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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Rush of Selling
Forces Down Scores
Stocks on Exchange

New York, Mar. 24-(By The AS
ISOLATED Press)-A food of selling
orders broke up on the floor of the
New York stock exchange today and
prices of scores of active issues were
carried down 3 to 10 points as stocks
were thrown overheard in seeming
disregard of quoted value. Judged by
the average of 20 leading industrial
issues. which dropped 305 points to
a new low record for the year, the
decline was even more drastic than
that of any single session in the sem
sational series of breaks earlier in the
month when the extreme drop for n
single day was an even points on
March 2.
Total sales, as compiled by The
Associated Press tabulators, were p
705, 900 shares, more than double
those of yesterday. but over a million
below the record breaking total of
3,7S5,700 shares on March 8. An idea
of the general nature of the decline
may be CLEANED from the fact that
of the 5S7 individual issues traded in,
only A showed net gains on the day,
all but six of which were of a frac-
tional nature.
The selling movement was attrib-
uted to a variety of causes. The call
ing of about $35,000,000 in bank
loans, which sent the call money rate
|, IA 51a percent forcing spectators to
pay higher rates for stocks carried
on long accounts undoubtedly was a
factor, but it was not the only one
as "bulp' markets have been success
fully conducted with money rates at
even higher levels. This calling of
loans also was interpreted as an in
dication that banks were attempting
to force a further reduction in loans
on stock and bond collateral, which
have been the cause of some uneasi-
ness since the revelation about a
month ago that over $3,500,000, 600
had been employed for this purpose.
This figure has since been substan-
TALLY reduced.
Speculative disappointment over
the failure of spring business to come
, I'D to expectations as widely regarded
as contributing to the recent liqulda-
ton of stocks. Today's selling was
accompanied by reports of wide
spread cancellation of automobile or
ders, falling off in retail business and
the lack of any appreciable increase
in the demand for steel from the
principal consuming districts.
Bearish interpretations also were
placed upon the 1925 General Elec-
trio report, showing a falling off in
earnings compared with 1924.
Today's reaction reduced the quot
ed value of securities listed on the
New ork stock exchange by over
$500. 600. 900. A drop of 5 points In
General Motors alone reduced the
market value of its common STOCK
by more than s25,000,00O overnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
New Information
Volunteered by Two
In TAYLOR Staying

Los Angeles, Cal. Mar. 24.-(AP)
Valuable new information in the
William Desmond Taylor murder
case was supplied tonight by two
men who heretofore have not been
mentioned in connection with the
staying, Byron Fits, chief deputy
district attorney, said tonight.
Although refusing to divulge their
names, Fits said that one of the
men was a prominent real estate OPP
orator, while the other was a well
Known film actor. Despite earlier
statements that Mabel Normand, the
MIN actress, was an important wit
ness and would be questioned by
Deputy II. l.. Reyes on his return
70 Los Angeles from investigation of
tne case in the east. Fits was in
sructed by him to make the follow
ing statement relating to the come
dienne:
In all fairness to her, Mabel Nor
mand has long since been completely
generated of any connection with
ne matter. The questions to be ask
Gu ner on my return are only of
MINOR Importance and of q general
nature"
Inc actress today called a halt on
aswspapermen, who sought to in
WrView her on Keyes' announce
ments that he would summon her
70 his office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Cummings Faces Accusers
Today in Removal Effort
MARSHALL GUILTY
IN SECOND DEGREE IN
Staying OF WOMAN

Philadelphia, March 24-(AP)-
David L. Marshall today was convict
ed of murder in the second degree for
the killing Of Anna May Dietrich.
The verdict carries with it a PEN
atty Of ten to twenty years in the
state penitentiary.
The jury which retired at sos
o'clock last night, reported its verdict
at 1912 A. M. Reports had preceded
the jury to the courtroom that it had
reached a second degree verdict, but
the delay in making it's report made
court officers apprehensive that it
had not agreed.
There was no demonstration with
the verdict was rendered and after
the formalitieS were over the room
full OF spectators quietly departed.
The jury is said to have reached it's
decision shortly after court adjourn
ed at IL o'clock last night This
was indicated, a court official said to-
day, by the singing he heard coming
from the jury room at A. NJ. One
OF the songs he said he heard was
Show me the way to go home"
Miss Dietrich was 35 years old and
was employed as a milliner. Parts
of her dismembered body were found
In a. wooded section of Delaware
county, about Is miles from Philadel-
phia, on Jan. 81. The head was found
ten miles away on Jan. %. The body
was quickly identified and suspicion
soon fell upon Marshall, known to
have been a friend of the woman.
He was arrested at his home in
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Portland, Me-, March "a
(AP)-Maine Democrats clos
ed their biennial state conven-
ton today by adopting a CAM
paign platform which included
a pledge for impartial enforce
ment of the prohibition and all
other laws. The convention
also favored aid for agriculture
and fisheries and business econ
omy. in the state administra-
ton, with adequate provision
for state institutions. The
platform, which contained 16
planks, was adopted without
debate as submitted by F. Har-
old Dubord of Waterville, chair
man of the resolutions commit
tee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
50 LOSE LIVES IN
SINKING Of STEAMER
UPPER PART AMAZON

Rio Janeiro. Mar. a. (AP) -
Eighty passengers. the captain and
the first and second engineers Of the
Brazilian river steamer Paes de Car
valho persisted when the steamer
sank In the Solimes River, in the up
per forks of the Amazon, near Ma
naos. according to dispatches re-
ceived here today. The disaster was
caused by an explosion.
Seventy eight passengers and sew
eral members of the crew were res
cued.
Additional advices from Manaos
say that fire broke out in the steamer
Paes de Carvalho early in the morn
Ing of March %, as the steamer was
nearing Coary, on the Solimoes Ri
Yer. The captain, second officer, first
engineer, nine members of the crew
and twenty six passengers, these ad-
vices say, persisted.
The fire originated in the third
class cabin in mattress whose &C.
cupant was reported to have been
smoking a pipe, which started the
blaze. He attempted to throw it
overheard. but the flames set fire to
kerosene and gasoline in tins nearby
The flames spread rapidly, reach
ing a quantity of powder. which ex-
ploded, wrecking the steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Find Missing
Witness in Fight
Chapman for Life

Hartford, Conn.,, March 24-(AP)-
Gerald Chapman today signed new
petition for writ of habea.s corpus.
raising the constitutional question
whether he had fair trial, which
Ray NJ. Wiley, of Springfield. Mass,
will present at the confert ice of the
bandits lawyers in New York tomor-
row as one of the plans to be discus
sed to save Chapman from the gal
lows April 6.
Coincident with this move by Mr..
Wiley, Attorney Frederic j. Groehl OF
New York, senior counsel for the con-
demned man, announced that Char
les William Gregory had been found.
Gregory is the man who is said to
have seen Chapman riding on train
from Springfield, Mass. to New York
on the eve of the New Britain crime
on October II, 1924.
"At YOUR service" Is the wire from
Gregory to Groehl, in answer to the
lawyers appeal. broadcast recently
for information of Gregory's where
abouts Those three words were the
substance of Gregory's answer, said
Mr.. Groehl, who declined to give out
the text of the telegram. He said the
message was long and very assuring
and had been sent from town IN
New York state.
Gregory is reported by Mr.. Groehl
to have played cards and smoked a
cigar with Chapman on the Spring
field New York train. which LETT the
Massachusetts, city at 4.10 P. NJ, and
arrived at the Grand Central station
in New York about P. M. october
II, 1924. His story, according to
Chapman's counsel. fits in with Chap
mans alibi.
The news of his finding was carried
to Chapman at the state prison by
Mr.. Wiley and Mr.. Freedman this af-
ternoon. Chapman was reported as
overjoyed at the news. characteriz-
ing it as another evidence of his claim
that he is innocent of the murder OF
Patrolman Skelly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
LONG AND SHORT
HAUL BILL Rejected
BY SENATE, as TO SO

Washington. Mar. 24-(AP) - The
senate today rejected, 46 to SO. the
Gooding long and short haul bill.
Thus representatives of the inter-
mountain territory again lost in their
forty year fight to prevent trans
continental carriers from granting a
lower rate for hauls to Pacific coast
ports than to intermediate points.
Two years ago the senate passed
a similar measure, 81 to 3S, but 1t
failed of action in the house.
Senators from every section of the
country were divided on the measure
which was non-partisan in nature
Two senators from the inter-moun
tain territory. Phipps and Means OF
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
DIR. Small, Former
President of Colby
Found Dead in Bed

Chicago, March 24-(AP)-Dr. AZ
bion w. Small, nearly 20 years old,
head Of the department of sociology
OF the University of Chicago since
1892 and former president Of Colby
college. was found dead in bed today.
He had been i'll for some time.
DR.. Small. leader in the sociology
field, had been professor emeritus
since his retirement last year. He
was dean of the graduate school OF
arts and literature at the University
since 1905.
His wife. who was Valera Won
Massow of Berlin, died in 1916. A
daughter Mrs. Hayden Harris of
Paris, and son, DIR. G.. 2. Small of
Chicago. survive.
DR.. Small was born at Buckfield,
Me-, May /. 1854. A graduate of COL
by college in 1876. he served as its
president from 1889 to 1892. He was
editor Of the American Journal of
Sociology and author of several
books
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

About 40 witnesses will be
called by the prosecution at the
hearing which will open before
the Governor and Council at
10 o'clock this Thursday morn
ing in the hall of Representa-
tives at the State House on
charges preferred by Arthur
H. Field, chief of the State
highway police, that Henry F.
Cummings of Manchester, high
sheriff of Kennebec county, has
not efficiently conducted the af-
fairs of his office. The number
Of witnesses to be called by the
defense is somewhat smaller, it
is understood. 1t is expected
that the hearing will consume
several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
SUbMERSIBLE w
MAKES RECORD DEPTH
IN TEST OFF MASS.

Portsmouth, N. H., Mar. "a. (AP)-
The giant submarine W. returned
to the navy yard here tonight having
navigated at a record depth for yes
sells Of her class, 220 feet. Her COM
handing officer reported that the
submersion test conducted off Pro-
successful and that the submarine
handled perfectly. The only casualty
was a burst pipe, which collapsed
under the heavy pressure.
This was Lieutenant Commander
George A. Rood's account to The AS
ISOLATED Press:
1--WE got away from Provincetown
Continued on Page 1Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25

Washington, Mar. 24-(AP)-Pro-
hibition debate reached the point
today in the house where the old
fashiond word "liar" came into play
with members edging forward in
their seats like a crowd watching the
end of a tense race.
TIL prohibition enforcement and
the department of justice became en-
tangled in the melee and finally the
unusual situation was created where
the sergeant-at-arms was forced to
issue formal statement on the SUBJ
ject at issue-whether in wet days his
chief duty was to drag DRINKS off the
house floor.
Representative La Guardia, pro-
gressive-socialist, New York started
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Water Supply Cut
Off, Fire Threatens
Section Durham. n. G.

Durham. N. c.. Mar. 24-(AP)-The
water supply cut off by break in
the city's filterer. fire tonight threat
ened to wipe out section of Dur
ham.
The fire started about 1915 in
negro apartment house. By 11.l5.
four dwellings and two warehouses
had been consumed, and the fire de-
partment had been unable to check
the spreading flames.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Believes Flexible
Tariff Provision
Hurtful to Business

Washington, March 24.-(AP)-
The flexible provision of the tariff
law was attacked as threat and as
a deterrent to business by Thomas
Walker Page, former chairman of the
tariff commission, in testimony be-
fore the special senate committee in
vestigating administration of the
law.
The charge also was made that
President Harding had sought to in
f1uence the selection of members of
the commission staff and became
very angry" when he failed to get
the commission to accept his can
didate for the Job of secretary.
The principle of the flexible tariff
is all wrong, the former Democratic
chairman asserted Tariff should
not be flexible but should be stabilized
by fixed rates sset by Congress- he
held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Would Keep
Water Power
Out Politics

Harmony r e i g n S in
Biennial Convention
at Portland = Plat
form Contains Is
Planks-FavOrs Aid
for Agriculture and
Fisheries Business
Economy in State At
fairs Subscribe to
Belief in Advertising
Maine-T0 r e ii S t
Furth er Attempts
at Capitalization of
Govt. at Augusta and
Washington
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Rain Causes Little
Change at Bangor

Bangor, Me-, March 24.-(AP) -
Last nights rain and the thawing
weather of the past few days have
caused an almost imperceptible
change in the threatened conditions
in the Penobscot river here. The
depth of water going over the dam
at the pumping station remained to-
day at ten inches where 1t has huns
for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
No Spring Cut in
Price of Hard Coal

Scranton, Pa, March 24.-(AP)-
The customary reduction of nifty
cents per ton on anthracite on April
1 every year will not be put In erect
this year, local coal companies maze
known today. The present prices Oh
anthracite will kelly prevail with
out change all year, coal company Of
ficials said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Little Indication
Flood on PenOhScOt

Bangor, Me-, March 24-AP)-
The Penobscot River and all the lakes
feeding it continued at low pitch to-
at Bangor dam or being reported from
any point north. A report from
Moosehead Lake tonight says that
there Is about two and half feet OF
water at the Outlet dam, slight
drop in the last few days. A full
head at this point is seven and half
foot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Oldfeld Attacks

The delegates had previously lis
tened to an attack on the Republican
administration by Representative
William A. Oldfield of Arkansas,
chairman of the Democratic national
congressional committee and Demo-
cratic whip in the house. and to ap-
peals for party unity from former
Congressman Daniel ]. McGillicuddy
Continued on Page 12-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
No Danger Flood
At Lewiston Yet

Lewiston, Me-, March 24.-(AP)-
Agent Paul L. Bean of the Union
Water Power Company stated here
today that no menacing condition has
arisen as yet on the Androscoggin
river.
At Lewiston about $4,000 cubic feet
compares with a freshet condition OF
about 10000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over the
upper st. Lawrence valley TUESDAY
night is advancing slowly northeast
ward, being central over New Bruns-
wick.
The outlook is for rains on Thurs
day in the north Atlantic states
Elsewhere the weather will be mostly
fair Thursday and Friday In the
states east of the Mississippi river.
Temperatures will rise on Thurs-
day in the north Atlantic states
Temperatures will fall THURSDAY
night and Friday in the Atlantic
states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh northwest backing to south
west and increasing, weather partly
overcast Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
GriSt Mill Burns
At Van Buren, with
Damage of $4,000

van Burne, Me-, March 24-(AP)-
AUG grist mill Of A. F. Richards was
'u'hed this morning, together with
.afoing mill and warehouse. The
~ ,Sss us Is about $4,000 with insurance
haSs. 'voo. The fire is supposed to
snr .e oeen caused by a hot box in the
ohsne room. The firemen were
s,a neea to confine their work to one
s.a e Oh The building as the other side
eu directly on a stream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
DISpATCHERS ON
MAINE CENTRAL RY.
GIVEN WAGE BOOST

Chicago, Mar. 24-(AP)-Dispatch
ers of the Maine Central railroad to-
day were awarded increased pay by
the United States railroad labor
board, retroactive to Devember l,
1923, the back pay total slightly in
excess of $4,000.
Dispatchers at Portland and Ban
gor. whose pay formerly ranged from
$227,46 to $233.52 a month, now will
receive $242.50 monthly, and dis
patchers at Rumford. who were paid
from S196.lo to 1904. hereafter will
receive 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
$4,000 Fire Loss
At Rutland. Vermont

Rutland, VT, March "a - tAf) -
Fire which started from an unknown
cause in the basement of the e. Ii.
Brophy general store at East Dorset
tonight destroyed the store and con.
tents and also the Union church and
Mr.. Brophy's residence nearby. The
loss is estimated atl $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Maine Central Shows
Dehcit for February

~ ortiand. Me-. March 24.-(AP)-
e Maine Central Railroad today
.,ported deficit of s4S,94s In sur
rus after charges for February.
FsS shIp,ared with a gain of $63.12s last
for uary. due largely to expenditures
st;, snow removal. The railway oper-
ca expenses, amounting to $1,513,-
ruary. iesS 'iion iee'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Great Cancellation
Auto Orders Denied

Detroit, March 24-(AP)-Reports
from New York of widespread can
collation. of automobile orders were
discounted tonight by persons in close
touch with the automobile industry
here. Factories were running, 1t was
stated, at better than normal rate
of production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
State of Maine to Sue
Canadian Pacific Ry.

Bangor, Me-, March 24-(AP)-
Suit has been entered by the State
of Maine against the Canadian Paci-
fic Railway Company to recover $685.
566 alleged to be due the State as
balance of taxes. with interest at ten
percent from June Is, 1923. The case
will come up for trial at the April
term of the supreme court in Ban
sOr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
THE WEATHER
RAIN

Maui Enpland - Rain, slightly
,,,o,,,oar Thursday. Friday fair and
colder.
Eastern New York - Increasing
cloudiness and warmer, probaply
showers Thursday; colder at night;
Friday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Local Radio Report

More satisfactory reception OF
radio broadcasting was had last eve
ming. The volume was fair, fading
but occasional and good variety OF
stations available coming in well.
There was little static.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
sentence "Sniper
bandit" to the Chair

omaha, Neb.. March 24-(AP)-
Wa Carter. "sniper bandit" today
ths WSentenced to be electrocuted at
for .S eoraska penitentiary July 8
Me murder of DR.. A. o. Searles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday rain, slightly warmer; FIJI
day, fair. colder: moderate TO 1resh
south and southwest winds lncreas-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
The Day in Washington
The house INDUCED In q hectic
prohibition debate.

The house agricultural committee
decided to hold night sessions.
The Gooding long and short haul
railroad rate bill was defeated by
the senate.
The project for an. Au-American
canal across New York state was
sidetracked by the Republican house
steering committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Sensational Testimony

That the evidence to be presented
> will contain much of a startling ma
ture Is the belief, although little hint
Continued on Page 12-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Startling
Testimony
Looked for

Will Call
40 Witnes SEES at
Opening of Hearing
at State Housewife
Be Charged wit h
Giving Away Seized
Liquor Gambling
and Sale of Liquor
Within Jail Walls by
Prisoners - Hearing
Expected to La s t
Several Days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
Short and Ugly Word Used
In House Prohibition Fight

of Methodist Board of
Morals Called Liar by Rep.
O'Connor- Quoted AS Saying
Congressman Were Dragged
From Floor Of House in Pre-
VOlstead Days - Rep. La
Guardia Again Urges Gen.
eral Investigation of Prohibit
ton Enforcement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-25
\ Supervisors were announced for
immigration patrols on the Mexican
and Canadian bofders.

Thomas Walker Page attacked the
flexible provisions of the tariff law
before a senate investigating COM
mittee.
Articles Of impeachment against
federal Judge George w. English
were approved by the house judi
ciary committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-02

ference is mainly to be accounted for
by the fact that 10 fewer mills re-
ported for that week. a similar eX-
PLANTATION accounts for apparently
lower production and shipments than
for the corresponding week for last
year; nevertheless, new business re-
ported by a small number of mills is
greater In the aggregate.
Hardwood operations showed nomi-
nal decreases in production and ship
ments and almost a 10 per cent gain
in orders.
The untitled orders of 231 Southern
pine and West Coast mills at the end
of last week amounted to 655, 442 ,716
feet, as against $50, 531 SIT feet for
229 mills the previous week. The 1922
identical Southern pine mills in the
group showed untitled orders of 253,-
702 500 feet last week. as against $685.
$3.50 feet for the week before. For
the 109 West Coast mills the untitled
orders were 401 ,739, 916 feet, as against
396.995,S77 feet for LOT mills a week
earlier.
Altogether the $50 comparably re-
porting softwood mills had shipments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-10-02
LUMBER BUSINESS
UNCHANGED IN WEEK
Hardwood Mills Show Slight Drop
in Production. But Gain
in Orders.

Reports received today by the Ma
tional Lumber Manufacturers Asso-
citation from $50 of the larger soft
wood and 145 of the chief hardwood
mills. representative of all the prin-
cipal lumber regions of the United
States. indicate little or no change
from the high level of activity of the
preceding week. The reported pro.
duction, shipments and new business
OF the comparably reporting softwood
mills are actually somewhat less for
the week ended September 25 than
FOR the preceding week, but the diff