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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
Complete Data Has Been Gath.
cred Direct From Stricken
Areas in Three States.
FAMILIES HOMELESS, SOC
Crops Devastated and Farmers
Forced to Depend on Charity
for Food and Clothing.

Birmingham, Ala. April 23-Infor
nation received direct from the
stricken areas, together with reports
at the offices of the governors of Mis-
sissippi and Alabama today, gave the
following toll of the tornado which
swept through this section last Tues
day:
Mississippi $50 dead, 200 injured
Alabama-7S dead, 500 injured
Tennessee dead, 80 injured.
Families made homeless in the three
states total close to 500 and losses in
livestock and property will approxi-
mate s2,oo0,0Oo.
Winston, Marion, NJ a d on and
Franklin counties bore the brunt of
the terrific storm in Alabama. Many
victims were killed outright by flying
timbers from their wrecked homes;
others were MANNED by the blast which
swept away building and trees. Crops
were ruined and farmers with their
only source Of livelihood destroyed.
have been forced to depend upon char
ity for food and clothing.
The greatest loss of life occurred at
Cedar Bluff, Clay county, Mississippi,
where 80 persons were killed. Monroe,
Neshoba and Alcorn counties also
were struck by the tornado as it
rushed across the state.
In Tennessee Lewis. Williamson and
Maury counties felt the effects of the
disturbance which seemed to have as
cended to a higher level and conse-
quently caused less fatalities and
damage.
Reports today showed the Red Cross
had sent workers and supplies into
the storm swept districts. Appeals
for medical aid, food and clothing were
being answered ,apd with the sestab-
lishment of headquarters in Hamilton,
Alabama and Meridian, Mississippi re-
lief werk WAS. veal Under w-Ss
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
Officer sand Committees Report
on Opening Day and Bay
Party Fills Afternoon.
WILSON SPEAKS TO-DAY
Panama City Man Who Is Mem
Der of Florida Development
Board Takes Ucker's Place

Visiting bankers were entertained
with bay party and trip to the
naval air station and the army posts
yesterday afternoon. In the evening
a dance was held at the Country
Club. The opening session OF the
convention was largely devoted to
routine reports of officers and com
mittees. The address of welcome was
made by w. H. Watson. OF Pensa-
cola, and the invocation by Rev
Minor j. Ross. The response was by
Giles Wilson
President Forrest Lake. of San
ford in his annual address devoted
his discussion the attitude of the
banker toward the community" CO.
operation between the banker and
the community, between capital and
labor was emphasized.
Fred w. Ellsworth, vice president
of the Hibernia Bank & Trust Co. OF
New Orleans, spoke on the Bankers
Relation to the Community" Mr.
Ellsworth described the banker as a
man who served his community and
who should teach the people the
need and value of economy and thrift
He urged campaigns of education and
the establishment of information
bureaus. ~.
L. c. Addison, deputy governor OF
the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta,
spoke on the Development of the Fed
eral Reserve System. He explained
how the system had increased its
radius, its power and it's value, giving
statistics.
William L. Wilson of Panama City,
vice president of the Florida Develop
ment Organization, will speak on
southern Development at todays
opening session. He takes the place
of Clement s. Ucker who is unable to
be present. Officers will be elected
and reports of the resolutions and
auditing committees received.
The American Bankers Association
in Florida will meet this morning
after the Florida Bankers adjourn.
This afternoon there will be a golf
tournament at the country club and
auto tours about the city. A banquet
will be held az the San Carlos tonight.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
LEADING TURKS
UNDER ARREST

Constantinople. April 23.-Izzet
Pasha, former Turkish grand vizier
was placed under arrest by entente
authorities here today. General Alirza
Pasha and several other prominent
Turks We're also apprehended.
Damad Ferid Pasha grand vizier to-
day took charge of the war office be-
cause disaffection there had threatened
to embarrass the government in send
ing assistance to Anzevour, chief of
officials who are charged with being
responsible for the trouble.
The minister of the interior has
resigned and there is general dissat-
isfaction in government circles. Many
officials disapprove of wholesale ar
rests of nationalists in this city and
are unwilling TO act against Mustapha
kemal
Twelve hundred adherents of Mus
tapha Kemal are reported to have been
arrested, and many are being thrown
into Jail daily. Officers OF one entire
section of the war office are reported
to have deserted their desks and gone
to Anatolia-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
CANDIDATES WHO
PASSED BAR EXAM

Tallahassee, April 23.-Following is
a list of those who successfully passed
the examination for admission to the
bar of the State of Florida, held by
the Supreme Court today: Miss Lena
Altman, Pensacola; L. r. Baker, West
Palm Beach; B. A. Bales, Fort Meade;
Arthur Bohn, Miami; Isaac Breeding
Jr., Bradentown; Robert Brodie, Rus
kin: Nathan Cockrell, p. Guy Crews.
c. H. Daniel and John z. Hartridge.
Jacksonville; Carl T. Hoffman, Pensa-
cola; James L. Kelly, Mariana; c.
E Lemire. Orlando; Angelo Leto,
Tampa; W. NJ. B. Tippetts, St. Peters
burg; Walter II. Tucker. Bradentown;
Harry NJ. Voorhis, Orlando.
1t was learned at the offices Of the
State Road Department today that the
quarterly meeting of the department
will be held on the 2sth and 29th of
April instesf OF the 27th and 2Sth as
formerly announced.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
NEW RAIL UNION
MOVE is ON FOOT

Washington, April 23.-Formation OF
a new national organization of rail-
road men has been undertaken by
representatives here of the striking
switchmen in Chicago, New York.
Cleveland, St. Louis and other cities.
r. J. Mitchell, of Chicago, in announc-
ing the inception of the movement, to-
day said efforts would be made to en-
roll workers in all railroad crafts both
in the United States and Canada.
J. p. Foley, of the Cleveland Yard
mems Association, said the commit
tees now in Washington represented
a, 900 men in the non-recognized as
sociations and that elections for a
grand lodge would be held in No
vember. Spokesman for the New York
and New jersey strikers declared they
would affiliate with the new organi-
zation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
GEORGE TALKS ON
TURKISH PROBLEM

San Reno. April 23.-Premier Lloyd
George of Great Britain, in an infor-
NAL talk today with the American
newspaper correspondents, said there
was a real need of the participation of
the United States in the discussions of
the Turkish problems. IL the United,
States did participate. her views would
be likely to prevail he declared. Dur
ing the course of the conversation,
which lasted an hour, Mr.. Lloyd
George replied freely to numerous
questions put TO him by the corre-
spondents.
The impression | formed from the
reports Of British officials within
Germany the premier said, "substan-
TALLY is the impotence of the govern
ment. The limbs do not obey the cen
trail authority"
At another moment. responding to a
question, Mr.. Lloyd George said:
The British government has never
proposed as a means of compelling
Germany to fulfil the terms of the
treaty that she should starve.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
Allies To Make Armenia
An Independent Nation
HAS
RIGHT OF Way.
Hitchcock Announces He Will
Not Be in Running for DEM
Ocratic Leadership Senate

Washington, April %. IS n o T
night from the race for Democratic
leader of the senate, thus virtually
assuring the election of Senator I'm
derwood of Alabama, at the Demo-
day night. Hitchcock said he with
drew in the interest of harmony and
because individual plans would not
permit him to be minority leader.
Hitchcock's friends explained the
presidential campaign will take him
from Washington at frequent intervals
and aside from this he planned to make
frequent visits to his summer home
in Massachusetts,, consequently he did
not desire to undertake the duties OF
leadership.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
MANY STRIKERS
TO REMAIN OUT
Cleveland Members Vote to Go
to Jail Rather Than Return
to Jobs on Same Pay.

Chicago. April 2ss-Seven thousand
striking railroad workers at a mass
meeting today refused to take action
to end the unauthorized walkout.
cleveland, o., April. 23.-Five hun
dred striking members of the Cleve-
land Yardmen's Association, meeting
here this afternoon voted to go to Jail
in preference to returning to work. The
vote was taken after President o.
Rourke of the association told the men
the Department of Justice agents noti-
fled him that unless they returned to
work they would be arrested.
Then John Sawken, agent of the De-
partment of Justice. notified leaders
the government planned to arrest every
man who failed to return by Saturday
morning O'Rourke put the question
Every man who chooses prison bars
to starvation wages will rise" the five
hundred, rose, cheering and shouting.
Pitts burgh, April %. - Charters OF
twelve lodges of the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen in the Pittsburgh
district were revoked because SOME
members participated in the unauthor-
ICED strike, G. H. Sfnes. vice president
of the union, stated tonight.
st. Louis, April 23.-Striking yard
men in the st. Louis district today
voted to remain on strike and press
their demands for increased wages. The
vote was unanimous, it was said.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
Senator Bryan is Confirmed
As Judge of Fifth Circuit
Appointment and Confirmation
Indicates High Regard in
Which He Is Held by
Wilson.
(sy GEORGE n. MANNING }

Washington, D. c., April 2S.-Former
Senator Nathan p. Bryan of Jackson
vile, was today nominated by the
president to be u. S. Circuit Judge
for the Fifth District, TO succeed
Robert l.. Bats of Texas. The senate
Immediately confirmed Bryan's nomin-
alton without following the customary
rule of referring it to a committee out
of courtesy to a former member of
senate.
There was a brisk contest for this
office by large number of prominent
lawyers from Florida, Georgia, Ala
bama, Louisiana, Texas and Missis-
sippi, which make up the Fifth, Circuit
Among the candidates was Judge Car
ter of Pensacola.
Senator Bryan is held in high es-
teem by President Wilson and Post
master General Burleson and it is be-
lieved to be on this account that he
was appointed. Senator Bryan was a
candidate sometime ago for governor
of the Philippines. The president said
then that he had already decided to ap-
point another man but that it would
give him great pleasure to show his
appreciation of Bryan's friendship and
support of the administration when
some other vacancy occurred by ap-
pointing him.
Senator Bryan's circuit is one of the
biggest and most important in the
country and includes besides a wide
continental territory the important
Canal Zone section. The districts in
cluded in the Fifth Circuit are: 2 in
Florida, in Alabama, in Georgia,
2 in Louisiana, 5 in Mississippi in
Texas and the Canal Zone.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
HEADS
C.0FC.CAMPA AIGN
Membership Drive for 500 New
Pensacola Boosters Will Be
Put on Next Week.

u. S. Marshal James B. Perkins has
been selected as general chairman of
the Chamber of Commerce member
ship campaign which will be put on
next week. The membership commit
tee has been working for nearly three
weeks, arranging the preliminary
plans, which assumed definite shape
yesterday.
Team captains, J. A. Avant and
Charles B. Hervey. have also been
elected. These captains will each
designate five lieutenants and each
lieutenant will designate six members
for his squad. President Mitchell OF
the Greek Anagenesis Society will
have a team.
Together with the membership COM
mittee, the chairman, team captains,
at the chamber of commerce at
o'clock Monday afternoon to receive
final instruction information, etc.
A general meeting of all members
of the chamber of commerce will be
held Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock
and the campaign will open Wednes-
day morning. 1t is planned to put
the campaign over in one day. Cards
IOr oUU prospective HleIuDeIS nave wen
made out and these men will be ap-
preached by workers on Wednesday.
Complete details of the next years
work of the chamber of commerce
have been mapped out and it is be-
lieved the program of constructive
work will sell the idea of a bigger,
better and more active chamber of
commerce to every one of the 500
harS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
MEMORIAL DAY
PROGRAM READY
Honors Will Be Paid to Veterans
of Confederacy and Cause
They So Ably Espoused

In accordance with usual custom in
Pensacola and elsewhere throughout
the states that were embraced in the
Southern Confederacy, elaborate plans
are being made for the observance of
Memorial Day Monday. when fitting
honor will be paid to the remnant of
heroes of the sixties still living and
beautiful tribute to the memory Of
those who have passed.
Robert r. Stout, well known young
attorney. has been selected as orator
of the day. He will be introduced by
]. M. Coe. also well known member of
the local bar who as will be remem-
bered delivered "a most able and ap-
propriate Grafton on the occasion of the
observance a year ago. April 26 is a
holiday in this state as in others of
the south and the banks will be closed
and business in some other lines be
suspended for the time.
The addresses will be made at the
First BAPTIST church Monday afternoon
and will take place following a short
meeting which will be held at the Biv-
ouac at $3.50 o'clock. The veterans will
he taken to the church from the
Rivouac in automobiles furnished by
Mesdames Walter Kehoe, o. ]. Sem
mes. w. II. Watson, r. F. Mitchell,
Ered Gilmore, Lee Mcdonald, Chris
Thiesen. Francis Wilson, Horace Simp-
son and Mr. w. A. Rawls.
Music will be furnished by the choir
and vocal and violin numbers will be
rendered.
From the church the veterans will go
to Lee Square to decorate the Lee
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
MEXICANS LINE
UP FOR BATTLE
Troop Movements Indicate Fed.
erals Will Attack Sonora
From Chihuahua.

Aqua Prieta, Sonora, April 23.-
Grouping of troops of the Carranza
and Sonora state governments at con-
centration and strategic points for the
campaign today. The vanguard of fed
eral troops expected to attack Sonora
from Chihuahua were reported en-
camped at Ojintos, while 1000 addi-
tionaI troops left Buena Vista, near
Mexico City, for the north Sunday
night. papers received from the capital
said. More than 1000 Mayo Indians
were enroute to join as many more
Mayos and Yaquis already in this
district.
Presence of the Yaquis in eastern
Sonora was said to indicate the state
government expected its hardest bat
tie in this section. The Indians are
described as the best fighters in Mex
leo.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
OPPOSITION TO
LEAGUE BEAT REED

Joplin, Mo, April IS. The Demo-
cratic state convention in session here
early today broke from precedent when
the senior United. States senator was
not selected as a delegate at large to
the national convention. The senator
James A. Reed has been one of the
bitterest opponents of the proposed
league Of nations and had announced
that if chosen as a delegate large
he would not be bound by instructions
to vote for a plank indorsing the
league.
Governor Frederick d. Gardner,
Judge W.. w. Graves of jefferson City:
DR.. Rurris A. Jenkins, pastor, and
newspaper man OF Kansas City. and
Judge John S. Harrington, Springfield,
were named delegates-at -at-large with a
half vote each, four women to be
named later.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
LOCAL WEATHER

Compiled for the Journal by the Weather
Bureau Office).
Pensacola, Fla, April "a. 1920.
Sunrise 5:12. Sunset, 6:22. Moonrise
1884 a. m Next phase of the moon lst
quarter, 25th. High tide, 4:o4 p m. Low
tide 1888 a m
YESTERDAYS WEATHER.
Temperature.
Dry bulb, a. m. Il: 12 noon q; Z
%. m. - Wet bulb. IL; IL noon, so: Z
D. m So Highest, 20 Lowest. II. Mean
"a Normal. So. Mean same date la st
wear. Il Accumulated deficiency this;
year to date. 10. Highest of record for
April % degrees Lowest of record for
April. 81 degrees
Rainfall.
For "a hours ending D. m. 0. Total
for this month to z .. m, $50. Normal
for April. SIS inches. Accumulated de-
ficiency this year to date. 2.64
Humidity
a. m zoe; 12 noon, as; D. m, 81
Barometer.
"a. m, se.s5. p. m, es.ss.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
PROHI QUESTION
is CONSIDERED

Washington, April 23.-The supreme
court today begins consideration of
whether federal constitutional amend
ments must be submitted to the vot-
ers for ratification In states having
referendum provisions in their con-
stitutions. The question is involved
in appeals from Ohio supreme court
DEGREES sustaining the state constitu-
tional referendum amendment and dis
missing injunction proceedings to en-
join submission of the prohibition and
woman suffrage amendments TO pop
ular vote.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
PALMER PROBERS
UNCOVER GRAFT

Washington. April 23.-Attorney
General Palmer announced today in
vesrigation by the department of jus
tice of alleged fraudulent war con-
tracts has uncovered illegal transac-
tions involving millions Of dollars and
that through civil and criminal ac-
tions, either completed or under way.
large sums viii be saved 10 the gov
ernment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
Decision Reached When No
Member of League Is Willing
to Accept a Mandate.
TURK TREATY ASSAILED
Premier Nitti of Italy Prophe.
sizes War and Says Italy
Will Not Render Aid

San Reno, April 23.-Armenia is to
decision was reached by the supreme
council of the allies today because
neither the United States or any other
power is willing to accept a mandate
over the country.
The boundaries of Armenia are not
yet clearly defined. Comment of
those in close relation to council is
that the League of Nations has been
rather slightly treated respecting Ar
menia, by declining to avail itself of
the league as a mandatory for Ar
menia.
You will have a war in Asia Minor
and Italy will not send a single sol
dier nor pay a single lire, Signor
Nitti, the Italian premier, said in an
interview today following a critical
analysis by him of the Turkish peace
treaty.
You have taken from the Turks
their sacred city of Adrianaople," said
Nitti, you have placed their capital
city under foreign control you have
taken from them every port and a
large part of their territory, and five
Turkish delegates you will select will
sign a treaty which will not have the
sanction Of the Turkish people or the
Turkish parliament
The Turkish treaty is almost fin
ished by the council in it's discussions
over the relations with Russia it is un-
derstood the. council will not treat the
subject as an aIlied question: IT has
already been decided that as the al
lies were not at war with Russia each
ally is free to have such intercourse
or non intercourse as it may deem fit.
London, April pa note has been
despatched to Paris by the German
government according to a Berlin
wireless. message received here, stat
ing that German troops in the Ruhr
district no longer exceed the number
stipulated in the peace treaty.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
BROTHER ISAIAH
is DISCREDITED

New Orleans. April 23.-In address
here today DR.. ]. NJ. Fletcher. of Tu-
lane, declared Brother Isaiah, who
practiced faith healing here re3ntly
did not in a single case affect az per
manent cure of any organic trouble
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
GERMANS MAY
ELECT PRESIDENT

Berlin. April ga bill providing
the national president is to be chosen
by the people and not parliament was
passed by the national assembly dur
ing the day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
BANKER AND BROKER.

Bell-hop at San Carlos: Mis-
tuh Murphy am dis a brokers'
conyenshun?
Mr.. Murphy, the clerk: Why,
no. This is a bankers conven-
ton"
Bell-hop: Hit sho' am mo
broker'n a pro'bishun meetin'.
Aint been no tips a-ta1i."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
FORMER SENATOR
DIES SUDDENLY

Clarksburg. April 2s.-Judge Nathan
Goff. former United States senator
from West Virginia. died suddenly at
his home here this afternoon of paraly-
sis. He was apparently in good health
yesterday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
TWO CITIES SHOW
POPULATION GAIN

Washington, April 2S.-Census re-
turns announced tonight included In
dianapolis. 314.194. increase OF s45
per cent: Wilmington. Deleware, no.
los, increase of 30 per cent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24

For more than 10 months the si-
lences of Polar seas have shrouded
the vessel that here Roald Amundsen
and his shipmates in their strange en-
deavor TO reach the north pole.
Amundsen's vessel the Maud took on
oil at Dixon island in the White sea
about s p e m b l, 1918 and
soon after sailed off to the northeast
through the rapidly freezing Arctic.
1t was the explorers plan to drive
the ship as far northward as he could,
then TO lodge her in the. ice and per
init her to be dragged along with
the enormous foes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
CAPT. AMUNDSEN
is HEARD. FROM
For Over 19 Months Where
abouts of Explorer Were
Secret of North Seas.

Nome, Alaska. April 23.-Captain
Roald Amundsen discoverer of the
south pole, has arrived at Anadirm
a trading post on the Behring sea,
eastern Siberia, according to a wire
less message from Anadir received
here last night. The dispatch gave no
details other than suggesting that tho
explorer had reached the village in
ship.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24
WEATHER FORECAST

Generally fair Saturday and
Sunday. not much change in tenn
perature, gentle to moderate var
liable winds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24

FIGHT HIGH COST OF LINING
Your old furniture, office fix
lures or machinery can be quick
ly turned into cash through The
Journal Want Columna
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No. 1-continued on Page 2
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Laredo, Tex, April 23.-Rebel forces
who attacked Taxpam Wednesday
were driven off after repeated as
saults, Mexican Consul Garca an
nounced here today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24

San Diego. April 23.-To safeguard
American residents and property in
xSonora and Sinaloa, the United States
cruiser Salem and destroyer McCaw-
ley, will sail for Mexican waters early
tomorrow, it was announced today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-04-24

New York, April 23.-Bandits have
been burning fruit barges and de-
stroying property generally along the
NsamacInta river and at Frontera, ac-
cording to officials of the Tropical
Fruit Company today.