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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
UTILIZATION AT HEADQUARTERS


 New York, June 10.--Ra tification of the suffrage amendment by the legis~ latures of Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. with Governor Smiths call for an extra session in this state to act on the amendment, caused jubi!a- tion at the headquarters of the na- tionaI American woman suffrage ds- sociation here tonight.
 News of Governor Smiths action followed close on the receipt of tele- grams by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the association, from the executives of Kansas, Iowa. New Hampshire and Minnesota, promising her action.
 Governor Allen of Kansas tele- graphed that he had isseud a call for special session on June Is and that he believed q unanimous favorable vote would be recor9sd.
 Governor Harding of Iowa wired that he had no doubt the amendment would be adopted at the session of the legislature which will meet in Janu- ary. 1920.
 Governors Bartlett of New Hamp- shire and Burnquist of Minnesota. qualified their promises by saying that special sessions of their respective legislatures would be called if there was reasonable assurance that the leg islatures of sufficient states to make the amendement effective were going to act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
KIMBERLY GIVEN
 DEATH SENTENCE Many Convictions in Grim inal Court-Cliff Curry
 Trial Set for Today

John Wimberly. negro, charged with the murder of John Jackson. negro, and tried before Judge F. Loyd Tate. super numerary judge for the state, now as sisting with the criminal docket in the circuit court, was found guilty by the jury yesterday and his punishment fixed at the death penalty 1t is alleged that Wimberly killed Jackson in February 1916, over some family difficulties, and that he escaped, but was apprehended short while ago at Lafferty o.
 The jury in the case of Tom Montgom cry, charged with highway robbery and tried before Judge William E. Fort yes terday, returned verdict of not guilty
 The case of Cliff Curry, charged with the murder of a negro chauffeur a short while ago, was set for trial before Judge Heflin yesterday, but was passed until today.
 The jury in the case of Cleophus Hurt, tried before Judge Fl. P. Heflin of the criminal division of the circuit court ' yesterday, for the murder of Edwin Caldwell returned verdict of guilty of manslaughter and fixed his sentence at 10 years in the penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
MANNER OF SELECTION

One third of the directors to be elected by the classified employees be- low the grade of Appointed officials, one-third by the appointed officers and employees, the final third being appointed by the President of the United States.
 This board of directors should have power to appoint all officers from president down to the point where employment begins by classifi- cation of all other employees"
 The so-called Plumb plan already has been presented to the executive council of the federation The council, in it's report, now before the confer ence recommends that the convention endorse gover2ment ownership of the railroads.
 Almost 100 resolutions were subml- ted today but were not made public, owing to delay in having them tabu- lated and printed As an indication of the feeling of the convention to- ward extremists and advocates of vio- lence, virtually all the delegates are wearing red, white and blue buttons in their 1apels with the motto: Amer iean Citizen-Loyal to Constitutional Government"
 Harry Roland, a special envoy of the Irish republic" arrived today to ex- plain the aims of the Sim Feiners. As he was unable to obtain passports, hs made his way to the United States as a stoker on a freig ska-. While routine business was being transacted crowds of delegates gathered about him and listened to his exposition of the objects of his party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
PRESIDENT ASKED TO DECLARE WAR
 PROHIBITION VOID
By Associated ersss

Washington, June 10.-Appeal was made by Representative Dyer. republican. of Missouri, in . cable gram to President Wilson today to issue proclamation declaring wartime prohibition void, in view of the apparent determination of Congress to let the law stand.
 The Missouri representative, in his message. stated that public hearings had gone far enuoEh to satisfy him that repeal measures had no chance with the House judi cinry committee. Hope was ex- pressed that the President would take action on his own authority at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
Konenkamp Estimates
 That 60,000 Will Strike
(Continued From Page one)

no interruption in the, Service of the company resulting from the discharge ot three union operators Monday morn ing. It was stated as the local office that all business was being handled with out any delay either in the sending or receiving of messages. All of the union men discharged from the service of the company still maintain that they will not consider returning to their jobs until some definite settlement of the strike situation is brought about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
CABLE MEN INCLUDED
 Bv Associated Press

New York, June 1o.--The nation- wide strike of telegraph operators or dered for tomorrow morning will in- clude cable operators also, it was an- nounced here tonight after a meeting of union officials. One purpose of this move it was said. was to bring the strike forcibly to the attention of President Wilson by interruption of the cable service he receives daily.
 It was said that all Western Union. Commercial, United States and Hayti and Anglo-American system lines would be affected. Five hundred pickets have been detailed to duty at cable offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
IMPORTANT CLUE TO IDENTITY OF
 ANARCHIST FOUND
By AssocIated Press

New York, June 10.--The most important clue brought to light as to the identity of the anarchist who was blown to pieces white planting bomb at the home Of Attorney General Palmer in Wash ingfou was found here today, nc- cordimg to William J. Flynn. chief Of the bureau of investigation of the Department of Justice. De- tectives succeeded in locating an obscure shoe repair shop, the pro- prietor of which positively ideD- tified one of the shoes worn by the dead man as having been repaired by him.
 The bomb carrier wore q cheap shoe with newly attached red rIfb- Der heels. The cObbIer is certain the rubber heels were attached by him and has a clear recollection of the man for whom he did the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
PROTECTION ORDERED
 pv Assnsiated press

Chicago. June 10.--Following the request late tonight of the Postal Telegraph Gable company manager here, Superintendent of Public Service Mooney ordered the stationing of patrolmen at the main office tomor- row morning for protection in the event the strike order goes into ef- feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
Explosion at Key West

Rev West. Fla, June 10-~The big nj trogen tank at the local naval station blew up this afternoon. doing extensive damages to the building, but injuring no one The explosion jared buildings in all sections of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
U. S. Steamer Aground

St Johns, June 1o-The American steamer Term, of s1o Ions. went aground off shore at Bona Vista bay here today and filled with water Ire steamer left Mobile, Ala. on May la for Rotterdam with a cargo of lum- Der,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
FORMER SENATOR
 SPOONER DEAD
By Assoeiatsa Prsss

New York, June 11.-JOhn Colt Spooner, former United States sen- ator from Wisconsin. died at his home here early today after an ill- . relapse Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
WISCONSIN, IN LINE
Rv Associated Press

Madison, Wis, June 10.--The Wis consin legislature today ratified the federal suffrage amendment, the as- sembly voting 54 to and the senate e3 to i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
MICHIGAN RATIFIES
By Associated Press

Lansing, Mich, June 10.-The Mich igan legislature today ratified the woman suffrage amendment. It was by unanimous votes in both houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
Fifteen Buildings Destroyed

By Ass0cIafe5 PTess Hamburg, Ark. June l0.-Fifteen store and office buildings were destroyed by fire here today The loss is estimated at more than $75,ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11

frage constitutional amendment. Tie general assembly approved the meas ure today. The vote in the Senate was unanimous, while in the house the vote was 132 to 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
Eeviathian Brings 52d Infantry

Washington, June io.-The transport Leviathian. due New York June sl has on board the Fifty second infantry be- sides units already announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11

Congress first adopts an amendment to the constitution by a two-thirds vote in each house. It is then submitted to the state legislatures. and when three-fourths of them have approved or ratified" it. 1t becomes part of the ccustttution-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at ?. June 10, 1919:
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 8 D. m. ...............-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11

spokesman for the brotherhooda ''would require no capital.
 Tt should be organized under fed eral laws It should be authorized to take and hold and operate these prop critics under the full regulatory power of the government. It should be re- quired to meet all costs of operation and fixed charges upon the capital eni- ployed which had been guaranteed by the government.
 "A certain agreed percentage of net results of opinion should belong to it. The stock of this corporation should be held in trust for the benefit of the employees. The earnings should constitute a trust fund to be declared as dividend upon the amounts paia to the labor which it employs, every employe receiving that proportion of this trust fund which his annual wage bore to the total annual compensation of all employees,
 "The affairs of the corporation should be administered by a board of directors. which tentatively, it is sug- gested. should be selected in the fol- Trrr -s.a--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11

Mrs. w. c. McClure-Who died in Pratt City Saturday, has been car ried to Fayette, Ala, for interment. She is survived by her husband and two children. her father and several brothers and sisters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
THE WEATHER
Weather Foreeast
sy Associated rrss

Washington. June 1s.-Foreoast fol Alabama and Mississippi Local thun| dershowers Wednesday and probabl] Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
SPECIAL SESSION
 CALLED BY SMITH
 FOR RATIFICATION
tContinued From Page One,

suing presidential election, early as the convention is held.
 In order to secure this. early action by at least 36 of the states 1t will be necessary to call spe- cial sessions of the legislatures of many of them as many regular ses- sions will not, under the constitutions. be convened until 1921.
 'Tf the proposed amendment receives the approval of New York at an early date, believe her good example would be far-reaching and forecful and bs followed by a sufficient number of states to allow women to help select our next President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11

Eugene King of kennebunk, Me, es- inmates that in 50 years as blacksmith he has shod more than 100000 horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-11
DEATHS
vandegrift-Funeral ser.
Sylvester

sylyestcr Vandegrift--Funeral ser vices for Sylvester Vandegrift. aged AS. who died at Louisville, Ky, sun - day. were held from the First Meth odist church yesterday afternoon, Dr. George R. Stuart officiating The Masons were in charge of me services at the grave. MT. Vanie- grift was born at Ashville and re- moved to Birmingham in 1SSG and became associated in the mercantile business with his father. He was devout member of the Methodist church and was prominent in re- 3igious as well as business and so- c!al circles He had many friends in Birmingham, who will regret to hear of his death.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
DAYLIGHT SAVING
REPEAL FAILURE
HOUSE PASSES AGRICULTURAL
MEASURE WITHOUT REPEAL
RIDER ATTACHED.

Washington.-R Renewed attempts of
House Republicans leaders to repeal
the daylight saving through d rider u
the 1'2o agricultural appropriation
bill, were defeated in the House
when Republican opponents of repeal
joined with the Democrats IN voting
to eliminate the repeal provision. In
mediately afterWard, without dis
senting vote, the agricultural bill, car
rying $4,000 600. was passed and
sent to the Senate
Final action on the daylight saving
repeal came after day marked b2
sharp political clashes in both House
and in committees
Opponents to inserting the repea.
provision gained strength with eaea
vote in he House The final action
being by vote Of 2Q3 to III. \ few
Democrats voted with the majority
Republicans in opposing the elimfna-
ton. but their votes we're more TIM
offset by Republican members.
The Senate. regarded as heavily In
favor OF repeal. now has before it a
House bin 10 repeal the daylight say
ing law. The Senate. it was said. MT
pass and send to the president the
separate repeal measure
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
j. 8. SAILORS HELD
Up BY MENIGAHS
CRAVE SITUATION DEVELOPS
BECAUSE OF HOLD UP ON
RIVER NEAR TAMPlcO.
MEN WERE ON OFFICIAL DUTY
Boat Contained Fishermen Who
We're Providing Food For War
ship and Was Flying the
American Flag.

Washington = The most serious
Of the recently growing lists of At
lacks on Americans IN MeMco has
come 10 light.
\ boat load of American sailors
from the l. S. s. Cheyenne was held
up in the Temesi river On July .,
Within nine miles of=fBe cry of Tan
pi6o. md tic sailors were robbed.
Tie American lag vas ling fH8Il
the boat
Closely resembling the attacks IN
American sailazs Which led TO the &C.
oupation of vera cruz in 1911. tha
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25

WAS FLYING AT HEIGHT OF f.0o3
FEET WHEN BIG DfRIGiBLE
BURSTS INTO FLAME.
CRUSHES A BANK BUILDING
Number of Killed Placed at IS per
sons-Fve Men Jump From Bag
and Are Found Horribly
MangIed.

Chicago. - Sixteen persons were
Killed and 81 injured when the Good.
rich Tire q Rubber Company's BIZ
dirible balloon exploded while 1000
feet IN the air and fell in flames 10
the top of the Central Trust & Saw
tngs Building.
The roof of the building collapsed
and killed SIX women and injured Il
score of other workers on the top
floor Three pedestrians were in
iHred when parts Of the balloon fell
into the street
The balloon had been making a Sc
rios of aights from the White city.
an amusement park. and It had kept
70 IN altitude ef about 1000 feet.
Thousands Of persons were watching
the aieht from the downtown district
whom small cloud OF gas was seen
escaping Then there was a fash.
the hae turned on end and fell n
mass of flame
Among the bodies identified were
Earl H Davenport. publicity man for
The White city Park. and Carl Weav-
er. one OF the mechanics with tho
blimp.
Five men jumped Immediately af-
ter the explosion and their bodies
We're found. horribly mangled.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Financinn camnainn Postponec.

New rleans.=Ffarts to ffnanee
the 100000. 000 International Get
ton Export and Finance Corporation,
plans for the organization Of which
We're discussed at recent meeting
here of cotton growers, lave been
temporarily postponed. because of
unforeseen conditions that have aris-
en-, according 10 W 3. Thompson,
New Orleans, secretary of the Board
of Directors OF the corporation.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
NEW BASIS FOR
NATIONAL GUARD
SECRETARY BAKER APPROVES
PLANS FOR REBUILDING
STATE UNITS.

Washington. FINAL plans for the
reorganization of tie national guard
on the 16=Giyision basis. with division.
Al areas following fhe same limits az
did those from which guard divisions
were organized for service against
Germany. we're approved by Secretary
Baker.
Mai. Gen. Jesse MeCarfer. chief OF
Tie bureau Of military affairs. fmme
dfatolv sont notification ta tbe "a
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Several Drown in cloudburst.

st. Clairsville, O.-Search con-
tinued for several days for the bodies
Of the victims Of cloudburst, which
swept Belmont and other eastern
Ohio counties. Nine persons are
known 10 be dead, but reports that
four others were drowned could no.
be verified
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Rela Kun Is Isolated

Copenhagen Bella Kun, deposei
head OF TIE Hungarian soviet govern
tenf. Is held in isolation, according
10 unconfrmed reports to Vienna
newspapers. II was said that mem
bers of the soviet directorate at But
dapest. who had assumed command,
were negotiating with the allies.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Conservatives Are Alarmed.

Washington - Conservative merns
bers OF The prohibition faction in the
House set ont TO curb what they de-
serbed rs radical attempts to make
the pending enforcement bill 50 dras-
tie that il might Great 4 revulsion OF
feeling throughout The country on the
whole question of liquor drinking.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Cnicano Bank Erects Fort

Chicago As safeguard to pro-
feet the institution against robbery b.
automobile bandits, local trust and
savings bank has erected miniature
hullet-proof steel fort. with mum
Der of six-inch loopholes. near the
main entrance of the building.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
saws Troops Cross Border u Times.

Saws Troops Cross Border 70 Times.
Washington. American troops
have crossed the Mexican border -
times within Tire lasz six months 70
repulse Mclean raids and ON various
occasions have found the bodies II
MeScana some in uniforms Of Car
rama troops. he Senate was informed
y Senator Fall. Republican of New
Mexico
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Ask Rerner BE Given Seat

Appleton. Wis. - A resolution da-
manaing thai Victor L. Berger. So
eialist sman-eIeet from the
Firth Milwaukee district. be given
his seat in Congress. was adopted by
The Wisconsin Federation OF Labor.
in annual convention here.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Would Give pershinq Reception

Washington Pershing wouid
be formally welcomed back home a.
joint session of the House and
Senate under a resolution introdue i
by Representative Caldwell, Demn.
crat. New York, President Wilson
and members of the cabinet would BE-
invited to attend.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Sets Rates On Airplsne Mai

Washington Postmaster General
fwleson reduced postage rates on
airnlano mail to two cents an ounce.
the regular rate for first class mail
matter. and placed the air mail SER
vice On the same footing with all 9TH
er means of mail transportation.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
New Orleans To Have Mardl era,.

New Orleans. Mardi Gras, whiea
was abandoned during the war VIII
be revived in New Orleans next year
Charles Janvier, president Of The Rex
Court, one of the carnival societies.
announced the Rex pageant would be
presented February II, 1920
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25

London General Pershing, the
American mmander-in-chief VINO
was in London to participate in tho
victory parade. went to the British
war office and presented distinguished
service medals to a number Of promi-
nent British governmental officers
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Aviators Arrive On Border.

San Antonio Tex Twentv-eight
Air Service officers from Rockwell
Field arrived here and viii be as
signed 10 stations along the border
for patrol They were in command
Of Capt II r. Kelly
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
DAYLIGHT SAVING Law Aaair pisousse4

Washington Repeal eff the day
light saving law. believed settled bv
the House in repeal legislation. WIS
reopened a. conference between
leaders Of sustaining the presidents
veto OF tho senate and House Agricul-
ture Committee.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
cermono pass Maternity Legislation

London-A wireless dispatch 70
ceivcd here says the Vienna. Assem-.
bly, has adopted a bill placing mater
nifty under the care ef the state a
provision by The Independents that
The mother of an illegitimate ell
should officially be designated az
frau" vas carried By a vote Of les
to 133
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25

Paris-The great general strike Of
French workmen which had been
planned is OF and 10 Premier Glenn
enceau goes the credit for having
forced tho labor leaders into line az
the eleventh hour
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Saws Germany Must Get William.

Rerlin-The Tagoblatt says II
learns that the allied and associated
powers will nor ask Holland TO give
up former Emperor William for M.
but will request Germany 10 demand
from Holland that he be delivered up.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
R.aa 10 Make indian Trip.

London. - The R33. sister ship %
the British dirigible R34. which has
just completed round trip across
the Atlantic. will start on a trip to
India within the next week.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Ambassador paae To -Reslon.

New York. Thomas Nelson Page.
United States ambassador to Italy. az
irving here from Liverpool on TN
steamer Carmania. announced that ne
had returned 10 resign his post.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25

Chicago J. Konenkamp resign
ed as president of the Commerce.,
felegraphers, Union of America. Mr..
konenkamp said that the next con-
sention Of the telegraphers is sehed-
uled for October,
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Forming New Balkan League.

Berlin. Premier Venizelos of
Greece has taken The initiative for
the formation of new Balkan league,
according to dispatch to the Tage-
blatt from Vienna.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Believed DirieibIe and Crew Lost.

London The British airship NS-11.
which left Pulham on As hour flight,
is believed 10 have been struck By
lightning and the crew of II lost. The
NS-11 was engaged in mine sweeping
operations
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Advertise Trans.Atlantlc Air Service

New York - A Zeppelin fre,gat
and passenger transatlantic service to
start about October IS" between
New York and Hamburg, with Bes-
ton. Chicago, Berlin and Dusseldorf
as ports of call, was announced in al
vertisements in German-language
newspapers and one American trace
paper published.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
German Rail strike Settled.

Berlin. = AS a result of interven-
ton by the Federation of Labor a
settlement of the transportation
strike here has been effected.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25

Bluefeld. w Va.-Six men were
killed in an explosion at the Cars
well mine at Kimball, 90 miles west
of Bluefeld
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Field Marshal Haio M.

London.-Field Marshal Sir Doug
las Haig was taken i'll and had to
be removed to his home in Kingston
in motor car after the victory pa
rade.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1919-07-25
Aviators Sent To Border.

San DIEGO. Twentyeieht re-
serve military ayiators have left for
Kelly Field. Texas, for consignment
to patrol along The Mexican border.