davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

The lowly freshmen were easy "pickins'' for the fast sophomore squad yesterday afternoon at the High school "'gym'' and were defeated by the score of 30 to Il. The 'freshies' were no match for their opponents and larger score should have been rolled up. The conquered fresh men presented a stronger lineup than usual and for time at the beginning of the game held the "sophs" scoreless. But after few minutes the "sophs' hit their old stride and an abundance of goals followed in quick succession.
 Harrell and Ham did stellar work for the sophomores. For the freshmen Nun ally and Rox were best, while Craig I.. 10 played prominent part on the de- Ia asive.
 The second game held was between the Ieniors and Paul Hayne school The vis- ting boys brought with them surprise t package, which. with the punch behind it. would have landed them victory. The seniors were overconfident and a desperate rally in the last part or the game saved them from defeat. The se- lniors owez their victory to Davis, who played sensationally.
 \ Summary follows: Sophs, Moseley and 4arrell forwards; Ham, center; Hall, Wones and Acker. guards.
 Freshmen, Moughon, Meadow ana Nunnally, forwards; Byrd, center Rox and Craig, guards.
 Field goals, Moseley ,, Harrei D. Mann 3, Hall 1. Meadow 1, Nunna'ly A. Craig l, Byrd 1.
 Foul goals, Harrell 1, Ham 1; ref seree, Gillen.
 Seniors, Burney and Davis. for wards; Mccullough, center; Roperts and Sparkman, guards.
 Paul Hayne, F. Antwine. L. Antwine' Smith, forwards; Coughlin, center Beggs and Mackey. guards.
 Field goals, Burney 3, Davis 3, Me Cullough B. l.. Antwine 1, F. Antwine 1, Coughlin 2.
 Foul goals. F, Antwine 1, L. Antwine 1; referee, Gillem. .r
 A postponed game was played off in the junior league yesterday afternoon and resulted in hard earned victory for the sophs over Paul Hayne. Tho final score was 21 to [. The visitors offered desperate resistance but weak ened early. w. Davis and Griffin played a good game for the Southside boys while Lassiter and Agee did consistent work for the sophs. The standing oi the league remains unchanged as re- suit of yesterdays battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
NEWS oF ENStEY

Since the organization of the Ensley Relief association, which was held last week, the members have been busy in- vestisating number of families in this district and are helping out those that are in need. A generous response was made by the citizens of Ensley on white streamer day and since receiving the do- nations the committees have investigated and relieved between 90 and 40 families during the past two days.
 The committee will continue its work until 1t has provided for everybody that is in distress. It is said that there is a who are in want and the Ensley Relief association was organized by churches and all other societies for this reason Anybody knowing of any family that is in need is requested to report the mat ter to the chairman of each district or to the Rev. A. K. Wright. chairman of the association, at his residence on Ave- nue G and Eighteenth street, and the matter will be investigated at once.
 Work Is progressing rapidly on the pay ing of Ensley avenue by the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company and it is expected to be finished very soon When the paving Is completed 1t will connect Ensley avenue with Nineteenth street and will make a direct Boulevard from Birmingham to Ensley. The cit, street department is making road from Tuxedo junction to Nineteenth street ant the laying of tine curb is now in prog ress. The place where the work Is be- ing done Is known as the missing link, and the road was in such a bad condi ton that 1t was almost impossible fol vehicle sto pass over 1t. When thu new roadfis finished 1t will do away witl the dangerous crossing on Twenttetl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
 RECEIVE SWEATERS

For their services during the past football season. 13 young men repre- senting the Central High school were presented with their letter. The sweat CTS were handed to the youthful grid. iron artists by members of the Girls Athletic association after brief talk had been made by Miss Dorothy Weber president of that association.
 The sweaters were dark red with a large "C' upon them, which represents Central High school. The following were the young men who received the emblem: Davis, captain; Gillem, il. Ba- ker, W. Baker, Craig. Kelly, Roach McPhail. Blackburn. .Dorskey, Goodall Hall, F. E. Snider.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

A CCORDING to indications the
 A Barons this season will, for the ( \ first time in several seasons. compose a club of more youngsters than veterans. Since 1912 when Man ager Molesworth first piloted the coal beavers pennantward, the chubby chieftain has waged each seasons bat ties with a goodly repertoire of vet eran artists. The McGilvray-Marcan- Ellam trio attained fame in the in- field and made, with the assistance of variated third-sackers. one of the strongest and sturdiest infields in the Southern league. and sage experience was not confined to the infield. In the gardens Bob Messenger and Clyde Mcbride, Jimmy Johnson, Pete Knise- ly and others were men of consider able veteranism.
 The break came with the departure of Bill McGilvray. Three of the pre- ceding years infield remained, how ever, and Molesworth had but one place to fill to make last year. this department of his club an efficient one. One Covington. it will be re- membered, was unearthed, and Cov- ington supplied the missing link. This season. however. 1t is different. For the first time in four years Molesworth must build up an infield machine. Marcan has gone, and there is little likelihood of Covington be- ing on the job again. Eddie Me- Donald is known to be dissatisfied with the figures on his contract and may not return. The answer is that Roy Ellam is the nucleus about which t Moley may have to construct an en- tirely new infield.
 Moley has proved himself man ager par excellence in nursing a vet eran machine through a successful season. The question arises as to what the chubby pilot will accomplish with greener material.
 It goes without saying that the Baron manager will face an entirely different proposition in selecting, and building up new machine from that he faced in conditioning one of un- questioned calibre. There will be con- siderably more preseason work to do and much may depend upon the judg-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Met COrmick Is Not
 Member Progressive National Committee

Springfield, H., January 21.-Medili Mccormick of Chicago. who as pro- gressive member of the legislature, recently cast his lot with the repub- licans. tonight announced that he re- signed two months ago. as the Illinois member of the national progressive committee and that Harold Ickes of Chicago had been elected to succeed him. "
 mittee about week before the meet ing of the executive committee of the national committee in Chicago, more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
BIRMINGHAM DOG
 RUNS FINE RACE

Grand Junction, Tenn, January 2l, Two interesting heats marked the sec ond day Of the national championship field trials here today. In the first heat, the setter Gibraltar Ollie, owned by F. s. Hall of Detroit, outpointed the setter Melrose Mohawk, owned and handled by Judge D. G. Macdonald oi vancouver, B. c. Both dogs found birds in good style.
 In the afternoon one of the best braces ever ran here was staged be- tween the setter Babblebrook Bob owned by Lewis McGrew of Pittsburg Pa, and the pointer Lewis c. Morris owned by F. J. Rowe of Birmingham
 Both dogs showed great speed, tho former scoring six bevies and several singles, while the pointer had five bevies and one single find.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

Chicago. January 2i.-The question oi
 the federal courts Jurisdiction and re-
 newed declarations that the National
 and American leagues have so modified
 their contracts that player becomes
 free agent the year after the ex- piration of his agreed term of service were features at todays session of the Federal leagues antitrust suit against the most powerful bodies of organized baseball | Judge Landis brought up the question of jurisdiction and counsel for organ- ized baseball discussed it after Federal league attorneys had stated their side of the case. The defense quoted au- thorities to show there must be a fed eral question involved to secure hear ing in federal court and declared the only federal question was that in the charge that the defendants maintained monopoly in restraint of interstate commerce.
 Clayton Law Cited Sections of the Clayton law were cited to show that labor is not regarded as an article of commerce. Judge Landis did not decide the question. In his general argument, George w Pepper, counsel for organized baseball declared he did not know what tho Federal league was asking to have en- | joined.
 "rheir grievance is not that we pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

street at Tuxedo junction, where a num- Der of accidents have happened
 The Floral Improvement society met yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. A. l.. York, at PAS Sixteenth ave- nue and several matters of importance were taken up. A great deal of interest was shown at the meeting. The matter of having sewers laid down on Sixteenth street near St. Joseph's Italian church was taken up. The members are planning very active year and have a number of improvements in view. The next meet ing of the society will be held on Feb ruary f. at the residence of Mrs. Chris uson.
 The regular meeting of the Purity tenn pie, No. 8, Pythian Sisters, will be held this evening at the Knights of Pythias hall on Avenue E, at 30 o'clock. re- hearsa lof the drill work wil be one of the features.
 Yesterday morning about 5:15 o'clock the Ensley fire department was called to the residence of Dave Mitchell on Avenue I and Twentieth street. The fire originated in flue and the damage was slight.
 There will be a congregational meet ing held at the parish house of St John s Episcopal church this evening at o'clock Business of importance will be taken up and a full attendance of the membership of the church is urged. The regular business meeting Of the members of troop No. 20, Boy Scouts will be help tonight at the troop head quarters. Several matters of importance will be staken up and all members are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
MILITARY LEAGUE

In the Military league last night at the city hall gymnasium Company B easily defeated Roberts & Son by the score of 26 to 5. A large crowd witnessed the game and cheered the winners. The line-ur follows:
 Company B-H. Miles, R. Burke, for wards; Downing, center; F. Bliss. c. M Kelly guards. | Roberts & 6on-Worthington. Arnold forwards; Wilson. centera Held. Black man, guards. score-Company B 2s Roberts & Son B. Referee. Wofford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Marion Five Wins

Marion, January N.-(Special.) 1.-The fast basketball five of the Marion institute opened the season today by defeating Mississippi college. IS to IA. Although heavily outweighed and outreached by the Mississippians, the Marion quintet out pointed and outplayed the visitors by su- perior passing, team work and blocking. Argo, Gamble and Wingo were conspic- uous for brilliant playing and repeatedly won applause for spectacular work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

the colors of the wedding. were chosen for this affair and pink carnations and ferns were attractively employed in the decorations of the reception rooms. Whist was the feature of the afternoon, five tables being used for the games. The prize. silk hose. was won by Mrs. Ripllo, who presented them to the honoree. Re- freshing punch was served during the afternoon by Mrs. Barr. Score was kept on dainty hand-painted cards designed in brides and cupids. At the conclusion of the games the gifts were brought to Miss Goldberg in large basket tied with white tulle and from which were sus- pended tiny cupids. A tempting salad and ice course was served.
 Those enjoying this hospitality were Miss Goldberg. the guest of honor Miss Ida Kartus, Miss Pearl Weinstein. Miss Dora Goldman, Miss Rosalie Goldberg, Miss Zelna Lefwovits, Miss Beck Jessel, Mrs. Swetlow. Mrs. Monsky, Mrs. Ike Marks, Mrs. J. Green, Mrs. H. Goldberg, Mrs. J. Jaffe, Mrs. Mayer. Mrs. Phil Ripko, Mrs. Sol Kartus. Mrs. Sam Lef- kovits, Miss Mildred Jaffe and Miss Leah Schwabacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
GUTIERREZ SAYS HE
 STILL IS PRESIDENT;
 VILLA IS OPPOSED
tContinned from Page One)

ment to be respected and to secure the punishment of those guilty of the assassinations. Before giving us a definite answer. General Villa left the City of Mexico and went to Guadala- jara, where he was guilty of similar crimes. Zapata had long since left the capital and for the time we de- cided to reserve punishment for the crimes until such time as the govern ment should be stronger. However, the members of the Aguas Calientes con vention, justly alarmed, informed me that they desired to change their res
 dence to the city of San Luis Potosi, where there was sufficient clements to afford them safety
 The proclamation continued with the revelation that the members of the Aguas Calientes convention appealed at San Luis Potosi to General Antonia Nillareal now q Carranza adherent, for protection.
 General Zapata in the south, the proclamation says, Ignored the author ity of the central government, appoint ing officials.
 "A ferocious military dictatorship Is the only semblance of government" asserts Gutierrez. He refers fin scathing terms to Villas alleged arbitrary operation of the national railways and the promiscuous circulation of fiat money.
 General Villa appoints, without con sultng me-" the proclamation adds, governors and military commanders in the states where he pases usurpng the rights of the department of the interior. In our international relations, he also interferes.
 After General Villas recent return to to Mexico City, Gutierrez declares. 'se- questrations and murders again were committed, the chief of the Villista and Zapatistas factions violating domiciles. property and life"
 Removed Guard General Villa came to my home De- cember 3l," he adds, revolver in hand. accompanied by 10 or 12 armed men, be- sides 2OOO cavalrymen who surrounded my house and removed the guard of 20 men defending my home. was insulted, and several charges preferred against me because they had heard it was my in- tention to deprive them of the command they had.
 Tn order to do this and save my gov ernment, I have retired from the city, which they have been governing by mil- itary force and spreading terror and des- olation everywhere. The moment has now, therefore, arrived when civic stand ard of all Mexicans should be put to a test They are at liberty to choose be- tween a dictatorship more or less glow ing, offered to them by the leaders from the north and the south, and even by Senor Carranza, and a democratic or ganizaton undertaken by the govern ment proposed by the Aguas Calientes convention, which I am obliged to main- tain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Fire in Millbrook

Milibrook, January .-(special.)-The old colonial Millbrook home was totally destroyed by fire. This old landmark was constructed over 100 years ago and was considered at that time a palatial resi- dence. Mr. LeBron of Montgomery had resided in the home for years Ns summer residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
PETERSON SUFFERS
 FRACTURED SKULL.
 RESULT OF ASSAULT

D l.. Peterson, proprietor of the Pal ace Pool Room Barber Shop. was as- saulted by an unknown man on the door step of his home, 1911 Avenue B. about s.3o o'clock last night At the Hilman hospital, where the wounded man was removed at 1030 o'clock it was stated by pr. NJ. E. Robertson that Petersons skull was fractured in three places and his condition regarded as very critical. The police department was notified of the assault or Peterson by the attendants of I.ige Log, who carried the injured man to the infrmary at the instance ot pr. George Hogan. Dr. Hogan had been summoned to the scene by Mrs. Peter son after she stated her husband had gone into convulsions.
 Investigation by officers Cartwright. Rochelle. Mullins and Burgess at late hour last night failed to throw any light on the affair. At the iniirmary Peterson talked volubly but could not remember anything of who or what had hit him. He said;
 "I left tho shop just after o'clock and walked home as usual As got there I saw the front door open and the hall light lit. I don't know what happened to me. l can't tell what happened to me-
 That was all the statement that the police were able to get from Peterson. From Mrs. Peterson. who was brought to police headquarters and Is being de- tained for the time being, no further light was thrown on the assault: "I was sitting up waiting for my hus- band. About s30 o'clock the front door bell rang l did not think 1t was my husband as he never rings the bell l answered and opened the door. man stood on the front step with his head bowed down. I could not recognize who 1t was, but my husbands voice said; It's mo, fell down. Tt was then that I realized that he gas hurt, so I helped him in the house. on the bed and got him some towels. I asked him If he wanted a doctor, and he replied that he was alright and did not want a doctor. took care of him | the best I could for about two hours. ! as he kept saying that he was not hurt. | However. he went into convulsons, and l then became frightened and ran to Duncan's Drug store where l summoned a doctor.' n
 According to the police. they cannot account for the affair as Peterson had about $6S on his person and loaded l pistol Neither the money nor pistol was l disturbed and therefore robbery seems not to have been the motive for the assault
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
Courts Jurisdiction In
 Baseball Case Questioned
Organized Ball Counsel Declares Only Federal Question volved is Charge of Monopoly-Claim Contracts Have
 Been Modified to Benefit of Players

vent them from finding the young ball players on the lot and developis.g them through training in the various minor leagues, as we do; they want to attain in one bound the advantage we have gained through 10 years of labor; they want to profit from the skill developed by oul money he said.
 History of Agreement
 Pepper declared there were few cases of individual hardship worked against players by the To-day clause, the reserve rule and the judgments of the nationa commission.
 '1t is noteworthy that the ballplayers fraternity specified neither the 10-da, clause nor the reserve rule as objection. able he said. We admit having made some mistakes. I do not believe I would have treated an old war horse like Nor. decai Brown the way he was treated. The affidavits of the players omitted to tel their life story, how they were brought from the minors and the progressively larger salaries they have received
 Pepper gave a history of the first agree ment between the American and Nationa leagues, which preceded the national agreement. These agreements he de teetng the parties to them from out sders, but against each other. In 191' the conditions under which baseball was played had recorded marked advance said the lawyer, "and the recording an. gel, I believe, will find a balance to the credit of our account" he declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

than two moths ago." said McCor-
 mick.
 'I was importuned to retain my mem- bership on the committee, but desired to quit. Announcement of my resigna- tion was not made public at the time Mccormick, who was considered one of Colonel Rooseyelts strongest sup porters in Illinois. refused to give any reason for his resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22
FRESHMEN EASY
 FOR SOPH0MORES
Defeated Yesterday in the
 Senior League Game by .,,'- 30 to IA Score

STANDING OF SENIOR LEAGUE
 Played Nau Lost Poi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-22

One of the first of the pre-nuptial af- fairs planned for Miss Corinne Goldberg, a bride-elect was the hose shower given this afternoon by Iiss Dora Barr. at her homo on Sixth avenue. Pink and white.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-02
n. S. ABLE TO MAKE
| GOOD AMMUNITION
SECRETARY DANIELS TO coUN-
sell GOVERNMENT MANUFAc-
TURE OF EXPLOSIVES

Washington, D. c., Nov. 1.-The
desirability of building up and increas-
ing the facilities of government owned
ordnance and powder plants probably
will be emphasized by Secretary Dan
iels in his Forthcoming annual report.
The secretary, 1t is known, Is much
pleased over reports submitted to him
by the navy's bureau Of ordinance,
showing highly satisfactory results In
the manufacture Of powder at the In
dian Head Md. plant.
Officials estimate that with the man
ufacture of smokeless powder at In
dian Head, it will be possible to furn-
lsh the navy with all ammunition 1t
needs at cost of approximately twen-
ty-f,ye cents pound. Satisfactory re-
suits have similarly been observed in
the manufacture and production OF
torpedoes at the government plant at
Newport, R. l., where the capacity has
been increased 100 per cent.
Manufacture of mines has never
been carried on to any extent in the
United States until recently. Hitherto.
the navy department purchased mines
from European counties, but on ac-
count Of the war, it has found 1t neces-
sary to produce its own and this Is
now being carried on at the Norfolk
navy yard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-02
KANSAS RESERVE
LAND TO BE OPENED

Dodge City, Kas., Nov. With the
first filing of entries for the opening
to settlement of the Kansas national
forest, embracing $4,000 acres, at the
United States land office here today.
the end was marked to the last OF
tie forest reserves in the state, which
were set aside by the governments
twenty years ago.
The land lies in Finney, Kearney.
Hamilton and Haskell counties, In
tie southwestern part Of Kansas
along the south bank of the Arkansas
river. Up to the present it has been
used only for grazing purposes. Is
estimated to be. worth from four to
SIX dollars all acre
The activity here today at the land
Office is the result of recent order
of President Wilson, who, after -
ceiving reports from government de-
nartments that some Of the land was
suitable for cultivation. decided to
parcel 1t out in 800 acre tracts.