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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Two. Years for
Auto Law InfractOrS

Proyincetown, Mass. Oct. 29-IAF)
C. orr Bisnack of Gagetown. MISS
a radio man, and Theodore Eivkham,
y seaman, both attached to the naval
radio station at North Truro, were
sentenced to two vars in the house
of correction at Barnstable TO-DAY
for infractions Of the automobile
law. They admitted when brough'
hefore Justice welch in Province
Town court that their automopile
struck Mrs. Mary Silva in q stree.
here last night, and that they nao
driven away after placing the wo-
man in an unoccupied garage.
The men were charged with op per
ating without certificate OF regis
tration. driving in a manner 10 en-
danger the public. and going away a y,
without reporting an accident. my
will appear later before a. naVa'
conrtmartial board, it was said.
' The woman was found early toda!
bv neighbors who heard her g roansi;
phvsicians at the Hyannis hospi.ii
tonight said her condition was seri-
GUS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
PAINLEvE AND HIS
new CABINET TO
TACKLE PROBLEMS

Paris, Oct. 2s-(AP) Premier
Painleve has succeeded in reconsti.
tuting the cabinet, which will pro-
ceed to grapple with Frances prob
lens. financial. military and politi-
cal, without the aid Of Mr.. Caillaux
and several other members of the
previous ministry.
With his cabinet M. Painleve called
today on President Doumergue, who
ratified the selections.
The new ministry was scarcely on
Its feet when pressure was put upon
it from groups of the coalition for
radical measures to solve the finan-
cial problems. Opposition groups
served notice that the government
can rely upon their support only if it
follows a policy of national accord
and rejects the demands of the eX-
tremists for the carrying out of poll
cies decided upon outside of parlia =
ment. The Socialists propose to
wait upon the premier and ascertain
just how far he is going to satisfy
their demands.
In spite of the good impression the
ministry has made in radical circles
the reopening Of parliament next
week promises to bring a period OF
serious difficulties for the cabinet.
The ministerial declaration will
probably make reference to the
American debt question and express
the hope that an adequate settlement
will soon be reached. but it Is re-
garded as extremely unlikely that it
will recommend immediate action or
action in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Slippery Crook
Escapes Trap Set
BY Police in Chicago

Chicago, Oct. 29.-(AP)-Marty j.
Durkin, sought for the murder of de-
partmeft of justice operative, tonight
led the police a merry chase. He es-
capped unscathed from a trap here
early today when his betrayeP was
killed from shots from a police Gordon
and one of the officers wounded by
Durkin. The shooting. occurred at the
home of Betty Werner, Durkin's
sweetheart, when he walked into a trap
prearranged by the girls uncle, Lloyd
Austin, who died late today of II bull
let wounds.
Durkin, nicknamed 1.-THE Sheik" be-
cause of his dapper appearance, has
caused the arrest of numerous men
who sought refuge in various jails here
today when crowds threatened them,
and police arrested them. All we're re-
leased, however, with letters of identi-
flcation.
Police claim that shots at Durkin
were effective but failed to stop him
because of his steel vest. The Werner
girl denies ne wears any armor.
Austin was wounded when he got
between the fire of DurSin and police.
wounded by Durkin.
SllUSlUS IrOIn tnc TeUukc lTOIfl
their superior officers, several squads
of swearing, sweating detectives
hunted the city in a fruitless search.
Durkin, who a few weeks ago shot
and killed Edward Shanahan, federal
agent, when the latter attempted to
arrest him on an automobile theft
charge, had been reported in half a
dozen cities since the Staying. Betty
Werner. arrested at the time of the
Staying, was released Tuesday and
the killer Immediately returned to
Chicag. He climbed through the
window of her bedroom. aroused her
and induced her to leave home with
her Is months old baby.
Last night she was to return to
her home for her clothes. expecting
to flee with Durkin to Michigan
where he had promised to go
straight.
Austin. the girls uncle, learned of
her return, and believed Durllin
would accompany her. Informed the
police who secreted themselves in the
apartment. Durkin walked into the
fiat, started firing the instant he saw
the officers, jumped through second
story window, exchanged shots with
more officers outside the building
and escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Naval PrObers to
Recess Until Sub
Ssh Has Been Raised

Boston, Oct. 29.-(AP)-The nav
al board of inquiry which has been
investigating the sinking of the SUBJ
marine Sol off Block Island on the
night of September % with a loss of
90 lives after a collision with the
steamer City of Rome, today ad
Journed sine die to await a reason
able time for the raising of the SUBJ
marine and the presentation of fur
ther evidence. Adjournment was
taken after the board had heard
Roland M. Litchfield, second officer
of the steamer III. F. Dimock, des-
cribe hear collision between his
vessel and submarine because the
submersible carried insufficient run
ming lights. Captain John HI. Diehl
of the City of Rome was also allow
ed to take the stand to correct por-
tions of his testimony given before
the board yesterday. Evidence
found aboard the submarine will be
presented. il the craft is raised
within month. Otherwise the board
will convene to complete the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
| Orders Mistrial
In Case Scott E.
Greenlief at Bath
(Special to Kennebec JournaD

(SDGCldI 10 hcHhCUCS cOui nal
Bath, Oct. ga mis-trial was the
verdict of the judge in the Thursday
session of the Sagadahoc supreme
court in Bath in regard to State VS.
Scott e. Greenlief case.
Scott f. Greenlief was held on the
charge of leaving the scene OF an ac-
cident without stopping when he nit
Walter Dingleys car some time ago.
Greenlief was found guilty in the mu-
nicipal court and appealed to the DC
tober term of supreme court. Wednes-
day afternoon the Judge called court
recess and one juror from Topsham
thought it was all over. so boarded a
car for home. Sheriff Mcclure brought
him back and the case went on. An
other member Of the jury when OH
duty went to the scene of the accident
and took certain measurements. inns
being contrary to the law. as the jury
can accept only what evidence Is given
hut are hardly expected to scout up
such on their own account. The Judge
at last in desperation pronounced 1t a
mis-trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Group Wants Portland
X la s m an Made
Warden of Prison,
Declaration Austin
MacC 0rmick
Authority on Prisons
Tells Social Welfare Work
ers-Raps Gov. Brewster for.
'Deplorable Methods Used
in Making Public Charges
Against Present Officers Be-
fore Commissioners Had
Chance to Investigate :

Portland, Me-. Oct. 29-(AP)-A
charge that there was a desire to
have a certain Portland Klansman".
made warden at Thomaston Prison.
where Governor Ralph o. Brewster is
investigating charges of misconduct
and laxity of discipline, was made
today by Austin H. MacCormack,
member of the general committee of
the National Society of Penal Infor.
nation, who addressed the final
meeting of the Maine State Confer
ence of Social Welfare Workers.
Mr.. MacCormack, who has visited
prisons throughout the country and
who once voluntarily occupied q cell
in Thomaston Prison, declared Gov
ernor Brewster had used "the most
deplorable methods" in making public
the charges against the present Off
GERS before the prison commissioners
had had an opportunity to investi.
gate. 81
Governor Brewster was criticized
by Mrs. Howard r. Ives, of this city,
vice president of the conference, who
characterized it as "a shame" the
way he had publicly called the heads
of a state institution to task before
even giving the institution commiss
sion any knowledge of his intentions.
Judge John P. Deering, who was
reelected president, expressed the
opinion that the Governor and Coun-
Gil should not be permitted to consti-
tute themselves a pardoning board
for convicts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
DEPARTMENT Stores
Report Favorable
Increase in Sales

Boston, Oct. 29-(AP)-Sales OF
New England department stores dur
ine the first three weeks OF October
were Of very favorable volume" il
i ryealed in preliminary reports by
he FEDERAL Reserve Bank of Boston
IN increase Of is percent over the
consponding period in October o!
last rear Is shown. During the first
fun week Of October sales of Boston
ienrtment stores were the largest
It any week since the second week
II June and have been exceeded on
y b tSicea this year. ----.sa-.----
Rhode Island and Connecticut de-
partment stores still continue to re-
0rt larger increases over. "a year
ago than the stores in other sections
Of New England. Wholesale grocery
sales IN September were of good VOL
ume. Rates of collection in the
Wholesale grocery and shoe business
were more satisfactory than the de-
partment store rates.
With the exception of silks and
velysts, dress goods sold poorly in
September. Youths apparel. both
boys and girls, sold very well, as
did mems clothing. Furniture and
luggage showed increased sales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
cFIZETWO CARS
PRI11T TO HIDE
Pp000TIEG WHISKEY

Nevpcrt. VT. Oct. Zo.-t Ar -
Two r' automobiles built for rum run m
Ming with false floors n.a ana cUpons,
menus :. nt,red today by customs Of
xsss Il Columbia, near stratford
ls sshsf = Lebrun of Bare and Mrs.
A i,Iisn Iehto of Jacksonville were
il, uasted hut but the driver of the cal
I, s,' which the woman was riding es-
capped. ~.
M secret compartments in the
.uiaamobiles held $40 quarts of gin
snd whiskey, valued by officials al
5000. LRbrun told the omcers sha,
q md his partner had had a New
y " firm rebuild the cars for the
MINOR sSa trade and they had made sew
al successful trips. Lebrun was
held in $500 bail for illegal trans,
narration and Mrs. Lehto furnished
$50 bail as a witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
.....s.r Turn Deaf Ear to His
'..sument That He Had
nnss'rmitted No Offence With
jurisdiction Of Court-Sev'
ri Secret Ballots Taken
9th Prosecuting Officer
crnported Every Time

.,.rton Oct. 29.-(AP)-Every
escape trial by an army court
NV -, ~ charges Of conduct preju-
n' - vood order and military dis
aV,s w.. rssulted in failure today for
slp'l1 ., w,,l,am Mitchell and his coun-
sl. ,roceedinrs. started
=. "a, Nv a courtmartial convened
yes.s.s ..,or Of President Coolidge and
" !, the colonel's charges In pub
pa's s....m.nts relating to the army
Y NV air service administrations
INV ...;,ued on Page 11-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Revoke Driving
License of Society
Wedding Guest

Providence, r. l.. Oct. 29-(AP)-
The license of Willing Spencer of
Newport, r. l., and Philadelphia 10
drive an automobile in Rhode Island
has been revoked by the state board
of public roads at its weekly meet
ing. The boards action was based
on Spencers conviction in court in
Newport for reckless driving on the
evening of the Church Vanderbilt
wedding at which he was a guest.
The original charge against Spencer
was driving while drunk but was
modified on representations of his
counsel.
Besides reyoking Spencer's license
the board suspended the right of
Bernard C.. Silvia and Joseph Dias,
both of Fall River, to operate motor
cars in this state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
MUSIC FESTIVAL
OPENS TEACHERS
MEET AT PORTLAND

Portland, Me-, Oct. 29.-(AP)-
Hundreds of instructors arriving for
the opening session of the Maine
Teachers Association failed to gain
admission to City hall auditorium
today after 1t had been taxed to its
capacity. Officers estimated that APP
proximately 600 members of the as
ISOLATION were in the city.
The opening feature was a music
festival under the direction of Ray
mond A. Crawford, supervisor OF
music in the Portland schools, In
which nearly 1000 boys and girls of
local schools had a part.
All that will save America from
Continued on Page 11-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Caught by Saw
In EdgecOmb Mill
(Special to- Kennebec Journall

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Bath, Oct. 29.-Burnham Cum
ningham of Boothbay Harbor while
employed in the Cromwell sawmill
at Edgecomb was caught by cir
cular saw and injured severely If not
fatally. today. He was rushed to the
Bath City Hospital where the COM
bined efforts of Doctor Scott and the
hospital staff by quick action sue
though slender hope of his recovery
Is entertained. The saw passed in
to the side of his body, coming in
contact with his neck, missing the
jugular vein by the fraction of an
inch.
afternoon from the shock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Hold HOultOn Man
For Smuggling Alien

Bangor, ME-, Oct. 29-(AP)-John
Joseph Chaisson. believed to reside
in East Millinocket. but with resi-
dence given as Houlton. was ar
raigned before United States Com
missioner Reid today on charge of
violation Of the immigration act in
bringing an alien into this country
lunlawfully at Houlton. He pleaded
guilty and was held in $500 for the
November term of the United States
district court. In default of bal he
was committed to Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
THE WEATHER
GENERALLY FAIR.

Northern New Internationally
fair Friday and probably Saturday;
slightly warmer in north portion Fri
day.
Southern New England-Increasing
cloudiness Friday, possibly rain or
snow by Friday night; Saturday
probably fair; not much change IN
temperature.
Eastern New York - Increasing
cloudiness probably followed by light
rain or snow on the coast and light
SHOWS in the interior Friday; Satur-
day probably rain with slowly rising
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
$125,0OO Blaze
At Peabody, Mass.

Peabody, Mass, Oct. 29-(AP)-
Fire today Quilted the five story
building of the John j. Ryan Shoe
Company. Quantities of women's and
misses shoes were destroyed and the
total loss was placed at $125,000. All
available apparatus was Gale to fight
the flames and aid came also from
Danvers and Salem.
Hiram Peabody, a hoseman, sus-
tanned a possible conclusion of the
brain when a stream of water knock
ed him to the ground. Another fire.
man and a bystander were cut by fly
ing glass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Auto Victim Dies
In Bangor Hospital

Bangor, Me-, Oct. 29-(AP)-Ernes
and run over this morning near his
home in Carmel by a car driven by
Crockett E. Dow of Oyster Bay. N. Y,
died at the hospital here tonight. Be-
sides other injuries he suffered a
fracture of the skull. He leaves q
wife and daughter. Investigations
showed that Mr.. Demerritt stepped
in front Of the car. and that the ac-
cident was unavoidable. Mr.. Dow
was allowed to proceed on his trip
north,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
General Forecast

\ The Atlantic coast storm has
moved northeastward to New Found
land with rapidly increasing inten-
sity and the far western disturbance
is now over Arizona and New Mex
leo.
Precipitation has occurred within
the last "a hours in the north Allan
tic states.
The temperature has fallen In the
Atlantic states and it has remained
much below normal in practically all
sections east of the Rocky Noun
tains.
There will be much cloudiness Fri
day over the states east Of the Mis-
sissippi river and precipitation,
mostly light, is probable over the
greater part of this area. The indi-
cations are for mostly fair weather
on Saturday. There will be little
change in temperature Friday but
slowly rising temperature is indicat-
ed for the eastern half of the country
during Saturday and in the eastern
half and southeastern states Satur-
day.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate to fresh northwest. prob
ably becoming northeast over south
portion and generally fair weather
Friday followed by rain Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
courtmartial to Go On
Despite Plea Mitchell
REPORTS CLINIC
WORK OF N. P, H, A.
PORTLAND MEETING

Especial to the Kennebec Journal)
Portland. Me-, Oct. 29.-Detailed
reports covering the clinical activi.
ties Of the Maine Public Health AS
ISOLATION in connection with its elm
les for crippled children and chest
clinics. were presented to the asso-
cations executive committee here
tonight by Walter D. Thurber of Au-
gusta, executive secretary, at meet.
ing held at the Lafayette Hotel.
Clinics for crippled children have
been held under the auspices of the
association in Augusta, Skowhegan.
Bangor, Pennington, WatervilIe.
Biddeford. Gardiner and Ellsworth.
A total of 511 cases were exam
Continued on Page Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Case Bath Boxer
Ordered Continued
Special to Kennebec Journal)

5nPcCIdI % AtHHeUtC JUUTIIdIJ
Bath. Oct 29.-George w. Spider
mclean. we'll known local boxer in
alctsd BY the State for alleged illegal
transportation of intoxicating liquors,
~ granted continuance of his case
ulLh me January term of court.
friday the October term of court
~ elcse, and the cases on the docket
g nose OF Wesley Wallace Of Phipps-
sIs for alleged possession of short
"Oslefs, and that of David Finklestein
retailing frankforters in district
0laef than was allotted him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Array of Ii Witnesses

OF 10 witnesses sworn when the
hearing started at 2.40 this afternoon,
three were heard at that session and
two during the evening. While some
of the charges contained in the affi-
davits were corroborated orally by
those who signed them, there were
times when the witnesses were bit
reluctant to back up the strong and
emphatic statements made and in
one instance an entire sentence of a
sensational nature dealing with dis
elimination against Catholics
was utterly repudiated in cross-ex-
animation.
The star witness was Rev. Percy
J. Clifford, Methodist minister and
chaplain at the prison. While he
Continued on Page 9-coI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
ROBBERS KILL One
| WOUND TWO, ESCAPE
WITH $4,000

Buffalo, n. T., Oct. 29.-(AP)-
Another daring robbery was success
fully executed in Buffalo today.
Six armed men swept their scene
of action with whitening barrage
of revolver fire and escaped with
$9o,OOO In cash, leaving one dead
Continued on Page 9-Col. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
The Day in Washington
Alcohol taxes were taken up by t

Alcohol taxes were taken up by the
house ways and means committee.
John c. Schadel of Fort Wayne,
Ind, was ordered deported because of
Communist connections.
Colonel William Mitchelrs con.
tentions on procedure were rapidly
voted down in his courtmartial.
Ambassador Herrick was ordered
to make representations in Paris for
protection of American lives in Syria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Chief Executive Plain
ly Indicates Is Not in
Favor of Present
Method of Hand
ling Convicts

Voices His Views in Message
to State Social Workers in
Session at Portland - De-
clares Penitentiaries Primar-
lily for Protection of Society
and Secondarily for Reform
-Clemency Must Not Super
cede Constituted Authorities
in Punishment of Crime
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
CONSERVATIVES
make Big GAINS IN.
CANADIAN ELECTION

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 30-(AP)-The
parliamentary pendulum this (Fri-
day. morning, continued to swing in
favor of the Conservatives. Infor-
nation given out by Premier King
at his headquarters credited Arthur
Meighen, the Conservative leader,
with having 100 seats to his credit
or just IA short of bare majority
in the house of commons. The Lib
erals, led by Premier King, had won
Sc seats, but the premier and seven
OF his ministers had gone to defeat.
The ProgressiveS had been victorious
in 9 constituencies and the Laborites
and Independents in A.
Whether Mr.. Meighen will obtain
his majority now lies with the wes-
tern provinces. The Liberals suf-
fered heavily in the maritime pro-
vinces of Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick and in Ontario.
In the prairie provinces Mr.. Meg
hen was making gains. In Manitoba
where he did not elect a member
four years ago, he had already gain
ed six followers. In Alberta, where
also no Conservatives were elected
in the >last general election. six had
won seats. Saskatchewan. which
with the exception of one Liberal
went solidly Progressive in 1921 thus
far has returned ten Liberals in it's
twenty one seats and no Conserva-
tiyes.
Arthur Meighen in his constituency
at Portage la Prairie was leading
Harry Leader, the Progressive can
didate, early this morning, but the
Progressives refused to concede de-
feat.
Ottawa. Oct. 29-(AP)-At mid
night the prime minister's office is
sued the following summary of re-
suits:
Conservatives elected. 109; Liber-
ais, Sc; Progressives, g.; Independ-
ents 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Friday partly cloudy, possibly light
local showers or snow flurries friday
night; Saturday fair; not much
change in temperature; light variable
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
(By a Kennebec Journ;

a Kennebec MANY
Thomaston Oct 29-Startling developments as promised
accusing davits failed materalze here today at the
opening session of The investigation into charges of axty
discipline intoxcato gambling and discrimination at the
Maine State Prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Local Static Report

, Radio reception last evening was
but little better. Volume was poor.
There was little static. but local in
reference was still bad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-30
Governor Raps "Coddling" Of Prisoners
AS Probe Bares Lax Regime in Thomaston
Under Self Governing System by Convicts

Authors of Sensational Affidavits in State
Prison Orally Corroborate; Star Witness
Chaplain Who Reveals immortality
Among Prisoners; Witnesses Hide
Identity of One Who Instigated
Sworn Statements; Probable
End of Inquiry Today
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1925-09-03
McFARLANS BACK

Mr.. and Mrs. Neil McFarlan, &C.
companied by their daughter Ruth
returned Monday from Bainville
where they made the last stop of a
two weeks vacation trip. Their tour
was mostly through the southern
part of the state and in the Yellow
stone National Park. They visited
the scenes of the earthquake in Gal
latin county. They report that
many of the ruins of buildings are
standing as they were Immediately
after the damage was done and that
repair work on others has started.
A decrease in traffic in the Park
was noted as they passed through.
Miss McFarlane accompanied them on
the trip after leaving Missoula and
will teach in the Wolf Point schools
this winter.