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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
FORD MUST SPEAK
 H|S PIECE QUICK
Told To Declare Self One Way Or Another On
 Presidency

DETROIT, Oct. 26-Henry Ford today faced the alternative of de- clare the committee will meet not so dent or letting it be known he will not accept the nomination on any ticket.
 Ford boosters here, sighting sig nals of alarm in certain quarters over the motor magnate's announcement that he is flor Coolidge if he will en- force the prohibition law" have called a meeting of the executive committee of the Dearborn Ford for President club tonight. The Rev. William Dave. president of the club and father of the Ford presidential boom said the committee would consider the advisability of attempting to in due Ford to make the race.
 Political observers in close touch with the situation at Dearborn de- clare the committee will not so much much for the purpose of persnading Ford to become candidate as to force his hand
 They point out that three. local Ford clubs met in secret Monday night, set December 12 as the date for a countrywide conference of Ford boosters, and launched what was con- sidered national boom.
 Drops n Bombshen
 Yesterday. two days later, Ford dropped a bombshell in-tf1e Dearborn camp by announcing a strong stand for prohibition, indicating he would back President Coolidge for re-elec- tion and taking Issue with Senator James A. Copzens. an acknowledged Ford admirer, on per cent beer That announcement is regarded as Ford's first faux pas as a politician in that he probably has alienated the wet vote, weakened his hold on supporters in the democratic party and embarrassed Senator Couzens.
 With Ford said to be endangering his alliances and limiting he is ready to throw his support to President Coolidge. the Ford clubs consider their efforts wasted, it is said.
 According to the Rev. MT. Dave, Ford has steadfastly refused to indi- cate whether he would accept the nomination and for that reason the local clubs ceased activities some time ago, because of an overwhelm- ing demand from all parts of the country for renewed activity, the clubs took the first steps to organize a third party and to get a national boom for Ford under way.
 If the executive committee of the Dearborn club succeeds in obtaining some assurance from Ford that he will head third party plans for the national conference. December l2. will be carried out, it is said Other wise the Ford boom is at an end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27

as the General Electric company con- tracts usually provide that the in- ventions of an employe become the property of the company If made and perfected at any time during the period of employment.
 O O O
 LRnBmuir Likely Successor.
 Dr. Irving Langmuir, as modest as Steinmetz, and almost as equally well known, is regarded as his logical successor.
 Funeral arrangements had not been completed early. Friday evening. Tentative plans called for the body lying ill state at his late home Sun7 day afternoon.
 A. W. Clark and Ernest Caldrott, pastor of All South Unitarian church, will officiate. Interment vii be made in the Steinmetz plot here. Clark is a former pastor of the church and is now director of the welfare work in the General Electric plant. Built Him Special Laboratory.
 A few months ago the tossing of about the plant in Sche- nectady became bit of a bore tC' the employees and also had tendency to unnerve the practical electrical ap- paratus used for lighting and power in the works.
 In order to let him amuse himself with these tremendous toys the of ficials of the company decided to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
FATAL DUEL BARED

TEAGUE, Texas, Oct. 26.--Th| story of fatal revolver battle bd tween two ranchers at Young, neal here, rivaling the famous duels d history, was brought to Sheriff Terrl here today.
 According to the sheriff, Norwoo| Huckaby and Charles Williams meI on the ranch of T. F. Young, Jrl an agreed to flight out" grudge d long standing.
 The men locked hands and opene| fire. both dropping in their tracks Every shot in the guns was fired.
 Cowboys at the Young ranch wh heard the firing rushed to the scend When they arrived both men wer| dead, their left hands still claspe' and their rights in a death grip o the smoking pistols.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
TIE 2 DEFENDANTS CLASP P.STE|NMET r
 WITH COOK DEALS WIZARD, |S DEAD
Famous Electrical Genius Succumbs While Apparent
 ly On Road To Recovery

SCHENECTADY, N. r., Oct. 26-In a modest house on Wendell avenue lie the remains of one of the worlds greatest electrical wizards.
 Charles P. Steinmetz, who played with lightning and electricity as a child plays with toys, slil ped out of life at his home here early Friday when his physicians, nurse and family, thought he was rapidly re- covering from physical exhaustion entailed by six weeks lecture tour to the coast.
 Not essentially an inventor. Stein metz was responsible for many of the most noted Improvements in the cleo trical field. All of his patents were owned by the General Electric com pany of which company he was chief consulting enRineer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
s1oo, ,OOo, ,ooo INSURANCE POLICY

NEW YORk, OCt. 26.--A SInBIe IIe insurance policy assuming liability for $100, 100000, the largest ever written, passed from the Metropoli- tan life Insurance company to the Southern Pacific Railroad company Friday. More than 90,000 employees of the railroad, from the president down to the youngest call boy, are covered bv the policY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
PLAN "AMERICA FIRST, IN AIR

CHICAGO, oct. 26.-(By Associated Press )--Plans to put America first" in commercial aviation through na- tional organization for coordination of development of air highways was shaped here today by a committee meeting of civic and industrial lead CTS, army representatives and trans portation chiefs. called by the Chi cago Association of Commerce to con- slider the future of aeronautics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
rn RECONsTRUCT CARINET

WARSAW, Oct. 26.-In view of the difficult position in which the gov ernment finds itself, aggravated to a great extent by the series of strikes now in progress, it has been decided to reconstruct the cabinet in an endeavor to create strong ad- ministration. Whatever changes are made, however, it Is announced that M. Kucharski will retain his post as minister of finance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
BANK BANDITS GET s1S.OOO

NORWALK, Cal, oct. 26.-Two bandits footed the Norwalk Com mercial and Savings bank of cash totaling between S13.000 and $15,0O0 Friday. L. c. Marshall, teller, and Miss Marty Coleman, bookkeeper, were pushed into the vault and locked in by the robbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
LAST MINUTE
 WIRE BRIEFS
OFFERS sb.ooO FOR sCHICK

SAN DIEGO, Cal, oct. 26.-Martin J. schick. brother of George E. schick. missing San Diego broker, offered a reward of $5,O00 to any person or persons who would produce his brother alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
3 BANDITS GET $6,000

EFFINGHAM, H., Oct. 2s.--Thre| bandits, who early Friday footed thl State Bank of Commerce here o| $6,000, apparently have made saf| getaway, authorities admitted FriI day night. Reports that the trid were holding posse at bay in thd woods near here were denied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
FALL IS FATAL
Mrs. Graves Of EufnuIa Dies At
 Age Of 76

EUFAULA, Ala, Oct. z6.-(Special Leased Wire )-Mrs. Caroline Hamil- ton Graves, aged 76, wife of the late 10. l.. Graves of Barbour county. died Thursday at then ome of her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Barr, after several weeks illness, the result of a fall when going down the steps. from which she sustained internal injuries.
 The funeral took place Friday morning and interment was In Fair view cemetery, beside her husband. She leaves one son, Col. D. H. Graves, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Barr, both of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
11.0no MINERS CIT

BUTTE, Mont, oct. 26.-Fifteen thousand employees of the Anaconda and other mining companies of Butte, Aaaconda and Great Falls, are af- fected by 10 per cent wage cut, an- nounced late Friday. The reduction is effective November l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
MRS. LLOYD PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Julia Dunnaway Lloyd. wife of James Lloyd, died Wednesday night at her home on Broad street, after Q short illness, following q stroke of paralysis. She was about 50 years of age. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon and inter- ment was in the family lot in Fair view cemetery. Besides her hus- band she leaves a brother. J. T. Dun Aus way. of Eufaula.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27

build a laboratory for him on tcp of the factory. This was insulated from the rest of the works and the genus was to have permission to raise hell on high."s "s
 One of the most interesting experi- ments of Professor Steinmetz dealt not with electricity or mathematics but with politics and the intelligence of voters. Admittedly one of the greatest political scientists his field had ever produced he ran for the of- flee of state engineer in the last election on the socialist ticket. In the landslide which carried Governor Al Smith and the democratic ticket into office, the wizards offer to serve the state for the comparatively paltry salary of the office was re- jected by the voters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
No Regular Salary.

He had no salary with tLe company although it was reported he received s100,000 year. This can be denied emphatically. Every six months he informed the board of directors how much money he would need to carry out his experiments. Included in this figure was the amount he estimated he would need for salary" and it can be said this figure varied with each budget.
 Whether he ever received a cash consideration from the company for his inventions no official of the company here would say. The gen. eral impression was that he did not,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
REGULATIONS READY
Rules Limit Branch Operations Of
 National Banks

NauOnal lbankS
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Comptrol- Ter Dawes of the currency today com pleted regulations carrying out the recent opinion of Attorney General Daugherty limiting branch banking operations by national banks to es- tablishment of tellers windows with in the city in which the parent bank operates.
 National banks will be permitted by the comptroller to establish a branch office only in 8 city In which other banks are permitted un- der the existing law to engage in the practice. Application must be made to the comptroller for permis- sion in each case.
 Operations of additional offices of national banks established under these regulations" the regulations say, shall be confined to the receipt of deposits and the payment of checks, and other such routine, or administrative functions."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27

republic, which would comprise, ac- cording to some estimates, 10 per many.
 On the other hand, the intimation has reached the Quai dOrsay that Great Britain would regard the Yer sailles treaty as nullified if the Rhineland separated from the reich and became an independent republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
A sNun

"Hucum, An doan see yo' mixln' 'roun socially no moh2s
 "Sfahs Ans concuhned, sassiety is thoo Ans done ostracized it."-- Pairie Farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
ZEV IS STOLEN

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Oct. 26.-The bulletin board at police headquarters today carried notice of the first horse reported stolen here in years. Placarded among the notices of many auto thefts, the bulletin read: Stolen, bay horse belonging to Abe Greenbaum, 12 years old, deaf, an- swering to the name of Zev; value, S20.p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-27
single and tUin-trOuSer
 suits

price the demands of those who have de- mand to meet Of we'd like sell $50 suit coabut we'd rather sell you on the idea that smaller will get you clothes of quality that you with pride and lasting sas- faction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-04

10000 to $4,000 flowers will be sold
by our local associations on May u.
Some put the number even higher.
"The cheaper we can buy these
flowers the greater will be the result
from a monetary standpoint-and Of
course we want to make as large
profit as we can for the sake Of the
Maine Public Health Association.
There can be no higher aim.
You may be able to obtain locally
all the flowers you can use. In some
cases of course these flowers will be
donated. In others. low price un-
doubtedly would be quoted in view
of the cause we represent. Or you
might use wild flowers. anemones.
violets. etc. Daffodills and pansies
from home gardens would be charm
ing or potted plants Tor garden beds.
Since there will be q great de-
mand for flowers at this time l would
suggest that you place your order
early-this week If possible-so that
you will be sure Of that anyhow.
suggest that If you cannot get flow
ers enough for your sale try some
thing else, cooked food, a tea. ice
cream, or just donate a certain sum.
but do something special for this
this ''F'lOwer Day for Health in
memory of Mother"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-04
Wharf House Mistress
Has Narrowing Experience
Little Daughter Suffers Too

II have Just been through a ter
rible experience. And my little six
weeks-old daughter has suffered,
too" and the spotted, straight haired,
sleek cat, who inhabits the steam
boat wharf house, licked her paws
and then proceeded to lick the milk
from her tiger-daughter's face.
For five days we have been shut
up in the wharf house and were I'M
able to get onto terra firna because
the freshet cut off our exit. If had
only taken lessons in swimming at
the Y. NJ. C. "A. no doubt l could have
tucked my daughter under my arm
and SWAN ashore. But as 1t was, for
the past four days we have had to
live in the very attic Of the build
ing" And she looked, with a slight
smile curling her whiskers. at the
tipsy old wharf house. which is SLOW
ly emerging from the freshet.
"Of course it is fortunate that l
have nine lives. Because, as you
might say, what is q life or two,
among cats. And my little daughter.
who is like me for all the world, is
also fortunate in having so many
lives.
"Those days Of the freshet were
exciting. We didn't get much time
to sleep, because there was so much
going on, and we didn't get much 7"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-04

with Peabody lost through ineligili-
hility. Radcliffe who was playing
third at the beginning of the season
was tried out yesterday at the hot
corner, and seems to be the logical
men for the State series games.
The garden positions are the least
of Parents worries. All three field
crs are there with the stick and err
rors unknown to them as Yet.
Tomorrow the team leaves for
Durham. \. H.. to do battle with the
New Hampshire State boys. The
Colby nine has won three of their
games 50 far this year and have lost
two and Saturday they are out to
make it four wins. From all reports
this Will lie quite a task as the n.
ii. boys have a team that any COL
lc2c might he proud of.
Howard will probably do the pitch
ing this week end and it will be his
first appearance this year. Owing to
m operation on his tonsls he has
been kept out of the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-04
Bates NET men (
CHOSEN TO MEET
B0Wp0IN TODAY
Especial to Kennebec Jo,wnoN

Especial to kennebec Journal
Lewiston, May 3--As a result of
tryouts recently held for the selec-
ton of the Bates varsity net men
who will meet Bowdon on Friday in
the dual tournament to be held here,
four men were selected by Coach A.
l.. Purinton. Captain Eddie" Rob
crts '223 is the first selection in any
college tennis contest He has fol-
lowed the game during his four years
IN college and has played fast and
consistent game. Last yea rat the
state tournament he gave Cow of
Colby. who COPIED the singles crown
ms greatest competition. This wear
he is playing stronger eme tban
ever and will make a strong bid for
championship honors. Carl Purin.
ION '23 is another experienced man
on the courts. He was a dependable
member OF last years team ana
easily won his position again This
Hear. with Stanley or Roberts he
VIII represent Bates in the doubles
hicharu STANLEY "a makes the last
VI 'he lrio OF veterans. AS a men,-
per Oh the squad during his freshman
SIai anu as varsity man last year
LICK mas proved his worth. Thie
year ms experience and sunerio,,
game made him the logical man in
any varsity selection. Arthur Leon
arol 20 Is the only new man Of tho
-FOUR, freshman haiiing from BROOK
me. lie first lcapcd into the lime
light in the freshman tournament of
last 1all when he defeated his class
mate faui Gray. i'll as classy duel
as could be desired. During the Win.
Ter he KEEP tin training as a member
of Coach Wiggin's championship
hockey outfit. lie is q skillful PLAYER
VINO defeated some fast men to win
ms position on the first net selection
of the year. On the whole. Rates
VIII meet Bowdoin with a strong
quartet and the men intend to open
the season with a win.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-04

Ia month becoming accustomed to
British conditions. Both are entered
in the British amateur contest at
Deal next week.
Neville, one of the finest linksmen
in the Golden state, climbed to the
top in California ranks in the last
championship by dipt Of remarkably
consistent work. He met Fred
Wright. Jr., another of the invading
team, in the final and won after be-
ing two down and three to go. Ne
vile is powerful and accurate
driver and plays his full iron shots
after the fashion of Gene Sarazen,
young professional wizard.
Lewis, leading tournament player
for years. gained fame in 1920 when
he forced Chick Evans. the ultimate.
winner to the 41st hole to win in the.
1920 National amateur championship.
His game last season was not at it's
best but this spring he shook off a.
slicing link" which had followed
him and sailed for England declaring.
he was at the top of his best game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-04

eat because food was scarce.
never saw so many strange things
floating down the river as I have
in the past five days. And all Of those
strange things didn't go past the
wharf. Many Of them swirled around
and found an abiding place in my
home.
I'VE managed to get along pretty
well without anything to eat, al
though it was kind of hard ON little
Genevleve," and the happy mother
purred as she playfully bit at her lit
tie daughter. who was now curled up
enjoying nap after having con-
sumed a dishful of milk.
Il really was several ounces over
weight according to my doctors
diet list and guess it is just as well
that l haven't been eating so heart-
lily"
Thursday the energetic cat and her
kitten. which are owned by James
Orrick, were viewed by number Of
people. who have known that. the
two fellnes We're confined in the
wharf-hous and have wondered if
they would survive. The cats were
rescued Thursday morning. walking
onto the ground by way of planks
which We're floating between the
house and the land. After a good
meal the cats appeared to be none
the worse for their experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-04

three binglcs and he seems to be the
most dependable stick handler on the
Blue and Gray outfit. Royal who
played his second game of the year
is a close rival. Although getting but
one single yesterday his performance
in the Massachusetts Ageics game
was equal TO Shanahan's.
At the first Of the season Parent
was rather at loss for pitchers but
he seems to have found one in Gala
han. Callahan held the White bat
tiers to seven scattered hits. and had
he received good support, he would
never have been in danger. It was
the second start Of the year for Tom.
lie held Brown to seven bin2lcs in
seven innings last week ut provi-
dcncc. losing the decision through the
poor backing of his inhcld.
Captain Lamphcr proved himself to
be perhaps the best catcher in the
State when he picked off seven foul
nys. his nab in tho nincth Yesterday
being one of the features of tho gamc.
A big hole is left at second base
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-04
PARENT SENDS HIS
MEN THROUGH A
STIFF WORKOUT
Especial to Kennebec JournalN

Especial to Kennebec Journal)
Watervillc, May 5.-Although the
the Colby baseball team slipped Bow
dom an SIS defeat Wednesday in the
hrst State series game of the year.
the brand of baseball that the local
nine displayed was far from salts
factory to Coach Parent. The team
still has the error disease, five being
piled up in the Brunswick game.
Yesterday afternoon was spent in
showing the men their faults and
ways of correcting them. Each play
er had turn with the stick as Par
ent believes that while good field
ing helps win games, the old war
club puts the game on ice.
Shanahan led the batting list yes
terday getting two hits. In the
Brown game his contribution was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-04
Maine PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
SPONSORS FLOWER DAY FOR HEALTH

Mrs. Frederick P. Abbott of saco,
president Of the Maine Parent
Teachers Association. Thursday,
sent communication to the various
local associations throughout the
state, speaking of the splendid en-
thusiasm manifested in local associ-
atoms throughout Maine with re-
spect to Flower Day For-Alr' by
parent-teacher groups on Saturday,
ut really looks now as though this
would be the most popular thing Of
this kind that has ever been attempt
ed in our state" says Mrs. Abbott in
her letter.
For one thing, of course. Maine
people are fast coming to realize the
Importance of concerted effort for
better health and the members of our
associations understand the value Of
this work better than. the most. The
JOY OF helping others may be ours in
large measure.
Another element in our favor is
the fact that the day following Flow
or Day is Mothers Day In thus
selling flowers for healtH we are
also increasing the public thought
on the Importance of Mother and
her high place in our hearts.
we predict that any where from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-04
SMITH SIXTH GRADE
PUPIL wins PRIZE
HEALTH week SLOGAN

Further plans for Health Week,
May 20-26, were discussed Thursday
evening at the meeting of the eXecu-
tive committee which was held at
the y. NJ. G. a. assembly hall. On
Sunday. May 20, arrangements have
been made so that each minister will
mention the work from the pulpit
either in a sermon or by an an
nOuncement.
In the afternoon mass meeting
will be held at City hall at which the
Road" will be shown to mixed au-
dience. Later picture especially
for men and boys will be show. The
program for Sunday is under the di-
rection of Rev. Dan Huntington Fem.
An excellent program has been laid
out for every day of the week with
speakers from away to help in the
work.
The slogan for the week has been
chosen from about 60 presented by
the children of the grammar schools
Of the city. Kenneth Elvin of the
sixth grade Of the Smith school wrote
the winning slogan, Health for one,
Health for all, Health for everyone
large and small" He will be pre-
scented with a $3.50 gold piece later.
Others receiving honorable men
ton were written by Fred Warren
of the 8th grade Of the Smith school.
Poulin of the 7th grade
Of the same school, William Hunt.
Bessie Reynolds, Homer Stevens.
Dubor, Blanche McLaugh-
lin, Zylphia Howard, Leon Sewell.
Lillian McAllister all Of the Smith
School, 9th grade. and Olive Bow
ditch. There were many other fine
slogans submitted which may be used
upon posters land banners for the
health week work.
There will also be contest in the
schools for the best essay on health
Miss Clark, the school
nurse will have charge of this con-
test