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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
Declares BOrah
Has Cast Slur on
People in Speech

Washington, July 21.-(P)-Senator
Borah, Republican. Idaho, was accused
of casting "a dastardly slur" on hun
dreds of Americans seeking modifca-
tion of the Volstead law in a formal
statement today by SenatofA Edwards
Democrat, New Jersey.
\ He challenged Mr.. Borah to disprove
his loyalty because he had been IAN
uncompromising advocate of anti
volsteadism."
Senator Edwards said the speech by
Borah In Augusta, Ga, last Sunday
contained more fury and less sense
than any other thoughts to which he
had given expression since he attained
the heights of premier American
craftsmanship"
For Senator Borah to place honest
and sincere advocates of the repeal of
the 18th amendment and modification
of the Volstead act in the same cate
CORY with Russian bolshevists, black
shirt fascist and Polish dema gogic
dictators," Senator Edwards continued,
lis a dastardly slur on scores, aye,
hundreds of minds just as genuinely
America, just as patriotic, just as un-
affected with dishonest motives or in
tentions, and just as free of disguise
and false pretence as his own.
And in spite of Borah's political
gesturing and play for intolerant sup
port" Mr.. Edwards continued. Il shall
continue to exercise my right as free
and untrammeled American to voice
praise of the good and denunciation of
the bad could.
II emphatically deny that anti-vol-
stead propaganda (when such propa-
gaida adheres to- places the one who
issues and advocates it, in a nullifica-
zionist class. To proclaim his unsound
principles of constitutional govern
ment and to shoot his arrows of bigot-
ed poison, Mr.. Borah chose territory
which harbors a people who have
openly and fagrantly nulliied two
amendments to the constitution for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
Macomber Playground Notes

The Happy Children's Health Club
will go to Island Park today on a
picnic They will leave the play
ground at IL o'clock under the dir
ection of Mrs. Jennie B. Hyde. their
instructor. The girls of the club
anticipate a most enjoyable time and
one that will help to cement them
closer together within the organiza-
ton. They now have a club room of
their own, one of the rooms at the
Macomber Playground building hav-
ing been turned over to them. This
they have decorated tastfully and it
is an ideal place for their meetings.
The weekly swimming period for
the boys of the playground will be
enjoyed this forenoon. They will
leave the playground at 11.30 o'clock
for the "Y" pool and enjoy their
plunge.
The wadeing pool at the play
ground has been thoroughly cleaned
out, a crew of men under the direc-
ton of Street Commissioners Albert
Hall having performed this duty on
Tuesday.
The Blackfoot Tribe. Boy Rangers
will meet today at three o'clock at
the Fairgrounds Plans will be talk
ed over for a hike to be taken soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

past so years. OF course the distin-
guished Idahoan tactfully avoided any
reference to the 18th and 18th amend
ments because he knows that by cham
pioning the enforcement of these two
amndment he would be- tramping on
mighty dangerous ground.
Mr.. Borah's denunciation Of New
York's referendum is nothing short of
treason and his logic and reasoning
is deserving of nothing better than dis
dain and utter scorn.
Let Borah continue his appeals to
fanaticism and reiterate his charge of
nullificationist,' but De the advocate
of repeal or modification traitors or
faithless Americans, the prohibition
issue is here to stay. Mr.. Coolidge
will have to meet the issue squarely
and fairly as will AL Smith or any
other candidate who seeks to acquire
permanent residence in the White
House"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
Local N. E. o. P.
Lodge Will Entertain
Grand Officers Tonight

Fort Western Lodge, No. SIS, N.
:. o. p, will this evening entertain
e grand officers and supreme Of
GERS of the New England Order of
rejection. Past Supreme Warden
= w. Rice of Boston will be pres
nnt as will J. Edward Sullivan of
Bangor. Grand Warden of Maine,
Past Grand Warden Fred Merrill of
Waterville and Rose Pelletier, SUI
preme Guardian, Of Lewiston.
Delegations from Madison, Fair
field, Hallowell, Gardiner and both
lodges from Waterville and Kenne-
bee lodge of Augusta all will be
present.
There will be refreshments served
during the evening and an enter
tainment will be rendered the visi-
tors and members. Dancing will fol-
low the balance of the evening.
At late hour it was decided that
the reception would be held in Odd
Fellows Hall, instead of G. A. r,
hall as as previously announced. A
large attendance is looked for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

testimonial to the popularity of Wy
oming's woman governor, Nellie
Taylor Ross, official hostess at this
years conference, who fairly charm
ed the executives of New England
and other states at last years con-
ference held at Poland Springs, Me.
New England'S part in the Chey-
enne conference will be a most act
i've one. AS chairman of the exec
utive committee, Governor Brewster
will be the presiding officer and on
Tuesday will deliver one of the prin-
cipal addresses on State Rights and
tate obligations. s. In the formal
call to the conference, Governor
Brewster referred to this subject as
involving the Increasingly difficult
problem as to the proper line of de-
narration between the activities of
the state and federal governments in
the more and more complex life of
our day. A Hamilton, a Jefferson,
or Marshall seem needed to adapt
our Constitution and our practices
to the social and economic revolution
that is in progress. The enormous
Capitalization of our government in
recent years is creating increasing
concern"
, Governor Billings is to speak on
Tuesday afternoon, his topic being
prison Made Goods and Possible In
reference in Distribution" a prob
lem in many states which has been
discussed at previous sessions. The
question, What Are the tates Spend
ing Money For?" which has been re-
ferred to in connection with increas-
ing State expenditures, is to be ans
wered by Walter b. Brockway OF
Portland Me-, comptroller for the
Brown Company. There is a rather
Widespread impression that economy
and efficiency in government are pc
culiar to Washington, and that the
states and municipalities have much
yet to learn" Governor Brewster
said in the Conference call. "Wheth-
er or not this indictment is warrant
ed is a question that seems to find
its proper forum for discussion in a
conference of the governors"
The New England party, like the
other executives attending the Con-
ference, viii participate in an inter-
esting program. They will be guests
at the annual Frontier Days" rodeo
for which Cheyenne is famous, with
cowboys and cew-girls contesting in
broncho-busting and steer-roping
teats, while blanketed and feathered
Indians supply colorful reminder of
the winning of the West
AT the Governors Conference,
which closes next Wednesday, the
New England party will make a tour
OF Yellowstone Park, returning via
alt Lake City, Sthe Royal Gorge and
Denver, arriving at the North Sta
ton at Boston on the Minute Man,
August 9th.
with the creation of the New
England Council, organized after the
last Governors Conference. to work
out New England's Industrial, agri-
cultural and recreational problems
by methods of analysis and fact-find-
ing, and with the New England mis-
sion OF goodwill which accompanied
the Minute Man" to Chicago on
the inaugural trip of the Boston and
Names new train in May, this Joint
expedition by the New England gov
ernors promises to increase the
growing New England consciousness
and spread beyond the Continental
Divide a first hand impression of
New England's present-day aIertness
and progressiveness," said Governor
Brewster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
Breeze FROM WEST
TEMPERS HOTTEST
DAY OF SUMMER

Thermometers In and about the city
f1irted with the 80 degrees level for
several hours on Wednesday, for the
hottest day of the summer. The heat
was bit oppressively noticeable early
in the morning with some humidity
almost the first of the season-which
has been characterized by fine, clear
days free of the suffocating humid
atmosphere.
The mercury mounted rapidly
throughout the morning hours until at
noon the average was about 90 In
different parts of the city there were
thermometers which went higher, and
in some places where the sun burned
in temperatures in excess of 100 de-
greCs were common.
A stiff breeze out of the-west made
the heat endurable in the Afternoon
and by early evening the mercury had
dropped so that it registered SO on
the average at o'clock. BY 10 the
temperature had fallen to - and a
comfortable night was in prospect.
There We're no heat prostrations re-
ported in and about the Capital City,
and all activities continued as usual
So refreshing was the quite stiff
breeze from the westward that outdoor
activities were enjoyed keenly and the
course at the Augusta Country Club
Was dotted with golfers all day.
No general exodus from the city was
noticeable, though those who could
conveniently do so went to the nearby
lakes for cooling plunges, and in the
evening many rode into the country
and to the near places of amusement.
Out-of-State people sojourning in this
region were not at all disconnected,
and the usual number Of foreign cars
bearing shoppers were noted on Water
street both morning and afternoon.
Showers were predicted by the
amateur weather prophets. but these
failed to materialize, and at Sunset it
looked as though the HAY weather
would continue through today, anyway
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

tiers. Augusta; seth Infantry Bril-
gade Headquarters Co., Augusta;
10Srd Infantry Regimental Head
quarters, Portland; 103rd Infantry
Headquarters and Supply Co., Port
land: 103rd Infantry Medical De-
tachment, Bangor; 103rd Infantry
Howitzer Co.. Portland; LIST Battal-
ion Headquarters Co, Farmingto ton:
Co. A, Biddeford; Co. B., Rumford;
Co. c., Norway; Co. D.. Livermore
Falls; End Battalion Headquarters
Co, Pittsfield; Co. E., Lewiston; Co.
F., Augusta; Co. G., Waterville; Co.
H.. lewiston; Srd Battalion Head
quarters Co., Dexter; Co. l.. MILL
err: Co. M, Bangor.
The 3O3rd Reserve Officers are the
skeleton organization of this i'm
mediate portion of this corps area
to which would be drafted men to
fill the ranks in time of an emer-
gency.
The regulars from the Fifth In
fantry, Fort Williams, are crack
troops. whose unexcelled manoeuvr-
ing sets the pace for the guards
men. These guardsmen work hard
at their training. To many 1t Is
the only vacations they get. - They
do this work for the love of it, to
equip themselves to be the nations
first line of defense in time of emer-
gency, to protect us all from mob
violence, to make safe and sound the
lives and property of Maine. Their
financial reward us small, their SER
vice to the people of the state is
great. The movement inaugurated
by the service clubs is to show in
some way the appreciation of the
citizens of Augusta to the guaran-
tors of our life, liberty and pur-
suit of happiness"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
Fred L, Pierce

Fred L. Pierce died early Wednes-
day morning after a long illness. at
the age of 65 years. Mr.. Pierce came
to Augusta about 20 years ago and
has been employed here as a meat
cutter by several stores including
Lucius B. Hill, Worthing and Par
menter, e. w. Church and recently
with Walter Pierce. He was an eX-
pert meat cutter and was well known
and liked here. He is survived by
his aged mother, Mrs. Fannie
Church and by two brothers. Charles
E. Pierce of Augusta and George L.
Pierce of East Vassalboro. The flu
neral will be held Friday afternoon
at two o'clock from the knowlton
and Hewins Funeral Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
Boy Scout Troop
Has Over Night Hike
To Three Mile Pond

A most enjoyable hike was that
participated in by the greater num-
per OF the members of Troop No. l.
buy scouts who went on Tuesday to
Three Mile Pond. and after camn.
ing over night returned Wednesday
70 their homes. Through the kind
ness OF the American Legion the bows
were given the use Of the big pavil-
ION ana there they passed the night.
Uuring the evening the electric
nsh.s were turned on through the
kindness of George Weber and tbis
added to the pleasure of the biite
Swimming was enjoyed and while
away the boys cooked their own
meals. Scout Master Jack HYDE wa :
In charge of the overnight hike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
Mrs. John Couahlin

The remains of Mrs. John Cough
lin who died suddenly at Lynn,
Mass, while visiting one Of her sons,
arrived in the city Wednesday even
ing and were taken to the home on
Cony street.
Mrs. Coughlin. who was life
long resident Of Augusta, was
woman of lovable character, Of quiet
taste who will be missed by q large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

circle of friends. She was devoted
member of ST Mary's Catholic
church and active in the work OF
Women's Charitable Society,"
She is survived by the husband
one of the city's prominent druggists
a daughter. Beatrice, and three sons
John, Thomas and Carroll. and a
sister, Mrs. Edward Harwood of Au-
gusta.
The funeral services will be held
at o'clock Saturday morning in ST
Mary's Catholic church with high
requiem mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

~ ". carter Of Massachusetts,
Y. :" s,,est of Mrs. A. E. Nicholas,
j. W s.ane street. Mr.. Carter rs the
e' IN the Sanitary Devices Corp.
i NJ. n and has With him a can
s.,, Ds which contains an article
IVY. u,ll clean out the moths in a
Wy. or YOUR clothes. He may call
t0sss o,, and a card or phone to him
VI !Ss No answered in person. Tel.
EIns y jly22d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
CITIZENS COOPERATING TO SHOW GENUINE SPIRIT
OF COURTESY TO TROOPS COMING FOR TOUR DUTY

Facilities of All Augusta Clubs to Be Made
Available to Officers and Men During Two
Weeks Training Period at Camp Keyes -
Many Agencies Cooperating in Program of
Entertainment Being Planned for Maine
National Guard, Reserve and u. S. Soldiers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
Dance Friday

Another popular dance will be held
on Friday evening at North Augusta
Grange Hall with music by Jones
five piece orchestra. Old fashioned
and modern dances will be enjoyed
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

The following officers were install
led in Kennebec Lodge, No. 145S,
l.. o. o. NJ: secretary, W. w. jack
son; treasurer, George B. Golfer:
Herman Plaisted. outside guard and
Harold s. Dockam, prelate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

Members Of Miriam Circle who are
planning to go tonight to Mrs. Long
fellows will be at the waiting room
to take the six o'clock Togus car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

The Amos H. Higgins Agency has
sold the Alfred Farrell place at Mount
vernon to Augusta parties, who buy
for an investment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

Lewis Kontakos Of Lewiston was
among the business arrivals in town
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

Mrs. Harold Milligan is enjoying
two weeks at Old Orchard, where she
is visiting with her mother, Mrs.
Bertha LYON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
LOCAL NOTICE

~ salvation Army would like
ING ms of all kinds Of clothing
taalvy ave at Salvation Army Hall
E.,ii sla.w and donations will be
ID a. ,or jly22d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

Clarence Herrin and wife of Bos-
ton are passing the week with Mr..
Herrins sister, Mrs. f. A. Kimball,
at Kamp kilkare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

Fred r. Smallwood and Mary
Gregory of Rockland were amopg the
tuesday callers in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22
LOCALS
-.,.nhone Your Locals to 1877

H. Hartshorn, 20 School
Ms mbo has been the guest CT
lEEees ~ peaks Island. returned TO
ftisno sr,s tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

Mrs. c. w. Bell of Strong was a
caller in the city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-22

Mrs. Arthur Buckner Of Waterville
called on Augusta friends briefly on
Wednesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31
il us BOY
ASYS
81 n THOMAS

The largest number Of boxers
ever 10 appear on one program
washington win battle On April
IL 1t the Jewish Community Cen
ter. Donf gasp. They'lI al BE
amateurs There win be e AZ
cordine to Jim McNamara, pIaycl
cal director Of ne Center.
III neariy every contest Jew
win meet an Irisanan Il VIII
H. 4 grand clash between 0f
Jewish Community Center am
KNIGHTS ~ Columbus.
Ii was cooked up BY McavaF1str
who Is well remembered A. en-
athlete at Georgetown UniveF1I
and Johnny Serlca, Georke t0<l
law student and crack boxer VIE
Il tho Casey coach
The boxing matches viii fens
fure 8 biz sIilNlzeEs IT, be as1cmaesE
by Onl9 i0nlbekS Of the JewSAll
C0itinnnnity Center and specially
Invited guests.
Among these vim be Al. schaeli
and Nick Alfrccf. Joe Grant
old wrestler, win exhibit mat tricks
jiljitsu holds collegiate az
hand VIII perform at odd Haggnef
All ii al il promises e Be
large evening There viii be
Boxing matches each be three 2<f
ute rounds, with Joe Baferla a
referee. As rules viii govern
that august body having SAND TONED
the bouts.
There viii Be seven Glasses, with
three bouts n each class The
classes Include: III. 1l8. rs, Isl
nj, 1eo 17b,F0unders and heaxx
weights.
Although open short tire &
Jewish CpnanlunitH Center I'D
with sport activity. and AEc1 M
n kept busy with physical ilsskfy
tfom classes 40
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31
c. j. OPENS UP
WITH WIN

BuckneIl got the second biff in
the nose when they tromped on the
diamond of the Catholic University
boys. The Moran machine kicked
Bucknell for 4-to-2 victory, and
since Georgetown already had
demonstrated its superiority, the
Bucknellians ought to be satisfied
with what we have here.
''Battler" Burns, Catholic us
battling boxer, went into the box
in the third inning and had The
visitors eating out of his hand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31
ANNUAL POLO BALL HELD
At WILLARD TUESDAY

The annual polo ball of the War
Department Polo Association will
be held at the New Willard Hotel,
April 6. Proceeds Of the ball are
used for polo.
The War Department Associa-
ton will put two strong teams on
the field this fall and the officers
announced that they were attempt
ing to land the 12-goaI South
eastern circuit matches, which
would mean that many of the
leading teams of the country would
play here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31
ANTONS BOW
To WONDERS

The Stantons were forced to bow
before the attack Of the Wonders
in game played under professional
rules at the Arcade. The score was
80 to 25 for the Wonders.
The Kanawhas defeated the Alloy
sius Seniors. 26 to "a, and the Cal
vary CoIlegians took the measure
of tho Epiphany Big Five, 20 to TO-.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31
GEORGETOWN RIFLEMEN
ENTER HEARST SHOOT

with II victories and 8 de.
feats, the Georgetown University
shooters have just about completed
one. Of the heaviest schedules Of
the recent Gears.
In the Hearst trophy matches.
the Hilltoppers shot as follows:
Wise, 191; Hickey, . 18s; O'Malley,
1s7; Heer. 1SI, and Madden, ISL,
for a total of 92S.
John E. Wise, captain of the
team. is a Washington boy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31
ST. ADAMS BAT Frs
HIT EvERYTE HING HARD

The ST. Adams batters got their
eyes on the bah IN the game with
the Laurel High School and ran up
4 total 81 % runs. At the same
time the Laurel boys we're garner.
ing 3 runs, 50 that the general
total. generalized, was q runs THAT
means that the scorers had to Iel
better guessers than scorers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31
Boxing Champ
Also Champion
Spendthrif

Speaking about dough, there
were few fighters in the history
81 the modern ring who could col
lect more money and spend it
faster than could Owen Moran.
AS y spender he probably held lie
world championship in his division.
There IS many splendid tale
that Charley Harvey, importer Of
British boxers. could tell as to how
Moran squandered little fortunes.
Moran at present owns q pub
Ia Birmingham, England. and also
is licensed bOoknaker. He is,
still just as popular as he was
when ii his heyday. English
sportsnaen do not forget their fistic
herbes as do we in America once
they have passed their peak.
On the day of his last fight, with
Abe Attell Moran was six pounds
overweight He was bundled glp
ana sent out 70 work on the road
all morning.
:. He ran and ran ii the blazing
sun, returning tagged out. but
still overweight, and II finally
was decided that he would have
to be steamed out" With two
rubbers working over him ne
spent all afternoon and the early
part OF the evening ON the rub
bing table, sweating off the extra
pOundage.
He could barely climb into the
ring and. IN this weakened condi-
ton, stalled along for 10 rounds
before he regained some of his
being fed broths between
rounds until he had recovered
somewhat. Yet under these condi.
tons he managed to hold the
clever AttelI to draw. 1t was
great fight and one long to be
remembered by the fans who wit
messed it.
That was back In 1908. A few
years later he drifted away from
the game, disappeared and then
up again in England,
where he has become prosperous.
Moran was great fighter. Eng.
lish fight critics think they have
another one like him in Jack
Hood, who has been coached by
Moran and trained. by Ted Broad |
RIB, both of whom received much
of their fistic schooling in America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31
Back Their Judgment

Oscar Swain and Charles Sims,
bowlers Of note 81 the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing, have ar
ranged a special match Of three
games, total pins to count, Tor
purse 81 500. to be rolled at the
Recreation SATURDAY..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31
TWO YANKS AIDBRI70NS
AGAINST N|ARYL AND

the United States Canada
Australia and who natives Of England viii be the
lineup the Oxford Cambridge twelve the field
play University Maryland Central High
School Stadium Saturday Al 81 o'clock.
j.. w. G. Ogiville Cole, Paul,
British
aggregation, both being Rhodes scholars at Oxford
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31

Donbies BurgWin and White (Vv.
1P.l defeated PengIey and Shelton
MI. 20, s. q: Harding and How
ensteir CIV. P.l tied Weber and
Burns tAI. ]. "a 36.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-03-31
Midgets to Practice

All members of the Coca Cola
Midgets are requested TO report at
diamond No. 3, Saturday afternoon
at o'clock.