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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Rescue Is from
Tanker ArdmOre

New York, Feb. 8-(AP)-Eighteen
men were rescued from the tug We'll
lington by the tanker Ardmore after
a collision between the two craft off
the New Jersey coast Friday night,
when the Wellington sank, it became
known today.
The collision occurred during the
storm that harried shipping in ,
Atlantic throughout last week. Tow
ing the barges Southland and Tot
tenville both empty, the Wellington
was bound from New York for East
port, Florida, when 1t collided with
the Ardmore, bound from Tampico to
New York. Captain M. c. Partridge
Of the wellington was injured. He
and his crew were rescued and
brought to New York. The barges in
tow by the Wellington were cut loose
after the collision and made Red
Hook, N. j., under their own sail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Pirie Pleads Guilty
Second Degree Murder
Given 20 Years to Life

New York, Feb. 8.-(AP)-Gordon
Prize, 10 years old, charged with MUIR
dering. his chum. George Nye last No
vember. today pleaded guilty to muir
der in the second degree and was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary from 20
years to life Imprisonment.
Mrs. George Nye, mother Of the
murdered boy, became hysterical when
Prizes sentence was announced. She
ran up and down the corridor Shrek
ing Il can't see my boy now until I
die, too" She was taken to private
room and given medical attention.
None of Prizes relatives appeared in
court.
all through the proceedings, made no
demonstration.
Young Nyes body was found in the
Pirie apartment under bed by Cor
don's 16-year-old sister Margaret
when she returned home from party.
Pirie surrendered when he learned
that he was wanted for questioning.
having been the last person known to
have been with Nye before the murder.
He confessed. saying that he awoke
after a drinking bout seized with "a
notion to kill George" His weapon
was an axe.
The next day Prize made a second
confession, asserting that he had
killed his chum because of slur upon
a girls character. The identity of this
girl never was revealed.
Following the murder, Prize told the
authorities, he took nine dollars from
Nye's pockets, and with this took a
girl named Violet Smith to the NOV
les. The rest Of the day. until his sur
render, he spent at pool halls.
He was indicted for first degree MUIR
der December. Z. Alienists reported
that he was mentally abnormal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Note Earthquake
Probably in C.. America

st. Louis, Feb. 9.--(AP) Severe
earth tremors were recorded at St
Louis University today from 9.23
to II A. M. with the greatest inten-
sity at 9.32. Seismologist James Mac
Elwans estimated the distance at g.
COO miles and fixed the location as
probably Central America. This APP
parently was not the same quake felt
earlier in Hawaii.
New York. Feb. S.-(AP)-A sew
ere earthquake was recorded on the
seismograph of Fordham University
from 1924 to almost noon today, The
disturbance was estimated ohave
centered about 1903 miles from New
York, probably in the West Indies
It's maximum intensity was recorded
at 1912 o'clock.
Cambridge, Mass, Feb. S.-(AP)-
A distinct earthquake of great in
tensity was recorded today on the
seisomgraph at Harvard University.
The preliminary tremors BEGAN at
1925 A. NJ, and the maximum vi
bration was recorded between 1928
and 1913 A. M. The record indicated
a distance of 1900 miles.
Professor Kirtley F. Mather said
that this record. taken in conjunction
with that reported from ST. Louis,
would place the earthquake origin in
the Caribbean region, possibly in the
vicinity of Martinique, volcanic Is
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09

at the annoy oi the headquarters
company, S6th Infantry Brigade, In
Augusta. March q and %. and the
second at the same place on April IL
and Is.
It Is expected that at these schools
troop leading problem involving
the operation of regiments as part
of the larger force will be taken up.
There will probably be an attend
ance of about 20 officers.
General Hanson stated yesterday
that he hopes to have full attend
ance of the officers and any Reserve
officers desiring to attend will be well
come. He especially urged the at
tendance of Reserve officers, point
ing out that the work to be taken
up will be of interest no matter what
branch or grade they may occupy.
The problems will include organiza-
ton of first aid stations for the
wounded, problems of supplies as
well as the tactical handling of
troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Siamese Envoy,
To u. S. Dies in N. Y.

Saranac Lake, N. Y, Feb. s.
(AP)-Phva Burr Navarasth, Siam
csc ambassador to the United States,
is dead here. He was 45 years old.
His first important post was that
OF minister to London where he serv-
ed several years. relinquishing the
post to continue in a similar posi-
ton in this country.
A malady of the throat sent him
two months ago to Saranac Lake.
He was graduated from Cambridge
University. London.
After cremation in Troy, N. Y, the
ashes will be taken to Siam for in
terment. Pra Sunders, secretary to
the minister, announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Air Depot Buildings
Burn at Dayton, Ohio
With Damage S25O,0OO

Dayton. Ohio. Feb. S-(AP)-Three
major buildings and several smaller
ones at the Fairfield Air In.ermedi-
ate, Depot (Wilbur Wright Field)
near here, burned today. A brisk
breeze rapidly spread the flames but
at the same time forced the fire
away from other buildings. Damage
is estimated at $250,000.
More than a score of airplanes
were hauled to safety from the burn
ing buildings. Many small explo-
sions occurred as fuel materials were
reached by the fire. The fire started
in a dope" building where coatings
for the fabric parts of airplanes were
mixed. One of the main engine re-
pair shops, and the reclamation
building were destroyed. Cause Of
the fire has not been established, but
it is believed to have started from
electrical sparks in room where
several men had been repairing
wire connection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Says Humans Will
Have Huge Ears
In Centuries to Come

Vienna. Feb. sap The noise
and clamor of modern city life are
producing a race of elephant cared
men and women. says DIR. Fritz
Pfuffer, a Vienna ear specialist. He
predicted that in the not too distant
future human beings will have audi
tory eXtremities the size of a das-
chund's. Women. says DR.. Pfuffer,
will be hardest hit. The grandchil-
dren of women who now wear their
hair over their ears, will have to
continue the fad because their ears
will be SO unsightly that they must
be covered up.
DR.. Pfuffer bases his prediction on
measurements of patients ears dur
ing the last 80 years. The continual
strain of the auditory nerve when a
person is listening to a conversation
amid the din of city traffic. is res
ponsible for the change. he says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
the charters Of delinquent. defunct or
dormant corporations.

the charters Of delinquent. defunct or
dormant corporations.
Second-That the laws relative to
the appointment and qualifications
Of notaries public should be strength
ened to the end that the unfit may b
eliminated and the public better pro-
tected.
Third-That the law governing
primaries and general elections
should be more rigidly enforced to
the end that the peoples choice of
candidates may be expressed freely
and voluntarily without improper in
fiuence being exerted thereon. and
further, that laws should be enacted
restricting campaign expense to the
extent that ability may count for more
than wealth.
Fourth-That laws in all states
should be strengthened so that the
public will be further protected as
far as possible from fraud In the
sale of securities.
Fifth-That we deplore tho tend
ency Of recent years as evidenced by
federal legislation looking to the as
Stunning of various powers and
privileges by the federal government
which we feel inherently belong to
the various states, and which should
in our judgment, be left with the
several states for determination and
administration. We hereby record
our disapproval of the so-called Ma
tional Securities Act now pending In
Congress.
Sixth-We urge the passage OF
legislation in all states requiring the
licensing and examination Of motor
vehicle operators. andsthe granting to
! motor vehicle administrators OF
liberal discretionary powers in the
suspension of such licenses We al
so urge the imposing of severe
sentences Of Imprisonment against
the willfully reckless and against the
drunken driver. for we believe thai
such a course alone will render The
ever increasing use of our highways
by motor vehicle traffic safe and sane
The resolutions are signed by the
committee, composed of E. N. Hastor
Of Tennessee. A. H. Grout of Yer
mont and w. F. Blackwell of Soutt
, Carolina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Bedford, Mass, May
Be Site for New
Veterans Hospital

Washington, Feb. S-(AP)-Bed-
ford, Mass, was selected today as
the site for new veterans hospital
in the event suitable site cannot be
secured at a reasonable price at West
Medford.
1t was explained that negotiations
for site at West Medford, the first
choice, had SO far been unsuccessful.
The proposed site at Bedford. IT was
added. was within Is miles Of Boston
and in every way susceptible OF fur
Their extension.
The new hospital which would re.
place one at West Roxbury would
care for 300 neuro- psychiatric pa
tents,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Committee to
Make a Study of
Tenure of Teachers

A committee Of the Maine Teach
ers' Association will hold a meeting
Friday. Feb. II. at 10 A. NJ. with
DR.. Augustus o. Thomas. State COM
missioner of education, and Adelbert
w. Gordon. secretary of the Maine
Teachers Association. The purpose
of iris committee is to make a study
of the tenure of teachers.
The committee Is composed of
Supt. C. E. Glover of Waterville.
Supt. ]. B. Thompson of Milo, Prin-
cipal c. E. Taylor of Auburn, Miss
Edna Conforth of Auburn, Miss Hell
en- King of Portland, Miss Fannie
Boyd of Fort Fairfield and Miss Lou
M. Buker of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
FILE PRIMARY
PAPERS MONDAY

Primary nomination papers were
filed at the Office of the secretary Of
State yesterday by Herbert w. kjtch-
en- of Pressure Isle and Alexander
Davitt of Millinocket. who are cam
didates for the Republican nominal
ton for representatives to the Leg
stature, and j. Edward Drake of
Bath, who is candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for State Sena-
tor from Sagadahoc county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09

son went yesterday afternoon to
Brunswick to be. present in the eve
ming at the drill of Battery G of
the Coast Artillery Corps. General
Hanson, accompanied by Major
Wallace c. Philoon, senior infantry
instructor for the 103rd Infantry,
will visit Company B of the 1O3rd
Infantry at Rumford today,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Plan for Two
Officers Schools
For All Branches of
Maine Natl Guard

Orders were issued Monday by Ad-
utant General James w. Hanson for
two schools of instruction for gen.
eral officers, field officers, divisional
and brigade staff officers and regi-
mental staff officers Of all branches
Of the Maine National Guard (the
Infantry, Field Artillery and Coast
Artillery, the first school to be held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
bA TIL
Walter v. Spencer

Walter V. Spencer, so. well known
Bath merchant died Sunday at the
King Tavern hotel. where he was re-
siding for a few days until the roads
were open to his home on the Bruns-
wick road. His death followed short
ly after heart attack.
He was born in Friendship the son
of Charles E., and Hannah Hart
Spencer. He came to Bath from
Foxboro in 1921 and since that time
has been very prominent in local af-
fairs, as well as an exceedingly sue
cessful merchant. Besides his wife
he left two daughters, Vera French
and. Phyllis Spencer, both of East
Brunswick. He also leaves one sis
ter. Barbara Ella Spencer of Boston.
The funeral will be Wednesday in
the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Waterman Killed
In Attempt to Rescue
Little Boy of Nine

Washington, Feb. s.-(AP)-Ai,
ander Dunn. So year old cros.,..
Waterman at Takoma Park, a Wa.
ington suburb. lost his life TO-DAY 4
q heroic but futile effort to saw. i. (
of nine year old Alexander Crsy..
Both were crushed to death ~ Il,
locomotive drawing the Csr...
Limited, a Baltimore and Ohio frs,.
The boy had wandered on IA M
tracks and was not seen BY n,',.
until the train was almost upon M.
The Waterman made frantic aftsm..
at rescue, but he was not ori.s
enough to brush the lad out Of a.
ger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
Magazine Blast
Kills Man and Horses

Salamanca, N. Y. Feb. S.-(AP)--
For the second time in a period or
three months a magazine Of the IL
linois Torpedo Company blew up near
Irvine Mills today, killing man and
a team of horses. The explosion
rocked buildings within radius OF
ten miles, blew down trees and hurl-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09

ed parts Of the horses bodies -.
hundred feet. No trace OF thu 49,.
body was found.
The victims name was Albert .
nett of Irvine Mills. He fonr 1s Il
job after his predecessor had I, sas|
blown to bits In q similar accIdss 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
FLASHES OF LIFE
(RY The Associated Pressl

(By the Associated Press)
New York-Regarding the term,
waiter" as of mental significance.
which does great injustice. the Unit
ed Restaurant Owners Association is
to conduct prize contest for a new
name.
Memphis, Tenn.-James F. Farmer,
whose wife was acquitted of the muir
der of Mrs. Mary &c Scott. after an
unwritten law plea, advises the world
stay at home and keep your trou-
bles there" The Farmers are now
recon"ilcd.
New York-Many members think
that the bob has reached the end of
its career and others are sure 1t is
permanent, so the American Master
Hair Dresses Association Is going
to debate the subject in convention
next month and offer prizes for the
best transformation to cover up
bob.
Porghlteepsie, N. Y.-Three vassar
college girls have been expelled for
reasons of discipline. Names and
specific charges have been withheld.
new 1orK-lt Is UNSAFE to tear UP
good $50 bills. John j. Huke strewed
bits of $4,000 around and was arrest
ed for littering Battery Park. Laugh
Ing, he would not explain except to
say that he had more in the bank
also would be torn up.
Zhitomir, Ukrair~ Princess Anas-
toiasia Volkonokaya, who has been
telling fortunes Cor living since the
Bolshevik revolution has been sem
fenced to three years Imprisonment.
She was accused of advising soldiers
that she had secret whereby they
could escape military service. The
secret proved to be medicine that
made item i'll.
New Tork-Accused Of having act
ed as bridesmaid for younger rival
of her husbands affections, Mrs.
Florence O'Niel of Staten Island, is
under arrest as a ~ iurer. Her hus-
band, Charles, is held as a bigamist
and his brother. Harold, is accused of
abetting bigamy. Policemen seeking
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
William II. PAGE

William H. Page, 70. one of Baths
foremost blacksmiths for the past so
years, passed away at his home Sun
day night. He was born in Bowdoin-
ham, where he learned the black
smith trade and later moved to Bath
to engage in the business in the city
for many years. He Is exceedingly
we'll known by the horsemen of the
state, and was considered one Of the
best in the horse shoeing and black
smith business right up to the time
of his retirement several years ago.
Besides his wife. Abbie Walker
Page, he leaves one daughter. Mrs.
Edward Sampson of Bath and three
sisters, Mrs. Clarence E. Beedy of
Portland Me-, Mrs. Silas Bartlett Of
Lewiston, Mrs. Frank Gardiner Of
Auburn. The funeral will be We'd
nesday afternoon at 230 from his
home on Dummer street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09

New York-Having eloped with
Miss Elizabeth Pearce, 16, Charles G.
Ritz. AZ. son of the founder of chain
of hotels. is now leading bachelors
life. The bride Is back with her mo-
Their, who insists there was promise
not to wed till the girl was IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09

Albany, N. T., Feb. 8.--(APl--c..
ernor Smith announced today the !.
appointment as members Of thu st...s
athletic commission Of James A ~
lev and William Muldoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09

Leningrad-Projecti of concen-
trated heat waves that will destroy
airplanes Is miles away, Is an
nounced as possible with apparatus
invented by Prof. A. N. Boyka OF the
Russian magnetic observatory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09

Mantua, Italy -Handshaking is now
forbidden city employees by the Fas-
cisti. They must give the Roman sa-
lutte.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09

Sverdlosk. Siberia,-The house In
which the car and his family were
murdered, Is now a museum and a
communist university. A blood
stained and bullet pierced room is in
the basement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
CHILDREN WHO ARE SICKLY

Mother. who value
the health of their chill
dren, should never be
without MOTHER GRAYS
SWEET POWDERS FOR
CHILDREN, for use when
needed. They tend to
Break up Colds, Relieve
Feverishness, Worms
Constipation, Head
ache, Teething disorders
IL Ht-1r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09

Athens-What of it If the govern
ment forbids short skirts? The girls
have elastic arrangements whereby
a dress lengthens to the ankles If a
policeman appears in the off1nR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09

DON'T ACCEPT and Stomach Troubles.
ANY SUBSTITUTE Used By Mothers for
eper 30yeors. At Druggists everywhere
Ask today. Trial package FREE, address
The MOTHER GRAY CO., LIE ROY, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-09
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL, TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 9, 1926

burglars were told by wife No. that
h band had returned to No. /.
The Washington times., 1926-03-26
CHURCH SCHOOL
|. RHEDBY FIRE

Bare,he de d, their cassocks
drencfed with rain and their faces
hlaclxened ana blistered BY til
heat. more than Il score Of novltis
a4es OF the Arnmendale Normal IN
stitute. at Ammendale, Nd, 1ougnt
3 losing battle to check flames
which swept the pumping statlon
ana laundry early today.
The school Ii operated py the
christian Brothers, a Cathoiic or
% nizafion. Reused from their beds
by the craclxle of flames. the no
vitiates and members or the order
hastily formed bucket brigade.
The pumps had ceased TO work, ana
water was carried from g nearby
Brother Paul, sub-director Of the
institutiOfi. soon saw the work OF
the brothers could not save the
building from ruin. Apparatus
from washington, Baltim q,
Laurel, Hy ats Vile, Riverdale,
Brentwood, Cottage City and Bad
erlsburg were summoned.
III was. all the firemen could do
to prevent the flames from spread
ing to the main building which
housed more than 100 students and
brothers.
Brother Paul estimates the dam.
age at about $4,000. The pumps
can be repaired, he said, but It will
be some time before they can be
The Washington times., 1926-03-26
VOTE ON STICK
SOON ASKED

Supporters Of Senator Smith w.
Broolhart R.l Of Iowa. win demand
final action in the Senate before
April on the Senate Election Com.
mittee's recommendation to unseat
Broolkhart In favor of Daniel r.
steck, D1. It was learned today.
The move for an early verdict Will
be made by Brookhart's friends, II
was indicated, so that II ousted, he
win be able to file by April % for
the Iowa Senatorial primories In
juno for the seat now held BY Sen.
ator Albert. b. Cummir1s.
The committees majority report,
recommending the seating Of steclk,
was completed this morning by Sen.
ator Caraway Cd Of Arkansas. He
viii file it with the Senate either
this afternoon or tomorrow.
The minority report, declaring
Brookhart legally entitled to his
seat, Is being written by Senator
STEPHENS Cd OF Mississippi.
The Caraway report was adopted
by the committee by q vote of 10
to 1. stephens was the only com
n1tttee member to favor BrOolxhart.
Senators Shortridge RI Of Ca1ifor-
MIA, and Williams (R.b Of Missouri,
did not vote on either report
The Washington times., 1926-03-26
GIRL BIT Him,
SAYS CLERK

Found together in q downtown
hotel room, both scantily clad, ac-
ccording to police. Thios Lape. young
pretty and just over from France,
and Otto Thurman pleaded not
guilty in Police Court today TO q
statutory charge. The girl denied
assaulting James H. Bartlett, clerk
who opened the door.
wishing more time to procure
witnesses their lawyer gained per-
mission OF Judge Mcmahon to have
the trial tomorrow.
The couple were released on
collateral.
According to police, Bartlett, the
hotel clerk, sent bell boy TO the
room OF the couple last night TO
ask that the man come down stairs.
FAILING in his mission because
thew would not open the door.
Bartlett went himself, he said, and
onened the door with q pass KEY
and found the pair together. he
charges Miss Lape then attacked
him and bit his thumb.
The Washington times., 1926-03-26
At TACK 7 RUCK
CONTROL BILL

The motor truck industry win
be ''slain In It's infancy" IL Con-
gress delegates its regulation to
the States. spokesman for motor
interests told the Senate Inter
state Commerce Committee today.
They assailed the Cummins inter-
state bus regulation bin as "un-
constitutional
IF motor truck transportation
turns out to be more efficient and
cheaper than railroad transporta~
ton, Congress should foster it in
the public interest. even If the rail-
roads are abandoned" Theodore D.
Pratt, general manager of the Motor
Truck Association Of America, de-
c1ared.
Differentiation between bus and
motor truck transportation was
urged by J. r. Atwater, represent
ing the motor vehicle committee
of the Manufacturers Association
of Connecticut.
1.-THE bus has it's regular terminals,
The Washington times., 1926-03-26
$50 PHEASANTS FREED
IN WiLDS Or NORTHWEST

sUNBIRY, Pa, March IS, Bruce
p. Yeager. Northumberland, State
game protector, distributed $50 ring
necked plneasarts in the wilds of
Northumberland ana Montour coun-
ties.
The birds were received several
months ago, but the distribution
was delayed by the severe cold.
This Ii the largest distribution Of
game birds ever made In this part
Of the State.
The Washington times., 1926-03-26
kindergarten Children
IN FL Paso Learn
CharIe stOn

Ell. PAs0. Tex, March 40
III Paso school children lsaFn The
Charleston before they learn
their A. B. c.
While the CharIe1tOn han not
vet superseded the flea hop II
popularity among the hundrod
81 more children, II u gaining
ground.
They I'll clap their hands To
the tune 81 Eyes Sir, That's
Nv Baby. But the girls can
do it better than the boys.
Shifting foot beats and body
movement to keep time with
the piano Is both good musical
instruction and bodily exercise
the teachers declare.
The Washington times., 1926-03-26
FIND BLACK NALNUTs
AT DEPTH or 65 FEET

STOCKTON, Calf, March 2e.--
Black walnuts and parts Of
walnut log have been brought up
from 4 depth of SIS feet IN Dor
inp 4 well on the Ripon Nursery
property near La1hrop, south Of
here. Al few OF the nuts crum
bIed away after haying been ex
nosed to the air for two days.
Others were placed Ii alright
riass lars for exhibition purposes.
on another part Of the ranch a
seana 81 coal was cut ait depth
of lis feet