davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
WOULD ESTABLISH AMERICAN SCHOOLS
 ID QUIET MEXICO
This Is Plan Outlined By Committee Which Has
 Studied Situation in
 Neighboring Republic

Cincinnati, January 7.--Intervention in Mexico, not with arms. but by free public, nonsectarian schools was recom- mended in report issued tonight by a self-constitnted committee of Ameri- cans of national reputation as educa- tors or publicists. This committee be- gan studying Mexican conditions abou, Ia year and half ago Its conclusions were summarized as follows:
 The chaos existing in Mexico is due to variety of racial clements; woeful lack of general education; still greater lack of political experience and repacity and cupidity of the educated leaders and, in few ipstances, of intelligent uneducated.'
 To make educational intervention ef- fective the committee recommends es- tablishment of a nonsectarian college modelled after the Robers college in constantinople. The recommendations do not say what agency should estab- fish college, except that it shoulc have the backing of the American peo- pie.
 Lack of intelligence and true lead. ership. says the report. have thwarted attainment of liberty in Mexican revo. |1utions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
AMERICAN SOLDIERS ENGAGE IN BATTLE
 WITH PUBLISHERS
First New Hampshire Troops Report Killing or Wounding Four Mexi-
 cans at Zapata on Border

Laredo, January Flour alleged Mexican filibusters were either killed or badly wounded in an encounter last night with the troops of the First New Hampshire infantry at zapata, Tex, according to report reaching Laredo tonight.
 Army officers here stated however, that they had no information of the reported fight.
 The New Hampshire troops, under command of Maj. Orville Caine, doing patrol duty in the vicinity of zapata. according to the report came upon an indefinite number of filibusters cross ing the Rio Grande at Zapata. clash followed, it is said, and at least four of the Mexicans were killed or wound ed while crossing the river. No men ton is made of American casualties.
 The same report says that Mexican revolutionists have captured Ramilene and Parral, two small villages, located about 10 miles below the border from Zapata.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
A Sunday Newspaper
 and What It Means

Everywhere in Birmingham yes terday there was comment on the all-round superiority of The Age Herald.
 This superiority was evident from first page to last.
 The Age-iIerald's explosion story was the one people depended upon, for it was accurate, complete and full of interesting detail.
 The Associated Press dispatches found only in The Age-H Herald are always counted on by those seeking the real news of the world.
 Yesterdays Age-Herald showed it's superiority also in local news, several important industrial and general news items being handled exclusively in this newspaper.
 In it's editorial and general fea- ture articles The Age-Herald was in class by itself.
 And there is but one Roto- gravure in the south and that with The Sunday Age-Herald.
 Wasn't yesterdays Rotogravure Section I gem2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
ADVOCATES AN AMENDMENT ID
 VOCATIONAL BILL
Calls Attention to Alabama Delegation in Congress That State May Miss
 Advantages Offered

Washington, January 7.-tSpeciaL) At the suggestion of William F. Fea gin, superintendent of education for the state of Alabama, an effort will be made in the House to amend the vocational training bill in order that Alabama might receive it's share of benefits to be derived.
 In letters to members of Congress MT. Feagin points out that the bill requires the several legislatures to take action to the end that the pro- visions of the bill might be made ap- plicable to the respective states and requires the legislatures to name the proper functionaries for the reception and dispensation of funds to be ap- propriated He adds that unless the bill is amended it will be several years before Alabama can qualify for the blessings provided, this due to the fact that the legislature in Alabama will not meet before 1919
 The bill has passed the Senate. It will probably be amended in the House so that the governor of state will have the power to discharge the function of the legislature until sucf, time as the legislature again meets in regular session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
Insane Hospital Will Mine Its Own Coal at Door of Boiler Rooms

Tuscaloosa. January 7.-(Special.) The Alabama Insane hospital will be- gin to mine the coal used as fuel at the large plant here from "a mine to be started at the very door of the boiler room should plans of some of the trustees be carried out It seems that on account of the demand for coal. the price has been raised on the institution to nearly $6 per ton for run the mine coal and by spending about $7500, shaft can be opened and a saving of more than this amount be made in one year. These gentle men figure that they can mine the coal from their property which is di- rectly under the large hospital, for about s1.50 per ton. The movement will probably be taken up in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08

while he will again so vote next Tues day, the propagandists have evidently seen proper to exert their pressure. The bulk of the Alabama messages are from ministers and others who have been prominently allied with prohibi- tion politics.
 UNSIGNED ADVERTISEMENT
 From Alabama comes by mail an unsigned advertisement clipped from a rural newspaper in which redress is asked If their senators, in support ing a referendum. are correctly rep resenting their prohibition constitu- encies. The advertisement then di- rects everybody to send letters and telegrams to the senators commanding them to change their minds and walk in the footsteps of Senator Sheppard Specific directions as to the dates on which letters and te1egrams shall be filed are given.
 The fate of the referendum hangs in the balance. It is so close that one cannot judge. Senator Underwood stated tonight that if every member of the Senate votes next Tuesday the referendum will carry by majority of two. Both factions are urging their followers to be present The result will be told. it is indicated. by the ab- sentees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

1-Gerard likeneded to peace dove of Noah bringing olive branch. AdamsOn will press rail legislatiou. "Leak'' probe Is interest center at present time.
 Photographic flood Is thrown against Underwood amendment. Russo -Runianians are making stand against invaders. Organization of farm loan banks tO be on merit alone. Allen Curtis denies writing letter to Wood.
 Feaein advocates amendment to vocational training bill. Would establish American schools to quiet Mexico. 2-Ycar 1816 was memorable one for education. 6--NIunition makers intoxicated with prosperity.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-Insurance policy offers clue which solves train explosion, One killed and f0ar hurt In explO- sion of gas pocket at Palos. Judge Gary very optimistic In his business review.
 F0reiGn trade is Key to prosperity. declares Farrell.
 FEATURES 3-Market review for week. 4-EditoriaI comment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
PREPARATIONS MADE
 FOR PERSHING'S MEN
Activity at Columbus Indicates That Order for Withdrawal Is Ex-
 pected at Any Time

Columbus. N. M, January 7.-The army camp at Columbus has been put in readiness to receive the troops of General Pershing's punitive expedition should it be recalled from Mexican soil. Corrals have been prepared for the cavalry and pack animals. Quarter master storehohses have been erected and much preparatory work done in anticipation of orders from the war department withdrawing the expedi- ton.
 Fl Paso, January 7.-There would be no objection on the part of the Car ranza government to permitting the United States army to use the Mexico Northwestern railroad between Casas Grandes and the border for the with drawal of the punitive expedition. it was said by. a high official of the Car ranZa government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
WAR COUNCIL CLOSES
 WITH ALLIES STRONG
 IN COORDINATION
Statesmen of Several. Nations Will Return With Greater Determina-
 ton to Fight War to End

Rome, January 7.-(via Paris. The conference between members of the entente allied governments was brought to close this afternoon after second meeting. It is announced that the conference established once again the complete unity of views of the entente allies on the various ques- tions down for consideration and that the statesmen present will leave Rome with strong resolution to introduce greater coordination in their efforts for the successful issue of the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
OF FARM LOAN BANKS ID BE ON MERIT Board Makes Statement Pol itics Will Not Enter Into Selection of Men to
 Run Them

Washington, January 7.-Organiza- ton of the 12 federal land banks has been undertaken. the farm loan board announced tonight, with determina- ton to eliminate politics entirely in the selection of the men who are to set up and operate the new institu- tions. The boards statement explain ing that pressure is being exerted for the appointment of men of party in fluence., particularly democrats. says:
 Tt may be stated without qualifica- ton that these jobs will not be hand ed out as political plums. The only consideration which will be taken Into account is that of merit, efficiency and ability. There is division of opinion among the members of the board as to this principle"
 For each bank the board is to name five directors. from whom a presi- dent. secretary, treasurer and vice
 tCoatinued .n Page Twe)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
Buffalo Bill" Continues
 In Serious Condition

Denver, January 1.-The condition of Col William F. Cody C"Buffalo Bill') was announced by his physician to- night as continuing serious" The aged scout stood the journey from Glen wood Springs last night, whither he had gone in hope of physical improve ment better than those in attendance had expected, it was said Late de- velopments. however. have given rise to no additional hopes for his recov- cry. The colonel's wife and daughter are hastening here from the family home in Cody Wyo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
8 ALABAMIANS. DIVIDED

Washington, January 7.-tSpecialD AIabamians in the House divided even ly in supporting and opposing joint resolution which would give the Sec retary of War discretion in permit ting manufacturers to divert addition al horse power from Niagara Falls.
 Favoring the measure were Repre- sentatives Abercrombie. Almon. Bur nett. Dent and Heflin; opposing, Rep
 tCsnsinued on Page sixl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
Highway Board to Meet

Montgomery. January 7.-(Special.) )--The state highway commission will hold it's first quarterly session of 1917 at the state capitol Monday It had been thought the meeting could not be held because of the injury of Capt. John Craft of Mobile who fell down a flightSo Sof stairs and broke his arm. Captain Crat has advised that he will be in Montgomery to cast his vote as a member of the electoral college and will attend the highway meeting while here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
BANDITS DRIVE TO
 SCENE OF ROBBERY
 IN BRISTOL JITNEY'
Driver Is Made to Wait While Bank Is Entered and Then Take
 Them Back

Bristol Tenn. January 1.-Two men early today forced a Bristol jitney bus operator to drive them to Bluff City. Tenn. where they dynamited and robbed the bank of Bluff City. En route they ransacked store at Piny Flats. The amount stolen has not been determined.
 The automobile driver was forced to wait while the two robberies were accomplished. and bring the men back to Bristol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
Ex-Premier Cared For

mer, who was succeeded as premerin the Russian cabinet by Alexander Ire poff last November, has. according to the Overseas News agency, been ap- pointed to an important position in the Russian foreign office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
ALLEN CURTIS IS
 NOT WRITER OF LETTER ID WOOD New York Broker Denies Authorship of the Leak Charges-LawsOn Goes
 to Washington

Boston, January 7.-Allen Curtis of the stock exchange firm of Curtis Sanger of New York and Boston. was served with a summons today by Kenneth Rom ney. assistant sergeant at arms of the House of Representatives as a witness in the congressional inquiry into the all sleged "leak' in information concerning President Wilson's peace note. MT. Cur tis repeated his denial that he had writ ten a letter to Representative Wood of Indiana. signed "A. Curtis giving in formation about the leak"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
Ambassador Is Given Ban quet By American Asso- citation of Commerce
 in Berlin
CORDIAL RELATION
 BETWEEN NATIONS IS
 GREATLY STRESSED
TeIegrams Are Sent By Chamber to Emperor William and Presi- dent Wilson As Evidnece of
 Best Wishes

Berlin, January 7.-(By Wireless.J Many of the leading personages of Germany, says the Overseas News agency, were present at the dinner given last night in honor of James w, Gerard, the American ambassador to Germany, by the American Asso- ciatfon of Commerce and Trade of Ber- lin. The diners were addressed by Tor HeIfferich, by Foreign Secretary :. Zimmerman and by Arthur von Gwin- ner, the director of the Deutsche bank, and in all the speeches the cor dial relationships existing between the governments of the United States and Germany were emphasized.
 GERARD PEACE DOVE
 Ambassador Gerard, who was nkened by Director Won Gwinner to the peace dove of Noah's ark,'' Is quoted by the Overseas News Agency as saying that never since the beginning of the war have relations between Germany and the United States been so cordial" and that he had brought back an olive branch from President Wilson.
 Vice Chancellor Helfferich said he was pleased to know that Ambassador Gerard had visited the United States where he had an opportunity of describing the real state of affairs in Germany and For eign Minister Zimmerman declared he felt sure the friendly and trustful re- lations between both countries as enun- ciated by MT. Gerard will continue"
 A telegram expressing the "sncerest wishes'' of the association fin this cru cial time'' was sent to President Wilson and another message was forwarded to Emperor William
 MENTIONS COMMERCE
 Dr. Helfferich in his speech as quoted by the Overseas News agency, called at tention to the increase in commerce be- tween Germany and the United States saying that in the 10 years from 1903 to 1913 1t had increased by more than 1OOo,- 000,000 marks. The Overseas News Agency continues:
 Arthur Von Gwinner, director of the Deutsche bank, who spoke next, com pared Ambassador Gerard with the peace dove of Noahs ark, on the return of which Noah realized that he had sent it out too early. but nevertheless he had seen the colors of the rainbow.
 GERARD'S SPEECH
 Ambassador Gerard, in his speech told of the sympathy in the United States for German charity work. Many prominent people had handed him checks for the I German Red Cross. On his return to Germany. he said, he had delivered to the different German relief funds about 400, GOO marks Continuing, MT. Gerard said:
 Never since the beginning of the war have the relations between Germany and the United States been as cordial as now I have brought back an olive branch from the President-or don't you consider the Presidents message an olive branch?
 "I personally, am convinced that as long as Germany's fate is directed by such men as my friend, the chancellor, and Dr. Helfferich and pr. Solf; by Ad- mirals Von Capelle, minister of the navy; Holtzendorff. head of the naval general staff, and Won Mueller, naval advisor to the Emperor; by General yon linden
 (COntinued on Page Six)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
Sailing Postponed

Paris, January 7.--It was officially a1- nounced here today that the sailing of the French Transatlantic companys steamer which was to have left Bor- deaux yesterday for New York had been postponed. The mails will be sent to the United States via England,. or will be held for the next mail steamer leaving Bordeaux for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
PetrOgrad Reports Success ful Attack on 16-Mile
 Front
TEUTONIC INVADERS
 CONTINUING TO GO y ONWARD IN MOLDAVIA
Spirited Fighting in Progress in Riga Territory-In Other Theatres of War Local Actions Without
 Results Take Place

New York, January 7.-The Associs- ted Press sums I'D the war news re-
 ceived during the day in official dis patches, as follows;
 Although the Teutonic allies have made further advances fin Rumania, both In their operation driving east ward from the mountain region and northward from waIlachia into MoIda- via, the Russians and Rumanians at various points are giving them battle and at several places have met with success.
 Between Fokshani and Fundeni, the Russians made strong attack over front of about 16 miles. They gained ground near Obilechti, says the Ger
 man war office. but elsewhere were repulsed with heavy casualties. The Petrograd official communication. however. says the Russians re-estab- lished their former position near Ka- patuno, northwest of FolSshani. made an advance in the vicinity of Raspitza lake and in surprise attack, captured trenches to the northwest in the oituz valley M RETIRED ELSEWHERE Admission was made by Petrograd
 that the Russians and Rumanians on the upper reaches of the Suchitza river retired before the advancing invaders, while Berlin says that between the Oituz and Putna valleys the defenders were pushed back further towards the plains. Mount Adobesti was stormed by German detachment and cap tured.
 On the northern end of the Russian line, in Courland the Russians launched strong attacks near Mitau. but were repulsed, suffering casual ties and losing 1900 men made pris- oner. according to- Berlin. Near Riga, c6ilsidefable .aghtin@ is ssiil in rrcS- ress
 In the other war theatres bom- bardments and small enterprises by re- connoitering and raiding parties have
 featured the fighting. Rome reports an advance of about 800 yards by the Italians near Hill POS during a surprise attack. In Macedonia. the British en-
 deavored again to push forward their line near Lake Doiran. but failed, ac- cording to Berlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
LAWSON is OFF

N New York, January 7-Thomas W. Lawson of Boston, who left here today for Washington to appear before the rules committee of the House of Repre- of advance information on President Will sons recent peace note said that he had no intention of "sDillins lot of namss"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
TELEGRAPHIC FLOOD IS THROWN AGAINST
 UNDERW OOD PLAN
Thousands of Messages Are Being Sent to Sena- tors Asking Them to Defeat Amendment to Sheppard District Prohibition Bill, Allow
 ing the People to Vote on Question
Rx HIGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, January 5.-tSpe-
 ciaIo-Members of the Senate were
 overwhelmed today by an avail
 anche of telegrams, addressed from
 every state in the union, petition
 ing the defeat of the Underwood
 refcrendum and passage of the
 Sheppard prohibition bill for the
 District of Columbia.
 Not since pacificists some months ago took possession of the telegraph keys and urged defeat of preparedness legislation has there been such strik- ing evidence of nation wide propa- ganda directed by one guiding intel lect
 PRAYERS AND THREATS
 In the messages prayers are dra- matically blended with mild vituper- ation and sharp threat of political de- struction. Messages from the south refer to the fact that in the event of referendum, negroes, under literacy restrictions. will have the right to participate.
 Practically all letters and telegrams addressed from Alabama found their way to the office of Senator Bankhead. While the senior senator in December voted in favor of the referendum, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
UNDERWOOD AMENDMENT

Senator Underwoods s amendment to the bill, which would allow the district to vote on the question of the sale O, siqaaes will be very r9ese in the ssepate, it is expected.
 The revenue bill probably also requires early attention and the Senate commit tee plans to give informal attention to this matter in the near future while waiting for the ways and means commit tee of the House to clear up some mat ters. Senator Simmons, chairman of the finance committee, hopes that revenues to meet the extra demands of the gov ernment due to increase in preparedness measures and the Mexican situation can be provided If any serious obstacles are encountered, there are few members of Congress who can see how a special ses- sion can be avoided.
 Pending the return of Democratic Leader Kitchen from his home in North Carolina, where he was called by illness, the House programme will remain indefi- mite. Consideration of the agricultural appropriation bill will be resumed. The Hughes vocational educational bill, strongly urged by the President also may be passed this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
Blanket Measure to Cover Wilson's S-Hour Pro-
 gramme Is Drastic
GEORGIAN EXPECTS
 TO PUT TT THROUGH
While Congress Debates, Arguments Will Begin in Supreme Court on Constitutionality of Original
 Bill

Washington, January 7-Activity in the roads and their employees will be resumed tomorrow in two different parts of the capitol, where, six months ago, the Ad- amson bill, designed to blaze the way to peace, was enacted into law. While attorneys in the supreme court are making their opening arguments on the constitutionality of the Adamson act, Representative Adamson, father of the law. will begin a fight in the House for prompt passage of his new blanket rail- way bill. intended to cover every phase of the situation, and will resume his ef- forts in beha1s of continuing the life of the Newlands railway Investigating com mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
ARGUMENTS TO BEGIN

Arguments in the supreme court will begin tomorrow afternoon. Briefs have been prepared by both the department of justice and the railroads for filing preliminary to arguments which will probably be concluded late Tuesday.
 Pending the courts decision, which is expected within few weeks, all litiga- ton regarding the law is suspended The railroad brotherhoods. will not be represented in the court proceedings.
 Solicitor General Davis, according to present plans. will open the arguments tomorrow. He will be followed by the railroads counsel, including Walker D. Hires, chairman of the railroads com mittee of counsel; John G. Johnson of Phila delphia, and Arthur Miller, repre- senting the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf railroad, which brought the test case. Frank Gagerman, special assistant to the attorney general, will close for the gov ernment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
PROVISIONS OF BILL

The new Adamson bill would provide an eight-hour day, make strikes or lockouts without 90-day notice illegal and per- init the taking over of railway lines by the military on orders of the President when public convenience demands such action
 Drastic though the bill is admitted to be- Mir. Adamson expresses confidence that it will be enacted into law. Save for the eight-hour day provision, the measure is understood to have the ap- proval of the President The eight hour provision was written without consulting the President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-08
MUCH WORK AHEAD

While this inquiry attracts widespread speculation, leaders are not losing sight of the mass of legislative work that re- mains to be done in a limited time if any extra session is to be avoided Rail- road legislation earnestly desired by President Wilson is in embryonic shape, hearings on the subject still to be held by the Senate committee on interstate commerce on bill of Representative Ad- amson. Appropriations have made some progress in the House the last few days, but none in the Senate, except in the ap- propriations committee.
 The Sheppard bill to prohibit the manu- fracture and sale of liquor in the Dis- trict of Columbia will be taken up Many are watching this measure with active in terest