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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Portland Marine
Diver browns When
Air Line Is Parted

Portland, Me-, July 12.-(P)-Irving
Williams, Sc. marine diver of this
city, was drowned near HarpsweIl to-
day in so feet of water when his air.
line. tended by his brother, Walter
Williams. parted.
Williams was working in an attempt
to raise the power sloop Bradley A,
which went ashore 10 days ago on
Bold Dick. a rocky pinnacle near Rag
ged Island in Casco Bay. causing the
death by drowning of Capt. Russell
Smith. Philip Merrill and Philip
Leighton, all of Yarmouth. John
Kennon. IA, the fourth member of the
crew, was rescued from a rock after
swimming more than a mile.
Before Williams could be brought
to the surface after the airline part
ed he was drowned by the thrush of
water. He was a native of Kennebunk-
port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
100000 Elks in
Chicago for New
Memorial Dedication

Chicago, July 12-(P)-Given the
glad hand by a city decked with the
purple and white banners of their
order, members of the Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks wero
formally welcomed tonight at a pub
lie session which opened the fra
ternity's annual grand lodge re-
union.
As many of the 100000 visitors as
could crowd into the auditorium
heard themselves acclaimed again by
Martin ]. O'Brien, acting mayor, as
1.-THE best people on earth" and lis
tened to a hearty acceptance Of
Chicagos hospitality from their
spokesman, Judge William HawIey
Atwell, of Dallas, Tex, grand exalted
ruler.s
John X. Tener, former governor of
pennsylvania, will turn over to the
order for dedication on Wednesday
the new 100000 national memorial
headquarters building here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
French Must Look
To Congress for More
Lenient Debt Terms

Washington. July 12-P)-The
French debt settlement in the opip-
ion of Secretary Mellon, is out of the
hands of the American debt commits
sinoand if France wants more lcnient
terms it must lay it's cause before
Congress.
Since the agreement already has
been ratified by the House ie con-
siders it improbable, however, that
the Senate would consent to any
material modifying amendments.
It is the view of administration
officials that if France fails to ratify
the settlement she would be in a less
favorable position since the United
States, through its loan, holds n de-
mand note on the French government
payable in cash while the debt agree
ment would allow paymnet over q
period of 62 years.
The American government has re-
ceived no communication, official Or
otherwise, from French authorities
with regard to the debt, 1t was stated
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
LewistOn-Auburn
MasOns Plan Field
Day at East Auburn

Lewiston, July 1.-THE annual
outing and field day of the Masonic
lodges of Lewiston and Auburn will
be held at the State Fish Hatchery
grounds, East Auburn, Wednesday,
August 10.
A committee representing the four
blue lodges of the two cities has laid
plans to accommodate a crowd of
1000 and extends a cordial invita-
ton to all out of town Masons.
The program calls for opening the
grounds at 1870 A. NJ, with a
luncheon at noon. The afternoon
will be devoted to athletics, including
a horrible baseball game between
lodges of Lewiston and Auburn, and
other amusements.
Continuous music through the day
will be furnished by the Brigade
Band. A banquet will be spread in
the evening and the band will give
a special concert program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Searchers Ordered Out

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur, who
was on the scene, ordered the search
ing parties from the devastated area
when the veering wind turned the
flames toward the magazines as yet
unexploded and threatened blasts as
violent as those of Sunday.
He also directed that patrol lines
be frightened around the ten mile
zone evacuated yesterday when
army, navy and marine picket lines
were established. This brought new
despair and bewilderment to hun
dreds Of refugees, who because of
the quiet day. had hopes of return
ing to their shattered homes in mo
mans land"
Known Dead
Parts Of II bodies were found in
todays first exploration of the she'll
torn naval reservation. bringing the
Continued on Page 8, Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Strikers
ZerOHOur
Is Today
Subway Workers Can Return
Up to Noon, Transit Co. Of
ficiaPs Word - Days Exten-
sion of Time Due to Reports
Some of Men Being Intimi-
dated by Pickets-First In
stance of Sabotage Reported

New York, July 12.-P)-The cris
IS in the subway strike was post
poned for "a hours today.
The PETERBOROUGH Rapid Transit
Company announced that strikers
would have until noon tomorrow to
return to work or be permanently
removed from the payroll. The zero
hour, had been set for noon TODAY
but copany officials announced they
mad received reports that men who
wanted to return to work were be-
Ing intimidated by strike pickets.
They said that police would be an
pealed to be prevent intimidation.
The principal development today in
the strike, which has now been in
progress for week, were counter
claims for impending victory by
leaders and company officials, and
reports OF the first serious sabotage
since the strike began.
Company officials said that 1888
strikers had returned to work and
that more were cCmiag all the time
Strike leaders placed OBJECTIONS
from the strikers ranks at a handful
an dannounced that recruits had been
gained from the signal tower men.
Police were told that two motor
men had been fired on while driving
trains and investigations were order
ed begun. Strike leaders denied all
knowledge Of the attacks, and point
ed to often repeated injunctions
from strike leaders that the strike
could be conducted in an orderly and
peaceful manner. District Attorney
Mcclellan Of the Bronx ordered an
immediate investigation. He directed
that the motorman. William O'Dell.
said to be a new eployee, be held on
a charge Of criinal negligence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Two Boards Will
Look Into Various
Phases of Explosion

Washington, July 12-tP)-Two in
vestigating boards will be named by
Secretary Wilbur to inquire into
various phases Of the Lake Den
mark naval arsenal explosions. One
will seek to ascertain the cause and
the damage to government proper
ty, while the other will assess pri-
vate property losses
In advising the navy department
of this course, the secretary in Il
message sent today from the zone of
disaster directed also that Rear Ad-
miral E. A. Campbell, navy judge cd
vocate general, confer with attorney
general relative to private property
damages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Guilty Drunken
Driving, Given
Jail Term 60 DAYS

Especial to the Kennebec Journal)
brunswick, Me-, July 12.-After
trial starting early this morning and
lasting until late this afternoon
Judge Joseph H. Rousseau In the
municipal court today imposed a
sentence of 60 days in Jail in Fran
co.'s ;. Huard who was arrested by
state highway patrolman Charles
Marks at Hillside on July 4th
charged with operating an automo-
bile while under the influence of
liquor. Huard admitted that he had
been drinking, but number of wit
nesses We're summoned who testified
that the defendant had not taken a
drop of liquor. Huard appealed and
furnished $500 bail for his appear
ance at the September term of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Financial HI e a d s of
\ Both Nations Reach
Agreement at Lon
don
France to Pay S4,000,00O Year
ly for Six Years-$12,500,-
900 Every Year Thereafter
for 62 Years-Safety Clause
Protects France in Event
Germany Defaults in Her
Reparation Payments-Also
Provides for Stability of
Franc

London, July 12.-(P)-An agree
ment was signed today for the funding
Of the French war debt to Great Bril-
tain after conference of a single hour
between Winston Churchill, chancellor
Of the British exchequer, and Joseph
Caillaux, French minister Of finance,
and subsequent discussion with
treasury officials to draft the terms of
the agreement. These will not be d.
vulged until tomorrow.
NJ Caillaux came to London by air.
plane from Paris accompanied by
Jacques Duboin, under-secretary Of
the treasury, and lost no time in pro-
seeding to the house of commons.
where he was closeted with the British
chancellor.
Apparently the agreement was
reached thus quickly because the
ground had been thoroughly prepared
beforehand by discussions between
London and Paris. 1t was probably
only coincidence that almost stimuli
taneously with the issuance Of the Off
cial announcement Of the signing Of
the agreement that the French franc
touched its lowest record of about 1875
to the pound.
Questioned after the signature, NJ.
Caillaux said he hoped this would pre-
vent any further fall in the francs,
but, struggling his shoulders, he re-
marked: Il am not master of events"
M. Caillaux expressed himself as
greatly pleased with his reception in
London and especially with Mr.
Churchill's amiability.
Although the full terms Of the
agreement are withheld until tomor-
row. IT is understood France will pay
in the current financial year $4,000, 900,
with gradually increasing payments
until the sixth year. when the full
$l2,500,000, as previously arranged,
Will be reached.
The full payment terms are s1e,500,-
600 for 60 years, and France will not
be required to pay the deficiency Of
these five years of partial moratorium
until long period, probably Is or 80
years. The 100000 pounds sterling
Of French gold now held here by the
Bank Of England as pledge will
henceforth be regarded As part of the
reserve Of the Bank of France.
There is also a safeguarding clause
to protect Frances interests should
Germany default in her reparations
payments. In this the British settle
ment differs from the Mellon Berenger
agreement, which omitted such q
clause.
France is also granted a transfer
clause whereby in the event of her
large payment to England endangering
the stability Of the franc the annual
payment will be postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Plunderers at Work
In Shattered Homes
Of Devastated Region

New York, July 12-(P1-Thieves
have been plundering the shattered
Denmark explosion, undeterred by
danger from flying shell fragments,
according to a dispatch from Dover.
n. j., to the Evening World.
officers were quoted as reporting
that thieves had broken into their
damaged quarters, broke open trunks
and stole personal belongings and
money. The thieves were said even
to have ripped the gold and silver
1nsignias of officers from uniforms
found among the officers effects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
General Forecast

The disturbance that was central
over western Ontario Sunday night
has advanced to the lower st. Law
renee valley and a trough of low
pressure extends southwestward to
Texas. lowest 29.46. Father Point,
Que.
The indications are for local show
ers in the middle Atlantic states
Tuesday. Otherwise generally fair
weather will prevail during the next
two days east of the Mississippi.
river. The temperature will be
slightly lower Tuesday in the north
Atlantic states. There will be lit
tie change in temperature Wedr es-
day.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate to fresh west and north
west winds and generally fair
weather Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Kellogg Denies
Said Arms Meet
In State Collapse

washington, July 12-(P)-The
state department today made formal
denial of a widely published report
that Secretary Kellogg had advised
President Coolidge that so far as The
United States and Great Britain are
concerned, the preparatory arms con-
ference in Geneva has collapsed.
The secretary of state declared
that no report of this nature had been
received from the American dele
gates at Geneva" said the depart
ment's statement. NOR has he sent to
the President at White Pine Camp
any report dealing with this sub
ject."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Greenleaf Acquitted
Manslaughter Charge

sanford, Me, July 12.-P)-Frank
nreenleaf, superintendent of the
hrockway Trucking Company Of
PORTLAND, was acquitted of man
slaughter by Judge George A. Good
win today. Greenleaf was driving a
car which was in collision with an
otner machine in Hollis Center, July
o. The smash resulted in the death
OF Mrs. Lila Perkins of Forest Hills,
Mass. A charge of mansIaughter
against Charles Bradbury of Milton,
mass, driver of the other car, was
mol pressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13

Users Kill
3 Persons
Chicago Sayings Follow Pact
Made to Get "SOme Easy
Money" One Caught by
Police Tells of Shooting Cab
Driver and Man and Fiancee
Police Seek Companion Of
McWaine

Chicago. July 12.-(P)-Two hood
and killed Ludwig Rose, cab driver.
early today in Cicero, turbulent sub
urb, took his cab and few minutes
later shot and killed Fred Helm, a Sun
day school superintendent, and his fan
Gee, Miss Marie BLANC. after an appar-
ent effort to robe them. The latter
two were en- route home from church
when they were killed.
Police tonight had part of the story
of the tragic escapade from Thomas
McWaine, "a, and they sought Joseph
Granite as his companion. McWaine
was arrested but his companion,
known only to him as Eddie" es-
capped.
At the police station McWaine de-
clared, officers said, that his COM
panion had suggested that they make
some easy money" They employed
the taxicab with a plan to rob the
driver. AS they drove along they saw
a sedan parked at the roadside. so they
SluSSeu ana tea Inc CAB driver ana
robbed the couple in the sedan of So
and some Sunday school envelopes.
When they returned to the cab they
united Rose and told him to flee. AS
he fled, McWaine said he heard Eddie
fire some shots. Police found Rose
dying, near the roadside. and he told
them that he hard half dozen shots
shortly after his shooting
officers found the bodies of Helm and
Miss BLANC nearby.
McWaine admitted the use of mar
cotics and said his companion also was
a user of the stimulant.
A coroner's jury recommended Nc
Waine be held to the grand jury for
murder and that Eddie or "Curley''
be apprehended and held on similar
charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Smokes Pipe While
Bathing Feet in Gas;
Is Taken to Hospital

Watertown, Mass, July 12-[P)-
A gasoline cure for rheumatism
proved more painful than efficacious
to Messak Parsikian here today. A
friend told him to soak his feet in d
bowl of gasoline and Parsikian
tried 1t. neglecting, however to dis
card a pipe he had been smoking.
Ffremen eXtinguished the blaze
with $500 loss to the house and
Parsikian was taken to the Jam
bridge hospital. He wilh recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Death Well Known
Missionary Worker
In Portland Hospital

Portland. Me-, July 12.-{P)-Miss
Margaret Payson Waterman of Cor
ham, who for many years was asso-
ciated with Bishop Charles Fl. Brent in
missionary and educational work of
the Protestant Episcopal church in the
Philippine Islands, died here today in
st. Barnabas Hospital. where she had
been patient for few weeks.
Miss Waterman had been connected
with Trinity Church Mission in New
York City the past two years. She was
a daughter of the late Judge John A.
Waterman of Eorham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Identify Six More
Bodies of Victims

New York. July 12-(P)-SIx addi-
tional bodies of the victims OF the
Lake Denmark arsenal explosion
We're identified tonight by means of
fingerprint records at the Brooklyn
Naval Hospital. They are-Baker,
Virgil c., private. of Mt Sterling.
Ky; Powell, Ernest. private, OF
Hamilton, Ohio; Alison, Orlando,
private, of Pennington, Mimi; Web
er, Frank c., private, of Cleveland,
Ohio; Monroe. John, private, of Rich
mond, Va; Edison, Mason, trumpet
er of Evansville, Ind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Three Departments
Fight Wells Fire

Wells, Me-. July 12.-(P)-Fire de-
partments from three neighboring
towns helped local fremen fight the
fire which destroyed the farm build
ings of Abraham Rosenstein here to-
day. Town officials feared the flames
would wipe out the village, as a high
wind was blowing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
4 Strike Pickets
Shot in n. Y. Street

New York. July II - Up - Four
garment strikers were shot today
while picketing in West 25th street
just off Fifth Avenue. Three men
found in the building being picketed
were held by police for questioning.
The wounded are: Morris Sporting,
Benjamin Zimmerman, Harry Schol-
achman. and Morris Kaplan. All
were expected to recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
BOwdOinham Boy
Dies of TetanuS

Lewiston, Me, July 12.-LP|-Mau-
rice Couture, Is, son of Alcide Couture
of Bowdoinham, died in hospital here
today of tetanus infection caused by a
wound on the Fourth of July from
blank cartridge. DR.. l.. J. Dumont,
health officer, stated. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
THE WEATHER
FAI r

New England - Generally fair
Tuesday and Wednesday; slightly
cooler Tuesday.
Eastern New York-Generally fair
and somewhat cooler Tuesday;
Wednesday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
BOY BROWNS IN
Vain EFFORT TO
SAVE HIS BROTHER
Especial to Kennebec journal

st. Adams, July 12-Harold, u,
and TIE Brooks. 8, Of Frar k
Brooks of this town. were drowned
in Indian Pond Sunday, it became
known today. The two boys. together
with several other COMPANIONS, were
in bathing when Earle was t '.en
with cramps and Harold made a vain
effort to rescue his brother. Both
bodies have been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Generally fair Tuesday and Wednes-
day; slightly cooler Wednesday.
Moderate to fresh west and north
west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Local Radio Condition.

Last night was very good. The
volume was fair with but occasional
fading and little static Chicago
came in well as did many other
stations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
One of II Remaining Mag
azines Fired; Others are in
Path; Halt Work Reclaim
ing the Dead

Navy Secretary Orders Tightening of Patrol
Lines Around 10-Mile Zone - Returning
Refugees Bewildered-Part of II Bodies
Found During Day-Total Known Dead 10
Some of Bodies So Badly Torn Identified
vice for Lieut. Bolts - Plans Progress for
Rehabilitation Work Among Stricken
Families
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13
Burial of
John Weeks
on Thursday
N a ton and State
M Ourn Passing of
Former Secretary of
War

Never Reused from State of
Coma Which Began Sunday
Morning - Duties of High
Office Taxed His Strength
Sought Health in South
America and California -
Will Be Buried at West New
ton. Mass, His Home for
Many Years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-13

Dover N j.. July 12-(AP)-New Jerseys shell-racked
trembed before the threat of another disastrous lombard
ment tonight.
Flames smoudering for three days, fared with
shifting wind and fired of the dozen magazines remain
ing Lake Denmarks burning arsenal.
The other magazines endangered by the explosion
and the task of retaining the dead of Saturdays disaster
was abandoned temporarily.
The Washington times., 1926-08-03

THIS rs WHERE Mrs. Gibson teth-
cred her mule and looked for her lost
moccasin. The moon was up and
could see" she said. She asserted she
noted Mrs. Hall kneeling beside the two
bodiesan sab ing conValsivsly.
The Washington times., 1926-08-03

Proctor u. Dongherty s the
new Commissioners Sc the Dis
trict of Columbia, succeeding
Frederick a. fleming t.
signed at the Preside lent ) -
quest.
The recess appointment Of
Mr.. Doughert dark
horse chosen from among y
multiplicity of candid dates, was
announced simultaneously to-
Continued on Page 4. Column .
The Washington times., 1926-08-03
Hal DEATH
WITNESS
FOUND
81 InternallsnaI news service

by International News Service
SOMERvILIiE, n. j., Aug
A witness, who lurked in
the shadows Of the Phillips
farm, and saw the Rev. Ed
ward w. Hall and Mrs.
Eleanor r. Mills, his choir
singer, shot to death four
years ago, has been found by
investigators and is ready to
tell the story of the killing.
This was today's sensation In
the renewed investigation of
the crime.
The Washington times., 1926-08-03
~ InfernationaI News Service

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 81.
The deadlock between the
Mexican government and the
Catholic church today seemed
tighter than ever, but the
tensity Of the situation ap-
pears to have been somewhat
relieved.
Police guards have been
withdrawn from the churches
in many places, and additional
military stationed in the
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column ~
The Washington times., 1926-08-03
PAIR HELD IN THEFT
or 81. 900 DIAMOND

RICHMOND. Va, Aug. 3.-Sus-
nected of stealing a $4,000 diamond
ling, which she was wearing along
with a pair of 15-cent earrings and
h cheap wrist watch, Jessie Dunlop;
young negress, was being held here
today with her husband. Arthur, a
chair pusher on the Atlantic City
boardwalk.
They were arrested when they
tried to pawn the ring for $50
while enroute TO their home in Rock.
ingham. n. c.
The Washington times., 1926-08-03
photo 81 Internat sons

as her pilot, she faced grave dam
ger. without the slightest indica-
ton Of being unnerved, even when
she came close to being run down
by q channel steamer.
Fog made it difficult for us, 2
said Captain Learn1ount, at times
we were unable to see more than
tive yards ahead. For many hours
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 81
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= Internatlonal - serylee-

NsAAxaA - Ah&gAee-A -
DOVER, England, Aug
Grim tragedy and possibly
death came close to Clara
Belle Barrett, New York swim
ming instructress, as she
plunged through the thick fogs
and heavy seas Of the English
Channel last night, IN q brave
but futile effort to swim the
channel. She, however, set .
record for women.
Weeps At Her Failure
When Miss Barrett gave up her
attempt at $40 this morning after
having been III the water for II
hours and 40 minutes, having COW
cred 40 miles, she showed for the
first time signs Of the great
strainshe wept in q womanly
fashion.
Steamer Nearly Hits Her
But during the swim, according
to Captain Learmount, who acted
The Washington times., 1926-08-03

she saw a. man whom she could
not identity kill the pastor and
Mrs. Mills. that another man and
q woman resembling Mrs. Hall
were at the scene and that the
woman wept over the body Of Rev.
Hall.
Another development today was
Continued on Page q, Column 81
The Washington times., 1926-08-03
Backs pig Woman

The eyewitness, whose name has
been carefully guarded, already
has given information to Gov.
Moore, State Senator Alexander
Simpson, special prosecutor Aan-
nounced, and the story is said
virtually to substantiate that of
Mrs. Jane Gibson, the "pig-
woman"
The Washington times., 1926-08-03
How To Say

The raIlle O9 the new Dis.
trict Commissioners. Proctor 4.
Dougllerty, IS pronounced IS q
it were spelled thus:
DOCK Err TEE.
The syIIabIes should be given
about equal accent. although
the first syllable, sD0clS, = IS
usually stressed slightly more
than the others.
The Washington times., 1926-08-03
Today's Scratches
AZ saratoga

AZ Saratoga
FIRST RAcE-Duenna.
SECOND RACE-Mayne.
THIRD RACE King Albert. Ritoia.
FIFTH RAeE-sunwina, Sun Fairy,
Benny Rubin.
SIXTH RACE-Dunbeath.
Weather. clear: track, muddy.