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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-08-27
JUDGE LAYS CRIME
AT COURTS DOORS

New York. Banditry and a general
disrespect for law was laid at the
door of courts affected by the pleas
of persons having a political or social
pull" by Judge Sheppard, of Pen
sacola, Fla, in an address to the fed
eral grand jury in Brooklyn.
"If there is any respect for law
courts must do their duty" said Judge
Sheppard. ut is because there are
courts that have not done their duty
that we now have more disrespect for
law, not only in New York, but
throughout the nation
"As long as there are persons high
in political and social standing will
ing and able to intercede for Grim
inals, to have their sentences mitigat-
ed or to set them free, there will be
increase in disrespect for law and
an increase in banditry."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-08-27
BOSSES THREAT
Fails to Frighten Striking
Cloak Makers

New York cloak makers
laugh at the employers threat to
move their plants from this city.
From the first week of the cloak
strike we have expected this story"
says Justice, official magazine of the
International Ladies Garment Work
ers' Union. Frankly, we have won
dered what detained it. We are so
accustomed to its announcement in
every strike our union has had to
wage against organized cloak employ
ers of New York that it's failure to
put in an earlier appearance was be-
ginning to give US the impression that
our employers were not running true
to form"
President Sigman, of the lnterna
tional Union, calls the employers
threat nonsense" He shows that
these manufacturers depend on high
ly skilled labor that can not be found
in villages.
"New York manufactures $250,0Cc
600 worth of women's cloaks each fall
season. These cloaks can be made and
distributed in this market only, and
nowhere else" he said. Instead of
putting up straw men to scare the
strikers it is about time the inside
manufacturers get down to business
and negotiate lasting peace with
employees"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-08-27
Fight Of San Francisco Carpenters Won;
Big Majority Now Have Union Conditions

carpenters. A plan was finally
worked out whereby the union itself
established material yards where con-
tractors could buy any kind of mate
rial and thus proceed with their
building contracts. This necessitated
a huge sum Of money, but the project
was financed by the national body and
saved the day.
Assessments to Be Reduced
The membership of the union was
assessed 81 a day to help in the cause.
Now that the struggle is won the
policy committee has announced that
the assessment will be reduced to so
cents day and within short time
the assessment is expected to be
taken off entirely.
The fight in the bay district has
been one of grim determination on the
part of the union, as it was strug-
Cling for its very existence Officials
feel gratified at the results.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-08-27

council desires to know whether those
in charge of the recent strike in New
York city were conforming to the
laws, usages and administrative poll
cies of the American Federation of
Labor, in their management and con-
duct of the strike.
For the purpose of securing this
information and in conformity with
of the American Federation of Labor
have appointed Mr.. Matthew Woll,
vice president of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor, chairman; Mr.. Hugh
Frayne, general organizer of the
American Federation of Labor; Mr..
Edward F. McGrady, general organ
iZer of the American Federation of
Labor; Mr. John Sullivan, president
of the New York State Federation of
Labor, and Mr.. Joseph Ryan, presi-
dent of the New York City Central
Labor Union, to serve on said COM
mittee.
Asked to Give Help
II request that you give the men,
| bership of this committee all assis-
tance possible in it's work of investiga-
ton. Please give the committee ac-
cess to all books, records and accounts
of the local strike committee, of which
you were chairman, and the books,
records and accounts of any subcom-
mittee created by the local strike COM
mittee."
Manager Gold replied that the joint
| board is "astonished" at the proposal
for an investigation, but the inquiry
has been proceeding and has now
reached the stage where it is believed
conclusions are beginning to take
form in the minds of the investigators.
1t is believed that this investigation
is without precedent in American
trade union history, fact which in
itself indicates the seriousness with
which the executive council viewed
the situation.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1926-08-27
Unions Must Win and Hold
Confidence Of Employers
Union Shop Must Find Itself in More Favored
Position Than Non Union Establishment

opportunities and the freedom we
are entitled to, we must develop more
and more a true spirit of cooperation
with employers who have friendly re-
lations with US. We must, on con-
tinually large scale, prove that those
who employ our members are in a
more satisfactory condition indus
trially than those who operate non
union shops. We must demonstrate
that trade unionism is benefit to the
employer as well as his employees, and
that trade unionism assists instead of
handicapping those who empoly its
members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
The Old Mechanic Saws;

Locatin' squeaks and rattles is one
of the hardest jobs l do. but I've
worked out little system that is
provin' to be quite help.
It's just as useful in findin' body
and chassis noises. It's easy enough
to distinguish these from engine,
transmission, clutch or drive line
noises because the body and chassis
noise can be found right in the
garage with the engine stopped and
the car stationary.
The main trouble in locatin' body
and chassis noises is the way
noise will carry. 1t may sound as if
it's comm from the rear of the car
and yet it may originate at the front.
That bein' the case / decided this
kind of trouble huntin' isn't one
man job. My plan is to put at least
three on the job. If the owner Is
wjilin' to do a little work that gives
us a fourth hand.
I get<one man, usually the owner,
to rock the car in the way. that pro-
duces the noise. Then the rest of us
take up different positions around
the car.
You'd be surprised to see how
quickly We can find the source of
the trouble. One fellow will be
lookin' for the trouble where it
makes the least noise, while another
will be lookin' around places where
it sounds the worst. One or the
other is lookin' for trouble in the
wrong place, but someone is goin' to
find it.
I've seen cases where one man
would tighten I'D somethin around Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
The Saturday Motorist

Those who first popularized the
Idea that there is strength in union
were not thinking of modern motor
ing, but their theory applies never
gtheless.
Traffic, just one of motordom's
problems, is the result Of the amaz-
ing increase in the number Of auto
mobile owners, yet it Is this very in
crease that is certain to bring the
solution. as well.
It Is the new way Of viewing
motordom's problems. and the opti-
mistic way. If there were not so
many people driving automobiles
there wouldn't be so many problems.
But 1t Is also true that there would
esbe less opportunity to effect proper
solutions If there were less people
driving.
The more people there are inter-
ested in motoring the quicker its
many problems will be solved. It's
just the old theory about strength
in numbers, and in the union of
numbers, brought down to date and
applied to the present situation.
When everybody has had a taste
at driving cars there will be fewer
jaywalkers, for instance. The peo-
pie who conduct themselves best
when afoot are those who know
something about driving cars or who
take an actual part in vehicular
ftrafflc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
dangerous and highly exasperating
By Beck

dangerous and highly exasperating
task.
The League officials had been
sent out to gather all available data
on this seductive product and formu-
late plans for the Leagues control
of its distribution. Persia was their
first objective. They traversed the
Mediterranean Sea, landing at Bey-
routh, in Syria, several hundred
miles from the point where they
were to begin their actual labors.
Major Bourdillon, high commits
sioner for Iraq, realized that the
League members faced journey Of
terrific hardships over deserts and
mountains that might make it al
most unbearable to those afoot or
atop the back of beasts of burden.
But Major Bourdillon owns
Dodge Brothers Motor Car for his
personal use. He knew what it
could do on apparently impossible
terrain in che inland sections. Ac-
cordingly he sent message to f. A.
kettaneh, of the Eastern Motor Com
pany, who hurried to Pagdad, where
a fleet of Dodge Brothers vehicles
was obtained This fleet consisted
of Dodge Hfothers Sedan, a Tour
ing Car and Screen Panel Com
mercial Car. These were driven
from Bagdad across the lower end of
Turkey to Beyrouth from which
point the journey across Persia was
undertaken.
The party completed its long diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
CANAAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Rannie Shores =, vv,-
slow and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter sh y "
OF Good Will visited relatives n ~. !
Sunday. ssha
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Holt ana =.
and Mrs. Harry Holt were in Nsrrs. -.
and Pittsfield Sunday. SV's
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Swazsv :.
three children of BrownyiIle -
guests of her mother. Mrs w;,us
Clark over the weekend. ia
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Foster ana u.
and Mrs. Clyde Decker and Mrs. F,,s..
Decker attended the baccalanr.as...
sermon at Clinton Sunday which -, ~
delivered by the Rev. Mr.. Knigb, =
the Baptist church. "a
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kidds, :.
Waterville were calling on Mrs. ~,
della Reed Sunday.
Mrs. Mae Dane ana chiiSr., :.
Skowhegan were guests Of Mrs. ns,.s.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Moo,.
Sunday.
Mrs. John Goodridge, who has b..,
very. i'll, is better.
Harold Foster and ElNA Jewel, w...
in Portland Wednesday and THURSDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
BOWDOINHAM

Mrs. Jewel Bishop Monroe and Mrs.
Smith of Woonsocket, r. l., are WIS.,
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jake Bishop.
Mr.. and Mrs Percy Little attended
the graduation of his niece, Miss
Evelyn Hackett.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Newton, Will
| helmina Newton and Mr.. Burns Of
Haines Landing are passing a few
| days here.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jack of Wa
| terville attended the Coombs High
| SchoH reception, Thursday evening.
Ke -.leth Weber, student at u.
| of NJ, has returned to his home here
( for the summer.
/ Mrs. Lowell, Miss Elsie Rideout and
Miss Soule of Brunswick were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Henderson,
Thursday.
Miss Grace Mealy OF Richmond
passed Thursday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Starbird of
, Portland, who were enroute for Au-
gusta, stopped in town to attend the
High School reception.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Bishop of
| Bath passed Thursday with their
parents.
Roland Small and friend Of Port
land attended the graduation of Mr.
Small's sister. Miss Beatrice Small
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland Merriner
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn
Richardson of Richmond attended the
High School reception. Thursday
evening.
Graduation c. H. S.
The Commencement exercises of
Coombs High school were held at the
FNOyTyr1 l,1 .ln. ,f@ .Ar.
the following program: Music; In
vocation. Rev. Wentworth; music;
Salutatory, Beatrice Small: Prophe-
cy, Verona Moore: music; Presenta-
ton of Gifts. Evelyn Hackett; His
tory: Ruth Evelyn Sedgley; Class
motto, Leila Bishop: music;S Glass
WIN, Myron Heenie; Valedictory,
Earle Douglass; music; comforting of
Diplomas; music. Mr.. Moody, SUI
perintendent of schools, gave some
very pleasing and helpful remarks at
the time of presenting the diplomas.
At this time the prizes to be awarded
for the bible study which has been
going on in the schools under the =
pervision of Rev. Wentworth were
given out. Those receiving prizes
We're Margaret Temple, Barbara
Sedgley. Clyde Wentworth, Albert
Henderson. Martha Pelskie Celia BIZ
hngs, Irene Lee, and Frances Me,-
rill. The Fulton prize of five dollars
to be awarded to the senior studerl
receiving the highest rank in math-
ematics during their four years
course, was presented to Earle Doug
lass. The hall was very prettily
decorated in the class colors, green
and white. The back of the stage
was solid bank of evergreen upon
which could be plainly seen the class
motto-"By our own efforts we hope
to rise" The hall was entirely
draped in crepe paper of the class
colors. The reception was held in !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
Plan Works Both Ways

There is a great deal to be said
for and against the policy of buying
automobiles on time. but recently
there has been tendency to forget
that there always are two sides to
a story.
Even the manufacturers have
overlooked this. One of them, for
instance, believes that the deferred
payment plan enables more people
to buy cars of the better class tthat
last longer and give greater real
economy. No one denies thfs. Yet
at the same time 1t is we'll to see
the other side of the deferred pay
ment plan. Here one finds millions
of persons buying cheap cars every
year, forgetting all about the mat
ter of economy In long car life just
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12

ficult task, travelling several thou
sands of miles in these Dodge Broth
ers Moicr Cars without any incon-
venience or injury to the members.
entire satisfaction being acclaimed
by the officials when they returned
to Beyrouth.
major Bourdillon informed mem
bers of the League Mission on their
arrival In Beyrouth that the nature
of the country over which they were
to travel in. Persia was most diff
ficult," writes F. A. Kettaneh, in tell
ing of the adventure. 1.-THE hair pin
curves and the dangerous mountain
passes were pointed out to them ana
Major Bourdillon assured these of
ficials that only Dodge Brothers
Motor Car could give them the SER
vice desired. The members were
highly pleased at the performance of
| these cars and assured High Com
missioner Bourdillon that they APP
preciated his thoughtfulness in pro-
viding motor cars of such sturdy
character for them"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12

If the engine does not seem to use
the usual amount of oil after valves
have been ground the chances are
that the cylinder head gasket is
leaking? Water is getting into the
cylinders and down into the engine
crankcase causing the oil. level in
dicator to register full.
Balloon tires go fiat mere slowly
than the nigh pressure type when a
slow puncture has stated? This is
because pressure is lower. Balloons
that look low" should be tested at
once.
1t is not requirement of an in
surance contract that a car must be
found unlocked If destroyed in a
garage fire? The matter of locking
is considered by the companies only
in theft losses. AS a matter of fact,
theft is so much more likely than
fire that more companies consider
locking the car in the garage an as
SiStance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12

(Answers to last weeks questions)
l. An air core radiator is one in
which air passes through the cores
the water falling and circulating
around them. The water passages
are, of course, soldered at the front
and rear of the core.
2. A synchronometer is device
to indicate to the driver at what
speeds he can shift gears without a
clash.
8. Brakes do not have to drag a
little for The most efficient adjust
ment. Where drivers have found
this seemingly necessary it is prob
able that all other adjustments had
been taken up to their limit.
4. Water passages at the top of
the engine block frequently are of
different sizes in order to control the
circulation oe the water. 1t Is de-
s;lable to have water circulate faster
at points which tend to become over
heated most quickly.
5. Jackshafts, ,valveshafts and
camshafts all operate valves. Jack
shaft is popular equivalent of
camshaft, but valveshart is ac-
curately used only in connection with
sleeve valve engines.
(Copyrli hit 1926 by the Ullman
Feature Service).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
Gears Raise the Grease

: Do the countershaft gears of the
transmission serve any useful pur-
pose when the car is in direct. or
high, gear?
The countershaft drive gear of the
conventional transmission always is
in mesh with the clutch, or main
shaft, drive gear. But In direct
drive (high gear), the c6untershaft
drive gear plays no part in trans
hitting power. Why, then, should it
and the counlershaft gears controil-
ed by it continue to revolve?
Here's the answer. The counter
shaft gears are in the bottom of the
transmission case and as such are
deeper in lubricant. Their action
in rotating serves to keep the grease
stirred up. thereby raising lubricant
&c take care of the sliding gears, the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
Making Safety Complete ,

While the automobile industry is
busy developing a safer type Of auto
mobile body it has been suggested
that the following points be con-
sidered:
The completely safe body would be
all steel with body posts narrow
enou5h to provide proper visibility
yet strCng enough to allow a car to
stand on itsNtop without collapsing.
The top Of the steel body would be
completely insulated as a precau-
ton against electrocution Of its oe-
cupants should a high tension cleo
trlc wire fall upon it.
Inside, the car would be thickly
padded so in case of bad spill, oc-
cupants would run as little risk as
possible of being knocked uncon-
Scious.
All safe closed cars seating more
than two persons would have four
, doors to provide for quick exit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
UNION

NORTH-The farmers are ysr
busy trying to farm but they fee
the weather is so cold nothing car
grow.
Mrs. w. c. Perry, who has hear
very sick with measles, is improving
Mrs. Carrie Upham visited he,
daughter, Mrs. Gregory, in RockIana
last week.
Mrs. Linwood Carroll. who ha,
been sick. is must better. Gertrud,
Butler has been working for her.
Alton Collins is working for W. N
Upham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
Motor Cars Used in
Persian Trip by
League of Nations

When officials of the League of
Nations left Geneva recently to visit
the Near East and obtain Informal
ton at first hand on the growth OF
the poppy plant, from which opium
is produced, Dodge Brothers motor
cars played an important part in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12

place that didn't seem to him to be
maxim much noise only to be told
by the fellow down at the other end
of the car that the noise had stop
ped.
It's one job on an automobile
where three heads are better than
two, and four better than three. 1t
also helps to have someone passin'
out comments while sittin' in the car.
The more angles on the noise the
better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12

the evening. In the receiyinv ~.
were the graduates and teacher y. au.
Miss Viola Coombs, a sister a. r ~
Coombs. for whom the High SEN si
was named. The music for ~ y
ternoon and evening was f,,rni.ss =.
by Berry's Orchestra Of Brnnsss.;a.ss
Dancing was enjoyed until ! IN.
hour Mu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12

1t may be a kindness Of motoring
humanity to pick up stray nails
from the streets, but why toss them
back on the sidewalks? They will
only be swept into the street again
and ones thoughtfulness will be in
vain. Complete the job by tossing
puncture equipment into the ash
can.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12

II the great number of motorists
fails to effect the solution to motor
dom's various problems then the
theory of unionism is q failure.
Judging from the many new and
logical plans that are being de-
veloped for the solution of these
problems as direct result of
greater interest in motoring on the
part Of everyone there is little ground
for such a fear.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
Valve Exhaust Test

One way to test valve adjustment
in multi-cylinder engine is to drive
UP a steep hill and listen to the ex-
haust. after reaching the top. If the
exhaust seems to be mixing them
up" and does not give a rhythmic
series Of explosions, the chances are
that some of the exhaust valves are
not seating tightly and that they do
not have sufficient tappet clearance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
Did You Know That

gear shift forks and the transmits
sion behring's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12
Now You Have 1t!

because it is so easy to buy cars
nowadays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12

have driven their cars thousands
upon thousands of miles, will ever
willingly 90 back to the less mod.
ern type Of cars.
And now with It's savings Of so
to ZOO, Chrysler "7O-the iden.
teal car in every single respect
that has won such universal en-.
thusiastic admiration-is beyond
all doubt the best motor car In.
vestment In its class.
We are eager to demonstrate ito
outstanding superiorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-12

Ioday's Chrysler "7O'-chaneed
In no way except new lower
prices which save you $50 to 5000
lis more than ever the car of
public preference.
Long lived; characteristic Chrvsler
beauty; compact to meet todays
traffic needs; roomy for comfort
and luxury; easiest to handle on
any road; flashing pickup; 70
miles an hour plus; safe-little
wonder that none Of its more than
hundred thousand Of owners who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
COburn Scrubs and
Crescents in Close
Battle Monday

Especial to the Kennebec Journal)
Waterville, Feb. 15-The Coburn
second basketball team in fast and
well played game defeated the Cres-
cent A. c. team by score of p to 10
in the school gymnasium this AFTER
noon. The visitors outplaycd the Co.
burn team during the first three
p RODS and were in the lead by a
score of IL to IL. The fourth period
was characterized. by the speed and
accurate shooting of the winning
players and the score was tied, 10 to
10. In the last half minute of play
Pritchard. the Coburn right guard,
Melted a basket for the winning two
points. The stars in the Coburn line
up were Pritchard and Simmonds
while for the losers Letourneau and
Jackson played fine brand of ball.
The summary:
CRESCENT A. c. COBURN 2ND
Jackson ri ............ lg Plummer
McMullen II ........... re Pritchard
rToWn ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Brinn
Att-.ya rg .............. If Spaulding
Letourneau lg............. Simmons
Score: Coburn End Fl, Crescent A.
G. 10: goals from floor, Simmons 5,
Pritchard 4. Letourneau 4, Jackson 3,
McMullen 2; goals from fouls. Pritch-
ard, Spaul ing, Letourneau; referee,
Johnson; time ass.