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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
and CHIEF
ENGINEER MACKlNAC
TO FACE CHARGES

Washington, Aug. 2S-(AP)-Char-
ges Of negligence were placed against
George w. McVey. master of the
Mackinac. and John A. Grant, chief
engineer, by the steamboat inspection
service today in report on its inves-
tigation of the explosion of the yes-
sells boiler off Newport, August Is,
with So fatalities.
Inc charges against the men were
pased on evidence gathered at hear
ings held at Pawtucket and Provi-
dence by Richard F. Bailey and Rob-
ert b. Clark, steamboat service in
spector. The charges against Mr..
McFey allege that he caused the
Macklnac to be moved from it's safe
mooring at Pawtucket, knowing that
the steamers boilers were in danger
Gus condition, and that his negligence
contributed to the explosion.
Grant is accused of having allowed
the Mackinac's boilers to become un-
safe, thereby causing loss of life TO
passengers and crew" aboard the ves-
sci. The men were instructed by the
steamboat inspection service to an.
pear for trial September 2 before the
poard OF local inspectors of steam
boats for the district of Providence.
accompanied by their witnesses and
bringing their licenses as navigators.
Conviction at such a trial carries the
penalty of revocation of licenses. any
criminal proceedings growing out of
such disasters being left to the state
authorities.
The Mackinac, bound for Newport,
left Pawtucket early in the morning
of Aug. IS with a capacity excur-
sion crowd aboard. After spending
the day at Newport it had progress
sed few miles on it's return trip
when the boiler burst. enveloping
the vessel in haze of live steam.
Nearby vessels Immediately went to
the rescue and the injured were
taken to nearby hospitals. includ-
ing that at the naval training sta
ton. which took a large part in the
work Of rescue.
Immediately upon learning Of the
disaster, Secretary Hoover. whose
istration of the navigation laws, or
dered George Uhler, chief of the
steamboat inspection service, to go
to Pawtucket to aid in the investi-
cations which had been undertaken
by the federal and state authorities.
He directed full cooperation with
the Rhode Island authorities to de-
termine the cause of the disister,
and place responsibility.
Commerce department officials to-
day said the Mackinac investiga-
ton had been one Of the most rapid
and complete ever made by the
steamboat inspection service. the re-
port of the inspector being in the
hands of Secretary Hoover less than
10 days after the explosion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
POrtland'Klan
Not Exempt from
Taxation Is Ruling

Portland. Maine, Aug. 2S.-(AP)
The claim of the local klavern of
the Ku Klux Klan that it is entitled
to tax exemption on it's real estate
on the grounds that it is "a patriotic,
military, benevolent, ritualist, social
and fraternal society" and has been
overruled by the assessors and the
klavern must pay taxes of more than
$1,000 on an assessment of $39,OOU
last years valuation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Hard Coal Operators and Min
ers Reach Agreement After
Days Deadlock-2500 Men
to Stay on Duty-New State
ment on Future Policy of
Operators ArOuses Hostility
Workers

Philadelphia, Aug. 2S-(AP)-An-
thracite operators and miners, after
"a hour deadlock today. agreed to
terms under which $500 pumpmen,
engineers, electricians. watchmen
and other watchmen will remain on
duty in the mines during the sus-
pension which the union ordered
last night for September /.
Union leaders at once mailed a
supplemental suspension order to
the 235 locals in the regions which
are rallying points for the wen in
volved in the walkout.
Meanwhile the mine owners de-
veloped another hostile reaction
from the miners by issuing state
ment of future policy which ac-
cording to the miners called for a
contract in perpetuity and the
sliding scale" Their opposition to
both was epressed as eternal"
This provocative announcement
came in the course of a meeting at
the headquarters of the anthracite
operators here and at which the op-
orators scale committee rendered
an accounting of it's stewardship
during the recent negotiations to
representatives of lis coal corpora :
tions. The report was presented by
w. w. Inglis, chairman of the COM
mittee, and stated in conclusion:
.Tn view of the present situation
your committee strongly recommend
that the operators maintain firm
stand for arbitration of the present
differences to prevent recurrence
of Interruptions such as the one
about to start.
"It believes that any settlement
effected should be of a permanent
nature, providing for reaoJust-
ment of the wage scale from time
to time, to allow prices Ior oui
product that will enable 1t TO move
freely in competition with otner III
els" ,..
In the final outcome Of the main
tenance controversy the miners won
a pledge from the owners on one
point. that where regular mainten-
ance men were available, their plac-
ca would not be filled by others. Re
parding the question of full shifts
the two sides came together at last
on what appeared to be compro-
mise. namely, that normal condi .
tions obtaining during the presenl
suspension should be made the OASIS
for settlement of this matter In the
suspension, beginning Monday mio
night.
II was agreed that in event OF any
wage adjustments in a new con
tract. these should be made retro
active tn Sept / for maintenance
employees.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Citizen Soldiers
Leave Burlington

Burlington, VT, Aug. 2S.-(AP)-
The citizens military training camp
at Fort Ethan Allen came to an end
today and the 100 students will leave
for their homes tomorrow after
four weeks in camp. The final event
was review of the students this
afternoon before Governor Franklin
s. Billings. P. r. Hicks of Jamaica
Plain, Mass. Battery A, won the CIV
ilian aide medal for the best basic
student in camp. John w. Teale of
Marblehead, Mass, Battery B, re-
ceived the best blue" student in the
field aNillery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
GOOD WEATHER
CREETS MACMILLAN
At Melville BAY

Washington. Aug. es.-(AP)-The
Macmillan Arctic expedition south
ward bound after a severe struggle
with the elements in the far north
has run into comparatively good
weather.
Melville Bay, where It had been fear
ed that the ice conditions and fog
again would delay the passage of the
two exploration ships. has been found
free OF obstacles and the Peary. which
is leading. expected by tonight to
reach Umanak, on Disco Island.
The favorable turn of the weather
has encouraged the National Geo
graphic Society and the navy. spon-
exceptionally valuable work may be
done nexplorations in Greenland and
Labrador.
The belief here has been that the
Peary, which carries the navy planes,
might keep on her southwark course
ahead OF the Bowdoin, her companion
ship, but officials have had no definite
word of such a plan. They now are
inclined to believe that with favorable
weather the Peary will stay at least
long enough to permit some airplane
flights, although even If she does so
she may come sought ahead of the
Bowdoin.
Commander Macmillan now Is aboard
the Peary, but he is expected to trans
fer to the Bowdoin during the period
she is rounding out the work of the
expedition, and to come home on her.
Due to the wear and tear of the
expedition's experiences in the Arctic
Circle, only one of the three navy
planes taken north Is in flying condi-
ton. 1t Is the belief here, however,
that repairs can be made so that two
will be available for air explorations
before the Peary heads for the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Belgians Surprised
Over Haste Of u. S.
In Debt Settlement

Brussels, Aug. 28-(AP)-Reports
reaching here from the Unitde States
that dissatisfaction has been aroused
in Washington over the possibility
that the debt settlement agreement
recently arrived at betweens Belgian
representatives and the American
debt funding commission may not be
ratified before Christmas. has caused
surprise in official circles. 1t is de-
clared by the ministry of finance
that the accord will be executed un-
der the conditions fixed by the men
who conducted the negotiations. and
it is pointed out that the debt agree
ment heads the list of subjects to be
taken up by the cabinet meeting
called for Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Bay State Has
60 Per Cent of
Its Hard Coal Supply

Boston, Aug. 2S-(AP)-Massach
setts this year is far better equipped
to face a period of cessation in the
mining of anthracite than on the oc-
casion of the last strike. in 1923, ac-
cording to figures announced today
at the Office of the commission on the
necessities of life. There was on
hand in the coal yards throughout
the state 909,795 tons of hard coal
on August /, as compared with 34O,-
600 on August 1. 1928. Deliveries to
consumers in April, May, June and
July have been about $4,000 tons
less than in the corresponding period
of 1928. 1t is estimated. however.
that 60 percent of the coal required
to meet the needs of consumers for
one year will have reached this state
by September /.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Mrs. .Morgan's Money
All Left to Family

New York. Aug. 2S-(AP)-The
will of the late Jane Norton Morgan,
wife of the financier. filed for pro-
bate today in Mineola, N. Y, be-
queaths the bulk of her property to
her four children and the remainder
to her husband. No other bequests
are made. Mrs. Morgan died Aug.
4th of sleeping sickness.
All personal property and $4,000
each is bequeathed to the children,
Henry Sturgis Morgan. Junius Spen-
Ger Morgan. Mrs. Tracey Pennoyer
and Mrs. Jane Norton Nichols. Mr..
Morgan received certain property in
England.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Hands Mutilated
By Blast, Eats Table
Scraps with Mouth

Cobalt Ont, Aug. 2S-(AP)-When
both his hands were badly mutilated
recently by the premature explosion
OF dynamite cap, Jim Gallagher,
northern prospector, alone in his
cabin some miles from Larder Lake,
was compelled to subsist for two days
on what scraps of food he could pick
up from the table with his mouth.
Tie explosion left him helpless until
his flight was discovered and he was
taken to Kirkland Lake for treat
ment. it was learned today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Hayfield Workers
Drugged and Robbed

Deerfield, N. H., Aug. Is AP) -
Wilbur Hartford and Nelson Higgins
were robbed of several hundred dol
lars after they had been drugged In
a hay field where they were at work.
Both men remained unconscious for
several hours. No statement las
been made by either man, but Uolice
officials are investigating the case.
Hartford was thes heaviest ser.
parting with $3.50 which he carried
on his person.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
One Fatally Shot
In Duel Over Woman

Brockton, Mass, Aug. 2S-(AP)-
Nicholas Cosmos. of Rochester, N. Y,
was wounded. probably fatally. in a
shooting affair over Mrs. Marion j.
Conroy here today. George Abraham.
his opponent in the fight, was shot
over the left eye and Mrs. Conroy
through the arm.
The shooting occurred when Co.'S
mos called on Mrs. Conroy with
whom he had been friendly when he
lived here a year ago. Whatever was
said there, Mrs. Conroy called Abra :
ham to her aid from his home nearby
and the duel ensuei. Abraham was
arr eSted
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Fred'k Church, Jr.,
Injured by Motor

Boston, Aug. 2S.-(AP)-F'rederic
Church, Jr., who recently married
Miss Muriel Vanderbilt, was knocked
down and slightly injured by an auto
mobile near his home here today. He
was taken to a hospital but was ex-
pected to leave 1t as soon as bru1se
on his cheek is healed. Mrs. Church
made a hurried trip here from New
port, where she had been staying, and
her mother a made long-distance
telephone call to this city. Both wom-
en- were assured that Mr.. Churchs
condition was not serious
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Disappointed in
Love, II Year Old
Girl browns Self

Eastport, Me-, Aug. % - (AP) -
Lenora Robinson, II, threw herself
from a steamboat wharf here last
night after leaving a note giving dis
appointment in a love affair as the
reason. Her body was recovered aft
er several hours dragging by Coast
Guardsmen.
The girl was a resident of North
Perry, but had been working here
through the canning season, How
ard Robinson, her father. sailed as
cook on a coastwise schooner from
Calais a week ago.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Wayland, Mass, Ex-
Tax Collector Short

Boston. Aug. 28.-(AP)-A short
age of $62. .565 in the accounts or
Lester r. Gerald, former tax co!iect-
or of the town of Wayland, Mass
was announced today by Theodore,
NJ Waddel1. director of the division
~ accounts. State department of tax
alton. in report to the selectmen
~ tbe town, In addition to the fore
going. claims have been made that
faxes amounting to $3,605, have been
Maid which, If substantiated by proof
of navment. would make the short
age total S66,17O. The discrepancies
It was said. extend from 1916 to 1874.
recommendation that the town
annoint an accountant was maze.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Two Escape as
Train Side Swipes
Auto at Brunswick

brunswick. Me-, Aug. 2S-(AP)-
Nnen Mrs. A. Becker. OF New York.
af'vins her automobile towards Port
ana. today, with Mrs. r. P. Coffin, Of
nsw ;,s, York. as companion, arrived at
s,a ni'slde Crossing at the same time as
W train travelling forty miles an
pvu, the unusual happened. Mrs.
Dssker 1mmed down the brakes. turn
= nsr 'front.' wheels parallel with the
IAN ana In the same direction. The
slae .I and cars whizzed by. side
~. rs,plng the auto and tearing off the
,sn. Il. Hont wheel and mudguard, but
ue vcupants were uninjured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Body of Bancroft
Buried in Illinois

Galesburg. Ills. Aug. 2s-(AP)-
Edgar A. Bancroft, ambassador to
Japan, was buried today beneath the
sod in Hope Cemetery. in the family
lot where his wife and parents are
buried.
Simple rites marked the interment
after the Congregational service had
been read by the Rev. Charles E. Nc
Kinley pastor of Central Congrega-
1icnal Church, here. acting president
of Knox College, and fellow trustee
of Nj. Bancroft on the Knox College
board of trustees for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Miss y Ederle to Try
Vhannel on Monday

MI. ,r,osne, France. Aug 2S-(AP)-
erIrs,S SsItfude Ederle. the young AM
sor, swimming champion, now fa-
ssir,.u ,.uaoay for her second try at a
hi ns nrs.ns across the English Chan
eont,t,sloing. of course. that weather
touorroons are sufficiently good. From
ir,isi.ou on she will do only light
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
C. M. T. at Devens
Form Association

Camp Devens, Mass, Aug. %
(AP)-Student soldiers from three
s-Massachusetts, New Hamp-
shire and the
citizens military training camp here,
formed state associations today to
keep alive the memories of their
training camp days. Corporal John
Coolidge of Company c, son of Presi-
dent Coolidge, was chosen president
of the Massachusetts body.
The New Hampshire men chose
Armand Raiche of Manchester as
president of their body, and the Con-
necticut students elected Allen
Tompkins of Bridgeport
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
One Dies in Crash
Motorcycle Into Auto

Walpole, Mass. Aug. Is (APD =
Lawrence Hollander, 1S, was killed
and Alonzo Hurd, 16, was injured to-
night when the motorcycle on which
they were riding crashed into an un-
lighted automobile standing in the
state road here.
The motorcycle was driven by Hol-
lander and Hurd was riding behind.
The automobile Is said to have stop
ped while repairs to its lighting sys-
tenn were made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
N. E. Baptist School
Ends at Ocean Park

Ocean Park. Maine, Aug. Is
(AP)-The New England Baptist
School of Methods closed its tenth
annual session here today. Sixty
nine diplomas were presented and
armlets and letters were awarded to
over 200 girls and boys. The colr :
mencement address was made by
J.AS. Herman Wallace of Philadel-
phia. The school, said to he the
largest of it's kind in this country.
had 1,0S9 students this year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Missing U. S. Mail
Sack O. X. at Frisco

x Chicago, Aug. 2S.-(AP)-The lost
sack of mail that set investigators
scurrying last night along the air
route between Chicago and the Pa
cific coast, turned up today safely
in San Francisco. Upon receipt OF
the pouch in San Francisco post Of
flee inspectors learned that 1t had
been put off in Salt Lake City by
mistake. The pouch contained only
ordinary mail matter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Postal Workers
Elect at Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio. Aug. 28.-(AP)-
National Postal Week, the first of its
kind, ended today when five national
associations of postal workers con-
cluded their conventions by electing
reaching here from the United States
for next years meeting place.
No definite action was taken on
the proposal of the National Asso-
citation of Post Office Clerks to
merge all postal employees into one
federation.
The National League Of District
Postmasters reelected T. F. Phin-
ney, Hyannisport, Mass, president.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Plane Crash Was
Accident, Word
VI COrOner's jury

=, ,ymcago, Aug. 2S-(AP)-Acciden-
tsstn ueatn was the verdict returned
ss.;l y oy coroners' jury investi-
Tssans tne airplane collision above
nr..s nscoo Field yesterday, which
W,n,. iatal to two fliers, Captain
San Heptig and Lieut.. Walcott
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
The Dayin Washington

The senate recount in the Iowa
senatorial contest neared it's end.
One Of General Andrews army
trained prohibition administrators
declined appointment.
Favorable sailing weather was re-
ported by the MacMillan-ArcticN ex-
pedition in treacherous Melville Bay.
The master and chief engineer
were charged with negligence in con-
nection with the disastrous Mackin-
&C boiler explosion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Fruit Store Owner
BATTLES Two Bandits

Boston, Aug. 2S-(AP)-Two arm
ed men attempted to rob Steve Prim-
pas in his fruit store late tonight
and escaped in a stolen automobile
while Mrs. Primpas was giving the
alarm. Her husband grappled with
one of his assailants but was struck
with a blackjack by the other. The
men then ran from the store and
drove away. leaving loaded revol-
yer behind them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
General Forecast

The pressure is high from Quebec
and Ontario southwark to Florida
and 1T is low in the vicinity of New
Foundland.
Fair weather has prevailed through
the northeast. The temperature was
somewhat lower Friday in the south
Atlantic states.
Except for local thundershowers In
the extreme south, generally fatr
weather will prevail Saturday and
Sunday in the Washington forecast
district. The temperature will rise
slowly during the next two days in
the middle Atlantic and north At
lantic states.
Winds north OF Sandy Hook
Gentle to moderate variable and fair
weather Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Germans Formally
Accept Proposal
For a Security Pact

Paris, Aug. 2S-(AP)-In a 200
word note the German government
places itself on record as accepting
the proposal of France, made in be-
half of the allies in the negotiations
for security pact guaranteeing
Germany's western frontiers. that
the first step should be a meeting of
German, Belgian. French and Brit
ish jurists at the earliest possible
date.
The communication. the text of
which was made public today. is in
direct reply to the French note de-
livered into German hands early in
the week. 1t Is written in a friendly
tone and says Germany agrees with
the allies that the time for eX-
changing notes has passed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Kresge Department
Store Increases Stock

Dover. Del. Aug. 2S.-(AP)-The
Kresge Department Store. Inc, own
er of a chain of five and ten cent
stores, has increased it's capital
stock from $45 100000 to 500, ,000, 900,
certificate of increase in capital
stock filed at the state department
here today showed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
To Interpret Pact

Berlin. Aug. 2S-(AP)-Just what
constitutes model security pact"
may be decided informally and un-
officially at the conference of Ger
man. English, French and Belgian
juridical experts at London next
week, though their verdict may or
may not be accepted by the foreign
ministers of the nations in the event
of formal conference following the
London parleys. Informal conversa-
tions indicate that DR.. Friedrich
Gaus, the legal expert of the Ger
man government, will submit a draft
treaty as it is conceived in govern
ment quarters. 1t is assumed that
the delegates Of other nations will
do likewise.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Coal Mines to Be Kept in
Shape During Suspension
BRITAIN DECIDES
TO END DIFFERENCES
WITH MEXICO

Mexico City, Aug. 2S-(AP)-Ofl-
cial announcement was made tonight
by Aaron J. Saenz, the Mexican for
eign secretary, that Mexico and Great
Britain have resumed diplomatic rela-
tions, effective today. The agreement
is the outcome Of negotiations here
between Secretary Saenz and Norman
King, formerly British consul. who
now will take the post of charge
d'affaires.
London, Aug. 28,-(AP)-The for
eign office announced tonight the in
tention of the British government to
resume full official diplomatic rela-
tions" with Mexico. The following
statement was issued;
His majestys government, after a
satisfactory exchange of views in re-
gard to the outstanding differences
with the Mexican government. have
decided on the procedure for a renewal
of full official diplomatic relations.
and diplomatic representatives will be
nominated forthwith"
Great Britain and Mexico have been
without diplomatic relations of any
kind since June, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England and Eastern New
York-Fair with slowly rising tenn
perature Saturday and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Declares Thoughtful
Farmers Are Unit for
Drastic Steps to
Insure Respect
for Law


Says Continued Disrespect for
VOlstead Act Threatens All
Law Enforcement in AM
erica - Because Man Has
Money it Gives Him No
Right to Determine Which
Law He Will Obey and Vio-
late
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-29
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Saturday and Sunday with ris-
ing temperature; moderate winds
mostly Southerly.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-08
ROOSEVELT BOYS BAG
WORLD RECORD IDEX

CHICAGO. Dec. S.--R)-A worlds
record Ibcx, with horns measuring
so IL inches in total length, has been
bagged by Kermit Roosevelt, co.leader
with his brother, Colonel Theodore, Of
the James Simpson, Roosevelt cxpedi.
ton to Central Asia for the Field
Museum.
A letter from Colonel Roosevelt,
written September &c from Kashgar
East Turkestan, gives n description OF
the rare animals obtained in the Tieu
Shan mountain hunt in which tn,
brothers engaged before bagging th'
Marco Polo sheep, the initial objective
Of the expedition. They are now ell
route to Kashmir. Central India. AMI
Ncpnl. in quest of the "armor plated
Indian rhinoceros. -
Eleven specimens Of the Ibex wer:
obtained. Their big game included
three Tien Shan sheep, four Siberian
roe deer, several blue sheep, TIVE
Asiatic brown bear. two goitered ga
zclles and other animals. as well n
1000 or more skins Of birds and small
animals,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-08
1925 OPEN SEASON
FOR ASTRAL WONDERS

CHICAGO, Dec. s. Up This
year is an open season for comets.
Nine Of them nrc now visible through
telescopes at the Ycrkcs Observatory
of the University Of Chicago and are
under observation. $3.50,
Professor Edwin +. Frost says an
other astral marauder, Tuttlc's Com
ct. may be located before the close
of the year. He explains that the
planets move under the gravitational
control of the sun. Several of the
periodic comets TINT come back this
year have periods Of six or seven
years and are strong evidence that
the pull of the planet Jupiter hns OPP
Grated to bring them into their COM
paratively small orbit.
Among the comets under obcsrva-
ton are a new one discovered by Pro-
lessor G.. Van ,Bicsbrocck Of the uni
ycrsity staff when he was looking for
a comet first visible in Poland. and n
comet located ,iy an amateur astrono-
MGR, .Pciltcr of Dclnhos. Ohio.