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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
50O YARDMENA ARE STILL ON STRIKE,
 DECLARE LEADERS
Chiefs of Engineers and Bremen Urge All Men to Stick to Jobs Pending
 Boards Decision
By Associated Press

Baltimore, June 22.-Notwithstandin the orders of the Brotherhood chiefs, threats of loss of priority and warnings from officials of both the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads. set ting time limits for return to work under penalty of dismissal from serv- ice nearly 500 yaro men of the two night, according to leaders of the men
 The Baltimore and Ohio officials is- sued an order that those men not re- porting for service by o'clock tomor the service. No freight Is being re- ceived with the exception of perishable focdstuffs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
 !. CANDIDATE GAINING Defeat of Congressman VOlstead in Minnesota
 Election Appears
 Certain
By Associated Press

St Paul. Minn., June 22.-Gradually overcoming the early lead established by J. A. o. Preus in the contest for the republican gubernatorial nomina- tion. Dr. Henrik Shipstead, the non- Partisan League candidate. had cut down the margin separating them to 15.ooO in returns available tonight from yesterdays statewide primary election.
 While most of the precincts still un- reported were small in point of total vote it was recognized that the lead Preus had was not sufficient to insure his election at the present stage os the vote count. Returns from 2,2l5 precincts out of 3.l95 in the state gave Preus l15.76o and Shipstead 100.049.
 One outstanding victory looms for the Partisan Leaguers tonight. however. in the possible defeat of Con- gressrnan A. J. Volstead. of the Seventh district. who sought renomination on the republican ticket. The NonParti- san League candidate. Q. J. Kvale. of Benson had a lead of nearly 2.000 votes when 2gO of the 376 precincts had been heard from.
 Incomplete and unofficial returns on the contests for state ticket nomina- tions in the republican ranks indicated the entire list indorsed by the repub- lican statewide elimination convent~ on had been successful.
 The democratic gubernatorial nomi- nation was captured by Mayor L. c. Hodgson of St. Paul. available returns tonight indicated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
ALL IS HARMONY, DECLARES PALMER Committee Secretary Says Attorney General Will
 Have 400 Votes at Start
Rv Assoeiafed Press

Chicago, June 22.-A- Mitchell Palmer, Attorney General was one of a host of democratic leaders that passed through Chicago today en route to the national convention at San Francisco Mir Palmer was on spe- cial train carrying delegation of 250 Pennsylvania democrats to the convention.
 There is no dissension in the demo- cratic party and none is expected" MT. Palmer said All is harmony"
 The Attorney General refused to dis cuss his own candidacy. but Warren Van Dyke of Harrisburg. secretary of the Pennsylvania state committee. said that MT. Palmer would enter the con- yention the strongest of all the can didates. with seventy-four of the states seventy-six delegates pledged He said Palmer would have 400 votes on the first roll call.
 The party included Roland s. Morris of Philadelphia, ambassador to Japan, who is on vacation; Vance C. Me- Cormick of Harrisburg, national demo- cratic chairman in 1916; Joseph F. Guffey of Pittsburg, national commit teeman -elect, and Congressman Bruce F. Sterling of Uniontown. state chair man of the party. The party will ar rive at San Francisco on Friday.
 Tom Taggart. national committee man from Indiana and chairman of the Indiana delegation. also was in Chi cago today on his way west He ex- pressed the opinion that the 'wets and drys' question is no longer politi- cal issue. but is simply question of laR-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
FAMILY GETS BULK
 PERKINS, ESTATE No Public Requests Made In Will of Financier Who
 Died Last Friday
By Associated Press

New York. June 22.-George W. Per kins. philanthropist and financier. who died last Friday at Stamford, Conn, left the bulk of his estate to the widow and two children. according to his win filed here today. The exact amount was not given. but the value was placed fin excess of $1.000. .000." No public bequests were made.
 Miss Mary Kihm. his secretary for more than twenty-seven years, re- ceived a bequest of s5oO0o. together with a $6,00o annuity for the remainder of her life. Every person who was in his employ for year or more was be- queathed $100 for each wear of service.
 Mrs. Evelina B. Perkins. the widow. inherited all real estate. household ef- fects. works of art. jewelry, live stock and automobiles. in addition to a DOT tion of the residuary estate. as shared with the daughter. Dorothy. and George w. Perkins. Jr.
 Fifty thousands dollars was be- oueathed to a sister. Emily s. Perkins. of Riverdale. besides the income from a trust fund of $150.00e
 A codicil attached to the will proper which dealt with bequests to employees contained provisions for thirteen serv- ants and certain former employees in the Riverdale mansion.
 The executors are the members of the immediate family and Lewis L. Della field Of New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
Socialists Force Resignation Ne1D
 German Cabinet
By Associated Press

London, June 2c.-The Fehren- bach cabinet has collapsed, owing to the majority socialists refusing to support it. This announcement Is made in despatch from Der lin to the London Times sent mt i0:30 o'clock last night.
 !It is learned tonight (Tues- day),r says the Times corrcspond- ent. "that the majority socialists, Ut meeting today, declined to give vote of confidence to the Fehrenbach ministry. The demo- crats declare that the conditions on which they consented to join the government have not been full filled. The peoples party also, it is reported, refuse to support the Fehrenbach government. The crisis, therefore, is again acute."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
MINNIE EAPOL|S GIRL
 CALLED BY SWAIN Asked to Give Information on Points in Connection
 With Elwell Murder
By Associated Press

New York, June 22-District Attorney sent for Miss Ely Hope Anderson of Minninneapols to question her in con necton with his investigation of the murder of Joseph Browne Elwell, veal thy turfman and whist expert, who was found with bullet hole through his head at his home here on the morning of June II.
 Miss Anderson was the dinner guest of Victor Von Schlegell, New York busi- ness man, at the Ritz-Carlton hotel here on the night before Elwel was slain While dinning the hotel roof they met Elwel. accompanied by miss Viola Kraus, divorced wife of Won Sshlegell, and other friends. The district attorney said he intends to question Miss Ander- son about this meeting and of events prior and subsequent thereto.
 A packet of letters found in Miss Andersons apartment here has been turned over to the district attorney. Some of these are department store ad- vertisements, the district attorney said, while others are of personal nature ard will be opened in her presence.
 eve have asked Miss Anderson to come here as soon as she can" MT. Swann said, ito see whether sine may not be able to aid the authorities by giving them information on some of the points on which they are working"
 Asked if he considered her as an im- portant witness in the case, MT. Swann replied:
 You can make it emphatic that we do not regard Miss Anderson as one afoE whom even the shadow of sus- picion rests in connection with the murder"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
Gist of the News
GENERAL

 McCOmbs' outburrt is without any meaning. says Cummings. Cutciiff sentence affirmed by court of appeals.
 Alabama convention special reaches Salt Lake City today. Barons and Travellers will play Il double header today. Foreign exchange was main factor in stock market. Selling movement i'm cotton nggres- sive with drop in price.
 LOCAL Improvement seen in car shortage for coal delivery. Many testify to benefit from laying on of hands by Bianford. Distribution of victory medals to be- gin.
 Ironmakers slow in booking foreign orders.
 Drainage is needed. and so is the money.
 Tennessee river certain to be brIdged Pastors requested to help Jewish re- lief campaign. Annual meeting of Chamber of Com meree.
 Royal welcome planned for members of Rainbow division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
BEGIN REBUILDING FOLLOWING QUAKE Entire Population of Ingle- wood Joins in Work of
 Reconstruction
By Associated Press

Los Angeles, Calf, June 22.--The work of rebuilding the business section of In- glewosd, ten miles southwest of this city, which suffered most from the series of earthquakes in Los Angeles county last night, was we'll under way today. prac- tically the entire population of 300O talk ing part.
 An emergency ordinance providing for a special committee to take charge of the situation and condemn any buildings found to be unsafe for occupancy was adopted by the Inglewood city council.
 Arthur Corey, city engineer of Ingle- wood. said the damage there probably would exceed s100,00o. Losses in Los An geles and other parts were estimated at s25,0O0.
 When street car traffic on the lines of the Los Angeles railway corporation was halted for half an hour beginning abcnt 10:30 a. n., officials of the company stated they had word the delay was due to an earthquake shock which tempora rily crippled a power plant at Huntington Lake, seventy miles east of Fresno. Late today the officials said they had another message that the plant had slight breakdown. but that the cause was not stated to be an earthquake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23

And yet there is no president head. quarters in San Francisco which does not reflect poignant fear that MT Wilson will be able to secure the nomi- nation.
 It is said in whispers today that Bninbrfdge Colby comes to San Francisco as the personal repre- sentative of the President and that in making his first speech to the convention he will nominate the President. There Is no doubt hut that the platform prepared by Car ter Glass and Homer Cummings is the handiwork of Mir. Wilson, and it Is reported that W. C.. McAdOO retired from the field because he had never been able to secure the support of the President, and that as n result there is bitterness be- tween the father and the son.
 The Wilson shadow as result of the foregoing freezes the hope of all can didates in San Francisco, and yet it is not regarded as possible that the con vention will be swayed to such an ex- tent as to nominate the President and send the party headlong into defeat
 The League of Nations plank, providing for reservations which do not nulIify. will he inserted In the platform without n fight, 1t is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
CHAIRMEN ISSUE STATEMENT

New Haven, Conn. June 22.--The fol- lowing statement was made by the gen erai chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen, Order of Railway Conductors. and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, this afternoon:
 'It is true that there is much unrest among railroad employees and there is good reason for the same, on account of the long delay in the wage increase be- ing granted to them, which is caused by the failure of the railroad admins tration to grant an increase prior to the end of federal control. Also to the failure of the railroads to agree to in- creases at wage conferences held with representatives of the organization in March, 1920.
 "In April, 1920, the labor board was created as provided for in the trans portation act of 1920. Since then this board has functioned and it is our un- that all members have de- voted their time to hearings and con s,deration of the wage questions sub mitted.
 Tt was the original plan of the labor board to grant a temporary decision at an early date and a final decision later cn. However. we are advised today by executive officers rom the best infor- nation they can obtain that coni- p.ete and final decision will be made on or before July 9, and we. therefore. Lelieve that all men in engine and train service should remain at work pending a decision of the labor board, as no benefit or gain can be obtained by leaving the service at this time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
SITUATION UNCHANGED

Philadelphia. June 22.-There was no apparent change in the yardmen' strike situation tonight Strike leaders reported slight gains, but railroad of ficials declared they were offset by the number of men who returned to work Freight traffic, which has been impaired by the walkout, was re- ported greatly improved on the three lines entering this city. Passenger service remains normal
 Names P. Casey chairman of Lodge 7J. Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire men and Engnemen. predicted today that at least 800 men would return to work tomorrow At other meetings Of sti .kers. however, it was voted to stay out until their grievances are satis- factorily adjusted.
 IF a bulletin to employees. Charles F. Ewing, vice president of the Reading railway. notified them to report for work immediately or give satisfac- tory reason for not doing so.
 Reading officials said that notwith- standing the embargo. considerable freight is being moved. They esti- mated about 400 men are Idle.
 Officials of the Pennsylvania re- ported marked improvement and de- clared the peak of the strike had been reached. At the Edgemoor yard. near Wilmington, Del, and in the Chester district. operation, which was restored to normal this morning by the return of all the strikers. continued so all day. the company's statemSn. said
 C, F. Musser general chairman of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen of the Pennsylvania system. in a state fnent tonight characterized the strike as ''iilegaf' and declared that members of the brotherhood who participated in
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
S30O,0OO FIRE IN THE
 HEART OF BALTIMORE
sy Associated Pres.

Baltimore. June 22.-Fire, which started today on the fourth floor of a building at Baltimore and Howard streets. occupied by Blumberg Brothers Company and s. Goldheim & Sons swept the three upper floors. causing damage estimated at $300,0
 Mrs. William Roberts. accompanied by her niece, Miss Esther Della. and Miss Norma Winter, were standing al street corner when a salvage corps truck, on the way to the fire. struck an automobile. The machine was thrown to the sidewalk. striking Mrs Roberts and fracturing her skull She died instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
B HUNTSVILLE MEN UNDER ARREST FOR
 SELLING NEAR BEER

Twenty1shree proprietor. of aapr:,- store. and soft drink establishments In Hsntsviile. West Huntsville and Dallas were arrested today by dep- utfes of the sherffrs force on charges of violating the prohibition laws by selling near beer of vari- Ou~ brands. All made bonds for $500 each for appearance In the cir- cult court July ID. Near beer has teen gold openly since prohibition went into effect and the raids to- day were made on orders of Cir- cult Jud&e BrickelL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
MARITAL LAW AND
 MORE TROOPS FOR IRELAND DEMANDED
Unionist Member of Com mons Declares Victory Rests With Assassins
 In Ireland
By Associated Press

London June 22.--Moving the ad- journment of the House of Commons for the purpose of calling attention to the rioting in Londonderry, Lieut. Col Wilfred Ashley. unionist. declared to- day that victory rested with the as sassins, and not with the government, which appeared powerless to maintain the sanetity of life, The chief secre- tary for Ireland and the viceroy, ho said. were prisoners in their own houses, the officials of Dublin Castle were equally prisoners and obliged to take exercise in the castle ground. The nations of the world were pointing the finger of scorn at England's inability to maintain her authority in Ireland
 He demanded martial law and mora troops.
 The right Honorable Denis Henry, attorney general for Ireland. replying to the criticisms of Colonel Ashley and other speakers threw little new lighs on the situation. He said the author ities in Ireland had been given fullest authority to call for whatever was necessary aud to adopt measures con- sidered desirable, and the police ana troops had been given the utmost int- tiative. the instructions being to be- have precisely as on the battlefield. He regarded the situation in Dublin as worse than in Londonderry, and in this connection he expressed approval of the suggestion made In the course of the debate to invite the assistance of loyal men of all parties to help in keeping order.
 Lord Robert Cecil voiced his disap- pointment at the attorney generals re- marks. He declared that the govern ment should adopt either a course of conciliation or coercion
 The motion for adjournment was then negotiated without division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
REAL STRUGGLE OF
 | CONVENTION ID BE | 0N THE PLATFORM
Prohibition to Be Chief ls- sue, Outrivaling League of Nations, Judging From
 Present Indications
au A.sonlatsd Prsss

San Francisco, June 22.--Postmasler General Burleson's statement today at San Antonio regarding democratic platform issues drew particular at tention among party leaders here Tor the national convention next week pe- cause of it's frank declaration for mod ification of the Volstead prohibition enforcement act.
 MT. Burlesons demand for repeal of drastic and absurd" provisions of the act expressed in more direct fashlon views which some of the party leaders now here previously had voiced pri- yately Coming from member or President Wilson's cabinet, the state ment was regarded as a possible inti- nation of the administrations atti ' tude on the prohibition issue before the convention.
 Senator Glass of Virginia, who is due here tomorrow, is understood to have been entrusted with formal ex- pression of President Wilson's view 5 as to the platform. On other occa- sions however, the postmaster gen eral has been the direct spokesman of the President on important issues and democrats here were inclined to take his expression as to the prohibi- ton plank as more than a statement of his own views.
 The preliminary convention dis
 cussion in progress here, while
 wholly informal in character, has
 shown striking unanimity of
 opinion on two points thus far.
 The first of these Is that the plat
 form struggle will be the real
 fight of the convention, the sec
 ond, that the prohibition plank
 will be the chief issue in that
 fight, outrivaIinG the League of
 Nations declaration in interest
 among the delegates.
 TO CLASH WITH BRYAN
 In the league issue W. J. Bryan al- ready is standing directly opposed to President Wilson's views as to the party attitude. That dates back to the Jackson Day dinner when MT. Wilson urged that the democrats enter the campaign on the issue of ratification of the league covenant without ma terial reservation. The former Seere- tary of State stood just as strongly flor acceptance of the republican Senate Observations as basis for ratification iN order to keep the league covenant out of the campaign.
 If Mir. Burleson's statement is to be accepted as representing the Presi- dents views on prohibition, delegates said, IL now was eVldenl that Bryan and the administration forces were to close also over that plank in the party platform.
 MT. Bryan's views have been known to be rigidly against any weakening of the prohibition laws. There is also, it was said. third point on which the President and his former secretary
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
PAPER ISSUES APPEAL

Belfast, June 22.-The Evening Telegraph issued appeal to the citizens not to follow the example of Londonderry. saying: We would ap- peal to those who may be anxious for reprisals to be patient. Nothing would delight the rebel party more than to see the city turned upside down by disturbances and bloo~shed. To play into their hands would be a grave mis- take. The bounden duty of every pa- triotic man IS to support the authorities in restoring and maintaining law and order"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
Druggists Found Guilty

Indianapolis. Ind. June 22.-Louis F.. and Julius A. Haag, brothers and two of the three proprietors of chain of drug stores were found guilty on twenty eight counts charging violation of the Reed amendment and one count charging conspiracy to commit an of fense against the United States by a jury in Cnited States district court here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
MARTIAL LAW ASKED

Dublin, June 22.-Citizens of London derry, including several magistrates, have requested the Irish government to send more troops to that city, They urge that control of the city be as- sumed by compe tent military authority ard that martial law be proclaimed.
 The situation in Londonderry is re- garded as extremely grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
LEAVE TRAIN STANDING

DubIIn, June ZZ.-Ihe gOVernment again today directed that the police board the train at Cloughjordan for Du- bhn, and the railroad workers again declined, as they did yesterday, to move the train.
 Other than this incident. no develop nents are reported in the railroad slt- uation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
POLICE PATROL AMBUsHED

Dublin, June 22.--A police bicycle pa trol of four was ambushed today near Bantry. One constable named Brest was killed, sergeant was shot in tho head and another constable was shot in the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
learned, although on the floor w. J. Bryan might make it an issue.
 It Is regarded as doubtful that a wet plant will be included.

H
 Practically all candidates hesitate to support the wet plank for fear lest It's insertion would mean the nomination of Governor Cox. The plank to be pro posed, however. and which will have support on the floor, will indorse the amendment, but leave to the respective states the solution of the moot ques- tion as to what actually constitutes intoxicating liquor.
 The Georgia contest will be decided Saturday in favor of she delegation committed to Attorney General Palmer and against that under the leadership of Senator Hoke Smith and Thomas E. Watson. It is said today that the com mittee will act unanimously and will not waste time in nquiring into the merits involved. The Georgia delega- tion, incidentally, will be asked to bring the Alabama delegation into the Palmer fold since the retirement of McAdoo, for whom it was understood the Alabamians, in a majority, would vote. Palmer has a fine chance. it IS cl&imed.
 A. any rate, the conversion of Ala bama will be Georgias first effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
Wilson Wants t0 Run and His Ambition Puts Dan1per
 on the Hopes Of Others
League Plank Will Be Inserted But Candidates Fear We Plank Will Cause Nomination of Cox-Georgia
 Wants Aabs-na to Support Palmer
By HIGH W. ROBERTS

San Francisco Ca June 2-Speca)-It has been mat ter of general knowledge that the President is tentative and anxious candidate succeed himself He thoroughly and sincerely he alone able in what he considers the emergency of the world.
 To those that the President fatally stricken that all probability he will make another public appearance
 incredible that Mr. Wilson should be regarded as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
STRIKE NOT EXPECTED

Dublin, June 22.-Although some Great Southern Railway men have been dismissed for refusing to drive trains in pursuance of their anti-munitions
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
LONDONDERRY NOW QUIET

Londonderry, June 22.-The city was quiet this afternoon. At 3 o'clock the inquest on the body of William Kane, who was shot and killed this morning. opened. but it was adjourned for d week. Of the persons injured Sunday night, two are in grave condition.
 A meeting of the magistrates this afternoon decided to send a second ur- gent request to Dublin castle for mili-- tary endorsements and the institu- tion of martial law. Telegrams were also sent to the Attorney General urg- ing the necessity of the immediate dis patch of troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-23
SUFFRAGE STAND

T need not tell you of my interest in the consummation of the woman's 3 suffrage. l voted for it in the Senate, and vote records a senator's purpose quite as faithfully as anything he may do.
 Nothing would please me more than