest of six proprietors Of saloons in
each town during raids yesterday.
The men will be charged with the
sale and possession Of intoxicants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Vancouver. B. c., Feb. 14.-Three
cruisers, the Asama, Yakima and
lazumo. training ships Of the Jap
anese navy which arrived in British
columbia waters February on the
last part OF a 20,0OO-mile cruise start
ed for home via Honolulu today. An
investigation into the deaths Of II
seamen of the 1dzuno by a collision
In the harbor here February 8 caused
a delay III departure Of several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE indepen-
dent offices appropriation bill. seventh
of the annual supply measures, was
passed by the Senate tonight after
having been under fire in that body
two days. The bill as passed carries
a total of s452.O00.OOO Of which more
than s400.000,000 is for the veterans
bureau. There was no record vote on
passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Moscow, Feb. 14-Leon Trotsky,
who was recently removed from the
post of war minister, has been re-
lieved of his membership in the coun-
Gil Of labor and defense, 1t was Of
ficially announced. He will be sue
ceeded on the council by M. w.
FrunSe, the new war minister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

London. Feb. 14-Hope by the
British government that new dis
armament conference will be called
before long, and preferably by the
United States, is believed to be
causing the cabinet to delay its de-
cision regarding fresh warship con-
struction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Brattleboro. VI. Feb. 14.-Mrs.
Iura C. Smith, 81. widow of Fred
Smith of Greenfield, Mass, was
found dead in bed here today, death
being due to heart trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Dedham. Feb. 14-Struck by a
taNicab on Church street, near The
telephone office. about $50 this eve
ring. Mary j. Anderson. 16-year-oid
daughter of Mr.. ard Mrs. William
]. Anderson of IS Bates street, died
a few moments later at the Dedham
Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Bronxville. n. Y, Feb. 14.--TIerbert
Jones, Jr.. a 17-year-old high school
student Of Mt. Vernon, begged Sergt.
John Dalton Of the Tuckahd0 police to
shoot him and put him out Of his pain
early today after his foot had been
badly mangled under the wheels of a
freight train. Dalton removed the
boy to a hospital where the foot was
amputated. Doctors said he would
live.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

WEIGH, W. Va. Feb. I'M. NJ. Day.
whose exploits in West Virginia as a
federal prohibition agent spread far
and wide. was shot and killed today
by Jim Sneed. a negro. while conduct
ing a raid at Premier. near here. A
moment after Day fell, his brother
officers killed Sneed. Tho raiders
were visiting houses on the property
OF the Flanagan Coal Co. when the
shooting occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Haverhill. Feb. 14.-Laying down
the dictum that human being is not
a vehicle. Judge George J. VIM in
central district court this morning de-
cided the much mooted question
whether a man may be charged legally
with transporting liquor when he is
carrying it on him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-16

Berlin, Feb. Is - The Socialist
newspaper Vorwaerts quotes from
statements issued by Thyssen Com
pany in connection with an attempt
to float an American loan Of $12,-
100000 to prove that the big indus
trialists in Germany are not nearly
so poor as they assert.