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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
DISCREDIT ALIBI
WITNESS Gregory
IN CHAPMAN CASE
State Attorney Has Documen-
tary Evidence That So Called
Missing Witness Was For
mer Member of Convicted
Murderer's Gang

Hartford. Conn.,. March So-(AP)-
Hugh M. Alcorn. states attorney for
Hartford County, today made public
documentary evidence which he said
would prove that Charles William
Gregory, so-called missing alibi wit
ness for Gerald Chapman, convicted
murderer, Is an ex-convict and a for
mer member of Chapman's own gang.
Gregory is the alleged witness who
telegraphed Mr.. Groehl from small
town in upstate New York that he
would appear as an alibi witness,
Last Sunday Gregory went from New
York to Hartford with Nathan o.
Freedman of the defense counsel, and
identified Chapman at the state pris-
on as a man with whom he rode on
a train from Springfield, Mass, on
october IL. 1924, between 4:10 P. NJ,
and 8:15 p. NJ. The patrolman was
killed early next morning, too soon
for Chapman to have returned to
New Britain, according to the attor-
neys.
Mr.. Alcorn said tonight that he now
had evidence to show that instead of
being on the Springfield-New York
train on that date, Gregory was in
fact employed on transatlantic
liner as an assistant storekeeper.
This information is contained in a
statement from DR.. William r Han
son Of the Bridgewater Hospital at
Bridgewater, Mass.
New York, March 30-(AP)-Fred-
erick J. Groehl. counsel for Gerald
Chapman, convicted murderer, i'll
New York tonight expressed unshak-
en- confidence in Charles William
Gregory, Chapman's so-called miss
ing alibi witness, who was said by
States Attorney Alcorn of Hartford
to be an eX-convict and a former
member Of Chapman's gang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Doubled Registration
Nearly All Counties
farmers Week OrOnO

University of Maine, Orono, Me-,
March 3O--(AP)-The opening meet
hgs Of the goth Farmers Week saw
ngstration of the first day (Mon-
day. doubled and nearly every coun-
Y represented. There are present
10 delegates.
The principal speakers Of the day
we're Professor I. G. Davis of the
Cmnecticut Agricultural College.
Who spoke on general farm economics
md Professor Alexander E. Canoe Of
s Massachusetts, Agricultural Col
tge whose topic was considering
ne Consumer" Both addresses
we're broadcast, as will be all the
rlncipal speeches of the week.
There were many group meetings
ering the day; also. the annual
Meetings Of the Maine Seed I'M
Eovement Association. devoted chief
y 70 talks on the potato industry.
va OF the Maine Federation of Farm
ureaus. at which was held general
RECEPTION to delegates. The prize for
Esatest progress during the year
M awarded to the washington
0unty bureau.
Meetings and discussions Of the
Mnous bodies will continue on We'd
asaay, and Thursday night will be
wy the annual banquet, at which
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Start Impeachment
Proceedings Against
Federal Judge English

Washington, Mar. 30--(AP)-1m.
parchment machinery provided by
the constitution was set in motion bv
the house today against Federal
Judge George W. English of Illinois.
Action on the resolution recommends
ing Impeachment was deferred, the
house deciding to meet tomorrow at
II o'clock instead of noon. an effort
to reach a vote before night adjourn
ment.
During the debate today members
favoring impeachment quoted testi-
mony taken by the house Investigate
ing committee of harsh, rough and
abusive language that witnesses said
the judge had used in addressing
them.
After one vile epithet which Judge
English is alleged to have used from
the bench in addressing a man had
been repeated several times during
the dabte, Speaker Longworth called
halt. He said the judges alleged ut
terances were covered completely in
the testimony and it was not me-
cessary to repeat them for the sake
of the argument
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
DECLARES ITALIAN
Debt settlement
BEST 0BTAINABLE

Washington, Mar. 30-(AP)-The
debt situation with Italy represents
'the very last penny" the United
States could get out of the country,
Senator Smoot, Republican, Utah.
said today in the senate.
IF we do not agree to this settle
ment," he added, "it will be a long
time before we get anything out of
Italy"
The announcement of the finance
committee chairman, who is a MEM
Der of the American debt commission
was in direct reply to Senator How
ell, Republican. Nebraska, an op-
ponent of the settlement.
Senator Howell demanded then to
know why the American commission
had not frankly told the American
people that Italy had said you can
take this or you can take nothing"
The debate today lacked the fire
and color of yesterdays session and
teemed instead with statistics in to-
tai sums of hundreds of millions and
billions. Senator Howell opened with
a prepared address of two hours, ana
Senator Edge, Republican. New Jer-
seY replied at almost equal length.
Declaring that it was time the
United States abdicated the role of
Santa Claus to Europe. Senator
Howell presented figures designed to
show that the twelve debt settle
ment thus far negotiated would cost
the American taxpayers thirty bill
limos of dollars.
Senator Edge argued that settle
ment should be regarded as bust
ness proposition and that the United
States had better get what it could
than nothing at all. He added that
if the senate rejected this settle
ment the United States would have
the greatest difficulty in reopening
the negotiations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
The Day in Washington

italian debt settlement was attack
ed and defended in the senate debate.
Senate elections subcommittee
favored dismissal of Schall- johnson
contest.
Prohibition officials said the new
medicinal beer might be sold in bone
dry states.
Withdrawal Of recognition Of Mex
leo was urged upon the house for
eign affairs committee.
Further study Of the Great Lakes
Canal project was advised by army
engineers.
Tariff commission confidential re-
ports were subpoenaed by a senate
investigating committee.
Heated debate marked house con-
sfderation of Impeachment charges
against Judge English.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Issues
Swept toNew
Low Levels
Trading In Enormous Volume
With Renewed Outbreak of
Selling Tuesday - Savage
Bear Attack On Railroad and
Motor Shares

New York. March 30.-(By the As
ISOLATED Press)-The stock market,
staggering under the hammering OF
three successive weeks of liquidation
which has carried scores of issues 20
to 100 points below their high levels
of the year. was dealt another crush
ing blow today when a renewed out
break OF selling swept 2S5 issues to
new low levels for the year and sent
70 others to their previous minimum
quotations. Trading was in enormous
volume, the days sales aggregating
3.317,70O shares, as compared with g.
7S5,700 in the record-breaking session
on March and 3,015.70O on the day
before.
At the close of the market tonight
the average of 20 leading Industrial
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Illicit Distillery
Plant Equipped
With Light Unit

Boston, March 30-(AP)-An I'M
dereround distillery with "a power
plant for generating light To- work by
was seized today at Wilmington by
state police and federal prohibition
agents. The plant was on the Stew
ems farm in North Wilmington. 49,
-Four men were arrested by the
raiders who also seized a 100 gaiion
still and Is fifty gallon drums nlied
with denatured alcohol. Patsy
Schrupper, owner Of the farm. Frank
MAYO Of Arlington, Alexander stan
lev of Waltham and Frank Paplllca
of Boston were lodged in Woourn
jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
postmaster &c eral
New Recommends
changes for In
creased Revenue
p.storation of One Cent Rate
private Mailing Cards-Es-
ablishment of New Rate On
Second Class Matter Private
r. Observation-Disclosures of
COD. Post Card

warrington. March so-(AP)-The
IL, congressional postal committee
,A,v heard recommendations by
pntmaster General New for revision
!, certain postal rates and then es-
.s,,hed q precedent that might
Nv, A bearing on the practice of
,,oding members Of congress with
.4srs intended to influence them.
The committee voted unanimously
"a har Richard H. Lee, Of New York,
,aorney for the National Council Of
Byiness Mail Users, from ever ap-
,aring before 1t again. A letter
rd,ten by Lee, read by Chairman
uosss Republican. New Hampshire.
md said to disclose a propaganda
nan TO influence congress to reduce
install rates prompted the action. The
liter accused Chairman Moses Of un-
htness and dilatory tactics and
allied for bombardment Of members
4 congress by mail in advocacy Of
srer postal rates. The disbarment
vas In the nature Of punishment for
tmtempt 1t was explained.
Restoration of the one cent rate for
ryate mailing postcards and estab-
shment of a rate of 2 ounces for one
aat for newspapers and periodicals
nailed second class by others than
ublshers were urged by Mr.. New.
i. thought the rates on third and
|hurh class mail should not be
BANGED, but asked that the depart
ant be permitted to collect addi-
Mnal charges on matter mailed with
sufficient postage.
In addition, Mr.. New requested that
nc. 0. D. postcard be authorized. A
tR wrinkle in the postal service, the
aM would permit acceptance ofbusi-
nH reply cards at the regular rate
md not more than two cents addi-
taal, to be collected upon its deliv-
-g to the original sender. Mr.. New
aid the new card would increase
mtal revenues and provide added
hcHlty to the public. Other recon-
mutations for changes in special
Aadling charges were given to the
tlmmittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Utilities Company
Places S65,0O0,0OO
Issue of Securities

New York, March 80 - (AP) - A
s65, 100000 bond issue representing
one of the largest single blocks Ct
financing ever sold by a power AMI
light company has been arranged by
bankers for the Associated Electric
Company, a new subsidiary of the
Associated Gas and Electric Com
pany Public offering of the bonds
is expected within week through a
syndicate headed by Harris, Forbes
& Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
four PERISH IN
BLIzzARD-SWEPT
Southwest STATES

Kansas City, Mo, March 30-(AP'
"A March storm, it's breath chilled
by rain and snow, spread out over
unusually large area of the country
tonight, brought death to four per-
sons in Texas, injuries to at least 80
other persons and property damage
estimated at about million dol
lars.
To large part Of the southwest,
the storm brought the heaviest sno W
fall of the departing winter, while in
some sections it was the heaviest in
years. Snowfall continued unahatel
tonight over a wide area.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
dempsey Under
Bonds Reckless
Driving Charge

fresno, Cay, Mar. 30-(AP)-Ro-
Gates, chauffeur for Jack
ssIpsey, heavyweight boxing
NM aplon. entered plea of not
sy Tor himself and the ring
,s.. uplon in the MADEIRA court this
is ssnoon to charges of reckless
Ding Ding. Bond of 500 was posted for
E,.psey and also for himself by
40. Trial was set for May %.
d. warrant was issued against
us psey for his personal appear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Concurs in Report
On Au-American
WATERWAYS Route

Washington. March 30.-(AP)-Con-
gress was urged today by Maj. Gen.
Harry Taylor. chief of army engineers,
to await full information" on the
proposed all-American and st. Law
renee waterways to the Great Lakes
before making a decision on case
involving large expenditures and far
reaching possibilities"
He made this request in letter ac-
companying the river and harbor engi-
neer board report which was Transmits
ted to the House without comment by
Secretary Davis. In his letter General
Taylor concurred in the rejection by
the special engineer board of the all
American route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Stays Self to Pay
Debts with Insurance

Bluefield, w. Va, March 3O-(AP)
SO that his debts could be paid
from his life insurance policy,
Charles E. Marshall is dead here, a
suicide.
In a letter found after his body.
with throat cut, was discovered,
Marshall said he was bankrupt and
that rather than fail to pay those he
had promised, he would sacrifice his
life, since the insurance policy was
his only asset.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Business Conditions
Reported as Favorable

Washington, March 30.-(AP)-Fa-
vorable reports on general business
conditions were given President. Cool
idge today by Secretary Hoover and
Secretary Davis of the labor depart
ment. Mr.. Davis reported at the cab
met meeting that employment was
available everywhere, especially in the
building trades.
Improvement in the near future in
the textile industry also was predicted
by the secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Chaplins of Film
Fame Are Parents

Hollywood, Cal. March 30-(AP)--
A son was born today to MIR. ana
Mrs. Charles Spencer Chaplin. Rc-
ports from the Chaplin studios were
to the effect that mother and son
were progressing nicely.
The event took place at the Bever-
lv Hills home. Chaplin's first son Is
a little more than a year old.
MIS-. Chaplin was formerly Miss
Lita Grey, picture actress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Bug Poison Mistaken
For Flour Proves Fatal

Lawrence. Mass, Mar. 3O.-(AP)
Bug poison which he mistook for
-four caused the death of LOUIS An
tona in sanitorium here today. A
IA wear old niece, who was with An
tona, when he was stricken. told
the police that Antona was mixing
dough and that he took what he
supposed to be a bag of flour from
a. closet. After tasting mouthfui
of the supposed -four he became vio-
lently ILL., she said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Coca Cola Company
To Redeem Stock

Atlanta, Ga, March 30-(AP)-The
outstanding issue of preferred stock
In the Coca Cola Company of record
March 80 will be redeemed July 1
under a resolution adopted at a
meeting Of the executive committee
here. today.
An announcement said the COM
pany would purchase until May IS
any amount of stock offered at 500
plus accrued dividends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
No Freedom for
WhittemOre's Wife
Saws Prosecutor

New York, March 30-(AP)-"Dip-
lomatic relations" between the MEM
bers Of the Whittemore gang and the
district attorney were broken to-
night.
Mrs. Richard Reese Whittemore.
the Tiger Girl'' of the robber gang
led by her husband, will not be
freed, because her husband did not
make a truthful confession of the
gangs activities when he volunteered
to talk to save his wife, District At
torney Banton said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England - Increas-
ing cloudiness Wednesday followed
by rain and warmer at night; Thurs
day rain changing to snow ana
colder.
Southern New England and East
ern New York-Rain and warmer
Wednesday and Wednesday night:
Thursday fair colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Three Score Chicago
Pastors to Garry
Gospel to Streets

Chicago, March 30.-(Ap)-Sixty
Chicago pastors have promised to
preach ON the streets this season. be-
lieving there is need of taking the
gospel to the people instead of wait
ing for the people to go after 1t. The
preachers willing to take part in the
work heretofore left entirely to the
Salvation Army, volunteers and stu
dents, signed cards at union minis
ters' meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Bay State Senate
Against Compulsory
Vaccination Bill

Boston, Mar. so. = (AP) - The
state senate today killed bill which
would have made vaccination COM
pulsory in the private schools of
Massachusetts. The. measure had
previously been passed by the house.
A rising vote was 10 to o against
ordering the measure to third
reading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Ms River Viewers
@fuSed Increase

>s, a RIVER. Mass. Mar. W.-(AP)
pbvss non-union weavers en-
VA s ou, at the Stafford mill number
sssmHaua.. work today when tho man.
Sva.nt refused them an increase
M Tor operating Draper looms.
Y esn. weavers have been receiving
bsms 20 per cut for operating "a
hea,,aa ho they have been after an
50 Oh three cents per cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Princess VictOria's
Condition Unchanged

London, March 80 - (AP) - This
evenings bulletin described the con-
dition of Princess Victoria as appar-
emily unchanged.
"The Princess" 1t says. "had some
sleep today. There Is no extension
of the penumonic process, but the
heart shows signs of strain"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Local Radio Report

WCSH at Portland was the only
station from which any reception was
satisfactory. the volume on all others
being too weak. The WEAF hookup
through WCSH came through Wen.
There was no static or fading to IN
terfere to any extent up till 10 P. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over
Arkansas Tuesday morning has ad-
vanced to southern Missouri with IN
creased intensity, Cairo 1926. Pres
sure is also lower off the Atlantic
coast.
The outlook is for rains on We'd
nesday and Wednesday night In the
middle Atlantic states and for rains
or SHOWS Wednesday or Thursday III
New England.
Temperatures will rise on Weunes-
day in the middle and north. Atlantic
states. 1t will be colder on Thursday
in the Atlantic states.
Storm warnings are displayed on
the Atlantic coast from Titusville,
Fla, to Boston, Mass.
Winds north of Sandy HOOK
Strong east and weather overcast
with rain Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31

Two years ago the aged horticul-
turist was stricken with influenza.
but the great endurance born from
the soil from which he produced so
many horticultural wonders brought
him safely back to health and is
again helping him over a physical
crisis,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31

Santa Rosa, Call, Mar. 30-(AP)-
Luther Burbank appeared tonight to
have won his second brush with
death in two years. A bulletin issued
by his physician, DR.. Joseph H. Shaw
said he had spent comfortable,
restful day land if given a good
physical and mental rest, he will re-
cover"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Cloudy, followed by rain "Wednesday
and Wednesday night: rising tenn
perature; Thursday generally FAIR
and colder; strong southeast winds.
becoming northerly by Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Kingman Offers
Premium to New
Hard Wood Mills

Kingman, Me-, March 80
-(Ap)-At the annual
town meeting today it was
voted to exempt from tax
alton for ten years any
hard wood mill industry
that may be established
here, and also to pay the
promoters of the industry
two dollars yearly for each
person employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Removal of Kennebec
Sheriff Would Occasion
Delay April Term Court

Unprecedented Situation In Re-
gard To Superior Court Ses-
sion If Governor and Council
Find Cause For Ousting
S h eriff Cummings-All
Deputies Would Automati-
cally Drop Authority-No
Officers To Conduct Court
Procedure Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31
Storm Warning

Washington, March S0-(AP)-The
weather bureau tonight issued the
following advisory storm warning:
Southeast storm Warnings ordered
Atlantic coast. Atlantic City to Bos-
ton. Disturbance over southeastern
Missouri of great intensity. VIII
move northeastward and cause strong
east winds tonight and "Wednesday
with rain"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-31

Coal legislation hearings were be-
gun by house committee.
Joint postal committee proposed
rate changes and barred New York
attorney for alleged propaganda.
Evening star., 1926-12-02
G. w. CLASS TO MARK
6-MILE RACE ROUTE

Members of the George Washington
University surveying class on Satur
day will survey the route of the six
mile race in Rock Creek Park sched-
uled for December 18. under the
auspices of the university. The race
will carry with it the cross-country
championship of the South Atlantic
Section of the A. A. l..
Entries will he received by Milton
J.. Dennis, manager of the George
Washington University track team, at
1907 Massachusetts avenue. up to
Wednesday. December 10.
The course is over miles of
country, to he circled three times. The
race is open to registered amateurs
who are members of clubs affiliated
with the South Atlantic Section of the
A. a. t.. or unattached. Entries
must be accompanied by d fee of 80
cents. Manager Dennis will meet
Friday night with the men who will
offfciate in the race.
Entry blanks may he obtained from
the George Washington University
Gymnasium, Mr.. Dennis. and from
Spaldings, 1888 G. street
Evening star., 1926-12-02
ALEXANDRIA REGAINS
SCHOOL GRID CROWN

ALEXANDRIA, Va, December p
Alexandria High School regained its
position as second athletic district
foot ball champion of Virginia here
yesterday. defeating Washington and
Lee High School of Ballston, 25 to 0.
The teams had previously battled to
ScorelesS tie.
Alexandria has had the title every
year since 1913 except last Fall. when
fredericksburg won.
Mouse BriscOe, halfback and crack
broken field runner, will play with
Virginia Athletic Cub Sunday after
noon against Alexandra Fire Depart
ment eleven In his first appearance on
the gridirOn this Fall. Briscoe has
starred for many years with the Nir
ginias. The teams meet at Dread
naught Park for the city title, at 8
o'clock.
st. Mary's Celtics downed Columbia
Heights Christian Church five of
Washington here last night at the Ly.
ceum Hall, 35 to 70. The winners
want to book a senior team, the Kama
whas, il possible, to be played at the
Armory Hall in this city Saturday
night at $50 O'Clock. Manager Jack
Allen may be reached AT A!exa ndria
424 between 1l:30 and 2:30 pm.
Evening star., 1926-12-02
GRID TITLE SEEKERS
POSSESS MUCH BEEF

A pair Of lines heavy from tackle
to tackle will strive TO open holes
for backfhld men next Sunday after
noon at American League Park. when
Mohawks and Apaches clash for the
District sandlot unlimited grid title.
The backfields Of the two teams also
are made up of men who have taken
on avoirdupois since their high school
foot ball days s
Evening practice in the dusk of
these December days finds the
Observation-Disclosures of the older Mo-
hawk Club-grimly determined to
polish up every angle of a deceptive
offense and a strong defense to
avenge the series of defeats their
older rivals have given them.
Coach Lionel Levy is specializing
an aerial attack by which the Apaches
hope to- neutralize the line-rlunGing
tactics of the beefy Mohawk, backs.
Meanwhile, Coach Jack Hegarty
drills his Mohawk team at Clark
Griffith Stadium@ in the gahie which
has placed the Hawks at the Top Of
the local sand,ot ladder.
Joe Ganey and Paul Cox are a pair
of the heavy hnemen on the Mohawk
team, while back af the line for the
Apaches are such rotund backs as
Fee Colliere and Red Sweeney. Rod
nour. an Apache tackle, and John
Montague add beef to the Apache
lineup.