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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05
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AVIATOR HAS NARROW
ESCAPE AT HEADLAND

Dothan, June 4.--(Special.)-In order
to avoid injuries and probably death to
several people in a crowd at Head
land yesterday afternoon, Max Fort
ner, local aviator, deliberately took his
life in his own hands, which resulted
In the smashing of the propeller of his
airplane. and damages to the landing
gear.
He TAXED across the crowded field
with Irwin Cutchens. the Headland boy
who was to jump from the plane with
parachute. He turned the plane
around and started back over the same
track in order to take off against tho
wind. The crowd standing directly in
his way were seemingly unaware OF
their peril, and stood there, permanent
fixtures. AS the speeding plane drew
nearer, the crowd made no effort to
move. Fortner saw he would hit them
unless he zoomed up. but he knew tina.
his flying speed was not sufficient to
keep him going after the sudden zoom.
but he did it, nevertheless.
He jerked the plane suddenly upward
and flew hardly 10 feet over the crowd.
The flying speed of the ship was lost
and 1t sank downward toward the
fence surrounding the field The
speeding propeller struck fence post
as 1t passed over and splintered Itself.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05

according to Mr.. Keiler's estimate. 90
per cent OF all actual farmers"
Accompanying the bills, Mr.. Keller
presents detailed estimate showing
that the three bills. together with Gus
toms and other miscellaneous revenue.
would raise funds sufficient to meet
the government budget. and in addi-
ton provide a sinking fund which
would pay off the government debt in
80 years.
In a statement to the press, Mr.
Keller says. MY revenue programme
will relieve producing business Of
$1,7So,000,oo0 annually and the people
of from three to five times this
amount in inflated living COSTS
II am in favor of the removal of all
taxes on business and industry, in
GLIDING the excess profits tax and the
corporation income tax, but only on
condition that my revenue programme
is accepted in it's entirety. II my new
revenue bills are rejected, I will with
draw my amendments repeating the
corporation taxes"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05

molested This has developed law
less element.
While Tulsa is a western city in
spirit, in energy and enterprise, about
40 per cent of its population comes
from states classed as southern, and
such part of the lawless element as
has that background has racial preju-
dices well intrenched.
Lack of law enforcement has like
wise permitted bad negro element
to develop a disrespect for both coun-
ty and city officials and lack of
fear of officers of the law.
only recently a group of public
spirited citizens protested against
these traditional conditions and the
office of the attorney general of the
state has been making searching in
vestigations into the lack of efficiency
of the city and county officers.
The mayor of Tulsa, who is a nice
and perfectly honest gentleman, or
dered an investigation. The city adj
ministration investigated itself and
found itself practically spotless
About oner sey enth of the population
of the city Is negro. Most of these
live in a section sin the northeast part
of the city, which is called Niger
Town
IN tI1dl SeCliOn there nave DeSii CSSS-
pools of iniquty. There most of the
criminals of the community, both
white and black, found harbor. There
this riot began.
III it's inception it was the old story.
A negro put hands upon a white girl.
The girl screamed. The negro was
caught and put in jail. The word was
passed among the element that has
not been taught to respect the law
that there was to be meek tie
party" that night That element of
whites began to collect around the
county courthouse and Jail. 1t was
largely a curious, good natured crowd.
Then small band of armed negroes
came by automobile to the scene. The
police commissioner asked them to go
home The police as a military body
was conspicuous by its absence. This
same police commissioner has since
guilelessly confessed that he knew
that for some time past the bad ne
groes had been collecting arms and
ammunition and that some time ago
he went over and talked with some of
their leaders and told them that they
would be held responsible If anything
happened. But apparently no arrests
were made.
This is the kind of background out
of which the riot came.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05
KELLER HAS SCHEME
BY WHICH TO LIFT.
TAXATION BURDEN
Republican Fiscal Machine In
Congress Keeps the indie
pendents Members From
Putting Into Practice
Their Ideas
by HUGH w. ROBERTS
Washington Bureau The Age-Herald
800 Davidson Building

Washington. June 4.--(SpeciaL)-
But for the republican fiscal machine
in Congress- consisting of Senator'S
Penrose and Smoot, and in the House,
Representative Fordney, it is regarded
as likely that independent republicans
would work out scheme as result
of which the government could be
operated and the burden of taxation
at the same time greatly reduced.
Representative Oscar e. Keller of
Minnesota has introduced four bills
each of which reduces taxation ma
terlally. The exemptions are so APP
piled that income taxation would be
reduced by half. and the farms of SO
per cent of actual farmers relieved
of all taxation.
enough funds would be raised to
meet the requirements of the govern
ment budget and provide a sinking
fund to pay off the government debt
in 30 years.
Regarding his four bills, Mr.. Keller
issues the following statement:
KcIier's Statement
The first bill repeats all existing
transportation and sales taxes except
those on tobacco, distilled spirits, OLE
omargarine, habit forming drugs and
products of child labor. The bill also
repeals the excess profit tax and the
10 per cent tax on the incomes of corr
porations.
The second bill amends the income
tax law so as to distinguish between
earned and 'unearned' income. The
tax on 'unearned income, together
with the super-taxes, is retained, but
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05

The whites who gathered around
the courthouse Tuesday night went
away TO get arms when they found
the negroes arriving with arms. The
negroes went away for more men and
more guns. And before midnight the
war OF races was on in the streets of
Tulsa and was carried into Niger
Town where it ragged until well into
the afternoon the next day
The lawless whites went into Mig
ger Town" to clear out certain places
where the tough element congre-
gated. This lawless element fought
back the fire depar tment Then it
started to loot the negro huts and
houses, and fires We're started to cover
the looting. BY Wednesday night
Niger Town" was vast acreage of
ashes and the state militia held the
city under martial law.
Frankly. cit was war of races.
Racial prejudices are as old as his
err cities. Chicago and Omaha have
had their disgraceful stories. The po-
lice of Boston failed their city, and
the lawless went wild in the game of
loot That which happened in Tulsa
might happen anywhere where racial
prejudice breaks out and where the
police force, through accumulative
years, Is either corrupt or iacompe-
tent. and unable to cope with the
crime conditions.
But with that splendid spirit which
Is CHARACTERISTIC of the aggressively
progressive Tulsan. Tulsa lifts her
head from its hour of shame with a
firm resolve to clean house and to
have police force that can police
the city Tulsa has resolved that the
crime carnival ends here and will be
buried with the ashes of the ''Nigger
Town" that is gone.
What is. more, the public spirited,
prideful citizens of Tulsa have met
in conference to resolve and lay their
plans to rebuild and restore that
which the lawless have destroyed, and
to build cleaner, a better and more
sanitary section OF the city than that
which ended in ashes. Tulsa will re-
deem her splendid name before the
world. The argonaut days of Tulsa
are history The finer city with a
ncbler and truer spirit and an awak-
ened conscience is the aftermath OF
this disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05

CULLMAN LEGION HOLDS
AN INTERESTING MEET

Cullman, June 4.-(SpeciaD-Pos
No. 4, of the American Legion held d
very interesting meeting Wednesday
when new officers were elected and
business of direct interest to the OK
service men, brought up w. e. James,
the retiring post commander, made an
excellent speech touching on the work
that the legion has done for. the ex-
service men and what it hopes to do in
the future.
Robert Rosson was elected post COM
mander, and Wave Scott, adjutant
Membership committee: w. E. James,
John Meyer, AL Schlosser, Fl. Windsor,
and Paul Cooke Vocational officer:
Emory r. Nichols. The state conver-
ton Of the American Legion meets
at Florence next week DELEGATES
were elected as follows: E. w. Scott
Alvin Schlosser w. E. James, Emory
r. Nichols. Fritz Hartung, Paul Cooke
and Dovard Mann
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05
Lack of LaW Enforcement
Blamed for Tulsa Clashes

better than city of millionaires; it
is a city of generally distributed
wealth and has the highest per capita
wealth of any city in the world. Tulsa
is young. When this territory came
into statehood IA years ago Tulsa
was a village. Today it is an am
bilious little metropolis of 100000
people.
While this is rich agricultural
country it is the mineral wealth that
has given this city it's remarkable
growth and advanced it at least so
years ahead of its normal growth.
Men have come to Tulsa to make
money Tulsa today is just emerging
from her argonaut era. This means
that the average Tulsan has been too
busy with his own private affairs to
invest his conscience in his citizen
ship, the result being that law en-
'forcement has been lax here for years;
gambling and bootlegging and hi
lacking" as the westerner calls some
bandit practices, have gone on little
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05

No, mann, you cannot, if you use the same
materials ours are made Of Devonshires,
oxfords, drill and other high grade fabrics
with expensive braids, buttons, embroid-
cries, etc.-features found only in the
very best wash suits, but featured here
this week at only
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JUDGE INFER WAS AN
H0NORED GUEST

Montgomery, June 4.-(Special)--
Judge John c liner, Of Ashville. the
only man living who was member Of
the secession convention which voted
Alabama out of the American union.
was an honored guest at the dedI-
cation of the First White GIouse of
the Confederacy Friday. Judge Inzsr
was accompanied to Montgomery by
his daughter and grandson and was
given an honoree's seat on the plat
form during the ceremonies and at th,
banquet Friday night. Judge liner
has taken an interest in public af-
fairs of Alabama throughout his ma
ture years and frequently has contrib
uted papers on political issues and
public affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05

LITTLE CHILD BURIED

Admission, June 4.-(special)-Fun-
eral services for little Loonie Lorraine
Roberts, year-old child Of Mr.. and
Mrs s. D. Roberts. OF Blue Mountain,
were held from the residence Satur-
day afternoon, Rev. Noah stephens Of
ficiating and the interment being at
the oxford cemetery The little child
was stricken with acidosis two weeks
ago and had suffered intensely, its
death occurring Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05

DIR. DoBBs TO PREACH

Admission. June 4.-(Special.)-Th
commencement sermon for the An
niston high schools graduation exer-
cises will be delivered at the First
Methodist church Sunday morning by
the pastor Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs. the
graduation ceremony to be given in
the high school auditorium Wednesday
evening. The class day exercises will
be given on Thursday evening, thN con-
event to be one OF the many
enjoyable features of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05
MISS EARLY RESIGNS

Selma. June 4.--(Special. )--Resignaa :
ton Of Miss Gertrude Early, supervi-
sor of public school music. announces
yesterday by Omer Carmichael, super
intcndent of public schools. is occa-
sioning much regret among members
of the school board and the school pa :
irons, who appreciate the splendi |
services which Miss Early has rendered
in her connection here. Not only will
Miss Early be missed from the schools,
but musical circles as well will hear
with regret OF her intention to remain
at her home In Chicago next winter,
studying. Miss Oranay Ballinger, grad
uate of the Ohio State university mu-
sic. department. will succeed Miss Early
as supervisor of public school music in
Selma
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05
Riot Began in Notorious Sec
ton of City Where Most of
Criminals of the Community,
White and Black, Find Harbor
BY RICHARD LLOYD JONES
Editor Of the Tulsa Tribune
Special to The ARe-Herald

copyright, 1921, by The -Herald)
un the calm that has followed the
storm of unprecedented Outlawry I'm
Tulsa, the citizens of that city are
pondering the conditions that per-
United such consuming flame of vio-
ience. Three days of quiet have en-
aEled them to reach some important
conclusions. These are stated today
in vivid dispatch by MIR. Jones,
written not in the heat of the riotins,
but in Thoughtful reflection of all that
occurred--and WHY.
Tulsa, Okla, June 4.-(Special. -
Tulsa is the capital of an Eldorado.
1t boasts of its wealth. But Tulsa is
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05
DAyIs-EDwARDs WEEPING

Cullman. June 4.--(SpeciaL)- A we'd
ding which took place in cambridge
Ga, on Friday. was OF much interest
to people in this part of the state. L.
was that of Miss Alice Edwards
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Edwards
of Cullman, and Mr.. William Lowe
Davis. a young business man OF the
Georgia city. Miss Edwards was edu-
Gated In Nashville and Is one of Gull
mans most charming young women.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05

Greenville, June Especial Mrs
Martha Newton died at her home south
Of Greenville Saturday She was over
80 years of age and due to this ex
treme age her body could not with
stand the disease which caused he.
death. The deceased is survived by
one sister. Mrs. Julia Smith. and 4
large circle of relatives
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05
HEADLAND AVENUE CHURCH

Dothan. June 4.--(Special. )--Thc
Headland Avenue Baptist church will
begin a series of evangelistic meet
ings next Sunday. June 5, and the peo-
pie of Dothan regardless OF demon
irrational affiliations are cordially in
vited to attend them. Services will
be held at IL o'clock in the mornins,
and at 5 O'clock In, the evening, daily
Rev. o. r. Reese. member of the
evangelistic staff of the home mission
hoard. will do the preaching.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-06-05
FINsT COTTON RLOOMs

Greenville, June 4.-(Special. )--J. w
Dees Of this city was the first planter
to bring into Greenville an open cotton
bloom. Mr.. Dees operates farm
northeast Of. Greenville and 1t was
from this place that he plucked the
bloom. 1t was worn by Mr.. w. c.
Cocker in his coat lapel.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23

On Tuesday, December 81, a movie
benefit will be given at the high school
There will be an educational film, {
feature film, Hearts of Men, and {
Harold Lloyd comedy. The admission
in the afternoon will be ten cents anc
in the evening twenty-five cents. The
proceeds will go to buy equipment fol
the lunch room.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23
SHOP IN WAUWATOSA
Curious Form OF Door.

One of the oldest of human inven-
lions is the door swinging on hinges
at enc side. Some weaving insects.
such as trap-door spiders. employ a
similar device. Grt nothing is too
old or too good to escape he efforts
at improvement. A Belgian. Joseph
Henri Derrick, invented a door of a
new type, consisting Of two triangular
parts which close together on a di-
agonal line, running from one lower
corner of the door. opening to the
opposite upper corner The two parts,
or leaves, are pivoted IN such man.
ner that when opened they swing into
partitions in the ceiling, leaving an en-
tirely unobstrueted passage.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23
SCHOOL HAP PENINGS

squads entertained the members of
some of the county institutions by
sinving Christmas carols Tuesday
night.
School closed on Wednesday after
noon for the Christmas recess. A
joint program was given by members
of the Girls Literary and Boys De-
batting Societies which was very sue
cessful. The program was as follows:
Selections by the trio, Keith De-
Swarte, Mr.. Brendel, and Miss Met
calfe, violin, clarinet, and piano, re-
spectively. A solo dance was given
by Evelyn Jansen, and a Christmas
play, "a Christmas Tree joke" The
cast of characters was as follows:
| Christmas Day. ......... Glen Stauff
New Year. Robert Moss
Christmas Eve. Dorothy Mccullough
Valentine ........ Lucia Ragsdale
st. Patrick Norman Wigdale
April Fool. .... Charles Ackley
May Queen. ....... Evelyn Jansen
June Graduate :. Frances Cobabe
Fourth of July. Clyde Stauff
August Vacation Gladys Beegley
Labor. ................R Ray Schmidt
iIctlioWe' en-. ........,.... Doris Cox
Thanksgiving. -. Marjorie Kennedy
Father Time. -. :. Ferdinand Koch
Christmas Day is entertaining the
other holidays at Yule-tide party.
He leaves his sister, Christmas Eve,
to put the last touches to the tree, on
which there is a remembrance for each
guest, and during his absence, April
Fool persuades her to change the
cards on the gifts. Much consterna-
ton and ENHANCEMENT follow, all of
winch is finally righted by the host.
After the program the students re-
paired to the gym to enjoy an illumi-
mated tree, gift for him or her who
gave one in return, and good-time
dance.
At the last meeting of the Hi Y
very interesting talks consisting of
various phases of loyalty, a worthy
/ subject, were given by Irwin Spinti
and Frederick Willard.
The Domestic Science girls worked
the past week diligently making de-
lightful candies and cakes with Christ
mas decorations in anticipation of
their party Tuesday night. In accord
ance with the appearance of the cakes
displayed, the party was a decided
success.
On Friday, December %, the High
School movies will present the follow
ing program:
Education filnl-Revelation (X-Ray).
Feature film-In Sunderland.
Comedy, Rustic Romeo-Pigs is Pigs.
On Tuesday, December 27, a movie
benefit will be given at the high school,
There will be an educational film, a
feature film, Hearts of Men, and a
Harold Lloyd comedy. The admission
in the afternoon will be ten cents and
in the evening twenty-five cents. The
proceeds will go to buy equipment for
the lunch ROOM
Wednesday morning we all well
coined quartet composed of two
little girls and two little boys, Julia
Loomis, Gail Banner, John Thomas,
and Judson Ellsworth. Their enter
tainment comprised three songs:
Christmas Carol, Away in a Manager,
and Santa Land We all doubt very
much if we could have done as we'll.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23

"Allison's Lad" representing talent
from the Boys Dramatic Club and
"A Box of Monkeys" joint play by
both the Boys and Girls Dramatic
Club will be given after the holidays
for the benefit of "The Cardinal PEN
nant."
Per usual the Art class is one of
the Invest wires in school. The class
room itself is a veritable Speciality
Shoppe" trimming over with attrac-
tive enameled articles and parchment
candle shields and lamp shades. Orig
inality and artistry Turk in every cor
ner. Orders for Christmas gifts have
been filled by several students.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23

The Girl Scouts held their annual
Christmas party Monday night. 1t
included a pretty Christmas tree, pres
ents. and refreshments. The girls are
busy knitting pads and are showing
their true Christmas spirit by making
one family happy on Christmas Day
giving them Christmas cheer as only
Scout can when they present the
tree, gifts, and goodies" One of the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23

At the last meeting of the Camera
Club it was decided that the next pic
lures to be exhibited in the Assembly
room will be those taken during the
Christmas vacation.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23
SHOP IN WAUWATOSA
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE-I wood bed and spring
like new $500. | china closet with
glass doors $500. Wau. t523M. 483
Eleventh avenue.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23

FOR SALE-Brass bed, box spring
and good felt mattress. Call Wau.
391 mornings.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23

CANDY FOR SALE-Filbert nut
rolls, very delicious CONNECTION, made
of the finest material for sale at 10
cents each or 1925 per box of %
Inquire MINES. P. A. Kolb, S. j. Nc
lntyre, Lawrence Wheeler or Leverit
c. Wheeler. 45w3.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23

WANTED-Elderly man would like
light janitor work. Address P, Wau-
watosa News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23

Wednesday morning we all well
coined a quartet composed of two
little girls and two little boys, Julia
Loomis, Gail Banner, John Thomas,
and Judson Ellsworth. Their enter
tainment comprised three songs:
Christmas Carol, Away in a Manager,
and Santa Land. We all doubt very
much if we could have done as well.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23

WANTED-Carpenter and repair
work OF ali kinds. Prices reasonable.
Phone Wau. 833-R.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-12-23

LOST-Gold chain and knife at
tached. Return to X. H. Talbot, As
West Milwaukee avenue.
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LoST-Lady's Masonic Pin, chain
attached. Reward if returned to Mrs.
o. f. Lee, So West Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-05
EFFORT TO RECOVER MONEY
 LOANED RICHARD

New York, Nov. 4.-In an effort to re- cover money said1 to have been loaned Tex Rickard for promotion of the John son-Jeffries bout in 1910 and other big sporting events, Frank D. Armstrong broker. today sought to have the pro- moter and two corporations in which he interested thrown into the hands of a receiver.
 Upon Armstrong's application, Su- preme Court Justice Hotchkiss signed an order requiring Rickard, the Madison Square Garden Corporation and the Madison Square Garden Sporting Club. Inc, to show cause next Monday why
 receiver should not be appointed for their interests
 In his complaint Armstrong stated he advised Rickard $1C.Oo0 to aid in pro- noting the Johnson-Jeffries contest, al- so that he heped the promoter when he managed the Gans-Nelson bout in Gold | field, Nevada. and when he obtained In i lease on Madison Square Garden.
 The two corporations named in the
 complaint. Armstrong alleged. owed | Rickard S2S0,000. but Rickard had told | him he had no money to pay his debts. The complainant added that uDon his recommendation, William ". Arm- 1 strong, president of the National Copper i Bank of Salt Lake City, also had loaned 1 money to Rickard.