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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09


 The matter is under discussion of and the hope expressed that the situa- ation may be cnsed.
 The statement recites various ex- pedients suggested for dealing with The Ruhr situation, among others the sending of allied officers with the man withdrawal. Another alternative was that the decision should be left with tbe German government, with Inc stipulation that unless the status guo was sufficiently restored tire ale Hes themselves would occupy German joints to enforce their demands. The statement proceeds;
 "The German government appears to rave acted precipitately, and France to have responded by adopting a plan which was only intended as a last re- sort method. and even then to have heen the affair of the allies and not of any one of them simply
 Great Britain ltaly Belgium and sthe United States, 1t is declared all felt that the task of restoring order should lieewith Germany, and all were opposed to the regular forces being called upon, except as last resort, to undertake what are virtually police duties. II is pointed ont that France feared some ulterior motive on the part of Germany, and doubtless acted in good faith, but, adds the statement, The immediate result is that the re- sponsibility for her action cannot be shared by the allies as whole, and certainly there Is no intention on the part of the British government to al- low British soldiers to act as police fetween hostile German factions and incur all the odium of such a position, to say nothing of it's risks"
 The statement concludes:
 eff, and when. Frances suspicious CT Germany's ulterior motives and de- .iberate Haunting of the peace treaty become accomplished facts, the allies would doubtless be prepared to acs instantly and vigorously in concert to vindicate the position and the respect for the provisions of the treaty. But for the time being it may be taken that no British soldier will partici ate in the occupation of German cities in the neutral zone.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
FORD URGES QUICK
 PROBE OF ELECTION
 FRAUD ALLEGATION
By Associated Pres,

FN~s~NtAeSN
 Detroit, April S.-A telegram urging an immediate and thorough investigation into charges of fraud in connection with the Newberry- Ford senatorial campaign in Mich 1gan in 1918 was sent to the United States Senate elections committee by Henry Ford this afternoon.
 The investigation is particularly urgent now. contended MT. Ford, because of counter charges grow ing out of the recent Newberry trial that I also expended large and unlawful sums"
 These charges are being pub lished broadcast" the message stated For more than a year I have urged this investigation and now I appeal to you personally to order the immediate taking of testi- mony.h
 The elections committee, which already has ordered a recount in the Michigan senatorial election, is scheduled to meet Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09

The bandit boarded the train at Lexington Junction, Mo-, which is thirty miles east of here. Enter ing the mail car, fIourishing a re- volvcr, he forced three of the four mall clerks to lie Face downward on the floor and compelled a fourth to bind them. He then bound the fourth man himself and proceeded ieisureiy to rifle the registered mail.
 The bandit left the train at shef- field, mn industrial suburb of kan- sas City.
 The robbery first was learned of when the train reached kansas City and the clerks were found bound.
 Motor cars of police armed with riot guns immediately were sent to where the bandit left the train and searched the woods in that vicin- fty. Other detachmcnts watched roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
FRISCO WILL GET
 DEMOCRATIC MEET. Proposal to Hold Conyen- tion in Oakland Secuted
 By Cummings
sy Associated -rsss

Waterbury, Conn, April s-The democratic national convention will be held in San Francisco, according 10 Homer s. Cummings. chairman of the democratic national committee.
 He made this declaration here to- night when he was shown a dispatch saving il was proposed to hold the convention in Oakland. across the bay. Mir. Cummings said:
 T strongly doubt that Mr Lynch has been correctly quoted. There is always certain amount of dissatis faction and complaint al this stage of the game The convention will be ield hn san Francisco and not across the bay, as proposed. l have per- sonal representative in San Francisco at present and he will go ahead with the programme as planned"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09

postoffice officials imm ediateIy began check of the registered mail to determine what was ob- fained by the robbeF.
 II. 1T. C0ndon, Aurora, H., clerk in charge of the mail car, said the first known of the bandits pres ence was when he faced the clerks with an automatic pistol, compelled him to tic the other three men and was himself tied.
 From the way he proceeded, I am confident he was well acauaint- ed with the arrangement of n post office mail car,'' Condon said. "He went directly to the sacks of reg istered mnil, slit them and took his time sorting packages he thought were valuable.
 "He attempted to enter the ex- press ear. but the door was locked. When the train slowed for a rail- road crossing at Sheffield he jumped off,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
POLICE INSPECTOR AND DETECTIVES
 FACE INDICTMENT
Gotham Vice Crusade As- sumes Substantial Propor- tions-Five Investiga-
 tions Under Way
ny Assoclatsa Pres,


 New York. April S.--The vice erts- sade in New York, which has gradual v broadened into five distinct fn | sestlgatlons, assumed substantial pro- portions late today when fhe regular grand JulN returned indictments ise&ainst Police tuspartor BominicA ltelry' two of his plain clothes men and the proprietor and three employees Of raided West Side restaurant com klained of in an Easter sermon by the isev John Roach .Stra ton of Calvary Baptist Church
 inspecton Henry. who commands the enlarged "tenderloin" district with iis hundreds of hotels restaurants. tbez atres, cabaret and dance halls, was charged with neglect of duty
 others indicted were Detectives John c. Gunson and Joseph Moloney. Tor perjury, and Peter GaIliotti. res- ts surant proprietor With three em- ployss' all ot whom arc charged with keeping a disorderly house. Gunson already is under indictment for brip- cry and extortfon
 The seven indictments today which foaNe a total of ten since the vica agitation was begun, were obtained py James E smith, assistant district at torney the centsal figure in series oi charges and counter charges grow .ng out of his investigation of alleged oilce connivance with vice.
 MT smith. 1t was learned today. has nad investigators in the financial dis- trIct endeavoring to learn the extent .to which policemen have been dealine IT. stocks. Records of certain trans actions said to have been brought te ~ bght would soon be laid before sthe PNlce' grand jury. Mir. Smith intimdted tonight Figures were given out bs the district attorneys office tendinp tc show that Inspector Henry has teen a liberal customer of Wall street brokers. His account with one broker on March J showed a balance of s21.- eeS, according to MT smith
 Alter half hours conference to- day with Mayor Hylan, Police Com missioner Richard E. E,nright re- marked that "everything was se- rene"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
Tenants Howl With Glee As They Win OUer Rent Gougers

spring judge, added to the din by screaming.
 Of 500 cases. s5 per cent were decided on the basis of an increase Of 20 per cent over the rents paid April l, 1919. A few eviction suits were dismissed because of improper service of papers, and in the rest the tenants received permission to stay in their apartments at present rentals in order to find new quar- ters.
 Such stays of eviction varied from three months to a year.
 Several tenants won eviction cases by claiming that the land lords expressed desire to occupy the apartments themselves were subterfuges.
 In an Eastside court. Justice
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
By A,.oei.t.s sr..s

New York, April S.-Rent cases heard in New York courts this week since passage of anti-profiteering measures today passed the four thousand mark.
 Restriction of rents to 25 per cent more than those paid year ago caused such great joy among 300 tenants in q Bronx court that Jus tice Rozitzek broke his gavel in maintaining order.
 Tenants who had been ordered out Of their apartments because they could not pay the increases sought by landlords howled with glee, applauded the judge. and missed landlords when eviction proceedings were dismissed Babies who with their mothers and fathers crowded ahrs-e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
By AssoeIates press

RaleighsN N. c. April s.-By vote ef 5s5 to 42sls the democratic AtAte convention here today adopt ea a plank in the platform recom- nsnding that the democratic mem aers of the special session of the geferal assembly in July vote in favor of ratification of the federal woman suffrage.
 The plank adopted was a substi- sute offered tor the platform com niittee's proposal that the lsgisla- fure be asked to defeat the amend ment and submit the issue to the reople at the polls.
 The suffrage fight was the only contest in the convention It de- rnloped in the afternoon session aftsr Representative Clyde Hoey had delivered the keynote speech en state Issues, advocating ratifi- e~tson of the amendment, and after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
SOUTH ALABAMA
 BANKERS GATHER
 IN MOBILE TODAY

Mobile. April s.-( Special. )-Bans- CTS from nine south Alabama eoun- ties will arrive in Mobile tonight and Friday morning to attend the annual business session of Group |, Alabama fankers' Association, which will open tomorrow afternoon al 2.S0 o'clock at the Cawthon hotel The session will last for one day and will consist of discussions of banking problems and business conditions in the counties comprising the group, election of of fieers and appointment of commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
1889 OUTRAGES BY
 SINN FEN DURING
 IA MONTHS, RECORD
By Associated Press

London, April S.--0ne thousand and eighty-nine outrages were committed in Ireland between Jan uary, 1919, and March 20. 1920, nc- cording to nm official white paper, which attributes them to the sinn Fein movement. Thirfy-one police, military and officials and five ci- williams were killed; thirty-one were fired upon; thirty-tvvo were as- saulted.
 This total does not include the police barracks to the number of more than 200 destroyed during Easter week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
Investigation Ordered

Dallas, Texas April S.-An official investigation has been ordered to de- termine the origin of the fire at the aviation repair depot, near here, which early today destroyed five of tue main buildings, more than thirty army air. planes. several hundred Liberty motors and much other army property with 4 loss estimated. at more than s1 .00O. .O0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
PEACE RESOLUTION
 HALF WAY THROUGH
 HOUSE; VOTE TODAY
Rule Limiting Debate and Preventing Amendments Passed In House By
 Vote 214 to 155
By Associated Press

Washington, April S.-The peace resoiu- tion had passed the halfway mark on It's way through the House when echoes of the storm of oratory and debate it pro- voked died away tonight. For six hours if was the center of discussion on the floor. yet no one questioned that it would be adopted.
 The final vote will come late tomor- how: t
 There was a vote today on adoption oi the special rule limiting debate ana pre- venting amendments of the resolution as drawn by the committee on foreign all fairs. The rule was carried, 2i4 10 loo, several democrats joining the repuphcahs in it's support and one republican oppos- ing if. This was taken to indicate actioh on the resolution itself, but republican, leaders said more democrats would 1oin them on the final vote
 One of the democrats, the representative se from the Ninth Alabama district, Who voted against the rule, announced that he would support the resolution.
 .I am unable to deal with tnis ques- ton as party question" he said. Ins American people demand peace. IL Wou'd he easier for me to trot along With the majority on my side than to take posi- ton which I know to be unpopular. The thing that concerns msis the go0a oi my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
Villa Renews Attacks

uarez. Mex, April Skew attacks sR trains on the Mexican Central rail- fH*d by followers of Francisco Villa gre reported here today. Villa, it was sai, mad four strong bands operating z" me state Of Chihuahua with Jimi- I1a@ as director of operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
Burning Schooner Abandoned

Barbadoes, April S.--The American auxiliary schooner Brisk. which sailed from Newport News March 1s for Rio Ge Janeiro, has been abandoned at sea on fire. Her crew was rescued by the steamer Hellenes, bound from New York for Montevideo. and brought here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
OFFICIALLY DENY
 RESIGNATION OF
 l.. & N. PRESIDENT
By Associated Press

Louisville, Ky. April S.--At the general offices of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company here today the reported resigna- ton of President Milton H. smith was denied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
'f's' PAsRTIsANsHIP CHARGED

Charges of partisanship ran through democratic comment on the resolution
 The November elections figured almost as prominently in the debate as did the international situation. wartime leglsla- tion or even President Wilson's share Tn the treaty fight statement py hepre- tentative pou. democrat, North Carolina. that the President had been without per sonaI ambition in his actions, brought roar of laughter from the republican side. It was echoed from the democratic side moment later when, to support charges of partisan purpose. Representa- tive Montague. democrat. Virginia, asked Chairman Campbell of the rules comm4- tee why peace with Austria-Huhgary hao also not been proposed.
 On the technical side of the discussion. the democrats repeatedly challenged the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
ALLIES OPPOSED FRENCH OCCUPATION

London April SAfter long conference Paul Cambon had with Premier Lloyd of the the
 to 
 nitedS Belgium
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
CAR ROBBED
 BY LONE BANDIT
Forces Three Clerks Floor Compes Fourth Tie Then Up, Binds Fifth Man, and Leisurely Rifles
 Registered Mail
By Associated Press

Kansas City, April 8The mail of Achison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad train Mo- Chicago City, robbed by bandit between Junction Kansas City tonight No of the available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
Lnsurgent Strikers Contend 5000 Out;
 Denied By Unions
Brotherhood Officials, Who Have Condemned Wakout Express Opinion That Peak of Trouble Has
 With 15,OOO Men on Strike
By Associated Pres,

Chicago April tonight ntended their
 to officers condemned the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
BRITISH PROTEST OCCUPATION;
 BELGIUM TO STAND BY FRANCE
French Action, Opposed By Allies, Causes a Delicate
 Situation, Says Statement
French Ambassador and Lloyd George Discuss Franco German Incident and Hope Is Expressed That
 Tense Situation May Be Based
By Associated Press

London April 8It stated that the British night protest the French government with to the occupation of the Ruhr region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
BELGIUM READY TO SEND TROOPS

Brussels April S-Kng Albert presided today cabinet council at which decided, token of friendship France of solidarity with aIes Belgium pared to send a detachment the Ruhr region
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09
GRuNAu LEADS OUTLAWS.

Chicago, April s. John Grunau whose personal grievances preclpl- tated the present strike of railroad switchmen, is president of the outlaw union," known as the Chicago Yard mems Association.
 Grunau, yardmaster was conductor on work train operated by the Chi cago and Northwestern road to carry it's employees between Chicago and the yards al I3ensonville.
 Recently the company added pas senger car to the train, making neces- sary the relacement of Grunau by a road conductor, officials say. Follow s5ng Hss dischargN Grrnau organized sile yardmens Fassoetafiqn among switchn4en. who formerly were mem bers Gf tic Brotherhood of Railway Trainnsen, and called the local strike.
 Grunau is said to have been busted from the brotherhood during the war for alleged pro-German utterances, ac- cording to one of the brotherhood of- ficials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-09

peak or the trouble had passed.
 Reports from nearly a score of cities where the insurgents struck, union off cers said, indicated that about 15,000 men had been affected directly or indirectly, including S000 in Chicago, where the trouble started several days ago.
 Reports late tonight showed the follow ing conditions in the cities affected:
 Chicago, S0o0 men out; freight traffic 59 per cent of normal
 Buffalo 2,O00 men idle
 Los Angeles 1,2o0 men out; embargo on freight.
 St Louis, East St Louis and Madison 1.200 switchmen out of $500 on twenty seven lines on strike.
 Detroit 800 to 800 swtchmen on strike, throwing 7G0 enginemen out; embargo on time freight,
 Toledo 6J0 men out.
 Kansas City 200 to 800 men out.
 Gary s50 idle; $50 men vote to remain loyal.
 Syracuse 250 men out on two roads.
 Jersey City 175 men out on three roads. Decatur. Ill, TOT on strike
 Joliet Ills, fifty out on four roads, Chicago outer belt men refuse to strike. scranton fifty switchmen idle.
 Springfield Ills, Baltimore and Ohio swtchmen out
 Niagara Falls switchmen on two roads quit and traffic detoured.
 San Francisco twenty switchmen strike. At Fort Wayne the strike of 3,200 Penn sylvania shopmen, which had no connee- tion with the switchmens walkout was believed settled while at Cleveland the men failed to vote on strike at meet ing. and at Sheridan Wyoming. the men decided to remain at work and send delegation to Chicago 10 aid in breaking the strike
 Yardmen on all but two roads at Mem phis are to vote on a strike Friday if their demands are not granted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30

The tragedy which cost the lives of
three citizens of this county last night
is exceedingly to be regretted. They
were we understand, men of good
standing and upright and honorable
in all the ordinary relations of life
They made the mistake, however, Of
taking stand in defiance of the in
exorable march of progress, and their
fate is lesson that men of similar
ideas or inclinations should heed
Polk county is rapidly passing the
free range stage. The lands are be.
coming too valuable to let them lie
idle as pasture for stock belonging
to anybody or everybody. People are
coming into this section with means
and modern ideas, and they are going
to replace the scrubby tick-infested
steer with cattle that will equal those
OF the great live stock States. To
stand in the way of such movement,
such a betterment of conditions, such
an economic gain, is a selfish policy.
and one which must inevitably fail.
These considerations are apart from
the lawlessness involved in destroy
ing the property of people who came
here and invested their capital to
pursue peacefully a business whose
success incidentally benefits the whole
State. We hope that the death of
these three men, deeply as the cir
cumstance is regretted, will impress
upon all the futility of opposing the
march of progress and civilization,
and the error Of trying to set aside
the laws of the land to further private
interests.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Most Rev. William j. Walsh, Cath
Ollie archbishop of Dublin and Pri-
mate of Ireland born in Dublin, 70
years ago today.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant
Secretary Of the United States Navy,
born at Hyde Park N. Y. SO years
ago today.
Jacob M. Dickinson, former Secre-
tary Of War Of the United States born
at Columbus S.. SO years ago to-
day.
Charles Martin Loeffler, noted Am
erican musician and composer born
in Alsace. 9 years ago today.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30
and ordinanceregarding blocking OF
streets and sidewalks.

and ordinance regarding blocking OF
streets and sidewalks.
The City Engineer was instructed
to take care OF water on lngranam
avenue.
The sanitary inspector was IN
structed to screen overflow pipe from
Lake Wire.
The matter of covering the foun-
tain in the park with white cement
was referred to Commissioner of Pub
| lie Institutions with power to act
The sanitary inspector was IN
structed to see that vacant property
F., was cleaned up and to tear down old
signs and inspect all allays.
Ordinance 261 being ordinance en-
titled an Ordinance regulating the
parking of vehicles in parts of streets
or avenues fronting public gathering
houses and providing penalty for VIC
lation Of regulation was placed upon
its first reading
The matter of freight overcharge
upon shipment of wood by G. G.. T..
Lumber Co. was referred to City At
torney.
Upon motion all delinquent taxes
were ordered placed in the hands of
the City Attorney for collection with
instructions to pay in money as col
lected.
Upon motion the Commission ad
journed to meet at its next regular
session.
FRANK H. THOMPSON,
Chairman
Attest:
: H. L. SWATTS City Clerk
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30
WAVELETS
FROM
THE DEEP.
&C. Green

Baseball players love to attend the
movies 10 see the slides.
Tioe:-'T've got to leave YOU
Shovel: why?
"Hoe:-"It takes every cent | can
rake UP to support you
Turkey sure is wholesome
Wholesome all the time.
| sure wish | could hold some
Say eight pounds, maybe nine
Holland sure will get in Dutch now
We fred our stove yesterday morn.
ing but it came back to work today.
Helen: Gladys is sure a picture
isn't she?'
Ida: Eyes but it doesn't take an
artist to paint her."
Why not let Bryan and Hoover
stage the preliminary to the Dempsey
Carpenter battle?
The fellow who has an hour 10
spare usually spends it with one who
hasn't.
The poor kids who study history in
1850 are going to get a mouthful when
they come to the peace treaty CAB.
A girl has sunny disposition when
some certain sony is around.
The flu is flying around again. Let
us hope it will fly over.
The only way to get above these
high prices is to go up in an aero
plane.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30

Mr.. Earl Mullen, business manager
of the Tampa Times came up this
afternoon from Tampa with a bundle
Of copies Of his excellent paper max
ing the trip by air-plane. There how
would a news item like that read a
few years ago? And now it's a cir
cumstance that hardly excites com.
ment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30

DR.. HUXLEY continues to give those
inspiring addresses all over Flor
ida, and people listen to them eager
" and are inspired properly-and
then say they're going to vote for
Cary Hardee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30

We can't find anyone who will con-
sent to get excited about politics un-
less it's an occasional candidate. Two
busy for some weeks yet down here
in Fluriday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30

The band concerts have delighted
the home folks and the tourists. Let
us hope by next year that we may be
able to have them daily throughout
the season.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30
NJ. F. HETHERINGToN, Editor.
MEMBER OF the ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled to the use for republication OF
all news dispatches credited to II or not
otherwise credited in this paper and
also the local news published therein.
All rights Of republication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30

We have a nice pamphlet booming
Senator Owen, of Oklahoma for
President. We're for him il he can
convince the country that it's not
Owen too much already.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-01-30

WANTED-TO purchase a house,
with plenty of rooms for rent, South
side, limit $4,000. Address, House,
care Telegram. 500