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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
BABY PETER BAWLS
WHEN COUNT SALM
ATTEMPTS A MEETING

Palm Beach, Fla, Feb. HAP
The first meeting between Count
Ludwig Salm Hoogstraeten and his
1S-months-o son, Peter Constantin,
ended in a squabble this afternoon
between the detectives guarding the
child and the Salm forces.
After a short argument during
which Baby Peters walls blended
with the sobs of the counts mother
the detectives and nurse took the
baby back to the residence of the
Countess Millicent.
The incident took place in the
counts room in the Hotel Royal
Poinciana. AS soon as a detective
and nurse had entered with the child
Count Salm objected to the presence
of the detective. In turn the de-
tective objected to allowing the
count to see his son in his room
the detective proposing instead some
part of the hotel grounds or the
beach.
At this time the count brandished
the court order which he alleged
allowed him to see the child in the
hotel and stated that If he could moi
see the baby in his room, he did not
want to see him at all. Whereupor
the nurse and detective took the
child away and the count sought his
lawyers to determine his rights ir
the case.
Newspaper reporters and photog-
raphers guarded every approach
Continued on Page 10-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
French Deputies
Still Struggling
Over Money Measures

Paris, Feb. 14-(AP)-The cham
Der Of deputies sat today both morn
ing and afternoon, but adjourned
without reaching a decisive vote on
the financial measures. Premies
BRAND apparently was not willing to
hold a night session. desiring more
time before the final votes are taken.
The government was unable today
to persuade the chamber to accept
several proposed increases in di-
rect taation; but it was willing, for
instance, to double the salt tax.
This atx has not been changed since
184S. and it was estimated 1t would
yield 35,000,000 francs, but the house
rejected the proposal $50 to 10.
The government was also willing
to increase the tax on alcohol 100
francs per heltolitre. but M. Barthes
motion to disjoin this article from the
measures was accepted 303 to 113.
An increase on the stamp tax on
Bourse operations, which the gov
eminent favored, was accepted, 335
to 212, and is expected to yield 100,-
600, 900 francs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
SKI TRAIL BLAZERS
TELL OF LESSONS
LEARNED IN JAUNT

Berlin, N. H, Feb. 14.-(AP)-Hel-
mar Oakerlund and Robert Reid, both
of this city, were feeling fine" today
after their 1O0-mile ski trip from
Portland, Maine, but both declared that
the overland jaunt had taught them
several things about long distance ski
running.
1.-THE whole course from Portland Is
pretty open and exposed" Reid said.
1--WE were bucking head winds all the
way. IF l did it again I'd want a
triangular course running through
enough wooded land to afford shelter
in rough weather"
Oakerlund said he was sure a long
distance ski race was practical, but
admitted that it was tough work and
good condition"
from Portland in an elapsed time of
81 hours, despite blizzard followed
by soft footing at the last of their
four-day jaunt. They arrived here
yesterday
1t was an uphill battle all the way,
for Berlin is 1000 feet above sea level.
On the first day they We're forced by
the blizzard to stop 90 miles from the
start at p. NJ. and did not get start
ed against until 10 o'clock that night
wednesday, and were exhausted
when they pulled into Poland Spring
at 1910 A. NJ. Oakerlund was suffer-
ing from a badly frozen face and Reid
from a frozen ear. They got away in
the early afternoon of Thursday. how
ever, reaching Norway three hours and
So minutes later. Oakerlund was fore
ed to stop twice en- route for medical
aid for his eyes and face. Reid was in
fine condition, and both men were well
rested when they started the next
morning on the 25-rnile leg to Bethel.
That jump was made in six hours.
The last 80 miles from Bethel to
Berlin took six hours. A crowd of more
than 1000 had gathered to see the fin
ish and gave the trail-breakers, an ova-
ton.
Today the men are looking forward
to taking part this week in the 25-mlle
Mount Washington ski race. The course
will run from the Halfway House on
the mountain. four miles down to Glen
House and thence to Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Maine Woman Dies
AS She Listens to
Hymn Over Radio

Harrison, Me-, Feb. 14E(AP)
With the closing words of the
hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" ring
ing in her ears, Mrs. Leila r.
Wheeler, 70, wife of Andrew r.
Wheeler, died at her home here
today as she was listening to the
radio broadcast of the service at
the First Baptist church in Port
land.
wasn't that good, mother?"
asked her son, Charles, who was
sitting at the radio with her.
ayes, it was good" she replied,
and then her head dropped, in
death. She was a native of Rum.
ford,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Bath to Promote
First Winter Carnival
Next Wednesday

Especial to the Kennebec Journal)
Bath, Feb. 14-Bath's winter car
nival, the first to ever be staged in
this city, takes place Wednesday fol-
lowing the coronation of the Queen,
or ::Miss Bath" on Tuesday even
ing at the Bath Opera House.
1t was announced Saturday that
special railroad rates were Obtain
able to Bath from Portland, Lewis
ton, Augusta and Rockland for the
day of the carnival, and it is hoped
that the affair will eclipse any at
traction offered in the Shipping City
for many a day. A gigantic parade
will start affairs Wednesday noon,
which will proceed to the Lily pond
and scene of the huge Ski jump,
where the afternoon contests Will be
staged, Among the features Will be
the various races with silver loving
CUBS as prizes and the open SKI
lump, which is expected to attract
MANY. There will also be an inter-
city hockey game.
,Tbe Morse High School band and
that of the city will be in use for
the entire afternoon. while the bath
Driving Club has arranged racing
card that is promising to prlns ~
gether some of the fastest horses
in Sagadahoc county. In addltlon
to the local PAGERS there will be en-
tries from Brunswick, Freepoft'
Damariscotta and Lisbon Fails. Inc
racing card which will be run IN
conjunction with the hockey game
is to be one of the features OF the
day. For the most Morse High Hleh
School students will be in evidence
throughout the various events. whiie
outside ski jumping talent Will make
a hid for honors Bath is awaiting
the arrival of Wednesday ana ac-
cording to premeditated agreement
the stores of the city will close Tor
tho afternoon. and a general half
holiday will be observed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15


That the civic consciousness of the
people of Augusta and immediate
vicinity has been thoroughly aroused
to the potential threat to the con-
tinued prosperity of this community,
especially in reference to the publish.
businesses which support some five
hundred families, was emphatically
demonstrated on Saturday evening
when 1900 citizens assembled IN the
auditorium of Augusta city hall to
register their protest against the
present postal coming system law.
Employees of the w. H. Gannett
Publishing Company and of vickery
& Hill marched to the place of the
mass meeting in a body with banners
designating their respective organ
izations. There was $50 a most rep
re tative attendance Of employees of
the Cushnoc Paper Company, the en-
craving AMI electrotype plants, the
postofioe and other establishments,
VIII would be the most directly af-
fected by curtaiiment in the two big
publishing houses.
Hon. Charles S. Hick>orn called the
Continued on Page 10-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Find IA Bodies in
Pittsburgh Mine Blast

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 14-(AP)-
After a battle eleven days with fire
and poisonous gas and within the
south entry of the Korning Mine, the
bodies of fourteen of the twenty men
who lost their lives in the disaster of
February We're today brought to the
surface and tonight were reposing at
home among mourning wives, chill
dren and other relatives.
The bodies found today were lying
close together, partly covered by de-
bris. Rescue crews extricated them
from under pieces of coal and bits of
shattered mine cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Charge of Murder
Against Z in Death
[Of Peteets in Mexico

Tijuana, Mexico. Feb. Id AP)--
Information charging first degree
murder were presented in Mexican
federal court here today, against the
seven men held as a result of the
shame suicide" of the Thomas Pc
teet family, following alleged attacks
on Audrey and Clyde Peteet in Ii
juana. Besides holding the men ac-
countable for the death of the family
in San Diego, the informations
charge them with having attacked
the two girls.
At the same time Mexican officials
made the first official announcement
that the death penalty will be asked
in case the men are found guilty of
the murder count. The court has
u hours in which to pass upon the
informations and will then set a date
for the trial.
A decision from the court is not
expected before tomorrow but If the
informations are sustained an early
trial is probable.
Antonio Marua Martinez, secretary
of state for the northern district OF
Lower CALIFORNIA, said the prosecu-
ton will strive for sentence plac-
ing the men before firing squad.
The informations specifically
charge Luis M. Amador, proprietor
of the Oakland Bar here. Refugio l..
Alvares. bartender at the San Diego
Bar in Tijuana, Francisco Navargo,
taxicab driver, Salvador Espinosa,
taXicab driver, and Juan York Sang,
hotel owner. with attacks on Clyde
Peteet. Zenaido Llanos, former
chief Of police of Tijuana, and Fran
cisco Gonzales, taxicab driver are
specifically charged with having at
tackled Audrey Peteet.
All seven are named in the MUIR
der charge.
The informations recite that Mrs.
Carrie o. Peteet and the two daugh
tiers met their death at the hands of
the husband and father, Thomas NJ
Peteet. from poisoning by gas: that
responsibility for the deaths is on
the seven prisoners
Investigators, Mexican officials
said. showed that the Peteet girls
were attacked In automobiles on the
way to hot springs resort IA miles
out OF Tojuana. AS the machines
were in the use of the entire party
the accusations were laid against the
dor and Llanos. as was done by the
coroners jury in San Diego.
Tijuana. Mex. Feb. 14.-(AP)-
Governor Rodrigues of Lower Cali
fornia today ordered all women en-
tertainers and suspicious characters
deported from Tijuana. All saloons
of Tijuana will be placed under cash
bonds of $4,000 each, it was an
nounced, to insure adherence to reg
ulations. 1t also was made known
that number of suspicious charac-
ters may be banished to the Tres
Marias Islands in the Gulf Of Call
fornia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Portland Spanish
War Vets Observe
Anniversary of Maine

Portland, Me-. Feb. 14.-(AP)-Ln
the late afternoon dusk and amid drift
ing snow a group of seven, including
two women and boy, stood at atten-
ton today in Fort Allen Park about
cannon once part of the fighting ma
chinery of the battleship Maine.
Silently a wreath of flowers was
placed around the cold muzzle of the
gun. Flakes of snow settled softly in
the open buds as two bugles sounded
a muted taps. A shoot word from the
leader and the group departed. The
death of 266 men and the destruction
of the United States battleship Maine
% years ago tomorrow in Havana Har-
Dor had been commemorated by the
Spanish War Veterans here. Well at
tended ceremonies were held previous
ly in the veterans hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Hint of Possible
Return Crown Prince
Carol to Rumania

Bucharest. Rumania, Feb. 14.-(AP)-
That former Crown Prince Carols re-
cent remuneration of his rights to the
Rumanian throne was not due to dy-
nastic or political conflict or even fam
lily quarrels is made clear in letter
sent by Carol from Milan to Miron
Christea. patriarch of the Orthodox
church and member of the Prince
Michael regency. The letter was re-
leased for publication today by the
minister of the interior
1t contains powerful plea to all Ru-
manians to sink their party differ
ences and strive for national unity
and advancement and give loyal sup
port to the ruling sovereigns.
The newspapers withhold comment
on the letter but the feeling seems to
be that Carol now regrets his foolish
escapade. The opinion is even ex-
pressed in diplomatic circles that the
atmosphere possibly is being prepared
for Carols return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15

Cairo, Egypt, Feb. .14-(AP)-A
gift of $10,000,000 by John d. Rock
,efeller, Jr., of New York, to King
Fuad and the Egyptian people for
the establishment of great museum
and archaeological institute at Cairo.
is announced by Professor James
ID. Breasted, acting as the represents
alive of Mr.. Rockefeller.
professor Breasted, as chairman.
and V. Everit Macy and Raymond
Fosdick, of New York, compose the
board of trustees to whom Mr..
Rockefeller has entrusted what is
believed to be the largest sum vet
offered for humanistic science and
research.
The $1O,000,000 offer was made In
letter from Mr.. Rockefeller, per-
sonally presented to King Puad by
Professor Breasted, and the arrange
ment of practical details is being
considered and discussed between
the Rockefeller representatives and
the Egyptian government.
In offering this great sum of King
Fuad, the Egyptian people and SCI
ence, Professor Breasted said in an
interview, Mr.. Rockefeller has been
moved by the fact that the whole
world, especially the new world of
the west, owes Egypt cultural debt
the magnitude of which has been
| increasingly revealed by the extra
ordinary archaeological and scienti-
/ fic investigation.
! "Mr. Rockefeller learned that
| Egypts wealth of ancient monu-
ments and marvellous antiquities in
herited by the modern descendants
OF the worlds oldest civilization has
increased beyond the capacity of the
| present Cairo museum and the abil-
lty OF its able staff to handle 1t. In
| offering to establish a research in.
stitute in its own building in CON.
junction with new and imposing
museum, Mr.. Rockefeller feels that
facilities would be afforded not onIv
to scholars from the whole world
Tor pursuing careful investigations
leading to fuller knowledge of the
history of civilization but also to all
young Egyptians DESTROYS of receive
ing the best scientific training as his
torians OF their own extraordinary
land.
Above all, the donor seeks to ex-
press by this offer International am
lty and the friendliness and respect
felt by America, the newest land Of
the west, towards Egypt, the Oldest
land of the east and the oldest land
of history"
Professor Breasted explains that
the Keynote of the gift is complete
cooperation with the already exist
en- and highly efficient organization
of which Professor PIERCE Lackau
is director general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Snow Forces Use
Of Horses to Haul
WOburn Fire Engine

Woburn, Mass, Feb. 14.-(AP)-The
use of horses as motive power for the
local fire department on account Of
snow-filled streets resulted in some
complication today when a hired livery
team. pulling an engine on runners,
bolted on the way to a fire at the
sound of the siren.
James White. owner and driver OF
the horses, and Chief Frank C. Tracy
were tossed into a snowbank. but Cap
tain Patrick Flaherty stayed aboard
and brought the horses under control.
He returned to pick up the rest of the
crew and proceeded to the blaze. which
was extinguished with slight damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Half Million Damage
In Miami Warehouse

Miami, Fla, Feb. 14.-(AP)-Dam-
age of approximately a half million
dollars was incurred here today when
flames spread in the warehouse of the
Mcdonald Lumber Company, Destroy
ing the warehouse and damaging other
buildings.
Police are searching for three loi-
terers, one of whom is thought to have
discarded a cigarette in pile of shaw
ingS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Death Prominent
Mason in Portland

Portland, Me-, Feb. Hap
Thomas A. Mcdonald, 6S. past grand
commander Of the grand command
cry of Knights Templar of Maine,
and former secretary of the Port
land Y. NJ. c. A, died late tonight at
ST. Barnabas hospital. A native of
Quebec, he passed his early years in
Detroit. He had been for several
years state manager of the mutual
life insurance company of New York.
He is survived by widow, former
ly Miss Esther Johnson of Kingston,
Ont. his mother. Mrs. Martha Nc
Donald of Manitoba; a brother, Joe
H. Mcdonald of Chicago; a sister,
Mrs. j. J. Cruickshank of Manitoba;
a son. Edward R. Macdonald of Bos-
ton, and a daughter. Mrs. James NJ.
Sturtevant of New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Tallahassee Host
To the Maine Pilgrims

Tallahassee, Fla. Feb. 14.-(AP)-
Governor Ralph Q. Brewster and a
delegation of Maine tourists who
have been visiting Florida for the
past ten days. left today for New
Orleans. The delegation attended To-
cal churches this morning, dining at
inc State College for Women, and
Eeard program of spiritual folk
songs at the Florida A. and M. Col
lege scr. Negroes. Governor Martin
received the party at an !,ft rmal re-
ception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15

Washington. Feb. l4.-(AP)-The
additional tax reduction voted by the
Senate was asxailed as economic
folly" by Chairman Green of the
House ways and means committee, to-
day, on the eve Of the meeting of SEN
At. and House conferees to adjust diff
ferences in the tax bill as it passed
the two chambers.
In going s126, 100000 beyond the to-
tai reduction approved by the House in
its 100000 bill, Mr.. Green. who
will head the House conferees. declar-
ed the Senate not only threatened a
treasury deficit but 1eopardized the
enactment of many pending bills call
ing for increased government expendi-
Continued on Page 3-Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
One Man Killed in
Duel of Hi-Jackers

Pawtucket. r. l.. Feb. IA (AP)--
One man was shot and killed tonight
in what police believed to havve been
a. duel between rival gangs of hi
hackers" near the center of the city,
when two trucks met at street IN
tersection and the occupants of one
opened fire on those of the other.
The battle lasted less than a min
ute and ended when one man dropped
from his seat to the slush-covered
street. His companion leaped from
the truck and fed.
Four men on the other machine
also escaped before persons living in
the vicinity reached the abandoned
machines. An automatic revolver
was found within reach of the dead
man. He was unknown to the local
police.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Is Horses Lost
In Kentucky Fire

Lexington, KY, Feb. 14-(AP)-
Fire early today destroyed the stock
barn of the Calumet Farm, near here.
burning 25 harness horses, brood
mares, all in foal, and one colt. The
fire started when a bolt of light
ming struck the building. Loss was
estimated at $145,000.
Twenty-Five of the mares and the
colt belonged to W. NJ. Wright. OF
Chicago, owner of the farm. The
other three were owned by Edward
Baker. ST. Charles, Mo-, w. II
Schnollinger. Chicago. and Max Ken
nedy, Fredonia, Kansas.
Jeanette Rankin was among the
mares destroyed. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Plan Fiddler
Contest Over Radio

Boston, Feb. 14-(AP)-The North
Atlantic states fiddling contest. for
which Henry Ford has donated cup
for first prize, will be launched over
the radio early in March, officials of
station WBZ announced here today.
The contest will be open to any
fiddler in the northeastern part of
the country and the radio audience
will form half the judging board.
There will be five judges representing
the state, press and music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Cloudburst Kills
Five in Kentucky

Pikeville, KY, Feb. 14-(AP)-
Five persons lost their lives when a
cloudburst struck the mining village
Of Coaldale near here early today, a
food sweeping down the narrow
valley that bounds Marrowbone
Creek.
Severe electrical storms accompan-
led by heavy rains were felt in Pike
County late last night and centered
on the three hills that almost sur
rounded Coaldale, place of some 500
inhabitants, occupied chiefly by en-
ployes of the Edgewater Coal Com
pany.
Property loss was estimated at
from $1,000 to $4,000 damage, chiefly
to small houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
BAY STATE CONCERN
PURCHASES SHOE
FACTORY, HALLOWELL
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to kennebec JournaO
Hallowell, Feb. 1.-THE J. NJ. Her
man Co. of Mills, Mass. has pur-
chased the Marston & Brooks shoe
factory and will take possession
March L. it was announced here to-
day. The purchase includes the
equipment, trademarks and equity.
The new concern will employ about
$50 or 175 people at first, and will
increase the output as rapidly as
possible. They will make the same
lines of shoes as the Marston &
Brooks company and will add an
other line suitable for retail stores.
Their coming to the city cannot
fail to add materially to local pros
perity. Very much of the credit OF
this achievement is due to Supt.
John NJ. Clancy, who has been I'M
firing in his efforts to secure a COM
pany to take over the property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Greenwich Village
Man Shot by Unknown

New York, Feb. 14-(AP)-While
his companion calmly slipped tea In
the La Gioconda Restaurant, in
Greenwich Village tonight, police
were told young man called third
man, known to the proprietor only
as Tony" into a side room and
shot him through the heart.
The slayer and his companion es-
capped.
The police later announced that
the dead man was Antonio Tilato,
rs, an unemployed habitue of Green
witch Village. His fingerprints, the
police said, tailed with those taken
in New Rochelle in 1924 when Tilato
was arrested on a charge of highway
robbery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
$4,000 Fire Loss
At Shaker Colony

Pittsfield. Mass, Feb. 14-(AP)-
One of the few remaining Shaker
colonies IN this country was threat
ened with destruction today when
fire of undetermined origin did $780,
900 damage to a dormitory at West
Pittsfield. Several sisters of the col
ony were driven from the building.
Volunteers kept the flames in check
until the arrival of the Pittsf1eld fire
department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Z Death Victims in
Bay State Pest Week

Boston, Feb. 14-(AP)-Seven per-
sons were killed by motor vehicles in
more than in last years correspond
ing period. Sixty persons were con-
victed of driving while intoxicated.
OF these nine received Jail sentences.
Licenses and registrations suspndd
or revoked numbered 139 of which 81
were for driving after drinking in
toxicant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-15
Coolidges and Guests
Take Sail on MayHOwer

washington, Feb. IA. = (AP) -
President and Mrs. Coolidge, after
attending the church services today,
boarded the Mayfiower for an over
night trip down the Potomac. Their
guests were Senator Fess of Ohio,
Senator and Mrs. Phipps, Ohio; Rep
resentative and Mrs. Shell, New
York; Representative and Mrs.
Bowles, Massachusetts,: DIR. James
F. Coupal, the White House physi-
clan, and Mrs. Coupal.