davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
STATE RESTS CASE
 IN L|NDLOFF TRIAL

Chicago, October 3O.-The state today rested it's case in the trial of Mrs Louisa Lindloff for the murder of her son, Ar thur. The $500 "ball of fate" as she de- scribed the great crystal glass globe into which she peered, in the seclusion of u somber draped room, to look afar into the future and where she, as a seeress and necromancer professed to read of the fate of several of her relatives whose deaths are subjects of investigation, was put in evidence today.
 Witnesses told of finding poison in the viscera of three others of her family who died. besides Arthur, and Captain Der nard Baer of the Chicago police force. told of the discovery in her home of a small box of the same kind of mineral poison as that which toxicologists on the stand said caused the deaths.
 Captain Baer told of the finding of the crystal ball of mystery and it was placed on it's sandlawood base on the desk of the judge, where from its flawless depths grotesdue reflections of persons in the room were cast back to an interested crowd. As it was presented Mrs. Lind loff partly closed her eyes, gazed as though fascinated at the glistening globe and became more visibly affected than a. any previous time during the trial. Her attorneys declined to say whether she would take the stand in her own behalf or not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
MONTHLY CABINET
 MEETING ID BE HELD
Governor O'Neal Will Call Various Departments
 Together

Montgomery, October 3o.-(Special.)-- A monthly cabinet meeting of the heads of departments is Governor O'Neal's latest plan for securing the most efficient administration of the states affairs. This announcement was made by the governor today. He de- clared that hereafter he will hold a meeting of the various heads of de- partments in his office on the second Monday in each month, at which time he will invite a general discussion of all matters pertaining to the admin istration of the states business.
 This has been a plan of the govern ors for the past year or more. but owing to the fact that the capitol has been more or less disorganiZed owing to the construction of the new wing, the executive decided to delay holding cabinet meetings until all of the de- partments were permanently located In their new offices.
 The governor will probably be located in his new apartments within the next week or 10 days. The furniture and furnishings for the executive offices have not yet arrived, though they are expected daily. All new furniture will probably be installed by the second week in November, at which time the governor will at once move into his new offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, October 90.-G p. m)-A low of considerable force is now cen tral over Western Texas and New Mexico spreading out over most of the south western mountain and plateau sections
 A "high'' occupies the far northwest. Be- tween these two areas and on the eastern side of the low in Texas and Louis jana general light rain or snow occurred. There were light rains on the east Flor ida coast, and quite general rains in the lower lakes, St. Lawrence valley and over western New England, where an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
FLORENCE HOTELS
 HAVE CONSOLIDATED
Rumored Southern Will Put on Addi- tional Train Between Memphis
 and New York

Florence October 30.-(Special )-The new Florence, will superintend both us- have consolidated. and the two will hence- forth be run under one management. F. II. Hatch, the present proprietor of the new Florence, will superintent both, us- ing the new Florence as rooming apart ment. T. F. Clark, the present manager of the Jefferson will return to his home in Gurley. The inferior railway service has demonstrated the fact that two first class hotels cannot be supported in the town
 The Southern railroad contemplates put ting on d new through train that will make the run from Memphis to New York It is the intention for the new ser vice train to pass through Sheffield about noon. This will facilitate travel. giving two through trains daily. The need of this is conceded by every one who has endeavored to travel on the night train, for long before the train reaches Shelf field, every seat and Pullman section are taken.
 The evangelistic services. now conducted at the Baptist church, are largely at- tended and growing in interest at each service. The preaching is under the di- rection of Dr. w. C. Golden from Nash vile. Tenn
 Several Halloween entertainments aro planned for tomorrow. Among the num- Der is one to be given by Turner and Margaret Rice, to their little friends al the handsome home of Turner Rice on Tuscaloosa street one at midnight given by the Philathea class of the Methodist Episcopal church, at which the youns people are looking forward with the ex- pectations of solving the one great ques- ton of the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
CAPITOL EXTENSION
 COMMITTEE MEETS

Montgomery, October S0.-(Special.)- The capitol extension commission met today in the office of Governor O'Neal for a general discussion of the work that Is being done throughout the building. Since the completion of the new wing some months ago, workmen have been engaged in various repairs on the old building. which have includ ed the installation of telephones in the offices of the justices of the supreme court and court of appeals, the con cealing wires, and much other work of a minor nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
SHEFFIELD BOOKS
 BEING AUDITED

Sheffield. october .-(Special)--C l.. Lemon and J. M. McCowan, representing the Empire Auditing company of Bir- mingham, are here for the purpose of auditing the books of the recently retired officials of the city. MT. Lemon has just finished auditing the books of the officers in Montgomery.
 A. D. Thompson. president of the com mission government, has issued a card to the public that should be far reaching in it's effect on the general health of the people This is in regard to the condi- ton of back yards, alleys and sidewalks. He warns everyone to have their prem ises cleaned by November 10, or be fined for -conformance to the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
LYONS CAPTURES ESCAPED NEGRO
 WOMEN CONNECTS

Officer Lyons yesterday morning con- fined in the city jail two negro women, charging them with being escaped con victs from the Banner mines Officer Lyons, who has been working on the case for several days, made the arrest after a thorough investigation of the evidence he had collected. The officials at the con vict mines have been notified, and guards are expected in the city this morning to identify the prisoners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
PRIESTHOOD COMMITS
 ACTS OF BANKRUPTCY

Montgomery, October 30.-(Special.) )-- James A. Prestwood of Andalusia must close his business in the bankrupt court. Judge Thomas c. Jones today sustained the report of Special Master J. w. Vardeman, who reported that Prest- wood was insolvent and had committed acts of bankruptcy. Prestwood fought the proceedings which were entered by Fillmore, Quillian & Co.,, and the case was submitted to the special master for report.
 About $25,000 was involved in the bankruptcy petition, but more than s60,000 is said to be due to different parties by Prestwood. Referee Asa W. Stratton will take charge of Prest- woods property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
UNDERWRITERS GO
 ID MONTGOMERY

Montgomery, October 30.-(Special.) )-- Montgomery has triumphed over Mobile and Birmingham for the state head quarters of the Southeastern Under writers association. Information from Atlanta today was that this city had been selected and that 25 workers would be stationed here immediately. The headquarters will probably aid Montgomery business men in securing better fire insurance rate, commit tee went to Atlanta several days ago and entered Montgomerys bid for the state office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
other depresslon is central.

other depression is central.
 It continues fair over most of the cen tral valleys, and the southern coast sec tions, and also in the Gulf states, under the influence of the high barometric ridge extending from the Pacific north west to the middle Atlantic ocean.
 Indications are that unsettled conditions will reach this section Thursday or Thursday night, with local rainfall in many of the middle and western Gulf sections. No material change in the tenn perature is looked for Thursday but cooler conditions are indicated for the latter part of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
.HOOKWORM FIGHT IN
 B|bb SUCCESSFUL
Nunnelee Chosen Mayor of Centreville at Recent
 Election

Centreville, October -tSpecial)-As sistant State Director of Sanitation w w. Perdue has completed his work ir Bibb county and has submitted to tht court Of county commissioners his ina report as to the number of cases exam ined where the patients had hookworm The report shows that 315 cases were treated and a number of patients exam ined who were given the treatment. One hundred and sixty-six school children were found to be infected out of tota of 314 examined. Only a small part oi the appropriation made by the court Of county commissioners to aid in the work was used. 6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
WILLIAM CHITWOOD
 DIES IN TUSCUMBIA

Tuscumbia, October 3O.-(Special.) 1.-The death of William l.. Chitwood caused much sadness here He was young lawyer of rising ability and prominence. He served as city attorney for several years and had the confidence and esteem of the legal fraternity. He was about 4J years old and has lived all his life in Tuscumbia. The funeral will take place today. He leaves a wife three children and his father Judge w. P. Chitwood. besides three sisters and one brother. The family have the sympathy of the en- tire town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Orphan Board Meets

The board of directors of the Alabama Methodist Orphans Home held a meet ing In the parlors of that institute here Wednesday afternoon. Practically every member of the board was in attendance and the session was presided over by President II. c. Threadgill of Eufaula During the meeting the treasurer's re- port showed the institution to be in very fair financial condition and upon order accumulated indebtedness against the in- stitution to the amount of s3S00 was or dered paid. The entire session of the board was devoted to acting upon routine busi- ness in connection with the institute that Lad accumulated since the last meeting several months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
GAR SHORTAGE IS FELT IN ETOWAH Estimated 400O Bales of Cotton Around Gadsden
 Awaiting Shipment

Gadsden, October 3o-(SpeciaD-Be of the car shortage much cotton cannot be shipped from the small stations in the country It is estimated that there are 4ccO bales in this immediate vicinity ready for shipment that cannot be moved
 Martha Bishop bAs brought suit in the city court of Gadsden against the Louis vile and Nashville railroad to recover S5oOo for alleged personal injuries. She claims to have been injured while riding between Lenigh and Altoona.
 Carbon Barnes and oscar Ponder. two young men. and Bertha Pankey, a 16- year-old girl, are in confinement at the county jail here awaiting authorities from Ellijay, Ga, to come and return with them to that place. The young girl is wanted by her parents and the men are wanted to answer to a charge of violating the white slave act.
 M. Noojin, white man, was tried yesterday in the city court of Gads- den, charged with violating the prohi- bttion law. He was found guilty in two s20O and serve three months for each offense.
 Knights of Pythians of Alabama City had a banquet Tuesday night to com memorate the first anniversary of their organization. There were plates for 100 guests.
 The Petit Mercantile company has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Weather Forecast

Washington. October 30.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Thursday; Friday rain.
 Tennessee: Increasing clouoiness Thursday, followed by rain in west portion; Friday rain.
 Georgia, Fair Thursday; Friday ram except generally fair southeast DOT tion.
 Misslssippi Rain Thursday afternoon or night except fair extreme soutn portion; Friday rain and colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Hunter Improves After Operation

The condition of Clyde Hunter has im- proved during the last two days since his operation. Mir. Hunter was operated upon at St. Vincents hospital Monday after noon for appendicitis. He is resting well at the intrmary this morning. MT. Hunter is employed by the DuPont Powder company as travelling salesman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
BLOCTON NOTES

Blocton, October 30.-(Special )-The Ca haba Central Coal company is the name of recently formed mining company composed of the following influential bus mess men of West Blocton: Reed and Jones, w. R. Young, George W. Randall and I. B. Krentzman. The Big Reach place." about a mile north of town, Is the location of the new mine that is be- ing developed. Coal is being taken ou; so report says, of a quality which makes the vein give promise of being one oi the best in the country.
 Virgil Walker has accepted a position at Estelie, Ga. His mother, Mrs. F. S. Walker, will join him in a short while to make her home.
 John Reachie, a miner. was accident. ally killed by coming in contact with a live wire. Unwittingly grasping the wire and not able to extricate himself he caught with the other hand an iron pipe and on account of a wOk heart a small voltage caused death.
 box supper given by the Primitive Ridge School Improvement association netIeO NuV. lne dSSOclatlOIl WAS recently formed, and is very enthusiastic. They are working to get funds to improve the school building and grounds.
 MT. Homer Winston and Miss Olivia Wallace are to be married at the Presby- terian church on Wednesday, November 6. Both parties belong to prominent fam files, and a number of prenuptial enter tainments are to be given by some of the social leaders of Blocton. Mrs. Mar lin McCool will be the hostess at a unique linen shower on Saturday afternoon, and Mrs. J. r. Alexander a reception on Mon day afternoon. Misses Annie and Della Lowrey will entertain the bridal party al the game of hearts on Tuesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

There are more than 25 houses un- der course of construction in Gadsden, Families coming to the city are find | ing trouble in. securing homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
GREEK RESIDENTS
 OF SELMA AID FUND
$200 Is Forwarded Grecian
 Red Cross Society
SHERIFF AFTER NEGRO
Alabama Negro Now a Police Lieu tenant of Chicago Police Force. Methodist Orphans Home
 Board Meets

Selma, October 5o.-(Special.) 1.-The Greek residents sof Selma through Peter Prineas today forwarded to the Grecian Red Cross society $2oo to be used for the wounded soldiers of the Grecian army in the war in the Balkan states. The money was raised among the Greek residents of Selma Tuesday and each member of the local Greek colony contributed lberally towards the fund collected. So far no member of the Selma colony of Greeks has left for home to take part in the WAT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

moved into its new store building at Attalla. The store is two stories and has 10000 feet of floor space.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31


 A special election was held here on Mon- day of this week for the purpose of elect ing mayor and five councilmen for the town of Centerville. The following per sons were elected: Mayor, L. H. Nun- melee; councimen, M. G. Crews, J. T Fuller, J. P. Kennedy, J. P. Thompson and Dr. NJ. B. Williams.
 There was but one ticket in the field, and the election was quiet. The new of fcers will at once take charge of the af- fairs of the town, and many improve ments are contemplated. The members of the town council will also act as the school board for the town.
 Practically all of the cotton in this sec ton has been gathered. The crop is un- usually short. For the last few days the cotton market here has been rather brisk and Il cents per pound was paid for cotton here today.
 On Wednesday of next week a horse show, agricultural exhibit, poultry and cattle display, exhibit of fruits, etc., will be held here at the fair grounds. Only Bibb county products will be on exhibi- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
NEGRO WANTED IN
 DALLAS ARRESTED

George Sulsus. alias J. B. Brown, negro, was yesterday morning at o'clock confined in the city jail charged with murder. officers Moser and Clements, motorcycle scouts, arrested him in a re- mote section of the city after a fight It is alleged that Susus or Brown is wanted on a charge of murder in Dallas county, Chief Bodeker has sent notice of the arrest to the sheriff of that coun- ty and reply is expected here soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Alabama Negro Promoted

William Childs, a former negro resident of Marion, Perry county, has recently been promoted to the office of lieutenant of the police force of Chicago, accord ing to letter which has been received here by his brother. Charles Childs, a we'll known shoemaker of the city. The two Childs negroes left their home in Marion and came to Selma number Of years ago, but after living in Selma for a short while William Childs went to Chi cago and secured a place on the police force of that city. By the faithful per- fornance of his duty as an officer he has received several promotions and his recent elevation to the office of lieutenant of police was made by Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
GOVERNOR O'NEAL
 BACK AT CAPITAL
Delivered IT Democratic
 Speeches in East
VICTORY. IS CONCEDED
Declares Pennsylvania Race Will Be Close, Though Confident Demo- crats Will Carry Massachu-
 setts-Great Interest

Montgomery, October 30.-(Special.)- After an absence of nearly three weeks in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachu- setts and New York, in which states he spoke in the interest of Wilson and Marshall's campaign, Governor oNeal has returned to Montgomery.
 During his absence Governor oNeal delivered IT speeches, one of his ad- dresses having been made at Beverly, Mass., the summer home of President Taft While in Massachusetts the gov ernor also spoke in Salem and Bos- ton.
 The governor declared that there is no doubt as to Wilson's election. He said that practically all the papers in the east are conceding democratic victory in November.
 Massachusetts Democratic
 Governor O'Neal expressed himself as confident that Wilson will carry Mas sachusetts, though he said he thought the race in Pennsylvania would be close between the democratic nominee and Roosevelt Maine will go demo- cratic. according to the opinion of Gov ernor O'Neal.
 "The people in the east are manltest- ing great interest in the coming elec- tion." declared Governor O'Neal. They are all giving serious consideration to the vital issues of the day, and at all the meetings I addressed l was struck with the apparent willingness of every one to give close attention to the dls- cussion of all political questions
 The governor expressed himself as having been greatly pleased with the hospitality of the east, declaring that at all the places he visited he was ac- corded a warm welcome, and made to feel entirely at home.
 May Go to Atlanta
 The governor has not yet decided whether he will go to Atlanta Satr- day to speak before the Wilson and Marshall clubs of that city, though 1t is probable that he will accept the in- vitation from Georgia. While his re- cent trip was rather tiring the gov ernor declared that he had stood the strain very we'll and that his health was good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Church Wedding

At the First Methodist church this aft ernoon at 8 o'clock was performed the ceremony which united in marriage Miss Pearl Smith to MT. Hooper D. Wynn, Rev. ]. E. Northcutt officiating.
 Shortly after the ceremony the young couple left for New Orleans on their bridal tour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES

Mountain Creek, October 3o.-(Special. J. Chiffon county will surely spring into the democratic ranks on November 3. For p years the republicans have dictated and ruled mercilessly. filling the offices and drawing salaries with-as they seem commendable regularity, but they see the writing is on the wall. They have got to go the 75-year-old boys have so decreed. They are: going to vote this time for Woodrow Wilson and the local demo- cratic ticket.
 The split in the republican column has put new life into the bodies of these cid men, especially the 70 at the Alabama Soldiers home and they are going out to the polls November just as buoy ant and vigorous as when they volun- teered and enlisted for the war during the early sixties.
 It is fortunate that this home was To- cated here in this republican stronghold; it will show. when the vote is counted, what the real value to Alabama, gener- ally. the old veteran is.
 Next to politics the men here are in- tcrested in the county fair, whichss be- ing held at Clanton. Captain simpson has sent two of the finest looking Jersey heifers of the herd to compete for the prizes, and, no doubt, they will carry off the money.
 Mrs. J. H. Hudson, the wife of an old veteran, sends a handsome handmade cult. and if nothing more. this will serve the purpose of showing the women of the state what a 70-year-old veterans wife can do It is beautiful.
 A. II. Dawson, who has been acting assistant to the commandant, leaves here on the first of November to accept a uosi- ton at Selma that is more renumerative. l.. c. Robertson of Montgomery will re- lieve MT Dawson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE AND GRIT LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine removes the cause. There is only one "BROMD QUININE." Look for signature of D. w.. GROVE. 25e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31

Virgil Walker has accepted a position at Estelie, Ga. His mother, Mrs. F. S. Walker, will join him in a short while to make her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Aaron Maas Dead

Aaron Maas, aged 65, one of the best known residents of Selma. died at his heme on Lauderdale street Wednesday morning at Il o'clock after an illness of several weeks. MT. Maas came to Sel- ma from Camden about 35 years ago and since then has engaged in business in this city. The funeral will be held at the family residence on Lauderdale street Thursday afternoon at 33O o'clock and the interment will be made in Live Oak cemetery. Besides his wife he leaves five children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Arrested in Birmingham

Sheriff H. P. Randall of Dallas county left this morning for Birmingham to bring back to Selma d negro who has been wanted {by the county authorities for the past Year on the charge of mur- der. The negro was caught in Birming- ham a few days ago and Sheriff Ram dall was immediately notified of his ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-31
Mir. Tubbs Dead

Word reached Selma Wednesday of the sudden death of Mir. Tubbs, a well known resident of the western portion of Dal- las county, and which occurred at his home near Marion Junction Tuesday night. During the early part of the even- ing MT. Tubbss went to his pasture to catch a horse and had to chase the ami nal for some distance. The exertion caused heart failure and he dropped dead soon after reaching his home He leaves a widow and numerous relatives to mourn his death and the interment was made in the family burial grounds Wednesday afternoon,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-07

CONTINUED on page ~