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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Deny Massacres
In Belgrade, Vienna

Paris, April q (By 4. PD-The
Bulgarian legation tonight issued an
official denial of what is called ire
ports of the supposed massacres
coming from Belgrade and Vienna"
1.-THE fantastic figures published by
certain newspapers are absolutely
false" the statement declared. 1t
said the authorities had done only
their duty in arresting those impli-
Gated or suspected. but mo massa-
cres have taken place and order has
been maintained without useless re-
preston. The country is calm and
rumors Of revolution are unfound-
ed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Movie Records Voice
And Movements of
Coolidge in Address

New York, April 2l.-An address by
President Coolidge in which he sound
ed a message of peace and prosperity,
tonight was broadcast from a specially
prepared phono-film made a week ago
at the White House. marking what
was said to be the first attempt ever
made to broadcast voice from the
motion picture screen.
The film, which recorded both the
movements and voice of the president,
was shown at the Friars' Club to Wis
iting editors and publishers in New
York, dinner guests of VI. koenigs-
burg, president Of King Features Syn
dictate, International News Service and
Universal Service. DIR. Lee De Forest
personally supervised the making OF
the film and it's projection. while the
Radio Corporation of America took
charge of the broadcasting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Leaves $4,000 to
Bath Institutions

Especial to the kennebec Journal)
Bath, Apr. 21.-Will of L. There
sa Moses. for 80 years a teacher in
Boston normal school, who died
here last week at her home. was
filed in Sagadahoc county probate
court this afternoon. After leaving
sum in trust for her niece, Mrs. ID.
Herbert Philbrook, Norwood, Mass,
the will specifies that upon Mrs.
Philbrook's death balance of $4,000
shall be divided equitably to the
Bath Y. NJ. c. A., Bath Chapter Red
Cross and Salvation Army. The res
idue of the estate is to be divided
equally between the First Parish
New Jerusalem church and the Bath
City hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
SURE
TO HAVE 1000 WATT
RADIO STATION

Portland, Me-. April 21.-Portland IS
assured radio broadcasting station
by the formation today of the Forest
City Broadcasting Corporation compos-
ed of local men. Samuel II. Deerng,
T. B. McCord. George w. Martin and
sydney B. Larrabee are the officers
The plant will be of 1000 watts end
will be located on the roof Of the Press
Herald building.
The opening date for the station has
been set for July Is and plans for the
program arrangements will he started
soon. Erection of the equipment for
the studio and controls will be begun
within a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
D. A. r. Delegates End
Labor of Day With
Series Social Affairs

Washington, April 21.-Delegates
to the thirty fourth Continental
Congress of the Daughters of the
American Revolution tonight thrust
aside business cares in favor of So
cial affairs, after a day of delibera-
ton over plans for new $l,S-JOop
auditorium.
Heading the social calendar with
a reception rendered by Mrs. An
thony Wayne Cook, president-gen-
eral. and her staff. to the delegates
while pages of the congress were
guests at a dance.
State delegations and national
committees spent the afternoon in
group meetings, while the congress
proper stood i'll recess until toElor-
row, after it had conducted me-
mortal service for deceased members
of the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
General Forecast

The temperature was lower Tues
day in the south and the far south
west. the most decided fall occurring
in Arizona where the temperature is
now from 20 degrees to 40 degrees
below normal.
The weather became warmer from
the Missouri valley eastward to the
north Atlantic coast.
There will be considerable cloudi-
ness over the states east of tho
Mississippi during the next two
days and showers are probably in
the north Atlantic states and por-
lions of the middle Atlantic states
Wednesday night or Thursday. The
temperature will rise Wednesday in
the interior of middle Atlantic and
north Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook:
Moderate, variable. becoming moder-
ate to fresh southeast and south and
weather fair Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Crippled Gas Boat
Makes Boston Port

Boston, April e1.-With disabled en-
CINE and opened seams, the gasoline
boat Satellite of the Consolidated
Lobster Co. made port As hours over
due here today. Capt. Ray |. Morton
Ray Wallace and Clayton simmons. all
of Friendship. Maine. who composed
the crew, We're exhausted By their con-
slant work at the pumps. Yesterday
the boat made the shelter of Province
town and today came up from there
under sail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Gov. Brewster off
To Invite President
To Governors Meet

Portland, Me. April Ex-Governor
Ralph o. Brewster sent word here to-
day that he would leave Boston to-
night for Washington. where tomorrow
he will invite President Coolidge to
attend the conference of governors to
be held in Maine this summer. The
date for the conference will be ar
ranged Will che is at the capital
Governor Brewster has been attend
ing the 150th anniversary of the bat
tie Of Lexington and Concord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Mayor Curley
Denies Bus Licenses

Boston. Apr. I.-Mayor Curley
today declined to grant nine appli-
cations for bus licenses for opera
tion between Boston and Providence
New Bedford. Fitchburg. Waltham
Brockton. Marlboro, and Swamp
scott. lie declared that electric and
steam railroads would have the pref
erence. Applications for lines be-
tween Boston and Worcester, Wal
than and Quincy were held up for
investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Hundreds See Tragedy

Two ocean liners. the Cunarder
Tuscania, and the Homeric of the
White Star Line, futilely stood by az,
the seas gulped down men and boat.
their decks filled with agonized At
,lantic voyagers. A wall went up from
the helpless spectators as the str;c,.-
en- ship plunged beneath the waves.
fescue was impossible. It would
have been suicide to launch lifeboats
into the boiling waves that cburned
the iuckless crew to inevitable, quick
death.
Regret unable to save life" read
laconic message wirelessed to the
White Star offices here by CAPTAIN
John Robrts of the Homeric q few
minutes after the Raifuku Maru
sank. Riding the air close upon Cap
tain Roberts message came this
from the Tuscania: ~ :.
fllscania arrived at S. o. s. in
,ime to see her sink with all lives
lost. RESCUE impossible
Learn Details Today
A detailed story of the disaster.
which occurred $50 miles south and
west of Sable Island, will not be
known until the Homeric, New York
pound from Southampton, arrives to.
morrow. The grim story of the hours
the thirty-eight spent in their hope
less struggle with the sea probably
never will be known. All that is
known now has been pieced together
from the meagre reports sent through
the air from the stricken steamer
and the ships that sought to aid, The
High lights" of the tale are supplied
i'll two of these messages. Ship 80
degrees low. Not very danger. Please
quick assist"
Messages in Broken English
1t was this message with its quaint
language of the Raifuku Maru's cap
tain that rang full speed ahead
signaf aboard the Homeric and sent
it plunging through the wind and
waves on its futile race against
death. The message for help was
sent out shortly after o'clock this
morning st
Hours later Captain Roberts sent
this message to his lines offices:
The IIomeric proceeded to the as
sistance OF the Raifulu Maru at 4.47
A. NJ. eastern standard time, and sight
ed the steamer at 1854. The steamer
sank at 1l.55 in latitude 4.43 north,
longiture 61.39 west. Regret was un-
able to save life. Proceeded on voyage
at 1903 this afternoon" .9,,.'-
This marked the end of the stricken
freishter's seven hour struggle
against monstrous battering-rams or
waves. Throughout much of this time
her crew was helplessly trapped, for
her lifeboats had been smashed by the
laundering seas.
Many Vessels Pick Up os
Many vessels and short stations
heard the 0 calls. The Homeric,
As miles off, and the Tuscania, 81
miles away, as we'll as the Scythia of
the Cunard Line and the Greek liner
King Alexander, with two tugs from
Halifax and Canso, set off for the res
cue, sending reassuring messages TO
the stricken boat.
Continued on Page 3-Col ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
FOR SALE, STAR TOURING CAR

Has been run less than thirteen thou
sand miles. Owned and driven by
one Individual only who has given it
exceptional good care. In perfect
mechanical condition. Original paint
very good. Fully equipped with prac-
tically every extra and accessory as
we'll as all tools for care and main
.r.ance too numerous to mention
here. Can be purchased right or
would consider exchange for well To-
Gated undeveloped lake shore pro-
perty in Liberty. Palermo or China.
This car can be seen at the home Of
Il. d. Brown. Weeks Mills. Maine. r.
+. d. Telephone Eleven Ring Twenty
two. South China. to whom all in
auiries are to be made and from
whom additional information may be
had. apr20d3t'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Welcomed to City

Inc big feature of the first day
vas the meeting at the host church
tuesday evening, when addresses of
xelcome were delivered by Mayor
Finest l. Mclean in behalf of the
csilens Of Augusta; Hon. w. Tudor
u1olner, Speaker Of the House of
representatives. OF the send Maine
ature, personally representing
nnsefnor Ralph o. Brewster; and
andrew T. McWhorter of the
o0sla Parish Congregational church
.aking for the clergy of this city
president of the Ministers Mon
uay Club. Rev. C.. n. Garland of
iContinued on PAGE @Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England: lncreas-
ing cloudiness Wednesday: probably
followed by shower Thursday;
warm in north portion Wednesday.
Southern New England: 1ncreas-
ing cloudiness Wednesday,; probably
followed by showers Thursday;
slightly warmer in interior Wednes-
day.
Eastern New York: Cloudy We'd
nesday and Thursday; probably
in interior Wednesday. Warmer
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
ROckland Carman
Dies Broken Neck

Rockland. April 21.-Ralph w.
Dolham. car repairer in the employ
of the LIMERICK Railroad. died In
local hospital tonight from broken
neck received today when cars be-
tween which he was working were
struck by another string of cars on
which the brakemen had lost con-
troll. He was formerly in the mar
ket business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
E. & NJ. Protests
Buses to Lawrence

Boston. I.pril 21.-Seeking to stop
the operation of motor buses be-
tween this city and Lawrence. the
Boston and Maine Railroad filed a
bill in equity here today asking for
an injunction against such operation
by Fred A. Diester, doing business as
the American Coach Company. The
road declared it would otherwise be
forced to curtail its service between
the two cities 1t stated further that
it had $'4.OO0,000 invested in that
section of its lines, and paid lakes
for the several municipalities OF
1923, 600 a year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Sea Engulfs Big Jap
Freighter and Crew %
BIG DIRIC|BLE LOS
ANGELES ON Way TO
BERMUDA ISLANDS

Iakehurst, n. j.. April e1-Carry-
ing the lagest personnel in her his
tory. the dirigible Los Angeles ler,
this afternoon for Bermuda with
prospects Of a fair flight throughout
the journey. She is expected to
reach the islands before dawn to-
morrow morning.
In addition to the regular crew of
20 men, there were aboard a number
,ot extra army and navy officers as
observers. Eight sacks of mail were
carried.
A total Of more than so men on
board compares with the previous
largest human cargo of forty three
men.
The huge dirigible turned her nose
seward after leaving the field here
and was soon lost to sight If the
dirlglble reaches Bermuda before
dawn. as is expected, she will cruise
about several hours before lowering
TO the mooring mast of the u. S. S.
Patoka. waiting there to receive her.
Weather reports from Bermuda in
dlcated that the Los Angeles would
nave clear fairway for the journey.
Captain George w. Steele was in
command and Commander JACOB II.
Is lem was executive officer. After a
stay OF several hours in Bermuda,
during which the mooring mast on
the Patoka will be tested thoroughly.
while official government calls are
made by the dirigible officers and the
observers, the Los Angeles will leave
before sunset.
She is expected to return to her
hangar here early Thursday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Ask Bail for Trio
Indicted for Murder

Indianapolis, Ind. Apr. o1-Admis-
sion to bail of ID. G. Stephenson, Earl
klinck and Earl Gentry, the trio held
on a charge of first degree murder in
connection with the death one wee;
ago of Miss Madge OberholtZer. Of
Indianapolis, was asked in a petit
ton filed today by their attorney.
Judge James A. Collins said a hear
ing would be held on the petition OF
Monday, April 81. Since their arrest
yesterday they have been confined in
Jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22

coming on the one hundredth an
syersary Of the establishment Of the
tains Methodist Conference, the an
nal Conference Of the denomin alton,
uhth was formally opened at Z
A'ssly attended meeting in the
ersen street Methodist church Tues
day evening. carries special signifi.
eaaes TO the Methodists Of Maine,
and the indications were last eve
aisg that the conference sessions
which will continue through this
wssk and until next Monday, will be
shs most important and largely At.
funded IN the century since the
hains Conference was set off from
Ne New England Conference in 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
SPECIAL MEETINGS
Cavalier
i ast Go to Chair

E,sliie, Pa, Apr. 21.-Judge r.
Scis,oaa late today handed down a
kssmmur efusing the appointment OF
81 Irsslon to inquire into the san
ri, 1|-year-old William Cavalier
~ oe sentenced to the electric
-. next week.
~ attorneys announced they
g appeal the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
No Trace Missing
C0lehrOOk Woman

Colebrook. n. H.. April 21-The eff
forts Of searchers for Mrs. Richard
Gadwah, IS. who disappeared last
Saturday night after visiting friend
here, continued today without Sue
cess. A party of $50 men under the
direction of the town selectmen,
searched the country for distance
of eight miles from the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Tragedy Witnessed by Horrorstruck
Hundreds on Two Liners Standing
by and Unable to Render Aid

Great Steel Raifuker Maru with
Lifeboats Smashed Sucked Down
in Vortex Caused by Mountain
Gus Waves---Quick Response to
Broken English Radio Message
---Disaster Occurs 1870 miles South
and West of Sable Island in North
Atlantic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Mayor Mclean a n d
Speaker Gardiner
Welcome Clergy
and Delegates of
Organization
As-.1.

ReT. C. N. Garland of Bangor
Responds for Conference
Nearly Thousand Registered
s3br Six-Day Meeting-Busi.
Tess Session This Morning
Services at Gardiner Fri
ay to Commemorate Tooth
Il anniversary of Conference
kEist of Appointments Due
last Day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
No Word at Midnight

Iakehurst, n. j., April 21.--At mid
night no word had been received from
the Los Angeles by officers at the ma
val air station here since the dirigible
left for Bermuda at 2.35 o'clock this
afternoon. 1t was said that no cor
Germ was felt for the dirigible, how
ever, as no messages had been planned
except in case of trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Khan Candidate
Defeated in Race
For Mayor of Herrin

Herrin, ILL.,, April 21.-Mashal d. Nc
Cormack was elected mayor today by
IT, votes over Thomas Eltry. regarded
as the ku Klux Khan candidate, in an
election free from any violence The
AS90 votes cast established record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Boston Forecast

Wednesday increasing cloudiness:
Thursday cloudy, probably occasion
al showers: not much change m
temperatures: moderate to fresh
southeast and south winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22

New York. April 21-Thirty Japanese seamen the
entire of the Japanese steel freghter Rauku Mar
were drowned in the raging North Atlantic today when
their ship sank under the of two shoads of humanity
unable to help them =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-22
Conference Sessions
For the Second Day

- \. N. Conference Session, De-
sotlonsI Services, Bishop Thomas
nicholson, D. D.; Sacrament Of the
.oFas Supper; Business.
P. N. Adjournment.
RM. Conference Sermon, Rev.
lanes Nixon.
n. Address, Rev. W. 8. b.
~ .! D., General Secretary Of
~ S0nm'srenee Board Of Education.
". Anniversary of Board Of
sS:gueat'on, Rev. l.. S. Staples, pre-.
a.ne; Rev. W. S. Bovard, General
! seerstary.
j. SPECIAL MEETINGS
!. Z y. Conference Stewards.
s y; Board Of Education.
Il & z y. Sustenation.
O. & y: Board Of Sunday Schools.
M. n. Joint Conferences Ban.
ivy. IVY: Board of Education and A..
H;i' = Of Boston University, kents
;;r,... seminary and Bucksport Sem
e. at Penney Memorial United
Es.;I. Church, G. e. Simmons
ReI:.M;. Committee on Conference
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-01-15
DEcREAsE N INSURANCE RATEs.

Insurance agents in the city have received books
study Of which shows that there has been slight decreas
in rates
year or more many people felt the wer
high since there been survey the city for
advocated that the city should be rurveyed and ress
fled The erection of buildings and the demolition Of Others
changed the Of map considerably The
water mains the placing Of fire hydrants the addition of the
purchase Of chemical engine had all tended to eliminate risk
Stl the old map and the old rates persisted.
One The Times pointed out the inconsistencies
situation and dspeasure
eed Last fall representative of the Western Board of Under
writer's sent 70 Belt This made exhaustive Of
conditions here He inspected pipe lines hose machinery at the
pumping station tank hose carts chemical engine and
everything bearing upon situation His report
printed in the Belt Valley Times Of December 25th
His criticisms Of the system the most significant
The fact that four inch pipe line the creek shallow
aner recommended that six inch pipe be laid the creek
directly from the pump the side MAINS This
datOn appears be good for set forth below
Should fire. driven by high wind start the East side
the four inch pipe line would be insufficient supply n.y.
drans two MIGRANTS with undmnshed pressure The
report states that the the hydant approximately
120 pounds but after two hydran had been opened
utes dopped to 80 pounds showing that the friction of the
small pipe lowered the pressure much great degree The
object Of the connecting pipe from the pump direct to the East
mains offset pressure also to act
emergency line the line at the foobridge
broken by ice high water.
Because of this defect protection the basic
the East side remains the CENTS while that great
part of the West side is cut to 65 cents,
Other conditions have modified rates individual in
stances while in onone which has been brought
has the by erection
Of house which placed added risk the property both sides
of it,
apply policies in force at the present
time but on all insurance written hereafter the rates
The city council might study with benefit the report of the
examining engineer this report they viii find differ
vewpoint-that companies-and this
they may win on the
water nearly to that necessary for adequate
fire protection without apprecable added
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-01-15
METHODIST CRURCH NOTES.
Harry 7. stOng, pastor.

Morning worship at II o'clock. Ser.
mon by the pastor. Subject, LIBERIA
and Fundamental Views Concerning
Jesus Christ"
Evening service at 1880.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 1880.
Choir practice Saturday at 1880.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock.
Epworth League at $3.50. Leader,
Howard Graham.
Regular meeting of Ladies Aid at
the home Of Mrs. Hans johnson on
Wednesday afternoon.
The interest and faithfulness Of
members and friends Of the church
merits highest commentator. Thds
our church Is small. yet there is no
reason why it can not be as good as
the larger organisations. Your pres
ence, support and prayers will helm
make it the kind Of a church You like.
Come to church next Sunday,
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-01-15
DOC. SUDDEN REVEALS
INCIDENT THATLED
TO FAMOUS SHOOTING

The real story Of the shooting Of
Dan McCrewl The true incidents
that led up to the killing made fam.
Gus by Robert W. Service in poetry
we're revealed by @Doc" Sugden, ply
stefan and explorer, just before his re-
cent death, when he got back to civil
cation after an absence Of many years
in Alaska.
Sugden was among those who
@ducked their heads when the lights
went out and two guns. blazed In the
dark" in the Alaskan saloon where
the murder occurred that Robert W.
Service immortaliEed In his @The
Spell Of the Yukon" 1t was from
Sugden, in fact. that the writer first
heMrd the story Of the tragedy, and
FROM whom he received the inspiration
for the best-hnown poem in America.
Dan McGrew'a real name was Wy
oming Bill, and he wasn't a westerner
at all. but came Of . refined family in
Boston, said DR.. sugdsn. He was
brought mp 70 be social highland
he cOuldn't be anything else.
He fell madly in love with mar
Esed woman In Boston named Lou.
They ran away. west The husband,
mmsical genius, followed.
Forced 70 support himself and his
lady love Bill turned to the only thing
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-01-15

CONTINUED from Page One
the past week looking after business
matters.
Several gathered at the home 81
Hannah E. Croft Thursday night il
being Mrs. Croff's birthday. Cards
were enjoyed until late hour when =
lunch was served. Those in attend
ance were Mr. and Mrs. James h.
ToIliver, Mr.. @nd Mrs. C. W. Brace.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fhorson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Cecil, Mr.. and Mrs.. Z. s.
Tolliyer, Miss Maybelle Croft, Mrs.
Croft. Messrs. M. L. Evans, IA. d. 81
monitor, Karl Muller and John Nc
Kenzie.
J. L. Sinclair came down from Mel
hart and the Dyke and went to Hugh
esviIle Saturday where he has some
engineering to do.
Charles Fitzpatrick went to Great
Falls Friday where is spending d few
days attending business and visiting
friends.
Dan Payne came In from the ranch
Saturday. He is caring Tor the place
alone this winter, Fred having gone
to Great Falls to be with Mrs. PAYNE.
who has not been well.
John Sanders returned from Belt
where he was called by the death Of
his grandmother, Mrs. Susan Doruah
Who died Saturday in Great Falls. The
'uneral was held in Belt. Il
A dancing party was given at the
lone Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Town
end Saturday night. A large crowd
ttended and report an exceptionally
.ood time.
John Zupan was over from SAND
'oulee last week and spent some time
a Monarch. He went on to Hughes
lille where he has mining interests.