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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
PROBE OF PALMER'S
 ACTS IS PLANNED
Judge to investigate Activities In Connection With lndi-
 ana Coal CaeSS
By Associated Press

Indianapolis Ind. November 4--In- vestigation involving Attorney General Palmer's connection with the con- spiracy case of 125 coal operators and miners will be made by Judge A. B. Anderson in the federal district court here next Monday, the date set for be- ginning the trial, according to a notice sent the Attorney General today by court officials.
 Judge Anderson declined to discuss the notice which said: Certain mat ters' would be inquired into, but it was understood that the Attorney General had been invited to court because of his be submitted at the conspiracy trial. These orders, the Attorney General has said. conform with an agreement made during the coal strike last year In Judge Andersons presence. Dan w. Simms, who resigned as special As sistant Attorney General in charge of the conspiracy case. has said that the Attorney Generals order "cut the heart out of the case.
 Court officials today also declined to say whether the government will be ready to proceed with the trial next Monday but indications were that 8 most of the defendants have not been brought within the Jurisdiction of Judge Anderson's court. The defend. ants Include operators and miners in Ohio. PeE.syl lvania and Illinois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
SETBACK TO LEAGUE

TOkiO, November 4.--Jne Japanese newspapers, in commenting today on the results of the presidential election in the United States. express the View that the election of Warren G. Harding is set back to the League of Natio 1s
 The Jiji Shimponuj says President Wilson's exemption of the Monroe Doc. Urine reduced the leagues effectiveness 50 per cent, and that MT. Hardin4 makes further reservations the league will be seriously imperilled.
 The Yomiruri Shimbunuj says the league may continue to function, but that the result of the American elec- tion greatly diminishes faith in its efficacy.
 The passage of the anti-Japanese in California was discounted in advance by the newspapers who arc finding difficulty in saying anything new.
 The Jsji Shimpo expresses the opinion that MT. Harding is more unfayorably inclined toward Japan than Governor Cox, but says his attitude probably will be modified when in office. The Yo- rozu Choho calls upon the government to protest formally against the antiA Japanese legislation.
 A high official of the foreign office today expressed the opinion that the public would await the outcome of the Washington negotiations on the sub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
WAGE CUT ANNOUNCED
Georgia Florida Sawmill Association
 to Make 25 Per Cent Reduction
By Associated Press

Tampa, Fla, November 4.--A reduction of employees of sawmills in Georgia and Florida operated by members of the Georgia Florida Sawmill association. er- fective November 8, was decided upon at meeting here today of that organiza- tion.
 Wages for common labor, it was an would be reduced to $2.50 a day and pay for other classes of work would be cut accordingly.
 A statement issued by the operators after the meeting declared that the de- mand for lumber had decreased to such an extent the mills either had to reduce wages or shut down. It also was stated that mills throughout the yellow pine belt either are closing or cutting their pay rolls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
Gist Of the Nelus
GENERAL

MontoGernery women deliver ulti- matun on gas increase. TigeFs are anticipating . big battle from ChattanOOga.
 CrimsOns are In splendid tria for coming tilt.
 Turnsvers are extremely large eR Wall street
 Strike settlement does not help Liverpool market.
 LOCAL Coal production fa back ts normal in the district.
 Alabama compahy to install another Co0za river plant.
 Wonan's Syaodiciai 18th annual meeting clOseA yesterday Memberrhip campaign of Auto Club is successful.
 Underwood to speak CT Armtstice Day.
 Preee.et leaders named fer eette. eanDaigr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
TROUBLE OVER, BELIEF
Exodus of Negroes Follows
 Florida Clash
Bx Associated Pres.

Orlando, Fla, November 4.--No further trouble is feared In the Ocoee section, twelve miles west of here, where two white men and six negroes lost their lives Tuesday night as the result of an election day fight between whites and negroes. the authorities an- nounced tonight. A general exodus of negroes from the district has taken place, according to adyices received here, and citrus fruit growers arc er- ploying white persons to pick oranges and grape fruit.
 It was learned here today that Es- telle Perry. wife of Jules Perry. negro, and her 12-year-old daughter were wounded while fleeing. Orange county officials took them to Tampa In an au- tomobile as a precaution against possi- ble violence. and 1t was said requested Tampa officials to place the woman in . hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
BEGIN FORMATION
 BIG FOREIGN TRADE
 COMPANY ON NOV. 6
Southrn Bankers to Assemble In New Orleans Saturday and Take First Steps
 to Organize
By Associated Press

Atlanta, November 4.-Formation of a $12.000,000 foreign trading corpora ton under the Edge act for the pur- pose Of financing business dealings be- tween the cotton growing states
 the south and foreign countries Es be actively begun at a meeting z s,. 3 held in New Orleans on Saturdas b. vember 6. and to be attended bo m- inent bankers from all of the h Tern states. 2sE
 The meeting was called 5 aly by Robert F. Maddox. presid4 of the Atlanta National bank, as S man of a special committee formek a recent convention of the Amer' e Bankers association held in Washfn.-on.
 The committee was organized for the purpose of advising as to the feasibiii- ty of the plan and was authorized by tke association to perfect the organiza- tion and financing of the proposed cor poration The bankers association unanimously expressed approval Of the plaR and directed that such body be formed, it was announced.
 The meeting to be held in New Or leans Saturday will be the first held hy the committee since the Washing ton convention and is to arrange the details for the actual formation of the corporation. The new corporation will eventually trade in all products of the south. but cotton will be the staple which will receive first attention.
 CONTROL NOT OBJECT
 It was pointed out by Chairman Mad dox that the formation of the company is not for the purpose of controlling the cotton situation or in aiding the holding of cotton for higher prices but rather for the purpose of financing the sales of cotton and other products to foreign countries and providing the banking facilities for this class of busi- ness.
 "There is as we all know.r said MT. Maddox, "a discrepancy in the customs az to credit periods between most foreign countries and our own. Where as the American business man is &C., customed to doing business on sixty or ninetyday basis. the foreigner ex- poets nine months credit when he makes a purchase. It is in ordf. to carry over the acceptances and other pa pers which are received in this in tcrnational trading from the customary American ninety days to the compile ten of the longer credit period of the foreigner that this com pany Is formed.
 ,"The great trouble with the mar lseting of the crop today Is not. as so many believe the fact that the price has dropped from 42 to 20 cents per pound. hut that even at this low figure there is little market for 1t.
 'In order to provide that market ie is absolutely essential that, through the various export corporations and similar organizations already in ex- istence the sale of cotton to the Eu- rcpean countries be resumed. To sue cessfully accomplish this 1t is irnpe-a- tive that banking facilities be pro- vlded. This, we believe. this company will do.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
GASOLINE BLAST FATAL
McAvoy Dies From Explosion Which
 Wrecks Building
By Associated Press

Fort Lee, N. J., November An ex- plosion of gasoline in garage on the property of former Mayor John McAvoy of Fort Lee caused the death today or his son, Henry McAvoy, 36, for many years location manager for a large film corporation The explosion was first re- ported to have been caused by dynamite.
 McAvoy drove to the garage to get some accessories. The building had not been opened for several days. and it IS believed when he entered the garage he struck a match and the fumes were ig- sion, which wrecked the building and nited. He died an hour after the explc- broke windows in neighboring houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
ELECTORAL VOTE
 0F 400 ASSURED . SENATOR HARDING
Republican Majorities of More Than Score In Senate and One Hundred and Fifty In
 House Are Assured
LAST CONTEST FOR SEAT
 IN SENATE WON BY G. O.. P,
 GIVING PARTY 59 SEATS
Rx Associated Press


 New York. November 4.--The last contest of Tuesdny's election for United States senator--that of Ken tucky-was decided late tonight and resulted in the election of Richard F. Ernst, the republican candidate, over Senator Beckhnm, democrat. This made the tenth turnover in favor of the republicans and will give that party 59 seats in the Sem ate to 37 for the democrats.
 Of the 34 contests for seats in the Senate, the republicans won 25 and the democrats nine. The republicans elected 15 senators to succeed re- publfcans md 10 in place of demo- crats- The republican gains were made in Arizona, California. Colo rado, Idaho, Maryland. Nevada, Oklahoma. Oregon, South Dakota and Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
Highwaymen Rob Gypsies
By Associated Pre-

Shreveport, La. November 4--Five ur- masked highwaymen this morning raided gypsy camp located on the outskirt; fthe city. held up George Adams ana John Nichols, the only men in the camp, and escaped with a,5O0 in currency and diamonds valued at $.0o0. Only one of the two tens of the gypsies was ran sacked, and because the thieves failed to enter the other >ten, they overlooked S6 600 hidden in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
American Woolen Mills Close

Lawrence. Mass, November 4-The four mills of the American Woolen company in this city closed tonight for the rest of the week and next Monday will go on a four-da y-a-w week schedule. They have been running on ix-day schedule, but. according to the agents, with only about 50 per cent Of their personnel Lack of orders was given as the reason for the curtailment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
STEVENS FUNERAL TODAY
Every Wheel on C. and 0. to Stop for
 One Minute
By Associated Press

Richmond, Va, November 4.-Eyery wheel on the Chesapeake and Ohio rail- way system from Newport News, Va. to Chicago will stop for one minute to- morrow at 11:30 o'clock. Eastern stand ard time, at which time the funeral of George w. Stevens, president of the system, who died suddenly at White Sulphur Springs. W. Va, yesterday will be conducted here. The body was brought to Richmond last night by spe cial train. Burial will be in Hollywood cemetery here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
Says Coal Plentiful
Fly Associated Press

New York. November 4.--D. II. Wentz of Philadelphia. president of the Na- tional Coal Association. composed of coal operators, declared there was no shortage of bituminous coal in the United States in his testi- mony here today before the United States Senate committee on reconstruc- tion and production, Investigating the coal situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
ELECTION WATCHED ]
 CLOSELY BY LAPS.
Greatest Interest Ever Shown In American Election
 Is Manifest
By Associated Press

Tokio, November 1.-The early news of the results of the presidential cleo tion in the United States was received here in quick time and was printed in Wednesday evening papers. The great est interest ever shown in an Am can election was manifest everywhere, this being due in large part, although not altogether, to the issue of. the Califor- mia voting on the legislation affecting the Japanese.
 The result of the balloting. especial ly that in California, was recai ved with no surprise and evoked no dem- onstrations.
 Summarizing the early press com- nrent this morning, Reuters Limited says:
 While noting that serious losses are likely to fall on the Japanese as a con sequence of the passage of the bill, the newspapers express confidence that the question win be happily solved. that the change in government will make no difference and that the federal au- thorities in America will continue to show sincerity and sympathy toward Japan similar to the Wilson adminis- tration. They urge that the claim for justice be pressed confidently and energetically."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
Pf lMER IN DARK

Washing . November 4.--Attorney General Papner returned to his office here late iloday to find awaiting him a telegram from Federal Judge Ander- son al Indianapolis informing him that an investigation was to be made of Mir. Palmer's connection with the soft coal cases Mir. Palmer immediately went into conference with c. B. Ames, for fner assistant attorney general, who conducted the court proceedings at fn- dianapols. After the conference. which lasted two hours MT. Palmer said he " as unable to understand what Judge Anderson Is proposing to investigate.
 The attorney general said he had re- viewed the entire case with Mr. Ames. tut they had shed no light on the mat ter.
 T am at loss to krow what Judge Anderson is proposing to investigate" MT. Palmer said. My connection with this case has been simply and only the connection of the attorney general with any government case"
 Mir. Palmer had not determined to- night whether he would go to Indian apolis personally in response to Judge Anderson's invitation. It was indi. cated, however, that MT. Ames prob ally would be present at the inquiry in the capacity of special represen- tative of the department of justice, as he was said to be familiar with all questions pertaining to the coal cases as we'll as with Mr. Palmer's own views.
 There were indications at the de- partment that the controversy. which -recipitated recently the resignation of Dan W. Simms as special prosecutor i, the coal cases was being reviewed. Correspondence between the depart ment and MT. Simms and all data hay ing any bearing on the proceedings have been assembled It was under stood the attorney general planned to go over the papers during the next few days.
 While some officials thought 1t posr sible that further action by Judge An Gerson might warrant the attorney general in making public statement oi his position Ion all phases of the proceedings" The opinion was ey- pre- essed that unless the judge himself threw additional light on the proposed Inquiry. MT. Palmer would remain si- lent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
Sugar Control Ceases By Associated Preoe

Washington, November 4.-The last vestige of government control over su- gar has been removed through sigma ture by President Wilson of procla- nation providing for revocation No- vember IS of licenses held by whole. salers. refiners exporters and impor. terS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
Messengers Are Robbed By Associated Pre-.

Detroit. Mich. November 4-Four masked men lheld up three messengers of the Detroit Savings bank on Seven teenth street today and robbed them Of 90 600. The messengers. who were rid- ing in an automobile. had been making. collections at branch banks. The ban- dits escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
JAPANESE DENY CHARGES

Los Angeles, November 4.-CompIaint against Consugal Ujiro Oyama was sent to the State Department today by the Anti.Asiatic Association of Los Angeles. It charged that the consul was using his office as base for a campaign against the anti-alien land bill, which passed at Tuesdays election. The association declared this was "a gross breach of diplomatic privilege"
 Members of the Japanese colony Eere have telegraphed the Japanese ambas- sador at Washington denying the asso- ciations charges against Oyama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
To Build 1000 Coal Cars
By Associated Prsa

0y AH30G0te0 fRo00 Roanoke, Va. November 4--One thous- and steel coal cars of a capacity of l3O tons each will. be built in the local shops of Norfolk and Western Railway in the near future, officials of the road announced today. The new equipment will cost $a.250.o0O. it was stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
PASSED BY 3 TO1 VOTE

San Francisco November 4.--Califor- nia, by a three to one vote Tuesday passed the "anti alien land law 6 measure intended to restrict tenure of land by nonassimilable aliens. The m easure recently was the subject of diplomatic exchanges between the state department and the Japanese foreign office. Returns from b.4l3 of the states 6,154 precincts today showed 4S0.015 voted to adopt the measure. with 163.731 against it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
IDAHO

Boise. Idaho. November 4.-With 1855 voting precincts and an estimated 15.- 900 votes yet to be recorded in Idaho. republican majorities straight through the state and national tickets. except ing the senatorial, continued in the ra- tio of two to one over the demoeratic candidates. For Senator. Gooding, re- publican. continued to hold a majority of approximately 10000 over Nugent democratic incumbent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
NORTH DAKOTA

Fargo. N. D., November 4-North Da- kota was conceded to the Harding col- umn by "a large majority in a state mont made tonight by Democratic State Chairman Johnson. who also conceded the reelection of Congressman James H.
 Sinclair. republican, in the Third district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
GIRLS HEAD PARADE


 The dozen glrl stenographers and clerks attached to Harding headquarters headed the parade, which formed in the business section and marched to the Harding res- idence along the white pillared pathway of the front porch delegations of the campaign. The Harding marching club, the Harding Women's club of Marion, women employees of rhe Marion Steam Shovel company, the Harding Railway club and many other organizations Of this and other cities We're in the line. The President1elect and Mrs Harding 3first reviewed the procession as it passed the front porch and then personally greeted the inarchers as they broke rank and as sembed on the lawn. They expressed particularly pleasure at the work of the Civic Association, which. despite the fact that it's officials included members of both parties. has busted itself, extending courtesies to those called here by the front porch campaign
 With virtually no appointments on his programme. MT. Harding devoted today to cleaning up his affairs here in prep aration for his trip. He pushed through q mass of correspondence, replied to many telegrams of congratulation and late in the afternoon visited his bank for the first time in several weeks.
 MANY TO MAKE TRIP
 Detailed arrangement for ske vacation trip announced today, showed that thoDo who will go along with ths Presidenen elect and his wife include Senators Fro- linghuysen of New Jersey. Hale ot Maine, Elkins of West Virginia. Edward E. Mclean. the Washington publisher; Harry M Daugherty, the Harding pre- convention manager; George E. Chris tian IT, Mir. Harding's secretary; Dr. c. F. Sawyer. his family physician: Jud- son c. Welliver, publicity director at Harding headquarters: also Malcolm Jen- nirgs, attached to the headquarters. Tho wives of several of these will accompany them and two stenographers. secret service guard and a dozen newspaper men wui complete the party.
 The trip will be made on a special iiain, which will leave here Saturday Texas, hy way of St. Louis, and San Antonio There vill be short lay-over at San Antonio Sunday night. whers the senator wifi be joined by r. E. srchey and R F. Creaser. prominent Texas repubfiraas. whose guests he will ba durisg tho tweive--day stay at Port ;aa belle. Ths train will reach Browns y,i;e Monday morning and the party will o-avei .ha remaining twenty miles by snotor.
 so,ne 3isfse.I,,, has been encountered ,, srransi,f5, a suitable schedule for the f.-esi ev.t -a.es.'s c-cpased trip from Point isa belle 70 the pararas, Canal zone, where he exree.eE to go after twelve days hunting and fishing along the Texas coast It was said tonight that details of the voyage were in aheyance pending further sdvices from steamship com panies There are no regular sailings be- tween the points where the senator hAA hoped to sail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05
MARYLAND

Baltimore. Md. November 4. . The official canvass of the returns from Tuesdays election, begun today, was adjourned until tomorrow with only about half of the returns from the fourtk congressional district verified. V. O. Atwood. republican candidate,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-05

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Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-21
Man Meets Slow Death
Z Hanging From Roof Of
One-Story Building

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Pittsburgh, Pa, June 20.-Hang-
ing head downward from the edge
of a roof, on which he had been
working, Harry Dibbler, of Wall, a
suburb, was found dead last evening
Evidently the man had undergone a
slow and agonizing death, with no
one to hear his cries for help.
Dibbler had been engaged to COM
plete the work of the roof of build
ing recently constructed near his
home Indications were found that
he had lost his balance on the slop-
ing roof and slid off. The building
was only one story high, and if Dib-
bier had fallen to the ground it was
unlikely that he would have been
injured seriously, but as he toppled
over the edge his foot caught in
some false work and he was held
fast, unable to extricate himself and
drop to the ground or to swing him
self upward and grip the caves. If
he shouted for aid, nobody heard
him. When he did not appear at his
home at the close of the day a
search was made and the lifeless
body was found suspended How
long it had been hanging thus, there
was nobody to say.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-06-21
Woman and Babe
Barely Escape Death
In Mystery Shooting

Police are, unable to explain the
origin of four shots which were fired
near the home of c. A. Krell, 2224
Lake street, late last night.
The shots were fired from a 81
caliber revolver, it was learned when
an examination revealed that one OF
the bullets had lodged in the frame
of a bedroom window of Krelfs
home. Mrs. Doris Vogelsberg. a
daughter of Krells, her husband and
Clifton, their fiSe-day-old son, were
in bed in the room.
If the bullet which lodged in the
window frame had gone few inches
to the right, it would have shattered
the pane and undoubtedly would
have struck either Mrs. Vogelsberg
or the baby.
Police secured the neighhcrhood
near the home. but were unable to
ascertain the origin OF the shots.