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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Relatives of Ssh
Victims Scatter
Flowers on Ocean

Newport. r. l.. May 31.-lRj-Four
women today brayed wind-tossed
seas and singing rain squalls to
strew flowers over the ocean grave
of the U. s.. submarine Ssh, II miles
off Block Island. Leaving the torpedo
station here this forenoon, the naval
tug Triton fought her way off shore
through heavy weather to the spot
where the big submersible went down
in collision last September with a
loss Of 80 lives.
Aboard the tug was Mrs. Alfred
A. Smith, wife of Torpedoman Smith,
whose body is believed to be still Inn
prisoned m the hull 12s feet below
the surface. She was accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. Mary Martin,
and a friend, Mrs. Mary Berlenbacf.
The fourth member Of the little
party was Nrs. James, wife Of Chief
Motor Nachinlst's mate +. p. James,
another victim OF the disaster.
Aided by the crew Of the tug. the
women scattered wresths and floral
tributes over the waves az the Triton
circled the spot. Included in the Of
ferfngs were blossoms from the gar
den Of Capt. Edgar Il. Lar!mer.
commander Of the Newport torpedo
station, ~ho authorized the Triton's
memorial trip.
The salvage feet. which hopes 10
raise the S-5l this summer. was Idle
today due TO the holiday and rough
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Rich Uncle of
President to Pay
Visit to Old Home

Plymouth, VT, May 31-PeAfter
an absence of so years. Farmer Hir-
am Moore is coming back this sum-
mer to visit his old home here and
see the farm house where his nephew,
Calvin Coolidge. was made President
of the United States.
This is the word he has just sent to
friends in the village
The Presidents uncle. now a pros
porous Louisiana planter. was born
here in January 1S4s. He went to
Iowa half century ago and later TO
Louisiana, where he has specialized
in growing rice for "a years near the
town of Welsh. Ten years after he
left Plymouth his sister, Victoria,
married the late Col. John c. Cool
idge.
During all the years he has been
away from his native village he has
visited his nephew, Calvin, only once,
while the latter was governor of
Massachusetts six years ago. He IL
"a staunch Democrat. and taking his
politics seriously. was unable to vote
for his nephew in the last Presiden.
tial election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Los Angeles Daredevil Flashes
Ahead Of Big Field in Yearly
Race At Indianapolis-De-
luge of Rain Shortens Dis
lance to 400 Miles-Crowd of
10000 Witness Event

Indianapolis. May 81. P)-A
youthful driving daredevil from Los
Angeles won $4,000 and the speed
crown of the racing world on the
Indianapolis motor speedway today
Frank Lockhart, 23-year-old, driving
his first major race, piloted his little
white colored racer to victory in the
motor classic, cut to 400 miles be-
cause Of downpour Of rain. The
event, scheduled for 500 miles, was
ended when rain laden clouds sud-
denly gathered and let loose a de-
luge that soaked the track. making
any further attempt to continue too
perilous.
AS the flying racers were tagged
into the pits, the rain came down in
torrents, soaking thousands of
spectators to the skin. In the crush
for protection under the grand stands
stretching for mile along the left
side Of the track, several women
were trampled on and tainted. Costly
wearing apparel and the newest mil
linery creations were ruined.
Lockhart, stopping only once DUR
ing the race and driving the entire
400 miles without relief, sent his lit
tie car 100 circuits of the rough brick
2 1-2 mile course in 4:13:37.78, an
average speed of $3.50 miles an hour.
He finished five miles in front of
Harry Hartz, Los Angeles rival,
who was tagged down in second
place. Cliff Woodbury.. Chicagoan.
was third, about a mile berind
Hartz.
Fred Conner, another Los Angeles
entry, was fourth.
Peter De Paolo, the smiling young
Italian, winner Of the 1925 classic,
was fifth, nearly II miles behind the
winner. De Paolo, however. was
driving at remarkable speed at the
time the race was ended, gaining
steadily On the leaders and might
have improved his position If it had
gone the limit.
Lockhart, a graduate of the dirt
tracks, won $4,000 as first prize.
$4,000 IN lap prize money and about
$4,000 offered by accessory firms. lie
drove a mastery race, handling his
car with the skill of De Palma, and
except for few seconds chung ten
aciously to the lead after he once
took possession of it. He went into
the lead at the 152nd mile, after
Dave Lewis hal set the early pace.
From the 152nd mile on, Lockilart
engaged in" a terrific duel with
Hartz, always leading until the 252nd
mile, when he was forced to stop at
the pits for fuel He was away
again in less than sixty seconds, but
in the meantime Hartz had snatched
the lead.
The young Californian, however,
pushed his car to the limit of it's
speed, sometimes hitting 100 miles
an hour on the straightaways and
quickly overcame Hartz. He refused
to be disturbed from his leading
position and was increasing his lead
every second until the deluge ended
the race.
The speedway management esti-
mated the crowd at between i4O, 900
and 10000, making it the largest
that ever witnessed a sporting event
in America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Negro Auto Thief
Escapes Death When
Car Drops to River

Boston, May 31.-R-A negro
drove a stolen car through the rail-
ing OF Harvard bridge into the
Charles river today. He was rescued
and when the hospital doctors found
him uninjured was placed under ar
rest. His story to the police that a.
second negro had been trapped In
the submerged car was found to be
false. but only after the river had
been grappled for the supposed VIC
tim.
The driver whose escapade ended
in "a bath was Arthur Campbell of
Cambridge. His plunge came as he
was driving 40 miles an hour
through heavy holiday traffic to es-
cape a policeman. who saw him steal
the automobile and gave chase In q
Communicated machine. Campbell
sideswiped four cars in his dash and
narrowly escaped pedestrians when
the automobile crashed over a guard
bumper and through the railing.
Some one threw him a rope as he
swan about, but 1t broke and he as
cended and a police boat picked him
up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
First Design Rejected

The memorial was approved orig
, inally by committee appointed un-
der the administration Of Governor
Baxter of Maine. Objections to the
title and the lack of the military fig
ures on the tablet were raised. Char
ges of pacifism and 'milltarism were
made in the controversy that follow
ed and suspension OF the work was
threatened when Gov. Brewster made
move to stop appropriations.
The sculptress satisfied both fac
lions, ohwever, with the insertion OF
war scenes on the tablet, although
the original figures. woman in fear
protecting her child with two dead
men at her feet, still dominate the
design.
Gov. Brewster, Col. Perly II. Ford
of Sanford, former state commander
of the American Legion, Attorney
General ]. II. Waldron OF New Hamp-
shire, representing Gov. Winant, and
Maj. Gen. Clarence r. Edwards, u.
s. A, retired were among the speak,
ers at the unwilling exercises.
Men may differ as to the quantity
and quality of the preparedness that
help preserve liberty and peace" said
Gov. Brewster, but patriotic Ameri-
cans cannot differ as to the principle
that Is involved II they shall ponder
their obligation to the land that gave
them birth.
1T Is increasingly evident that
wars originate from wrong thought.
Americans may well give considcra-
ton TO spiritual preparedness--a pre-
paredness that may be found In the
sacrifices OF peace"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Onlooker Group
Resent 'Blackshirts"
In New York Parade

New York. May 31.-(P-Jeers,
catcalls and shouts of down with
Mussolini,' caused by the presence
of 200 Fascist marchers, created a
disturbance in New York's Memoir
ial Day parade. Mounted police
charged and dispersed the disturb
ers whose ardor, undampened by the
soft rain which fell on ceremonies
throughout the east. at first threat
ened serious trouble.
Attired in black overseas caps
with black tassels, black puttees.
black breeches and shoes and the
symbolic black shirts. the Fascist
gathering fell in behind a band of
boy scouts.
officers OF other units, protested
their presence. saying that Musso-
lini was opposed TO the Americana
alton of Italians in America. but the
unlimited guests insisted on their
right to participate along with the
delegations of veterans of half a
dozen foreign countries.
On Riverside Drive anti-Fascisti
numbering about 200 gathered and
began jeering and shouting.
The crowds that lined the drive
broke in confusion. Mounted police
charged into the anti-Fascisti and
tnSH DeG- Inc dSClSu COnlIlueu Al
the parade.
Despite the day-long rain reported
throughout most of the eastern
states. thousands participated in
ceremonies and parades attesting
remembrance Of the nations war
dead.
a general exodus TO countryside
resorts in vain hope for pleasant
holiday weather thinned the ranks
of the participants. Tombs and
sraxes were decorated and radios
told of services held aboard ships at
sea
Seventy eight Civil War Veterans.
holding high their battle flags.
proudly marched past the reviewing
stand where Gov Smith. Mai Gen
William y. Haskell. commander Of
the New York National Guard. and
other civil and military dignitaries
stood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Safety Measures
Have Saved Lives
$4,000 Steel Workers

New York. May 3l-P)-Accident
prevention measures in the plants oil
the United States Steel corporation
have saved $4,000 men from death or
serious injury and $4,000 other
workmen from disability during the
past twenty years. A very large
saving In money has also resulted,
the 1925 report Of the Steel corpora
tons bureau Of safety. sanitation and
welfare. shows.
During the past II years, the re-
port states, s150.0o0.0 900 was expend
ed for safety. sanitation and welfare.
The largest item was s45, 900, 900
for the relief OF injured employees and
of the families OF employees killed.
Other expenditures were SCI, ZOO, 00G
for accident prevention, $4,000, 900
for pensions and 900 for the
employees stock subscription plan.
This Is the most astounding rec
ord of accomplishment I'm the ACCT
dent prevention and health promo
ton that have seen In the Is years
Of my association with the safety
movement" Arthur Williams, presf-
dent of the american Museum OF
Safety. declared In bringing the re-
port before that institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Speed Demon Lockhart
Wins Great Auto Classic
SWEDISH CROWN
PRINCE PAYS HOMAGE
UNKNOWN SOLDIER

washington, May s1.-(P)-Timing
his, departure from the capital to
make possible beforehand the pay
ment Of royal tribute to Americas
soldier dead, the Crown Prince Of
Sweden. the guest of the nation, left
today on special train for New
York.
The first member Of royalty to
place an Offering on the tomb OF
the unknown soldier in Arlington
cemetery he did so in the spirit that
one soldier feels when he pays hom-
age to another. though the one re
a crown prince, major general, and
the other only an enlisted man.
That Gustavus Adolphus was
deeply moved, none who saw him
stand at salute before the tomb and
then step forward to reverently place
his offering on the plain marble slap
could doubt.
At the capitol. the crown prince
was received by Chief Justice Taft
and the other justices of the SUI
preme court. The affair was in
formal, the justices having discard
ed the Robes Of their Office to meet
their guest.
A luncheon, given by Robert
Woods Bliss, the American minister
to SweGenv and Mrs. Bliss preceded
the departure of the crown prince
and crown princess, terminated their
four days visit. here and sent them
off ON two months tour of the
country.
A statement made public by au-
thorization of the Swedish legation
said the crown prince and his wife,
gratefully acknowledged the cordial
reception given them both at the
White House and by the Congress
and the untiring courtesy of the Sec
rotary of state and of the state de-
partment officials as well as Of other
authorities"
THE days spent in the capitol will
be unforgettable," the statement
added Both the crown prince and
the crown princess gave vent to their
feelings of gratitude for the hospi-
tally of which they have received
so many proofs during their visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Noted Polo Player
In Critical Condition

Stamford. Conn. May 31-[P)-El-
bridge Gerry Snow, 3rd, prominent
polo player. who was injured when
thrown from his polo pony here Sat-
urday. is in critical condition at
the Stamford hospital. He had not
regained consciousness late today and
hospital authorities said his condi-
ton was not good. Snow, grandson
of Elbridge Gerry Snow. president
of the Home Insurance Co, of New
York. is suffering from a blood clot
on the brain.
Snow was thrown from his pony
Lightning" in practice game when
another player there attempted to
ride in on his in an effort to get the
ball. The injured man is one of the
mainstass OF the Ok Ridge Polo
team. playing a back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Parisians Honor
Memory American
Soldier Dead in France

Paris. May 31.-lPJ-The memory
of American soldiers who found their
last resting place in the beautifully
green. spick and span Suresness
cemetery, under Mount Valerian out
side Paris, and other places in
France set aside for them, were hon
ored today by rich and poor alike.
Old and young of all classes brayed
heavy rains squalls TO decorate the
graves of Americas dead, beside the
superb wreat1es Of La France roses
and other classic flowers from the
government, the city of Paris, the
French army ard the general council
of the Seine department, were mod
est bouquets of familiar peoples and
other simple posies OF the field and
gardens, laid on individual graves by
the trembling hands OF mothers and
sisters of French dead. They mod
estiy bore out the keynote of the
speech of Gen. Nollet. in behalf Of
the government. at Surenes to the
effect France does not forget.
Eight hundred French school chill
dren sang The Star Spangled Ban
ner." at Surenes and helped to lay
flowers on the soldiers graves The
military honors were rendered by a
detachment OF Marines from the
cruiser Pittsburgh, a detachment OF
the famous French marines from the
dreadnsught Paris.
The ceremonies at Belleau Wood,
Bony. -Seringes, Thiaucourt, and
ROMANCE and at Waeregnen, in Bel
GUM, were equally impressive Vice
Admiral Roger Welles, Of the Z. > $.
ittsburgh spoke at Belleau Wood:
Col John Bond, L. S. a, spoke at
Bbny. and William Phillips, Ameri-
can ambassador to Belgium was the
principal speaker at Waereghem-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Silver Medals to
Phone Workers for
Noteworthy Service

New York, May 31.-tH)-The
awarding of five silver medals by the
Theodore n. Vail memorial commit
tee, each carrying cash awards OF
$3.50, was announced tonight. The
medals are presented members of the
Bell Telephone System each year as
rewards for noteworthy public serv-
ice. Two of this years awards are
to women operators who risked death
at the hands of armed robbers to
perform unusual service.
Mrs. Josephine l.. August, night
operator at Cassapolis, Mich, whose
courage and clear thinking when
robbers terrorized that city, prevent
ed the footing of the Cassapolis
First National Bank, is among those
honored. She remained at her post
while marauders discharged nitro
glycerine in the bank building two
doors away and while pistol shots
cracked in the early morning hours.
Although lines to the police and fire
departments and to the sheriff &
home had been cut. she secured aid
from neighboring towns and caused
the robbers to fec empty handed.
With a revolver leveled at her
head by a. man who stood outside
the CIuSeQ WluQUW or the Washing .
ton. Ark, telephone office. Miss Ruby
Laverne Wilson. IS years old, noti-
fled the authorities an attempt was
being made to rob the local bank.
Most Of the cables had been put out
of order by the robbers, but through
a round about method she succeeded
in summoning aid, while the robber,
fiashlight in one hand and revolver
in the other, threatened her. Her
conspicuous service in the face of
danger won her the award.
Emory Daniel Slime, lineman of
York. Pa, who stood In icy water
Of racing stream to restore shat
tered communication; Mrs. Mary
Regina Smith of Fabens. Tex, who
stuck to her switchboard until food
waters tore away the walls of the
telephone exchange, and Everett c.
Nelson, Niagara Falls, n. Y, re-
pairman. who risked his life to save
fellow worker from electrocution
on the top of 45-foot pole, were
the others honored In the latest
award of the memorial medals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01

washington May 31-P)-Denying
.,., the Anti Saloon league had ever
,.,a any congressman for introduc-
no or championing q bill, Wayne B.
wheeler of the league, said in a
,,.tement today that occasionally
pwhen a congressman makes a
.Deech for prohibition. his expenses,
and sometimes an honorarium is paid
nv the organization that arranged
for it."
, congressman "who has ability
enough so that the people want to
hsar him SPEAK, should not be stop
mad from his service, simply because
h ia public official" he declared.
"yice President Marshall said he
had to do this when he was vice
president"
Mr.. Wheeler's statement was in re-
ply to one by Representative Think
ham Republican Massachusetts,. who
has made charges relating to the
leagues activities and expenditures
and has also drawn up a resolution
calling for an Investigation to deter
mine whether Representative Cram
ton, Republican. Michigan. or any
other member has received money
or fees from the Anti-Saloon league
or any other organization interested
In legislation before Congress
Incidentally the Anti Saloon league
general counsel endorsed Senator
Continued en- Page 8, Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01
Universalist Pastor
Gives Inspiring Talk
To Brunswick People

Brunswick, Me, May 31.-Dr. James
+. Albion, pastor of the Universalist
church. gave an inspiring address at
the Memorial Day exercises held at
Town hall this evening. A feature of
the exercises was the reading by Miss
Jennie Rideout OF the sophomore class
of the Brunswick High school the es-
say on What Memorial Day Means to
Me-" which has been awarded the Gem
eral Joshua /. Chamberlain prize by
Appomattox Camp, Sons of Veterans.
Today more than 400 graves in %
cemeteries were visited and decorated
by delegations from the various pa
triotic bodies. The Memorial Day pa
rade was held this afternoon with
Major Gilbert u. Elliott as marshal
and Clarence D. Bartlett at aide.
Marching in the parade were the st.
Cecilia Band of Lewiston: Battery C..
246th c. A. B.. Capt. Alonzo B. Holmes;
George r. Files Post, American Lee
gion, Commander John l.. Baxter;
Manwaring A1oreau Post, Veterans OF
Foreign Wars. Commander Jean Marie
st. Pierre; Brunswick Troop of Boy
Scouts, Lawrence w. Smith scout lead
er; Brunswick Troop of Girl Scouts,
Mrs. Mildred Crook scout leader; APP
ponatto4 lamp, SONS OIL Union Nelef
ans, Commander Percy 3. Pendleton;
and Vincent Mounfort Post, G. A r..
Commander William B. Goodwin. Serv-
ices were held at four cemeteries. Rev.
Thompson Z. Ashby of the First Par
ish Congregational church officiated as
chaplain at Pine Grove and Varney
cemeteries; Rev. E. Vinas, s. NJ, of
the Church of st. John the Baptist at
the Catholic cemetery: and Rev. An
dew Young of the United Baptist
church of Topsham at Riverview ceBl-
etery. Topsham. Following the parade
supper was served for the marchers at
Grand Army hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-01

Washington, May 31-(R-."Com-
mon sense" must be the keynote of
Americas contribution to world
peace, as we'll as the controlling force
in her conduct at home, President
Coolidge said today in a Memorial
Day address at Arlington National
Cemetery.
r The rule Of practical possibilities
he applied to the Geneva arms nego-
tiations, to the war debt negotiations,
and to many domestic problems. He
renewed his belief in 1.-THE principle
of religious liberty and liberation and
equality of rights" in an adequate
national defense; in the World Court,
and in the practice of economy.
Practical results" Mr.. Coolidge
said. is what the American nation
expects from the negotiators at &C.
neva.
I'VE believe that other nations
Continued on Page 3, Col. g.
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Outside Interests
Buy Burlington and
WinoOski Trolley Lines

Burlington. Vt. May 31-(P)-An
effort to buy the Burlington Traction
Co. and the Military Post Street
railway companies which own all the
trolley service in Burlington and
Winooski and lines to Fort Ethan
Allan and Essex junction. has been
made by outside financial interests
and has been accepted by the direc-
tors Of both companies who are iden-
teal The stockholders have been
hohied and urged TO accept the offer
which Is to buy the stock at par.
Nsment to be made in cash or : per
cent stock in the new holding COM
lsny or part of each as stockholders
cheese. Officials of the comany, Adj
Aiilng the deal today. said they
would withhold the name of the pur-
easing interests at present but. II
STATED on goor authority. that the
Fufenasers headquarters are in Min
,rsaeons MINI. President John J.
ti!hn OF the traction company said
@lay that the Samuel insult inter-
g OF chicago We're not in the deal.
ne local companies weathered war
"a postwar conditions by ncreas-
- NE nve-cent fare to seven cents
- paid dividends when most New
alsand railways were finding oper-
s-0a eostly and disastrous.