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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Four Thousand People Meet he
 Funeral Train

Huntsville, March 21 Especially "A crowd numbering from 4O0O people this evening the train that brought Huntsville the body of David D. Overton who killed in battle with Birmingham officers last night The remains accompanied Huntsville by the widow and brothers who had gone Birmingham The funeral will be conducted Thursday afternoon at o'clock from the residence of Mrs J. Lloyd, the only sister in the Overton family.
 learned here today that Overton carried about $200 of life insurance which will have be paid by the companies the which he of the been carried and Overton hanged the policies would have been void.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22

On the other hand, sinking of a submarine by one of the armed mer- chantmen probably would be met as an act of war by Germany. Even the srming of American ships, with the avowed purpose of defending them against U-boats may be declared such an act.
 s In any of these events practically noth- ing would remain except for Congress to acknowledge a state of war existing from certain specified date, probably last Sunday. when three American ships were sunk with the loss of life.
 Within the next 10 days, until Congress meets, will be days of tense anxiety, of eager waiting and watching, fraught with possibilities of tremendous consequences to the United States.
 President Wilson and his advisers in the cabinet and in Congress have no in- tention that war shall be declared by the United States. By the hostile acts of German submarines they believe the inn perial German government is actually making war on the United States and that 1t shall be recognized as such Stdtc. U licct ouCI COiulliOu tIic armed forces of the country and all the national resources are to be put in a state of readiness. Then, whether the nation shall enter the war in it's full sense will depend upon how much fur ther Germany carries her acts of aggres- sion
 In every sense, war, if it actually comes, will be defensive war, free from ambitions of spells or territory in which the United States, the President has publicly declared, shall want nothing for itself and shall seek only to preserve the rights of civilization and humanity.
 In such a condition the United States might even become an actual participant in the hostilities on the European conti- nent without becoming political ally of any of the entente powers, simply casting it's weight of men, money and moral influence into the battle against a common enemy.
 OPEN TO WARSHIPS
 Ports of the United States probably would be opened to warshps of the en- tente navies; credits from the vast stocks of gold, food, munitions and other ma tcrials might be extended to all the en- tente powers. The American navy prob ably would cooperate with the British and French navies in clearing submarines from the seas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22

answering the description of Sam Messna and who believed be wounded in the leg in the base ment of the home of Mrs Albert Lawson Graymont yes terday o'clock got away before deputies rived on the
 The latest cew leading toward the capture of Mesna and the death of J. T. Latham who shot by Deputy White the skmish behind Birmingham college Tuesday night when David Overton and Tony Maino instantly killed the principal developments yesterday following upon the saona jail delivery of Tuesday morning when David D. Over ton the famous Huntsville prisoner; Tony Malno and Messina under death sentence for murder and four other prisoners walked of the jail o'clock morning La tham died the Hman hospital at 30 o'clock yesterday aft ernoon without making any further statement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
WOMAN JOINS NAVY AS YEOMAN UNDER ORDER OF DANIELS

Philadelphia. March 21-Miss Loretta Walsh of this city, said to be the first woman to enlist in the United States navy under the new order of Secretary Daniels admit ting women to the navy, enrolled here today. She was designated as chief yeoman and assigned to open recruiting station here. Miss Walsh is 22 years old.
 More than 100 men. most of them skilled mechanics, applied for en- listment today in the newly organ ized naval coast defense reserve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22

According to Deputy White, who re- turned to town about 430 o'clock, they searched the entire neighbor- hood, but were unable to find any sign of the escaped prisoners. He said there were signs of man hav- ing been in the basement of Mrs. Lawson's home, but there were no clues to tell which direction he took when he left.
 CALLED FOR SHERIFF
 According to the statement of Mrs. Lawson, her cook went down into the basement yesterday morning and ran upon the man She became frightened. and ran Jack upstairs. Mrs. Lawson and the negro cook were alone In the house, and Mrs. Lawson phoned to one
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22


 Such action would be declaration of except in technical sense whether the United Germany actually in the fullest acceptance of the will depend what the imperial does before Congress is assembled or after it acts
 Dispatches from abroad tonight declaring that the German expected of within AS hours placed an ominous aspect the situation.
 Much to change the Presidents present intentions or the course of the the crisis may develop April The first American armed ships will by that time will reached the The ruthless destruction of one of them unquestionaby would be act of war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
PRESIDENT CALLS IMMEDIATE SESSION OF CONGRESS;
 DATE OF MEETING ADVANCED TWO WEEKS TO APRIL 2; <
 PLANNED TO PLACE WILSON M- CHARGE OF ALI FORCES
Chief ErecutiDe Expected 10 Ask Legislatipe Branch 10 DecZare State of War Exists, Vote BiHionf for War Purposes, and
 Place Him in Command

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Brother G Ouerton WiH Spend Fortune 10 Learn Facts Of Jail DeliDery -BelieDes Victim Was Betrdyed. Desperate Battle WIZ
 FoUoW Finding of
 the Fugitiues

Yesterdays Developments in Sensational Jail DeiDery
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
PLAN OF ARMY

The army's plans are in less definite state because of the uncertainty as to what part it will be called upon to play. General staff plans to fit several con tingencies have been worked out, how ever, and every step that can be taken in the present situation has been taken. Tonight Secretary Baker conferred with the President, but the details they dis cussed were not revealed.
 The possibility of Germany extending submarine operations to the Atlantic sea- board has not been underestimated, but it is recognized that when she extends her warfare from the comparatively linn ited barred zone to the 5000 miles of broad Atlantic she so effectively weakens ner
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22

Hurry calls for all party leaders in Con gress went out today as soon as the President announced the advancement of the date of the. extra session. With the menace of war looming close ahead, po- litical differences. began to- fade away. Some congressman already here went so far as to suggest that the fight for organization of the House be postponed until after the international situation had been dealt with. IT. laying the whole situation before Congress the President is expected to detail fully the warlike acts of Germany against the United States and to pay particular attention to the future of the American government as the great con flict draws to a close.
 It Is not improbable that he will ask Congress to declare n state of wnr existing. although there Is some indication that he may only outline the situation fully and
 leave to Congress the action
 which is accepted as unavoidable. So much can develop. however, be-
 fore Congress assemblies, that the
 President Is keeping his plans in
 tentative form. Germany. by her
 acts in the interim, may throw all
 the plans awry and accept the
 Onus of having forced the war.
 Meanwhile every preparation for
 putting the nations defenses in
 condition to meet a state of war
 are going forward. The principal
 activities center in the navy,
 where far-reachinE preparations
 are being carried on to deal with
 the submarine menace. whether 1t Is to be met in the war zone about the British coast or the gates of American cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
WALLACE PROPOSES VOTE
 ON BONE-DRY PROHIBITION
Game and Fish Commissioner Issues Lengthy Statement Urges Submission of All Phases of Liquor Question to
 People-May Run for Governor

The statement declared that Alabama does not have prohibition today except in name only and that the laws now on the statute books do not prevent the consumption of liquor. MT. Wallace quot ed from statement of the federal com missioner of internal revenue, which said that during the fiscal year of 1916 200 retail liquor dealers and 63 retail dealers
 in malt liquors paid licenses to do busi- ness in Alabama. This same statement also showed that more liquor was con- stunned in America in 1916 than in 1896, all though the number of prohibition states had increased
 MT. Wallace declared that there is noth-
 ing in the constitution to prevent the enactment of a bone-dry prohibition law and that this should be done if the peo- pie favor it. He urged the submission of the question, together with local op- ton and the subject as to whether the people desire the sale of all liquors or only wine and beer or whether the sale of any classes of liquor should be by dispensary or open saloon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06

Alabama who were relieved of their duties several weeks ago will be called upon again to open their stations in various sections of the state. The gov ernor has informed the federal govern ment that the National Guard of this state can be increased and that he IS ready to use whatever influence he has to put more men into the organization.
 Capt. l.. s. Betty. member of the re- cruiting service. discussed the matter with the governor Monday and in- formed him that he was ready to rs-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Mrs. Catherine Poole

Cuba, February 5.-(Special. )-Cuba lost another landmark today when Mrs. Catherine Poole, widow of the late Leonidas Poole, passed to her reward. in the roth year of her life.
 She was 8 faithful member of the Methodist church for more than 50 years. The funeral services were con ducted this afternoon from the Methodist church by her pastor. Rev. J. D. Pierson.
 The deceased is survived two broth CTS. Rev. A. B. Brown of Mobile and J. A. Brown of Berry; also two daugh- ters. Mrs., J. H. Brown of Newton, Miss, and Miss Brownie Poole. and one son, Leander Poole of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
LOCAL GERMANS ID STAND LOYALTY BY ADOPTED COUNTRY "America First, Then Ger many" Is the Sentiment
 Expressed by All MANY BELIEVE WAR
 WILL BE INVERTED Believe Only Few Hotheads Would Attempt Anything Which Might Cause United States Trouble
 in This Country
America first-then Germany

America f1rst-then Germany
 That is the sentiment of prominent Ger mans in Birmingham, and over the coun- try, according to beliefs expressed by them.
 "Pro-Americanism is the spirit that pervades the home of every Teuton in Birmingham, it is believed, and should President Wilson declare war on Ger many, it is said that the Germans in this country would fall solidly behind him.
 However, the general opinion is that there will be no war with Germany. While practically all Germans here agree with Wilson in the policies he has followed, and would be behind him should he find it necessary to declare war on the old country, it is not believed that such steps will be necessary
 Men of German birth, who have been living in Birmingham 20 and 90 years. and those who have recently come here are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
M'LANE TILTON'S
 RESIDENCE BURNS

The residence of McLane Triton, prom inent banker and business man of Pell City, was practically destroyed by fire |about S:30 o'clock last night. Informa- ton to this effect was received in Bir- mingham over long distance telephone at a late hour.
 The residence of MT. Triton, which was one of the handsomest in that section of the state, caught from the furnace and was more than half destroyed before the flames could bS extinguished. Some of the household furnishings were saved The total loss could not be learned but it will be considerable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. M. A. Martin

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. M. A. Martin of Clio were held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the family residence. Mrs. Martin was # years of age and died Sunday morning at her home. She was one of the best beloved women in that section of the state She is survived by three sons, Dan S. Martin and William c. Martin of Birmingham, and John D. Martin of Flu faula, all of whom were at her bedside when she passed away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06

open his station at Greenvillo on mo- ment's notice.
 Recruits for the First Alabama cav airy, now stationed at San Antonio, are being solicited. Col. R. E. Steiner, the commanding officer of the regiment. wires that 300 men can be received to bring that organization up to full war strength. The telegram from Colonel Steiner follows:
 "This regiment can use 800 able bodied men to bring 1t up to war strength. Anyone wishing to join, ap- plv to any United States recruiting of ficer and request assignment to First Alabama cavalry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
NOTED SPEAKERS
 ATTEND CONGRESS

A number of speakers of national fame will attend the meeting of the Sociologi- cal congress, to be held in Birmingham in the early spring, according to Dr. Morris Newfeld, and will include Miss Florence Kelley, Thomas Mott Osborne, Jenkins l.. Jones, Dr. Hatfield and others. The local members of the congress are anticipating a very large attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06

I was real ticlled today-I made new friend And now you bet you, he's some tickled, too.
 You see, he is a mighty good fellow son of big planter has bundles of money; can buy anything he wants. And he knows all about tobacco!
 He was telling around that he would give heap for a cigarette that just hit his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06

have this feeling of sympathy for Ger many because she is fighting so many countries. I feel just like I would if should see five men fighting one man out in the street. l naturally would be in sympathy with the one man, were he right or wrong, and no matter what the nationality"
 PRESIDENT IS RIGHT
 Max Karpeles, former secretary of the German society here, feels no sym pathy with Germany, he says. q am too old to go to war myself" he said "but I have two sons that I would be glad to give to the United States to fight the Germans. President Wilson is a great man. and he has handled the situation in a wonderful manner. I do not believe that war will comel with Germany, but l believe that should such be the case, there would be no dividing line between the naturalized Germans in this country and the na- tive born Americans. Germany is a thing of the past with us. We are liv- administration, and we should stand Loyalty behind it.
 MT. Karpeles believes that the end of the war is approaching. q do not believe that the United States will go to war with Germany. I believe the situation that exists now bespeaks more clearly than any that has gone before the bringing to an end of the war" he said.
 Fritz Cornelius, president of the Con- cordia society, which has about 150 members, scorns the idea that there will be war between Germany and the United States. We Germans hope and believe that there will be no war" he said. Tt would be a sad state of af- fairs for the Germans in this country Of course I am an American, having lived in this country 12 years. but na- turally my sympathies are in a strong degree with Germany. My wifes fath- CT and mother are living there; I have countless friends there, and there are other conditions which would make war between this country and that de- plorable. However, we are American citizens, and we should be with the United States in case of war. The so- ciety that I represent has about 150 members, and they all are American citizens, with the exception of about two or three"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06

one in their sympathy with America. They rather resent the idea that any German in America would misinterpret a declaration of war on the part of the President should such a course be deemed necessary for the honor of America.
 Chris Rainbow. well known man in Bir- mingham, and who has been living here more than 30 years, is one of the many who expressed the belief that there will not be war with Germany.
 T believe the whole thing will blow over some way" said MT. Rainbow. T do not think Germany will do anything to force this country into war. Of course, if they adopt such measures as will make war the only honorable course, we are with the President and America first, last and all the time.
 50 far, do not think that President Wilson has done anything but what he should have done. And I believe tht if it comes to a point where the only way to save the honor of America is to de- clare war, he will declare it.
 LOYAL TO AMERICA
 T think all naturalized Germans in this country feel as I do about the sit uation. I am an American I am mak- ing my living in this country, and I am lOJdl IO OHCle SdHl. OI course l nave interest in Germany, inasmuch as it was the home of my parents and the place of my birth, but do not think that any German in America would let any thing come between him and his loyalty to this country
 "Of course, it is possible that in case of war there would be few hot-headed Germans who might try to start trouble, but I do not think it would amount to anything. l do not believe the German contingent in this country would tolerate an insurrection.
 Henry Uhl, a native born American, but whose parents were Germans, and whose mother is still living in Germany, agrees with MT. Rainbow in his belief that the United States will not declare war on Germany. "And certain it is that Ger- many will not declare war on the United States" he said.
 Although l am native born Ameri- can, my parents were German, and I believe I express the sentiment of the Germans in this country when I say that they are for the United States wh ole -heartedly," he said. "Of course have been in sympathy with Ger many against the allies. However, do not believe that this is as much a feeling of patriotism as one of seeing justice rendered. I believe I simply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Mrs. Emma Fidger

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Emma Fidger. aged 61, who died at the family residence, 6313 Fourth ave- nue, woodlawn, Saturday afternoon. were conducted yesterday from the residence. The Rev. T. E. Cheek officiated. Mrs. Fidger has resided in Woodlawn for over 30 years. She is survived. by five daugh- ters, one son and one sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
BELIEVE RECRUITING OFFICERS AGAIN TO BE CALLED INTO SERVICE
Colonel Steiner Wires First Alabama Cavalry Can Accept Three
 Hundred

Montgomery, February 5.-(special) ing officers of the National Guard of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Mrs, John Wakefield

The remains of Mrs. John Wakefield,
 who died at the homo of her daughter.
 Mrs. w. B. Lewis. yesterday morning at
 Fairfield, were shipped to Cleveland. O., for interment yesterday. She is survived by six children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Edward Hitler

Funeral services over the remains of
 Edward Hitler, who died late Saturday night at his residence. 2231 Highland ave-
 nue, were conducted from the residence
 yesterday morning. Interment was made in ElmWood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06

Montgomery, February 5.-(special) Declaring that the liquor question can not be settled in Alabama until the peo- pie have passed upon it, John H. Wallace, Jr, today urged the submission to the people of the question of bon-dry prohi- bition or local option. In a voluminous statement he outlined plans which he be- lieves would be successful in disposing of the issue which has come up in every campaign since 1907 and would cause per sons in political life to look for other subjects on which to base their claims for suffrage.
 MT. Wallace refused to discuss the req sons for publishing his statement at this time, but general reports for sew eral months have been that he would enter the race for governor and this state ment is taken to mean his first word in the campaign His friends have been working for sometime in obtaining the sentiment of the people
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-19
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-19
NEW MARRIAGE
LICENSES ISSUED
Especial TO THp TIMEsl

CROWN POINT. IND. July 1s.-The
following new licenses were granted:
Matthew T. Lander. Jennie Foster.
Chicago.
Wojciect Kieza, Indiana Harbor; Ju-
liza Lowinski. Chicago.
Jacob C. NJ. Brouwers, Chicago; Mar
garer Lally. Indiana Harbor.
Arthur Z. Triple. Irene Wubbel. Chi
cago.
John Rydecke. Antonette waIinski
Chicago.
George Braun. Winnie B. Lonquist
Chicago.
Harold A starks. Viola Sampson. Chi
ca go.
James O'Shea, Edna Obbeter, Chicago.
Francis Edward Kruse and Kathryn
Lukey, Chicago.
]. Edward Mooney and Kate Miller
Chicago.
Chas. Arnstor and Addie NJ. Walsh
Chicago.
VIM R. Legatzke and Nina NJ. Drouin
Chicago.
Edward J. Heidinger and Frieda
Kruger. Blue Island, Ill.
Edward r. Groth and z. May Ma.
honey. Chicago.
George B. Levy and Alma Anderson
Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-07-19
SOME RACIAL
Ill FEELING
IN {. CHICAGO

motion was filed in Judge Fuzy's
court today for a new trial in the case
of Paul Koka VS.. VIM. Fields, colored.
The plaintiff who is seeking possession
of property occupied by Fields. was
beaten in a former case. The plaintiff
declares he rented the premises. a three
or four room cottage with basement on
Kennedy avenue for residential purposes.
but the defendant has used it for vart-
Gus purposes. including a barber shop
and boarding house and over so persons
are inhabiting same and the neighbors.
it is said. are Directing.
The colored race is invading East Chi
cago very rapidly and a great number
of them are settling in Oklahoma. They
are congesting in large numbers in
small quarters and some little friction
has occurred in this locality between the
whites and the blacks. The police are
exercising a close watch in this par
ticular locality.