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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-09

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Because she chopped her hus-
bands body into 215 separate
and distinct pieces, a newspaper
declares AIexia Prokofieff, aged
81, ''the worst wife in Russia"
The dispatch fails to state who
counted the pieces.
Before being awarded diplomas
in the home economics course at
the Michigan State College at
East Lansing, the co-eds must eat
an appreciable quantity of the
food they prepare, as a part of
their final examination. Truly an
exciting test.
Rev. Ira Landrith, national sec
rotary of Christian Endeavor So
cieties, advocates the installation
of "courting booths" in ali
churches. He wisely observes
that "young people must get to-
gether in some way, and if the
church does not supply the means
they will find less desirable sur
roundings for their love-making."
Inmates of jails in the City of
Mexico are to be paraded through
the streets as an added humiIia-
ton. If that should become the
custom in the United States, the
sob-sisters would strew their line
of march with roses.
Adherents of queer sect in the
mountains of New Mexico tor
ture themselves by walking over
cactus and sharp stones during
the Easter season, as a religious
duty Still some supposedly civil
lied people among US seem to be-
lieve that the Almighty is pleased |
to see as make ourselves miser-
able all the time.
While Roy a. McNeill anguish
es in jail at Phoenix, Ariz., for
bigamy, his two wives live happi-
ly together in the same house.
Which brings to mind someone's
immortal remark: "Ain't women
funny"
Lima Cavaiieri, former operate
soprano, at the age of So is con-
Quoting beauty parlor in Paris
with go assistants. She retired
from the stage with fortune, and
declares she is running her pres
emit establishment not to make
money, but because. she is Gin
terested in women" Despite her
age, Lima is still easy to look upon.
II Is reported that Turkish men
are being hanged for refusing to
give up the fez, while the woman
persist in wearing the TRADITIONAL
scarf and are getting away with
it." The fact that the scarf costs
less than the hats which they are
supposed to wear may account
for the women's immunity from
prosecution.
Pauline Nixon Of Texas began
marrying less than four years ago,
~ ffka aan 80 fE n,.I hos - So.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-09

Before being awarded diplomas
in the home economics course at
the Michigan State College at
East Lansing, the co-eds must eat
an appreciable quantity of the
food they prepare, as part of
their final examination. Truly an
exciting test.
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Because she chopped her hus-
bands body into 215 separate
and distinct pieces, a newspaper
declares AIexia Prokofieff, aged
81, ''the worst wife in Russia. !"
The dispatch fails to state who
counted the pieces.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1926-04-09

While Roy "A. McNeill anguish
es in jail at Phoenix, Ariz., for
bigamy, his two wives live happi-
ly together in the same house.
Which brings to mind someone's
immortal remark: "Ain't women
funny"
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Inmates of jails in the City Of
Mexico are to be paraded through
the streets as an added humiIia-
ton. If that should become the
custom in the United States, the
sob-sisters would strew their line
of march with roses.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Sorority Girls
"Squeal" on Boys
For Liquor Drinking

Adrian, Mich, March 23.-(AP)-
Disclaiming any prudishness in their
actions, the 81 members of Kappa
Kappa Comma Sorority of Adrian
College, today declared that they had
reported the use of liquor by ten men
students who were guests of the sor-
GRITTY at a dance because they were
"old fashioned girls with old fash
Toned IDEAS"
The ten men were suspended by
the college authorities until April 8,
after they had admitted according
to DIR. H. l.. F'eeman, president OF the
college, that they had taken nip
from a quart of liquor brought to the
dance. President Feeman stated that
the girls did not give the names OF
the boys but merely reported the
incident and asked that the boys be
given an opportunity to admit the
drinking. The girls also asked that
the names of the boys be withheld.
1--WE might be called prudes by
some people but we have ideals and
traditions to uphold at this college
and we did what be believe is right,
said Miss Margaret Osgood, who act
ed as spokesman for the sorority
when the matter was reported to
President Feeman.
1T was not an easy thing for us to
do. The boys were our friends and
our guests but they did not respect
our hospitality and we were forced
. take the action we did"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Bangor Reports No
Truth in Story of
High Water in Basin

Bangor. Me-. March 23-(AP)-To-
day the United States coastguard cut
ter Ossipee broke her way through
the ice in tho Narrows, five miles be-
low Bangor. and in so doing started
some of her bow plates. causing a
slight leak. The steamer encounter
ed. as expected, thick ice in the Mar
rows, the thickness, including blue
ice. white ice and snow being in plac-
es thirty-two inches.
With the Narrows open, the situa-
ton here is so far improved that it is
doubtful If there will be further need
OF the Ossipee's services, and Captain
Ahearn decided to return to Portland
for repairs. sailing at 3 o'clock.
adAumbermen just returned from the
north say there is no truth in recent
~ published reports that the lakes
and streams are full, declaring that
on the contrary, all water courses
and storage basins are lower than
usual at this time of year, and in nos,
instances very low. There Is a great
depth of snow, but 1t Is light and dry
and thus far there has been little
thawing and no rain. There was a
light shower In Bangor this afternoon
and tonight a drizzle of rain. The
PenobscOt at Bangor continues very
low. Another weeks continuance OF
existing conditions would likely avert
all danger of flood damage on the riv-
er, but heavy rain probably would
create a serious situation, especially
above Bangor where great masses OF
ice fill the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
One Time Woman
Clerk Becomes
Head CORPORATION

New York, March 2S-(AP)-"Lit-
| tie Miss Dillon" clerk in the Coney
| island branch of the Brooklyn Boro
| Gas Co., twenty two years ago, has
become President Mary B. Dillon,
head of that 100000 corporation
and probably the only woman presi-
! dent of a gas company in the United
| States.
Elected yesterday Miss Dillon to-
day Will take up the direction Of
more than 500 workers serving nearly
10000 consumers in Brooklyn. Elect
, ed at the same time to work with her
| were Helen S. Steers. who will act as
treasurer and assistant secretary,
and Mary E. Armstrong, who be.
| comes secretary and assistant treas
| urer of the company.
Miss Dillon has been vice presi-
| dent and general manager of the
company since Dec. s, 1924. After
her return from Europe last year,
where she inspected public utility
companies, she was honored by the
Coney Island chamber of commerce
Tor her efforts to increase efficiency
! In public utility corporations. Miss
Dillon is the wife of Henry Farber, a
wholesale coal dealer, but she re-
tains her maiden name ito avoid
| confusion to customers" She does
! not believe in sex warfare or that
women are to succeed men in the
administration of industry.
This country is expanding 50
: quickly there certainly is room for
both sexes" she says.
She sees a special place for wo-
. man in business. to "humanize'' BUSH
, ness and to handle. customers "as a
woman handles them"
sentiment is necessary in bust
ness" is one of Miss Dillon's pro-
nouncements. "A woman realizes
this where a man may not
i am not welded to my business
career she says. Il have a perfect
ly good husband. and the fact that I
now head a large corporation does
not interfere with my home life at
all. It's just a matter of arrange
ment with friend husband"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Real Whisky for
Ailing Postal Clerks

Rochester. n. Y, March 23-(AP,
Five gallons of real whisky. seize''
by prohibition agents In raids, toda :.
were ordered released for the use OF
postal mployes i'll in thir homes here
with grippe and pneumonia. United
States Marshal Fritsch, in whose
storehouse the liquor had been kept.
said the federal nurse caring for the
postal employees had told him a num-
beer of them should have whisky, and
release for the liquor was obtained
nv a court order obtained from Fed
eral Judge Hazel at Buffalo.
The nurse will dispense the liquor
To patients in doses at their homes,
Marshal Fritsch explained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Foye Wins Fight
For Seat in Board
Aldermen, Manchester

Manchester, n. H., Mar. %. (AP)-
Francis A. Foye was returned to the
board of mayor and aldermen today
by the voters of Ward at a special
election, winning from Alderman AL
bert j. Dubois. Republican nominee.
by 81 votes. The count gave Foye
900, Dubois S18.
At the municipal election last fall
Foye defeated his opponent by 20S
votes but several weeks later at the
request of the defeated candidate a
recount was held in which Foye gain
ed three votes. He. however, was
subsequently unseated by the board
on charges of Irregularities.
Had Foye been defeated his petit
ton to have the supreme court rule
pn the legality of the aldermen's ac-
ton in removing him would have
been pushed. Ward officials look up
on his election as complete vindi-
cation of the charges preferred
against him.
At the opening Of the polls this
morning City Clerk Arthur w. Phin-
ney was elected from the ward room
by the police following instructions
by Moderator John A. Connolly. He
was charged with lettering in the
room.
Both Foye and Dubois are Demo-
Gratis but the latter was endorsed by
the Republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Rhode Island Tax
League Seeks Reform
U. S. Policy State Aid

Providence. r. L., March 23-(AP)
The Rhode Island Tax League, q
newly formed organization of the
leading business leaders of Rhode
Island, today adopted q platform
criticizing the revenue bill enacted by
the present congress, and calling for
reform in the federal policy of state
aid.
The league asserted that the fed
eral policy of contributing a dollar
for every dollar appropriated by state
legislatures for approved improve
ments and projects within the states
domain encourages extravaganza in
the expenditure of public funds.
1t contended that the tax rebate
closes of the revenue bill in many in
stances amounted to coercion of
state legislatures. compelling states
to increase tax rates needlessly in
order to share in federal rebates. The
league charged that the lure of
state aid" was used to induce states
to submit to federal supervision ana
control OF various state activities.
thereby destroying the states SOW
ereignty.
The repeal of the federal inheri-
lance tax was urged. the league con-
tending that this was a coercive
measure to compel uniform inheri-
lance taxes among the states.
1t condemned the federal corpora :
ton tax as being TOO high and Of I'M
sound policy.
state aid was particularly con-
dcmned as subversive of good state
government, and as saddling the
states with unjust and unequal tax
burdens.
I'VE believe that here is a definite
trend In federal policy with regard to
taxation and appropriation threatan-
ing the spirit. If not the letter, of the
constitutional safeguards" the pat
form stated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Ask Congress Pay
Man $500 for
Illegal failing

Washington, March 23 - (AP) -
Congress was asked today to pay
$4,000 compensation to Missouri
man who spent FIVE months in Jail
just because his name happened to
be identical with another man who
previously had run afoul of the pro-
hibition law.
The name that caused the trouble
was w. w. Ford. Ford number one
was arrested and forfeited his bond
of $4,000. A year and half later
Ford number two was taken in by an
officer who didn't quite understand
all the facts. But number two could
neither maize bond nor convince the
authorities Of their mistake. $50 he
stayed in.
Today Representative Haws, DEM
ocrat, Missouri. introduced bill that
would entitle Ford number two to
check for $4,000 from the United
States treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Harmony Holds in Ranks Of Maine
Democrats on Eve of Convention
OIL CITY HELPLESS
ASST AWAITS WILL
OF The WEATHER MAN

OIL City. Pa. Mar. 23.-(AP)-A
general movement today of the huge
Ice gorges which have choked the
Allegheny river south of here the
last few weeks, is believed by OBJ
servers to mark the passing of flood
conditions that already has caused
damage estimated in the millions
and has driven more than $50 fam
lilies from their homes.
Oh City, however, tonight remain
ed a city of apprehension with no
way of predicting what the outcome
OF the ice movement may be. Should
the Ice continue to move out freely,
there will be no further flood men
ace. but If jan. should occur NAV
again back up Oil Creek and cause
repetition of yesterdays flood that
covered the central business section
with water to a depth of three to L.
feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Hang Chinese in
Liverpool for Murder
Wife and Daughters

Liverpool, March 23-(AP)-Lock
Ah-Tam. the former benevolent Chin
ese merchant beloved of all who knew
him. died on the gibbet in the prison
here today for the murder of his
Welsh wife and their two handsome
daughters, Doris. 20, and Cecilia, II.
The murder was committed, appar-
emily without reason, during a cele-
bration in his home. After he had
shot them dead. Lock Ah-Tam calmly
called the police on the telephone and
told what he had done. He was i'm
mediately arrested.
The murderer was SO years old
and was known by his countrymen
throughout the world. He came to
England twenty years ago. was nat
uraiiZed and married a Welsh girl.
He became wealthy through his BUSH
ness transactions and was powerful
but mysterious. Thousands of his
needy countrymen were aided by him.
He was we'll known in the Chinatowns
of New York and San Francisco.
Whether he was affiliated with one of
the big Chinese societies is not known
but he was influential in many coun-
tries. When he was arrested Chinese
In Europe and the United States rails
ed large fund for his defense. Sir
Edward Marshall, one of Englands
most distinguished lawyers, defended
him. He advanced the theory that
his clients mind had been unbalanced
by business worries, but nevertheless
he was found guilty.
Il am ready to meet my fate
Lock Ah-Tam said last night with
calm stoicism to Percy You'd, a local
politician. who organized petition
for reprieve.
Tell everybody who signed the pc
tition," the condemned man added,
that am extremely grateful to them.
I am content and happy. am aware
that have done wrong. but / shall
shortly join my loved ones and they
will understand"
The prisoner had final talk with
his son last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Conditions in Northern New England
Are Ripe for. Damaging Freshets
FILE OBJECTIONS
TO PROBATE OF WILL
OF LAWYER HUMMEL

New York, Mar. 20. (AP)-Formal
objection to probate Of the will Of
Abraham H. Hummel. once noted d.
vorce lawyer. who died recently in
London, was filed today in the surro-
gates court by attorneys for Henry
Dana Hummel. bakery wagon driver
Of Portland. Me-, who claims to be
Abe Hummers son.
The objections are based upon
charges that the will was not execut-
ed in accordance with the law; that
it was not the free act of Hummel;
that he was not of sound mind or
mentally capable Of making a will at
the time 1t was executed, and that the
will was procured by fraud and UNI
der influence exercised by Hummels
sisters, Bertha Hummel and Sophie
II. Kauffenburg, and a nephew,
Abraham Kauffenburg.
Trial Of the issue by jury was ask
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Army Housing Bill
Carries 100000 for
Camp DeYens, Mass.

Washington, March 23.-(AP)-The
$7,000,000 army housing program, in
Guiding 100000 for Camp Devens,
Mass. was formally reported to the
House today by its military commit
tee.
A report discussing each of the 10
projects. in part said: This is the
training center for the first corps
area. at which is conducted the train
ing activities of the C. NJ. T. c., r. O.
T. c., reserve officers, and the National
Guard. The barracks and quarters at
this station are all Of wartime con-
struction. This is for the construc-
tion of the following: Barracks for
18th Infantry. less two battalions,
$462, 900; barracks for brigade head
quarters company, $4,000; construc-
ton, brick; barracks for 621 men who
are now living in wartime cantonment
barracks; required 100000 more to
complete barracks for 1913 men more.
This will be included in future lists"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Hold "C0untess"
As Grand Larceny
SUSPECT at New York

New York, March 23-(AP)-A
hshionably dressed young woman
Who described herself as the Coun-
tess Virginia Won David and gave al,
uptown New York address, was neio
In $500 bail for hearing THURSDAY
when arraigned today on Suspicion
cfgrand larceny. Police said she was
widely known in Boston, Mass.
In court today, police produced
several clippings from Boston news,
papers which they said they founo
On the young woman's person. one
bore a picture of young woman re-
Hmbling the defendant and had the
caption Arrested again"
The young woman told the police
that she had been a baroness as wei,
Is a countess and that she Is ~
years old. Her arrest was brought
about by a dress shop where she was
alleged to have cashed worthless
check for 5000.
No countess or baroness OF her
name is listed in the standard books
listing persons of title.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Arrest Another
Member WhittemOre
Gang of HOld-Up Men

New York, March 23.-(AP)-A
seventh alleged member of the
"Whittemore gang of holdup men
was arrested tonight by police who
traced baggage shipped to him from
Cleveland, Ohio, and used his room
mate as a human shield when he
attempted gun play in resisting ar
rest. He said he was William j.
Unkelbach, of Cleveland. and admit
ted aiding In the $4,000 diamond
robbery here January IL.
The roommate who was thrust be-
tween the detectives and Unkelbach
was arrested as one Of tho men who
held up Reuben5s restaurant. on
Broadway. and escaped with $500
several mornings ago. He is Reuben
Morris.
Morphine worth $1,000 was found
in the apartment Detectives said
Morris was wanted in Canada on
narcotic charges.
Inspector Coughlin said Unkelbach
admitted he received $11, 900 for his
part in the January diamond robbery.
The inspector declared Unkelbach
also admitted a part in a 500. 900
jewel robbery in Grand street last
May. and a $4,000 robbery last July.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Revere Police Fail
To Hold Seized
BOatlOad Alcohol

Revere, Mass, March 23-(AP)--
Revere police have a mystery on their
hands today. They seized big mot
orboat laden to the gunwales with
$50 gallons of alcohol yesterday but
today the boat is gone despite the
fact that Chief Dyer thinks he knows
who owns it.
The seizure was made as the boat
was discovered tied to a mooring,
but without anyone aboard at the
Pines river bridge. The police took
its cargo to the station and then tele-
phoned for United States custom Of
ficers to take charge of the craft.
But when the federal men arrived
there was no boat to be found. Chief
Dyer believes a Chelsea bootlegger
Is responsible for snatching it away
from the grasp of the law, and he In
tends to investigate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
New Canaan, Ct,
Connects with London

New Canaan, Conn.,, Mar. 23-(AP)
New Canaan and London were
connected by radio tonight when
Henry D. Thayer. former president
of the American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company, now chairman of tht
board of directors, talked from his
home here four minutes with the
head of the post office department in
England. 1t was the first time, that
a Connecticut point has been at one
end of the two way conversations
over the ocean.
The route followed was by over.
land wires to Rocky Point, l.. l., ana
then by radio to point near Lon
don, and then into that city by lana
lines. The return was by way OF
Rugby, England, to Scotland by land
wires. radio to Northeast Harbor,
Me-. again by land lines to New York
and New Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24

Washington, Mar. 20 (AP)-Presi-
dent Coolidge sees no reason why the
United States should further explain
the terms upon which 1t has agreed
to enter the world court.
He believes the reservations adopt
ed by the senate when it approved
American court membership speak
for themselves, and that neither the
league Of nations nor anyone else
can fail to see their purpose and eff
feet.
Consequently. he doubts whether
any good purpose can be served by
sending an American representative
to the meeting called by the league
council to discuss the scope of Amer
lean ratification of the court.
This authoritative outline Of the
presidents attitude. disclosed toady
Continued on Page 9-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-24
Arrested for Bad
checks at Boston

Boston, March 23-(AP)-The so
alied Countess Virginia Won David
Gtalgned today in New York on sus-
Aeon Of grand larceny. has been ar
.Nled on bad checks here. She was
@snerly Miss Ada Josephine Silver.
nan q student at the New England
uonseryatory of Music and in 1908
rnsiIied DR.. Marion Prichard Won
usno. radio expert and physician
Nhool.
". David claimed the title of
sa by Inheritance. He was born
sns asen, Germany. His uncle was
a LEG In the world war and he in
A s.l,ed the latters estate and MEM
rssaip IN the Order of the Red
s.a sA He was married to Miss Sill
,,sa an after q four day acquain-
49, An uncle of Miss Silverman,
!. s.snant Colonel Aulbach. was said
s aase been a former member of the
rrsoisn parliament.
,,is ae countess" was arrested In
IN. charged with passing a worth
~ yneck In a Boston photograph
rr. slop. and was arrested last Mo-
,ss.s' 49, charged with passing a bad
NJ. tor s4S, drawn on a New York
ocs she caused comment after
tcs !. her arrests by carrying her