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New Britain herald., 1921-11-25

which the draw had been opened.
 The Henson car skiddcd on the icy planling. crashed through the guard gate and plunged into the river. A moment later the machine driven by Mrs. Mime went through the broken gat" at almost the sane point.
 The bodies of Mrs. Mime and
New Britain herald., 1921-11-25

1 of the ', x, $. New Alcxco. in practice off the harhor here. accord ing to officers of the flagship. In short range director practice uve shots were fired from three fourtron- inch guns of the turrct No. 4 in one
 minute and &S seconds all director hits at G,0O0 yards. The previous
New Britain herald., 1921-11-25

fate early today when their machine went through the north draw of the Black river bridge here. The dead arc; Mrs, D. Earle Mime and Mrs. Emsl2 Gerfic of Port Huron. Mir. and Mrs. Tronr Henson, also of Port
 iuro1, were rescued by members of .hc crew oi the steamer Gunneh for
New Britain herald., 1921-11-25
record was jnc minute and 4

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New Britain herald., 1921-11-25
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The Elm City Five of New Haven would like to arrange games with the leading teams in this vicinity all games to be played on opponents court Games can be arranged by writing tn Manager Batter, 225 sherman A>es New Haven. Conn.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-25

\ pretty box con'aining an assortment of tWclNn pretty decorated Chr!',mas cards and Folders. 3.i different in design and sentiment. Complete with Envelopes CnEE
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New Britain herald., 1921-11-25
ESTABLISHES GuNNnRy RECORD

los Angeles Cal, Nov. 25..-A worlds record in Ennory was eatab- lished by the gun crew ol turret No
New Britain herald., 1921-11-25

Mrs. Gorric were recovered when tn, Gunncl hoisted their machine to the surface.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-25

seconds.
 Another shining example of marks manship Wpa seventeen out of twenty direct hits at 6,000 yards licrtpn- ant Lyle Morgan is commander oI gh, record gun crew and Ensign Athprton McCombraE second in command.
New Britain herald., 1921-11-25
FALL TO DEATH FROM DRAW

Two Port Huron women Drown in suto-'i'wo Others saved &f Port Huron. Mich. Nov 25.-1wc women were drowned and two otuc
 persons narrowly escaped a simiia
New Britain herald., 1921-11-25

Al The Art Goods Dept.
 Baskets, \ special purchase 100 of them as long they ia~t, commencing EOo Tie tubes sufficient 'ro'lrctng in all coims. Regular 75c tubes e GN + Heavy Knitting Yarns making sweaters; up "'o hCin: different desirable shades FyEs saturday lantN trade pound pAsa S juc tWi>c bags complete stock cf)0rs DE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL.

GEN NERAL Optimism key note at wholesale dr, goods cOnycntion. Reed only senator voting against i'm. migration bill.
 Witness declares AnseII testified ts plain untruth.
 Daniels tells of thrilling U-bost raida on u.sS. coast.
 Shippers go direct to Harding wftb freight rate demands. Stock market torn up; southern sell, ing meets advance in cotton. Barons and Crackers fail to play.
 STATE Tuscaioo,sa girl named sponsor fos |. C. '. reunion. 70 Inited Daughters of the Confederacy open conventions. American Legion pledged support oi all Gadsden.
 Dr. Thneh is honored by Aubaru senior class.
 -Alicevilie gets II ear load of Jsr~cyx
 LOCAL Methodist plan million dollar fund Tor college.
 Pastors report many additions to local churches.
 steel corporation wage cuts effect local plants.
 He'd Gro :. and citizens committee ts investigate unemployment. Dr. Denny Eratified at Mulkeys repudiation.
 Neville tsstifies Lnttimer killed Johr Bivcnx.
 Fair play asked in considerIns Jitne, ordinance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
FIVE MEMBERS OF
 BLACK HAND SEEK LAWS PROTECTION
By Associated pr...

Scranton. Ps., May 3.-Driven to des- peration, five members of an alleged blackhand gang confided to the Carbon dale and Lackawanna county authorities today some of the practices of the band. IA of whom were arrested last night and five more tonight.
 The inforiners, according to the county authorities. had sought the aid and pro- lection of officers of the law, and had told of their being required to cut their own wrists and suck their own blood as test of loyalty to the blackhand group. They also told of the gangs plan for se- lecting member, when a ..cutting' or killing was planned. :
 The men who turned states evidence said men were sent out of Carbcndale to perform jobs in Pittston and Old Forge, Pa. Trenton. N. J.. New York Brooklyn, Rome. N. Y., and other places They told the authorities the gang did not center its efforts on extorting sums or money from citizens. but also en- Eaeed in ransacking freight cars and business places. The revenue derived went into the treasury of the gang. The prisoners were all committed to the county jail in default of heavy ball.
 Michael Etri, said by the police to have been member of the alleged blackhand gang. was shot and killed at Olyphant. near here tonight by another alleged member of the band. Gisenti Mazareno of this city was arrested and charged with the killing. The police declare Etr: was suspected by the leaders of the gang of being an informer and was marked to be kil.ad. Mazareno, the authorities ada ed. was seiected te Co the killinE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
BANK EXECUTIVES TO
 TAKE STAND AGAINST
 FEDERAL REGULATION
By Associated Press

Finehurst, x. C.. May s.--The effect of government regulation on the value of railroad securities was considered today by one of the committees of the Amer ican Bankers association. As a result resolution was prepared for presentation to the association's executive council, in session here, that government interfer- encc with business in general, and with Transportation in particular. should not extend beyond preventing exploitation of properties. making impossible any dis crimination between individuals or com munities and the maintenance of reason able safeguards to the lives of patrons and employees
 This and other resolutions. together with a number of reports. will be sub mitted to the executive council during the remaining days of the week. Among the reports will be one to be prepared by John S. Drum, president of the asso- ciation, on business and commercial con ditions throughout the country. with rem edies suggested by men prominent in in dustry and finances, one on economic policy drawn up by Paul NJ Warburg. New York banker, and another being drafted by John McHugh, New York financier devoted chiefly to the financing of foreign trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
MANNING BEFORE J. s. GRAND JURY
 IN PE0NAGE PROBE
Chief Witness In Williams Trial With Nine Other Negroes Are Taken to Macon to
 Be Questioned
By Associated Press

Macon, Ga, May 3.-Clyde Manning, chief witness for the state in the prose- cution of John s. Williams for the mur- der of Lindsey Preston, negro, in New ton county, testified for more than an hour today before the federal grand jury regarding alleged peonage conditions on the farm of Williams and his three sons,
 Two agents of the department of jus tice, G. w. Brown and A. J. wismar, who investigated conditions on the Jas per county farm, also testified before the federal grand jury, which recessed at 2 O clock until tomorrow morning
 Manning, with nine other negroes from the Jasper county farm, was brought here from Atlanta, where they have been confined in jail. The other nine negroes will testify tomorrow morning, it is stated and Manning is expected to be question again. He spent the night in jail here.
 The nine negroes brought here with Manning are Judge Manning, brother of Clyde; Nina Manning, wife of Clyde; Claude Freeman, Fred Favors, Rufus Manning, Will Johson, Gracy Johnson, Emma Freeman and Jessie May Benton
 United States District Attorney Powers announced this afternoon that no other peonage conditions have been investigated by the grand jury. It was learned to- night, hC>rever, that witnesses from Dooly county would appear before the jury tomorrow. Alleged peonage condi- tions in Dooly county are being investl- gated by the department of justice, it is said. E
 The grand jury is expected to make it's report to Judge Beverly D. Evans late tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
N0LEN AND HUNTLEY ACQUITTED IN FIRST
 STOLEN BOND TRIAL
By Associated Press

Memphis, Tenn, May 3.-Although six cases growing out of the alleged market ing of blocks of the s466, GOO bonds alleged to have been stolen from Kean, Taylor x Co., in a Brooklyn hold-up. remain to be tried following the acquittal toda i; in criminal court of H. Diggs Nolen and ". L. Huntley, Jr., in the first case. Attorney General Bates declared late to- day that he had not decided on the state procedure for Wednesday.
 Huntley and NoIen still are under in djctment in connection with the alleged marketing of other lots of bonds and In addition R. F. Priddy. broker. James M. Vardaman, bank cmploye; Maurice Joseph, Jeweler, and John E. Mccall. n, lawyer, have been indicted on charres similar to those against Huntley and No len-receiving stolen property.
 The state had announced, however. a verdict or acquittal would be. recom- mended in the cases of Joseph and Ward. aman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
.65 ARE RESCUED WHEN SHIP BURNS;
 8 BELIEVED' DEAD
By Associated Press

Seattle May 3.-The army transport Buford tonight was steaming down Puget Sound for Seattle bearing 65 passengers and members of the crew of the Japanese steamer Tokuyo Maru, rescued when that steamer burned off the oregon coast last night with a possible loss of eight lives.
 Twentysix of the survivors were confined to the Bufords hospital, suf- fering from exposure
 T. Kishimoto, storekeeper of the To- kuyo1 Maru, is the only person defl- nitely known to be dead. He died in a lifeboat while being taken to the Bu ford, after being removed from the water in an exhausted condition. Seven others. threatened by the flames. leaped into the ocean from the burning deck and were not seen again. They are believed to have drowned
 The Tokoyu Maru, ablaze all night sank during Nle day. according to mes sages from the coast guard cutter Spohomish The ship had taken on a cargo of 1.S9o.000 feet of lumber at Portland whence it sailed Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
QUICK ACTION ID
 CHECK HUN TRADE
 MENACE IS URGED
Revived German Commerce Is Fast Driving Certain Ameri- can Lines Out of Busi-
 ness, Hoover Declares
By Associated Press

Washington, May 3.-Immediate congressional action to check the in roads of German foreign trade in the United States was urged by Secretary Hoover before the House ways and means committee. A revived German commerce, he said, was fast driving certain American lines out of busi- ness.
 The commerce department head de- clared for a protective tariff "of a large order" and spoke favorably of the contemplated change of policy with respect to the basis of assessing import duties. The committee is con siGcring the establishment of an Ameri- can standard of valuation to supplant the present system of levying tariff on the value of imports in the land of production
 Such 9 plan, MT. Hoover said. ap- peared to he the only solution to the problem of meeting sales by Germany and other foreign countries whose cur rency is badly depreciated. While de- claring it to be unnecessary in normal times, lie explained that the exigencies of the present trade conditions war ranted action of the sort, proposed in the bills before the committee.
 Germany continues the policy of in directly substituting her industries, Mir. Hoover said. adding that on the basis of reports by federal agents the sub rtf d asa,,.t ,f.,H of the production costs.
 The methods pursued in subsidizing the indnstrials of Germany, according to Mir. Hoover, included heavy con- tributions to the railroads and other public utilities, expenses for services, he said, which justly should be as- sessed through channels not govern mental" Many local subsidies exist throughout Germany, MT. Hoover added, all of which have an indirect affect on the selling prices of German commodities abroad.
 The Germans are able to accomplish the programme by the issue of un- limited quantities of paper currency, MT. Hoover said. He explained the be- lief however, that this policy would lead to inevitable disaster" Its con- tinuation permanently cannot be con ceiyed, he explained, unless all eco homie laws are disregarded.
 The secretary ma6e 1t plain that while subsidies were continued the German industrial nation was placed solidly in a position for cheap pro- duction. He cited steel prices quoted by German firms in neutral markets as $12s ton below American prices on the same grade. Other lines of Amer ican trade were suffering likewise outside of the United States, he said, adding that while these could not be controlled, the home market could be protected against the increasing stream.
 The committee also heard other ar guments for and against the valuation change during the day Members of the committee gave evidence of being by no means agreed on the questions and the session was productive of a cross fire of exchanges.
 The Senate is expected to take up the emergency tariff bill tomorrow. Leaders had planned to start debate on that measure today, but it's considera- ton was delayed by discussion of the immigration bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
By Associated Press

New York. May S.--The body of Mrs. Annette. K. Rankin, wealthy widow, who disappeared here on April 1, tonight was found floating in New York harbor near the south Brooklyn shore.
 Idepification Of the body was made by Miss spinS, who was Mrs. Rankines nurse and com panion. and Frank Clouting, her chauffeur.
 Physicians at the morgue. who viewed the body, declared cur sory examination had failed to dis close any signs of violence, indi- eating that the woman probably had committed suicide. Three rings, two of them set with dia- monds which she is supposed to have had on the day of her dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
 OFFICIALS SILENT ON ALLIED INVITATION

Washington, May S.-In the absence of formal ratification, officials declined to- night to comment on the decision of the allied supreme council at London to in-, Vite the United States to send a repre- sentative as member of the supreme council, and also to be represented on the reparations commission and the council of the ambassadors.
 All questions as to what poIIcv inc American government would pursue in the matter of such representation have invariably been met with the statement that when such an invitation was re- ceiyed would be soon enough for an answer.
 The Harding administration has not hesitated to say that 1t was interested in
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
 HEIRS REINSTATED IN OIL AND GAS RIGHTS
By Associated Press

New Orleans, May 3.Affirming the de- cision of the trial court and reversing former decision of it's own, the state su- preme court. in decision handed down late today, reinstates the heirs or A. L. and Ernest Sallings in oil and gas rights in Louisiana said 10 involve $50, 600 900
 While Chief Justice Monroe as spokes- man for the court. expressed the bellel in his opinion that the decision does not touch on the point as to whether OH and gas is subject to servitude as lu- pitive substance, Justice ONeill in a dissenting opinion, is interpreted by law yers to express the belief that the de- cision will interfere with laws intende to conserve natural gas and forbid it's use for making carbon black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Body of Mrs. Rankine, Wealthy Widow,
 Is Found Floating in New York Harbor

appearance, however, were miss ing.
 Mrs. Rankine was the widow of William Birch Rankine, law yer and founder or the Niagara Falls Power company. Following the death of her husband few weeks after their marriage Mrs. Rankine suffered from fainting spells, and since had been in ill health.
 On the afternoon of her disap- pearance, Mrs. Rankine went out on an automobile ride unaccom- panied by her nurse. She dismissed her chauffeur near the Manhattan end of the Greensboro bridge. No further trace of her was found until the marine police tonight re- covered her body. although search was made for her by police and private detectives in several states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Man and Woman Charged With Theft
 of Auto in Miami

Dothan, May S-Deputy Sheriff R. L.. Byrd of Miami, Fla, arrived in the city last night and took into custody a man and woman who gave their names as Leslie and Mabel Sngletery, and who are charged with stealing an automobile from Mrs. G. Gonzalas in Miami.
 The couple have been in Dothar Tor several days. They were placed in jail last week following a telegram received by Chief of Police Mcbride from offi- cials in Miami.
 The couple stated to local authorities that they we're married The woman stated that she had been engaged as a taxi driver in Miami following divorce from man named Allison short time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
APPEAL TO KILBY TO ASSIST IN EFFORTS
 TO FIND ASSAILANTS

Montgomery, May 3-Cspecial Mfrs. R. w DeBardeleben, mother of drug sist of sylacauga who was badly beaten oy mob which took him into the coun- try from Sylacauga several nights ago. today appealed to Governor Kilby for as- sistance in the effort to find the assail- ants Mrs. DeBardeleben said the attack vas uncalled for and that her son was good citizen and an upright man.
 DeBardeleben was picked up and car red into the country where he was given severe thrashing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Coolidge Asked to Appear By Associated Fress

Boston, May 3.-vice President Cool idge has been asked to appear before the legislative committee Investigating the circumstances attending passage of street railway measures in 1918 and 1919, the committee announced today
 Enactment of bill for the purchase of the Cambridge subway from the Boston Elevated Railway company during the Vice Presidents first term as governor in 1919, has been the sub. 5ect of testimony by several members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
TAYLOR IN CHARGE OF
 CHATTANOOGA DIVISION

Washington, May Special )-Thomas N. Taylor, former postoffice inspector at Birmingham, and who later served in an identical capacity at Austin, has been made inspector in charge of the Chattanooga division which includes Ten nessee and Alabama, it is announced tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
FIRST BREAK IN
 STRIKE OCCURS

New York. May 1.-TWO American flag steamships. one passenger liner, the other bulk oil carrier, left here today on scheduled sailings. This was the first break here in the nation wide strike of marine workers. called to combat reductions in wage scales.
 The ships sailing were the United Fruit liner Sixaola. with passengers for the West Indies, and the tanker Po- iarine of the Standard Oil fleet for Texas City. Tex. On each of these ships efforts were made by union rep resentatives to persuade the crews to quit work
 While high union officials and steamship owners were in Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
MERCHANT MARINE
 WEEK IS OPENED
By Asss,ciated Prem

Cleveland, May 3.-Merchant marine week was formally opened at the Cham Der of Commerce tonight with the chris tening of model of the largest ship in the American mercantile fleet. It was a preliminary to the opening of the eighth annual convention of the National Foreign Trade council, which convenes here tomorrow morning.
 The model was christened 'The City of. Cleveland.' by Mrs. E. S. Bark, IF. Mayor Fitzgerald and other prominent citizens participated in the ceremonies.
 Approximately e.0o0 delegates to the for eign trade convention had registered tonight. Ss 7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Set-Up Meeting at Ashv;II.

! AshvIIIe, May Especial .)--A set-
 up meeting in the interest of Chris tian education will be held in the Ash vile Methodist church. beginning at 10 a. na.. Thursday Speakers from
 abroad are expected to be on hand. among the number being R. o. Nooiin' director of Attalla. Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Eleventh Ship Launched By Assoclatsd Press
Tampa, Fla.

Tampa, Fla. May 3.-Tampa's eleventh biz steel steamship. the stand ard Oil tanker T. J. Williams, was successfully launched today at the Oscar Daniels shipyards. The Williams. which IS l1.5G0 deadweight tons. was christened by Mrs. T. J. Williams. wife of directo. of the Standard Oil com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Waiter Sues Senator

Washington, May S.--Suit for SlO0O0 damages was filed today in the Dis trict of Columbia supreme court against Senator Swanson of Virginia by Jack A. Cavaleri. waiter, who all legged he was struck year ago by an automobile driven by Senator Swanson Calvaleri claims he sustained perma- nent injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
SIX DIE IN BATTLE
 WITH CROWN FORCES
Bx AssocIated pr...

Limerick. May a-In a five-hour battle Hast evening near Galbally between l5O civilians and crown forces, civilians was officially announced today. Two sol- diers were wounded. one of thsm re- riously,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Dykes Making Survey

Troy May 3.--tSpecial(-R. Q. Dykes is here as civil engineer to survey the lines of the grounds of the State Baptist or phanage, and also for the four new build ings to be erected at once. x6u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
REACH NO DECISION

During consideration or tine subject at the cabinet meeting there was some dis eusslon of creating permanent commis- sjoE to pass judgment on emergency eX- penditures which department heads might recommend when Congress is in recess or cannot be acted upon immediately for other reasons. The suggestion did not lead to definite decision, but so far as it took form 1t provided that the chair man of the Senate and House appropria-. tions committee and the director of the proposed budget system should hold membership on such a commission.
 Mr Harding sent his warning to de- partment heads at the recommendation of Chairman Warren of the Senate appro- priations committee, who pointed out that deficiency estimates already before the present Congress amounted to s2l6,- 00OOo0, and that others yet to be submit teG probably would bring the total above s4oG, 900, 600. Most of these sums were said by cabinet officials to have been ex> pended by the last administration or on projects inangurated by it.
 Plans for the emergency expenditures commission are to be taken up in detail later with a view to recommending legis- lation on the subject. In formulating it's programme the administration will make a study of various state fiscal establish ments which have systems now in opera ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
SITUATION SATISFACTORY

Reports to the shipping board today from all districts, officials said, indicated that as far as ship movement was con- cerned the situation was generally sat- isfactory.
 In New York. however, officials said some difficulty was being experienced as strikers were picketing the boards re- cruiting offices. and in Baltimore the sit uation seemed rather unsatisfactory.
 Tn Boston. Norfolk, Savannah and Charleston it was said reports indicated there would be no difficulty in moving vessels. Galveston appeared to be tied up. according to the reports. but in New Orleans the situation was good.
 On the Pacific coast, officials said. re- ports showed no difficulties were being experienced at Seattle. Portland or Sac Fra ancisco.
 Discussing claims by the men that the boards 15 per cent wage cut amounted to reduction of from 40 to 50 per cent Chairman Benson declared the difference was figured through the loss of what no described as overtime graft.
 Overtime has been admitted by the men to be graft to great extent, he said. and by cutting out this practice the board can effect d great saving Last year. he said. s60o0.000 of the boards wage bin was for overtime. or 10 per cent of that item of expense.