davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
RESIDENCE ROBBED
 IN OPEN DAYLIGHT
Articles to the Value of S1 200 StoIen-No Clue to
 Robber

Operating in broad open daylight, burglars entered the residence of Mrs. w. D. Bankston, 3529 Norwood boulevard, yesterday afternoon be- tween the hours of and o'clock, footing the entire place and obtain ing approximately s1,200 in articles of clothing, jewelry and $500 in lib- erty bonds. The liberty bonds were of the latest issue and of $lO0 de- nomination. Watches, shirts, an Eigin watch and other jewelry com prise the stolen articles.
 Mrs Bankston stated that she had gone out on a shopping trip yester- day afternoon and thought that she had locked up the house. Upon returning she found that one of the windows had been rrized open and investigation revealed the fact that the burglars had ransacked the place and taken everything of ma terial value.
 None of the nearby residents had noticed anyone coming out Of the place so 1t has been conjectured by police authorities that the burglars entered from the rear and escaped the same way. No clues were left behind. other than the marks on the window sill. Detectives McCombs and Williamson have been assigned on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
EDUCATION TOPIC
 BEFORE ROTAR|ANS
Moore Tells of Growth of Jef- ferSon County Institution
 Weekly Luncheon

Educational topics were discussed at the luncheon yesterday of the Rotary club. J. D. Moore. member of the county board of education. told of the progress made by the county schools in the last six years and Hugh Grant, of the state department ot education, spoke on rehabilitation In industry.
 Mir. Grant stated that the aim of the department in it's work is to aid the person who Is injured or othor- wise incapaciated while at work. Persons loosing limbs In industry, said Mir. Grant, should be provided with artificial limbs if possible. and then assisted to find the work that they can do. The success of the de- partment in this work, he empha- sized, depends on the cooperation of employers
 Enrolment in the Jefferson county schools now Is about 3o,0oU. according to MT. Moore. In the last six years he stated that the number of pupils attending high school has increased from 150 to 2.S20, and the number of teachers doing high school work from IS to S5.
 The investment for high school equipment" he stated. has increased from $500 to more than $50.000. high school buildings from s15,0o0 to s7i9-. 900. Six years ago there was only one high school in the county. Now there are i6, of which 10 are ac- credited by the state department.
 For the past four years your 'coun ty board has been completing school buildings at the rate of one per month. The monthly pay roll has increased from $22,000 to ss0,000. Practically all the teachers either at tend summer school or university extension classes in the city.
 "Six years ago we had only one consolidated school, now we have 10. The number of pupils promoted from the seventh grade annually has in- creased from 200 to 1900 The course of study has been enriched and ex- tended. making 1t possible for coun- try boys and girls to learn cooking. sewing, manual training, home dec- oration and practical agriculture. Literary clubs, agricultural clubs and other vitalizing agencies have been multiplied many fold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
YOUTHFUL BANDIT
 GETSHEAVY TERM
Fort Hands HighWaymen In- determinate Prison Sentence
 For Rolled Robbery

Pleading guilty of an attempted holdup on the K. (. Waffle house, 2f04 Fifth avenue. north, few weeks ago, John Wilcox, it, was sentenced to an indeterminate term of from 10 to 20 years in the penitentiary by Judge William E. Fort in criminal court yesterday.
 In the attempt to hold up the res- taurant Wilcox was shot with his own gun in the hands of Charlie Garber, a patron of the restaurant at that time. Garber diverted Wilcox's attention by a ruse, snatched the pis- tol from his hand and shot him in the back as he attempted to escape. Wilcox was in the hospital up until two weeks ago.
 Wilcox insisted before Judge Fort that he did not know the name of his partner, who escaped. He gave his home as Sweet Springs, Mo-, and said that he was trying to get money for his fare back to Tt. l.eavenworth. Kan, as he was absent without leave from the military camp there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
WAR APARTMENT OFFERS CIVILIANS
 ARMY TRAINING
Those Wishing to Take Sum- mer Course Should Make Application to Proper
 Persons Immediately

A canvass conducted throughout the state shows that practically all of the candidates at last years Citi- zens Military Training Camp held at Camp Jackson, $. C., have ex- pressed desire to attend this year s camp at Camp Mcclellan and num- erous letters from parents have at tested the benefits their sons have received from the camp. Last years camp was the first attempt on the part of. the war department to car ny out the provisions of the na- tional defense act in providing mili- tary training for young men of suit able age and the camp was an un- qualified success.
 This year opportunity is to be giv- en again to make the vacations of the young men of this state of prsc- tical value to them. camp will be conducted at Camp Mcclellan, Ala, for training in infantry, cavalry, field artillery and engineers, and at Fort Barrancas, Fla. in the coast artillery. At both camps elaborate preparations are being made to well come back the veterans of last years camp to a better. more completely equipped camp, at which they can continue their studies and renew friendships of last year, and to give the newcomer an opportunity to get in the open for a month under a mild military regime of regular hab- it's, plenty of exercise, properly sup ervised and amusement of whole some type.
 Parents will be encouraged to visit their sons at hours when their du- ties permit, and arrangements can be made for boarding at reasonable rates at Anniston, or Jacksonville, for those whose sons attend the Camp Mcclellan course.
 Parents who visited Camp Jackson last year expressed great surprise at the cleanliness of the quarters Kitchens, etc, and many letters since received from numbers of them have expressed their deep appreciation for the manner in which their sons were taken care of There is no need Of a boy going to town at all during the month unlAss he desires. He will find all he needs afo fill long busy days at the camp. Various wei fare organizations are well repre- sented and complete arrangements are made for the mental, physical and moral supervision of boys while at camp.
 Recruiting for this city Is in charge of Col. Nolan. Central High school. and a postcard sent to this address will bring information re- garding the three courses offered, the red. white and blue. Camps be- gin July 27 and close August 26.
 Application blanks may also be oo- tained from First Sergeant Trickey of the regular army at room 3S, post office building, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
New President of the Birmingham
 Chamber of Commerce

J. D. Moore, president of the Moore and Handley Hardware company. pla- neer citizen and one who has devoted much of his time to civic service in several capacities, has been elected president of the chamber of commerce and accepted the office. He sue ceeds R. A. Porter, who has just completed very successful year in that capacity.
 O. L. Bum was reelected general manager, and J. H, Frye treasurer.
 W. J. Adams. Donald Conner and c. c. Burke were elected first. second and third vice presidents.
 Manager Bum has made new record for bringing together the various interests of the community. Several divisions of the chamber have been organized and have manifested live interest in the chambers affairs.
 The new president will take office at once. He is familiar with she duties of the office through long ex- perience on important committees, heving served for several years as chairman of the committee on agriculture. one of the most active in the chamber.
 Annual meting of the chamber at large vii be held in the near future when Manager Bum will submit his report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
Hold Atlanta Man in North Carolina
 On Alabama Charge

At the instance of the county or ficiais, William l.. Bell was arrested in Charlotte, N e., yesterday on a charge of committing perjury in A divorce case tried in chancery court last September. He Is betns held in Charlotte pending the arrival of NJ. G. Smith, who Will bring him back to Birmingham to stand trial.
 Solicitor Joseph R. Tate stated that Bell swore in his petition for a sepdr- ation from his wife. that he was a resident of Jefferson county and 1t was later discovered that his home was in Atlanta and that he had not lived in the county for IF months before bringing the action as is pro- vided by law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
CITY PREPARES ID
 ROUT HEALTHPEST
With "SWat the Fly Season on, Homes to Be Supplied
 With SWatters

Official beginning of the annual Swat the Fly campaign in Birming- ham will take place In a few days as soon as the 5o.oO0 fly swatters and educational cartoons. ordered by Dr. J. D. Bowling, county and city health officer, arrive.
 "The battle against the perpetual fly will be waged in earnest this year" said Dr. Bowling. "and we are going to enlist the aid of Boy Scouts In this movement"
 The 50.000 swatters ordered by the health department will be distrib- uted one to every home in Birming ham by these scouts, with the solemn injunction to apply it vigorously where 1t is most needed.
 Placards showing the vast amount of insanitary conditions produced by the fly and the effects of his pres ence in the home will also be brought to the public's attention in a very forceful manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
ROBINSON, WANTED
 ON MURDER CHARGE,
 CAUGHT IN FLORIDA

After successfully eluding officers of the law since last January and a chase which has covered the states of New York. Pennsylvania, Ohio and down to Florida, James Robert son, wanted here on a charge of murder was located and captured by Pensacola police officials. yesterday according to advices received by the local department yesterday morning.
 Robertson Is wanted here on a charge of shooting and killing Will Dudley near Wenonah last January. Detective Peveler went to Pensa- cola after the prisoner last night. Credit for the arrest of Robertson Is due Officer Peveler, according to police officials. as the information which led to the arrest of the all legged murderer was furnished Pen- sacola authorities by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
By RICHARD F. loHNsroN

Birmingham bank clearings for May broke the record for that month and all other prior records except that of last December, and came near that.
 clesrings for the first five months of the year show an increase over the same period of 1921 of s40.s2s,4s7
 May clearings were sSS,s17,4S4 compared with sT2,S57,729 in the same month in 1921 and sSS,216,l0 in May 1920.
 Clearings for the first five months of the year are Ss96.411. .S06 com- pared with sS55,4s2.s3e for the same period in 1921 and s420,6+3,0s4 for the same period in 1920, The last named period witnessed the high water mark of Birmingham bank clearings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
 MARTIN HANDS STIFF FINE TO AUTO DRIVER

Judge Henry Martin drew the strings tighter regulating the driving of automobiles by persons under the influence of liquor, when in police court yesterday he fined E M. Loftin $z5 for reckless driving and $50 for driving a car in an intoxicated con- dition.
 Evidence indicated that Loftin was not very drunk. but had been drink ing. In fining Loftin. Judge Martin said:
 The law does not mean a man must be dead drunk to drive car and come within the pale of the law. 1t Is the man with just few drinks under his belt who feels like hitting 'em up and causing trouble. man has no business driving . car even witk only a few drinks in him, for this is the danger point and the lives of women and children are at stake when this is allowsd.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
SHIPPING FURNACES EAST BY CAR LOAD FROM UNIT PLANT
Two Thousand Orders Booked Last Week and Factory
 on Full Turn

Unit Stove and Furnace company is advised by headquarters that 2,o00 orders were booked last week for execution by this plant. These orders embrace a period of delivery from now until next Jan uary.
 The plant has gone on a turn of six days a week and is operating a full force of men.
 A car of furnaces for Erie, Pa., was being loaded yesterday. Cars have recently been shipped to Den yer and to Memphis. Specimen fur naces have been shipped to Wash ington on request of furnace deal CTS there.
 The hot air furnaces of this plant are both pipeless as well as the kind that Is connected with pipes. While new manufacture In Birmingham, they have already begun going over the entire country. There is an es- pecially large demand for them in the Chicago territory, which is handled by the plants representa- tives in that field.
 The Unit Stove and Range com pany was organized by Belleville, H., stove makers about three years ago. They bought a site near the North Birmingham furnaces of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany and built a stove factory. to which they later added machinery and equipment for the manufacture of hot air furnaces.
 The niant has haa,, z1yncasef,,y fro,, the start. Being under the caves of blast furnace, pig iron is obtain able at minimum cost and this en- ables the company to make stove in Birmingham and ship from here Into the territory which they for merly served exclusively from fac- tories in that territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
YANCEY CHAPTER,
 U.D. C., GIVE BALL
Southern Club Benefit Enter tainment to Be Held For
 Veterans Relief Work

Yancey chapter, United Daughters of the Confectionery. will hold Con- federate ball at the Southern club on the night of June 6 beginning with the grand march at o'clock.
 veo's band will furnish music for the occasion. The ball room will be decorated with unique cotton dec orations and the society members are enthusiastic over the affair, promis- ing reasonable prices, although being held for the benefit of the Veteran Relief Memorial fund.
 Mrs. W. c. Shackelford is general chairman of the event being assist ed by Mrs. Alex Cecil and Mrs. Frank Miller. The ticket committee Is com posed of Mrs. T. l.. Hobart. chairman; i; Mrs. J l.. Yancey, Mrs. c. M. William son, Mrs. Dan Green, Mrs. L. H. Dent, Mrs. Chapel Cory Mrs. E. E. Smith and Mrs. E. C. Ratcliff.
 Musical features said to be so at tractively arranged Is in charge of Mrs. L. H. Alexander. chairman; Mrs. Ernest Redd, Mrs. w. A. Sellers, Mrs. oscar Hundley, Mrs. N. Pierce. Mrs. R. B. Hayes and Mrs. J. E. Fowler.
 The decoration comittee is, Mrs. T. J, Bissett. chairman, Mesdames w. H. Barnes. Zell Gaston, H. w. Bos- tick, H. E. Stringfellow and Wade Wood
 Ladies In charge of the publicity are, Mrs. c. J. Sharpe, chairman, Miss Foster. Miss Francis Youngb blood and Mrs. James Franklin.
 Reception committee: Mrs. J. H. Pearson, chairman; Mesdames Flor ence Jordan. J. E. Frazer, Ida Adams, ]. R. Estes. R. B. Smyer. R. G. Me- Carty. D. F. Talley. H. Nj. Henderson. w. ". M. Robertson, Alec Mcintyre. Jack Adams. Motion Smith, Horace Hall, C. E. Carper, William Weller, F. c. Dugas. R. H. Hamrick and Miss Helen Terrell.
 Committee on special dances is: Mrs. T. l.. Ledbetter. chairman: Mes danes George Webb. C. NJ. Stanley, Jack Eaton and J. R. Strickland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01

Age-Heraid free of charge, with a front page story of the hostess and photograph of Potentate James D. Henry. The story also contained the names of members of the party which met with delightful surprise from the ladies at being "in print" so far from home.
 Forty automobiles then lined at the cuk5 and took them through the residential section. down through the business section and out to Red Mountain, and the Country club. where light refreshments were served.
 At the Tutwiler afterward the visi- tors were treated to a big surprise when they found an excellent or chestra playing in the ballroom and invitations to Ego to it."
 During intermissions "zamora' souvenirs of dainfy boxes of candy were passed out to the Rochester ladies.
 Those in charge of the entertain ment were H. P. Lesher, Lew Sal- ter. and Gene Reed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses issued in pro- bate court yesterday were:
 Albert R. Jacobs, East Lake, and Miss Thelma Petty.
 Ebert T. Mcclure and Miss Ophelia Hill.
 Herman Elmer Screws. Pinson, and Miss Lena Leslie.
 Walter ". Smith, Dora, and Miss Mary C. Guess.
 J. !. Todd and Miss Mazelle $. Todd.
 Ellie B. Mullins. Pratt City, and Miss Isabell Thompson.
 Robert Bedford Brown and Miss Mildred Elinor Schallian.
 Joseph Maynard Neese, Simpson City, and Miss Anna Kirksey LaPage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
NORTH CUNNINGHAM CONCERT

Large crowds are expected to greet the municipal band in its first con cert of the season at North Birming- ham park tonight.
 A varied program of picked selec- tions has been arranged by Gordon Erickson, band leader and will begin with:
 Overture, Barber of Seville" Ros- sini.
 Selection, Carmen" Bizet.
 s''Millin Harlequins." Brige.
 Elaboration" Borowski.
 Selection. "Serenade." Herbert.
 Overture. Sunshine Bagley.'
 "Sparklets," Miles.
 Waltz Wedding of ,n. Winds" Hall.
 American Overture" Catlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
 JAIL ALLEGED SINNER; LODGE THREE CHARGES

In raid yesterday between Morris and Trafford, deputies arrested T. ". McElroy on charges of distiliins. violating the prohibition law and carrying a concealed weapon. They also confiscated an up- to-d date steam still outfit. l5 gallons of liquor and 300 gallons of mash.
 Accordin to Deputies J. w. Howard Sandifer brothers, Bishop and Cowart. who made the arrest, McElroy was found near the still. They stated that he had Winchester rifle load ed with biz shot and revolver on his person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
May Bank CLearings
 Break Prior Records
 Made m That Month
Total for First Five Months of Year Is More Than $4O,OO0OOO in Excess of Same Period
 in 1921

Bank clearings this year are based on the same number of banks and the same system of declaring clear ings as has been in vogue for sew eral years. May clesrings and the total for the first five months Of the year show the substantial f. nancial recovery that has been made. It is also noteworthy that the May clearings are nearly S16.0o0,0 900 ahead of those of April.
 Clearings for 1922 and 1921 by months hava been as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
HEALTH CONDITIONS
 AT LEEDS ARE FOUND
 TO BE SATISFACTORY

The sanitary program under way at Leeds is already half finished and the work is meeting the approval of county and government health off cials. according to Dr. J. D. Bowling.
 pr. W. K. Sharpe. United States public health service, stationed at Florence. made an inspection trip to this project yesterday in company with the Jefferson county sanitary in- spector. w. A. Hardenbergh, when the work was pronounced satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
BRANN0N LEAVES TO
 RETURN NEGRO GUNMAN

City and county officials were noti- fled yesterday that James Robinson. negro. accused of killing Will Dudley. negro. at Winona several months ago, has -een arrested in Pensacola, Fla. Sergeant w. L. Brannon will leave today to bring the negro back to Birmingham. He is said to have shot Du ley with a shot gun in a dispute over a woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
s8o.s72.o4s.sa
Euents of Today
 in Birmingham,

RenI estate board luncheon at 1 o'clock at TutwIler.
 ADJUSTMENTS Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's--Loew's vaudeville and pie tures.
 Aicaxar-HudoIph Valentino in "f'I iVOipus Wives"
 Strand-'rhomas Meighnn in aThe Bachelor Daddy"
 Galax--DOrothy Dalton in "Fo7Is' Paradise.r
 TrlanOn-Norma Talmadge in "Smilin' ThrouEh.-
 WcRt Lake Park-Swinming, danc- ing. boating.
 Edgewood Park--Swimming, danc- ing. dinners.
 East Lake Park-Swimming and anuSements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
SIX BOYS MISSING

Six youngsters who were confined in the Alabama Boys Industrial In- stitute. made good a chance offered them of escaping. yesterday. while on an errand together, and have not since been heard from by police or authorities at the school. Their names were not given in the report made to police headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
]. TO FIX RESPONSIBILITY
Case of Injured Man Suing Both
 Utilities Will Settle Blame

Responsibility for the wreck at the Woodlawn crossing in which 26 per- sons were injured in crash between street car and an A. G. s. freight train may be determined in two damage suits filed yesterday in cir- cult court. A. l.. Wilkey, one of the injured. is suing both the street car and the railroad companies for $25,000 each. He was one of the pas- sengers on the street car and is the first to bring action as result of the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
FARMER INJURED

Fort Deposit, May 31.-(Speciai)- J. E. Bishop, prominent farmer who resides about two miles northeast of Fort Deposit, is confined to his bed with injuries caused by horse fall- ing on him while riding on his farm. MT. Bishop sustained dislocated hip. and probably internal injuries. His physician reports slight improve ment however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01

~ LCIiUllidt obdOlOiig III tAAo NSASSAiiO
 In his reply Potentate James Hem ry said: You don't have to tell us anything about Birmingham, Bir- mingham Is already known to us and other cities of the East. They say you are noted for your hospital ity and pretty women. We have experienced the hospitality in this hearty welcome-now take us to see the women"
 Esten D. Fletcher of Damascus, Imperial outer guard, also spoke briefly, expressing the temples and his personal gratitude to Zamora temple and its officers for the cor dial welcome.
 Members of Zamora'a divan and the glad hand committee, headed by Gene Reed, descended on Terminal station early yesterday morning and captured the entire party of l50 Rochester Shrlners, and led them captives to the breakfast room where they dined.
 At the breakfast table each Roch- ester Shriner and lady were fur nished copy of the Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
YARBROUGH DISCHARGED
 IN GINT0WN SHOOTING

Lon Yarbrough of Gintown stood exonerated today of all guilt in the killing a few weeks ago of James Hardin, his neighbor. Yarbrough was freed at preliminary hearing yester- day before Judge H. B. Abernethy on charge of murder. Self defense was his plea.
 The two men are said to have quarreled over set of harness. Hard in was fatally stabbed after he had shot and wounded Yarbrough. The trouble is said to have been started by Hardin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
Rochester Shriners
 Giuen Royal Welcome

going with took Mendon
  a Termna in welcome address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01

Two complimentary tickets @ the Alcazar theatre. good for any per- formance this week starring udolph Valentino as the flashing lover in Frivolous Wives" await the subject of this photograph snapped on the downtown streets by The Age staff photographer
 All that IS necessary to procure the 1 asses IS for the lucky miss to bring 'his photograph to the city editor of The Az, Herald this afternoon, when tic two tcikets will be presented her V ith the original photo as an ad- Gitional gift.