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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Public Less Affected

So far as the general public is con-
cerned things seem to be growing
easier daily. The organization pro-
vided by the government and volun-
teer efforts. especially for transport.
Is continually improving, with con-
sequent lessening of public inconven-
fence.
A notable feature Of the gigantic
conflict, now at the end Of its fourth
day, is the complete absence Of seri-
GUS disorders: not a single death has
been laid to the strike. In almost all
previous miners strikes there was
considerable trouble in the coal
fields, but on this occasion they are
remarkably free from disturbances.
Although few vague rumors aI'-
peared today of possible settlement
SO far as the general public is con-
Continued on Page 6-coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Fairfield Deputy
Drowned When Canoe
CaDSiZes on Pond

Newport. Me-, May 7.-(P)-Lev-
erett A. Flewelling of Fairfield, a
deputy sheriff, was drowned today
in Round Pond, sometimes called
Gray Pond, in the town of Plymouth.
He had crossed the pond in a canoe
to take camp dunnage to the auto
mobile in which he and Percy Allen,
also of Fairfield. had driven to the
ponds yesterday for brief fishing
trip. On his return trip the canoe
was capsized. The overturned craft
was discovered by Allen and For
rest T. Gray, who had called at the
camp, they becoming worried when
Flewelling failed to return after a
reasonable time. A searching party
was organized and several boatloads
of volunteers are dragging the pond
for the body.
No trace of the body had been
found tonight and search will be
continued Saturday. 1t is under
stood a seaplane will help.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Maine Bee-Keepers
Lose Heavily Due
To Long Cold Winter

Portland, Maine, May Z. = tR) -
Maine bee-keepers have lost thous-
ands of dollars because OF hlgn
death rate in many colonies during
the winter. While some blame a
mysterious malady the losses are
generally attributed to a dry, late
fan and a long, cold winter.
Many hives in this section suf-
cred heavy casualties but the losses
were largest in Aroostook County
and other northern points. Harold
D. Smith of Bangor, vice-president
of the Maine Bee-Keepers Associa-
ton, is reported to have lost 20 per
cent of his 300 colonies. A colony Is
valued at about SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Gen. Hersev Will
Be Named Maine
Publicity Head Today

Portland, Me-. May 7.-Pl-Follow-
ing action taken today to coordinate
Maine publicity and development in
terests, joint committee was named
to select a director of the States de-
velopment program. This committee
morrow and officials announced that
Major General Mark l.. Hersey, ma
tive of Maine, will be appointed to the
post. General Hersey has agreed to
undertake the work for at least one
year.
Directors of the State chamber of
commerce and the Maine publicity bu-
reau attended today's session. Thehe
organs will be continued with the new
director as active head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Comical Capers by
BOwdOin Freshies
Under Nights Mantle
Special to- the Kennehec Journal

especial to the Kennehec JournaD
Brunswick, Me-, May Work
men have been busy all day at Bow
dom College repairing damage done
and clearing up the debris as the
result of Freshman rising last
night. When the sun rose this
morning the trees of the campus
were found to be decorated with
paper, scores of rolls having been
used. Chapel services were held
under difficulties, as most of the
space on the platform was occupied
by an automobile whicl had been
taken apart and transported into the
building. A flock of hens were. dis
covered roosting on the pews while
the chapel bell was out of commits
sion. During the excitement last
night section of the bleachers be-
longing to the Athletic Association
was burned and many doors were
broken open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Annual Conference of Second
airy School Heads Opens at
State House, Augusta-Over
100 Present-Meetings Will
Continue Today-Plans for
County Teachers Meetings

Discussion Of high school admin
istrative problems by two experts
from out of the State. Professor
Franklin W. Johnson of Columbia
University and Professor Edwin A.
Shaw of Harvard University, mark
ed fridays, session of the annual
conference of secondary school prin-
cipals of the State in the Hall of
REPRESENTATIVES at the State House.
Over 100 principals representing all
sections of the State, were in at
tendance.
Professor Johnson spoke on the
topic, "A Forward Look in Second
airy Education" while the subject of
Professor ShaW's discourse was "a
State Survey of Mental Ability or
High School Students" Stephen E.
Patrick, State director of vocational
education, led the discussion of the
subject, Putting Vocational Skills
and Worthy Home Membership in
the High School Program"
The conference will be brought to
a close with a business meeting at
Continued on Page 2-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08

and Miller acting for the govern
ment. in the matter of turning over
American Metals Company securities
to the purchasers by preventing the
government from participating in
their honest and unbiased Judgment.
1t charged conspiracy between
Daugherty, Miller. King and the late
Jesse w. Smith to receive from the
claimants of the securities 1891 900,
alleged to have been paid for effect
ing the transfer of securities.
The indictment alleged that
Daugherty, Miller and King, with
Jesse Smith and divers other per-
sons to the grand jurors unknown
with whom they conspired," were TO
defraud the United States "by pro-
curing the payment of s6.453, 979.97,
consisting of s5,529,561.41. proceeds
of the sale of shares of American
Metals Company. Ltd, and the sum
of $S24,41S.56. representing dividends
and accruals thereon. and the trans
fer of bonds to the par value of $514.-
$50 -t. ..-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Believes It Good
Business to Give
Adequate Vacations

Boston, May 7.-R)-Adeauate va
cations for workers are needed more
than ever in these modern times to
allow them to relax from pressure
or work, Daniel Bloomfield, manager
OF the Retail Trade Board of Boston
asserted today. He was addressing
the store managers division of the
National Retail Dry Goods Associa-
ton, which concluded its convention
mere today He advocated adequate
vacations as a matter of good BUSH
ness which would reduce inefficiency
and illness.
"A factory worker should have a
vacation just as much as an office
worker" he said, remarking on the
fact that vacations are granted Of
flee workers to a much greater de-
gree than to factory help.
Mr.. Bloomfield set forth that the
underlying factor in the granting of
vacations was the maintenance of
health and efficiency. The strain
and stress of living conditions, he
added. are making themselves felt
so that the necessity of consideration
of vacation policies is extremely
evident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Both Sides Strengthening
In Britain Great Strike
WORKERS QUIT IN 10
OF q BOROUGH POWER
HOUSES IN LONDON

London. May 7.-(F-The leaders
OF the electrical trade union an
nounced tonight that electricians and
assistants in 10 of London's 28
borough power houses walked out
today. The plants have been taken
over and are being operated by sold
iers and volunteers.
There was no interruption of cleo
trio light or power service, the men
having given notice previously that
they would leave their posts.
The leaders explained that the
walkout was accomplished in most
orderly manner, and that as the men
had given notice some hours before
the borough authorities were able to
call upon volunteers enrolled at the
governments recruiting bureaus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Seek Coolidge Views
On Farm Relief Bills

Washington, May 7.-[P)-While
the house continued debate on the
Haugen. Tinche.' and Curtis-Aswell
farm relief bills, Republican leaders
today sought a statement from Pres
ident Coolidge as to his views.
After a visit to the White House
Representative Vestal of Indiana, the
Republican whip, represented the
president as hopeful for farm legisla-
ton and prepared to approve any
proposal economically sound. He in
Dictated Mr.. Coolidge looked upon the
Tincher credit plan as coming with
in this category. but of the opinion
that any measure tending to raise
price levels would be ill-advised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Dover Foxcroft, May 1.-The body
of John Francis Sprague, who for
many years has been prominent in
the affairs of Piscataquis County,
was found sitting in a chair of the
back room Of his law office at 100
P. NJ today. A bullet hole through
the temple, and a discharged revolt
yer on the floor at his feet told of
suicide to escape the helplessness of
infirmities, confirmed by these words
Continued on Page 2-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Fireworks Factory
Girls Escape Injury
In Fire. Explosion

WEYMOUTH, Mass, May 1-N)-
Twelve girl employees narrowly es-
capped injury today when an eXpio-
sion wrecked a one-story building
belonging to the Hunt Fireworks
Comnany. Fire started in the RUNS
and threatened to spread to dozen
surrounding buildings but was
checked by firemen.
The building was used as a pack
tho room where explosive powder
was packed into fire cracker shells'
The dozen girls employed were evil
IDENTIFY aware of the danger before
the explosion occurred. for they ran
simultaneously from the structure
lust before it blew up. one was
overcome and collapsed after getting
safely away. The cause of the eX-
plosion was not determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Indict York Citizens
For NOn-Repair of
Highways in Village

Alfred, Me-, May 7-(P)-An In.
dictment for alleged non-repair OF
highways was returned against the
inhabitants of the town Of YORK,
by the grand jury when it reported
today in the State supreme cour'.
The main highway for automobiles
into the State runs through the
town. -
OF the % indictments made public
seven were for alleged violations OF
the prohibitory law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
DYING WIND SAVES
F0RD'S WAYSIDE INN
I'm PATH FOREST fire

Sudbury, Mass, May 7-Rl-Fire
stretched it's menacing hand today
toward the Wayside Inn, the old time
hostelry now owned by Henry Ford.
But a drop in the wind and the eff
forts of fighters saved the hostelry
and tonight Mr.. Ford and his guests
made merry at an old-fashioned
dancing party. The flames raced TO
within half mile of the inn and
nearly cost life. A heedlessly
thrown cigarette butt was thought
to have started the fire, which burn
ed about 200 acres of scrub timber
and brush on the Ford property. 1t
started at 1 o'clock, mile and a
quarter from the inn and on the OPP
posite side of the road. A brisk
east wind drove it down the road to
Continued on Page 2-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Automobiles Very
Slow in Court, Word
OF Justice Beane

Portland, Me, May 7-P1-"Auto-
mobiles run more slowly in court
rooms than anywhere else in the
world remarked Superior Court
Justice Fred Emery Beane today.
hearing damage action based on a
motor vehicle collision. "My expert
ence in hearing automobile cases is
That the speed limit is hardly ever
exceeded. l never, in my expert.
ehce, heard of an automobile on
either side of court case that was
going more than ten or Is miles an
nour. Even in the country they
uont run faster than that-when
there is an accident involved" He
non-suited the plaintiff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Portland Boy Wins
Lyford Prize at
Colby College Contest

waterville, Maine, May Z. -R--
Winslow L. Jones of Portland High
school won first prize in the 17th
annual Lyfori prize speaking con-
test at Colby College tonight. Other
prizes were awarded as follows: Sec
ond. Linwood Lagerson of Westbrook
High; third, George e. Logden or
Maiden, Mass, High; and fourth.
Albert L. Hall of Worcester. Mass.
Classical High. Thirty three high
and preparatory schools in Maine.
New Hampshire and Massachusetts
were represented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Suspend Student
Following Marriage

Boston, May Z. - (P - Payson
smith, state commissioner of edu-
cation, today upheld the principal
VI the Fitchburg State Normal
school in suspending George Draper,
senior following his marriage.
pIsper appealed from the princi-
pa,s ruling and friends have been
snaeavoring to have the matter
brought before the state board of
suucation. He has been working his
way as motorman and bus driver
afternoons.
!, ocnool authorities set forth that
tne marriage was not looked upon
% In Keeping with the best inter-
esls or such an institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Dean Harvard
Medical School
Drops Dead i'm Hub

Boston. May 7.-P}-Dr. Edward
II. Bradford. noted surgeon and
former dean of the Harvard Medical
School, dropped dead while walking
alone in the Fenway here today.
Two young men who saw him stag
ger. caught him as he fell and called
an ambulance, but he was dead be-
fore. arrival at the city hospital. A
heart attack was the cause OF death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Government Enrolling
Thousands to Take Places
Of Strikers; Also Plan for
$4,000 Special Police

Trades Union Congress Threatens to Add Ans
other 100000 to Ranks of strikers -
Transport Facilities Growing Better Daily
Remarkable Absence of Serious Disor-
ders Vague Rumors Only of Impending
Settlement - Minor Trouble Reported in
Several Sections Newspapers of Country
Still Tied Up-Two London Papers Issue
Four-Page Sheets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Maine Principals Hear
Columbia, Harvard Profs
GOVERNOR SPEAKS
FOR The MAHER BILL
ADJUSTMENT EASY

Rockland, May 7.-Addressing the
educational Club of Rockland this
evening Governor Brewster said in
part:
1T should be clearly understood
py all citizens Of Maine that the
constitutional amendment restrict
ing somewhat further the use of
public funds for other than public
institutions or public purposes is not
an issue with which candidates in
the approaching primary or election
(Continued on Page 6-col. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Over 100 Hurt in
Crash of Cable Cars

San Francisco. May 7.-(P)- One
woman was injured perhaps fatally
and about 125 other persons were
hurt when a cable car dashed four
blocks down the California street hill
here today and crashed into another
car at the bottom of the incline.
Warnings by the conductor to lie
fiat on the floor or. remain in their
seats probably saved many of the
passengers on the runaway car from
serious injuries.
The conductor of the car that was
struck called to his passengers to
jump and a number escaped in this
manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Girl Fatally Burned
While Feeding Fire

Waltham, Mass, May 7.-(A)--
Twelve year old Dorothy Francis
Smith was fatally burned today
when papers she was burning in the
furnace ignited her clothing. She
had been helping her mother with
the spring cleaning. The latter
smothered the flames in blankets
and sent her to the hospital where
she died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
For Men Only

Has the lady sputtered about the
way the art carpet looks in the
living room since the kids tracked
in most of the door yard and that
VacIeaner just won't make it
look like it used tor Here's tip.
Hard on the knees that aren't in
practice, but get a can of Speedee
Cleanser for thirty-five cents at
Fifield's, opp. the brick depot
and any old stiff bristle brush and
a bowl of water. Then get down
on those knees. use a mixture OF
Speedee, water. brush and right
hand. vigorously over said carpet.
Dickens Of job. but it'll please
the little woman, and make the
rug shine like a new mown hair
cut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08

London, May 7-(AP)-Neither side to the strike dis
pue shows the slightest disposition of yielding to the other
the contrary there is tendency stronger forces on
both Sides The is enrolling thousands of adj
dtiona volunteers substitute the strikers AMI
will reinforce police by recruiting possible $4,000 special
constabes On side the trades union congress talking OF
bringing second line of defense which, it is claimed
would add another 100000 to the strikers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
General Forecast

Pressure is low from Bermuda
northward to Nova Scotia, Bermuda
29.5S; Sydney 1880.
The outlook is for fair weather in
New England Saturday and Sunday.
Temperature changes will be unim-
portant.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh northeast winds and weather
partly overcast Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
French Kill so
Bandits in Damascus

Damascus, Syria, May 7.-R-
Fifty bandits were killed today by
the French in the course of mop
ping up" operations in the Midan
quarter of Damascus. A number of
suspects were arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Oklahoma Counties
Swept by TOrnadOeS

Okmulgee, Okla, May = up -
Tomatoes that swept sections of
three counties late today destroyed
nearly a score of houses, injured
three persons and damaged wire
communication. No fatalities were
reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England - Partly
cloudy Saturday; Sunday fair; not
much change in temperature.
Southern New England - Partly
cloudy. warmer on the southeast
coast, Saturday; Sunday fair.
Eastern New York--Fair Saturday
and probably Sunday: not much
change In temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Former Prison Chief
Takes Life Friday

Thomaston, Me-, May - N1 -
Ernest w. Bunker. former chief. al
Maine State Prison, committed sui
eide in his stable here today by
shooting himself in the head with a
shotgun. He had been in i'll health
several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Local Radio Report

Last night there was quite little
static. Stations came through but at
times very wavery. The volume was
good on WCSH Portland, and on
other stations but fair. There was
also but little fading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08

Message Left Indicates Took
Course to Escape Helpless
ness of Infirfnities-Noted as
Historical Writer-Publisher
of Sprague's Journai-Was
Self-Educated-Admitted to
Bar in 1S74-Active in Poll
teal Affairs of Community
and State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
War Office Statement

London, May 7.-(P-The follow.
ing statement was issued by the
war Office tonight:
"Rumors continue to be circulated
to the effect that. first, the army has
reached the end of it's resources,
second. that the army reserve has
been called up, and third, that
troops have been ordered on strike
duty and have refused to obey the
orders.
The war Office states that with
the exception of guards for a few
Vulnerable points in Great Britain
no troops have been called out to
aid the civil power. but that as pre-.
viotsly stated. certain units have
been moved to districts to be avail
able If their services are REQUIRED. !"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Ex-Gov. O'Dell
Believed Dying

Newburgh, N. Y. May Z - up -
Former Governor Benjamin B.
0'Dell, gravely i'll at his home here,
is near death tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08

Decision to restore postcards to
the one cent rate was reached by
the joint congressional postal COM
mittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08

American aid to British strikers
will be left to decision by the execu-
tive council of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, President Green an
nOunced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Govt's Communique

/ London, May 7.-(P)-The text OK
the governments official commu-
nioue issued this afternoon reads:
mo serious disorder has occurred
in any part of the country. The
work of feeding the people ana
maintaining light and power and es-
sential communications is being sue.
cessfully accomplished. Over 1000
trains were run Thursday or nearly
double the day previous. Further
substantial improvement in the main
lines and the metropolitan and SUBJ
urban services has been arranged
for Saturday. The protection OF
buses in London generally has
proved most satisfactory. the busseH
constantly increasing in numbers.
Nevertheless, as was to be ex-
pected. the situation is becoming
more intense, the climax is not yet
reached. Orders have been sent out
by the leaders of the railway and
transport unions for their members
to do their utmost to paralyze or
break down the supply of food and
the necessities of life.
Intimidation, both by disorderly
crowds and pickets, has occurred at
many places and may soon occur at
many more. His Majesty'S govern
ment has directed all authorities to
repress and overcome these criminal
Instructions.
1.-THE recruitment of special con-
stables in all parts of the country
is being vigorously and rapidly
pressed forward. ut is proposed to
raise the number of special consta-
bles in London as quickly as possi-
BILE to $4,000. Other important meas
ures to increase the forces at the
disposal of the government and to
enable widespread protection are
also being taken.
IAN organized attempt is being
made to starve the people and to
wreck the state, and the legal and
constitutional aspects are entering
upon a new phase. The newspaper
services are steadily improving"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday partly cloudy; Sunday
fair; moderate north and northeast
winds,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08

President Coolidge signed the
SlO.000,W0 appropriation bill for
buildings for the diplomatic service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08

Impeachment of federal Judge
Meekins of North Carolina was asked
by Daniel F. Hickey, former internal
revenue employee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08
The Day in Washington

Farm relief debate continued
Republican leaders sought the views
of President Coolidge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-08

Senate prohibition committee
agreed to discard several admins
tration bills to intensity enforcement.