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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-23
Birch Greek Township

Mrs. ]. Palmquist went to Duluth
Monday.
The Nordland Sunday school will
have a Christmas program Saturday,
Dec. %.
J. Hovede returned home Monday.
Miss Mabel Peterson came home
Friday for her Christmas vacation.
The Oak Hill Sunday school prac-
ticed at Nels Larson's, Sunday.
There will be services in the Nord-
land church, Christmas Day, at II
o'clock.
Give your boy or girl typewriter
they are in stock at the American
office.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-23
ARTHYDE

Mrs. John Hendrickson and son,
Lyle, went to Moose Lake Monday
night to have some dental work done.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. Emmer were
business callers in McGrath Monday.
The teachers left the last of the
week to spend their vacation with
their folks.
Swan Johnson of Birch Creek, town
ship, was business caller here Sat-
urday.
The Christmas program given at
the Arthyde school Friday afternoon,
Dec. II, was well attended.
If you want to buy or sell try an
American Want AID.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-23
GRONINGEN

Follow st. Nick to the Groningen hall,
A hearty welcome extended to all.
1t starts at eight,
So don't be late,
Our Christmas program to celebrate
Thursday eve, December 23d.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-12-23

to draw political cartoons and or
iginate comic strip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Weston, Once Noted
Pedestrian. Found
DaZed i'm Streets

New York, June 9.-(P1-Edward
Payson Weston. who first won fame
as long distance pedestrian by
walking from Boston to Washing
ton to attend Lincoln's first inaugu-
ration, was found on the streets
here early today in a dazed condi-
ton. and sent to Bellevue hospital
Mr.. Weston, who is So. was poorly
clad. and unable to explain his pres
ence to a patrolman. who found him
at First avenue and 23rd street.
Clippins found in his pocket and
dating back half a century. identi-
fed him as Weston.
Mr.. Weston said he could not re-
member ANYTHING that had happened
to him since leaving his home in
Philadelphia and did not know how
he got here or when he left there.
Notification was sent to Mrs. An
ma Curtis, a sister in Providence. r.
Mr.. Weston attracted attention
IN 1861 by making the 443 mile trip
from Boston to Washington in 20S
hours. He started on professional
career in 1866 by making the 1925
mile trip from Portland. Me-. to
Chicago in 26 days. He marched
5000 miles in 100 days in England
in 1884. giving temperance lee
lures each night under the auspices
Of the Church of England. He walk
ed from New York to San Francisco
in 1909 and back in 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Defense to Fight
Admission Confessions
In COmeau Staying

Boston, June 9.-(P)-The revolv-
er with which Patrolman Frank J.
Comeau was killed last March was
introduced today in the trial of
three youths charged with the MUIR
der. They are Stanley B. Toothaker.
arrested in Lynn after a burglary,
and Albert Deshon and John r.
Sambursky, found in an East Boston
lodging house.
battle was forecast for tomor-
row over the admission of alleged
confessions of the prisoners. Assist
ant District Attorney Callahan said
these would show that the three
banded together to commit burgla-
ries and agreed to kill IL resisted or
arrested.
Patrolman John F.. Scannell, who
aided in Toothaker's capture. testi-
fled that the latter then had on his
person a revolver and mask with
paraphernalia for removing finger
prints. Radio supplies which the
three youths are alleged to have stoI-
en- shortly before the killing OF CO.
meau were identified by patrol
man as those he found in a stolen
automobile, from which Comeau
was shot.
The state, when court adjourned,
had called IA of it's % witnesses and
expected to complete its case by to-
morrow's adjournment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Nellie Melba in
Farewell Part
In Convent Garden

London. June 9.-(Pl-Greeted with
all the enthusiasm of the days Of her
greatest triumphs. Nellie Melba, the
Australian nightingale" last night
sang at a farewell performance In Co.
vent Garden selections from operas
in which she gained her fame many
years ago.
King George and Queen Mary, seat
cd in the royal box, during one of the
intermissions summoned Dame Nellie
to them, shook hands with her warmly
and congratulated her on her perform
ance. They also wished her happiness
in her retirement from the stage. Nine
Melba was presented by Queen Mary
with bouquet of pink carnations and
mauve sweet peas, which had been
made especially for the occasion.
Many desiring seats for the perform
ance waited in line from 10 o'clock
Monday night until the doors opened
last night. The usual price for seats
had been nearly trebled, but the big
house was packed from floor TO cell
ing. The program included selections
from La Boheme." Romeo and Jul
liet" and "Othello."
Nine. Nelba was born In Melbourne.
Australia, about II years ago. In rec
IGNITION of her work on behalf of the
British soldiers during the World War
she was made a dame of the British
Empire. She is retiring from the
stage after career of nearly 40 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Swedish Crown
Prince Puts in Busy
Day i'm New York City

New York, June 9 - up - Crown
Prince Gustavus Adolphus Of Swed-
en- continued his quick change" visit
to New York today, appearing as a
bibliophile, as an art connoisseur,
business man and just plain heir to
the Swedish throne.
Arm in arm with J. P. Morgan, the
royal visitor inspected the antique
manuscripts of the Morgan library.
expressed delight with paintings in
the Metropolitan museum, addressed
the Swedish societies of New York
on the natural resources of Sweden
and the development of trade be-
tween Sweden and the United States,
and slipped tea in the Plaza. as guest
of the New York chapter of the
American Swedish Foundation.
The crown princess. meanwhile,
lunched at the Colony club and gave
an interview to newspaperwomen.
The crown prince, speaking before
members of the Swedish chamber of
commerce of the United States. the
American society of Swedish Enei-
neers and the United Swedish So
cieties of New York. reviewed the
growth of the Swedish export to the
United States from an average of
s4.00O.0O0 in the 1906-10 period to
100000 IN 1924. Corresponding
figures of American export to Swed-
en- were s15,000.0O0 and s60,000,o0o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
State Bank Commissioners
Word to Baptist Convention
At Rockland-Says Civiliza-
ton is AS Thin AS Some of
the Costumes the Ladies
Wear-Officers for Year Are
Elected

Rockland, Me-, June 9. - B -
Martin Luthers" and an aggressive
religion are needed today. the Rev.
John G. Smith. state bank commits
sioner and former mayor Of Saco,
said today. He was addressing the
minister's association meeting which
preceded the United Baptists con-
vention opening here.
Mr.. Smith averred that "civiliza-
ton is as thin as some of the cos
tunes the ladies wear. If you don't
believe in the bible get out of the
pulpit into the lecture field. Let
some man who never saw the in
side of divinity school or a uni
versity but has been born again
take your place."
The Rev. Ernest M. Holman, pres
fdent of the association, bespoke "a
kindly and tolerant spirit on the part
of our Maine ministry"
Officers elected the Rev. NJ. Traf-
ton of Calais. president; the Rev.
p. c.. Clark Of Madison, vice presi-
dent: the Rev. A. d. Paul. of Saco.
secretary; and the Rev. Howard A.
WEIGH Of Brewer, treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Aim to Make Presidents Home
Safer and as Nearly Fire
proof AS Possible - Steel
Trusses and New Ceiling on
Second Floor - Estimated
Cost of $375,000 - Timbers
Put in in 1914 Not Safe

Washington, June 9.-(F-Long
delayed repairing of the White
House, including the construction of
a new roof. was recommended to
Congress today by the budget bureau
with the approval of President Cool
idge under a program to be carried
out next summer at an estimated
cost of $375OOO.
The request for an appropriation
includes $25, for temporary living
quarters for the President and Mrs.
Coolidge should they be forced to
leave the executive mansion during
the six months it is estimated the
work will require.
While detailed plans are yet to be
worked out by the Office of public
buildings and grounds, the program
calls for putting in steel trusses and
new ceiling to the second floor as
a step in making the mansion safer
and as nearly fireproof as possible.
For several years the roof. with
its old timbers which We're put in
when the mansion was rebuilt aft
er it was burned by the British in
1914, has been regarded as unsafe
and it is planned to supplant the
timbers with steel trusses and sheath
the roof with copper.
New plumbing also probably will
be installed, with brass pipes sup
planting iron ones which are rusty
and worn to the point that full wa
ter pressure cannot be turned on. A
number of other minor changes are
contemplated, such as removing old
and disused electric wiring, but when
completed no visible change in the
mansion itself will be apparent with
the rooms and arrangements re-
naming the same as at present.
No repairs are to be made this
summer under an appropriation al
ready made calling for painting the
exterior and installing a new eleva-
tor.
President Coolidge is understood
to be averse to moving from the
White House for the repairs and it
is regarded as possible that the
heavy work can be completed in two
months or more next summer dur
ing his absence on vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
10 AMERICAN WOMEN
ARE PRESENTED TO
BRITISH KING, QUEEN

London, June e.-fP)-Plumed. be-
jcweled and groomed in gossamer
court gowns Of dazzling beauty, IS
American women of social and politi-
cal prominence were presented to King
George and Queen Mary at Bucking-
ham palace tonight at the first of the
seasons royal courts.
The king and queen entertained
nearly 900 guests, mostly drawn from
official and diplomatic circles, as is
customary for the first court. About
n third of those attending We're debu-
tantes and older women who were ush-
cred into the presence of royalty for
the first time.
Mrs. Houghton, wife OF the Ameri-
can ambassador, presented seven
Americans in the diplomatic circle.
They were: Miss Mclanie Avery.
Pennington, Conn, sister of the Lon
don military attache: Mrs. John Baird
of Philadelphia. wife of the assistant
military attache; Mrs. Roberta Burg
of Boston. wife Of the assistant naval
attache; Miss Lindsay Beach Of Roch-
ester, N. Y, friend of Ambassador
and Mrs. Houghton: Mrs. William
Carleton Watts and Miss Emily Watts.
wife and daughter of the naval at
tache, and Mrs. Charles Mettler of At
lanta, Ga, wife of an assistant mill
tary attache.
In the general circles Mrs. Houghton
presented Mrs. Mildred Tytus, Miss
Alice Lee and Miss Eva Wise of New
York; Miss Caroline Patterson of Day.
ton, Ohio: Miss Lorraine Liggett of
Boston: Miss Henrietta Johnston,
daughter of the naval attache at Par
is: Mrs. Wilson Pritchett of Philadel-
phia. and Mrs. Curtis Brown Of Lon
don.
The great doors of the palace were
thrown open at $50 for those COM
manded" to attend. and the privileged
holders of cards formed in two lines IN
the drizzling rain before the gates.
Nervous debutantes hid themselves In
the shadowy corners Of their limou-
sines or drew the shades of their car
riages to escape the stares of the
struggling crowds of curious, which
can always be depended upon to as
semble in the Mall. rain or shine, when
ever there is great function at Buck
ingham palace.
Within the palace the guests were
directed to the grand staircase and
thence proceeded to the ballroom to
await the brilliant spectacle of the
entrance of the king and queen and
the royal encourage. The royal party
clustered around the throne. where the
queen in all her stateliness was the
center of all eyes as the presentations
were made by the lord chamberlain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Producer of Bunk of
1926" Protests Jury
Of II Word at N. Y.

New York, June 9.-(P)-Broad-
way is protesting vigorously against
getting its ears washed, claiming
they are already clean.
Theatrical and motion picture pro-
ducers. and night club owners, were
on the defensive today against
charget charges of exploiting nudity
and scandal, and againt drastic new
orders.
Producers of 1.-THE Bunk of 1926"
will reopen tonight under protection
of an injunction. The musical show
that was closed Monday by a play
jury of II citizens because of its
scantily clad woman actors.
Eight of the II jurors that pass
ed on my case are named in the So
cial register" said Ramsay Wallace,
producer, land they take it upon
themselves to decide arbitrarily what
the masses shall see and approve"
He considers that the show has
been proved clean because Beryl
HALEY, q dancer who has a leading
part in a Garden of Eden scene was
arrested recently and released upon
her proving to the satisfaction of a
court that she really did wear some
clothing.
Another show Beyond Evil" has
been cast into limbo. 1t was condemn
ed by the booing and Kisses of its
first night audience Monday and not
by a play jury. John Cort, owner of
the theatre where it opened last
night padlocked the building. David
Thorne. who wrote the play. sold his
rights to it afterward to Harry }.
Welcher, owner of a stockhouse In
Union Hill. n. j.
Night club owners protested yes
terday to Mayor Walker against a
new curfew order that closed their
places Yesterday at 2 p. NJ. They did
not insist on revoking the order,
they say, but merely want 1t modl-
fed to let them remain open until
three. Mayor Walker said he would
hear them at length later in the
week.
The movies came in for an attack
nv Hugh Frayne. national organizer
Of the American Federation of Labor.
I'VE are opposed" he. said ito the
prevalent practice of allowing women
If unpleasant notoriety to become
enpared in motion pictures. regard
less of whether they are good act
He said the Federation had asked
;+s members not to work in studios
where such contracts are maze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
B e Ii e We Usefulness
Would Be Destroyed
BY State and Local
Opposition
No Appointments Will Be I'm
der Order Unless Asked by
Prohibition Administrators
in Field-Senate Committee
Split Over Legal Aspect Of
Order - Majority Report
Held Back for Revision

Washington, June 9-(P)-No I'm.
order to utilize state, county and
municipal police as federal prohibi-
ton agents is contemplated by treas
ury officials, although its legality was
upheld today by a majority of the
Senate judiciary committee. AL
though the order was signed by the
President more than a month ago.
no appointments have been made I'M
der it and it has been decided that
none. will be made unless a request
is received from prohibition admins
traitors in the field.
The order was issued primarily to
meet a situation in California, but
word came today from Ned NJ. Green,
administrator there, that the govern
ments plan for that state probably
would be dropped. He said the USE
fulness Of the order was likely to
be destroyed" by opposition of state
and local officials.
The Senate committee, split as to
the legality of the order, Senator's,
King. Utah. and Caraway, Arkansas,
Democrats. filling minority reports in
which they contended the order
struck blow at the very life of the
state and republic.
After the minority reports had been
filed Chairman Cummins informed the
Senate that the majority report would
be held back until tomorrow to per-
nit revision.
Such policy would destroy the
state and set up super-state." Cara
way stated. Under this doctrine the
state could be controlled by these
state-federal officers. and all power
would be transferred to federal au-
thority.
THE majority argues that the Con-
stitution gives the president authority
because it has no inhibitions In II, The
federal Constitution is not a constitu-
ton of inhibitions but one of permis-
sions. All authority not granted to the
federal government is reserved to the
states by the Constitution"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10

Portland. Me-. June 9.-P)-Na-
tional Commander in Chief of the
Sons of Veterans Edwin C. Irelan of
Baltimore, Md, was the principal
speaker today at the annual encamp-
ment of the Department of Maine,
Grand Army of the Republic, and al
lied organizations. He extended
greetings of his organization to the
veterans of the Civil war and to-
morrow morning he will deliver the
principal address of the meeting.
Tonight the city of Portland and
patriotic organizations of the city
gave a concert and reception in the
Municipal auditorium for the visit
ors.
Less than so members of the G..
A. r.. were present when their. an
nual meeting was called to order.
1t was indicated that at the election
tomorrow morning Vice Commander
Nathaniel w. White of Augusta
would be chosen department COM
mander.
Bangor made a bid for the 1927
convention.
Organizations meeting are the G..
A. r.. Sons of Veterans, S. of V.
Auxiliary, State Relief Corps, Maine
Branch of National Relief Corps,
and Ladies of the G. A. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Continue Search
For Trace Missing
Man at Belfast X

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Belfast. Me-, June 9.-Sheriff
Frank A. Littlefield with a party of
men made another search of the
woods and for mile along the shore
in Northport in an attempt to find
some trace of David A. Mitchell, for
merly of the Public Ledger staff, of
Philadelphia, who disappeared on
May 31st. He was last seen at his
summer home at Northport at IL
P. NJ, May Both. when In a very
respondent mood. Unless some clue
arises to warrant 1t, no further
search viii be made by Sheriff Lit
tlefield as he believes that Mr.. Nit
cheil drowned himself in Penobscot
bay. from whence his body might
never be reached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
1ateresting History of
Lafayette No. 48,
Read at Exercises
r.,ture Address by Past
Grand Master Ashley A.
Smith of Bangor-Prominent
Members of Order From All
Parts of State Attend-200
AT Supper and Post Prandial
Exercises
fcoscIal to Kennebec JournaO

special to Kennebec JournaD
p.aaaeld. June 9-Members Of the
,,,sonic fraternity from many neigh
,o-,ne cities and towns united with
rs,ayette Lodge No. As, F. & A. M.
= Readfieh on Wednesday in OBJ
serving the Centennial Anniversary
n the lodge. The ceremony occupied
NTH afternoon and evening with
omminent members of the craft TAX
iDr an active part on both occasions.
Rev. Ashley A. Smith, past grand
master, Of Bangor, delivered the ad-
dress Of the afternoon at the service
rhsh was held at the Torsey Me-
morial church at Kent's Hill. He
smoke in a most eloquent manner,
Ma address being an answer to the
question, what Is the Breath and
Fine Spirit Of Masonry" A history
Of the lodge by Charles W., Crosby,
past master of Asylum lodge Of
WAYNE, who has made an intensive
study Of Masonry and of the history
Of the lodges of that vicinity, was a
most interesting feature of the after
noon session.
About 200 Masons representing
many different lodges were seated at
the tables in the banquet room Of
Lafayette hall for the supper and
post.prandial exercises, at which
Continued on Page @Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Highway Worker
Killed by Shock

Somesville, Ne, June 9-P}-The
derrick at which he was working
coming in contact with 10000 volt
transmission wire, William Dickens
of Halls Quarry. member of
State highway crew building a gram
lite bridge near here, was electrocut-
ed late yesterday. The current
passed down the derrick chain and
through a large granite block Dick
ems was pushing. He was almost in
Stantly killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Need of a Martin Luther
To Halt Tendency Times
SEEK TO PROVE
JUDGE NOT DRINKING
ON FATAL AUTO RIDE

Woodsville, N. H.. June 9.-(P)-
Judge Fred A. Jones of Lebanon,
charged with second degree man.
slaughter as the result of an auto.
mobile accident, bought milk before
the accident and drank tea after it,
defense witnesses testified today.
The state has sought to prove that
Judge Jones had been drinking on
he night when the automobile driv-
en-. by him went off the road and
into a brook, causing the death of
Mrs. Mildred Presley.
Seven witnesses for the defense
among them the defendants wife,
father and physician declared that
after the accident, Judge Jones
showed no signs of having been
drinking. A restaurant keeper in
Lebanon declared that Judge Jones
bought sandwiches. and milk from
him Ia few hours before the accident,
and IA roomer at the house to which
the judge was taken with an injured
back and cuts said he. drank three
cups Of tea there.
Earlier in the day the state had
called Clayton Roy, a Hanover po-
licernan, who said he noticed u
strohg odor of alcohol on the de-
PENDANTS breath. Other testimony
related to the manner of Mrs. Pres
leys death, which the state showed
was due to asphyXiation or lack of
oxygen from being immersed by the
overturned automobile. An expert
for the defense testified that from
examination Of the fence which the
automobile struck it was travelling
at about 18 miles an hour.
Defense counsel said that they
would show that Mrs. Presley seiZ-
ed the steering wheel causing it. to
run off the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
use TEAR BOMBS
TO SCATTER RIOTINC
PRINCETON STUDENTS

Princeton, N. j., June .9-tF)-Two
thousand Princeton students in riot
on the campus were dispersed with
tear bombs tonight after the mob had
attempted to take three prisoners
frs4n the police. -
The riot took place when firemen
attempted to extinguish a blaze the
students started on top of Blair
Tower. When the firemen arrived on
the scene a large crowd gathered
and attempted to mob" them. Police
were called and four tear bombs
thrown into the milling mass. The
students scattered but soon rallied at
police headquarters and shouted de-
mands for release of the prisoners.
At late hour the crowd was
spread from the police station to
Lincoln highway tying up traffic on
the road. Several members of the
senior council vainly eXhorted the
mob to scatter. No injuries were re-
ported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-10
Huge Expenditures
Shown in Senate
Probe Penn. Primary

Washington, June 9. - B - In
innate details of expenditures and
political strategy in the Pennsyl-
vania primary las. month were bar
ed today at the opening sessions of
the Senate campaign investigating
committee.
Gov. Pinchot and his state
wide treasurer presented statements
showing an outlay of S164,S93 in be-
half of the overgnors unsuccessful
candidacy for the senatorial nomi-
nation. This was in addition to COL
lections by county committees,
which Stahlnecker estimated would
not exceed $4,000.
Turning from the Pinchot expend-
lures, Stahlnecker told the commit
tee he had received reports that
100000 had been fixed as the budg-
ct of Senator Peppers organization
in Pittsburgh for use in western
Pennsylvania.
The witness said his informant
was Representative NORM, western
manager for Representative Ware.
the successful candidate over Pin
chot and Pepper.
He explained that NORM had told
him this information came from an
under-cover man. the Ware forces
had in the Pepper headquarters at
Pittsburgh.