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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
President Will
Pass His Summer
Outing in Mountains

Washington, April 3O.-(P)-Indi-
cations were given today at the
White House that President Cool
idge may spend his summer vaca-
ton in northern New England or
New York State, he preferring the
mountains to the seashore. He has
decided not to return to Swampscott,
Mass.
AS soon as the snow clears a sur
vey will be made of various summer
homes offered him in the mountain
section of New York and New Eng
land to determine which, If any,
should be accepted. A decision may
be reached in a week or two.
Invitations to visit virtually every
section of the country for summer
stay have been received by MI
Coolidge. but it is reported that his
presenf inclination is to go some
where in the vicinity of Lake Cham
plain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Vice Chancellor in
New Jersey Ignores
Provision Riot Act

PaSsaic, n. j., April 30-tR)-The
ancient riot act under which Sheriff
George p. Nimmo for nearly three
weeks prohibited meetings and pick
citing of textile strikers in Garfield,
was virtually set aside today when
Vice Chancellor Bentley granted a
temporary injunction forbidding in
reference with lawful activities of
the strikers.
Word of the granting Of the injunc-
ton in Jersey City reached Garfield
when tension produced by attempt of
the American Civil Liberties Union
to hold a strikers meeting in Bel
mont Park was at it's height.
Sheriff Nimmo. who prohibited the
meeting. had scarcely waved a riot
act proclamation at the crowds, with
the threat to sweep the streets"
when the news arrived.
From early afternoon crowds mill
ed through streets adjoining the
meeting place. Giving away peoce-
ably when the sheriff cleared the
road in front Of Belmont Park and
Road, they reformed and threatened
to break through police lines at ar
rival of the Rev. John Haines Holmes,
postor of the Community Church,
New York. who was to speak at the
test meeting. 1t was then Sheriff
Nimmo ran to the porch of the hall.
waved the proclamation and ordered
dispersal Deputies armed with riot
guns and police with clubs patrolled
the streets.
The injunction was served on
Under Sheriff Donaldson Iote in the
afternoon. While he read the IL
page document several hundred strik-
ers crowded arousd his car to cheer,
sing and shout. Police stood near
but made no effort to quiet them.
"All right, boys, let them in he
said.
The strikers trooped into the hall,
cheering and singing while police put
aside riot guns and clubs.
what do we care said Donald
son in discussing the injunction. I'VE
are glad to get rid of this job"
The order restraints all Bergen
county and Garfield police from in
terfering with lawful meetings or
other legal activities of the strikers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Approve B. & NJ. Bus
Boston to Providence

Boston. Apr. 30.--tPl-The state
public utilities commission today
approved the application of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad and it's subsidiary, the New
England Transportation Company
for a temporary certificate to oper-
ate a motor bus line between Bos-
ton and Providence. r. |. Chair
man Henry C. Attwill dissented.
The majority opinion held thu
the line would answer the present
need for additional transportation
facilities. Mr.. Attwill In a long
opinion expressed fear that the Bos-
ton Elevated Railway system would
be endangered by resultant bus COM
petition in Boston and held that the
service would not be in the best
interests of the New Haven Railroad
itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Native of China
Among 10 Highest
Rankers at Maine

Orono, Me-, Apr. 30.-(P-The
list of personal ratings for the high
est ten seniors in the College OF
Technology at University of Maine,
which has just been announced b.
Assistant Dean Walter ]. Dreamer,
Jr., contains the name of Diong Dick
Tong of Foochow, China.
The list also includes eight seniors
from Maine and one from Massa-
chusetts. The personal raangs are
a measure of scholastic achievement
also of qualities of leadership and
initiative, and indicate that, in the
opinion of the faculty, the studenrs
chosen should win distinction in
their line of work.
d. d. Tong is a student in Chem
ical Engineering and has worked a
large part of his way through col
lege. He is said to be very popular
in the student body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
METHoDISTS TO
END conference
BY SUNDAY NIGHT

Rockland, Me-, Apr. 30.-P1-A
probability that the conference will
adjourn by Sunday night was fore
cast today when Bishop William F.
Anderson was granted permission to
read the appointments after ordina-
ton services Sunday afternoon. This
is done in order that the bishop may
keep an important appointment in
Washington next Tuesday.
Lewiston and Woodfords today
asked the privilege to entertain the
conference of 1927. The former
place was selected and Rev. John
NJ. Arters asked that the conference
meet in Woodfords the following
year. The following pastors. having
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Masked Bandits Kill
Paymaster; Get Only
Worthless Satchel

Philadelphia. April 30-tP(-Mask-
ed men today killed a paymaster ana
made away with his satchel, whicn
they apparently thought contained a
$1,000 payroll. only to find the bag
contained worthless receipts. The
would-be robbers escaped.
Samuel Holt, 35, paymaster Tor
Armour & Company, was the VIC
tim. He met death at little-fre-
ouented spot where the robbers in
two touring cars forced the paymas-
ter's automobile to the curb. Holt
was making a round of the COM
panys plants and had just visited
the Fourth Street National bank,
where he had made deposits and re-
ceived receipts, which he carried in
the satchel The bank officials said
Holt had carried no currency.
Holt was shot, witnesses declared,
bv men in both cars, when he reach
ed for his pistol as the robbers halt
ed his automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
SENATE GROUP SEEK
FURTHER PROBE OF
FRENCH settlement

Washington, April 80 -P)- The
French war debt settlement was
transmitted to congress today by
President Coolidge. and 1t immedi-
ately met with an outburst of oppo-
sition in the senate.
Demands that the finance commit
tee make thorough going investiga-
ton of all the facts upon which the
American debt commission acted
were made by Senator Reed. Demo
crat. Missouri; Chairman Borah OF
the foreign relations committee. and
Continued on Page 3-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Fernald Determined
To Get Vote on Bill
For Public Buildings

Washington, Apr. 3u.-tPf-Notlce
was served on the senate today by
Chairman Fernald of the puohc
buildings committee that the Slbo,-
900 600 public buildings bill will be
kent before it continuously until a
final vote.
This came after warning from
Senators Reed. Missouri. and Harri-
son Democrat. Mississippi. that in
its present form the measure would
be opposed Their principal objec-
ton is to that section which would
give the secretary of the treasury
authority to decide when anu where
the large bulk of the buildings
should be constructed.
The bill has been the unfinished
business OF the senate FOR two weeks
Senator Fernald said. but little or no
progress has been made in its con-
sideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
General Forecast

The northeastern disturbance IS
moving slowly eastward over New
England with increasing intensity.
St. Johns reports a pressure of $3.50
inches. The disturbance that was
over southern Manitoba Thursday
night has moved rapidly southeast
ward to Pennsylvania. These dis
turbances have been attended by
showers in the North Atlantic states.
Fair weather will prevail almost
generally east of the Mississippi
river Saturday. 1t will be cloudy
Sunday and showers are proba bic
Sunday at night
The temperature will be lower Sat
urday in the middle Atlantic states.
and will rise again Saturday night or
Sunday throughout the northeastern
states.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Moderate to fresh north and north
east, weather mostly overcast Sat
urday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Rob and Beat Man
Call Doctor Before
Fleeing with Loot

New York, April 30-(P1-Three
men who beat and robbed Gustave
McCune, theatrical producer, in his
room in the Hotel Ansonia today
bound him to his bed and then called
on the house phone for a physician
before they fed.
McCune told the police that az he
started to leave him room, he was
hit on the head with a blackjack
and feigned Inconsistencies to avoid
further beating. The men then laid
him on the bed, binding him with
Irvine and neckties and took $4,000
worth of jewelry and cash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Sleeping Potion, Not
Brandy Caused Death
Two Brooklyn Infants

New York, April 80 - Up = The
death of two infants in a Brooklyn
maternity hospital recently was
probably caused by sleeping potion.
DR.. Alexander o. Gettler, toXicolo-
gist of Bellevue hospital, announced
today after an autopsy. An invest-
cation was started when it was re-
ported the children had died after
being given brandy as a sedative on
advice of a rabbi.
DIR. Gettler said he did not believe
death was caused by alcohol be-
cause only two teaspoonsful of BRAN
dy were given and the children lived
for "a hours. by which time the al
cohol would have been eliminated.
He said he did not know how the
sleeping potion came to be in the
children'S stomachs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Wife of Bay State
Governor Loses
$4,000 Wrist Watch

Boston. April 30-(P)-Mrs. AL
van T. Fuller, wife of the governor.
reported to the police tonight the
loss of 8 valuable diamond brace
let wrist watch. reported to be
worth $4,000. Description of a man
seen to pick up something near her
automobile was given to detectives.
Mrs. Fuller said she. discovered
her loss when she stepped out of
her automobile tonight in front of a
Boston theatre. Detectives searched
the Sicinity. and the theatre door
man told them he had seen a young
man stoop, pick up something. put it
in his pocket and hurry away.
The bracelet contained a number
of large diamonds and emeralds set
in platinum and the watch was an
imported piece of considerable value.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
President Fears
Deficit If He Signs
Spanish War Measure

Washington, April So-(P)-While
President Coolidge would like to
sign the Spanish War pension bill. ne
fears it would increase the expected
treasury deficit.
Still undecided as to whether he
should sign or veto the measure. the
president, who believes the Spanish
veterans have not been on a parity
with those of the Civil and World
wars with respect to pensions, has
asked treasury officials to determine
whether the situation could be taken
care Of by a shifting of expenditures.
Mr.. Coolidge is anxious to main
tain at least small treasury sur
plus, but he is of the opinion that an
additional expenditure of $1S.000,000
for Spanish War pensions would m
crease an expected deficit to about
si0oQ0,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
State Still Hesitates
To Remove Cummings
Kennebec Sheriff Con
tinues as Boss of Jail
With Successor as
His "Guest'

Benton Man, Duly Qualified, Apparently Con-
tent to Pass Up Own Authority and Await
Help Agencies That Named Him Sheriff
Night Prowlings Around Jail by State High
way Police Condemned by Sheriff Cum
mings-Turnkey Appointed by Eastman
Also Kept Vigil Outside Jail-Legal Circles
in Doubt Over Serving of Papers - Cum
mings Discharges Deputies Serving Under
Him and Named by Eastman = Unceasing
Vigilance Watchword of Incumbent and
His Followers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Waterville, Me-, April 30.-The
plan endorsed by the Governor and
Council and the Maine Development
Association for the retention or
Major General Mark L. Hersey, U.
S. A, retired. one of Names most
distinguished sons and one of the
outstanding gnerals in the late
World War. as executive head of the
State of Maine Associates to CO.
ordinate the Maine publicity and de-
velopment interests. was presented
before the State Chamber of Com
merce at it's annual meeting here
today. A committee was appointed
to make full investigation of the pro-
ject and to work out the details and
the group will consider the matter
next week.
There is every reason to believe
Continued on Page 3-col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England-Fair Sat
urday; Sunday increasing cloudiness
followed by showers Sunday after
noon or night; slightly warmer in the
interior Sunday.
Southern New England-Generally
fair and cool Saturday; Sunday in
creasing cioudiness, followed by
showers Saturday afternoon OF
night; somewhat warmer in the In
terror Sunday.
Eastern New York-Generally fab
and cool Saturday: Sunday increas
ing cloudiness and warmer. probably
followed by showers Sunday after
noon or night,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Acquitted of Murder
After Third Trial

MaryviIle. Tenn, April 30-(P1-
Not guilty" was the verdict returned
today by the jury trying VIII D..
Sheffey, charged with the murder of
Luther Wells. who was shot by
mysterious midnight marauder. 1t
was the third trial for Shelley on the
charge of Staying Wells, in two othe-
trials the juries having disagreed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Believe Wrench
Caused Plane Crash
Killing Woman Flyer

Jacksonville, Fla, April 30.--[P)-A
wrench which became damned in the
controls tonight was believed the
cause of an airplane crash here today
which killed Bessie Coleman of Chica-
go. said to be the only negro woman
aviator in the world, and William d.
Wills, Dallas. Texas, who was flying
with her.
The aviators who witnessed the acct
dent said the plane was flying at an
altitude of about 1000 feet when it
went into a tail spin. After dropping
about 500 feet. the said. it overturned
and the woman, who was said not 10
have been strapped in. dropped to the
ground. Wills fell with the plane into
a tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Series Booze Raids
At ROckland, Mass.

-Rockland. Mass. Apr. 80 Up
Thirty five policemen from four towns
conducted II liquor raids late tonight
that netted five truckloads of bever-
ages. State police directed their OPP
erationS.
In Norwell. Pasquale Fieola of Co.
hasset, a former prohibition officer
was arrested as he drove truck load
of wine into an establishment that
was being searched. He was held on
a charge of Illegal transporta ton
Other raids were staged in this town
and in Hanover and Arlington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Bates Debaters
Given Unanimous
Verdict Over i. of p.

Lewiston, Me-, April 80 - [P9 -
Awarded the decision unanimously.
Bates College defeated the Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania tonight IL an
intercollegiate debate. Bates has
won three of four debates against
Pennsylvania. The winners OPP
posed a resolution for abolition of
compulsory enrolment in reserve Of
ficers training corps in American COL
leges. Judges were Clarence w.
Peabody and Ralph NJ. Ingalls, of
Portland, and Herbert Brown. men,
Der of the Bowdoin College faculty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Eastman Sitting Tight

All of Friday, Mr.. Eastman. who
following his appointment week
ago, qualified and was sworn in
Thursday noon in the little JAN Of
flee by Deputy Attorney General
Sanford L.. Fogg, sat in that cramp-
ed office. serene in his position, but
with none of the functions Of his
supposed, authority.
Sheriff Henry f. Cummings
Continued on Page 11-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Ice Leaves Lower
Bay in SebagO Lake

Portland, Me-, April so - (P -
Weakened by the recent spells of
warm weather and the rain which
fell earlier in the day, the ice left the
lower bay in Sebago Lake this aft
ernoon, and at nightfall there was
clear water from the wharf near the
Maine Central station far up the
western shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Native of Lewiston
Kills Self i'm Ohio

Columbus, Ohio. April 80 - (Pl -
Charles NJ. Emerson, "a, prominent
mechanical engineer and graduate OF
Cornell, today wrote his obituary
heading it "Informa ion for the
Preacher" left notes directing dis
posal of property and burial arrange
ments and shot himself through the
head. He will die, hospital surgeons
said.
Depression since the death of hts
wife in 1928 was given as the cause.
He was born in Lewiston. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Edwards ReappOinted
Brunswick Chief

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Brunswick, Me, Apr. 30.-William
B. Edwards was re-appointed chief
Of police at a meeting of the mu-
Gicipal officers this evening. Other
appointments were as follows: Night
patrolmen, John NJ. Barnes and Ze-
phire Drapeau: Sunday officer, Will
liam Earle; janitor of the Town
building and agent of Town hall.
Herbert L. Robertson; inspector of
wires, Thomas f. Mcmahon. These
appointments take effect at midnight
tonight and extend for one year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01

fsnecial to the Kennebec JournaD
Pockland. Me-. April 30.-Govern-
:. palph O. Brewster speaking on
~. subiect, prohibition and Law
r,for.ement in Maine." before the
Ne,ne Methodist Conference here
nc evening declared that decline
=, over % per cent in our prison
,onplation during the present fiscal
year seems now assured and is
most gratifying tribute to the quail
~ of enforcement prevailing
fcontinued on Page 3-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Standard Oil Gas
Up a Cent in Boston

Boston. Apr. 3o.-(P1-An increase
of one cent a gallon for gasoline will
be put into effect tomorrow. the
Standard Oil Company announced
today. This will make the retail
price at filling stations % cents and
the wholesale price 20 cents a gallon.
Other oil companies indicated that
there would be a corresponding adj
vance in their prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
| BUSINESS IN new
| ENGLAND STEADY
| FOR PAST 8 MONTHS

Boston, April 3O-(P)-Business ac-
tiVity has been at an exceptionally
stable rate in New England during
the past eight months. The monthly
review of the Federal Reserve Bank
of Boston of April, made public to-
day. described this period as unique
in Few England business history.
Since last August, with the excep-
tiod of one month" the report said
iContinued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01

Though the State authorities yesterday seemed to take
the attitude that John NJ Eastman of Benton sheriff OF
Kennebec county, succeeding by gubernaora appointment
Henry F. Cummings who ordered ousted from office by
Governor Ralph o. Brewster the situation at the county pa
tile on State street beed this assumption There also was an
expressed doubt on the part of other county officers and by
attorneys and of Augusta to just which of the two
incumbents was there legally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday generally fair and cooler:
Sunday partly cloudy and warmer;
probably showers Sunday afternoon
or night. Moderate to fresh north
and northeast winds becoming
SoutherlY Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Project Practically De-
cided Upon at Wat
erville Meet of State
Chamber Commerce

Committee Named Will Work
Out Details And Report Next
Week-Will Be Executive
Head of State of Maine AS
sOciates-Will Also CO0rd-
mate Maine Publicity And
Developments - Means Sur
vey of All Industrial and
Agricultural Resources
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
Would Be Big Step in
Dry Enforcement,
Tells Meth0dists at
Rockland :.

Saws There is No Wet Subsidy
ofPress Bat Clever Interests
Are Causing Activity That is
legitimate News - Cites
Fact That Crime in Maine
Shows Decrease for First
Time in Five Years-Maine
Has Low Record of Homi-
cides
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-01
The Day in Washington

A move to have the Senate immedi-
ately consider Farm relief failed.
Two Cape Cod sea captains invited
President Coolidge to spend his vaca-
ton there.
The Senate tariff Investigations COM
mittee sought information on Senator
Shoots part in the sugar controversy
Unanimous decision by the Senate
to seat Senator Bratton of New Mex
leo closed the Bursum election contest.
Opposition to the French debt set
Element developed in the Senate while
President Coolidge was ira nsmitting it.
Evening star., 1926-02-14
FIREMAN is INJURED
WHILE SAVING CHILD
Another Cut Keeping Mother From
Blaze in K Street Apart
ment House.

Battling his way through dense
smoke, Lieut.. C. D. Bartelmess, of
No. Engine Company, carried Ruth
McDuff, years old. to safety late
yesterday afternoon during fire al
her home in an apartment house at
1115 K street.
The fire broke out in the rear of the
first floor, and Lieut.. Bartelmess
burned his right arm in getting into
the hall way in order to rescue the
little girl on the fourth floor.
When he reached the foot of the
stairway from the second floor Lieut.
Bartelmess found Mrs. Celia McDuff
mother Of Ruth, vainly attempting tC
make her way through the smoke
upstairs to the little girl. Two fire
men who followed the lieutenant were
ordered to prevent Mrs. McDuff fol
lowing up the stairway, and Bartle
mess went after Ruth.
Capt. J. r. Groves of the rescue
squad of the Fire Department during
his struggle with the mother to take
her to a place Of safety, was cut about
the body. which necessitated treat
ment at Emergency Hospital and si1
stitches in his back.
The fire is believed to have started
In trash on the rear of the GROUND
floor of the apartment house, and the
damage is estimated at $1,000. Loui:
E. Shelton of Chevy Chase, Md, own:
the building and Miss Mamie Spaid
who occupied the apartment where tht
fire is believed to have started, dis
covered the blaze. Much of the dam
age included injury to her personal be
longings.
Evening star., 1926-02-14
Hoax Suspected as Lottery Seer Fails
Italians and State Wins 100000, 900 Lire

Newspaper men by the score has.
tened to San Ferdinando and the large
dailies printed interviews and stories
running to and 10 columns. After
"ard Iorraca announced that he
would predict the winning numbers
in this weeks lottery He kept the
nation in suspense until last night
when he made public several sure
winners"
All day long today the lottery booths
In virtually every city Of the nation
were bes1eged by fortune hunters.
Police and car1blneers were called out
to control the mob. which after the
booths were closed smashed the win.
dows and started small riots.
Dispatches from Turin. Milan Ma.
pies and Bari say such scenes haa
not been witnessed since the rtoting
in the days Immediately following
the World War. At Naples alone
20, 100000 lire were wagered, and at
Bari, $4,000, 900.
Announcement of the failure of the
sure thing" numbers was transmit.
ted by telegraph and radio and in
some places newspapers issued spe.
cial editions.
Meanwhile Torraca is being heay-
lily guarded by caribineers against
the popular wrath, especially since
the rumor has been started that he
was subsidized in his activities by
government authorities 1t is believed
he will be escorted to a secret hiding
place tonight.