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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Mysterious Role
Taken by Officials
In Evangelist Probe

Los Angeles, Cal, July 5.-P)-Fed-
eral and city officials. armed with new
and officially styled Startling infor-
nation, pushed forward tonight a new
investigation into the mystery sur
rounding Aimee Semple McPhersons
five weeks absence from her temple
here
The new angles to the inquiry were
contained in an official report received
by Herman Cline, captain of police de-
tectives, from officials of Douglas,
Ariz., where the evangelist appeared
June % with story of having been
kidnapped, tortured and held for ram
som in the desert wastes below Aqua
Prieta, Mexico.
The first Indication of the import
ance of the information in the report
was given by Cline today when he par
rled specific requests as to whether
the contents were favorable or detri-
mental to the evangelist with II will
say this-the information / have Is of
the kind that you dare not print at this
time"
Cline added that several days Of
hard work would be necessary in
checking up the information which
VIII be turned over to the United
States attorney.
The federal quizz was given added
impetus today under personal direc-
ton of Federal Attorney McNabb. The
governments inquiry SO far has CEN
tered about 100000 ransom letter
received by Mrs. Minnie Kennedy.
mother of the evangelist,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
World Wide Prayer
Catholics for Cessation
Persecution in Mexico

Rome, July - up - Pope Plus,
through the Papal secretary of state.
Cardinal Gasparri, sent a CIRCULAR
letter today to the Holy Sees rep-I
resentatives through the world, urg-
ing all Catholics to unite in special
prayers on August 1 for the cessa-1
ton Of the Mexican governments
persecution of Catholics and for d.
vine pardon of those guilty of order
ing and carrying out measures.
which are characterized as illegal
unjust and inhuman.
The letter, which is couched in un-I
usually vehement language. asserts
the necessity Of increasing prayeru
for Mexican Catholics, against
whom the campaign of prosecution
Is becoming more intense, rather
that lessening, despite the Pontiff's:
expressions Of sorrow in his con :
sistorial allocution December II.
1925.
The date, August /. Is chosen be-
cause it is the festival OF Saint,
Peter in Chains" in whose namsi
the faithful in the time of early prof.
secutions prayed to obtain miracu-l
lous Divine intercession and also the
beginning of 1.-THE Indulgence of
Portiuncula," which this year will;
have special solemnity because itl
comedies with the seventh centenary
of Saint Francis Assist.
1.-THE Holy See," says the letter.
Continues its reserve on the grave
news of the grievous treatment of
the church in Mexico where under
hypocritical form of pretended legal
ity those controlling the government
Of this unhappy nation are carrying
out true and real persecution against
the Catholic religion"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Governor Views
Portland Parade
In Observance Fourth

Portland, Me, July b-P)-Not
alone was It Independence Day for
Portland today but it was the 14Oth
anniversary of the founding Of the
city and both events were duly cele-
brated. The observance started at
sunrise when As large aerial bombs
were exploded in Monument Square.
These were followed with a parade
participated in by veterans of the
country's various wars and local
military and civil organizations, a
pageant in Deering Oaks by the
school children depicting events ia
nous in colonial history and in the
evening a display of fireworks on the
Eastern Promenade. The parade was
reviewed by Governor Ralph o.
Brewster and Colonel George f. Fogg.
The weather was ideal and not an ac-
cident of serious nature married the
days festivities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Six N. E. Towns in Special
Celebrations of the Fourth
400 Guests Lose All AS
$500,000 Hotel is Burned
COOL|DCE'S CAMP
IN ACKNOWLEDGES
COVERS TEN ACRES

New York, July s.-P)-White
Pines, the Adirondack camp where
President Coolidge is to spend his
summer vacation, is the product of the
skill OF civilization, yet 1t rivals ma
ture in rustic appearance.
Nineteen years ago It was virgin
forest. Today 1t is city. 1t con-
tains 10 acres, bordered on one side by
untamed forest and the other by the
blue waters of Lake Osgood. 1t is II
miles from the nearest town-Saranac
Lake-four miles from a railway sta
ton.
william G. Massarene, the archi-
tectural specialist who designed and
supervised the building Of the camp,
spent years taking from civilization
all it had to offer in the way Of COM
fort and elegance and so using this
knowledge that 1t would be hidden. He
calls the camp an architectural para
dox.
In 1907 the late Archibald White,
New York banker, decided to build a
summer camp. MaSsarence mad grown
tired of building skyscrapers. Delving
into the lore of medieval and ByZan-
tine architecture he learned that the
great architects of old had not been
satisfied to draw plans, but had act
ually builded the edifices. He had
toured Europe, studied the remnants
of ancient civilization and drawn con-
illusions. Then he met White, who
retained him to design White Pines.
Massarene found the situation for
est Of spruce, pine and birches. After
weeks Of study be began planning the
camp that is to be known as the sum
mer White House."
He completed his task in 1916. He
dislikes all that is "rusticS" such rs
the unhewn timber bridges one sees il
parks. He had studied for years &c
avoid the trite in summer homes.
Instead of one large building there
are 80 separate units, including a din.
ing room, living room, servants rooms
icehouse, kitchen, billiard room ant
bowling alley and boat house. The tes
house Is 300 feet from the dining
room across a bridge that leads from
point Of the promontory to the mair
grounds
Stones and timber from the vicinity
comprise most of the construction ma.
terialE
1T was my aim to build OF the
things around me-" Massarene said
only in this way could achieve har.
mony between building and site"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
President Back
After Phila. Speech

Washington. July 5.-(P = Pres
ident Coolidge returned to the
White House early tonight from
Philadelphia where he delivered an
address at the sesqui-centennial and
crossed the new bridge to Camden,
n. ].
The presidential train arrived at
Union Station at sos p. NJ. and Mr..
Mrs. Coolidge went Immediately to
the executive mansion.
Late tomorrow they expect to
leave for the Adirondacks to remain
throughout the summer in a camp
on Lake Osgood n. Y. The exact
hour of departure has not been de-
terminel
En- route from Philadelphia the
presidential train passed one on
which John Coolidge was travelling
to Burlington, VT. where he will at
tend summer school at the Univers-
ity of Vermont. Standing on the
rear platforms John and his parents
waved to each other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Record Federal
Sum Expended for
Maine National Guard

During the fiscal year just closed
SIT vouchers amounting to- $751;
1O0.05 have been disbursed from
Federal funds in Maine and spent in
Maine, as shown by figures at the
Office of Major Roy E. Decker, U. S.
property and disbursing officer.
"This was probably the largest sum
ever expended by the Federal Gov
eminent In connection with the
Maine National Guard during a T.
months period and was about SO per
cent. larger than the entire military
appropriation for the fiscal year
made by the Maine Legislature,
said Major Decker.
Between $4,000 and 100000 of that
sum was expended for the camps OF
instruction for the Guard. and the
balance was for the pay of caretak-
ers in Aroostook county, caretakers
for the rifle ranges, pay of sergeant
instructors and for rentals and SUD-
sistance allowance, repair OF uni
forms and equipment, and for gaso-
line and oil. over $4,000 was ex-
pended for new construction. at
Camp Keyes. Augusta The govern
ment also pays for the upkeep and
repairs to all rifle ranges.
For the expenditures in connection
with the encampments Of the Maine
National Guard this summer and
other expenses of the Guard during
the next three months, Major Decker
has lust sent in request for S113.-
O77.36. OF this amount, S9410 viii
provide for the installation of the
water system at Camp keyeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
D. A. r. Observes
independence Day
TOpsham-BrunsWick

Especial to the Kennebec JournaO
Brunswick, Me-, July S. Under
the auspices of Topsham- Brunswick
Chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution, the 150th anniversary of
the adoption of the Declaration of
independence was abserved by exer-
cises on the mall today. Edward
Belanger sounded the bugle call and
Rev. Thompson E. Ashby offered
prayer. Miss Esther Brown as color
bearer and Miss jamie Howes and
Miss Alma Robbins as assistants
performed the alute to the flag. ADJ
dresses were delivered by Samuel B.
F'urbush, chairman of the board of
selectmen and Pro- .sor Wilmot B.
Mitchell Of Bowdoin college, follow
ing which Rev. Andrew Young de-
liyered the benediction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Newport Youth
Injured by Cracker

Especial to Kennebec Journa)
Camp Benson, Me-. July 5-Gerald
Bracket. the 14-year- old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Ivory Bracket. of Newport,
was painfully injured this forenoon
when giant cannon cracker which
he had placed insthe large cannon on
the parade grounds exploded full in
his face.
Young Bracket had placed the
cracker in the cannon, and apparent
ly thinking it was not going to go off.
peered in the cannon just as the ex-
plosion came. He was painfully
burned about the face and meet and
his face and eyes were filed with
powder A party of Bangor physi-
clans who We're spending the holiday
at the cottage of DR.. A. K. Smith rem
dered first aid and did all possible
to make the lad comfortable and he
was rushed to the Eastern Maine
General Hospital, where an eye
specialist was ready to attend to the
injuries. A report from the hospital
during the afternoon stated that the
boy could see a little but it is feared
that he will lose the sight of at least
one eye. 1t was a most regretable
accident and his parents have the
sympathy of many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
New York Subway
Motor and Switch
Men Go on Strike

New York. July 5.-(P)-The sub
way motormen and switchmen on the
Interboro Rapid Transit Company
lines went on strike at 1901 A. NJ,
today.
The strike was fostered by about
100 motormen and switchmen who
bolted from the brotherhood and In
terboro employees. the company I'M
ion, formed an independent organiza-
ton and demanded wage increases.
Shortly before the hour for the strike
leaders of the workers claimed that
their forces had been increased to
1000 through the addition of about
zoo conductors and a number of men
from other departments.
AS the striking motormen, ending
their runs, stepped from the trains
they We're replaced by strike-b break
ers brought from other cities by the
company. Two policemen rode on
the front platform of each train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Vaughn Burnham, so, Put Up
Terrific Fight for Life -
Body Found Between Kitch-
en- and Bedroom of House at
East Calais - Was Living
Alone = Wife Left Him Six
Weeks Ago

Burlington. VT, July 5.-(P)-
Vaughn Burnham, so, farmer of East
Calais, was found brutally murdered
at his home a mile and a half from
the village about $50 this morning.
A man named Gurnsey who had
come to see about haying, discovered
Paughn's body lying in the doorway
between the kitchen and bedroom.
Vaughn had evidently been beaten
to death. Eight ribs, his right jaw
and right shoulder were broken and
there were marks Of other heavy
blows. The kitchen furniture was
wrecked, the bed clothing was torn
to pieces and bloodsoaked. Bloody
fingerprints were in evidence and
these were photographed by the au-
thorities who have been working all
day on the case without obtaining a
clue.
Burnham was living alone, his wife
having left him six weeks ago. A
sister, Mrs. Harry Daniels, resides in
East Montpelier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Exeter, N. H., Com
memOrates Fiji t h
Provincial Congress,
MOmentous Decision
Weymouth, Mass, Welcomes
Lord Mayor of Weymouth,
Eng.-Re-enact Battle Of
Grape Island-Newport, r.
l., Unveils Tablet-Boston
AccOrds Welcome to Com
mander Byrd, Who Braved
Pole Flight

Boston, July 5.-(P)-The lord ! vi
or Of Weymouth, England, and the
first man to fly over the North Pole
head long list of dignitaries to visit
New England during this sections
celebration of the 15Oth anniversary.
of the signing of the Declaration OF
Independence.
The glare of bonfres at midnight,
pageants, parades and sports during
the day and the flicker Of fireworks
this evening were time-honored de-
vices to mark the day which had es-
pecial significance for half a dozen
New England cities and towns.
Weymouth, Mass. played host to-
Lord Mayor Percy John Acourt. lord
mayor Of Weymouth, England, and
his retinue. Historic Salem, the
witch CITY," on the North Shore,
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
''NOminate" Governor
Smith for Presidency
At Tammany Rally

= New York. July 5-(P)-Governor
Smith was acclaimed as the next
president Of the United States at an
independence Day rally in Tammany
Hall today.
He was introduced on the platform
by Chief Sachem John r. Voorhis,
the Grand Old Man. of Tammany.
now in his sSth year, who is also
chairman of the board of elections.
II hope that l may be here on July
4, 1925" said Mr.. Voorhis, "and l ask
that the Governor of this State now
pledge himself to be with us again
on that day as the President of the
United States"
Judge, accept the nomination"
Governor Smith replied. and the
crowd of some 1000 persons broke
into cheers punctuated by vociferous
cries of ''Al Smith, our next presi-
dent.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06

"
The death of Charles Loring An
drews of Augusta occurred at the Sis
ters' Hospital, Waterville, at 1890 A.
M. Monday. following a serious surgi-
cal operation which he underwent
about two weeks ago..
Mr.. Andrews was the senior member
OF the law firm Andrews, Nelson 6
Gardiner, Augusta, one of the leading
firms of the State, of which the late
H. NJ. Heath was the founder and of
which Congressman Nelson is a Junior
member.
Charles L. Andrews was the second
son of George H. and Sarah S. Andrews
Of Monmouth, being born in that town
April 9, 1864. He was educated at
Monmouth Academy and Waterville
Classical Institute, graduating in 1881.
He received the NJ. A. degree from
Colby College June 16. 1926.
He studied law in the office of his
brother-in-law. Justice a. NJ. Spear,
Gardiner. He was admitted to the bar
III 1901, uc6lHillHS practice III Va III
throp. In 1890 he removed to Gardi-
ner, where he prscticed until 1895,
when he entered partnership with Hon
II. NJ, Heath of Augusta. He has been
secretary and treasurer of The Kenne-
bee Bar Association.
Throughout his career he was ac-
lively Interested in civic metters. In
Winthrop he was a member OF the SUI
rtn al
served in Gardiner on the board of reg
istration and as city solicitor. In Au-
gusta he served several terms in the
city government and in the Maine Leg
is!ature in 1908, always being Re-
publican In politics.
He was director and at one time au-
ditor of the Augusta General Hospital,
trustee and treasurer of Monmouth
Academy and president of its alumni
association. and director of the Angus
ia Trust Company.
Always interested in historical and
genealogical subjects, he became chan
cellor of the Maine Commandery of
the Society of American Wars at the
time of its organization in 1912, serv-
Ing In that capacity for several years
and later as commander He was fifth
in descent from Colonel Reuben Fogg
of Scarboro. He also had been captain
of the Society of Mayflower Descend
ants. In Masonry Mr.. Andrews was
member Of Monmouth lodge, of Cush-
noe Royal Arch Chapter and Trinity
Command2ry of Augusta. and of Kora
Temple, A. A. 0. N. NJ. S.
Notwithstanding Mr. Andrews had
suffered several years from poor
health he retained an active interest in
affairs. carrying his infirmties with
patience that is rare. transformations,
retiring in manner, he nevertheless en-
Joyed an unusually large circle of
friends and was greatly beloved He
was untiring in service, student, and
was regarded as one Of the best refer
ence lawyers in New Englaod.
Mr.. Andrews first wife was Anri,
l.. Gardner of East Machias. They
were married June s, 1892. Her death
occurred Sept. II, 1906. He married
Nell Manson Hayes of oxford in 1908.
She survives; son. George II. An
drews; sister, Mrs. A. NJ. Spear, and
brother, Lester NJ. Andrews of Oak
land.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence "a Melville street, Wednes-
day at 2.30 p. NJ, Rev. A T. McWhor-
ter of the Congregational church cffi-
ciating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
in. London
Prideful Of Fourth
President Sends Greetings to
American Society in Annual
Reunion on Independence
Day-Secretary of State KEEL
lOgg also Cables Message
DIR. Butler Of Columbia Main
Speaker

London, July 5.-(P)-The Amer
lean Society in London tonight held
its annual reunion of Americans in
Great Britain-a celebration partic-
ularly brilliant ebcause 1t signalized
the 150th anniversary of the signing
Of the Declaration Of Independence.
Leading Americans in England
and English members of the society
and the diplomatic corps made up
the guests at the Hotel Savoy
where Ambassador Houghton pre-
sided. Messages Of greeting from
President Coolidge and Secretary of
State Kellogg were read by Ambas-
sador Houghton. while DR.. Nicholas
Murray Butler. president of Column
bia University, responded to the
toast, 1.-THE Day We Celebrate"
President Coolidge's message was
as follows:
1.-THE annually recurring observa-
ton of independence Day by the
American Society in London has al
ways been gratifying to me as an
evidence of that love of country and
devotion which seems to be innate
and enduring in American citizens
and to control them wherever they
may be. 1t is especially pleasing
that of this occasion when in every
city. town and hamlet in the United
States the people are celebrating the
sesquicentennial of the signing of
the Declaration of Independence,
their fellow citizens IN a foreign
.land are joining with them in COM
memorating that great event which
gave birth to a union dedicated to
the proposition that all emn are cree
ated equal and founded upon indy
ing principles of right and justice
and in ext6lling the wisdom of our
forefathe which made this nation
our heritage. 1 am happy to extend
to the members of the society and
Continued on Page 3-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Woman Fatally Hurt
In SidesWipe of Cars

Hollis Center Me-, July 5.-(F-
Mrs. Charles A. Perkins of Boston,
Mass, received fatal injuries and Mrs.
fered broken hip today when an au-
tomobile driven by Mrs. Bradbury's
husband was sideswiped by another on
the State highway.
The cars were passing in opposite
directions at the top of a hill when the
machine in which The women were rid
ing was struck by one driven by Frank
Greenleaf of Portland. The Bradbury
car was thrown into a ditch and
aaainst telephone pole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
200-Mile Contest Won in l
Hour, AZ Minutes and 56
Seconds - Benny Hill Sec
ond, Peter DePaolo Third
One Accident During Race
Only 9 of 10 Cars Finish

Rockingham Speedway. Salem, N. H,
July 5.-(P)-Earl Cooper, veteran
auto racer, won the 200-mile race
which featured the Independence Day
sweepstakes program here today. He
led Benny Hill by full lap. Peter de
Palo for third, two laps behind the
victor.
Coopers time for the 200 miles was
/ hour, AZ minutes and Sc seconds, and
his average speed rate was 1862
mile per hour.
Harry Hartz, who qualified for the
race but failed to start. relieved Fred
Conner at the end Of the 56th lap and
by marvellous driving picked his way
through the field 10 finish fourth, five
laps behind Cooper.
But nine of the IS cars which start
ed were able to finish. Frank Elliott
was fifth, Norman Batten sixth, Wade
Morton of Los Angeles, who drove
Tony Gullotte's car, was seventh;
DOC" Shattucll, Louisville, eighth, and
Phil Shafer ninth.
The other nine cras were forced out
by engine trouble.
Peter de Palo won the 50-mile dash,
the opening event. in % minutes and
% seconds. He led Harry Hartz by
half a lap. Frank Elliott was third.
But one accident marred the race.
John Duff, while driving near the top
of the track, suddenly swerved and his
racer crashed through the top rail and
dropped out of the track. He was un-
conscious when an ambulance reached
him, but was quickly revived. Ply
sicians reported to the track officials
that his only injury was a broken coli
larbone. His racer, however, was
wrecked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-06
Navy Salvage Crew
Cheer as Inflated
Craft Is Re-foated
Believed rs Bodies of Crew
Will Be Found Inside Under
sea Craft Sunk in Collision
with City Of Rome - Being
Towed to Navy Yard Buoyed
by Eight Pontoons

q. s. s. vestal. July 5.-(P)-Manned
by phantom crew the U. S. submarine
S-51 was noated back to the land Of
the living today.
Buoyed by eight pontoons the sub
marine. which was sunk off Block Is
land last September with loss of SO
lives. rose stern first to the surface at
Ave minutes past o'clock this after
noon. By o'clock all Of the subma-
rine which normally rides above water
was again in view for the first time
since its collision with the steamer
City of Rome.
AS the broken bridge Of the Inflated
undersea boat cleaved the surface of a
choppy sea spontaneous cheers burst
from the sailors who have worked for
weeks on one of the greatest engineer
ing feats ever accomplished by the
navy.
AS soon as the submarine was
brought to the surface the funeral pro-
cession of the sailors who died when
the Brooklyn navy yard. Isl miles
away, at three knot speed.
At the head Of the procession were
the tugs Sycamore and Iuka towing
the Ssh. A submarine hung close on
each side of the disabled ship pump
ing air into the pontoon. At the rear
was the mine sweeper Falcon and the
Vestal The other ships of The salvage
feet trailed ulong behind the great
steel coffin believed to hold the bodies
of % of the victims of the disaster.
After the funeral cortege got we'll
under way all the salvage vessels ex-
cept the Vestal, the Sycamore, the
Iuka, the Falcon and the tugs Baga-
duce and Chewink returned to New
London. The speed of the fleet was
increased to five knots.
The vessels held course along
the coast of Long Island Sound, in
water about go feet deep, steering
for Execution Rock and thence to
He'll Gate. 1t was planned to make
no stops in case Of accident.
officers directing the wreck said
they were certain there We're bodies
inside the torn hulk of the S-51, and
that they could probably be identi-
fed.
Divers risked their lives last fall
trying to remove one body wedged in
q bunk in the battery room and
am sure others are inside" said Cap
tain William V. Tome. commander
of the vessel.
The new course of the feet is 157
miles long. The vessels will imme-
diately go to the Brooklyn Navy Yard
drydock where some of the mothers
of the victims are expected to be
waiting.