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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
ARM|ST|CE DAY IS
 URGED BY J. 5. AS
 CONFERENCE DATE
Informal Negotiations to Fix Date for Opening Disarma- ment ConcIave Are Now
 Under Way
By Associated Press

Washington, July sS.Informal negotiations over thedat for the dis armament conference were begun here today with the American gov ernmsnt suggesting selection of a time not later than Armistice day. November Ii.
 Definite replies are yet to be re- ceived, but unofficial information here seems to indicate that some of the other powers will prefer later date. aud that several diplomatic exchanges may be necessary before Ia unanimous agreement is reached
 The question of meeting time was discussed by Secretary Hughes dur ing the day with the British and Jap anese ambassadors and the Italian charge here. China and France are to be consulted in the near future though it is emphasized that there will be no disposition to press for a decison until each of the parties to the conference has had time to study the situation thoroughly.
 The British ambas ssador Sir Auckland Geddes. is understood to have suggested that a date later than November II be selected unless preliminary conference is to be held at which the dominion premiers can be present. Such a preliminary meeting would be possible. in the view of the British government, late this summer when the premiers, now Tn London. are on their way home for the converting of their parliaments.
 No formal comment was available from American officials regarding such proposal or concerning the statement emenating from official circles in London today that a pre- liminary meeting would be held within six weeks at some Canadian city or in some American city other than Washington. The general im- precision hero was that this govern ment hoped confidently to overcome the British objection without the nec- essity of separate conference.
 Japan is said to feel at a disad- vantage because of the time that would be required for her delegates to reach Washington, but officials here believe she will consent to the November date if the other powers find it agreeable. Among all the participating nations there is an ap- preciation of the psychological ad- vantage of avoiding undue delay and it is expected that factor will be a conspicuous one in the final decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
HAD MAN CAPTURED
By Associated Press


 Chicago. July 2S-Thomas ("Tom- my'D O'Connor, alleged gunman and slayer, wanted here on four murder charges and in the pursuit of whom one Chicago detective was killed and five others discharged for cowardice. is under arrest in St. Paul. 1t was learned today, when details were re- ceived here of the manner in which a negro pullman porter knocked a gun from O'Connors hand and forced him from a coach near which he was later captured by railway employees. O'Connor, who has been the object of country wide search for months. was captured Monday night when he tried to hold up Chicago Great Western passenger train on the out skirts of St. Paul. A. B. Legg ne- gro Pullman porter. although un- armed himself. knocked gun he was carrying from O'Connor's hand and kicked him from the train. Other railway employees then seized the man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
FAVORABLE REPORT
 ON FUNDING BILL
Consideration Will Probably Go Over Until After Re-
 cess of Congress
By Associated Press

Washington. July 2s.-The admin 'istration bill to give the treasury de- partment blanket authority to fund the s1c,o0o.o 100000 of allied debt and interest was reported favorably to- day by the Senate finance commit tee. The vote was 9 to ,. Senator Williams. democrat. Mississippi, vot- ing with the republicans. and Sena- tor LaFollette. republican, Wisconsin, voting with the democrats. Repub- lican leaders said consideration of the bill probably would go over unt;, after the recess of Congress.
 The administration draft of the bill was approved with only one amendment, offered by Chairman Penrose requiring funding to be completed within five years. There was no recorded opposition to the amendment, but further efforts to revise the bill were defeated.
 In contrast to the action of the committee, negotiations were report ed proceeding between republican and democratic members toward an agreement under which the authority granted the Secretary of the Treas ury would be restricted. Such a change was regarded as likely to bring to the support of the bill many senators who declare their intention to oppose is in its present form.
 Prior to the committee action, Sec retaiy Mellon in person presented a memorandum. called for by the com mittee, in which he declared that in view of tlie action of his predeces- sors this government is committed to the rostponement of the interest for two or three years" and Ito the spreading over subsequent years of the payment of the postponed inter- est installments" He added that this is contingent, however, 'upoi. such foreign government car rying out with reasonable prompt ness. after this government is ready to proceed satisfactory funding of It's existing past time obligations to this country"
 With rcgerd to the negotiations conducted under the Wilson admin islration between Albert S Rath- boni and representatives of the Brit ish government, the secretary ad- yised the comnittee he recognized no corlmltsncnts binding this gov ernnlent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
Two Known Dead;
 Town Wiped Out
 by q Cloudburst
By Associated Press

Omaha, Neb., July 2s.--Two persons were drowned in cloudburst that practically wiped out Beulah. Wyo., village 14 miles west of Spearfish, $. D., early today, according to ad- vices reaching Omaha this afternoon.
 The known dead are: Mrs. William Bower, Missouri Valley, Iowa, and John Bower, her grandson. Chadron. Neb. The two were members of a tourist party which had camped for the night in canyon near the village.
 A relief train has left Chadron. It will be several days before wire com- munication can be re-established, 1t Is reported. Stragglers entering Spearfish told of destruction by flood waters which wiped out practically the entire village consisting of about 100 inhabitants Loss in livestock on ranches along the Spearhead canyon will be great. reports stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
Limitations to NorthcH life
 to Attend Embassy Dinner Are Mysteriously Withdrawn
Statement Issued by London Publ,' 'sSs,seays He Is Pretty Certain Lord Curzon ..o x N Foreign
 Secretary, Is Bel -..S sss9ction
By AssoS

By Ae90,
 Washington. July 2s.-Lord North cliffe. the British publisher, now in the United States, in a statement .s- sued here tonight said that for req sons of which he was not aware, "in- vitations extended to him to stop at the British embassy and to attend a dinner there tonight. had been with drawn.
 Knowing the methods in India of Lord Curzon, the British Foreign Secretary" the statement declared, Lord Northciiffe is pretty certain that Lord Curzon has adopted those methods here.'
 The British publishers statement conveyed the impression that the whole matter involved in the repo-t- cd cancellation of invitations was an outgrowth of the recent controversy between Lord Northcliffe and Lord Curzon soon after President Harding made his overtures for a disarma- ment conference, The London Times the leading paper published by Northcliffe, opposed the suggestion that Lord Curzon be appointed one or the British delegates to the pro- posed conference. And attacked both the foreign secretary and Premier Lloyd George. This attack was fol lowed by suspension of privileged rights enjoyed for years by the Lon don Times, Northcliffe paper, in the obtaining of news from the British foreign office.
 These developments have stirred England for several weeks.
 Lord Northcliffe issued his state ment tonight after questions had been asked him concerning current rumors that invitations extended him by the embassy had been withdrawn on instructions from London. The only comment obtainable from the embassy with respect to the reports Were tEat t,iey were inaccurate"
 It was established, however, that Lord Northcliffe was stopping at a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
J. s. ULT|MATUM
 IS SENT BRITISH
 SHIPPING LINES
Told Unless Fair Treatment Accorded Shipping Board Will Haul Anything Any
 where at Any Rate
By Associated Press

London, July 2s The United States shipping board, it was learned here today, has delivered an ultimatum to the British shipping lines that unless It's ships are accorded fair treatment In contracts for the transport of cot ton from Alexandria Egypt, to the United Kingdom and the United States. the shipping board will de- clare an "open market and haul any thing anywhere at any rate"
 The board also will invoke the retaliatory measures embodied in the Jones shipping act, under which ves- sels owned by unfair competitors may be excluded from .he United States ports, the ultimatum declared.
 London dispatch of Wednesday night quoted Central News advtces from Alexandria as saying the rep- resentatives Of the United states shipping board in Alexandria has de cided to break off negotiations with Liverpool shipping interests regard ing the shipping of Egyptian cotton, because of the methods used in ss, curing contracts for shipping cotton rom Alexandria. The advices said the Americans intended to adopt protective measures declaring ln- imitation had been used in compett tion Tor freight and alleging that dlscrimination in favor of British oladers had been exercised even when American bids were materially lower than those of the British
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
MONTGOMER Y LEGION POST ASKS WILKLNSON,S REMOVAL
 IF ALLEGATIONS ARE. TRUE
Declare Member ship and Alleged County
 Trial, Branded as Un-American, Illegal

to the legion to support the con stitution of the United states. and that he had forfeited his right to membership In the orr ganisation, but it urged the Bir- minghnm post, of which Judge Wilkinson is member. to put him on trial.
 The resolution resulted from the sensational day in the Marion circuit court Tuesday, when Judge Lem Duke ordered the continuance of the eases against the soldiers for an indefinite time following the exposure in court of the fact that for three weeks preceding the calling of the cases the Marion County News had carried various articles with flaming headlines and had furnished n copy to every qunfi- fled voter in the county. Judge Wilkinson admitted under oath that he prepared "copious notes" which were used by W. P. Let son, editor, in the preparation of some of the articles. Mir. Letson was cited for contempt, and given . severe lecture in open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

 south resents Harding action in pellagra scare. Ford will amend his offer to suit the secretary of war. Equipments weak In yesterdayss stock market. Private reports show cotton Is hold- Ing it's own.
 STATE ktlby seeking best man to head law enforcement forces. Value of moving pictures discussed at Auburn.
 LOCAL Federal reserve bank announces better business. Vegetables are pouring into local shops and stnlls. Age-Herald announces shopping service for readers. Farmers organize creamery without cooperative plan. Retail coal cheaper than It has bee n In years--&4 tO e8 . ton. Women shoppers say marketing ix daily. not weekly. problem. Meridian tariff off of coal and coke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
RAILWAY TRESTLEs GUARDED
 By Associated Press

Moultrie, Ga, July 2S.--Armsd guards were placed on duty at all trestles of the valdosta. Moultrie ana Western railroad, a short line run ming between Moultrie and Valdosta, tonight, by order of Federal District Judge Evans. The road is to be dis mantled leaving many towns without railroad service and reports reaching the judge that threats had been made to burn the trestles in order to ham per removal of rails and other ma terials caused him to order the re- ceiver to place guards on duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
Young Alabamian
 Killed by Negro
Rv Aseociaf%d PraaG

Waynesboro, Mss, July 2S.--Grover Moody, a. young resident of Silas, Alabama, near here was shot to death early today by a negro named Jor- dan, who some hours later was killed by a posse. The negro is said to have resisted arrest.
 Moody is said to have reprjmanded the negro. who went to his cabin, obtained pistol and shot Moody in the head, killing him instantly. Jor- dan escaped. but a large posse soon formed and bloodhounds were ordered from Hattiesburg. Jordan was found and killed before the dogs arrived. Moody was prominently connected in Mobile and other Alabama cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
NAVIGATION NAMED CHAIRMAN

Anniston, July 2s.-( Special )--w. F, Knighton was elected as general chairman of the Labor Day celebra- ton committe at an enthusiastic meeting held in the directors room of the Anniston National bank Wednes- day afternoon. R. w. Miller was elected secretary of the same com mltte eand Percy A. Quinn was se- lected as the treasurer. Plans are oeing maoe Tor the bringing Of thousands of people to Admission n the first Monday in September for a general celebration. The Chamher Of Commerce committee appointed to cooperate with the Central Labor union is composed of Fred R. Martin r. Quinn. John Williams, c. H. 1emison ana Y. H- Freeman, while the retail merchants of the city have sr
 pointed committee composed of R l.. Davis, c Taylor and Fl Becker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
Alleged Bank Wrecker Said to Be Near Mobile

Mobile. July 2s.--The search for Warren c. Spurgin, alleged wrecker of the Michigan Avenue Trust com pany of Chicago, entered the vicinity of Mobile, following an announce ment from Chicago agents of Lloyds that the man had been located in a small southern village"
 This became known with the ar rival of additional detectives in Mo- bile, who were said to have been on their way to small town within 40 miles of Mobile, where 1t is alleged Spurgin received his mail yesterday
 Detectives have been in this yicin- ity for the past three or four days. but it was not known until today whether they had discovered a workable clue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
AGREEMENT REACHED By Associated Press

Washington. July 2s.--Agreement was reached today by House and Senate conferees on the hospital sec tion of the Sweet bill for consolida- tion of government agencies dealing with former service men under q compromise the proposed veterans bureau will have authority to con- tract for the use of private muntcl- pal or state hospitals for a period of five years or less. As passed by the House, the bill would have per- mitted leasing Of hospitals for l0- year period. A Senate amendment cut the maximum to one year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29

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 cal hotel and had gone there on hts arrival in Washington early in the day from New York. The publisher visited the White House during the afternoon and spent an hour and 70 minutes with President Harding. dis cussing, as the visitor said, news papers" He was presented to Mi. Harding by H. Wickham Steed, editor of the London Times, but the fail : ure of Sir Auckland Geddes, to ac- company the publisher, was not re- garded as significant in that Lord Northcliffe, on arriving in this cour- try, emphasized that he was not on an official mission or in an official capacity.
 The statement as issued by Lord Northcliffe follows:
 Lord Northcliffe tonight authov. ized the statement that he had been invited while in Washington to step at the British embassy with his er- tire staff and to attend a dinner there tonight For some reason, of which he is not aware, both invita- tions were withdrawn Knowing the methods in India of Lord Curzon, the British foreign secretary, Lord Northclffe is pretty certain that Lord Curzon has adopted those methods here. In India, while vi- ceroy, he cut off the news supply of newspapers that criticised him and placed social embargo on their writers. On the present occasion Lord Northcliffe says, Lord Curzon is not dealing with Indian natives or the owners of small Indian news papers.
 Lord Northcliffe regrets he can not visit with his friend. Sir Auck- land Geddes, to whom he paid his respects today after being with Pres ident Harding at the White House, but Is consoled concerning the can celled embassy dinner by the fact that he will meet tomorrow night at a dinner given by Mrs. Edward B. Mclean, all the people who were or
 tContinued on Page Two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
This Hotel Has
 q Real Manager
By AssocIated Press

Washington, July 2S.-A com mercial boom whose rumblings have been felt all the way back to Washington has started in Lan- caster, N. H. since it developed that President Harding is to spend several days near there next week at the home of Secretary Weeks.
 Before the Presidents plans be- came known, a telephone call from the White House to the vil- lage hotel elicited the information that rooms with bath readily could be obtained there for S2.50 day. But today the hotel keep CT wired as follows:
 "All our baths now engaged for next week. We are now Ameri- can plan, $6 a day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
ADOPT AGGRESSIVE STEPS TO INSURE FAIR PLAY

'0ii'nS tohf July 2S.--Aggre sSfve measures have been adopted by the snipplhg board to insure fair treat ment for American merchant shius Tn the award of trading privileges ir, foreign ports.
 Although only partially revealed hy negotiations now in progress, the peards policy is understood to rest on the proposition that other nations must give every proper opportunity to ships which fly the Stars and Stripes or run the risk of encounter Ing the retaliatory measures placed within the prerogative Of the board by the new shipping act
 There Is every indication. as re- veaied by officials here. that the American government will stand squarely behind such a programme. and every confidence that it will suc- ceed without serious opposition. in placing the American merchant ma rine on proper level in international trade.
 "A &situaffon' wfifch has Iro6ght the boards policy Into prominence cN- ists At Alexandria. Egypt in relation to contracts for the carriage of Egyptian cotton to the United King- dom and the United States In the view of the board officials the Brit ish shipping interests have taken an ur req asonable attitude toward admis- sion of American vessels to that trade, and strong representations have been made which confidently are expected to have the desired re- suit.
 There is no disposition here to re- gard the Alexandria problem as con- stituting serious disagreement in itself, but there is feeling that it will set significant precedent
 The negotiations, which have lel up to it really are concerned with the broader subject of admission of the shipping boards representatives into the conference of shipping interests which controls such awards as that at Alexandria and the general recog- hilton of the board as a factor in shipping decisions.
 Just what steps have been taken by the board agents in Great Britain dealing with the Alexandria situation has not been made known here, bur officials said today they had no in- formation to bear out press dispatch es that an 'ultimatum" had been de- livered to the British shipping lines. The same dispatch mentioned a pos sblity that retaliatory measures against British ships in American ports might be adopted should the American protest fail but the offi- cials here described these negotia- uons as too delicate to permit Of comment at this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
 LABOR LEADERS OF
 ALABAMA BACK FORD

Washington, July zs.--Labor lead CTS of Alabama have urged the Amer ican Federation of Labor to support the bill in Congress authorizing the sale to Henry Ford of the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant on the ground that employees probably would re- ceive increased wages with the plant under Ford's management. 1t was stated today by labor officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
Fly FRED H. GoRMLEY

Montgomery Bureau. The Age-Heraid
 221-2 First National Bank Building
 Montgomery, July 2S.-(Spe- ciai.)-Governor KfIby was called upon to dismiss from office Judge Hornce C. Wilkinson, spe- ciRi assistant attorney general md chief prosecuting officer in the cases of sergt. Robert Lam caster and eight other national guardsmen, charged with the Iynching of Will Baird in Walker county, if his indepcndednt fn- vestigation establishes the fact that Judge Wilkinson did carry on a newspaper propaganda against the soldiers, in formal resolutions adopted by the ex- ecutive committee of the Mont gomery post, American Legion, late today.
 Not only did the executive committee charge that Judge Wilkinson had violated his oath
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
---------7-----.s'- Carl Wanderer Is
 Granted Reprieue
By Associated Press

Springfield, H., July 2s.- Governor Small, through his of- flee In the capitol today granted n reprieve to Carl Wanderer un- til September 1. Wanderer was slated to he hanged tomorrow for the murder Of the "rasged stran- ser,v m unidentified man killed In fictitious hoIdup when Wanderer shot and killed his wife. s&r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
TOWN WIPED OUT BY
 GIGANTIC FOREST FIRE
By Associated Press

Sydney. N. s.. July 2s.--sweep- ing down the coast with the impetus of n fresh southwest erIy breeze, . gigantic forest fire tonight wiped out New Haven. hamlet of 300 population, and for several hours menaced with destruction the village of Neii~ Harbor, about 60 miIes north of here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
HATFIELD ARRESTED
By Associated Press

Williamson, W. Va. July as.-S,d Hatfield. former chief of police of Matewan. and conspicuous figure in the industrial conflict in the Minsol coal field. was arrested late today y at his horae charged with particlpa.- ing in the shooting up of Mohawk. mining village in Mcdowell eoun ~. about year ago. Hatfield MAI brought here and the arrestinR offi- cer said he would be taken 10 Welsh. the county seat of AcDowell county, tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
 ARKANSAS BANK ROBBED By Associated Press

Bauxite. Ark, July 2s.--Two un- masked white men late this after noon held up officials and employees of the Bank of Bauxite here, forced the cashier at the point of revolvers to hand over all the cash on the counter, and after footing the bank held up taxi driver and made him drive them to point outside the town, where they fled into the wood- ed hills. The cash obtained was es- timated at between $3,000 and 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
HAa EREAK CoRNSTALk

Tuscaloosa, July )- Ed Bagwell has brought to the city most unique freak of nature in the form of a purple cornstalk, which has attracted considerable attention. The blades of fodder and the shucks are a beautiful purple, while the corn within the shuck is well developed pure white grain. Mir Bagwell states that the stalk of corn was grown in north Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
CONGRESSMEN URGED
 TO USE INFLUENCE
 FOR MUSCLE SHOALS s
By Associated Pre.s

nashville. Tenn, July 2S.-Tele. grams to every Tennessee congress man in Washington have been sen, by committee of the local chamber or commerce urging them to use their influence in having Ford's Mus. clc Shoals offer accepted. Favor. able replies have been received fc three of the telegrams, and it is ex- pected that the remainder of the Tennessee delegation will pledge their co-operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
STATION TO BE CLOSED By Associated Press

Washington, July 2S.-CIosing of the New Orleans naval station. as soon as practicable in the interests of economy. was announced late to- day by Assistant Secretary Roose welt of the navy department The repair and supply of vessels will be discontinued, MT Roosevelt said. but the buildings machinery and other properties will be preserved. The drydock will be kept in condition for service and the station supplied with marine ruard