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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO APPEAL INJUNCTION
 CASE TO HIGH COURT

Montgomery December 1s.-fSbe- l.)-Notice of appeal from the de- cision of Judge Walter B. Jones of the Montgomery circuit court declining to dissolve the temporary injunction ob- tained by the Louisville and Nashville against the public service comms saion which had the effect of preventing the commission from requiring the rail- road to operate a telegraph service on it's branch lines was filed in the cir cult court by Harwell c. Davis, as- slstant attorney general, Saturday. Judge Jones denied the states motion for the dissolution of the injunction Saturday. The appeal will be sub- mitted to- the supreme court as soon as the record can be prepared. When the public service commission ordered the railroad to operate the telegraph sefv- ice acquired from the Western Union Telegraph company, il obtained the 1n- Junction, contending that the commis- sion had no Jurisdiction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
ASKS RECEIVER
Accounting Also Asked in Petition
 Against Goodyear Rubber Go.
By Associated Press

Columbus, O., December 1S.-Appoint- ment of a receiver and an accounting of the affairs of the company was sought in suit filed here today against the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company of Akron, by Frank s. Mon nett, Columbus attorney and former attorney general of Ohio. Mir Monnett said in his petition that he is the owner of 45 shares of preferred stock in the company.
 In his petition Mr Monnett states that the directors of the company is sued 21a per cent dividend last fall, when they had no surplus on hand with which to pay it, and that they derived funds for this purpose through the bor- rowing of money on the sale of stock.
 The petition alleges this stock sale amounted to $27,00O,0 900; that the com pany received less than S5 per cent, and that brokers received the remainder, and that the issuing of this stock was in violation of the terms of other pre- ferred stock. He claims that the issu- ing of that stock damaged the preferred stockholders to the extent of $4S, S,000 0O0 The petition further states that on July 1, 1920, the directors issued 16o per cent stock didivend, or $31,137, 500 in common stock, and that there was no legal authority for such issuance, as the company was without a surplus. MT. Monnetts petition also stated that the company recently borrowed $25, 900, 900 at usurios rates and thereby lost s5o0,00o He also claims that the di- rectors now seek to authorize a further loan of $25,000,000, which he asks the court to enjoin them from consummat- ing.
 Akron, O.. December 1S.-F A. Sci berling, president of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, in making a statement on the suit filed today in Co., lumbus by Frank S. Monnett, former attorney general of Ohio, asking re- ceiyership and accounting, tonight de- clared that the company is absolutely solvent. He added that steps will be taken immediately to obtain action on a dismissal of the suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
YOUNG MAN FIRED
 ON FROM AMBUSH
WouId-be Assassins Believed Mistook Their Victim for An
 other-BadIy Wounded

Tuscaloosa, December 1S.--(Special.l l-- Late Friday night. Walter Earnest, 20 of Windham Springs, son of Levi Ear nest, one of the best-known men in Tus- caloosa county, was fired on and dan gerously wounded in the chest at Two Mile creek, near Northport He was brought to a local nfirmary
 younger brother, who was riding in the wagon with Walter Earnest at the time he was shot, jumped and ran when the firing began and escaped injury Earnest says he saw the flash of the gun and that there were two men in the party. No motive for the shooting is advanced, as Earnest is not known to have an enemy, being a quiet peaceful young man. It is generally believed that he must have been mistaken for some one else by those who attempted to as- sassinate him.
 The officers who visited the scene Were unable to discover any clue to the identity of the men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
-------------o---- AGREEMENT NEAR
Allied and German Representatives
 Proceed With Discussions
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Brussels, December 1S.--A series of conversations between the allied rep resentatives to the second financial conference and the Germans this aft ernoon is beginning to develop def mite conclusions as to what modifi- cations of the treaty clauses will sat isfy the Germans that they can exc cute the treaty and pay reasonable separations. There is satisfaction among the allies because the pro- ceedings seem to be free from theo- I etical discussions and dscrimipa tions and apparently both sides are ami mated by the sincere desire to reach an agreement as to Germany's capacity to pay, a matter which has long been the subject of widely opposed views.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
COMPLAINTS DEVELOP
Price of Cotton and Scarcity of Coin
 Bother Taxpayers

Carrollton, December 12.-(Special)- During the early part of the year, when the county tax adjuster was busily en- gagged in raising the taxes of every tax payer in the county, not single protest was filed to protest the action. But with a short cotton crop and the price below cost of production. objections are being raised as the amount now due is virtually double that of previous years. When these tax valuations were made money was plentiful, and no one was able to foresee the calamity that now faces the farmer and business men of the county. How ever, there remains but the one thing to do-pay the taxes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
CREDIT MANAGEMENT
Y. M. c. A. Evening School to Offer
 Course-Credit Men to Lecture


 The Young Mems Christian association evening school in cooperation with the Merchants Credit association will offer a course in the science of college man agement. The advisory commmittee, which will be composed of some of Bir- mngham's leading business and credit men, will he completed in a few days. 1t is the plan to secure a local high class credit man and supplement his lec- lures with number of other men in the district who are specialists in that line.
 R. E. Mitchell, educational secretary. believes that by securing cooperation and assistance of the Merchants Credit association unusual results will be real- ized by d large number of young busi- ness men who will take advantage of the course
 Enrolments for the course in credit management will begin Monday and the first class will meet on Thursday, Jan nary 6,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
ENCOUNTER ROUGH SEA

Athens, December 1S.-The cabinet today received a wireless message from the cruiser Averoff, on which Constan- tine is returning to Athens, saying that rough seas had been encountered and that all members of the royal family, including Constantine, were seasick. Because of this, the message said, the vessel had slackened speed and the arrival at Phaleron would be delayed. Constantine sent a personal message saying he was anxious to land.
 Prince George, the crown prince, has already arrived on the Island of Poros from >Kustendje, Rumania
 Greek officers in Thrace and Con- stantinopfe, unless they return to the colors, will be declared deserters, it was announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
ELECTRIC LINES AFFECTED
Esch- -Cummins Act Held Not to In-
 cIude These Carriers
By Associated Press

Chicago December 1S.-The United States railroad labor board handed down decision today interpreting the Esch- -Cummins transportation act to mean that the board did not have juris- diction over any interurban or electric lines.
 Appeals from employees of various electric lines asking the board to hear their grevaces were denied
 The decision affects every electric in- terurban in the country and many transportation systems owner by inter- urban companies.
 Arguments in the case were heard several montrs ago. Members of the board stated at the time their belief that regardless of which side won, the matter would be appealed to the United States supreme court for interpret tation of the transportation act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
ANNUAL MEETING
 CHAPTER RED CROSS

county chapter of the American Red Cross will be held in Birmingham, Thurs cay, December 90, in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium.
 The purposes of the annual meetings are to hear the reports of the past year s work. make plans for the new year and to elect members to the executive com' mittee.
 The present members of the executive committee are J. K. Brockman, chair man; w. H. Manly, treasurer; Mrs. Brenton Fiske, secretary; Dr. J. M. Phil lips. pr, Kyle Kinkead, Miss Helen Mac Lean, Mrs. M. V. oJseph Mrs Harry Hillhouse, Mrs. John London, Mrs. l.. J.. Haley, Mrs. Thomas D. Parke, Miss Mae Harris and Mrs. John R. Hornady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS

Wheeler Business college closed Friday for the holidays to give the faculty and students much-needed rest. The past year has been the most successful in the history of the institution. Seven hundred and twenty-eight students have enrolled.
 The majority of the students came from Alabama, but the following states were well represented: Alabama, Missouri, North Carolina, Florida. Tennessee, Mis- sissippi, Georgia, Ohio. California canal zone. Panama. Illinois. North Dakota, Louisiana, New York and Kentucky. The thirty-third annual winter opening of the college is January 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
STUDENTS PLAY SANTA

Tuscaloosa, December 1S.-(Special) Mrs. Sidney keene Smyth teacher of vocational English at the university was presented with handsomt wrist watch by the young men of her class numbering 40 members. today. The school has closed for the holidays a~d before leaving, the class desired 70 re- member Mrs. Smith in appreciation of her work as teacher and for the cs- teem In which she is held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
YOUTHS GO WRONG
Three Boys Constitute Population In
 Carrollton Jail

Carrollton, December S-(SpcciaL)- Three white boys, all under age are in the county jail charged with larceny, the latest to be incarcerated having several charges filed against him. An unusual
 incident connected with these boys is the fact that this is the first time this num- Der of white youths have been ed in the county jail at one time, while tie negro department is empty, and has been since the middle of November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
FIVE ARE DROWNED
Eleven Are Rescued Following Ferry
 Boat Accident
Rv Associated Press

M
 Charleston. w Va December 1S-- The number of dead as result of the Kanawha river ferry boat accident today, was set at five by county offi- cials tonight. After checking the boats occupants it was announced that, when the ferryboat capsized, the craft was carrying 16 passengers. Eleven have been accounted for. None of the bodies had been recovered up to tonight.
 County Prosecutor B. Kemp Little page said that an investigation of the swemping of the boat had been ordered and that a coroner's jury would at tempt to place responsibility
 The boat, used as a ferryboat between Dunbar and South Charleston, was Is feet long and county officials said to- night that with 16 passengers aboard the craft was overloaded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
NORMAL SCHOOL CLOSES
Many Students and Faculty Members
 Leave for Christmas Visit

Troy, December Especial )-rhe state normal school closed Friday aft ernoon for the Christmas holidays and will resume work January 3. The students and some members of the faculty left today for their homes in various parts of the state. The z roy public schools will olose Thursday aft ernoon, December 23, and will resume work January g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
Conditions in Prague Normal
 
By Associated Pre-

Prague, Czecho- -Slovakia, December 18.-Normal conditions now prevail here after the recent revolutionary movement, and it is expected work will be resumed throughout Czecno- Slovakia today. The attempt to set up a revolutionary government was met by resolute measures on the part of the authorities, including the Fec laration of martial law in all localities where public order was threatened Consequently the attempt to :naI- gurate a general strike was frustrated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
ALLEGED ROBBER
 IDENTIFIED BY COIN

Arthur Spoone, negro, was arrested yesterday at noon by City Detectives Cartwright, Williamson, Elledge and Payne at 916 Twelfth street, north. and placed in the city jail, charged with high way robbery. The negro had in his pos session twenty dollar gold piece that officers said had been identified as the property of Barbara Payne, .negress, hV- ing at 1915 Seventh avenue. The coin was mounted in a manner to be worn as a charm. It is said by the officers that the woman gave the date that the coin was made when asked to identify it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
To Contest Election
By Associated Press

Staunton, Va, December 1S.-Capt. John Paul of Harrisonburg, defeated republican candidate for Congress from the Eleventh district, will contest the re-election of Representative T. w. Harrison, democrat, last November, it was announced here tonight by Duncan Curry of this city, who has been re- tained to represent Captain Paul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
ELKS PLAN MINSTREL
Troy Mayor Will Assume Role of
 InterlOcutor

Troy, December 1S.-(Special) The Elks will give a big minstrel on the night of January. the proceeds to go to charitable purposes. Mayor r. B Folmar will be instructor, and other Elks to take part will be Floyd Will Hams, Walter Coleman, w. B. Kelly, Cecil MeSwain, Jim Tom Brantley, Glen Crouch, s. H. Elan, c. G. Greer, Eu- gene Williams, Albert Williams. Roch- ford Parks, Luther Smith, Thomas Starling and others. A large number of ladies also will take part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
HAS WORST TROUBLED
 CONSCIENCE ON RECORD
By Associated Press

Philadelphia, December 1S.--A trou- lied conscience today resulted in the sending of a typewriter anonymous note to the receiver of taxes with $2,250 in cash. For back personal taxes improperly made out due to the city and state." the note read.
 This is the equivalent of taxes at i mills on an excess of $500,000 of per sonal property.
 No conscience has ever before been so troubled as to pay that amount in this city without the prospects of de- tention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
Extradition A sked

Montgomery, December 18.-lSpe- cial. )-A. Dorn must return to Mo bile to answer a charge of burglary if the governor of Mississippi ap- proves requisition papers issued by Governor Kilby Saturday. Dorn is held in the prison at Gulfport for Mo- bile officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
Koreans Slay Japanese

Tokio, December 17.-Korean insur- gents in the Chentao district, on he Korean -Manchurian border, recently attacked and surrounded a Japan sse detachment, killing IS and wounding 35 of the Japanese troops, according to Picking dispatch. The Japanese, it is added, were extricated by Chinese troops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
Will Remember Debs
By Associated Press

Lawrence Mass, December 1S.-A col lection to send a Christmas gift and greeting to Eugene V. Debs, the social ist candidate for President in the last electoin, now in the federal prison at At lanta, was taken today at a mass meet ing of the Amalgamated Textile Work CTS of America. Cigars and oranges will form large part of the gifts. it was said The greeting was not announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
ASKS TARIFF ON PEANUTS
Farm Commissioner Seeks to Protect
 Alabama Industry

Montgomery, December 1S.--(Soe- cial.)--A Alabama members of Con gress were urged by NJ. c. Allgood. state commissioner of agriculture, Sat urday to support a tariff on Oriental peanut and other oils in the smer- goncy tariff act now being written. He said the peanut market had been paralyzed by the importation of the cheap Oriental nuts and other oil mar kets had been seriously affected ny the supply of Oriental oils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
DOCTOR DRAWS PENALTY FOR SMOKING IN ZION. ICED BREATH PLEADED
By Associated Press

Zion, Ill.,, December 1S.-EfOrts Of fhe Rev. Mir. O'ijrien, n Methodist minister. as attorney, failed to save from fine Dr. George Billmeyer, physician, charged with smoking on one of the busiest corners in Zion today. The Rev. Mir. O'Brien con tended that PatrOrman Isaac Parry, who made the arrest, was misled by congeaIed breath due to the cold weather. Dr. Billmeyer took the stand, however, nnd admitted he had been smoking tobacco. He was ined s10 and costs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
FRENCH MINISTER
 TOLEAVE ATHENS All Members of Royal Family, Including King Constantine,
 Are SeaSiCk
By Associated Press

Paris, December 1S.-The French foreign office announced this evening that the French minister in Athens would leave the Greek capital sunday and that it was probable the British minister also would depart from Ath-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
Gasoline Explosion Fatal

Ny ASsOc1Rted Press
 Monroe, La. December 1S.--Hays, Rea- gan, Il. is dead Newson Reagan, l9. his brother. is fatally burned. and Jimmie Reagan g. cousin, is badly burned as result of an automobile gas tank exA plosion and fire in West Monroe today. Two other small children had narrow es- capes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
Woman Is Hurt

Tuscaloosa, December 18.-(Special) Mrs J. E. Dupree at Lock IT had the misfortune to have her hand crushed in washing machine yesterday. She was brought to the city for treatment and is doing we'll.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-17

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work than he had anticipated
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thar IN 80 cases out Of 100 when there
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started ON q fire call II is caused by
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the man starting ii 10 keep cool ane
make haste slowly. but be sure to gel
there in good time. Another thing
much criticism is heaped upon firs
departments that should go to thu
person doing the calling Many PEG.
ple in their excitement turn in al
alarm with such meagre and imper-
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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-17

George n Short Of Sharon. Pa
who with Mrs. Short are guests al
the Seaside Inn. Is from the very cen
Iaer gf the lnited States coal opera
lions III Pennsylvania and he has .
luasil recently beea extensively inter-
estsa in this business /.
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be pretty close until spring Then he
hopes there sill be letting up and .
GENERAL reopenIng ct business aetivi-
stfes He saws The present conditions
xefe expected ~ every far seeing
business man and that they should !
lAass been
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interested IN cotton and he was bit
lferly complaining because the prlce
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lwoa1a xell nigh ruin the cotton rais-
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ne said the raiser was lot getting iof
ms nrodnci nov anywhere near what
he had Ia pas for ms seed aud ! an
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those wno have saved them are 10 q
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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-17
SEASIDE INN HOTEL

At the Seaside Inn hotel are

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Mr. ard Mrs. Frank \ Mnssa. Chi
cage
air, and Mrs 7, p Tasser. Jack
sonvIlie.
Mrs z Baker aud son aud ] E.
Mattocks. Fftehburg. Mass
Robert Scott London. oat
Mrs. Alice Davis ana Miss Laurie
Davis. GreeBcastla. IND,
SAY 1t with flowers Christmas
morning. Any place IN {. : er Cana
aa Davtona Cat Flower shop. - Or
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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-17
IMMIGRATION FROM BELGIUM
TO y. s. VERY HEAVY NOW

ANTWERP. Dee Il slase than II
eoa immigrants lefs antwerp duF1as
the months 81 Juiy August and sep
TENDER The greatest nusnaer, ias
we're emigrating 90 the United STATES,
a.754 went to Canada the balance be
ing distributed between South Amer
lean republics Australia ARD Crest
Britain. some eeni 10 Mexseu and
cutie large number 70 the fse!Kiaa
ccago
Poland was the nation sappis szg
the greatest nnmser % these ems
grants wlib 4.s0s Beirians next With
. 22s
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5000 sheep d mtxca breeds II Ia
pam
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1920-12-17

sOn and after Monday, December 9.
our store will remain open evenings
until Xmas. DO II now. GIFTS that
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