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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11

LONDON. April 1l.--While :, In
no unusual thing for young and
pretty women OF the stage TO Join
the ranks OF British titled folk
by the matrimonial route. OF
course---lt remained for the daugh-
ter OF Lord Montagu 10 turn the
tide stageward. Under the name
OF Miss Elaine Cecil she has
made great hit in the English
theatrical world.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11
SENATORS ARRESTED

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SPRINGFIELD. Ills, April IL
Half OF the members Of the state
senate were ordered under arrest
today by Lieut. Gov. oglesby, pre-.
siding officer OF the senate. when
that body convened today with one
less than a quorum present That
the members OF the senate were
playing horse" was the curt com
mcnt OF 0glesby when he ordered
the senators brought In" The ar
rested men viii have TO explain
their absence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11
JOHNSON DEAD
TOM JoHNson-Hls LIFE


rolling min In 1863
ed 10 earn he business IN 1863.
Acquired indianapolis system In 1876
field 1880 and engaged in memorable fight
interests
In o consolidated company
holdings 1898 started famous
fares.
Memb Of 1890 to 1894
Cleveland 1901, and forced through the
In 1903
OF Cleveland by an overwhelming majority In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11
MAKES NEW RECORD

Backed by strong southwest
wind, the Governor arrived yester-
day afternoon. clipping nearly four
hours from her previous record.
Her time was 81 hours and 10 min
utes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11

Don't go home tonight without In.
vesting one red cent in pink edi-
ton of The Star IL covers thor.
oughly every line OF news--much
OF It the late variety that you will
get In the morning newspapers, IS
hours later. Don't miss the Pink
tonight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11

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This is Johnson's estimate 4
4 OF himself. as set forth In one 4
4 OF his speeches, delivered long 4
4 ago in congress: =
r Il am a free trader; ] am a 4
4 single taxer-that is to say. 4
= am Democrat OF the Jeffer- 4
4 sonian school whose political 4
4 creed is summed up in the 4
4 phrase equal rights for all 4
\ and special privileges for \
4 none But am as well a 4
r practical man and a practical \
4 politician. would accept 4
+ half loaf rather than no 4
4 bread" 4
ttttt ~ + + 4 4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11
BALLOON RACE

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SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April IL
In an attempt 10 lift the Lahm cup,
Aeronautg Honeywell and Tolland
today are sailing In a balloon to-
ward st. Louis and the Northeast.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark, April IL
The balloon ST. Louis, which started
from San Antonio. passed over here
this morning. II was 1000 feet
high and was sweeping northwsTd
at 40 miles an hour.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11

The funeral OF chas. A. Will
Jams, the wellknown Seattle news
paperman. will be held tomorrow
at 4 o'clock from the Unitarian
cfrsrch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11

Asnsnt name, We are calling the
n'tis fellow THE Pink"
2 S,-Allen Is not with us to-
but he dropbed in long
@esgh to break the news.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11
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Z CLOSES SATURDAY 4

= The guessing contest, with ,
mat season ticket for a re- {,
Z ward. ends Saturday. Send ,
fin your estimate on how I
: many fans will attend the I
: opening days game at Dug's /,
: Park on April 18th. A sea {,
: soa ticket for the guess that 1
hits the closest Address +,
? Sporting Editor, The Star. 1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11

WATER SHUT OFF

4 Water will be shut off on 4
4 Ninth av. s., from Washington 4
4 st. to Yesler way. and on Yes 4
4 ler way from Ninth av. to 4
4 Thirteenth av., today from 8 4
4 a. IN. to y. m. 4
n
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IAN YOU BLAME

! The GOOD JUDGE7
! :, ,iSDiANAPoLIS. Ind. April {
: - Police Judge Collins
! @ae a unique ruling to-
! sAy when he refused TO fine
! man arrested for swearing
~ crowded street car. The
! honer said he was a strap
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11
DO you LIKE 'EM7

The American daisy will be the
official Golden Potlatch flower.
Every one with a garden IL urged
TO plant this golden flower.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11

terday by jumping from the fire
escape off the fifth floor of the
Winchester hotel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11

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seattle star Of0ee.)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April IL
In honor Of Tom L. johnson, famous
former mayor Of Cleveland, who
died here at s:f5 O'Clock last night,
ARRANGEMENTS were completed to-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-11

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4 TAFT WILL ATTEND 4
4 OPENING BALL GAME 4
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4 Direct TO Seattle Star offlce.) 4
4 WASHINGTON, April IL
4 President Taft will attend the
4 opening of the baseball sea- 4
4 son here tomorrow, when the 4
\ Washington and Boston Amer
4 leans clash. The weather bu- 4
4 rean predicts fine baseball 4
4 weather tomorrow In the east
4 ern cities where games are 4
4 scheduled. 4
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4 TAFT MAY REVIEW 4
4 TROOPS ON BORDER 4
4 (By United Press Leased Wire 4
4 Direct to Seattle Star office 4
4 WASHINGTON, April H. 4
4 Unless the work of the con- 4
4 gressional session should 4
4 make IL impossible for him to 4
4 leave Washington, President 4
4 Taft plans to review the 4
4 troops now encamped at San 4
4 Antonio. 4
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JUMPS TO DEATH.
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seattle Star Office)
SAN FRANCISCO. April IL
George T. Egan, an army nurse,
died today OF injuries received yes.
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WOMAN GIVES UP
$1,OOO,OOO TO WED

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PHILADELPHIA April ll-Despite the fact that under
the provisions OF her husbands will she will sacrifice prncey
fortune in the of emarrage Mrs Kate FELTON, Ens,
widow OF VIM l. Ekns, b today announced her engagement
TO VIM Nielsen prominent attorney club society
of Philadelphia.
Mrs Elkins daughter of former Senator Charles n
FELTON, OF California 1t stated today Mrs
Elkins marry Nielsen she will be compelled to sacrifice
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
LEADBEATER CHOSEN
 WORSHIPFUL MASTER
Temple Lodge, A.. F. and A. M., Elected Officers Last
 Night

l.. c Leadbeater, the well known a,- torney was elected worshipful master of Temple Lodge No. 636, A. F. and A. NJ, at meeting of the lodge held last night at the Masonic Temple. Mir. Leadbeater has been a member of the lodge since its organization, and has worked his way through all the subordinate chairs to the position to which he was elected last night. He is considered one of the best informed Masons in the Birmingham dis trict and his election is an evidence of the high esteem in which he is held by his brethren The officers were elected as follows: L. c. Leadbeater, warshipful master; Falter L. Metcalf. senior warden; Joseph c. Hall, junior warden; C. E. Hol- comb, treasurer; Walter K. McAdory, secretary; F. J. Erchart, senior deacon; Hugo L. Black. junior deacon.
 The other officers will be appointed
 later. The officers elected will be in- stalled next Thursday night by Frank Address. the retiring worshipful master. The report of the secretary showed that there were AS members in good stand ing on the roster of the lodge. The
 installation ceremonies will beipublic, and music and refreshments will be pro- vided.
 All Masons and their families are cor dially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
RAIN HAS HELPED
 THE CROPS IN PIKE
Troy Pleased at Prospect of Having Postal Savings
 Bank

Troy, June 22.-(Speeial)-Fo the past three or four days thls section of the country has the most favorable rainy eason that could be desired, The ground had become dry and the crops were beginning to suffer for the want of moisture This want has been sup piled by the intermittent light show CTS that have been falling the past 10 days. The crops of Pike county were above the avarege at this season of the year before the rain fell. Now the fields present a more favorable prospect for A bountiful harvest. Though the earliest corn was damaged to some extent be- fore the coming of the rain, 1t yet presents a yielding prospect of 75 or 80 per cent. Ii is too early to estimate with any accuracy how the cotton of this section will turn out But if it. should be as great as it promises to be at present a conservative estimate would be an s5 per cent crop of cot ton.
 The establishing of postal savings real addition to the strong banks all ready doing prospering business in this city There is now in the process of construction a s40.000 government building which will be completed by the end the year. The postoffice will be moved to the new building as soon as compJeted. It will be one of the hand saes1hes st buildings in town and the postal bank in connection with the postoffice will have its share of the savings de- posits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
KNIGHTS
 IN TUSCALOOSA
Officers Elected For Year-Negro ', Held For Assault-Moody
 Engagement


 Tuscaloosa, June 22.-(Special. 1.-The Tuscaloosa lodge. Knights of Pythias. held an unusually interesting meeting in their lodge rooms last night. After the business sessions the rank of knight was conferred upon Esquire T. B. Ward and o. T, Hammer. The annual election of officers then ensued. which resulted as follows: Chancellor com mander, s. A. Turner. vice chancellor, c. E. Jordan; prelate, J. W. Carson; master of work, J. E. Stuckey; keeper of records and seal, and master of finance, Hugh Prince; master of ex- chequer, W. T. Fits; master of arms, B. " Hughs: inner guard. A. F. Baker; outer guard, w. H. Joyner. On July a banquet will be given at which time the newly elected officers will be installed. Judge l. Greene was appoint ed banquet manager
 The government boats, which ply along the Warrior to clear away sand bars and other obstructions, are under going repairs. preparatory to the work which begins July 1. The "R L. Me Gala" and the Urgent" are tied up are being made in the machinery of both boats.
 Mir. and Mrs. George McKorkle an- nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Sarah, to'Mr. Frank M. Moody, July Ii at Newton. S. C. Miss McKorkle was the charming and accomplished teacher of expression at the Central college. and has a coterie of friends who will well come her to Tuscaloosa. MT. Moody Is the oldest son of F. s. Moody and one of the best known young fnanciers in the state. He is cashier of the First Ma tional bank president of the Bankers as- sociation and the lately retired president of the Alumni association of the Uni versty. of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23

President W. W. Crawford of the American Trust and Savings bank last night issued the following statement:
 The bond issue proposed by the city commission should carry, and it will carry by decisive majority at the polls on Monday. July 8, but in view of the exceptional importance of the question the representative business men of Birmingham should cooperate and assist in bringing out a large vote
 'I would respectfully suggest that the head officials of the Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade, the Bus mess Mems league and other business bodies, and likewise the labor organi- ga tions and the Jefferson County Med ical society call their respective or ganizations to meet at the Chamber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Crawford Calls On All
 To Aid Bond Issue Fight

of Commerce at F o'clock Saturday June 24, for the purpose of taking united action. All organizations in Ems ley and other outlying sections of Greater Birmingham are also asked 10 attend this meeting. It is urged that all citizens who appreciate the good nameN of Birmingham be present Sat urday.
 We want the. outside world to know that when Birmingham starts good thing the people put 1t through; and this bond issue Is a good thing-a matter of vital importance.
 Our commissioners have carefully studied the city's needs, hence the bond issue proposition: and now II IS up 10 the people to stand by the eommls- sioners and give them the indorsement they deserve. w. W. CRAWFORD.
 June 22, 1911."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Pension Examiners

Montgomery. June 2.-(special)-O to absence of Dr. J. c. Thomas. pen sion examiner of Mobile, Governor Elm met ONeal has appointed Dr. Alfred Wood, of the same city, to take his place Other pension examiners to be appointed are: Clay county, W. R. Pruett and Dr. S. W. Owen, both of Ashland: Marion county, s. M Davis and Dr. NJ $. White Dr. White lives at Hamilton, while the postoffice address of MT. Davis is in Mississippi, Rara Avis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
In FaraWay Birminghan1
 Coronation Is Celebrated

About seventy-fve guests assembled around the festive board at the residence of Col. l.. W. Johns. last night to par take of a barbecue supper given in honor of the coronation of King George V. The tables fairly groaned with the bounteous supply of choice viands, and sparkling liquid refreshments. while the decorations were In keeping with the spirit of the occasion.
 During the progress of the feast toasts were drank to the health peace and prosperity of the newly crowned King and Queen, and President and Mrs. Taft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
FIRE
At Harris Clothing Company Does
 5000 Damage

Fire broke out in the store occupied by the Harris Clothing company at $50 o'clock last night and caused a damage estimated a [ between 5000 and $500. A large part of this was water damage to the contents of the store The fire originated in the rear of the second floor and was not discovered until it had obtained a good headway. The fire department responded to the call and soon had the flames under control. The Harris Clothing company is situated on Twentieth street between Second and Third avenues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING
MT. J. w. Calhoun and Miss Maggie
 Merle Thagard Married

Greenville, Llne 22-fSpecial)-Last night occurred one of the prettiest we'd dings of the season Mir. James Wylie Calhoun to Miss Maggie Merle Thagard, at the home of the brides parents, Mir, and Mrs. W. ". Thagard, who live five miles east of this city. On account of the indictment weather the ceremony took place in the wide hall of the home, al- though it had been planned to nave It take place under splendid arbor on the lawn.
 To the notes of Mendelssohn wedding march the six maids of honor entered by twos, Misses Lerine Stewart ana Donna Hue Thagard coming first, then Misses Winnie Mash and Bessie Daniel. and last Misses Eva Roach and Lucille Searcey, all gowned in dainty white lin gerie dresses and pictures of girlish beau ty Then came the lovely matron of honor, Mrs Eugene Searcey. sister of the bride, wearing lingerie and lace ana carrying daisies and fern. The bride, gowned in lingerie and lace over silk, then entered with her cousin and maid of honor, Miss Hattie Thagard, who also wore white lingerie and lace. A shower bouquet of lilies of the valley and fern, tied with white tulle, was carried by tife Driue afiu ntr' Ntif5 nei' e'f' '''-No'-- with a wreath of the same flowers.
 The bridal party arranged themselves at the altar at the rear of the hall where the bride was met by MT Calhoun, who entered with his best man. MT. Oscar Calhoun Here it the altar Rev. l.. l.. Gwaltney performed the ceremony, using the ring.
 After the ceremony an informal recep- ton was held, punch and an ice course being served.
 MT. and Mrs. R, E. Burnett. whose marriage took place yesterday in Mont gomery, arrived here last night. They arrived on a late train last night and were met by many friends. They are at home at the residence of MT. and Mrs. l. Lee Long, where. they will reside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23

Patriotic songs including the Welsh na- tional air were rendered by the Welsh chorus led by Prof Stephen Allsopp. Jack Thomas. the well known vocalist, sang The Browning of the King and at the conclusion the entire company rose to their feet and joined in singing God Save the King.''
 Mrs. Johns played the accompaniments and rendered several instrumental num- bers that were much appreciated by the guests.
 The occasion was one of much pleas ure and greatly enjoyed by the assem- bled guests who were sincere Tn their praises of the generous hospitality of Col. and Mrs Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
 JEFFERSON STILL BANNER COUNTY

Montgomery, June 22.-(SpeciaL)-Geo B. Tarrant, the banner money-getter in Alabama official family, has made a settlement with Auditor C Brooks Smith on taxes of Jefferson county. The rs- port of the tax collector is as flattering as usual, showing that the general state tax was s270, ,6o7 A; old soldiers pensions s1os 242. 2.97; schools, S324, 1881; poll taxes, s16.627. 50.
 Other tax collectors to settle were:
 W. w Walters, Covington county: General state tax s1S.0e0.4s: old soldiers, s7.2362o; schools. s21. 1.7OS56; poll tax s2,- 0620
 B. T. Roberts, Barbour county: Gem eral, $12792.S5: old soldiers, se,11114; schools, s15. .361 30; poll. s1,165.5O
 John s. Gardner. Bibb county: Gen eral, s11,437.55; old soldiers, $4,575O1 schools, s13,725.o1; poll tax. s1,5s1.5o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Mrs. Clara Bishop

Mrs Clara Bishop. aged s. died at her late residence. 12l3 North Tenth avenue, at a late hour Wednesday The remains were sent to Guntersville, Ala, yesterday afternoon for interrnent by Shaw & Son. The deceased is survived by wdower and several relatives afa9S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Dr. Jordan AppOinted

Huntsville. June (SpeciaL)- pr. Frank Jordan, formerly of Hunts vile and later q surgeon in the serv ice of the government in western re- clamation work. has been appointed to q position as surgeon in the navy. He graduated from Vanderbilt university in 1909
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
K|LLSA DEPUTY
 AND |S LYNCHED Dan Hutchinson Murdered at Midnight-NegrO Is
 Lynched Before Day

ozark. June 2.-(special) )-Deputy sher- if Dan Hutchinson was shot to death by a negro he was trying to arrest at Brockton, Coffee county, last midnight. Dogs were secured from Henderson and Boyds at Richburg. the negro caught. hung and his body rid6led with bullets by a mob before day this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Deaths and Funerals
Houston Burwell Hare

Houston Burwell Hare, who was fatally wounded in a personal encounter at Flat Top, died Wednesday at St. Vincents hospital The remains will be taken to Oneonta for interment this morning at o'clock by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
George Leslie Carl

George Leslie Carl, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Carl, died yes terday at 10 o'clock at the family resi- dence, 1881 Avenue F, No funeral ar engagements have been made, as an an- swer is being awaited from the father of the deceased, c. A. Carl, who is in Alaska, near Fort Gibbon. The remains are being held at the parlors of Lige Loy, pending the making of arrange ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Mrs. D. C. Payne Dead

Evergreen, June 22.-tSpecial l-C. P. Simeon and J. D. Deming received the news this morning of the death of their grandmother, Mrs. D. C. Payne. a lady nearly 92 years of age who lived near San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Payne had not only reached a great age, but she was great, great grandmother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
RESI- AND HEA.In TO MoIHER AND CHILD.

MKs. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WILL k TFETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, AIIAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and is the hest remedy fcc DIARRHGA. It is ab- solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wiuslows Soothing Syrup and take no other IsinA Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Walker Is Appointe ed

Montgomery, June 22.-(Speciall l--Lieut. J. F Walker of the Coast artillery of Fort Deposit has been designated by Adjt. Gen. J. B. Scully to instruct the Alabama Field artillery at camp in Mo bile July IS to 25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Mrs. Lula M. Sheets

Mrs. Lula M Sheets. aged Ss years, wife of B. M Sheets, died in Asheville, N. C., Wednesday morning at s o'clock. Her remains arrived in Birmingham yes- terday afternoon at 1925 o'clock and were removed to her late residence at Third avenue and Fifty-second street, north, Woodlawn. Funeral arrangements are being suspended pending the arrival of the son of Mrs. Sheets, James Sheets, from Denver, Col, and tine announce ment of arrangements will bs made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
FUNERAL NOTICE

Prof Douglas Allen passed away June 22. 1911, 3:30 a. ln., at his late residence. Williamson station. Services will be held at residence. Friday. 1 o'clock p, m. Interment Elmwood cem- eterE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Goes to Flomaton

Montgomery, June 22-tSpeciai)-Gov ernor Emmet ONeal will leave Mont gomery Friday afternoon for Flomaton'
 where he will speak on Saturday. June 24 on the occasion of the annual cele- bration of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
THE CORONATION OATH

The archbishop of Canterbury ad- ninistered the coronation oath, saying: will you solemnly prom ise and swear to govern the people of this United Kingdom and the Dominions thereof according to the statutes in parliament agreed on and the respective laws and GUS toms of the same?"
 The King: T solemny promise so to do.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
ROYAL GUESTS

Over 40 members of royal fami- lies, 250 rulers of foreign states. 1450 earls, dukes. lords and ladies 900 ambassadors and ministers. 15OO representatives of the army, navy. judiciary, clergy, etc, formed part of the TOGO guests at Westminster abbey today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23

together the descendants of the French and English races in one nation Is worthy of the highest commendation. People talk about annexing Canada to the United States, or the United States to Canada It is entirely unnecessary all that we ought to do is to cultivate as fully and completely as possible, good neighborly relations. The closer we come together commercially and socially the better it is for bosh of us.
 After the dinner President Taft Jumped
 into his automobile and was whisked away to Sea Gate where the presidential yacht MayfowSr was awaiting him at the pier of the Atlantic Yacht Club head quarters. At 12:30 the party was aboard and everything in readiness for sailing for Fail River. Mass, where the Presl- dent is to attend the cotton centennial carnival tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
AT
 THE CORONATION

America is represented at the coronation by the American am < bassador. Whitelaw Reid; the < American special envoy, John ; Hays Hammond; many American wives of English peers, members of the American diplomatic corps and many unofficial Americans, including Charles P. Taft brother of President Taft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-23
Rain Breaks Up Ga me

Jupiter Pluvius interfered with the game scheduled yesterday between the rail mill and Pratt mines No. ?. The local fans were very badly disappoint- ed as the interest in the national sport has reached the fever heat. The double header will be played Saturday after noon. This afternoon the rail mill will play the Edgetown team on the local diamond.