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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17
Continue Drunken
Driving Case Against
Benton Motorist

A case in which testimony was
more or less complicated came be-
fore Judge Charles w. Atchley OF
the municipal court yesterday in the
arraignment Of Mr.. Spencer of Ben
ton charged with operating an auto
mobile while under the influence or
intoxicating liquor. Complaint was
entered by Lieut.. S. NJ. Frost OF the
State highway police. Mr.. Spencer
pleaded not guilty.
According to testimony presented,
it seems that Mr.. Spencer met Aus
tin Gilley last Saturday afternoon at
about o'clock and that the two men
went to place on the Unity ROAD
where they got some beer. Mr..
Gilley said that he drank three or
four glasses, while Mr.. Spencer
stated that he drank only two.
Mrs. Effie Shores of Benton testi-
fed that she saw the car n the AL
bion stage road driven by one of the
two men, either Mr.. Spencer or MY.
Gilley She saw them drive in to
the Spencer farm while she went
in to the Spaulding home. Shortly
after arriving she saw from the
window two men drive in to the
spaulding door yard.
Stepping outside she said she saw
Mr.. Gilley in an intoxicated condl-
ton, while Spencer was just stepping
out of the car. The latter said ne
was going to take Mr.. Gilley home,
Whereupon she forbade him to do
THIS as he was not in fit condition
10 drive. He said he would do 1t
anyway, and Mrs. Shores threatened
10 call the police. He said he didn't
care swore loudly, and struck her
with his fist in the chest with suf-
hclent force as to leave black and
blue marks.
Then she started TO drive away,
and Spencer kept pulling the chok-'
er Of her car to prevent her. She got
away nevertheless and called Chief
pr Police Gaskell of VAUDEVILLE, who
10 turn called the State highway
police, Lieut.. Frost answering. The
latter arrested Mr.. Spencer, bring
ing him into court yesterday with
we result as above stated. Because
OF certain details which were not az
all clear, Judge Atchley caused the
cause to be continued to next Satur-
udy afternoon at . o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17
Suit to Prevent
Advance Pay to
Dempsey and Tunney

Philadelphia, Sept. 16.-(P)-Legal
action from new angle was brought
today in the many legal moves made
in connection with the Dempsey
Tunney heavyweight championship
bout
This time Tex Richard, promoter
OF the big bout to be held in
the sesquicentennial stadium next
THURSDAY night, was the recipient of
legal action. The new action was a
taxpayers suit" to prevent Richard
from paying Jack Dempsey or Gene
Tunney any money in advance of
their bout and was based on a pro-
vision of the act creating the Penn
sylvania state athletic commission,
as follows:
mo contestant shall be paid for
services before the contest and
should 1t be claimed by judges and
referee that such contestant did not
give an honest exhibition of his skill,
such services shall not be paid for"
The suit was brought by Sol Wit
tenburg, described in the suit as a
taxpayer and ticket holder" He is
an investigator in the office of At
torneys John r. K. Scott and Will
liam K. Paner, who, with Arthur N.
Sager, former district attorney of st.
Louis. represent him in the action.
Mr.. Scott announced that his
major client interest" was Jack
Kearns. former manager for Jack
Dempsey. He said there were other
clients. including the state of Penn
sylvania.
Wittenburg's petition, after setting
forth the law regarding advance pay
ment of contestants, states that the
total prize money to be distributed is
is excess of 100000 and that the
total receipts are estimated at more
than $1,500,000 In the event the
fight Is not an honest exhibition, the
state can collect all of the, money.
The plaintiff alleges that both Tun-
ney and Dempsey plan to draw their
money before the fight is held and
send it to another state so it can
not be forfeited If the contest is not
an honest exhibition Of the skill of
the fghtersm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

i7ONING laws in the principal
~ cities Of the United States have
lstarted a change in the prevailing
Estyle Of business buildings which
may determine whether the Ameri-
can of the next decade is a cheer
full or a gloomy person. This is
the double possibility seen by most
Of the leading architects today.
Deadly monotony. Earring chaos,
or harmonious beauty may come
out Of the new trend. which so far
is largely In its formative stage.
Whatever style the new architecture
takes, those who have studied the
problem declare it will have its eff
feet upon the people who must look
upon it daily.
Among the chief causes Of the
change at this time. are the require
ments that walls can be built only
to certain heights, above which
they must be set back further from
the street, giving the effect Of q
terrace, or huge steps, so that more
light and air are available for oc-
Icupants Of the lower offices.
Architects predict tendency,
particularly in the more crowded
districts, to build all walls to the
maximum height allowed, forming
a straight skyline. or at least a
straight cornice line at the first
level.
The situation Is compared to that
which prevailed when most of New
York City's famous "brownstones"
were built. Four stories was found
to be the most convenient height,
with the result that monotonous
rows Of four-story brownstones
stretch for block after block, al
most without decoration to relieve
the monotony. In the period Of re-
action which followed every builder
sought to be different from every
other. so that the effect Of each was
lost. Parts Of Fifth Avenue are
cited as instances Of this chaotic
construction.
The problem now. In the opinion
of architects, is to avoid both OF
these evils. With the heights large
ly determined by law and the de-
mands I'd use all available space, 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17
Wall Street Briefs

New York, Sept. 16-(P)-An in
terest of about 20 per cent in Murray
Body Corporation Is reported in De-
troit dispatches to Wall Street, to
have been bought by the Studebaker
Corporation, representing more than
$4,000 shares of common stock at an
average cost of around 81 a share.
kers in the Pittsburgh district have
been opened for first quarter ship
ments at unchanged quotations for
wide and narrow material Bookings
are better than in August. Demand
for cold rolled strip steel has improv-
ed but prices are irregular.
Negotiations have been opened with
Warner Brothers Pictures, to put the
Vitaphone, Talking Motion picture, in.
twenty of the Western motion picture
houses of Lubliner and Trinz.
Norwalk Tire and Rubber Company
has omitted the quarterly dividend
of 20 cents share on the common,
due October 1. Prior to the last pay
ment of 20 cents a share, the quar-
terly rate had been forty cents
share.
United Paper Board Company has
omitted the quarterly dividend of 90
cents a share on the common stock.
Preferred dividends at the annual
rate of six per cent previously were
authorized for the null year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17
MORSE HARD At
WORK FOR COMING
GAME WITH CONY

Bath, Sept. ia squad Of three
Morse football te: ms is being driven
daily by Coaches Slower and Smith
toward the Cony football game at
Augusta one week from Saturday.
After taking lickings year after year
from the Capital city crew Morse is
hoping to grab a decision, with this
hope augmented by the fact that for
the first time in recent years Morse
has line plunging backflekd in the
making.
Alden Smith. Bowdoin's All Maine
center, is printing the line men and
every effort is being made to utilize
the weight of the Morse backs. Can
nonball Oliver of baseball fame is
sporting his 1S5 pounds at fullback
while Doyle, last years kicking ace
and one of the best in the State has
been shifted from quarter to half.
Straight, old fashioned football is be-
ing stuck to because of the size of
this pair and the weight of the Morse
line. especially toward the center.
divers punting is rivalling that of
Doyle and only the inexperience of
the men will prevent a banner year.
Little overhead work is in order and
this will probably be abandoned as
the loss of last years ends and backs
have struck the death knell to this
type of play. Buddy Hagan, diminu-
tive quarter of last years scrub team
is making the grade. while Longley,
another hard hitting back is complet-
ing the quartette of ball carriers.
The line has three veterans in MIL
lar Rowker Decker and Kemner and
other material is fairly heavy. In
the practice tits to date the straight
smashes of the backs has provided
the ground gaining plays with the
center of the line turning in good
work. Friday afternoon the Bruins
wick high Independents are slated
for a practice tilt with the Morse
crew at Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17
TUUNEY CAMP HAS
MARKED EFFECT ON
STROUDSbURC BOYS

Stroudsburg. Pa. Sept. 16-(Pl-
With two full days of rest from box
ing under lis belt. Gene Tunney de-
clared today that he felt much bene-
flied and was ready to resume swap
ping punches with his sparring
mates.
The challenger decided yesterday
that he would make his lay-off two
days instead of one, when he found
that he was only one pound over 1856.
the weight he expects to enter the
ring at.
Tunney has been in active train
ing since early in August, hut has
been getting ready for his champion
ship chance throughout the year.
From the first there has been only
one worry about condition in the
Tunney camp-a fear that the con-
tender might go stale and yesterdays
sudden scratching of the marine en-
try for the day showed that no chan
ces are being taken.
George Ransberry's hunting and
fishing camp, % miles distant in the
recesses of the mountains furnishes
an ideal spot to loaf.
The contender played hockey there
from his boxing school and on his
return to Stroudsburg was greatly
amused to find that he had been re-
ported kidnapped, injured by fall
from a cliff, hands battered up lip cut
again and other calamities T. nume-
rous to enumerate.
Tunney presented himself right
side up and with no Handle with
care" label to show that no mystery
was connected with his absence from
\ the ring.
Billy Gibson, Tunney's manager,
today had not received reply to his
cablegram offering to make a mod
est wager" with the Prince of Wales"
on Tunney's chances against Demp-
sey. The cablegram followed a pub
lished statement that His Royal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17
CHAIRMAN ILLINOIS
BOXING COMMISSION
RESIGNS HIS DUTIES

Chicago, Sept 16.-(P)-The Chicago
boxing world, jolted by the sensation
al banning of the Rosenberg Taylor
bantamweight fight, was stirred anew
today by reports that o. W. Huncke,
chairman of the Illinois athletic COM
mission, has resigned, apparently as
the result of disgust over continual
strife with disreputable elements of
the boxing game. Mr.. Huncke, while
declining to discuss the report, admit
ted that threats had been made against
the lives of the three boxing commits
sioners, that his home had been bonn
barded by anonymous telephone calls,
and that the boxing heads were contin-
ually bounded by crooks of the
game"
The chairman told Of innumerable
difficulties which the boxing commits
sioners, John Righeimer, Paul Prehn
and himself. had been forced to sur
mount to keep the revived boxing on a
level of decency in the three months
since the lifting of the ban, clamped
down years ago as the result of a
crooked match.
Rowdyism at fights here has made
it necessary to call upon the National
Guard to preserve order at future
shows, he said.
The Chicago Tribune said that
Huncke's resignation was sent to Gov
ernor Len Small three weeks ago, the
news leaking out in Springfield, where
it said every effort was being made to
have Huncke reconsider Governor
Small refused to confirm the story.
1t was on Huncke's orders that the
Rosenberg-Taylor fight set for to-
night was called off. The boxing COM
mission gave as its reason the failure
of the champion to post $12,500 for
felt money, together with the in
junction of political and other inf1u-
ence pertaining to our appointment Of
a referee"
But the Tribune said the real rea-
son behind the edict was said to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

Is hoped to avoid the depressing
effects Of monotony by the inclusion
Of brighter color designs in such
materials as terra Gotta, and by the
use OF fitting ornamentation at the
various cornice lines.
Although the type Of the building
practically prevents such decora-
lions as the old overhanging cor
nices. it is pointed out that some
pleasing design is needed at the
setback lines because these parts
of the roofing are visible to the &C.
cupants of the upper stories of the
building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17
State Assessors
In City Today to
Estimate State Tax

The State Board of Assessors will
be in the city today, cQnvening in the
aldermen's room at the city building
for the purpose OF estimating the
state tax of the City Of Waterville for
the next two years. The city asses
sors send in their report in the month
of July of each year, after which the
state board checks up on 1t and
later holds a joint meeting with the
city board to make comparisons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17
Dempsey's Made to
Order Nose Bleeds
Like Real Article

Atlantic City, \. J., Sept. 16.-lP1-
Jack Dempseys remodeled nose in
which he invested $4,000 went the
way of all pugilistic noses today. 1t
lost blood for the first time, but prov
ed its shock absorbing strength.
1t bled like any ordinary proboscis
and although there was only a slight
trickle, the situation caused buzzing
among the newspaper correspondents
before whom the worlds heavyweight
champion worked out this afternoon.
Dempsey was stepping through a
lively first round with Tommy Lough-
ran when the Philadelphia IT'S FOUNDER,
firing away with tantalizing lefts,
suddenly crossed a right. Loughran's
gloved fist crashed squarely on Demp-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

the uncovering of an attempt by a
clique Of New York gamblers to cash
In on the hght by bribery or gunplay.
The gunner, It was said, according
to the newspaper. had obtained ring.
side seats at Cubs Park to intimidate
the referee. The fight officials had
taken cognizance Of the gunner story
to such an extent that detectives had
been hired to attend.
The commission also barred Rosen-
berg from Illinois rings for life and
announced its recognition Of Bud Tay-
Tor, Terre Haute. as bantamweight
champion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17
leClair. Bechard

The marriage returns of Albert 7
LeClalr of II Autumn street, Water
vile, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert lie.
CIair OF Canada, and Victoria A. BE.
cnard, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
mond Bechard of 20 Drummond ay-
enue, Waterville, have been filed in
the ONCE Of the city clerk. The
ceremony was performed Sept, 1e by
Rev. NJ. E. Curan. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

sey's nose. Within a few seconds
blood began to trickle down the cham
pion's lip.
Dempsey continued boxing, however
While taking a rundown in his dress
ing room the champion took the nose
bleeding incident lightly.
TT only goes to show that my nose
is human, after ALL" he said with a
grin. "Also it convinced me that II
can stand up under good shock. See,
it's all o K"
With that remark Dempsey gave his
nose a healthy twist to prove nothing
serious had happened to it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

It Is commended that those who
live or work in the vicinity of these
buildings would be unconsciously'
depressed by dull colors and the
absence Of graceful lines, while
brighter tones and beauty Of form
would exercise cheering influence.
Interior decorators have recog-I
nized the effect of surroundings on
the individuals good, and architects
now say that exterior appearances.
en- masse. are as important, or more
50. because Of the greater number
Of persons affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

in the Department Of Commerce in
Washington. Page and Victor Sadd,
who is employed in the Washington
office of the r. G. Dun Company, had
climbed to the summit when Page
slipped. breaking his ankle. Page
weighs 1874 pounds and Sadd tips the
scales at 100, but the latter pulled
the injured man onto his back and
made his way slowly down the trail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

Washington, Sept. 16-[P-By
agreement between Great Britain and
the United States special delivery
service of mail was inaugurated be-
tween the two countries beginning
today. The special delivery fee Is
twenty cents in addition to the req
ular postage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

Among the Waterville druggists
attending the convention at the Bel
grade Hotel. Belgrade Lakes, are c.
A. Allen, John H. DeOrsay. j. D.
heed, and p. F. Larkin. The conven-
ton which began Wednesday will
close today. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

Miss Sipprelle Daye, Of Lynn,
MASS. was In town Thursday even
ing to attend the wedding Of her bro.
ther Stanley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

Concern, N. H.. Sept. 16-(P)-The
story of perilous trip down Mount
Bleknap of an in injured man on the
back of his companion became known
today with the release from a hospi-
tai here of Wilbur j. Page, employed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

Eddie Harlow, pianist with Lee
Warren's Collegian orchestra, has re-
turned from visit to his home in
Gardner. He will enter his Junior
year at Colby college this fall,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

Canton Halifax No. "a, p. NJ. I
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-17

rhe annual roll call meeting of the
r-,antieth Century club will be held
mn a supper at Masonic hall this
erening at $50.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-11
BUILDING ON ARCH STREET
 UNSAFE, ORDERED REMOVED
HENNESSY MAY BE KEPT
 AS DEPUTY INSPECTOR
His Knowledge of Ioning Laws Said to Be Recognized by Build
 Ing Board.

Edward J. Hcnnessy. who has all ready received notice of tho build- ing commissions plan 10 displace him as chief inspector of buildings, is reported today to have considera- ble backing for appointment as deputy inspector.
 The iutricacics of zoning and Of the new building ordinance are so numerous that the commission does not look with favor on the plan 10 dispense ali once with his services, if is pointed out. Hennessy has been with the department during the cn- fire period of zoning and, while there were numerous wranglcs in- vOlving new construction. 1t is claimed that uOne was founded on misinterprotation of the zoning law.
 It is understood Henncssy is agreeable to continuing as deputy.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-11
BROADWAY EVE, WITHOUT
 FIG LEAF, IS ARRESTED
Beryl Haley. Dancer, Neglected 10 Wear Tights, According 10
 Police.

New York. May II tPs-Beryl Hal Joy, a Broadway Eve, was ordered to explain in court today her ap- pcaranco in too scanty attire at a show attended by Mrs. Alfred l.. smith, wife of the governor.
 Sergeant George Hard Boilcd) Smith and two patrolmen arrested Miss Haley last night in a Garden of Eden scene in Bunk of 1926" She had danced under a canvas there while smaller Eyes danced through the isles and dropped apples in the laps or men who seem cd to want them. Sergeant Smith said Miss Haley was not wearing tights.
 Nine o'clock is too carly" sail Miss Haley after a police lieutenant at the filth street station told her when to report "I work in a night club and don't get home until four o'clock But the lieutenant would mot change the hour.
 Mrs. Smith said she liked the show immensely. immensely" but Alfred F. Smith. IT,, who was with his wife and his mother refused to comment.
 Four clergymon were in the audi once. Harry Levy manager Of th" Broadhurst thcator and Ramsay Wallace. stage manager. were ar rested also.
 All three were released on $500 -hnil.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-11
Two Story Frame Struc- ture Must Come Down Policeman Builds Porch Without Permit.

Deputy Building Inspector A. H. Rutherford thir afternoon condemn ed a two story frame building in the rear of Odd Fellows hall, order ing it's removal without delay. on the ground that it is unsafe and is q menace to the neighborhood.
 The shack was used as black smith shop for many years, because of it's construction if has long been regarded as a fire menace. The own CT is Mary Morelli, and she was serr- cd this afternoon with d copy of the inspectors order
 The 22nd building operation in progress without a permit was To- cated today, being an enclosed porch at the corner of Chestnut and Fair view streets, the property of John Carlson, policeman. Work has been order discontinued until permit is obtained.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-11
FORMER FEMALE BOXER
 ACCUSED WOMAN OF 72
Charlotte Poillon, 50, Says Mrs. Keene, 72, Gave
 Her a Beating !

New York. May II LP)-CharIotts Poillon, 90, who once claimed the female boxing championship of America. is suing Mrs. Charles 8. keene, 72-year-old wife Of former Vice-president Of the American To. bacco company, for $l0,000, chars- ing that Mrs. Keene beat her ups in a night club several months ago.
 Benjamin B. Avery. Mrs. Keene's attorney, filed a general denial os the charges in supreme court yesters day.
 The charge is absurd,~ declared NIT, Avery. Mrs. Keene is very rheumatic and rather feeble. It's just another Of those Poillon cases. Mrs. keene has never to Der knowledge set eyes on either of the Poillon sis tcrs."
 Miss Poillon and her sister, Kath- crime, have been Involved in nu- merous court actions in the last 20 years,
 Mrs. keene dincd at the club CT the night in question with party of friends. Mr. Avery said, but had no difficulty with anyone.
 Neither Miss Poilion nor her at torn2y could be reached. Charlotte and her sister, now Mrs. Catherine Foilion Smith. were ar rested several years ago for grand larceny of $3.00o from Charles H. Dusenbery, 7S-year-old agent for re-
 jrious publications. The indictments later were quashcd.
 Catherine at one tlmc sued w. Gould Bvokaw. socially prominent 1 New Yorker. for $250,o0d, alleging 1 breach Of promise. The case was set tied out of court. Later she sued William NJ. Fleitmann for Sl00,000 for alleged assault, In her autobi- ography. published in q New York newspaper, she asserted that she and her sister came 10 New York in the early part of tho century as simple country girls who were "vic- timized" and then set out to ''get even with society,"" Charlotte. while engaged in a Suit
 for share of the profits from q
 patent, which she won. protested ir
 court against reference to the sis ters as having criminal records"
 "we have never been convicted oi
 anything but misdemeanors." she ldeclared.