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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Search Atlantic City
For Doctor Wanted
In Death Boston Girl

Atlantic City, N. j., July 1S-(P)--
Investigation into the Staying of
Edith Green. formerly an attendant
at the Boston psychopathic hospital.
whose dismembered body was found
In the Mattapan section Of Boston
last week, tonight turned to Atlantic
City when it was revealed that seven
detectives from Boston and New
York were in the resort seeking a
Boston physician and his wife.
The doctor is alleged to have aided
DR.. Thomas 3. Walsh of Boston in
dismembering Miss Green's body. DR..
Walsh surrendered to the Boston
authorities last Thursday The girls
sweetheart, James Ford, told the po-
lice that Walsh performed an illegal
operation on the girl at his request
for $3.50.
The detectives went to police head
quarters here Immediately upon ar
rival Saturday and in company with
local detectives secured the resort
the entire night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

Fort Worth, Tex, July 1s.-(P)-
Charged with murder for the killing
yesterday of D. E. Chips. Fort Worth
lumberman, the Rev. ]. Frank Norris
today preached his regular Sunday
morning sermon from the text There
is no condemnation to them that are in
Jesus Christ"
Standing within so feet of the
church study where Chips was killed
when he called to protest against GER
tain utterances of the widely known
Baptist pastor. DR.. Norris told one
of the largest Sunday audiences he has
ever commanded that his faith was
stronger than ever.
The large First Baptist church au-
ditorium, which seats 6000. was filled
to the doors with many standing and
several hundred outside. Before DIR.
Norris started preaching a choir of 700
voices sang hymn after hymn while
two pianos with relays of pianists fur
nished the music.
When DR.. Norris finished speaking
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Storm in Wake of Heat

The storms followed a day of eX-
IRENE heat and humidity which at
tracted large crowds to beaches and
other resorts. Weather bureau off,
Gals said the outbursts in the vari-
Gus localities were not connected al
though due to the same causes.
Western Massachusetts bore the
brunt of the damage, although a
three mile area centering on Ports
mouth, n. H., was hard hit, and
there were lesser storms in other
sections Of New England.
In Springfield buildings were I'M
rooted and trees, poles and wires
blown down when a thunderstorm of
hurricane force swept down the Con-
necticut valley. Widespread damage
was caused in that section by the
terrific blow which accompanied the
storm. In Boston a spiral storm rip
ped through the Fenway district
shortly after SIX o'clock. uprooting
trees and breaking windows. The
wind velocity for ten minutes was
estimated at 100 miles an hour and
the temperature made a rapid drop Of
90 degrees. Heavy hail fell in East
Boston and the City Point coast
guard crew was kept busy rescuing
yachts cast adrift by the gale.
The New York, New Haven &
Do station BROCK
ton was struck by lightning and the
roof set on fire.
In Portsmouth. and Hampton
Beach, N. H.. and kittery. Maine
damage estimated at $4,000 was
caused by hail. Crops We're destroy
ed and windows shattered in fac
tories, stores and homes. Hailstores
as large as marbles covered the
streets in Portsmouth. the ice coat
ing remaining for hours. The wind
whipped up small pebbles from the
seashore and deposited them with the
hail about the countryside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
May Ask League
To Pass on Claims
In French Provinces

Geneva, July 1S-(P)--Leaders Of
the recent unsuccessful movement in
Alsace- Lorraine to obtain autonomy
for the recovered French provinces,
may, it is believed. in some quarters
in Alsace, take their case before the
league of nations. That there is
certain amount of sentiment in this
direction among these leaders was
learned by a staff correspondent OF
The Associated Press, who has just
made a tour OF the districts.
Reference of the matter to the
league, presumably would be fought
vigorously by France, while league
officials say that even if any petition
reaches Geneva, it would not be acted
upon and wuold not even be circulate
ed among league members since
France never signed minority
treaty concerning Alsace.
Although the recent manifesto,
couched in violent terms and signed
by some hundred residents of Al
sace-Lorraine, has been described as
symptom of growing pains" Il
was serious enough TO warrant swift
action by the French government.
OF those who signed the document
calling for. autonomy, 21-most of
them state employees of various kinds
were deprived of their posts or
barred from their professions.
Twelve clergymen signed the mani
festo but they were not punished be-
cause this would have involved dip<
lomatic negotiations with Rome.
The manifesto declared the hour
was grave for Alsace- Lorraine, that
the territory had been subjected to
systematic spolation at the hands
of France in the past seven years i
der foot and their customs, traditions
and liberties destroyed.
The manifesto called for the for
nation of national minority ard
demanded complete autonomy with
in the framework of France" ThiS
latter phrase was inseted at the re-
quest of the majority of the signers.
1t was insisted further that German
should be the principal language
taught school children and not
French.
Disciplinary measures taken by the
government brought out q second
manifesto, much milder in tone.
I'VE have been treated like crfmi-
nails merely because we are demands
ing for Alsace- Lorraine a constitu-
tional regime similar to that accord-
ed by Germany" the manifesto says.
1--WE are certain France will realize
that our legitimate claims cannot be
stified by violence and that tho
French people will be convinced that
they have misunderstood our true in
tentions."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
10000 Visitors
Get Scare in Fire
Camp Devens, Mass.

Camp Devens, Mass, July 1S.-CPl
Fire which destroyed an unused
barrack building today threw 10000
visitors into disorder at the national
camp, and sent ten soldier-fire- fight
ers to the hospital with slight in
juries.
The flames swept through the
flimsy wooden structure as the Sind
Brigade. 131st Infantry, was forming
for review.
Confusion reigned among specta-
tors when the camp fire details raced
through the congested area in res
ponse to fire call.
The sounding of assembly for the
troops restored order and visitors
were herded to safety. Hundreds of
automobiles parked near the blazing
building were threatened and the
101st engineers formed bucket prl-
gades to save their barracks across
the street. The cause of the fire was
undetermined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Cavalry Arrives in
Nick of Time to Save
Near East Workers

Constantinople. July 1S--(P)-An
experience recalling Wild West days
in which two American near East
Relief workers, Paul II. Phillips, of
Seattle. Wash, and his wife, had a
narrow escape in a fight with raiding
Tartars in Russian Armenia, Is re-
lated in messages from Drivan to the
Near East Relief offices in Constan-
tinople.
Phillips, who superintends the re-
lief organizations orphan ranch on
Karakalla. was aroused one morning
by excited orphan employees crying
that Tartar tribesmen from AZerbia-
jan had crossed the mountains in
the night and were raiding the ranch.
Phillips, who had often encount-
cred cattle thieves in the northwest,
picked up his rife and hurried out to
see the TartarS driving away prize
Swiss stock imported by the Ameri-
cans to improve Armenian breeds.
Thinking to brighten the thieves, he
opened fire, but the raiders, number
ing from 20 to 80, made a stand be-
hind the Rockyn, and returned the
fire.
Alone with his wife and few or
phans, Phillips realized they were
outnumbered and the darkness might
prove disastrous. He therefore dis
patched the Oldest boy on horseback
to the nearest American relief post,
Is miles away.
In the subsequent fighting Mrs.
Phillips was severely beaten by a
tribesman. Throughout the day the
sniping and stalking continued and
when it was growing dusk the sit
nation became dPSDerate.
Suddenly another relief worker,
William Cronin, Of New Haven,
Conn, appeared over the hills with
a companp of cavalry. They rushed
down upon the tribesmen, shooting
some of them and clearing the Amer
lean ranch of the invaders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
CoOlidges Again
Motor to Saranac
To Attend Church

Paul Smiths, n. Y, July 1S.-tP)
"A drive to Saranac Lake, IA miles
distant, to attend morning services at
the First Presbyterian church, mark
ed the second Sunday spent by the
President and Mrs. Coolidge in the
Adirondacks.
DR.. Kelly, a former pastor of the
church, is now head of the depart
ment of missionary education of the
Presbyterian Church. He escorted
Mr.. Coolidge to the White House au-
tomobile while the crowd. which had
waited patiently in the hot sun, ap-
plauded.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coolidge returned d.
rectly to White Pine Camp, leaving
the village a short while after the
departure of Governor Alfred f..
Smith, who with Mrs. Smith and
members of his party. had attended
mass In st. Demands Catholic
church, situated a short distance
from the Presidents place of wor-
ship.
Dwight Davis, secretary of war. Is
to be the first overnight guest at
White Pine Camp as well as the first
cabinet member to call at the sum-
mer White House. Secretary Davis
IS making an inspection tour of this
section of the country and when Mr..
Coolidge learned that he was to be
in at the Plattsburgh citizens mill
tary training camp on Monday he in
Vlted Mr.. Davis to motor over to
spend tomorrow night at the Presi-
dents vacation home. The secretary
plans to leave Tuesday for Fort
Ethan Allen, near Burlington, Vt,
the next place of his itinerary.
The date of the trip of Mr.. and
Mrs. Coolidge to the Presidents
boyhood home at Plymouth, VT, has
not yet been announced. Indications
are that they will leave early this
week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Farmer Killed by Bolt

Bangor, Me, July 1S.-(P)-A series
of electrical storms caused damage IN
Bangor and vicinity this afternoon.
Edward /. Snow of Herman was killed
by lightning bolt as he was driving
in his cows. He was so and married.
Lightning caused fire In the store
of Rhines Brothers Company, causing
damage estimated at $500 or more, in
sured.
The farm buildings of Abner Fraser
in Charleston were struck and burned
with loss Of $500, with insurance OF
$4,000. The livestock and furniture
were saved.
A barn and the ell of the house ont
the Bearce farm in Costigan were
burned and many other farm fires were
reported in Penobscot county
In Bangor there was a terrific cleo
trical display and torrents of rain and
Continued on Page 3-CoI. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Seek Stranger Who
Warned Editor Mellett
Would Be Shot Down

Canton, Ohio, July 1S-(P)-W
three definitely known investiga tons
into the murder. of Don r. Mellett,
Canton publisher. were under way
here today, church people of the city
signed petition asking Intervention
of Governor Vic Donahey. a civic
meeting was called to discuss alleged
vice conditions, and preachers from
their pulpits pleaded for an awaken
ing of civic consciousness"
No arrests have as yet been made
and the solution of the mystery. ac-
cording to the investigators. is not
imminent, although some leads" are
declared to be promising.
In petitioning the governor, Canton
church people declared conditions in
Canton are such that not only the
property and general welfare of its
citizens are endangered, "but their
lives as we'll"
The petition found ready signers
in the churches.
From the time Mellett was shot
down shortly after midnight Friday
evening, it has been the general be-
lief that he died at the hands of
members of Canton's underworld" in
retaliation for newspaper campaign
he had waged against alleged con-
ditions of crime and corruption in
the city.
A quest was begun tonight for
stranger, who a week ago tonight,
warned Mellett his life was in i'm
mediate jeopardy. This stranger told
Mellett he was to be shot by three
men at his garage door. Four nights
later the killing occurred precisely
as the stranger warned.
To Mellett's inquiry as to the
identity of his apparent benefactor,
the stranger replied: Il am an enemy
of your enemies"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Senator BOrah in Plain
and Vigorous AS
sault on Notification
pnts It in Same Class With
Bolshevism in Russia And
rascism in Italy-Declares
Proposed Referendums on
Liquor Question Is Step
Toward Undermining of Gov
ernnent-Asks Open Fight
And Fair Tactics
ESTABLISHED 1925

augusta, Ca, July 1S.-(P)-A warn
ns that constitutional government Is
,,,ed by an almost worldwide attack
=, rlven here today by Senator b.
Nh. Republican, Idaho, who said its
.,smy in this country was openly
r.sched notification of the prohibit
ton amendment.
rBolshevism in Russia, Fascism In
-sly. military dictatorship in Poland
md notification in the United States"
i. asserted, ARE whelps from the
sane kennel, barking at the same thing
constitutional government"
Speaking under auspices of the Pro-
testant Ministers Association, the
Idaho senator said that referendums
on the prohibition question, such as
that to be held in New York state,
we're for the purpose of undermining
and destroying the constitution
through notification" and there has
never been time when men should
Continued on Page 3-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
100000 Fire Loss
At Mortified, VT,
18th Within 10 Months

Mortified, Vt, July 1S.-LP)-The
seventh disastrous fire to visit this
town within a period of ten months
early today destroyed the granite
plant of N. Pelaggi Company with
loss estimated at 100000. The plant
was one of the largest in Vermont.
The fire, starting from an undeter-
mined cause in the center of the
group of buildings, wiped out the Of
flee building. store room and garage
in addition to the main plant. A
heavy wind threatened to drive the
flames among the building of the
lumber company and two other gran
lite plants nearby, but these were
saved.
The fire loss of Mortified, a town
of 5000 inhabitants, has now reached
a total of S425,000 in ten months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

Chicago, July 1S.-(P)-A bomb was
exploded against an inner wall of the
bull pen" of the Cook county pail to-
day in what Jail officials believed was
an attempted Jail delivery.
Although a quantity of brick was
torn out by the explosion, complete
hole through the Jail wall was not eff
fected and no prisoners escaped. The
majority of the prisoners were locked
in their cells at the time, IL TRUSTEES
hopping the floor being the only ones
in the bull pen. where the prisoners
are released at intervals for exercise.
officials believe it was an attempt
to liberate Henry Fernekes, midget
bandit, under sentence to hang for
murder.
The explosive had been wrapped in
blanket and placed against n wall
when it went off. The TRUSTEES STAN
peded to safety. Suspicion was direct
ed at Fernekes because he had been
exercising in the Jail corridor at the
time of the explosion, but when the
explosion occurred he was grabbed by
guard as he started to run toward
the explosion and was locke dup.
The explosion tore a hole is inches
across and within three inches of pen
Grating the eight-inch brick wall. 1t
would have taken but a moments
work, officials said, to push out the re-
naming bricks.
The explosion was first thought to
have been black powder, but Sheriff
Peter Hoffman finally concluded it was
one stick of dynamite. But for the
heavy blanket wrappings around the
dynamite, Sheriff Hoffman said. the
wall probably would have been pene-
trated by the blast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
HERR|OT, RADICAL
LEADER, TO FORM new
FRENCH MINISTRY

Paris, July 1S-P)-Edouard Her
riot, president of the Chamber of
Deputies. radical leader and former
premier, will. at the request of Pres
ident Doumergue, undertake the task
Of forming a new ministry and solv-
ing the seventh cabinet crisis which
has occurred in France since he first
took power several years ago.
Several progrems, which were re-
sponsible for the downfall of all these
governments, reducing the average
life of ministry from nine months
to something more than three, have
Continued on Page 3-CoI. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Lightning Causes
$4,000 Fire Loss
In Greene, Me-, Mill

Greene, Me-, July 1S-(P)-Fire be-
lieved to have been caused by light
ming destroyed the A. D. Coburn and
Son box shook and skewer mill to-
night with loss estimated to be
$4,000. Supplies and material valued
at $500 were burned. The buildings
were partially insured for $1,000.
Lack of water prevented any efforts
to save the mill. which is located
near the Maine Central Railroad sta
ton. Kenneth Brewer discovered the
blaze about $50 P. M. The mill has
not been in operation since May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Rescue Two from
Upset Racing Boat

New Bedford, Mass, July 1S-(P)-
A small racing boat owned by Robert
w. Swift, Jr., of Mishaum Point,
South Dartmouth, in which he and
Philip Burnett of Milton were sail
ing in Buzzards Bay, was capsiZed
in a squall off Mishaum Point this
afternoon. Both young men chung
to the overturned boat for a half
hour before being rescued by Edward
3. Watson and his weekend guest, a
Mr.. Peters of Boston, who put out in
a small rowboat. Young Swift was
pretty we'll exhausted as the water
in the bay was very rough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

Boston, July (AP)-Seven persons lost their lives
era were injured and heavy property damage caused
of sudden storms broke late today various
sections New England At Springfield two drown
ed when gust overturned their boat and third man was
killed by falling tree At Adams Mass, girl killed by
lightning bolt and at Hampton Beach, n H., boy clam
digger suffered similar fate and at HeTmon Maine far
struck by lightning while driving his At Sails
bury Mass man killed when bolt struck tree he
had taken shelter under.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Injuries Fatal to
E. & A. Brakeman

Pressure Isle, Me, July 1S.-F-
Harold Nevers of Van Buren,.
brakeman on the Bangor and Aroos-
took railroad. died at the hospital
here Saturday afternoon from in
juries received a few hours pre-
viously. The stakes of carload of
lumber broke, and Nevers was
thrown under the wheels of the train.
both his legs being cut off. He was
80 and leaves a widow and three
children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
, nept Tabs on Army
recruiting Sergeants

Dowa', York, July 1s.-(P)-Harry G.
recrn,.,l mas been assigned as assistant
distr,o. officer of the metropolitan
stranss s after a year on one of the
--thas assignments in army annals
Ea a' or showdown man."
Would bpured "a states. posing as a
thoss h recruit to determine whether
boo,S,' rohzed sergeants outside the
appIica .orfectly depicted army life to
"esasanls. Some of the enlisted men
-eee'dted Bit" he reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Hermon Man, Adams, Mass,
Girl and Hampton Beach,.
N. H. Youth, Victims Bolt

Series of Electrical Storms in Eastern Maine
-Haistones Size of Cherries Flatten Grow
ing Crops - Several Groups Farm Build
ings Burn-TwO Men Drown, One Killed by
Falling Tree in Terrific Blow at Springfield,
Mass. = Several Suffer Lightning Shocks
Boy Clam Digger Killed on Hampton Flats
Salisbury Plains, Mass, Man Dies When
Bolt Hits Tree-Waterville Man Also Vic
tim of Lightning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
10 Killed by Autos
Past Week in Mass.

Boston. July 18.-(P)-Ten persons
were killed by motor vehicles last
week. two less than in the week be-
fore and four less than in the same
period last year. the state registrar
reported today. Convictions for OPP
Grating while under the influence of
liquor were H.. which was 10 less
than in the preceding week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Thousands Maine
People Hear Blast
Meteor Early A. M.

Portland, Me-, July 18-(AP)-
A crash which Professor Charles
Hutchins of BoWdoin believes to
have been the bursting Of
meteor, awakened thousands of
people in Maine today at sos A.
M, daylight time. This city, Dex-
ter, 1870 miles north and Saco, IS
miles south, are among the places
reporting the phenomen. The
crash was preceded by a binding
blush light, a number reported.
The fact that there was no indi-
cation of an electric storm at the
time added to the alarm of many.
A thunderstorm tonight did
little damage in this section, al
, though a number of minor fires
were started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Hold Salvation Army
Worker for Theft

Stamford. Conn, July 1S.-(P)-
Joseph Ryan. of New London. an
employee of the Salvation Army. was
arrested here tonight charged with
theft. He was accused by Louis Nc
Kinney of New York of stealing sew
eral hundred dollars worth of cloth
ing from an automobile in which the
two Salvation Army men were go
ing from New York to the Bangor,
Maine, headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Emphatic Title
To War Memorial

Fultonville, y. Z, July 1S.-[P)-
Like He'll you can" is the unique
title given by the sculptress to World
War memorial designed for erection
here. 1t comprises the full length fig
ures of doughboy and sailor with
out-thrust jaws and half clenched
fists supposedly portraying their men.
tai attitude at the moment of an en-.
envy attack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Bangor Farmer
A Suicide Victim

Bangor, July 1s.-(P)-Albert May
nard, so. committed suicide at his
home here last night his body being
found hanging in the barn this
morning He is survived by his wild
ow. Dependency is the assigned
cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Devens Soldier
Killed by BayOnet

Camp Devens, Mass, July 1S.-(P)
liberty ended fatally for
Private Sumner f. Small of the 131st
Infantry here today. Returning to
his tent before dawn he stumbled
over his barrack bag. fell on his bay
onet and died six hours later from
a pierced lung. He was 10 years old
and resided at South Sudbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Green Driver Killed
When Car Hits Tree

Walpole. Mass, July 1S.-FI-
Learning to drive his new automo-
bile cost Antonio Amarello his life
here today.
The machine went out of control
on a turn, struck tree and turned
over three times, crushing him. Az
thur Sawyer, his instructor, was
taken to a hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Bomb Fails
In Delivery
Prisoners
Exploded Against Wall
of Cook County Jail
in Chicago

Heavy Blanket Around Ex-
plosive Retards Force of
Blast-Nearly All Prisoners
in Cells At Time-Oficials
Believe Was Attempt to Free
Henry Ferneker, Bandit,
Under Death Sentence-Was
Exercising in Corridor at
Time of Explosion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over
Quebec Saturday night has advanced
to the Gulf of st. Lawrence, a trough
of low pressure extended southwest
ward to Virginia, lowest 2976, Har-
rington, Quebec. Generally fair
weather will prevail Monday and
Tuesday in the Washington forecast
district. The temperature will not
change materially.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Moderate southwest to northwest
winds and mostly overcast weather
Monday, possibly local rains.