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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Again Stands in Room
Where Took Oath as
President
Plans to Stay Several Days
And Visit Scenes of His Boy
hood-Warm Greeting From
Country Folks-Visit Graves
of Father and Son Calvin Jr.
Attorney General Sargent
Joins Presidential Party

Plymouth, VT, Aug. 4-P)-Presi-
dent Coolidge came home today to
the little village and the farmhouse
that knew him as boy.
with 1$,s. Coolidge he arrived in
mid-afternoon from the Adirondacks
for visit of several days among the
familiar scenes but not until they
had stopped at the country cemetery
and stood alone at the graves of
their son, Calvin, Jr., and of Colonel
John c. Coolidge, father cf the presi-
dent, did they go to the house which
is known throughout tie land as the
place where Mr.. Coolidge took the
presidential oath three years ago
this week.
The naturally sundemonstrative
Continued on Page 5-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Mexican Business
Men Worried Over
Economic Boycott

Mexico City, Aug. 4.-(P1-The i'm
passe which has developed in the
controversy between the Mexico
government and the Roman Catholic
church tonight remained unchanged
after n day of rumors concerning the
success attending the efforts of va
rtous volunteer Intermediates or
would-be mediators in the situation.
The archbishopric remained unal-
tered in its attitude that it wants a
settlement but that it cannot accept
the regulations of the government.
Many prominent Mexicans, who
are devout Catholics or influential in
the councils Of the government have
expressed Willingness to serve as in
termediaries. Among these are Au-
sustin Legorreta, prominent banker
of Mexico City. This has caused
rumors that the bankers group is
making a special effort to bring
about peace. The bankers deny this.
The movement among Roman
Catholics to exert the pressure of an
economic boycott against the atti-
tude of the Mexican government in
enforcing the new religious regula-
tons is being watched with keen in
terest in Mexico.
Business circles are plainly worried
ic boycott or even slowing down
in purchases by the public under the
plans of the League for the Defense
of Religious Liberty. Although there
have been no serious outward evil
dences of an economic boycott in
Mexico City reports from elsewhere
in the republic show the volume of
business has been tangibly reduced.
Meanwhile. both the government,
with it's supporters in it's present
stand on the religious laws, and the
Roman Catholic episcopate. as well
as Catholic leaders, are both stand
ing firm in their respective positions.
The governments adherents main
tain President Gales is only enforce
ing the constitution and laws of the
country, which the Catholic authori-
ties have openly announced they in
tend to "disobey'.
A statement issued by the depart
ment of the interior says that the
government was forced to issue the
the religious regulations because the
Catholic clergy refused to obey the
constitution.
The supporters of the church as
sert the Catholic religion is being
prosecuted and that religious liberty
and human rights recognized all over
the civilized world are being chal-
lenged and menaced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05

Camp Devens, Mass, Aug. 4.-lP)-
Fire of undetermined origin tonight
destroyed large warehouse of quar-
termaster stores here and threatened
another warehouse containing a guam
loss was estimated at $4,000.
Three men were overcome by smoke
and were taken to the camp hospital
for treatment. Help was summoned
from Aver to fight the flames. All of
the quartermaster's records and much
valuable army equipment were burned.
When the flames worked through the
house to the building where the dyna-
mite caps We're stored several volun-
teers entered the building and carried
out the explosives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
STRICKEN MORSE
NAMED AS EXECUTOR
OF HIS WIFE'S WILL

Bath, Aug. 4.-LP)-Coinciden with
the filing today of the will of Mrs.
Clemence G. Morse, in which she
names her husband, Charles W.
Morse, as executor and asks his ap-
polntment without bond, was the
presentation of a petition of her STEP
son, Harry F. Morse, of Noank, Conn,
declaring his father legally incom-
petent. The appointment of his
brother, Edwin A. Morse, of Wash
ington, d. c., and himself, as admin
istrators were sought by Mr.. Morse.
Both sons also petition that Harry
F. Morse or some other person be ap-
pointed guardian of their father,
contending that he is of unsound
mind and by eason of infirmity and
mental capacity incompetent to man
age his own estate or to protect his
rights.
The will, which was filed in the
Sagadahoc probate court, will come
before Judge James S. Lowell for al
lowance September Z, when both
petitions will also be acted on.
The will of Mrs. Morse, who died
here suddenly July Is, the same day
that announcement was made in
New York that Mr.. Morse would be
brought to trial on charges of fraud
pending against him in Federal court
there, is estimated at $4,000 and is
all personal. She directed that her
only sister, Mrs. Mamie 3. Long of
New York. be paid 500 month dur
ing the life Of Mr.. Morse and in event
Of his death 100000 be set aside for
continuing the payments. On the
death of Mrs. Long, the will provided
that the remaining $4,000 be paid to
Mr.. Morse's only daughter, Mrs.
John c. Geiger of Chicago.
She bequeathed $4,000 to her nep-
hew, Maurice +. Long of New York,
and the residue to the executor In
trust. On the death of her husband.
she directed that the remainder of
the estate be divided equally among
the three sons and daughter of Mr..
Morse. The will was dated Septem-
Der IL. 1909.
The condition of Mr.. Morse. for
mer financier and ship owner, who
had a second shock here Sunday,
showed no signs of Improvement to-
day. He is confined to his room and
is able to sit up only for brief inter-
walls. The excessive heat has ag-
gravated his condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Thomas Has Lead
Of $4,000 in Oklahoma
Senatorial Nomination

Oklahoma City, Aug. 4.-P)-J. V.
(Jack) Walton, deposed governor, was
trailing Congressman Elmer Thomas
by nearly 10000 votes in the race for
the Democratic nomination for United
States senator on returns tonight from
about three-ffths of the precincts in
Oklahoma.
The vote for 1851 precincts out of
$3.50 in the state gave Thomas 49,797
and Walton 37,SS9.
Henry j. Johnston of Perry, reputcd
to have ku Klux Khan support, held
lead of more than 10000 votes over
William NJ. Darnell. Texas county
farmer for the Democratic gubernato to-
rial nomination on returns from 1898
precincts.
United States Senator ]. w. Harreld.
Republican, was renomlnated by a
large plurality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
JeWelled Crown
Is Missing from
Guadalupe Church

Mexico City, Aug. 4.-(P)-Govern
ment authorities are investigating a
report that the gorgeous gold jewell
ed crown of the Virgin of Guadalupe,
whose value is estimated at 100000
pesos, is missing from the church in
Guadalupe.
When the revolutionists entered
Mexico City in 1915, the church au-
thorities, fearing hooters, placed the
crown in the vaults of the church and
substituted less costly one which
the image has worn since. 1t is now
reported the municipal committee
making an inventory of church pro-
perty has been unable to find the ORR
ginal crown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Wet Candidates
Win Nominations
In Missouri Primaries

st. Louis, Aug. 4-(P)-Rolling up
pluralities ranging from 10000 to
10000 candidates strongly opposed
by the nti-Saloon League and w.
c. T. u. as vets, were nominated for
U. S. Senator by both the Republi-
cans and Democrats in yesterdays
Missouri primary election.
Returns tabulated tonight showed
Senator George II. Williams of st.
Louis, incumbent. had won an easy
victory over his two Republican OPP
ponents, David NJ. Proctor of Kan
sas City, an avowed dry. and Blod-
get Priest of st. Louis, a dripping
wet" Congressman Harry B. Halves
of st. Louis, a wet, easily defeated
his dry Democratic opponents, Judge
Ewing B. Cockrell of Warrensburg.
Willis II. Meredith of Poplar Bluff
and Robert |. Young of st. Joseph.
All five Missouri congressman WHO
were opposed for denomination were
victorious by wide margins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05

Chicago. Aug. 4-[P)-Defance
was flung at the Senate campaign
funds committee today by Samuel
insult, multi millionaire public util-
tiles executive Of Chicago, and Rob-
ert z. Grove, states attorney for
Cook county.
Both repeatedly refused to answer
certain questions concerning cam
paign contributions in the recent H.
linois primary. After making the
record, Senator Reed, Democrat,
Missouri. chairman, told insult his
case would be reported to the Senate
for such action looking to contempt
proceedings as it might deem war
ranted.
Grove was told the committee
would take his case under Amusement
for the present.
Ira c. Copley, newspaper publisher
Continued on Page 5-Col. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Sebago Observes
Centennial Date
Thousand See Parade

Sebago. Aug. 4.-(P)-In a setting
of rare beauty, a broad field on the
shore of Sebago Lake, in the north
ern section of the town. Sebago folk
today celebrated the centennial of
their little municipality, so widely
known because of the many men and
women it has sent forth into the
world to serve with distinction in
various professions.
More than thousand assembled
for the parade, the dinner under the
big tent and the literary exercises
and sports of the afternoon. the
gathering including many former
residents of the town, who returned
from distant points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Anti-Klan Group
Candidates Lead
In Kansas Primary

Topeka, Kas., Aug. 4-(P)-Candi-
dates opposed to placing the ku
klux Khan on legal basis in Kan
sas maintained slight leads in re-
turns on yesterdays primary ballot
ing from approximately 400 of the
states 2641 precincts.
Three judges of the state supreme
court, who had been opposed by the
khan because of their ruling oustirg
the order from Kansas, were steadily
increasing their leads.
Former Governor Jonathan NJ.
Davis was leading Donald Muir, an
attorney, by a few votes in the
Democratic gubernatorial race. The
khan was not an issue in the Demo-
cratic campaign.
Senator Curtis. floor leader, and
Governor Benjamin Paulen, Repub-
lican, had little opposition for renom-
nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Wife of Portland
Workman Missing
Since Last Sunday

Portland, Me. Aug. 4.-(P)-Al A.
Accidio, %, appealed to the newspa-
pers and the police today to solve the
mystery of the disappearance here
Sunday of Ida May Fairbain, his 20
year-old wife. He said he had not
seen her since she took his luncheon
to him at Rosement, where he was
working Sunday as an employe of the
Cumberland County Power & Light
Co.
They were married less than three
years ago, and he could suggest no
motive for leaving him of her own ac-
cord, he said. She had no money and
when he escorted her to an electric
car she said she was going home.
He described her as brunette,
about five feet five inches in height,
weighing about 120 pounds, with hair
bobbed single style and a scar on her
right cheek. She formerly lived in
Massachusetts and has a sister in
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Two Auto Fatalities
At WatertOWn, Mass.

Watertown, Mass. Aug. 4.-(P)-
Automobile accidents here proved
fatal to two children today. Aram
Apprahamian s, died in st. Eliza
beth's hospital, Allston, after being
struck by truck operated by
Michael j. Donovan of South Boston.
Donovan was held in $1,000 bail on a
manslaughter charge.
Robert Mcdonald, 6. of Cambridge,
died in the Cambridge Hospital from
injuries received when struck by an
automobile operated by Mildred w.
Childs of Waltham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Denies Prediction
General Motors Rise

New York, Aug. 4-By the Asso-
ciated Press)-Thomas Cochran.
partner of J. p. Morgan & Co., bound
for Europe on the Olympic, today
radioed to the Morgan firm repu-
diation of the alleged interview in
which he was quoted as predicting
an advance of 100 points in General
Motors stock.
'In response to inquiries made Of
me by a ship news reporter upon my
sailing" Mr.. Cochran said, Il spoke
with enthusiasm of the earnings,
management and prospects of the
General Motors Corporation.
81 authorize no statement Of any
kind as to the future price of the
stock. which obviously no one can
foretelI."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Sox-Rolling, Name
Calling Miss Given
3 Months to Reflect

New York, Aug. 4--(AP)-Roll
ing her stockings on 18th Street
just off Fifth Avenue today, cost
Miss Frances Rathowitz three
months in the workhouse.
The arrestins policeman told
the court Miss Rathowitz had
caused a crowd to collect by ner
action and when he had remon-
strated with her she had called
him various names.
women should not roll their
stockings in public" the court
ruled. "The scanty apparel they
wear nowadays is sufficient to
attract attention without their
doing other things that will cause
men to look at them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
wife ASKS DIVORCE
FROM HOLMAN DAY
NOTED maine WRITER

Boston, Aug. 4.-(P)-suit for di-
vorce against Hlman F. Day, Maine
author and editor, was filed in Suffolk
probate court here today by his wife,
Agnes B. Day. She charges him with
desertion in 1922.
Mr.. Day, who was born in Vassal-
boro, Maine, has written fiction and
poetry on life in the Maine woods and
was said to be at present engaged in
writing for moving pictures at Holly
wood, Cal. He married as his second
wife Agnes Bearce Nevens of Lewis
ton, Me-, on Sept. -, 1908. His Bos-
ton home for several years has been
at 102 Mount Vernon street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
3 Killings in "a
Hours at Chicago

Chicago, Aug. 4-(P)-Finding OF
the body of an unidentified man
trussed and weighted with stones IN
a suburban well gave police Today
their third murder mystery in "a
hours.
The BODY found last night arpar-
emily had been in the water two
weeks. There were three bullet
wounds in the head, leading the po-
lice to believe that the man had been
taken for a ride" and slain as the
result of some illicit alcohol traffic
feud.
Alcohol gang warfare also was
blamed for the death of Joseph Sal
vo in Chicago Heights, sc.but ban
community, in which a half dozen
recent Sayings have been recorded.
The third killing. that of Morris
Markowitz, wealthy teaming con-
tractor, was laid at the door of labor
troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05

Auburn, Me, Aug. 4-{P)-Eigh-
teen hours were required to clear
away wreckage and repair the road
bed torn up by the derailment of the
Bar Harbor Express this morning.
Traffic on the Portland lewiston
Waterville line of the Maine Central
through the day, was resumed to-
night. The derailment occurred at
the spot of one of the worst freight
Continued on Page 5-CoI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Spiritualist Files
100000 Suit Against
Keith Theatre, Boston

Dedham, Mass, Aug. 4-tRI-The.
Rev. Fred A. Wiggin, a Brookline
spiritualist leader, today filed suit
for 100000 in the Norfolk superior
court here against the B. F. Keith
Theatre of Boston, alleging defama-
ton of character.
The suit apparently was based on
the appearance at the theatre last
fall of Harry Houdini, who, in con-
nection with his performances char
acterized mediums as fakes and
frauds" While the Rev. Mr.. Wig
gins suit does not mention Houdini.
it asserts that certain tricksters
and buffoons," hired by the defend
ants CAUSED to be published certain
false statements which the plaintiff
claims were scandalous and have in
jured his good name and reputation"
He further alleges that he was ac-
cused of larceny and obtaining money
under false pretenses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
All congressman
WIN denomination
N ". Virginia Race

An aafleston, w. Va. Aug. 4.-(P)-
n n y, the present members of the ma
W.. aa' House of Representatives from
w.. vA Virginia, with one exception,
Primary :" 'e''io"' ''"''
Ana presentatives Bachman. Bowman
cho,,. "oiverton were Republican
sl,,s .es In the first, second and third
Fas s, u representative Strother
n. y snopposed in the fifth district for
ssnt.a spublican nomination, and Repre-
tict s Taylor, Democrat, sixth dis
eapSIa .an far ahead of the opposition
Rspr sss,
cspdiSsessentative woodward was not a
ton ,'s Tor the Republican nomina-
tasuoa me fourth district. The NOM
aurh.a. Oh ex-Representative James j.
/. pacs {. republican, for Woodyard's
aturr." as indicated with most of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
May Electrocute
Ailing Baby Bear

Boston, Aug. 4.-(P)-A baby black
bear Is weeks old faces electrocution
in Boston within "a hours The animal
was turned over to the Animal Rescue
League after neighbors complained OF
it's pitiful howlings. The doctors have
been unable to diagnose or treat the
disease from which the cub suffers and
which has turned it's hair white about
the eyes Unless they succeed tonight
the, cub will be electrocuted to end its
suffering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Manchester Woman
Dies of Auto Injuries

Miss Helen Mclaughlin. 20, of SO
Mechanic street. was fatally injured
this evening when run over by an
automobile driven by Edward f.
Laramy of 100 Market street, driver
for Shirley and Johnson of Goof-
town. She suffered a fractured skull
and internal injuries and died a few
minutes after the accident. Laramy
was not held by the police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England = Increas-
ing cloudiness Thursday followed b
showers Thursday night and Fri
day: slightly cooler on the coast
Thursday night.
Southern New England - Partly
cloudy Thursday and Friday; not
quite so warm Thursday.
Eastern New York-Fair in south
and central ortion, showers in north
portion Thursday and probably Fri
day; slightly cooler in south portion
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Wreckage
Is Cleared
At Auburn
Derailment Holds Up
Traffic of Maine Gen.
trail Is Hours

One Passenger and Mail Clerk
Hurt When Bar HarbOr EX-
press Leaves Rails in Early
Morning - Broken Brake
Rigging Cause of Accident
Baggage and Combination
Car Roll Down Embankment
Scene Same AS That of
Bad Freight Wreck % Years
Ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Car Barn
Slayers
Must Die
Gov. Fuller Refuses to
Interfere with Death
Sentence

Will Go to Chair Sometime
During Week of Aug. s.
Convicted of Killing Night
Waterman Ferneau at Wal
than Last OctOber-Dever-
eauX Had Asked for Clemen-
cy Because War Wounds I'M
paired Mentality - Heinlein
and Mclaughlin Say Took
No Part in Actual killing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
General Forecast

The disturbance that was near the
st. Lawrence Tuesday night has adj
vanced to northern New Foundland
Harrington 1852. with a trough eX-
tending south and southwestward to
the Virginia coast.
The outlook is for showers Thurs
day along the lower lakes, Oh Thurs
day night and Friday in northern
New England. Elsewhere the wealth
er will be mostly fair Thursday and
Friday in the states east of the Mis-
sissippi river. It will be sligr ~
cooler on Thursday in the north At
lantic states.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Moderate 10 fresh northwest; wealth
er fair Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
insult AND GROVE
DEFY PROBERS IN
ILLINOIS PRIMARY
Wealthy Power Magnate and
States Attorney Refuse to
Answer Questions

Senator Reed Threatens Contempt
Proceedings When They Keep
Silent on Campaign Contributions
Both Say Acting on Advice Of
Counsel - insult Stages World
Court Speech - Declares Has
Brought $65,o00,oo0 Worth Proper
ties Into Illinois and Should Have
Voice in Affairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Fire Checked
In Rush toDexter
Business Section
Garage and Liv cry
st a b e Destroyed;
B akin g Company
Plant Damaged

Stiff Breeze Handicaps Fire
men - Sparks And Cinders
Carried To Business Blocks
-Tewksbury's Garage And
Gould's Livery Total Loss
Four Autos Burned-DOZen
Horses Rescued-LOss Esti-
mated at $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday;
not quite so warm Thursday mod
crate north and northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Unidentified Man
Drowned in Surf at
Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard, Me-, Aug. 4.-(P1-An
unidentified man aged about 25 years
was drowned while bathing in the surf
this afternoon. reg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Father of Five
Killed by Truck

Haverhill, Mass, Aug. 4.-t4,l-
Frank ]. Andrews, 46, father of five
children. was killed today by a motor
truck driven by Raymond De Arville
of Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05
Devens
Warehouse
Destroyed

Loss Estimated At $4,000
Volunteers Carry Out Guam
tity Dynamite Caps When
Flames Threaten S con d
Warehouses; hree Men
Overcome by SmOke-All of
Quartermaster's r ec0r d S
Lost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-05

Sun Rises 4.30 OHM. Auu.s
Sun Sets7. r. @. Aurf. t6
Days Length 1890 sem. AUD. "a
Days Decrease IL { /. @. Aug. 20
New Britain herald., 1926-03-10
1.-THE NEW COMMANDMENT"

Tonight is the final showing at the Capitol of Lon Clancy in his new photoplay "The Elackbird," which has pleased many since opening on Monday last and also for the eXcel- lent bill of vaudeville, which is headed by Jane and Katherine Lee, the famous Lee Kids of the movies, now grown up.
 Tomorrow the entire bill changes and brings five more acts of Keith vaudeville and feature photoplays Heading tho vaudeville show Is Edythc .F. ndman and Boys in "A Dance Studio" a fast dancing revue with a cast of finished dancers Other acts include the Three Silvers, sen sational gymnasts; Crystal and An derson in "Comedy Deluxe; Wheel CT and Potter in a very clever skit, "smithie"; and Burns and Kane, a pair of notable comedians in stories and songs.
 The feature photoplay attraction will be well Had by local movie lovers and offers Blanche Sweet and Ben Lyon Tn "rhc New Command ment," a romantic drama which af- lords the stars chance to display their fine emotional acting. It was taken from the widely read novel Invisible Wounds" which was a popular seller right after the war
 The Charleston contest will be held on Thursday night instead of Friday beginning this week and any Charles ton dancers in the city may vet of- fer their names for enrolment There are cash prizes awarded week ly and a chance in the finals and the grand prizes at later date for the winners.
 On Sunday for four days the Capi' fol will offer Zane Greys epic, "Th' Vanishing American" with Richart Dix, Lois Wilson and Noah Beery As an added attraction Harold Lloyd will be seen in Now or Nev CT" There will be special shows io1 children at 4:15 daily for 15c.