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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Missing War Veteran
At Wellesley Home

Wellesley. Mass. March 2-(AP)-
Raymond w. Bowdoin. shell-shock-
ed world war veteran. for whose
safety fears had been expressed
since he vanished on February 10
returned today. He was welcomed
by his wife and four children. who
had despaired of seeing him again
His absence, which he did not at
tempt TO explain, was attributed 10
a condition brought about by his
war injuries.
Bowdoin left for Boston FEBRUARY
10 in his automobile. Later the car
was found in "0~"~e. No one
called for the machine. When Mrs.
Bowdoln received his gold watch.
mailed by him in Boston, she feared
that he had become respondent and
contemplated suicide. The police had
broadcast his description.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03

Washington, March 2-(AP)-By a
rote Of Z to /. the interstate COM
rsrce commission today rejected the
vast Nickel Plate railroad merger
INT left the way open for its pro-
motors to revise their plans for
financing such a transportation sys-
TEN.
The application of the Van Swer-
ipgen interests to link up the five
railroad units involved in the merger
Vas denied chiefly because Of objec-
lions relating to the financial aspects
Of the plan. The transportation
phase was generally approved, but
Continued on Page Cool. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Fail to Convict Young Lithu.
anian Under Blue Law-Ex-
pressed Only Personal Dis
belief in God, Judge Declares
Guilty Under Wartime Sc
dition Law, Fined 5000
Court Scores Attitude of
Governments Witnesses

Brockton, Masss, March 2-(AP)-
An ancient Massachusetts statute
could not hold Anthony Bimba since
he expressed only a personal disbe-
lief in God, Judge c. Carroll King
said in finding the Lithuanian editor
not guilty Of blasphemy here today.
Bimba, however, fell afoul of por-
ton Of the wartime sedition law when
he swallowed the bait of hecklers at
the meeting he addressed on January
26 and Judge King fined him 500.
Attorney Harry Hoffman, for Bim-
ba, applied the case and in $500
bonds the alleged communist was
free to await the sitting Of the super
ior court. which probably will con-
Continued on Page Cool. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03

Paris, March 2.-(AP).-The Jour-
nal says it learns from the Paris cor
respondent of the Diario Universal of
plans to fly to Argentina for his con-
templated visit to South America, pi-
loted by Commander Franco of the
plane Plus Ultra. He will be ac-
companied by Queen Victoria, Pre-
mier Primo de Rivera and brilliant
suite. Ten seaplanes will comprise
Continued on Page 9-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Chimney Fire Is
Cause $500 Blaze in
Brunswick Home

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Brunswick, Me-. March - Fire
damaged the residence of Edward A.
which started near the chimney
Coffin on Harpswell street to the ex-
tent of $500 this afternoon. The
loss is covered by insurance. The
fire was discovered by neighbors
who saw the smoke coming through
the roof,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Death Bay State
Daily Publisher

Northampton, Mass, March 2
(AP)-Edward o. Gere. aged So
managing editor of the Daily Hamp-
shire Gazette, died at his home here
today after an illness of seven
weeks with valvular heart trouble.
Mr.. Gere had been connected with
the newspaper for more than 4C
years, beginning work as a typeset-
ter when it was issued as weekly
He had been a trustee of the North
ampton State hospital for the past
eight years and had served two terms
in the city council.
He was born April 8, 1856, the son
of Henry S. and Martha Clark Gere
He was married in 1880 to Miss
Katherine E. Henderson, who sur
wives him. His only son, Alfred. was
drowned at the age of %. while
canoeing on the Connecticut river
A daughter, Mrs. Merrill E. Torrey
survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
The Day in Washington

Counsel for Gerald Chapman pre-
pared an appeal to the supreme court
The senate immigration committee
declined to approve a senate investi-
CATION of outlawry in Chicago.
The Independent. offices appropria
ton bill. carrying 09,000,000 was
passed by the house.
Representative McClintic. Demo-
crat, Oklahoma. charged that a hun-
Der of naval vessels were not proper
ly constructed.
The right of the commerce depart
ment to reserve certain radio wave
lengths for Canadian broadcasting
stations was challenged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03

New York, March 2.-(AP)-Attor-
neys for Henry D. Hummel, bakery
wagon driver of Portland, Maine, to-
day drew up the necessary papers for
contesting the will of the late Abe
Hummel, widely known lawyer who
died recently in London leaving a ST.
100000 estate to two sisters. They
plan to file Hummers appeal in the
case Thursday. they said. The papers
were to have been filed today. marking
Continued on Page 9-Col. 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Two More Die Burns
Kitchen Fire Blast

Fall River. Mass, March 2-(AP)-
James r. Frazer and his four year
old daughter, Margaret, died in the
Fall River General hospital today
from burns received yesterday when
kerosene used to start a kitchen fire
exploded. His wife and son. Will
liam. 6. were in the same hospital,
the former not expected to live and
the latter in critical condition. A
third child. Joseph. three years old.
escaped injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
rather "a U. of NJ. Prof.
LIES Bangor HOSpital

'angor. Me-. March 2-(AP)-Ed-
"a'a E. Lyon, a native of Bangor.
Nlo tor many years was in business
- CUSTOM died today in a local hos
~ sat aged ~. He had lately resid-
~;al ~ Wmterport, near Bangor. His
NV. OM' daughter, Mrs. Elsie PEN
ss.s son q New York, and a son, Pro-
si,S Aipheus Lyon of the Univer-
..y Of Maine, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Former Prize Beauty
Now Seeking Divorce

Toronto, March Q - (AP) - Mrs.
Marjorie Splan, who as Marjorie
Smith, was Miss Toronto" at the
Atlantic City beauty pageant three
years ago, has filed suit at Ottawa
for divorce from her husband, Cliff
ford Splan, a motor mechanic. She
charges non-support.
Miss Toronto" was married short
ly after appearing in Atlantic City
and her husband declares that "she
has never been the same girr' since
the beauty competition.
When Miss Smith returned to
Toronto from Atlantic City it was
reported that she had a proposal Of
marriage from an American million
aire and hotel owner but that she
had declined 1t and decided to marry
for love"
Mrs. Splan is now working as a
model in q Toronto department
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Stormy Session as French
Deputies OK LocarnoP act
OFFICIALS SILENT IN
QUIZ WITNESSES ON
PHASES LAbAR CASE

While counsel in the LaBar case
were apparently marking time, Tues
day. and nothing Of moment devel-
oped with regard to the immediate
actions between Mr.. LaBar and Mrs.
LaBar, the three official investiga-
tons which were instigated as a re-
suit Of these two cases were contin-
ued with all possible speed.
Chief Arthur H. Field of the State
Highway police Intercepted sever
al witnesses on Tuesday. among
Continued on Page 1o-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Fruit Organization
With Large Capital

New Orleans, La. March 2.-(AP)-
Organization of the Standard Fruit
Company with a capitalization of APP
proximately $50,000,o00 to take over
the business of the Standard Fruit a
Steamship Company, the Mexican
American Fruit & Steamship Compa-
ny, the Bra gman's Bluff Lumber COM
pany and other interests of the vac
caro- family, was announced here to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03

o. sne is5,o00,000 deficiency bill was
'Sssed BY the senate.
an. me house agriculture committee
thursday. 'eie' hearings ui'''
M appropriation Of s60O,500 for
bv ,n commission was approved
Va. imposed Nickel Plate merger
u!sdpproved by the Interstate
iefce commission.
d ons: uent Coolidge wa represented
Ia Maistic over developments in
eon,rOsAcan land and petroleum laws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Husband, Wife Still
Alive After Shooting

Burlington, VT. March 2-(AP)-
Mrs. Philip Heed, clerk in Green
Brothers store, shot by her husband
three times while at her duties in tho
store this afternoon, is reported from
the hospital tonight as still alive
and conscious" which condition also
applies to her husband who shot
himself in the head after the attack
on his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Name Rival Mayor
Candidates Old Town

Old Town, Me-. March 2-(AP)--
Old Town Republicans tonight nomi--
mated George p. Longley, the present
incumbent. as their candidate for
mayor. There was no opposition.
The Democrats last night nominated
former Mayor John H. Hickey. The
election will be on March %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Increase in Freight
LOadings for Week

Washington. March 2-(AP)-The
American Railway Association an
nounced tonight that freight car
loadings for the week ending Febru-
airy 20 totalled 931,743, an increase
of 1889 over the preceding week
and an advance of 1857 over the COR
responding week in 1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Over 800 Pigs Burned
In Standish Piggery

Portland. Me-, March - (AP) -
Between 800 and 400 pigs were
burned yesterday in a piggery at
Standish, owned by Herbert L. Berry
of this city. A small camp nearby
also was burned. The loss on the
pigs was estimated at $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Ask Relief for
Newport, Ark, Victims

Newport, Ark. March 2-(AP)-
Mayor Boyce and the citizens relief
committee today issued formal APP
peal for funds to aid sufferers in
yesterdays fire and telegra pied the
Red Cross at St. Louis to send a staff
of trained reelief workers to New
mort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Boy Killed When
Run Over bY Sleigh

Manchester, y. H. March 2-(A1c
Charles, seven year old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Michael Ilkov. was almost
instantly killed late today when he
was run over by a sleigh. the prop
erty of w. f. Dunbar and Sons. coal
dealers, and driven by Donat Cou-
lombe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND COLDER

New England-Fair and slightly
colder Wednesday; Thursday fair
with rising temperature.
Eastern New York-Gair. colder In
central and north, portion Wednes-
day; Thursday fair; slowly rising
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Security Pact Ratified
BY the Belgian Senate

Brussels, March 2.-(AP)-The
Belgian senate tonight unanimously
ratified the Locarno pacts and the
measure providing for Belgium's adj
hesion to the permanent arbitration
tribunal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Wednesday fair and slightly colder;
Thursday fair with rising tempera
ture: fresh to strong northwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Local Radio Renort

Almost complete lack of volume on
stations has been experienced the
past two evenings. The only station
coming through in any way salts
factory being WCSH at Portland,
Maine, which came in fairly WELL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Name Surveyor
Customs at Portland

Washington, March 2.-fAP)-Pres-
idential nominations TODAY included:
Surveyor of customs at Portland.
Me, Edward E. Philbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Proposed Huge Merger
Nickel Plate Road Voted
Down by Interstate Con,
Held That Terms and
Conditions of Acqui-
sitiOn Not in the Pub
lie Interest

l,ther Proposed Mergers May
Re Affected by Ruling-Van
Swerington Interests Sought
to Link up Five Railroad
limits into System of Over
5000 Miles in 10 States and
Canada and Property Value
If More Than Billion Dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Mysterious Box May Aid
Young Hummel in Fight
For His Father S Millions
Termed 'My Only Pro-
lection" by Actress
Farrell, Mother of
Portland Claimant

Reference Made to Box Con.
tanning Papers in Affidavit
Held by Attorneys for Hum
mel - Necessary Papers
Drawn Up for Filing of APP
peal at New York Thursday
Young Hummel Referred
to Father When Married in
1909, 16 Years Before Death
Elder Hummel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Mnzei4z/
00O" a.

Plan on getting a new Farranoid
fan belt for your car right away.
Correct engine temperature re-
quires correct fan operation. Old
belts slip or break. Treat the car
right with a new belt. Fifie,d's-
opp. depot-Augusta have a big
stock of these.
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12
and Speaker of the last Houst did net have a look in this election.

The show window of Hogue and Tveten Company's store had fine collection of war time relics on ex- h1bition. Some of the close up views give a faint idea of the grue- scmeness of war. Looking these things over, we are all glad of Arm istice Day.
 Only one uniform in Petersburg OF Arimistice Day. No. Two. One O.D. and 'tother the Red Cross. We wonder how other towns seem to get the boys out in uniforms and to have them take prominent part in the Days program.
 Filler Wikan left for Seattle on the Alameda last Saturday.
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12
REAL REINDEER FOR SANTA


 Fifty head of reindeer have been shipped to Waechter Brothers of Seattle by Miss Ruth Keat for re- shipment to Kansas City, where they will be hod for use in Christ mas festivals. The animals were taken from Miss Keats Broad Pass herd. Several Eskimos have gone tc the States to break them to drive. They will be trained to work in teams of four.
 Waechter Brothers also purchased 200 head of reindeer from the Laps and natives in the Kuskokwim coun- try for use in the Christmas festi- vals in the States. This lot has arr rived in tle.-Anchorag Times
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12
DIMOND's ELECTION IN DOUBT

Seator Dimond of the Third Divi- sion is still on the anxious seat as reardgs his reelection as Senator to the Territorial election. Arthur Frame his opponent is only 2S be- hind him with 20 small pre- cints to count.
 Senator Dimond is lintd up with Frame stood squarely behind the Re- publican party and Deelgate Suth- erland.
 Ben Grier, membtr of the last le- gisltture, J. H. Murray, whip of the reactionary faction during the 1924 sessions and Thomas Scott, banker of Cordova are sure of plac- es in the House. Wilcox, Democrat
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12
RAILROAD REDUCES
 DEFICIT BY 30 PERCENT

That the AlaskaRailroad is mak- ing fast strides to the pint where it will be independent of government appropriations for it's successful op- eration has been given out by Noel W. Smith General Manager.
 The total rail and water line re- venues of the fiscal year of 1926 were $,067,511.87, and increase of $2O6.274.63 TOT "A percent owe .Yz5. Tota lexpenses were reduc- ed 11.S percent. The expenses were $2,236,713.91, a decrease of $298, 530.69 over last year. One of the outstanding things of the reports is that the deficit of the rail and water lines was reduced by 32 per- cent. The total deficit for main tenance and operation was $1,169, 202.04, a decrease over 1925 of $5O4,795.32.
 With bigger fishring population theer would be greater opportunity agricultural possibilities and sale along the railroad might be expect pd praatnr uco of trancpor+at tiop a1 lawoing greater decrease in the over head. The proper solution of the fisheries question in Southeastern will be of benefit to the rail- l oad. Fishing population builds up country while the trap population doDletes it. The better the condition in one district, the greater the be- nef1t to other divisions.)
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12
DISTRICT COURT CONFINES
 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

The following is the list of grand jurors drawn for the term of the District Court which convents in, Ju- neau on Tuesday November 16:
 Juneau: Mrs. E. c. Adams, Mrs. J. E. Barragar, Harry Carol, Cash Cole, Mrs. O. Harri, Jim Harris, Marie L. Hayes, Edward A. John son, Joseph Kittinger, E. I. Rooms, R P. Nelson, c. J. Perkins, H. M. Porter, J. w. Sorri, Al Wilson.
 Douglas: Helmi Aalto Bach, Matt Iaughlin.
 skagway: W. c. Blanchard, Frank E. Webster, Mrs. N. Mulvi- hill. s
 Sitka Hot Springs: c. J. Mills.
 Sitka: Nick Malakoff.
 The list of petit jurors includes 40 namts from Juneau,2 from Doug las, 4 from Skagway, from Sitka, 1 from Thane a1 one from inter.
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12
SCHOOL NOTES

An interesting program was given by the Public School, in the Variety Theatre, last Thursday afternoon, commemorating Armistice Day. A large audience was present.
 While all on the program acquit- ted themselves we'll, the recita- tion rendered by Lillian Norberg and the Dutch Dance were specially we'll received.
 The first basketball game of the season was played last Saturday night between the High School Team and the Town Team. The High School Team was victorious in score of 24 to IA.
 The honor roll in the High School for the first juarter is as follows:
 Harold Runstad Herbert MjurOd
 Irene Runstad
 Lillian Anderson
 Lillian" Anderson and Irene Run atad are Freshmen, and the others are Sophomores t- Herbert and Sarah Mjurod are absent this week from school. They are both in Wrangell.
 The Public School enjoyed holi- day on Armistice Day.
 The High School students have rlanned a party for Friday night This is their first party this year and they have been quite excited over it. They are always wide awake at their parties and good time is anticipated.
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12
CHURCH NOTICES

Sunday evening Salvation meet ing at 2 o'clock Tuesday evening and Frida evening at 8 o'clock. Captain Kenny and Lieutenan McEachren, in charge. Bright meetings, Everybody wet come. Come and meet your friends
 s@ Lutheran Church of Petersburg Sunday morning services only, al 11:30 o'clock. Sunday school at 10:3O.
 s. Sydness,
 Pastor.
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12
ROSS REJECTED
trict give H. H. Ross .member g Eha

jast Legislature place. J. w. Dunn, Independent Senator, has reelected.
 Bobby Sheldon is staging a tough comeback as Weir and Fisher are giving him such a close run that it will probably take unofficial count to settle the election.
 The Independent faction is trying to get some consolation out of the idea that neither party will have control of the Legislature. At this writing it looks as if the Republican party had the whip hand. That is unless there are not weak sisters to fal flor the nice dinners and li- quor parties.
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12
N P. REP. RETURNS SOUTH

Karl K. Katz, Alaska passenger representative of the Northern Pa after an extended trip through Alas ka in the interest of his company, returned to Seattle recently. He expressed himself as being mach pleased with the results of his tip and expects it to materialize in the form of considerable traffic for his company next year.
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12

dren. First class l'osery on hand
 Try John Tanning for Arch sa- yer Shoes for men, women and chil-
The Alaskan., 1926-11-12

Aimee sc.rple McPherson is still 'aker of cons derable column space.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
MILLIONS INVOLVED
 IN GRAFT CHARGE
Ford Motor Company Suing
 Detroit Construction Co.

Deroit. Mich, Oct. T Pt-Graft said to involve several million dol lars is charged against the Blair and Company construction concern of Detroit in a suit for damages of an undetermined amount filed in court here by, the Ford Motor Company.
 The bill charges the Blair Con- pany bribed Ford employees to accept inferior material at exorbitant prices for construction projects here. at Somerville, Mass, and Memphis. Tenn. The defendant by bribery also had accepted padded accounts for payment of labor not actually sup piled, the complaint alleges.
 The Ford Company. the bill states has already paid the defendant S5,- 075,273 on account Of the work and Is unable to determine the amount of alleged damages because of inability 10 separate the fraudulent transac- tions from the remainder of the operations. It asks that the con- tracts be terminated and that the de- fendant be ordered to divulge the names of all Ford employees involved in the transactions.
 The Ford employees mentioned arc J. l.. Bowles and r. G. Brown. ap, pointed to supervise the contracts. The men. according to the bill made large amounts Of money by receiv- ing and passing the materials at ex- orbitant prices.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
Freakish Weather With
 Warm Spell in France

Paris, Oct. LPJ-The clock seems to have slipped back a month, in stead of an hour, at the change Of daylight saving to regular time last Saturday night.
 France is sweltering under an unreasonable heat wave which threatens disaster to the farmer. For three months there has been no rain. The ground is so hard and dry that fall cereal sowings will be al- most impossible unless there is a change in the weather before the November frosts.
 The weather office says there Is no rain in sight. The thermometer in Paris hovers between 75 and so degrees fahrenheit. Chestnut, apple and pear trees and lilacs in bloom for the second time this year are common sights.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
QUEEN BROWNS ON
 SHORTENED SKIRT
Refuses to Accept Style-Ha
 Hair BObbed

Paris, Oct. ' LFp - Queen Marie she will not wear short skirts. She has been adamant to the entreaties of the high priests of fashion that she accept without alteration their modes and they are fearful lest the great publicity given her views as 10 dress may have an effect on the styles for the season and upset all their calculations.
 Marie continues 10 inject her own ideas into most of the cos tunes she is ordering. Meanwhile, however, the work of filling the rows of trunks lining the hallway outside her suite at the hotel is proceeding rapidly. Most Of the royal purchases thus far made have been costumes for formal occa- sions.
 There constantly are arriving at the hotel numbers Of frocks, eve ming dresses and coats to await final inspection by Queen Marie before they are accepted. Princess lieana accompanies her mother on all her shopping expeditions, which yesterday kept them on the go from morning until night.
 Prince Nicholas, however, seems 10 have forgotten all about pur- chasing neckties, collars and other things needed for the trip across the Atlantic. He is absorbed in his passion for automobiles and spends most of his time in the showrooms of the leading makes of cars. Yes terday he even got into the auto mobile salon, which opens today. while workmen still were putting up booths, and il seems evident that he will spend the rest Of his stay in Paris at the salon. Some amusement was given persons on the boulevards yesterday when Nicholas was strolling along and they noticed that he had quite a hole in the heel of one of his socks which showed plainly above his oxford shoes.
 Mrs. Wilson 8 Guest
 Yesterday afternoon when the queen returned to her hotel she had as a tea guest Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. whom she met In Bucha- rest several weeks ago while the widow Of the late president of the United States was on tour of the Near East which took her as far as Constantinople. Mrs. Wilson will be a passenger on the Levia- than, on which Queen Marie has an elaborate suite, when the vessel sails for New York next Tuesday.
 The queen and princess Ileana attended the performance of "The Dictator" at a theater last night. The play deals with kings, queens, dictators and other functonaries in modern European states.
 Princess Beatrice cancelled her passage on the Leviathan for fam fly reasons, but exactly what the