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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-23
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-06-23

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
To Question Quintet
In Payroll Movement

Boston, May 26-AP)-Arrested at
gunpoint in a lodging house opposite
a F'itchburg bank from which 1t was
said a big payroll was to be moved
tomorrow five men were brought to
Boston late tonight for questioning
by the state police in connection with
a $500 payroll robbery in Westboro
a week ago.
The arrests resulted from week of
investiga ton by the state police af-
ter Henry Woodward, a clerk of the
Westboro Weaving Company. in
Westboro, was beaten and robbed of
satchel containing the money by
two men who fled in an automobile.
The robbery was carried out on a
crowded business street and was wit
messed by scores of persons.
The raid in Fitchburg was led by
state Detectives John Stokes and Mi
chael Flemming. Fitchburg inspect
ors and special officers aided. The
men were brought to the state house
here by automobile and at midnight
were still closeted with state police
officials. No charges had been placed
against them.
The men gave the names of Leroy
Stearns. %, of Bath, Me-, George
Friess. %, Wethaven. Conn, William
Surette, 81, Albany. n. Y, and Ros-
ario Mususci and Angelo Steward of
Boston. The police said that Stew
faro is wanted in connection with a
gambling game holdup in Rhode ISL
and some time ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
WOmen's Clubs at
Odds Over Methods
Natl Administration

Atlantic City, n. j., May 26.-[P)
-Undercurrents of opposition to the
organization and administration of
the General Federation of Women's
Clubs broadened their channels to-
day.
Mrs Joshua Hodgins of Marinette.
Wis, reporting on the West Baden
biennial council, told the eighteenth
biennial convention that the organ
ization was top-heavy with city
D. Sherman, national president. de-
handing whether their position
against majority rule binding minor
ity clubs would be heard, was sent
by the Louisville delegation after
Mrs. Sherman omitted from her re-
port a paragraph dealing with this
question this morning. The para
graph was reinserted after Mrs.
Sherman's attention was called to
the omission and shes stated that 1t
had been passed over in an effort 10
shorten the time required for read
ing the report. advance copies of
which were distributed to the press
yesterday.
The Louisville delegations resolu-
ton proposing change in the fed
Grafton charter is before the emer-
gency committee, where in the opin-
ion Of many 1t will remain as re-
ported until after the close of the
convention. 1t would release oppos-
ing clubs from any responsibility for
measures endorsed by a ma jority of
the federation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
DIR. THOMAS MAIN
SPEAKER AT OAKLAND
SCHOOL DEDICATION
(Specfal to- Kennebec Journal

especial TO kenneDec JournaD
Oakland, Me-. May 26-"My heart
thrills with pride when I think of
what the people Of Maine have done
for the education of the children
since the great war closed" said DIR.
Augustus o. Thomas, State commits
sioner of education. who was the
principal speaker at the dedication
of the new high school building here
this evening.
"The story reads like a romance
when we consider not only the build
ings which have been built like this
for the housing of OIL rschools and
the equipment that has been provid-
ed but the training and spirit of our
teachers and the cooperation of our
patrons" continued Commissioner
Thomas.
Education Is a personal asset, a
strength to the community, ladder
to individual achievement. We are
Just beginning to understand that
money spent judiciously for educa-
tioh Is an investment and not an ex-
pense. OF all the vast resources of
Maine. and she is full of them, the
greatest resource is found in the
10000 boys and girls who are to be
educated in our schools and who are
to be taught that we have avenues
of success at home and opportunities
for successful careers in our own
state. Nevertheless, with all our i'm
proyments in education, our schools
are not good enough. We must all
of us together work hard and faith
fully. for in cooperation there is
achievement"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Stokes Will Fails
To Provide for His
Wife and Two Children

New York, May 26-(P)-The will
of W. E. D. Stokes, millionaire hotel
owner, was filed for probate today,
making no bequest for his wife, Mrs.
Helen Elwood Stokes, and their two
children. Mrs. Stokes attorney i'm
mediately announced that the will
would be contested.
Mrs. Stokes won a separation from
her husband and custody of their
children after Stokes had tried in
vain for five years to win a divorce
from her on charges Of infidelity.
The entire estate. mentione din the
will as "over $4,000" but estimated
as high as $1O,O00,O0O. was left to
w. E. d. Stokes, Jr., son Of Stokes
and Mrs. Rita De Acosta Lydig, who
divorced the hotel owner shortly after
their child was born.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Hear of Third u. S.
Citizen Kidnapped
By Mexican Bandits

Mxico City, May 26-(P)-Reports
that a third American, within the
past few days has been kidnapped
by Mexican bandits, were received
here today in telegram stating that
J. J. Shanklin. an American employee
of the Ell Potrero sugar plantation
had been spirited away.
The United States embassy has
made representations to the Mexican
foreign office.
C. c. Braden, an American mining
man and mining engineer named
days ago by bandits in the state of
Durango. The fate of these men are
still unknown today.
News of Shanklins kidnapping was
received by c.. NJ. Brown of Mexico
City, the manager of the Ell Potrero
planta ton which is American owned.
The plantation is in the state of Vera
Cruz. Mr.. Brown informed the Uni
ted States embassy which in turn re-
quested the foreign office to take
steps to rescue the man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
GOVERNOR REVIEWS
ACTIVITIES STATE OF
MAINE ASSOCIATES
Especial to Kennebec Journal)

Eastport, Me-. May 26.-Governor
Ralph o. Brewster addressing the To-
cal chamber of commerce here this
evening on THE State Of Maine Asso-
ciates" declared that new day is
dawing and the country has its eyes
as never before upon Maine.
with the formation Of the State of
Maine Associates the first phase of the
Maine development program is sue
cessfully accomplished" the governor
asserted. Qualification Of effort along
constructive lines has been brought
measureably to pass. This coordina-
ton of effort had its inception when
the legislature very wisely provided a
fund ito compile and publish data re-
garding the agricultural. industrial
and recreational resources of the
State Of Maine.
Two hundred fifty cities and towns
have indicated the approval by the
great mass Of our citizens of this pro-
gram by contributing to the Maine
Development Association for the pur-
pose of advertising on broad lines the
possibilities Of the State of Maine.
1.-THE Maine to Southland pilgrim
age ployed a 4000-mile furrow through
the consciousness Of the New South
which offers, as result Of its recent
remarkable development, one of the
most fertile fields for marketing the
recreational advantages of Maine and
it's Industrial and agricultural pro-
ducts in many lines. They already
know our seed potatoes and our Palm
Beach cloth, but friendly commercial
and social intercourse can make this
interchange increasingly expand.
"The formation of the State OF
Maine Associates marked the culmina-
ton of the efforts to unite all the in
terests in our State. Western Maine
leaders were responsible for placing
Clarence c. Stetson. president of the
Bangor Chamber of Commerce, at the
head of the State of Maine Associates
This indicates a growing recognitioE
that Bangor Is In reality the geograph-
ical center of the State of Maine.
"A new day Is dawning and the
country has its eyes as never before
upon Maine. AS we demonstrate fol-
ourselves happiness and prosperity an
increasing number of our fellow-citi-
zens will desire to, come and live in
our midst. We welcome them whether
they come for a day. month, or a
year to enjoy the opportunities that
lie about US on every side. The hour
hand of national attention is now turn
ing to the northeast"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Northern Baptists
Avoid Split Over
Tenets at Washington

Washington, May 26-R)-A spirit
of compromise at todays session of
the Northern Baptist convention and
a threatened split between funda-
mentalists and modernists was SEEM
inglyl averted.
After several hours debate a resol-
ution was adopted permitting Baptist
churches to admit members without
the rate of immersion but reserving
to immersed believers the privilege of
representing their churches at ma
tional conventions.
This action followed the tabling Of
an amendment to the bylaws of the
convention proposed at Seattle last
year which would have required the
immersion of all protested believers.
DR.. w. B. Riley of Minneapolis.
head of the Baptist Bible Union.
sought to amend the resolution which
was adopted TO stipulate that the
iconvention should not recognize any
Baptist church unless immersion was
recognized and practiced as a pre-
requisite to membership.
His amendment was rejected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Alien Quota Not
To Affect Those Who
Served in u. S. Service

Washington, May 26.-(P)-The
bill to permit the admission to the
United States Of aliens who served
with the American forces with the
World war without regard to immi-
grafton quota restrictions was signed
today by President Coolidge.
The measure approved by the
President also would give alien vet
Grams in the United States the privi-
lege of naturalization by merely FL
ing an application with the courts.
All veterans who were honorably
discharged abroad and have not
come to this country, together with
their wives and minor children, are
given one year to apply for return
to the United States. The number
affected is estimated at 10000, half
of whom are in Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
MAN, 81, Rejected,
KILLS 12-YEAR-0LD
GIRL and himself

New Bedford, Mass, May 26.-(A1
Carrying out a threat to kill the
IL year old daughter of his landlord
If. she didn't run away with him,
Paul Turek. 81. this morning sent a
bullet through the brain of Sophie
Turek, as she lay in bed with her
seven year old sister Turek then
ran from the Turek farmhouse on
the old Fall River road in North
Dartmouth, leaped over Stone wall
into a field and took his own life
with a shot from the same revolver.
Turek, q boarder at the Turek
farm, was no relation to his victim
Last Friday, Turek attacked So
phie, her father, Joseph Turek. de-
clared today. That incident resulted
in Paul being ordered from the
house. Sunday he sent letter 10
Sophie's father informing him that
he would not leave unless the girl
accompanied him. If she refused, tina
latter said, Paul would kill her.
About $50 this morning Paul return.
ed. ostensibly for his clothing. He
found Sophie and her younger sister,
Ellen, alone in the house. Ellen's
only recollection of what followed is
flash, a revolver shot and the dis
covery of the mortal wound in her
sisters head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
DECLARES METHODS
n. E. Ineffective
IN FOREIGN MARKETS

Boston. May 26.-lP)-Declaring
New Englands methods of selling and
merchandising in foreign fields were
rotten" Victor NJ. Cutter. president
of the United Fruit Company, told the
New England Export Club today that
the natural market for the manufac-
tured products of this section was in
Latin America. Mr.. Cutter was elected
president of the club at its annual
meeting today.
Our knowledge Of markets, both do
nestle and foreign. is infinitesimal,"
said Mr.. Cutter. THE remedy for the
situation lies in a realizing Of these
facts and in aggressive action in mer-
chandising, which includes advertising
and publicity, proper packaging and
handling of our products, and the
building up of sales and sales forces
to balance our splendid manufacturing
and production"
Latin America. Mt. Cutter said, pro-
duces the raw materials which New
England cannot furnish, but in return
will need for years to come all the va
ried manufactured products from the
northeastern states.
Other speakers at the conference to-
day, which was attended by represent
atives of more than 100 exporters
throughout New England. stressed the
opportunity in foreign trade as re-
reer for young men. and pointed to the
fact that New England always had
found a solution for her economic diff
fculties across the sea.
Problems affecting individual manu-
facturers and groups of manufacturers
were discussed in group conferences
that occupied the greater part of the
first day of the two-day meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27

Washington, May 26-(P)-More
back,iring on the prohibition ques-
ton was heard today in both Houses
of Congress as the Senate Judiciary
committee prepared to discuss to-
morrow the legality of President
Coolidge's order authorizing the en-
ployment of state and local officers
as federal enforcement agents.
The order was defended in the
House by Representative Swing,
Republican, California, in whose
state 1t is first to be put into effect
He said it was not in conflict with
the constitution, was not without
precedent and added that he felt
confident the people of California as
a whole would be glad to cooperate
with federal officials in enforcing the
dry law.
In the Senate, Senator Edwards,
Democrat, New Jersey, a leader of
the vets, renewed his assault on the
order, while Senator Caraway,
Democrat, Arkansas, a dry, deliver
cd a general prohibition speech. as
CONTINUED on Page 4, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Federal Officers Nab
Two and 40 Gallons
Alcohol Near Portland

Portland, Me-, May 26.-P)-After
giving Arthur England. United
States prohibition agent. a wild ride
on the rear spare tire of their car
for a mile and a half, Charles T.
Murphy and Wilfrid Richard, OF
Haverhill, both about 81, were ar
rested on the Portland Sanford road
highway late today when 40 gallons
Of alcohol In the auto was seized.
The men were placed in the York
jail and will be arraigned before
Commissioner George F. Gould here
tomorrow.
Federal agents under Henry P.
Weaver. head of the southern Maine
unit. reported that the pair were
halted and then started their car in
an attempt to escape. With Agent
England hanging to the rear tire they
led the pursuers merry chase at
60-mile clip. The government auto
finally got ahead and blocked the
road. The men We're arrested only
after battle, the officers reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Public Requests
Many in Will. of
Belfast Woman

Especial to Kennebec JournaO
Belfast, Me-, May 26.-Public be-
quests in the will of the late Alma
c. Bradbury, widow of Charles Brad
bury, were filed today, include $4,000
to the Universalist church in MEM
DRY of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Y. Cottrell; $1,000 to the Home for
Aged Women in memory of her
mother; $1,000 TO the Girls Home in
memory of Emma Tyler and Eleanor
S yea; $1,000 to st. Francis of Assist
Catholic church; $4,000 for a trust
fund, to be known as the Bradbury
Thanksgiving Fund, in memory Of
Mr." Bradbury. The income to be
used in the purchase and distribution
of dinners to the needy families of
Belfast. After disposition of per-
sonal property, real estate and be-
quests to relatives and friends,
the residue is left to the Bradbury
Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held this af-
ternoon for Mrs. Bradbury, whose
death occurred Sunday of heart fail
ure, just 100 days after that of her
husbands. Both were laid to rest to-
day in Grove cemetery today; his re-
mans have been in the receiving
tomb since February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
House FavOrs Bill
Against Use of Mails
For Gambling Devices

Washington, May 26-P)-By "a
vote of 262 to IS the house today
passed and sent to the senate the
Ramseyer bill to tighten the law
against using the mails for gambling
devices.
The measure would deny the malls
to newspapers, circulars or pamph-
lets Containing any advertisement
OF any lottery, gift enterprise or
scheme of any kind offering prizes
dependent In whole or in part upon
lot or chance. or containing any list
OF prizes awarded by means of such
scheme"
Representative McKeown, Demo-
crat, oklahoma, attacked the bill
contending 1t would prevent news
papers from conducting contests de-
signed to increa~o circulation and al
80 would hake illegal advertisements
Oh prize competitions promri~d by
merchants and chambers Of COM
nlerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27

Nav York, May 2e.-(Pl-The recent
..rsral strike in England served, in
-. opinion of Sir Esme Howard. the
p,,.,sh ambassador. to establish "once
.ss,n and for generations to come a
bsl,ef and a faith in the principles of
free constitutional parliamentary gov
eminent"
In an address before the American
National Association of Credit Men
nara tonight which was confined al
rsos. entirely to a discussion of the
..,,ks he said that con the whole /
think not only Great Britain but also
,ha world at large-always excluding
our friends at Moscow-nay be con-
gratulated on the outcome.
~ hope that once the mining diff
entity has been settled. as feel con-
yinced It must now be settled. and
once the mining industry has been ad-
,usted to modern conditions" he add
al "we may look forward with a new
hane TO an era of internal peace and
prosperity in Great Britain which will
also have its reflex on the prosperity
Of lis country which sells. 1 believe,
,5 per cent. of Its local export to the
British Isles"
While Sir Esme said that there was
general recognition that the miners of
England should be paid "a living
wage" he took the position that mine
owners could not be called on to work
properties at a loss or the govern
ment to continue indefinitely a subsidy
to maintain wages"
As to general strike the ambassa-
dor held that it's aim must be to in
timidate and compel the regular con-
stitutional government to do certain
things which 1t believes are not for
the good Of the country"
Expressing qualification that the
strikers were not revolutionists.
though the success of the strike would
have meant revolution" and that Brit
ish labor leaders had refused financial
/. assistance from Russia. he said the
strikes aftermath appeared to have in
Il few seeds of real bitterness or dis
cord for the future"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
French Parliament,
10 Take Up Debt
Agreement TODAY

Paris, May 26.-(P)-The recovery
VI the French franc and the an
nno,a I that Abd-el-Krim, the
i Mlnan war leader, had surrendered,
caves the Washington debt agree
.aent as the principal bone of con-
y. .sntion between the government and
u.e opposition on the re-opening of
parilament tomorrow.
Al, ioaays official announcement
T S,a. hrim Is on his way to the
It,. snen lines has robbed the Social
ts .s ana the Communists Of one of
well %eir iavorite points Of assault on the
taSO y. and the Improvement fl
sa S french exchange has repaired a
msn serous breach in the govern
An ~, oreastworks.
vac. ne government has made a can
tSas ms oI the chamber and has found
WIFI WIFI the vote is likely to be close
s r,tn strong certainty that ratifi-
on VIII be carried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Harvard Student
Unhurt in Plane
Crash at Weston, Mass

Weston, Mass, May 26.-P)- A
Harvard students scheduled para
chute jump on $1,000 bet turned
into an airplane crash on the avia-
ton field here today. but when spec
tators gaZed into the crumpled ma
chine from which the leap was to
have been made they found both pi-
lot and amateur Jumper practically
unhurt. The plane crashed to earth
after attaining an altitude Of 400
feet.
Arthur Menken, Harvard law
school student, son of S. Stanwood
Menken, New York attorney. made
the bet with Ten anonymous
friends last Saturday. All trooped
out to Weston Field late today
where the jump was to be made
from commercial plane piloted by
Lieutenant J. S. Dexter, reserve
army pilot.
Menken handed his pocket money
to a friend as he climbed into the
machine, advising him to "hang on
to it, I may not need 1t any more"
He waved to the pilot and they tax
led across the field before circling
up to the 1900 feet stipulated in the
bet.
While less than 400 feet up at the
far end of the field. the circling
plane struck an air pocket as Dexter
afterwards explained. He kept the
machine from wing slip and man.
aged to swing away from the trees
and brush at the end of the field but
the plane flattened to the ground
with a rush that sent it several feet
into the soft earth, badly cracked up.
An emergency call for Wellesley
police ambulance was sent in while
100 or more spectators and friends
dashed for the crumpled plane.
Theodode Hazen of Boston. friend
and classmate of Menken. was one
of the first to reach the plane, but
found Menken and his pilot crawling
from the wreckage apparently UNI
hiarf. sArr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Church Property
Lease for Big Office
Building Is Held Up

New York, May 26-(R - Calvary
Baptist church was prevented today
from going ahead with plans to lease
the church property for erection of a
"a story office and church building,
when seven members of the church
applied for restraining order in the
supreme court.
The court action, continuation of
litigation by certain church mem
bers instituted to prevent John
Roach Straton. the pastor, from
erecting a commercial building on
the church site. halts any lease
agreements until afte it has been
disposed of in court.
The new plan Was to ease the
property for SO years at $41,000 a
year. The combined commercial and
church building was then to be
erected, the church having the free
use of that part of the ground floor
not occupied by restaurant.