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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
ONE MINER DEAD, 81
ENT0MbED IN BLASTS
NEAR ECCLES, ". VA.

EccIes, w. Va, March S-(AP)--
One man is known to have been kill
ed, 81 miners were entombed and ~
others were rescued alive, as result
of an explosion in mines number five
and six of the Crab Orchard Improve
ment Company near here, according
to a check made late tonight by off,
Gals. Many of those brought out by
rescue crews were badly burned and
were suffering from the effects OF
poison gas.
The one body, recovered from num-
Der six, was that of a negro loader.
Two of the number crew of Az were
reported missing. Thirty-even were
taken out of this mine by the rescu-
ers. The entire night shift of 20 in
mine number S, We're entombed.
Wreckage in this shaft of number
S continued to hinder rescue men.
Some crews were working through
number 6. hoping to gain entrance to
the connecting mine.
The force of the blast in number s..
spreading to 6, caused experienced
miners to believe that there is little
chance for the entombed men.
80 Somewhere in the fiame-sMept tHn-'
mel is Slim Russell, veteran miner.
who was the last man to be rescued
from the same workings in April
1914, when an explosion took toll
of 1874 lives. After that disaster Slim
was hailed as the luckiest miner in
Raleigh. But tonight fate had over
taken him and while his buddies
gave him up as dead, his wife, recall
ing his sensational escape IL years
ago, believed that Slim would come
through safe and sound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
PARAD|NC STRIKERS
IN MINOR CLASH
WITH CLIFTON POLICE

Passaic, N. j., March s.-(AP).-
A furry with police, involving an ex-
change of snowballs and jeers, broke
up a march of striking mill workers
through Clifton this afternoon before
the parade had reach its objective.
There were no injuries and no ar.
rests. Immediately afterward the
strikers announced they planned to
march into new territory tomorrow.
They will attempt to march on the
United Piece Dye Works, in Lodi.
which employs about 1000 workers,
only a few of who mhave Joined the
strike.
Todays clash was with the police
of Clifton. The strikers set out for the
Fortmann and Huffman Mills, which
lie partially in Clifton and partially
in Passaic, and have been running
almost full time despite the strike.
There were about 1000 in the pa
rade. They had crossed from Car
field into Clifton by the Alderman
Avenue Bridge, and were nearing the
mills when the police met them.
Mounted police tried to ride
lHIOuSH Tic DdTdQ0 " CIedT Tile way
for other traffic. They were met by
jeers and volley of snow and ice.
After about 20 minutes Of confusion
the strikers took another route into
Passaic and dispersed.
The department of labor observ-
ers were on the scene today, at the
instance of Secretary of Labor Da-
Wis.
Albert Weisbord, chairman Of the
strikers united front committee, said
tonight the principal speaker at to-
morrow's mass meeting will be Abra-
ham Shiplakoff. New York Socialist
leader.
He also said that Lady Cynthia
Mosely English peerless and labor
sympathizer, who is visiting this
country, has been invited to address
the strikers.
Weisbord gave out statistics today
showing that seven different nation
alities are represented in the strik-
ers' ranks. He said SO per cent OF
them are foreign born. Seventy five
per cent of the women employed in
the mills are on strike. his figures
showed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
100000 Judgment
Against Screen Actress
In Heart Balm Suit

New York. Mar. S-(AP)-Miss
Corliss Palmer, screen actress, now
In Hollywood. Cal. today was assess
ed 100000 for the love and affec-
tions of Eugene v. Brewster. wealthy
New York magazine publisher.
A jury in supreme court, after de-
ltberating one hour, returned a YER
dict for this amount in favor of Mrs.
Eleanor V. Brewster in her suit
against the actress fer alienation of
Brewster's affections. The action
was not contested and the jury de-
liberated only on the amount of
damages. Mrs. Brewster asked for
$780,
Mrs. Brewster, the principal wit
ness testified that Miss Palmer first
came to their home as a contestant
in a beauty prize which Mr.. Brew
ster conducted in 1920. She asked
Permission to stay at the Brewster
home for few days because she. had
no other place to go.
After gaining access to the home,
Mrs. Brewster said, Miss Palmer re-
fused to leave. She won the beauty
prize, won Brewster's affections. and
finally virtually drove Mrs. Brewster
from her home, the latter testified.
Later. the wife said. Brewster In
stalled the actress in his New York
studio and only occasionally visited
his wife and boy. In november, 1921,
these visits ceased altogether. and in
June, 1922. she said, Brewster and
Miss Palmer established themselves
In love palace at Morristown, N.
j., where they lived for some time.
There We're no defense witnesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Slow Progress in
Selection of Jury
In Trial of Marshall

Philadelphia, March S.-(AiD-Ex-
animation of 81 talesmen produced but
four prospective jurors for the trial of
David L. Marshall, was opened today.
Marshall is charged with killing Miss
Anna May Dietrich here last January,
Remembering the body and concealing
the parts.
The defendant looked in vain for the
appearance of his wife, who, after de-
nouncing him after his alleged confess
sion, declared she would do every
thing in her power to aid his defense.
Mrs. Marshalrs absence apparently
nettled Abraham Wernick, Marshall's
attorney. but he offered no explanation
except to advance the theory that
communication from the defendant,
which she was said to have received
last week, might have caused her to
stay away.
Mrs. Marshall visited the hospital
last Saturday where Betty, her 12-
year-old child, was convalescing from
an operation. While there is was said
she received a letter from her hus-
band. Wernick said he expected her
to be present in court when the taking
of testimony starts.
The courtroom was crowded after
Judge Harry S. McDevitt announced
the public would be admitted. First
announcement had been that only
those holding special permits would be
admitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
c.ptain Eli Sprague 18th Man
Arrested in Govt. Probe of
LIQUOR Running Into Rhode
Island - Pleads Not Guilty,
furnished Bail in Sill, 1000
Has Taken Part in Rescue of
Hundreds

proyidence, r. l., Mar. S.-(AP)
rantain Eli Sprague, for IL years
commander of the New Shoreham
.oastruard station and veteran of
many a daring marine rescue, was
hs,d today for trial on two secret
.onspiracy indictments brought in
.onnection with the governments
,nyestigation of alleged rum running
,n,o Rhode Island. Notified of his
abatement, he surrendered, pleaded
mt guilty in federal district court.
M was held in $1,000 bail, which
he furnished.
captain Sprague is the 18th man
n he arrested since government
agents began an investigation of al
legged collision between the coast
e,,ard and rum smugglers. The ma
t,,re of the indictments. brought by
an extraordinary session of the fed
eral grand jury ten days ago, will
not be revealed until other indicted
persons are arrested.
News Of the arrest of Captain
gprague, who has shared in rescues
involving more than 500 persons,
came as a shock to mariners and
fellow coastguard members. Cap
tain Herbert NJ. Knowles of Wake
field, now retired, who appointed
him back in 1909, at first refused
Continued on Page SCoI. d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
SHERIFF CUMMINGS
REFUSES TO DISCUSS
PROBE OF OFFICIALS

Sheriff Henry F. Cummings re-
turned to Augusta on the Pine Tree
Limited Monday evening from Bos-
ton with Thomas Thibodeau, former
ly of this city in custody. Thibodeau
has been wanted here for the past
year and half and Sheriff Cum
mings located him in Boston yester-
day. bringing him back under a
bench warrant.
When asked If he had any state
ment to make regarding the probe of
county officials by Special Investiga-
tor Franklin Fisher under commits
sion Of Governor Brewster, the sher-
if declared that he had nothing to
say.
II am surprised at the trend of
things" he said, but l don't care to
discuss the matter until the proper
time and place."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
BRAND Probable
Choice to Again Head
New French Cabinet

Paris, Mar. S-(AP)-A ninth
BRAND cabinet tonight seemed the
most probable solution of Frances
cabinetcrisis.
1.-THE situation is complicated and
simple. 1t is simple because it is
complicated. The explanation of this
apparent anomaly is that when a
situation is SO complex there is only
one man who can unravel it. That
man is BRAND"
Thus one of the public men con-
suited today by President Doumergue
expressed the general sentiment re-
garding tn crisis.
M. BRAND. however, will require a
great deal of persuasion before he
consents to undertake anew the diff
ficult task of bringing order of the
parliamentary chaos He is willing
to remain at the Quay d'Orsay as
foreign minister, but prefers that
someone else grapple with the finan-
cial situation. The opinion tonight,
however, Is that the necessary pres
sure to overcome his objections will
be brought to bear, because it is i'm
possible now to see how any other
man can unravel the tangle.
The extreme radicals and socialists
are making another effort to re or
ganize their cartel behind a Herriot
cabinet. The president of the cham
Der of deputiese, however, is adverse
to this combination, because he
would be obliged to support the same
financial policy he followed when in
power before, which was rejected by
the senate
Joseph Caillaux is still mentioned
as an available candidate if M.
BRAND should steadfastly refuse.
President Doumergue devoted the
day to consultations with leaders of
the groups that made up the old ma
jority of the Left bloc. Tomorrow he
will continue with leaders of the op-
position. Definite indications as to
how he expects to solve the crisis
will be possible only after his con-
versations of tomorrow.
Political gossip tonight is all in ia
vor of M. Brands resumption of the
premiership. 1t is held that it is
necessary to send him back to Gen.
eva with the same prestige he has
had before, and hence he must again
assume direction of the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09

Biddeford, Me-, March S.-(APo.-
The Republicans swept the city. in
today's annual election, putting in
their first mayor since 1921. Mayor
Edwin H. Drapeau, who has had four
successive terms, was defeated by DR..
George C. Precourt by 618 MAJOR
ity, the vote being 304S to 2430. DR..
Precourt was running on a Republi-
can Progressive-C Citizens ticket and
Mayor Drapeau had the Democratic
and Independent endorsements.
Six of the seven wards went to the
Republicans, who will have six al
dermen to the Democrats one, and Is
members of the common council to
the Democrats three.
Arthur L. Smith. Republican, was
elected to the board of education, de-
feating Michael A. Twomey, Demo-
crat. by $50 votes, and DR.. David E.
Dolloff was chosen member of the
board of police by the Republicans
by a 61S majority over his Demo-
cratic opponent. Elmer o. Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Relieve Crest of
Flu Epidemic at
Mass. Aggie Passed

Amherst, Mass, Mar. 81 Ar
While several new cases of influenza
deveIoned today at the Massachu-
setts Agricultural College here, DR..
Charles E. Marshall, health officer Ger
of the college, reported that .ne
crest of the epidemic had been
passed. During the past week ap-
proximately $50 members of the
student body and faculty had been
stricken. Cases under treatment to-
dav were said to number 20.
Fred c. Kenney. treasurer OF the
college, was one of several who be,
came i'll today. DR.. Marshal said
his case was not serious. Glasses
were carried on with from % to ~
percent of the students in attend
ance. A number of students nave
been sent to their homes as con-
valescents.
Authorities at Amherst College to-
day denied reports that influenza
had broken out at the institution
No cases have been discovered Mt
the college, it was asserted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Coastguard Hero Must
Face Charge in Rum Plot
POLICE FORCED TO
Use CLUBS ON STRIKE
GROUP IN new YORK

New Yor! March S.-(AP).-A
platoon of police, some of them
mounted and others using their clubs.
dispersed 500 striking fur workers to-
day when they attempted to hold a
demonstration at Seventh avenue and
west oath street. One hundred men
and 20 women strikers were arrested
on charges of disorderly conduct.
Several strikers were hit by the
poHcemen's clubs, but none of them
was seriously injured. After being
dispersed tho workers retired to two
union halls. where they held indigna-
ton meeting. The disturbance was
the first of any Importance since
1000 fur wokers in more than 1000
shops went on strike Feb. 16, after
some of the employers had ordered q
lockout of their Workers.
The workers struck for a 44-hour
week, equal distribution of work
throughout the year and an unem-
ployment fund to guard against sea-
sonal lay-offs.
Among those arrested was Benja-
min Gold, manager of the New York
joint board of furriers, and one of
the strike leaders.
After dispensing the main group
the police industrial squad followed
the strikers and made many more ar
rests in the lower Manhattan fur dis
trict between 2?rd and 28th streets
from Sixth to Seventh avenue. They
were taken away in police patrol
wagons.
The strikers marched two and three
abreast through the area. While
their leaders attempted to keep them
moving, the strikers frequent halted
and massed. Regular union pickets
continued Their regular marching up
and down in front of the fur shops
until dispersed with the demonstrat-
OrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Hint of Settlement
In $1,O0O,0O0 Suit
When Trial Is Halted

New York, March S.-(AP)-Trial OF
the suit of Mrs. Doris Mercer Kresge
to recover S1,000.000 from her hus-
band, Sebastian S. kresge. head of the
chain store system Of Kresge G. Com
pany was halted suddenly by an adj
journfnent until tomorrow. This led
to rumors of a possible reconciliation
between the two.
The adjournment came just as Mrs.
kresge was about to take the witness
stand, after a consultation between
opposing counsel.
The plaintiff, who is Kresge's second
wife. alleged that the capitalist made
pre-nuptial agreement to assign her,
after their marriage, a large block of
stock in the Kresge Company, and that
he had refused to deliver the stock.
Trial of the case began today in SUI
preme court before Justice Wagner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
LEAGUE COUNCIL IS
FAR FROM AGREEMENT
ON ENTRY GERMANY

Geneva, March S-(AP)-No pro-
gress was made today in the crisis
over the question of enlargement of
the league of nations council. The
opening session of the assembly con-
voked for the election of Germany
adjourned tonight after a dramatic
appeal by the president, DR.. Alfonso
da Costa, former premier of Portu-
gal, for harmony, without designat-
ing day for the next meeting. In
order to gain time to permit the re-
appearance Of NJ. BRAND at Geneva,
the sub committees of both assembly
and council will take up auxiliary
matters tomorrow:
The day closed with a continuation
of the almost frenzied exchange OF
visits between the statesmen and
with all parties to the conflict for
council seats adhering rigidly to
Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Bay State Pioneer
Shoe Manufacturer
Dies in Newton Home

Boston, Mass, March 8.-(AP).-
William Henry Pearson, pioneer in
this's shoe industry and for 25 years
deputy collector of the port of Bos-
ton, is dead at his home here, in his
Gath year. He was a descendant of
John Pearson. who settled in Massa-
chusetts in 1887, and his ancestors
gave distinguished service in the CO.
lonial and revolutionary wars.
Born in Lancaster, N. H, Pearson
came to Boston as a boy and worked
In Hanover street shoe shop, later
becoming partner in the firm. He
then established a store of his own
here, maintaining factories in Wo-
burn and Lynn. The latter known as
Donghali Kid was introduced to the
trade by him. He retired from ac-
tive business in his S0th year.
Pearson was one of the founders
Of the Sons Of the American Revo-
luton. He took part in the society's
gift to Washington Memorial chapel
in Valley Forge and the so-called
Massachusetts, Bay in the Cloister of
the Colonies.
The Bowdoin Baseball Club, later
the Lowell Baseball Club, was found
ed by his aid in the SOS. 1t as an
outgrowth of the custom Of boys play
Ing ball on the Boston Common.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Seven Rescued in
Burning of Yacht
Off Cape Florida

Miami, Fla. March 8.-(AP)-
Seven persons were rescued from the
55-foot yacht. Roballis, which burn
ed and sank off Cape Florida in an
isolated section late yesterday. r. H.
Gibson, owner of the boat, stated on
his return here tonight.
The home port of the yacht was
given as Providence, r. I.
, The Yacht Eunice w. of Miami,
went to the aid of the crew and pas
sengers after they had taken to the
lifeboat and were drifting to sea.
Members of the party in addition
to Mr.. Gibson were DR.. and Mrs. o.
c. Biloxi, Mrs. Robert Whearlev and
Miss Wilma Denig, all OF Miami;
Captain John J. Hawkins and Mall
colin Jenkins, mate, both of New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Citizens Ticket i'm
Belfast UnOppOsed

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Belfast, March 8.-Foster c.. Small.
M. D., was elected mayor of Belfast
today on Citizens ticket without. OPP
position, together with the following:
Aldermen, Fred d. Jones, Nathan H.
Small, Fred G. Spinney, Fred A.
Holmes and Rev. William Vaughan:
councilmen, Henry M. Mudgett, Don.
aid S. Clark, DR.. Charles w. Jennys,
Ross J. Hammons. Leslie C. Follett,
DR.. M. w. Bird, Frank M. Bailey,
Richard Merriam, Raymond F. Ros-
ers and Arthur E. Stantial. There
were no contests.
Mayor Orlando E. Frost. retires az
ter three consecutives terms, on
Citizens ticket. declining nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Conference Committee
To Consider Demands
Eastern Rail Workers

New York, Mar. S.-(AP)-A con-
ference committee will be appointed
next week by the eastern railroads
to handle the wage increase de-
mands of their conductors and train
men, E. J. McCIees, chairman of the
bureau of information for the roads,
announced today. A similar COM
mittee already has been formed TO
handle the demands on the western
roads.
The decision to handle the adjust
reached tn' today at Gam meeting Sting" of op-
Grating officials representing virtual
ly all the eastern railroads.
The trainmen on February 1 ask
ed for an increase of approximately
20 percent in pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Arrest Lab0rer
Suspect in Killing
Of Battling Sikh"

New York, March S.-(AP)CMartin
Maroney. IS, laborer, was arrested
tonight on a charge of homicide in
connection with the killing of Louis
Phal. Battling Sikh" pugilist, on De-
cember IS.
The two detectives who made the
arrest had disguised themselves as
gangsters and kept close watch on
Maroney for the last two weeks after
he had aroused their suspicion by tel
ephone conversation in social club.
The detectives said that Maroney tele-
phoned man whom they believed to
be one of Skis murderers. They
said they overheard him say They're
close on our trail, and know who
killed Sikh"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Radio Fans Told
How the A.P. Gathers
News of the World

New York, March S-(AP)-The
manner in which current history all
over the world is gathered, written
and distributed to daily newspapers
by $4,000 mon and women of The As
ISOLATED Press was explained tonight
from broadcasting stations through
out the country by executives and
editors of the cooperative news or
ganization.
The talks were broadcast from d.
visional headquarters by KOA, Dem
yer; WDAF. Kansas City; WIZ, New
York; WMAQ, Chicago; WSB, At
lanta, and KPO, San Francisco. In
each division other talks were broad
cast by numerous local stations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Find Body Unknown
Woman at NantaSket

Nantasket, Mass, March S.-(AP)-
A woman's body, slip of paper bear
Ing a name and a New York address
and 10-dollar bill pinned to the UNI
derclothing, was washed up on the
beach today and was found by the po-
lice. There was no evidence of long
immersion.
On the small piece of paper were
written the words Miss S. H. Tat.
vain, 229 East 21st street. New York
City" The woman had long black
hair and wore fashionably cut dress
with fur-trimmed collar and stockings.
There was no hat, shoes nor top coat.
The body was taken to an undertake.
ers In bingham, where an autopsy
Will be performed tomorrow by Medi-
cal Examiner John Peterson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Hear Story Berman
In Disposition of
B. & M. r. r. Tickets

Portland Me-, March S.-(AP)-
Harold A. Berman. q. Roxbury, Mass,
told the superior court today that he,
not his uncle, Maurice Z. Finn of Bos-
ton, was an accomplice of Samuel
Slutsky, the States star witness, in
disposing of stolen b. & NJ. Railroad
tickets Berman's statement was made
at a hearing on motion for new
trial for Finn, which will be contip-
ued tomorrow. Finn. convicted but
not sentenced is now out under bail.
Berman, who is now in the radio
business in Boston, was employed In
his uncle's labor agency in that city
when he accepted Slutsky's proposal
ito make a little money on the side"
he said. He took tickets from Slutsky
and exchanged them for money or
script at the North Station. He did
not know the tickets were stolen, he
declared,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
To Attempt Mendipg
OF Mans Broken Neck

Brockton, Mass, March SAP
A month ago Charles Stillman broke
his neck, but he did not know it till
two weeks later. Today 1t was an
nounced that an operation would be
performed to mend the fractured ver-
zebra.
On February . Stillmar fell down
stairs in the store where he was en-
ployed. He worked for four days
after that. but then complained Of
a stiff neck, and was placed under
observation. An X-ray examination
revealed his injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Heavy Fall Of Snow
At st. Adams, vt.

st. Adams, VT, March S.-(AP).-
This city's hopes of approaching
spring have been dashed by the sea-
sons worst snowstorm, which start
ed Saturday and was still gong on
tonight. Except for three-hour in
PERMISSION after noon today the fall
was continuous, and plaws, both mo-
torized and horse drawn, were hard
at work to clear the streets.
The Central Vermont Railroad had
all it's plows out but train deMys
were held to half an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-09
Progress Made in
Farm Relief Program

Washington. March S.-(AP)-The
mid-western farm delegation and the
House agriculture committee with
whom they have been comforting ap-
pear to be making definite progress
toward farm relief program.
1t was indicated tonight that the
bill being written by experts of the
congressional legislative drafting
service probably would retain these
two central features:
national federal farm board with
authority to solve crop problems
through the farmers cooperative Or
CARNATIONS.
An equalization fee-collected from
the manufacturer, professor or export
err. but deducted by them from the
price paid the farmer-to provide a
fund to insure adequate prices for
surplus crops.