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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Son of Great Auto Manufac-
turer Has Long Talk With
President-Does Not Intend
to Enter Field, But is De-
velOping Engines And Planes
Says Much Yet to Be Ac-
c0mplished

Paul Smiths, N. Y, July 2S-[P)-
The future of commercial aviation
was pictured in confident terms today
by Edsel Ford, son of the Detroit
manufacturer, during his call on
President Coolidge.
Invited to White Pine Camp to be
the guest with Mrs. Ford, of Presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge, the young
man, who heads the aviation activi-
ties of the Ford interests, reported
on the progress he is making in de-
veloping the art of commercial flying
and also brought an optimistic view
of business conditions generally in
the country.
To president Coolidge, who. long
has indicated a deep interest in the
possibilities of flying in this country
and particularly through the develop
ment of aviation in civil life, Mr..
Ford was able to say that while his
company does not intend at present
if ever to enter commercial flying
extensively. it is developing engines
and planes which it regards as sound
and efficient and believes there will
be sufficient demand for them to
make their manufacture in consd-
cradle quantities q paying invest
ment.
Much remains to be done. he said,
but interest in the new industry is
increasing, there are many more COM
mercial planes now than there were
two years ago, and the Ford Com
pany is ready to go ahead with air.
plane production.
Arriving yesterday Mr.. Ford re-
manned with the president until this
afternoon when he departed for
Breton Woods, n. H.. and Seal Har-
Dor, Me. He accompanied the chief
executive this morning to the eXecu-
tive offices and at that time received
newspaper correspondents, outlining
to them the aviation situation with
Continued on Page II, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Family of Slain
Editor Subjected
To Mysterious Gas

Canton, Ohio, July 2S-P)-A mys-
FERROUS gas attack of no serious con-
sequences on the members of the
family of Don, r. Mellett, slain Cam
ton publisher, tonight was perplexing
investigators delving into the assas-
sination of Mellett, July 16.
The widow of Don and their four
children and Mrs. Lloyd Mellett, wife
of the dead mans brother, became i'll
from an obnoxious gas which en-
veloped the front porch of the Don
Mellett home. No evidence Of bomb
or container which might have brok-
en- was found.
The Melletts could not recall hav-
ing seen an automobile pass the
house before the gas swept across
the porch where the women and
children were.
They discounted theory that the
vapor might have been released from
a gas gun, such as police raiding
squads use.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Storm Havoc Will
Reach Millions
In Florida Area
COWBOYS YA-HOO
YELL FOR GOVERNOR
GROUP ON LAST DAY

Cheyenne, Wyo., July 2S.-(P)-
After three days were spent In ex-
aiming the problems and defects of
their own state governments, % gov
errors forgot state affairs today as
their annual conference came to q
close, and watched the luminaries Of
the cowboy world perform in brill
liant retrospect of the days of the
old western frontier.
Indians from three tribes, the
Sioux. the Shoshone and the Araphoe,
joined the cowboys in exhibitions of
skill in bareback riding and lariat
throwing. Wild yells from the lips of
$4,000 spectators greeted each COVER
nor as he was introduced to the
crowd at the frontier days celebra-
ton.
The state executives elected Nell
lie Tayloe Ross, Wyoming's woman
governor, as a member of the confer
ence's executive committee with John
Hammill, Iowa, John w. Martin,
Florida, Adam McMullen, Nebraska,
and Ralph o. Brewster, Maine.
Little Rock, Ark, and Baton
Rouge, La, invited the governors to
hold their 1927 conference there.
Prison-made goods and their status
in the open market were discussed al
the closing session with many gov
ernors emphasizing that prison laws
were necessary to reform convicts.
Uniform state legislation to pre-
vent "inroads on state rights by the
federal government" was urged by
George B. Young of Montpelier, VT
president of the Uniform State Law
Commissioners
Tonight the governors left aboard
a special train for an eight day tour
of wyoming that Will take them
through the Salt Creek and Teapot
Dome oil fields. Yellowstone National
Park and the Teton Mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
saturday Last Day
Priests May OMciate
In Churches Of
Republic
Fpllowers of Faith Eager to
Take Part in Ceremonies Be-
fore Imposition of Religious
Regulations - Government
Investigating T hreat of
Economic Boycott by People
Affected - Considering Ar
rest of High Clergy in Issu-
ance of Pastoral

Mexico City, July 2S.-(P)-Mexico
resented again today a picture per-
taps unprecedented since the Middle
Ages, Of vast assemblages through
ont the entire nation moved in uni
ron BY extreme religious emotion.
From wretched novels and the
umptious residences of grandees,
from the burning tropics to the fri
i'd mountain places, from sea to sea,
from lonely ranches and all but for
eotten villages to the very plaza OF
The Presidents palace itself on which
also faced Mexico City's greatfcathe-
dral, the faithful of the Roman Cath
ole church swept in countless multi
tudes to their places Of worship, be-
sjeging the divine authority to come
10 the relief Of the faith they hold
dear, and, which, as they believe, is
In danger.
Each day worshippers have come
Continued on Page 8, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Ferguson Says Wife
Lost Nomination
Through Work of Khan

Austin, Tex, July 2S.-[P)-James
e. Ferguson in a statement tonight
charged that the ku <lux Khan was
the silent force" behind the defeat
of his wife, Governor Miriam A. Fer
guson, in last Saturdays primary.
Nobody need be surprised to see
/! the fiery cross in evidence and this
| crowd is so wild with victory that
we need not be surprised to see a
Ku Klux Khan parade in the next
sixty days and perhaps some good
American will fall a victim of the
lash" the former governor declared.
Ferguson said that regardless of
personal feeling, my good wife and
/ are DESTROYS and hopeful that At
torney General Dan Moody's admin
istration may be one of service to
the people"
Texas election bureau returns to-
day showed Moody had regained his
| majority over all candidates in the
contest for Democratic gubernator-
ial nomination. His majority was
9S7 and he was leading, Mrs. Fer
guson by 125,000 votes.
Demands that Governor Ferguson
resign Immediately" in keeping
with her campaign pledge. brought
no developments today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Daughter Italy's
Boss Seriously iii

Rome, July 2S.-(P) -Edda Mus
solini, daughter of the Fascist die
tator, is seriously i'll of diphtheria.
The premier left hurriedly today
for Forli, where his family resides,
to be at the bedside of his beloved
Edda. his favorite child.
Edda Mussolini. 16 year old daugh-
ter of Premier Mussolini, is the pos
SCISSOR of a Carnegie hero fund medal
conferred upon her last December
for having saved a woman from
drowning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Catholics Throne
MexiicoCity asDay
BanDrawsNear
LIQUOR NOT SOLD
But CARRIED ON
Liner LEVIATHAN

New York, July 2s.-(P)-Liouor IS
not sold on the United States liner
LeVlathan, 1t was testified at a hear
ing instituted by officials of the line
To-Day, but 1t is carried onto the shin
IN large quantities by passengers and
Is Drought to table and carried about
the dining room by ships stewards.
Inc inquiry was begun by Thomas
n. Rosspottom. general manager of the
,ihe' due to anonymous charges that
liquor had been sold on the shin.
Captain Hartley reported that mn
employe of the line was allowed TO sell
liquor and If any were found doing so
they were Immediately thrown in the
brig and discharged as soon as port
was reached. He cited the cases of
Two men who were so treated.
The steward said that passengers re-
turning to America often brought H.
quor aboard with them and were &C.
customed to bringing bottles to table
with them. 1t was said that often a
passenger would pour out drink and
ask a steward to carry it to a friend
at another table. Stewards believed
that someone seeing a steward so car
rying liquor about the dining saloon
had believed he was selling it and had
so started the reports
1t was said passengers We're afraid
to- take any of the liquor not used on
the trip ashore with them and that on
one crossing some 500 bottles were
Iouhd IN the cabins after - ;en-
gers had gone ashore ors
were also accustomed. ed,
to tip ships stewards IS of
champagne they had leH Nar instead
of with money.
The inquiry was begun as soon as
the Leviathan returned today from a
Boston dry dock and closed without
any evidence having been found of Ii
quor sales on the ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Hoover and Cotton
Textile Men Talk
On Organization Plans

Washington, July 28-CH)-Further
plans for organization of the cotton
textile industry were discussed at
conferences here today between Sec
rotary Hoover and Director Klein, of
the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce, and committee of six from
the newly formed Cotton Eextile In
stitute.
Stuart w. Cramer, of Cramerton,
S. c., who headed the committee, said
later considera ton was given to CO.
operation between the industry and
the department in the distribution of
trade information, elimination of
waste in manufacture and distribu-
ton and other related subjects.
In addition to Mr.. Cramer, those
who participated in the meetings
were Bertram H. Borden, Fall River,
Mass, William B. MacColl. Pawtuc-
ket, r. l., and Robert Annoy. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Find Body Missing
Ellsworth Man
In Pasture Near Town

Bangor. Me, July 2S.-(P)-The
body of Milo Austin. aged 6S years.
who had been missing from his home
in Ellsworth since o'clock Tuesday
morning. when he left to gather blue
berries, was found by his son. Bert
Austin, a member of the police chiefs
posse, in pasture near North ELS
worth at IL O'Clock this forenoon.
Heart failure was given as the
cause of the mans death. 1t was stat
ed that he had been dead 20 hours
when the remains were discovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Firemen Injured
At Everett, Mass.

Everett, Mass, July 2S.-(F1---
Seven Everett firemen including Fire
Commissioner Gardner Stattuck were
injured tonight when all except Stat
tuck were hurled from a ladder truck
as the apparatus collided with an au-
omobile in the Revere Beach Park
way.
Stattuck, who succeeded in keep
Ing his grip, climbed into the driver S
seat and halted the truck after II
mad levelled two trees. Miss Eliza
beth Paine Of Wilmington and Louise
Nolan nine year old girl, were In
me automobile which was wrecked.
Ihey suffered only minor injuries
and were helped from the debris of
their car by the firemen all of whom
escaped serious injury except Lieut.
snant Leslie Fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Arrest Suspect
In Baseball Pool

Boston, July 2S.-iP)-Arthur ].
Driscoll of Boston, alleged to be an
important link in the operation of a
lottery second only in size to the AL
bany baseball pool, was held for trial
in federal court today. Driscoll. who
was charged with transporting the
Boston Clearing House Policy Tick
cts" from Boston to Bangor, Me-, on
three occasions. pleaded not guilty. He
was held in $4,000 bail.
AS much as $4,000 a week was turn
ed into the pool. according to federal
agent, who said that tickets ran as
high as $4,000 weekly at an average
price of 60 cents. The agents said
that Driscoll's arrest was in connec-
ton with a widespread drive against
lotteries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
General Forecast

The tropical storm is central along
the Georgia coast about firty miles
north of Jacksonville and moving
northward with slowly diminishing
intensity. Hurricane warnings re-
main displayed from Savannah, Ca,
to Charleston, S. c.. and storm warn
ings north of Charleston. to the Vir-
ginia Capes and south of Savannah
to Titusville, Fla. The highest wind
velocity reported to Jacksonville was
50 miles from the east and the high
est so far at Savannah and Charles
ton is As miles from the southeast
and east respectively
The tropical storm will move
northward and then toward the
northeast and it will be attended by
general rains in the Atlantic States
and the Appalachian region and by
gales near its center. The tempera-
ture will not change materially dur
ing the next two days.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook;
gentle to moderate southerly and
mostly overcast weather Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Claim N. England
Railroads Losing
In Milk Transportation

Plymouth, Mass, July 2S.-[HJ--
New England railroads are losing
approximately $4,000 month
transporting milk, according to stat
istcs introduced today at a hearing
before the interstate commerce COM
mission at the plea of four railroads
for increased tariff on milk ship
ments
Attorneys for the various railroads
participated in the hearing today and
assistant corporation counsel Silver
man Of Boston told the commission
that the increase Of one fifth OF a
cent quart the railroads ask would
mean an increase in the price Of milk
10 the consumer of from to cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Texas Governors
Word on POnZi Monday

Boston, July S.-(Pl-Attorney
General Jay r. Benton of Massachu-
sets today received word that the
hearing on the extradition of Charles
PonZi from Texas will be held by
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson, Mon
day. Governor Ferguson, the mes
sage stated. has promised a decision
Immediately after the hearing, which
was postponed on account OF the
state primaries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Stearns Will Visit
President at Camp

Paul Smiths. n. Y, July 2S.-(P)-
Frank W. Stearns, intimate friend of
President Coolidge, will arrive from
Boston at White Pine Camp tomorrow
for an indefinite stay. He will be
Joined by Mrs. Stearns a few days
later.
Richard Washburn Child, former am
bassador to Italy. who arrived at the
summer White House yesterday, re-
NAMED as the guest of the president
and Mrs Coolidge today but plans to
leave tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Tobacco Crop Is
Damaged in Conn.

Hartford, Conn, July 2S.-(Pl-Ex-
cessive heat of last week had Injurious
effect upon growing tobacco in the
area about Hartford. growers gener-
ally reported today. East Hartford to-
bacco men estimated that half their
crop has gone with an estimated loss
of half a million dollars. The heat
was so intense that holes were burned
in leaves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Plan Scythe Contest,
N. H. Farmers Week

durham, N. H., July 2S.-P-
Lest the old-fashioned art of scythe-
sNihglng become lost. hand now
lug contest will be held at Durham
M connection with Farmers week.
nIile primarily for New England,
nes'ern grain reapers who think
svilewhat of their skill will not be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

New observation-disclosures Thursday;
Friday rain; little change In tenn
perature.
Eastern New York Showers
Thursday; Friday rain; not much
change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Boy Thought Lost
At Home With Parents

Bar Harbor, Me, July 2s.-(P)-El-
win L. Cleaves, who disappeared Tues
day from his home here, is visiting in
Boston. his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
P. Cleaves, learned today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Thursday partly cloudy, probably
occasional showers; Friday showers;
not much change in temperature;
light to moderate southerly winds,
backing to southeast or east and in
creasing by FridaY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
Local Radio Conditions

Last evening was not very good
for radio reception. The volume WAS
not good and there was considerable
facing with some static.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
"coME TO AUGUSTA

folder with official State map.
may be obtained at FifieId's, opp.
depot, Augusta, by anyone calling
or writing for one. Send one to
your out of state friends who are
coming to Maine.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-29
MMme1zz/
a.

Yes, followed the instructions
in the guide book and took the
rough hand road. Had Norwalk
tires under me. Don't know as
I'd ever come thru without 'em.
AS it was, shattered the works
of the vacuum little and spilled
the coughy all over the sand
wiches. Was just about ready to
cuss and slam when the wife
says, "why heat your necktie?
You can get that bottle fixed q
Fifieid's, opp. depot"
iIyo0dIt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03

Nevers, who remained in the game
for the full-four periods, We'd more
than successfully with Grange for
honors. Fans accorded Red" Barron.
former Georgia Tech star, q. place in
the sun with Nevers.
Statistics show that Nevers booted
six punts for $50 yards, an average
OF "a yards; engaged in Is plays from
scrtmmage for total gain of 46 yards
and tossed to completion out of 16
forward passes. One of them was for
40 yards and another for 26. Grange
carried the ball 20 yards in five plays.
His longest gain was IL yards.
Nevers carried the brunt of the de-
fensive work during the early periods,
twice tacking Grange savagely, and
crashing to stop line plunges and
off tackle plays by the Bears.
The Bears attempted a total of 10
passes, of which were completed for
a total of So yards. The All-stars
made 16 losses, 8 Of which netted 112
yards. Britton punted four times for
the Bears for a total of 1S5 yards,
averaging AZ yards.
The Bears returned punts for 81
yards, while Red" Barron ran three
boots back for AZ yards.
j. Sternaman ripped off SO yards
from scrinmage in five plays and
once was thrown for an 11-yard loss.
The weather proved slightly warm
for foot ball and the game was not
a success from financial standpoint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03

Compston and Massey will remain
in Florida for three months, engaging
the best of the American professionals
and amateurs in tournament and
match play.
VIII Stay Until April.
The European stars will return to
their native land probably about the
latter part of April. At the same
time the American Walker Cup team
composed of the best amateur players
of this country, will be boarding the
boat for England to meet the British
amateur stars after an absence of two
years. At this time also Glenna Col
lett and number of other American
woman stars, including probably Mrs.
sally Sterrett. Edith Cummings,
Marion Hollins, Mrs. AleXa Stirling
Fraser and others, will be departing
for foreign shores.
A few weeks later Walter Hagen,
who ii is reported will again attempt
to win the British open; Jim Barnes,
the present British open title holder:
Leo Diegel, aggressive young home
bred professional: Johnny Farrell
Gene Sarazen and Joe Kirkwood will
sail to John Bulls isle.
With this group of stars appearing
in the various British tournaments,
cut out for them in defending home
titles against the invaders.
That Great Britain already is pre-
pairing for this invasion is evidenced
by the reports emanating from the
other side. The Britons are counting
greatly on Compston to hold the fort
for their pros. He is said to be the
greatest linksman developed in Eng
land in he past 10 years. His play in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
INDIANS WILL PLAY
MANY EXHIBITIONS

CLEVELAND. January . H).-The
following schedule of exhibition games
for the Cleveland American League
team was announced today:
March 10. Cincinnati at Lakeland,
Fla.
March II, Cincinnati at Orlando,
Fla.
March 10, Brooklyn at Lakeland.
March IS, New York at Lakeland.
March 10, Cincinnati at Orlandol
March 20, Cincinnati at Lakeland.
March %, Boston at st. Petersburg.
March %, Brooklyn at Clearwater.
March "a, Boston at Lakeland.
March %, New York at Sarasota.
March 81. Rochester at Waycross.
April 1. Toronto at Atlanta (tenta-
tive.
April g. and 6, New Orleans at
New Orleans.
April 10 and II, Cincinnati at Cincin-
natl.
Pitchers and catchers Of the Cleve-
land team will report at Hot Springs
February IA and all players at Lake
land March /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03

''My primary object is to travel, and
see the things that other tourists see.
Also, shall do some studying of the
kind that can be done alone, out of
school. I am looking forward to my
trip with great pleasure. I know
shall enjoy 1t wonderfully.
During my other trip abroad there
was almost too much tennis. was
kept so busy that I hardly had time
to look around. want to see some
Of the wonderful art of France, ex-
pect to play tennis, OF course. but
will not be under obligation to keep
to any set schedule. There are tour
naments over there nearly every
week, and I can either attend them or
not, as suits our plans for travel"
Miss Wills said not q word about
her European rival for world tennis
honors, but those in her confidence
know that she hopes to meet Mile.
Lenglen somewhere along the Rivera,
where Suzanne is wont to show her
wares.
Helen Is an admirer of Mile. Lem
glen" says DIR. Wills, Helen's father.
"She thinks Suzanne is wonderful,
.player-but she would like to play
against her" IL
Miss Wills first trip to Europe was
r. 1924, when she played at -WimbIe-
Ian and. won the Olympic champion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-03
LINARES, With 70,
LEADS LINKS STARS
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONG BEACH, Calf, January g.
Dick Linares of Long Beach. led a
golf field of many national stars to-
day in the qualifying Is holes Of the
Long Beach open tournament at Vir-
GINA Country Club, with a card Of 20,
one under par.
Harry Cooper of Dallas, Tex, and
Jack Hart, Fresno, Calf, turned in
cards of IL, while the ~ cards were
held by nine-MacDonald Smith.
Great Neck, n. Y: Al Watrous, Grand
Rapids, Mich; Mel Smith. Portland,
Andy Kay, Toronto; Vic Dalberto,
Los Angeles; Olin Dutra, Fresno;
HUT Martin, Corona, Calf, and Fred
Minch, Sacramento.
Seventy-Seven was the admission
card to the final 36-hole championship
flight tomorrow.
The feature was provided by Dallas
LETTERS, Riverside, who made a hole in
one of the fifteenth, 127-yard pitch
shot, and followed this up with a
couple of brides.
wild Bill William +. Melhorn, Chi
cago, was two over par, with card
of 10, and among those who accom-
panied him at that figure were George
Won Elm of Los Angeles; Mortie Du-
ira of Aberdeen, Wash: Willie Hunter
of Santa Monica, Calf; Elmer Hol.
land of Los Angeles, Jack sTarrant of
Los Angeles, Frank Walsh of Apple
ton, Wis; Neil Christian of Yakila.
Wash: Bill Creavy of Oklahoma and
Larry Gleason of Long Beach.
Joe kirkwood and Bobby Cruik-
shank, who drew the largest gallery
outside of Macdonald Smith, found the
putting rather hard on them, and both
turned in cards of rs, a class which
found mates in names of Arnold
STATE. erstwhile big league base ball
player; John Black, Wichita, Kans.,
and host of others.
The highest cards turned in were
in the Sc class.
Among those who failed to qualify
were Abe Espinosa of San Francisco,
Tom Lollay and Joe Lollay, Texas
professionals; Floyd Johnston and Ed
Gayer of Chicago, Arthur Mcpherson
and Bill Kinnear, Canadian players.