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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
TAXI DRIVER INDICTED
Meridian Man Named In Connection
 With Cuba Bank Robbery

MERIDIAN. Miss, Dec. 1s.-The Sumter county Alabama, grand jury, at Livingston. has indicted Clark Morgan, Meridian taxi driver, in con- nection with the recent robbery of the Bank of Cuba. at Cuba, Ala, ac- cording to Meridian officers, who have returned here from Livingston where they appeared before the jury as witnesses.
 The bank was held up by two men, who hired the taxi in Meridian and drove to Cuba. Morgan said he was bound and gagged a short time after the bandits left Meridian and re- leased after the robbers had held up tine bank and when they deserted the car and took to the woods. Two thousand dollars of the $7,o00 ob- tained by the robbers was found in the taXicab.
 Morgan is in jail at Livingston and the officers said he probably would be held without bail until the trial, as highway robbery is capital offensc in Alabama,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
JOHNSON TO WAGE HARD FIGHT IN OHIO
Hitchcock On Scene In Cleveland To
 Select Headquarters

CLEVELAND. O., Dec. lS.--Tranli IT, Hitchcock, campaign manager for Senator Hiram Johnson, in Cleveland today to select headquarters for the California candidate for the repub- lican nomination for President, ent most of the day in laying the lines for the Johnson campaign in Ohio, which, it became evident, Mir. Johnson intends to make one of the chief battle fields of the campaign.
 MT. Hitchcock will meet Col. Carmt A. Thompson. chairman of the com mittee on local arrangements to- morrow to select the Johnson head quarters.
 President Coolidge's campaign headquarters were established today in the Hollenden hotel, which also will be the headquarters of the re- publican national committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
RECORD AIR FLIGHT

BERLIN, Dec. 1S.--A record air journey from London to Berlin was made yesterday when machine nego- tiated the distance in fi2 hours fly ing time. according to the German aero Lloyd which conducts the serv- ice jointly with the English Daimler company.
 The airplane left the Croydon fly ing field in the suburbs of London at 9 o'clock in the morning and arrived here at 12:S0 D. m. with half hour stops at Rotterdam and Hanover,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
BLIND SENIOR HONORED
Chosen To High Scholastic Honor Q
 Phi Beta Kappa

PHILADELPHIA, Dec 1s.-Lieu- tenant Frank Schoble, IT,, of Wy noote, a blind veteran of the World war, and senior at the University of Pennsylvania, has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. the highest scholastic honor student can receive.
 Five days before tue armistice he was blinded by shrapnei while! lead ing his men into action
 After the war he mastered the Braille system for reading by toucl, and re-entered the university in the fall of 1921, having left in 1909. He is a member of the debating team,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
COOLIDGE BOYS REACH
 HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Mother Buys Them Presents, But
 Inst What. She Doesn't Say

WASHTNGTON. Dec. 1S.-The TWO college boys, John and Calvin, Jr., arrived from school for the Christmas vacation today and preparations were begun for a Christmas celebration at the White House which stirred me mories of the days of Roosevelt and Taft administration where there also were boys in the mansion.
 Mrs. Coolidge finished her Christ mas shopping several days ago but just what she bought for John and Calvin, Jr. is being kept as much of secret as though the boys were of the santa Claus age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
CALL FOR RELEASE
 OF ALL SYNDAClLlSTS
Request Made Following Action In Freeing Wartime Offenders

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.--CaITIuS at- tention to President Coolidge re- cent pardon of all federal war time prisoners, a committee representing the American Civil Liberties union today telegraphed governors Of seven states requesting the release or ilS prisoners serving terms as Vloiators of anti syndacilism laws.
 The telegrams bore the names or Jane Addams of Chicago, Jennette Rankin of Montana, Rev. John A Ryan of Washington and the Rev. John Haynes Holmes, Frank P. Walsh and Norman HapGood, New S7yk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
NEW COMPTROLLER TO BE ELECTED FRIDAY
City Commission Defers Action For Consideration At Special Meet

Without discussion Tuesday the city commissiona laid over the e!ec, a special session to be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Meanwhile. Comptroller H. Marvin Taylor, who resigned a week ago, will continue in charge of the department.
 The belief grew in city hall circles that c. E. Armstrong, deputy comp troller, for the past H. years, will be promoted to the vacancy. D. B. McLendon, commission president, who Is directly in charge of the comptrol- ler's office, is seriously considering nominating him. This would insure his unanimous election. gff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
PRISON TO PULPIT

JACKSON, Miss, Dec. ls'-Osea' .oal Chickasaw county moonsnlner' Giving the second year of tnfee-
 o,r term in the Mississippif penn ssntiary was pardoned today py GOV srnor Russell because ne mas sbnrouehiy reformed and intends to creach the Gospel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
Christus Of Passion Play Sees Faith In America That Will Heal World

Editors Note Faith is the greatest pos session in the world--without it no man can achieve happiness. Anton Lang. the Christus of the Passion play, declares in his second Christmas message to the American people The following is one of a series of interviews which Herr Lang has given to Harlan s. Miller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
MAGAZINE BOUGHT
Publication office Of Southern
 Periodical Moved To Nashville

NASHVILLE. Dec. 1S.--Formal an
 nouncement is made here today of the purchase by Joseph H. Lackey of Nashville. of the Southern Literary magazine, now published at Atlanta.
 The magazine will be moved to Nash vile, the first number to be issued here appearing about February 25.
 MT, Lackey. at present, who is cir culation manager of the Banner, will
 be business manager of the maga- zine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19
MRS. COKE DEAD
Wife Of Former Tcnnesseef c Company
 official Sheen u,bs .4l,. N1 v.

OffictaI SuccumDsy sss.. .,,i Mrs Edward H, C0xe, Wife sof Ed-' ward H. .Coxe, former official of the Tennesse Coal X Iron sconlpa'ay and Brownsville, Pa died Tuesday in Pittsburg, Pa, according to tele- grams received by friends in Birming- ham Tuesday night, Mrs. Coxe is survived by her husband and four children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-19

FORECAST FOR ALABAMA; LOCAL RAINS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY; LITTLE CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
17,O0O N [ | E l $ LONGING FOR DIXIE
Many Southern "DarkieS" Find North Not What It
 Was Reported

MOBILE. Ala, Oct. 25.-(Special Leased Wire.)-In the cities of the Lake Michigan region are 17,000 ne- groes, formerly of Alabama and oth- CT southern states, who wish to rez turn to the land of their nativity, the Chamber of Commerce was advised to- day. Memphis, in answer to the appeal of the cotton belt negroes, who are said to be suffe ring greatly this win ter as as result of the severe cold in the lake region, has made pro vision to return 1000 families, accord ing to information received here. Other cities in need of labor, the communication stated, are invited to bring the negroes back.
 Recruited in the southland and shipped north like cattle during the summer, where they would find money and happiness. the negroes are said to be disillusioned. have neither money nor happiness and are longing to return to their old homes.
 Up north" was not what it was said to be. They found no time to hunt the 'possum and the yarn about living luxuriously, the same as "the white folks" they also found, accord ing to the communication, was myth o1ogical without foundation. They work from break of day until night and spend their extra earnings buy ing coal with which to keep their bodies warm. This is going against the grain with the southern darky and he wants to come back, where the sun shines in the winter and a negro does not have to dig through the snow to get out Of the house mornings. The call has been sound ed. The negroes are stranded and would like to hear from their Mo bile friends. They prefer picking cotton to ShoVelinp snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
WILL INVESTIGATE
 BRIBERY CHARGES
Mobile School Site Sale Figures In
 Allegations

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. Exchanges that bribes had been offered mem bers of the Mobile County School board in connection with the sale to the board of the Carlon property as a school site made at the board meeting by the chairman, k. P. Roach, will be the subject of an off, cial investigation of the solicitor, ac- cording to announcement of Solicitor B. B. Chamberlain. f"This is a very serious natter" declared Mr. Cham berlain and l will take it up at once" 5lSst
 Solicitor Chamberlain stated this morning that he would at once ask Mir. Roach for all information with regard to his charges of bribery. and stated that if the president of the public school fund would furnish him with the evidence he would proceed at. once to prosecute.
 T will address letters to every member of the school board and for mer members, since the time the school site question has been under discussion" said MT. Chamberlain. "in an effort to secure evidence in sup Mr. Roach.3 Bribery is very seri- ous charge and the chairman of the school board should not hesitate to furnish authorities with the evidence in his possession in order that the guilty parties can be prosecuted"
 
 Honduras has few motion pictures houses and the people like only wild west and other thriller films.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
ALLEGED SWINDLER ISI ARRESTED AT MOBILE
Man Sought By Federal Authori-
 ties Taken Into Custody

MOBILE, Ala. Oct. 25.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-Joseph Mascrelli, for whom department of justice officials at :, Mobile have been searching for today on lower Government street by detectives, according to state- ments made in recorders court to- day by the arresting officers.
 Mascrell gave his address as Chester, Pa, and his age as 29 years. A touring car, bearing a Pennsyl- vania license, found in his possession, is held.
 Previous to his arrest detectives took into custody H. S. Lowe, 2S, of Montreal, Can; Vivian Harwell, IS, manicurist, of Macon, Ga, and Grace Morgan, 1S manicurist of Tampa, Fla, all of whom are held at the police station for federal authorities on dangerous and suspicious charges
 According to statements made in court by the arresting officers, Luce dale, Miss, merchants were victim ized. According to report from the Mississippi town the autoists drove in large car, gasoline was pur- chased and oNe of the party, in an army uniform, asked for automobile equipment, rendering what purported to be an army pay check. The check was found on presenting to the bank, according to officers. to be worth less
 The check given in payment for the gasoline was on the Citizens bank of Edenton, N. C., payable to Sergeant Joseph Mascrelli," and signed "J. H. Harroll," commanding officer.
 In the effects of Mascrelli were found rubber stamps bearing the words "U. s. Recruiting Officer" and & paper showed a leave discharge from an army post at Edenton, N. c.
 Chief of Police P. J. O'Shaughnessy announced that descriptions of the men had been sent to various parts of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
CONTRACT LET TO- REPAIR STEAMERS
Todd Plant To Do Work For Total Sum Of
 $80,410

MOBILE, Ala, Oct. 26.-(Special Leased Wire ,)-The Todd Shipbuild- ing and Drydock Plant was the sue cessful bidder for general repairs on two United States shipping board steamers, it was learned at the local office of the shipping board, where the bids were opened yesterday. The amount involved for the two steamer totals $S0,410 in competition with yards all along the gulf coast.
 Both steamers are at present laid up. The Baldbutte, requiring the greatest amount of repairs to be placed in seaworthy spot condition, is at Pensacola, where she has been for two years. The bid on this steamer was $51,530. On the Water town, now at Mobile, the tender of the Todd Yard, s2S,sSo was accepted.
 Before the bids are finally ap- proved and the vessels are taken into the local yards to begin repair work, the tenders will go through New York and Washington for ap- proval.
 Other yards bidding in competition with Todd were, The Alabama Dry dock and Shipbuilding company, Mo- bile; Bruce Drydock, Pensacola; Jahncke and the Johnson Iron Works at New Orleans, and the. Galveston Yards. Their bids were all in line with those of the Todd plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
GREAT FAIR HELD. IN EAST ALABAMA
Thirteenth Annual Exhibition At Alexander City Is Best
 In History

ALEXANDER CITY, Ala, Oct. 25.-- Special. )-What is perhaps the best agricultural fair ever held in east Alabama is in progress n this city this week Certainly no finer exhib- it's have ever been brought together in the history of the East Alabama Fair association, which is putting on it's thirteenth annual fair in this city this week.
 The racing, the agricultural, live stock, poultry and various other eX- hibits excel those of any other fair in this city and large crowds are attending daily. The free acts each afternoon and night are better than those of any other year. The midway and circus are drawing their full share of patrons, and, taken as whole, every department is measur- ing up to what had been expected of it.
 The speaking of Senator Heflin on Thursday drew a large crowd to the fair, and Friday the big crowd of the fair is expected. In addition to the regular features of the fair that are seen each day, there will be a foot ball game between the Elmore Coun- ty High school and the Alexander city High school. According to re- ports coming from Elmore County High, that team will come to this city prepared to give the locals a stiff battle. The local team has only lost one game this season and that was to Sidney Lanier, the only team that has been able to cross the goal of Alexander City High in the five games that have been played until this time.
 Friday night will be Shriners night at the fair, when the Tallapoosa County Shrine club of this city will entertain many visiting Shriners It is expected that large number of Shriners will be in the city on this occasion, as a large number of invi- tations have been sent out to Shriners in other places. All Shrlners have been requested to wear their fezzes
 Two big 4o-piece bands have been furnishing the music this week. They are the Russell Mills band and the Avondale Mills band. The circus and midway attractions are furnishing much fun and amusement for the thousands who are attending the fair daily.
 Tuesday night was Kiwanis night and on this occasion the club was the host of the Alexander City High school football squad and the teach CTS of the three city schools at deli ghtful banquet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
OPPOSE WAGE BOOST FOR L0NGSHOREMEN
Shipping Interests Contend That
 Present Rate Is Just

that living conditions do not justify an increase and that the present basic wage scale of 55 cents an hour is higher than compensation in compet- ing local industries, the shipping in terests of Mobile, Pensacola and Gulfport have united in an appeal to the United States shipping board to not authorize any raise in the wages, of longshoremen at these ports, it was learned today from officials of the Marine Employers association. Rumors that such a step might be considered led to the protest, it is said. The shipping board was asked to support the position of the ship agents against an increase in wages of longshore labor and urged to take no independent action with reference to higher pay for longshoremen on it's vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
NEW GROCERY CONCERN

Evidence of the material growth of Jasper and Walker county may be seen on every hand. Among the new enterprises recorded in Jasper this week is the Gwin Williams Grocery company, wholesale dealers in gro ceries. This firm is located on West Nineteenth street. A. D. Holmes, manager of the new concern, states that improvements will be made on the building in which the business is located. Mir. Holmes states that he is well pleased with Jasper. He will move here with his family from Bes semer,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
MINE OWNER GETS 20-YEAR SENTENCE
Thomas L. Sharpe Convicted For Staying Of His Busi-
 ness Associate
JASPER BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD JaGper. Ala. Oct. 9k

Thomas L. Sharpe was convicted by jury Thursday for the murder Of his former partner, William Cook, and was given a sentence of 20 years in the penitentiary. The defendants attorneys gave immediate notice that aa appea. would be taken. The trial has been in progress since Monday morning. A great many witnesses were examined by each side and large crowds attended court each day. Arguments of counsel consumed all of Wednesday afternoon and the verdict was reached shortly before noon, Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
RETURNS TO PRISON

William M. SaffoId, convicted at the July term of court of technical violation of prohibition statutes. whose case at the time of trial and subsequently, attracted unusual at tention and some public sympathy, today returned unaccompanied and voluntarily to Kilby prison, from which he was paroled by Governor Brandon for 30 days on account of his condition following a surgical operation at the prison. After his parole by the governor, Stafford went to New Orleans for treatment, re- maining there until Saturday, when he came to Orrville on three days visit to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
ooCKLE BURR CAUSES TROUBLE

Rich Boteler of Nauvoo brought to Jasper Tuesday a cookie burr, which almost caused the death of his little eight-year-old daughter, Ethelyn. On Saturday, October 13, the little girl accidentally sucked a cookie burr down her windpipe and 1t lodged in enc of her lungs. She was carried to Birmingham hospital in a very se- rious condition and physicians held out little hope for her recovery. Last Sunday morning. while i'll dying condition, the little girl coughed up the cookie burr, which gave immedi- ate relief. She had been brought home to die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
NIGHT WATCHMAN HELD
Arrested Following LOOting Of Safe
 Of Lumber Company

TROY, Ala. Oct. 25. - Special Leased Wire )-The cash, drawer of the safe of the Henderson Mill com pany, near the State Normal school, was opened Wednesday night and about $50 in cash and several notes and checks taken. The front door of the safe was never locked be- cause a night watchman is on duty all night and the thief only broke open the drawer containing the money, which showed that he- evi- dently knew which of the three drawers in the safe contained the cash. John Reeves, night watchman,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
HIGH HARALsoN DIES

Hugh Haralson. who was born in Selma and resided here until the at tainment of his majority. son Of Hugh Haralson, a prominent attor- ney and capitalist here, and nephew of the late Judge Jonathan Haralson of the Alabama supreme court, died at his home in Livingston, Sumter county, Wednesday. His body will be brought to Selma and interment made in Live Oak cemetery. Funeral services will be held on arrival of the Southern train Friday morning. Mrs. Haralson, nee Miss Elizabeth Wood of Florence, survives her hus- band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
sENIORs NAME OFFICERS

The senior class or the Troy State Normal school has organized and elected the following officers: Claudy Hayes. president; Lucie Cox, vice president Sue Walters, secretary treasurer. There are S4 members of the senior class now in attendance, many being away to. teach during the winter. Some will receive diplo- mas in December, others in March, but the majority will graduate in June at the regular commencement exercises. The Troy Normal gradu- ated 104 last year. and indications are that s large number will re- ceive diplomas this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
STUDENTS EXPELLED
OuStcd From Medical College On
 Fake Credentials Charge

SIT. LOUIS. Mo-, oct. 25.-Thirteen students in the St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons were ex- relied today by Dean Waldon Briggs head of the supreme court, on cfarge that they had entered the s"hool on fake credentials from the 'diplL ma mill ring" the St. Louis Ssa said in a copyrighted article.
 Dr. Briggs announced he would proceed against 150 graduates of the school practicing medicine over the country who had secured their en- trance requirement credentials 'raudulently. it was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
SELMA HAS WRECK
LOaves Of Bread Scattered On Street
 When Bakery Wagon Upsets

SELMA Ala, Oct. 25.-(Special Leased Wire .)-The van of the Lloyd Bakery company, driven by James Campbell, was run into and wrecked while crossing Broad street Thurs day morning at 6 o'clock. The col Hiding car was a cut down car, driven by Phillip Wood, who was hurrying to his work. The wheels of the bread van were crushed and demol- ished, scattering loaves of bread like mama on the desert all over the thoroughfare. No arrests were made and no one was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
PASSENGER RUNS AMUCK

ALBUQUERQUE. N. M. Oct. 25.- X man. ho apparently became sud denly insane. stabbed three women End conductor oh santa Fe train a9,. st this side of LaJunta. Colo, iaBt nigl and tho was shot Co tn by Otto c. Palmer, n. go porter, who lives in Albuquerque, according to railroa. mes ages res we'd here.
 Palmer was taken from the train and ieturn~d to LaJuata where he IS being held. The names O the in- red passengers and conductor could not be leSrne here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY

young Filipino saw in a news paper an advertisement which read:
 Wanted: saxophone. Must be in good condition"
 Not long afterward swarthy young chap called at the address and said to the advertiser:
 T want to accept the position as a saNophone, I have never been a saxophone. but l think I can do it. and am in good condition''- Youngstown Telegram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
MAKES $1.OOO BOND
Atlanta Man Under Five Year Sem
 tence At Liberty

HEFLIN, Ala, Oct. 25.-(Special) Paul K. Haney, who was given a five-year sentence in connection with the alleged murder of Abb Giles at the last term of Cleburne county cir cult court, made bond here late We'd nesday afternoon. Judge A. P. Agee first set the bond at s2,000, but later reduced it to s1,000. Haney returned to his home in Atlanta, Ga, Wednes- day night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
OBSERVE CHUDREN.s WEEK

Children's week was observed Wednesday, night at the Methodist church. Lawrence E. Gellerstedt had charge of the meeting and explained the purpose in a short talk. Ad- dresses were made by Dr. c. c. Daniels. pastor of the church, who talked on the power of example, and by Sam A. Williams, teacher of the Baraca class, who spoke on the child, a citizen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
FAIR IS PLANNED

A community fair will be held at Ranburne, in the eastern part of the county, November 9-10 At a recent meeting the following officials were elected: Leo R. Jones, president; Mrs. Sam Gibbs, secretary. and S. formation from Ranburne the people of that section are much enthused over the prospects for a successful fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-26
PAROLES ISSUED

Gov. William W. Brandon today is- sued paroles to the followins; Geor- aia Russell, convicted in the circalt court of Houston county, November ,. 1920. of manslaughter. and sentenced to serve five years; Pruitt Patterson, .se iitenced, from Marshall county. Sep tembcr Is. 1922. to 3 to years for Gistilling and F.. C. Shaw, sentenced flom Jefferson county for violating ti C prohibition law. March ,. 1923. to i}.pri onment for 10 days and flne ur S"1A