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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
HUMMEL and HIS
COUNSEL ON WAY TO
FUNERAL OF FATHER

Portland, Me-, Feb. 3-(AP)-Hen-
ry D. Hummel, accompanied by State
Senator Frederick w. Hinckley, left
tonight for New York to attend the
funeral of his father. Abraham H.
Hummel. whose body was due to ar
rive in New York tonight from Lon
don on the steamship Olympic.
He not only plans to attend the
funeral but he and Senator Hinckley
will seek to establish his status as
the legal heir of the noted New York
lawyer, and that his mother, Leila
Farrell, noted singer and leading
woman for Nat Goodwin more than
80 years ago, was Hummel's wife.
A communication received today
from man who professed to have
had an extensive acquaintance with
theatrical people in the eighties, re-
called the breach of promise suit in
which Hummel won 100000 for Leila
Farrell from Goodwin.
"He married her at the conclusion
or the case," he wrote. ut was in
the papers and known at the time,
particularly among the theatrical
people Of the day." After proffering
~NAS AANeAiiSo VI AAieAiy Olu 1iiC wiz
would remember the romance of the
couple, he said: II am positive that
your father married Leila Farrell"
Mrs. Emma s. Knight. who has fur
nished much information to Hummel,
said today she knew even prior to
the marriage that it was to take
place. She said that in one of the
letters she received from Leila Far
rell the latter told her to address her
next letter to Mrs. Abe Hummel."
We are going to keep it secret for a
time. so you must not tell anyone"
the singer wrote her. Subsequently,
she said, she received cards an
nouncing the wedding.
Mrs. Ella 1. Green. Mrs. knights
sister, today recalled that Hummel
came to the house in which she and
her sister lived, on one of his visits
to Portlc nd. She said he had his
small son with him and the maid ac-
companied them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
8 DROWN IN SINKING
OF THREE BARGES OFF
NORTH JERSEY COAST

Asbury Park, N. j., Feb. 3.-(AP)-
Eight lives were reported lost and
three barges were known to have
foundered on the north Jersey coast
tonight in snow storm and 60
mile northeast gale that overlook
mall shipping bound for New York.
Two barges broke away from the
tug Thomas Howard off Scotland
lightship at 8 o'clock, according to a
wireless message received by coast
guardsmen. Each was manned by
four men and one sank Immediately,
the other coming ashore later at
Sandy Hook. No trace Of the crew
of the barge, the Phoenix. was found
by Captain Elwood Butler who got
to the scene with a boat crew.
The barges were loaded with coal
and were bound to New York from
Delaware Breakwater.
superintendent Rasmussen OF the
fifth coastguard district said that
number of other tugs and barGes
were unaccounted for in the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
FAIRFIELD BUSINESS
men V|CTIMIzED BY
WORTHLESS CHECKS
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Waterville, Feb. 3.-Merchants of
Fairfield received worthless checks
aggregating $270 in payment for
goods sold to man giving his name
as Ernest Rideout, on Tuesday, 1t
was learned today when the holders
Of the checks brought them to the
banks of this city to be cashed.
When the matter was brought to
the attention of bank authorities in
this city, investigation showed that
Rideout had. Tuesday morning, gone
to the Peoples National Bank with
a check for $98. drawn on the Fed
eral Trust Company with which he
opened checking account. This at
terward proved to be worthless.
Going to Fairfield he took the Ford
truck in which he was travelling to
the Dinsmore and Stewart garage
where he left it. He then went to a
number of the leading stores of the
town where he purchased literally,
in each instance making payment by
check. The concerns and the
amounts of the checks are: Orrin
Learned, $50; r. H. Files, 1872; Law
ry Brothers, $40; Donnelly's S37; H.
r. Durham SIS.
At each store he asked to have the
goods kept for him. For some of
them he called while the stores were
open, but he requested a number of
the merchants to return to their
stores after closing time when he
got his goods.
A peculiar angle of the case is that
at Lawry's he had a considerable
amount of linoleum cut up into speci-
fic sizes and that he, said he could
not afford felt to go under the limo
leum. He said that his residence
was in number of different places
in this vicinity. All police officers in
Kennebec and Somerset counties
We're notified of the matter tonight
and they are now working on the
case.
In person Rideout is short and
stocky, with dark hair and complex
ion. about 80 years old. and of engag-
ing personality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Sleuths Who Trailed
Chapman Called on
PaWtucket Robbery

Pawtucket, r. l., Feb. 8 - (AP)T 80
Federal inspectors who had a part in
the trailing and capture of Gerald
Chapman. notorious bandit, have
been assigned here to join the auth
critics investigating the 100000
stamp robbery at the Pawtucket post
Office, 1t was learned tonight.
Inspector j. j. Breslin, in charge Of
the investigation, tonight confirmed
the report from Washington that adj
ditional federal officers had been sent
here to aid in hunting down the four
robbers who cut through the post
office vault with acetylene torches.
Inspector Breslin declined to dis.
close the identity of the operatives.
or to say where they had been sta
toned before coming here. He ad
mitted, however. that they had work
ed on the Chapman mail robbery case
and had had an important part In
the investigation Of other important
federal cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Condemned Slayer
To Testify at Trial
AccOmplice Klvana

Ossining, N. Y, Feb. 3.-(AP) -
Ambrose Ross, convicted murderer,
was whisked away from the death
house at Sing Sing under heavy
guard at 4.30 o'clock this morning
and taken to Mineola where he is
scheduled to testify today in the trial
of Stanley Klvana, an alleged accom-
plice in the Bellmore National Bank
holdup Of April 1924.
Fear that the underworld may seek
vengeance on the slayer in the belief
that he has "scuealed" caused prison
officials to move Ross by autoImo' lie
at the unusually early morning hour.
1t was the first time in a year and
a half that Ross has been out Of the
death house and dressed in civilian
clothes. AS he climbed into the au-
tomobile to go to the trial where he
Is the star witness he said: I'm
ready"
Ross Is scheduled to die during the
week of Feb. Is, although there is a
possibility that he may escape the
chair. depending upon the testimony
he offers at Klvana's trial.
ne mas peen FeprleVeu lnree times,
each time within a few hours of his
scheduled death. Once it was be-
cause Of the contention that his tes-
timony would save Klvana and twice
because the state authorities said
his testimony would be important
for the prosecution.
Yesterday Dist. Atty. Edwards. in
his opening statement to the Klvana
jury said that Ross would name the
conspirators in the holdup which re-
suited in the death of Ernest l..
Whitman, a bond salesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Engineer Killed
In Train Crash
Near Galesbury, Ill.

Galesburg, ILL.,. Feb. 3.-(AP)-
Engineer John j. Gallagher of Bur-
lington, Ia. was instantly killed and
Fireman w. w. Hunger of Gales
burg was seriously injured early to-
day when the engine and three mail
cars of Chicago, Burlington & Quin-
cy train No. Z. were derailed. The
train was bound from Chicago to
Denver.
Gallagher's body was found buried
beneath the engine, which turned on
its side, blocking the northbound
track. Hunger jumped from his
cab. No. Z is a solid mail train, no
passengers being carried.
Railroad officials said a dense fog
prevented the engine crew from see
Ing that block. signal was set
against the train. Five cars did not
leave the rails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Authorize Survey
Maine Hardwood
And Hiring of Expert

Portland. Me-, Feb. 3-(AP)-A
complete survey Of Names forest
areas as to hardwood and the imme-
date employment of a hardwood ex-
pert to carry out this work were
authorized at a meeting here of the
governor and council and the Maine
Hardwood Association, it was made
known officially tonight.
The work. which will be started at
once, will be done unders the direc-
ton of State Forest Commissioner
Neil Violette and the commission
which was formed last summer to
develop the hard wood industry and
bring it to the attention of outside
interests.
The action was taken as a result
of many inquiries being received by
big lumber interests throughout the
country for this product. The State
forest commission has roughly esti-
mated there is 10000, 100000 feet of
hardwood in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Will Work for MOdifi-
cation of VOlstead
Act, Word of Nation
al Secretary
Favors Sale of Light Wines and
Beer-Declares Nationwide
Survey Has Shown Dry Act
Has Undone Societies so
Years of Educational Work
Against Use of Alcohol
Says Invites Disrespect of
Law and is Class Legislation
in Favor of Rich

New York. Feb. 3.-(AP)-The
Rev. DR.. James Empringham, ma
tional secretary of the Church Tenn
perance Society of the Episcopal
Church, said today that the society,
which worked for the passage of the
18th amendment, will work for mod
ification of the Volstead act to per-
NIT sale Of light wines and beer.
DIR. Empringham, who was at one
time superintendent of the Anti-Sa-
loon League of New York, said a
nationwide survey of prohibition en-
forcement had convinced him that
the Volstead act had undone the
temperance societies so years of ed
ucational work against the use of
alcohol"
Speaking at meeting Of the Epis-
copal clergy of New York, he assert
ed that prohibition had Increased
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
THE Charleston" Not
Wanted in Europe

rsrls. Feb. 3.-(AP)--Europe IL
.saay Tor a new dance and the dane
ny masters are ready to pay a goodly
s saaa Tor one. 1.-THE Charleston" has
MI men tried and found mot wanted"
M me Iox trot has endured for 20 years;
e one-step has had its day. The
h.. so mas met with mixed reception,
g.. W. me waltz apparently Is to be
az AZ the European dance congress,
: sa meets at Brussels this month,
sws psClal prize Of 10000 francs will be
r .n,. Tor the dance most likely to
s'S Ms Inc fox trot in popular favor"
,,r. s.y aances. say the masters, are
Az 'ea at the rate of about one a
y,,;,, zach Year the congresses of the
Ssnsus national and international
H. organizations award prizes for
fbs,.. es. dance invention of the year.
s.rt '. oances, however, the masters as
a.. lever lever are heard of again. So they
vs,t SEEKING this year one based on the
s'ep which will endure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Man Hurt in Jump
From B. & A. Train
Dies, HOultOn Hospital

Houlton. Maine, Feb. 3.-(AP) -
Harlan Sprague of Oakland died in a
local hospital today from injuries re-
ceived when thrown from train on
the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad
Tuesday evening. AS the 5:45 p. NJ.
train was leaving Houlton, Sprague
jumped to board the dining car.
catching hold of the hand grips on
either side of the vestibule, which
was closed and locked.
He was unable to attract the at
tention of the trainmen, and was car
ried six miles, hanging to the grips
when his hands became numbed and
he let go, falling under the wheels.
He was found some hours later by a
freight train crew, lying across the
track with his left leg severed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Seek Settlement
BiddefOrd Strike
At Boston Meeting

Boston, Feb. 3.-(AP)-A confer
ence here today looking to the set
Element of the strike of weavers of
the Pepperell Manufacturing Com
pany at Biddeford. Me-. was attended
by Mayor Edward H. Drapeau OF
Biddeford, Charles A. Beals, Maine
state labor commissioner. and
Charles Wood. u. s. labor commis-
sioner. Representatives of the COM
pany and of the striking weavers
were not present.
Commissioner Wood said no plan
would be presented as a result Of
today's conference. declaring that it
was up to the parties to get togeth-
er In Biddeford and adjust their Diff
ferences."
The mills shut down December /,
when the weavers refused to accept
a multiple loom system proposed by
the management. Several weeks
ago the plant was re-opened to all
who cared to return to work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Augusta Plans Protest
Meeting Over Zoning Act
Affecting Big Monthlies
SOUTH CAROLINA
CITY ENTERTAINS
The maine PILGRIMS

Columbia. s. c.. Feb. B. (AP) -
This city today entertained a party
Of $50 visitors from Maine, including
Governor Ralph O. Brewster, now Oh
a pilgrimage to the South. The
party. which stopped off here for an
hour and a half while en- route to
other southern cities. were taken for
an automobile trip about the city and
entertained at reception at the
State House.
At the reception Governor Brews-
ter said the purpose of the trip was
to create stronger bonds between the
North and the South. Governor Nc
Leod and his staff. members of the
general assembly and of the city
council and other officials welcomed
the guests. Immediately after the re-
ception the party left for Savannah
on board thehir special train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Home and Contents
Totally Destroyed
By Fire at Harmony
(Speclaj Ia Kennehec Journa]

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Harmony, Me-, Feb. 3-The home
and household effects of Harry Dicki-
son Of tits town were totally de-
stroyed by fire about noon today.
the fire starting. 1t is thought, from
detective chimney. Mrs. Dickson
and three small children were at home
at the time, the other five children
being In school. Mr.. Dickson was
away hauling pulpwood as were the
rest OF the men in the immediate
neighborhood. AS there was no tele-
Phone In the house and the nearest
heighbor was nearly one-half mile
away It was impossible to procure
nslp to fight the flames and M
DICKSON was helpless in her at
lempts to save her home. The stand
oI buildings consisted of a house
WIN shed attached and a small barn.
tne family is at present being cared
ior by friendly neighbors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Three of Train Crew
Hurt in Mishap
To r. & A. PlOw Train

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 3.-(AP)-A
pillow train on the Bangor and Aroos-
took, consisting of engine, plow,
spreader car and caboose. broke
through a small bridge just north
of Island Falls, Tuesday, at 5 P. M.
the entire equipment tipping over
on it's side and was seriously dam
aged. Engineer Harry Lee of Ban
gor suffered fracture of several ribs.
while Conductor G. B. Mcmillan and
Fireman H. M. Farmer, both of
Millinocket, were cut and bruised.
They were cared for at Island Falls
village. several miles distant. and
later were returned to their homes.
The wreck completely blocked the
main line between Bangor and Houl-
ton. 1t was expected that the track
would be cleared late tonight or ear
ly Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04

Augusta citizens are becoming
thoroughly aroused over the situation
resulting from the postal coming
rates which are reacting as a real
hardship on the big publishing hous-
!. located in this city. and by COM
Mailing those concerns to send second
tlass mail to reentry points at Pitts
burg and other more advantageously
located points, threatening the very
existence OF these publishing houses.
"A movement was launched on
Wednesday, when a group Of mer-
chants and citizens called upon May
or Ernest l.. Mclean and made
strong representations in the matter,
10 recall the Maine Congressional
contingent to meet with he citizens
At a big protest meeting. with the OBJ
ject Of discussing ways and means
looking toward an alienation Of the
discriminatory postal legislation, as
affecting this community and state
and other sections which because Of
their geographical location are at a
distinct disadvantage because of the
coming system OF postal tariffs.
Mayor Mclean representing the
committee Of Augusta citizens and
at their earnest behest dispatched a
wire to Congressman John E. Nell
son of the Third District informing
him of the intention to hold a public
meeting to register disapproval of
present conditions and to arouse In
terest in other parts of the country
similarly affected. Congressman Nell
sons presence and that of the other
Maine representatives and Senators
was urged. and suggestions request
ed.
Later In the afternoon Congress-
Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
ONE CHILD DEAD
s750,000 DAMAGE IN
FLORIDA HURRICANE

West Palm Beach. Fla, Feb. B.
APD-Jackie Eugene Driscoll, IL
months old, is dead. and a number of
persons are injured as a result of a
windstorm of hurricane force which
struck Green Acres, two miles west
of Lake Worth, six miles south OF
here, at seven o'clock this morning.
Approximately 800 persons are
homeless, twenty houses were COM
pletely destroyed by the wind. The
houses, mostly were Of flimsey
temporary construction.
The monetary damage was esti-
mated at S750,000.
Relief measures are already under
way and it was assured late today
that every storm sufferer had a place
to sleep tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
MOVES FOR FEDERAL
HAND IN COAL STRIKE
make NO HEADWAY

Washington. Feb. 3.-(AP)-New
moves for government intervention in
the anthracite suspension were launch
ed today in both the Senate and House,
but neither got anywhere.
Senator Copeland. Democrat. New
York. offered resolution requesting
President Coolidge to invite the COM
mittee on anthracite miners and opera
tors, which broke off their conference
yesterday. to meet at the White House.
Immediately consideration of this
resolution was blocked by Senator
Jones, Republican, Washington, who
said If there was remedy for the coal
strike situation Congress should sup
ply 1t and mot pass the buck to the
president"
In the House, Representative Boy
Ian, Democrat, New York, circulated
a petition under which the interstate
commerce committee would be dis
charged from consideration of his bill
to authorize the government to seize
anthracite mines during an emergency.
A majority would be required to
bring the Boylan bill out of the COM
mittee and before the House for ac-
tion.
In pressing his resolution Senator
Copeland asserted 1t was zero weather
in New England but there is plenty
of coal in the White House.
Declaring that the president does
not need to be uncomfortable" Sena-
tor Copeland said that he found an APP
preparation of $4,000 for the coal and
other solids in the White House" for
the last year.
Il do not known what Is meant by
other solids'," he said. Il would not
think any ice was needed there"
did the senator see any items
there for liquids?"' inquired Senator
Bruce, Democrat, of Maryland.
II did not see anything about
liquids" returned Senator Copeland,
"but Of course we can all understand
that the president would be very hes
liant about having that in the record"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Gold Medals Given
Officers and Men of
Roosevelt for HerOism

London, Feb. 3.-(AP)-King George
today awarded gold medals for gal
lantry for saving life at sea to all the
officers and men of the American liner
President Roosevelt, who went in life
boats to the aid of the crew of the
British steamer Antinoe, including the
two who were drowned
Lloyds Agency awarded its silver
medal for life saving at sea to Captain
George Fried of the President Roose-
welt, Second Officer Robert Miller,
Third Officer Thomas Sloane and
Fourth officer Frank Upton, and its
bronze medal to the 90 men who man.
ned the boats during the work of res
cue.
The four officers also received
awards of silver plate from the board
of trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Tablet Will Tell
Of Gen. Buffers Work

Philadelphia, Feb. 3.-(AP) = A
bronze tablet telling of General Smed-
ley Buffers crusade against vice
while he was director Of public safe
ty in Philadelphia, is to be erected
and probably will be placed in the
navy building at Washington.
This was announced today by Mrs
Joseph M. Gazzam. Of the women's
committee of the Law Enforcement
League, who said that public sub
scriptions soon would be asked for
the purpose. Mrs. Gazzam said the
tablet would contain an engraving OF
the generals head and an inscription
telling of his two years fight against
vice and crime. She added that II
was General Buffers suggestion that
the tablet be placed in the navy
building rather than In Philadeiphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
General Forecast

The southern disturbance has adj
Vanced to southeastern Virginia with
a markedly increased intensity, Nor
folk reporting a barometer reading
of 20 3-S inches. High pressure pre-
walls over the Canadian maritime
provinces.
The southern storm will move
northeastward with further in
crease in intensity, and it will be at
tended by gales Thursday along the
Atlantic coast. north of Cape Halter
as, and by snow in the north Allan
tic states.
The temperature will not change
materially during the next two days.
Storm warnings remain displayed
from Cape Hatteras to Eastport, Me.
Advisory storm warnings changed
to northwest $3.50 P. M. south of Del
aware Breakwater to Cape Hatteras.
Storm of marked intensity, central
near Norfolk, Va, moving northeast
ward with increasing intensity.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook:
northeast and east gales possibly
reaching whole gale force at times:
shifting to westerly over south por-
ton Thursday; overcast thick wea-
Their with snow or rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
bandit Williams
81 Sent to Prison

esors. Maine, Feb. sap -
va, ~, hlnott. of Bangor, aged ~,
uer ~ "a sentenced by Judge wor-
lhaw. 'ne superior court to one and
or buroo,ssh three years in states prison
pn Of Fry Elliott was a compan-
Who on 1Tward Williams, the bandit
y Years tuesday, was sentenced to
&nied 4 Out ON the stand today he
Y Tie .e is stories told by Williams
lAicsted , ne that he, Elliott, was inn
:" tne latter's various crimes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
5000 Fire Loss in
Home of 3. u. Dean

Brokline, Mass, Feb. sap -
Fire caused $4,000 damage tonight
to the home of Dean Homer Albers
Of the Boston University School of
Law. William II. Burke, a fireman,
was overcome by smoke and was TAX
en- to hospital suffering from a Sc
rious heart attack. Two alarms were
sounded before the fire was brought
under control.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Lewiston Democrats
Again Name Wiseman

Lewiston. Maine, Feb. 3.-(AP)--
Mayor Robert J. Wiseman was nomi-
mated without opposition in the
Democratic caucus tonight. for re-
election in March. There were con-
tests in wards 4. and for alder
manic nomination. the administration
candidates winning. The board will
be the same as last year with the ex-
ception of in ward q. Frank E. Mailer
beinb nominated in place of DR..
George B. O'Connell who declined to
be candidate for denomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-04
Judge Skeptical
Footprints in Dust

Portland, Me. Feb. 3.-(AP)-Foot-
prints in dust failed to carry weight
as evidence of unlawful possession of
liquor in superior court today and
Justice Arthur Chapman directed n
verdict for James Walsh of this city
at the conclusion of the States case
against him.
Deputy sheriffs had testified that
Walsh was the maker of beaten
path over a dust-covered hallway
from his door to a cleverly construct
ed liquor cache in a stairway.