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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
VANBUREN QUIET BUT FEELING STILL TENSE
 RESULT OF OUTBREAK

Fort Smith, Ark. August 7.-Fol- lowing the killing of one man and the wounding-of another at the Mis- souri Pacific yards in vanburen early this morning. Federal Judge Frank A. Youmans late today issued an or der authorizing United States Mar shal Parker to swear in special dep- uties with the assurance that any man appointed who refused to serve would be dealt with by the court. The situation at Yanburen tonight was quiet, but feeling Is intense.
 c. M. Bledsoe. sheriff of Crawford county, assumed charge of the situa- ton tonight, following orders from Marshal Parker. He appointed score of deputies under the Arkansas possee comitatus act.
 Tonight funeral services for Carl SpradIey, the man killed in an ex- change of shots between. guards and men said by company officials to be strikers and their sympathizers, was held and was attended by over 1000 persons. The march to the cemetery was one mile in length.
 Will Spracley. brother of the dead man, who was wounded. will recover physicians said tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
Reeds Lead OUer Long Cut
 To 7,744 On Late Returns
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In the same 2,e37s precincts, three ayowed progressives divided among themselves, a vote tatalling more than 1000 more than that received by MT. Brewster. but with this pro- gressive vote split in three parts, the leading progressive candidate was more than 10000 votes behind the Old Guard candidate.
 The republican vote with 1.2ti missing is:
 Brewster, 71.e4s; Sacks. es.462; Barrett, s1.ss1; Proctor, 24.b2s: Mc- Kfniey. 22.s41; Parker. t0,s2s.
 Only the complete returns can finally settle whether Reed or Long is to carry the democratic banner in. November. Rced's plurality Tn St. Louis fell somewhat below his cam paign managers expectations He carried Kansas City by a big ma jority, but with returns from both these strongholds virtually com pleted before noon, his strength be- gan to wane, while Long climbed up in spurts in hundreds and then thousnads.
 An analysts of the vote in Reed territory and rural districts where Long is leading. shows that a change from the existing ratio of two or three votes to the precinct in the 5os missing units would up- set the victory. which MT. Long now claima
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
WOMAN CANDIDATE IS
 MORE INTERESTED IN
 HOME THAN ELECTION
Bx Associated rrees

Kansas City, Kas.. August s.--- Mrs. ". D. Mowry of this city was tending flowers today while await ing returns from the primary election. Mrs. Mowry's name ap- peared on the republican ticket as candidate as nominee as gover- nor of Kansas. Her work was in- terrupted many times today by tele- phone calls from her friends, but Mrs. Mowry batt1ed the weeds that had grown up in the week while she was mailing 1iterture to voters.
 T have inquired into my chances for success. for I do not expect to win the nomination. I believed I could do some pioneer work for women in politics by announcing myself candidate. have conducted a campaign without speeches and without asking favors of politi- cians.''
 Mrs. Mowry has received hum dreds of letters from Kansas voters. Many of them ask her If her run- ming for office does not interfere with her household duties. Mrs. Mowry replied to one persistent Kansas banker that she had man aged to cook three meals a day for her husband and although some dust had collected in the house. he does not complain.
 My husband is more interested in the returns than am," Mrs. Mowry said. He heartily approves my seeking political office.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
CLOE DENIES HE BLAMED TAYLOR
 FOR FIRING MEN
Asserts Taylor Had Nothing to Do With Discharge of Policemen - Says He
 Was Misquoted

Three Birmingham newspaper men were Tuesday nominated for mem bership in the Ananias club by D. E. McLendon, president of the city com mission when he told petitioners be- fore the city commission that hap penings at the city hall were grossly misconstrued by the press.
 President McLendon. said, follow ing the discharge of two veteran fire fighters: If you see 1t in the newspapers, It's not always right" This was yesterday approved by Commissioner Cioe. who takes ex- ception to the publication of: T fired three police, John Taylor asked me to fire the rest"
 Yesterday. Commissioner Clos ad- dressed the following to The Age sE5erald:
 .In your issue of today with refer ence to action taken by the city commission yesterday pertaining to the fire department controversy. you quoted me as having made the fol- lowing statement: I fired only three police; John Taylor asked me to fire the rest. This quotation Is not correct. did not make such a statement and in justice to both myself and M-. Taylor I respectfully request that you make this correc- ton. All the police officers that have been discharged during my in eumbency were discharged on my own initiative, or by those acting under authority from me.
 Mir. John Taylor had nothing whatever to do with the discharge of any officer on the police force. Neither did he suggest the discharge of any officer; neither has he con- ferred with me in any regard con cerning tho discharge of any offi- cer.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
Rr AnsocIntad Presn

St. Louis, August 2.-Senator James A. Reed is leading Brecken- ridge Long for the democratic nomi- nation of United States senator by 7,744 votes on the face of returns from all but sos of the 3,s4s pre- oincts in Missouri. Returns from a.34o precincts at 10 o'clock tonight give: Reed. 1s2,2ss; Long, 174,- 495.
 The senntor's lead. which reached more than 25,ooo this morning. was steadily whittled away as belated returns from rural districts where Lon9's strength laid. came in. Throughout the day, MT. Long niaintained a consistent gain. with an average lead of approximately IS votes per precinct in the cour- try districts.
 If this ratio is maintained in the sos precincts yet to be heard from, Mir. Long has a chance of winning, probably by less than 2.000 votes.
 In the republican senatorial race, R. n. Brewster of Kansas City, in- dorsed by the regular organization, probably will win from by 10000 to so.OO0 votes.
 Returns from 2.e37 precincts out of 3.S4s, give Brewster a lead of s,1e6 over William Sacks of St. Louis, who ran on a platform ad- vosating the return of light wines and beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
BELL BURIAL AT
 SUNSET FRIDAY Body of Telephone Inventor to Rest in Spot Chosen by
 Himself
By Associated Press

Sidney, N. S., August 2.--At sunset Friday on the crest of Beinn BreaEh mountain. the body of Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. who died today at his summer home. will be buried in a spot chosen by the inventor of the telephone himself.
 The grave of the venerable sci- enlist will be at a point overlooking the town of Baddeck, Cape Breton. The sweeping vista from the noun tain top SO admired by pr. Bell. stretches far over the Bras dOr lake. Sunset. chosen as the moment when the body will become forever a part of the lakes until they are really of the, laks until they are really what their name means-"the lake of the arm of gold"
 Although the inventor has been in failing health for several months. he had not been confined to bed and tho end was unexpected. Late yesterday. however, his condition became serious and pr. Ker of Washington. a cousin of Mrs. Bell: a house guest. and 2 Dydnsy phy- sician attended him.
 With Mir. Bell when he died were Mrs Bell. daughter. Mrs. Marian Hubbard Fairchild, and her husband. David G. Fairchild of Washington. The inventor leaves another daugh- ter. Mrs. Elsie M. Grosvenor, wife of Washington magazine editor.
 pr. Bell will be buried on top of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
150,OOO MOTOR CARS REPLACE TR0LLEYS
 AS CARMEN STRIKE
By AssocIated Press

Chicago, August 2-The first of "The Peoples Ownership" and five cent fare. busses was placed in oper- ation today by Mayor William Hale Thompson as the complete tie-up of the city's electric transportation facilities through a strike of 10000 street railway and elevated employees continued.
 The second day of the strike was marked by less congestion than was noted yesterday, approximately i6o.- GOO motor vehicles moving hundreds of thousands of passengers to and from work. The motor fleets today operated over definite routes and established standardized prices Of ten to 50 cents, depending on the length of the haul.
 Peace efforts were continued, the strikers making an offer to accept 65 cents per hour wage rate if work ing conditions and the eight-hour day were continued in force for an other year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
|Anti-Klan Candidate Winner Oklahoma Gouernor's Race

ertson and his state administration was thrown to Walton.
 Walton probably got almost the entire democratic union labor vote of the state, because of his, indorse- ment by the farmer-labor reconstruc- ton league and his support of union labor as mayor of Oklahoma City.
 Mayor Walton organized the city police into a union early In his term as mayor.
 He appealed to the farmers of the state with the platform of the far mer-labor reconstruction league. embodying state ownership of public utilities and many of the features of the national non-partisan league pro- gram.
 Ii Is claimed that Walton drew many negroes into the democratic primary. As Oklahoma City mayor he has been a champion of the ne- groes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
HARDING PEACE OFFER ACCEPTED BY SE10PNlEN
BROOKS LAWRENCE
 IS SUPERINTENDENT
Says He Expects to Retain Office Until Ready
 to Retire

The Rev. Brooks Lawrence fs still superintendent of the Ala bama Anti-SaIoon league fin spite of reports in circulation to the contrary yesterday.
 'eThe statement that I am no longer superintendent ts not corr reet,s said Mir. Lawrence. "I am still superintendent and expect to remain such until ready to re- tire.
 At the prsper time I will make . statement regarding my rs- tirement and st the sanae time will mako kaovvn the name of my sucoessor.s
 Mir. Lawrence added thnt at this time he had nothing fur- ther to say regarding the state- ment of former Governor B. B. Conner, published yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
SUTHERLAND MAINTAINS
 LEAD IN WEST VIRGINIA
By Associated Press

Charleston, w. Va, August D. With 434 of 3.0s3 state precincts not heard from. United States Senator Howard Sutherland, candidate for re- nomination, held lead of 4,7s7 votes over c. H. Ogden of Wheeling, newspaper publisher. Nomination of M. M Nicely of Fairmont by the dem ocrats was conceded tonight by his opponent. Mrs. Izetta Brown of King wood.
 William Blizzard and Edward Mooney. officials of the United Mine Workers of America, were successful candidates for republican nomina- ton in this district for members of the state house of delegates. Mooney was third and Blizzard was fifth among 45 republicans. Blizzard was acquitted by Jefferson county jury of charge of treason which was preferred against him after the 'armed march" on Logan county last summer. A similar charge Is pending against Mooney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
Bx Associated Pre.s

Oklahoma City. August 2.-With ap- proximately two-thfrds of the esti- mated total vote counted tonight, Mayor J. c. Walton of Oklahoma city, farmer-labor and anti-Ku Klux Klan candidate. appeared virtually assured of the democratic nomination for governor Walton increased his lead over R. H. Wilson. state super intendent of public instruction and alleged K. K. K. candidate to almost 20,000 votes on the face of unofficial returns from I.6s6 precincts out of total of 2,837 in Oklahoma.
 The vote stood: Walton. 7o,2so; Wilson, 50,729; Thomas H. owen. SS.- 264. Owen. former state supreme court justice. conceded Walton's nomination today.
 With all incoming returns bring ing big increases for Walton, it ap- peared that his plurality would run much over 10000 on the final count.
 "Catholic vote defeats the Ku Klux Klan." was the Interpretation of Tuesdays baIloting on the democrat ic side given tonight by the largest democratic newspaper In the state. This was publication that opposed Walton.
 Tt was q fight between the Ku Klux Klan and other secret orders on one side and the Roman Catholic church and union labor on the oth- er," said this newspaper. The re- suit was the defeat of the Ku Klux Klan and the triumph of the Catho- lies and the union labor element"
 The Catholic vote of the state is claimed by political observers to have been cast almost solidly for the Oklahoma City mayor. He was |biacklisted in alleged Klan states circulated before the primary and has
 ~',red his opposition to the K. x. K. X In- strength of Gov. J. B. A. Rob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
By Associated Press

Indiana polls, Ind. August z.-The action of Governor Mccray in re- opening two strip mines in Clay county under the protection of 800 state troops. is but preliminary step toward the production of coal in sufficient quantities to meet em- ergency needs in Indiana, unless miners and operators speedily reach an agreement ending the coal strike. 1t was learned today.
 It is believed that the governor will not move toward taking over additional mines until after pending negotiations between the miners and operators are concluded. but such ac- ton Is forecast for the immediate future unless an agreement Is reached. -
 Following the issuance of proc lamation declaring a state of martial law to exist in the towns of Staunton, Cloverland. Williamstown and Tur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
FIVE MEN KILLED WHEN
 HARB0R TUG DESTROYED
l3v Aasociated Prese

New York, August 2.-The harbor tug Edward was blown to pieces today and the five men of her crew were killed when her boiler ex- ploded while she lay in her slip in Brooklyn. The cause of the blast has not been determined.
 Four men working near by were injured by flying debris and wood. Others were slightly hurt. Ihe cap tain of barge only a few feet from the Edward was knocked down.
 The mangle remains of the skip per. Capt. Charles McCaffey. were found floating a block from where his tug blew up. One other body was recovered. The remaining three still were missing tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
Fasts ard Prays
 on Eue of Primary
By Asaocinf~d Prrnx

Nashville, August 2.--Abstain- ing from all food, Noah w. Cooper, reform candidate for the democratic nomination ms U. 5. senator, observed Wednesday,, the day preceding the primary, as . day of fnsting and prayer.
 Throughout the day and to- night only e few sips of water from his s.gourd of righteous ness' passed the sblue law advo- cafe's lips. lie declares thnf hundreds of persons ali over tho state are fasting and praying with him.
 Mir. Cooper has practically completed his collection of B6 Eourds he says he will carry to Washingtor for presentation to the senators if he fs elected. He has issued an invitation to nem- bers of the Senate to attend q corn bread and turnfp green dfn- ner after his election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
Troops Guard Mines As Step Toward Meeting Fuel Needs

ner and Posey township. all In Clay county, Governor McCray announced that he had taken over two strip mines of the Rowland-Power Con- solidated. Galleries company. The mines are in the hands of a receiver, James Cooper, of Terre Haute, ap- pointed by the federal court.
 Tt must be remembered" said Governor McCray, that the federal reeeivership places the United States government behind these mines"
 This statement was taken to mean that any interference with the oper- ation of the mines would be an or fense against both federal and state laws,
 Statistics in. the office of the state mine inspector indicate that the two mines taken over have been recorded as producing total of 1S.00o tons of coal a month. This tonnage will be sufficient to meet the immediate emergency needs of the state insti- tutions it was said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
Mrs. Obenchain Will
 Go to Trial Again
By Associated Press


 Los Angeles, August 2--Mrs. madaiynne Oberchain, today in the Los Angeles county jail, faced third trinI for the mur- der of her sweetheart. J. BeI- ton Kennedy, August 5. 1921. The jury which heard her sec ond trial was discharged late yesterday when, after 9z hours of deIiberntion. 1t reported it still was unable to reach an agreement. M. O. Paddock, fore- man, told the court the final vote WAS s to 4 for ecquittaI. The district attorneys office announced the state would try Mrs. obenchain again. and Judge John w. shenIk put the case on his calendar for Friday for resetting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
Leaders Commit SeLUes
 To Carry Out Terms h
 Aid Of General Welfare
If Proposals Fail Bring About Desired Results, Re sponsibIity Rests Not Organized Labor,
 President Is Told
4a..3
By Assooi ated Press

Chicago, August 2-Full acceptance of the peace pro- posas submitted by President Harding voted tonight by leaders of the striking railway hopmen who however their interpretation of each of the three suggestions
 We accept reluctantly 1t true but commit ourselves the of settlement in utmost good faith and in aid of the general welfare said the of acceptance
 which President Harding tonight "If the pro posa fail bring about the results which you desire, the responsibility of failure will representatives of the organized employees"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
State Guard Is
 Officially Held
 Among Best in U. s.
By FRED H. GoRMLEy Montxomery Bureau. The Age-Herald 221-2 First National Bank Build

221-2 First National Bank Building
 Montgomery, August 2.-(Special.) ) Alabama National Guard stands on official records as being among ths best in the United States. This state ment was made to Governor Kilby today by Maj Gen. David c. shanks, commanding officer of the Fourth corps area. with headquarters at Fort McPherson. who came to Mont gofnery and made an official in spection of the aero squadron of Bir- mingham, which is in training at the intermediate air depot.
 Major General Shanks and Cover nor Kilby were guests of Col. Wll- liam P. Screws. inspector-instructo of the Alabama National Guard. at an informal dinner soon after his ar- rival. Major General Shanks dis cussed the work of the Alabama Ma tionai Guard with Governor Kilby and officers of the Alabama National Guard after he had completed the tn- spection at the air depot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
200 Reported Dead
 As Train Is Burned
By Associated Prvs.

Riga, August 2--tJewIsh Tei- egrnph Agency.)-Tw0 hundred passengers perished when n five car train was burned between kiev and Schepetowka. says n re- port from Kiev today. Included among the victims were eight Zionist pioneers who were pro- ceeding to join their group on the way to Palestine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
NO CHANGE IN RESULT.

from Tuesdays primary election in sskAnsas. trickling slowly in. mad> no material change today in the rel- ative standing of the candidates. w. Y. Morgan. Hutchinson editor, con- tinued to lead Ex-Governor W. R. Stubbs for the republican guberna- toria1 nomination. Returns from Ss6 out of 2.536 precincts give Nor gan a lead of slightly more than B. 800 votes. The three other. men and two women candidates are unchanged n relative positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
Fleet Corporation
 Shake-up Announced
By Associated Press

Washington, August 2.--Chnir- man Lasker of the shipping board, announced today the res- fgnation of Vice President Far ley KimbalI of the Emergency Fleet corporation and the reor- ganixatfon of the corporation with Vice President smuIi ns president and Vice President Love az vice president and general manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
TWO MEMbERS0 0F
 CONGRESS DEAD
Senator Crow Dies in Penn- sylvania and Representa- tive Padgett in Wash-
 ington City
By Associated Press

Uniontown. Pa, August 2.--United States Senator William E. Crow died at his country home in the mountains near her this morning.
 Senator Crow was taken III three years ago and was never af,erward considered physically fit. A few months ago his physicians announced that he was suffering from per- ricious anemia. and that blood trans fusion had been resorted to on a number of occasions.
 William Evans Crow was born on a farm in Fayette county. March 10. 1870. He was educated in the coun- try schools and at the Pennsylvania State Normal school at California. Pa. After serving as a teacher tor two years he became newspaper reporter in Pittsburg. He abandoned this field for Uniontown where he became editor of the Uniontown Standard. in 1894. He studied law and in 1895 was admitted to the Fay- ette county bar month after his admission to the bar he was ap- pointed an assistant district attorney and within three years was elected district attorney.
 Always a republican in politics. Mir. Crow in 1895 was made secretary of the republican county committee and elevated to the chairmanship four years later.
 PADGETT DEAD AFTER
 TWO MONTHS ILLNESS
 Washington. August 2.--Repreasn- tative Lemuel P. Padgett Of Nsn-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
~. Y. (. Road Men fo
 Strike As Prediction
By Associated Press


 New York. August IA strike of 45,oo0 maintenance of yvny men on tho New York Central "wtthin week.v was predicted here today by ". M. Parker. chairman of the system orRanixa- ton ns the result of the road,r refusal to accept President Hard fnE's pten for settlement of the shopernffs strike.
 Ckfcawo, August a.-@The mafn- tennnce-of-way men will not fn- duise fin "sympafhetfc str5kes.v E. F. Grabie. head of the orran- ihafton said tonight when fn- formed of predictions of W. M. Parker, chnirmaS of the New York Central system federation, that mainsenance-of-w men of sthe railroad would strike within week, in protest against rejection of the Preaident's pro- posnl 10 settle the shopmen's strike by the railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-03
GOVERNMENT MARKS TIME PENDING RECEIPT OF REPLY
 Nv Aasoeiafed Presa

Washington, August x.-Furtner government action in the railroad strike was held in absyanee today though railroad executlves who te- fused Mir Harding's terms for set clement yesterday, were understood to have apprised administration agencies that tho door was still open for negotiations.
 If protection in seniority status acquired by shopmen who have con tinued to work in spite of the strike could be guaranteed, any basis of settlement the President might find fair would be favorably considered by the management. 1t Twas said. Tentative negotiations today. 1t was added, had brought no immediate tangible results.
 The President was said to be awaiting the text of the reply which union leaders at Chicago were draft
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