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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
HUGH M. DORSEY
MAKING RUNAWAY
RACE IN GEORGIA
Scattering Returns From 1OS
Counties Would Indicate
Complete Victory for
Him Over Harris

Atlanta, September 12.-Incomplete re-
turns from 131 counties out of 1872 early
today indicated that Hugh NJ. Dorsey
of Atlanta had carried enough counties
in the statewide primary yesterday to
give him las votes in the state conven-
ton. Later returns are expected TO in
sure him the necessary 1872 votes for
on the first ballot. Gov. Nat
E. Harris ran second and early today had
Sc convention votes. Dr. l.. G. Hardman
and Joseph E. Pottle showed little
strength The spirited contest for comp
troller general was in doubt.
Atlanta September 12.-Hugh M. Dor
sey of Atlanta apparently swept Georgia
in the gubernatorial race in the state-
wide primary today. Returns from los
counties out of 152 seemed to assure him
of 15S votes in the state convention. More
complete returns are expected to easily
give him the 1872 votes necessary for
nomination
Gov Nat e. Harris, on the face of these
returns, had GA votes in the convention,
while DR.. l.. G.. Hardman and Joseph
e. Pottle ran far behind the two leaders.
The exceptionally long ticket including
IA aspirants for three places on the court
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
MASTERBAKERSTO
WELCOME FULLEST
FEDERAL INQUIRY
President of National Asso-
citation Says His Organiza-
ton Will Cooperate in
Price Investigation

Columbus. o., September las. e.
Mcdonald of Memphis, president of the
National Association of Master Bakers,
today announced in a telegram to T..
7. Frankenried, representative Of the
association in the city, that the bakers
welcomed the fullest federal investi-
cation into the cause of the proposed
increase in prices.
Mr.. McDonald's telegram read:
"The bakers of the United States,
more particularly those represented by
the National Association of Master Ba-
kers, court the fullest Investigation at
the hands of federal. state or municipal
authorities. They cooperate in any
provided the findings are
fully and completely given to the pub
lie. The bakers feel that wherever the
truth is known both they and the public
will profit by it.
This is a wonderful report for the
(Continped ON Page Twol
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SH0NTS REFUSES
ARb|TRATE STRIKE
AS IS SUGGESTED
Mayor Mitchell Submits Plan
to Settle Street Rail
way Trouble in New
York City

New York September 12-President
Shonts of the Interborough Rapid Transit
company announced tonight that he will
not accept the recommendation of Mayor
Mitchell and the public service commits
sion to call off the strike and arbitra tie
the differences between the railway COM
panies and the labor union
New York, September 12-After Mayor
Mitchell and the public service commits
sion had taken steps late today to termi-
nate the transit strike in this city by
urging that it be Immediately declared off
and that both sides arbitrate their diff
ferences. plans to continue and extend
the strike were discussed tonight at a
meeting of the united labor conference of
central bodies of Greater New York.
After the conference. Hugh Frame,
state organizer of the Federation of
Labor, issued the following statement:
THE consensus of opinion among the
members of the various organizations
represented was that the railroad Off
csals must be met with the sort of
forces they are applying to the men. .
Frame declared that the United Hebrew
Traders were represented in the confer.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13

MANNING LEADING
COLE BLEASE IN
SOUTH CAROLINA
Nearly Complete Returns
Indicate Governors Nom
nation by a Majority
Of 5000 to 1000

Columbia. s. c., September 1s-At 1
o'clock this morning with something more
than $4,000 votes tabulated. the renom-
nation of Gov. Richard T. Manning ovcr
Cole L. Blease was considered certain.
Governor Manning's majority over Nj.
Blease. counting the vote of the National
Guardsmen on the border, was 6S.926 tc
64,274 for Mr.. Blease. There remains only
|84 small precincts uncounted
F. II. Dominick of Newberry was nom
mated for congressman from the Third
district. his vote being 12.262 to 1925 for
Wyatt Aiken, the incumbent
Columbia. s. c., September 12-Nearly
complete returns late tonight from
South Cardinals run off" democratic
primary indicated that Gov. Richard l..
Manning has been renominated sover
Nsrmer Gov. Cole L. Blease by ma
|t6rity estimated at between 5000 and
F 1000 votes. With about 10000 votes
dCsatisued on Pske seveRl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
RESULT IN MAINE
/. STUNS DEMOCRATS
WHO WERE HOPEFUL
Leaders Did Not Look for
Such Landslide as Oc-
Cured in the Pine
Tree State
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, September 12-(Special)
BY the magnitude of the republican
sweep in Maine, democratic leaders in
Washington are stunned. While they
ANTICIPATED the republicans would elect
their state ticket and hold their strength
IN Congress, they were confident that the
democrats would send back Senator John
son and Representative McGillicudy.
Democratic spokesman contend that the
result of the election does not neces-
sarily mean that Hughes will carry
Maine. They are apparently welded to
the theory that Wilson is stronger than
his party. Nevertheless, the democratic
workers are aroused to the necessity of
actual labor. They are today mapping
out programme in which President
Wilson, himself, will be ordered into the
trenches. 1t is definitely determined to
abandon the preconceived scheme of sit
ting back with dignity and awaiting In
confidence the November result The idea
obtains now that some argument with
real meat in it, some thought containing
real punch must be disseminated.
Democratic theories, one leader admit
ted today failed to stem the tide in
Maine.
Campaign managers are distressed, it
is heard today, as to the effect produced
in Maine by republican attacks against
the Adamson eight-hour bill which avert
ed the trainmen's strike. In McGillcudy's
district, the big business" district of
Maine leaders of corporations, hereto
fore supporters of the democratic ticket,
turned against the democratic candidate.
Labor, benefited by the eight-hour law,
evidently voted the republican ticket or
failed to turn out. At any rate, labor,
persuasive in council, scored its pro-
verbal failure at the polls.
Campaign headquarters is preparing a
statement reiterating the Presidents in
tention of forcing Congress in December
to do for the railroads and the people
what was done in September for labor
The statement will also contain the
argument that an eight-hour day is de-
manded by society and that it's creation
averted the most calamitous strike in
Industrial history.
While republicans throughout the ma
ton are rejoicing, democrats are grimly
preparing for work from the rank and
file. There is a cry that titular leaders
quit sulking like begowned Achilles in
a tent, and go out and figuratively
tweak the nose of Mr.. Hughes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
.GADSDEN IS AFTER
ARMOR PLATEP PLANT
Delegations From Birming-
ham and Tuscaloosa Now
in Washington
py HUGH w. RoBERTs

Washington, September 12.-(Special)
For the armor plate plant to be con-
structed by the government at cost of
$11 100000. three applicants come from
Alabama Gadsden, the newest entrant,
will be represented before the Secretary
of the Navy tomorrow. Information to
that effect was contained in a telegram
received today by Senator Underwood
from Representative Burnett Birming-
ham's delegation will arrive at o'clock
tomorrow. On the same train will be the
delegation from Tuscaloosa headed by
Judge w. W. Brandon
Other than the applicants from Ala
bama, the navy department understands
that only two claimants will be on the
scene These represent South Carolina
cities. Senator Tillman. author OF the
bill under which the plant will be con-
structed. will lead the fight for South
Carolina. The Charleston navy yard is
an entrant for the honors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
PARALYSIS TAKES
/. MORE BABIES Than
OLDER CHILDREN
Report Shows That Most of
Victims Are From Two
to Three Years
of Age

New York. September IA survey
completed tonight by department or
health statisticians shows that the in
fantile paralysis epidemic has found
more victims between and 3 years old
than at any other age. Children less
than one year old were next in num-
her.
A study of the figures disclosed that
Of tho 1900 cases considered 20 per
cent were in the age group of to 5.
10 per cent in the group of less than
year, 10 per cent from 6 to 10 years.
2 per cent between IL and Is and d.
minishing percentages as the age limit
Increased.
An increase in the infantile paralysis
epidemic was shown in the depart
ment OF health's bulletin covering the
"a hours ending at 10 a. m. today.
There were SO new cases as compared
with 22 In yesterdays report, and tho
number of deaths increased by 8 to IL
today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
Smelter Earnings Increase

New Pork, September 1.-THE semi-an-
nual report of the American Smelling and
ended June 80 last shows the net in
come for the six months applicable to
dividends amounted to sl1,l45.694 an in
crease over the same period of 1915 of
se.1257l2. After payment of dividends on
preferred and common shares there was
carried to the credit of the surplus So
642, 800. The abnormal increase is due to
greater production. higher prices and new
lines of business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS
French capture whole line of Ger
mnn trenches ON Peronne front.
Terrific fighting Is now going ON
in Macedonia.
Greek cabinet resigns.
Results in Maine stuns democrats.
who were hopeful.
President gives personal aid to
joint commission.
Country vote In Maine controlled
results largely.
Dorsey wins out in Georgia pri-
mary.
Manning defeats Cole BIense In
South Carolina.
Paralysis takes more babies than
Master bakers to welcome fullest
federal inquiry.
ShOnts refuses to accept MftchePs
plan to settle carmen's strike.
No further sensation i'm Girard In
quiry IL expected now.
Gadsden after armOr plate plant.
ECalhOun public schools are opened.
Will remain ON border ms
long az needed. says Secretary
Baker.
LOCAL NEWS
5-OfficiaIs seek fair attractions.
Dramatic club to present drama.
Free textbooks for children In first
five grades.
Routine business Of city commits
sion.
Birmingham man tells Of civilian
training cruise.
Musicians picnic mt East Lake
park.
Coal operators crippled by car
shortage.
Delegation to present city's claim,
for armOr plant.
12-BOwie to speak ON tax amendment.
FEATURES
2-FOOtlights and screen.
EHOllnnd'a letter.
4--Editorial comment.
G-SOciety and Dolly Dalrymple.
SPORTS
S-Mo1ey departs for winter home.
but tells Of outlook.
COnslAisniOn unable to draw xched-
ule.
Dodgers to leave Friday to finish
amateur battle.
Entries announced for SWIMMING
meet.
Charlie Starr will axaaA lead Little
Rock club
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13

ALABAMA TROOPS
|. EXPECTING ORDER
TO co TO BORDER
Men See Ray Of Hope Of
Duty When Major
Mabry Is Sent to
Ell PasO

Montgomery, September 12.-(Spe-
cial)--A site for the mobilization of
the Alabama cavalry regiment was Sc
lected this morning on the Carter Hill
road. about two miles from the city.
and within a stones throw of the Coun-
try club. Troops were encamped there
several years ago and found it a splen-
did spot. Owing to this fact. very little
will have to be done to put it in shape
for the soldiers. The grounds are
located about quarter of mile from
the terminus of the car line.
1t is expected that the whole regi-
ment will be ordered to Montgomery In
the next 10 or 15, days. but it will be
quite odd for the brigade and the cavalry
regiments to be encamped at divergent
points of the compass. An effort was
made at first to obtain site for the
cavalry near the present infantry
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
ANOTHER MERCHANT
UNDERSEA BOAT
WILL SAIL SOON
"Only the Gods Know" Where the
Bremen Is, Says Director of
Company Owning Her

Berlin, September 1.-(Via London,
September 12)-Reports from Bremen
say that another merchant submarine is
expected to leave that port for the
United States at the end of the present
month. None of the projected sister
ships of the Deutschland and Bremen
has. however, been completed yet, ac-
cording to statement by Philip Heine-
ken, one of the directors of the Ocean
Navigation company, owners of the
Deutschland
Asked when the Bremen was expected
to arrive in America, Director Heineken
said:
only the gods know" and refused to
discuss the matter further.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13

jackson, Miss, September 1.-THE state
democratic executive committee met here
today and canvassed the votes cast in
last Tuesdays run-off primary for demo-
Mississippi supreme court. In the First
district George H. Etheride. present as
sistant attorney general, was declared the
nominee over Judge Clayton d. Potter,
incumbent by majority Of S403 votes
In the Third district. Judge E.. O. Sykes,
Incumbent. defeated r. II. Knox. by III
votes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13

London, September 12.--Resuming
their offensive to the north of the
somme river In France, the French
forces have again smashed the German
line, captured the front line and their
trenches and taken about 1900 prison.
ers.
y The new attacks, coming after sew
eraI days Of comparative calm In the
fighting had been i'm progress. were
made on the front from the town of
CombIes to the river. So vicious was
the thrust of the French that 1T re-
quired only half an hour for them to
overcome the, resistance of the Ger
mans and make themselves masters of
three and three-quarter miles Of first
line trenches.
Later, east and southeast of Combles,
they seized additional trenches along
the Bethune-Peronne road, which leads
from Peronne northward through Ba-
paume to Bethune, placing a serious
impeachment in the way of the Germans
for the movement of their transport
from the north to Peronne ana making
the French position north of Peronne
seemingly menacing one.
On the British end of the front and
on the end of the remainder OF the
line held by the French only mutual
bombardments took place.
FIGHTING IN MACEDONIA
All along the Macedonian front the
heavy offensive of the entente allies
continues. Bulgarian trenches on a
front of two miles and to depth of
300 yards are reported by Paris to have
been captured by the French west of
the vardar river near Majadagh, which
lies about four miles south of the town
of Gievgeli On the Struma front the
British, aided by the French, have
made additional gains east of the river
In the Lake Takinos region. The army
Of the Teutonic allies is declared to
have suffered heavy casualties in the
latter engagement.
BULGARIANS LEAVE KAVALA
Unofficial reports are to the effect
that the Bulgarians have evacuated the
forts at Kavala, on the Aegean sea.
that they captured in August. While
the presence of entente allied warships
off the town is given as the reason for
the withdrawal. it is not improbable
that the menace of the new drive of
the British and French along the Stru-
ma front may have been partly re-
sponsible for it. Berlin reports fur
Their progress for the German and Bull
garian forces under command of Field
Marshal Won Mackenzen in the Do
brudja region of eastern Rumania.
n Attacks by the Russians in east Ga
licia and on the lower Stokhod river
Continued on Page seven)
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TERRIFIC FIGHTING
ON MACEDONIA FRONT
IS NOW GOING ON
This Seems to Be Part of General
Movement in This Theatre Which
Has Been Long Expected.
Five Nations Engaged
CABINET CRISIS IN GREECE

Athens. September 12.-several
members of the Zaimis cabinet
called at the palace today and in
sisted that it was impossible for
the ministry to remain in power.
The belief now is held in official
circles that a cabinet crisis can
not be avoided.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
Powder Mill Blows Tn

Fair Chance. Pa. September 12.-The
pi ess mill Of the DUPONT Power COM
pany's plant at Oliphant near here blew
up this afternoon. Only a human foot
was found of the three men who were
at work in the mill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13

Prattville, September 12.-(Special.)
at cost OF $4,000. the big dam across
Autauga creek. The old dam washed
out during the July storm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
xaw orleans Breaks Record

New Orleans, September 12.-Total ex-
ports at the port of New Orleans for
August, 1916. were s1s,15S.2sS. breaking all
records for Mat month, according to Off
ciai figures given out today. The increase
over August last year was $a5oO.000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
WILCOX ISSUES STATEMENT

New York. September 12.-Statements
regarding the elections in Maine were
issued here today by William r. Wilcox
and Vance c. Mccormick. republican and
democratic national chairmen. both men
speaking optimistically of the probable
result of the elections in November.
II regard the result in Maine as an
earnest of the election of Hughes and
Fairbanks" Mr.. Wilcox said 1T proves
that we are reunited. and that. of course
means success The work will be pushed
all through the country from now until
election day. The Washington admins
tratlon turned loose all OF its stars. and
its cabinet officials for the support CT
the administration policy. The verdict is
unmistakable.''
Mr.. Mccormick, who will leave tomor-
rev for a conference with midwestern
leaders in Chicago. before attending the
notification ceremonies Of Vice President
Marshall in Indiana polls. said:
1T seems to me that when a candidate
for United States senatorial honors in
Maine can carry his state by only 10000
it indicates the election of President Will
SON. This year 1 do believe in the out
come because of the unquestioned per-
sonal strength of President Wilson in
Maine. He is far stronger than the local
ticket Also it is significant that Presi-
dent Wilson won the state with $1,000
votes four years ago. but Johnson yes
terday received 5000 votes I certainly
believe that at least % per cent of the
progressives in Maine and elsewhere are
going to vote for Mr.. Wilson. Indeed, IL
Mr.. Wilson had been at the head OF
the Maine ticket ! believe there would
have been at least 10000 more democratic
votes"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-13
COUNTRY VOTE IN
MAINE CONTROLLED
RESULTS LARGELY
Cities Give Curtis, Demo-
crat, Plurality of 81, as
Against 5000 Two
Years Ago

Portland. Ne. September l2-1ne
largest vote in the history Of Maine was
cast at the state election yesterday The
total vote viii approximate $4,000. These
figures have not been approached since
1850. the year the democratic and green
back parties fused, when the total was
147, so2. In the last presidential year. and
two years ago. it fell below 1900.
The receipt today OF the vote from the
border troops and few isolated towns
increased the plurality OF Carl e. MINI
ken, republican. for governor. over Coy.
Oakley c. Curtis democrat. from the in
dictated figures of 5000 last night to $780,
Indicated pluralities for the other repub-
lican candidates were confirmed by re-
vision of the vote.
The republicans Will have solid delega-
ton In both branches OF Congress ana
win easily control both houses of the leg
slature. The report from Laredo. TEX.
of the Second Maine infantry. made a
two days overland march of 60 miles to
exercise the franchise. The vote of the
soldiers followed about the percentage of
that cast at home.
The country vote. as usual, controlled
the election. The cities gave a total plu-
raity of 81 for Governor Curtis as
against total of 5000 received by him
two years ago.
By a vote of about four to one the
voters approved the state law limiting
the employment of women and children
to "a hours week.
Complete returns from the Second con-
gressional district gave White, republic
can, plurality of $50 over McGlllicuddy.
democrat The vote was 1850 and 1850.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-10
Invade Americans Lands

MAZATLAN, July 9.-(By Radio to San Diego. CaL)-Yaqui Indians talk ing advantage of the withdrawal of Mexican troops from southern Sonora, are reported here to have crossed the Yaqui river and invaded the lands of American settlers and the Richardson Construction company. devastating all property except company houses at Es- peranza where a Mexican garrison is maintained.
 The only Americans left in the Yaqui valley are: J. E. Lowder, F. c. Hetchel Leon Anthony, Fred Seeman, Gus Seighman, II. Bruss, Karl Fiester and man named Pedecourco.
 There is much suffering here on ac- count of lack of food. Four sisters of the Order of the Immaculate Heart, have been given refuge on board the United States cruiser South Dakota off this port and will be sent to San Diego, Cal, on the first available steamer
 The navy collier Nanshan is expect ed to leave La Paz Tuesday with fifty four refugees from Guaymas and La Paz
 The peons at La Paz are reported suffering all the rlgors of famine Merchants there absolutely refuse tt accept Carranza currency. Horse. and mules are sharing the peons hard. ships and are dying in large number along the roads in the vicinity of La PaZ.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-10

American refugees from Guadalajara, Mexico, arrived here tonight aboard the Pacific Mail steamer San Jose. The party was in charge of Dr. Wm. E. Davis. American vice consul at Guada- lajara. A number of the refugees are en route to points in Texas.
 Among the refugees are Dr. L. B. Newberry, presiding elder of the Meth odist church at Guadalajara and Bish- op D. Avas of the Episcopal church.
 The party left Guadalajara June 20 after Vice Consul Davis had received instructions from Washington to urge Americans to leave Mexico. They made the trip to Manzanillo, where they em- parked on the San Jose, in a special train provided under the direction of General Manuel NJ. Dieguez, military governor of the state of Jalisco.
 The trip was without incident and members of the party said they were treated with courtesy by the civilian populaptiOn in the towns through which they passed. Dr. Davis headed d party of 269 American refugees, who left Mexico during the disturbance. about two years ago.
 About fifteen Americans remain a Guadalajara and a number who ac companied the party as far as Man, zanillo decided to remain there.