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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Alabama Power Go.
 Receives Report Over
 Their Private Wires

The Alabama Power company's private telephone line was the only means of wire communication last night to- Rollins and the section visited by yesterdays tornado.
 A. D. Crabtree, load dispatcher of the company at the Birmingham substation. was in communication with the company officials at Syla- cauga and Alexander City last night.
 ''As soon as we got word of the storm" said Mir. Crabtree, sswe sent Mir. E. R. PIyler from Sylacauga to HoIlins and the other towns to make an investigation and render what assistance he could. He took physicians with him from Syla- cauga.
 "Mr. PIyIer reports tonight over the phone that at Rollins there are three dead children and two seriously injured who cannot live through the night; at Midway, there is one man and two children dead and ut Stewartyille. there are four dead.
 s'All of the Western Union and Hell wires east of Rollins are re- ported down and no word has been received from that thickly pOpu- lated section. As the storm was moving in that direction, 1t Is feared that the loss of life may he reported still greater.
 ssIt seemed that hardly anyone in the stricken section got off with out some kind of injury. The pop ulati0n of Rollins Is 6SS.
 "Our reports from Alexander City are to the effect that there was a very high wind, but no dam- age.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
.o call al extra session.

Although the democrats believe the fight is aimed chiefly at the admin lstrations emergency bill, it drew prompt and hearty support from those opposing any grant of additional power to the executive which might result in aggressive action to protect American rights in the war zone.
 The trouble began when the major ity rejected an amendment modifying the excess profits tax provision of the revenue measure. There was confer ence presided over by Senator Lodge and participated in by leaders of both wings of the republican party, includ- ing Senators sPenrose. Smoot Weeks and iBrandigee of the regulars and LaFolette and Poindexter of ,the pro- gressive group
 Returning to the floor the republic ans began killing time, speaking one after another for hours on perfume tory amendments, while the exasper- ated democrats in charge of the rev enue bill listened helplessly. No prog ress was made during the day or at a session lasting far into the night Democratic leaders are considering forcing all-night sessions in an effort to tire the filibusters out and they may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS A l-At least l. persons are killed in state by tornado.
 American missionary perishc1 when French transport, ia snnk. Solution of food problem is beinE studied. Premier Lloyd George will cut to bone to prevent starvation. Fearful toll of vessels Is taken by U-bOats. 2-Cnbinet meeting hut no new move Is taken in U-bOnt question. S-Mobile sheriff culls on governor second time. 7-Body of Funston received by San FranciscO. reunion committee lssuex formal statement. !
 LOCAL NEWS 4 < 5-Birmingham to present her clqim1 to arm0r board today. V Wind sstwister's on sixteenth ave- !. nue does damage.
 To help colleges would contribute to growth of city. s Black proposes to have fees paid to county treasurer. Views of Bennemer. E |
 FEATURES 4-Editorlal comment. society and Dolly Dsirymple. s-Sportx.
 0-Markets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24

get full details of the storm.
 No one was injured at Sylacauga and no property loss was sustained that is appreciable. At Stewartville, six miles south of here, in Coosa coun- ty, three people were killed and two seriously injured and a number of others were hurt. The schoolhouse was blown down and Professor Eze- kiel was instantly killed, as were two of his students, young men named Camel and Grimes. Many other stu dents of the school were hurt, al- thought it was reported tonight that none of them would die.
 ROLLINS WIPED OUT
 Rollins, in Clay county, about 10 miles below here, was practically wiped off the map. The schoolhouse was destroyed. 30 houses were blown down and four stores, Hammond's Williams. Johnson's and Hardemans, were demolished. At the schoolhouse Annie Porter. the 12-year- old daughter of John T. Porter was i'm stantly killed; as was Lovie Logan, an S-year-old boy. William Robertson, aged F, was fatally hurt, and it is expected that he will die. A large number Of people at Rollins were injured and vague reports from the surrounding country are to the effect that many farm houses have been blown down and a number of people killed or badly hurt.
 TWO KILLED AT MIDWAY ] At Midway, which is three miles east of. Holins, the schoolhouse was blown down and number of people were injured AL len House. child, Was killed, and Bill House, aged 80 years, was killed instantly when the House residence was demol- ished. A number of houses in the vicinity of Midway were destroyed and people were injured throughout the surrounding country, according to reports tonight.
 In the vicinity of Stewartsville the resi- dences of c. c. Lambert and Henry Sallas were among those blown down. Lambert
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24

was under two heads, the first to in crease home food production, and the second the curtailment of nonvictual imports.
 Under the first head MT. Lloyd George outlined scheme for speeding up the farmer by guaranteeing him good prices for his products over period of years. thus inviting him to blow and SOW every inch of available land. He announced that the landowner would be actually forced to cultivate his land
 SPEED UP FARM HANDS
 The speeding up of the leisurely British farm laborer. who has been regarded the poorest paid laborer in England, was pro- vided for by the premier by guaranteeing him certain wage of 3 shllings per week instead of 14 to IS shillings.
 MT. Lloyd George said he expected to reduce the demands on cargo space by several millions of tons. Food stocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24

begin tomorrow. It is realized that the republicans, by persistent obstruc- tive tactics, can prevent the enact ment of the revenue bill and the nec- essary appropriation measures and thus make an extra session impera- tive.
 some of the democrats hope, how ever, that the real leaders of the movement are endeavoring only for a compromise on bitterly opposed fea- lures of the revenue bill and may not carry out their threats against the whole legislative programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
FEARFUL TOLL OF
 VESSELS IS TAKEN BY THE U-BOA TS

Paris February 23An official list of vessels sunk between lowing:
 .sDoravore, Norwegian steamer 2760 tons ssApe British steafner 464 tons. ssSan Michael Italian three -mased bark 583 tons. ssGiovanni F.. Italian brigantine, l05 tons ssAdena probably the Italian sailing vessel Adena 528 tons
 sThe Dutch steamer Ambon 598 previously reported sunk, may have been taken in tow.
 Wathfed 3O12 ons sinking reported by Loyds London Monarch not identified 'Emery, not dentied.' London February 
  lest night confirmed by the shipping Wahneld Loyds The landed. eN British submarine he available British of Gufpot Der
 the British Belger, of onsh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
STEEL CORPORATION
 NOT TO BE DISSOLVED IS GENERAL OPINION
While Suit of Government Soon Be Heard Will Decided Its Merits Yet It Is Considered Fight Will Not Be Bitter One-If Clean Bill Is Given, It Will Mean
 Big Investment in Birmingham District
Fly HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, February 23-(SpeciaI While there is no question but that the case of the government against the Uni ted States Steel corporation will be decid- ed solely on merits, it is not the belief of certain informed gentlemen in Wash ington that the government would desire on the eve of a possible war with Ger many, the dissolution of a corporation which would prove to be one of its most valuable defensive assets
 The above is pertinent in view of the fact that arguments in the dissolution suit will be entered before the supreme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
SOLUTION OF
 FOOD PROBLEM
 BEING STUDIED
of All Agencies of the Government is Now Directed Towards Finding Some Rem edy For Present Situation Throughout
 Nation-Cabinet Discusses Question

Washington February 23The soaring cost of foodstus the country today engaged the attention of virtually every agency with remote relation to the problem
 President Wilson and the cabinet discussed the situation from many angles it's and possible remedies Views held of the coneree that the record prices inter
 ned with the general shortage and congestion trans portaton nes and indirectly affected by the German subma warfare which has resulted in vast accumuatons of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
NEW YORK SITUATION

New York, February 23.-While state and city authorities were seeking means to relieve the suffering caused by the high cost of food, President E. B. Thomas of the Lehigh Valley Railroad company declared tonight that .the gray ity of the situation is greatly exagger- ated," and President F. D. Underwood of the Erie asserted there was no real dam ger of riot an anarchy"
 MT Thomas announcement was con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24

tained in a telegram sent to the Milwau-
 kee Chamber of Commerce, in response to a message appealing to eastern rail- roads, ito take immediate steps to relieve condition amounting almost to posi- tive famine in some sections of the east,
 by permitting the movement only of those commodities necessary to sustain human and animal life.'
 Mir Thomas said there are 1900 carloads
 of flour in storage here now and in tram sit on the Lehigh, which consignees are urable to take away as rapidly as we deliver"
 SUGGESTION FROM SOUTH
 George w. Perkins, chairman of Mayor Mitchels food supply committee, an- nounced tonight that the mayor had re- ceived from Texas, Louisiana California, Oregon and other states, telegrams inquir- ing about the food shortage here and of- fering suggestions.
 MT Perkins said that his committee
 has arranged for the shipment of 9
 carload of fish from Tacoma, Wash, which is expected to arrive here some
 time next week. A plan for marketing
 is now being developed.
 Another plan decided upon by the committee is the distribution in every public school in the city beginning next Monday of circulars which will contain information about nutritious foods that can be purchased at low cost. Rice. which can be bought now 1 for from , to g cents pound, is the food most highly recommended To guarantee against any increase in the retail price should the demand grow, the committee has purchased large quantity as a reserve supply, MT. Per- kins said.
 Working along the same line, the
 health departments bureau of public
 health education issued a bulletin urg- ing more extensive use of corn meal
 which is cheaper and more nutritious
 than rice" The bulletin contained sew
 eral recipes for the use of corn meal. Committees representing the Moth CTS Anti-High Price league will go to
 Washington and Albany next week, 1t
 was announced, with proposals for leg islation regarding the food situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24

sylacauga, February 23-(specia) )-seven white people known be dead probably 100 or less seriously injured and property loss running into large figures is the suit of tornado and cyclone which swept this section this afternoon between and o'clock
 Sewartville Rollins and Midway appear to have suffered the greatest loss of life and property but fears are felt that later reports will greatly increase the life toll from the rural sections of this and adjoining counties With telephone and telegraph communication practically cut off from many points through which passed impossible tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Rollins, Clay County, Al most Totally Destroyed. Biz Damage dt MidWay
 and SteWdrtDille -Chil-
 dren Among Killed
Brief Summary of Damage Done in
 Pathuay of the Terrific Cyclone

terrific afternoon of tornado CaCoosa and 100 less seriously of houses demolished killed l blown the l unroofed damaged Statesyie number o barns houses suffered an chmneys were blown down.
 
 wind attained rife |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24

of which 100000 tons were imported last year. will be cut down nearly 1000, GOO tons by looping off certain luxuries. Paper users must get along with only half the present supply, thus saving 640,000 tons.
 Certain saving also will be effected in the import of ore, which now amounts tc s,O0O,O0O tons annually. and inslumber, which is more than 100000 tons.
 FOOD STOCKS ARE LOW
 The stocks of food in Great Britain at the present time are lower than they ever have been before. Mir Lloyd George said. It was essential for the life of the nation. he declared, that every possible effort be made to increase home produc- tion.
 The opinion was expressed by the pre- mier that food prices were not likely to decrease for long time after the war. inasmuch as Germany would then be a heavier purchaser than ever before.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
AMERICAN MISSIONARY
 PERLSHES WHEN FRENCH
 TRANSPORT IS SUNK
Republicans Filibuster
 10 Force EItra Session;
 Democrats Are Helpless

  session essential
  the Congress challenge  a1e exr asession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24

court beginning February 2s.. It is un- derstood that the government will not contend that the corporation, through any of its acts. has proved itself to be a trust in restraint of trade; but that solely by virtue of it's extensive holdings, it is in every sense trust, and must. though involuntarily, restrain trade.
 The prediction in Washington is that the government will lose in the supreme court even as it lost in the lower court. If the corporation is given a clean bill of health, it is understood that it will immediately authorize construction and development in the Birmingham district which will require the expenditure of something like $2.000, 000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Washington May Take No Action, as the Central Powers Seem to Be Within Rights
ROBERT ALLEN LADEN, A LOUISIANIAN, VICTIM
Torpedoing Was Accom- plished Despite Fact That Athos Was Escorted by Two Destroyers

Paris, February 23.-The French steamer Athos, carrying Senegalese troops and colonial laborers, has been torpedoed in the Medi- terranean sea.
 The torpedoing occurred notwithstanding the fact that the Athos was escorted by the French torpedo boat destroyers Mameluke and Enseige Henry, which, aided by a gunboat, saved 145O persons from the steamer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-24
Report to Washington

Washington, February 23. Robert Allen Haden, an American Presbyterian mis- sionary, stationed at Foo Chow, China, perished when the French liner Athos was destroyed by a submarine 210 miles east of Malta on February IF.
 Consul Keblinger at Malta cabled a report of Haden's death to the state depart ment today and said that the missionary's address was given as in care of the Pres
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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
SEATTLE WILL
 GET CONTRACTS FOR WOODEN MERCHANT SHIPS Private .AdviceS Received at That Place IndXate That Contracts for Government Wooden Vessels Aggrc- gating Si5.OOO, ,OOO Will Be Placed.
FOR WOODEN MERCHANT SHIPS

SEATTLE. April 14.-Private ad- vices received here indicate that the shipyards of this city will get con- tracts aggregating about fifteen mil lion dollars. for the construction of vessels of the fleet of wooden mer- chantmen projected by the govern ment. The lumber men will cooper ate with the shipbuilders in rushing the construction of these vessels. and it is expected that at least one hun dred will be completed within five months. There will probably be six hundred of these ships constructed on the Pacific Coast, practically every shipyard being slated for construction of as many vessels as they can eff ciently handle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
DEBATE. ENDED
 BONDING BILL
VOTE WILL BE TAKEN TO-DAY
-kitcllin, Former Pacifist, Has Return. ed tO Support of Administration and Is Assured of House Leader. Ship-PacifistS DiSheaitened.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April h. The House last night at : o'clock. agreed to close debate on the bonding bill. Congressman Kitchin announc- ed that a vote would he taken this morning, and was warmly applauded. He has been an ardest supporter of the measure, turning from his former pacifist tendencies to the support of the administration, and is assured of the House leadership. The Pacifists are thoroughly disheartened at the course things are taking and have practically abandoned all efforts to prevent war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
WARM DEBATE
 B0NO |SS| WANTS TO PURCHASE CANA Lafollette of Washington Would ( Great Britain Ten Billions Colonial TerritOry-Many Amt mentS Offered.
WANTS TO PURCHASE CANA

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April 1 . The debate in the House on the Be ing Bill was expressive Of widely vcrgent views and productive of
 merOus amendments. few of wh however, were seriously considei Fitzgerald introduced an amendny providing that the bonds should
 be sold under any circumstances low par.
 Lafollette of Washington UT that the government donate to
 British government the sum of
 billion dollars and take Canada :; in other words purchase that co try, stating that this huge contri tion to Britain's war fund would $ the necessity of the United Sta sending troops to Europe.
 Gardner of Massachusetts. sevel rapped the quibblers. stating [ their suggestions were mere wOl mOuthings to delay legislation
 Madden pointed out the dangef lOaning money to the Allies W. their credit was way below par the chance of repayment slim.
 kitchin of South Carolina declai that the United States must do al5 it's power to aid the Allies to bi the war to speedy end. The oIs sition to granting to the PresiC unrestricted authority is steas growing. !
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
MURDERER kRAusE
 STILL UNCAUGHT NO CLUES BEEN CNEARTHED Ten Launches With Posse Searching for Escaped Murderer at Juneau Night JailerS Canned for Permit ting Escape.


JUNEAU. April, IA. 1911--Up to 10 o'clock this morning no trace had been found of Edward krause. the condemned murderer. who made his escape from the federal jail here Thursday night. Ten launches and possess are still searching the bays and inlets in this vicinity in the hope of shutting off his escape in this dir ectiOn. while others are securing the city and adjacent hills. but as yet the fugitive has not been found. The night aijlers, three in number. who were on duty at the jail when the escape was effected. have been canned for carelessness.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
WASHINGTON BOY WINS
 MEDAL AT ANAPOLiS

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April 14.- c. Dev Headlee of Washington, gradu- ated yesterday from Anapolis naval academy, is winner of silver medal for the Cones championship. w. F. Richards, also of Washington. sradu- ating yesterday. is one of eight mem- bers of this class who will be commits stoned second lieutenants in the ma rine corps.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
GERMANS MAKE
 COUNTER ATTACKS
Success COunterbalances British Gains at Other POintS-MinOr Engage ments In Vicinity of PerOnne ani Cambrai-Artillery Active.

BERLIN. April 14.-A war office bulletin issued this morning states that the Germans made successful counters against the British on the northern end of the Arras line. retak- ing considerable ground and offset ting the British gains elsewhere, The British gains are reported to have been comparatively small. Minor en- agreements are also reported at Pe rome and Cambrai. The roads are lively with artillery rushing toward St. Quentin.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
PRESIDENT MAY
 OPERATE ROADS UNDER NEW ADAMSON LAW Bill Introduced Gives President Au- thority to Direct Operation Of Rail- roads and Telegraph and Telephone Companies.

Companies.

WASHINGTON. D. C., April 14.-- Congressman Adamson yesterday aft ernoon introduced a Common Carrier Regulation bill in the House. under the terms of which the President is authorized to order the operation of railroads, telegraph and telephone companies in such manner as to meet the exigencies which may arise thru the war. The bill also provides for increasing the interstate Commerce Commission to eleven members.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
OBJECT POWERS
 GIVEN M'AOO0 TO ISSUE BONDS AFTER WAR LenrOOt Makes Strenuous Objections to Powers Granted-AlsO Objects to Selling Bonds at Prices Below Par to Brokers and Operators.
TO ISSUE BONDS AFTER WAR

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 14.--- The House debate on the Bonding Bill closed last night. Representative Lenroot made a strenuous objection to the wide powers conferred by the bill upon Secretary of the Treasury McAddo. which authorized him to make loans after the war Much op- position was also raised to selling the bonds under par, the provision to this effect. it being claimed. would enable brokers to purchase the bonds at less than face value in big lots and then retail them at par or better.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
no ARE MISSING
 FROM SHIPS SUNK

NEW YORK, April 14.-One hun 6red and ten persons. including two women and baby. are missing from among the survivors of the British steamships Trevose and Alnwick Castle. which were torpedoed without warning by German submarines. The steamship Venezia has arrived with twenty-four of the survivors. picked mp after they had drifted at sea for four days.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
SOUTH AMERICAN
 PRESS FOR WAR WOULD JOIN UNITED STATES Press of the Southern Republics Come Out Strongly In Favor of Joining In the War Against Germany-DevOt- ing Much Space to EndorsatiOn.
WOULD JOIN UNITED STATES

SANTIAGO. Chile, April 14.-The people of Chile are greatly disturbed lion of war against Germany by the United States, Cuba and Brazil have ed the newspapers of this country to come out boldly in favor of similar action by Chilli. Much space is being devoted daily to urging action by the government.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
PLAN REGULATION
 0f FOOD PR|C| WILSON AND HOUSTON COM Stated That Plans Include Not Stimulation of Production But
 Regulation of Distribution and
 Fixing of Prices.
WILSON AND HOUSTON COM

WASHINGTON. D. C.. April 1 President Wilson and Secretary of riculture Houston held a long col ence this morning on food conse tion and production. It is stated
 the plans formulated not only
 stimulated production of crops.
 congressional legislation to regr
 the distribution of foodstuffs an
 fix prices.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
WISCONSIN, TOWN

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. April 1 Voting on the question Shall United States Enter the EurOl War;" by those who attended vices in several churches, when lots were distributed, ended with casting of more than 5000 votes, result being overwhelming aga the conflict. Only seventeen V "yes" and thirty-four blank V were deposited.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
Points Way for Neutrals.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, April IA. The newspapers here are devoting col umns to the declaration of war by the United States against Germany. The Elsiglo, the leading newspaper of this city, editorially states that the entrance of the United States into the war will be a telling blow to Ger many and declares that this action points the way to those neutrals who are still hesitating.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
CLAIM PRIVATE RADIO
 STATION AIDED GERMANS

NEW YORK. April 14.-Govern- men secret service operatives have dis covered that until recently Mrs. Hugo
 Reisinger. of St. Louis. maintained a powerful wireless receiving station on the roof of her Fifth avenue resi- ldence. Bernstorff received many mes- Isages from Germany from this station
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
BRITISH CLAIM
 MAKING GAINS BETTER WEATHER PREVAILING Fighting Stimulated and TwO-Thiiti> of the British Front Engaged-' Claim Troops Are Making Gains o1 Northern End.
BETTER WEATHER PREVAILING

LONDON, April 4.-lmproved fighting all along the line. Brisk en- agreements are reported in progress along two-thirds of the British front. The British are reported to be making slight progress along the northern end of the line.