The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-04
CARMICHAEL WILL OPPOSE ALMON IN EIGHTH DISTRICT Friends of Speaker of the House Confidently Expect His Announcement Soon POLITICAL BATTLE
 WILL BE EXCITING These Two North Alabama Leaders Are From Same Town, Tuscum-
 bia, and Both Are Strong
 Among People
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Sheffield, November S.-(SpeciaI.)--Ihe forthcoming race to be made for con gressional honors in the Eighth Ala bama district promises to be one of the most exciting and interesting political battles ever staged in this district. if not in the whole state. The battle-ground Is already being prepared and every thing set in readiness and In the imme. diate future hostilities will begin. Judge Edward B. Almon of Tuscumbia, the present incumbent. will seek reelection to his present post as representatC from this district, and In all likelihood will be opposed by Hon. Arch H. Car michael, celebrated attorney and fellow townsman of Judge Almon. both Of whom have wide acquaintance be- sides enjoying great popularity through out the entire Eighth district. With these two stalwarts in the race, 1t will! be literally case of "Greek meeting Creek" The contest will present pe- culiar aspect because of the two aspi- rants hailng from the same town. where they have resided for many years as citizens and neghbors. one being the present speaker of the Alabama house
 
 RACE IN ITS INCEPIENCY While the primaries are some little time off vet, there is now every indica- ton that the race between Judge AL mon and MT. Carmichael Is In its incip-
 ency. and the latter In response to the demands of his friends. who are urging his entry in the race. must of necessity soon make formal announcement of his intentions True. there has been con siderable discussion and talk recently aneni the gubernatorial contest, there being widespread belief that MT. Car michael would sooner or later announce his candidacy for the governorship. but his ind ecision" is assumed to indicate that he is not considering the governor ship so seriously as he Is the race for Congress. It is known that during re- cent weeks numerous friends have sought to bring MT. Carmichael to a definite decision. majority of them be- lieying that he can win in contest with Judge Almon. Largely through this in fluence 1t Is believed that he has de- cided to enter the race against Judge Almon In preference to making the fight for gubernatorial honors. for which number have already announced, there- by making the outcome an extremely uncertain one.
 CARMICHAEL LOOMS UP
 The figure of Carmichael undoubtedly looms up. 1t having been very aptly said that his shadow extends over the en- tire length and breadth of north Ala bama." and even beyond the confines Of the district in which 1t now seems cer- tain that he will make the race for Con- gress. But notwithstanding these fa- vorabIe signs. 1t must be said that he vxyil bxy ip ha of Edward B. Almon. who Is not only politician of the first rank, but a man of much ability and personal popularity amongst his constituents. and at the present time his political fences" are In splendid shape. He is serving his second term as representative from this district, and there is no 'gainsaying but that he has served 1t we'll. perhaps to a iarser degree of efficiency and accomplishment than some of his edecessors. Barry the past spring numerous express ons dis paraging Judge Almon were heard be- cause he did not stand squarely behind President Wilson when the hitter asked for a declaration of war against Ger many. and his action in casting his vote against the war measure brought forth severe criticism In some sections. Since that time, however. little or no criticism has been heard, since. after war was declared, Judge Almon has thrown his in- fluence and support on the side of the President and his policies. and, therefore the claim is made that he has lost no friends because of his early action. As congressman from this district, Judge Almon has applied himself devotedly to the Muscle Shoals cause. and now the government has finally recognized this site for it's great nitrate development. there are many who feel that to him is largely due the credit for what has been accomplished and this will naturally in- ure to his advantage in the present con- test.
 ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED