davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
CLAIMS COAL HAD
 EXPLOSIVE IN TT

Alleging that his eye was put out as result of an explosion of some coal h the grate at his home, Ed Williams filee suit in the circuit court yesterday against the Pratt Consolidated Coal Company for $25.00O. The complaint alleged that the coal was sold by the defendant company to the Arnold Coal Company and there was concealed in 1t a dangerous explosive substance which was likely to explode. It is alleged that on April T. while sitting by the fire at his home, there was an explosion, as a result of which part of the house was destroyed and the complalnant's eye was put out.
 Similar suit was filed against the Arnold Coal Company, from whom 1t Is alleged that the coal was bought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
RAISING S1O,OO0 FOR
 CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

Nearly $10,000 has already been raised in the campaign now being waged by the Alabama Children's Aid Society.
 This report was made by the treas urer yesterday at the regular monthly meeting of the society in the cafe at the Civic Associati tion. Robert Jemison, Sr., vice president, presided over the meeting in the absence of President Crawford Johnson.
 Mir Jemison stated that the society was directly in charge of the future welfare of 220 young boys and girls, and that the success of the recent cam palgn would enable the society to carry work into wider field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
CITY APPROVESOF
 FAIR RENT BOARD
Commissioners T a ke Up Civic Association Sug-
 gestion-TO Give Aid

After thoroughly going into the rent of members of the Civic Association, the city commission yesterday decided that the condition was serious and will take immediate steps to appoint a fair rent board
 The committee. appointed by the president of the Civic Association upon the request of the board of di- rectors, reported to the commission their findings, which were that in many instances exorbitant prices are being charged in the city; that houses were scarce and that In some instances people were forced to leave town to secure dwellings.
 The report was the result of con- sideration of the committee and a mum : Der of letters and information which were furnished them. It had been given Association. who had concurred in 1t, and asked that 1t be brought before the city commission with the request that they appoint municipal com mittee to remedy the situations that were found to be existing.
 It was decided by the commi ssion that the matter was too important to be decided lightly. but that it would take thought on the part Of each mem ber They agreed with the committee that the condition was serious and that indications were that it would grow worse.
 They took the matter of appointing a fair rent board under advisement, and in the next few days will probably give out the names of the members of the board.
 It was tentatively proposed by the that the board would con- sist of five members. which will be chosen from the industries interested in the rent question. This board will be provided with a secretary, sta- and supplies at public expense. Not only will it's, function be as originally intended, to sit in judg- ment on the claims of excessive rents and adjudicate between tenants and landlord. but to promote building as much as possible.
 The authority of the committee will come from the city commission. with which it will act in an advisory ca pacity. All cases where rent profiteer- ing is found will be given full pub licity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
ID CHANGE NAME
 OF b|RM|NGPORT Directors Decide on Port of Birmingham" for River
 Terminal

The executive committee of the Port of Birmingham Corporation has de- cided to change the name of Birming port to the Port of Birmingham. This will be done through the necessary legal formality.
 Attorneys are preparing papers un- der which the Port of Birmingham Corporation will increase it's capital stock to $25O,oo.
 This is the sum decided on some time ago as necessary to complete the work at Birmingport and subscriptions will be sought until that amount is raised.
 Practically every kind of industry in the district has contributed to this community enterprise and number of the original subscribers have in- creased their subscriptions.
 The Pratt Consolidated Coal Com pany Monday added another thousand dollars to it's subscription making a total for it of $6,000. The National Cast Iron Pipe Company subscribed $500, the Stockham Pipe and Fittings Company $500.
 The Community Club, which has been very active, reported a total of $5,60( Monday.
 The electric magnets for lifting stee' from barges to railroad cars and vice versa are at Birmingport and will be in service just as soon as the grading and blasting work is completed. The Alabama Power Company does not wish to turn on it's power until thar work is completed. When the stee magnets are in operation the loading of steel and iron products will be greatly facilitated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM

Chamber of Commerce annual at 3 o'clock. cers and Butchers Association in Civic Association rooms this evening at s o'clock.
 Birmingham delegation of T. F. A. leaves this evening at S:45 o'clock for Portland. Ore.
 Concert of American Steel and Wire COmpany's band in Woodrow Wilson Park tonight.
 B. Y. F. U. annual convention opens today at the SOuthside Bap- tist Church at 7;45 o'clock this evening.
 Kiwanis meeting and luncheon at Tutwiler Hotel at 1 o'clock.
 ADJUSTMENTS
 TrianOn Theatre-Constanta Talmadge i'm .In Search of q Sim ner."
 Strand Theatre-Vivian Martin in "Husbands and Wives"
 Alcazar Theatre-Olive Thomas in .'The FIapper.,
 Colonial Theatre-DOuglns Fair banks in 'sWiId and Woody"
 RialtO Theatre-DOrothy Phil lips in "Destiny."
 Princess Theatre-s.The Lost City,"
 Odeon Theatre-western md comedy pictures. BfjOu Theatre-LOew's vaude- ville and pictures.
 Lyric Thentre-keith vaudeville and feature pictures.
 New Majestic Theatre-AI Jen- nings fin "Beating Back,
 Bathing and dancing at West Lake Park.
 Bathing at East Lake Park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
TWenty-se seventh Annual
 B. Y. p. c. Contention
 Opens Notwithstanding
Southsde Baptist Church Be Scene of Sessions 1000 Young People From All Parts of Alabama
 Expected to Attend the Session

The Southside Baptist Church will be the scene of the gathering this even ing when more than 1000 young people assemble in the initial session of the twenty-seventh annual convntion of the Alabama Baptist Young Peoples Union.
 Promptly at 7:45 o'clock there will be service of song and praise conducted by Edward Powell Lee, director of mu- sic for the Southside Baptist Church.
 Words of welcome will be extended to the delegates in behalf of the church by John c. Carter, president of the Southside Baptist Young Peoples Union, and in behalf of the district by C. L. Andrews, president of the Bir- mlgnham district.
 The response in behalf of the visitors and delegates by Grady Kitchum will precede a short business meeting when committees will be appointed by the state president, Claud D. Pepper.
 Dr. James E. Dillard will deliver the annual address to the young people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
211 North goth Street

One hundred property owners appeared before the board of tax adjusters of Jeff ferson county yesterday. the first day or the hearing, to look into increased tax assessments.
 According to members of the board, there was not an appeal taken. It was stated that many came up with the in- tention of protesting, but after hearing the members of the board, agreed with them. Persons who are not satisfied with the assessment by the board may appear to the Board of Revenue and then to the circuit court if they so desire.
 Cases have been set for every day from now until the latter part of July. More than 1S,000 property assessments nave been increased. There are limited num- Der of cases set for each day and only these cases specifically set will be heard. Many property owners have failed to read their citations carefully and note the date on which they are to appear. This mas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08

and reception in their honor given by. the Southside unions will follow in the banquet hall of the church.
 Among the prominent speakers who will attend the convention are Dr. A. C. Davidson of Livingston, Dr. John c. Davidson of Selma, and E. E. Lee, spe- cislist in Baptist Young Peoples Union work of general Sunday school board,
 The following officers of the state Baputist Young Peoples Union will be present this evening:
 Claud D. Pepper, Camp Hill, presi- dent; Miss Edna Campbell, Birmingham, recording secretary; George shannon, Montgomery. corresponding secretary treasurer; Miss Mamie Townsend. Mont gomery, unior leader; o. L. Andrews, vice president, Birmingham district
 Baptist homes are being opened to- day in hospitable welcome to hundreds of young people from over the state who, with the Baptist Young People Union mem mbership of the Birmingham district are expected to list an attend- ance exceeding past records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
CORDOVA BECOMES
 REAL PORT TOWN

The river terminal at Cordova, in Walker county. will soon be in apple pie order.
 Workmen have begun the laying of tracks to the derrick. and In a couple Of weeks the derrick will be in active service.
 The loaded cars will then be able to come within reach of the derrick for transfer of contents to river barge and for receiving the contents of the boats.
 The derrick had been placed for sev- eral months. but not until now has work begun in extending the Frisco trackage to the derrick so that this transfer of commodities could be made.
 Through the extension. Cordova. Wal ker county, will have gotten on tho river map. as Tuscaloosa and the port of Birmingham. Very soon the Warrior will have three river terminals capable of handling any kind of merchandise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
CAPITAL DOCKET IS
 NOW BEING HEARD

Henry Walker, Jr., negro, IS Deins tried on a charge of murder before Judge II. P. Heflin in the criminal divl- sion of the circuit court. Walker IS al legged to have killed w. F. Granger, mar shal at Tarrant City. several months ago when the officer attempted to arrest the negro, who had had an altercation with a white boy. It is expected that several days will be required with the hearing of this case. Minnie King, charged with murder in the second degree, will be tried today before Judge William E, Fort. The case of Jim Crawford, charged with murder, was passed until tomorrow. The case of Lucille Walton, charged with murder, is set for today, but it IS ex- pected that 1t will be tried later in the week.
 This week is set aside for the hearing of capital cases in the criminal divisions of the circuit court and large number of witnesses have been summoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
RUSHTON TO SPEAK
 AT ROTARY SESSION

J Frank Rushton will deliver . speech to the Rotary Club, which he has had fin cold storage" for several pionths, 1t the meeting Wednesday aft erncon at o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel
 MT Rushton has been scheduled to make this speech on several occasions, but has never been given an opportu- nity to try it on his fellow Rotarians but tomorrow is his day.
 Hollis F. Davenney the community sing leader. will render several selec- tions and will be assisted by number of well l-known Rotary singers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
Few Appeals Taken From
 Decisions of Tax Board

caused much confusion to the members of the board, according to Chairman Dryer. Much trouble could be eliminated, he says, if property owners will carefully note the date on which they are cited to appear and then enter their protest While only 100 cases were set for yesterday the number gradually increases each day and every person who received a citation will be given an op- portunity to appear before the board and show cause why the assessment should not be made final.
 "The board is meeting with the CO., operation of the property owners said Joseph Johnston, a member of the board" and if the protests are like those of the first day the board will have no trouble. We have tried to do our duty as we see it and have not tried to work a burden on anyone. We hope that there won't be many appeals from the decis- ion of the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
RAINBOW REUNION
 PLANS UNDER WAY
Business Methods for Preparation
 Chamber of Commerce Says

Realizing that the coming convention and reunion of the Rainbow division. July 12. 13 and IA, is to be big event the Chamber of Commerce is going to prepare elaborately for the affair.
 strong committee capable of handling the matter is to be business like in the matter and has already given notice 10 the public that all solicitors of whatso- ever nature authorized to approach the public must have the written authority of the chamber All others are to be dls- regarded.
 The chamber membership is growing daily Since the adven. of Mir. Bum there have been over thirty new mem bers taken in and thirty-five more have joinel and are waiting on their election confirmation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
IS HERE TO DIRECT
 JURY INVESTIGATION

Attorney General J. Q. Smith of Ala bama will arrive in Birmingham today from Montgomery to personally direct the investigation of the alleged charges against the jury commission which will be resumed by the Jefferson county grand jury. This investigation was startd two weeks ago. It is expected that the entire day will be spent in the exami- nation of witnesses regarding the alleged charges of irregularities in the selection Of men for jury service in the courts of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
WEATHER PERMITTED
 RESUMPTION OF WORK

Sunshine in generous measure Monday enabled workmen at Edgewood Park, Birmingham's newest amusement resort, to make great progress, and as result ,expectations that the grounds would be ready for opening on or about June 10 were considerably bolstered. according to announcement by Hugh w. Hill, pres ident of the Hilco Enterprises, owners of the resort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08
Negro Girl Unidentified

An unknown negro girl giving her name as Minnie Mae was found yester- day morning by Rev. G. l.. Duncan near Twenty-fifth street and Third avenue. She does not know where her home or relatives are. She says she has an aunt named Willie Bell She is very dark and wore a plaid dress. Anyone knowing the child or her relatives are requested to call Rev. Duncan at his home. or tele- phone Main 2734-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-08

666 has more limitations than any other Chill and Fever Tonic on the market, but no one wants limitations. They are dangerous things in the medi- cine line.-Adv.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-04-06
FOOT BALL GAME
PROBABLE WITH
MOSCOW TEAM
November Is Tentative Date
for y. Of l., c. Of !. Grid
iron Battle.

After several years Of effort, it now
seems probable that the University Of
Idaho football team will be seen here
in action against the College of Ida
-ho aggregation next fall. A. G. Shef-
man, acting for the alumni of the Col
iege of Idaho and the committee
which has charge of athletics for the
local institution, last week received a
letter from T. D. Matthews, graduate
manager of athletics of the University
Of Idaho, suggesting November Is as
a date for the game. Two days pre-
ceeding, the University of Idaho team
will meet the University of Utah at
Boise. Mr.. Matthews suggested that
il it were possible to arrange gam,
at all this would be the most oppor-
tune time to have it.
He also asserted that he would be
unable to definitely schedule the game
without first comforting with the new
University of Idaho coach. But since
schedules made by the graduate man
ager at Idaho are rarely questioned, i,
is considered probable that the game
will be played. Just what it will cost
the college to bring the University OF
Idaho team here is not yet known but
it is presumed that the guarantee will
not be excessive because the. visitors
will be able to play the two games or
single trip.
Overtures to Whitman and Gonzaga
have met with no response so far
Continued efforts will be made tc
schedule games with these institu
tons, however.
Scheduling game with the Univer
sity of Idaho came as the result of eff
forts continued over several seasons
efforts that heretofore have always re
suited in failure.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-04-06
WILL MERGE TO
SHEAR FL0CKS
Community Work Expected To
Eliminate BOtherSOme
Farm Problem

Community shearing of farm sheep
flocks were not shcared until craly
put in practice this year in Canyon
county, according to an announce
mcnt made through the Canyon coun-
ty farm bureau last week. Last year.
some owners of small flocks expcr-
fenced considerable difficulty getting
their sheep shearcd with the result
that in some instances the work was
delayed until early summer. Some
flocks were not shearcd unit lear!y
in July.
Thirty-six communities will be al
fected by the new procedure. 1t is
proposed to shear all of the availabls
flocks in each community at one time
A uniform scale Of 20 cents per head
has determined upon and small shear
ing crews will be sent to each com
munity and will work there until al.
sheep are shearcd. No difficulty Is
being experienced in obtaining men
in sufficient numbers to guarantee the
success OF this venture, according to
County Agent George Dewey.
Farm Flocks Popular.
Shearing is already we'll under way
in certain districts. 1t is believed that
the new proposal will not only save
time but will prove economical from
the standpoint of the men engaged,
since the territory will be thoroughly
covered at single venture.
According to recent estimates, there
are about $1,000 head of sheep in
Canyon county farm flocks.. These
animals arc owned by about 600 far
mcrs. The number who are keeping
small farm flocks is increasing an
nually according to Mr.. Dewey and
there has developed a marked tend
ency of farmers to demand pure bred
stock
The annual wool pool will be closed
this year May IS, according to pres
cnt plans. For three years, this farm
bureau venture has proven source
of profit to those who entered it and
it is expected that the quantity Of
wool shipped from the Boise valley
this year by this route will exceed all
former shipments. Community shear
ing is expected to add materially to
the success of venture
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-04-06
PURCHASE SITE
F0RF|NE HOME
Legion To Consider Plans For
Building at Monday
Meeting

Plans for the proposed American
Legion building will be submitted to
he members of the local post at the
regular meeting to be held next Mon
day evening at the Commercial club
rooms. AS the result Of recent meet
ing Of the building committee Frank
Meek obtained options for the Le-
gion on 100 feet Of ground in the
block east of the city hall, facing on
Blaine street. This property is own
ed by Henry Griffiths and ]. D. Kel-
lcher
R. F.. Field, local architect, was au-
thorized to draft tentative plans to
be sumbittcd to the local Legion post
at the next regular meeting.
The proposed structure will be but
one story with (; full basement. The
basement is to extend several feet
above the sidewalk and the ground
floor is to be of sufficient height to
permit its use for an auditorium and
gymnasium 1t is planned to have
this floor equipped with stage that
it may serve various purposes.
Drops Plunge Plan.
Club rooms, kitchen dining room,
bowling alley and pool tables will be
! placed in the basement. Considcra
ton was given the ACCESSIBILITY Of hav-
ing plunge as portion of the equip
ment in the basement but this idea
proved not to be feasible because o1
the high operating costs. Natural no:
water it was found, is almost an cs
scntial for successful operation of
plunge.
Considerable interest has beer
aroused among local former service
men regarding the proposed fedora
bonus which will amount to possibly
! $50 for each month every man was u,
the service. Some time ago, the Local
post went cmphatically on record as
opposed to a state bonus. Some &C,
ton is likely to be taken at the regular
meeting Monday evening.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-04-06
MEET GOES TO
G00O|NG FIELD
May q Set For Conference
Track Contest; Four Col
leges Compete

The officers of the southern Idaho
conference met at Lincoln Inn at
Gooding Friday evening. A motion
was made that the question for the
the meeting of the teachers associa
ton will meet at Boise on Thanks
giving week The intcrcollc giate dc
bate questions prompted some hot
discussion among the officers. 1t was
decided on that the debate shall be
held on the second Friday in Fcbru-
airy while the defamation oratory
contest will take place at Albion on
! the fourth Friday in March PROBES
sor Norman Atkinson OF the Idaho
Technical Institute consented to re
write the constitution and to forward
each school written copy.
| On an invitation Of President c. w
Tenny of the Gooding College, the
intercollegiate track meet will be held
at Gooding college this year on May
q, The Gooding College will provide
the track and equipment for all games
No school will be allowed to enter
more than ten men in all track events
The question of track was placed be
fore the students of the College OF
Idaho Monday, morning for decision
and it will be decided on whether TIL,
college will enter a team or not.
The events for this meet are SEIZED
uled as follows; shot put, discus, jaw
elm throw. running broad jump, pole
vault, so yard dash, 100 yard dash, 22t
yard dash, 440 yard dash. half mile
run, four man mile relay, 100 yard
high hurdle, 220 yard low hurdle ant
running high jump A base ball game
also consisting of seven innings vii
also be played. The contestants ar,
Albion State Normal Of Albion, Ida
no Technical institute of Pocatello
Gooding College of Gooding and the
College of Idaho at Caldwell
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-04-06
TENNIS TAKES FIELD
AT COLLEGE OF IDAHO

Tennis enthusiasm OF the College Of
Idaho has we'll been at high pitch
the past few days. A number of the
students have signed up for the taur-
nament which takes place about April
1916. The girls of the college are
more for the sport than are the men
yet only few of the girls have en-
tered their names on the tournament
list. The doubles for the girls section
are: Gertrude Shoemaker of Nampa
and Electa Gartin of Caldwell; Beat
rice Amesbury of Riverside and Mary
Thompson of Caldwell; Helen White
and Ruth White, both of Caldwell,
and George Andrews of Caldwell and
Margaret Lemon of Middleton. The
boys doubles are: Fay Tolles of En-
NETT and James Hawkes. of Caldwell,
Ralph Antrim of Greenleaf and Cow
en- Hinshaw of Greenleaf and Howard
Packenham of Boise and Russell Ken
ney Of Wendell Boys entered in the
singles are Fay Tolles, Russell Ken
ney, Broke Liwell. James Hawkes.
Raymond Rice and Robert Bates.