davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
Civil War Depression

Tn the period running from tie closs of the war to the great panic. we more than anything else developed a new out look on business," says A. B. E'arqunar, president A. B. Farauhar company. Ltd, in his article in System. where he tells how business men of half century ago managed and guided their interests through just such a period as that through which we are passing now.
 We began to feel that business could and ought to be done in large way; that We had to get out more goods per man; and thus the urge developed that resulted later in the invention of so much labor-saving machinery.
 Many causes went toward the creation of this new atmosphere of business. First, we began to know in an intimate way that we were members of great country. We had previously known the west-at least we knew it was there. But I imagine that we held it more as hinterland than as part of our country.
 The demands for materials were so great that we simply. had to visualize business on a large scale. If our. popu- lation had been denser probably we should have met the situation by cn,- ploying more men. But the industrial population was really very small-we WciS q HdtlCH OI ldTtIleTS we uiQ uOl understand anything of the possibilities of the economies to be gained by increas- ing the overhead. But other wastes we did avoid. We would not employ man who did not do full days work The loafer had no place in our industrial sys- tenn. And also we were very careful not to waste materials. It may be that we often were wasteful of labor and held down production trying to save mate rials. In word. pc practiced the ap- parent rather than scientific thrift"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
SEES
 BRIGHT PROSPECTS
Business Volume Is Unusually Heavy for HoIidays-Farm-
 CTS Are Optimistic

Tuscaloosa, January 2.-(Special.)- Since Christmas is over. business mas taken an upward tendency in Tuscaloosa and the entire county. Of course, prices have been reduced on clothing and dry goods generally.
 Retail clerks who expected to get rest during holiday week were surprised by the business that was done, the farmers doing a considerable part of the shop ping. This is accounted for by the fact that the farmers are holding their cot ton and other products. and necessarily had to wait until prices dropped if they bought at all.
 Farmers here are optimistic and are clearing up new land and beginning to till the soil getting ready for the new years work. Corn, potatoes, oats and other produce will take the place of a great part of the cotton planted in Tus- calooSa county last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
]. s. .|SEXPORT|NG
 |TSSURPLUSDyE
Now Making More Than Pre- war Import TotaI-QuaIity
 Improves
By Associated Press

W Washlngton, January 2-Marked pro- gress in the development of the American dye industry is shown in report made public today by the United States tariff commission
 Output of certain dyes are said to have been developed to point beyond the do- nestle consumption, and large quanti- ties of these were exported, particularly to China and Japan.
 Little competition was experienced in foreign countries in 1919 from German dyes, the commission reports, adding that the rate ofsGyestuff production by Ger many since last July had been about one-third the pre-war output.
 Production of the var;ous classes of dyes during 1919, the period covered by the report, is stated as equal to. or in excess of the pre-war imports of the United States, with the exception of vat dyes other than indigo. The manufacture of vat dyes. Nhoweyer, is said to have made much progress despite the hiSh technical skill, long research and large investment of capital involved.
 Although the average price of pound of dyes in 1919 was the same as in 1918, the commission found that the consumer received better value for his money, as the dyes produced in 1919 were of higher quality, and in many instances were of faster type than the dyes available tho preceding year.
 The total production of dyes in the United States in 1919 is estimated by the commission at more than 63000,000 pounds, an increase of 8 per cent over 1918 manu- factures, and of B per cent over pre- war imports. Many instances are sad by the commission to have been found on decrease in those dyes relatively easy to make and the appearance or many new dyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
zEandn D. E ::: K ENSLEY 5; <: :::::.:

One of the pretty affairs that completed the holiday season was the tea at which Miss Maxine McCarty entertained yes terday afternoon from 3 to at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs J. W. Me- Carty. on Jefferson avenue This de- lightful party complimented Miss N1c- Carty's house guests, Miss Carolyn Scears, Miss Bonnie Jones and Miss Mary Carpenter, who, with their hostess, are students at the Woman's college at Mon tevallo.
 Receiving with the hostess and honor guests were Miss Ruth Baker and Mrs. Harold Hay, and the young ladies pre- scented a picture of girlish loveiiness. standing in the living rom, which was artistic in vases of red Christmas roses.
 Miss Kate Nelson Turnipeed and Miss Ruth Palmer poured tea from an attrac- tive table centered with yellow and white narcessi and assisted Mrs. McCarty in serving sandwiches and hints. About 1Oo of the college girls and boys ana members of the younger set called dur ing the hours.
 These young ladies will leave Tuesday to resume their studies at Montevallo
 OFFICERS INSTALLED
 At the morning service of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church yesterday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
Making Immigrant Love America

William SlaVenS McNutt, Tn LeShe ,.
 When Frederick A. Wallis, the new commissioner of immigration, took charge he found conditions at the island inexcusably bad.
 Wallis hired and fired and reorgan- ized. emphasizing always the value cf the initial proper impression on ths immigrant in the name of the govern rnent at a time when the newcomer IS in the highly emotional state of me pioneer at the threshold of his new home. Twice a week he turned the im- migrants out of their prison-like build ings, addressed them through interpre- ters, furnished band concerts and en- tertainments and provided picnic lunch on the north lawn.
 On the last Sunday in August l yis- ited the island to witness one of .aese ceremonies. Two thousand immigrants were grouped on the pleasant lawn be- fore decorated band stand. Around the corner of a building came the Shriners' band, led by Commissioner Wallis and Shriner bearing an Amer ican flag. The commissioner explained to the immigrants that the afternoons entertainment was little ceremony of welcome The band played "The Star Spangled Banner" Attendants passed around chocolates and cigars donated by friends Of the new work. Singers and entertainers did little stunts in the various languages represented on the lawn. and then Secretary of Labor Will son was introduced. Through interpre- ters he told of his own landing as an immigrant boy 40 years before. He emphasized strongly the difference ne- tween liberty and license. and gave a little sketch of the traditions and pur- poses of America. Then picnic lunch was served and the faces of those inn migrants. wan with fatigue and terror when they emerged from the stone and steel buildings that are so strongly suggestive of a penitentiary, became radiant with joy and hope. It was little thing. but it was their first con. tact with the government of the United States. can't help think ing that On account of it they will be less amena- ble to the bitter cynicism of the revolu- tionary "red" and better material for the workshop of the League of Nation- alities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
SERBS SWAPPING
 BOLSHEV|K AGENTS
Belgrade Deals Vigorously With SociaIists-Many
 Put in Jail
By Associated Press

Belgrade, Jugo-Slavia. January 2.-The Serbian government is dealing vigorously with the communists who have been ac- tive throughout the country of late.
 Members of the radical organizations are being arrested in scores. The com munists' headquarters in Belgrade has been raided and the occupants sent to jail. A number of discriminating docu- ments are said to have been discovered in the headquarters, including the out lines of plot to assassinate Premier Vesnitch and three other members of the cabinet.
 All the communist newspapers in Bel grade, Agran. Loubliano and Sarajevo have been suppressed and soldiers are patrolling the streets of Belgrade. There have been labor disturbances in many sections of Jugo-Slavia and the govern ment has issued stringent orders for the summary punishment of those active in strike movements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
MOBILE SHIPPING SHOWS INCREASE
Port City Has Great Year in Marine TotaIs-BuSiness
 Generally Increases

Mobile, January 2.-(Special)-During the month of December Mobile set new record forshipments with 95 vessels tf all kinds, aggregating 14S,77S tons, enter ing the port. The year 1920 also set q new record for recent years with total of S5S vessels. aggregating 1,241, ,33s tons
 Every month of 1920. with the exception the number of vessels arriving, and all but one month showed ali increase in net tonnage. the low mark in arrivals be- ing reached in September, when only 55 vessels entered, while February, with only 7S,053 net tons, was the lowest in tonnage of the 12 months of the year
 Freight movements through the port Of Mobile increased in 1920 over 1919 ill proportion to the increased tonnage the exact figures of freight through the port not being available at the present tine. steel, pig iron, cast iron pipe and fit tings, sugar mill machinery, coal lum- Der, cotton and naval stores were the largest items of exports, while bananas and other tropical fruits, nitrates and manganese ore entered largely into the importations.
 The most prosperous year in the his tory of Mobile closed at midnight, De cember 3l, according to figures at the Mobile Clearing House association, which showed total -clearinss for the year ot SIPS ,S71 9910S, exclusive of out-of-towa checks. as compared with $101, ,2S3, ,177.io for the year 1919. Increased clearings are shown for each of the F months of 1920 over 1919, with the exception of De- cember, when the total dropped from $10, ,4645Sl.9 .9i to 10.2S7, ,31099, as compared with 1919. Clearings for all other months of 1920 increased from S1 100000 to above R O00 O0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
INVISIBLE CHOIR
 MYSTERY SOLVED
Monograph, Wireless Outfit, Amplifier and Scientific
 Boy the Answer

Champaign, H., January 2.-The mys- tery of an invisible choir which has stirred the congregation of Paxton H., Lutheran church was solved today when it became known that Clarence Lundeen, a 16-year-old student has been exper- imenting with a wireless telephone.
 I.undeen connected a phonograph with wireless sending set in his workshop. Then he transmitted the music produced to a large horn connected with an am plifier which was concealed in a tree just outside the church. The church was in direct line with the sound from the horn and for this reason the concert seemed directly above the congregation. For several days the phantom music has been the talk of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
N. L. Carpenter & Co. Dissolve

New York, January 2.-(Special.)--N. L. Carpenter x Co.,, who for many years have carried on a brokerage business at F Exchange Place. New York city. have been dissolved and the business of the firm has been transferred to A. A. Houseman X Co., excepting as to mat ters in liquidation. Nathaniel l.. Car penter has been admitted as a special partner to the firm of A A. HousemAn & Co. Nathaniel l.. Carpenter, Joseph N Carpenter, Jr.. and Solomon W. Quinn have been authorized liquidating part ners to settle the business and affairs of the Carpenter firm and to discharge it's obligations and collect it's accounts and claims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
RUSS WORRYING
 ARMEN|A'S BONES BoIsheviki Assume Turks Old Work of CoWardice, PiI|age
 and Filth
By Associated Press

Constantinople, January 2.-News from Armenia continues confused. The ter rtory of the Armenian soviet republic is the scene of important military move ments of Russian troops. The country appears to be in state of complete an- archy; the bulk of the Armenian army has taken to the hills and many towns and villages are being footed.
 The Georgian foreign minister has ap- pealed to soviet Russia and the civilized world for protection against bolshevik Attractions of treaties whereby supplies of oil have been withheld from trains sent to Baku and seized. He calls att tention to the concentration of bolsheviki forces on the frontier and the erection of military works within the neutral zone.
 r Bolshevik cossacks have penetrated Georgian territory. disarmed the popula- tions and footed villages. General Kar- aloff, the Grecian representative at Erivan, and staff. it is stated, have been held up by the soviet Armenian govern ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
COTTON REACHES
 LOWEST MARK IN
 ALL LAST SEASON
Some Reaction When Big Shirt Manufacturer Cuts Price 50 Per Cent Permanently.
 Europe Has Influence
By Associated Press

New Orleans, La, January 2.-The last week of the old year in the cotton market car ried the price off to the low est levels of the season, Janu- ary falling to 12.25 and closing at 12.91 which price compar- ed with 39.80 as the closing quotation for the same week last year.
 In the net results. contracts lost 6s to s9 points, while spots lost 5G points on middling, which closed at 1S5Oc. against 4o.25c pound year ago.
 Liquidation of long contracts. hedge selling, pressure from the spot market. the financial troubles in Spain, and con tinued gloomy accounts from foreign cloth markets. particularly Manchester, were the main factors against the price.
 There were periods of steadiness, caused principally by the realizing on the short side, but also, to some extent by new demand attracted by the low levels to which prices had fallen.
 A good character of buying fol-
 lowed the announcement that one of
 the leading shirt manufacturing
 concerns of the country hnd de-
 eided to cut prices by 5O per cent.
 the new quotations to go into effect
 on January 4 and the reduction to
 be permanent.
 Buyers also found encouragement in reports from New England that buyers of cotton goods were showing more confidence, and in the Carolinas tele- grams telling of many mills resuming full time.
 This week the trade will be mainly concerned at first with the way things shape up in the market for finished goods. If buyers take hold at all well at the new prices which have been promised on many staple lines, there is little doubt that operations on the long side on an enlarged scale will be encouraged.
 Spot markets will be closely watched, because some traders have a theory that more urgent liquidation was fin ished with the ending of the old year. and. again. any betterment in the de- mand for finished goods should be re- flected in a better inquiry for raw ma teria1 from domestic mills.
 Many traders will be inclined to look further ahead and size up> new crop prospects and if there are signs that the campaign to reduce acreage is to be pushed with continued vigor, it is likely that the market will have a new factor to deal with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
FIRE WOUNDS ARE FATAL. GIRL VICTIM OF TRAGIC
 ACCIDENT BURIED SUNDAY

Anniston, January 2.-(Special)-With six of the young friends of the dead girl serving as palbearers, the body of Miss Clara Florence Kircus 15. was inferred Sunday afternoon at Edgemont cemetery.
 Miss Kircus was burned about the body 10 days ago. and had fingered in great agony since that time. her death coming as welcome relief Saturday. She was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. J. Kircus at Blue Mountain, and besides her parents is survived by two brothers and five sisters. t
 The funeral services were conducted ac the Blue Mountain Baptist church by the Rev. B. F. Gardner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
BACK TO JERUSALEM

London, January 2.-(Jewish Tele- graphic Agency.) - Figures available with regard to Palestine immigration show that for the 10 months ending Sep tember. 1920, more than 5000 Jewish im migrants arrived in Palestine. This number included 5000 "Chalutzim (pic neers), a further number of 2,000 of whom are shown to have come in dur ing October and November. All the new arrivals have been supplied with eni- ployment.
 Jerusalem reports received here show that 11,S43 children are attending the Zionist schools in Palestine, which em-. ploys 602 teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
ALLIED BREWERS
 DISCUSS GERMANY
England, France and Italy Do Not Like Huns Bel
 IicoSe Tone
By Associated Presa

Paris, January 2.-The meeting between Premiers Leygues, Lloyd George and Giolitti. which has been prominently an- ticipated in recent discussions, will be held in Paris next week, it was announced today. No confirmat tion of this state ment was obtained at the foreign office.
 Reports received last Thursday an- nounced that an early meeting of the French, British and Italian prime min isters would be convoked by the French government in order to discuss disarma- ment of Germany, especially in view of the German notes lately expressing some resistance to the project. It was then stated that the conference would not be held either at Nice or Cannes. as had been forecast previously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
THOUSANDS OF SUITS
Dog Tax Delinquents May Be Sued
 for Collection

Mobile, January 2.-(Special) )-CivlI suits against all owners of dogs ins Mo bile county who have failed to pay the annual license under an act of the 1919 legislature have been threatened by the state tax commission. Names and ad dresses of all persons who paid the tax the first year the act was operative have been asked for, according to S. II. Smith. circuit clerk. Approximately 1000 dog owners have paid their licenses. against 5.S5S for 1919. The 1919 estimate was con sidered unusually low, it being estimated that there are at least 10000 dogs in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03

lapsed. Suit was brought against the directors and judgment found against then1 and this man was compelled to pay S6,000 damages. This happened not long ago.
 The recent litigation now in progress m which the Denver and Rio Grande and Western Pacific Railroad companies are involved really is based upon the claim that the directors of these two corpora tions were not faithful to their trust. So also the litigation now under way in volving the Pittsburg Terminal is based on the issue that in that case directors were not faithful to their trust. The ob- servation is made by the lawyers and by leading business men that more and to strict accountability directors who are charged with having been indifferent to their obligations. s-.
 GREAT COUNSEL FEE
 Judge Hough has permitted a payment of sS33, 900 (round numbers) to the law yers who were engaged in this New Haven litigation. This money is to be taken from the s2,50O,0O0. the amount named in the compromise. It is spoken of as the largest allowance for Consul fees ever made by the courts, at least in this district or state Judge Hough jus tifies the payment of this sum to the lawyers on the ground that they took the case on a contingent fee.
 But there have been other cases in which much larger allowances were made based upon contingent fees than in the New Haven case. Lawyers say that Will liam D. Guthrie, who became counsel upon a contingent fee in the case involv- ing an interpretation of the Plant will, and who won his case, receiving a fee somewhat in excess of $1 ,000,000.
 William Nelson CrOlnWell receiVod a fee somewhat in excess of $2,O00 900, it be- ing in the nature of a contingent fee. in payment of his services in perfecting the negotiations whereby the United States secured the Panama canal from France for s400o0.0Oo. This, however, was not case in litigation. but involved no more than negotiation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
MICHAEL STICKS TO
 HIS ORIGINAL STORY.
 BEATEN AND ROBBED

Annisson. January 2.-(Special, )-Wil- liam Michael, the young ex-servlce man who has been under treatment at St Lukes hospital for two weeks following the finding of his unconscious form be- side the Seaboard tra cks near Yelling ton, has recovered from his injuries to the extent that he is now able to occupy rolling chair at the sanitarium.
 A message has been received from his mother, Mrs. Annie Pittman at Western port. Md, who was located after several efforts on the part of local members Of the American Legion, but the injured mans sister, who is reported to be living near Montgomery. has not been reached by communication.
 Michael maintains that he was assault ed and robbed by a baggage man on the Seaboard train from which he was thrown, and special agent has already visited him at the local hospital and se- cured his statement bearing on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
ARRESTED FOR ARSON Youths Face Serious Charge of Their
 Former Employer

Mobile. January 2.-Willie Boyd, 14, and Leslie Boyd, IS, were arrested Sunday cn the charge Of arson in the first degree by attempting to set fire to the home of Aaron Robinton. 256 Manassas street Willie Boyd had been in the employ ment of Robinton for few weeks, but was discharged Friday night for dis obeying orders and being insolent. Sat urday morning Mr. Robinnton and his family were awakened by the smell of Amoke, and investigation found that q lot of paper. saturated with oil, had been placed at the back door and set on fire. The boys, it is charged. were seen lurking near the scene of the Rob- anton place a few hours before the fire as discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03

home of MT. and Mrs. Robert Childress on Sixth avenue by the members of the Point of the Needle club was a very de- llghtful affair, the guests of honor on this occasion being the husbands of the members.
 The reception rooms were attractively dcorated in ferns. poinsettias and holly. Numbers of lighted candles with the crimson shades shed a bright glow over the rooms and formed a lovely back ground for the guests Games of 42 werA enjoyed, after which an elaborate buff fet supper was served.
 An interesting feature of the party which afforded much amusement to the guests was the drawing of favors from Christmas bag filled with ludicrous toys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
TO TEST CRAFT LAW
Road Superintendent to Demand Pay
 as Basis for Suit

Mobile. January Especial )-The board of revenue and road commissioners of Mobile county are expected to begin . test on Monday of the constitutional 6ty of the Craft highway engineers law. This measure has caused much turmoil in the ranks of the board, as we'll as other organizations interested in good 1oads. The new act abolished the office of road superintendent held by Arthur I Mclean and he is expected to demand his salary as of old, and when it is re- served he then will file mandamus pro- ceedngs against the board to- compel fhe issuance of the salary warrant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
E. L. WOOD IS ILL
Assistant to Local City Engineer Sick
 at Anniston

Anniston, January 2,-(Special)-E. l.. Wood, first assistant to City Engineer Robert l.. Totten of Birmingham. de- veloped pneumonia Saturday afternoon He was removed from his boarding place to St. Lukes hospital for treatment. Mrs. Wood and little daughter. advised of his condition by wire. arrived in the city Saturday night. MT. Wood has been in charge of the street paving work here for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-03
AMERICAN STUDY CLUR

Mrs. William Scholl was recent hos tess to the meeting of the American Study club at her apartment on Ensley avenue. The following programme on Social Plays" was given: Roll call Responses, "Difficulties Met on Enter ing the United States" Treatment of Italian Poor as Portrayed in Immigra- tion" Mrs. Claude Eubank. Character Sketches of Scammon and Neil" Mrs Claude Edwards. Sketch of The Melting Pot" Miss Louise Peytarin. A discussion of social plays, their con struction and authors followed