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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
U. S. Filler Badly Hurt
When Forced to jump

Chicago, May 6.-Major Henry
Taylor, army flyer stationed in
Columbus, was injured severely to-
day when he jumped from his air.
plane when the control stick broke
as he was flying 1900 feet above Bot
yum, Ohio, six miles north of Ak
ron. Taylor was brought to a Cleve-
land hospital, where physicians say
he suffered no fractures.
With Taylor at the time was J.
F. Alexander, of Mansfield. Alexan-
der and Taylor. using parachutes.
leaped from the disabled ship. The
former landed safely but Taylor
alighted in tree. The plane in
which the two had left Cleveland
for Mansfield, was demolished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Rules Staggering
In Circle Is Not
TOting of Liquor

Portland, Maine. May 6-When It
appeared that the only evidence OF
transportation was that she was
Staggering about in circle" Mum
icipal Judge Clarence Peabody ruled
today that the charge Of illegal
transportation against a woman ar
raigned before him was not sustain
ed. She was sentenced to 80 days in
the house of correction, however, for
intoXication. Officers testified that
two pint bottles. partly filed, with
alcohol, were found in her possession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
General Forecast

Pressure is high east OF New
Foundland southwark to Bermuda
During the last "a hours scattered
showers have occurred in the north
portion of the middle Atlantic
states, and the west portion of New
England.
Temperatures are mostly below
the seasonal average from the
Rocky Mountains eastward. Changes
have been unimportant.
The outlook is for showers on Fri
day in portions of the middle Allan
tic states. Elsewhere east of the
Mississippi the weather will be gen.
orally fair Thursday and Friday
Temperatures will rise on Friday in
the north Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy. Hook
Fresh southwest and west winds,
and weather partly overcast Thurs
Gay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
MAORI GIRL HALTS
TRIAL BY COLLAPSE
DURING TESTIMONY

New Haven, Conn, May 6-Olym-
pia Maori, who Is on trial for the
murder of John Bagnano, alleged
father of her child. collapsed in the
courtroom here this afternoon. Judge
Christopher L. Avery, who had or
| dered a recess a moment before, re-
called the jury as it became evident
that the girl defendant would be un-
able to sit through further testi-
mony. Jurors, who had not wit
messed the breakdown of Miss Maori,
We're excused until nine A. M. tomor-
row. Tonight it was said by Jo-
seph Koletsky, counsel for the de-
Tense. that the girl would be in court
tomorrow.
Miss Maori was taken to the coun-
ty Jail where she was examined by
DR.. Willis N. Crow, the Jail physi-
clan and then put to bed. The ply
stefan in a statement later said her
condition was not serious.
The collapse of Miss Maori fol-
lowed testimony of three witnesses
called by the state regarding a fight
they had seen between the girl and
Ragnano two weeks before the
shooting. During the taking o. testi-
| mony Miss Maori remained calm but
after the third witness had left the
stand, she suddenly screamed and
collapsed in her chair. Her mother.
who was sitting nearby, also cried
! out and rushed to the girls side.
Mrs. Carolina Bagnano, widow of the
slain man, also tried to reach the
stricken girl.
James P. Correlli of this city. the
first witness to tell of the fight be-
tween the girl and Bagnano, said he
saw the two standing together and
/, that his attention was attracted to
them because they were fighting. In
the cross examination by Attorney
Koletsky, witness said he had seen
the girl slap Bagnano twice but de-
MED that Bagnano had thrown her
down and kicked her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
STATES INDUSTRIES
GOVERNORS TOPIC At
LEWISTON Meeting
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

especial 10 kenneDec JOurnal)
Lewiston, May G. Governor
Ralph o. Brewster. speaking this
evening at the Androscoggin Valley
Industrial Exposition at Lewiston
city hall, declared that the romance
of the enterprises that have made
Maine industrially great. is now in
the process of being written for the
education of ourselves, our children
and our prospective investors from
other parts.
1.-THE story of cotton and wooden
and paper and shoes has glamour
and a stability that transcends the
comprehension of those whose mar
row circle has not brought them in
their KEN" continued Governor
Brewster.
maine as an industrial State is
perhaps known better in other parts
Continued on Page 11-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Awarded S2S69
In Million Oil Suit

Boston, May "a $1,000,0O0 suit of
the Beacon Oil Company of Everett
against the international Paper of
New York for -fulfillment of a
purchasing contract was ended today
when a jury in the federal district
court awarded the oil firm $3.50.
The plaintiff had alleged that the
defendant purchased only 100000
barrels of a $4,000 barrel contract.
The jury upheld the paper company's
contention that strikes, disturbances
and other causes beyond it's control
had prevented fulfillment of the con-
tract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
War Game Showed
Defects in Defense

Honolulu. May 6.-(AP)-The battle
of Oahu, and the most extensive army
navy manoeuvres ever conducted by
the United States, disclosed defects in
both the island defences and the fleet,
which have been made the basis of a
special report and recommendations to
the secretaries of war and navy, the
chief umpires announced in an other
wise non-committal communique is
sued following the conclusion of the
critique shortly before noon today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Fisherman Hurt
In Gasoline Explosion

Boston, May 6-Thomas Sparrows
of East Gloucester, Mass, was
blown into the water by a gasoline
explosion on the Gloucester trawler,
Lillian, which was refuelling off the
South Boston fish pier today. He
was burned about the face and
shoulders Other fishermen rescued
him and he was taken to the Hay
market relief hospital. where his
condition was not considered serious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Two Brothers Admit
Worthless Check Acts

Mortified, VT. May 6-Ralph and
George Bedell. brothers. of Concord,
VT, pleaded guilty before Judge Will
cox in superior court here today to
passing worthless checks. The case
of Ralph, who has been in Jail sew
eral months awaiting trial. was mol
pressed. George was given a sus-
pended sentence of from to years
in states prison on condition that
he make good his worthless checks
and pay $3.50 costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Emperor of Incas"
Must Pay AlimOny
Rules Gotham Judge

New York. May 6.-(AP)-A man
claiming to be an emperor today
was ordered to pay his wife 81
weekly alimony. Inca Sito Cussi,
who says he is the eleventh emperor
of all the Incas, was ordered to
make the payment in family court.
Magistrate Oberwager refrained
from placing him under bond be-
cause 1T would be a shame to ask
royalty to furnish surety"
The wife knows her husband as
Alberto V. Roselle. She told the
court that she didn't think much of
thing king business SO far as her
husband was concerned and prefer
red that he should get job as an
electrician. This was his work
when she married him in 1928, she
said,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Believe Amundsen
May. Make Trial
Flight to the North

London, May (AP)-A Reuter-
Dispatch from Oslow says the Ship
Ping Gazette declares that ROAD
Anundsen may profit by the fine
weather and undertake a trial flight
landing on the ice at the edge OF the
northwest coast of Spitzbergen.
The dispatch adds that the steam
er Farm, which set out to find a
landing place, today reported her
Position as two miles west Of Am
sterdam Isle. A northern breeze was
Diowing and snow squalls prevailed
Inere were no swells on the sea. The
temperature was 10 degrees below
zero, Centigrade, or about 8 degrees
above zero, Farenheit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Princess Better After
Blood TRANSMISSION

London, May 6.--(AP)-After
Liood TRANSMISSION, necessitated by the
weak condition of her heart, the bulle-
IN issued tonight by the physicians in
attendance on the princess royal re-
s ssr.ed that she had gained strength
uuring the day. h.
Inc princess royal is suffering from
gastric affection, characterized by a
asshnorrhagc a day or two ago which
'dused serious alarm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Fire Destroys 500, 600 #.
Lumber Near Phippsburg
Damage Of $4,000 in Cut over
Two Million Feet Awaiting
Shipment - People Lend
Hand to Control Fire
Especial to Kennebec Journal)


Phippsburg, May 6.-Fire which
broke out in the H. Page lumber
tract jim the Parker Head district
this afternoon destroyed 100000 feet
of pine lumber before it was under
control tonight. The lumber is
valued at about $4,000. LAUNDERING
operations had been conducted for
about a year on the Reed farm and
two million feet of lumber had been
cut, none of which had been ship
ped. The fire caught in the middle
of one of the largest piles. Every
body for miles around was sum-
moned to carry lumber surround
ing the fire to safety. The Bath fire
truck started but took the wrong
road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Dynamiters Seek
Destruction of Mine

Fairmont, w. Va, May "a blast
of dynamite late today blew away
the transformers of the Consolidated
Coal company, serving the company's
Highland Mine, but did not break
high tension power line serving other
properties. State police believe it
was an attempt to wreck the Francis
Mine of the Montfair Gas Coal COM
pany and the Victor Mine of the
Monongah Fuel company on the Killr
Ohio Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Leverhulme died at 4.30 o'clock this
morning of pneumonia. ~.
William Hasketh lever found. his
first job when he was 49,. 1t consists
ed of cutting and wrapping soap.
From this humble beginning he
became one of England's greatest
industrial captains-Lord Lever
hulme - multi-millionaire Soap
King" His factories and enterprises
have followed the British flag over
the earth, from Port Sunlight, his
model English village, to the Congo,
to China, South Africa, Australia,
the United States and Switzerland.
Four years after William Lever
began cutting soap he had won pro-
motion to a clerical job in the fac
tory, and when he married two years
later every one who knew him
thought that he had settled down
for life.
But not so William Lever. The
idea of becoming a soap manufac-
Continued on Page 11-coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Demand 261O !
Names beThrown
Out in Primary
Repeal Petitions
No Opposition as
Investigator De-
claresthemlQe

Hearing to Determine
Whether Irregulari-
ties Were Practiced
in Securing Names
Is Continued to Mon
day Next Witness
ses Will Be Heard on
Circulation of Peti-
tOns-1f Challenged
Names Are Stricken
Out Initiated Bill
Will Die
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
None Hurt i'm c. & 0.
Derailment in Va.

Richmond, Va, May 6-Although
four coaches were derailed and the
engine turned completely over when
Chesapeake and Ohio fast train
number 4, from Louisville and Gin
cinnati, ran into a faulty switch just
outside of Richmond late today, MO
one was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
THE WEATHER
UNSETTLED

Northern New England-Unsettled
Thursday: Friday fair and warmer.
Southern New England - Fair
Thursday and probably Friday; ris-
ing temperature.
% Eastern New York-Fair in south.
unsettled in north portion Thursday,
slightly warmer; Friday fair, rising
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
2 Masonic Lodges
Granted Charters

Portland, Me-, May 6-Charters
were granted to Hiram Chapter at
South Portland and Medomak Chap
ter at Waldoboro at the final session
of the grand chapter, Royal Arch
Masons, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday generally fair; Friday
fair with rising temperature; moder-
ate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Continued to Monday
The hearing was opened before
Governor Brewster and Judge San
Continued on Page 3-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Fear For Safety
Gen. Patrick, Filler

Nashville, May 6-Army officials
here at II o'clock tonight were still
without information as to whether
Major General Patrick of the army
air service who left Memphis at d
o'clock had made a forced landing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

Memphis Tenn, May 6-Accord-
ing to reports received at the Mem
phis offices of the Nashville, Chat
tanooga & st. Louis Railroad late
tonight. an aeroplane. thought 10
contain Major General Mason M
Patrick, chief of the army air SER
vice., and his pilot, Captain St
Clair Street, was seen flying close to
the tree tops in the vicinity of john
sonville. Tenn, shortly after G
o'clock tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07
Ex-German Crown
Prince Observes 43d

Gels, Germany, May 6.-(AP).-For-
mer Crown Prince Frederick William
today celebrated his 43rd birthday.
Visits from his farmer tenants were
the main feature of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-07

London. May 7.-(AP) -Viscount
Leverhulme died at 4.30 o'clock this
morning of pneumonia. ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-24
P DIS N PROBE
CONTINUING
Prosecutor Seeks Motive Tor
Death OF Edmonds Girl

Having learned little new In "a.
mouds. Prosecutor G. T. RoAcor and
Coroner g a. Picket Snoh0mlsh
county. were continuing Ia Seattle
Tuesday their Investigations into the
mysterious death has; December ~
o. Lavina Bittntsn Etmonds vnit.
ross. poisoned b. siryrhnlns
Here tho prosecutor vas 10 hold a
conference with The dad girls two
aun,s and her sister. Thr aunia are
Alrs. J. H. Williams. 1915 y. toth
~. and Mrs Nslis Leach. 80 IA.
VIENNA blvd The sister il Dorothy
ni,tmau. She lives with Irs, VII.
Hams
Lavina nlttmau died IN couyui,
sionH Or. ~ n. KrrtxleF. who AZ
tended her. asked an autopsy None
was held The body WA buried In
Yakima. Last week v was sHbumed
Examination by the Rtsts chemist
showed s,rychnlns poironing ~ the
Gauss of death.
Prosecutor Roseoe'a Investigations
AZ Edmonds Monday failed. he aid
20 disclose any known motive. slthsr
for suicide or foul play. The theory
that Miss Bittman may have been
poisoned by food was disposed u b
tho fact that both the girl and her
employer. Mra. Louise Humphrey,
both ate OF the same dishes ths even
ing the SRI died. Mira. Humphrey
waA not affected IN any way
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-24
BIG SILK CARGO
BROUGHT HERE
SIC, 000,0 900 Shipment Ar.
riveS on Africa Maru

bringing what shipping men de-
clare 10 hr of the largest ship
msnts Of silk ever received In Seat.
he. the africa MaFl. Capt Is.
komoya, arrived az plsr 6 a. gi5Q
Tuesday morning direct from Yoke
hama with 1000 bales u raN ak
valued At approximately $1,000
600.
Unloading u the Immense cargo
began as soon az the shin had dock
"a. and for hours scores % long.
nhoremcn were ON the move whilc
government inspectors and customs
officers we're busy checking In and
checking Oh, the thousands Of baisa
which were At one loaded on has
gage ears Of the e NJ a 81 y.
railroad fof shipment 10 New York
II required "a u ihese carr 20
carry she shipmsnt East. and The
train. which has the right of way
over all passenger serViocs Wps 60
leave ~ $3.50 Tuesday afternoon
s~upor.cafKo ofnoer w = spinEle.
ton, Of the ". g Dawson agency.
vas delighted ct the safe arrival
ana discharge % tho cargo. and
Paul Wilson, of the G. M 4 81 r
Railway Co. Nhiie a busy man. took
tins to Nay that thsS would Sc, out
or here on time. and barring mis-.
hhp. would land the entire cargo al,
its destination on Saturday morn
Ing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-24
THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND NEVER
SUSPECT IT
Applicants for Insurance
Often Rejected

Judging from reports from drug.
gisis who r constantly in direct
touch with tho public. there is one
preparation that has been very sue.
cosaful In overcoming these condi.
tions. The mild and healing innu.
cnce Of Dr. kIllmer's swamp-Root is
soon realized. II stands the highest
for It's remarkable record OF success.
An examining physician for one OF
the prominent Life Insurance Com.
panies, in an interview Of the sub.
jcet. made the astonishing statement
that ono reason why so many appli.
cants for insurance are rejected Is
because kidney trouble IL so com,
mon TO the American people. and
the large majority Of those whose
applications are declined do not even
suspect that they have tho disease.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.Root is on sale
At all drug stores in bottles OF two
sizes. medium and large.
However. II YOU wish first 10 test
this great preparation send ten cents
10 Or. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton,
N. v. for a sample bottle. When
writing be sure and mention this
paper-Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-24
SEVERE QUAKES
IN ALASKA
Disturbances Break Water
Pipes and Cable Line

ANCHORAGE Alaska Feb at-
Anchorage suffered from "a severe
earthquake shock which appeared
more or less generai Ia southern
Alaska In the vicinity ~ tho Alas
ka railroad
The quake came yesterday ga two
separate movements at i3a p m
The disturbance was 81 atout 90
seconds duration.
Patients in the Anyhomse hospi'
,ai wcrv shaken frum their beds
while reports were made % dishes
broken and clocks stopped,
Word from Seward said the quake
broke water pipes. and toPplcd chin
ueyz there Disturbances were felt
al various points along the Alaskan
railroad The cable between Sc
ward and Valdez VAS broken.
ST LOUIS Feb .t-Earth trem
ous lasting "a minutes were record
cd on the seismoEreph al So louis
university last night The most So
we're shock was at sis 3 IN ~
PENDANTS were unable 10 tell the 10
cation ~ the cake,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-24
AIRCRAFT PROBE
TO REOPEN
Committee Votes 10 Con-
tinue With investigation

WASHINGTON. Feb By a
vote Of five 60 one the house aircraft
investigating COMMITTEES today d.
cided to reopen bearings probably
Thursday.
The committees sudden decision 20
close its inquiry saturday vas Of
neially explained by announcement
Of deposition 81 10 fund sii but see
% a I1s.0oe appropriation being fe
ported spent
An unofficial Investigation fol-
lowing charges that The admiulHtm
ton called the halt brought out that
nearly $500 was available Tor the
committees expenses Representa-
live moom New York. democrat, Of
fercd 90 paY the committees cK'
psnses eut ef his ewa pocket
Tho action ot The committee today
IA unprecedented AmenE recent con
uessional Investigations, and added
20 the surprise occaaioned by the
testimony Of Brig Gen "Hliy
Mitchell assistant chief of the army
aircraft segyics. against army Of
ncsrs who opposed his proposal sor
ratification o. the army. navy and
mail flying divisions
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-24
KNIGHTS CLOSE
CELEBRATION
Formal Ball at Olympic Is
Final Event

knights OF Columbus closed their
tvo.day silver Jubilee ,ommemom'-
ing the asth anniversary or the Or
sanitation Or the fourth dssrss ~
the society with q formal bali a.
The o1 nipple Hotel Monday night
knights from al parta Of ihe
Northwest wefe present The aner'
noon MAS devoted 10 auiomohiie
tours 80 the cts theatrr parties
and a short business session 20 dis
euss plans FOR 1898.
Tuesday night tho Young Ladies
Institute. headed b. their queen
Of beauty. will bring their two-day
fcts in the knights u Columbus
hall 20 = close with q miniature
Alntdi Gus
Monday evening lafgr crowds -.
tended the fste. and this evening d
door receipts. IL d expected viii
add sufficient 10 the total % com.
plsis the erection Of ID clubh0uss
for the girls organization a. lies
18th ave according 70 officers Of
the institute
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-24
SMOKES, is SUED
Wife Asks Divorce Because
He Smokes Too Much

Cigaref sEnokefh beware Your
habit is ground for divorce. accord.
ing /, o a suit instituted IN superior
court Tuesday By Ida ~ Turner.
Mrs Turner, who married Thomas
=. Turner last October 20. charges
"he il an lnystcmte ciEarc, smoker
and lies in bed smokinK at night and
filling the room and house with
smoke. thereby affecting the health
Of the plaintiff and her four children,
The Turner's reside on tho six.
acre berry farm near Kent which
Mrs Turner. a widow. owned before
abe ma ~ I'D her present husband.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-24

The duties ~ the untcfeee patrol
man according 60 The chief VIII
he 20 recover things like dumped
hoose and i%stusoned narcotics. from
the lower hooks aud cfannies OF
PUGET sound Ills beat would BE-
Just outside the plcrheada. with
emergency calls out into the stream
and an occasional tour due east 81
RAinbndku ISLAND
Hsl. dismissed from the forre fs
instated ana then refused his pn>
broke into fame az a diver durns
tho Mahoney ease when he atrollsi
an over lake Union looking Tor the
murder trunk He's really IL nfst
class diver aud oVns hts own out.
M. The city would set him for =
great deal less money because I'M
dependent divers command hrEc
salaries.
The civil service commission IL
considering holding a competitive
examination Tor the sob, but Y u
unlikely there would ~ anS other
entrants bealde hell
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-24
ELECTION RIOTS

CHICAGO. Feb. st-violenrc
marked the opening ~ the polls IN
Chleago'a city slcetiun today. siz
gunner shooting up u political
meeting and turning II into . riot.
Sone was killed or injured
special squads OF policemen were
ordered 10 polling places IN wards
where trouble was expected! Several
OF the aldermanic contests have de-
vcloped bitter feeling.
In addition TO elcetiug 30 alder
men. Chicago Is to vote on seven
proposed bond issues totaling si3..
500. 600.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-02-24
CLOSE OF QUEEN
RACE is HOT
Final Vote OF Electrical
Show Is Large

LAst-mlnutc activities on the part
OF friends Of the candidates Tor the
homer Of being named Queen Elsc'
ira" caused a surore Monday night
at tho Electrical exhibition a, the
Hippodrome Last night was the
closing night Of the voting In the
beauty contest. which has been con
Quoted aionK with the show
To-day the votes viii be counted
and during the program tonight the
winner Of the contest will be an
nounesd she viii be crowned queen
on the last night or the exhibit
wednesday
Today and tomorrow educational
motion pictures are being shown In
the afternoon at :. with a concert
and radio demonstrations Dancing
viii be on the program from 10 20
1. each evening.