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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
GOTHAM CAR LINES
ARE AGAIN TIED UP
WHEN STRIKE COMES
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binding them not to seek wage In
creases for two years.
Should the strikers succeed in their
purpose more than $4,000 employees will
be affected and New York will face
the worst tie-up in it's history. Thus
far the union has confined it's demands
to the PETERBOROUGH and it's subsidiary
surface car line, the New York Rail-
ways company. 1t was intimated to-
night that the strike might possibly
be extended to other companies oper-
ating in the greater city.
The first interruption to service came
before midnight when the New York
Railways company employees began turn
ing In their cars at the barns.
The New York Railways company al
midnight ordered all cars of one cross
town line to the barns. The men We're re-
Quested to return to work at 8 O'CLOCK
in the morning.
1t was reported that some ticket and
station agents of the elevated were de-
sorting their posts,
Trains were running as usual long past
midnight on subway and elevated lines
despite reports at union headquarters that
many guards had quit. Union leaders
declared these men had been replaced b.
strike breakers.
The police were kept on the jump an
swerlng calls from places where strik-
ers congregated. There was little disor'
Ger, however.
Surface car traffic on several lines was
crippled from midnight on.
Tho first effect OF the strike in the sub
way apparently was felt shortly after
midnight, when strike breakers took the
places of guards on several trains. The
company announced. however. that the
regular motormen were remaining al
work. While officials of the Interboroagf
admitted that large number of guards
had quit they declared schedules would
be maintained by filling the places with
strike breakers.
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Further French gains are reported In
the official statement issued by the war
office tonight. these being entirely
south Of the Somme. where the greater
part of the village OF Berry was cap
tured, as well as the northern portion
of Vermandovillers.
The text of the statement says:
North of the Somme there was a vio-
lent artillery duel but no infantry ac-
ton
South of the Somme in the after
noon we successfully renewed our Of
fensive and carried several German
trenches southeast of Belloy- En- San
terre.
I'm a vigorous infantry attack we car
ried the greater part of the village OF
Berry En-Santerre and advanced as far
as the southern projection of the park.
Between Vermandovillers and Chilly there
was especially stubborn fighting. We
carried the northern portion Of Ver-
manoovillers as far as the road to
Estrees.
Farther south. IN the region between
Chaulnes and Chilly, we captured more
trenches and pushed our first line to the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
United States Will
Investigate Agreement

Washington, September "Details
of the secret Japanese demands on
China will be gathered by the state
department from all available sources
The RootTakahira agreement OF
1908 provides that Japan and the Uni
ted States should notify each other II
any event threatening the status quo
in China takes places. but as yet this
government has had no official word
from Japan about the demands which
are felt to have decided political ma
ture.
Japanese Charge Tanaka said today
that while he had not received the ac-
'tual demands, he thought those pub
Used today might be essentially cor
feet. The acts of reparation for the
Cheng Chiatun incident itself he
thought natural for such a serious
trouble, though he was surprised at
the inclusion of rights of instruction
in the army and schools, as he said
these rights have been long recog-
niZed.
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VIOLENT ENGAGEMENTS


Berlin, September Spy Wireless IAN
official statement issued by the Austro-
Hungarian army headquarters under date
of September 4, says:
Eastern theatre, Rumanian front:
There We're vanguard skirmishes and
artillery fire. The situation is I'M
changed.
"Archduke Charles front: The Russians
continued by day and by night their eff
forts to break the resistance of the (Teu-
tonic allies in the Carpathians. There
were violent engagements at a number OF
places. Hostile attacks were repulsed
by our fire, or by bayonets or hand gre
nades.
Small Russian successes southwest of
Fundul Moldowi and in the sector Of
Tartar Pass were mostly neutralized by
counter attacks. The enemy's losses were
heavy.
Hostile attacks southeast of Brzezany
caused the enemy heavy losses, but gave
him no advantage. An engagement in a
small portion of a trench still is go
ing on
Prince Leopold's front: North of Zbo-
row and between Sviniuchy and Szel-
SOW. in volhynia, numerous hostile mass
attacks again failed
italian theatre: There Is nothing of
importance to report.
Southeastern theatre: East of Avlona
the italian advance was completely re-
pulsed. The enemy was forced to re-
treat to the left bank of the Voyusa.
All our positions are again in our hands"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
CAVALRY SQUADRON
0NFEDERAL PAYROLL
Birmingham, Jasper and
Tuscaloosa Troops Have
Been Accepted

The first squadron of the Alabama
cavalry regiment, which is being organ
lied by Maj. R. E. Steiner, has been
recognized by the war department and
placed on the federal pay rolls. Infor-
nation to this effect was received late
yesterday by Major Steiner at Montgom-
chief of the militia department of the
government.
The troops at Birmingham, Jasper and
Tuscaloosa have already been accepted by
the government and General Mills yester-
day wired Major Steiner that the recon-
mendation of Captain Riberts had been
accepted and that they had been placed
in the service of the federal COVE "
ment.
Another troop at Greenville was in
spected yesterday and SO men were re-
corded as being ready for service Cap
tain Roberts also accepted this company
and SO notified the war department That
they will be placed in the federal serv-
Ice within the next few days is consid-
cred certain.
In a report to The Age-Herald last
night. Major Steiner stated that he
was now practically assured of the neces-
sary number of troops and the required
quota of men to make up the regiment
He stated that every troop thus far
inspected had been accepted by Captain
Roberts and the government and that
the other organizations would doubtless
be taken in in the same manner
I'VE are highly gratified that every
troop thus far inspected by Captain Rob-
erts and reported to the federal gov
eminent had been accepted" said Major
Steiner last night. Captain Roberts has
been given full authority to pass on these
matters and he has given the stamp of
his approval to every organization he has
yet seem That we will have the required
number of men and troops seems to me
to be an assured fact now. We expect
to recruit another troop in Birmingham
within the next few days which will be
headed by Capt. Matt Murphy
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Visitor Injured

w. w. Esslinger of Gurley, a visiting
merchant here, was seriously injured,
at o'clock yesterday morning when
he was struck by an unidentified auto
mobile at Twentieth street and Second
avenue, north. He was removed to the
Birmingham infirmary in private au-
tomobile, where 1t was stated that he
was in a serious condition, but would
recover.
At a late hour no clue had been
found by the detectives as to who was
driving the automobile.
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Powder Mill Explosion

Three negro men employees of the
Jefferson Powder company. few miles
east of North Birmingham, were pain
fully burned at o'clock yesterday aft
erfoon at the powder mill when the
press room exploded from an unknown
cause. The damage done was esti-
mated at several hundred dollars.
This Is the third light explosion that
has occurred at the Jefferson Powder
conpany's plant at North birmingham
in the last four months This explo-
sion was not felt outside OF the pow
der mill vicinity.
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Deaths and Funerals
William A. Crow

William A. Grow, aged 80 years, died
yesterday morning at o'clock at a local
infrmary. The remains will be sent to
Gadsden this morning at 1925 o'clock by
the Shaw Undertaking company. The
deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs
Mary A. Crow; one brother, James
Grow of Pratt City. and one sister, Mrs.
Perryman.
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of first, it appears certain that assur-
ances by the Carranza government OF
full protection for the rights of Americans
in Mexico will hold an equally important
place in the eyes of the American COM
missioners.
During the recess the American commits
siOners will study war and state depart
ment reports as to the situation on the
border. The Mexican commissioners also
have at hand complete data on the sub
ject. brought with them from Mexico
City.
1t is possible that another recess will ba
taken Friday over the weekend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-07
Special Bargains
by Merchants in
Today's Age-Herald

M We'll & Bro. introduce the Varsity
Fifty-Five Hart Shaffner g. Marx fall suits
for young men who want the best.
Porter's-Fine all wool Norfolk suits fer
boys $3.50 and $40 values, $685.
Saks' store closed all day today mark
ing down prices for the final of the re-
moval sale, which begins Friday.
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb have special
demonstration sale of novel adjustable
dress forms.
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CONGRATULATIONS
FOR UNDERWOOD
ON STAND TAKEN
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still exists in their section of Alabama,
have petitioned Senator Underwood to
make an effort to secure an additional
appropriation of $4,000.
The Clarke county citizens declare that
they do not want charity, but simply an
opportunity to work for guaranteed pay
under the auspices Of the government.
In replying to their request, Senator I'm
derwood stated that he wouio present
their case to the war department, but
added that in his opinion it would be i'm
possible to secure another appropriation
for relief
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Memory of Lafayette as
Link Binding America to
France Fifty Eulogized
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said those lives many have lost and
never, even in ancient times. was there
shown such generosity, such firmness
Of character-men like Victor Chap
man, who died to rescue his American
and French co-aviators."
Referring to Lafayette's part in the
French revolution. Mr.. Jusserand said:
1T is pleasant to remember that all
the best reforms, those destined to
survive, were advocated by him who
had ever present in his mind the
American example,"
mo tokens of friendship, of sym
pathy, of good WILL" the ambassador
added, have touched France more
deeply than those coming from this
republic. which persists in remember
inG Lafayette and his companions. I'm
der very many forms American citi-
zens have shown what they feel for the
old ally. Their approval, eloquently
worded. has been for us a comfort,
People there be who fancy that n
democracy is good enough for peace
be equal to any task, in times of stress
and in periods of prosperity. You
proved it in the days of Lincoln and
we are trying to prove 1t again to-
day"
Mr.. Bacon spoke of the friendship
between the two countries and the
courage of Lafayette
"As we celebrate the birth of La
fayette," he said. his devoted country
is taking part once more in war OF
independence, war which will save
and has already saved civilization and
free institutions from the imposition
of theory of government in the
hands of an autocratic sovereign"
Ambassador Jusserand was the guest
at dinner tonight of the France
America society.
Messages from President Poincare of
France, M. BRAND, the prime minister,
and President Wilson were read at the
dinner.
President Poincare acknowledged a
telegram of enthusiastic sympathy for
France" and extended his good wishes
to the France America society
M. Brands message sent "warmest
wishes for the continuation of the So
ciety's excellent work, SO useful for the
maintenance Of the cordial relations
between the two countries united by
ccntury-old ties of affection and unity
Of aspirations"
President Wilson regretted his ina
bility to be present and expressed the
feelings of the country with respect
to the services Of Lafayette
New Orleans, September 6.-The UNI
yelling Of statue Of Lafayette in La
fayette square tonight followed by pa
triotic exercises at the Cabildo in the
French quarter completed the celebra-
ton here of Lafayette day. E. Genoyer,
acting consul general of France to
New Orleans, delivered the principal
address at the exercises tonight
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Lakeview School

Mrs. r. t. Pittman. president Of the
Lakeview School Improvement associa-
ton, has called a meeting of the as
ISOLATION for Friday morning at 10
o'clock. Matters pertaining to the
opening of the school and the work
Of the association will be discussed
with the principal, Chester G. Band
man.
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Rev. S. p. West

Rev. s. P. West. aged IS. died last
night at Childersburg. He is survived
by his widow, two daughters. Miss
Milton West. and Mrs. Read B. Black
of Barbourville, KY, and three sons.
Warren West. Holland West and Paul
west OF Birmingham. Mr.. West was
Lone of the best known Methodist
preachers of the state and was for
merly editor of the Christian Advocate.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later
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SENATORS BITTER
IN DEBATE WHEN
OWEN BILL is UP

other cabinet members already have
raised all the money the democrats need
in this campaign. He said 100000 already
has been sent into one state by the DEM
ocrats.
Two amendments to the bill were pro-
posed. One by Senator Brady to post
pone the effective date of the act until
January 1, 1917, two months after election,
was approved. The other, offered by Sen
ator Jones to make 1t felony for any
manufacturer of intoxicating liquor to
contribute to a campaign fund. was not
acted upon.
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Howard Core

The remains of Howard Core, aged %
years, who died at Lexington, Ky, will
be received here at S:45 o'clock this morn
ing by the Shaw Undertaking company.
Funeral services will be held at the Elm
wood cemetery private chapel at $50
o'clock this morning. Interment will fol-
low in Elmwood cemetery. The Rev
L. c. Branscomb will officite.
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Bakers May Ask Congress
to Place Wheat Embargo to
Lower High Flour Price

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loaf to a profitable point, about nine
ounces.
According to members of the COM
mittee, thes propositions are favored
by the bakers in the order in which
they are stated. 1t is expected action
will be taken on the proposals at the
meeting tomorrow of the executive
committee and also on a resolution sub
mitted today asking Congress to place
an embargo on wheat.
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THE DOMINANT SOUTH

In imitation of the lead of Candidate
Hughes, the text book makes an eff
fort to revive the passion of the COS; to
which many have believed forever
quenched; to array one section in a
phalanx of hatred against another sec
ton.
This chapter attempts to prove that
in tariff legislation, rivers and harbors
appropriations, public buildings, agri-
cultural extensions. and rural post
roads. all other sections of the United
States have been Disseminated against
in favor of the south.
AS an explanation of how relatively
handful of southerners against a
great majority of northerners can ac-
complish so much for their section, the
book declares that chairmen of 81 of
80 important committees are southern
ers, whose influence Is out Of proper
ton to their mental prowess.
But the book does not state that
were the republicans to control the
House the next session, not south
erner would be chairman of commit
tee. In foisting the negro question and
the section issue, the author of the
text book evidently adheres to the
theory that everything is fair in poll
tics. His desperation. according to
democrats, Is traceable to his paucity
of real issues, and to a condition SO
happy that by his own criticism, he is
ridiculed.
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
HAND BOOK, JUST
OUT, HUGE JOKE
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one which pays $4,000 per annum, hav-
Ing been given to white man.
Johnson, having lost his job, Is Sc
verely critical of Wilson and other
democratic leaders. He declares that
a number of citizens, among whom
were the President. Mr.. McAdoo, Mr.
Burleson, John Shelton Williams and
various members of Congress, formed a
Fair Play association" the object of
which was the disfranchisement, the
segregation and the "jim growing" Of
the Africo- American. The author writes
The negro race will never forgive Mr..
Wilson, Mr.. McAdoo. John Shelton
Williams Mr.. Burleson and others for
this unwonted and unwarranted insult
to their self-respect, their intelligence,
their loyalty and their American man
hood" The republican party, support
ing the argument of the negro must
agree with the negro that he should
be permitted to dwell next door, to ride
on the same railroad or street car seat
to n1ingle freely in intellecautal and
social manner with the family of the
white man. This entire chapter will
probably be regarded as a gratuitous
insult by the white republicans of the
south, and a monumental joke by the
better grade of colored republicans of
the south
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Glenn Aunspaugh

Glenn Aunspaugh, aged 50 years, died at
1880 o'clock yesterday morning at a To-
cal infirmary The remains were sent
to Mobile last night at 7:45 o'clock by
the Shaw Undertaking company. He is
survived by his widow
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Mrs. Sophia Adler

the death of Mrs. Sophia Adler, aged 81,
formerly of this city, at her late resi-
dence in Chicago. The deceased was the
widow of the late Jacob Adler and Is
survived by one daughter, Miss Clara Adj
Ter, and four sons, Sam, Morris. Sidney
and Edgar Adler, all of Birmingham.
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Thomas F. Hopkins

Funeral services of Thomas f. Hopkins,
aged 30 years, who died at a local in
Urinary Tuesday morning, were 'neid
from the residence of his sister, Mrs. F.
NJ. Roegner, 625 Mcmillan avenue West
End, at 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
and interment was made in Elmwood
cemetery. He is survived by his parents
Mr. and Mrs. T. c. Hopkins; three
brothers and three sisters. Shaw was in
charge.
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Nat M. Banks. Jr.

Nat M. Banks, Jr., the 2-year-o.d son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nat M. Banks, ST..
died at the family residence, 902 Glen Iris
avenue, at $3.50 o'clock yesterday after
noon. Funeral services will be conduct
ed from the residence at II o'clock this
morning, and interment will be made in
Elmwood cemetery. Johns will be in
charge.
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PERSONAL

Mrs Harry ]. Sellers is seriously Ill at
her home on Beech street.
Graham Perdue will return tomorrow
from Plattsburg training camp. where he
has been for the past 30 days.
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outskirts of Chaulnes and along the
railway between Chaulnes and Roye.
The number of prisoners captured
during the day seems large, but there is
no definite information
"On the right bank of the Mouse (Ver-
dun sector) the cannonade was intense
at the end Of the day in the vaux-
Chapitre wood sector. On the rest of the
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will be taken. because that would re-
suit In calling back to Washington a
quorum of the House and postpone ad-
journment indefinitely.
ALL DAY DISCUSSION
After an all day discussion of the reve
nue. bill. the conferees had not COM
pleted consideration of amendments tc
the income tax section when they ad
journed. Administrative features of the
income tax provisions were the STUN
bling block. They had settled the rates
of taxation, however, and agreed finally
that the normal tax on incomes shoult
be per cent and that the Senate
amendments increasing the surfaces on
large incomes should be retained in the
bill. after dinner the conferees resumed
their work, determined to speed UP with
view to reaching complete agree
ment sometime tomorrow morning.
RETALIATION TO REMAIN
Consideration of the Senate amend
ments empowering the President TO re-
taliate against british interference with
American trade and American mails had
been discussed informally in conference
There was no disposition to eliminate any
of the provisions which have aroused
diplomatic representatives of the allied
powers in Washington, but it was stated
that one of the amendments might be
revised. None of the conferees would in
dictate what change was contemplated
There were reports during the day that
representatives opposed to the retaliation
features would demand a quorum OF the
House to approve them. This was de
MED later, however, and Representative
Garner of Massachusetts. leader OF tn.
opposition, stated that he would not de.
mand a quorum unless assured that HI
could defeat the amendment by such 8
step. Of this he had no hope.
Objection by Representative Fitzgerald
chairman Of the House appropriations
committee. to the 100000 continuing ap-
preparation for the new tariff commission
would result, 1t was reported, in elm
mating this provision. Representative
Fitzgerald Is refusing to participate ir
the conference on the general deficiency
appropriation bill until assured that the
Senate has yielded on this amendment
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Off to the Front!

Put yourself in top-notch
condition by eating Shred
ded Wheat Biscuit, a food
that supplies the greatest
amount of body : building
material with the least tax
upon the digestion. You
cannot get to 1.-The front"
In any business with apoorly
nourished body. Delicious
for breakfast with sliced
peaches and cream.
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JOINT CONFERENCE
TO SETTLE BORDER
QUESTION OPP EN- S

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ADJOURNMENT OF
CONGRESS DELAYED
BY REVENUE BILL
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NOOHeu II HOH ~ O"e1
ing among the leaders that no vote
will be taken. because that would re-
suit In calling back to Washington a
quorum of the House and postpone ad-
iOurnment indefinitpIY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1916-02-18

a cooperative basis and would be
the states example. The enormous
waste of our competitive marketing
method should be its death warrant.
II it ever had an excuse for being it
has long since outlived it and ought
to 60.
Those now engaged in the business
would be employed by the state as
far as it has need of them; the rest
would become producers to supply
the extra demand which a lower price
to consumers would insure. What
man, from proprietor to errand-boy
would not as soon receive his re-
Enumeration in a state warrant as in
the present way?
And no one need fear that the
farmers products If he found it to
pay for the trouble would not be put
upon the market with all the frills.
MRS. A. E. SHELDON.