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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
DIPLOMACY LOSES

Washington, July 2s.-Diplomacy ran
against congressional astureness today
and lost when the House refused to
print report sent to it by President
Taft at the request of Secretary of
State Knox. The report was the official
record of the proceedings OF the Inter-
national Prison Congress held in WASH
ington in 1910 and was 1871 pages long
The printing fund of the state depart
ment was at low ebb, so Secretary
Knox conceived the IDEA of sending the
report TO the House, which had not re-
quested 1t, with the hope that it would
be referred TO the foreign affairs cons
mittee and printed at the expense of the
congressional allotment. Representative
Fitzgerald, chairman of the committee on
appropriations. characterized the Secre-
tary of States action as "presumptuous'
and on his motion the report was laid on
the speakers table without being acted
upon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
COURT DECIDES
THAW STILL INSANE
Must Remain in Asylum
Where He Was Placed
in 1908

White Plains, N. Y. July 26.--Harry X.
Thaw, according to the law, is still insane
and must remain in the asylum where
he was placed on February /, 1905, after
he had killed Stanford White at Madison
Square Garden. Justice Martin Keogh Of
the supreme court this afternoon denied
Thaw's application for liberty.
The court took the ground that Thaw's
release would be dangerous to public
safety
Judge Keogh briefly sketched the his
tory of several efforts of Thaw to OBJ
tain discharge from Matteawan.
MY whole duty is performed fully when
decide the single question presented for
decision, namely, is Harry *. Thaw at
this time sane. or insane. and would hts
release be dangerous to the public peace
and safety Of ALL" he said. Having lis
tened to the testimony. ! am of the opin-
ion that he Is still insane and that his
discharge would be dangerous to the pub.
lie peace and safety
New York. July 26.-Clarence j. Shearn,
counsel for Harry X. Thaw. declared to-
night that the efforts TO secure Thaw's
release would not be abandoned.
The decision viii be found to mark
forward stride IN Thaw's fight for Free
DOM said the attorney. In the first
place, the contention that Thaw has par
anoia has been smashed. In the next
place, Justice Keogh finds that Thaw has
improved since the last hearing, three
years ago.
"As the president of the state lunacy
commission and both the superintendent
at Matteawan and his chief assistants
are all of the opinion that Thaw is noe
insane. it is difficult to see how he can
be held much longer"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
SUPREME COURT
ENJOINS JUDGE

Oklahoma City. July 26-District Judge
standfeld of Okmulgee was temporarily
restrained by the state supreme court in
an order issued today from issuing writs
OF mandamus to compel election inspec-
tors to register negroes without requiring
that they qualify under the grandfather
clause" Standfield issued a number of
such writs, 1t Is declared, after United
States Judge Campbell at Muskogee, to
when application was first made. had
refused to assume Jurisdiction. Attor-
ney General West fled application for the
writ Of prohibition against standfeld The
hearing has been set for July 80.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
TRAIN CREW HAS
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE

Yesterday morning the boiler Of
engine No. 1925, on the Frisco line. blew
up several miles this side of Amory,
Miss, In a deep cut and three men mi
raculousy escaped death. Engineer AL
bright, the fireman and the brakeman
on the train. were brown over two hun
bred feet into the air. They were dashed
against the ground with terrific
force but were not seriously injured. The
negro fireman and the brakeman were
only slightly Jared and cut, and the en-
gineer will be able to leave the hospital
in two or three weeks.
The cause of the explosion has not yet
been ascertained, though it Is thought
by officials that an excess of steam had
been generated, and as the engine was
pulling a very long train upgrade, IL
might have placed too great strain on
the boiler.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
LIVE MULE FOUND
IN FLOODED MINE

Pittsburg. July ga searching party
late today found live mule in the Lem
ont mine of the II. C. Frick Coke COM
pany near Uniontown, Pa, where three
men lost heir lives by flood Wednesday.
No trace was found of the three miners,
who were supposedly drowned.
Pumps were installed today at Superba
mine, where IS miners were drowned. A
careful search is being made of all mines
throughout the flood area, especially in
the Redstone valley, as from two to five
men are missing at several points.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
SENATOR ATKINS
BROTHER IS DEAD
Prominent Sunday School
Man Dies in Selma.
Services Held

Selma. July 26-(special. William T.
Atkins. Sr., aged &c. died at a local in
Urinary Thursday night shortly before II
o'clock after an Illness of several months.
The deceased was one of the best known
and most popular residents 81 Selma and
was born in Greensboro. During the past
two years he has been engaged in the
insurance business and wl.ile following
that vocation travelled extensively
throughout the state. He served as presi-
dent of the Alabama State Sunday School
association and was president of the Dali
las County Sunday School association
for a number of years. He also served as
president of the Alabama Good Roads
association and was member of several
important committees of that organiza-
ton at the time of his death. He was
devout member of the Presbyterian
church.
Mr. Atkins was a brother of State Sen
ator V. b. Atkins of Dallas county. He
also leaves four children TO mourn his
death. Services over the remains were
held at the home of V. b. Atkins on
Mabry street Friday afternoon at $50
o'clock and the interment was made In
Live Oak cemetery.
Mrs. Long, widow of Charles c. Long,
died at the home of her nephew, George
T. Rees, on Franklin street shortly after
o'clock Friday morning. The deceased
came to Selma with her husband from
Chicago 2S years ago. Mrs. Long was
born as her parents were coming 10
the United States from England In a
sailing vessel. I~lring the years of young
womanhood she became identified with
the theatrical profession nnd while SO
engaged met Mr.. Long. She was per-
sonaly acquainted with all of the old
school actors and actresses of her day.
The interment will be made in Live Oak
cemetery Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
SPEAKING LEAF
OF THE REDMEN

The Great Sachem Frank S. Address
of the Improved Order OF Red Men of
the Reservation of Alabama, is busy re-
plying to AZ the speaking leaves from
the tribes throughout the reservation.
No Great Chief has ever taken so much
pride in this great order as the present
Great saehem He is working for the
advancement of the tribes and always
enjoys hearing from them and the Red
Men at large He has a standing invi-
tation to all who visit his busy tepee
and receive a hearty welcome
He asks the hunters not 10 sleep while
palefaces pass into the forests of their
neghborhood but to be on guard and
take his scalp Imitation fee) and by so
doing help the good work.
on the 20 Sun. Buck Moon. the great
chief of records. William S, Smith OF
Montgomery, and j. Teitlebaum. state
organizer. will trail on the Southern
iron horse toward the hunting grounds
at Oakman. Jasper and Townley on very
important business
New tribes will soon be ready for in
stitution at the following places; Collins
Vile, Merkel, Fort Payne, Garnsey. Os-
ceola. Leeds, West End, East Lake.
Brighton, lakewood, East Thomas North
and Trussville. Defunct
tribes will be reorganized at Adamsville.
Jasper. Doomite and Belle Ellen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
Unique Division in Wing

Jacksonville, Fla, July 26.-The Florida
wing OF the Roosevelt national progress
sive party is being organized along unique
lines. BY mutual agreement the white
and negro followers Of the movement are
to organize and operate separately.
state mass meeting of the lilly
whites will be held in Ocala tomorrow.
This convention will select half of the
allotted number of delegates to the ma
tionaI convention to be held in Chicago
August ), and 1t IS said. will nominate d
complete state ticket.
p L. Anderson, Florida member of the
national committee, Is authority for the
statement that he already has assurances
from several well known democrats that
they will join the new party.
The negro branch of the party also
will meet in state mass convention to-
morrow at st. Augustine
This convention will select the other
half Of the delegation to Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
MASONS MAY TAKE
HAND IN REVOLT

Nashville, Julys26.-Senator Jose Cas-
tellot a member of the Mexican con-
gress and sovereign grand commander
Of the Scottish Rite Masons of Mexico,
visited Maj. James ID. Richardson
grand commander of the Masons, at
his home In Murphysboro today The
two high Masons were In conference
for many hours discussing methods the
Masonic order might employ to in
nuence a restoration OF peace in tho
southern republic.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

where the Belgium royal FAMILY is stay
ing with the prince eonsort of Holland
as a guest. The members of the royal
party were at luncheon at the time but
did not lose their self possession.
Honolulu, Hawaii-Dr. Charles w
Elliott, president emeritus of harvard
university, who is returning from tour
of the Orient, declared in an address here
that neither China nor Japan favored dis
armament Such a course, he said, would
be impossible for Japan to pursue.
London.-rhe attempt of Joseph Have
lock Wilson, president of the Interna-
tional Seamens union, to organize a ma
tional strike of transport workers in sup
port of the striking London dockmen has
failed.
lei Paso, Tex.-John w. Turner, city
ticket agent of the Texas and Pacific rail
road, was held a prisoner in Juarez last
night by the rebels for several hours.
He was released before midnight, the
rebels discovering that 1T was case of
mistaken identity.
Washington.--Det of the plan for
dissolution of the National Packing COM
pany were presented to Attorney General
Wickersham today. The department of
justice is not yet prepared to state wheth-
er the plan is satisfactory. Counsel for
the packers assured the Attorney General
that the assets of the company have been
actually divided among the Swift, Morris
and Armour concerns.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
Alaba mian First to Arrive
New York Plans

New York, July 26.-Provisional Chair
man Hotchkiss of the national progressive
party in New York state said today 1t
was likely that the progressive candidate
for either governor or lieutenant governor
would be a democrat. BY democrat, he
explained, he meant a progressive demo-
crat who had come over to the new party.
The question of a gubernatorial nominee
however. would not be seriously taken
up. he said, until after the national con-
vention.
Mr.. Hotchkiss said further that he
had been in conference recently on the
subject of running mate for Colonel
Roosevelt and the idea of nominating
a progressive democrat for the vice
presidency had met with favor, but
that as far as he knew the question
was yet open in the minds Of Roosevelt
leaders
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
MANY INJURED WHEN
PLATFORM FALLS

Wheeling. W. Va, July 26.-Many per-
sons were injured, number seriously,
late today when 200 Masons ami their
families seated on a wooden platform
covering small ravine in front of an
open air theatre at Wheeling park were
precipitated to the ground BY the col
lapse of the structure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
charge KID MCCOY
ROBBED PRINCESS

London, July 26.-"Kid" Mccoy. the
American boxer, was arrested today on
a provisional extraditional warrant and
brought up at Bow street police court
on charge of larceny alleged to have
been committed at ostend. He was re-
manded without bail.
According to Scotland Yard authorities
Mccoy Is suspected of being implicated In
a Jewel robbery of a Russian princess
at the Grand Palace hotel, Ostend. They
admit, however. the only evidence against
him thus far is that Mccoy has been
feen in the company OF suspects. Nc
Coys friends say he left ostend before
the robbery was Committed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
SENATE PASSES
EXCISE TAX BILL
sconsinued From Page one,


fered by the republican leaders reducing
the existing duty of 81 .93 or refined sugar
BIZ from zoe TO 40c per 100 pounds.
This compromise may be adopted by the
Se...-e uut AZ Is expected thar In the end
II will give way as the compromise wool
bill, to n progressive bill, still further
reducing the duty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

with reference to the elections in Wash
ington. II am not going 70 take up the
time of this House or any one else" Mr.
Norris said, ito reply to a man who re-
sorts to such disreputable, uncourteous
and disrespectful methods"
Minority Leader Mann IN discovering
the absence of Mr. Humphrey protest.
ed against the use of the word disreputa-
BILE In Mr.. Norris astatemert Mr.. Norris
refused to take out the Objectionable
word
Mr.. Mann did not press the point Mr.
Norris concluded with the declaration
that personal vituperation did not answer
his charges of political corruption
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
SERIOUS WRECK REPORTED

Fort William, Ontario. July
GA serious wreck on the Ca
madam Pacific railway west of
White River Junction is report
ed. Telegraph wires have been
down all night and no details
can be obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
COL. ROOSEVELT'S
CHICAGO SPEECH
WILL BE SPIRITED
CONTINUED From Page one)


lightly. saying that it was written by
William j. Bryan, who did not know
what he wanted. The republican party,
now that the men In the national pro-
gressive movement have left it, he as
serted, is composed largely of the bosses
and the financial interests.
Albanian First to Arrive
Chicago, July 8.-Capt Charles II.
Scott of Montgomery, Ala, the first dele
gate to the national progressive conven-
ton to reach Chicago, arrived here today.
Captain Scott said a large number OF
Alabama delegates to the progressive cons
vention were former democrats.
Chauncey Dewey, member of the 1lli-
noise state central committee, today re-
signed because Governor Deneen had de-
cided to support President Taft. Dewey
has been active in furtherlng Colonel
Roosevet's candidacy. He said two other
members of the state central committee
would resign.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27
Nelson a Candidate

St Paul. July 26.-Knute Nelson will
run again for the United States Senate
and will file his intention with the sec
ietary of state of Minnesota within the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

next two weeks This was stated by
Senator Nelson in a letter received here
today
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HOUSE CONSIDERS
DEFICIENCY BILL

-~~-~----~---~---~~~
Wilson'S praise of many ''as sun that
shines from Chinese laundry ports" Gov
ernor Wilson's expressions on William j.
Bryan as expressed in the "Joline letter"
and his reference to Mr.. Bryan's partici-
patton in the democratic convention Of
1886 Mr. Rodenberg reviewed at some
space.
He colicluoed his speech with praise
for tie President. His administration
needs no defense" said Mr.. Rodenberg.
TN him they recognize the dignity and
the majesty of an honest man who has
faithfully upheld the best traditions of
the republican party"
Mr. Rodenburg closed with the quo
tation: I'VE stand at Arma geddon and
we battle for the Lord Almighty"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

LATE 10y. Undertake.. Phones 80.
SHAW, the Undertaken. Phones 3.
JOHNS. Undertaking Co., Phones 1904
Smiley-Gaudin-S m.,n Co., Phones &
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

Washington. July 26.-President Taft
sent to the Senate nominations of 10
postmasters in New Mexico today, in
Guiding Robert w. Hopkins at Albu-
querque. Ignacio Lopez at Las Vegas,
and Arthur II. Rockafellow at Roswell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-07-27

Washington, July 26--The HOUSE
territories committee considered the
Alaska civil government bill today and
refused to agree to the Senate's elm
ination of. the proposed Alaskan Sem
ate.
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HUMPHREY REPLIES
TO SPEECH OF NORRIS

CONTINUED from Page one)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-15

INVESTIGATING DEATHS.
The police and coroner today
began a searching investigation
Of the deaths of five persons-two
husbands and three. children of
Mrs. Louise Lind1off, a spiritual
ist medium, 2044 Ogden avenue
following the death of her son,
Arthur Graunke, Is, Thursday.
No charge has been placed
against the woman and she was
allowed to return home and ar
range for herson's funeral. The
police have her undersurveillance.
Coroner Hoffman is awaiting
the decision of Prof. Walter S.
Haynes of Rush Medical College,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-15
SIC HIM ON DoaF1sH

Gene Mccarthy Of Wlnsted,
Conn, has a lengthy dachshund.
The other day while Gene was
taking care of some bottled bait,
the cork bobbed under; the pup
grabbed the fishing pole between
his teeth and landed a corking
catch. But he can't bait hook
yet
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-15

to organize a new stereotyperg
local in Chicago appointed.
The trust newspapers have lied
consistently about the newspaper
situation since the day they lock-
ed out the pressmen.
They may be lying again.
On the other hand, some agent
Of the publishers may have sent
a telegram from San Francisco
and signed it L. P, Straube, just
to discredit the Federated Trades
here.
The Day Book has wired San
Francisco repeatedly today for
news as to the action of the Ster-
eotypers' convention. We have
received no answer.
Until The Day Book does re-
ceive an answer to those tele-
grams, or receives a full report of
the convention over the wires Of
the United Press, The Day Book
can not say whether the trust
newspapers story, or its own
story of yesterday, based on the
Straube telegram, is correct.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-06-15

who is Analysing the organs Of
young Graunke for traces of pois-
on. Upon his findings depend the
exhuning of the bodies of the
four other persons.
They are: Julius Graunke, first
husband of Mrs. Lindloff, who
died April II, 1905; Frieda
Graunke, l8, died June IL, 1908;
William Lindloff, second hus-
band, died August 8, 1910; Alma
Graunke, II, died August 4, 1911.
According to the police consid-
cradle poisons of several kinds
have been kept in the Lindlof
home. All of the members of the
family were insured in favor of
Mrs. Lindlof.
Coroner Hoffman said to-day
he regretted the publicity that
followed woman's arrest. "The
only reason for holding her." he
said, is the circumstances Sur
rounding the suddendeaths of the
members of her family, and the
fact that each was insured in her
favor. It may be that we will find
the cases are merely coinci-
dences."
At her home this afternoon
Mrs. Lindloff tearfully declared
her innocence, and said her arrest
was the result of unfortunate cir
cumstances.
SIC HIM ON DOGFISH
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-05

w. W. Tyler Of Minot, secretary
Of the Republican county central
committee, and, - side line, one Of
he most popular Knights Of the grip
Of the state, was In our city last Mon.
day evening. Mr.. Tyler 10 an avow
cd candidate for the position Of state
hotel inspector and is receiving the
unanimous endorsement Of his trav.
cling brethren for the position. There
is no question Is to the fitness Of Mr..
Tyler for the place as his general
s'yle Of architecture is not construct.
ed along ascetic lines and II he gives
auv hotel his o. x. It will be only
after he is certain that the comfort of
the travelling public is the first con.
sideration Of the management Of that
hotel. Mr.. Tyler's service in behalf
Of the ticket has also earned for him
recognition from the appointive pow.
ers, and here is an opportunity to be.
stow an appointment on the right
man. -Kenmare journal:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-05
LIST IS REVISED.
Creation Of Golden Valley County,
North Dakota. Complexities OF.
fetal Situation.

Medora.-Owing to the separation
Of Golden Valley from Billings county
the officials of Billings are being re
vised. T. d. Peck Of Sully's Springs
has been appointed commissioner, vice
J. B. Stoddard, who lives in the new
county. John X. Swigart has been ap
pointed county attorney. vice r. H
Gallager. and Miss Mary B. Alderman
will be superintendent Of schools in
Billings county. vice J. B. Kitchen.
The Billings county treasurer is
president of the new county, but is
not inclined to give up his old office
This will be settled at the next meet.
ing OF the board Of county commits.
sioners. Those elected register OF
deeds and county Judge are residents
Of the new county and will probably
not qualify. leaving E. Burgess and
Judge Paxton as hold-overs in Bill
tngs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-05
TO USE GOLDEN SPIKE.
Formal Opening Of Fargo-OiIworth
Line Has Been Scheduled for
December 9.

Fargo.-The Official opening of the
electric line which is to connect Dill
worth. the Northern Pacific division
point. with Moorhead and Fargo, will
probably take place Dec. 9 and the
line will be opened to the general pub.
lie the following day. %6...
The ceremonies will be participated
In by representatives OF each town A
golden spike will be driven and patri.
otto airs will be played by the student
band Of Concordia college of Moor
head.
There has been some delay because
Of the difficulty in securing sufficient
sand and gravel for ballasting the
road bed. In addition to operating
the cars. local company will also
furnish Dilworth with power for street
lights and the Northern Pacific with
Ill power for their plant at Dilworth.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-05
Wilson Shocks British,

Hamilton, Bermuda, Dec. 3-Presi.
dent-elect Wilson shocked British so.
ciety here He wore his famous brown
fedora with cutaway coat to the
"tea and tennis" given him by. the
governor general, Sir George and Lady
Bullock. Everybody who knows any.
thing about Picadilly is aware that a
topper" Is the only thing that goes
correctly with q "mawning coat" and
the company at this tea and tennis
knew Picadilly perfectly.