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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25
Point to Handicap
Of Flyer in Matter
[Of Air View Ahead

Rantoul. Ills, Dec. 24-(P) - In
ability of an airplane pilot to get
more than limited view from his
cockpit of the air ahead of his ma
chine was recognized today as a haz-
ardous element In flying by a mill
tary board of inquiry investigating
the crash Of two planes over Chanute
Field yesterday in which four fiiers
were killed. The board concluded that
when the two ships came together
almost head-on, four hundred feet
above the field, each pilot was unable
to- see the other machine because
they approached Eat blind angles.
Major William McChord. who head
ed the board Of inquiry, pointed out
that the problem of blind angles" is
to aviation the same problem which
motorcar manufacturers faced a few
years ago when closed cars came
into vogue with tops, the supports of
which kept the drivers from seeing
cars approaching from some angles
at intersecting streets.
With military honors officers and
men of Chanute Field conducted fun
eral services today for the four Of
ficers in the gymnasium at the field,
converted into chapel on the day
when it was to have been the scene
of Christmas Eve fete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25
Churches in Rome
Observe Christmas

Rome, Dec. 24.-(H1-As the brazen-
tongued bells heralded the beginning
Of the midnight Christmas mass over
the Seven Hills OF the Eternal City,
Pope Plus in the Vatican and the
people of Rome in their twenty score
churches, /kneeled in joyful celebra-
ton Of the birth of Christ.
Every house of worship from the
tiniest churches, illumined with a
few dozen candles, to asutere
basilicas, whose vast naves echoed
with the voices of boys raised in
liturgical eXaltation, were crowded
with worshippers, while beyond the
Tiber, in his private chapel, sur
rounded by his household and q few
friends, the pontiff prayed in unison
with them.
Before attending the mass the peo-
pie of Rome, to whom Christmas Eve
is the most precious festival of the
year, gathered around tables groan-
ing with food and drink. For the most
part the people Toasted on cells, care
fully selected at the street fish mar
ketsJ which remained open for As
hours to meet the demand for the
delicacy without which the Christ
mas Eve dinner would not seem COM
plete. The children gorged them
selves with rich cakes, Premier Mus
solini having allowed Italy a respite
from war bread for the duration of
the holiday season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25
1900 AUGUSTA KIDDIES made
HAPPY AS SANTA HALTS FOR Time
Al CEI-LADEN CO IMMUNITY TREE

Oia Kris Kringle, ever thouyb+e,,,
VI ms youngsters, paused in HE ~
.iuai Journey on Christmas eve ~
piesiue at the Christmas tree ub;oh
was provided at Market SQUARE Nv,
me augusta Rotary club with 49,,
cooperation and assistance of otbar
=. S,vic organizations of the CITY and
MS appearance was marked nv 49,
,oisy greeting of crowd of abon,
5000 persons. oo'
arriving in state in a large old
sieign which is said to have been
USED py him for the past three Inn
Leu years or more, the jovial old
sen. proceeded to give to the young
sters' with the assistance of several
iocai men, a total of 1900 large hays
each containing fibre toy, annles
popcorn and candy. F'-o'''
The children, each intent IN M.
pelng overlooked crowded o,,ns
santa until he was almost overcon,a
py the pressure, but despite this faot
they were all cared for in a very fne
manner. very nhe
AFTER the mountain Of bags had
oech gwen out the children were in :
sIucted TO take notice of the number
Mn,cn was placed within their bags
, anu TO watch If they might be the
lucky ones whose number should he
urawh oy Old Santa, and who would
.iius receive some special prize from
Tue nst which had been contributed
py augusta merchants. George Web
yer acted as announcer and assisted
IN the distribution of goods.
The following received those MI,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25
Suicide Victim
Believed Plot of
Blackmail Existed

New York, Dec. 24.-(P1-A de-
fusion that she was victim of a
blackmail plot, was given by police
today as the probable cause of the
suicide of Mrs. Estelle Mari Boil
man, 81 years old divorce, who left
an estate of more than $4,000.
Mrs. Bollman was found dead with
q gas tube in her mouth in her one
room apartment in West 18th Street
yesterday, and a rather vague note
she had written said she was being
blackmailed by a man who owed her
$4,000, but she would rather die
than pay a cent. The note mentioned
a scandal the man threatened To- re-
veal.
Benjamin A. Matthews, her attor-
ney, who WAS directed in another
letter to give her estate, consisting
of land in Florida, jewelry and secur-
tiles, to her brother, George Mari of
Baltimore, discredited the blackmail
threat. He said Mrs. Bollman had
been in a nervous condition recently
and there was nothing in her life
that indicated any scandal. He de-
clares that a $4,000 loan was re-
paid and that he knows of no black
mail threats against her.
The police discovered among Mrs
Bollman's effects a memorandum
dated September %, which listed Sc
curities worth $4,000 and a balance
of $4,000 in cash. This they held
as evidence that the loan she refer
red to had been paid.
The body was found by Mrs.
Evelyn Withee the housekeeper, who
says Mrs. Bollman had taken the
apartment six weeks ago. Mrs
Withee said Mrs. Bollman often said
she had STORY to tell, but railways
checked herself at the point of tell
ing it, saying: You have your own
troubles, | shouldn't trouble you
with mine"
Mrs. Bollman lived in Baltimore
about 20 years ago and was divorced
two years ago from George Pearson
Bollman, prosperous retired busi-
ness man of Pittsburgh, who says he
has no knowledge of any blackmail
threat against his former wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

es; Manley Hart, skis; Eddie vio.
Ieste, sled; Marjorie Benner, doll:
Ioule MARI, snowshoes: Annie Gall
,agher, skis; Rose Butler, toboggan.
Lee Reynolds. express cart; Miss
Fouiln, basket; Jennie Jones. doll:
Len Pooler, skates; Rachel Higgins,
golf gloves; Eddie Thorne. mesa
phone; Harold Brown, skates: Greta
Hewett megaphone.
The exercises at the giant tree
which was so beautifully trimmed
and which has been situated in Mar
ket Square for the past two weeks
began at $40 o'clock with carol
singing by the choir boys of st.
Marks church with Prof. Harrison
Lyseth leading. This was followed
by music by a coup of musicians I'M
der the direction of Frank Dennis,
and then Santa drove up in his an
cient vehicle which was drawn by two
great grey horses, and was greeted
by Smith S. Randall, chairman of the
Rotary committee.
He was accompanied by bevy of
beautiful young ladies, clad in winter
sport clothes, who acted as his at
tendants, and two American Legion
men, George Marchildon and Philip
Gilbert acting as footman. The at
tendants were Madeline Hussey,
Frances Soule, Edith Nelson, Rachael
Warrell and Hope Adams. Principal
Everett V. Perkins of Cony High
school acted as Santa.
The arrangements for the tree and
the presents were carried out in a
splendid manner through the cooper
alton of the citizens of Augusta. A
group of 35 ladies, members of the
American Legion Auxiliary and wives
of the Rotary Club members worked
for two afternoons at the> Elks club
where they filled the 1900 bags with
the fine assortment of goodies. A
barrel of fine apples was contributed
by Harry Lee, other apples by Edgar
Hussey and candy at Winslo' IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25
Mexico City Police
May Deport John
Howard and Friends

Mexico City, Dec. 24-(P)-Depor-
taton Of John &C. Howard and his
two companions, who were arrested
here in connection with an alleged
plot to kidnap Mr.. Howard's father,
John r. Howard, retired salad dress
ing manufacturer of Hayerhill,
Mass, is contemplated by the police,
because of their improper entry.
The authorities declare that How
ard, senior, would not press any
charge against his son.
John +. Howard and his two sons,
John and Albert, have been at odds
for some time over the efforts OF the
sons to obtain what they described
as satisfactory monetary provisions
for Mr.. Howard's second wife, in
Haverhill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25
Successful Wild
Goose Chase in Hub

Boston, Dec. 24-(P)-A goose from
Prince Edward Island tied up bust
ness in three city .postoffices today as
hundreds of mail clerks labored to
clear the last minute Christmas rush.
When John Walsh of Dorchester
went to a sub station to claim a
plump bird en- route from a relative.
he got bit of pasteboard box in
stead.
A hunt was organized, but to no
avail. Undiscouraged. Walsh took
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS

christmas! Clear the carols
merry On the winter air,
boa' the candle light and holly.
STor and gladness everywhere.
-, today the Christ Child's birthday
Tn reson we with reverence true,
NJ our hearts and loving wishes
frse,mraight to you--and you-and youI
w, j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25
NEWS BRIEFS

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 24.-(P)-Two
men, one disguised as a telegraph
company messenger boy, ransacked
the jewelry store of Thomas j. Cas-
suit, here today, and escaped with
ploot estimated at 100000 after beat
ing up A. G. Cassutt, brother of the
ieWeler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

There will be an informal gathering
~ women and girls on Sunday after
noon between the hours Of five and
siy at the Y. M. c. A. Miss Frances
1jshness, Miss Dulcie Crommett and
Miss Ethelle Garside will be the hos
tesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 24-(P1-
A Liberty motor and other spare
narts for an amphibian plane were
sent to Tampico, Mex, from Duncan
Field here today in response to a
telegram from Major Herbert A..
Dargue, commander of the army's
American flight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

where a squad Of harried postal In
spectors took up the wild goose chase.
The trail led to big railroad office
out in the Back Bay and there the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

! rollector of Internal Revenue
rank ]. Ham states that all income
tav return forms for the year 1926,
will be released to taxpayers jan
nary l, 1871.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

Concord, N. H., Dec. "a. - up -
George Caswell. 81 years old, father
OF six children, all of whom are liv-
ing, and the Oldest life prisoner in
point of service in the New Hamp-
shire state prison here, was pardon
ed today. His release came under
the long standing custom of Christ
mas clemency at the hands of Gov
ernor John G. Winant and members
of the governors council. Caswell
was committed to prison from Rock
lngham county on Feb. 3, 1913, for
the murder of his wife, who had de-
serted him and his family.
Champaign, Ills, Dec, "a. - Up -
Worried that her husband had been
arrested for traffic violation, Mrs.
Claude Weir of Thomasboro, taking
her three year old son, went out into
rainstorm last night to her death.
She was found along a road today
with the boy lying by her side and
died in few minutes from expos
ure. The youngster seemed unmind-
full Of the tragedy. The woman was
found today after a long search led
by her husband. He attributed his
wife's wanderings to grief over his
arrest yesterday on a charge of driv-
ing his automobile while drunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

riddle was solved. The paper con-
tainer in which the goose had been
shipped had collapsed at the enc OF
its railroad Journey and a thoughtfui
clerk had put the bird on Ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

Mr. and NTrs, Wellington Bond, of
u;nthrop, Mass, arrived Friday and
iii mass the holidavs with her sis
tor Mrs. C. o. Tibbetts. ia State
a.rant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

Edwin H. Blanchard, who is en-
,,oyed on the New York Sun, is
easing the holiday with his aunt.
KRIS. Susan o. Stinson, 4S Sewall
erect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

william Condor has gone to West
.,,sford Mass, where he will be the
nst over the Christmas holiday of
s -. and Mrs. II. r. Ramsdell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

London, Dec. 24.-(P-A Christmas
eve coincidence today was the publ
cation of the will Of the late Sir
Adolph Tuck, formerly chairman of
the Raphael Tuck Company, long
noted as makers of Christmas cards.
The will disposed of an estate valued
at 321,63S pounds. Sir Adolph who
introduced picture postcards into
the British empire and inaugurated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

Philadelphia. Dec. 24.-(P)-Dis-
couraging reports on the condition of
Frank Tinney, blackface comedian,
came from the Naval hospital here
today. Physicians fear that the popu-
lar comedians stage career is at an
end and they hold but little hope of
his complete recovery. He is suf-
fering from a nervous breakdown,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

Boston, Dec. 24-(P-Hyman
Lederman, former bell boy who OBJ
tanned $4,000 worth of bonds to sell
for the George Foreman Company of
Chicago when he said that Mrs.
Theodore n. Vail had promised him
a fortune of 100000. today was SEN
fenced to indefinite stay in Concord
Reformatory. He admitted to the
judge that the gifts from Mrs. Vail
were a myth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25
the first of series of Christmas card
exhibitions, died July 8.

Boston, Dec. 24.--(F-Crime news
was banished from the front page Of
the Boston Traveller today, in de-
ference, the publishers said, to the
spirit of Christmas eve. For three
successive years now, the Traveller
has appeared on Christmas eve with
crime news unobstrusively tucked
away on the back pages, or inside
pages. More than half of page one
today was given over to Christmas
stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-25

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 24-(P)-
Because her son was bitten by a
monkey alleged to be the property
of Joseph Maresca, Mrs. Catherine
Kennedy of this city, is suing Mar
esca for $500 for medical care. The
boy was standing in front of Mar
esca's pet shop admiring its inmates,
according to the complaint, when the
monkey, on a leash, came out and
bit him on the calf of the leg.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-22
s. A. IRRIGATION
FERENCE
CALLED
Eagle Pass Delegation and
Del Rio Will Be in
Attendance.

A conference of those interested in
irrigation projects in the San Antonio
district will be held at the chamber of
commerce Friday from 0 to IL a. IN.
A delegation from Eagle Pass and
representatives of the Del Rio project,
and the Medina Valley, Irrigated
Farms, Inc, will be pxsent. Also
the'state board of water engineers will
be represented by its chairman. j. A.
Norris, and the United States geologi-
cal survey by DIR. c. r. Ellsworth.
DR.. Elwood Mead. chief engineer of
the United States reclamation service,
will arrive in San Antonio Friday
morning. Friday noon he will be the
guest of the chamber of commerce at
a luncheon-conference at noon. Dr.
Mead will leave for FL Paso at 4
o'clock Friday afternoon.
The day will be devoted to a study
of irrigation projects and problems OF
the San Antonio and Rio Grande dis
trict, according II Fred W. Mally.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-22
Amundsen Plans
Trip Across U. s.
in Polar Gas Bag
BY Universal SERVICE.

LENINGRAD. April 22.-The
grand finale of the Amundsen-Ells-
worth polar flight expedition will be a
flight across the United States by the
dirigible Norge, if the expedition
plans are fulfilled, Colonel UmbertO
Noble, the dirigible commandant, said.
After the grilling Polar trip, the
Norge will be shipped from Nome to
Seattle and thence to some American
hangar where it will be reassembled
for the cross-country fight.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-22
British Coal Strike
Conference Baked

LONDON. April 22.--CP)-A con
ference of the coal owners and the
miners executives called this morn
ing to find basis for settlement Of
the dispute over wages, ended in n
deadlock.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-22
Probe Ordered as 2
Die, l9 Hurt in Blast

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. April 22.-
P)-Chief Peter Steinkellner of the
Milwaukee Fire Department today an
nounced an immediate inquiry into the
cause of an explosion in a saw dust
bin at the Marsh Wood Products
plant yesterday in which two fire
men were killed and nineteen other
persons were burned.
Six of the injured were reported
near death today.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-22
Corpse of Tanker
Blast Victim Found

NEW ORLEANS, April 22.-tP
Operators of tug boat today recOv-
cred the body of Edward Balscr. Of
New Orleans, who lost his life in n
series of explosions aboard the tanker
o. 7. Waring in dry dock here
April s. The body was found float
ing in the Mississippi river near POy-
dras. La. Seven other seamen have
been missing since the disaster and
another died in a hospital here.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-22

GENUINE SILK-LIKE RAYON dresses and
summary Lorraine tissue dresses. Becoming
styles, clever trimming touches. dainty summer
colorings. You'll want one or more at this re-
duced price. (Third Floor
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-09-20
: ''P|''E'NNANT RACE
!. MORE EXCITING
KS END NEARS
Cards Hold Single Game Over
Reds Yankees In
crease Lead

The National league pcnnant chase
was TANNED still tighter today with
St. Louis holding a single game mar
rim over Cincinnati. The New York
Yankees had increased their lead over
Cleveland in the American league to
az games.
Z The New York Giants tripped the
Cardinals yesterday, 6 to 5. Cincin-
natl, idle for the day, will meet the
troublesome Boston Braves today.
The Yankees beat the Indians, to 3.
after losing four straight to them.
The standing Of the leaders fol-
lows:
Won Lost Play Cent
s.; a"a;s s g e ! S.. 81
American
New York .. So So COB
cleveland s5 G2 Z 5,S
Deadlock Is Possible
If the Reds win the rest of their
games, nothing the Cards can do will
yet them the flag. But let the Reds
,lrop but one game and st. Louis By
taking ali of their five can just nose
& out Four out Of five wins for the
Cards and six out Of seven for the
Reds would end the season with n
deadlock and necessitate play off.
Hugh McQuillan beat the. Cards
yesterday. With Jackson and Tyson
on base in the second frame. Hugh
+ beltcd a single that scored both run
icrs.
Ruth Gets 43rd Homer
Lou Gchrig, with three doubles and
a homer, sent five runs across the
plate. Babe Ruth got in two smashes.
one Of them his A3rd homer OF the
season.
The faltcring Pittsburgh Pirates
took the final game Of the season
with Brooklyn, Z to 4.
Ten innings were needed by the st
Louis Browns to nose out Philadcl
phia, = to 4, six hurlcrs being called
to the mound
Seven pitchers performed when De
troit beat Washington, to 7. Walter
Johnson was among the victims.
Chicago trimmed Boston, to J.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-09-20

University authorities to secure a
man to take over the International
Unknown Ignite and pOttery-clay
work of Dean Babcock who died Sept.
), 1925, and who held the University
record in point of service, having
spent SO years there.
DR.. Gauger, whose name appeared
in the 1925 edition of Who's Who in
Engineering. came to this University
from the Roessler and Hasslacher
Chemical company Of Perth AmbOy,
near New York, where he has been
engaged in practical work as a re-
search chemist. He has also served
with the American Sheet and Tin
Plate company Of Pittsburgh, the
Burnham Chemical company, and in
the potash and borSX fields in the
Scarles Lake region of California.
He has mad teaching experience in
the University Of Minnesota and in
tho Carnegie Institute of Technology.
Graduating from the University Of
Minnesota in 1914 with geology,
minerology, and metallurgy as his
major subject. DR.. Gauger served in
the chemical department of the u. 8.
army in France, Belgium, and Ger
many during the war, following q
period with the Y. S. Bureau Of
Mines.
From 1919 to 1924 DR.. Gauger was
engaged in research work in physical
chemistry, winning his Phi. D. at
Princeton in 1922 and being elected
to Sigma Xi, national honorary
scientific society. He already has
four or five recognized publications.
to his credit, representing the re-
suits Of his various researches.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-09-20
Corn Growers Urged
to Have Exhibits at
international Show

North Dakota corn growers should
begin at once TO 60 over their fiVds
for the selection of prize winning
ears of corn for entry in the Inter-
national Grain and Hay show at Chi
cago, Nov. 81 to Dec. 4.
Applications for entry in thil
show must be made by mail and must
be in the hands Of the superintendent
Of entries not later than Nov. 10.
Entry cards and premium lists may
be secured by writing to the Inter-
national Livestock exposition, Grain
and Hay Show department, Union
Stock Yards, Chicago, ILL.,, or by writ.
ing to the Department of Agronomy
State College Station, Fargo, N. ID.
"North Dakota has always made a
very fine showing in the corn con-
tests" is the statement Of DR.. H. L
Walster Of the North Dakota Agri.
cultural college. :North Dakota corr
is entered in competition with ths
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-09-20

ATMRER @
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Olson. were
Mandan and Bismarck visitors We'd
nesdey.
Mrs. Wr,. Hickel called on Mrs.
Carlson Thursday.
M. snd Mrs.: John !. Carbon z 81, and e
home ThursdAy evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patsgsv, Bernice and
robert were Regain sheppsfs Tues
as Ei... syiasi. Naisa. .psst III
wesky1hd 1! VIII ~ persnts. Mr. and
3: ~ &flpIet She rDtuIned a
fSjnarck e33( DIV afternoon. 4.
+ ll5ss katherine Doyle visited q
tthe Hieksl rssidence ovss tie week
X" ~. and Mrs. c. Z. Nalone weq)
| shoppliG IN Rtean Saturday evening
Mss Hazel Jones, who has bee