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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Modification Will Not
Remedy Prohibition Law
Gov Brewster T oints Out
WOULD CONNECT
UP WATER power NE,
IN INTEREST ECONOMY

Portland, Me-. March 26.-(AP)-
1nterconnection of water power
systems throughout New England in
the interests Of economy and for the
protection Of all interests were en-
dorsed by the New England Council
this afternoon. This declaration is in
opposition to the Maine policy for
bidding power export. The resolu-
tios call for these objects:
Most economical distribution of
power throughout New England at
the lowest possible rates consistent
with good service.
Maximum utilization of all water
powers and interconnections for
economy and the protection of all in
terests.
Reasonable regulation that will
adequately protect the public interest
and permit and encourage the
healthy growth Of the industry"
An appropriation of $4,000 was
made available from the council
treasury to the committee on re-
search to cover the expenses of CO.
operation with the United States
bureau of foreign domestic COM
merce in the survey of New Eng
land as a marketing and production
area, also for studies by the commit
tee of problems connected with the
production and distribution of New
England products that are Compel
ing in New England markets with
similar products made elsewhere.
The council was authorized to
confer with the promoters of the pro-
posed trip of Washington and Ore
gon business men to New England
the coming year. with a view to or
ganization of the entertainment for
the visitors in New England.
A message from Governor Brew
ster. who was unable to attend,
pledged the cooperation of the $780,
600 citizens of Maine in any project
the council might endorse.
The next meeting of the council
will be held in Vermont in June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Noted Land Ship
"America" to Cornell

New York, Mar. 26-(AP)-The
battle SCARED tank, America
famed British Iand ship of the world
war. is aboard the Cunard freighter
Vardulia en- route to the campus of
Cornell University as a permanent
war memorial. The freighter Is due
here next week.
The tank, built in England, was
presented to the British army
through subscriptions by Americans
It was christened america" and sent
to the western front in 1918, where
it made history for itself.
1t recently was presented Cornell
by the British war department in
recognition of the part played in the
world war by that University. which
furnished $3.50 men of whom 22O
were killed in action and 1872 were
decorated for bravery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Offer Measure to
Strengthen Divorce
Laws in Rhode Island

. Providence, r. l., Mar. 26.-(AP)
Petitions for divorce in this state
will be heard in open court if q bill
reported to the general .co@rt today
( becomes law. The bill, designed to
amend and to strengthen the Rhode
Island divorce laws. was reported to
the state senate by the Judiciary
committee with passage recommend
! ed. 1t was placed on the calendar
| for action next week.
The measure, designed to render
| impossible divorce milP scandals
| such as brought about the indict-
ment of a court official and an at
| torney here last year, specifies that
| every petition for divorce must be
heard in open court and on oral
testimony. The present practice in
Rhode Island courts permits the
hearing old ivorce cases entirely on
| dispositions.
/ The proposed law would permit
cases to be heard on dispositions only
when witnesses were prevented from
attending court by illness or other
| unavoidable causes. Such dispositions
would be taken by master in chan
CCIy specially ueSlSudCeQ Dy OrQer or
| the court.
The bill also provides that petit
TONERS for divorce must make state
| ment under oath as to their prior
| life, residence and occupation, the
! information to be available to the
trial judge. This is not required I'M
| der the existing law. Another pro-
vision is that petitions for divorce
should be made in duplicate and
that one copy be transmitted to the
attorney general, who may interview
the parties and become a party him.
self whenever he believes the inter-
ests of the public or of children in
volved make such Intervention nec-
essary.
Leonard w. Horton, master in
! chancery, and Francis P. Daugherty,
Providence attorney. were indicted
last year on charges of conspiracy
in connection with the operation of
| a so-called divorce mill" here. 1t
was charged that divorces had been
granted to persons who had not re-
sided in the state and that other
Irregularities had been practiced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Native of Clinton
Me. Dies in California

waterville, Me-, Mar. 26.-(AP)-
Frank L. Besse, &c, of Clinton, died
at Ontario. Calf. today, according
to announcement received here. He
was owner of the Clinton Tannery.
He had been very active in civic
welfare work. making gifts to sew
Colby College. He gave Besse High
school to the town of Albion. his
birthplace. He was a 32nd degree
Mason. He leaves his widow and a
brother. Everett, who were with him
at death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Heavy Selling
Of French Francs

New York, March 26-(By the AS
sociated Press)-Heavy selling OF
French francs took place today all
of the principal financial centers OF
the world, demand bills on Paris In
the New York market breaking over
points to 3.42 cents, duplicating the
extreme low record established in
March, 1924. A feeble rally carried
them back to 3.43 IL cents at the
close of the market.
Failure of the BRAND ministry to
obtain the adoption of tax bill which
would balance the budget was one of
the principal reasons ascribed for the
selling movement. The speech of
Senator Smoot, stating that France
could not hope to obtain as favorite
debt refunding terms as Italy from
the United States also was regarded
as contributing factor in some quar-
tiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Storm Prevents
Active Work by
PasSaic Picketers

Passaic. N. j., Mar. 26.-tAP)-
Storm today prevented the striking
textile workers of the Passaic dis
trict from picketing the mills and
quiet prevailed throughout the area.
Mass meetings addressed by Albert
Weisbord, organizer. were held in
Passaic and Garfield.
Fred Hoelscher. secretary of the
Associated Silk Workers of Paterson,
announced that he would carefully
Investigate the conditions in the silk
dyeing industry before attempting to
add those workers to the organiza-
ton in accordance with The sugges-
ton of Mr.. Weisbord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Following two-day drive dealing with alleged lax condi-
lions in Kennebec County Jail connection with the ousng
proceedings against Sheriff Henry F. Cummings the prosecu
ton intmated last night that and sensational angle
dealing with alleged house of i'll fame would be taken up to-
day.
Testimony of witnesses for prosecution Friday described in
the regard apparent enency the part of the
sheriff in allowing prisoners to work and reside outside the
JAIL and also described fight within the Jail between prison.
ers and deputy sherffs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Prisoners Arrested on Streets

1t appeared in the testimony of City
Marshal William j. Skehan Of Au-
gusta that it was a common thing to
see prisoners on the street and on
occasions certain of them had been
arrested by his department when they
were under sentence.
Considerable progress in the exam-
ination of witnesses was made yes
terday and 1t is expected that the case
Of the prosecution will be completed
today. Adjournment was taken at
$50 yesterday afternoon in order that
Governor Brewster might keep q
speaking engagement in the evening
at Portland. The removal proceed
ings will be resumed before the Cow
ernor and Council at 10 o'clock this
Saturday morning in the hall of Rep.
Continued on Page 13-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Hold 2 Suspects in
Shirley. Mass, HOldup

Shirley, Mass, March 26.-(AP)-
Two soldiers were arrested today. a
few hours after Levi Landry had
been held up and robbed in his radio
shop here. Landry identified Joseph
Carroll and William s. Redmond,
Camp Devens, as the men who took
$40 from him after one Of them had
fired a pistol the bullet grazing his
clothing. The soldiers were arrested
and taken to Aver for arraignment
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Harvard to Limit
It's Freshman Class

Cambridge, Mass, March 26.-(AP)
-Harvards freshman class will be
limited next fall New regulations
promulgated by the committee on adj
missions will hold 1t to about 1000
students. The present enrolment is
1880.
Restrictions on the practice Of adj
hitting students who rank in the first
seventh of their preparatory school
class are increased and prospective
students must submit photographs
with their applications.
The new rules will mean that not
more than $50 new students will be
accepted since the rest of the enroll
.ment will come from dropped students
and transfers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Families Driven
Out in Concord Fire

Concord, N. H.. March 26-(AP)-
Fire which was discovered In the
boiler room of a basement of four
story brick and granite store apart
ment block In the business district
tonight damaged the building extern
sively.
Seven families which occupied
rooms on the three upper floors were
driven out. The ground floor was &C.
cupied by the Capital Fire Insurance
and allied companies while on the
second floor were rooms of the Pru-
dental Insurance Company and of
William E. Hood, a tailor.
Clarepce Green, fireman. was over
come by smoke but revived Esti-
mate Of the loss was placed at $780,
900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Peru and Chile accepted the good
offices of the United States for set
Element Of the Tacna- africa contro-
versy.
The minority, report opposing Inn
parchment of Federal Judge George
w. English was filed with the house.
Federal Judge Richie defended
prohibition enforcement conditions
in his Alaskan district before a SEN
ate committee.
The deportation to Mexico Of Gen.
efal Manuel Torres was upheld be-
fore the senate immigration CON-
mittee by w. M. Hanson, immigra-
ton Official.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
President to Keep
His Fathers Farm

Washington, Mar. 26-(AP)-Pres-
ident Coolidge intends to retain the
farm at Plymouth, VT. which his fa-
ther decided to him shortly before his
death last week.
The tract is one Of five farms
which the presidents great grand
father. Captain John Coolidge. first
of the Coolidges to settle near Ply
mouth, once owned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Water in Penobscot
BSlOwly Rising

:. oangor, Maine, Mar. 26.-(AP) -
.u' fenobscot River at Bangor has
.''sa thirteen inches in the past "a
~, s and at midnight tonight was
n r fising slowly. There has been no
has Of any account but the snow
rs..t melted rapidly In the warm
M s. n OF the last two days. AS
rss hiver was very slow when the
be oeean few feet more rise will
norr seaed to bring the pitch up to
Ano.sal tor this season of the year.
IL naaa root or two might start the
- moving UP river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
High Water in
Merrimack River

Manchester, n. H.. Mar. 26.-(AP)
The Merrimack river rose a foot
today and water was flowing over
the Amoskeag dam tonight to a
depth of four feet.
Reports from northern parts of
the state tell of snow melting rapid
ly, swelling brooks that feed the
Merrimack. Indications were that
ice in the river would break UP the
first of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Death Prominent
BiddefOrd Banker

Biddeford, Maine. Mar. 26.-(AP)
james Edward Etchells. president
Of the First National Bank and
prominent in banking circles for over
40 years. died at the Trull hospital
today after a months illness. He
was IS years old.
Etcheils entered the bank as a
clerk "a years ago and for years un-
I'll his last sickness never missed
DAVIS work. He was made cashier
In 1903 and president in 1874. he
was a trustee of the Bjddeford saw
inrs Bank and director of the Biooe-
ford and Saco Street Railway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
THE WEATHER
RAIN

Northern New England - Partly
cloudy and slightly colder with rain
or snow in Maine Saturday; Sunday
partly cloudy.
Southern New England and Eas-
tern New York-Partly cloudy Satur-
day and Sunday; not much change In
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over
southern Alabama Thursday night
is on the southern New England
coast, Nantucket 1912, with trough
extending southwark Immediately Off
the Atlantic coast.
The outlook is for fair weather
Saturday and Sunday in the states
east of the Mississippi river. 1t will
be slightly colder on Saturday in the
south Atlantic states and the south
portion of the middle Atlantic
states.
Storm warnings are displayed OH
the Atlantic coast from Boston to
Hatteras. N. G.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh to strong and northwest, and
weather partly overcast, with show
ers Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Hint Sensational Turn
Cummings Case Today
The Day in Washington

The courtmartial to try Colonel AL
exander Williams on intoxication
charges were named.
The appointment Of Thomas F.
Woodlock to the interstate commerce
commission was confirmed.
Eenator Edge, Republican, New
Jersey. proposed a referendum or
modification of prohibition.
A ten years building program for
the army air service was approved
by the house military committee.
The house agriculture committee
was told there was national support
for the corn belt surplus crops bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Arrest ParOled
Convict with $4,000
Worth Liberty Bonds

Chicago, March 26.-fAP)-Johh
Joseph corbett, IS. a paroled convict,
was arrested today and all but $500
Of sss,5co in Liberty bonds with
which he disappeared on February
"a while employed as a messenger by
IF, Rippel and Company. Newark
MJ. is expected to be recovered by
the police.
Police officers who traced Corbett
through letters sent to him, tralled
him from his room and made the ar
rest
Corbett served time in the Massa-
chusetts state penitentiary and Is
known by the aliases Curtis" and
"lIarri.' He carried a bank book
showing a checking account Of ST.
fq0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
A U. S. Army Teams
In Balloon Races

Washington, Mar. 26-(AP)-Tht
war department announced today
that four army teams will take part
in the national elimination balloon
races to be held at Little Rock. Ark.
beginning April 20.
The races will decide the Ameri-
can entry for the International Ben
nett cup competition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Prosecution Plans to
Close Case with Test
imony Dealing with
Alleged House of Ill
Fame

Witnesses Friday Tell of Prisoners Seen Out
side Jail-Some Allowed tea Work on Farm
and Other Places-Describe Fight Between
Deputy Sheriff and Prisoner in Jail City
Police Tell of Arresting Prisoner While AL
lowed Freedom-Day and Evening Sessions
Probable Today-Defense to Open First OF
Week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Couple Killed in
Crash Auto and Train

Raleigh. N. c., March 26.--(AP)-
Mr.. and Mrs. Mumford d. Dexter of
Wilmington, Mass. were killed today
when their automobile was struck by
Seaboard train near Franklinton.
Mrs. Thomas j. Wilson of Boston, the
third occupant. was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Local Radio Report

Conditions were fairly good last
evening. the volume was good with
but little fading and some static.
Improvement has been noted during
the past few days, as it has been
much better than for some time
previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Partially cloudy Saturday and Sum
day; not much change in tempera-
ture; fresh northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Mnze;1z/

Are your Columbia Ignitor dry
batteries up to snuff? And your
Eveready 80" batteries? You
should be all set for tomorrow's
radio, especially for WCSH feat
ures. Do you. get them good by
daylight? If not, get a RadioIa
and fresh batteries at Fifields,
opp. depot, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
ran See No Virtue in
Any of Suggested
Changes for Better
Enforcement

,1.s Been Conclusively Proven
That / Per Cent or More is
intoxicating - Brewers So
Maintained in Pre-VOlstead
Days-Warns Candidates for
Public Office to Recognize
Issue Which is Dominating
American Social and Politi-
cal Life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

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Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-16

will be three councilmen elected for two year terms and one for the one year term.
 It is reported that the Premier coal mine, Moose Creek, has shut down temporarily on account of minor diff faculties at the mine. The report al- son advises that enough coal is on hand to take care of contracts being filled.
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Bowman, and MrMs. Bowman's sister and brother in-law, MT. and Mrs. Robert McKern, have purchased the "Two Step' Charlie ranch near Talkeetna and will start a fox ranch there within the next two months.
 On complaint of citizens of Circle City, Frank Tondro, the "Malamute Kid,' was brought before the commis- sioner of the precinct last week on charge alleging neglect and cruelty to animals. He pleaded guilty says a telegram received by the Fairbank' s marshals office here and was fined and released.
 While working in the machine shops at the Anchorage railroad yards the other day, a 12 plank fell on Albin Gustafson, hitting him in the small of the back, the injury sustained being such that he had tc visit the hospital for treatment.
 The Anchorage office, reports the receipt of the following patents fol homesteads: William N. Folkes al Ketchikan, Loyal J. Binkley at Wran gell, and Axel A. Johnson at Seldo via. Oil prospecting permits were al so received for Albin Gustafson anC Arthur G. Thompson for oil permits in the Chickaloon oil field.
 Joe E. Dalton, pioneer hard rock operator of the Kantishna district, is spending few days in Fairbanks He reports that there is indication O. increased activity in his district witl view to extensive operations nex summer. Approximately forty mel have wintered in the Kantishna thi! year. The winter has been ideal fol the transportation of supplies, h. states, and all are optimistic concern ing conditions.
 The funeral of the late M J. Single ton was held last Sunday at Fair banks under the auspices of Tanan; Lodge No. 162, F. & A. M
 Prospects for canneries this yea in the Cordova district are most prom ising, according to H. l. ONeil wh, returned last week from his annua
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-16
NORTHERN NOTES

M. Frank Miller, who is preparing for extensive hydraulic operations on Faith creek holdings next summer, was in Fairbanks last week. MT. Miller states that he and his asso- ciates are busy these days empound- ing the waters of Faith creek for sum- mer usage by building up glaciers at the head of the creek. He believes this will prove very satisfactory when the dry spell hits the camp, as the glaciers, melting gradually, will throw constant stream sufficient for their needs.
 Twelve new citizens were acquired by the United States at the Cordova court term when District Judge E.. E. Ritchie granted final papers to a dozen residents of Cordova and vici- nity. Those who were naturalized are George Smith, Jacob Leen, John Larson, John Johnson August Jus
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-16

lin, John Angel Gravdahl, Edward Bowling, Reinhard Effinger, Johanna Clark, Charles E. Johanson, Anton H. Nordholm and Alfred E. Walters.
 Freighting to the mines on the creeks near Mccarthy is commencing, according to Deputy United States Marshal J. H. Reynolds who arrived at Cordova recently. MT. Reynolds said that James Nitric has begun talk ing in provisions and equipment for Dan creek and Chititu
 Argument on the foreclosure of the mortgage on the Alaska Anthracite railroad by F. H. Foster, represent ing the receivers said, at the recent court session that he is asking for a statement of S11,OOO. Judge Ritchie took the matter under advisement.
 Adoption of the ordinance submit ted at the last meeting of the City Council to provide for the sanitary regulation of all barbers and barber shops in Cordova, was one of the main items of business at the last meeting of the town fathers.
 Joe Janey, local trapper was grant ed his citizenship papers at Cordova by District Judge Ritchie.
 Indians in the Cordova vicinity are not very thirsty these days, according . to H. P. Allen, enforcement officer for the suppression of liquor traffic , among the Indians.
 Lyle Larsen, secretary of the An chorage Chamber of Commerce, ad I'vises that they have picked up all but three of the petitions for the Anchor age -Matanuska road and that the mum Der of signers on those, numbered 717 At the present time there are nine candidates in the field for the An chorage council, with all probability that there will be a few more file before the time limit expires. At the elections to be held April 9th there
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-16
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Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-16
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Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-16

spring business trip to Seattle. The clam market looks better and salmon canneries are preparing for good size pack. With both clam and sal mon markets in fair condition the season will have a favorable opening.
 Dan s. McDonell, we'll known min ing man, who left Flat a year or so ago for the Outside was an arrival at McGrath few weeks ago, and is now at Candle, giving attention to his mining interests in that section.
Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-16
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Seward daily gateway., 1926-03-16

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RESURRECTION LODGE NO. AZ, |. o. o. F. s
 Meets every Thursday at S:00 ?. m. in Odd Fellows' Hall. next to the post0lica.s V1sl4ing brothers welcome. Ludvig Larson,
 N. O., Charles LsshneT. secretary.