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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
Mrs. Ellen q. Sturtevant

The many friends in Winslow of
Mrs. Bell Chaffee of the Augusta
road, this town, were greatly sad
dened to learn of the death of her
mother. Mrs. Ellen B. Sturtevant,
which occurred at her home in Au-
gusta, Friday morning, April 8. Mrs.
Sturtevant was born in this town Sc
years ago and lived here a great part
of her life. The deceased was a mem
Der of the Winslow congregational
church, and during the time she re-
sided here was an ardent worker in
that organization. Besides her daugn-
ter, Mrs. Bell Chaffee, of this town
she has one brother, E. w. Sturtevant
of Oakland Heights, and one niece,
Mrs. Alva Jakins of Winslow.
Funeral services were conducted
from the late home Monday after
noon, the remains being placed in the
tomb to await burial in the fanny
lot in Oakland in the spring.
All graded schools in Winslow re-
opened for the spring term Monday
with a fair ATTENDANCE.
The many friends in town of Mrs.
E. H. Britton of Boston Court will
be pleased to learn that she has re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13

months and 10 days of age. She had
been i'll about three months and died
in Dorchester at the Mcdowell Con-
valescent Home. Funeral services
were held at the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. +. e. Howes, in Milton.
Mass, Saturday, April 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
Sewing Circle to Hold all Day Meet

The members of the Winslow
Congregational church will andenta
Congregational Church Sewing Circle
will hold an all day meeting Wednes-
day at the church parlors. The din
ner will be in charge of Mrs. f. S.
Dolliff and Mrs. Minnie Garland. A
large patronage is hoped for at the
dinner, as the ladies do great deal
of good with the profits on these
splendid dinners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
WINSLOW

Miss Arlene Suite of Benton ave.
nue. is entertaining Miss Marion St1a
ems of New York City.
Mrs. Angie McClintock of this town
Is i'll at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Hamlin of Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13

sitting, have you? didn't know yor
kept hens.
Little Girl: No, mann, we don't
But Mrs. SrJiith is going to lend US
hen that's Ching to sit, an ma thought
If you'd lend US some eggs we'd fine
a nest ourselves.-The Progressive
Grocer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
Paul Eelangia

Paul Belangia, respected citizen of
Skowhegan, passed away at his home
on Poplar street Monday. Mr.. Be-
langia was 70 years of age and had
been citizen of the town for SO years.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon from Notre Dame de Lourdes
church,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
The Bio News

Husband: Anything worth while In
the paper this EVENING""
Wife: Here's three hundred dol.
lar gown marked down to one hun
dred and seventy-eight."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
Lambda CHS Hold Private Dance in
WinsIow


The members of the Alpha Rho
Zeta Chapter of the Lambda CHS Az
pha fraternity of Colby college held
its annual, private dance at the Ia
comet Club House in Winslow on
Saturday evening, April 10. The af-
fair was formal and varied program
of sixteen dances was enjoyed. Babe
Harrington's novelty orchestra fur
nishing excellent music. The dance
hall was beautifully decorated for the
occasion, purple, gold, and green
streamers forming a canopy over the
dancers. In place where it could
not fail to catch the most unobser-
want eye hung the fraternity banner.
All ladies present were presented
with mirrors and writing pads. Dane
ing began at 1880 o'clock, and contin-
ued through until 11.30. There were
forty five present to enjoy the fine
program of dances.
The patrons. and patronesses for
this affair were: President and Mrs.
Arthur ]. Roberts, Dean Nettie Run
nails, Professor and Mrs. Cecil A.
Rollins, Coach and Mrs. Edward
Roundy, and Mrs. Philip Hall.
The dance committee was: Ralph
Aver '2S, of Lynn, Massachusetts;
Robert c. Chandler '28, of Columbia
Falls, Maine; Arthur H. Snyder '29,
of Portland, Me. The affair was a
most brilliant and pleasing occasion
from beginning to end.
The many friends in town of Mrs.
Ellen Garland of the Augusta road.
Will be pleased to learn that she is
7onvalescing from injuries sustained
by a recent fall. Mrs. Garland Is
,tldy of eighty-six years of age and is
very active. She was the first woman
70 register as a voter in this town.
Her daughter Mrs. A. B. Robinson
conducts a wayside tea room near the
home, and it is hoped that Mrs. Gar
land will be sufficiently recovered at
the opening of this place, as she has
served many hungry and thirsty
motorist in the past.
Many people in this town are plan
ming to attend the public dance which
is to be held on Thursday evening,
April Is, at the Waterville Armory,
under the auspices of the Women's
Auxiliary of Waterville Post Cffice
Employees. Local parties will give a
musical sketch. and Miss Eva Libby
formerly a resident Of this town will
give an exhibition of toe dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
Matching a Conspiracy

Little Girl: Mrs. Brown, ma wants
to know If she can borrow a dozen
eggs. She wants to put 'em under a
hen.
Mrs. Brown: So you've got a hen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
Quaker Oats

"What Henry Ford Says
Is News" Read ''The Great
Today; the Greater Fu-
ture." Opening chapters in
the Boston Sunday Globe
of April Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
Heavy Traffic Order

The municipal officers Of Winsiow
hereby give notice that the roads
known as Cushman, China, Garland,
Albion, Abbott. Eames and Wyman,
also Benton, Clinton and Taylor av-
enues, and Quimby Lane will be clos
ed to traffic having a gross weight In
excess of three thousand five hun
dred $500 pounds, on and after April
IA, A. D. 1926. until further notice.
This order Is signed by the Selectmen
Of Winslow, and copies of it are
posted in plain view of pedestrians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13

Coburn students, from WinslQw.
who have been chosen to speak at
Commencement exercises are: Evelyn
Grindall, Mary Rollins, Evelyn Rol-
Inns, and Ruth Herd.
Mrs. Albert Caron of Lewiston who
has been passing a few days vacation
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Amos Aagne has returned to her
home.
Friends In town of Charles Drum
mond of the Augusta road will regret
to learn that he is confined to his
home by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
Winslow Debating Team to Meet
This. Week With Bates Triangle at
Lewiston

Winslow people will be much in
terested to learn that the affirmative
and negative debating teams Of VIM
slow will go to Lewiston Friday
night, April 16, where they will enter
into combat with the Interscholar-
astic triangle teams to be represented
there. The speakers on the two
teams to represent Winslow High
school are: Affirmative, Alma Gid
den, Lawrence Cole; negative, Viola
Blake, Sanford Reynolds. 1t is not
as yet definitely known how many
debate fans from Winslow will at
tend Friday night, but it is expected,
judging from the large attendance at
former debates. there will be no lack
OF applause for the Winslow teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13
Says" Goodbye
Washboard'
Mew kind of soap makes her clotse,
whiter than she could rub them .

NeW RiTld OF soap makes her cl0thes
whiter than she could rub them
TIM through with washday drudqex
i No morehard washboard rubbing for
me. No more red, rough hands. This
new way soaks out the dirt gently i, an
hour or two in the morning or over.
night, whichever is handler for me. h
makes the clothes cleaner and winter
than ever before-in half the time.
And I don't even touch the wash.
board. I've said goodbye to it forever.
Rinse does all the work for me. The
loosened dirt floats away in the rinsiuc
- leaving the clothes sweeter and
whittier than could rub them. And now
/ don't boil the clothes either, because
Rinse soaking whitens the wash better
than boiling and sterilizes, too.
Since using Rinse / find that nv
clotheslast much longerbecause there's
no wear and tear rubbing against the
board. Even the most soiled spots on
hens, cuffs and collars - need Just a
gentle rub between the fingers to make
them spotless. Many of my friendsuse
Rinse in their washing machines. They
say it's better than anything else-it
gets the clothes so much cleaner. Ask
your grocer today for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13

Donald Mills passed the week end
with friends on Bay street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Phillips,
daughter Lucern, Miss Veiva Rey-
nolds and Seldom Reynolds We're
calling on Mrs. Marshall Cole at the
Elm City Hospital Sunday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-13

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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14
Worth Considering

: Not few people in Newark
believe there should be an age
limit set on persons permitted
to operate automobiles, and that
too many children are allowed to
run machines who are entirely
too young to exercise the judg-
ment necessary in cases of emer-
gency requiring prompt action.
That there are grounds for
such an opinion is evidenced by
the regretable fatal accident of
last week, when the victim new
er regained consciousness after
being run down.
If children under eighteen
years of age are chased off the
streets at nine o'clock in the
evening, why not bar those of
like ages from tearing around
in automobiles?
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14
Hard Times Are Due to Low Wages
Failure to Buy Closes the Mills

they do it because they haven't the
money to buy the things they need
Or want.
apart from the foreign market,
which in late years we have come to
rely upon very greatly, various sec
tions of American people are so
handicapped that they can not buy
the tremendous quantity of goods the
United States produces.
Farmers are still but slightly re-
heved and the prices of their products
are going down again. City wage
workers produce an enormous amount
of goods, but do not get enough
money back to buy their share of the
goods; possibly half of them do not
even receive a living wage.
"Most salaried workers are in a
similar position. Small business men
are being crushed by trusts and chain
stores. Among investors and stock
holders, certain of them are highly
privileged and get the higher rate OF
return. ...-.
"The chief trouble is that our in
dustrial and agricultural system turns
out an enormous amount Of goods,
but in the producing of it the great
maiorivt receive too little money to
buy back their share of what they
produce" ... ..-.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14
Judge English
Is sImpeached
By Congress
Charged With Usurpation of
Power and Other High
MisdemeanOrs

Washington, D. C.-The SEN
ate has ordered Judge George
w. English of the Eastern Illi-
nois district to answer charges
of usurpation of power, tyranny
and oppression and other high
misdemeanors" in office.
The house impeached Judge Eng
lish, after a three-days' debate, by a
vote of 306 to 62. The case is now
before the senate, which will act as
a trial court. Each senator and the
vice president take special oath to
qualify them to sit as judge. The
prosecutors will be a committee of
the house, called managers" When
Judge English appears before the
senate he will be given time to an
swer the charges. The managers
will reply.
During the 1922 shop mems strike
Judge English issued numerous in
functions against these workers and
even threatened to oust duly elected
officials of cities and towns in his
district. Similar treatment was ac-
corded attorneys who appeared before
him, and he caused funds of bank
rupt firms to be placed in banks in
which he was interested.
The Bar Association of East ST..
Louis refused to pass a resolution
calling on Judge English to refrain
from continuing on the bench while
charges against him was pending.
When this resolution was before the
association lawyers stated that they
knew Judge English was unfit to sit
on the bench, and that they believed
the charges, but they did not want to
go to jail. The resolution was not
passed and all discussion of the sub
iect was expunged from the minutes.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14
Blue Law Survivals

Before making lew laws for a
community, legislators should
first repeal a few of the old laws
still standing on the books even
of the more enlightened cities
and towns. In many cities, for
instance, a policeman or magls-
trate could make excellent rec
ords, either in arrests or con-
victions, merely by enforcing
local laws that still exist. I'm
der the law a policeman can ar
rest "every juggler who juggles
on Sunday, every black-face
minstrel who minstrels, and ev-
cry girl who poses for living pic
lures on the Sabbath day. He
can also summon the patrol wag-
on for the man who engages in
a balloon ascension, or plays ball
on Sunday. The penalty for any
of the above offenses, committed
after due warning, is a fine OF
not more than 500 or a jail SEN
tence of not more than SIX
months, or both.
1t is unlawful, moreover, to
do any kind of work on Sunday,
to hunt, fish, or shoot firearms:
Another law imposes a fine OF
S1.OO for indulging in profame
language on the Lords day. 1t
is illegal, also to "drive a horse,
mule, filly, mare, colt, jackass,
jennet, or other animal, faster
(Continued on Page Five)
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14
FEAR A TRICK
Will Rail Safety Law Be Annulled bv
"Joker"?

Washington, D. C.-Will the pro-
posed codification of federal laws
contain a "joker" that annuls the
present statute which compels rail-
roads to provide safe locomotives and
boilers?
In speech before the house Con-
gresham Schafer of Wisconsin point
ed out that the Interstate Commerce
Commission is now empowered to
enforce the use of safety appliances.
The proposed codification takes this
authority from the commission.
The enactment of this codifica-
tion," said Congressman Schafer.
will practically repeal and nullify
the existing law, which was enacted
to promote the safety of employees
and travellers upon railroads by COM
pelling common carriers engaged in
interstate commerce to equip their
locomotives with safe and suitable
boilers and appurtenances thereto"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14
News Review of
Current Events
British Nation COntending With
Paralyzing General Strike
of the Unions
(Special to The Leader1

(Spoclal 10 Inc LeaQerJ
~ REAT BRITAIN entered on one
~ Of the most critical periods OF
her recent history last week. Because
the mine owners and miners could
reach no settlement of their disputes
and the government would not longer
continue the mine subsidy, the miners
of the nation had struck. This was
bad enough, but the general trades
union congress promptly ordered that
the miners be supported by a general
strike of about 100000 union work
ers to begin at midnight Monday.
Prime Minister Baldwin, declaring
the constitutional rights had been
challenged, asserted negotiations could
not proceed until the general strike
order had been withdrawn. The king
issued a proclamation Of state emer-
gency under which Baldwin was en-
powered to rule by DEGREES and which
made Sir William Mitchell-Thomson,
postmaster general, the economic die
tator of the country. The law does
not permit the prime minister to or
der compulsory military service or In
dustrial consumption, but every other
step to meet the situation was taken
by the government and volunteer
workers by Thousands came to the
front.
At the appointed time the general
strike went into effect, the first work
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14

ers called out being those In transport,
including railways, ships and docks;
printing, including the press; metal
and heavy chemical groups; building
trades except those at work on hos
pitfalls and housing; electricity and
gas, including power lines. Of these
only the chemical workers did not
obey the CALL Sanitary and health
services were not interrupted. All
over the United Kingdom business
was paralyzed, and in various parts
Of London and other cities and towns
there was bloody rioting. Naturally
the situation was most serious In Lon
don and the governments efforts to
meet 1t were concentrated there,
though troops and warships were
moved to, strategic points elsewhere.
Organized labor In America, France,
Belgium and other countries showed
sympathy for the miners strike but
rather refrained from approval Of the
general strike. Soviet Russia, how
ever did not hesitate to show Its de-
light at the plight Of Great Britain,
and 1t was reported that the Moscow
government had forbidden the export
of foodstuffs to England. The French
miners took steps to prevent the ship
ment OF French coal across the chan
mel.
AS the days went on the situation
gradually improved, according to the
statements in the British Gazette, the
governments newspaper This was
notably true Of railway transporta-
tion Of the food supply and the light
and power services.
Prime Minister Baldwin told the
house of commons that "the general
strike threatens the existence of the
ordered government and comes nearer
to a proclamation Of civil war than
we have known for hundreds of
years" This would appear to be true ;
but the assertion Of labor leaders and
of Lloyd George, that not 90 per cent
Of organized labor In Great Britain
would vote for a revolution, seems
equally true, because almost all the
workers are Of British nationality and
at heart loyal to their country.
At this writing there are rumors
afoat In London that some sort Of a
compromise will soon be reached. 1t
is difficult to understand how this can
be, since the government cannot and
will not recede from its position that
the strike must be called Off before
Continued on Page Two)
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14
PRES. GREEN COMMENTS ON
BRITISH GENERAL STRIKE

Washington, D. C.-The gen.
eral strike of Great Britain has
created a most grave situation
and one which cRuses a feeling
of deep concern in the minds of
all thinking people, said Presi-
dent Green of the A. F. of L.
"This is the first time a gen
eral strike has been resorted to
in Great Britain. The working
people in the United States will
observe with keen interest this
experimentation in the use of
the sympathetic strike as a
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14
The
Hired
Mans
Digest
Time For Concerts
s.S
WITH =
APOLOGIES

If we are to enjoy our popular
public band concerts again this
summer is it not about time for
some of our live wires to get a
move on and start things 60
ing in that direction.
1t is one thing that aleetS the
approval of everybody and tends
to liven up things generally, and
goodness knows we need some
thing to stir us up once in a
while. So let's get busy and
start our concerts early in the
season.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14
HELPS RAILWAYS
Finds the Automobile An Aid Rather
Than a Detriment

Kansas City, Mo.-The importance
of the automobile industry is SO great
that the railways gain much more
from the freight traffic it gives than
they lose from the freight and pass,
enger business it takes away, SAID
Ralph Budd, president OF the GreaI Urea.
here. -
Compared with the railroad train" "
he said, "the bus can give service at
more frequent intervals because each
unit of service is small and may be
operated cheaply in comparison to
the cost of operating a train. A bus
direction from 8 a. m. to A p. n: for
tiOn, tha 'Ssy say m morning @ and evening. And
this more frequent better service
suits the needs of the average rural
community"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14

Washington, D. C.-There is
nothing mysterious about the
reason for hard times, says the
Weekly Bulletin of the National
Catholic Welfare Conference,
Department of Social Action.
If the present business slack
ing extends to what in older
language was called hard times,
it will not be unusual" says the
Bulletin.
lizard times coming again and
again is a certainty in the United
States. This is not due to bad wealth
er, to flooding rain falls or to drought,
to late springs and early falls or to
scorching heat and soaring winds.
Bad times here are not due to inabil-
ity to produce goods. They are due
to the inability of the people of the
United States and the world to buy
the goods produced.
"They are due to the inability to
sell these goods. The consumers do
not buy. This does not mean that
the consumers suddenly turn ascetics.
The consumers do not voluntarily de-
eide to take up fasting and abstin-
ence. They fast and abstain some
times to the point of starvation. But
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14
HALT CALLED
The Baking Probe Is Checked and
Witnesses Are Free

Washington, D. C.-The Federal
Trade Commission is temporarily re-
strained from probing the milling and
baking industry, ordered two years
ago. The court order was issued by
Justice Siddons, at the request of the
Millers' National Federation of Chi
cago.
1t was admitted that the probe is
delayed only three months but the
millers win a far more important
point Their witnesses are now re-
leased from subpoenas and the Fed
eral Trade Commission will have the
job of looking for them again.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-05-14

means of bringing about the set
tlement of a wage controversy
in a single industry.
1.-The great danger involved in
a general or sympathetic strike
is the possibility that the orig
lnal grievances which are the
primary causes of the strike and
which are, in this case, meritor-
ious, may be lost sight of be-
cause of the charge that the
general strike is a challenge to
government and to the existence
OF government. The issues of
the strike become obscured and
the public mind becomes con-
fused. Public opinion, in Great
Britain, might support the work.
ers in their demand for the re-.
dress of just grievances where
as it would solidly support the
government in it's efforts to
maintain control of the govern
ment.
The American Federation of
Labor is strongly committed to
the policy of collective bargain
ing, of wage contracts and the
observance of wage agreements.
1t will not depart from this we'll
established policy. 1t has made
us greatest progress through a
religious observance of contract
obligations. In my opinion the
organizations affiliated with the.
American Federation o. Labor
Will strictly adhere to such a
program.
However, we realize that
economic and industrial condi-
tlons in Great Britain differ
from the economic and indus
trial conditions prevailing in
America. In addition, under the
form of organization prevailing
IN the different nations across
the sea the organizations of the
workers in each country may de-
termlne their own policies. The
organizations of Continental
Europe and Great Britain are
affiliated with the International
Federation of Trade Unions,
with headquarters at Amster-
dam, Holland. The American
Federation of Labor is not af-
filiated with this International
Federation of Trade Unions.
"The American Federation of
Labor believes the miners of
Great Britain are justified in
their demands that they be paid
a decent living wage. We be-
lleve their grievances are we'll
founded and should be speedily
redressed. We express the hope
that those qualities of delibera-
tion and judgment which have
always characterized the British
people in every crisis will so as
sert themselves as to bring
about an immediate settlement
of the causes of the strike and
to avert the dire consequences
with which the people of the ma
ton are threatened"