davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

New York, July 13.-Harry K. Thaw, in
the Tombs for the murder of Stanford
White, is reported to be without funds,
and it is stated that the elaborate plans
which have been made for his defense
cannot be put into execution until the
prisoners mother arrives from Europe
and approves the necessary expenditures
of money. What money the young man
has had since he has been in Jail has
been supplied personally by his counsel
pending the arrival Of Mrs William Thaw
In prosecuting his inquiry into the past
life of Thaw, In all the phases that may
have a bearing upon his trial, Assistant
District Attorney Garvan had an inter
view today with Joseph A. Shea. lawyer,
and obtained papers in case In which
Shea is counsel for Miss Ethel Thomas,
who has several suits pending against the
prisoner. The suits grew out of alleged
former relations existing between Thaw
and Miss Thomas. One specific charge is
that of assault, for which thA plaintiff
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
BRITISH FLEET INVITED
NOT TO VISIT RUSSIA

British minister for foreign affairs, Sir
Edward Grey, brought the question back
to its proper ground, and was appreciated
at st. Petersburg at its proper value.
Nevertheless, in view of the political
crisis which is passing over Russia, the
government could not help forseeing that
the arrival of British ships at Russian
port might cause a recrudescence of the
agitation, and Incidents of a nature to
barn the future relations of Great Brit
ain and Russia.
Most cordial kilograms have been ex-
changed between King Edward and En-
peror Nicholas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
GOVERNOR WILL BE
In MOBILE TODAY
BAND FROM BOYS INDUSTRIAL
SCHOOL WILL GIVE PUBLIC CON-
WEEK.

Mobile, July Special.)-Tomorrow
is Governors Day at Camp b. l.. Holt.
The governor and his full staff are sched-
uled to reach the city at an early hour.
and during the afternoon the regular in
spection will be made.
This was an uneventful day in camp.
Rain fell In torrents during the forenoon
but the grounds are well drained and
by afternoon were In good condition.
Dress parade took place as usual and
the only orders issued were the announce
ment of the arrival In camp of Adjutant
General w w. Brandon and that all
men must be in camp by l D. m. to-
morrow. During the afternoon the camp
is to be open to inspection and many
visitors are anticipated.
The detail for tomorrow: Officer of the
day. Capt j. H. Miller, Company G.;
officer of the guard, First Lieut. C. NJ.
woodruff, Company d; junior officer OF
the guard, Second Lieut.. NJ. R. striplin.
company L.
First regiment. will officially visit the
camp during the afternoon.
The North Alabama boys are max
ing very fine impression In Mobile.
There has been no boisterous display,
all the men visiting the city behaving
perfectly. The band from the Boys In
dustrial school Is being highly praised.
1t has been arranged to have them give
a public concert in the city during the
early part of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
PRESIDENT ON PICNIC,
Family Goes for a Days Outing at
Picnic Grounds.

Oyster Bay. l.. l., July 13-President
Roosevelt and his family enjoyed their
first picnic of the season today After
brisk row on the sound they landed at
Eaton's Neck. popular picnic ground
for them where they spent the day.
They returned in the evening when the
President went over his mail with seore-
tary Loeb.
The appearance of Lemuel Quigg this
morning in the bay on his steam yacht,
caused some interest on account of the
recent political alignments in New York.
Mr.. Quigg who was evidently on pleas
ure excursion. did not land. but departed
from the bay at an early hour. He made
no effort to get into communication with
the President
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
TAGGART TALKS.
Has Never Expected That Mr.. Bryan
Would Change His Views.

French Lick, Ind, July 13.-Nationai
Chairman Taggart asked for an interview
on William ]. Bryan's London statement.
in which he reiterates his blmetallsm
views, said
Il never have had any doubt that un-
der the same conditions that prevailed in
1896, Mr.. Bryan's views would be the
same as htey were then. Bryan has not
changed but conditions have. Gold dis
coveries have increased the volume OF
money, and have justified Mr. Bryan $
contentious that the country needed more
money!
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
WILLIAM TO MEET EDWARD.
Story Published That Two Rulers viii
Get Together.

Berlin, July 13-The Lokal Anzeiger to-
day announced that it had learned that
King Edward will meet Emperor William
at Friederichskron castle near Homburg
during the latter half of August. The
King It was added will stop at the castle
or his way to Marienbad where he goes
yearly to drink the waters.
Inquiries made at the foreign office re-
garding the Lokal Anzeger's assertion
elected the statement that it was mat
ter win ch could not be discussed, not
even to the extent of confirming or deny
ing the statement 1t has been reported
several times lately that King Edward
and the Emperor would meet soon with
the object of reaching both a personal and
political understanding.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Negroes Killed In Panic.

Fort Worth. July 13-Three negro la
borers were killed today near Rhome. on
the Fort Worth and Denver City rail-
road in a panic following the derailment
of the car in which they were riding. The
car was attached to passenger train
and split a switch. In the panic that
followed negroes leaped through the win
dows and the three victims died from
broken neclSs or crushed skulls
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
ST. MARY'S ASHORE.
Schoolship From New York Is In
Trouble In Mediterranean.

Gibraltar, July 13.-It is reported that
the New York school ship st. Mary's is
ashore at Spartel.
The ST. Mary's is sailing vessel built
sixty-two years ago, and for the last
thirty-one years In the service OF the New
York City board of education. She car
ried about 100 boys, and her master is
Commander G. C. Hanus, L. S. n. She
has made frequent cruises to European
waters.
Her present cruise began the latter part
OF April and after several weeks spent
In Long Island sound, and along the
New England coast, she sailed for Eu-
rope early In June, the understanding be-
ing that on her return she would be put
out of commission, her place being taken
by a newer craft. She arrived at Cadiz
July 6.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
LAUNDRY TRUST LATEST
VICTIM OF LAWS MESHES

quash the indictments will be made on
the ground of that the laundrymen and
their association represents labor only.
and are in the attitude of a labor union
and not amenabe to the provisions of the
antitrust law. The indictments followed
the recent announcement of an advance
of half cent each in the price of collars
and cuffs, the matter having at once been
brought to the attention of the grand
jury.
The charges for laundrying collars.
cuffs and shirts vary, but the advance In
price was uniform. The rate for collars
and cuffs is now to cents each, shirts
10 to IS cents each, The rates were III
to 2h cents and to 13 cents
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Cincinnati July 13.-Thirty-nine laundry
companies and laundry proprietors were
indicted by the grand jury today on the
charge OF maintaining combination in
restraint of trade. Eighteen of these were
also indicted as in restraint of trade, In
GLIDING all members OF the laundry ex-
change, who are indicted on the thirty
nine Individual inducements.
The indicted companies and individuals
appeared in court through their attorneys
and arranged to give bond later.
In case of conviction the penalty for
misdemeanor is $50 to 5000 fine, six months
to one years imprisonment one or both,
in the discretion of the court Motion to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

st. Petersburg, July 1Se-The visit of
the British channel fleet to Russian wa
ters has been postponed until more pro-
pitious time The initiative in this decision
came from Russia, which pointed out that
the projected visit has been welcomed
with lively satisfaction by the Russian
government who saw in it an expression
of sympathy for Russia on the part of
Great Britain. Unfortunately. it is added,
certain political parties in Great Britain
and Russia fomented sharp agitation
with a view to connecting the visit with
questions OF Russian internal policy.
The firm and loyal statements of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
France to Have Income Tax.

Paris. July 13.-The Chamber of Depu-
ties today by vote of 44S to 43 APP
proved the declarations of Finance Min
lister Poincaire favorable to an income
tax, thus insuring the adoption at the
next session of Parliament. The project
places the main burden on large for
tunes. exempting the smaller incomes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
GoMPERs WILL MAKE SPEECH IN
THE MAINE MANS DISTRICT,
AND HUNDREDS OF LABOR ORA.
TORS WILL BE PUT TO WORK.

Washington, July 1S.-(speeial)-samuel
Gompers, president of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, has decided to lead In
person the fight against Representative
Lttlefeld Of Maine. According to the
federation, Mr.. Gompers' campaign Is not
in the interest OF the democratic candidate
but against Mr.. Littlefeld.
Gompers will make not less than six
speeches in the state. The announcement
has been published all over the district
and already President Gompers has re-
celved hundreds of letters from members
belonging to the local organizations as
suring him that labor will turn out In
force to hear him. The Importance to the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Old Landmark Torn Down.

Opelika July 13-One of the old familiar
landmarks of this city, known for many
years as the Henderson Bros stable, on
Avenue A, is now being torn away. to be-
replaced by a beautiful modern brick
building. This old building was built in
1853, and for some time has been occupied
by the John T. Harris Livery and Feed
stable
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
MERCEiER ATTEMPTS TO
DEFEND COURTMARTlAL

General Mercier, in the midst of con-
stant disorder, attempted to vindicate the
Rennes' courtmartial. He declared that
proofs were then shown which were sup
pressed in the supreme court. Senator
Delped replied that General MERCER de-
served to be sent to Devils Island in
place of Dreyfus.
The bill for the transfer of Zola's body
to the Pantheon also was enacted by
the Senate.
Both houses then adjourned until
autumn.
President Falleries tonight signed the
enactments for the rehabilitation of Drey-
fus and Picquart and the DEGREES of pro-
mitigation will appear in the official jour-
nal tomorrow and also the nomination of
Dreyful to be chief of squadron and Pic
quart to be brigadier general, the time
elapsed since both men were dismissed
from the army to count as full service.
The official journal also will contain to-
morrow the inscription of Dreyfus on the
list for early nomination to the Legion of
Honor.
After the sitting of the Chamber of
Deputies. and while the members were
still in the lobbies NJ. Puliesi-Conti sent
his seconds, NJ. Millevoye and General
Jacouet. to Under Secretary Sarraut 1t
was decided to fight with swords and
principals and seconds proceeded by au-
tomobiles to the Vile dAuray, where the
combat occurred on the property of Dep
utv Cast. The fight was short but desper-
ate. lasting only thirty seconds. Sar-
raut made a quick onslaught and blood
soon flowed. At first II was thought NJ.
Pugliesi-Cont was wounded, but Sar-
raut cried 'I am hit" and then tainted.
Expectorating blood he was conveyed to
NJ Casts residence. The doctors who
examined him found a deep wound In the
right breast penetrating the lung.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Acclaims Death of Chouknln.

Odessa, July 13.-A revolutionary proc
lamatlon clandestinely circulated today
jubllanty acclaims the death sentence
"avengingly executed on Chouknin for the
martyrdom of Lieutenant Schmidt" and
added all the leading bureaucratic enc
niles of the people will be similarly and
summarily removed. The proclamation
was signed by the Odessa branch of the
South Russian Revolutionary league
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Express Company Building Structure.

Opelika, July 13.-(Special Among the
many improvements that are now under
way to mark the onward progress of this
city is handsome building being erected
at the depot by the Southern Express
company. The company has long felt the
need of more space for their business. the
rapid increase OF which shows a growing
city
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Martial Law Declared.

Panama, July l3.-Private advices re-
ceived from Guatemala report that mar
tial law has been declared throughout
the whole of that republic and that all
male persons above 21 years of age have
been called to arms.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
PRESIDENT sUSPENDs SITTING
AND GALLERIES ARE CLEARED.

President Brisson Intellectually endeav-
ored to quell the tumult, but finding his
efforts in vain, he left the chair and
suspended the sitting for a quarter of an
hour. The public galleries were cleared.
During the interim the excitement con-
tinued but at the resumption of the sit
ting the members were somewhat more
calm.
Pugliesi-Conti and Sarraut were both
surrounded by friends. Several speakers
on the government and opposition sides
exchanged threats. Eventually. after Pre-
mier Sarrien had promised that the gov
ernment would take the necessary meas
ures to deal with the officers who had
been witnesses against Dreyfus, and re-
quested that the house terminate the con-
flict that had been dividing France. mo-
ton was passed expressing confidence in
the government.
The chairman also voted to transfer the
body Of Emile Zola to the Pantheon.
The Senate also had an excited session
IN connection with the Dreyfus rehabilita-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Honduras to the Monduran consul general
in this city says that the number of
Honduran troops on the Guatemalan from
tier has been doubled for the purpose Of
preserving of peace.
The message. which was received yes
terday and made public today, says that
Honduras is not taking part in the diff
fcuties between Guatemala and San Sal
yador.
has information that before the battle Of
last Wednesday, in which Regalado, the
Salvadorean leader. was killed, Guatemala
had about 5000 men under arms near
the Salvador boundary line. and under
command of Gen. NJ NJ Aquilar.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
BouRKE COCHRAN AT LAsTl

Manila, July 13.-The announce
; ment of the engagement of Miss
; Anna Ide, daughter of Governor
General Ide, and Congressman
; Bourke Cochran was made today.
; The wedding will occur In Wash
; ington next fall.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Well Known Man Dead Near
Mary Lee Mines
COMMITTED ACT LAST NIGHT
Domestic Trouble Said to Have Been
the Cause of the Desperate Act,
Which Ended the Life of the
Widely Known Citizen.

Jerre Fountain, one of the most widely
known citizens of Jefferson county, died
at his wife's home near Mary Lee mines
last night about 12 o'clock from the ef-
fects of an overdose of morphine sun
posed to have been taken with suicidal
intent AS soon as It was discovered that
he had taken morphine Or. T. A. Casey
Of North Birmingham was summoned.
When the physician arrived Mr.. Foun-
tain was in an unconscious condition
and did not recover his senses He died
within thirty minutes after DR.. Casey
reached his bedside, although every ef-
fort was made to neutralize the effect
of the deadly drug
Supposed Cause.
Domestic troubles are said to have been
the cause of the suicide. It is stated that
night before last Mr.. Fountain drove to
his wife's home at Mary Lee and dis
missed the conveyance. saying that he
would spend the night there, although he
and his wife had been separated. II is
said, for some time. 1t seems that he
had on several occasions threatened To
end his life, but 1t was not thought that
he would carry out this threat. and the
tragic event of last night came as n.
great shock to all his relatives and
friends.
The deceased was about 3s years old
For about a. year he was deputy sheriff
OF Jefferson county with Headquarters at
Bessemer. where he liver during 1905. He
resigned this office some months ago to
become state president and organizer OF
the Order of Eagles which duties, In trav-
cling over the state, had since occupied
his time.
Mr.. Fountain was born in Macon. but
came to Jefferson county to live when a
boy of Is. Until two years ago he had
been connected with school work, and
at one time he was county superintendent
of education. He had intended resumlng
school work in the coming fall
At the Virginia mines Mr.. Fountain rem
dered valuable aid In rescung the bodies
of the men killed In the horrible disaster
In February, 1905. He was exceptionally
popular throughout the county. and few
men had a larger circle of personal
friends,
The deceased leaves, besides wife, one
son years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Rural Carriers Appointed.

Washington. July 13-(Special.) )-Eugene
Masterson appointed regular. Ulysses
Masterson substitute rural carrier, route
/, at Leighter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
STORM BREAKS WHEN
SOCIALIST SPEAKS.

The feeling then had become very
strong The storm broke when NJ. Pres
sense. socialist, urged a supplementary
proposition for the punishment of Of
ficers who had accused Dreyfus and Pic
quart and whom he designated as a gang
of malefactors and forgers, who deserved
branding with red-hot irons.
1t was at this moment that the Sarrauto
Pugliesi-Conti encounter occurred. NJ.
Pugliesi-Conti, aroused by NJ. Pressense's
denunciation shouted at the ministerial
benches:
''You are scoundrels for permitting these
insults to officers"
Immediately from the ministerial
benches there sprang the 1.-THE, wiry figure
of Under Secretary Sarraut. He made
straight for Pugliesi-C Cont, seized him by
the throat and planted his right fist
squarely in his face. Pug1iesi-Conu
reeled, dazed by the blow, and was caught
by his friends, while Ministers Clemen-
cea.u and Thomson grasped Sarraut's coat
tails and dragged him back to his seat.
Pandemonium Immediately broke loose.
Deputies gathered in groups in the center
of the house. fighting. their blows raining
fndscriminately.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
Troops Have Been Doubled.

New Orleans, July IA cable message
from President Manuel Baril1o of Spanish
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
One Duel Results With Ministers
as Seconds and Saraut
is Dangerously Wounded
SARRAUT PLANTED BLOW
ON HIS MALIGHER'S FACE
Both Houses Vote to Transfer the Body
of Emile Zola to the Pantheon.
Deputies Adjourn Till
Fall.

Paris, July 13.-The scene of tumultous
disorder which marked the enactment to-
day of the law restoring Alfred Dreyfus
to the army was followed by a bloody
duel tonight IN which Under Secretary
of State Sarraut was dangerously wound
ed by the sword of Nd. Pugiiesi-Conti. The
duel assumed the aspect of a veritable
combat between the government and the
opposition as NJ. Sarrauts seconds were
Ministers Clemenceau and Thomson, while
NJ. Pugliesi-Contis were M. Millevoya and
General Jacquet, who were drawn from
elements which bitterly resent the gov
ernments rehabilitation of Dreyfus.
The meeting followed a fight on the
floor of the Chamber of Deputies in which
NJ. Sarraut sprang from beside Minister
of the Interior Clemenceau sitting on the
ministerial benches ON M. Pugliesi-Conti
who had been heaping denunciation on
the governments members as scoundrels.
Sarraut struck Pugliesi-Conti a stunning
blow in the face. A scene of the widest
uproar ensued, compelling the suspension
of the session.
1t was after the close of the session
that the duel occurred.
Late reports show that NJ. SarTaut is
suffering from deep wound in the right
breast, penetrating the lung. While the
wound is considered to be serious, 1t is
not necessarily fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
PRESIDENT MAY GO
ON BIG DEER HUNT
TENTATIVE PROMISE HAS BEEN
MADE TO SEEK BIG GAME IN
THE WILDs OF MINNESOTA IN
IN NOVEMBER.

Minneapolis, July 13.-While 1t has been
announced that the President would not
make a western trip before 1907, 1t was
learned today that he had made a condi-
tional promise to go deer hunting next
November in Minnesota with John A.
Greenway, range superintendent Of the
United States Steel company's mines on
the Nesabe Headquarters will be made at
Bovy Mimi, which is in a country
abounding in big game. Mr.. Greenway Is
a warm personal friend of the President,
having served in the Rough Riders and
before that being known as a Yale foot
ball star.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14
DREYFUS AND PIouART
ARE FINALLY REINSTATED.


Despite this sanguinary conflict, laws
were finally enacted today by the chamb@
reinstating Dreyfus who obtains the rank
of a chief Of squadron of artillery and
Picquart, who is made a brigadier gem
eral. Both houses were overwhelmingly
favorable to Drefus and Picquart
Throughout the day the feeling was
stirred intensely between the Dreyfus
and anti-Dreyfus elements. This was
heightened by fierce attacks by Dreyfus-
lists against General Mercier and other
prominent officers, who were responsible
for Dreyfus condemnation. Early in the
day Minister of War Etienne presented
the government bills restoring Dreyfus
and Picquart to the army. Minister
Etiennes explanatory preamble to the
Dreyfus bill said:
"a decision has judicially and definitely
established the innocence of the accused
involving ipso facto his reinstatement
in the army, and expunging his con-
demnation. The government powerless TO
repair the immense material and moral
injury sustained by the victim of de-
plorable judicial error. desires to place
Dreyfus in the situation he would have
occupied If his normal career had not
been interrupted"
The preamble to the Picquart bill said:
Proclamation of the innocence of Drey-
fus demonstrates the legitimacy of Pic
quarts loyalty and his efforts for the
triumph of truth at the risk of definitely
breaking his career. We demand that
parliauent exnunPe the effects of his ac-
ton by the conferrment of the rank of
brigadier general with priority over other
brigadiers."
The army committee quickly and unan-
imously reported the bill and the vote
in the Chamber of Deputies was decisive,
Dreyfus securing 473 votes against AZ
and Picquart 467 votes against q.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-07-14

Oyster Bay. L. l.. July 13.-The most
recent announcement of the Presidents s
plans for the coming fall contains Moth
ing of the proposed deer hunting trip in
Minnesota during November According
to present arrangements President Roose-
welt will remain at Sycamore Hill until
late in September. when he returns TO
Washington. He will not leave Washing
ton until after the votes are counted in
the November elections and will then pro-
ceed Immediately to the isthmus of Pam
anna, returning TO Washington in time
for the opening of Congress
Secretary Loeb is contemplating a bear
hunting trip to Colorado during the time
the President is in Washington in October.
+io., I'LL .,rlicI, 1,ras Iaa ssed hv 122 votes