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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-02

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-02
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-02

MEN-For quick money maker read
Mac-O-Chee Company ad in Agents
Wanted Column this paper
New Britain herald., 1926-08-06
Summer Furniture

3.PIECE DAVENPORT FIBER SUITE In lawn shade insists of Davenport Chair Rocker with cretonne
New Britain herald., 1926-08-06

Tremendous reductions on numerous grades and sizes of other types of rugs. Don't fail to visit this department no matter what you have in mind.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
STILL WATERS HIT
 AT PROHIBITION
Thomas Newest Comedy at
 Parsons Thrust st "DryS"
(By Herald Rey!over,)

Augustus Thomas focuses a scorching beam on the hypocrisy of the prohibition organization at Washington in "Still Waters" three-act comedy which made its New England debut at Parsons's theater, Hartford, last evening, It is strong drama frightened suffi- ciently 10 make 1t enjoyable and en- tcrtaining except 10 those citizens who sincerely believe that the mil lcnnium arrived the day the Vol stead act became part of our ma , tional statutes
 Still Waters" was produced for the first time last fall in Washing tnn, II caused furore in official circles and was condemned by those i who saw themselves held up 10 rid icule through the pen of the satir- iat. In spite of that, Mir. Thomas persists and apparently the public likes his latest work. Frankly q thrust at prohibition, the comedy seeks to expose the gross side of prohibition as 1t has affected Of. : fcial Washington. The records o'
 the courts may be consulted b,
 those who doubt that 1t paints z
 true picture of conditions in the na
 tional capital
 The locale Is In the office Of (
 United States senator on the eve O
 the convention in his state at whcI he Is q candidate for renomlnation Pressure Is being brought to bca upon him by the prohibition ele ment 10 vote for a large appropria
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Two Homes for Cardinals
 Solves Housing Crisis

Rome. Feb. 26 LPN--Cardinals who for personal or official reasons must live In apartments Tn Rome finally are safe from the clutches of the housing crisis and the high cost of rentals,
 The second of two palaces which Pope Plus. carrying out the idea oi his predecessor, has caused to be rebuilt into small apartments for the use of the Church, is ready for oc- cupancy. It is the famous Palazzo di San Callisto which. together with the already transformed Palazzo del Santo Ufficio, will provide adequate | housing accommodations.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

ton for the enforcement of the Vol stead law, He rcsists this pressure and advocates of the increased Np- propriation. through political intri- gue by which they threatened to de- priye him of the ronomination, try 10 put him in a corner by pre- ferring serious charges against the young man who is betrothed 10 his daughter, Eventually it develops that they are hoist with their own potard.
 Thurston Hall leads the cast as Senator Cassius Clayborn. a char actcg in which he is very conVinc- ing, David Tearle Is equally as good as Lumslev Ponhaven, naval at- tacho at the embassy of Great Brit ain. Mona Kingsley commendably portrays the part of Mrs. Kate Mcr- rihle. a clever woman who turns the blade back on the conspirarors. Robert Cummings, as Col, Tom Thormady, is hootlorgcr out of q book Edward Emery is a very dls- ! likahla person as Canon KewbacK who would not hesitate to stoop 10 unruestionable methods in order 10 1 gain his ends. Miriam Doyle ap- pears as June Clayhorn and Is true to modern type. others fin the cast are Charles H. Martin, William Nor ton, Georgie Drew Mendum and Nick Long,
 It Is interesting 10 note that with "SUll Waters" Mr. Thomas makes
 bis bow as a producing author. Fol
 years he has written delghtfu
 comedies which others have pro
 duced. Now he enters the ranks O
 the producers, The audience 6
 Narsons's last night was so delight
 el with his play that they refuse
 'o leave the theater until Mr Thomas came before the footlight for the greatest moment of th
 ntEht, "a speech hy the author"
 "Still Waters" will remain at th theator for the rest of the week wit . q matinee Saturday
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
uLIGHTNIS'" AT CAPITOL

The famous stage play "Lightnin' ' from the pen of Frank Bacon and Winchell Smith is now a big hit in the movies and is going great at the Capitol, where it is being featured today and Saturday. The story as q stage play broke the world record for continuous performance and it was given high praise by all the New York newspapers. Frank Bacon in the role of "Lightnin' Bill Jones' gave to American drama the great est character that the stage has ever seen. The vaudeville bill has five good acts headed by "Wigginsyilie. '' q comedy playlct with music, offered by a clever cast of five entertainers
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
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New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

others include Taylor and Huston in a fine dancing offering, the Osaka Boys in q Japanese novelty act, The stuart sisteN in Songs and Curls"; and Stan Kavanaugh, the Australian juggling humorist. who offers the best in his lino that has been seen here in many a day, Tonight tho second leg of the Charleston dance contests will ho held and good many local dancers will appear, On Monday for four days the Capitol will offer the old hddlods contest for the state championship and sixteen entries have been made 10 date.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
FINE PICTURES AT LYCEUM

The Lyceum's movie program is s good one for today and tomorrow, offering dandy society drama in The Other Woman's Story" and foiIicking comedy drama In His Majesty, Bunker Bean."
 Alice Calhoun has the leading bart fin the intriguing "The Other Woman's Story" and is supported by q large and capable cast of fla vorltes,
 Matt Moore and Dorothy Devore are the shining lights of His Ma lesty. Bunker Bean," which is from the novel of the same name by Harry Leon Wilson.
 Bunker Bean starts of as a rather effcminate clerk, diffident and bash fnl. He meets the girl of his dreams. but is afraid of her. She likes him, but wants him to show signs of life.
 Special music hv the orchestra features each program.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26

ments, which probably no artist Of recent years can boast of
 Miss Giannini made her unex- pected debut on March l4, 1923, Before she had finished her last song the conductor of the Mime apolis orchestra, who happened to attend the concert, rendered her an engagement for the following season as soloist with his orches. tra.
 Within the very first season of her career, Miss Giannini appeared no less than fourteen times in New York city alone.
 During the first season after her debut Miss Giannini made more than forty appearances throughout the country, including eight sym phonic concerts and engagements with three of the largest festivals in the country.
 | During the same season Miss l Giannini was the only vocal solois' to be engaged by both the New York symphony and New York philharmonic.
 Within fifteen months of her de- but Miss Giannini conquered Lon don in two sensational recitals and became established as an artist O. international reputation. Last sea son she filled nearly fifty engage ments, many Of them in citie' where she had sung before.
 Last May she made her debut il Berlin, Germany when the publi shouted and stormed the platform for countless encores. Her secon recital in Berlin took place q weeI later when the house was com pletely sold out with seats on tn stage.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
City Items

Because of tho illness of Rabbi Gcrshon Hadas, who is confined to his home on account of severe cold. there will be no sermon this evening at the Congregation Breth- ren Sons Of Israel. but there will be regular services at s;l5 o'clock.
 Rev. G, II. schneck pustor of the German Baptist church, has gone to New York where he will officiate to- morrow at the funeral of a brother n-law, Christian Gudegast, secre- tary of the Columbia Mantle Co, of New York who died at his home on Richmond hill yesterday morning.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
SOCIETY GIRLS "WORK"

New York, Feb. 26 (p) -- The intricacies of the cash and carry counter of a chain grocery store were unfoldcd yesterday to a group of New York society girls prcpar- ing for 'noighborhood day" March $ when o0 per cent of the grocery receipts they take in as salcsgirls in five stores will be turned over 10 the Neurological hospital.
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
CJANSINI AN ARTIST

Dusolina Giannini, the sensa- tional dramatic soprano who will appear here at the Capitol theater on Sunday. February 2S, under the auspices Of the Musical club, has to her credit the most astonishing list of record breaking achieve
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
APPEALS TO IEAEJE

Geneva. Feb. 26 LPp -- Lithuanla has asked the intervention of tho lnague of nations against Poland in connection with recent frontier incidents
New Britain herald., 1926-02-26
Empire Steel Corp. in
 Agreement on Check-Off

Cilace Bay, N, S. Feb. 2S Pt-- An agreement on the check.otf Ques- ton has been reached between the British Empire Steel Corporation coal executive and the executive of the district United Mine Workers of America.
 The corporation agreed to restore the check-oft and submitted pro- posal acceptable 10 the miners, Tho miners executive committee in turn made another proposal which will be passed upon by the directors Of the corporation next week The pro posals were not made public.
 Signing Of a two-year contract un- der wage rates agreeable to both parties was prevented last week be- cause the corporation insisted upon 1 abolition Of the check of. The con- tract was drawn up on the basis Of the recent report of the Sir Andre" , Rae Duncan royal commission. This recommended abolition of the check
 off except in some instances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
OPERA HOUSE
"m' Collier, Jr., Plays ProdigaI Son
on Screen

The selection of William Collier
Jr., to play the role of the prodipal
son in the Raoul Walsh Paramount
super production, 1.-THE Wanderer. -
ended three months search for an
actor to fill this title role. Sugees-
ions for the casting of the part
part poured into the Paramount SIN
olo from all over the country. More
IMAM one hundred aspirants were in :
terViewed by Mr.. Walsh. Tests of
more than thirty candidates were
made. These tests We're shipped 70
New York by air mail for Jesse T.,
Lasky, first vice president of Para
mount, in charge of production. to
make a selection.
In telegram received at the Para
mount studio Mr.. Lasky said: CIVIL
liam Collier, Jr., our favored choice
or young man to play prodigal son"
The choice by no means came AZ n
surprise to officials at the West
Coast studio. Both Raoul Walsh and
the casting director of the organiza :
ton selected Collier for the title role
before the tests We're sent to New
YORK. They did not, however. reveal
their choice to Mr.. Lasky, because II
had been previously arranged that all
three men should agree upon the Sc
lection.
William Collier, Jr., was born IN
New York City on February ~. 1902
he Is the son Of William Collier. ma
tlonally known playwright and stage
comedian. His first picture was "Tbe
Bugle Call" produced by the late
Ihomas lnce in 1916. Following
.nat ne appeared in leading roles in
The Heart of Maryland" Souls of
Youth" Enemies of Women" and
others. His two most recent Para
mount productions are "The Devils
Cargo" and Ewes Secret"
CoIller is five feet ten inches in
nelght: He weighs one hundred and
1orty-hve pounds and has brown
eyes: black hair and an olive com
pleXion. oii
The first scene for 1.-THE wandar-
err was filmed following more than
SIX months of preparation. The
scene was the destruction of huge
B1blical city by fire and earthoIake
More than one thousand PLAYERS and
scores of elephants, lions and camels
took part. A
Featured in the principal roles in
the cast Of The Wanderer." which
is the feature at the Opera House TO-
day are Ernest Terrence. Greta Mis-
sen, William Collier, Jr. Wallace
Beery, Tyrone Power and KathIyn
Williams. The story was written for
the screen by James T. ODonohoe
from the stage spectacle by Maurice
Samuels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
|P.U. COMMISSION
SEEK ACTION IN
RADIO TEST CASE

A semi oflicial letter from Charles
e. Quincy, chairman Of the Maine
Public Utilities Commission to Ed
ward Reynolds, vice president of the
Postal Telegraph and Cable CO., deal
ing with the local Interference,
which has been causing so much
trouble to local radio fans will be of
interest to the radio enthusiasts. 1t is
written as a result Of trouble
shooting trip taken. recently by
George F. Giddings, secretary of the
commission. Richard p. Downing. the
electrical engineer and Frank Dolloff,
one of the inspectors Of the depart
ment, together with Chester Claff Of
the radio department Of Hillman's
Inc, and a reporter Of the Kennebec
Journal. With the aid Of radio set
equipped with a loop, trouble was To-
Gated at the Postal Office and at the
Edwards Mill.
The letter from Mr.. Quincy to the
Postal official is as follows:
Complaints have been filed with
this Commission in respect Of radio
the operation Of your local Office in
this city. We are not entirely clear
as to the ocmprehensiveness Of the
law governing public utilities to in
clude matters OF this kind, so that
our communication is based upon a
desire we feel to be Of service to those
interested in radio, to which we be-
lieve your company will gladly bring
it's cooperation.
"a recent test made in the city,
which was attended by representa-
tives Of this department, Is given ex-
preston in report to the Commits
sion by Mr.. Richard E. Downing, en-
gineer in charge Of electrical matters
in which this department is interest
ed.
you will Of course observe that
Mr.. Downing's conclusions are very
frankly stated to be tentative and in
no sense absolute. The circumstance
es. however. seem to indicate that
the source of trouble emanates from
your local Office. We shall be very
glad If you will cause your engineers
to make a study Of the matter. With
a view Of removing the interference.
This department will gladly cooperate
with you in every possible way. After
you shall have given this matter
your study, will you kindly Indicate
the feeling Of your company in res
pect of the matter.
Every truly yours,
CHARLES F. GURNEY,
Chairman"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

The undergraduate nurses of the
Augusta General Hospital have nam
ed the five most popular girls of
their group, and these five will seek
the votes of Capital City citizens for
the honor of being selected as Queen
of the 1926 State of Maine Carnival,
which will be held on the three days,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
February 4. and 6, for the benefit
of the hospital.
The balloting this year will be by
a simple process, employing coupon
ballots which will be carried in the
columns of the Kennebec Journal
over period of two weeks proceed
ing the grand opening of the Carni-
val program on Thursday, February
4. There will also be coupons at
tached to the general tickets for the
several outdoor entertainment fea-
lures of this years snow and ice
events, and on the admission card
boards for the grand Winter Carni-
val Ball, which will be held at City
Hall on the evening of the first day.
The quintet of nominees from the
student nurses are the Misses Rosa
Witham, Eta McKinnon, Josephine
IldEN OOu, DOId w d. Ilidu anu Laura
Waugh. Each of these five young
ladies has received the popular vote
. of her associates because of her gen.
, eral popularity, pulchritude, or Pc
culiar fitness to represent the stud
ent nurses as the sovereign of the
Carnival festivities.
Scholastic Sports Events
Col. Blaine Owen, general chair
, man of this years three day winter
sports observance, stated last night,
| that there was every indication that
. there would be an even more repre-
sentative number of high and secon-
dairy schools entered in the events
of the Maine Interscholastic Winter
| Sports Association championship
| competition than last year, and the
schoolboy snowshoe, ski and skat-
| ing events will be most spectacular
and interesting.
1t was also definitely stated that
| Edward Clark % West Milan, N. H.
will be in Augusta for the days Of
| the Carnival with his famous team
of pure Eskimo sled dogs, the outfi.
with which he placed third at the
two-days Poland Spring sled races
last week, when Walden's team won
the event in an unofficial record time
| 4O2 Tic 1ol ~ SOulSS
Monster Carnival Ball
Again this year the Carnival Ball
will be the big indoor entertainment
feature of the three days program.
The Carnival Ball will be held on
Thursday evening. with mardi gras
favors, and splendid program of
| vaudeville acts. Col. Owen is super
vising the arrangements Of this at
fair.
The coronation OF the Carnival
Queen will occur on the evening of
the second day, Friday, February 5
at the Cony High school ice rink,
Williams Field. All details for this
ceremony have not been worked out
as yet, but the committee will pro-
vide glittering ice throne. 1t is
anticipated that the competition be-
tween these FIVE attractive student
nurses will IL exceptionally popular
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
URGES EXTENSION
OF FIRE PROTECTION
OUTSIDE OF CITY

"The city of Augusta has a class
B insurance rating" said Mayor Err
nest l.. Mclean, Tuesday night, at
the annual meeting of the Firemen's
Relief Association" and we should
take great care to see that it remains
in that class" He pointed out that
this might be accomplished more eff
fectively if everyone cooperated for
the prevention of fires, rather than
by extinguishing them after they
have started
He stressed the necessity of pre-
vention and in this respect urged
that everything possible be done to
enlighten the people along this i'm
! portant line. He also suggested that
he thought possible that arrange
ments could be made with the
neighboring towns whereby they
might make a contract with the
city for fire protection within a GER
tain reasonable distance so that in
case of a bad fire there instead of
losing time as is now done, while
selectman can be located to au-
thorize the calling of the Augusta
ire truck call to the station would
be sufhcient to put the firemen on
their way.
Ch1ef Small in short talk adyo-
Gated more regular men who could
act as fire inspectors when not on
active duty and more call men who
could be employed to advantage on
box alarms. He expressed his opin-
ION that the suggestion of the mayor
was a very practicable and timely
one.
Mayor Mclean and the members
OF the fire committee of the civ
government We're the guests of the
ffemen, Alderman Hussey and
Councilman Dreamer being nresent
with the mayor. There were about
80 nremen at the meeting and a
delclous supper was served Consist
ing or cold meats, baked beans
mashed potatoes, hot rolls. cabbage
salad, coffee and doughnuts.
Inc speeches were made M q
smoke talk which followed and tho
election of officers also took nlace
atter the supper. The new officers
are: president. Charles Hunt: vice
president, Fred Libby: treasurer. Err
nest keene; secretary. Fred Rnrke.
trustees, Chief Roy Small. Warren
NlchoIs, David Diplock.
Inc committee in charge of tbe
meeting consisted of Tobev NJagr;ro
Fred Burke. Ernest Keene and be- be-
nard Dow. anu DEF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
MANCHESTER

Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Caldwell and
Miss Violet E. Piper were in Augusta
Saturday. ga
Mrs Egbert Smith was a caller at
the Forks Saturday.
Roy Written was a guest of his par-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Written
Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Caldwell and
Miss Violet E. Piper attended services
at the Penney Memorial church IN Au-
gusta Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Brooks were the
guests of the latter's parents Sunday
evening.
Loyal Gilman and Roy cottle were
guests in Mt Vernon of Clyde Dunn
Saturday evening.
P. ]. Caldwell was a business caller
in East Winthrop and Winthrop Cen
ter on Tuesday.
Little Lionel Gilbert, who has been
i'll, is much better.
Little Esther Brown, who has been
i'll, was able to attend school Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
WASHINGTON

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. w. N Z
colt were guests Sunday Of riss
in South Washington. atlsa
Burnell Overlook has hired a..
Andrew Rokes to chop lumhsss viz
few weeks. AT
Clifton Leigher and Leander ..
are Improving the shedding this ~ ~
to haul lumber 20 Waldoboro veg
Mrs. Edith Light was a ensy. !,
week Friday of Mrs. Blanche D.. es
North Burkettville.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Morton a,,...
ed the funeral of the late Mr.. w.
Farrar at Razorvflle last Wadr naaA
afternoon.
c. f. Overlook, E. Burnell ovs,,...
and w. w. Light were businesss I. W. Z
tors In Augusta one day last wsss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

Saturday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. Alfred Hilton on the east side OF
the river.
Mrs. w. p. Hinckley is supplying as
matron of Smith cottage at Good VIII
Farm, in the absence of Mrs. Annie
Pratt, who is caring for her mother,
Mrs. Caroline Woodman of Fairfield.
N. n. Hinckley entertained the high
school boys in Moody hall Friday eve
ming and a pleasant time was enjoyed.
Theodore Hall Is hauling pulp 10
Hinckley station for Clarence Snow OF
North Fairfield.
The Sunday school at the Hinckley
Federation was held at the usual nour
Sunday, followed by the Christian Ed
deavor meeting which was led by Ray
mond Sullivan.
Mrs. Onal Salisbury of Canaan was
a business caller in town Monday art
ernOOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
PALERMO

EAST-G. L. Fuller was business
caller. Wednesday, at E. ]. Howard s.
Sam Hussey of Freedom was a
visitor Sunday at Will Hussey. Thei.
mother is very low at this writing.
Herbert Moody has returned to
Pennington after passing several
months in this section.
Mrs. Ellen Turner was dinner
guest at Edith Grady's, Wednesday.
w. H. Grady returned from Belfast,
Friday, where he has been serving on
the Jury.
Several from this section attended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

Here is the maddest, merriest pic
ture romance you have ever laid
your eyes on. The title is Dance
Madness" featuring Claire Windsor
and Conrad Nagel. This is a whirl-
wind comedy sensation, madcap
tale of modern marriage as starts
at 90 miles an hour and grows fast
err to the end. You don't know how
funny picture can be until you've
seen this fast stepping tale of a
husband who loves to dance with
anybody but his wife. There Is a
mysterious masked dancer who sud-
denly comes into his life and as
strangely disappears. The entire pic
ture is played against a background
of the gay hauntS of the gay Paree.
William Fox presents a fascinat-
ing love story entitled THE Palace
of Pleasure" starring Edmund
Lowe and Betty Compson and a long
list of film notables This is the
story of the world famous dancer,
Lola MonteZ, and from an enter
tainment standpoint is one of the
best for sheer beauty of acting and
settings. THE Palace of Pleasure"
marks new arc of the motion pic
ture.
The Pathe Review and Fables
complete the picture program.
The Colonial Orchestra will offer
new speciality number today with
Arthur Dorey singing Pal of Nv
Cradle Days. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

General Hospital Stud
ent Nurses Nominate Five of
Their Number, Who Will
Seek Popular Vote as Queen
of 1926 State of Maine Win
ter Carnival to Be Held on
February 4, 5 and 6th-Car-
nival Ball Will Be Feature of
First Night, With Corona
ton Ceremony At Ice Rink,
Friday Evening