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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Employees Stand
Pat on Decision
BiddefOrd Mill

B1ddeford. Me-, Dec ZAP
With the appointment last evening of
committees from the weavers' organ
ization to handle a strike situation,
employees of the Pepperell Manufac-
turing Company today settled down
to await eventualities in the lockout
Of yesterday when Agent Howard r.
Whitehead closed the local plant
employing 5000 hands for an indefi-
mite period.
Officers of the American Fedora
ton of Textile Operatives, who yes
terday with a committee from the
local loomfixers' and weavers' unions,
held conference with Agent White
head, left this morning for their
homes in Massachusetts.
The weavers' union was organized
last summer. Up to that time the
loomfixers only were organized. Then
at meeting of the American FEEDER
alton Of Textile Operatives held here
1t was learned that a move was I'M
der way to introduce the multiple
loom system. The weavers' union
was then perfected.
The operatives declare that IL LIZ q
physical impossibility for them to
continue the new system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Fiddler Durham
To Give Pair of Snow
Shoes to Henry Ford

Norway, Me-. Dec. 2-(AP)-A. NJ
Durham is making for Henry Ford a
pair Of snowshoes similar to those
made for the late Rear Admiral
Robert E. Peary, who wore them on
his final dash to the north pole in
1909.
They will be taken along as pres
ent for the Detroit manufacturer. by
Mr. Durham. when he demonstrates
to him. probably next Tuesday night
his abilities as state champion fiddler
and stellar attraction at barn dances
Mrs. Durham, who will accompany
the veteran fiddler when he leaves
next Monday morning for Detroit
never has been out of the state OF
Maine. He has not been beyond its
borders for more than score of
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Senate Republicans
Undecided How to
Handle LaFOllette

Washington, Dec. 2-(AP)-Senate
Republican leaders opposed to rails
ing any question of the Republican
ism of Senator elect LaFollette Of
Wisconsin,. were busy today consol-
idating their forces, but they still
We're without definite assurances that
the question would not be brought 70
an issue at the party conference CALI
cd for next Saturday.
There were reports that some
leaders among them Senator Butler
of Massachusetts,, chairman Of the
Republican National committees. were
not inclined now to go along IN this
direction with Senator Curc;s of
Kansas, the majority floor leader;
Senator Moses of New Hampshire.
president pro tempore OF the senate;
Senator Smoot of Utah, and Senator
Jones of Washington, the Republican
whip"
Senator Butler declined 20 make
any statement other than to say that
the matter of Mr.. LaFollete's political
status was still one for "corsulta-
tion."
Formal invitation for Mr.. LaEol-
lette to attend Saturdays conference
WIS sent to him today by Chairma II
Curtis. Mr.. LaFollette would not in
dictate whether he would participate
in the party council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Army Law for Mitchell
Court to Head Off Rows
FATE OF CHAPMAN
RESTS IN DECISION
FEDERAL JUDGE

Hartford. Conn. Dec. 2.-(AP,-
The fate of the latest effort of Cer-
aid Chapman. convicted mail robber
ana murderer, to escape death on
the gallows. rested tonight in the
hands of Federal Judge Edwin s
| Thomas. of Norwalk, Conn.
Judge Thomas decision on Chap
mans application for a writ of
habeas corpus, due to be made pub
lie not earlier than the middle of
next week, will determine whether
the much-sought bandit will be re-
turned to the federal penitentiary at
Atlanta to complete a 25 year SEN
tence for robbing the United States
mails, or be hanged by the state of
Connecticut for the murder of a
policeman at New Britain in October.
1924.
After day spent by both sides in
lengthy presentations of arguments
revolving about the right of the
state to claim jurisdiction over a
man still under sentence by the fed
eral government, the attorneys COM
pleted their summations as darkness
settled over the state prison walls.
Another step in the effort to slip
the moose from Chapman's neck had
been taken.
If Judge Thomas decides against
issuance of the writ, thus giving
Connecticut the right to make Chap
man pay with his own life for that
of the policeman whom he killed,
counsel for the convicted man are
prepared Immediately to carry the
fight forward to the United States
circuit court of appeals. Rejection
of the appeal there, Frederick j.
Groehl, senior counsel for Chapman,
said tonight. would result in a final
appeal to the United States supreme
court.
Both sides will be given until 3
p. NJ, Friday to file briefs with
Judge Thomas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03

London, Dec 2.-(AP)-Rudyard
kipling has been stricken with
double pneumonia at the little Sus-
sex village of Berwash. Late tonight
London was filled with alarmist re-
ports. One was that the disease had
developed rapidly and that the con-
dition of the noted author had be-
come worse.
Lord Dawson, the Kings physician
was called in consultation with the
regular physician and this evening
he informed The Associated Press
upon his return to London that Kip
ling was suffering from double
pneumonia and his condition was
anxious, but not dangerous"
Close friends of kipling received
a telegram at s o'clock tonight from
Berwash, with Kipling's name at
tached, saying that the doctors were
satisfied with his condition. but that
T. : disease must run it's course.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Maori Girl Takes
Stand and Tells
Story of Shooting

Litchfield, Conn, Dec. 2-(AP)--
Weary and showing the marks OF
tears, Olympia Maori left the witness
stand in superior court here late TINS
afternoon after many hours of dues-
tioning in connection with the shoot
ing of John Bagnano, alleged father
of her child, in front Of New Ha-
ven theatre last February. Her d.
rect examination had not been com
pleted when court was adjourned Tor
the day. The girl is charged with
murder and is standing trial sec,
ond time. The jury in the nrst triai
having disagreed.
Telling OF the actual shooting OF
Bagnapo, Miss Maori testified that
she shot him after he had made q
motion towards his hip as though ne
had a gun in his pocket.
Telling how she had been driven
from her home and disowned by her
family. following the birth of her
child. Miss Maori testified to her ef-
forts to obtain aid from John Bag
nano and his family. Asked II Jonn
Bagnano's wife had ever offered TO
take the baby. the girl defendant re-
piled that she had not and quoteo
Mrs. Bagnano as saying "how can
he (John Bagnano) help your baby
when I'm starving myself and can't
get anything for my baby?'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Pinchot May Call
Legislature to Act
On Coal Situation

Philadelphia, Dec. 2-(AP)-Activi-
~ III The anthracite suspension was
confined today chiefly to the consum-
ing public. one of the three most Wit
ally interested parties. This activity
for the most part. was devoted to the
replenishment of rapidly diminishing
supplies. In the most cases the eff
forts met with failure, for the reserve
supply is about exhausted.
There have been no outward de-
velopments in the situation since the
operators rejected Governor Pinchots
pace proposals. which previously had
been tentatively accepted by the min
ers.
Governor Pinchot who was making
tour of western counties. said to-
day that he was still studying the
coal situation closely. He let 1t be
known that he was considering the
submission of the anthracite question
to the legislature, should he decide to
call an extra session of that body. He
said he would not reach a decision
until his return to Harrisburg on
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03

White Plains, N. Y, Dec. 2.-(AP)
-Picturing Leonard Kip Rhineland-
err, son of wealthy old New York
family. who is suing his mulatto
wife, Alice Beatrice Jones Rhine-
lander. for annulment of marriage,
as the ''docile slave at Alice's feet"
and the neglected son of a wealthy
father" Attorney Isaac N. Mills oc-
cupied the entire court day in sum-
ming up for the plaintiff. He had
not completed his summation when
court adjourned, and he indicated
that he will require most of tomor-
row for the task.
Opening his summation of the
case. Mills, who is chief plaintiff
counsel, made an appeal to the white
jury for verdict in favor of his
client on the basis Of racial differ
ences.
Turning suddenly on the father of
his client. Mills asserted that Philip
Rhinelander is more to blame for
the fool position that this young man
has brought himself into than the
young man himself"
He said that for years the elder
Rhinelauder has neglected Leonard.
that not once had the father visited
the boarding school in Connecticut
which Leonard attended. He made
a point of the absence from the
court at any time of any member
Of Rhinelander's family, while Alice
had been supported by all of her kin.
Mills pictured himself as the sole
defender of his allegedly backward
client.
He reviewed what he called
"Alice's regular campaign for her
engagement to Leonard" This, he
said. consisted OF her continual men,
ton in her letters of the incidents at
the hotel Marie Antoinette, where
Rhinelander had lived on two occa-
sions with Alice before their mar
riage, and by her continual remind
ers that she was making great sac
rifices in turning down other men
for Rhinelander.
Mills asserted that Alice's frank
confession to Leonard that she had
had relation with another man be-
fore she met him was not consistent
with her concealment of her negro
blood.
The question which started the Ie-
gal battle, that of<color, Mills said.
had been confessed by the defense.
but declared that 1t had not been
eliminated from the issue.
throughout the day both princi-
pal parties to- the suit sat calmly
through the waves of oratory which
flooded the crowded courtroom
Neither appeared greatly moved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Would Expand But
Not Change Present
Direction Air Power

washington, Lee. -.-tAF J--CA-
pansion of military and naval avia-
ton, but without drastic change IN
the present organization, was re-
commended today to President Cool
idge by the special board appointed
by him to investigate the condition
of American air power.
The boards report. concurred In
by all of the nine members, emphau-
cally opposed establishment of de-
partment of defense or a unified air
service, proposals endorsed by Col
onel William Mitchell, whose public
criticisms of the war and navy de-
partment administration of aviation
preceded the boards inquiry.
The boards recommendations IN
cluded:
Creation of three additional as
sistant secretaryships to handle ava
ton problems.
Special representations OF avlatlon
on the army general staff.
Representation for naval aviators
in the office of the CHER or naVai
operations and the bureau OF navi-
cation.
Designation of the army air SER
vice as the army air corps.
Adoption by the government or q
continuing aviation policy to en-
courage better commercial aircraft
development.
illumination of governmental COM
petition with civil industry IN ar
craft production.
Assistance commercial avlatioI
through the establishment OF ali
ways and air ports.
Provision for two more brigadleI
generals for the army air corps. :,
Continuation of flight pay Tor al
aviators and the conferring OF TEN
,,orarv rank upon air officers com
mensurate with the duties assigned
them. .ho
governments military and CONNER
cial air activities under one heau tme
vities I'm the United States nave
never been governed by military con-
siderations."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Sen. Moses Sees
League Behind
Talk World Court

Washington, Dec. 2.-(AP)- Sen
ator Moses, Republican, New Hamp-
shire, who was one of the leaders
in the fight against the league of ma :
lions, declared today that he regard
ed the world court issue.as a renew
al of the league controversy.
He asserted that he was opposed
to American adherence to the tri-
bunal as now constituted. but would
not Offer 'captious objection" to a
world ciurt proposal If it was en-
tirely divorced from the league of
nations. He thought. however. that
il the court was separated from the
leaguBe the present supporters of
American adherence would be
against It,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03

Stockholm, Dec. 2-(AP)-Swe-
denis prohibitionists have temporari-
ly received American reinforcement
through the presence of "Pussyfoot''
Johnson, who is making a lightning
tour of the southern and central
parts of the country and drawing
large crowds everywhere. On Sun
day he was admitted to the pulpit OF
the historic Blasieholm church in the
heart of Stockholm.
AS against the present restrictive
system of liquor distribution in Swe-
den, he presented the case for the to
tai prohibition policy as it was work
ing in the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
u. S. Commissioner of
Cancellation Says No
Apparent Reason
for Either Side
to Kick
Declares Loom Experiment
Should Have Continued as
Agreed at Nov. % Meeting
Plans No Mediation Until Re-
port is Made by Maine Labor
Commissioner - Mill Man
agement Makes Statement
Desclaiming Any Blame

Boston, Bee. 2-(AP)-The Pepper
ell Manufacturing Company, whose
clotf mills at Biddeford, Maine. were
closed yesterday after the refusal of
weavers to experiment with the null
tiple loom system, issued a statement
at its Boston office today declaring
that the firm for the last six weeks
had made every effort. to avoid
trouble.
At meeting on November 20 of
weavers' representatives, with H. r.
Whitehead of the company and fed
eral and state labor officials. the
statement said. it was agreed that
the company should make any ex-
periments they saw fit on looms de-
signed for trying the multiple sys-
tenn of weaving"
1.-THE management has carried
through the agreement of November
20 In every respect" the statement
concluded. ''and greatly regrets that
this crisis has arisen from operat-
ing an experimental unit of a looms
out OF 1925, affecting only two EN-.
pioyes out of a total of 3,1OO.
A statement was also issued here
by Charles G. Wood. commissioner of
cancellation in the United States de.
partment of labor, who was present
at the November % meeting. He
said he was 'at loss to understand
why either party should kick the ex-
pertinent over after good UNDER
standing was arrived at in friendly
spirit animated by a mutual desire
to cooperate" The department of la
Dor. Mr.. Wood asserted, had as yet
made no plans for mediation and
would be guided largely by state Ia
Dor Commissioner Charles o. Beals of
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
YOUTHFUL SLAYER
TELLS OF DELIBERATE
MOVES after CRIME

New York, Dec. 2-(AP)-New de-
tails of the murder of 19year-old
George Nye were revealed today by
District Attorney Mcclellan in sup
port of his estimate of Gordon Pirie,
Nye's 20-year- old chum who is held
for the crime, as the coolest crimi-
nal in his experience"
Prize has confessed to hacking his
friend to death Sunday night with an
axe because of a s1urring remark
about woman. Prize deliberately
planned to sleep Monday night in the
bed beneath which he had hidden the
body of his murdered chum, and then
to dispose of the body at his leisure,
the district attorney said the youth
had confessed to him. The unexpect-
ed return of Prizes sister. Margaret,
and her accidental discovery of the
body spoiled this plan.
Mcclellan said the boy told him
of three detailed plans for disposing
of the body. He spent Sunday, the
day after the murder. at pool halls
and with girls, and returned TO find
an ambulance before his door. Some
one told him there had been a muir
der and he went away, later sur
rendering to police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
FRENCH CABINET
FAVORS FURTHER
INITIATION MONEY

Paris, Dec. 2. = (AP) - Premier
BRAND went before the chamber of
deputies today with his ministerial
declaration on the government policy
with reference to restoration of fl
nanciai stability.
The finance minister, NJ. Loucheur,
introduced his bill providing for
raising the limit of the issue of pa
per money from 51,000.G00,000 to S.
500,O00,000 francs, which was refer
red to the finance committee. Later
the committee adopted the bill with
out modification.
The halo of LocarnO peace and
good will which NJ. BRAND brought
back from London did not appear to
change the attitude of the political
workers at home, and the cabinets
life after the ministerial declaration
is still in jeopardy.
Imitation to the amount of 7,500,-
100000 fancs was the weapon with
which the opposition assaulted the
ministry. Though the finance COM
mittee accepted the bill without
modification later, the cabinet is GER
tain to meet with stubborn fight
in the open chamber.
NJ. BRAND seemed tired and de-
jected as he read the declaration.
An increase in taxes ranging from
ten to one hundred percent. as out
lined in the bill, created consterna-
ton, especially among the provincial
representatives, inasmuch as the
farmers will have to pay fifty per
cent additional taxation.
The ministerial declaration, while
non committal on certain questions.
took a decided stand onn the settle
ment of inter-allied debts, and the
naming of Senator Berenger to pro-
ced to Washington is regarded as
imminent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Sees Little Excuse for Shutdown
OF Pepperen Mills in Biddeford
REACH AGREEMENT
ON INHERITANCE
AND AUTO TAXES

Washington, Dec. 2.-(AP)-Reach-
ing an agreement today on inheritance
and automobile taxes-two CT the
main controversial items in its tax
reduction bill-the House ways and
means committee sent the measure to
the printers carrying provisions drawn
to cut the annual federal tax burden
by about $4,000, 900.
In return for provision allowing
rebate to automobile dealers of the
difference between the old and new
taxes on cars which they have on hand
when the latter became effective, the
committee received pledge from au-
tomobile manufacturers not to urge
court elimination of the passenger car
tax. The bill would cut this rate from
to per cent.
Chairman Green was instructed to
introduce the bill at the opening ses-
sion of the House next Monday, and
he intends to ask that it be taken up
for consideration of the second day Of
the session. record-breaking pro-
gram for speed on such measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Bath $500 Behind
I'm 7. M. C. A. Drive
Especial to Kennebec Journal

sspeeMi TO kennebec Journal1
BAN, Dec. 2.-After two weeks OF
snunued effort the management of
Y Satr 7. NJ. c. A. drive for $4,000
q secured some $1,000 in cash. This
lot as strong showing cas- was
.peo Tor by the institution, as last
~ me $4,000 campaign was put
ss IN Just two weeks. However,
10y financial conditions at their
sa ebb the directors of the insti-
a'9a leel that this is fair showing
nv ~ mere are Indications to the effect
NJ N. another week will bring the cam
',sa 70 successful close.
a. isature Of the drive is that the
10y Is all actual cash. whereas last
:. mere were many pledges playing
,, Imminent part of the success. The
ss,.. iation in Bath is an essential in
"A ss''on providing the high school
,tI N slaaed school lads the only recre-
49,. and social center the city
49, 49, as well as interesting many
4 - men IN Its purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Canada Continues
To Ship Potatoes
To American Ports

Chicago, Dec. zap -Imports of
potatoes from Canada, duty paid, have
again increased. and at nearly all the
United States city markets as well as
at rural shipping points the wholesale
price of potatoes is lower than a week
ago.
About 1000 carloads of Canadian po-
tatoes have been brought into the
United States so far this season, ac-
cording to a report today by the gov
nomicS.
Potatoes from Bermuda have had
some slight part, too. In lowering the
price as compared with last week S
figures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Lavoie Not Held
In Death Brunswick
Woman Last Month
special to Kennebec journal

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Brunswick. Dec. Following an
all day session in the municipal
court here, Augusta Lavoie was to-
night discharged. the court finding
no cause to hold for driving car
while under the influence of liquor.
The case had attracted consider
able attention due 10 the fact that
it was Lavoie's car that killed Mrs.
Albina Richard Nov. % last.
1t was brought out in the test
mony, that while Lavoie had taken
two glasses of beer preceding the
accident, it was shown that he was
not in an intoxicated condition. The
State put on about % witnesses in
Guiding a brother, father and hus-
band of the dead woman, while the
defense offered the testimony OF
about a dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
Robbers Get Away
With Crude Rubber
Valued at $4,000

New York. Dec. 2.-(AP)-oiN
armed robbers today overpowered a
Waterman in the Cherry-Scanlon
Garage on the lower East Side and
aed with a truck loaded with crude
rnbber valued at $4,000. Ralph
stanlen the Waterman, was bound
NTH ropes and it was several hours
before he was able to effect his free
Som and notify police. The rubber,
consigned to the Storch Rubber
Company, was to have been deliver
ed today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-03
!, ..,deut Howe Cites Regula-
! IN 10 Preserve Proper De-
..r,,r, y Occasional FURRY
inly During Day-Prosecu-
ia Continues Presentation
! Naval officers Evidence

y =. .s;neton, Dec. 2.-(AP)-The
..'.sa,, court martial ended the
n week of its existence today by
'.v,pg army law to preserve its
tIpity ., -. 49,
4,s,d by Major General Robert l.
'.w,e court president. to take
...a Of the regulations. stop
@ and pickering, and re-
u, ! nom harsh and insulting treat
mt d witnesses.
Vhsn the ban was imposed Rep
.....tatiye Frank R. Reid, OF Hin
i took exception to General
4 u,x,ss announcement, saying he
saved II was a personal rebuke'
4. .duonition. it was Immediately
r,A,ued, applied to all court at
,..a,nts defense and prosecution
M. From then on. only an &C.
'..,nnaI furry marked the other
J. routine proceedings.
=. urosecution continued presen-
.asr Il evidence by naval officers
,s wander Kenneth Whiting, Its
s.' .,;.rass today. testified that In
..s.ral the United States lis ahead
\ Great Britain in naval aviation
ss.u.,onment." conceded that the
...ssrt policy Of the navy Is not
r';,ss Il bring out the best work OF
\. rsrsonrel In aviation, and assert
!. !; 81, "A naval constructors were TAX
!. savantage OF lessons learned in
3 hombing tests with the hull OF
Is httleship Washington to make
,surs capital ships better able to
sshaand bombs and torpedoes.
Commander r. D. Weyerbacker,
,lrtraft engineer and constructor
~ mad charge of the building OF
a dlr:eible Shenandoah, contradict
msnv OF Colonel Mitchelrs
suns With respect to the ship.
Lieutenant Commander Charles
posendahl, senior surviving Of
a. q the Shenandoah, was called
I ia stand a few minutes before
n court recessed for the day. de
ID qualified as an expert on moor
u masts and declared a dirigible
,sIId attain high degree of safety
rhen 10 moored. Colonel Mitchell
hd charged that mooring a craft
ne the Shenandoah to a mast was
a iue01cient way to handle air.
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