Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-08

Christie. Aim comedy film producer,
| were slightly injured in an automobile
| accident near here last night. The au-
| tomobile overturned when a rear wheel
came off. Miss Stedman suffered a
| badly lacerated leg. Christie received
cuts about the head and left arm.
Washington, Feb. 6.-(AP)-The
| first deficiency bill of the present Con-
gress, carrying S3S1,233.000 to supple
ment funds now available, was passed
today by the House and sent to the
! Senate.
Lon Angeles, Cal, Feb. 6.-(AP)-
Capt. Roald Amundsen, Arctic and
Antarctic explorer, who has been I'M
der a doctors care for severe cold,
was still in bed today, but was said by
his physician to be resting easily and
improving.
Washington, Feb. 6.-The textile in
dustries of the United States made
considerable advance in attaining for
eign markets during 1925. Commerce
) department figures show that the coun-
try's exports of cotton cloth during the
year amounted to 477,s15.0O0 square
yards. worth S85,011 900. This was an
increase of 1877 per cent. in quantity
over 1924 figures and increase of ST.
per cent. in value.
Milford, Conn, Feb. 6-(AP)-
George PousIey, 10, of North Woburn,
Mass, who told the police that he was
walking to New York City, collapsed
from exposure here this afternoon and
was taken to the Milford Hospital. His
condition was said to be improved to-
night.
Geneva, Feb. 6.-(AP)-The de-
mand of Russia that Switzerland Of
fer an apology to the soviet as re-
compense for the ASA ssination of its
envoy, NJ. Varovsky. at Lausanne in
May, 1928, and as a condition to Rus
STA sending delegates to the proposed
disarmament conference has culmin-
ated in disturbances between the
Fascist vigilance committee. nm
New York, Feb. 6.-(AP)-Hans
F'uhrmann, one time rum-runner,
whose revelations to the government
last summer resulted in the grand
jury indictments in an alleged $685.
100000 rum syndicate, was found dead
with gun shot wound in his temple
in the Hotel Artistic, the night of
Jan. %, it was learned today. His
death was described by Medical Ex-
aminer Norris as suicide. Fuhrmanns
widow is of the belief that he did not
take his own life.
Quebec, Feb. 6.-(AP)-Quebec
was invaded today by 1900 snow
shoers from all parts of the Province
of Quebec and from a number of
cities and towns in the New England
states, members of the International
Snowshoers' Union. The snowshoers,
their multi-colored costumes disting-
uishing them from other visitors
paraded the streets of the city this
forenoon and finally ended their
tramp at the City hall where they
were presented the key to the city
and listened to an address of well
come delivered by Acting Mayor Du-
qrette..
Amherst, Feb. 6.-(AP)-The girl
students of Massachusetts Agricul-
tural College have won an SO to IL
victory over Lady Nicotine today.
They voted today against permitting
smoking by GO eds" at the college.
Smoking cigarettes had become pref
ty frequent around the campus late
ly, and the girls student council met
to discuss the matter. 1t was decided
that feminine nicotism should be
taboo, but so much discussion ensued
that the matter was laid before the
student body for general vote.
Chicago, Feb. 6.-(AP)-To aid in
the campaign against interference
generated by concillating receivers,
an Anti-Blooping Association has
teen formed by radio listeners here.
No dues are to be assessed and the
only requirement for membership is
a pledge that aid be given in teach
ing radio set users in the courtesy
of the air. Squeals produced by i'm
properly adjusted and operated sets
have led to the appellation of the
term "blooping" to the resulting out
Tut.
Middletown, CT, Feb. 6.-(AP)-
John Coolidge. son Of President Cool
idge, is guest at WESLEYAN junior prom