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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
GATE Chairman Field
Confers with Maine
Delegation at Ma
tional Capital
PLATFORM to Be Adopted At
Portland April 6 Will Give
Complete Endorsement of
Coolidge Regime-To Stress
Economy and Tax Reform
Roth National Speakers Well
Known in Pine Tree State

naniel F. Fields of Phillips, chair
man Of the Republican State COM
mIttee, who has just returned from
washington and who was in the city
..t night, said that he met the men,
hsrs of the Maine delegation at
washington and discussed the plat
firm to be adopted at the Republi-
,an State convention which will be
held at Portland, April 6.
Chairman Field and the members
NJ the Maine delegation agreed that
one Of the points to stress in the
,atform is a complete endorsement
Il the administration of President
coolidge with special reference to
economy and tax reform.
Mr.. Field also announced last
Eight that the speakers from abroad
who will address the State conven-
lion are United States Senator Sine
on D. Fess Of Ohio, who was for
many years a member of the lower
branch of Congress and who has
spoken in Maine campaigns, and
Mrs. James E. TilliLghast of Cam
bridge, Mass.
Mr.. Field was accompanied on his
trip to Washington by Hon. William
5. Linnell of Portland, a member of
the executive council and member
Of the Republican State committee
from Cumberland county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Similar Conditions
Hold on AndrOscOggin

Lewiston, Mar. 22-(AP)-Warm
weather in the Androscoggin valley
as far as Berlin. N. H., with slight
ly increased f1owage. was reported by
the Union Water Power Company to-
day. Conditions were not regarded
as alarming. though a warm rain, it
Is conceded, will bring an. appreci-
able rise within 4S hours.
A recent survey covering 1000 miles
OF drainage area shows mean snow
oepth OF S6.6 inches, containing 7.63
inches of water. The latter figure is
in no way abnormal, according to
Paul l.. Bean, agent of the Union
Water Power and Androscoggin Res
ervoir Companies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Woman Leaps from
Third Story Back Bay
House of Revelry

Boston, March 22.-(AP)-A woman
who gave her name as Mrs. Helen
Drew of Brooklyn, N. Y, either fell
or leaped from third story apartment
on Peterboro street, in the Back Bay
district, early today. She was taken
to City Hospital. where it was said
that she would live. At first Mrs.
Drew, who gave her age as 21, de-
clined to talk. but later she explained
there had been an all-night party in
the apartment and that she had jump
ed to escape the revelry.
The janitor Of the building said
that about A. M. he heard thud
and ran outside where he found Mrs.
Drew. Just after he had called po-
liceman to the spot, hat and a coat
came floating down from the third
story window. The police went to the
apartment but failed to find anyone.
Mrs. Drew was said to have suffered
a broken rib and other injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
sSsardlne Interests
M I at EastpOrt

tvo.s.p0 Me-, March 22.-(AP)-A
coo.a ay convention under the Maine
,s,s, s'ative Company brought together
tive, packers. railway representa-
n Loomu;. allied interests. DR.. Henry
ton. sn. National Gamers Associa.
intendar, ". Charles Thomas, super
touirh.,.' OF agriculture, attended. Al
Gail sn,s banquet William r. Pattan-
dustrv paasized the future Of the in
adsert;.,as lying in building QUALITY
The aanss ana merit of products.
sehted itp ~ of agriculture pre-
That mons compliments on the fact
been reia. OF this seasons pack had
end tonnss.ed. The convention will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Shot by Dry omcer

Birmingham, Ala, March 22.-(AP)
Percy w. Skillins of Rumford,
Maine. was shot last night by state
law enforcement officer Fred J. Cain
fter an argument in hotel here. To-
lay the wounded man underwent a
lood TRANSMISSION and was reported as
improved.
Police were told that Skillins, a
travelling salesman. was brought to the
hotel by friends after a drinking bout
and quarreled with Cain in the ele-
vator. Others said that Slillins quar-
relied with and threatened another
guest and that Cain. coming to his
room, ordered him to be quiet. Skill
ms rushed the officer armed with a
,hafing dish, and the latter, after a
warning, fired three shots.
Caih was charged with assault with
intent to murder and was released on
bonds of $4,000. He offered to give
his blood for the TRANSMISSION opera
ton. but previous offer had already
been accepted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Engineer Killed
In DeraiIment of
Nickel Plate Train

Buffalo, N, Y. March 22.-(AP)--
The engineer of train number 6, on
the Nickel Plate Road, Chicago to
Buffalo. was killed today when the
train was derailei at Athol Springs,
near here. Split rails were believed
by railroad officials to have caused
the wreck.
The engineer, William Pierce, a
resident of Conneaut, Ohio, was
trapped beneath his engine. His body
was recovered after several hours
work by a wrecking crew.
Seven passenger cars left the rails
but no one was injured although a
number of persons were shaken up.
Five horses of carload We're kill
ed and a number were injured and
will have to be destroyed.
Traffic was held up for several
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23

Oil City. Pa, March % = (AP) -
The flood threat to Oil City, Franklin
and other towns in the upper Alleg-
hany River valley approached cri-
sis tonight. The great ice gorge that
has menaced the district for weeks,
continued to hold fast as flood waters.
backing. up behind the pack, crept
beyond the low lands and into dis
tricts heretofore untouched. Late
today the very heart of Oil City's
business district was invaded. The
flood waters, rising at an unprece-
denied rate. rushed into Center street,
forcing scores of workers to fee.
Many girls were carried from BUSH
ness buildings by firemen, policemen
and others, who went to their aid
when they were trapped.
Many sections of the city were I'M
der 8 to feet Of water. Business
was at a standstill. Boats formed the
only means of transportation on the
two main thoroughfares, Seneca ant
SSHleT SlTGclS. All pOWcI illlSS Wei
Frustrated and the railroads were
threatened.
The warm sunshine of the day
caused much local ice to move out.
During the afternoon a foe passed
Oil City and jammed against the
main gorges near Franklin. The Ice
piled up and within ten minutes
caused Oil Creek, running through
this city to rise six feet. 1t was the
unprecedented. rise that flooded Cen
ter Center street.
Immediately this section of the
business district was inundated. Of
flee workers, intent upon their daily
tasks rather than the food, soon
found the water tapping at their feet.
Within a few minutes, it was knee
deep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Cutter Ossipee Makes
Two Mile Path in
PenOhscOt River Ice

Bangor, Ne, March 22.-(AP)-
Today the coasguard steamer Os-
sipee gained two miles in her battle
with the ice below Bangor, breaking
a channel from a point one mile be-
low Hampden Lower Corner to the
lower end of Crosby's Narrows. The
ice encountered was a foot thick on
an average, but for the most part 1t
was weak. On Tuesday the Ossipee
will make an attempt to break
through the Narrows. where the ice
is thought to be much stronger than
any yet broken. Should the attempt
be successful the danger of a flood
at Bangor will be greatly lessened.
The river is very low for this time Of
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Forced to Beach
Yacht CalliOpe

Titusville, Fla. March 22-(AP)-
The sloop- rugged yacht Calliope, a
55-foot boat owned by w. E. Stokes,
Jr., son of the New York hotel mag
nate, was beached on Merritt Island,
four miles north of Cape Canarveral,
Fla, on the morning of March Is,
after three days battle with the sea
coastguardsmen announced here to-
night. Stokes and his crew of two
men were landed safely.
The party was brought here and
young Stokes left for Washington
Immediately, guardsmen declared.
The yacht, abandoned where 1t
beached, has not been moved.
The landing followed fight of
three days and nights against an At
lantic gale, part of the time without
sail or rudder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
RObber Quartet
Get $4,000 from
Gotham Restaurant

New York, March 22.-(AP)-
Four robbers, each carrying two re-
volvers, held up Reuben's restaurant
in Broadway near send street early
today and escaped with $4,000 after
knocking down two employees of the
restaurant with thes butts of their
guns. Ten persons in the place were
held at bay while the cash register
was rifled.
A policeman fired three shots at
the robbers automobile as it sped
away.
Burglars in Brooklyn forced an en-
trance in the Brownville Synagogue
this morning and looted the poor
boxes of a small amount of cash.
They tried to open a large safe, but
failed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
new YORK STATE
S0L0NS TURN DOWN
ENFORCEMENT BILL

Albany. N. Y, March 22.-(AP)-
The Wales Bill calling for state en-
forcement of the federal prohibition
law was defeated in the Senate to-
night by a vote of ~ to "a with five
Republicans Joining with the full
Democratic membership in opposing
the measure.
The Republicans whose votes en-
abled the vets to win victory were
CCurtlandt Nicoll, New York; Leon
ard r. Lipowicz. Erie; James T..
Whitley. Monroe; j. F. Williams.
Rensselaer,, and John F. Karle, Kings.
Senator Willis Wendell. Republican,
Montgomery. was the only member
of the House absent and his vote was
not recorded at first. On motion of
Continued on Page 3-coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Sinister Forces Seeking Removal
Sheriff Cummings, Word Counsel
TWO STATES WANT
WHITTEMoRE FOR
MURDER AND THEFTS

New York, March 22.-(AP)-Of-
Gals of two states tonight were jock
eying for the privilege of trying Rich
ard Reese Whittemore, indicted in
New York today for fisrt degree rob-
berry, and wanted in Baltimore, Md.
for murder.
Five men and a woman were indict-
ed with Whittemore. as was his wife,
Margaret. They were charged with
seven specific crimes in which loot to-
falling between $750,000 and $1,000. 900
was located. Their possible connec-
ton with other crimes was still under
investigation.
Extraditio1 papers for Whittemore's
CONTINUED on Page 5-Col. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Sudden M e lting Of
Gre at Quantity Of
Snow Holds Menace
Throughout Valley
Water Pitch Normal for Time
of Year, But Rain in Wake Of
Warm Spell Would Mean
Freshet Conditions-Moose-
head Lake and Storage Ba-
sins Up to Capacity-U. S.
Weather Bureau Issues
Warning

With forecast Of continued warm
conditions for today followed this
afternoon and tonight with quite
heavy rains throughout this section,
some anxiety as to possible freshet
conditions was felt along the kenne-
bee river, Monday.
The pitch Of the water on the dam
at this city was at normal for the
time Of the year and similar reports
were received by the Journal from
Waterville and Skowhegan. But it
was also reported that Sunday was
the first day on which the SHOWS in
the woods at headwater have melted
to any appreciabIe extent. There are
,3La to feet of snow in the woods on
the kennebec water shed on the up
per river and the Dead river and the
ice is very thick.
Moosehead Lake and the storage
basins are all filled to capacity and
with the ground thoroughly soaked
as the result of late fall rains, any
considerable ooWnpour at this time
might cause floods with breaking
up of the ice and possible damage in
Central Maine.
Mayor Mclean received from the
U. S. Weather Bureau, Portland,
Maine, the following flood warming:
Rapid melting of snow this after
noon and Tuesday will be followed
by quite heavy rain Tuesday after
noon and night, bringing streams to
flood stage in central and southern
Maine
The first part Of the warning was
duly carried out, the warm sunshine
eating away the snow rapidly and
, bringing patches of water in
white mantle of snow on the ice
fields. With a rain following, the
deferred food would surely have its
innings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Wage Boost for
Carpenters in.Mass.

Boston, Mar. 22.-(AP)-Wage
increases affecting approximately
10000 men in the carpentering in
dustry were granted in a new agree
ment signed today by representa-
tives of the carpenters district coun-
Gil and the Building Trades Employ
ers' Association. Outside carpenters
receive an increase of Is cents an
hour, bringing the scale to $1.25,
while the shop and mill men re-
ceive 10 cents, making the standard
$1.1O. Bridge carpenters and pile
drivers get Is cent increase, maxi
ing their scale $1.15. The agreement
extends for two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Cabin in Dartmouth
Link Burned i'm N. III.

Hanover, N. H., March 22.-(AP)-
Great Bear Cabin, a vital link in the
Dartmouth Outing Clubs chain from
Hanover to the White Mountains, was
destroyed by fire Sunday, it was learn
ed over the telephone today. The cab
in, valued at $500. was located at the
foot of Mount Moose Lake and was
the first to be lost by fire. 1T was the
gift of the Rev. J. e. Johnson of Phil
adelphia and was built in 1914 by men
of the club. Completely equipped for
eight men. it was in use the year
round.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
RumfOrd Man Shot
In BIRMINGHAM Hotel

Rutnford, Me-, Mar. 22.-(AP)-
Mrs. A. H. Ruggles received a tele-
gram today from Hillman's Hotel in
Birmingham, Ala, stating that her
son. Percy Skillins, 20, travelling
salesman, was shot Saturday night
and was In critical condition with
little hope for recovery. No other
particulars were given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Boost Pay Regular
Portland Policemen

Portland, Me-. March 22-(AP)--
An increase Of 25 cents day in the
pay of regular patrolmen of the
Portland police department. bringing
the daily total to $475, was decided
upon at meeting of the city council
tonight. while firemen will be given
one day off in every five. instead of
one day off in every six. 1Sergeants
and lieutenants also will be given the
police increase of rs cents a day.
while captains will get an annual in
crease of $500. 1t is expected that
this will increase the city's budget nv
$4,000 annually. 1t will not 90 into
effect until July 1, it is believed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
General Forecast

High pressure prevails off the
south Atlantic coast.
The outlook is for showers on
Tuesday in the Atlantic states.
Elsewhere the weather will be fair
Tuesday and Wednesday in the
states east of the Mississippi. Tenn
peratures will rise somewhat OH
Tuesday in the north Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh south and southwest and
weather overcast Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Chelsea Boy browns
Through Thin Ice

Chelsea, Mass, Mar. 22.-(AP)-
Five year old Walter Mccarthy was
drowned when he fell through thin
ice on Merritt Park Pond here to-
day. jeremiah Harrington heard
the child's cries and went to the res
cue with a ladder, but the boy was
dead when he pulled him ashore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23

Washington, March 22-(AP)-The
senate got itself into an inquisitive
frame of mind today on the European
situation.
Ambassador Houghton's reported
observations to newspaper correspon-
dents, painting a rather gloomy pic
ture of conditions overseas, formed
the basis of more than a hours de-
bate with Chairman Borah Of the
foreign relations committee, and Sem
Continued on Page 5-coi. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Shot Proves Fatal
To N. Hampshire Boy

Canterbury, N. H.. March 22-(AP)
Fatally shot above the eye while
examining a 20 calibre rifle late to-
day, Matthew McElroy. IA. died at
the Margaret Pillsbury Hospital at
Concord tonight.
His unconscious body was found In
a sleigh nearly a mile from here by
Selectman George Peaverlee. DR..
Loren A. Sanders, medical referee,
said the shooting. was accidental.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

Northern New England-Showers
Tuesday with rising temperature;
Wednesday partly cloudy.
Southern New England and East
ern New York-Showers Tuesday
with rising temperature; Wednesday
fair,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Local Radio Report

Considerable fading was exper-
fenced during the reception of broad
casting last evening. There were
plenty of stations available but fad
ing was noticed on all. There was
some static. The volume was only
fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Dies Within Two
Months of Century

Gambia, N. H., Mar. 22.-(AP)-
George w. Brown. Candia's Oldest
resident, died today after short ILL
ness. He was 80 years and 10
months old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Tuesday showers with rising tenn
perature; Wednesday fair; fresh
southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
SEEK IMPORTANT
WITNESS IN CHAPMAN
FIGHT TO Save NECK

New York. Mar. 22-(AP)-A miss
Ing witness, said to have information
suff1cient to warrant applying for a
new trial for Gerald Chapman, no.
Continued on Page 5-CoI. u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
The Day in Washington
rhe treasury announced that Marc

The treasury announced that March
income tax returns probably would
exceed estimates by $20,000,000.
The supreme court agreed to re-
view the Doheny oil lease and con-
tract case.
The supreme court overruled mo-
ton to dismiss the Chicago water
diversion proceeding.
Ambassador HOughton's reported
observations on the European situa-
ton were discussed in the senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Judge Connolly Raps
Methods Being Pur-
sued in Investigation
of Kennebec County
Official

Declares Sees Hand of Khan
Element - Has Been Told
Convicts and Bootleggers Ex-
amined by Chief Field
Hints of Prospective Witness
ses Being Threatened and
Immunity Promised Others
Protests Courtesy of Coun.
sci Has Been Denied Him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Rain Due Today Threatens
Flood Damage on Kennebec
Flood Waters Mounting
In Valley Of Anegeny

Many Sections Of Oil City, Pa,
Under 3 to 5 Feet of
Water-Business at Stand
still-Power Lines Out and
Rail Lines Threatened -
Quick Rush of Water Traps
Many-Girls Rescued From
Business Buildings - Other
Towns in Valley Affected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-23
Public hearings on prohibition
were set to begin April 8.

The $512,000,000 independent off,
ces bill was passed by the senate.
A bill aimed to prevent federal
patronage abuses was introduced by
Representative Wurzbach, Republic
can, Texas.
The Des Moines conference dele
cations farm relief bill, recently un-
der attack, found defenders in the
house agriculture committee.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-05-20
Labor Heads, Landlords, ArchbishOps
and Mexico

protest against practical by the Mexican
government church and state has been signed
by number of Chicago labor union officials President Gales
Among those signing President Fitzpatrick Chicago
Federation of Labor and Michael Artery business agent
Machinery Movers Union who turned sometime the
estate the of $4,000 worth Of fat buildings
The Gales that
unless the catholic its emissares
they please American labor will have to withdraw its support of
the Gales government
catholic largest land
lord in the country that it the fashion in the robbery
poems every attempt to over
throw peoples which distributed
the land the pens it that the Chicago labor
asking impossible conditions
They that
the de la Huerta counterrevoluton.
1t is interesting in this Archbishop
Caruana who ordered Mexico
and whose expulsion probably the immediate for
of the local labor officials slipped into Mexico with delegates
the American Federation of Labor who paid to Mexico CITY
after the Ell Paso convention.
In plain words the archbishop Struggled into Mexico in de-
of Mexican by pretending friend
ship to the Mexican labor government
correspondent of the Chicago Daily writing from
Mexico City, in dispatch published May IT. says
"caruana apostolic delegate being ap
pointed later date His arrival concded
delegation had
Of the Mexican Confederation
fortnight later
rate number except by report
Ambassador Sheffield, he to-
stantiy on the streets neOsnito" zesa
worthy archbishop apostolic delegate over whose
pulsion labor officials of his faith
therefore in Mexico Illegally in exactly the in
tion the laws of the country the Mexican
United States against whose influx the American Federation of
Dor officials protest vocferOusy from time imess
The action of these Chicago union heads inyeof the
forth above raises the question of the attitude
c labor movement toward Mexico the Mexican government
Does support the Mexcans in their efforts rid
of andlordsm separate church and state rule their country
then seek the first opportunity join hands with the
of the Mexican masses? 2s~s
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-05-20
Green Denies He Supported MELONS Candidate

OTHER officials of organized labor,
~ particularly the heads of many
unions in Philadelphia, openly aligned
themselves with BOSS" Ware, the de-
fender of the Philadelphia Rapid Tran
sit open shop" system, because Ware
ran on platform declaring for light
wines and beer" while Pinchot and
his supporters were bone dry"
Green's explanation OF the stand Of
Official labor" as represented by the
Pennsylvania State Federation of La
Dor may be satisfactory as far as that
organization is concerned. But intelli-
gent workers demand further explana-
ton. They raise the question of how
it is possible for old party candidates,
whether they represent the Mellon
Coolidge interests or others, to claim
the endorsement of the leaders of the
labor movement in this country.
The labor ofTicialdom perpetuating
the Gompers swindle Of reward your
friends and punish your enemies" by
asking labor to support certain CAPT
talist party candidates, makes it pos
sible for Mellon, Ware, Pinchot or any
other politician to claim the support
Of labor. And, incidentally, there is
no candidate on an old party ticket
that cannot secure the endorsement
of some labor official, who in turn can
induce some unit of organized labor to
support him.
MrE are not so much interested in
W the fact that the Mellon interests
printed a fraudulent letter purporting
to be from Green as we are interested
In the fact that conditions in the la.
Dor movement are such that anyone
would for moment believe that ANY
responsible labor official could sup
port a republican or democrat for Of.
fee and still retain his Office.