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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25
GOVERNOR COX IS
TOUCHED WHEN
DIVISION PASSES

Montgomery, December 24.-The
Thirty-sevent division passed in re-
view this morning before Gov. James
S. Cox and party of Ohio. who came
here yesterday with the christmas
train" 1t was the second time in two
weeks that the Ohio soldiers had been
reviewed. On the reviewing stand
with the Ohio governor was the gov
ernor of Alabama, Charles Henderson,
Mai Gen. Charles g. Treat and otheg.
officers.
Immediately after the review an in,
formal reception was held for all the
commissioned officers. At noon lunch
con was had with General Treat and
division staff at general headquarters.
Hundreds of men were detailed to I'M
load the seven baggage cars contain
irg Christmas presents, and every man
In the entire division will be remem-
bered.
Governor Cox and his party menu
bers were touched by the magnificent
military pageant and as he left the
stand the Ohio executive asserted that
he was heart and soul with the troops
of the Buckeye state and that his peo-
pie at home were with the soldiers
in spirit.
ut is a fine looking body of SOL
iiers" said the governor. land I am
indeed impressed with the progress
that has been made in their training"
Following lunch, Governor Cox and
his party were carried over the camp
in automobiles and saw the city in
which now live over $4,000 Ohioans.
Tonight he and his party were guests
of Governor Henderson at dinner.
Just az soon as the outfits returned
to their camps after the review the
men were dismissed and will have no
duties now until Thursday morning,
Only the necessary guard details and
police will be kept in camp, all 9TH
ers being given their freedom until
midnight each day.
Tomorrow morning Governor Cox
will pay informal calls at the knights
of Columbus and the Y. M. C. A. build
ings and in the Buckeye coliseum will
deliver the troops and visitors Ohio
Christmas message to the soldiers.
Short addresses by General Treat, GEN
eral I.igon, Chaplain Atkinson and
Chaplain MacLane will precede Cover
nor Cox's address and Immediately fol-
lowing the presents brought to Mont
go,nery on the Santa Claus Special
will be distributed.
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out of the tube and left the tracks at a
curve.
The car instantly turned over on its
side, piling the passengers in a strug-
Cling mass. It did not stop, but, tearing
along the sidewalk, struck a telegraph
pole. The roof was ripped off and men,
women and children were scattered along
the roadway. Even then the wreck cor
tfnued on its way and finally brought up
in a little confectionery store near
Smithfield street
Early reports placed the number of
dead at II, but careful investigation
at the morgue showed that IA had been
killed outright, eight of whom were
women and one little girl. Some of the
bodies were scarcely recognizable.
A statement issued by the Pittsburg
Railways company, which owns the
Knoxville line, said the car was or
the most modern and substantial con-
struction and equipped with every mod
ern device for the safety of passengers
We have been unable yet to learn just
how the accident happened, but have
started a searching investigation to as
certain the facts"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25
HOW RED CROSS
HAS PREPARED
TO CHEER TROOPS

Washington, December 24.-How the
American Red Cross has prepared to
give Christmas cheer to American and
French soldiers in hospitals and in
the trenches in France and to thou
sands of children in the war zone. is
told In the following cnblegram re-
ceived at headquarters here today from
Paris:
s"The American Red Cross has pro-
vided funds SO that there shall be a
Christmas party and entertainment in
every American base hospital and a
Christmas tree in every ward where
there are sick and wounded American
soldiers and sailors. Every American
soldier is to have Christmas pag
containing tobacco, cigarettes soap
shoestrings, wash cloth, towel, tooth
brush and large handkerchief filled
with candy.
christmas trees have been arranged
for at some of the training camps One
hundred thousand socks containing
gifts will be given to the French SOL
diers in trenches and $4,000 Christmas
bags to wounded French soldiers.
"In two towns the American Red
Cross hospitals have arranged Christ
mas parties for the children. The first
real old-fashioned. before-the- war
kind of Christmas since 1913 is being
prepared for children of French refu-
gees, cripples and tuberculosis soldiers
by the American Red Cross. After
three Christmasless years the children
of the devastated region have almost
forgotten to put out wooden shoes
which the French place where Ameri-
can children hang stockings
1.-The American Red Cross is send
ing books, toys Dummies, dogs and ball
near Ham, Nesle and Noyon by
French friends of the children. 1t also
is providing for the distribution of
toys sent by an American newspaper
to six thousand children and is send
ing SO boxes of toys and clothing to
1000 refugee children of Verdun." The
cablegram also said extensive prepar-
atoms nave Deen maze 10 pTinS
Christmas cheer to children in many
other districts, as well as to give use
full presents to refugees and sick in
different hospitals throughout France.
Christmas fetes are to be held in IS
tuberculosis hospitals, at one of which
the soldiers will act play of their
own construction in honor of the
a erican Cross ri erar
cites and comforts have been sent to
IL schools where war cripples are be-
ing trained for new trades. The So
ciety of friends will distribute three
quarters of a ton of American Christ
mas candy to children in 20 villages
where the Quaker groups are to give
Christmas tree parties.
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II Persons Are
Killed When Street
CarsHaue Collision

Pittsburg, December 24.-Fourteen per-
sons were killed and every other one of
the ia passengers on Knoxville street
car was more or less hurt here late to-
day when the car ran away in tunnel
which connects the southside business
district with the south hills. After a
wild dash of almost mile through the
tube the car emerged at Carson street
and turned over on its side. Hospital
directors said that a number of the In
jured could not recover
The car, which was of the latest low
floor, steel type, was packed with city
bound shoppers when it left the station
at the south end of the tunnel. A minute
or two later the trolley is said to have
left the wire and the lights went out. At
almost the same instant, for some rea son
not yet determined, the motorman lost
control and it dashed down the steep
grade, gaining momentum with every in
slant as the wheels slipped along the
wet rails.
The passengers were thrown into panic
and their shrieks could be heard by per-
sons in Carson street as the car shot
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MAN FAILURE"
GIVEN AS CAUSE
OF |. & n. WRECK

Louisville, December 24.-"Man Fail
ure' caused the disaster which cost
more than two score lives when TWO
Louisville and Nashville passenger trains
came together in rear end collision last
Thursday night at Shepherdsville, ac-
cording to a statement issued tonight
by A. B. Marks, general manager of
the Louisville and Nashville.
In his statement, which summarizes
the findings of a board of inquiry made
up of railroad. officials, he says the
first negligence was the failure of the
flagman and conductor of the train
ahead ito protect the rear of their train
while it was standing on the main line
at and near Shepherdsville and in failing
to protect it while not making schedule
time before reaching Shepherdsville."
The engineer of the fast train, which
followed. is also charged with negli-
gence in that The failed to have his
train under control as he approached
could stop before passing the station.
the signal to proceed, he continued at
such. rate of speed he not only passed
the station, but ran 1900 feet beyond"
The wreckage of the train ahead was
carried 800 feet beyond the point where
it was hit, the statement adds
The flagman and conductor referred to
were killed. The engineer was one of
the witnesses called before the board of
inquiry.
The operator at Shepherdsville is ex-
onerated by the statement, which says
"he did everything possible in the prem
ises'
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Theodore Roosevelt
Wants WAR Prohibition

Washington, December PA letter
from Theodore Roosevelt favoring
wartime prohibition. not only for
lighting men, but for citizens working
railroads and in mines, factories and
shipyards, was made public tonight by
DR.. Clarence True Wilson of the ma
tional temperance board. Answering a
letter from DIR. Wilson, Colonel Roose-
Welt wrote that he had favored pro-
hibiting the use of food grains at the
outbreak Of the war. and added:
Neither the men in the army nor the
men engaged In doing vital work for
the army in connection with railroads,
factories, mines and shipyards should
be allowed to waste strength and
health in drink at this time. The same
reasons that render it necessary to
prohibit the sale Of liquor to soldiers
in uniform. or within a given number
of miles of military camps, and to stop
it's use on battleships. apply to extend
ing similar protection for all citizens
engaged in the work Of railroads, fac
tories, mines and shipyards
II may mention that my sons who
are now in the army in France write
me most strongly Gust as General
FerSnlHS mas cAPiSoocu MS PUBIC
opinion most strongly as to the harm
done to the men of the army by per-
hitting the sale OF liquor to them,
stating that they believe in abslute
prohibition for the army in wartime,
and one of them adding that his ex-
perience has made permanent prohi-
bitionist OF him.
II wish your board every success in
its effort TO stop all waste OF food,
men, labor and brain power during
these days when the nation needs
every energy Of every man at his
best"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS
1-Christmas finds battle fronts vir-
tually inactive.
Fourteen persons killed in street
car collision.
Senator Newlands of Nevada dies
)very suddenly.
How Red Cross has prepared to
cheer troops.
Authorities seize large quantities
of whisky en- route to southland.
NAVAL officers pro0mted.
LOCAL NEWS
IBirmingham leads the south In
Red Cross membership cam
paign-results given.
! Rotary club to have LUNCHEON at
Tutwiler.
Registration Of soldiers ~ Civic
association big success
Cupid makes big Christatts 'Istys
ut court house.
FEATURES
4-Editorial comment.
reviews. M
l2-COttOn mill to pay IN n&k ae-
vanced BY city.
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New York Will Care
For Working Mothers

New York, December 24-An expert
mental centre for the care of the chill
dren of working mothers after school
will be opened in this city January by
the mayors committee of women on ma
tional defense, it was announced tonight.
In this district where it is to be estab-
lished, it has been estimated that about
5000 children play on the streets after
school and this number is expected to
increase, statement said, "as the cost
of living increases, bread Dinners con-
tinue to be drafted for the army, and
more and more women are forced out of
their homes to help support their fami-
lies
Classes will be conducted in box maxi
ing. chorus singing, knitting, sewing
and folk dances, three hours on week
days and nine hours On Saturdays with
visits to clinics on Saturdays for children
who need medical attention
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AMERICA AND
HER ALLIES TO
FIGHT TO WIN

Washington, December 24.-Germany's
newest peace propaganda, viewed as a
forerunner to an offensive in the west,
unless German-made peace is accepted
by the allies and the United States,
should not for a moment induce us to
slacken our preparations for war" says
Secretary Baker today in his weekly re-
view of the military situation.
THE Germans realize" continues the
statement, that within short time our
armies will form the principal body Of
fresh strategic reserves remaining avail
able on the battlefields of Europe.
"Our armies constitute the reserves of
victory"
The review points out that the fight
ing morale of Italy may be relied upon
no matter how intensive the German
peace campaign comes, and says:
THE italian theatre once again be-
comes the scene of important military
actions.
THE enemy impatient of the delays
which have occurred in bringing about
the successful penetration of the Italian
plain, and the overthrow of the Italian
armies. has dispatched further forces to
to the Italian front, with a view OF
achieving a decisive result.
1.-THE Germans are endeavoring to fol-
low the precepts of classic strategy ana
by successful enveloping movement eff
feet the destruction Of the Italian and
allied forces.
1T would appear that they are anxious
to conclude their Italian adventure in a
manner similar to the previous cam
paigns Of Russia. Servia and Rumania,
where as a result Of the strategic en-
velopments gained at relatively small
cost. vast tracts Of territory were con-
Quered.
Enemy pressure continues intense
along the entire front. -
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PRICE OF MILK
IN NEW YORK
HAS DOUBLED

New York, December 24.-The price of
milk in New York city has risen So per
cent since June, 1914, and about 20 per
cent less of the product is being con-
sumed, according to report of the
mayors committee on milk, made public
tonight. DR.. Charles E. North is chair
man of the committee.
Many families use less milk" the re-
port stated, land are substituting tea.
coffee, beer, wine and other things for
the feeding of young children whose
health and growth are injured by such
substitutes.
Although milk has advanced greatly
in cost the committee declared that the
increase lis much less than the increase
in price of eggs, corn, pork, wheat, sugar,
oats, beef and other important food prod
ucts." In all other cities in America, the
report stated. there has been CORE
spending increase in the price of food
stuffs and milk.
THE cost of milk production on the
average dairy farm supplying milk to
New York city for the year 1917 was
. 10 Sche5 PSi quni :, Gnu lOI LIE months
of October, November and December was
7 cents per quart" the report said The
largest item in the cost of milk produc-
ton, according to the report. is the cost
of grain products used in feeding, which
have risen in price during the two years
400 per cent. Farm labor is the nsxt
largest item, which has increased 100
per cent in two years.
Larger producing COWS, larger dairies,
collective hauling and collective buying of
grain were suggested as economies in
production and daylight delivery retail
ing from grocery stores and a centralized
delivery system. as econimies in distribu-
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OF Jerusalem ana the I1Oly SepulCHTe
Although the Sound of peace is in
the air, seemingly there is no prospect
of ending at any early date the titanic
struggle that is in progress. The Teu-
tonic allies and the Russians are en-
deavoring to effect a cessation of hos
tilities on the eastern front, and prob
ment that for the moment at least will
render the counter revolutionary forces in
Russia inactive and throw a greater
burden upon the shoulders of their for
mer allies.
The enemy for weeks unofficially has
been proclaiming his desire for peace,
but no terms have been advanced by him
which would indicate willingness to
bring the war to an end along lines
that would make the world safe for
democracy" On the contrary, the Ger
man Emperor, in his latest utterance,
made before the second army last Sat-
urday, boosted of the successes of the
Teutonic allies during the last year and
exultantly proclaimed that the victories
OF the central powers had been so mani
fest that it was useless to waste words
on the tactical and strategical advan-
tages gained.
Apparently, however, while strenuous
efforts are being made in the United
States to get an invincible army in the
field to aid Great Britain and France
and their allies in finally bringing sue.
cess to their arms, the German Empe-
ror has made final endeavor in his
latest address to his troops to frighten
peoples unafraid, with the following dec
II ration:
If the enemy does not want peace,
then we must bring peace to the world
by battering in with the iron fist and
the shining sword the doors of those who
will not have peace"
Meanwhile, his armies and those of
his ally, Austria-Hungary. finding that
their attempts to break the Italian line
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Extra Watchman on Guard

Knoxville, December 23.-Extra
watchmen and special policemen are
on guard here tonight at every plant
and factory where war munitions or
government supplies are being manu-
featured, following the receipt of
warning from the secret service de-
partment in Washington to the effect
that the German agents were believed
to have selected Christmas eve as the
time to begin, campaign of ruin and
obstruction. Manufacturers received
the warning this afternoon and extra
precautions were promptly taken.
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ORLEANS FAILS
IN RED CROSS DRIVE

New Orleans, December 24-Although
figures were not available tonight, it
was announced that the campaign for
Red Cross memberships would be con-
Quoted in New Orleans until New Years
eve as indications wers that Ills city's
quota Of 1900 had net been attained.
Permission was secured tsnighS for ex-
tending the time lint mere, Il was an
nounced.
New Orleans is hess Sa tesN for the
gulf division compr 81 ~ states Of
Louisiana, Alabama nd sslssippi.
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''The Germans hope to drive the Ital-
ians back to the Adige, anticipating that
such reverse would have very dis
integrating influence throughout Italy.
1t is apparent that the Germans have
not given UP all hope Of bringing about
a social upheaval in Italy, as they did
in Russia after their victorious cam
paigns of 1915.
No matter how intensive this new
subversive propaganda may become,
nevertheless we can confidently rely on
the fighting morale of the Italian peo-
pie.
Along the western front, the enemy
has continued his harassing raids with
view to keeping the allied forces on
the alert. However, none of the engage
ments recorded in the west were Of more
than local Importance.
1T would appear that as a forerunner
the German offensive heralded to be
launched in the west, an intensive peace
propaganda is to be- initiated
Careful examination of the situation
reveals that the enemy is again pre-
pairing TO sue Ior peace before VIC
tory
Information from various sources
confirm the report that the Germans
would. have the world believe that the
military situation is such that they are
able to dictate the terms of peace. They,
therefore, threaten that unless this die
tated peace is accepted by the allied
powers and ourselves. the German
forces now being concentrated on the
western front will break through the
allied line in the west
THE various reports of immediate
peace proposals by the Germans on
seemingly favorable terms should not
for moment induce us to slacken our
preparations for war.
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Louisville, December 24-Five hundred
quarts of Kentucky whisky, said to have
been destined for Christmas consumption
in bone dry" territory, much OF it in
Alabama and Tennessee. is In possession
OF the federal authorities In Louisville,
according to an announcement today.
The seizures have resulted from exarni-
nation within the last few days of sus-
picious packages carried by travellers and
of parcels at freight depots in an effort
to discover violations of the Reed law.
Three thousand quarts. some of it con-
cealed in lard firkins and much of it
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between the Brenta and Piave rivers in
northern Italy were without result, have
shifted the ground of their attack again
to the Asiago plateau. Here small gains
were made, but the Italians, stifening
their line, held the enemy from further
progress and at last accounts were de-
livering successful counter attacks
against him. On the lower Piave river,
the enemy troops who forced crossing
of the river last week now have been
compelled, under violent attacks by the
Italians, to seek safety through re-
treat to the eastern bank of the stream.
Another hearing phase of the situation
is the small number of British casual
ties during the past week. On the entire
front held by the British only 1898
casualties were reported. These embrace
ing men killed, wounded or missing.
The previous week had shown an aggre-
gate of 1885, and the week before that
% 1856
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courage which fills their hearts. and OF
congratulation upon the opportunity
which lies before them to do great work
for their country and for the world"
To the men Of the navy. Secretary
Daniels sent this message:
christmas greetings to all in the
naval service The country reposes con-
fidence in its navy. is proud OF the serv-
ice 1t has already rendered in this war.
and has faith that 1t will measure UP to
the demands made upon It,
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Authorities In Louisville
Seize Much Whiskey On
Way To the Southland

hidden in barrels with top and bottom
layers of fruit, is in the custody OF
United States Marshal James at the
custom house. while the remainder is in
possession of District Internal Revenue
Agent Chandler.
Officials estimate that the value of tho
seized liquor. at what they have been
given to understand are ruling prices In
one large Tennessee city. where it is said
to retail for $40 a gallon. would be ap-
proximately $4,000 In large Alabama
center, it is said. the prevailing price Il
IS quart ana upward
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Christmas Messages Sent to
Men In BattlefeLds of France

Washington, December 24.-Christmas
greetings were sent to the nations fight
Ing forces tonight by Secretaries Baker
and Daniels. Bakers message to
the soldiers nee andd America and
their familiea
ITO the son INA in France and the
soldiers In training in America and their
families. the war department sends q
word Of hearty Christmas greetings Of
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ENJOYED CONFIDENCE

In his railroad legislative work Senator
Newlands has enjoyed the closest conf.
dence Of President Wilson and has been
regarded as administration spokesman
on such matters in the Senate. There he
was not a frequent debater, but always
was given the closest attention when
speaking. lie plotted the Adamson eight
hour day bill through the Senate during
the last Congress.
Most of Senator Newlands business MI
interests are in the west. He was reputed
to be quite wealthy, having extensive
mining interests in Nevada and Cali
fornia.
Colleagues of Senator Newlands feel
that his loss will be peculiarly felt at the
present time. Leadership in the railroad
legislative work will probably fall on
Senator Smith of South Carolina, next in
rank to Senator Newlands on the commit.
tee.