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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-14
USE OF C|NDER
BLOCKS SHOWS
BUILDING TREND
Increased Interest in Mate
rial, Declares Manager
of Straub Company.

Straub cinder blocks in the finer
homes of Indianapolis continues to
show the increased interest in them
as being economical for modern
building projects, according to E. w.
Klatte, manager of the Straub
Cinder Block Company Of Indianapo'
lis, 5S5 Century Bldg.
The Straub cinder blocks possess
splendid dampproof, soundproof, fire.
proof and insulation qualities,
Klatte pointed out. T.
Surface for StuccO
1.-THE rough texture of the Strauh
cinder block afford a perfect
surface for plaster and stucco," said
Flatte.
1.-The same coefficient of expansion
in base and stucco explains why
stucco does not crack and spall on
Straub blocks. An ideal suction and
mechanical bond is provided by our
blocks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-14
Oil Burner

rhe Cabinet Furnace Burner is auto
matic-that is, 1t feeds lust enough oil
10 keep an even, steady heat. regardless
of weather changes. Fully guaranteed
and sanely priced. Visit our edu-
catIonaI showroom at 435 Mass. Ave. No
obligation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-14
Less Plaster

zone of the common faults Of
other types of masonry is through
the mortar joint, which readily con-
ducts moisture, heat and cold through
the wall The Straub cinder block
is a nonconductor, not depending on
the dead air spaces as do other
forms of hollow masonry.
Having the lowest capilarity and
conductivity of any masonry, fur
ring the lathing are not required
Stucco and plaster are applied direct
to the blocks; one-third less plaster
being required on account Of the
omission of scratch coat and more
uniform surface"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Yanks Again Demonstrate
Superiority in Tennis in
Retention of Davis Cup
Hear German Metal
Baron in Trial of
Daugherty and Miller

New York, Sept. O.-(Pl-Although
bound for only half that sum under
his agreement with the late John T.
King, Richard Merton. German metal
baron. testified today he paid com
mission SAIL 900 for the Connecticut
politicians services in obtaining the
, release of S7,000000 by the United
States government
This testimony and the statement
that champagne dinner celebrated
the transfer of the checks featured
Merton'S second day as star witness in
the trial of Harry s. Daugherty. once
attorney general of the United States,
and Colonel Thomas w. Miller. former
alien property custodian. on charges
of conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment
Merton testified that he paid King,
a former Republican committeeman
from Connecticut, the s4i1.O00 Dis
trict Attorney Buckner said he pro-
posed to show that the brides were
shared by Daugherty, Miller, King
and the late Jesse Smith of Washing
ton Courthouse. Ohio. described as
Daugherty's Man Friday"
William Rand. counsel for Miller
piled Merton with questions in a
cross examination in an effort to show
the claims Merton paid for restitution
of nearly 100000 of stocks of the
American Metal Company. which had
been seized during the war as enemy
property, were valid and just claims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11

Christmas Cove, Me, Sept. 10-(P
Commander Donald B. Mcmillan,
Arctic explorer, today declined an Of
fer TO exchange the South Seas for
his chosen field of labor in the frozen
north.
When Macmillan arrived here to-
day returning from voyage of ex-
ploration and research in North Lab
rador. Stanley Field. president Of the
Field Museum, Chicago. which had
assisted in financing the expedition,
asked him if he would consider using
his schooner, the Bowdoin, for five
years Of travel and study in the
South Seas. The explorer declined
on the ground that he now has plan
ned a five year program in Labrador
by which he hopes among other
things to establish more positively
that the Norsemen founded a settle
ment there centuries ago.
y scarcely thought that Comman-
der Macmillan would want to change
his field of action to the South Seas"
Mr.. Field said. But l would have
been very glad if he would have seen
fl to head an expedition for us there.
The Field Museum is one of the best
Continued on Page 14-Col. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
BlOOdhOunds Put
On Trail Boy Who
Fled from State School

Portland, Me-, Sept. 10-(P)-Blood-
hounds, brought from Lewiston late
today, were put onto the trail of
Keith Driscoll, Il, escaped inmate
from the State School for Boys at
South Portland, who was at large in
the woods near Naples to which he
had fled after engaging in n shooting
duel with deputy sheriff from Port
land earlier in the day. A posse of
citizens and officers also is engaged
in the hunt.
DriscOll is one of three young men
who were surprised late last night by
officers and hotel guests as they were
loading stolen automobile with loot
taken from the camp of Thomas
Mains. near the junction of the Po-
land Spring and Naples Road, which
they had just burglariZed. Forty
guests lodged a shower of bullets.
His two companions, who also es-
capped a week ago last night from the
State school were captured today by
deputy sheriffs. Syvio Courbron, II.
of South Berwick, surrendered to the
officers at daybreak. Arden Cote,
IS. Of Bath. gave himself up to the
deputy sheriffs just after Driscoll had
fired upon the officers this afternoon.
, Both are in the county Jail pending
arraignment in the municipal court
tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Bandits Get Away
With $4,000 Haul
In Suburb of Chicago

Chicago, Sept. 10-(P)-Three rob
bers today held at bay two mail
clerks. seized $4,000 in payroll
money on a Grand Trunk train at the
southwestern edge of Chicago. and
raced back into the city in wait
ing automobile.
All of the loot was contained In q
single mail pouch carrying S47,OOu
from the First National Bank OF
Chicago and 100000 from the Con-
tinental and Commercial National
Bank, both consigned to banks at
Harvey, a suburb, for the payroll of
three firms. At least S150,000 in an
other pouch was overlooked.
Investigators could find but one or
two witnesses The robbers were
away before the train had come to a
full stop. and although the clerks at
once gave the alarm it was too late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Georges Michael Given Great
Reception At Boulogne-
$4,000 Francs He Spent in
Ten Attempts Will Be Re.
turned Many Times-Re-
ceives Many Offers for APP
pearance in France and
Other Parts of Europe

Boulogne. France, Sept. 10.-[P)-
Georges Michel, French baker whose
avocation is swimming. returned
from England tonight to find HIM
self famous.
Leaving Cape Girls Nez at S.26
last night, Michel thrashed the bill
lows to such effect that II hours and
5 minutes later or at 7.31 O'clock this
morning, he clambered ashore over
the slippery rocks at st. Margaret's
Bay. near Deal.
He had broken the record estab-
lished scarcely two weeks before by
Ernst Vieroetter, of Cologne, Ger
many, by an hour and thirty eight
minutes.
Boulogne received him tonight
with open arms. not only as a record
breaker, but as the first Frenchman
to swim the Channel.
He also found that the $4,000 or
Continued on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Ovation for Colonel

Until the rally of last evening the
campaign has been exceptionally
quiet in this city. except for the echos
of the whirlwind tourists. and through
the reports of the activities of the
two gubernatorial candidates and
their supporting platform colleagues.
Ernest L. Mclean, mayor of Au-
gusta and Democratic candidate op-
posing Governor Brewster will make
his appearance at a final Democratic
rally to be held on the streets tonight.
Colonel Roosevelt was the final
speaker Of the evening. and upon his
appearance at 9.45 o'clock, while
Governor Brewster was speaking, re-
ceived a splendid ovation. The COL
onel had made one address earlier in
the evening and had been rushed to
this city from Waterville by automoS
bile.
The distinguished son of a great
American of beloved memory listened
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Secretary of Labor
And State Librarian
Speak at Bangor Rally

Bangor, Me, Sept. 10.-(P)-Secre-
tary of Labor James J. Davis and
State Librarian Henry E. Dunnack
were the principal, speakers at the
closing Republican rally of the cam
paign in City hall tonight. State At
torney General Raymond Fellows pre-
sided.
Secretary Davis speech was devoted
almost entirely to the tariff question.
with some reference to the restriction
Of immigration. He gave numerous
examples of economic conditions in
the United States under Republican
and Democratic rule. and drew con-
trasts between the prosperity of this
country and the distress in other
parts of the world to point his argu-
ment for protection.
Mr.. Dunnack discussed State issues
Secretary Davis left at midnight on
his return to Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Hold Funeral of
Hallen Slain by
Turner from Mexico

Iortland, Me, Sept. 10.-(P)-JameS
d. Hallen of Falmouth Foreside, fig
ure in many exploits, according to the
police, and the victim on Wednesday
of the fatal revenge of Benjamin II.
Turner. who declared Hallen fleeced
him, was accorded brief funeral rites
at Westbrook this afternoon. His wife
was the only relative present at serv-
ices In undertaking rooms. Rev.
Charles B. Sinden of the Falmout h
Foreside Methodist Episcopal church
officiated. The body will be taken to
Boston for cremation.
County Attorney Ralph NJ. ingalls,
tonight announced that he has paper
revealing a part of Turner's past
which will end all sympathy for the
slayer. He refused to make known
its contents at this time.
( That Turner is the disinherited son
of wealthy and prominent Indiana
family with whom he has not COM
municated for years was a report to-
day that Mr.. Ingalls, would not deny.
Frederick W. Hinckley. State sena-
tor, who has appeared in many proni-
nent criminal cases in Maine, today
was engaged as Turner's counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Howard Declared
Not Guilty Bigamy
In Mexican Courts

Mexico City, Sept. 1O.-(P)-John
L. Howard, the wealthy mayonnaise
manufacturer of Haverhill. Mass.
mas been declared not guilty of the
charge of bigamy lodged against him
some time ago by his sons, Albert
of Haverhill and John of Los An
geles. Mr.. Howard today received
notification to this effect through an
official order of the court at Cuern-
aVaca which was also signed by the
governor of the state OF Morelos.
The two sons. who had been here
Tor some months. endeavoring to
have the father make settlement
from his estate upon their mother,
have not been seen in Mexico City
for several days. They were out on
bail for an alleged assault committed
on the father and for having forci-
bly, entered his apartment. The eld-
er Howard said today that he under-
stood they had crossed the border
into the United States a Laredo. He
added that he had heard efforts
would be made to eXtradite them.
The mayonnaise manufacturer
some time ago came to Mexico and
secured a divorce from his wife and
married Mrs. Eleanor B. Phillips of
Milwaukee. widow of Frank p. Phil
lips, founder of a photographic bust
ness in Milwaukee.
She died in Mexico City last
month. 1t was because of this mar
riage that the sons made the charge
of bigamy against their father
Mr. Howard says he will continue
to live in Mexico. He declared to-
day that under no circumstances
would he ever forgive his sons or
allow them to get lone nickel of my
money"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Macmillan Turns
Down Offer South
Sea Expedition
MOTHER WHO WON
over CHANNEL GETS
BIG HAND IN GOTHAM

New York, Sept. 1o.-(P)-Mrs.
Clemington Corson. the first mother IN
breast the waves of the English Chan
hel' returned to her adopted city to-
Gay with her arms around her two
children, and received a rousing well
come.
Through the rounds of ceremonies
she smiled behind tears, for her
thoughts turned back to the day seven
Years ago when as Millie Gade she
came TO America from Denmark and
earned living as swimming instruc-
tor. Ihen came her marriage and her
chlioren. Clemington Junior now four
years old, and Marjorie, aged two.
one mad been swimmer of note in
her native land and wore three med
ans Tor resculng drowning persons
Swims around Manhattan Island and
from Albany to New York gained her
local fame and then she tried to swim
the Channel and failed.
Last summer she decided to try tbe
treacherous channel again for the sake
of her babies. and she won. She
frankly admitted that she hoped her
efforts would bring her money in or
der that her children might have
things she had been denied. And her
nope Will be fulfilled, for already she
mad stage and. other contracts that will
net her quarter of a million dollars.
In addition she found newly fur
nlshed home awaiting her. the gift OF
a merchant
The modest, quiet-spoken woman
was not prepared for the welcome that
Father Knickerbocker gave her Nor
(Continude on Page 1+CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Maine Republicans
Waking Up to Their
Duty Next Monday
RAINS IN AUGUST
IMPROVED LATE
CROPS Of COUNTRY

Z Washington. Sept. 1O.-(P)-Mark-
ed Improvement in prospects fol
various late crops, including corn
sweet potatoes. tobacco, buckwheat
haXseed. pasture, late hay crops and
eastern fruit crops. as result O,
more liberal rainfall during August
was announced today by the depart.
ment of agriculture in it's forecast o,
production based on September ]
conditions.
Prospects for cotton, oats an6
beans and for variousA California
Florida and Louisiana CROPS are no,
SO good as they were a month ago
The composite condition of all crop.
on September l was only > percen,
below the ten year average on tina,
date. Representing an improvement
Continued on Page 5CoI. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Frenchman Cuts Channel
Swim Time to 11Hrs, 5 Min
Breaks Record of German
PRESIDENT YET TO
DECIDE ON SPECIFIC
FORM FARM RELIEF

Paul Smiths. n. Y, Sept. 1O.-tP
Although President Coolidge Is
giving study and consideration to
the question of putting forward
some additional farm relief legisla-
ton at the next session of congress
he has not reached the point Of
drafting bill or giving any partic-
ular thought to any specific draft of
measure. Moreover. he has not
decided upon any special form of
farm relief legislation.
Attention is being given carefully
by the President, it was said today
at the summer White House, to pro-
posals for agricultural legislation as
they are received here, and, 1t was
added, scarcely a day passes that
some plan is not received from or
CARNATIONS or individuals in the
country.
The measure, w. I. Drummon, of
Kansas City, Mo-, chairman of the
American Farm Congress. has pre-
scented, providing for government
aid in disposing of basic surplus
crops through farmers cooperatives.
Continued on Page 3-coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Trophy Stays in America for
Seventh Straight Year
Title is 'Clinched When Will
liams And Richards Win
Over Brugnon and Cochet-
Single Matches Today Will
Not Affect Final Result

Philadelphia, Sept. 10-tP)-For the
seventh consecutive year and the
tenth time in the history of Davis cup
competition, America has established
her worlds supremacy at tennis.
The defense of the historic trophy
was settled today as decisively as it
was begun when the American doub-
les combination of Richard n. Will
liams and Vincent Richards smashed
their way to triumph over Frances
pair, Jacques Brugnon and Henri Co
Chef ir a sparkling three set tussle,
decided by scores of GA, GA, 6-2.
This was Americas third straight
Continued on Page 2-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Dry Agents Seize
Big Lot of Whiskey
Near HermOn, Me.

Bangor, Me. Sept. 10-(P)-One of
the most important seizures made by
the federal prohibition enforcement
officers in this state since the schoon-
er Cherie was captured off Swans
Island. was made late tonight at Her
mon under the. direction of William
A. Moran. in charge of the Bangor
district.
A truck loaded with 36 cases of
whiskey and two kegs of rum were
taken and the occupants of the truck,
Max Galpert, said to be the head of
the rum runners in this section of
the state, and his assistant, Simon
Bell. were arrested and are now in
the county Jail. They will be ar
raigned before United States Com
missioner Reid on SATURDAY.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Houlton Man Dies
After Auto Accident

Houlton, Me, Sept. 10-(P)-Mar-
vim Small, &C, a prosperous farmer
OF this town, died at the Arosstook
hospital early today as the result of
oeing hit last evening by a passing
automobile just as he stepped into
me road from his car which he had
stopped alongside the highway. The
urlVer OF the car. Herbert Faulkner,
sso OF this town. claims the acct
uent was unavoidable as the tail
ilsht OF the Small car was not burn
.ns. No action has been taken
against him as yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Confronted by Wife
He Declares Is Dead

Boston, Sept. 10-(P)-A substan-
tial apparition confronted surprised
husband, a defendant on a polygamy
charge, when he told the judge in
Roxbury court today that he thought
his first wife was dead AS the de-
PENDANT James Johnson. uttered thu
words, a woman in the courtroom
arose and demanded: DO l look a.
if I'm dead?"
Johnson was sent to the house Of
correction for two years. Both he and
his two wives are negroes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Word of State Chairman Daniel
Field-Declares Past Week
Has Witnessed Marked Re.
covery From Apathy OF
Earlier Days of Campaign
Good Republican Majority in
Sight

After receiving reports from all
over the State this week from Re-
publican committeeman and com
mitteewomen, Daniel f. Field, OF
Phillips, chairman of the State COM
mittee, declared Friday that there
was strong evidence of constantly
increasing interest in Monday
election on the part of Republicans
generally. Mr.. Field took exceptions
to the reports that have been current
to the effect that an apathetic con-
dition prevailed and that the vote
would probably be light even for an
off year. 7
"There has never BEEN" he an
Continued on Page 5-Col. q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Bay State Candidate
Radios His Address

Boston, Sept. 10-(P)-The radio
tonight came to the rescue of a cam
didate in the Massachusetts, primar-
les whom illness had forced to forego
a platform campaign.
From lis sick bed In Dorchester
Congressman John Douglas. candidate
for the Democratic nomination to
succeed himself in the tenth Massa-
chusetts district, addressed to the mi
crophone his appeal to the voters Tor
s,p;. ort. Proadcasting stations here
said 1t was the first time a political
candidate had sought their aid under
similar conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Associated Press
Official Now Publicity
Director N. e. Council

Boston, Sept. 10 F = Appoint
ment of Floyd E. Williamson, corr
respondent of The Associated Press
in Boston, as executive assistant
and publicity director of the New
England Council was announced to-
day by Dudley Harmon, executive
secretary. Mr.. Williamson, who came
to Boston early in 1925, will begin
his duties September Is.
This appointment follows closely
upon the formation of a public re-
lations and community organiza tons
committee within the New England
Council, of which Colonel Frank
Knox, publisher Of the Manchester,
N. H. Union-Leader. is, chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Sch. Morrisey on
Way Back from Arctic

South Portland. Me-, Sept. 10
P-The schooner Morrissey. on
which Captain Robert Bartlett and
party have been conducting re-
search work in the Arctic, is On the
way home. This information was re-
ceived here today in a radiogram
from Robert Peary. son of the late
Rear Admiral Peary, discoverer of
the North Pole.
The radiogram was picked up by
+. 5. Hendrick, an amateur operator
a. Wianno, Mass, and forwarded to
Mrs. Joseph Lord of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
School Children of
N. E. To Receive First
Music Lesson by Radio

Hartford. Conn, Sept. 10-(P)-Pu-.
pills of five New England states will
go TO schccl together in a gigantic
class on Wednesday, September %.
Rural and city schools of Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont and Massa-
chusetts will cooperate on that day
with the Connecticut department of
education ;uld the Travellers station
VITO in the first "lesson" of a course
in music appreciation by radio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Ayers Named A. P.
Correspondent at Hub

New York. Sept. 10 - up - An
nouncement was made today Of the
appointment of E. A. Ayers as Bos-
ton correspondent of The Associat-
ed Press. He succeeds F. E. VIII
hanson, resigned.
Mr.. Ayers entered the service Of
The Associated Press in New York
in 1920, later becoming night city
editor at that office. Since 1922 he
has been in charge of the bureau at
Harrisburg, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Essential the Party be
Maintained in Power
Throughout Nation,
Colonel Declares in
w aterville and Au-
gusta Addresses

Governor Brewster for His
Record in Law Enforcement Should Com
mand Attention of Entire Country = Ex-
Cong. FOss Also Talks on National Issues
Praises Cong Governor Gives Re-
view of His Administration to Date Judge
Deering on State Issues = Big Crowds in
Both Cities Listen Attentively to Speakers
Enthusiasm Manifest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11

Under competent leaders of the party state and nation
the heavy artillery wheeled out for the single Republican
rally Of the State campaign in the Capital City of Maine Fri
day evening" and between twelve and fifteen hundred people
listened atenvely and Numbered apprecave and commend
atoy applause to the remarks of the group of speakers which
included Colonel Theodore Roosevelt of New York former
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Governor Ralph Brewster
ExCongressman George E. Foss of Illinois and Hon. John p
Deerng of Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Estimate Canadian
Wheat 375.697,O0O Blu.

Ottawa, Ont, Sept. 10.-(P)-The
total production of what in three
prairie provinces, as estimated by
the Dominion bureau of statistics. is
now 375.697. 900 bushels, as compar-
ed with the finally estimated pro-
duction of 1872, $4,000 last, year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
THE WEATHER
FAIL

Northern New England-Fair Sat
urday: slightly warmer in the inter.
ior Sunday: increasing cloudiness
pro bly, showers Sunday night.
Southern New England-Fair Sat-
urday and Sunday: somewhat warm
er Sunday.
Eastern New York - Fair with
slowly rising temperature Saturday;
Sunday increasing cloudiness AMI
somewhat warmer. probably showers
Sunday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-11
Bombing Plane Race
Won by Lieut.. Wolfe

Philadelphia. Sept 10.-(P-Lieu
tenant L. NJ. Wolfe of McCook Field
Ohio, woh the 12O-mile race for bomb.
ing planes at the national air race
meet here today. He flew at an aver
age speed of 123.174 miles an hour. II
was the first race on the program
which was held up three hours by the
visit of the Los Angeles to the flying
field