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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Woman Awarded
S25,0OO in Crash of
Auto and MOTORCYCLE

Manchester, N. H.. Feb. 25-(AP)
Mrs. Joseph v. Tetreault was
awarded a verdict of $4,000 by a
Hillsboro county jury tonight for in
juries alleged to have been sustained
on August %, 1928, in collision be-
tween a motorcycle and an automo-
bile.
The litigation involved as defend
ants Albert and Sarto Ledoucer, bro
theirs, and Fred G.. Gould. The plain
tiff, who lost her right arm in the ac-
cident sought $4,000 from each. AL
bert Ledoucer was the owner of the
automobile and Sarto was the driver.
Mrs. Tetreault was riding in the
sidecar of the motorcycle, driven by
Gould. The case against Albert Lee
doucer was non-suited for lack Of
evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Ask Resignation of
Mass. Court Clerk

Boston, Feb. 25.-(AP)-The resig-
nation of Thomas F. Conlin as clerk
of the central district court of Berk-
shire County at Pittsfield at the re-
quest of Governor Fuller was made
known today at the office of the gov
ernor. 1t was said that the action
was taken after a conference be-
tween Attorney General Jay r. Ben
ton and the governor upon a report
of Theodore N. Waddell. director OF
the state division of accounts.
According to advice from Pittsfeld
Mr.. Conlin has been absent from the
city. He was said to have been in
Boston and was expected to return
to his home tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
General forecast

The southwestern disturbance has
moved northeastward with a decided
increase in intensity and it is now
central as a severe storm over nor
thern Lake Huron, Parry Sound, On
tario, reporting a barometer reading
of 287S inches. This storm has been
attended by general precipitation
over the eastern half of the south.
except Southern Florida and by
strong shifting winds and gales over
much of this area.
Except for local SHOWS Friday por-
tions of Northern New England and
the interior of New York fair wea-
Their will prevail almost generally
Friday and Saturday in the states
east of the Mississippi River. The
temperature will be lower Friday and
Friday night and 1t will not change
materially during Saturday.
Storm warnings remain displayed
from Cape Hatteras to Eastport, Me.
Advisory warnings changed to
southwest 10 p. NJ, north of Block
Island, r. l., to Portland, Me. Severe
storm central over northern Lake
Huron moving northeastward.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook,
Southwest and west gales and over
cast weather. probably rain over
north portion Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Theatre Men Move
To Bar Countess of
Cathcart from Movies

New York, Feb. 25.-(AP)-Of-
ficials of the Picture Theatre Own
ers OF America. representing so per
cent of the theatre owners in the
United States and Canada, today
took steps to bar the countess of
Cathcart from appearing in any
motion picture production in Amer
lea on the strength of publicity
alone.
r. F. Woodruff, president of the
Motion Picture Owners Organiza-
ton, appeared before a meeting of
the American Motion Picture Ad-
vertisers and asked that organiza-
ton to take similar action. He was
assured by Glendon Alvine, presi-
dent of the advertisers, that he
would have the full support of the
advertising men.
The party given Monday night by
Earl Carroll, theatrical producer,
caused the ,tion. 1t was reported
that a nude chorus girl. reposing in
a bathtub of wine, dispensed the
beverage to guests, but this was en-
phatically denied by Carroll. Coun-
tess Cathcart was a guest at the
party, but she denied that any such
incident had occurred while she was
there.
THE reason for this affair seems
to center around the Countess Cath
cart" said Mr.. Woodruff, at the adj
vertisers' meeting. "If this is just
another publicity stunt SO her name
would be a great attraction in the
box office, speak now for the $1,000
members fthe Motion Picture
Theatre Owners of America that we
shall make effort to prevent her
from appearing on any Of our
screens.
Il appear before you this after
noon as the president of the Mo-
ton Picture Theatre Owners of
America to request you in the name
of my organization to discourage
your employers, the producers, from
even contemplating the extension of
a contract to the Countess aCthcart
unless what she has to offer evil
dences that she possesses real tai
ent.
Keep the countess or any other
publicity-made person out of motion
pictures for the general welfare OF
the industry. The Carroll party Is
especially to be regretted from the
angle of the entertainment world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26

,,,,rg upon Information that by
.a,re another year it's chances for
.....s would be greatly increased
=. Maine Pharmaceutical Associa
Nm n. At its mid-winter meeting held
rsu-,aay in the senate chamber at
n. State House voted that an ef-
~, he made to get the American
p,.rmaceutical Association to hold
q. convention in 1923 in Maine
.,,ber than the session in 1927.
The advice that invitation could
$. extended to better advantage for
,,e later date was contained in a
Litter from Theodore ]. Bradley
a.an Of the Massachusetts College OF
pharmacy ard chairman of the con-
ysntIon committee Of the American
Pharmaceutical Association, who
,o,nted out as the convention this
year will be held in Philadelphia
,he 1927 convention would be due
n be held In the West. Mr.. Brad
lsy expressed the opinion that
Maine might be selected for the
mace Of the convention year after
next.
The mid-winter session Of the
Maine druggists yesterday proved
very profitable and there was a good
attendance representing the various
parts Of the State. Suggestions as
10 how the association members can
be Of great assistance in the Boom
Maine" campaign, were contained In
addresses given by Governor Ralph
0. Brewster, Col. Albert j. Stearns
Of Norway, member of the Cover
nor's Council; Harrie B. Coe OF
Continued on Page 12-Col ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Belfast Man Gets
80 Days in Jail
In Assault Case

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Belfast. Me, Feb. 25.-John Dodge
was sentenced to 80 days in the
Waldo County Jail today. by Mu-
nicipal Judge Carleton Doak. charged
with assault on Warren Young, OF
Jackson. to which he plead not
guilty. He was committed. Young
was driving along the highway when
Dodge, whom it is alleged had been
drinking, accosted him, asking for a
match. When he was refused he
grabbed the horse and was struck
with the whip by Young. In
furiated. Dodge jumped into the
sleigh. the horse ran away and Dodge
fell out. Dodge has served a term
in Thomaston for breaking and
entering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Say Bi1nba Urged
Overthrow u. S.
In Brockton Talk
State Presents All It's Evidence
in Trial for Sedition and
Blasphemy = Attorney for
Communist Will Seek to
Prove No Seditious Talk
Made Against U. S. And
That Bimba Had Perfect
Right to Express Belief of
NOn-Existence of God

Brockton, Mass, Feb. 25.-(AP)-
The state has presented all its evil
dence in its effort to convict An
thony Bimba of sedition under a re-
cent law and of blasphemy under a
statute 900 years old.
Tomorrow Harry Hoffman, attor-
ney for the young Communist edi-
tor of Brooklyn, will start calling his
witnesses in an attempt to prove
that Bimba did not urge the over
throw of the United States govern
ment but only the clerical regime OF
Lithuania. Also contending that
Bimba had a perfect right to ex-
press his belief about the non-ex-
istance St the deity, Hoffman hopes
to prove that Bimba was criticizing
the church and religion because the
church was in power in Lithuania
and, according to his statement, was
tyrannizing the people there.
Eight witnesses for the prosecu-
Continued on Page 5-CoI. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26

Portland, Me-, Feb. 25-(AP)-Pro-
bable cause on charge of conspir-
ing to send lottery material through
the mails was found against Charles
]. Williamson OF Portland after he
waived hearing and pleaded not gull
ty before federal Commissioner
George F. Gould this afternoon. He
was held under bail of $500 which
he furnished, for appearance at the
April term of the United States dis
trict court He was the third man to
be arraigned during the day in Cum
berland and Kennebec Counties as
the result Of an investigation into
the conduct Of lotteries in various
parts of the state.
Portland, Feb. 25.-(AP)-Fred
G. Nicholson of Providence, r. T.,
alleged state agent for a scheme des-
cribed as the original Louisiana
lottery" the operation of which
Sheriff King T. Graham branded as
"a wholesale swindle," was arraign-
ed on two courts in Cumberland
County today.
He was first arraigned in the
Portland Municipal court, on a war
rant charging him with possession
of lottery tickets, and later in the
Westbrook Municipal court on the
charge of disposing of such tickets
in that city. Both cases were contin-
ued to March 4. The bail, which to-
tailed $500 had not been furnished
early this afternoon.
Sheriff Graham declared distribute
ing agents for these tickets were To-
Gated in Lewiston, Westbrook and
Augusta, and that the State literally
had been sown with these tickets.
1.-THE buyers did not have even a
gamblers chance" he said. Large
sums of money have been taken out
of the State, and from people who
can least afford to lose it,
AS part of his campaign against
alleged promoters of lotteries, Sher-
iff Graham ordered Former City
Councilman Charles ]. Williamson
to appear in the municipal court
here to answer to a charge of hav-
ing lottery tickets in his possession.
Williamson was arrested yesterday
by Federal officials, and was waiting
a hearing before a Federal COM
missioner this afterpoon.
It also was alleged that number
ed cards, claimed to be part of q
scheme based on certain figures APP
pearing in the Boston clearance to-
tails. were found in Williamson's
office.
The capital prize in the alleged
lottery is $4,000 with other prizes
approximating $4,000, and drawings
are held monthly at Santiago, ohm
duras, accotding to pamphlets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Brunswick's "Twelve"
Plans Years Budget
(Snecial to Kennebec Journall

Especial TO kennepec JouiHop
Brunswick, Feb. 25-The commit
tee of twelve of Which DIR. Charles
III, Comston is chairman, held its an
nual meeting tonight to prepare the
budget to be presented to the votors
of Brunswick at the annual town
meeting Monday. The committee re-
commends the raising of $160,991 as
compared with $156,210 last year. The
biggest special item is $4,000 to con-
tinue the concrete surface of Main
street from Central street southerly
to the Maine Central railroad. An
increase of approximately $4,000 is
made in. the school department to al
low for additional salary and an in
crease of $500 to the fire department
for the purchase of new equipment.
The big fires for the past year
caused considerable damageastgu re
caused considerable loss in equip
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
UphOlds Right
Foster Mother to
Five Year Old Child

Bangor, Me, Feb. 25-(AP)-Sit-
ting in judgment in municipal court
here in case involving the posses
sion of a five year old girl, Judge
Wilfred l. Butterfield today dismiss
sed a charge of kidnapping brought
by the child's mother against the
foster mother and upheld the latter's
right to keep the little girl until the
wight to her custody is established by
some action before a higher cour,.
While little Kathleen Wheeler looked
on, the Judge discharged Mrs. George
H. Gree of Bangor who had been ac-
cused of kidnapping and ruled that
she was justified in keeping and car
ing for the five year old daughter OF
Mrs. Olive Wheeler-Conners, the
complainant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Waterville Couple
Sign Voluntary
Bankruptcy Petitions

Portland, Me-, Feb. 25.-(AP)-Dr.
Ray c. Brown of Waterville and his
wife, Mrs. Ethel B. Brown, filed volun-
tary petitions in bankruptcy in the
bined liabilities of $S2,794. Their
creditors are for the most part in Ken
nebec and Somerset counties.
DR.. Brown lists his debts at $46,794
and assets at s2376. Mrs. Brown owes
$780, 900, creditors having paper to the
amount OF $14,700 being secured. She
endorsed her husbands notes for
S21,300.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Chapman Given
Another Reprieve

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 25.-(AP)-
Gerald Chapman's third and last re-
prieve from the death sentence i'm
posed by the superior court was grant
ed today by Governor Trumbull few
minutes before O'Clock, the stay Of
the penalty being until April 6. Chap
man was to be hanged at the~state
prison in Wethersfield on March 3 un-
der a previous reprieve.
This will be the final stay of sem
tence for the convicted murderer Of
Policeman James Shelly Of New Bril-
tain, Governor Turnbull declared after
signing the reprieve under protest
Executive c1emency was extended only
upon the urgent plea of States Attor-
ney Hugh NJ. Alcorn at the request Of
Chapman's counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Hold Suspect in
Bogus Money, Bangor

Bangor, Me-, Feb. Zo.-(APJ-
Fred Roberts, said to belong in Bos-
ton, was arrested here today on a
charge of offering bogus twenty dol
lar bills. He will be in court FRI
day. Roberts is said by the police
to be one of a gang that has cir
culated hundreds of counterfeit fed
eral reserve twenty dollar notes in
Bangor and vicinity. The police
have many of the bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Divorce Rate is
High in Leningrad

Leningrad. Russia, Feb. 25-(AP)-
The government has just published
statistics which show that the aver
age duration of marriages in Lenin-
grad is only four years. there being
237 divorces each year for every 1000
marriages. This condition is explain
ed by the ease and small expense
with which DEGREES can be obtained
under the new Soviet civil code, the
only requirement being the express
desire of either party that the mar
rage contract be annulled. A divorce
costs only 50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
! LOT Fatally Burned
oy 10y Movie Machine

plav,nNoi' X l.. Feb. 25.-(AP)-While
pictnste alone with a miniature motion
sear.o,, machine today, James, three
haalv0 son of Antoine Santos, was so
l. " burned that he died soon after
ia: ~. in Providence
tric 80, ann named when a live cleo
Nurh came in contact with 1t.
vas a 81 the bedroom where James
PLAYING was burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Sixteen Cars Are
Ruined as Blaze
DESTROYS Garage

Eastport, Me-. Feb. 25.-(AP)-The
HoldWadsworth Co. garage, cement
and wood building Of two stories and
a basement, was burned today, the fire
starting from an overheated stove.
OF SO privately owned automobiles
in storage, 16 were ruined by fire, six
were saved and the balance partially
damaged. The loss on the building
was estimated at $4,000, and on the au-
tomobiles and stock $4,000. There is
partial insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Portland Chef Dies
Of Alcoholic Poisoning

Portland, Me. Feb. 25.-(AP)-AI-
coholic poisoning caused the death of
Arthur Lemay, chef, here today, DR..
r. F. Goodhue. special examiner, an
nounced. Three bottles marked "dena-
tured aleohol-poison," were found on
the floor beSiGe the mans body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
colby Debaters Lose
10 New HAMPSHIRE

"aterville, Me-, Feb. 25-(AP)-
,.e University of New Hampshire
aeoaung team successfully upheld
s 4s negative side of the proposition:
~ nesoiVed: that the coal mines of
en, United States should be owned
ms u operated by the federal govern
tn against Colby here tonight.
Inc decision was 2 to 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Favor Repeal Maine
Power Export Law

O. Portland, Me-, Feb. 25.-(AP)-The
Maine Association of Engineers in at
tendance at the annual meeting to-
night voted that the sense of the meet
ing was that the Maine power export
law of 1909 should be repealed. The
action was taken following a discus
sion of the power export question
which took up the greater part of the
afternoon session. Horace J. Cook of
Auburn was elected president of the
association
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Death Steel Magnate

Ha.u.iton. Ont, Feb. 25-(AP)-
Robert Hobson, president of the Steel
Company of Canada and one OF
Canada's industrial pioneers, died to-
day at his home here. Mr.. Hooson'
who was 65 years old. had been IN
fairly good health until he suffered
a stroke yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Mass. Ageies Win

o'oiio' Me-. Feb. 25-(AP)-Massa-
=. es Agricultural college debat-
Inc T WI, unanimous decision over
piph. University of Maine team to-
conas oh the question Resolved, that
reressssss should enact uniform laws
hwss marriage and divorce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England: Cloudy,
probably light SHOWS or rain in north
and east portion colder Friday night;
Saturday fair.
Southern New England: Mostly
cloudy Friday; colder Friday after
noon or night: Saturday fair.
Eastern New York: Generally fair
and colder in extreme south and pro-
baby snow fiurries and colder in
north and central portions, Friday
colder Friday night; Saturday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
President Plans
ToSign TaxSlash
Bill This Forenoon

Secretary Me llon Approves
Measure Although it Ex-
ceeds by S3s7,OOO,OO0 Maxi
mum He Had Declared Was
Safe-Believes Government
Will Have Little Difficulty in
Meeting Money Needs if Con-
gress is Cautious in Author
izing New Appropriations
Hoover Believes Bill Will
Benefit Business Generally
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Colby Loses at Durham

NJ Durnam. n. H.. Feb. 25-(AP)-
an m HAMPSHIRE University was CIV
tonsa, ueclsion over Colby in a debate
tha.s on the question: Resolved.
o ona. the federal government should
Man, ana operate the coal mines"
tivso e hampshire upheld the affirma-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Tickets Sold in Many
Parts of State Cum
berland Sheriff De-
clares in a Move to
Halt Scheme

Alleged State Head of Organ
ization Arfaigned in Port
land Court on Two Charges
Agents Located in Lewis
ton. Westbrook and Augusta
Buyers Did Not Have
Even Gamblers Chance
People Who Could Not At
ford Losses the Victims
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
The Day in Washington

The house debated the ralIroad
labor bill.
The White House announced that
President Coolidge would sign the
tax bill tomorrow.
The department of superintendent
of the National Education ASsocia-
ton concluded it's convention.
The senate resumed consideration
of the Aluminium Company prosecu-
ton proposal aud heard speeches OPP
posing it.
Senator Capper, Republican. Kan
sas, proposed to limit trading in
grain futures by any operator to one
million bushels day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Local Radio Report

Conditions were but slightly better
! last evening. There was some static
and fading. The volume was still
, poor as has been the condition for
several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Friday mostly cloudy, colder Friday
afternoon and night; Saturday fair,
strong southwest and west winds,
diminishing Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-26
Maine Druggists
| Listen to Pleas
| 70 Boom Maine

Many suggestions at Mid. Win
t,r Meeting of State Asso-
.;.tion-Eff0rt to Have Ma
t;oual Organization Meet, in
Maine Deferred To Another
Year - Governor Brewster
and other Notables Address
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Session
rollowed by Banquet in
Evening
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-08
U. S. REPORT ON
GRAZING LANDS
LAUDS ARIZONA

Grazing areas in the state of Ari-
zona are in better shape right now
than for at least decade as a. result
of the heavy rains of early spring, a
report of the United States depart
ment of agriculture states.
Heavy rains of April augmented by
the general showers of early May and
the running mountain streams fed by
melting SHOWS have developed an un-
usually fine growth Of browse and the
grazing areas look better now than in
years for this time of the season, the
report asserts.
May of 1926 was especially favor
able to agriculture, the cold, wet days
of the first week in that month fav-
ortng the filling of oats, wheat and
barley. An abundance OF squash,
green beans, berries and melons were
marked by the Arizona farmers.
The report also states that the at
falfa harvest began in the northern
section of the state much earlier than
hay was harvested in the lower wall
leys.
Apricots, figs, and plums appeared
OH IHe market during May ana grapes
made good progress also. Water
melons and grapefruit were shipped
by the hundreds of carloads from
Arizona during May and cantaloupes
of ecellent quality promise a bumper
crop for 1925.
Water contents in the Roosevelt
reservoir at the end of May was $685.
442 acre feet \of water, as compared
with 557,7S7 acre feet month before,
showing an increase of 97,645 acre
feet during the S1-day period.
Water contents for the Mormon flat
reservoir at the end of the month was
$3.50 acre feet and the combined con-
tents of the run-off from the Mormon
flat and Roosevelt dams into the Salt
river and Tonto was estimated at
693,992 acre feet during the month.
Colorado river reached 25.2 at it's
highest stage during the month, ac-
cording to readings taken at Yuma
It's lowest stage was ,2O.5 feet and
the total discharge for the month reg
istered 2,764,1OO acre feet of water.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-08
C. A. R. VETERANS
ALLOT PRIZES TO
OTHER VETERANS

Douglas, three G. A.. r, veterans
who were awarded $40 prize in the
Fourth of July parade Monday for
having the highest percentage OF
resident members, 100 per cent of any
organization in the city, in the pro-
cession, have already given their prizc
money away.
The Fred Hilburn post. American
legion, received SIS of the prize award
and the Spanish American War vetera
ans here receive the other SIS.
The three G. A. r. men feel tha.
they have no special us for the cash
and are giving it to these other two
veteran organizations for use in their
work, and also as mark of appre-
citation for the help which the legion
members and the Spanish war veter
ans have always extended to the &.
A. r. here.
H. c. Stillman Murray McInernay
and Ell Lockmiller are the three Civil
war vets who were in the parade here
and gave that organization 100 per
cent attendance record.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-08
More Than IS Sign Up
To Attend KiwaniS Big
Dinner This EUening

Lewis w. Douglas of Phoenix, for
merly of this city, a candidate for
congress this fall subject to the
democratic primaries, will be hon-
ored here this evening at dinner to
be given for him under the auspices
of the Douglas Kiwanis club at the
Gadsden hotel at o'clock.
More than Is reservations had beel,
made Wednesday afternoon and the
total number to attend the banquet
will be limited to 100. Young Doug
las will speak on The Colorado river
problem and will also discuss othel
issues of the congressional campaign
Local Kiwanians have arranged for
the gathering tonight, but are making
it AMI "open house, affair so that
their wives, friends and also business
men of the city wishing to hear Doug
las may be on hand.
E. J. Huxtable will preside and ian
attractive program has been arranged
with special musical numbers in al
dition to Douglas address.