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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Gardiner and Randolph residents
are interested in the petition recently
presented to the State Highway Com
mission regarding the construction of
a State Highway from the RaHmplph
end Of the bridge through Randolph,
Pittston and Dresden to Wiscasset,
as such a road would greatly benefit
both Gardiner and Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Very attractive invitations from
Gen. G. w. Tilden Camp, S. of ",
No. So, and the Auxiliary, No. 8, are
out, calling attention to the Division
Patriotic Rally and Get-together to
be held on Saturday evening, May Is,
at City Hall, Hal1owell. A supper is
to be served from to z in Society
Hall. A program has been arranged
for the evening to be followed by a
dance. The invitation is signed by
J. M. Patterson OF Hallowell, division
deputy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Maine Commandery No. 1, X. T.
has accepted an invitation from
Camden Commandery K. T., for st.
Johns Day, June "a. and committees
on arrangements have been appoint
ed. The trip will be made over to
Camden by automobile, and the local
Commandery will take the Waterville
Band with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Uni
versalist church entertained all
those who participated in the annual
fair in connection with their regular
meeting at the vestry on Tuesday
afternoon. Refreshments were serv-
ed, reports from the Fair were re-
ceived, and acted upon, most en-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Kelley Brothers Co., is equipped
with a complete line of garden and
lawn tools and suggest that as Mem
orial Day is near preparations should
be made for grading and other work.
I-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Hallowell people saw the first
barge go up the river yesterday at
noon. 1t was bound for Augusta with
coal Others are expected here soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

A very fitting topic to follow Moth
ers' Day is How to build happy
homes. This is the theme for En-
deavorers at the Baptist chapel ON
Wednesday evening, Come and have
part in the discussion Of this in
teresting subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

The regular meeting of Wymardos-
sett Temple, Pythian Sisters. will be
held Thursday evening. All members
are asked to be present to talk over
the convention. Refreshments will be
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

The Farmingdale Pitch Club con-
cluded it's series Of pitch games Mon
| day evening, Judge Walters being
named as high man. He received . rod
and reel as prize,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

There will be an auction sale OF
household goods at the s. P. Jewett
estate, 22S Highland avenue, on Sat-
ruday, May Is. The sale starts at
o'clock regardless of weather. A. c.
! Bragg auctioneer.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

$50 boxes Ripple Finish Stationery.
Large boxes only 19c each; 200 lbs
Assorted Chocolates only 2gc 1b; s
lbs for s1.45; 100 lbs Sailed Choice
Peanuts, only 29c h., at Beane's
Corner Drug store. See ad.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

am agent for the Vermont Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. Will insure city or
farm property, at low rates. Harry
N. Wakefield, Gardiner, Tel. So1-~V OF
Store so. 71ay1dt1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

The Hallowell League of Women
Voters will hold their next meeting
Monday evening, May II, in the
American Legion rooms at 7.30.
Members please note the change in
the date from Thursday to Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

The Gardiner High baseball team
went to Brunswick to play a Ken
nebec Valley League game on Tues
day afternoon instead of Wednes-
day as scheduled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mrs. Aldo J. Pellegrini. who has
been in New York City, in the in
terests of the Gregoire- Pellegrini
Company, has returned to HaIloweIl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mrs. c. E. Young who has been at
the Augusta General hospital for the
month past has so far recovered that
she was able to be removed to her
home at the Baptist parsonage on
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

The game with WatesvilIe High on
Saturday will be played at 10 O'Clock
in the morning on account of the In
tercollegiate track meet in the after
noon at Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

A pleasing program has been ar
ranged for the Parent-Teacher Assoc
citation meeting Thursday evening Of
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Miss Julie B. Roberts, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Roberts,
was operated on for appendicitis at
the Gardiner General Hospital Sat-
urday on her fifth birthday. She Is
convalescing finely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Charles Hippler has accepted po-
sition with the State Highway De-
partment Of Massachusetts,, and left
for Boston, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

8 furnished rooms for light house.
keeping, also camp at Pleasant
pond by the week or season. Apply
TO B. 1. Merrill 20 Brunswick Ave.
Tel. IL. may11d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Funeral services for George w.
Sweetland will be held at 2.30 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon from the home
of Mrs. George Sweetland, 157 High
land avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Hallowell Current Events Club
entertains the Kennebec Union of
Women's Clubs Thursday Of next
week, May 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Tomorrow, Thursday, being the
Feast of the Ascension, there will be
a Celebration of the Holy Commun-
ION at Saint Matthews church at
eight o'clock,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson
have returned to Whitefie1d after
visiting Mr.. Johnson's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. w. e. Johnson. Academy
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

The meeting of the Louden Hill
Community Club will be postponed
one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Russell Hamilton is working at
Andrews Brothers Clothing Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Michigan number plates as well as
New York, New Hampshire and Mas
sachusetts and Pennsylvania license
tags were noted on Water street
Tuesdays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Miss Marion Fuller, commercial
teacher at WatervilIe High School,
has gone back to her duties after a
short visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Arthur r. Fish has been having a
short vacation from his duties in the
Hallowell postoffice and Charles
Niles has Been taking his place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Owing to death in the vicinity of
Academy Hall in Pittston there will
be no dance this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Hughes and
family were at their cottage at Lake
Cobbosseecontee for a few days re-
Gently. a<
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

A new set of encyclopedias,
Compton's Pictured Encyclopedia,
has been placed on the high school
library shelves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
LOCAL NOTICE

We have just received supply of
wreaths and sprays for Memorial Day.
Deliveries made. Mrs. w. H Hinkley.
121 Summer st. Tel. $751;.
may11d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Albert Berry Of Lewiston is the
guest of his brother, George Berry of
Elm street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mr., and Mrs. Lawrence o. Smith
have returned from Worcester, Mass.
where they were called by the death
of the formers mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mrs. Florence Ames is quite sick
at her home on Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

The date for the senior play "All
on Account Of Polly" has been de-
finitely set for Friday, May q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Miss Harriet Nutting has returned
to Wheaton College after a short
stay with her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
]. D. Nutting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Miss Ruth Treworgy and Albion
Wright were in charge OF the lunch
con counter at Hallowell High yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Have your lights focused at
Bailey's auto Electric Service. open
evenings till P. M.
May 5eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

One Of the successful fishermen at
Cobbosseecontee is Leslie Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

There will be work in the Red Cross
Degree at Maine Commandery, No. K.
T., Friday evening. May Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Hallowell High goes to Bath today,
where they will play Morse. This
will be the third league game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Stanley Perkins has returned to
Maria Clark Grammar school after
a short illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Purns of White
field were callers. in the city, Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mildred Hudson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Hudson of Water
street. is among the new victims of
fnumps,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

There will be still another old
fashioned dance in the s. Of v. Hall
this week. with an extra attraction
Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

The Art Club win meet with Mrs.
Frank Clark. Maple street, Randolph
on Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

John Harrington passed the week
end with relatives Sunday in Lew
iSton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

New modern apartment on Water
street apply w. T. Remission, I'll
Water st. may4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: II Main Avenue Telephone 37-W
Once . A. ~ - . p. M.eaturday . A. T. - u ~

There will be masses at and
o'clock Thursday morning, Ascension
Day, at st. Josepl's Catholic church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Melvin Head has returned from g
visit in Portsmouth, N. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
Ha1loWell Local News

H. r.. Treworgy has returned from
a short stay in Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
Anv niHaesnt

Broker-Abe. I'll sell you seat
in the Stock Exchange for $4,000.
Abe--Oy, how much Is 1t for
standing room Penn State Froth,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Arthur Randall has returned from
a visit to Mount Vernon, where he
has a farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Miss Dorothy Albee is out OF
school because Of mumps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

There will be an official board
meeting after the prayer meeting at
the Methodist church tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Fayette Ames of Main Avenue Re
in Lewiston on business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

There will be rehearsal of the
Old South Choir after the prayer
meeting tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mrs. A. O. Brown of Second stree
is at the Augusta General Hospita
for surgical treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Miss Grace Nye has returned from
q trip to Yarmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Harold e. Laws of Brunswick was
q caller in town today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Leslie Blu t has returned from /,
few days passed in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Louis e. Canton was a bushes
visitor at Waterville, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Miss Miriam Grafton IL III with
flu.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-30
THE FARM BLOC
SENATOR'S WILL,
CONTINUE FIGHT
Undaunted by Over
whe]lming Defeat They
Will Carry On.
By JULIAN SNYDER
(Urited Press Staff Correspondent)

WASHINGTON, June so Mem-
hcrs of the senate farm bloc viii
"carrv ON with their fight for
farm relief back home now that
congress has failed 10 give them the
legislation they desired.
Farm senators made known today
they will take the issue before the
voters this fall and Will revive their
llauScn equalization Zee bin at the
December session.
Three weeks wraugliug in the
acnatc over farm relief came to am
end with Il tumultuouS ten hour SEES
sion yesterday. featured by the over
whelmipg defeat of the Coolidge on
dorsed FcSS farm loan bill and all
other farm bills except q coonera-
tive measure which was east without
a roll call Just before adjournment
at $50 p, m.
The cooperative bill, which sets
up n division in the department of
agriculture to "promotc' coopcra-
tive marketing, has passed the house
It represents the sum total Of what
the farmer has received from the
present session. Adjournment of
congress, is now Sc. far Saturday
night.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-30
Durkin Defense
Alibi Attacked

CHICAGO, June 30..-Martin
Dnrkin s alibi that he shot and Kill
ed Edwin Shanahan, federal agent
without knowing the latter was an
officer was attacked by anoihcl
state witness today.
Andrews Cserct, mechanic in a
local garage, took the stand and said
that "Durkin told me | Just shot
a dick He told me that while he
was in my house on the same night
of the shooting.
'Whcn he was at my house shay
ing his moustachc off ne began tell
ing me ahont the happenings of the
night
Cseret then went into lengthy
relation Of Durkin S couversat ion
wit hhim.
The witness testimony reached
its climax when he stated that DurJ
kin told that he shot Shanahan e
cause he couldn 7 afford to risk y
pinch at that time.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-30
II: LEI: u:
FARMER IS
DAYS ISSUE
Regular and NOn-Parti-
san Republicans Fight
It Out in North Dakota
PRESIDENTS T e s T
Coolidge Man Opposes
Boy Editor' Aligned
With Radical Wing.
Nv United Press Leased Vfre

BISMARK, y. D., June 3d.
" Regular and non-partisan league
Republicans are fighting it out in n
primary election today for control
Of the party III the matter of state
and national offices.
Senator Gerald P. Nyc, ''boy edi-
tor is seeking to retain his seat
in the upper BODY with L. B. Hanna,
n Coolidge Republican, as his oppon
cnt, Nye is member of the non.
partisan league and during his ten
ure in the senate he has aligned with
radical groups.
The election is beclouded with n
number of issues with farm relief
the leading one.
Voters went to the polls with the
thought cchoinc in their ears that the
Republican administration with
commanding majority in both hors-
cs. has been unable 70 grant the long
awaited farm relief legislation.
Nvc stood with the Dawes-Mc-
Nary-Haugen rroun in supporting
the price stabli7ation fee. opposed
bv President Coolidge. and has been
endorsed by the Republican insurg-
ent faction in the senate for re-
nomination.
While the administration faces
test in the election, the fate Of the
non-oartisan league also rests in the
hands Of the voters. Hanna, who
was the Presidents S middle western
camnaign manager. is standing by
the President in the election.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-30

Incorporated in the picture of
Mr.. Gianola. cashier of the local
Bank of Italy, is the original loca-
tion of Imperial valleys pioneer
bank, The First National Bank of
Imperial, which is now part of the
Bank of Italy. The first bank was
founded by Mr.. Holt, the present
head of the Bank of Italy in FL
Centre, on December 16. 1901. He
later started and became president
Of the First NatiOnal Bank Of FL
Crntlo. guiding the GeSijnios ot
both organizations unt;i thcy be-
came part Of the Bank of Italy III
i"133 Much c'"dit is ia" to the
TC'i, :es of th 'sc early BANKS in their
encouragement of tn" crowt! and
prosperity o. the val'rv. ut the
time when Imperial valley Land was
considered .ls II very risk; sprnula-
ton. Mr.. !In't foreSar- tn future
ia store for the valley and the b"akS
q - always ready TO finar :, wat
cr companies. irrigation districts
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-30
MYSTERIOUS TALE
OF FRIEND SENT
GAINES TO JAIL
Said Latter Virtually
Confessed Killing Of
OW;l Daughter

SEATTLE. june $0.-Tho mys-
tcr;ops story of Louis stern. one Of
the principal factors in sending his
fricnd, Wallace (Bo6l Gaines to jail
for the alleged murder Of his daugh-
ter. was revealed today.
Gaines is charged with staying
his daughter Sylvia, % year old
Smith college graduate, on the night
Of June l6.
1t was on that night that Gaines
went to Stern 5 home Several days
later stern was cross eNamined for
seven hours and finally told this
story:
Bob came to my house the night
Sylvia was murdered. He told me
to hurry up for GoI = sake and give
him Il drink.
Il asked him what was the hurry,
He said, If you Il been through
what 7 went through Just now you d
want drink in a hurry too.
II said, What 5 happened,
Bob
He said, 'Yon remember l told
You IA always be master in my
own home; that if anvonc tried to
tell me what to do or where and
when to 60 or come, Il kill 'em'
Gaines paused. Then he threw his
arms about me aud exclaimed with
tears in his eyes:
"'That 5 just what's happen
ed dH''
1t WAS this story which caused
Sheriff Matt Starwich to declare
the murder was solved and to hold
stern rs a material witness.
Gaines Is Composed
Bnt II was not until yesterday that
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-30
MILDEW FUND IS
SNOWFALL AS IT
BEGINS TO ROLL
Donors Names in This
Article Show How It
Begins to Grow.

How Eould You like to help roll q
SNOWFALL down hill?
FL Centre has n SNOWFALL, IL local
business man having discovered Il
This morning. "The snowball' is
IL Centre ) quota Of 5000, assigned
Il il rs this citN's B.. are Of the SO,
o0O fDnd being raised to combat the
rnildcw m"nace which injured the
cdntaloupc crop this year.
Where does the snowfall! come in ;
Well, the fund really got under way
today, when a total Of $l14.50 was
contributed, exclusive of the $3.50
acknowledged last week. The
forrment ioned business man said,
Now that the fund is started, it
down hill. -
That 5 Il happy thought for a nice
warm day like This, so the writer is
going to dub the fund 1.-The snow
ball. - Rolling IA SNOWFALL down hill
ought to provide plenty of fun for
Why, Il person can get cool Just
thinking about it. BY making a
contribution the coolncss is increas-
ed, 50 that it is possible to be froz-
en- stiff for about SO.
The committee in charge Of El
Ccntro's quota would like to have
- the SNOWFALL = completed by Sat
urday. That s a good mark to
shoot at, and maybe the whole town
will be frozen by the imc the end of
the week rolls around.
Graduated Freezing
Get your nose frozen for $3.50;
YOUR cars frozen for 50, and your
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-30
WORLD WIDE TREMORS TAKE TOLL OF LIVES
Reptilian Duel
Postponed For
Lack of Energy
e, ,rved Press Leased WIZ"
vf,rnoNT J,,,,o

q, ,rred PRESS Leased WIZ"
80 USTCN, Tex, June CO.
l.. title TO tic repti!ial heavy
Weight championship of the
scu'h remained unclaimed today
aad tielt fans who turned out
Il see u ratt!in' good fight be
tween q west Texas rattlesnake
pade Ct tuo ,cne s+ar state. and
8 blood sweating black
snake haiIrg from Missouri,
vent hcno last night IN disgust.
BILLED as a death bout :,
the exhibition was con- pina-
ton Of Indifference ana sleep
in sic;>uoss. Poth selpents had
ali the vicious traits Of two
overstuffed angle worms.
The entrant trom the show
me- state was afflicted with
acute anemia. while the pride of
Teas chose the g,ass box arena
to taper Off his last winters
nap.
Tie Missouri invader wrig-
iied to one corner of the arena
and refused to bulge. The
defender of Texas snakedom
sprawled in the opposite corner,
and after a feeble salvo Of
ratt'es, curled up TO dream of
west Texas prairies.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-30
Tex Asks Tunney
to Commence His
Training July Is

HOT LYWOOD, Calf, June 30
Gene Tunney, contender for the
worlds heavvweigh championship,
announced here today he had receiv.
ed a telegrom from Tex Riekard,
New York promoter, asking h'n TO
he in New York not later than July
- to start training for bout with
Jack Dempsey, the champion.
According to TuUney, the tele'
gram said the fight would be staoei
between Labor Day and september
10th.
Tunnev is acting before the mo.
tion picture cameras here He de.
clared he was verv pleased ta rc,
ceive Richards wire, stating u
was the first definite word 10 hin
regarding the Dempsey fight.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-30
FROM
EGYPT To
CAL L|FORN|A
Dutch East Indies Heav-
lest Sufferers; Scores
Reported Dead.
SANTA BARBARA TOO
Northern City Slightly
Damaged on AnniVer-
sary Of Big Quake.

A series of earthquakes which
began Saturday night with sew
cral comparatively gentle shocks
i'll the central and eastern Medi-
terranean basin has extended to
the equatorial far east and to
Californ..-, central Europe and
South Africa with large loss of
life and propertv reported from
the Dutch East indies.
Saturday. quakeS disturbed
islands In the eastern Mediterran-
can with the loss of one or two
lives: shook down several houses
in the Italian heel and did slight
damage in Egypt.
A five second shock was re
ported at Salisbury, Rhodesia,
South Africa. yesterday. a Sc
we're shock was reported in Co
logne Monday night, extending
to the upper reaches of the Rhine
The population was frightened
but damage was negligible. The
shock was felt throughout
France.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-06-30
Notorious Ban dit
Ketcham Escapes

LOS ANGELES, Eunc 5o-Edwin
Ketcham, notorious bandit, escap.
ed from n train that was taking him
TO Folsom penitentiary today, ac-
cording to a telegram from G. c.
Bladel, deputy sheriff in charge of
the prisoner to the sheriff 5 office
here.
The escape occurred while tho
trai nwas waiting ON Slater Sliding
between Bakersfield and Delao.
the wire stated. Further details
were not given.