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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Wilton Man Head
Of Congregational
Conference Society

Portland, Me-, May 5-(P)-Willard
S. Bass Of Wilton, today was elected
president of the Congregational Con-
ference and Missionary Society of
Maine. to succeed the Rev. Milo L
Pearson of Auburn.
Other officers chosen are: The Rev
Charles H. McElhiney, Madison, vice
president: Rev. A. C. Townsend,
/ Waterford, clerk; Rev. Rensel II.
Colby, Scarboro, assistant clerk
George F. Cary, Portland, treasurer;
, Miss Anna NJ. Bore. Portland, as
sistant treasurer; Rev. Alfred Bliss.
P o r t d, superintendent Rev
Charles Harbutt, Portland. superip-
tendent emeritus and registrar, and
Oman Adams, Portland. auditor.
Directors: Three years. Rev. R
A. Macdonald. Cumberland; Rev
Cornelius E. Clark, Piscataquis; w
G. Mallett, Franklin; Rev. Wilbur T.
Bull, Union; Everett NJ. Staples,
York: Prof. Calvin NJ. Clark, Bangor
Milton o. Dean, Augusta, at large;
two years, Rev. David l.. Yale
Aroostook; one year. Rev. Carrie L.
Rideout. Penobscot.
Committeeman also were appointed
and reports of retiring committees
read. The utstanding feature of the
reports was that the organization
closes the year free of debt and per-
feet harmony exists among the vari-
Gus departments of work
The Ministerial Society reelected
the Rev. Charles A. Moore of Bangor
as president. The Rev. Omar w
Folsom of Bait was named secretary
and the Rev. Edgar NJ. Cousins OF
Brewer treasurer.
The Rev. DIR. Nemiah Boynton OF
New York outlined the proposal to
raise 100000 for the building Of
the First Church of Washington. A
resolution endorsing this project will
be presented tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
New Low Level
For French Franc

New York, May 5.-(P)-The estab-
lishment of record low levels by
French and Belgian francs today di-
verted attention from the weakened
position of sterling in the local for
eign exchange market. French francs
sagged almost Is points to 3.11 cents,
and the Belgian currency broke a quar-
ter of cent to an extreme low of 2.95
cents, while the demand rate on sterl-
ing eased off fractionally to $4S4?.
All scored partial recoveries later in
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
C. P. Ry. Approves
Lease from 3. & M.

Montreal, May 5.-(P-Canadian
Pacific Railroad shareholders today
approved the lease from the Boston
and Maine Railway of the Connecti-
cut and Passumpsic River Railroad
Company, for the line from Wall
River to Newport, a distance of 60
miles, in Vermont. Shareholders
are in annual convention here.
Warning against lowering Cana
da's freight rates through govern
ment subventions, f. w. Beatty, the
companys president, told the share
holders in an address that such a
step would be retrograde one and
not in the best interests of the coun-
try.
A two and one-half percent divi-
dend was declared on the company's
common stock for the quarter ended
March 81, 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Spreading Forest
Fire Threatens i'm
SagadahOc Co. Area
Especial to Kennebec Journal)


Bath, May 5.-A bad forest fire was
raging in West Georgetown and vi
cinity all this afternoon and hundreds
of volunteer fire-fghters were drafted
from nearby neighborhoods, while
two trucks were called from Bath. The
fire got underway when John Hunt in
the attempt to burn over his grass lot
found the blaze beyond his control and
heading for several thousand feet of
lumber cut for the Bath Box Company.
The flames were famed by and high
wind and. despite the fractic efforts
of the fighters. consumed many dollars
worth of valuable lumber and was rag
ing at its height early in the evening.
A call was sent to Bath for aid late
in the afternoon and several trucks
and automobiles started for the scene
of the blaze with many more volun-
teers. The lumber was owned by Mall
lett & Phinney of Topsham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
(By the Associated Press)

the Associated Press)
Disorders in the form of sporadic iong in many places
throughout the United Kingdom marked the second day of the
great British general strike At midday transportation
easier especially in London but apart from this there
little change in the tie-up.
There some mob fighting apparently not carried
by the strikers in the rougher sections of London ney
drivers attacked by rowdes in Newcastle Liverpool
Dundee Nottingham Glasgow Leeds and Stokeon Trent and
in some of these places gangs clashed with the police
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
REFUSES PULITZER
PRIZE FOR NOVEL
SEES EVIL EFFECT

New York. May 5.-LP)-Sinclair
Lewis today refused to accept the
$1,000 Pulitzer prize for his novel
"Arrowsmith."
Asserting that all prizes. like all
titles. are dangerous, and that the
Pulitzer prize is peculiarly objec-
tionable," he wrote the award COM
mittee that he considered by such
awards every compulsion is put
upon writers to become safe, polite,
obedient and sterile"
He wrote that although 1t was
generally believed the prize was
given to the novel of greatest liter
Continued on Page 9-coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
BLACK handler fails
| TO walk into TRAP
|. SET BY HUB POLICE

Boston, May 5.-(P-A police guard
was maintained today at the home of
Mrs. Curtis Guild, widow of a former
governor of Massachusetts,, after a
trap set for the author of a letter
threatening Mrs. Guild with death
tailed of its purpose. The writer of
the letter demanded 100000 on the
ground that the person to whom it
was addressed could afford to give that
amount.
In accordance with the terms of the
anonymous letter. a policewoman dis
guised to resemble Mrs. Guild was
driven last night to the place where
the money was to be delivered, the po-
lice made public today. Inspector
George Augusta acted as chauffeur of
Continued on Page 3-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06

:. Mass, May 5-B- One
,r was killed and a second
|,, ,'rr wounded in a battle with
who had been annoying young
La here tonight.
|srdnan William F. Staples who
n Inspector John Lonergan, at
- to arrest Carmine La Priore
4, v,lsd, while Lonergan was taken
4 .,,rital with a bullet in his liver.
/ !, priore dashed into the house of
R. Bennett, where he took
e., IN a closet. Police, attracted
1 4. sounds of the shots, closed In
1 IA Priore and in the ensuing ex-
lc,n,inusd on Page 9-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
kAeater Merger
VOlving SSO,O0O.OOO

" York, May 5-(P)-An $780,
v theatrical merger through
ne Stanley Company of Am
as acquired control of 225 the
u seven eastern states. was
eaced today by the Mark Strand
lug corporation. one of the four
saaies involved.
oaltlon TO the Mark Strand
a theatres in New York state
ssw England, the Stanley Com
as acquired the Fabian Circuit
sss In New Jersey and the chain
oy Rowland and Clark, of
1gn. The merger gives the
company control of theatres
-sSehuSetts, New York. New
y PENNSYLVANIA, Maryland. Vir-
VEST Virginia and Washing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Disorders in Many Places
Throughout United King
dom on Second Day

Strikers Apparently Not Mixed in Mob Fight
ing in Tough Sections of London - Jitney
Drivers Attacked in Several Cities May
Use Troops to Maintain Vital Services -
Both Sides Deny Any Peace Overtures =.
Typical Fog Adds to Congestion in Streets
= London Taxicabs to Withdraw Today =
Premier Baldwin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Dropped Teacher
Commits Suicide

Boston. May 5.-[P-Miss Mary
A. V. Ryan, a Boston school teacher
who had been dropped as a result
of a nervous breakdown, ended her
life today by gas poisoning. The
left a note which the medical ex-
aminer declined to make public. He
said that Miss Ryan had been try
ing for some time to obtain REIN
statement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Trial
pghsh to Nov. 10

ston, May 5,-(P1-Over the
y small group of senators,
a,s Today postponed until No
~ " me impeachment trial OF
use George W. English, of
lSeFn Illinois District. on
= o. usurpation of power and
In AN n misdemeanors" in office.
\, NE was acceptable to coun-
IA sNge English who said he
-" undertake 10 discharge the
N y Of his Office until after the
h. saagers on the part of the
kcs,,.e are TO prosecute the case,
! IA = mat in view of this they
b. content to let the senate
) aate of the trial.
b ,,a.a er for November 20 then
spfoyed. S. to 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06

Statewide, ILL.,, May 5.-(By the AS
ISOLATED Press)-Seven Chicago con-
victs serving long terms in the new
state penitentiary here made their es-
cape today after killing deputy war;
den, wounding a guard and forcing
another guard, under penalty of death,
to conduct them through the outer
gates.
They kidnapped the escort guard and
escaped in a prison automobile which
trusty was forced to drive. Later
the guard and trusty, were found hand
Continued on Page 9-CoI. d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Baldwin's Word

London, May 5.-(P)-"The general
strike is challenge to parliament and
is the road to anarchy and ruin"
The British prime minister, Stanley
Baldwin. thus characterizes the vast
labor movement in support of the min
ers' strike, in message printed by
the official government paper. the
British Gazette.
He calls upon all good citizens to
Continued on Page Cool. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06

The senate passed the $165, ZOO, 900
public buildings bill.
Shipping men asked the senate
commerce committee for aid in
American shipbuilding.
Vets We're heard in secret session
by the senate prohibition committee
considering remedial measures.
A tablet honoring % army chap
lalns who gave their lives in the war
was unveiled at Arlington cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Commercial Flyers
Benefit by Strike

LIE Bourget, France, May 5-tP)-
Passenger service from the Airdrome
here has been tripled owing to the
British strike. and rates have been
doubled. The greater part of the
postal service is being routed by ali.
More than 200 pounds of letters were
sent botb ways today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Vermont State C. o. P.
Chairman Dies i'm n. Y.

New York, May 5-(P)-William r.
Wrierdon. "a. of Barton, Vt. chair
man of the Vermont Republican state
committee. died in Columbus hospital
here today Of lobar pneumonia. He
was stricken ill on a train about ten
days ago while on his way to Wash
ington.
He is survived by his widow and
two sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Norway Puts Ban
On Export Coal. Coke

Oslo. Norway. May s. Up The
Norwegian government today for
babe the export of coal and coke.
Sailings to Great Britain Of the Rer-
gen Steamship Company and the
Olsen Line have been suspended
temporarily because Of the British
strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Nav Use Troops

Home Minister Sir William Joyn-
SON. Hicks indicated in the House Of
Commons that the government vas
prepared to use troops, II necessary
to maintain the vital services.
The naval force in the Clyde at
Glasgow has been augmented by the
big battle cruiser Hood. pride Of the
British navy. and strong naval fore
es also are at Liverpool. Destroyers
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
TaXicabs to Quit

London, May st - London's
transport facilities will be reduced to-
morrow by the withdrawal of the taxi
cabs. Up to the present the taxicab
drivers have held aloof from the
strike, but at a meeting late tonight
their union decided to join forthwith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Bay State 'Masher' Shoots
2 Policemen Before Taken
The Day in Washington

November 10 was set by the sem
ate for trial of Judge Eglish.
A hve year army aviation buildire @.
program was authorized by the
house.
Cancellation Of the 1926 defense
test was announced by the war de-
partment.
Forty new trans continental mail
planes were ordered by Postmaster
General New.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Dirigible Norge
Passes Over KEN
On Way to Arctic

Moscow. May 5. = Up = The
Amundsen- Ellsworth dirigible Norge
west Of Leningrad, on the Gulf of
Omega, White Sea, shortly after 10
o'clock tonight. 1t was heading
northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
General Forecast

An area OF high pressure covers
the north Atlantic states, Mortified
30.16, and pressure is high over New
Foundland. Port Aubasque 30.14.
The outlook is for fair weather
Thursday and Friday in the states
east of the Mississippi river. Tenn
peratures viii rise Thursday and
Friday in the Atlantic states.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook:
Fresh north and northeast and fair
weather Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Local Radio Renort

Reception was fairly good last eve
ming. There was very little static
or fading Stations came through
clearly and with fairly good volume.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England and Eastern New
York: Fair and warmer Thursday
and Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Fair and warmer Thursday and Fri
day. Moderate southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
! ..,tt Man Becomes
rneitiye After At
.,mnt to Annoy Two
Women

..tor John Lonergan Killed
G.a Patrolman William
'..,les Badly Wounded
S M in Pursuit of Carmine
n, priore - Cornered in
l,,s,t-Finally Overpower'
j Had Sought to Accost
NO Young Women
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-06
Carefully Planned Es-
cape from New Pris-
on at Statewide, I'LL
nOis

Four Are Liners and Three
Serving 10-Year Terms for
Robbery-Had Been Sum-
mOned to Deputy Warden's
Quarters for Disciplining-
Official Stabbed to Death
Guard and Trusty Kidnapped
Latter Forced to Drive Car
, 1926-03-17
MOVE To CODY

Beaver Sentinel. The entire
community regrets losing Mr.. and
Mrs. w. NJ. Walton who are NOV
ing to Cody this week, where they
have purchased the Park hotel at
that point. Mr.. and Mrs. Walton
came to Beaver when the project
opened, settling on their ranch on
the north side of town, where they
resided continuously. They have
taken an active interest in the COM
munity activities and are liked and
respected rs one of our most sub
stantial families. Mrs. Walton has
taken a leading part in the life
and activities of the Royal Neigh
Dor lodge of this place and to her
able leadership can be attributed,
largely, its growth and prosperity.
For the past two years she has
served this lodge as its Oracle, is an
able public talker and on frequent
occasions has officiated in this ca
pacity in public functions. Mr..
, 1926-03-17
FIN GOODMAN MARRIES
AT Los ANGELES

1t took a pretty young woman to
convince F. A. Goldman, nephew
and protege of the late w. F. (Buf-
a BID Cody. that a v~ine-covered
bungalow is preferable to a cow
boys clubhouse or a circus tent.
For Goodman, last night at st.
Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church,
married Miss Edith Rice, and will
take his bride to a cottage in the
town of Temple.
The favorite nephew of his noted
uncle, Goodman travelled with Buff
falo Bill's show for years. When
the Wild West circus disbanded,
Goodman followed the career of a
cowboy on ranches in Wyoming and
Colorado. Life on the range was
better than any other kind of ex-
%istence, he told his friends. But
when he came to Los Angeles and
met Miss Rice. he changed his mind.
Present at the wedding was Mrs.
Julia Cody Goodman, sister of Buff
falo Bill. and mother of Mr.. Good
man. She resides in Alhambra.-
Los Angeles Times.
, 1926-03-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
(Publisher)
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at
Lander, Wyoming,
March Is, 1926.
NOTICE is hereby given that

NOTICE is hereby given that
RICHARD N. HAWKINS,
of Powell, Wyoming, who, on Octo-
Der 18th, 1919, made reclamation
homestead entry, No. 011457, for
Tracts SIS; Lots SS-M; ISL; Sk
Lot 8S-K (Farm Unit ~, Town
ship SIS North, Range 100 West,
9Th Principal Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make three
year proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before
w. S. Perrin, U. S. Commissioner,
at Powell, Wyoming, on the 28th
day of April, 1926.
Claimant names as witnesses:
A. P. Hoisington, Thew ]. Ice,
William A. Longley, and Harry
Scott, all of Powell, Wyoming.
H. H. SCHWOOB,
Register.
First publication March II, 1925.
Last publication April IA, 1926.
, 1926-03-17
STATE PUBLICITY CON
CASPER MARCH %

A. d. Faville, state commissioner
OF agriculture, March 30
as the date of a publicity congress
to be held at Casper, Wyoming.
h session is scheduled to begin
at nine o'clock in the forenoon.
n the discussion will be with re-
CARDS to the better advertising of
the natural resources and agricul-
tural possibilities of Wyoming, as
well as how the scenic attractions
of the state may be presented best
to the thousands of visitors who
each summer motor through Wyom-
ing.
1t is hoped that each chamber
Of ommerce and commercial club
may be represented at this meeting.
The Cody Club on Monday voted
to have a representative at the
meeting.
, 1926-03-17

Jim Corder has about completed
his new picture show house, and the
chairs and equipment are expected
to arrive within ten days. The
front to the Evans jewelry store
has been placed, and Mr.. Evans
is to have an unusually attractive
business location.
A new crossing is being placed
at the First National bank corner,
which it is hoped will eliminate the
mud and water hole which exists
there in rainy season. The work
is being done by the Swede o n
struction company.
H. T. Newell of the Irma Hotel
and the businessmen across the
street to the north have secured
two additional street lamps, which
will be erected about halfway of
the block west of Second street.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Owens were
~agreeably surprised on Saturday
evening when some of their rela-
tives dropped in to assist them in
celebrating their 25th wedding an
niversary. The guests brought
lunches and a delightful evening
was enjoyed.
, 1926-03-17
CODY DRUG INSTALLS
NEW GRAMMAR FOUNTAIN

The Cody Drug company, in NOV
N2g to its new location in the Pho
neer building, has installed a new
make. which is easily the finest
equipment yet brought into Cody.
1t is equipped with all the latest
and most approved devices for the
preparation and serving of cold
drinks. and artistically is a decora-
ton for the store.
The Cody Drug is also installing
a Frigadaire ice plant, which is one
of the most popular cooling sys-
tens now in use in u~p-to-date es-
adjustments.
, 1926-03-17
THE VANISHING AMERICAN

Probably nc motion picture show
has come to Cody this season which
has created so much favorable COM
ment as did the vanishing Ameri-
can" which showed at The Rialto
on Sunday and Monday. The film
portrayed the true qualities of the
American Indian, and probably gave
some of the causes which have
actuated him to revolt against the
white man. Certainly the picture
realistic and impressive, and
thoroughly enjoyed by those attend
ing.
, 1926-03-17
6C1TpEH@WNEW

Glen Newton took the train TO,
Billings Monday to be with Mrs
Newton who is at st. vincent's hos
pital there. She is reported a.
convalescing very nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Frost, Mrs
C. R. Cobb and son Buster spent
several days in Billings last week
j. ". Howell is out OF the hos
pital at Billings, and is said to
be gaining strength rapidly.
Jack Evans new display windows
are ready for a showing of his
wares. Already you'll see on dis
play some very attractive spring
hats and cap just across the
street in Dave Jones' windows.
J. NJ. Schwoob left Sunday for
Laramie, where he goes to attend
a regular meeting of the state uni
versity board, of which he is a
member. He was driven to Deaver
by Thornton Schwoob, who was ac-
companied by Misses Margaret Files,
Edith and Ida Ward and Fred Van
Cleve.
Monte Jones through a deal con-
sumated last week becomes the
owner of the Otto Koenig home
on west Alger avenue. Mr.. Jones
plans to have his family come to
town next winter, that the children
may have better school advantages.
w. M. eastman arrived today
from Denver and will be assistant
to L. E. Dresback in the operation
of the Ford Service Station in
Cody. Mr.. eastman is an exper-
fenced automobile man having spent
the last ten years in this work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Perry left
for their home at Road
house, ILL.,, after an extended visit
with the formers parents, MI. and
Mrs. Perry of Cody. They plan to
return to Cody again this summer,
possibly to make their permanent
nome here.
G. H. Hanson arrived in Cody
asst week by motor from Omaha.
He reports road conditions unfav-
orable for touring at this time of
year. Mr.. Hanson with his
wife is interested in the Cody Bak-
cry, and will be here this summer.
He has spent several months at
Omaha.
Thornton Schwoob unloaded a car
load of Hudson and Essex cars
consisting of three Essex
and one Hudson coach.
These cars represent some excellent
in low priced closed cars.
Jesse Ray has returned to the
after an absence of more
than a year. and will again be in
employ of the Coe interests, and
at the Hoodoo ranch. Mr.
Ray is an automobile mechanic,
md will look after the motors OPP
by the Coe interests.
, 1926-03-17

Walton, or Matt, as he is called
by all his friends. is a member of
the local Masonic lodge and enjoys
the friendship and respect of every
body in the community. The Sen
tinel joins with the Beaver COM
, 1926-03-17

munity in voicing sincere regret
at losing this most estimable family.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-08

Cors Palmer cigarette girl made famous by E. V Brewster pub
 fisher must take chance way other She tell whether she'll bother about defending $9OoOoO heart balm brought New York Supreme by Mrs. Brewster. Lengthy Corss visit Brewster Rosyn New York; home because New York wicked" preceded trip Hollywood Cal with Brewster Mrs Brewster testified the other day.
The Washington times., 1926-10-07
3 MEN AND BOY.
HURT BY AUTOS

While crossing the street a.
Seventh and y Streets NorthWesl
last night Charles Fagleman, 10
years old. 636 New York Ave:
y. w, was struck and knocked
down by an automobile operated by
Carroll W. Reid, 10. 2119 Fl ST.
n. w. The aged man was taken
to Freedman's Hospital and treated
for cut TO the head and bruises
to the forehead. ribs and body. his
condition is not serious.
When the taXicab. in which ne
was riding was collided with by an
automobile at North Capitol and y
Streets Northwest, William j.
Langdon, of Catholic University.
was cut on the collar bone and
hand. The cab was operated by
Charles H. Smith. GAL East Capito!
ST.. and the automobile by Pierce
Britt, 1882 Fourth st. n. L.
Charles Rowe, 90S 1 st. n. W.,
was slightly injured when struck
and knocked down by an automo'
bile operated by Bette Coulton. %,
1910 H ST. n. w.
The condition of 6'year-old
Oliveiri Pinnini, los d st. N. W.,
who was knocked down by an auto
mobile operated by John d. Ingalls,,
Wardman Park Hotel. is undeter-
mined. Police say the child suf-
fered a fractured bone in the leg.