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The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Petroleum Company Given
 California Oil Land Lease

WASHINGTON, July 15.-The Pan American Petroleum Company was today awarded lease by the Inter. for Department covering oil rights in Naval Reserve No. 1, Kern county, California. The contract calls for the drilling of 22 wells. the success full bidder offering royalty of 55k per cent of the production to the navy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
House Committee Stands
 Favorable to Exposition

WASHINGTON, July Is. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee has reported out the resolution auth orizing the President to invite for eign nations to participate in the exposition at Portland in 1925.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Japanese Laborers Are Run Out of California Town

MERGER, Cal, July 15.-A party of white residents last night kidnapped about 20 Jap anese laborers employed at fig orchard here, put them on a railway truck and ordered them to leave the neighborhood and never return.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Troops Are Called Out
 To Quell Japanese Riot

KOBE, July 15. - Troops were called out today after thousands of striking dockyard workers charged the police cordon and attempted to take possession of the yards and carry out their project of control. A number of strikers were wounded. The ringleaders are now under arrest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
ELlHu ROOT NOMINATED

PARIS, July 15.-(By the Associat- ed Press)-Brazil has chosen Elihu Root, noted American jurist, as, one of its candidates for election as. Judge of the Permanent Court of In ternational Justice. a
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Canadian Pacific
 Have Car Compartments For Women Smokers

MONTREAL, July 15.-The Canadian Pacific Railway today announced that provisions for smoking compartments for the women are being made. Equal ity of the sexes should be rec ogniZed in travelling" is part of the announcement.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Arson Suspect Will Be
 Examined as to Sanity

SPOKANE. Wash. July 15.-A warrant has been issued for an in quiry into the sanity of Anna Corbin, widow of D. c. Corbin. noted North west railway builder, who is await ing trial on the charge of arson in connection with an attempt to burn her home l d
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
FIVE DAY WEEK. IiqFOR NAvYYARDS

WASHINGTON, July 15.-All navy yards and shore stations were to- day ordered placed on five day a week basis This temporary effort is made to prevent the drastic re duction of the personnel caused by the reduced appropriations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Ore Bins Granby Company
 Are Destroyed by a Fire

VANCOUVER. B. C.. July 15.- The ore bins of the Ganby Mining and Smelling Company at Anyox have, been destroyed by fire with a loss of s30,00O, according to advices received here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Death Sentence to Indian
 Who Killed Wife and Child

FORT McMURRAY, alberta, July 15.--Albert Lebaux, Slave Lake Indian, tried at Fort Providence by travelling court, was found guilty of murdering his wife and child. He was immediately sentenced to death.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15

SACRAMENTO, Cal, July 15- President Harding today to be re ceiver of public moneys at Sacramen to, is the father of United States Senator Hiram Johnson of Cali fornia. He represented Cali fornia district in the House of Rep. resentatives for one term and for many years was member of a lower house of the California legis- lature, ',s, .,3 ,>.a ..ea,A
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Avalanche Comes Down;
 .' Many Lives Are Lost

RIGA, July Ia. Heavy loss of life is reported as the result of an avalanche which has blocked the channel of the river and inundating the town of Vyernyr, near Tashkend. Russian Turkestan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Col. Albert s. Le More,
 War Veteran, Is Dead

SAN FRANCISCO. July 15.-Col Albert s. McLemore, of the Marine Corps. died in the Naval. Hospital here today. He was a veteran of the Philippines and West Indies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Fire Started by Meteor
 Destroys Washington Barn

WALLA WALLA, Wash, July 15 It is reported meteor struck a barn of w. J. Marum, setting it afire and the structure was destroyed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
FOR INTERNATIONAL COURT

nominations for candidates for the International Court of Justice have been received by the secretariat of the League Of Nations. They were sent by Dr. Eldon R. James, former ly of Missouri and now Slams rep ton tribunal, Those nominated are Phya Eritiki Nukornkitch, of the Supreme Court of Siam; Phya Chin da Pirom, first judge of the Civil Court of Siam; Dr. Roscoe Pound of Harvard University, and M. P Friis of the Supreme Court of Denmark.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Lighted Cigarette Starts Fire;
 Town Is Destroyed

SPOKANE, Wash, July 15. Fire which started from a lighted cigarette thrown away in a livery stable destroyed the town of Milan early this morn ing. The loss is estimated to be $50,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
HEADLESS BODY
 FOUND BENEATH WRECKED AUTO
Murder and Strange Disap-
 pearance Case Revealed in Mysterious Crime.
AUTHORITIES PREFER
 A CHARGE OF MURDER
Insurance Money and Prom inent Dentist Involved
 Tn New Sensation.

ROSEBURG, Ore, July 15.-An auto belonging to Dr. R. M. Brum- field, a dentist, was wrecked and burned in a ravine three miles west of here during the night. This morn- ing the headless body of man was found underneath the wreckage of the auto, but no trace of the head. Mrs. Brumfield claims the body is that of her husband, but the off cers disagree and are holding the body for Identification.
 Clothing, papers and a watch be- longing to Brumfield and man named Dennis Russell were found.
 Both Brumfield and Russell are missing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
WASHINGTON APPOINTMENTS

SEATTLE, July 15.-A special dis patch from Washington, D. C., to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer says that United States Senators Jones and Poindexter have agreed upon the following appointments:
 Federal Attorney for the Western District-Thomas P. Revelle of Se' attle.
 Marshal of Western District-E. B. Benn, of Aberdeen
 Collector of Internal Revenue Burns Poe, of Tacoma.
 Collector of Customs-Millard T. Harrison, of Seattle.
 Commissioner of Immigration Luther Weedin, of Coupeville.
 Surveyor General-Claire Hunt, of Colville.
 State Prohibition Director-Roy C.. Lyle, of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
ESTABLISHING CLAIM

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 15.-- Testimony considered by the state to be of vital importance in estab- fishing it's claim that Mrs Eva Cath crime Kaber first attempted to kill her husband, Daniel F. Kaber, by poisoning before his murder, was giv en by Miss Crystal Benner, a nurse, who attended him.
 While Mir Kaber always had vo- hitting spells after eating food at his home, served him by Mrs. Kaber, Miss Benner testified, he never vomited after eating at the hospital but once, and that was after Mrs Kaber had visited him and given him candy.
 Preceding Miss Benner on the wit ness stand was Miss Emma Wagner maid in the Kaber home before the death of Mir Kaber, July 1S 1919. She also testified that MT. Kaber always became i'll after eat. ing. She said she generally pre-. pared MT Kaber's food, but that Mrs. Kaberi served him.
 That MT. and Mrs. Kaber often quarreled, also was testified to by Miss Wagner. After one of these quarrels she said she heard Mrs Kaber say:
 Dan, if there's a God, you'll suffer before you die"
 Medium Gives Testimony 
 Mrs. Mary J. Wade, who claims to be a medium, capable of communi eating with spirits. told on the wit ness stand of visits by Mrs. Kabei to her home to obtain advice.
 "I want you to try to get rid oi Dan Kaber for me-" Mrs Wade said
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
JoHNsoNs FATHER NOMINATED

M WASHINGTON, July 15.-Nomina. tions sent to the Senate by President Harling include Grove l.. Johnson. of Sacramento, Cal, to be receiver of public moneys at that place.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
NOMINATION OF 4POSTMASTERS
 IN NORTH MADE
Harding Sends Names to Sen Washington State
 Selections.

WASHINGTON, July 15.-Presi- dent Harding today nominated the following tossbe postmasters of diff ferent cities in Alaska.
 Ketchikan-Elbert E. Blackmar. Nenana-Laura Williams.
 Nome-T. D. Baker
 Sitka-Joe McNulty...
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
Three Dead from Effects
 Of Drinking Poor Whiskey

CHICAGO, July 15.-Three per- sons died here today from the effects of drinking wood alcohol whiskey.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
FLOOD WATERS sUBsIoING

OMAHA, July 15.-The flooG wat CTS following the cloudburst in Northwestern Nebraska, are subsid- ing this afternoon and no further loss of life and property has been felt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-15
MRS. KABER MAY KNOW HER FATE VERY SHORTLY
Defense Suddenly Rests Its Case-Woman Refuses
 to go to Courtroom.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 15.-Mrs. Eva Katherine Kaber, on trial for the murder of her husband, Daniel F. Kaber, may know her fate within the next "A hours. Late this after. noon the defense rested after she re- fused to come to court voluntarily and submit to an examination by physicians to determine her mental condition Her counsel said she did not believe she could stand the or deal on the witness stand. Two phy' sicians declared she could and she was brought here, but did not take the stand. sg afs44 4a
 Three witnesses testified they thought Mrs. Kaber was insane. One of the witnesses was an alienist. J
 An alienist witness for the. state said he believed her to be sane when she plotted the alleged murder. a
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
KNEE BREACHES FOR MEN

From The San Francisco Chronicle.
 The familiar complaint, q simply haven't a thing to wear,' may come to be true very soon.
 Paris has pronounced an anathema upon the short skirt. American women have declared they positively wills anot go back to the trailing skirt which did the crossing sweeper.s work for him.
 There has been some talk about knickers for women, but now comes news from the Clothiers' association in Chicago that knee brooches are to be the real thing in nifty. business suits for men. That finishes knickers so far as women are concerned. No woman is going to take the chance of haivng the head of the house make a mistake and wear her brand new knickers to the office.
 What is left for the women? The Chinese costumes in which several San Francisco women have appeared and which they have praised may offer solution. While skirts were grow ing shorter and shorter, Chinese girls followed the style by shortening their floppy trousers. Now, in the matter of styles, turn about may be fair play The women can be sure the men will not copy that fashion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
HITS THE BULL'S-EYE

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I have just returned from my plantation in the black belt of this state, and I want to tell you of the many comments heard on my trip indorsing your splendid and appropriate edi- torial relative to Judge Brandon's candidacy for governor.
 The Age-Herald is very popular in the black belt, and is read by people in all walks of life, hence your editorial was discussed on the trains, in the streets and Hobbies of hotels, also on the farms and it was the consensus of opinion that you were emnently correct in your opinion that Judge Brandon is the choice of the people of Alabama, and for him to have any opposi- tion would only mean unnecessary expenses and political turmoil Furthermore, it is the opinion generally that candidate offering with the view of getting before the people with the hope of succeeding Judge Brandon would make such poor showing that he would not have the courage and nerve to make the race the next time.
 Ned Brace has and deserves the reputation of Hitting the bulls-eye and ringing the bell when he pulls the trigger and it is the opinion of all with whom have talked that he did ring the bell in his recent editorial pertaining to the next governor of Alabama. Yours very truly,
 J. Nj. KYSER.
 914 St. Charles St., s. Birmingham, Ala October "A, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
FREE TEXT BOOKS

"The need of free text books in the county schools is most urgent" said Mrs. Myrtle W. Shell, who has been teaching in one of the rural schools for the past week. Many of the pupils are without books and in some large classes not more than two or three pupils have text books
 "This condition has been brought about by the general slump in business conditions and the drop in the price of cotton, which has de- prived the farmers of any surplus amount of money
 Many, am told, have been having hard time and are unable to buy school books for their children Education is a necessity, for without it person is certainly handicapped through life, and 1t seems that free text books could be provided by the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
SENATOR CAMERON COMING

Among the important figures at the annual convention of the American Cotton associa- tion," said J. Asa Rountree, twill be State Sen stor Benn chan Cameron of Stagville, N. C., one of the largest land owners and farmers in that state. In addition to attending the cotton con yention, he will advise with me as director gen. eral of the Bankhead Highway association of which he is president, respecting the sixth an- nual convention of the association to be held in Phoenix, Ariz., next April.
 Another matter to be considered is the path finding trip to be made from Mount Pleasant, Tex, to Mexico City, inspecting that division of the Bankhead highway"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
M FEN, w o M EN
 AND T H IN G $

Birmingham today welcomes the Presiednt of the United States, honoring both the man and the office, for Warren c. Harding is a typical American and the title he wears greater than that of king
 It matters not that he is a republican in a democratic environment, for one is think ing of politics, and parties for the moment are forgotten. We look upon him simply as our standard bearer, the one upon whom we put our dependence to lead us wisely at home and make us respected abroad
 It's great thing to live in country where the humblest boy may aspire one day to be at the head of these United States. The elective power put in the hands of the people is by far greater gift than to have to bow in obedi- ence to the claim of ruling family making claim to rule by divine right.
 know that there are some weak kneed Americans whose long residence abroad causes them to turn up their noses at our democratic way of approaching our Presidents, preferring rather the ceremony which doth hedge about king, but in spite of my years in Europe, can truthfully say that while democracy may not be as well suited for pageantry as is au- tocracy, yet prefer the simpler manners of the people to the obesiance loving attitude of those who dearly love lord"
 I will be reminded of this difference today>as the President moves through our streets, stands in our churches, takes part in the laying of Masonic corner stone, speaks in our parks, visits our semi-centennial show, rests in one of our hotels; all the while conducting himself simply as an American gentleman, without any thought that any one shall bow down to him or wait to speak until he is spoken to or observe the rules which rigid court etiquette prescribes for those who come into the presence of royalty.
 I suppose if had been born in countries where royalty has had it's way for centuries that would have unconsciously have imbibed the feeling of reverence which "doth hedge about King" but only having sojourned in such lands, somehow failed to catch the habit and it was always with good natured ndiffer- ence that watched the awed and respectful attention which crowds gave to royalty passing through the streets or at any public or civic function.
 was at the Queens Jubilee and saw the crowned heads of Europe they followed her from Buckingham Palace through London's streets to Westminster Abbey and simply as a pageant it was both interesting and impressive, and for the time being I to certain extent caught the feeling of those around me, for their reverence and admiration was sincere. Then, too, held Queen Victoria to be really
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26

queenly woman and outside of her royal posi- tion to be worth the respect of any good woman, loving mother and just ruler.
 But confess it used to rile to see Will liam II, the deposed Kaiser, he used to ride in military pomp to the parade grounds at Der lin. I was there as a student when he was crowned in the Reichstag, but somehow, was at that time prejudiced against him, as 1 sided with those who felt that his treatment of his English mother not>at all filial. It's when I think of him and his love of show and what the Hohenzollerns brought on mankind that my heart beats within me with pride at the thought that today our President is in our midst to have part in our rejoicing without any thought that he is any better than any of us, but takes secret pride in the fact that the people put him where he is This is why am glad to lift my hat to him and you heartily in welcoming him to Birmingham's birthday party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
PLEASED WITH COOPERATION

Tt is really wonderful the cooperation that Birmingham people, clubs and business firms, give whenever anything is at stake for Hr- mingham," said George Stiefelmeyer of Gull man, president of the Bee Line Highway Boosters association.
 q have been greatly impressed with this fact during the semi-centennial, for every individual have come in contact with during my visit here the past few days has shown this wonder ful cooperative spirit.
 q have worked very intimately with the Bir min gham Automobile club in the Bee Line high way promotion, which means tremendous in- Aux of tourists to this city next winter, when the big rush to Florida points begins"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26

ers have accepted, the nation fails to see that railroad workers, who received the greatest in- crease of all, should not stand for moderate decrease.
 The annual report of the interstate commerce commission shows that "the average annual compensation DOT railroad employe in 1920, compared with the same average in 1916, was ss BOA to 100. In other words the average compensation in 1922 more than doubled that in 1e16. As applied to various classes the ratios based on 1918 range all the way from 1907 for general officers to 25s.e for other yard employees"
 These ratios are based on the full year of 1920. The last raise was made retoractive to May 1, 1920. The scale of the last eight months of the year "was 22 to 23 per cent higher than during the first four months" As stated by more than one accurate mmentator, the threatened strike Is "ostensibly for the re- storstion of wages at least 12o per cent above the pre-war level"
 The country is not prepared to admit that any class of workers, especially those treated with special generosity, should not submit to 12 per cent reduction of 12o per cent nd- vance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
THE PRESIDENT AT BIRMINGHAM

From The Boston Transcript.
 President Harding upon the invitation of Senator Underwood, will visit Birmingham, Ala, on October 26, to take part in the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of that city. Dur ing his term of office president participates Harding was guest at Plymouth, in our own state. There he shared in the commemoration of the beginning of American institutions The Pilgrims laid the foundation of the system that made this, above all others, the land of op- portunity MT. Harding's visit to Birmingham will enable him to take part in an observance that shows that America is still land where opportunity abounds.
 Fifty years ago the site of that large and enterprsing city of today was occupied by cotton fields, but the possibilities of the region in the production of coal and iron had been foreseen as early as 1849. They were in the minds of the promoters who bought plot of land and named it Birmingham. single shanty stood there, onsa site where now rises most modern hotel. But the growth of the new settlement at first was slow. Birmingham was still far from attaining its distinction "the Pittsburg of the south" The census takers in 1880 found population of only 3,0S6. In 1900 there were but 3S, ,415 people in the city, but the era of expansion was beginning. Ten years later the census enumeration showed popula- ton of 132,685. Last year the population was placed at 17s,270 for the city proper, and there has been marked growth also in the places nearby.
 It Is a remarkable story of the development of a region rich in both coal and iron, and in the limestone that is needed in smeting the ore. It is also the story of city which is typical of the spirit of the new south. Iron and steel ac count for Birmingham's basic industries, but it has . wide range of other activities. It is a well-built city, with broad streets, attractive homes and imposing business and public build ines. The Presidents visit will serve to attract the attention to this transformation which half century has wrought in cotton field And what has been done at Birmingham suggests the existence of possibilities still unrealzed in this land of great opportunities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
LINES TO A GOLF wIDops

 James J. Montague in Life. t If you had said eight months ago When January blizzards blew, And all the greens were deep with sn, .f That I must give up golf or you. I might have stayed the fatal step, ss I might, before it was too late, Have vowed that we should never sep Arate. If even in the early spring, When we were playing winter rules. When mud flew thick at every swing, And balls fell "chug!' in casual pools, You'd been disposed to raise row And talked of leaving me again, might have, listened to you now And then. But now, when greens are hard and fast And fairways like an emerald floor, When I got the swing at last And confidently bawl out "F'orer' Your threat to part may be bluff, \ Or you may really pack and go Q But I shall not be home enough To know!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
MoroRAvEHIcLE LIST HANDY

'If any serious handicap to railroad transpor- tation should occur at any time, the Birming- ham Automobile club can automatically supply the authorities with complete list of the motor vehicles available for emergency service" said Charles G. Davis, president of the Birmingham Automobile club.
 "When licenses were taken out for the year, each class of vehicle was placed in separate list confined to that class We can at once as certain the number and tonnage of motor vehi- cles of every class and their whereabouts. They will be available at a moments notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
FIFTY YEARS AGO

T. S. Smith, Duke of Elyton," was cAmly contemplating the semi-centennial crowds down by the First National bank corner. He said Fifty years ago, when they laid out Birming- ham, was young stripling clerk for the late pr. James R. Smith in Elyton. He was father of Col.sT. o. Smith, Joseph R., Charles J. and William D. Smith. His store was the largest general merchandise establishment in this part of Alabama.
 ''I have been with Birmingham in all it's growth and I rejoice to see it the big and bust ling city of today"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-26
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
HE FINGERED

''Mr Grabcoin can't see you now" "I'll wait" said the caller ''He may be engaged for an hour or two" "Pll wait"
 "And even then can't promise that he will see you" Nevertheless, young man, I'll wait" "'Patience on monument,' eh?" "No, impecuniosity waiting for loan."