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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
World Famous Artist Fails to
Withstand Second Operation
in Detroit Hospital-Peri-
tOnitis Cause of Death-Was
Son of Rabbi Mayer Samuel
Weiss-E xpose d Many
Frauds

Detroit, Oct, 31.-(P)-Harry Hou-
DIM, the magician, died today.
The noted escape artist, whose
adeptness at freeing himself from
strait Jackets, chains and cells mys-
titled audiences in all parts of the
world, died after a second surgical
attempt had been made to save his
life from the effects of peritonitis
Although it was known the magi-
clan had been i'll when he arrived
here eight days ago, the seriousness
of his condition was not learned I'M
til he collapsed at the end of his
opening performance. He was oper-
ated on last Monday for appendi-
citiS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
General Forecast

The disturbance that was southeast
of Hudson Bay Saturday night is
north of New Foundland with
trough extending south southwest
ward along the Atlantic coast with a
secondary disturbance of moderate
intensity off Nantucket. High pres
sure prevails in the region of Ber-
muda.
The outlook Is for showers on
Monday. Temperatures will rise on
Tuesday in the Atlantic states.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook: fresh
north and northwest winds, weather
partly cloudy Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
Death Ends Career
Of Magician Houdini
FATHER OF HARDING
MUSES. ON GREATNESS
HIS PRESIDENT-S0N

Marion, Ohio, Oct 31.-[P)-Rev-
cries of the son who preceded him
to the grave fill the declining years
of DR.. George T. Harding. the only
living father of a President.
Ill of body, but with his S2-year-
old mind, the parent of Warren G..
Harding sits in the house which has
been his home here fore AZ years
and appraises for those who pause
before the humble gate the qualities
Continued on Page z, Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
Cannot See Virtue of Claims
Will Secure Control of AT
Least One Branch of Con-
gress'- General Off Year
Elections Tomorrow in Ma
jority of States-Dry Refer
endum Will Also Be Held in
s States

Washington, Oct. 31.-(P)-Anoth-
err nationwide campaign began to
pass into history today as party
leaders packed their political fishing
tackle away in the attic and solemn
ly' sought to compute the compare
tive size of the respective catches
that would be weighed out at the
polls on Tuesday.
AS the prediction guessing en-
tered its last fanciful stage. the us
ual forecasts of sweeping victory
came from every hostile camp. Be
Continued on Page Cool. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
Democratic Hopes
Due to Be Dashed,
Belief c.. @. P. Heads
Asks All
Voters Out


Washington, Oct. 31-(AP)-
President Coolidge in public
message to the people of the
country today urged all voters to
go to the polls Tuesday. The
president himself will journey to
his old home in Northampton,
Mass, to personally cast his bal
lot.
Mr.. Coolidge's message said:
"let no voters abdicate their
sovereign right of self govern
ment at the election on Tuesday
by failing to vote.
(Sisned) "calvin Coolidge.
"The White House.
November I, 1926"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01

Bologna, Italy, Oct 31-(AP) = Benito Mussoini has
again escaped the bullet youth fired at him
today the bullet ripping piece out of the premers coat and
was himself killed by the Infatuated crowd.
The Fascist premier leaving meeting at the stadium
and at the moment being acclaimed by the great assemb
age The youth stepped forward and with quick motion
fired pontblank The bullet cut the sash of the grand
don of the Order of ST. Maurice and ST. Lazarus which ado
ed the premers uniform ripped away piece of cloth from
the and grazed the sleeve the mayor of Bologna who
accompanied him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
rour Seek Nomination
70 Race r e d m a n,
Sole Candidate Of
Democracy :
Farmer Governor Percival Bax-
for of Portland, Arthur r.
Gould of Presque Isle, Hodg-
dou c. BuzzeIl of Belfast and
Jouis A. Jack of Lisbn Falls
Await Word of Republican
Voters

Fears Of many political leaders
.,,ougbout the state are that Cen
-, Anathv will have the call today
!, The special primary held to select
;, ra,as,es of both major parties for
a. most of L. S. senator to fill the
r,c,ncy caused by the death of the
~. senator Bert NJ. Fernald. A
,,mDaratively light vote is forecast.
rour men seek the Republican
,omination, while one Democrat,
rr,ton J. Redman of Ellsworth. APP
ne,rs on the ballot Of that party: the
icontinued on Page Z, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
p noierMussolini
Calm After Sixth.
Attempt on Life
PRIEST ATTACKS
ANTt-DRY ATTITUDE
WALSH IN BAY STATE

Fall River, Oct. 30-The Rt. Rev.
Mgr. James e. Cassidy, vicar gen
eral, pastor of st. Patrick's church,
issued a statement today, in which
he denounced both David I. Walsh,
Democratic candidate for senator and
Col. CASTOR, Democratic candidate
for Governor, because of their anti
prohibition attitude. The statement
follows:
"When, some days ago, I allowed
Continued on Page 6-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
II Killed by Autos in
Bay State Last Week

Boston, Oct. S1.-(P)-The IL per-
sons killed by automobiles in the state
last week was seven less than in the
week before and IS less than in the
same period of last year Registrar of
Motor Vehicles Goodwin reported to-
day. Convictions for operating while
under the influence of liquor were Sc
cured against 136 persons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
Assassin, Unknown Youth
Of IS, Killed by Angry.
Crowd; Shot at While
Leaving Stadium in Bolo-
gna, Italy
PRICE THREE CENTS

Premier Keeps Nerve After Shooting = Pro-
ceeds to Take Train for Forli = Bullet Cuts
Coat of Duce and Passes to Sleeve of Mayor
OF, Bologna-People Beginning to Believe
Premier Protected by Divine Providence -
Law Recently Passed Calls for Death Pen
atty in Attack on Mussolini 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
THE WEATHER
FAlR

Northern New England: Fair and
colder in eastern Maine Monday;
Tuesday showers and not so cold.
Eastern New York: Fair Monday
followed by showers and warmer at
night and on Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
Attacked Pro Mediums

New York, Oct. 31.-(P)-Harry
Houdini, the world famous magician
who died in Detroit today, was born
Continued on Page 7. Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
Boston Forecast

Boston, Oct. 31-P)-Forecast for
Boston and vicinity: Fair, slightly
colder Monday. Tuesday showers and
not so cold. Moderate northwest
winds becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
Quick Vengeance

There were startling ordinations,
tremulous silence and fury swept
through the multitude. The duce's
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
Escaped 6 Times

Benito Mussolini. Italy's Fascist
premier, has escaped the hand Of the
assassin at least six times since he
Continued on Page 9-Col. 81 :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
The Baxter Club of Augusta

The Baxter Club of the City of Augusta-he city in which
Baxter spent four Of the most fruitful years of his
useful fe-cas upon the and of Maine go to
the polls, today, and vote for him for u S. Senator
In the very flower of vigorous manhood by his liberal edu
cation his broad business training his political experience his
worldwide travel his absolute integrity his fearless espousa
of the things that make for the moral welfare of State and Ma
tion he is conspicuousy fitted to fill this exalted position
In the Senate he will be tower of strength.
By the force of his character and by his consumnate
ability he will speedily take commanding place. and do
great mans part in uphog the prestige of this State
councils of the Nation.
This is the States opportunity.
Let do part to see that she does not lose it.
The Baxter Club of Augusta
By WILLIS E. SWIFT President
NJ E. SAWTELLE Secretary
C. S. HICHBORN, Chm. Elk. Com
CHARLES S. BROWN, Treas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
LIGHT Vote Predicted as
Maine Republicans Pick
Senator Candidate Today
Primary Returns

In the special Senatorial Primary held
today in Maine, the polls will open at noon
and close at 9 o'clock in the evening. No
returns will be available before the latter
hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01
Political Advertisement
Political Advertisement

men Utica Advertiser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01

Political Advertisement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-01

Selectivity is good word to use in
classified advertising. The little ads
are highly selective.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24

help the strength of our arms. Our
est in the world; our racial vitality
is tremendous; our thirst for riches
and prosperity cannot be denied. We
must expand or suffocate.
"Nationalism in America is no less
strong than that in Italy. In both
nations success. achievement and
progress are sought with religious
less material because we must de-
pend upon spiritual resources as much
as physical. Our imperialsm-lil1e
yours--is not threat to world
peace. Americans should see the in
justice of accusing us of militarism.
But there is such tremendous
difference in type, tradition and his
tory between the United States and
fascist Italy, that something more
than good will is needed for mutual
understanding. In connection with
such a basic matter as our condemna-
ton of liberalism and democracy,
Americans cannot arrive at a clear
understanding without knowing our
yesterdays as well as today's. Here
I am afraid they have had little or
no adequate guidance. Fascism is a
profoundly Italian phenomenon, in
timately connected with our history,
psychology and tradition and cul-
minating in a long complicated politi-
cal evolution. Without accurate
knowledge offs sources, without mar
ginal and foot note no just analysis
is possible.
True History
Foreign journalists, failing to take
the true historical perspective, have
clews. For example, they have popu-
larized the notion that the origin of
fascism can be found in the post
war period alone; that it is merely
another of the. reactionary explosions
directly due to the World war. These
are ridiculous blind alleys.
"Facism is the expression of the
ing together in ideal form the Latin
state lessons and traditions of two
milleniums of history. The war
awoke our soul from lethargy. 1t
helped but did not cause the birth
of fascism.
ours is the first successful eff
fort to create Italian national unity.
1t has already achieved the moral
rehabilitation of the people. 1t will
give them prosperity. 1t has cut a
way through gross apathy
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24
Expansion or Suffoca-
ton Facing Italy
CONTINUED From Page one)

(COntlnueQ FROM Page One)
distinct resemblance between the de
velopment of Italy during the last
decade and the United States during
the second half of the nineteenth
century
Clear Parallel
tDespite the tremendous differences;
in historical traditions and tempera-
ments of the two people, there is a
clear parallel, for example, between
your civil war and our recent econ
omic civil war. The doctrine of
states rights, prevalent before your
Civil war, carried to the extreme in
the theory that the states had the
right to secede from the union, re-
sembled the doctrine prevalent in
Italy before the event of fascism, of
class defense and regional autonomy
"In the United States it was nee
essary to fight a frightfully de-
structive. war to affirm the authority
of the federal government while we
bloodless struggle, to affirm the
authority of the central statal or
ganism.
'"The American government resem ,
bles the facist state more than any
liberal democratic government Of
Europe. Popular sovereignty is
tempered by strong government ii
authority. Universal suffrage elects
the government but cannot interfere
with its work as is unfortunately the
case in European democracies.
Pioneering Period
"Your pioneering period necessarily
produced imperialism. So must ours.
The difference in type between our
Imperialism is explained by certain
fundamental differences between the
two nations and peoples. America
had a tradition of freedom. Italy
has one of enslavement to foreigners.
'Yet the two nations have much
in common Both are young anu
healthy and full of self confidence
and determination to possess strength
and prosperity Our soil is not rich
but whatever it contains. we are
determined to utilize, making science
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24
NO TRouBLE ExPECrEn.

NOGALES, July 23.-While semi-of-
fetal dispatches from Mexico City de-
MED a semi official report published in
the Nogales Herald that federal troops
had been ordered to hold themselves in
readiness for action on August 1, when
the new religious regulations go into
force. Senior Palacio Roji, Mexican con-
sui here, predicted that Mexico would
have no trouble over religion"
"The government has shown during
the past six years it's ability to main
tain peace and order and President
Gales will bring his nation through
the present religious disturbances
without perceptible trouble" the con
sui declared. The adjustment will be
"amicable" and in strict accordance
with the laws" Senior Roji said, add
ing that he had not been officially ad-
vised that any extraordinary military
preparations were being made for Aug
ust 1.
Likewise, Gen. Antonio Ancheta,
corps area commander in charge of all
military activities in Lower California,
Chichuahua and Sonora said he had re-
ceived no special orders from Mexico
City. He declared that the west Mex
lean coast. country does not take
enough interest in the situation to
cause any trouble, but "in event trouble
does rear it's head, am amply ready to
cope with it."
Late dispatches to the Herald from
the Mexican capital indicate that the
recently formed Catholic association
will inaugurate general boycott as
we'll as a period of general mourning
on the day the new regulations go into
jeffect.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24
Rum Ring Case to
go to Jury Monday
CONTINUED From rage one)

before United States commissioner
and formally charged with perjury
The charge grew out of Smiths
testimony, and was based on his
denial that he had served in the
navy prior to July 12, 1917. Smith
had admitted an enlistment in 1917,
but denied a previous enlistment
Records were produced in court to
show that he had enlisted in 1912,
but he denied the signature and
walked away from court before finger
print experts could make comparison
of hiss finger prints with those of
the 1912 enlistment papers. He was
held in $4,000 bail, and committed
to the Tombs.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24
MRs. JOHNSTON wITHDRAws
(By Dispatch A. 7. Wire)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 23.-Mrs.
Kate M. Johnston, one Of the three
women candidates for the democratic
nomination for governor of Texas, to-
night withdrew from the race and
counseled her supporters to, vote for
Governor Miriam Ferguson i'm tomor-
rows primary. Mrs. Johnston said
that she decided to withdraw, sa she
had been inactive for the last few
weeks on account of sickness.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24
OIL FIRE AT ARTESIA

ARTESIA, N. M, July 8. The
Continental Oil company's refinery
here was destroyed by fire tonight
After hard fight, the large storage
tanks were saved. Small gasoline
tanks near the main building ex-
ploded. Officials of the company
have not estimated the loss. The
refinery caught fire last night, bit
was extinguished.
DISPATCHES Want AdS-Phona Of %
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24

slate of state and congressional can
ddates
The struggle between Congressman
Harry M. Wurzbach of Seguin, the
only Texas republican congressman
and the regular" organization, head
ed principally by r. B. Creager Of
Brownville, national committeeman,
has given the republican campaign
it's chance of the fireworks.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24
PRE- Primary Vote Held
in Texas Today

Continued From Page One)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24

dispatches Want Ads-Phone 81
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24

MEXICO CITY, July 23-Government
officials late today denied reports that
all federal troops had been ordered to
be ready for instant action on August
/, when the new religious regulations
will go into effect. The officials add
ed however, that they may issue ord
ers if they regard it necessary.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24

Dispatches want Ads-phone s1-s2
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24

states history. The republican lead
ers were not claiming that they
would poll large vote-3O,OOO was
the highest estimate of the republi-
can headquarters-bu they assert a
republican primary will be held in
200 of the states 252 counties.
The republicans have almost a full
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24
i3OBERT SCOTT ADMITS
HE MURDERED MAUER

, CHICAGO, July "a The Chicago
Herald and Examiner in copyright
story today says that Robert Scott
has made statement to the news
paper admitting that he killed Joseph
Maurer, the young drug clerk, for
whose murder his brother. Russell
Scott is sentenced to be hanged
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24
Rail Workers of Mexico
to Cancel Strike
CONTINUED from rage one)
GOVERNMENT DENIAL.

such a report, through unofficial chan
nels, had reached them yesterday.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-07-24
Teaching WiIIie Monncrs

Little Willie-"Pass me the butter
Mother (reproachfully) = "If what,
Willie?'
Little Willie-"If you can reach it,
Grocer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-22

picture who wonders why his carriage does not move when
he says "Giddap He knows he is sitting in the wagon with
hanG and that he is going through all the usual per-
ormances of driver But he finds results because the
horse-the pulling poWer-is not attached
This has reasonable excuse for he cannot see
But there many with the power OF physical sight
in the hopeless predacmen OF the blind driver be-
cause they fail to important things but look for the re-
suits that come from them As an example, have the
merchant who expects business to without advertising
to pull it along.
Every successful business establishment will admit that
consistent advertising furnished the power and momentum
on their inward Journey and that it is still indispensable
agency for them If true in their the small merchant
cannot afford to sit on unhitched wagon and wait for
miracle to him along for no matter how good
the wagon which corresponds TO his stock and store can
not travel alone, except down hill.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-22

Of the voters in elections.
THAT such conditions can exist
is due solely to the negligence OF
the individual voter" Mr.. Ham
mond said. "If crime and hypoc-
risy are TO be done away with and
a sense of public order resto' ed
the movement must arise from
local committees throughout the
country, which in the end deter
mine public opinion. We are a
democracy. The vote Of the pri-
waite citizen alone can save MS
from becoming a corrupt democra-
cy. Public indifference spells ca
lamity'
These are words of warning and
wisdom A far greater sense Of
responsibility on the part of the
Individual voter is needed if cor
ruption is 10 be stamped out and
crime minimized.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-22

Why do the Righteous suffer viii
be scripturally answered in the
next discourse.)
Absecon, Oct 23rd.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-22
"GET OUT THE VOTE"

1t IS q difficult but not hopeless
task that John Hays Hammond
has set for himself as chairman
OF the department of political edu-
cation of the National Civic Fed
GRAFTON Mr.. Hammond, in coop
Grafton with the American Legion,
the Boy Scouts and other organi-
cations, via endeavor to wage a
successful campaign 10 get out
the vote" in the next election
Others have tried and failed. just
before the presidential election in
1924 prominent Americans OF both
parties united in an effort 10 Gre
ate interest III The election and
induce voters to go to the rolls,
bul in spite OF all they could say
and do the total vote was hardly
half the full strength Of the cleo
torate. President Coolidge not
long ago. in an address 10 'le
Daughters Of the Revolution, en-
phasized the appalling neglect OF
the people to exercise their tight
of franchise.
Apparently it requires some
burning issue OF extraordinary inn
portance with personal appeal to
get voters to the polls. For ms
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-22

lance, in recent primary election
in Ridgewood, n. j., 200 citizens
voted fer or against Il propae 4
new dog ordinance. while 2556
STAYED to register them preference
il congressional elections.
Nh. Hammond is inspired il his
battle for the ballots by the grow
lag crime wave that has spread
over the country, and other unto
ward occurrences. The cor!dp-
ton revealed in The recent prima-
~ election in Pennsylvania, the
violating of the prohibition law,
with Climax of gang warfare III
Chicago AND the milk graft cases
in New Yor's3, Mr.. Hammond de-
ciares, are due in LARGE measure
to the apathy Of the people to-
ward law and decency. The only
way of curing these conditions, he
believes is TO stir up the interest
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-10-22

Cape May county's tex board
has showed itself as opposed
to the constant demand of the
State Tax Board for increases
IN real estate assessments.
Don jeopardizc the future
of Cape May county with I'M
reasonable assessments, is the
order issued by the County
Board Of Taxation. Assessors
Of municipalities attended the
meeting. 1t was the consensus
CT opinion among the asseasofs
that, while the real estate boam
Of 1925 has become mcs2
shadow Of what it was, realty
values have not decreased rae
terially. While the market has
not been as active as last year,
prices Of property have not
dropped, it was pointed out.
1t was recommended by Chas.
c. Bohm, chairman Of The
Board of Taxation, that the
developments in the county be
dealt with lenicntly and not
oVertaxed.