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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08

Bennett
Dies Wound
Blood TRANSMISSION
Fails to Save Life of
Man Wanted in
Two States

Everett, Mass. Oct. lap
James E. Bennett, who broke jail I'm
two states while held on automobile
and burglary charges, died in the
Whidden Hospital here tonight from
a bullet wound sustained in a pistol
duel with a police officer on Septem-
Der %. Patrolman Felix Dumas,
who fired the shot that wounded Ben
nett, was the first to volunteer last
night when a blood TRANSMISSION was
found necessary. The blood of an
other man, Jesse Blythe, was used af-
ter tests had been made. Benefits
death followed another operation to-
day.
Bennett, who was only % years old,
had thrice escaped from custody af-
ter arrests for automobile and fur
thefts in Massachusetts and an auto
mobile theft in Maine. He had been
last imprisoned at the Thomaston
State Prison in Maine after a run
ming gun battle with the police,
He escaped in April of this year
and was not apprehended until his
gun battle with Patrolman Dumas
nine days ago. His identity was dis
covered in the hospital.
Dumas, going to investigate a re-
port that an automobile had been
stolen, found Bennett, disguised as a
woman. sitting with his sister and a
man, in the machine. Benefits wig
fell Off and he and the man fed when
they alighted from the car. The of :
ficer fired into he air, and then Ben
nett whirled about and returned the
fire. Dumas next shot struck Ben
nett in the abdomen.
-Four years ago when being ar
raigned in a Chelsea, Mass. court
room, for automobile stealing, he
jumped through a window, ran along
second story window ledge and slid
down telegraph pole. On Thanks
giving eve last year he was arrested
with two others after a fur store had
been robbed Of several thousands of
dollars worth of merchandise. The
trio escaped by picking the locks of
their cells in the police station.
Last anuary they were arrested in
Pittsfield, Me-, after they had stolen
an automobile in broad daylight in
Bangor. Me-, and had engaged in a
battle with the police. They were
sentenced to the state prison in
Thomaston. After serving few
months Bennett, one of his pals and
another prisoner, climbed through q
ventilator and escaped He was not
heard from again until he was shot
in the encounter with Patrolman Du-
mas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Fleet Corporations
New Head Takes Office

Washington, Oct. = (AP) = The
Fleet Corporation was guided for the
first time today by it's new president,
Elmer E. Crowley, who arrived from
New York and took the oath OF office
in succession to Leigh c. Palmer
who was removed by the shipping
board yesterday.
Mr.. Crowley discussed conditions
with members of the board but ind1.
Gated it probably would be several
DAYS before he would be in posi-
ton to make any announcement
concerning his administrative plans
Meanwhile another important va
cancy developed in the corporations
executive personnel, Rear Admiral
Hutchinson l. Cone, retired, one of
Mr.. Palmer's right hand men, re-
signing as vice president and general
manager in protest against the
boards recent action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Contracts Awarded
10 Five Concerns to
Carry u. S. Air Mail

Washington, Oct. 7.-(AP)-An-
other chapter in American postal
history began today with the award
Of five contracts to private enter
prises for the carrying of the mails
by airplane. On tho results of the
undertaking, Postmaster General
New declared, the future Of aerial
transport In the United States de-
ponds.
While proposals on eight routes
had been invited, only five were CIV
en- to contractors. On two routes,
prospective contractors failed to
meet the governments requirements
10 their proposals, and further con-
dderation is being given bids on the
other route. The successful bidders
must execute formal contracts with
N thirty days and begin carrying the
mails ~ soon as possible thereafter.
Proposals on four additional
routes have been invited and will be
opened November /. Invitations of
new BIDS on the two routes for
winch no awards were made today
also d expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Says Europeans
Should Be Let Alone
In Armament Effort

Washington, Oct. 7.-(AP)-Pointed
suggestions made by delegates to the
Interparliamentary Unions conference
that the Washington government again
take the leadership in promoting re-
duction of world ornaments, were an
swered today by Representative Theo-
dore Burton of Ohio in an address be-
fore the closing session.
Referring to the desire often ex-
pressed by the president for new
limitation of ornaments conference,
Mr.. Burton said:
Various propositions looking to-
ward the same ideal are being consid-
cred in various European conferences
and it would be an intrusion for our
president to ask for conference In
Washington while these efforts are be-
ing made"
He, made 1t clear later, however,
that he was not inspired to make the
statement by the White House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
EDUCATE AGAINST
DANGER OF FIRE
URGE OF GOVERNOR

Maine citizens will cooperate In
observance of fire prevention work,
Governor Brewster declares in a let
ter sent today to w. E. Mallalien,
manage of the National Board of
Underwriters in New York City. The
letter follows:
Dear Sir
It is pleasure and duty to pledge
the cooperation of the citizens or
Maine in your efforts to draw at
tention to the terrible losses from
fire throughout the United States.
The designation of the week of Oct.
4th by Pres. Coolidge as week to
be devoted to educational work along
fire prevention lines is very definite
indication of the importance of this
subject and the opportunities 1t OF
fers to interested citizens to help.
The loss by fire of $4,000 lives dur
ing this past year is a terrible in
dictment of the conditions IN our
land. The unprecedented record OF
property destruction in an amount of
over $500, 900, 900 during 1924 gives
the United States an unenviable dis
tinction as to it's utter lack OF ef-
ficiency in this respect in COMPARE
son~ with any other country upon
the globe.
The State of Maine is not proud
of the contribution which 1t mace 10
the economic burden which this nre
loss presents.
II is entirely evident that reason,
able care with fire hazards Woulo
materially reduce the annual Toll we
nav and / am sure that many GU
zens and civic bodies will pc gao 70
give special attention to TINS pro .p,
lem during the week OF OCTOBER 4lh'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
MATHEWSON, NOTED
BASEBALL PITCHER,
DIES AT SARANAC

saranac Lake. N. Y. Oct. L
(AP)-Christy Mathewson.s big SIX
of baseball and president and part
owner of the Boston Braves. died
here at II o'clock tonight.
Death, according to his physician,
DIR. Edward N. Packard, was due to
tuberculosis pneumonia.
Until several days ago, Mathewson
was in excellent condition, his friends
here were told, and his death was
unexpected.
Mrs. Mathewson, who has been in
constant attendance at the bedside
of her husband ever since he was
forced to give up active participation
in the affairs of the Boston club was
with Mathewson when he died. His
son. Christy Mathewson, Jr, is at
college.
Christy Mathewson, idol OF the
nations baseball fandom over a span
Continued on Page 5-CoI. 50
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five IN
s[lYING WA1CHMAN
N TROLLEY Barns

,,ambridge, Mass, Oct. lap
Iu.tice moved speedily today when
a. men we're arrested. indicted and
h.,d without bail in connection with
4. murder Of James Fernau. Fer
rau /, night Waterman. was shot by
h.rdits who stole $500 from the
u;ddlesex and Boston Street Rail-
~ carbarns at Waltham early
sunday morning. .
The men were arrested at their
hcms II tie Allston and Brighton
S,sfricfs Of Boston and in Brookiine
ssriv Il the day and brought to the
Tssf cambridge jail. The grand jury
.5rsady IN session investigating re-
sert hoIdups in this vicinity. prompt
3 indicfed John ]. Devereaux, Ed.
7Sa.,S Il Heinlein, Peter King and
ichn Mclaughlin for murder.
( lssenh n. Bennett was indicted as
a accessory.
rate today the men were arraign-
y n the superior court. All plead
a not guilty and were held witnout
tail District Attorney Reading SAID
Z that he was ready to put them on
rial 1t the earliest possible GATE
under the law, but that it would
reouire about q days to empanel a
special.
state officers at the homes of the
three men found $1,000 in silver and
small bills In wrappers. All OF the
men have police records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Start behring's for Bath
Bridge, Ready Spring 20
FEDERATION LABOR
HEAD SCORES TIE UP
WITH RUSSIAN UNIONS

Atlantic City. N. j., Oct. lap
An appeal to American labor by Arr
thur A. Purcell, member of the Brit
ish parliament, to establish close re-
lations with the organized workers
Of Russia was spurned in dramatic
fashion today by Pres. William
Green of the American Federation of
Labor at its annual convention.
Mr.. Purcell. who is president of
the International Federation Of Trade
Unions. and fraternal delegate of the
British Trades Union congress, had
addressed the delegates urging solid
arity among the toilers of the world.
After telling of his recent visit to
Russia and his study of industrial
conditions there. he made his appeal.
His words were greeted with si-
lence but he received perfunctory ap-
plause at the conclusion of his adj
dress when he complimented Ameri-
can Labor.
President Green then arose and
said in reply.
wait " Dc lIdIlk anu ktluly III
all I say, but we in America know
something of the teachings of Com
munism and the control the Commu-
mist party exercises over the social
ed Russian International.
I'VE know that influence emanat-
ing from Moscow is seeking, as 1t
has always sought, not to cooper
ate with us but to capture us. They
are frank in their declarations. They
call officers and representatives of
the American labor movement fakirs.
crooks and scabs. They declare that
they do not believe in collective bar
gaining. They do not see in any
strike an opportunity to increase
wages, to shorten hours, to improve
the condition Of the employment OF
workers, but they see in every strike
an opportunity for revolution.
well, the working people of AM
erica are very hard headed, expert
enced peple; they are not easily led
by these strange utterances -
The trade union Educational League
here in America, which is a creature
of the Communist Party. frankly an
nounces that it's policy is to bore
within the labor movement, to des-
troy 1t and substitute for our phil
osophy the philosophy of Communism
I'VE are not ready to accept that
and we wish that our friend who
has so kindly offered such frank
suggestions might take back to the
Russian Red International this mess
age: that the American labor move
ment will not affiliate with an or
ganization that breaches that doc
trine."
Mr.. Green swung his fist Vigorous
ly and his powerful voice reached all
parts Of the hall. The delegates rose
as one, stamped their feet and yelled
their approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
MACMILLAN SHIPS
OFF NOVA SCOTIA ON
WAY TO W|SCASSE7

st. John, N. B.. Oct. - (AP) -
Somewhere off the Nova Scotian
coast tonight. the schooner Bowdoin
of the Macmillan expedition, and her
companion ship, the steamer Peary,
were believed to be headed south
ward and homeward, according TO
their pre-arranged plans. Command
er Donald B. Macmillan had expect
ed to pick up the Peary off Halifax
sometime before darkness fell tonight
and to head with the Peary, for
Monhegan Island, Maine, from where
they are to go to Wiscasset, their
home port.
There Is eager anticipation aboard
the two vessels to be home, although
none of the party will admit having
had anything but a perfect summer.
The navy personnel under Lieutenant
Commander Richard E. Byrd. Jr.
whose three planes covered some 800
miles in Arctic flying. is anxious to
see at least part of the national
air races at Mineola, l.. l., this month.
Another who is impatient is Rich
ard Salmon, of Larchmond, N. Y, q
Rensselaer, Tech student who voiced
disappointment over his inability to
see the opening football game against
Harvard. He had hoped to be foot
ball candidate and even now will go
out in an effort to gain experience
which will enable him to make" the
team next year.
Both he and Kenneth Rawson of
Chicago, who is the youngest mem
Der of the expedition, will lose no
time in resuming their studies. Both
proved so valuable aboard the Bow
dom that scheduled plans for their
return on the Peary were cancelled.
Competition among members dur
ing the trip took form in contest 20
decide who could swim in waters
farthest north. M. o. Williams, Ma
tional Geographic Society correspon-
dent, took his last swim at Sukker-
topper, southern Greenland, but
young Salmon won the crown SWIM
ming three times at Etah, Green
land. in water just at the freezing
point.
The navy planes were the first ever
seen by the eskimos. Wherever they
appeared they were greeted by cries
of "Takoo! .Takoo!" Uook! LookO.
They had small fear of them, how
ever. apparently trusting any of the
strange apparatus the white explor-
ers had brought with them.
Z Commander Macmillan invited
Etookyshu, an Eskimo. to ride in one
of the planes. Without hesitation he
Stepped in and while his anxious wife
Matched from their cabin, he circled
about the little bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Irishman Changes
Name for Sake Fiancee

New York, Oct. 7-(AP)-Because
he wished to save his Jewish fiancee,
Miss Ida Weinberg, the "embarrass-
ment of an Irish name Harry Heal
ey, who proudly boosted his Irish an
tecedents, today asked to have his
name changed to Schwartz.
'Id be the butt of all sorts of prac-
teal jokes" Miss Weinberg, who is
81, told Judge Martin.
Sure" Healey chimed in, in un-
deniable brogue, IAN Irish name
would be an onerous burden on her
They'd all be kiddin' her about it,
Judge Martin granted the request
and the new Mr. Schwartz proudly
marched from the courtroom. He
said that Miss Weinberg would be
Mrs. Schwartz by March.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
..s.r,, Carleton Declares
ssooo,oOo Structure Will
Sc for Itself in Eight to
=. Years-C Contractor Will
rsntinue Work Until Ice
! rIov Of River Prevents

,s,.cial to the Kennebec JournaD
'r nssrr,riscotta, Oct. 1.-Two years
rext spring should see the new
!. - ooo Kennebec bridge erected
q. ...sable II no unusual engineer
d. ~ .,,ustions are encountered, SEN
-. =. i. W. Carleton of Woolwich,
~ ..,s.r of the bridge project. an
.s 1900 today at . dinner Of the
pp....,.cotta Newcastle Rotary club
4 -,,ch he and Gov. Brewster and
!. Il. c. Russell. president OF
*. Maine Senate. were special
guests. .,n 81. bor,nes
), M bridge site was commenced
y .,asy 81 ! crew Of men from the
walden ~, Engineering Co.. the con-
- vhich has been awarded the
go. contract, Senator Carleton
The work will be continued
ssa " a.,.nned BY the ice flow of the
river. .,.n gathered "a to
4. liy ,,,,mber of passengers ferried
w .s,.s he river the past year Sen
s as.v carleton estimated that the
bridge would pay ior ''se'l "''
from eight to ~ years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
British Speed
Planes Arrive in u. S.

Baltimore, Nd, Oct. 7.-(AP)-Dis-
mantled and under guard, the three
high-speed seaplanes which Great Bri-
tain will enter in the Schneider cup
races to be held over Chesapeake Bay
October "a. arrived here today and
were transferred to the British han
gars at Bay Shore Park.
The British crew will begin assem-
bling the planes at once and is expect
ed to make them ready for tuning-up
flights within q week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Another Belfast
Man to Jail for
Drunken Driver Act

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Belfast, Oct. William C. Mason
of Belfast was fined $1OO and costs
and four months in Jail for operation
of motor vehicle while under the
Influence of intoxicating liquors. He
appealed and was released under one
thousand dollars bail. Mason was
found at o'clock this morning sit
ting in his car in North Belfast, his
hands upon the wheel and in a stu
por. People in the vicinity had seen
him there since o'clock. Sheriff
Littlefield was notified and drove
the car back to Belfast. Mason was
given a hearing this afternoon before
Municipal Judge Carton Doak. His
license is suspended pending the
appeal. Evidence of liquor was found
in the car, it is claimed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Ohio Folks Greet
President on Way
Back to Washington

Parkersburg, w. Va, Oct. Tap
crowds, the largest
that have greeted him at way sta
tons on his Omaha trip. were out to
welcome President Coolidge tonight
at several points in southern Ohio
as his train forged its way toward
the Capital which will be reached
tomorrow morning.
At Chillicothe, a throng gathered
around the observation platform dur.
ing five minute stop and while the
president came out to smile and ac-
knowledge to cheers, he adhered to
his rule not to make rear platform
speeches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Crippled Ellerdale
Reaches N. F. Port

st. Johns, N. F., Oct. 7.-(AP)-
The British steamer Ellerdale, re-
ported in a sinking condition off the
northeast coast of New Foundland
yesterday, was brought into port at
st. Anthony today with her decks
awash, having been reached late last
night by the steamer Prospera,
which went to her assistance. She
is now resting on the mud in the
harbor, The Ellerdale went aground
in the Straits of Belle Isle Sunday
night but later was ref1oated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Vermont Daughters
OF Revolution Elect

Brattleboro, VT, Oct. 7.-(AP)-
Mrs Catherine w. Kittredge, of
Springfield, VT, was elected state re-
gent of the Vermont Daughters OF
the American Revolution at the an
nual meeting here today. Among
the guests of honor were Mrs. An
thony Wayne Cook of Cooksburg. Pa.
president general of the national or
ganization; Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau
of New York. treasurer general; and
Mrs. Larz Anderson of Washington,
librarian general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Tibet and Cobb
Feature at Portland
Maine Music Festival

Portland. Me-, Oct. 7-(AP)-Law-
renee Tibbett, baritone, and Caterina
Gobbi,, soprano, scored strongly be-
fore a distinguished gathering, in
GLIDING Governor and Mrs. Brewster,
at the opening of the 29th annual
Western Maine Music Festival at the
Exposition building tonight. A
chorus of 900 voices gave the Halle
lujah Chorus from Handlers Mes
siah. A large orchestra. including
members of the New York Philhar-
monte society, assisted. The festival
closes Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Veteran johnson Leads
Senators to First Victory
Over Pittsburgh Pirates
$4,000 See Amer.
can Leaguers
Take Opener
A to |

Five Scattered Hits All That
Heavy Hitting National Pen.
nant Winners Secure off De-
livery of Peerless Walter
Also Strikes Out 10
Meadows Fails to Stem Rush
of Bucky Harris and His
Boys Seeking Second World
Series Laurels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
General Forecast

The disturbance that was ove-
western Quebec Tuesday night mas
advanced to Nova Scotia.
Rain has fallen within the last III
hours in portions of the lake region
and the north Atlantic states. Cooler
weather has overspread the north
Atlantic states.
The indications are for showers
Friday in the middle Atlantic states.
Generally fair weather will prevail
Thursday in the northeastern states
and will continue cool for several
DAYS in the north Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate to fresh northwest ami
north and fair weather Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Girl Killed as She
Steps in Path Auto

Moonsocket, r. l., Oct. lap
.e Berube, 10, was killed here
tonight when an automobile driven
y victor Verhulst struck her as
=. .epped from the sidewalk. Pol
- reports Indicated that she had
- ssepped backward into the path of
ss,. machine and the driver was not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England - Fair
Thursday and probably Friday; con-
tinued cool.
Southern New England - Fair
Thursday; Friday increasing cloudi-
ness, continued cool.
Eastern New York-Fair Thurs
day; Friday increasing cloudiness,
probably showers Friday or Friday
night; continued cool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Local Static Report

Radio reception would have been
good but for some local interference.
There was some code and static. The
volume was good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-08
Boston Forecast

(By AZ
Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday fair; Friday partly cloudy.
continued cool; moderate northwest
to northeast winds.
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PITTSBURGH

Kan for Smith in 9th.
,*aBatted for Meadows in 9Th.
Washington o 1 o o 2 o o o $3.50
Pittsburgh 90 90 I 90 o O-1-5-o
Home runs-Joe Harris, Traynor.
Left on bases-Washington 8; Pitts.
burgh 5. Bases on bails-off John.
son lMeadows). Stolen bases -
Judge. Double plays - Peckinpau as,
to Judge; Granthan (unassisted).
struck out-By johnson 10 (Cuyler
z, Barnhart 2, Wright z, Granthan,,
Carey, Meadows, Mcinnis): by
Meadows (BIuege 2, Ruei, John.
SOM; Morrison I (Joe Harris). Hits
OF Meadows 6 in 8 innings; of
Morrison in one innings; off John.
son in innings. Hit by pitched
palsy Johnson (Carey y; by
Meadows ! Is. Harris). Winning
p,tcher-Johnson. Losing pitcher
meadows: umpires..RisIer (pIats);
Owens (first basel; Mccormick (sec-
ono basel Moriarty (third). Tins
Pittsburgh. Pa, Oct. 7.-(By the As.
ISOLATED Press)-The great right arm
OF Walter Johnson repulsed the Pitts
purgh Pirates today in their first bold
bid to board the wirld's championship
baseball craft now manned by WASH
ingtoi's gallant and seasoned battIers.
Before home crowd Of $4,000 the
Pirates fell before the masterful
strokes of "Old Barney" while his
Senator mates pounded out a decisive
to triumph in the first clash Of the
1925 series conflict.
Force 10 to Strike Out
Striking out 10 of the bold bucca-
neers and twirling with superb cool
ness and effectiveness in every crisis,
johnson held the National League
champions to five scattered blows, one
of them a home run by Pie Traynor-
| While Joe Harris, Sam Rice and Ossis
Bluege led an attack that accomplish
ed the downfall of Lee Meadows, be-
specialized veteran, and also found It's
mark against the curves of "Jughandle
Johnny" Morrison, who took the
mound in the ninth after Meadows had
given way to a pinch hitter.
The dash and fire, the highly touted
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