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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Enormous Cache
Stolen Goods in
N. Y.Warehouse
GRAVES OF MOTHER
OF MCCLINTOCk AND
OLSON TO Be OPENED

Chicago, March c6.-Two graves.
those Of Mrs. Emma Nelson McClin-
took, mother Of William N. McClin-
took, millionaire orphan whose death
led to this indictment Of his foster
father, William D. Shepherd, and C..
c. Faiman. and that Of DIR. Oscar Oh
son. brother Of Chief Justice Harry
Olson Of the municipal court, will be
opened beginning Friday. The exhu-
nation Of the bodies was ordered by
Coroner Oscar Wolff this afternoon
when the state took cognizance of
charges by Justice Olson that Mrs. Nc
Clintock and DR.. Olson had died I'M
der mysterious circumstances subse-
Quent to visits from Shepherd. Both
have been dead a number Of years.
Justice Olson also initiated the inves-
tigation into the death Of young Nc
Clintock.
Shepherd. who was refused release
on bail yesterday in decision by
Chief Justice Hopkins Of the criminal
court. was paraded in the bull pen of
Murderers' Row today, and one Of two
witnesses said he believed Shepherd
looked like" man who purchased a
microscope from him.
The government charges that Shep-
herd obtained typhoid germs from a
meteorological school here and gave
them to young McClintock. In a will
made Just after he reached his ma
jority McClintock left the bulk of his
81, 200, 900 estate to Shepherd, with the
exception of an $4,000 annuity to Miss
Isabelle Pope, his fiance. Faiman,
head Of the school of bacteriology,
testified in the preliminary investiga-
ton by states attorneys and before
the grand jury that he supplied the
germs to Shepherd with instructions
how to administer them.
At several stages of the investlga-
ton Judge Harry Olsen has demanded
that the bodies Of his brother ana
Mrs. McClintock by exhumed. but that
matter had been delayed on tne
ground that 1t would be difficult 70
trace poisons in bodies so long our-
led. Mrs. McClintock died 16 years
400 and DR.. Olson three years ago.
But with the indictment of Shep-
herd for murder and the confession OF
Or. Faiman that Shepherd and he plot
ted to kill young McClintock with ty-
phoid germs, interest in the manner
in which DR.. Olson and Mrs. MeChn'
tocs came to their deaths again TOOK
a prominent place in the investigation
The coroner said that states Attor'
new Grove had requested the exnuma'
lions. ~
Judge Olson asserted at the time OF
Tho first Investigation into the oeatn
Of Young McClintock that the clrcun,-
stances of Mrs. McClintocks deatn
vera SUSPICIOUS and he was conhden!
h,. brother did not die from natural
causes. .f..,
DR.. Olson died a short time after
shenherd visited him in his sick room
according to Judge Olson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Believe Group
Broken Up That
Peddled Influence"

Washington, March 26.-Arrests
just made in Connecticut and Wash
ington are believed by internal rev.
enue officers to have broken up a
group of former employees of the
bureau of internal revenue engage ed
in an illeged attempt to "sell in
fiuence" among taxpayers on the
claim that they could have tax as
Sessments reduced.
With the arrest OF John f. Nc
Carren and j. NJ. Clifford in New
Haven, the bureau gave out details
of an alleged effort of those two
and Frederick Sutherland, appre-
hended here, to collect fees from the
New York, New Haven ard Hartford
Railroad company for reducing" a
fake assessment of more than ST.
100000. Switzerland, until a few
days ago an auditor in the income
tax unit. was accused by the bur-
eau of drafting the fake assessment
letter.
Officials of the railroad called the
matter to the attention of the treas
ury officials as soon as they were APP
preached on it, and the investiga-
ton that followed resulted in the
arrests. Bureau officials also were
quick to see the danger of other
swindling attempts of similar char
acter, in view of the large number
of former employees who are we'll &C
quainted with routine in the bureau
| and could, if SO inclined, make con-
vincing representations of lin
| fluence."
There has been little chance In
any of the few cases of crookedness
uncovered in the bureau recently by
which the could lose, Of
| ficials asserted, but they explained
that taxpayers unfamiliar with the
laws and the operation of the bureau
might easily be mislead, and part
with substantial fees without hope of
restitution. Commissioner Blair said
he would press for early prosecution
CT the cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Firebug Working
In Villages Rowland
And, West Enfield

Rowland, Me-. March o6-Last
night and this morning three build
ings in this village and one in West
Enfield across the Penobscot River
were drenched with kerosene and set
on fire. The stable and garage of
Harriet Graham in Rowland were
destroyed, but the barn of George
Paul and that of John Smell were
saved by early discovery Of the fire
as was the tramway of the Advance
Bag and Paper Company in West
Enfield. Sheriff Farrar has been
here today investigating but thus far
there is no clue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over
Manitoba Wednesday night has ad-
vanced to Hudson Bay with trough
extending south and southwestward
to Texas. During the last "a hours
it has become warmer over portions
Of the middle and north Atlantic
states.
The outlook is for showers on Fri
day in the middle and north Atlantic
states. 1t will be colder on Friday
in the middle Atlantic states. On
Saturday it will be colder in New
England.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Fresh to strong south and southwest
and weather partly overcast Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Bassett Sworn in
AS Associate Justice

The members of the committee on
Judiciary took recess in the midst
Of an executive session Thursday
afternoon to witness the administer
ing of the oath of office to Norman
l.. Bassett of Augusta as associate
justice Of the Supreme Judicial
court.
The oath was administered by
Governor Ralph o. Brewster at an
open council session, the chamber be-
ing we'll filled with spectators.
Among those who witnessed the
ceremony was former Chief Justice
Leslie c. Cornish, an uncle Of Mr..
BaSsett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Three Nebraska
Villages Destroyed
Bv Prairie Fires

Valentine, Neb., March 26.-tby -.
P.)-Three prairie fires were raging
In the Rosebud Indian Reservation TO-
night while ranchers and Indians
fought desperately to check the flames
Three villages had been burned TO
ruins by the blaze and one report re-
feived here told Of a woman and two
small children being burned to death
1t Tuthill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Fall River Child
Killed by Motor

Fall River, Mass, Mar. 26.-One
child was killed and another receiv-
ed injuries which are expected to re-
suit in death in automobile acct
dents here this evening. Arthur Ven-
der, 3, who had run from the side
walk in front of his home. died soon
after he was struck by an automo-
bile operated by Julius Lanciault.
The name of Joseph O'Neil, II, is
on the danger list at the Fall River
General hospital because of injuries
sustained in South Somerset when
he was hit by truck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Vote New Draft
On Bay of Fundy
Power Project Bill

The judiciary committee voted
nine to one last evening to report
Ought to pass in a new draft" on
the bill to incorporate Dexter p.
Cooper of PASSPORT to develop and
utilize the power of the tides in the
Bay of Fundy and waters adjacent
thereto. The only member of the
committee opposing the favorable
report was Representative Wing of
Auburn.
The new draft of the bill limits
the development to tidal power alone
and places the project under the SUI
pervision of the Public Utilities Com
mission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
SsNt-
Report FavOrs
&c Gasoline Tax

A report in favor of a two-cent
gasoline tax without exemptions will
be presented by the joint commit
tees on taxation and ways and
bridges at the legislative session to-
day. While not all of the members
of the two committees have signed
the report, nearly all of the COM
mittee favor the straight two-cent
tax, and there will be no minority
report, it was said last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27

New York, March 2e.-Two men
were arrested tonight charged with
being members Of band Of robbers
and bootleggers whose cache Of stolen
goods, estimated to be worth as much
as 100000 was discovered today in
an old two-story building on South
street
The suspects identified themselves
at Patrick Michael. 20, a laborer, and
Max Price. 81. q salesman. both Of
New York. They are charged spe-
cincaliy with stealing today from the
warehouse Of Pinchus, Sachs & Co..
$4,000 worth Of woolens which were
later found in the warehouse. Both
denied the charges.
Police are also questioning two men
who said they were employed as
watchmen at the building and were
ignorant of the fact that 1t housed
stolen goods.
Silks and woolens worth 100000
that had been stolen in the last two
days have been identified.
Patrolman Joseph Grille early today
became suspicious Of a truck driving
into the old building. The driver ig-
nored his questions, drove in and
: locked the big doors behind him.
Grille called for reserves and forced
the doors.
They found great stores Of fabrics
Of ali kinds, feathers, dyes. canned
goods, cigarettes and cigars, between
rs and 100 barrels Of alcohol and IL
quor, and in the basement two large
stills which apparently had been In re-
cent operation. They found q Meet OF
% trucks, some Of which have been
identified as recently stolen.
They found desks, telephones, filing
cabinets, typewriters, correspondence
and other Indications that this was the
headquarters Of an extensive mail Or
der business conducted by a highly
organised bandit and bootlegger band
They found secret doors and STAIR
ways. with an ingenious buzzer slgnai
alarm system: trick safe concealed In
a wall and a trap door operated by
electricity: a store of sfx-shooters
Altogether a fantastic combination OF
. modern big business ounce anu
dime-novel bandits lair. -.
Two men in tho building gave Ine
names of Jack Kline and John Milier
and insisted they were only watcnmen
who knew nothing about the business
they guarded. They were hello:
Police were told by persons nvIns -,
the ueighborhood that fasnlonaD.s
dressed ladies' in limousines" came
there The officers believe these were
sales agents coming to learn the stock OK
. before going out to book orders lsa OF OF
representatives Of fences" calling 10
examine goods before purchasing.
Shortly after police had broken ln'o
the place a mail carrier dehVereo
batch Of letters, which were .
over Ia postal inspectors. The ofhcers
hope through these and the mass OF
correspondence they found to trace
mail order purchasers and to get ."
the trail Of the bandits themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Combine Army and
Navy Radio Stations

of army and navy radio telegraph
stations have been combined sue
cessfully in compliance with recon-
mendations of the joint army-navy
board calling for cooperation and
exchange of facilities. The arrange
ment, it was said today, has result
ed in economies without reduction in
service and despite a gradually in
creasing volume of traffic.
All of the stations now jointly
operated are owned by the navy ex-
cept an army station at Brownville,
Tex, which has taken over the
work formerly handled by the navy
station at Point Isabel, Texas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Surplus Shown in
M. G. r. r, ReDOrt

Portland. Me-, March ga sur
plus after charges of s61.12s for Feb
ruary was shown in the Maine Gem
trail Railroad Company's monthly
statement Of operating results today
me surplus for the first two month:
Is S5H,4l2, as compared to a deficit
Oh s4S'lSs for the corresponding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
PLAN RECOVERY
OF COLLINS BODY

Cave City, Ky, Mar 26-Work on
the recovery of the body of Floyd
Collins in Sand Cave will begin
about April 1, w. H. Hunt. mining
engineer of Central City, who ac-
cepted a contract to recover the body.
from Homer Collins. brother Of
Floyd. said here today.
Hunt said he was going to Sand
Cave to see what plan will be used
in recovering the body from it's tomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Good Progress Made
This Week But Many
Big Measures Yet.
to Be Passed
Upon

to Cut New Build
ing Program Simplifies Mat
ters-Hearings All Out Of
Way-D0uble Sessions Daily
Probable Next Week-Rail
Tax, Maternity Bill, Acad.
envy Resolves, Pay of Prison
ers Act and Bath Bridge
Bills Among Activities Of
Coming Week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
$500 Fire Loss
At East Readfeld
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial TO kennebec JOurna)
e. Readfield, March 26.-About
$50 P. M. today, the house of Her
bert E. Pinney on the Belgrade road
in East Readfield was discovered to
be on fire. Help was summoned by
friends and by hard work by those
who responded. the fire was confined
to the house and ell. A small part
of the furniture was saved. The loss
is estimated about $500, partly COW
cred by insurance. 1890
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Adverse Report on
Hairdressers Bill

The Legal Affairs committee re-
ported Thursday fought not to pass"
on the act to create State broad for
licensing of hairdressers. cosmeti-
clans and cosmetologists.
The committee on Appropriations
and Financial Affairs reported
fought not to pass" on the act relat-
ing to new heating plant for the
University of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Portland Woman
Observes Her 1O4th

Portland. Me-. March 26-Mrs'
julia Maria Norton de Land. Port
lands oldest resident, observed her
1o4th birthday today. She received
cards, flowers and letters from
friends anr relatives. Ex-mayor
10 q cousin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Portland Dealers
Announce Cut
Anthracite Prices

Portland. Me-, March zs-Anthra-
cite price reductions. effective April
], were announced today by Portland
dealers. Egg coal drops 81 to $16.2b;
stove and chestnut, SO cents 20
$1e76; pea. 81 to $13; and buck
wheat, 81 to SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

New England-Increasing cloudi-
ness and warmer Friday followed by
showers In afternoon or at night +;
Saturday fair, colder.
Eastern New York-Showers and
thunderstorms Friday, colder in aft
ernoon; Saturday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Dies After Being
Hit hY Falling Tree

Colebrook, N. H., March o.
Scott Eastman, 80, died this after
noon here from injuries sustained
earlier in the day when falling
tree struck his head. He had been
telling trees in the sugar orchard
Of Ernest Royal ~-- -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Tornado Relief Fund
Near Quarter Million

Washington, March 26.-Contribu-
tions for tornado relief received at ma
tional headquarters Of the Red Cross
today from it's chapters throughout
the country brought the total of $780,
S6549. This amount is in addition to
special funds being raised within the
state affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Friday increasing cloudiness and
warmer, followed by showers in the
afternoon or at night; Saturday fair
and colder; fresh to strong south
west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-27
Two Suspects Held
Deny knowledge of
Remarkable AS
s0rtment Loot

Value of Goods May Total
Million-Includes Fabrics of
All Kinds, Leather, Dyes,
Canned Goods, Tobacco and
100 Barrels Liquor-Fleet of
% Trucks Also Found-Evi-
dence Of Huge Mail Order
Business-Secret Doors and
Ingenious Alarm System
Some of Callers Fashi0nably
Dressed Women
The Washington times., 1925-01-16
R D OK WILLIE s
F|REMEN
ELECT !
Or. Otis M. Linthicum Heads
Volunteer Dept.-$10o,ooO
Realty Deal Reported

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Jan. Id ne
Rockville volunteer fire department.
held it's annual meeting last eVenihs
and elected officers as follows
President, Doctor Otis H. Linthlcum'
vice president, Clifford III. Robert
son; secretary, William D. CLARK
treasurer, F. Bache Albert; chlel'
Joseph w. Howes: assistant chlel'
F. Barnard Welsh; engineer WIZ
liam F. Disney; assistant engineers
Albert Moulden and Frank II. Hls'
gins: surgeon, Doctor George +.
Lewis.
William M. Burrows and Marbury
Gates were made captain and Ileu-
tenant, respectively of the HOOK
and Ladder Company; John b. Lam,
bert and Edgar Reed, captain ana
lieutenant, respectively, OF engine
company No, 1, and j. Paul Bru,
nett and Guy Watkins captain ana
lieutenant. respectively OF engine
company No. 2.
The erection of fire engine
house and headquarters on the
lot, recently acquired by the oe'
partment, opposite the courthouse
to cost $4,000 or more, will be
started soon.
The Mite Society of Rockville
Methodist church met last evening
at the home of Mrs. Hattie Ward
with Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Jonetta
Gather as hostesses.
Thirty.fiye acres of Edgemoor,
which borders on the Rockville
pike. it has been announced has
been sold by William p. Emo for
q price said to be around $1O0,OOO.
This is said to be a record price
for acreage land in this county.
The name of the purchaser is
withheld, but it is understood ne
made the deal as an investment.
The January meeting of the
GAINESVILLE Community League
was held in the public school
building at GAINESVILLE with a
large attendance of members and
others. 1t was conducted by the
president, Milton w. Phillips. Fol
lowing a business session, pleas
ing program of music and other
features was rendered and short
addresses were given by Miss
French, r. Brooke Colt and Doctor
Hicks.
The annual meeting of the Mont
gomery County Fish and Game
Protective Association will be held
in st. Mary's Hall here next We'd
nesday evening. E. L. LeCompte,
State game warden and George P.
Hoover, of Chevy Chase, will be
among the speakers. Officers will
be elected.
Judge Robert B. Peter has sus-
pended sentences in the cases. OF
Leon Lowry and Mervil Riley,
Young residents of Seneca, this
county, recently found guilty in
the circuit court here of larceny,
and has taken similar action in the
case of Harry G. Poole, convicted
of carrying a concealed weapon.
The Washington times., 1925-01-16
JUDGE JAILS AUTOIST
WHO ABANDONED VICTIM

ALLENTOWN. Pa, Jan. 16.-Fol-
lowing his Nannounced intention OF
sending wilful violators Of the auto.
mobile traffic laws to Jail, Judge
Reno imposed a prison sentence of a
year in addition to a fine of $500,
upon Roy Bossard, who was con-
victed of running down Orell Gin
ton, Of this city, on the Slatington
State road, then driving away with
out offering assistance.
Clinton was seriously injured.
The Washington times., 1925-01-16

said. "The basis of American citi-
zenship is character; the expression
of democracy is good will; and this
country is the land of hope"
A communication was presented
to the club from w. r. Gallil1er.
chairman of the. inaugural commit
tee which carried thanks for the
offer of help from the club and as
surance that the personnel OF his
committees would pc filled from the
members of various local clubs.
The Washington times., 1925-01-16
DR.. JOLLIFFE TO EXPLAIN
RADIO TO CIVIC GROUP

Doctor c. B. Joliffe of the radio
division of the Bureau of Stand
ards will address the Cleveland
Park School and Community Asso-
citation at a meeting to be held
tonight at the John Eaton School
at Thirty fourth and Lowell streets
northwest.
He will explain the theory and
practice of radio transmission and
recent ion
The Washington times., 1925-01-16
DAWES VIOLIN NUMBER
TO BE RADIO FEATURE

Melody the violin number
composed by Vice President Elect
Dawes will be played for the first
time on the radio. on January 20,
when the Pan-Anerican Union
broadcasts a Latin American pro-
gram, ii was announced today.
Leo Alvardo, Mexican violinist,
will play the number.
Secretary of State Hughes also
will deliver an address on Latin
The Washington times., 1925-01-16
CARL ENCEL TO ADDRESS
AMERICAN PEN WOMEN

Group meetings of the League
Of American Pen Women announc-
ed today include the following: MI
sic group, at the Library of Con
gress on Monday evening, when
Carl Engel, chief of the music
division, will speak and the com
mercial group, Tuesday evening 1T
the clubhouse, 1909 H street north
west.
An address at the latter place will
be given by S. d. SchartZ, on
methods of getting publicity.
The Washington times., 1925-01-16
"PAYS TO ADVERTISE"
PACKS TRINITY HALL

The Mask and Bauble Club last
night presented 1T Pays to Adver-
tise" before an audience which
packed Trinity parish hall.
The cast included John E. Tough
lin. Cyril Clemens, Paul Lyons,
James E. McLarney, William j..
Kalt, Thomas P. Loughlin, John T.
Doran. James f. Lee, John IT. Gate
ly, Louis Peake, Robert H. Christie
and Henry J. BONNER.
The Washington times., 1925-01-16
DR.. SlSSOo TALKS At
COSMOPOLITAN LUNCHEON

whats right with America.
Doctor Joseph r. Sissoo, poster
of the New York Avenue Presbyter-
ian Church in his address on this
subject before the Cosmopolitan
luncheon, yesterday at the Franklin
Square Hotel, gave three examples.
"Three things come to my mind
in connection with this subject" he
The Washington times., 1925-01-16
Founders Birthday Party

Susan B. Anthony Foundation
will hold a special meeting Monday
evening at headquarters. 1909 H
street northwest, to plan for cele-
bration of Miss Anthony's birth
dav. February Is,
The Washington times., 1925-01-16

American relations. and several
Latin.Amerfcan artists win sing
and play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-05-17

folk, Va. motored to this city to be
the guests of Mrs. Aaron kuntz of
the Beacon apartment.
Mrs. Walter Woolf is spending a
week at the Arlington Hotel, this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Kann are pass
ing the week end in Baltimore, with
relatives.
Mrs. Sol Rice of New York City is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Clarence
Eiseman, at 2S07 Connecticut avenue.
The Wednesday crowds met at the
Country Club for luncheon and NAH
jong.
Mrs. Charles Goldsmith entertained
the Embroidery Circle at luncheon at
her home in the Argonne apartment
Thursday.
Mrs. A. NJ. Baer spent few days in
Baltimore as the guest of her dauSh-
ter, Mrs. Henry Strauss.
Mrs. Herman Hollander, who will
spend the Summer abroad. was given
surprise party in honor of the event.
Mr.. David Block of New York City,
a few days in Washington with rela-
tives.
Miss Hilda King of Beverly Court en-.
tertained at luncheon and NAH jong
Thursday, at her home.
Miss Beatrice Cohen of Elizabeth,
N. j., is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Fred PelZman.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Grosner are
in Atlantic City.
Mrs Ralph Dombrower of Richmond
and son, are the guests of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Rosen-
field.
Mrs. Bertha Coblenzer is spending
some time in Atlantic City. n. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Riefkin motored
to Baltimore Saturday and spent the
day with friends.
Meyer Cohen, jr., entertained a
number of friends at a dance last
evening at the Columbia Country
Club.
The Friday Crowd" met at the Ar
lington Hotel for luncheon and NAH
jong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Deiches of
New York City have returned to
their home after visiting the latter
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Kahner, on Belmont road.
Miss Inez Leon entertained a COM
pany Of young folks Friday evening
at her home, on Fairmont street, in