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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23


 more than a tax expert to produce money In sufficient quantities to meet the re- quirements of a nation engaged in modern warfare.
 HARDING IS SILENT
 But in this connection MT. Harding maintains silence. Nevertheless. he is evidently preparing for any arduous duty which in the future might confront him In the first place. he has got down to weight" In the second place, he has per- mitted barber to shave away the mus tache which for many years was ono of his most distinctive personal charac- teristics. As q result. he is as "fit as . 1ddle' and it would appear that along with his hirsute adornment he has cut of about 90 of his total number of years
 When tempted to talk on the subject of financial preparation for war, lfr Harding ia evasive- The correspondent of The Age Herald found him shortly after he had consulted with MT. Morgan and other financial magnates of the nation. Jocular reference was made to the fact that Representative Lindbergh of Mich
 (Coatinued sn Pare NiAs)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
FIGHT BEING MADE TO
 STAYNEW LIQUOR LAW
 UNTIL OCTOBER FIRST
Moon of Tennessee Offers Resolution 10 This Effect, Which, II Is Thought, Will Pass When Reed
 Amendment Withthe
 Main BHlIs Signed

Washington February 22Posponement of the effective date of the bone-dry prohibition amendment to the postof flee bill adopted yesterday until October 191 proposed Tn resolution introduced late today by Representative Moon Tennessee chairman of the postoce committed MT. Moon announced he would through the post office bill itself is finally disposed of
 During debate the amendment in the House there urgent appeals behalf of liquor dealers who ship dry
 ory that they given time dispose of stocks and readust their business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23

Robert N. Harper chairman of the committee, replied to the announcement with the statement that Mrs. Boggs had no authority to declare such with drawal He said women were wanted in the parade and that the state floats had been barred only because the plans for them ware in so tncertain 2 stage that he feared they could not be completed in time to conform to the cornmittees standard. The decision to withdraw, Mrs Boggs declared, had the indorsement of the executive board of the Wilson union, including the wives and many senators and representatives and other public of- ficials and would receive the backing also of millions of women throughout the country. Her announcement, issued as chairman of the women's division of the inaugural committee, said:
 MRS. BOGG'S STATEMENT
 "The chairman of the womens division of the inaugural committee announces the withdrawal of all women from the parade which will take place on March D.
 This decision was reached after it became known that Chairman Harper had arbitrarily ruled that state floats and automobile representations which had been planned for and financed by promi- nent men and women of the various states would not be allowed in the line of parade"
 Although she would not add to this statement tonight, Mrs. Boggs indicated clearly that it only feebly expressed her indignation over the incident, and that the women of the union might have something more to say on the subject later. MT Harper declared there never had been such an organization as wom~ ans division of the inaugural committee, land intmated that he would take no further notice of Mrs. Boggs' announce men.''
 HARPER IS FIRM
 NO one except Major General Scott, who is grand marshal, and myself has authority to say who shall or shall not take part in the parade said Mir liar per. '.We want women to participate provided only they conform to the same requirements that are laid down for the mein.'
 The suggestion that a number of his torical floats representing the states be organized was made several weeks ago, the chairman said, and he designated Mrs Boggs to carry out the idea if she could do so according to parade require- ments. Until a few days ago. he added, sine had not submitted any concrete plan, and consequently the floats subcommit- tee unanimously agreed with him that the project should be abandoned To prevent the assembling at the last mo- ment of float section that might not conform to committee requirements as to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
Southern Ice Cream Men
 Select Birmingham as
 Next Convention Place

New Orleans. February Birmingham was chosen as the 1918 convention city and Phillip Draiss of Shreveport was re- elected president at the concluding ses- sion here late today of the annual con vention of the Southern Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers. Other officers reelected were: Vice president, J. w.. Clopton, Decatur. Ala. secretary, A. M. Thornton, Monroe, La
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23

number, uniformity of dress, music and other details.
 NOT SUFFRAGE QUARREL
 At the Wilson union headquarters, on the other hand, it was insisted tonight that considerable fund had been raised for the section, that at least two floats were ready for shipment to the capital and others nearing completnion and that a definite plan had been worked out in every state.
 The women and Chairman Harper was in no sonse an outgrowth of the controversy over representation of wom- an suffragists in the parade. That ele- ment. it was declared on both sides, had not entered in any way into the situa- tiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23


 set uopn and Gestsu ny rrGla e& h3sr own sex. A Hsoc, cf zySEs 1Sse made by the go s rLt cse w%fG ~, confined to any one scclion tno .oy colt appeared to have spread to all the poorer districts of the greater city.
 The Mothers Anti-High Price league issued a statement tonight calling on Congress to instruct the interstate com merce commission to force the railroads to give precedence to shipments of food over all other articles, the receipt thereof to be made mandatory. Laws to regulate prices of food and an appropriation for an investigation of the high cost of live ing were urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
TRIMMED WOMEN DESTROY FOOD

high food the southern section of this city where e resi- paraded organized fashion 
 and n
 of live fixtures arrested three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23

Officials of both the railroads and com mission expressed the conviction tonight that the acute stage of the shortage had passed and that steady improvement in the situation would continue. At no time It was said, had conditions reached the acuteness of the tie-up year ago
 At the same time, the number of cars involved in the tie-up, according to re- ports to the commission from, virtually every road in the country, increased by more than one-third in the two weeks between January 27 and February 10. and on the latter date reached the grand total of 165,274.
 SITUATy AS NATIONAL
 The situation cago, while caus- ing some concern to govsrnment and rail- road officials. was not regarded here as desperate officials said that similar con ditions prevailed, to great extent, at other cities throughou. the country. The situa- tion was a. national one
 Statements that Chicago had been get ting only four or five cars a day for the shipment east of wheat for domestic use were met at the commission with the as-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23

Washington February 22Representave London, social st of New today introduced bill to appropriate $5 000 GOO for the purchase of food by government mission It was referred to committee without debate
 h investigation suggested by the President is calculated require many months said Mr. London. sThe socaled bread constitute protest by the people themselves of the conditions, which must be relieved without deay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
UNDERLYING CAUSE OF SITUATION

With respect to the situation in this city, where rioting was resumed today by housewives in the more congested tene- ment districts, Commissioner Hartigan said financial action by a small group of public spirited citizens could speedily bring relief He added that he knew where large quantities of potatoes and onions could be purchased cheaply and sold here at cost.
 COULD COMBAT CORNERS"
 If this were done" he said, ''the cor ner in these important commodities, the prices of which were partly to blame for the food riots. would be knocked to smithereens within week.
 About 800 carloads of foodstuffs, con- sisting mainly of meat poultry and pota- toes. were reported to be due here to- night An official of the New York and New Jersey Retailers association said the cars had been delayed in transit by embargoes and railroad congestion.
 Hundreds of inspectors from various city departments were at work through out the city all day in an effort to ob- tain all information possible for presenta- ton to the mayor and board of estimate tomorrow. Some of them reported that decayed vegetables were being sold on the East Side to persons too poor to buy food.
 WOMEN ARE ATTACKED
 The presence of the inspectors appar- ently had no sobering effect on East Side housewives, who proclaimed a boycott aganst the higher priced foodstuffs. In many instances women who had not been informed of the boycott and were seen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
WOMEN GET MAD OVER INAUGURAL
 PLANS AND QUIT
President of Wilson Union Issues Statement That Members Will Not Take Part in Parade Fol lowing Order Barring State Floats
 Which They Were Preparing

Washington February lin H. Boggs Wilson union of ruling barring from the direction all parade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
EMP TIES ROLLING
 TO WESTWARD ON
 PASSENGER TIME

February Man railroad interstate Fair
  relieve shortage n o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
PLAN OF NEW YORK COMMISSIONER

New York February 22A national board of food control with powers regulate farm labor conditions and the dis rbuon products by the railroads urged here tonight in statement by Joseph Hargan commissioner of the cty of weights and measures of relieving the situation and reducing prices The commissioner said he did believe embargo foodsufs to foreign ries or commission invested with power fix prices would solve the problem.
 UNDERLYING CAUSE OF SITUATION the 
 
 a formed fhs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
FLEET TAKES PART

Yet the English persist in their attempts to bring down one of these terrible mon- sters of the air. On the route to England, we had seen only light sea fighting forces ships, but now things have changed. The
 (Con tfnuea en Page Ninel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
NATONAL BOARD
 FOOD CONTROL IS
 BEING PROPOSED
Socialist Member of Congress Introduces Bill to Appropriate s5,OOO,OOO For Purchase and Sale of Produce By Government to Relieve
 Present Situation in Larger Centers
RIOTS CONTINUE AMONG POOR
 WHO ARE UNABLE TO FEED
 FAMILIES AT PRESENT PRICES

New York Official Outlines Plan of Relief, and Gives His Opinion That Underlying Cause is the Lack of Farm Labor, and the In-
 creased Cost of Production
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-23
NOT SUFFRAGE QUARREL

number, uniformity of dress, music ar
 other details.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-01
Church I opics
for TOMORROW

Rev. G. S. Hasle.
Lincoln Park Christian-Ser-
vices at II a. m. and 1880 p. M;
evening topic, "Obeying Orders;
Rev. Jay c. Dorwin.
Trinity Methodist - Morning,
"Some Precedents of His Com
ing; evening, sermon by Rev. d.
Woland Martin; Rev. Jay c. Dor
win.
st. Paul Notwithstanding,
"Thankfulness"; evening, "Op-
portunities for Young Manhood. +"
o o 0
st. PauPs Lutheran-Confes-
sional service, 10 a. m; service
in German, 1880 a. M; Rev. R..
Ave-Lallemant.
Park Ave. CONGREGATIONAL
Morning, "Helpfulness, or Coop
Grafton in Christian Work.; even
ing, Plymouth orchestra gives
program; Rev. H. v. Rosenberger
o O q
Church of the Holy Commun
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-01
EXTRA; 1000 KILLED IN GERMAN AIRSEA RAID ON new Y0R
May Days Story
/ News Story AS U-BOats Strike

and bombed its biggest skyscrap-
ers, raided New York harbor and
the business section before day.
light this morning.
A loss of life already officially
placed at nearly 1000, and prop
erty damage estimated at over
$5O, 100000, bring home to
Americans today what real war
means.
Liners Sunk
Two great liners, both laden
with munitions, and one bearing
1000 American troops booked to
sail for France this morning, we're
torpedoed and sunk, with almost
a total loss of life.
Scores of smaller craft, includ-
ing three coastwise freighters and
one South American packet, were
either torpedoed or set on fire by
bombs or burning oil floats.
The Flatiron building Is in
ruins. The tower of. the
Singer building has fallen,
and at least one side of the
famous Woolworth building
will have to be rebuilt.
Shower Death
From sea and air the U-boats
and their air vultures showered
death and destruction upon New
York. The city was not prepared
for the sudden deluge of death.
Since the announcement that
successful dispatch Of heavy forces
Of u. S. troops to the French
front had goaded the Germans in
to desperate retaliatory action,
steps to protect New York, the
nations nerve center, from naval
and aerial attack had been
rushed. But the present world
business center was still far from
the perfection of the London air
defense system which the British
mission two months ago outlined
for our use.
u. 8. battleships lay at the
mouth of the harbor, and destroy
lers were stationed within, but the
London hfgh-angle gun defenses
were lacking. and even some Of the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-01

Norwegian-Danish Methodist
Services, IL a. IN. and p. M;
Rev. N. l.. Hansen.
East Observation-Disclosures,
"The religion of jesus; evening,
"The Lord Our Shepherd; Rev.
o. A. Stillman.
First Norwegian Lutheran, So.
Tacoma-Rev. A B. Anderson,
Lutheran army chaplain, speaks
at 1880 p. m.
First Christian-Morning, "The
Work of the Women; evening,
"Behold the Bridegroom Com
eth; Rev. Hermon p. Williams.
o O u
Mckinley Park Christian
Communion and preaching, II
a. m.
Emmanuel Lutheran-Services
in English and Norwegian at II
a. m; Rev. o. Hagoes.
o O q
Danish Lutheran-Service, II
a. m. and s p. m. in English
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-01
By Altman
By Ahern

ion-Morning, Individual Re-
sponsibility in a National Crisis;
evening, "The Advent Of Christ;
Rev. r. H. McGinnis.
Christian Science-Subject Of
reading, ancient and Modern
Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and
Hypnotism, Denounced"
st. Andrews Episcopal-Even-
song and sermon, 1880 p. m, en-
tercessioh for Gods Blessing Upon
America and Her Cause; Rev.
F. T. Webb.
First Notwithstanding IVA
rieties of Conversion; evening,
Christ and the Fear of Death;
Rev. Delmer H. Trimble.
st. Luke's Memorial-Services,
1880 and IL a. m, "Intercession
for Gods Blessing Upon America
and Her Cause" Rev. f. T. Webb.
Mason Methodist - Morning,
"Pauls Vision of a True Life;
evening, "The House of Words
and the House of Deeds; Rev
j. p. Marlatt.
O O o
LeSourd Methodist-Even' ng,
Christian Unity; Rev. VIM. f.
Pool.
O o O
Plymouth Congregational -
Morning, First Things First;
evening, "a Wartime Son Ser
vice.. Rev Robert TT Edmopds
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searchlights recently installed were
not operated. The defense air.
craft were inadequate and unor-
ganized.
Steel Nets Cut
MILES Of steel nets, stretch
ed across the harbOr mouth
and the entrance to Long ISL
and sound, were apparently
cut like cheesecloth by the
new German shearing de-
vices.
Ten war submarines Joined in
the destruction within the harbor,
and al but three escaped.
Best accounts are that four
combined merchant-war submersi-
bles, of the Deutschland type but
armed, came to the surface far off
the coast at nightfall and set free
over 20 warplanes, so built with
collapsible wings as to be easily
transported and quickly assem-
bled.
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Especial to The Times)


NEW YORK, Dec. 1. - Does
Germany plan q naval and aerial
attack on New York, the solar
plexus of America?
Here are reasons in late news
dispatches for believing such an
attack is possible:
Herman and British
scout cruisers engage in hat
tie in the North sea.
2-British officers an
nounce belief German fleet is
seeking to evade blockade
and reach Atlantic.
S.-Submarine reported off
this coast, resulting in clos
ing Of port Of New York tenn
porarily.
4.-Germany announces q
super-Deutschland, with
cruising radius sufficient to
patrol even the Pacific coast.
Sherman papers an
noumce national .sshate'' Is
turning from Great Britain to
America.
Accepting these facts as indi-
cations that Germany may plan a
sea and air raid on this city -
WHAT WOULD SUCH AN AT
TACK MEAN?
The Times correspondent has
compiled conservative estimate
Of what II would mean, from such
eminent authorities as Simon
Lake. inventor of the submarine
Rear Admiral Robert e. Peary,
neronautic expert; and Henry A.
Wise Wood. one of the nations
foremost airplane authorities.
The possibilities of this raid
have been written in the form OF
an actual telegraphic dispatch de-
scribing the country's greatest
war menace.
THIS is THE STORY THE
WIRES MAY CARRY ANY DAY:
NEW YORK. Sept. 1e.--A fleet
q German war and merchant
upor-submarines letting loose q
llock of airpIanes which like Gull
fures tore IT the clty's very vitaIa
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HUSBAND is HASTY

BELLBUCKLE, Tenn. = Fred
Barton sued his wife for. divorce
when he found her name on the
register of village inn near here
directly above the name of her
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Fritz Keator, only son Of Bishop
and Mrs. Frederic w. Keator, is
one of nine chosen from Sound
forts to go to specialist school at
Fort Monroe, Virginia.
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FINISHING CAMP WORK

With practically a completed,
the probably will
inmate s.
company contract a. By Sept the
cant al first quota
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former sweetheart. He withdrew
the suit when she proved year
had elapsed between tho writing
of the two names, the innkeeper
admitting he had had no guests in
the meantime.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-01

Greatest gain in history of Ia
bank clearings has been
made during month of November.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-01

ma covers ground to depth of
four inches.
DIR. hurry, Dentist, Warburton BID.
adv.
Steamer Spokane of Pacific
Steamship Co., which went ashore
Nov. % at Idol Point, B. c., is
floated.
All kinds OF leather leggings re-
paired. Hofstetter's, 18th and
Pacific. adv.
Base hospital at Camp Lewis
is rejoicing i'm birth Of nine pup
pies, five male and four female.
COMMERCIAL kimberly u
PRINTING CO. Main AT. adv.
Section of 31st wagon company
at Camp Lewis starts on three
days practice match.
DR.. Cozza. dentist xO3 Provi.
dent. adv.
Motion for new trial in case of
Victor Malstrom, druggist, filed in
superior court.
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Here and Elsewhere

Universal Coffee Percolators.
Palace Hardware Co., 1911 Pacific
av. adv.
Bread cards established in
France.
Ernest TAFT, employed at Clear
Fir Lumber Co. at Day Island.
hurt when Ele of lumber falls on
him.
18-in. and Aft. slab wood. Key
stone Lumber Co. Main 1928. adv.
Spokane chief Of police an
nounces that purity squad" will
be formed to watch hotels.
Sickness at Camp Lewis Is on
decrease, according to report made
to Surgeon General Gorgas.
Plum Pudding and Fruit Cake.
Duenwald's, 1112 Broadway. adv.
David william Higgins, vetec-
an Pacific coast publisher and
founder of San Francisco Morning
Cab, dies at Victoria, B. c.. on
S3rd birthday.
Fiyst<snowfall OF season at Yaki.
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NOTICE. TO DRAFT MEN

Gov Lister has received telegram from Provost Marshal Cen
office regis
their residence posofce address
n touch Immediately with their local draft boards.
draft which will
registrants without delay.
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Plum Pudding and Fruit Cake.
Duenwald's, 1112 Broadway. adv.
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David Wnliam Higgins, vete

First>snowfall OF season at Yaki.
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Motion for new trial in case OF
Victor Malstrom, druggist, filed in
superior court.
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DIR. Cozza. dentist 2O3 Provi.
dent. adv.
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Sickness at Camp Lewis Is on
decrease, according to report made
to Surgeon General Gorgas.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-02
REGISTRATIONRO ROUNDUP
ON HERE in EARNEST
Committee Wants More Autos to Bring
Out Eligibles.

The fnal roundup of men in the Dis
trict with legal domiciles in other parts
Of the country will take place between
now and Monday.
When the registration quarters in the
District Building closed last night up
wards OF 1000 men had been officially
listed and had mailed their registration
cards to the proper authorities in their
home cities.
Between now and Monday noon per
sons living in New York and other cities
and towns adjacent to the Capital are
expected to register. and the drive of
"eleventh-hour' recruits Is expected to
keep the registration force going at top
speed.
For the big day, June 5, the commit
tee wants 100 more automobiles. Seventy
five have already been volunteered. The
committee proposes TO bring those OF
registration age to the headquarters,
similar to the plan which all political
organizations use on election day to
bring out the vote. Invalids and those
who live at a great distance from the
registration center will also be con-
veyed to registration centers.
Melvin G. HaZen, in charge OF thl5
work, states that the utmost care VIII
be used In handling the cars and no
10y riding" will be permitted. Those
who can volunteer the use of car for
even part of a day are urged to COM
municate with Mr.. Hazen at Main 6oOo
branch 100.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-02
The ToUn Crier
The annual picnic of All Souls, M,

The annual picnic of All Souls, Me-
mortal Church Is to be held on the
grounds of Springland today. All
members of the parish are invited.
east Washington Citizens Association
.bas been called for this evening at
1880 o'clock at l21 Carroll street
southeast.
The last meeting of the season Of
the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions is to be held this evening at s
o'clock in the board room Of the Mu-
nicipal Building.
Memorial services for Jefferson
of Columbia Division. United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy. this evening
at S o'clock in Mount Vernon Place
Church. Representative Hefiin is to
be the principal speaker.
Superintendent of Schools Thurston
and members of the Board of Educa-
tion will be given a reception by the
Principals Association of the Public
Schools at the New Willard tonight
from $40 until 8 o'clock.
Women of the local council of the
Mothers Congress are to be hostesses
at a bridge and five hundred party at
the Hotel Powhatan this evening at
o'clock.
Women are to be guests of mem
bers OF the University Club this even
ing at $3.50 o'clock to see European
Battle Front Motion Pictures"
The PennsyIvRnIn Society will meet
tonight at o'clock at Perpetual
Building, 11O1 e street northwest.
The Conduit Road CItiEen's AssocIa-
ton will meet Mondby evening at
st. David's Parish Hall to urge wild
ening and Strengthening of Conduit
road and the erection of a new school.