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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Walker Plant
Defends His Title

New York. Nov. 29.-(AP)-Willie
Plant scored another victory today
when he successfully defended his
Metropolitan A. A. Z. seven mile
walk title in the championship rec
ord time of SO minutes, 16 As sec
onds.
The performance slashes I minute
% 1-o seconds from the standard
which he established in the event at
Workers last year.
Fred Wdchsmuth of the Millrose
A. A., won the ten mile run title
from a small field. defending his
laurels, which he also won at York
ers last year. Wachsmuth's time for
the ten miles was So minutes 43 Is
seconds. far off the championship
ecorc held by Willie Ritola.
Harry Hinkel, the national three
mile title holder. stuck TO Plants
heels like a leech. and it was only
in the last three laps that Plant
succeeded in drawing away from the
youngster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. 29-(AP)
Three men. all-sunder 80 years of
age, tonight are facing the probable
penalty Of death IN the electric chair
as the result of the verdict returned
by jury early this morning declar-
ing them guilty Of first degree muir
der of James H. Ferneau, IS, a
Waterman at the Waltham car barns
Of the Middlesex and Boston street
railway, who was shot and dubbed
to death during robbery there on
October 9.
The convicted men are John j. De-
yeraux, who had confessed to the ac-
tual Staying in the final hours of the
trial, Edward j. Heinlein and John
j. Mclaughlin. The usual penalty
for such crime is death by electro
cution in this state but sentence will
not be pronounced until after the
twenty days in which their attorneys
may file exceptions.
The jury had been out seven hours,
Continued on Page 8, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
BRAND Cabinet
Stresses Four Points
In Initial Declaration

Paris, Nov. 29-(AP) -Immediate
ratification of the Locaruo pact, re-
form of the electoral law. one year
military service and a plan for the
restoration of French finances, oi
which prompt settlement of the
American debt is one of the most
important features. are the four main
points in the ministerial declaration
Of the new BRAND cabinet discussed
at the first council of ministers held
under the presidency of M. Dou-
mergue this evening.
M. Loucheur. the finance minister
will require about ten days to pre-
pare his financial restoration plan
but the under-secretary OF finance
Paul Morel, is already at work study
ing what proposition can be made to
the United States for settlement
M. Loucheur Is said to have realized
right along, owing to his intimate
knowledge of American financial mer
gained through his association with
such men as the late Henry L. Da-
wilson, Dwight w. Morrow. Bernard
Baruch and Thomas Lamont durine
and after the peace conference. tha'
IL the French franc Is to improve III
international exchange the nrst re-
ouisite is an agreement on oepts
The question of sending Senator
Berenger to Washington to resume
the debt negotiations is understood
to have been raised again ana M
Berenger had a long conference 10
day with Premier BRAND ana M
Loucheur.
M, Loucheur has long since repuoi-
ated or retracted an alleged speech ~
which he was quoted as saying; >, ny
AMERICAN debt need not be paid" and
the American debt settlement Is one
~ the earliest moves on his pro.
eramme. M. BRAND is in full accord
with his finance minister on tna'
no;nt and II is said that his meeting
witt, winston Churchill while IN
London tuesday will deal with the n,
debt settlement and the effect wn q,
the proposed American agreement
will have on the British.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
RAISE 100000
To PROBE REGIME
GOV. ma FERGUSON

: Austin, Tex, Nov. 29.-(AP)-A
fund of 100000 has been pledged by
Texans to defray the cost of special
session of the Legislature to investi-
gate official acts of Governor Miriam
A. Ferguson's administration with a
view to possible impeachment, 1t was
reported here today.
Speaker Lee Satterwhite, leader of
the movement to convene the special
session. has declared that the ex-
penses would be cared for.
Obtaining pledges for underwriting
the expenses is said to be in charge of
Will C. Hogg of Houston, son of the
late James stephen Hogg, governor
of Texas, who started the move
for a special session. 100000 is re-
ported to be from north Texas.
James e. Ferguson, husband of the
state chief executive and her principal
adviser, was silent today concerning
the political situation. When asked
IL he had anything to say he confined
his statement to declaring he was
sore at you newspapermen for not
carrying ell the proclamation of Gov
ernor Ferguson Saturday oHerlng re-
wards for convictions OF wealthy II
quor law violators in Texas.
He asserted he understood Texas
newspapermen had entered an agree
ment to suppress parts of the govern
or's proclamation, referring to certain
unnamed persons. but who were de-
scribed so that Identification would
have been possible.
II believe I'll stop granting inter.
views to Texas Newspapermen until
their newspapers learn how to play
fair" he said.
The former governor was INFORMED
there had been no agreement and por-
lions which Texas Newspapers did not
print were considered dangerous under
the state laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30

Washington, Nov. 29-(AP)-In-
terest in the Mitchell courtmartial
trial centered today about the damn
rot" incident of Friday when Repre-
sentative Frank r. Reid, chief de-
tense counsel, overheard and protest
ed a remark including these words,
made by Brigadier General Edward
L. King, a member Of the court.
MIR. Reid reiterated tc1ay that he
would ask the court when 1t convenes
tomorrow to strike the remark and
accompanying reference from the re-
cord and that he would not take ad-
vantage of the incident in any way.
There was some indication. however,
that Major General Robert l.. Howe,
president of the court, might take OF
fetal cognizance of the affair and
possibly make it the basis Of re-
port to the war department.
General Howe is know to have ad-
vised himself regarding the regula-
tions in the manual for courts mar
tial covering the conduct of members
of such tribunals, but has decllned
to throw any light on his conclusions,
or what, if any, action he VIII take.
The conduct of a court marual anu
its members Is carefully prescribed IN
the regulations, which require that
such trials be conducted with the de-
corum observed in civil courts, pro-
hibit inattention by the court at al!
times and even make the reading OF
a newspaper by member during a
court session a neglect Of duty TO
the prejudice of good order and mill
tary discipline
The regulations add: Improper
words use by a member should be
taken down in writing and any dis
orderly conduct reported to the APP
pointing authority"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
MINERS WILLING TO
FARLEY ON BASIS OF
GOV. PlNCHOT PLAN

Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. 29-(AP)--
Representatives OF the United Mine
Workers accepted "as basis OF set
tlement" the plan submitted to them
yesterday by Governor Pinchot for
ending the present suspension OF
hard coal mining.
They agreed to meet the operators
representatives in joint conference to
negotiate an agreement covering the
proposals submitted by Mr.. Pinchot
and announced that promptly after
such an agreement on the part of the
operators they will arrange to re-
sumo mining at the earliest possible
date.
The action of the miners was taken
at a meeting here this afternoon of
union officials and members of the
tri-district scale committee which
gathered here yesterday to receive
the governors proposition. The ses-
sion today consumed barely two
hours and at the close of the meet
ing announcement was made that the
action of the workers representa-
tives was unanimous.
Governor Pinchot was not present
Continued on Page 8, Col.4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Sch. Pilgrim at
Portland Reports
Loss of Fisherman

Portland, Me-, Nov. 29-(AP)-The
Gloucester fishing schooner Pilgrim
came into port today from the
Chash's Banks with Alphonso Pit
man. IS. of Gloucester. missing. The
Pilgrim search for many hours after
Pitman when a heavy fog shut him
off from the vessel Friday night.
, Pitman was twice warned to re-
turn to the schooner because of the
heavy seas. Captain Vandura said,
but decided he meant to stick to the
travis and save his fish, The fog
then descended and he was seen no
more, although the Pilgrim remained
on the Banks all night and cruised in
all directions yesterday in the hope
of finding him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
F,rnest Efforts Started to
Continue w. w. & F. Ry
Thieves in Courteous
Greeting as They Rob
Gotham Cigar Store

New York, Nov. 2s-(AP,-
Courtesy Day, recently observed
by taxicab drivers and then imi.
tated by the city's peddIers, was
celebrated today by cigar store
robbers.
GOOD morning." remarked one
of two holdup men this mornino
as they entered a cigar store
adjacent to the Calvary Baptist
Church, as the congregation was
streaming by outside.
"it's a nice day for a robbery
1t was. They got $500 from
the safe after forcing the clerk.
the only person in the store. TO
open it for them.
"Good morning." one of them
said as they left. ut certainly
has been a pleasant visit-and
profitable"
They had disappeared by the
time police arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Women Scream as Death
Sentences Are Given 3
In Staying Of Watchman
British Boobies
Protest Headgear
Worn by Women

London, Nov. 29-(AP)-Lon.
don boobies declare women are
both deaf and blind when they
wear the latest headsear.
Tight hats drawn down over
the ears and eyes and frequently
adorned with drinkers" which
make it impossible for women to
look to the side are considered a
poor equipment for crowded
street.
women in modern hats are a
menace to themselves, to drivers
and to traffic policeman" one
traffic officer at Picadilly decIar-
ed. 1--WE try to save them, but
it's hard job. One needs his
ears and eyes at their best In
these days of motor traffic."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
TWO KILLED IN
WRECK RUNAWAY
FREIGHT IN PENNA,

Altoona, Pa, Nov. 20 - (AP) -
Travelling at a terrific speed a run
away freight train was wrecked. two
OF its crew killed and one severely
injured today on the middle division
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad. The
accident occurred within 200 yards
Of the Pennsylvania passenger sta
ton here after the train had made
dash down grade from Kittaning
Point. seven miles away. The dead:
Theodore Skeline, SO. Pittsburgh,
Pa. Engineer.
H. H. Tauber. 27. of Aspinwall,
fireman.
Seriously injured:
G. NJ. Puncuspy, Pittsburgh, brake
man.
Gathering speed on the down grade
and with the engineer whistling for
hand brakes, the oncoming freight
train sideswiped another freight un-
der the Seventeenth street bridge,
making kindling wood of the box
cars. The wreckage was piled 80
feet high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
o 2 Bishop
Nnfirins 375 at
BlnnSwick Church

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
brunswick. Me-, Nov. 29-Right
s.,sfend James Gregory Murray.
aaaoD ot Maine tonight officiated at
WWaaaInation Of nearly 375 children
NJ - church of st. John TIE Bap-
krs.,lin is Is the first time that con-
asnon service has ever been held
~. me local church for nearly Ave
~ An ana such a crowd attended
nss,au ny were unable to gain adj
- ~ % the church. Bishop MUIR
M snl MS party arrived from Au-
inn s where they had conducted
service in the afternoon.
" s. 10Y tnis evening they were met
In sma hundred people, inclu Ting
IL ~a OF all the Catholic socie-
VII ~, welcomed him to Bruns-
.Ipes ~ wls being his first. visit here
aR a1irointment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Points Out That
Nature Is Best
Of Healing Agencies

Cambridge. Mass, Nov. 20.-(APl
DIR. Richard c. Cabot, professor OIL
medicine and social ethics at Har.
ward. declared that three-quarters OF
all illnesses are cured without the
victims even knowing they have mad
them, in an address on the relation
Of religion to health at the UNIVERSE
ty today.
proof Of this contention Is to be
found in post mortem examinations
which time after time reveal indel-
ible and unmistakable traces of dis
ease which the subject had con-
Cured all unknowingly. Ninety per-
cent of all typhoid cures itself, as
does Is percent of all pneumonia. In
fact out of total of 20 diseases
known to medical science. there are
only about eight or nine which doc
tors conquer-the rest conquer
themselves"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
u. 4 $4,000 Must Be Rails
!, 4 Midnight to Prevent
I mixing Of Narrow Guage
an Albion to Wiscasset-
,lsooo Subscribed at Wis
sss,t Meeting-Canvass Of
gsrps to Be Made

u...xset. Nov. 2S.-(speciaD-
.nosars to be a last ditch stand
V. y. ~ closing for all time Of the
...t Waterville & Pennington
80 &. line from Wiscasset to AL
y. .-.s taken here today. Two hum
Y, J, ,,ti,ens of the seven towns above
y, s.....,t served by the road came
= IN \. line in . special train this
v. .,,r. were met 1t the terminal by
X, ~ allegation Of wiscassets citi-
4. "a led by a drum and fife corps.
y. ,,,orted to Red Men hall for a
y. IN, 70 discuss the destiny of the
nlroad
s.mnsi ]. Sewall. superintendent
Z. ssnarsl manager Of the road for
~ 20 years. opened the meeting
y y. . statement of the condition of
y, ,0sd and an explanation of a plan
= lr i on Page 10, Dol. So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Novel StipulatiOns
For Wife to Follow in
Marriage Agreement

Berlin. Nov. 29.-(AP)-A marriage
pact, described by the Berliner Zeituns
as ideal, is published by that paper.
A curious feature, however, is that it
contains only clauses to which the
wife-to-be is to agree.
BY one of the clauses the wife prom
Uses mot to keep lap dogs nor to COM
pei my husband to read my essays. nor
to belong to more than three women
clubs"
In order to avoid quarrels over eco
nomic questions, the contract stipu-
iates that the wife must not insist
upon an automobile nor attempt to I'M
itate every actress in dress or style OF
hairdressing.
The dutiful wife must also refrain
from doing anything that may rasp the
nerves of friend husband. She must
therefore, agree mot to disturb MIN
as he reads his morning paper at
breakfast" nor to prevail upon him to
go out of an evening when he is tired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Find Lynn Dentist.
Probable Suicide

Boston. Nov. 29--(AP)-Dr. Benja-
min Game, 33, single, dentist with
residence and office in Lynn, was
found dead this morning In the base
ment of his sisters home In the Rox-
bury district, bullet wound IN MS
right temple and a revolver lying pc
side him. He was said to have re-
Gently suffered nervous breakdown
and TO have been worrying over
trouble with one of his patients.
some time ago he was found in a
gas-filled room in Lawrence and only
recently was discharged from his
pital there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
OVER 1000 DEER
KILLED BY HUNTERS
UNDER new LAW

Bangor. NJ. Nov. 29.-(AP)-The
deer hunting season closes at sunset
Monday. November 80. Receipts to
date at Bangor inspection station are
about 1000 deer, but this number prob
ably will be increased to 100 or more
by late receipts. Last years total at
Bangor was 1889. The decrease is ac-
counted for by the new law limiting
hunter to one deer instead of two as
formerly. Hunting conditions have
been very favorable and under a two
deer allowance this years kill would
have exceeded that of 1924. Bears
have been numerous this season, 81
having been received to date as COM
pared with q total of 40 last year,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
DIR. SEE Protests
European Effort at
Exploitation i'm China

Buffalo. n. Y, Nov. 29-(AP)-Dr.
Sao-Ke Alfred SEE. Chinese minister
to the United States. in a speech at
the First Presbyterian church today
accused Great Britain. France and
Russia of exploiting and controlling
the resources and markets of China,
to the detriment of the welfare of a
people constituting one quarter of
the entire human race. He pleaded
for the abolition of the extra terri
torial rights assumed and enjoyed by
foreign nationals on China's soil and
for the restoration of Chinas Gus
toms autonomy.
On. SEE praised the United States
for leading the way for the agree
ment upon the Chinese tariff auto
nomy and for contributing so much
to the educational system of his
country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Sisters Object to
McCOrd's Adoption
OF Ii Year Old Girl

San Francisco, Nov. 29.-(AP)-
The hopes of John Warran McCord
40, mining operator and promoter OF
Alaska. of adopting IS year old Vic
toria Deschamps OF Missoula, Mon
tana. dwindled today when her two
sisters with whom she lived here,
withdrew their consent to the adopt
ion plan. McCord became interested
in the girl following a chance meet
ing in asrailway station in Portland
Ore.
Entrance of the police and juven-
lie authorities into the case yester-
day. when McCord was questioned as
to his intentions, announced last
Friday to adopt Victoria. caused the
sisters to withdraw their consent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Worcester Pastor
On Way to Church
Killed by Motor Car

worcester, Mass, Nov. 29-tAPl-
Struck by an automobile while on his
way to church. Rev. Francis H.
Davis, 81. a retired minister formerly
of Providence but for the past TWO
years a voluntary patient at the
Worcester state hospital. received in
juries from which he died in hos
pital several hours later today.
Rev. Mr.. Davis, according to the
police, stepped into the street ana
ran against the side of an automo-
bile operated by DR.. Charles A.
Croissant.
Rev. Mr.. Davis was graduate OF
Brown University and Newton Thco-
logical Seminary He had held pas
torates in Providence and several
Massac husetts towns. During his
saty at the state hospital he had been
allowed to make Sunday morning
trips to church unaccompanied.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Chilly Weather
In the AdirOndacks

Saranac Lake, n. Y. Nov. 20
(AP)-The coolest weather Of the
winter has prevailed in the northern
Adirondacks for "a hours, the tenn
perature dropping to four degrees
below zero today.
In spite of lack of wind an ex
tremely cold day was followed by
declining temperature tonight with
indications of another unusually
cold November night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Bike Grind Starts
In Madison So. Garden

New York, Nov. Fifteen
teams started at . o'clock tonight in
the annual bicycle race in Madison
Square Garden.
Before the start four employees OF
the Garden were placed under arrest
procedure. designed to test the Sun
day law in regard to bicycle racing
This is the first time in New York
that the race has begun before mid
night on Sunday. Those arrested
were Joe Fogier. track manager; Ed
ward Madden. rider; George Bick,
ticket taker. and Charles Hutchinson,
ticket seller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Oman in Jutland
o.attle in u. S. Armv

NM, a,ork, Nov. 2s.-(AP) - A
hs hl.tan tne German fleet during
asln ci s.c battle OF Jutland, VIII
uhNsecke, has enlisted for serv-
My-tbs ranks of his one time en-
nj arm. United States army. It
t s aa today that he had
stxensbp.eo as a private in the
Soseruos. ,nIantry quartered on
sergice ,.y In action during this
Win the feet and a member
alstd Ma. crew, Giesecke was dec
u Sonally by the Kaiser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Snow in Nice for
First Time in 20 Years

Paris, Nov. 29.-(AP)-The laconio
communicate ut showed today in
Nice" brought home to Frenchmen,
with the thermometer lowering four
or five below freezing, that a hard
winter has come to France.
Lest other winter resorts should
make capital out Of "snow In Nice
and along the French Riviera. where
snow has fallen for the first time in
a score of years, the communicate add
ed: but it thawed as soon as the sun
came out"
The temperature throughout France
thus confirms the direful predictions
of Able Gabriel of the Caen Observa-
tory, who recently sent forth the
warning that ut is going to be cold,
cold winter"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Auto Fails to Stop
After Killing Youth

Exeter. n. H.. Nov. 29.-(AP)-
Raymond Morrissette. IA, was in
stantly killed and his sister. Mildred,
IS, was seriously injured tonight
when struck by an automobile which
failed to stop on the road between
here and Epping. They were picked
up by a group of New Hampshire
University students who were return
ing to Durham. An investigation IS
being conducted by County Solicitor
Stewart E. Rowe of Exeter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Weeks at africa
On Return to ID. s.

africa, Chile. Nov. 29-(APl-f'1Wf-
mer Secretary Of war Johh w.
weeks today arrived at AFRICA ii tha
TTn,tad States. General Pershing ana
s 49, nnsnbers of the American dele,
.ottan Maid their respects to him ana
Sc narne ashore for short time IN
nomnanv with the general for view
~ the city. He proceeded on MS
journey at noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Auto Injuries Fatal
To Rutland, Vt. Girl

Rutland. VT, Nov. 29-(AP)-Mil-
dred Williams, 16, daughter of Mrs.
Lilly Buss of Fairhaven, died today
at hospital here as result of being
struck last night by an automobile
driven by Mortimer Brown of Castle
ton. The girl is said to have step
ped from behind bus into the path
of the car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Skidding Car Kills
Lawrence Woman,
Injuries Her Husband

West Groton. Mass, Nov. 29-(AP)
Mrs. i. Harold Atwood of Lawrence
was killed and her husband seriously
injured today when the automobile
he was driving skidded on the bridge
over the Nashua river here, crashed
through an iron railing and hung
precariously 80 feet above the water
The occupants of the rear seat es-
capped injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Cambridge Court in
Confusion When
Judge Fixes
on Fate

Heinlien and Nc
Laughlin Guilty of Murder
ing James H. Ferneau Oct. 8
Last-Jury Returns Verdict
Shortly After Midnight
Deliberated Seven Hours
Ordered. Verdict of Not Gull
ty in Case of King Who
Turned States Evidence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
Local Radio Report

conditions Saturday night were
ialr the first of the evening, improv-.
ing as the night progressed. Volume
was good. Sunday evening was good
Win volume good but some fading.
well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-30
THE WEATHER
PARTLY CLOUDY

Northern New England Partly
cloudy with slowly rising tempera-
ture Monday; Tuesday increasing
cloudiness and warmer followed by
rain
Southern New England - Cloudy
with rising temperature on the coast
Monday; Tuesday partly cloudy and
warmer.
Eastern New York -. Cloudy with
snow furries in central and north
portion, slightly warmer in extreme
south portion Monday: Tuesday
partly cloudy and warmer followed
by rain in afternoon or night.