davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-11-27
Cleveland Boy Makes Fierce Looking War Kites

CLEVELAND DIN boulevard
which he sells
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-11-27

small pigs.
The man who had accompanied
them was Ramon Arias, one of tho
leading bankers Of Panama, who has
been spending several months In tho
United States.
Il want you to take care of them
for me-" said Senior Arias.
But We draw the line at pigs"
protested Dunn.
Then take them somewhere else.
only have them we'll taken care of"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-11-27
Wanted His Pigs Boarded in New York Hotel

NEW YORK-A taxcab
caused George
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-11-27
Turned Down Chance to Make a Million and Half

ANsAs CITY, MoA bank turned
money half million dollars Lest sanity
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-11-27

Stuart Jenney, . seventh grade pupil.
Stuart caught the war spirit almost
from the day he read that the Euro
pean powers had declared hostilities.
For several years he has been the
most skillful kitemaker of his district
and had sold many kites to his play.
mates, but he has abandoned the con-
ventional types for the fighting kind.
Stuart's ''fliers" soar skyward in
flocks after school hours, pirates Of
the air, their long tails armed with
Jagged bits of glass designed to cut
the cords of rival kites that are not
their foes.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-11-27

Atlanta, Cal stEl have hope that
the death sentence against me will
not be executed" declared Leo NJ.
Frank in the county Jail here when
told that Associate Justice Lamar. in
Washington, had refused to grant !,
writ of error to take his case before
the United States Supreme Court for
review.
Solicitor General Hugh NJ. Dorsey
stated he would take steps at once to
have Frank re-sentenced.
The Georgia Supreme Court is ex-
pected to hand down a remittur
Wednesday and the solicitor general
plans to have Frank brought before
the Fulton County Superior Court
Friday or Saturday to have him re-
sentenced and the date set for the
third time for his execution.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-11-27
STILL FIGHTING FOR
LEO FRANKS LIFE
JUSTICE LAMAR REFUSED APPLL
CATION FOR WRIT OF ERROR
TO U. S. SUPREME COURT.
TO TRY OTHER JUSTICES
Expected That Condemned Facto ~
Superintendent Will Be Sentenced
This Week For Third Time.

western NeWsna nef Union News Service
Wash1ngton.-Attorn for Leo NJ
Frank, under sentence of death fol
the murder of Mary Phagan, a factory
girl in Atlanta, Ca, in 1913, will carry
to other members of the United States
Supreme Court their application for
writ OF error in Franks behalf
which was refused Monday by Justice
Lamar. Mr.. Alexander, one OF Frank
lawyers, will remain in Washington
to continue the attempt to get inter
vcntion by the Supreme Court on the
ground that FRANKS constitutional
rights were violated when the verdict
was rendered during his absence from.
the courtroom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
RADICAL REFORM" C ELEMENT OF RABBIS DOWN CONSERVATIVES

Detroit, July 1.-The socalled radical reform" element in the central confer ence of American Rabbis overwhelmed the alleged conservative faction today when the conference meeting here voted down committee report submitted by Rabbi William Rosenau. of Baltimore, with reference to new minister's hand book. Rabbi Kaufman Kohler, president of the Hebrew Union College of Cincin- natl, and Rabbi Stephens s. Wise of New York, were among those who led the op- position to the report.
 A year ago a committee was formed under the chairmanship of Rabbi Bose nau to prepare a revised handbook which would contain new uniform prayers. hymns and ceremonies for the church as well as retain some of the basic forms of worship which the orthodox Jews have followed. When the report had been read. Rabbi Wise and others denounced it as conforming too closely. to the conserva- tive opinions of the old church and clainaad tsxns a srep backwards instead of forward. The report was voted down almost unanimously and the subject was turned oyer to an editorial board of five members. This board will confer with the executive committee of the confer- ence and another report will be made in 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
FEAT LESS FOOD
 AND LIVE LONGER"
 IS ROCKERS ADVICE

Atlantic City, N. J.. July 1.-"Eat less food and live longer" was the advice for those of mature years, given by pr. Edward Beecher Hooker of Hart ford. Conn.,, president of the National Society of Physical Therapeutics. be- fore joint meeting of that body with the American Institute of Homeopathy here today.
 In furtherance of his contention that overeating shortens life, Dr. Hooker urged the founding of a bureau of dietics to study the relation of food to health and disease.
 Medical science has concerned itself greatly with the problems of infancy and childhood the speaker declared "and has not given sufficient atten- tion to the problems of maturity. Af- ter reaching maturity less food is need ed than during the younger and more active years. Yet few >ple realize this continue to eat as heartily as when young"
 Dr. Hooker said the present treat ment of high blood pressure was not The main resources are to decrease the total amount of food consumed. If 1t be excessive and es- pecially to take away all meats. Cof- fee and alcohol are forbidden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
PRINT CONFESSION
 ARCHDUKE SLAYER "I Do Not Regret What I Have Done,' Says Mur-
 derer of Royalty

Budapest, July 1.-The newspaper Azu1- sag today publishes what it declares to be the confession of Gayrio Prlnzips, as- sassin of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and the Duchess of Hohenberg.
 According to this statement PrinzIps began to read anarchistic works while he was reservist with the colors He became an anarchist and resolve to de- stroy one of the pillars of the Austro- Hungarian monarchy. When, at Bel grade, he read of the archduke's intended visit to Sarayevo; ne decided to go there and try to kill him. He obtained re- volver and cartridges from a member of one of the revolutionary groups at Bell grade, who, he said, was ignorant of the purpose for which it was wanted
 Prinzps at first intended to shoot the archduke as he was driving to the town hall, but decitied to await his return. When he saw a woman with the archduke he hesitated for moment then fired He closed by saying: T do not regret what have done. I am indeed well satis- fled because l have accomplished what desired to do for long tme.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
BIG AIRBOAT SHOWS
 UP WELL IN TEST
Wanamaker Transatlantic Craft Makes Sixty Miles Per Hour
 in Trial Flight

Hammondsport, N. r., July 1.-speed trials and a bench test of the new pro- pellers marked the days work on the Rodman Wanamager transatlantic flying boat. At noon Lieutenant Porte took the America out for the longest trip she made in the air since the trials began a week ago. Apparently he had no diff ficulty in bringing the machine to plan ing speed on the water.
 Over a marked course the machine showed speed of 30 miles an hour. Dur ing this test the motors were running at 1900 revolutions per minute instead of their maximum 1900.
 A weight carrying test with the new propellers was planned, but rain Inter- fered with the programme.
 Lieutenant Porte left tonight for New York, but expects to return here before sailing for Newfoundland to make cer- tain that the changes to be made to the hull have the desired effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
TRUST LEGISLATION
 ID BE PUT THROUGH
 AT PRESENT SESSION
Senate Democrats Adopt Resolution Requiring Com- pletiOn of Programme Be-
 fore Adjournment

Washington, July 1.-Senate demo- crats in conference late today adopted a resolution declaring their purpose stay in session until the trust legis- lation passed by the House has been put through the Senate The resolu- uon does not bind senators to vote for the bills without change.
 The resolution Is designed to serve definite and final notice to business and the country that antitrust legisla- ton is to be passed before Congress quite Washington. It was proposed by Senator Stone after a talk with Pres ident Wilson and with other demo- intended as an answer to the propa- eanda for immediate adjournment Of Congress.
 If party leaders decide in the fu- ture that 1t will be necessary to make party measures of the three House bills or the substitutions offered for them another conference will be held for the purpose of binding democrats to def mite legislation. Some senators thought the resolution might bind senators to vote Tor the D1llS but Senator Kern, of the conference, declared such was not its purpose and q clause stating this in specific terms was adopted.
 Senators who hope to get away from within six weeks or two found comfort in the announce ment from the conference that Senator Kern. majority leader. will ask the Sen ate to hold night sessions next week.
 At the same time Senator Lewis, the whip" was instructed to keep quorum present at all time These facts indicate an intention by the majority to press the trade com mission bill to vote as soon as pos ,ible and to put the appropriation bills through when opportunity offers. The trade commission bill is before the Senate and a vote may be asked any lay
 The railroad securities bill and the Clayton bill still are in committee, but t is possible that one may be reported Is soon as 1t becomes apparent the bill is near passage.
 Hope to Adjourn August 2
 Some leaders hope adjournment can ,e taken with the programme complete
 (ContInued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02

That the Mexican revolution, boiled down to its very essence, Is nothing in the world but the froth stirred to the surface by a mighty struggle between great financial interests for domination of Mexico's developed and undevel- oped resources is hinted at by Inside correspondence" between men who are known as leaders of finance in the United States and the leaders who are behind the Carranza revolution. In other words, the war is one Of conquest for gold and not for the honor of the na- tion. A large portion of the corre- spondence finds Capt Sherburne G. Hopkins, who may be described as American adviser of the revolution. in the role of adviser to Henry Clay Pierce and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Colombia minister answers Roose-
 welt attack.
 Mexican rupture virtually settled Alabama cotton crop most favored of
 nation.
 Trust legislation to be put through
 at present session. 2-New orders about offset shipments. 3-Great care taken in handling ship
 ments of gold. 4-Editorial comment. 5--West End stirred by garbage odors Who will be next President should
 Wilson decline?
 Plans drawn up for proposed college. Vaughn drowns in Warrior river. 6-Society. 7-Sports. S-Call on s. I. A. A. to reconsider rules 9-Morgan court Is reversed in case
 against expenses. H. Markets. . 12-Will keep up fight to save Pope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
MORE FUNDS NEEDED TO
 CARE FOR SALEM DESTITUTE
State Relief Committee Decides to Reissue Appeal for Financial Aid for Fire Victims Legislature Takes Action to
 Aid the Stricken City

Salem, Mass, July 1.--Both the Amer lean Red Cross and the state relief commission today emphasized anew the need of more funds for caring for those made destitute by the fire here. The state relief committee voted to reis- sue an apeal for financial assistance made last Saturday night
 Miss Mabel T. Boardman. chairman of the national relief board of the American Red Cross. authorized a state ment to the American people in which she Nid:
 "rhe need for assistance for Salem |is much greater than at first believed. Thousands of persons not only have lost their homes. generally uninsured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
SUFFRAGISTS TO WAGE
 FIGHT DESPITE VII SON
Spend Busy Day at Washington Vain Effort to Assemble House Rules Committee e-Take Possession of Com
 mittee Rooms, But Meeting is Postponed

Washington, July 1.-Women suf- fragists. determined to wage their fight before Congress in spite of President wilson's refusal to aid. were busy to- day about the capitol and House office building. scouting and telephoning in vain effort to assemble the House rules committee. They were informed that a meting of the committee to discuss special rules for immediate considera- tion of the prohibition and suffrage questions, called for today. had been postponed until August 1. bur fearing "a trap remained on watch and sent out teachers for committeeman
 Among members of the House it was generally understood that the commit tee would not meet Apgpst 1. and that neither suffrage nor prohibition would get before Congress before the Decem- sbor oesstoa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02


 The sunragfsts. many of whom came here yesterday for the visit to Presf- dent Wilson, were headed by Mss Elsie Hill of Norwalk, Conn, daughter of former Representative E. J. Hill. They took possession of the rules committed room regardless of assurances of the clerk that the meeting had been post poned. and some held chairs, while others went scouting. Chairman Henry is campaigning in Texas for re-elec- tion, and Representative Pou of North Carolina, the acting chairman, was not to be found. though his office and the route to the capitol were watched and his telephone keep jingling steadily
 Representative Campbell of Kansas played host to the ladies for sometime, and Representative Lenroot of Wiscon- sin appeared later. Other members said they would come when a quorum was in sight, but that time never came.
 Finally the suffragists called in tho sentinels and left the capitol. announc- ing that they proposed to continue their hght throughout the session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
FIVE DEAD BODIES TAKENFROM MINE Rescuers at Sycamore Mine Complete Emergency
 Tunnel


 Williamson. W. Va, July 1.--Rescuers, after IA hours work, completed an emer- gency tunnel into the burning mine of the Sycamore Coal company late today and found the bodies of the five miners. The fire. despite the efforts of 100 men. still is burning fiercely. The dead men, George zibold. James Collins, Benjamin James Henry Lyons and Marion Lyons, are believed to have been asphyxiated by gases from the burning coal
 The emergency tunnel was begun soon after it was discovered the men were imprisoned and relays of diggers work ed desperately in the hope of rescuing the men alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
DANIELS GRAPE JUICE
 ORDER NOW IN EFFECT
Not Only Abolishes "Wine Mess," But Bars All Alcoholic Liquors
 From Ships ~

Washington. July 1.-Secretary Daniels famous order banishing intoxicants from the navy went into effect today. It not only abolshes the traditional wine mess of the officers, but likewise bars all alcoholic liquors from every ship and shore station of the navy.
 Starting today any officer found in possession of alcoholic beverages on board ship or at any naval station will be guilty of misconduct.
 Commanding officers will be held di- rectly responsible for the enforcement of the 'dry" edict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
SENATE STATIONERY
 CASE BEGINS TODAY

Washington, July 1.-Investigation of the use of Senate stationery in the pro- motion of North Carolina gold mine will begin tomorrow before Senate commit tee. Senators overman and Chiffon. whose committee stationery is said to have been used. and Senators Pomerene and Swanson, stockholders in the mining company. probably will testify. The ex- animation will extend into the sending of government expert by John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, to look into the mine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
HUERTA MORE GRIM
 AND TACITURN THAN
 HIS USUAL CUSTOM
Before I Resign Half of the People of Mexico City Will Die With Me-"
 Is Alleged Statement

Vera Cruz, Mex, July 1.--"Before I re- sign half the people of Mexico City will die with me- Is the remark President Victoriano Huerta is credited with having made to friends on Monday afternoon in Mexico City restaurant.
 The party was discussing the efforts of the mediators at Niagara Falls to find a solution of the Mexican problem.
 General Huerta was more grim and taciturn than usual, and showed little of his accustomed iocularity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
EIGHT ALLEGED
 KIDNAPERS CAUGHT
Return of Missing Boy Leads to Ar rests-Father Paid Ransom
 for Sons Return

New York, July 1.-The return home today of Frank Longo. an eight-year-old boy. who was kidnapped on May 1s led to the arrest of eight men. who the police say form the nucleus of a band of kid napers. who have been terroiizing Ital- ian merchants of the city for several years.
 Most of the men arrested are in some way connected with the bakery business. and it is believed they preyed mostly on those with whom their business brought them in contact
 Longo paid a ransom of s7Oo before his son was returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
Says Coloners Ignorance of Actual Conditions Partly
 Responsible
BELIEVES TREATY
 SHOULD BE APPROVED
James T. Dubois Takes Issue With Roosevelt, Analyzing the Pending Treaty-Taft Failure Due to
 Effort to Protect Colonel

Hallstead, Pa, July 1.-In statement issued here tonight dealing with the pro- posed Colombian treaty. James T. Du- Bois, United States minister to Colombia under the Taft administration, takes is sue with views recently expressed by Colonel Roosevelt and explains his own reasons for supporting the treaty. He also analyses the treaty. Regarding his difference with Colonel Roosevelt on the subject MT. Dubois regrets opposing "a great leader whose fortunes l devotedly followed for 10 years" and says, mo man will tolerate the thought that any of Colonel Roosevelts acts was inspired by tainted motives. but no man is always right
 Taft administration failed. he says, be- cause his instructions out of excessive care not to impugn the motives of Presi- dent Roosevelt, in taking Panama, failed to give Colombia sufficient justice The pending treaty, he believes should be ap- proved heartily by the American peo- pie. lt
 Taking Issue with Colonel Roosevelt regarding the character of public men in Colombia, Mr.. Dubois declared they compare well with the public men of other countries, instead of being ''black- mailers and bandits Quoting MT. Roose- velt's declaration that the people of Pan- ana were in a unit in demanding the revolution he says a handful of men con ceived it and not the hundredths part of the isthnus inhabitants knew of the re- volt until an officer in the uniform of the United States army raised the flag of the new republic.
 Says Marroquin Helpless
 Regarding the acting president. Marro- quin, whom he quotes Colonel Roosevelt as descfiu5i a trolled dictator" Mr DuBois says he was a helpless and hapless old man. not in accord with Congress that was alive with discord.
 'Tf Theodore Roosevelt had realized the true situation in Bogota he would have reinforced his patience with sym pathy for that helpless people who had been for 100 years. our best friends south of the Rio Grande," the statement says.
 MT. DuBois deals with Colonel Roose- velts claim that the Colombian treaty is a blackmailing agreement in his in depreciation of the document. He de- clares that while negotiating for a treaty he made the Colombian authorities un- derstand the United States would not apologize to any nation for 8 political act; but in his information conversations
 (Continued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
Negro Blackmailer
 Gets 15-Year Sentence

New York, July 1.--Joseph Burton, the negro inventor who was recently cap turned in a spectacular attempt to secure s10,0O0 by blackmail from the Cunard Steamship company, today was sentenced to 15 years in Sing Sing prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
MARYE MADE AmBAsyADon

Washington. July 1-George T. Marye, Jr.. of San Francisco has been finally determined on for ann bassador to Russia. President Will son today prepared his nomination for transmission to the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
FOCUS IF BUDON|C
 PLAGUE REVEALED
 IN OLD WAREHOUSE
Victim of Malady Tells Medi- cal Authorities Where He Was Stricken-COn-
 tinues to Improve

New Orleans, July 1.-The real focus of bubonic plague infection was revealed here today by w w. Wilkinson, now at an insolation camp here undergoing treat ment for the malady It is six blocks from the supposed focus. and as a result of the revelations of health authorities began their woork of prevention in a new territory.
 Sending for Dr. Oscar Bowling. presi- dent of the state board of health, Will kinson told him that he had been bitten by fieas while at the warehouse of the Volunteers of America on Girod street He was lodging when stricken at the in- dustral home of the order on St. Joseph street, as was Charles Lundene, the Swedish sailor, who died Sunday from the plague. The warehouse Is used for storing weste papers, old clothes and other articles gathered by the Volunteers workers.
 After hearing Will1inson's statements health officers proceeded to the ware house and established quarantine for one block in every direction. Some gall vanized iron conveniently near was com mandered and used to form a rat barrier to prevent the escape of the rodunts into other parts of the city. The building was and it's contents piled in the streets, where a bonfire was soon blazing 
 Principal Development
 This was the principal development here today in the bubonic plague situa- tion. Following the telegraphic advice of Dr. Rupert Blue, surgeon general of the United States health service. the of 49 squares of the city was removed last night so far as it applied to the movements of human beings. There was no cessation. however, of the cam paign for the extermination of rats, and today 5000 additional rat traps were hur- ried into service, making the grand total of traps now set for the capture of TO- dents 6o00. Two hundred men in the em- ploy of the citiy health department are the traps, and all rats enticed Into the wire receptacles are summarily disposed of.
 With the arrival tomorrow of Surgeon General Blue conference will be held and further plans for the eradication of the plague matured.
 Wilkinson, the sole sufferer from the disease at present. continued today to improve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-02
Legislative Relief

Boston. July 1.-Two bills designed to provide the city of Salem with funds to reconstruct public buildings and to re-establish other municipal agencies were sent to the legislature by Gov ernor Walsh today.
 One bill authorizes the city to bor- row $700.ooo outside its debt limit by issuing bonds for a 40-year loan, The other provides that the state tax shall be abated for the current year and that the city may borrow 100000 m anticipation of taxes.