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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
YOUTH KILLED BY
 FEDERAL OFFICER
 BURIED YESTERDAY
Warrant for Arrest of Fer guSon Sent to Sheriff at Anniston--Big Crowd
 Attends Funeral

Heflin, october 14.-(Special)- Further developments in the alleged shooting 10 death of Chalmers Mc- Alpin by Bob Ferguson. federal of- ficer, today, are that warrant was sent to Sheriff Parker at Anniston for the arrest of Ferguson, Reports reaching here thts morning from an uncle of the dead man state that of fcers were looking for young McAl- pin, and that he was in the neigh borhood of Long's store when he saw the officers approaching. He said the young man left the rear of the store and started to run. The officers alighted from the car and gave pur suit. Officer Ferguson firing three times, one bullet passing through the boys body, the uncle states. The shooting took place near the Georgia line, in this county, and there are said to have been several eye wit nesses It is also said that the boy owned one gun, which was found at his home.
 According to further information from the uncle of the slain man, it was thought that all charges against the boy had been dropped, and he was at a loss to know why the of- ficers fired on and killed him. It is alleged that Sheriff Adams said he thought the boy killed was another man for whom he had a warrant un- til after the shooting. The funeral services were held at Pleasant Hill in the presence of hundreds of friends and relatives this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
LONDON 4BOBb|ES" ON THE JOb ID NIP.
 COMMUNIST PLOT.
Demonstrations Plan to End In Government Overthrow FizzIe.,When Police
 Respond
Rx Aanociatnd Rreea

London, October 14.--Information obtained by police emissaries sever al weeks ago that noon yesterday had been fixed for the beginning of a revolution" under the communist banner accounted for the unprece- dented preparations for dealing with any emergency by Scotland Yard, it was learned today.
 After what the Daily Herald, the laborite organ. terms the battle of Picadilly yesterday. when hundreds of mounted and foot police charged into the crowds of unemployed dem constructors and bruised few heads, all was quiet today. There were only a few idlers in Trafalgar Square, which yesterday was rimmed by police. Scotland Yard au- thorities expressed the belief that there Is little danger of an early recurrence of yesterdays scenes.
 Inquiry today elicited the fact that yesterdays police preparations in- cluded the communicating of the metropolitan underground railways and the omnibus lines if found nee esSsary would enable the concsntra- ton of 15.00o police at any center of trouble within half an hour.
 Last Wednesday on the eve of mon ster demonstration the unemployed of one of the London suburbs were addressed by leader. who told them: Must not break your lines to get drinks; take a bottle of water with you"
 When asked by one of his hearers what should be done with the bot ties. the leader winked and said, T don't care how you get rid of the bottles.'
 He then added. "you probably will have long walk and will be on your feet long time so take with you a good stout stick,-it may be useful"
 After the clash with the police yesterday in Shaftsbury avenue. a number of pieces of iron bars with sharpened ends made into & form of pocket weapon. many bits of lead and other nissels were found on the pavement and inside of shops where windows were. smashed 5.
 The police quietly Kept ran ear in at all the meetings throughout the metropolitan area. These listerers usually were dressed in the guise of the unemployed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
DIES AFTER SHOOTING
 MATCH OVER CARD GAME
nr AssocIatcd rresa

Greenville, $, C., October l4.-- Thomas r. McCarroll, young tire dealer. died today at a local hospital from a bullet wound in his neck. all legged to have been inflicted by J. Charles Mariowe, who the officers said, claims he shot McCarroll in self-defense at the Eiks' home here yesterday afternoon.
 Marlowe, who claims to be from Arizona, and who was sanitary in- spector at the United States public health service hospital at Camp Se- vier until four months ago, is held in jail without bond. pending the out come of the coroners inquest. He said that the affair resulted from q quarrel over a game of cards and that he fired the pistol after Me- Carroll had struck him with chair
 McCagroll was about to drown in his own blood when q physicin ar rived and found him unconscious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
MISS RAILS ELECTED
 ET0WAH COUNTY QUEEN

C;adsden, october 1i.-(Special)s )s- Miss Emma Rails will represent Gadsden at the Birming gham semi- centennial, according to the fnal count of the votes. The contest end- cd last night The contest had nar7s rowed down to two young women. both being very popular and members of old families. Miss Rails received a total of 233.2S0 votes against i5p,- 550 cast for Miss Katherine Tolson, giving Miss Rails q majority of sz, 30 votes. Miss Rails is the dauEh- ter of Rev Hamilton Rails. who is ai present postmaster at Piedmont, and who for many years resiaed here, She has been living in the city for many years and is at present employed as stenographer in the office of tue county superintendent of education- She is a very beautiful youn< iAss and will make an ideal queen Anu . splendid representative of the Queen City of the Coosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
SENATE VOTES PROBE
 FEDERAL BANK SALARY
By Associated Press

Washington, october i4.-A reso- lution by Senator oyerman, democrat, North Carolina. adopted today by the Senate, directs the federal reserYe board to report as to the salaries paid by the New York federal reser@e bank. and also by the other reserve banks and other expenses oS these banks.
 The resolution recited that ! mad been charged that salaries In the New York bank had been increased more than $1,00O,000 since the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL.

LlENE EhAlA~ Tribune attack on Ford's offer read ny Weeks.
 Watson seeks to reweld factions. Fire demoerntr, Is EIkins' plea. Kansas miners to stand by Howat, Ignoring John Lewis. To examine sanity of Mrs. Knber's mother.
 Colonel House calls at wilson home for visit.
 STATE! Power plant at Can't under way. Miss Rawls elected Etowah county queen.
 Cullnan county's property values over II millions. Miss Rainey nnmed queen for Mor- gan.
 Mas Carrie Jones is COOsa's queen.
 LOCAL. Church to observe fiffeth birthday. Stores to be open celebration week. Jemison handles e2,O00, 900 iOnn to farmers of Alabama. Cotton men get fare reduction. Thanksgiving day of Jews Monday. County to build general schools in near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
MISS RAINEY NAMED
 QUEEN FOR MORGAN

Decatur. October 14.---(Special. )--- Miss Marjorie Rainey one of the Twin Cities most popular young women. has been selected queen for Morgan county in the semi-centen- n:al celebration in Birmingham. She Is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Eu- gene Rainey She Is a graduate of the Athens Female College and was a student of the Columbia College of Expression in Chicago. Miss Rainey now. is teacher of expression in the faculty of the Decatur schools. The contest for selection of a queen for the county was conducted under tho auspices of the Albany Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15

Judge Horace c. Wilkinson was angry yesterday at what he said was the misuse of his name in the present municipal campaign. Speaking of the matter. he said;
 Tt was reported in the columns of yesterdays News that certain speakers for D. F. McLendon charged that I violated the cor rupt practice act.
 Any man that says I have ;io- lated any law of the state of Ala bama is an unfumigated liar.
 'I am supporting Dr.. N. A. Barrett, and practically every man and woman on the east side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
oLEAN-UP-wEEN IN FLORENCE

The women of Florence have adopted the suggestion of the Pub lie Health department and are hav- ing [" Clean-Up" week in Florence this week. regular fall cleaning campaign is under way and far Florence will be much fairer by the end of the week. Special co-opera- tion of the health department and the garbage department is being given the householder this week and every one interested in having a cleaner city is putting forth every effort to get all garbage. weeds. tin cans. etc, hauled away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
ROCKEFELLER PLEASED WITH SONGS, GIVES
 SINGER TWENTY CENTS
By Associated Press

Tarrytown, N. Y., October H. John D. Rockefeller today proved himself patron of the arts.
 Crossing on the Hyack- -Tarrytown ferry, he applauded vigorously lit- tie girl in neighboring motor car who was moved to sing, few lively airs to the accompaniment Of the crafts musicians. Then he gave his chauffeur two new dimes to present to the singer with his compliments.
 The little girl confided to her parents that she intended to wear on ribbon around her neck the coins coming from the coffers of the worlds richest man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
MEXICAN BANDITS
 UP TO OLD TRICKS
uv Associated Press

Mexico City. October l4.--Fitty armed men under sthe leadership of the rebel captain. Castillo. yesterday sheid up a passenger train from Vera Cruz to Mexico City, near the small station of Signoret. seven miles from Puebla, robbed the passengers and escaped with considerable booty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
TO DISCUSS BRITISH
 WAR SHIPPING BILLS
By Associated Press

Washington. October l4.-SettIe- ment Of bill against the British government for s2o,000.000. resulting from transportation of oil and other cargoes for the British by the ship ping board during the war. will be discussed here next week by Sir Err nest Raeburn. special epresentatiye of the British minister of shipping. and a special committee of the ship ping board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
FEDERAL TROOPS TO BE
 TAKEN FROM MINE ZONE
Bx Associated Pr.ss

Charleston. w. Va. October It. Federal troops on duty in the south ern West Virginia coal fields re- gently in the scene of disorder along the Logan Boone county border, will be withdrawn probably within the next month, according to Adju- tant General John S. Charnock, who announced yesterday that he ex- pected the West Virginia national guard would be completely equipped and organized by that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
------------- POLICEMAN SENTENCED TO JAIL FOR ASSAULT
 ON WOMAN PRISONER
By Associated Press

New York, OctOber I9.--F VlICeIHtII Charles Tighe, convicted of assault ing a woman while making an ar rest, today was sentenced to rom two to four years in prison. Judge Craig of general sessions court in imposing sentence, said 1t was in part a warning to other members of the police force that if they treated citizens brutally they would be pun ished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
 ALABAMA GUARD IS IN THlRTY-NINTH DIVISION
By Associated Press

Washington. October l4.-AIIoca- tion of states for organization of two National Guard divisions was announced today by the war depart ment.
 The Thirtieth division was allo- cated in Tennessee. North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia and the Thirty ninth division 10 i,ouisiaLa. Mississippi, Alabama and Florida
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
COUSIN OF SLAIN
 YoIITH ARRESTED

Anniston, october 14.--(Special-)- The body of Chalmers McAlpine, shot and Killed during q raid in Gle burne county Thursday by Federal Prohibition Officer R. P. Ferguson, was buried Friday in the family burying ground near Mnscadine large number of his neighbors and friends assembling at the cemetery.
 McAlpine's cousin was arrested at the time by the federal officers un- der a charge of being part owner and operator of one of the SIX stills reported destroyed near the Georgia line on the day of the raid into Cleburne county
 Information reaching the city from Heflin Friday was to the effect that a warrant would be- sworn out against the federal officer charging him with the murder in connecuoh with the killing of MeAlpine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
PERSHlNG PLAYS WITH
 BABIES IN HOSPITAL

Fnris, October l4s-General Per shing. accompanied by Myron T. derrick. the American ambassador, today visited the American hospital at Neuilly. He thanked the officials for the care they have given officers and men in the service during and since the war. He examined the plans for the proposed addition to the hospital, In which there will be 100 beds. and afterward played with the babies in the maternity t.I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
ROBBER, BOILED ONCE,
 SUCCEEDS SECOND TIME
Rx Associated Press

Hamilton. Ont, October l4.--A robber who was foiled in an attempt to rob the Bank of Hamilton yes terday after a pistol duel with an official of the institution. tried his fortunes again today with better success He walked into the Union bank, said to a clerk they stopped me yesterday but won't today pointed a pistol at him grabbed g. 000 and escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
BOY FOUN BADLY
 MANGL- ED IN THE L. & N.| YARD AT MONTGOMERY
Rx Associnird Press

Montgomery, October l5.-An uh- identified white boy was found In the north Montgomery yards or tne Louisville and Nashville railroad last night with his body badly mangled and the only clue to Identification being the name James A. Grady on his shirt, and I'll. A. c." tattooed on his left arm. The boy Is described as about 14 years old. blue eyes, brown hair and dressed in khaki trousers and olive drab shirt with black stockings, tennis shoes and black cap. The body is held at local under taking establishment awaiting idenu- fication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
ALBERT OF BELGIUM
 IN FLIGHT TO SPAIN
By Associated Press

Ancante, SpaIn, pctober I4.--NINE Albert Of the Belglans arrived here today by alrpiane from Casa Blanca' Morocco. On landing he was greesed by the city authorities. King Albert plans 10 leave later in the day for Barcelona. from which city he in- tends to fly to Belgium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
Wilkinson Calls Defamer
 ofNanae Unfun1igated Liar

of town. that knows Mir. McLen- don. Is doing the same thing. We propose to elect Dr. Barrett next Monday. If votes can do 1t.
 "I have made no speeches in this campaign as yet. and there is no necessity for some priest-rio- den orator. that is hunting iob on the city's pay roll. to use my name In connection with this campaign. When he does It. he had better tell the truth.
 My address is:
 "501-505 First National Bank building
 HORACE c. wILKINsoN.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
EIGHT MINERS HELD ON MURDER CHARGE FREED
 ON BAIL OF $1, ,OOO
By Associated Press

members of the United Mine Work CTS of America indicted for conspir- acy and murder in connection with the disorders on the Boone-Logan county border in August and Sep- tember last, were granted bail in s1 1000 each by Judge Robert Bland in circuit court here today Bail was refused 12 others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
New York's Finest
 HaUe Steel Corsets
 for Bullet Halfers
Rr AssocIated Prcs.

New York, October 14.&Steel corsets for blue coats Is the latest fashion in New York.
 Ten pairs, 1t became known to- day had been purchased after tests had shown them bullet proof They will be distributed in emer- gencies to members of the bomb, and loft squads,
 Although they are intended pri- marily for use when barricaded criminals are to be attacked, they later may be introduced generally among the force Made of silk. canvas and Norwegian steel, they weigh only six pounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
MRS. RUTH GUSSMAN WILL BE HERE MONDAY FOR FATHERS TRIAL

Nashville, October 14.-Mrs. Ruth Stephenson Gussman will be in Birmingham Monday for the trial of her father, charged with the killing of Father James E. Coyle, according to special from Loretta, Tenn, tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
THE WEATHER

Washington. october 14-Alabama: Increasing cloudiness Saturday: Sun day unsettled. probably showers in south portion; little change in lem perature
 Georgia: Cloudy Saturday, proba- bly, followed byS showers Saturday night or sunday; little change in temperature.
 Mississippi: Partly cloudy Satur- day: Sunday increasing cloudiness, probably showers in southeast por- tion, little chanke in temperature
 Tennessee: F4ir Saturday and Sun day; slightly warmer Saturday.
 LOCAL DATA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
COLOMBIAN SENATE
 RATIFIES U. s. TREATY
By AssocIated Press

Bogota, Colombia. October lf.a- The Colombian Senate after three sessions during which there was dis cussion. today ratified the treaty with the United states by which Co., lombia is to receive $25,000.o 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15


 Washington. October 14.-Govern- mental affairs of the nation halted today while its leaders, headed by President Harding. attended the fu- neral services for the late Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania, former Secre- tary of state and Attorney General
 The services were held at II o'clock at St Johns Episcopal church, which he attended, and were conducted by the Rt. Rev Alfred Harding. bishop of Washington.
 At the church were those promi- nent in American public life. Presi- dent and Mrs. Harding, Secretary Christian and the Presidents military front pew before the black silk cas- ket, which bore a large cluster of red roses. Behind the President were Vice President and Mrs. Coolidge, Speaker Gillette and Mrs. Gillette, Mrs. Knox, the Senator's children and other relatives.
 Members of the supreme court, headed by chief Jastice Taft occ1- pied the next pew, and behind them were members of the cabinet, includ- ing Secretaries Highes Mellon. Hoover and Weeks, and Postmaster General Hays.
 Almost half of MT Knoxs asso- ciates of the Senate were present. The honorary pallbearers were the mem bers of the Senate foreign relations committee. headed by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania and Senator Underwood of Alabama, democratic floor leader.
 The House of Representatives was represented by 8 large committee and by the entire Pennsylvania delega ton in the House, led by Representa- tive Butler It's dean. Democratic and republican members of the Senate and House sat side by side in the small church while large crowds waited outside
 The services were confined to the simple Episcopal ritual. read by Bishop Harding. Before the altar were two immense floral pieces sent by the Senate and House and another from the White House. The only mu- sic was the funeral dirge by the or gan.
 At the conclusion of the services here the body was taken to q special car, leaving here at 12 .55 for Phila- delphia to be taken by motor to Val lev Forge, the country home of Sena- tor Knox. Services will be held there at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow in the Me- morial Chapel, where interment will take place.
 Because of the death of Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, the Senate agreed today to defer until Monday final consideration of the treaties ot peace with Germany, Austria and Hungary Votes on ratification of the pacts are expected not later than Tuesday and the Senate then will re- sume consideration of the tax re- vision bill.
 Convening at the hour of the hold ing of funeral services for Senator Knox at St. Johns church, the Senate remained in session only few min utes, recessing until p. m. The Rev. J. J. Muir, D. D., the Senate chaplain, in his opening prayer. paid tribute 10 the late senator as man of splendid devotion and high patriotism.
 Senator Knox's seat was draped in black and will remain so for 30 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15

E. c. HORTON, Observer. Summary of observations made at sta- tl.ns of the United states Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at 7tp. rn eath meridian time. October II lsG1:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
NATIONS BUSINESS HALTS WHILE KNOX
 FUNERAL IS HELD
Body of For s:s Cabinet 0t- ficer Res jld Home
 Aw7 ss Burial
B eyS tied Pres.

Phflad October 1.-The body tor Phiiander C. Knox, s h suddenly Wednes- day [ Washington, arrived late todss wns accompanied by his widow and other members of the family.
 The coffin, of plain black de- sign, with silver side bars, was ornamented with single wreath of rosebuds, the tribute of Presl- dent and Mrs. Harding. Several hundred persons were at the sta- ton when the train arrived.
 The body was taken by motor hearse to Valley Forge, the country home of Senator Knox, where funeral services will be held tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-15
ANDRE TARDIEU

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
FOR RAIL RELIEF

Washington, July. 26-President
Harding, in a special message to
Congress today, asked it to extend
the authority of the war finance cor
poration to purchase securities,
probably up to $500, 100000 now in
the hands of the railroad admins
tration so that the proceeds may be
used for settlement with the rad
ways.
This. the President told Congress,
would open the way to early adjust
ment and relief of the railroad
problem. There was no thought he
said, of asking Congress for addi-
tional money.
Railway claims based on the incf-
fciency of labor, during the war,
the President said, were to be waiv-
ed for the present to hasten settle
ment without surrender of any rights
iN court. Although the railways owe
the government large sums. the
president said, the government also
owed the railroads large sums on
various accounts.
no added expense" said the
President, explaining his request
(Continued on Pare 5-Col. o.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
McGraw Wanted in
100000 Suit, Aftermath
Row in Pittsburg Hotel

Pittsburgh, Pa, July 26.-A capias
for the arrest of John j. McGraw,
manager of the eNw York Giants,
was isued in court here late today
by Judge Marshall Brown with spe-
cial bail fixed at three thousand
dollars. The action arose out of a
suit for twenty thousand dollars
damages fled this afternoon by
counsel for George NJ. Duffy. of
Pittsburgh. The petition alleges that
Duffy was attacked by. McGraw in a
hotel here on June ;.
Mr.. McGraw could not be located
at his hotel tonight, but Charles A.
Stoneham, president of the New
York club. said that he underst ood
Duffy's petition charged that he was
present when the alleged attack oc-
Cured. Mr.. Stoneham said that he
had never met Duffy and that he
was positive Mr.. McGraw didnot
know the man. He added that on
the night of the alleged attack he
was on a train bound for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
LOCATE WIFE OF
MISSING HEAD
OF CHICAGO BANK

Detroit, July 26.-MrS. Warren c.
Spurgin. wife of the missing presi-
dent of the Michigan Avenue Trust
Company. of Chicago. was found by
detectives here today and voluntarily
returned to Chicago with the declar-
ed intention OF aiding authorities to
find her husband, wanted for ques-
tioning in connection with the re
cent failure of his bank.
With Mrs. Spurgin was her
daughter Vivian. who also returned
to Chicago. The women had been
sought here since last Thursday
when they arrived by automobile.
They We're located by detectives in
a rooming house less than two blocks
from the garage where their auto
mobile was found Sunday night
Mrs Spurgin declined to make
any statement here. aside from the
fact she had left Chicago ITO escape
notoriety" in connection with the
business affairs of her husband.
She AIDED that she did not know her
husbands whereab bouts
Heads of the detective agency that
conducted the search announced
they had found no trace of Spurgin
here and had decided he had not
come to Detroit.