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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
President and Wife
Speeding Back Home

On Board President Coolldge:s
Special Train, Nov. 1.-(P1-With
pleasant memories of their visit to
Kansas City, the president and Mrs.
Coolidge We're borne by special
train tonight toward the east on a
schedule that will take them again
through Indiana and Ohio to WASH
ington.
Both rested after their seven
hours in the metropolis of the
southwest and arranged to retire
early tonight. They enjoyed this
evening with motion picture show
with films shown of their visit to
Kansas City today and others of life
at the White House and at White
Pine Camp in the Adirondacks
where they spent last summer. The
latter We're taken by Mrs. Coolidge
who is an enthusiast with the
camera.
In leaving Kansas City crowds
lined the station and the railroad
tracks to wave farewell to Mr.. and
Mrs. Coolidge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
TEXAS NEGROES
FLEE IN FACE OF
REVENGE KILLINGS

Houston, Tex, Nov. 11--(P,-Fear-
Ing he might become a victim of mob
violence. H. B. Crowder, Jr.. farmer
boy, tonight surrendered while auth
critics were seeking the seven raid
ers who slew three Negroes at a cab
i'll three miles from here last night
Although making no statement
concerning the killings Crowder was
placed in jail and information charg-
ing him with murder was filed.
Crowder is a brother of Wallace
Crowder, whose murder week ago
by Negroes is believed by authorities
to have inspired a revenge that was
climaxed by the raiders attack here
last night.
Scores of Negroes within hearing
of the ranch where the killings took
place fled to the woods for a night
of safety While hundreds of shots
were fired into the besieged cabin.
Two of the Negroes, one a woman,
was burned to death when the cabin
Continued on Page Cool. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
ABSENCE U. S. FLAGS
NOTICEABLE IN Days
OBSERVANCE IN PARIS

Paris, Nov. 11.-(P)-Armistice
day was celebrated in Paris and
throughout France and the main
centers of her far-f1ung colonies and
protectorates with all the military
pomp the French know how to dis
play in honor of the nations dead
and commemorate the great events
of her history.
The ceremony at the Arc de Tri-
omphe at IL o'clock this morning
began with a one-minute silence.
President Doumergue, Premier
Poincare, the members of his cab
met. the marshals of France, the
American ambassador and repre-
sentatives of the allied and associ-
ated powers reviewed the great MILL
tary parade after floral tributes had
been laid on the Tomb of the I'M
known Soldier. The troops march,
ed under a sunny sky, with just
enough breeze to stir the shot-torn
battle flags massed around the tomb.
A striking feature of the day was
the way in which Marshal Foch.
generalissimo of the allied forces
and the man who laid down the
armistice terms, passed among the
crowds searching for his lost auto
mobile practically unrecognized and
unacclaimed. AT some points, how
ever, there were cheers for the
marshal. But the lack of demon
stration was in marked contrast to
the ovation given him in the great
victory parade, July IA, 1919.
Tho Dotrio+isyn of the crowds was
not in question. for they cheered the
marching troops Justify and below
ed singing reminders to careless
foreigners who had neglected to I'M
cover when the battleflags passed.
American flags We're noticeably
Continued on Page e-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Queen Marie Voices
Plea for Peace at
Kansas City Memorial

Queen Marie's Train, at Kansas
City. Nov. 11-tP)-A plea for world
peace was voiced here tonight by
Queen Marie in placing a wreath at
the base of Liberty Memorial. dtdi-
Gated earlier in the day by President
Coolidge.
Standing in a blaze of light amid
an even greater throng than that
which greeted the chief executive
the queen OF Rumania pointed to the
towering monument and said:
ut is q special wonderful moment
for me to be here for 1t is a symbol
of peace. d symbol of the great de-
sire all the world over that there
should be no more fearful wars to
destroy those we love-"
MAY this moment never be for
gotten" she said. ut will be a day
of remembrance to you as 1t will be
for me. When l see the wonderful
monument that you have built l
think of the great sacrifices of all
those who are not here today to re-
joice with us"
A regal figure in her red velvet
coat which caught the glare of many
lights, Marie then turned to place
her wreath on the shaft from whose
crest a plume of illuminated steam
swirled as permanent becaon of
sorrow for victims Of the world war.
Thousands cheered the royal party
in the crowded station. and again
along the short drive to the me-
mortal.
The enthusiasm of the city that in
one day celebrated the anniversary
of the end of the world war and
greeted a president and queen,
carried the crowd almost beyond con-
troll. AT the station the spectators
broke the police lines as soon as the
queen had passed and other members
of the encourage had to fight their
way to the waiting automobiles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Directors Suggest Raising of
Half Million Additional Capt.
tai Under New Plan to Keen
Shops Running-Point Out
There is No Possibility of
Company Meeting $4,OOO,OOO
in Notes Held by Banks in
Near Future

Boston, Nov. 11.-(P)-A plan for
refinancing the Saco-Lowell Shops,
a Massachusetts Corporation, en-
gagged in the manufacture of cotton
textile machinery at Lowell, Bidde-
ford. Me-, and other New England
cities, was announced tonight by the
directors and will be presented to
a special meeting of stockholders
here on November %
Declaring that there is no posi-
bility of the company's meeting $4.-
100000 in notes held by banks in
due course, the directors advocate
plan to raise not less than $780,
600 additional capital by a new is
sue of convertible notes. The plan
also contemplates the organization
of a new subsidiary corporation to
be known as the Kitson Machine
Continued on Page 9-Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Maid Tough to Resume Story Today
|M Intimacy Rev. Hall and Mrs. Mills
10 Consider Refinancing
Saco-Lowell Textile Sh0ps
DURAY wins 100 :
MILE FEATURE RACE
AT CHARLOTTE TRACK

Speedway, Charlotte, N. c., Nov.
11.-P1-Leon Duray of Beverly
Hills, Calf, wan the 100 mile fea-
ture at the Charlotte Speedway to-
day after Harry Hartz had broken
the worlds record for fifty miles for
motors of 91.5 piston displacement
and Frank Lockhart had established
a new mark for % miles.
Hartz set a new record for the
fifty mile event by roaring around
the mile and a quarter speedway at
an average rate of 1895 miles an
hour, which eclipsed the 1924
mark made by Peter De Paolo at
Salem, N. H, last July.
Frank Lockhart, won the first 25
mile race at a speed of 1928 miles
an hour, which shattered the record
of 1909 held by Leon Duray.
The second % mile event was won
by Dave Lewis, at an average speed
of 127 miles an hour. Lockhart had
the 100 mile race sewed up until the
connecting rod on his car was brok-
en- and he was compelled to with
draw on the 44th lap. At that time
he was approximately a mile and a
quarter ahead of Duray.
Frank Elliott, DR.. William f.
Shattuck and Hartz finished the 100
mile event in the order named be-
hind the winner.
Lockhart won his new speed
crown in the first race of the day
when a spectacular finish gave him
the victory in the % mile over Hill.
Elliott was third and Shattuck
fourth.
Before the first spring was held
a contest was held to determine who
should change the tire of a racing
automobile the quickest. Doc Mill
err, mechanic for Duray. won by the
making the change in 13.1 seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Student Will Recover
From Gas Poisoning

Lawrence, Mass, Nov Il.-lHl--
Franklin Verdon of Hoboken,. n. D.,
who is under treatment at the Law
renee General Hospital for gas poison
ing, probably will recover, physicians
at the hospital said tonight. the au-
thorities said the young man was
medical student in Cambridge, ana
that brother, William Verdon, resides
in that city.
Verdon, who registered at room
ing house here on Tuesday at fTahklih
Logan, accidentally detached gas
fixture from the pipe and was over
come. When taken to the hospltal ne
gave addresses in Cambridge, HaVei-
hill and New York, but admitted To-
day that his home was in HoboKen'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Bill Calls for 10000
Cut in French Army

Paris, Nov. 11.-(P)-Reduction Of
the total number of men under arms
in France from $4,000 to 100000 is
called for in three bills which will be
introduced in the chamber of depu-
ties on the reopening of parliament to-
morrow The measures also call for a
reduction in the period of compulsory
military service from IS to IL months.
The bills, which will be introduced
by Minister of War Painleye, provide
for the calling of conscripts at 81 in
stead of at 20, and for the recruiting
of volunteers numbering more than
100, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Simpson
Rusy in Recess of
| Trial Over Armis-
tee Day
N Great Array of Witnesses
IoOfer Pending Time Pig
Woman Will Be Able to Tell
| Her Story - May Appear
| Next Week-Louise Riehl,
Another Maid in Hall Home
| Will Also Take Stand

snsrville, n. j., Nov. 11.-F-
knp out in the Hall-Mills case to-
b. brought no Armistice day rest
h opposing counsel.
/ Both the special prosecutor and
k..as lawyers worked as steadily
krsis the courtroom as they would
Hin had a session been held in
b trial Of Mrs. Frances Stevens
|EH and her brothers, Henry and
Els Stevens, charged with the
kgisr Of Mrs. Eleanor f. Mills,
kn with the Rev. Edward w. Hall.
The state, after holding the floor
b week, prepared to continue
kniIy witnesses to the stand, while
isiense was mapping out its pro-
nn to reply to the charges.
lhe protest of former service men
Ehst holding court today when
D state Of New Jersey was legally
kng shop to celebrate the end of
y World war, was relayed to the
put by Alexander Simpson, in
tage Of the states case.
With his star witness, Mrs. Jane
fbpn, improving, but still not able
Rave Jersey City hospital bed,
fhlNn is sending substitutes to
sand. The states representa-
seems to be in no danger of
Is,ng a reprimand for delaying
continued on Page Cool. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Congratulate American Legion
Post of Belfast on Fine Build
ing-Lunche0n Precedes Ex-
ercises-B. p. w. Tender Re-
ception in Afternoon-Gov-
ernOr Meets Mrs. Sarah Ellen
Stewart, 101 Years Old Next
February

Belfast, Me-, Nov. 11-1Not alone
this Post, this community, but the
entire State of Maine is to be con-
graduated upon the dedication Of
this building. AS a member Of the
Legion one may be pardoned thrill
of pride of that the young men of
this community have made this dedi-
cation possible" Said Gov. Ralph O.
Brewster today in Belfast when he
addressed the Frank Durham Hazel
tine Post and guests at the dedica-
ton of it's new quarters.
The Governors address was pat
riotic and able and the large audi
ence accorded him close attention
Prior to the dedication luncheons
were rendered the Governor by the
Post and the women of his party by
the Business and Professional Wom-
ans Club and from 4 to P. NJ. a
public reception was given for them
in the BPW club rooms. Several hun
dreds were in attendance. Present
ing a red rose to Mrs. Sarah Ellen
CONTINUED on Page 3-Col. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Milk Price Up Half
A Cent in Boston

Boston. Nov. 11-(P)-The sales
committee of the New England Milk
Producers Association today in
creased the price of milk delivered
to Boston dealers from IL to 8
cents a quart.
The increase was attributed to
general shortage of the product due
to the arrival of cold W '',r In a
statement the association said less
milk was being produced in New
Engl nd than at the same period a
year ago but that because of good
fall conditions the shortage had not
been felt previously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Fellow Customs
Officer Tells of Killing
Of CAPTAIN E. 3. Webb

Burlington, VT, Nov. 11.-(41-
Murray Tucker, customs officer shot
at the time Captain L. B. Webb, an
other customs agent was slain during
the search of an alleged rum runners
car in Colchester, Oct. 8, testified to-
day at the trial of Walter G. Mason,
accused of Webb's murder that both
he and Webb were wearing the
regulation caps and badges of the
customs service the night OF the
shooting. Alpha White. IS. motor
cycle rider Accompanying, the Mason
car testified that Mason told him
when they were driving from the spot
where the Mason car had been stop
ped that he (Mason) had been held
up by two officers and that he shot
one of them but didn't know If he
had hit the other. Whit, said Mason
illustrated where the officer was hit
in the left side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Prince Leopold and
pride to Make Tour
larger Belgium Cities

brussels Nov, 11-(P1-Crown
lRs Leopold and his bride. the
peea Astrid, spent the first day
. asi honeymoon amid the pic
YH beauty and quiet of the
!. @lle Ciergon. sheltered from
NV, sad by forests on all sides.
r y, the morning papers re-
~ Hat the couple would go to
tAhd' 1t is believed that these
ss were circulated merely to
N1 \. people off the honeymoon
Il is understood that the
!. wv slll spend a few days at Cier-
week. 'oAA II " ID o"'e''
,, slate is on a high plateau
rO,iaes excellent motoring,
n, , si9lng' hunting, picturesque
H. an ABSOLUTE privacy.
sps are being formulated for a
|.,S y lhe prince and princess
ns ~ tne larger cities of Belgium
s rt, 70 give as many of the fu-
p, ruec's + the royal couple an
unity to see them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Borah Would Take
Back Rebel Senator
ToCouncils ofG.O.P,
School Children
Win Armistice
Strike in Sioux City

Sioux City, Iowa, Nov. 11-(AP)
because the school authorities
WOULD not declare Armistice Dav
holiday more than 1900 hiuh
school students declared =
strike" this afternoon which re-
suited in the release from classes
OF 1880 pupils in other schools
throughout the city. The students
declared the strike "a huge sue
cess" when Superinte ndent of
Schools M. G. Clark said they
would not be punished.
The walkout originated at
Central High School durinu the
lunch period when "agitators"
circulated the word that a
strike was to take place after
the period and that no student
was to return to class.
A parade was formed and =
noisy procession was led to the
business district for a demonstra-
ton.
Central High authorities, with
only a handful Of pupils remain
ing decided to dismiss school for
the day. Superintendent M. G.
Clark then ordered all schools in
the city dismissed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
RANDOLPH Child
dies FROM INJURIES
CAUSED BY AUTO

Gardiner, Nov. 11-Kenneth~ Lyons,
8 year old son of Mrs. Hugh Wilson,
of Randolph, died tonight of injuries
received when he was struck by a
car driven by Raymond James OF
Richmond at about o'clock this
evening. The boy was playing with
several other children of his own age
when the accidel occurred. Death
was due to a fracture at the base OF
the skull.
The mother and two sisters, Mar
guerite Lyons and Betty Wilson, all
of Randolph, survive. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Find Unknown Dead
In Bangor Lodgings

Bangor, Nov. 11.-tPl-Thomas De-
welt, residence unknown, was found
dead in bed in an East Side lodging
house, today with bottle of alcohol
split beside him. He appeared 10
be in good health when he retired
Wednesday night. A daughter lives in
Boston ana brother in Woodstock,
n 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
BAY STATE FACES
FIGHTS IN MATTER
AUTO INSURANCE LAW

Boston, Nov. 11.-(P)-Massach u-
sets, the first state to adopt COM
2ulsory automobile insurance law.
faces a series of battles over the
terms of the act which will continue
after the law goes into effect on
January /. Bills to amend or reg
ulate the insurance have been filed
or notice of intention to file has
been given by several sponsors.
There are now pending cases in the
Continued on Page e-Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Former Brunswick
Man Dies in New York

Brunswick. Me-. Nov. 11.-Word
was received today of the sudden
death of Captain Sylvester S. Dun
ming, at his home at New Dorp.
Staten Island, New York. formerly
resident of this town. Captain Dun
ming was born at Harpswell q years
ago and has followed the sea much
of his life. He ls survived by his
wife and two sons. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at his New York
home. Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
False RumOr of
Another Attempt
On Life of MussOlini

Rom, Nov. 11-[P)-Reports from
abroad that another attempt had
been made against the life of Premier
Mussolini were characterized tonight
by the Stefani News Agency, the
semi official news organization. as
absolutely false"
Mussolini, says the Stefani state
ment, is in perfect health"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Slight Falling Off
Canadian Wheat
Crop as of Last Year

ottawa, Ont, Nov 1l.--lP]-The
Canadian bureau of statistics today
estimated the total yield of spring
wheat at 3S5.O45,o0O bushels, and of
fall wheat at 2O,769,O00 bushels for
this year.
This is a total for all wheat of
4O5.S14.OOO bushels as compared with
41l.S75.7OO bushels year ago.
The total yield of oats is estimated
Professionally at 364,777,000 bushels as
compared with 513,384,000 last year.
The total yield of other principal
grain crops are estimated provision
ally as follows:
Last years fiscal estimates III
I, a1v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Lewiston Woman
Killed by Auto in Road

Lewiston, Nov. 11.-(P)-Mrs. Will
lis w. Childs, AZ, was instantly killed
tonight, while crossing the street IN
front of her home. She was struck
by an auto owned and driven by Os-
car w. Hubbard of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
ROckland Man
browns Off Wharf

Bangor, Nov. 11.-(P)-Alvin Web
ster, So, of Rockland, fell off the
wharf at High Head tonight and was
drowned. His body was recovered
by the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
Boston Forecast
General Forecast

The northeastern disturbance has
passed eastward beyond New Found
land. High pressure prevails from
Quebec and Ontario Southwark to
the Gulf of Me--.co.
The indications are for fair wealth
err and rising temperature almost
generally in the states east of the
Mississippi river Friday and Satur-
day.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Diminishing northwest and fair
weather Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12
THE WEATHER
FAI r

AIN
Northern New England-Fair Fri
day; Saturday increasing cloud1ness
and warmer.
Southern New England and East
ern New York-Fair with slowly
rising temperature Friday; Saturday
increasing cloudiness and warmer.
Boston Forecast
Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Friday fair with slowly rising tenn
perature; Saturday partly cloudy and
warmer; moderate northwest and
west winds becoming southerly by
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-12

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Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-02
MARY and DOUG
LEAVE TODAY ON
TRIP TO EUROPE
Nv United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Mar. 2.-Marv
Pickford "Ameriea s sweetheart.
and Douglas Fairbanks. her athletic
husband, left Los Angeles today on
the first lap of an extended trip
abroad.
A big crowd of friends and fans
gathered at the Santa Fe station at
noon when Doug and Mary boarded
the California Limited, headed for
New York City, to bid them fare
well.
The famous movie couple will visit
old friends in the east until early
in April when they will sail for
Europe. They plan to sail on the
steamship Conde Blancamano, land
ing at Naples, whence they will 90
to France, Germany and Russia.
Pickfair, the elegant Beverly
Hills home of Mary and Doug, is to
be sold during their absence, and
a new home will be built in the
same vicinity on their return.
Doug said he and Mary had made
tentative plans to produce three
pictures while abroad.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-02
ANTICIPATE HUGE
CANTALOUPE CROP
FOR 1926 SEASON
First Check-Up Indicates
$1,000 Acres Planted to
Melons, Harrigan Says.

With $1,000 acres Of baby canta-
loupe vines spreading their green
tendrils in the balmy March air, a
bumper crop of luscious Imperial
Valley melons is growing in the
fields of the county in preparation
for the 1926 cantaloupe deal.
In the neighborhood of $4,000 ears
which will make the deal the largest
in the history of the valley, is pre-
dicted bv Horticultural Commission
cr Harrigan whose first check of
the county acreage has just been
completed.
High shipments of melons over Il
longer season than usual, with the
first ears moving early are the fea-
lures of the deal from n production
standpoint as seen by Harrigan.
Increase of Acreage
"Thcrc are 5000 acres of vines
that were started under brush, as
compared with 700 last year, Har-
riean said. Last year the first
melons went out on May 7. Usually
movement has begun about May IS.
AS the brush protected melons come
in much sooner, it looks as if ship
ments would be moving about May l
this season.
a material increase in production,
without 4 corresponding increase
in acreage, is expected due to the
large acreage of "H. B.'' or
Hale s Best cantaloupes. Ap-
proximately 10000 acres of this new
variety, which was first planted in
quantity last season.. have been
planted this year. 1t is estimated
that the II. B. 81 which are heavy
bearing vines, will add 5000 ears to
the total.
The new Ryan melon, developed
by Clem Ryan of Rocky Ford, will
be grown in commercial quantities
for the first time this season, and
is also a heavier bearing vine than
the 'Pollock 1925
Depend on Weather
This years acreage of covered
vines, i'll addition to the 5000 acres
of brushed melons, totals about 49,
600 acres. The crop is looking good
throughout the valley, but its devel-
opment depends largely upon wealth
er conditions from now on. Alb
sence of strong winds will materi-
ally assist its healthy growth.
No honeydew acreage is included
in Harrigan's figures, but it is be-
licvcd that it will run around 1900
acres. Watermelons, it is predicted,
Will run between 5000 aud 1000
acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-03-02
ESTIMATE DAMAGE
AT TWO MILLION
in FIRES, 2 DIE
by Cuited Press Leased Wire

NEWPORT, Ark, Mar. with
nearly fourth of its population
homeless as a result of Il fire YES
tcrday, Newport today faces the
task of housing and feeding its peo.
pie. The fire, starting from de.
fective flue in negro's cabin
swept the town yesterday, aided by
a high wind, and did damage csti
mated at nearly a million dollars.
The fire was brought under con
troll early this morning and it is re
ported that no danger is expected
from the flames.
The state militia has been called
out to nrevent looting.
Two deaths were reported but sew
cral persons are missing this morn
ing and the death toll has not ac'
curatcly been reported. Mary John
son, neoro. and child. whose idcn-
tity had not been determined early
this morning, are the known dead.