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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22

Concord, N. H.. Sept. 21-(P)-A
change in the direct primary election
procedure and opposition to any
modification of the existing prohibit
ton laws We're favored by New
Hampshire Republicans in resolu-
tons adopted without opposition at
the state convention here today.
The platform, as presented by
Major Frank Knox of Manchester,
chairman of the resolutions commit
tee, was adopted in it's entirety. The
primary plank called on the 1927 leg
islature to make careful study Of
the conditions affecting nominations
with view to legislature that shall
confirm and safeguard the constitu-
tional right of American citizens to
elect or to be elected to Office" The
resolve added, that a return to the
old party convention plan was not
favored.
The party went on record as OPP
posed to any modification of the pro-
hibition laws and urged instead fur
Their strengthening of the existing
statutes by every constitutional
means available"
AS a corollary to the primary plank
the platform contained a resolve for
"a Strick and searching examination
of the corrupt practices law with a
view to such changes as are neceS-
sary to insure complete publiity for
all expenditures of any character
made for the purpose of infiffufienc-
ing the nomination or election ofpub-
lie of1itiictfiials."
Opposition to further curtailment
of railroad service in the state, sup
port of the state publicity bureau
with a recommendation for further
legislative appropriations to carry on
it's work. and favorable regard for
state tax reductions were other
planks adopted.
DIR. Zatae l.. Straw. the first woman
to preside over a Republican conven-
ton in the history of the state was
given an ovation as she took charge
and predicted Republican success
next November.
The keynote address was delivered
by Representative John q. Tilson, Of
Connecticut. He reviewed the ac-
complishments of the party during
the Coolidge administration and as
serted that there were no substantial
issues on which the Democratic
party could a campaign for a change
of party power in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Bimini Islands
Hard Hit by Storm

Miami. Fla. Sept. 21.-P)-Reports
reaching here today indicated that
the islands of Bimini. 1875 miles from
Nassau. in the Bahamas. was devas-
tated by the tropical hurricane of
last week which ravished the east
coast of Florida. Nassau was not
hard hit but felt the effects of the
hurricane, the report said
The reports that Bimini had suf-
fered severely were confirmed by
crew members of tug boats which
arrived here today from that vicinity.
They did not attempt to land or
check for dead or injured.
Efforts have been made repeatedly
to gain Information by radio as to
the effect of the storm in the Ba-
hamas. Nassau was heard but not
clearly. 1t was learned then. how
ever. that only property damage
there from high wind and waves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
AGRICULTURE AND
INDUSTRY LAG IN
n. H., WORD COUNCIL
Letter to Gov. Winant Demands
Immediate Move by State
Authorities to Remedy Situa-
ton Termed product of
Slip S h o d and Inefficient
Methods And Absence of Eff
fort to Help Ourselves-Sug-
gests Definite Program for
New Development

Concord. n. H, Sept. 2l.-(P)-
Charges that New Hampshire not only
has failed to encourage industry, but
has hampered it. and that the agricul-
tural situation is extremely critical,
are contained in a letter presented to
Governor John G. Winant today by
Chairman w. Fl. Rossiter and other
New Hampshire members of the New
England Council
The letter suggests a definite pro-
gram for new development along agri-
cultural, industrial and educational
lines and demands definite action by
state authorities to remedy a situa-
ton classed as the product of slip
shod and inefficient methods and abb
sence of systematic effort to help our
selves"
Supporting data, much of it based
on records OF the census bureau in
Washington, shows the decline in pop
ulation in New Hampshires rural dis
tricts between 1910 and 1920. Particu-
lar Emphasis is placed upon the fact
that young men are leaving the farms
and that the average age of New
Hampshres farmers is about so, sew
erai years higher than that for the
United States as a whole.
Pointing out that farm acreage de-
creased S41, 900 acres between 1920 and
1925, and that in 1920 179 of the 251
cities and towns of the state showed a
decreased in population from 1910. fig
ures, the council members submitted
the following suggestions for improve
ment:
Amendment of laws to encourage
manufacturing: systematic effort to
prevent young people from leaving the
state by affording them suitable oppor-
tunities at home; employment of farm
production and marketing experts and
enactment of legislation to carry out
their recommendations; systematic
studies of areas which compete with
New Hampshire in agricultural mar
kets and organized effort to increase
the use of New Hampshire products
by the people of the state.
The council also suggests reforma-
ton of the general tax laws to con-
form to the paying capacity of the
population, extension of practical ed
ucation, development of public and
privately owned woods and forests. and
preservation of the scenic beauties OF
the state by discouraging the erection
of advertising signs along the high
ways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Seek to Organize
Athletic Relations
Of 4 Maine Colleges

Orono, Me, Sept. '21-(P)-The first
steps to put the intercollegiate ath-
letic relations of the four Maine col
leges on an organized basis will be
taken at meeting of the newly
formed Maine Intercollegiate Athletic
Association at Augusta, Friday night,
it was announced today by faculty
manager Benjamin c. Kentz of the
University of Maine, president of the
association This meeting will be at
tended by the coaches and faculty
managers of Maine, Bowdoin, Bates
and Colby. Invitation has been ex-
tended to all central board football
officials in the state to meet with the
college officials
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Naval Air Station
Pensacola Damaged

Washington. Sept. 21.-(P)-Severe
damage to the naval air station at
Pensacola during the tropical hurrf-
cane was reported to the navy de-
partment tonight in a message filed
there by radio at 3.45 P. NJ. and re-
layed here from the radio station at
Algiers. near New Orleans.
The message gave no details OF
property damage or loss of life out
side the naval reservation. except to
say that the main water supply had
been interrupted and probably could
not be restored fully within two
weeks. No serious casualties among
the personnel had been reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
KENNEBEC COUNTY
BOY WINS H0N0RS
At SPRINGFIELD

Springfield, Mass, Sept. 2l.-The
delegation of $50 boys and girls
from the States Agricultural and
Home Making Clubs characterized as
the pride of Maine, together with
the exhibits in the State Of Maine
building, are outstanding features of
the Eastern States Exposition being
held here this week.
A kennebec county boy was
member of the University of Maine
team which won second honors in
the Intercollegiate dairy cattle judg-
ing contest conducted as part of
the Exposition's livestock program.
Teams from 10 eastern universities
participated, Cornell being the win
ner. The Maine team was composed
Of George Dow of Wayne, individual
winner in Ayrshires, r. c. Dolloff of
Rumford High, scorer in the con-
test, and Carroll Decoster of Nor
way.
The Maine delegation of boys and
girls, i of whom come from Ken
nebec county, have elected much
attention ard favorable comment. A
banquet VIII be given IN thelr nonor
by Charles 7. Shean, owner of the
Kimball House, at his famous hos
telry tomorrow evening, to which
they will be carried in autos by
members of the Springfield Tuesday
Club.
The invitation came as result
OF talk by Senator ]. Sherman
Douglas Of Lamoine before that or
ganizatiop.
The exhibits Of the Maine State
department of Agriculture prepared
by Charles NJ. White of Augusta I'M
Ger the supervision of Commissioner
frank P. Washburn, are being
characterized by many Exposition
visitors as the most interesting and
practical state exhibition on the
grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
$50 KILLED, 500
HURT IN HURRICANE
ENCARNACI0N, PARA.

Encarnacion. Paraguay, Sept. 21-
P)-A hurricane struck this city last
night killing about $50 persons and
injuring 500 others and causing dam
age estimated at million dollars.
In the most seriously affected dis
trict virtually all the buildings were
destroyed.
Relief work was hurriedly started
Notwithstanding the torrential rain
and violent gale.
The authorities have taken meas
ures to prevent footing. Medical
supplies and foodstuffs have been
rushed here from other cities.
Encarnacion. capital of the depart
ment of the same name, is situated
on the Alta Parana River, $50 miles
from Asuncion. capital of Paraguay
1t was established by the Jesuits in
1914. 1t has a population of about
$4,000 and is the center of a rich
agricultural and grazing district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
FORMER AUGUSTA
GIRL TELLS OF STORM
IN ST, PETERSBURG

The following wire was received
Tuesday night by the Kennebec
journal from Miss Ruth Henderson,
formerly of it's staff, and now To-
Gated in st. Petersburg, Fla:
"St. Petersburg was again taking
inventory today iTuesday) and it
was with a genuine feeling of relief
that one million dollars damage
done here by the hurricane of Sat-
urday night was confined largely to
trees, small frame buildings, plate
glass, roofs of tile and shingles. The
fire which took place early Monday
morning in the Pinellas telephone
office will mean that the city will be
without phone service for the next 10
days at least although the company
has large emergency crews at work
and long distance lines are being
pushed along. One furniture store
reported a $4,000 loss due mostly
to broken windows and damage to
goods.
Northern people may rest assured
that every effort is being made to
protect their property, one man 1iv-
ing on Division avenue spent the en-
tire day Sunday in going through the
neighborhood patching up the roofs
and doing other repair work neces-
sary to the homes of folks who are
absent, who are in the north, or else
where. Cleanup squads have been
formed and extra police have been
put into service working with plain
clothesmen to avoid pilfering. Tues
day noon st. Petersburg sent a relief
train to Miami loaded with foods,
nurses, doctors, medical supplies.
bedding and other commodities for
the relief and comfort of the humid
reds homeless there"
RUTH HENDERSON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
To Seek Maine Club
WOmen's Endorse
ment of "Dry" Law

kennebunkport, Me-, Sept. 21-
(AP)-Endorsement Of the Vol.
stead act and the eighteenth
amendment will be sought from
>the Maine Federation of Women's
Clubs at one of the sessions of
ITS annual convention, which
opened here today.
Another resolution to be pre-.
scented by the committee asks for
better law enforcement, usinu as
the slogan "know your own
The federation also will be
asked to support better health
movement in Maine through the
Christmas seal sale. A reception
in honor of the visiting delegate
representing every section of the
state, was given at Hotel Nonan-
tum tonight.
Announcement was made that
the New England conference of
club women will be held at
WhitefieId, N. H., on October 6,
7 and 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
No Lives Lost in
City of Pensacola

Mobile. Ala, Sept. 21.-(H)-Direct
tele 49, communication which was
established tonight with Pensacola,
brought the information that there
had been no loss of life from the
tropical storm which swept that city
yesterday, but that property damage
was great.
Pensacola felt the full fury OF the
hurricane which swept out of the
gulf Monday. wind which reached a
velocity of 100 miles an hour raging
there for more than two hours. Pro-
perty damage was estimated at more
than S2.000,000.
This information was given tonight
to the American Telephone and Tele-
aph Company offices here from the
wires of the company In Pensacola
wfere communication was establish
ed for short time.
According to the information from
Pensacola. all the wharf front of the
city was demolished.
Electrical plants and street cars
are out of commission and II was
stated service could not possibly be
restored for several days.
The barometer at Pensacola fell to
2S.16 and rainfall was more than six
inches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22

Westburv. y. Y, Sept. 21-(P)-
Disaster brought down the giant ST.
korskv biplane S-35 within two min
utes after its hop-off today for a nom
stop fight from New York to Paris.
A mass of twisted wreckage and
the charred bodies of w. ]. Clavier.
radio operator. and Jacob 1slamoff,
mechanic. tonight were the tragic
aftermath of what was to have been
one of the most daring ventures ever
ATTEMPTED in the history of aviation.
Captain Rene Fonck. commander
for the fight, and Lieutenant Law
renee william Curtin, L. S. N, navi-
gator, saved their lives by scramb-
ling from the plane an instant before
il burst into flames.
Tie fight that was to have taken
Continued on Page 5-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Find Auto Used
BY Ellsworth ElOpers
In Their Third Flight

Ellsworth, Me-, Sept. 21-(P)-The
motor car which Colby Foss is said
10 have procured by false pretenses
from Lynnehans garage in this city
On September IA, and in which he is
supposed to have conveyed the elop-
ing high school students. David
Goughlln and Nellie Piper, on their
snird flight, has been found at Camp
eeeI'on, n. B., officials here were in
formed tonight.
Al about the same time a telegram
was received by the fat er of Foss.
Sayihg that his son was in Quebec
anu asking advice as to whether he
would better return and "face the
nus, Mr.. Foss will leave on
Mednesday for Quebec. Nothing has
veeh learned of the whereabouts OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Col. Dow Tells
Of Letter in Question

Portland, Ne, Sept. 21-Col. Fred
n. Dow in a letter to the Portland
Press Herald of today makes public
his letter to Chairman Field of the
Republican state Committee, assum-
ing this to be the letter to which Gov
ernor Brewster referred in his recent
statement to the public. In this
statement, it will be recalled, the
Governor spoke of "a letter written
by one of those closest to Senator
Frederick Hale stating that many
Republican friends of Senator Hale
approved of my administration and
would like to support me but would
hesitate to do so unless I would
definitely commit myself that under
Continued on Page II, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Death List is Growing

AS relief and rescue work went for
ward In the Florida cities first hit. the
list of dead steadily mounted and
was expected to continue to do so as
workers cleared away the wreckage
of homes where scores of families
were trapped.
Identification of the dead was pro-
ceeding slowly, many of those who
perished in the worst storm Florida
probably ever has felt likely Will go
to the graves Of the unknown.
Press dispatches from Mobile
early last night said that Gulf port
had escaped with a property dam
age of only several hundred thou
sand dollars and NO loss OF hfe'
Property loss was caused by the
high winds unroofing buildings and
the rising waters flooding buildings.
The barometer there set a new low
record in the fifth years history OF
the weather bureau. Other Gun
towns escaped the full force or the
blast, which veered off into southern
Alabama, where there were uncon-
firmed reports of loss of life ana
property, and into southern M1ssls-
sippi, where it was dissipated after
warnings had been issued at New
Orleans that the blow was headed
for that place.
Relief Work Progressing
Although only As hours had pass
ed since the hurricane had swept
Miami, Hollywood-by-t Coral
Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Mooreha-
ven and many other Florida towns,
the work of rescue and relief was
we'll in hand. Hotels and other
buildings. although roofless and
windowless. were converted into
temporary hospitals for the injured.
Many agencies-federal, state and
fraternal-were pooling their efforts
in relief work. The American Red
Cross alone had raised nearly ST.
100000 to succor the homeless and
injured and other agencies were sup
plying funds for rehabilitation of the
devastated regions.
Great Array of Supplies
Medical and food supplies were
being rushed to the east coast from
Chicago, Jacksonville and other
cities. Food supplies were going in
large quantities. but the West Palm
Beach chapter of the Red Cross sent
out an urgent appeal for tents. cots,
with bedding, oilstoves, clothing.
candles. drinking cups. lanterns,
camp stools. baby foods. bottled wa
ter, blankets and other necessities.
Airplanes carrying anti-tetanus
and anti-typhoid serums were rush
ing to the storm area in the hope
that epidemics might be avoided.
Through most of the district sanf-
tary conditions were reported as bad.
particularly in the inland towns.
These were damaged by the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
England to Get
Radio of Big Fight

New York, Sept. 21.-(P)-England
as well as America will listen to
radio reports of the Dempsey-Tunn
fight Thursday night.
The Westinghouse and General
Electric Companies today announced
they would employ short wave
lengths to enable fight fans across
the sea to listen in on the cham
pionship match. Canadian stations
have also made arrangements to INK
up with the broadcasting, chain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22

The tropical disturbance has moved
slowly westward with steadily dimln-
ishing intensity and it is central to-
night between New Orleans. La, and
Vicksburg, Miss. The northwestern
disturbance has moved rapidly east
northeastward to Lake Superior,
Port Arthur, Ont, reporting dis
turbance of slight intensity south IF
New Foundland.
Pressure is high from eastern Que
bee southwark to Virginia. The in
dications are for showers over prac-
tically all sections east of the Mis-
sissippi river within the next So 20
As hours. The weather will remain
generally fair Wednesday, however,
in the north Atlantic states.
The temperature will be somewhat
higher Wednesday in the north At
1antic states, but cooler weather will
overspread the north Atlantic states
Thursday and Thursday night.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate northeast shifting to east
and southeast winds and fair wealth
er Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
WATERVILLE CITY
Fathers HEAR CASE
ENGINEER CHARGED

Waterville. Sept. eat special
meeting of the city government held
last evening to try Eugene w. Craw
ford, city engineer and electrician.
charged by Mayor Herbert c. Libby
with ineficiency, wilful neglect of
duty and INSTRUMENTATION, mass of
testimony was introduced by both
sides and no decision had been reached
up to an early hour this morning.
Seven specific charges were read,
Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Known Death List 400; at
Least $50 Missing; 5000 In
jured and $4,000 Home
less Property Loss May
Total $100,000,0

Miami Deaths Total $50 as Biscayne Bay
Gives Up More Bodies Identification Pro-
ceeding Slowly = Communication Els t b.
lished with Pensacola - No Lives Lost But
Property Loss Enormous Mobile Also
Without Dead = Rescue and Relief Work
Well Under Way at M ami, Hollywood,
Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Moore
haven and Many Other Towns in Florida
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New Engl nd = 1ncreas-
ing cloudiness Wednesday followed
by showers Wednesday night or
Thursday; warmer in the interior
Wednesday; cooler Thursday.
Southern New England-Fair and
slightly warmer Wednesday followed
by showers Wednesday night or
Thursday; cooler Thursday after
noon and night.
Eastern New York - Increasing
cloudiness and warmer followed by
showers in north and central portion
Wednesda. afternoon or night;
Thursday cloudy and cooler, proba-
bly, cloudy in south and much cool
er in north portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Name New Dean
Tech at u. of Maine

Orono, Sept. 12.-R)-Pam Cloke,
head Of the department of electrical
engineering of the University of Ari-
zona, today was appointed dean of the
College of Technology of the Univer-
sity of Maine. The announcement was
made tonight by President Harold s.
Boardman, whom Professor Cloke
succeeds in the office of dean.
The dean-elect graduated from Le-
high in 1905.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Gen. Summerall to
Be Next Chief Staff

Washington. Sept. 21-P)-Major
General Charles P. Summerall,
youngest of the American corps COM
manders in France, will be the next
chief of staff Of the army. He will
assume this position early in Decem-
be, on the retirement for age Of Ma
jor General John L. Hines. the pres
emf chief.
General Summeralls selection was
announced today by Secretary Davis.
He is the senior officer On the active
Est of the army. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Belfast Man Killed
Rv Falling Gravel

Belfast. Me-, Sept. 21-(P)-Wil-
liam futile, about 80, of this city.
was killed today by the caving in OF
gravel in a pit near the state high
WOW of North Belfast. His head was
crushed. Two others were partly
buried but were dug out by fellof-
uorknen. Neither was injured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
WaldObOrO Man
Missing Off Str.
Camden at Boston

Boston, Sept. 21.-(P)-The ldisap-
pearance of II. B: Ludwig of-Waldo-
boro, Me-, was discovered when the
steamship Camden locked here this
morning after a night run from Rock
land. His clothes were in his state
room and it was supposed he fell or
Jumped overheard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22

A telegram received Tuesday from
Philadelphia said that in the election
of officers at the yearly meeting of the
national body of Odd Fellows, Leon
S. Merrill of Orono, a member of the
council of the Maine Experiment sta
ton, had been chosen as deputy grand
sire. Mr.. Merrill is also dean of the
College of Agriculture at the Univer-
sity of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Gen.. Wood Under
Knife for Hernia

Manila. Sept. 22-P)-Governo
General Leonard Wood today UNDER
went an operation for hernia. Sur
geons at Stornburg Army Hospital,
where the operation was performed,
pronounced his condition as favorable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
(By the Assoc lated Press)

Having taken almost precedented toll of life and pro-
pety swept South Florida and the eastern part
the Gulf coast the tropical u1cane which out of the
Bahamas last Friday night apparently had spent it's fury in
lower Mississippi last night before reaching New Orleans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-22
Giant Sikorsky
Plane Crumples
On Take0ff,2Die
Crash Comes at Start
of Nonstop Flight
from New York to.
Paris

Radio Operator and Mechanic
Killed When Trapped in
Cabin - Flight Commander
Fonck And Navigator Curtin
Escape Before Plane Bursts
Into Flames-Over 900 See
Tragedy - Represents Loss
of More Than 00,000-Pro-
motors Overwhelmed by Dis
aster