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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
COnferees Turn
To Variations in
Tax Cut Measure

Washington, Feb. 17-(AP)-After
three days of wrangling over differ
ences in the administrative provi-
sions of the revenue bills, senate and
house conferees prepared tonight to
fight out the variations in tax reduc-
tions voted by their respective cham
bers.
The s125,O00,OOO in reductions writ
ten into the bill by the senate, in adj
dition to those approved by the house
has provided the issues on which
neither side thus far has yielded.
There are definite indications,
however. that both will make some
concessions in the discussion of rate
schedules beginning tomorrow.
House conferees are determined to
have restored to the bill tn inhritance
tax eliminated by the senate and are
xpctd to win. Senate conferees, how
ever, are expected to obtain their
provision for crater reductions than
voted by the house in surtax rates
applying on incomes between $4,000
and 100000.
The senate is expected to yield on
it's proposals to wipe out entirely the
tax on automobiles and admissions
in favor Of reductions in these rates
from the present level.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
FRENCH FINANCIAL
MEASURES ON WAY
TO HAPPY SOLUTION

Paris, Feb. 17-(AP)-The financial
measures passed by the chamber of
deputies, which were the subject of
a conference today between NJ. Dou-
mer, the minister of finance, and NJ.
Millies-Lacroix, chairman, and Hen
ry Cheron, reporter, of the senate
finance committee. will. according to
the best information, be voted
promptly by the upper house with
ST.. additions as will produce the
%, 200, 100000 francs extra, revenue
needed to balance the budget in the
opinion Of the leaders of the differ
ent groups in the chamber, the lower
house will vote the measures with the
senate amendments.
The most aggressive leaders of the
groups of the coalition of the left,
who heretofore have been loud in
their assertions that they would not
a'0T the upper house to overthrow
the chamber, elected by universal
suffrage, have modified their tone.
Possible dissolution in case of a con-
fiict between the two houses is re-
garded with apprehension. and it was
admitted by one of the most mem
bers of the government, today, that 1t
would vote whatever the senate
makes.
The finance committee of the sem
ate has agreed to work night and day
on the bills to have them ready for
consideration before the end of the
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Mexico Blaze
Renders Forty
Families Homeless

Mexico, Me-, Feb. 17-(AP)-Forty
families were without homes as, the
result of a fire today which destroyed
the tenement block owned by Thomas
Penley on the Roxbury road here.
The fire had smouldered in an attic
room, it is believed, throughout the
night. breaking out early this morn
ing, racing through the three sec
lions of the large wooden building.
The damage was estimated at $l2,-
600. William Stone, his wife and fve
children, all of whom are i'll, and a
four-year-old boy in critical condition
with pneumonia, were among those
driven out into frigid weather The
baby was expected to live.
Three families were forced to vacate
the ell of an adjoining building by the
rush of water. The building was a
landmark, $50 years old and one of the
first to be built in this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Indict Four in
Attacks on Peteet
Girls in Mexico

Tijuana, Mex. Feb. 17.-(APl-
Judge Urchs of the Tijuana court re-
fused today to indict on murder
charges any of the seven men under
arrest in connection with the suicides
of four members of the Peteet family,
but he indicted four of them on charges
Of attacking the two daughter, Clyde
and Audrey. and ordered the other
three men discharged from custody.
Louis NJ. Amador, proprietor of the
Oakland Bar, was indicted on two
counts, for violating and attacking
Clyde Peteet; Refugio Alvarez, bar
tender, one count, attacking Clyde; Ze-
,naido Llanos. former chief of police,
two counts. violating and attacking
Audrey Peteet; Francisco Gonzales,
former member of the police force, one
count. concealing crime.
Salvador Espinosa, a taxicab driver,
p Juan York sang, manager of the Ma
cional Hotel, and Francisco Navarro,
bartender, were freed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Treasury Takes
Notice of Protests
Mexican Border Vice

Washington. Feb. 17.-(AP)-The
treasury took official notice today Of
protests arising from the Mexican
border vice situation at Tijuana and
at the same time move was made
in the House of Representatives by
Representative Boylan, Democrat,
New York, to develop what action
the administration was considering
with respect to the recent expulsion
of American citizens from Mexico.
Assistant Secretary Andrews of the
treasury ordered the international
barrier at Tijuana closed daily here
after at six p. NJ. instead of A. M.
in an effort to curb some Of the con-
ditions alleged in the protests. His
action followed a conference earlier
in the day with Representative
Ewing. Republican. California. who
had insisted that me action be taxi
en- to check partict patton in the night
life of the Mexican resort, Tijuana,
by persons from the American side.
Under the rule promulgated by Mr..
Andrews, who acted as head of the
customs service. the Tijuana gates
will be closed daily at P. NJ, and
reopened at s A. M. While the rule
applies only to Tijuana, considera-
ton may be given later to applica-
ton of the same closing period to
other border points.
Mr.. Boylan's resolution would call
upon the state department to furnish
such data as did not conflict with
public interest with respect to ex-
pulsion Of foreign religious workers,
which he declared had taken place
while Mexico was making no effort
to clean up its own gambling Hells
and dens of vice" Mr.. Boylan assert
ed it was tim efor the United States
to investigate and act promptly
should the facts justify It.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Heroism Yankee
Seamen Has Aided
D. S, Merchant Marine

New York, Feb. 17-(AP)-Ameri-
can seamen, by their courageous res
cues Of foreign seamen from sinking
ships during the past three months,
have done more to build up trade for
the American merchant marine than
the United States Government with
all Its millions of dollars of resources,
the officers and men of the steamship
President Roosevelt were told today.
Barston Smull, chairman of the To-
cal chamber of commerce committee
on harbor and shipping, speaking at
a luncheon in honor of Captain
George Fried and the crew of the
Roosevelt said that in the last three
months inland freight from London
carried by American ships has in
creased S. per cent. This was due,
he said, to the faithj in American
which had been instilled in foreign
nations by the heroic rescues by AM
ercan seamen in recent months.
These acts, he said. had dispelled the
skepticism of other nations in regard
10 American seamen's ability to
handle ships.
AT the luncheon. Captain Fried and
his men were presented with an en-
oossed set of resolutions passed by
me chamber of commerce In COM
memoration of the rescue of the crew
q the British freighter Antinoe,
winch sank in mid ocean. Today's
activities marked the third day Of al
most continuous entertainment heap
"a upon the men Of the Roosevelt
slnce their arrival last Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
National. Head of
Elks Speaks at
Waterville Meeting
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

NSpeCldl W heIlHSDeC JOuTudlJ
Waterville, Feb. 17.-"No man can
be a good Elk and at the same time
break the laws Of his country" was
the declaration made by Judge William
H. Atwell of Dallas, Tex, grand ex-
allied ruler of the Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order of Elks. at banquet at
Elks hall this evening in observance
of Judge Atwell's official visit to this
State. when people talk" he said,
they talk not of the fundamentals of
the laws but of the policies by which
they are enforced. Although a man
can vote in this country as his con-
science Dictates" Judge Atwell stated,
he cannot live as he pleases."
At the beginning of his address,
which dealt largely with respect to
the laws of the country. he said that
in New York he had occasion to work
with Emory Buckner. United States
district attorney of New York City and
brother of Rev. Arthur Buckner, toast
master of the banquet last evening,
and he had found his relations with
him most pleasant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
All Seven Perish When Flames
Destroy Home at Central
Bridge, N. Y.-Father in
Hospital Badly Hurt in Jump
From Building - Methodist
Pastor Also Burned in Effort
to Reach Children

Central Bridge, N. Y. Feb. H.
(AP)-Blackened ruins of the Teale
home. an apartment over a barber
shop. today gave up the bodies of a
mother and six of her children. burn
ed to death when fire believed due
to a kerosene lamp left burning in
the hallway, destroyed the building
in the early morning hours.
The dead are: Mrs. Elizabeth
Teale. 81: David, 10: Charles 9: Sid
ney, S; Edward, Jr.. 3; Betty IL,
and Margaret, months.
The mother was trapped by the
flames after she entered the build
ing in an attempt to save her chill
dren.
The father, Edward Teale. is in an
Albany hospital. critically injured. He
sustained fractures of his arms
when he jumped from the build
ing. The Rev. Harrison Black,
pastor of the Methodist church. was
burned when he tried to reach the
children. Kathryn, IA, another daugh-
ter, escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Standard Oil Co.
To Erect New Plant
In Bath in Spring
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Bath, Me-, Feb. 1.-THE Standard
Oil Co will commence construction on
it's new plant at Bath at the first ap-
pearance of spring. That infers the
actual construction. 1t was given out
Wednesday that the surveying of the
former shipyard was complete and that
proposed sites for the erection of
tanks, fences and buildings were al
ready mapped out and had been accom-
plished the past week despite the two
foot blanket of snow that covers the
entire yard. The plant will increase
Waterfront activities in the Shipping
City, as we'll as giving employment to
many Bath men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Heavy Cold Cuts
Short Days Work
President Coolidge

Washington. Feb. 17.-(AP)-Suf-
fering from heavy cold. President
Coolidge cancelled a majority of his
engagements today and retired to the
executive mansion to rest but later
in the day returned to his office to
dispose of accommodating routine bust
ness.
The Presidents indisposition ap-
peared to have yielded to treatment
and assurance was given at the
White House that there was no
cause for alarm over his condition.
Just before dark he took a stroll half
way around the White House
grounds wearing the top coat which
he often has discarded on previous
walks when the weather was much
more chilly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
f0rmer President
N University
10 BE Speaker in June

. 0'Ono, Me, Feb. 17-(AP)-Dr.
~ .se Emory Fellows, former presi-
s ssa J, Of the University of Maine, will
~. a'e commencement speaker at the
June commencement exercises in
Boarax acting President Harold S.
b. u nan announced today.
The n r.eeilows. who was president of
until I', ,s,a for nearly nine years
iuent ~ = Is now head of the depart
at Un;n history and political science
Active satiiversity of Utah.
announs.sr resident Boardman also
The fsc~ sa that DR.. Fellows will join
ds,n ae and and will offer courses in mo.
Stssi..S European history and United
The Is.. history since the civil war.
deyelonuer course will emphasize the
Opment of the west
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
BROTHER, NOT HERO
Liable ARRA|CNED
ON LIQUOR CHARGE

Biddeford, Me-, Feb. II - (AP) -
1t was, learned tongiht that Antonio
Liable, brother of the hero of the
rescue of the crew of the coastguard
patrol boat C-126, was the man ar
raigned in court here today on a
charge of bootlegging.
Earlier reports naming the de-
PENDANT as the rescuer, Joseph Liable,
We're described as incorrect by Judge
Snow, who presided at the court
session.
Judge Shows statement was sub
stantiated by two deputy sheriffs as
signed to the case against Antonio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Mother Dies in Attempt
To Rescue Six Children
TWO NAVAL OFFICERS
WILL BE DISCIPLINED
FOR AIR PROPAGANDA

Washington. Feb. 1L-(AP)-The
aviation storm precipitated by Secre-.
tary Dwight Davis when he ordered an
investigation of propaganda activities
within the army air service headquar-
tiers to determine responsibility for
unauthorized attempts" to influence
legislation affecting the air service,
passed away today.
In it's wake two officers, Majors II.
H. Arnold and Fl. A. Dargue, were left
facing reprimands to be given by Ma
jor General Mason M. Patrick, chief of
the air service. who conducted the in
vestigation with the assistance of Ma
jor General Ely A. Helmick, inspector
general of the army.
Major Arnold will be sent to an
other station" while Major Dargue will
be left, so far as is known, to carry
on at his present post as chief of the
war plans division of the air service.
Both of them," General Patrick
said in formal statement, will be
reprimanded and one of them, no long
er wanted in my office, will be sent to
another station"
Taking cognizance Of statements
which emanated primarily from con,
gressional quarters while the propa-
ganda inquiry was under way ana
limited that the war secretary had 1t in
mind to force General Patrick out or
the air service, the general volunteered
the assertion that he believed there
was absolutely no foundation of fact
for any such sensational statements
In presenting his views on the air
corps bill to the House military COM
mittee he had in no way displeased
Secretary Davis. he said, although they
differed from the attitude of the de-
partment's administration on the pro-
posal. Mr.. Davis received General
Patrick's report early in the day and
gave it emphatic approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
May
Total IS In
Utah Slide
SchOOlmaster Tells
AnecdOte Calvin
Coolidge, Schoolboy

Philadelphia, Feb. 17-(AP)-
Calvin Coolidge, the sehoolboy,
was described today as a "red-
haired, freckIe faced youngster
with a habit Of saying funny
things" by the presidents former
schoolmaster, Ernest c. Carpen-
ter, Of New Haven, who spoke
before the assembly at Central
High school.
Among Mr.. Carpenters anee-
dotes of the presidents childhood
was new one. One day, he said,
Calvin appeared at home with
dirty hands and face. His moth
er suggested a good washing
with lots Of soap and water, to-
which young Cal replied:
"W-e-l-l, ! dino. I've known
people to get drowned in water"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Polish Archbishop
Dies in Passaic. n. ].

Passaic. N. j.. Feb. 17.-(AP)-
Archbishop Cieplak, of Poland. died
tonight at st. Marys hospital. Death
was due to influenza and pneumonia
and came after n illness of one week.
He had been in this country since
November 10. 1925. and planned to
start on the return trip to Poland
Saturday. He was recently made
metropolitan of Wilma. He was 50
years old.
Archbishop Cieplak was saved
execution at the hands of the Soviet
authorities bv the Intervention of
high officials throughout the world.
He was then archbishop of Russia
and close friend of his was put to
death by the Bolsheviks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

Bingham, Utah, Feb. IL
(AP)-Upwards of 81 lives
were snuffed out when a snow
slide laundering down the
mountainside today buried the
Little Highland Boy mining
settlement at the foot of Sap
Gulch, near here.
Twenty-eight bodies had
been recovered tonight by res
cue workers digging in the de-
bris of the score of buildings
destroyed. Twenty-Five per-
sons were listed by the Utah
Delaware Mining Company as
missing and believed to have
persisted. 1t was feared the
toll might mount to rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Ku Klux Khan Will
Redeem Property
Located in Portland

Portland, Me-, Feb. 17.-(AP)-Set-
Element will be effected in a bill in
equity brought by Oscar Davis and
other stockholders against the Loyal
Realty Company, holding body of the
local Ku Klux Khan, 1t was announced
today. The Khan will redeem its ex-
tensive property on Forest avenue, on
which the city now holds tax title, it
was said.
The bill in equity, brought several
months ago, asked that Judge Clarence
w. Peabody of the municipal court be
appointed receiver of the company and
its holdings. A temporary restraining
order was granted by Chief Justice
Scott Wilson. This restraint tied up
the treasury of the local Khan klavern,
1t was explained, and 1t could not pay
its taxes, the real estate being pur-
chased by the city for 1878.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
THE WEATHER
PROBABLE SNOW

Northern New England-Rain or
snow In south and probably snow in
north portion Thursday or Thursday
night and on Friday; colder Friday.
Southern New acknowledgements
ing cloudiness and warmer. followed
by rain Thursday afternoon and
night an don Friday; colder Friday.
Eastern New York-Cloudy and
warmer followed by rain in south
portion and rain or snow in north
portion Thursday; Friday cloudy and
colder, probably rain in extreme
south and rain or snow in north and
central portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18

Nav York, Feb. 17.-(AP)-A
80. with the air squadrons of
po,sbeyik Russia to claim land
,b;ch might be used as a military
sving base north of Alaska or ST.
bsria probably will be the result of
tbs polar flying expedition which he
v,l, command, Lieutenant Leigh
Wade round-the-world army flyer,
mid The Associated Press today.
ut is the firm opinion of every
member Of our party" Lieutenant
Wade said, that the Bolsheviks
man to beat us to it in finding the
eoutlnent which we feel assured lies
m the uncharted seas above Alaska.
While we have no direct evidence
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Several Narrowly
Escape Death in
Burlington. VT, Fire

Burlington, vt, Feb. 17-(AP)-
Fire broke out in the big business
building on Church street rented by
Green Brothers. early this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coffis and five
young children were carried down
ladders from their apartments on
the third floor. Several other fami-
lies made their escape by fire escape
and over roofs. One unidentified
man is badly burned. There were
no fatalities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
House Felicitates
speaker Longworth
On 10th Wedding Date

washington, Feb. 17-(AP)-The
Mg wedding anniversary of Speak,
a Longworth was the occasion for a
uslnInslration today in the house,
.uaa, rising and applauding the
rpsaher, who bowed in acknowledge
mua., representative Tilson of Con-
.V.lcut' the Republican floor lead
\. ' asked that the good wishes also
N. .sansmitted to Mrs. Longworth,
l NM 'olmer Alice Roosevelt. and Pau
una the Longworth baby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Girl of Nineteen
Becomes Prima Donna
At Metropolitan Opera

Metropolitan Opera House, New
York. Feb. 17-(AP)-A plump, pink
and white. blue-eyed girl of nineteen
held Metropolitan Opera House
audience spellbound tonight with the
beautiful full tones of "Caro Nome"
At the last note storm Of applause
swept the packed auditorium stop
ping the show for five minutes and
the name of Marion Talley. of Kan
sas City. was securely inscribed on
the roll of prima donnas.
AS the curtain fell on the second
act of Verdi's "Rigoletto," the ap-
plause broke out again and the audi
ence called the Youngest prima DON
ma ten times before the footlights te-
fore they would let her go.
The huge auditorium resounded
with: the. shouts of Bravo" and
"Talley"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Huge Rush of Snow

As the mass of snow, accumulated
from the heaviest snowstorm of the
winter. let loose on the mountainside
above the gulch in which are locat-
ed the Utah-Delaware and Utah
Apex Mines, 1t swept trees, and
rocks with 1t and filled the narrow
canyon which is only several hum
dred feet long.
Men, women and children were
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Junk Frozen Earth
Kills Caribou LabOrer

Caribou, Me. Feb. 17-(AP)-Den-
mis- Madore, A, a laborer who was
getting out sand for the Aroostook
Federation of Farmers for their fer
tilizer factory here, was killed late
today. A large piece of frozen earth
fell. hitting him on the head and side
and breaking his neck. He leaves a
widow and four children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Move for New Trial
In Shalt Alienation
Suit for S250.00O

Portland, Feb. 17-(AP)-A motion
for a new trial of the $4,000 alien
alton of affections action of Alice
White Shalt. of Brookline, Mass.
against Annie R. Shalt of Portland
was filed by the defense in the SUI
preme judicial court today. The
plaintiff was awarded $1,000. Speci-
fications will be filed within a few
days, based on the contention that
the law court should grant a new
trial on grounds of newly discovered
evidence which it is alleged will show
that certain witnesses for the plain
tiff committed perjury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
General Hospital
Receives BeQuest

Portland. Feb. 17-(AP)-A be-
quest of $500 to the Maine General
hospital, the income from which is to
be expended for amusement, enter
tainment and recreation of children
under treatment there, is provided in
the will of Supreme Court Justice
Bird of Yarmouth. The will of JUS
tice Bird, who died Jan. 10, has lust
been filed for probate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
Main Office of
Western Union to
Be Moved Soon

Portland, Me-, Feb. 17.-(AP)-
The main office of the Western Union
Tel. Co., will be moved from II Ex-
change street, where heavy damage
was sustained by fire recently. to IL
Monument Square in the building
formerly occupied by the Evening
Express, it was announced today.
The move will be made in two or
three months after alterations have
been completed. A branch Office will
be maintained at the old location.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
House Resolutions
For Roosevelt Heroes

Washington, Feb. 17.-(AP)-A res
olution was adopted by the House to-
day rendering the thanks of Congress
to the officers and crews of the Ameri-
can steamships President Roosevelt,
President Harding, American Trader
and Republic, and the British steamer
Cameronia, for their heroic rescues In
recent storms on the Atlantic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-18
FAMILY "a Of Four
H Haarrowly Escape as
'v ~ Buildings Burn

unitr i 70 Kennebec JournaD
lsuse ~. REQ. 1.-THE Henry Adams
/ sn ton,., oie burned to the ground
hrelv . snt The family of four
Dc loss s', sl and nothing was saved.
S'efsd BY insurance insurance at 'SOOO' part
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@S % Portland
81 na \ Not in Favor
" Nardine MERGER

--0a,o,., ortiand, Me-, Feb. 17.-(AP)
paov -. OF the Brawn-Willard Com
two !, ~ the E. w. Drawn Company,
plan,s = tue largest sardine packing
Do not csrs s' announced today that they
iscted ss eoe 70 consolidate with the pro
Industry ',u ~ , merger of the sardine
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q Bodies Recover.
ed; Score Build
mgs Destroyed

Avalanche Of Snow
Sweeps Down Noun
tain Side to ap
Gulch N ear Bing-
ham-30 p son S
Res cue d-M e n,
Women and Children
Buried w t h O u t
Warning-H ses
Crushed Like Egg
shells