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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Slipper in Track
Holds Up Traffic;
Embarrasses Blonde

New York, July 1-(Pl-A French
heel tied up Broadway traffic at the
peak Of the rush hour this afternoon.
1t became wedged in a trolley slot
when its wearer, a dainty blonde. at
tempted to dodge across the street.
TT cost $9.9S and / don't want to
ruin it she gasped while she tugged
at the slipper. Street car gongs
changed, motors honked and chauf i.
feurs yelled. The husky traffic cop
tried his Drawn on the shoe to no
avail. Finally gallant motormar,
procured crowbar and pried the
trolley slot apart.
The blonde, nearly exhausted from
her efforts to hide her slipperless
foot under a knee length skirt while
balancing on one leg, thanked him
and hurried away through the dense
crowd that had gathered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
General Forecast

Pressure is high in the vicinity of
Bermuda, 1928 inches, and it is rela-
lively high over New York. Mostly
fair weather will prevail in the
Washington forecast district. On
Saturday local thundershowers are
probable in portions of practically
every state east of the Mississippi
river.
The temperature will not change
materially during the next two days.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate southerly winds and fair
weather Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England-Generally
fair Friday; Saturday probably local
thundershowers; not much change n
temperature.
Southern New England-Generally
fair Friday; Saturday probably local
thundershowers; not much change In
temperature.
Eastern New York-Generally fair
Friday; Saturday probably local
thundershowers; not much change
In tempera ture
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Two Death Victims
Of Poisonous Booze
In Lowell Hospital

Lowell. Mass, July 1-[P)-Poison-
Gus liquor today exacted a toll of two
lives at the City Hospital, when
Charles H. Dolan and Michael Gull
Imam. both of this city, died as the
result of excessive drinking.
Dolans case was called in District
court on Monday but continuance
was granted by Judge Thomas ].
Enright, when the Prohibition depart
ment reported that the man could not
eb awakened.
Cullinan, charged with drunken
ness and Illegal sale and keeping,
was on the court docket yesterday
but was too i'll to appear. He died
early this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Governor Fuller
Turns Down Plea
OF POnzi in Houston

Boston, July 1.-(P)-Governor
Fuller today denied executive Glenn
ency to Charles Ponzi on condition
that the one-time financial wizard
leave the country. Ponzi. now held
in Houston, Tex. for Massachusetts
authorities, today telegraphed Gov
ernor Fuller:
"Will Your ExcelIency extend ex-
ecutive clemency to me, fugitive
from injustice, oppression and per-
secution, conditional upon my leav-
ing this country at once and for
ever? Reply respectfully solicited"
The governors answer was:
mo; have signed requisition pa
pers for your return"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Americans at Geneva
Reject Word Comm.

Geneva. July 1.-(P)-The Amer
lean naval delegation to the prepar-
atory disarmament commission has
officially announced that II cannot
accept the report of the naval sub
committee and will present mi
nority report to the plenary mill
tary committee which has just COM
pleted it's delibers lions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02

Washington, July 1.-P)-De-
mands that steps be taken to prevent
excessive expenditures OF money in
primary campaigns were voiced in
both the Senate and House today
with the ecent Pennsylvania pri-
mary as the subject.
Aroused by speech of Senator
Nicely. Democrat, West Virginia,
several senators joined him in a de-
nunciation of the Pennsylvania pri-
mary campaign. Senator Reed, Re-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Salem Mills Close
For 2-WeekS Period

Salem. Mass, July 2 - P) - The
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills hers
will close Saturday for the usual
two weeks vacation, reopening July
10. During the shutdown general
overhauling OF equipment will be
made. The mill has the unique
record in the textile industry Of 100
percent operation since 1919.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Fined $500 for
Cutting Elm Tree

Lynn, Mass, July 1-[P)-Max
Frisch, a Lynn real estate man, to-
day was ordered to forfeit $500 to the
city for mutilating an ancient elm.
He appealed from the district court
sentence.
Alfred P. Comstoek of the city park
commission, told the court that
Frisch had started to cut down an
elm 100 years old and 65 feet high,
which stood in front of his home.
The commission, Comstock said, had
been trying to preserve the tree. He
asked the court to make an ex-
ample"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Gov. Smith to
larry i'm Gotham

Albany, n. Y. July 1. - up Be
ginning tomorrow the executive Of
flee will be maintained at the Ho-
tel Biltmore, New York, for per-
iod of two weeks.
Il want to be near the Atlantic
ocean," Governor Smith said today
in announcing his plans. 80 that L
can work in the morning and swim
in the afternoon"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Lawrence Boy of s
Killed by Automobile

Lawrence, Mass. July 1-(P-Fred
Walker, aged 8, one of several child
rem, playing at Andover and Beacon
streets. was killed today by an auto
mobile driven by Henry Blouin.
Blouin was arrested for driving so
as to endanger lives when his brakes
were reported by the police as de-
fective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Marker at Landing
Of Roger Williams

Washington, July 1.-lPl-Presi-
dent Coolidge today signed an act
authorizing the appropriation of ST.
$50 for the erection of a marker at
Providence, r. l.. to commemorate
the landing of Roger Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Near Murder in Row
OF Pals at Belgrade

Frank Andrews, 35, Held Fol-
lowing Fierce Fight on Lawn
Lake Shore Hotel - Harry
Schryver, 25, in Augusta
General Hospital With Neck
Artery Severed - Andrews
Keeps Mum on Cause of Row
NO Trace of Weapon
Both Came From Cam
bridge, Mass, to Work in
Hotels at Lake Resort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Two Die of Snake
Bites in Texas

Dallas, Tex, July 1.-(P)-Two of
fou persons bitten in Texas by rttle-
snakes yesterday are dead. Mrs.
Edith Jane Thornton, 60, of Abilene,
died despite prompt first aid treat
ment. as did lima Lou Burkett. two of
Mckinney, first aid and administra-
ton of serum saved two children in
the San Antonio district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02

Fargo. n. D., July 1-(P)-Headed
by Senator Gerald P. Nye, non-parti-
san leaguers scored decisive victories
in the North Dakota Republican
primary returns from virtually one
fourth of the states precincts indi-
Gated tonight.
Coming from behind, Senator Nye
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Ask Primary Fund Limit
To Balk Corruptionists
Resolution of Senator
Nicely w Ould Fix
Maximum Expendi-
ture at $4,000

Senator Reed, Penn, Answers
Denunciation of State Prim-
ary-Says System, Not Cor
ruptiOn, at Fault-Borah De-
tends Law, Asserts Acts AS
Protection Against Grating
Politicians-HOuse Receives
Demand for Probe Keystone
State Senatorial Race
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Friday generally fair; Saturday part
ly cloudy. probably occasional local
thundershowers; not much change in
temperature. Moderate southerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
A T T E N TON
Falling Arches

For aching Limbs, weak or nat Feet,
wear Flexible Featherweight Arch
Supports, which We make to order
only, from a cast of the foot in COR
rected position. Worn in any shoe.
Positive comfort at once. Many con-
tinue to suffer from foot troubles
through trying such 1makeshifts as
ready-made arch supports or so-ca11ed
corrective shoes which cannot 1T prop
erly the vastly different shapes Of
feet. may as well wear ready.made
eyeglasses or false teeth. Call at
Room 10, new Purinton Block, OPP.
Depot, Augusta; hours to IL and q
to 5; open Tues, Thurs. ana Satur-
day evenings to 8. and consult with
us. A. J. Therrien. Ey1d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
DENIES Ware GROUP
SOUGHT TO BUY HIS
SUPPORT IN PENNA.

Offers of $4,000 And Later
$150,000 Not Made to Him,
Phila. Judge Declares
Sticks to Story in Face of
Testimony Three Reporters
Sen. Reed Further Probes
Workings Of Anti-Saloon
League
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02

Investigation of trade commission
and department of justice handling
of the bread trust cases was directed
by the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02

A treasury surplus Of S377,76S,00C
was shown at the close of the gov
ernment's fiscal year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02

Misuse of a senatorial mail frank
on Iowa primary material was traced
by postal officials to the inadvertence
of a Brookhart clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02
The Day in Washingto

The Senate passed and sent to
conference the $51,000,000 second
deficiency bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02

Railroad valuation methods were
argued before interstate commerce
commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02

Excessive campaign expenses were
discussed in the Senate; Represen-
tative Shafer demanded a House in
curry into Wares primary activities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-02

Denial that Ware tried to buy his
support in the Pennsylvania primary
was maintained by Frank H. O'Con-
nor before the Senate inquirers.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11
Principal Arnlistice
Day EUents Listed

The principal Armistice Day
events, in the order of their &C.
currence are as follows:
$3.50 a. m.-Knights Of Columbus
placed a wreath on the tomb
of the Unknown Soldier.
10 a. m.-Students and faculty
members OF Central High school
placed wreaths on the tomb
of the Unknown Soldier.
1890 a. m.-Disabled American
Veterans of the World War,
services at the tomb Of tife I'm.
known Soldier.
1855 a. m.-Parade of all troops
at Fort Myer, followed by prayers
by Army chaplains and firing Of
twenty-one gun salute.
IL to 11:01 a. m.-One minute
Of silent prayer throughout the
nation.
IL q. m.-American Women's
Legion memorial services at tomb
Of Unknown Soldier.
1870 a. m.-Dr. Leven d. Allen.
White House aide, on behalf of
President Coolidge, placed !
wreath on the tomb OF the I'm
known Soldier.
IL noon-Services by the District
Department of the American Lee
gion in Keith's STheater, Senator
David A. Reed Of Pennsylvania,
speaker.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11

youth who are gone forever must
be added other thousands OF
MANNED and disabled.
'sThey tell as we are not liked
in Europe. Such reports are ms
doubtedly exaggerated and ean b
given altogether too much sIEls
Lnrtnace. We are q creditor nation.
We are more prosperous than some
others. This means that our ms
terests have come within the Euro
pean circle where distrust and sus-
pfcton, II nothing more. have heen
altogether too common. To turn
such attention to Us Indicates at
least that we are not IGNORED.
The Executive did take cognizance,
however, OF the manner in which .
few great American fortunes were
made during the World War and de-
manded that such never happen
again.
cit is more and more becoming
the conviction of students Of ade-
quate defense that in time Of nae.
tional peril the Government should
be clothed with authority 60 call into
its service all Of its man power and
all of its property under such terms
and conditions that it may avoid
making sacrifice Of one and q
profiteer Of another. To expose
some men to the perils OF the battles
field while others are left to reap
large gains from the distress OF their
country is not In harmony with our
ideal OF equality. Any future policy
Of CONSUMPTION should be all trls.
elusive, applicable in its terms to the
entire personnel and the entire
wealth Of the United States.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11
VICTI ms
ARE BURIED
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brought from Washington when ex-
pected.
Similar difficulty prevented tine
dual burial of Edward Bean. 10, and
Theresa Estelle Bean, 3. The body
of the Bean girl was not sent to
La Plata last night.
The funeral of John Clark and
La, Vega Martin, while marked with
simplicity, was impressive. The
boys were seldom apart from one
another in life, explained their
school friends. They had played on
the dodge" ball team of the La
Plata School and had desked next
to one another.
Standing in front of the caskets,
which were topped with white and
red carnations, Father lyman said
that it was not for the world to
question why following such Wis
itations as the cyclone which had
brought sorrow to the town
"God knows, and He does what is
best These two boys, always side
by side in life, likewise found side
The Washington times., 1926-11-11

~-4nICTuAttOnAA GuOtV
by side in death, are now side by
side in heaven. Eternal rest grant
unto them, oh, lord
The sobbing voices OF the COM
gregation responded softly, May
their souls and the souls OF all the
faithful departed, through the mercy
of God, rest in peace.
Relief Organized
La Plata today was quiet. in con.
trast to the wave of hysterical grief
and excitement first created by the
disaster. 1t took its blow silently,
going about with a methodical de.
Termination in the work Of putting
away its child-dead and making
plans for relief of stricken families.
Yesterday a relief committee,
headed by State Senator Walter ].
Mitchell, began actual work Of or
ganizing a system of relief.
Various civic organizations and
are contributing sums or
money toward that end. 1t was con.
fidently expected by members Of the
that the quota Of $4,000
set as the necessary sum will be SUBJ
scribed within the next day or two.
Outside assistance, while appreci'
ated, is not needed at this time, 1t
was announced by leading citizens
of the community. Washington and
other neighboring points had been
quick to proffer aid.
State Police Aid
The Red Cross and the Salvation
Army continue to render help to
those who suffered greatest. State
The Washington times., 1926-11-11
COOL IDGE FIRM
ON COURT

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the World Court controversy. the
President said:
While the nations involved can
not vet be said to have made a
final determination, and from most
of them no answer has been re-
cefved, many of them have indi-
Gated that they are unwilling to
concur In the conditions adopted
by the resolution Of the Senate for
American adherencel.
While no final decision can be
made by our Government until final
answers are received. the situation
has been sufficiently developed so
that I feel warranted in saying thai
i do not intend to ask the Senate
to modify its position. do not be-
lieve the Senate would take favor.
able action on any such proposal,
and unless the requirements Of the
Senate resolution are met by the
other interested nations can see
no prospect Of this country adj
herring to the court
America First
The President, admitting certain
obligations OF q universal nature.
declared, however. that Americas
first thought should be Of itself.
while we recognize the ObIiga-
lions arising from the war and the
common dictates Of humanity which
ever bind rs to friendly considera.
ton Tor other people. our main re-
sponsfbiIity is for America, he
baid. I'm the present state OF the
world that responsibility Ii more
grave than Ii ever was at any 0thef
time. We have Eto face the facts.
The margin Of safety in human
affairs IS never very broad, assw
have seen from the experience Of
the last dozen years If the Amerf-
can spirit fails, what hope has the
World?''
with this text in mind, Mr.. Cool
idge proceeded to tear down the
Shylock character built up for the
United states by the debtor nations
Of Europe.
U. S. Suffered Great Losses
ut is often said that we profited
from the World war" he declared.
1--WE did not profit from it, but
lost from Il in common with all
other countries engaged in It. Some
individuals made gains, but the
Nation suffered great losses. Merely
in the matter Of our national debt
tnow standing at $4,000. 900, 000l It
viii require heavy sacrifices ex.
tended over period Of 80 years to
recoup those losses. What we SUI.
fered indirectly In the diIninuti0n
OF our commerce and through the
deflatiOn which occurred when we
had to terminate the expenditure
OF our capital and begin TO live on
our income is vast sum which
can never be estimated.
''The war left US with debts and
mortgages. without counting our
obligations to our veterans, which
will take a generation to discharge:
High taxes, insolvent banks. ruined
industry. distressed agriculture, all
followed In its train. While the
period Of liquidation appears to
have been passed, long years Of
laborious toll on the part of our
people viii be necessary to repair
our loss.
SIN time this damage can be
repaired, but there are irreparable
losses which will go on forever.
We see them in the vacant home,
in the orphaned children, IN che
women. in the bereavsd
parents. To the thousands Of the
The Washington times., 1926-11-11

the regular Army eyer accorded q
member OF his race.
Mai. Gen. Joseph e. Kuhn. U. s. A.,
retired, was the speaker at an
assembly Of the faculty and student
body OF Georgetown University at
$50 D. m. Members Of the Reserve
Officers Training Corps were
in dress uniform.
The annual pilgrimage OF the
American Legion and other vet
Grams organization to the tomb of
the Unknown Soldier was made
at 2:45 p. m. under leadership of
Maj. Gen. Amos Al. Fries, depart.
mental commander Of the Legion.
At 8 o. m. an oak tree was
planted near the tomb by members
of Phi Delta Delta Women's Inter
national Law Fraternity. Mrs. Mabel
Walker Willebrandt, Assistant At
torney General, planted the tree and
delivered the address.
At the request of Mrs. III. III. Nc.
Cluer, president Of the American
War Mothers, the United States
World War service flag is being
flown today at the Capitol. imme-
diately below the United States flag.
1t is the first time any flag other
than the national emblem has been
so flown.
VIII illuminate Fountains
The National Patriotic Council re-
quests that all Westinghouse fully
illuminate their homes during the
last half hour of tonight, from 11:30
to IL midnight and that a lighted
candle be placed N the window
throughout the evening
The Rainbow fountain in the Lin.
coin Memorial pool will be turned
on throughout this evening with
Army searehlishts illuminating the
spray.
A special Armistice Day program
will be held by Holy Trinity branch
of the Holy Name Society at S:45
p. m. at its headquarters, Thirty.
sixth and o Streets Northwest.
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis
will speak.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11

police, under the command OF Capt.
Charles e. Meyers, working almost
INCREASINGLY, have compiled an &C.
curate list Of the dead and injured
in addition to patrOling the devas.
tated area. The Marine detachment
that came from Quantico at the first
news OF the cyclone has returned to
its base.
The death list, which yesterday
evening had been definitely placed
at fifteen, was increased by one late
last night when Gwynn Della, %
years old, died in Providence Hos
pital here. Reports from local In
firmaries today were that of the
injured in Washington. only three
are now in what is considered by
hospital attaches as serious con.
dition.
The Washington times., 1926-11-11

1890 D. m.-Luncheon Of the
Military Order Of the World War.
Hotel Lafayette.
1890 p. m.--Four chaplains who
participated in the burial OF the
Unknown Soldier five years ago
placed wreaths on the tomb.
12:45 p. Members of the
Toc-H Society services at the tomb
OF the Unknown Soldier.
2 D. m.-Dedication OF monu-
ment in Arlington Cemetery to
the late Col. Charles Young.
2:30 p. m.-Assembly Of faculty
and student body, Georgetown
College; Maj. Gen. Joseph r.
2:45 D. m.-Pilgrimag Of war
veterans to Arlington, led by Mai.
Gen. Amos Al. Fries, American
Legion; assembly at tomb Of the
Unknown Soldier.
3 p. m.-Planting OF memorial
tree in Arlington by members of
Phi Delta Delta Women's Inter
national Law Fraternity.
4 p. m.--Memorial services for
President Wilson, Washington
Cathedral, Mt. st. Adams.
8:15 p. m.-Arnistice program b.
Holy Trinity branch, Holy Name
Society. at Thirty sixth and o
SITS. N. w.
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DEAD Of WORLD
WAR HONORED
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the Navy, and Col. John T. Axton,
chief of chaplains of the Army.
Services in Washington reached
their high note in public memorial
observance by the American Legion
at Keith's Fheater at noon.
Senator David A. Reed, of Penn
syIvania. and James A. Drain, past
national commander of the legion,
were the principal speakers. fIaj.
Gen. Amos A. Fries, department
commander, presided. Chaplain
L. L. Ackiss. u. S. N. and the Rev.
Francis Hurney, ST. Patrick's Church,
said prayers Music was pro-
vided by Major Charles Trow-
bridge Tittman. George wilson and
Gertrude Lyons.
At 1890 p. m. members of the
Z Military Order of the World War
held an Armistice Day luncheon
in the Hotel Lafayette.
Col0red Man HOnOred
At .. m. monument was
dedicated In Arlington National
Cemetery to Col. Charles Young,
former colored West Point graduate,
who attained the highest rank in
The Washington times., 1926-11-11
Big Parade In Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, Nd. Nov. H.
The big parade in Hagerstown
since the close of hostilities of the
World War was the principal fea-
ture of the Armistice Day celebra-
ton held here. More than 5000
persons marched through streets
aflutter with flags while thousands
of ] spectators crowded the side
walks.