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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
TAXI DRIVER OUTWITS W0ULD-BE ROBBERS
Men Picked Up As Passengers,
 Cheated At Own Game

H. A. Smith, driver for the Whit man Taxicab company, succeeded in evading a holdup at East Thomas about 9:30 o'clock Friday evening when two men whom he had picked up as passengers on the Southside attempted to rob him.
 According to Smiths story, he picked the men up at Avenue H and Twenty-second street, and after driving them by Birmingham South ern college was directed to East Thomas. Arriving there, Smith stated the men got out of the taxi and walked away while he was making out his trip ticket.
 Returning, one of the men drew a gun and told Smith to give him his money. During an argument between them, Smith said he succeeded in di- verting his attention, and picking up a jack handle from the floor of the car struck him over the head. The taxi engine was running and before the would-be bandit could recover from the blow Smith had put his car in gear and drove off.
 Smith gave the police a fair de- scription of the man with the gun. No arrests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
TEAPOT DOME IS PROVING TEMPEST
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costing S35,000 and bought several thoroughbred bulls from Harry F. Sinclair. the oil man, for SLIGO. Sin clair made Johnson a gift of brok- en-down race horse.
 5. Willard Harris, rancher living near Fall said he sold cattle prop erty to Fall for s19,50O. The contract was signed in 1919 and the check in payment was given by Fall in 1921. Harris said. This contradicted earlier testimony that Fall paid for the land at a later date.
 Says Senator Broke Him.
 Magee told the Senate committee that Fall. in 1920, complained that "the Senate broke" him. It was about this time that Fall resigned from the Senate to become Secretary of the Interior under Harding. At that time, Fall was contemplating retiring to private life to make some money. He disposed of his interest in the Albuquerque newspaper at this time because he needed money
 Members of the Senate committed were exercised by this testimony, and Senator Shoot, the chairman, and a good friend of Fall, imm ediately dis patched a telegram to the former Secretary of Interior summarizing the statements which had been made and aSKlnS nln to come neTe lO e& pldlu IL. Fall recently testified before the committee regarding the oil deal which gave Sinclair exclusive rights to tap the great teaport dome naval reserve. It was criticism of that transaction, made secretary at Falls ranch in Three Rivers, where Sinclair
 went in his private car, that led to Falls resignation from the Harding cabinet. Last summer Fall accom- panied Sinclair to Russia, where they examined oil resources and discussed exploitation schemes
 Because of various insinuations, the Senate committee decided to inves tigate the teapot dome transaction. Hearings were adjourned few weeks ago. Fall testified that he made the lease to save the oil which was be- ing drained through nearby drilling. Other testimony developed that naval officers familiar with the oil reserves had refused to recommend such ac- tion, but that Secretary of the Navy Denby went over their heads and turned the reserve over to Fall, who leased it to Sinclair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
Carries O., Ctrisas EUeyreens Work Of Deud Husbnnd
INSURGENTS START
 SECOND BIG WAR
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 ure and the report on it before the House when the chairman of the committee has held it up for 15 days.
 Their extensive legislative program includes:
 Tax revision, including 6 reduction of 25 per cent on earned incofnes;I a cut of present normal tax from 4 to 2 per cent and from to 4;i maintenance of surtax at its present. level of 50 per cent maximum; 4o per cent tax on larger inheritances;l A gift tax, tax on undistributed profits. and abolition of tax exempt securities.
 A bonus paid from taxes on large incomes, excess profits and increased inheritance tax.
 A child labor amendment to the constitution.
 Cummins law so as to secure lower. freight rates and to eliminate guar anteed dividends.
 Farm relief measures, by repeal of special interest legislation and the "elimination of gamblers in neces- sities of life" and by extension of CO., operative marketing.
 .'Preyention of usurpation of auto- cratic power by the courts in in- functions, contempt cases. and att tempted legislative function by the judiciary"
 Government control of necessities of life when necessary to prevent profiteering in coal, oil, sugar and other necessities.
 Uniform presidential primaries.
 Nelson claims that organized labor and organized farmers stand with them in this program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
EXPERTS CONFER ON
 FORD SHOALS OFFER
Say That A Revision Of Original
 Bid Will Be Necessary

WASHINGTON. Nov. 30.-Henry Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals ni trate plant. it was learned today Is being studied by & committee of gov ernment experts In an effort to as- certain whether 1t cannot be made more favorable from the standpoint of the question of nitrate production. The experts, who include representa- tives of the departments of commerce and agriculture, are considering the nitrate problem in an effort to make the country self-sustaining for its agricultural needs, as well as for war time necessities.
 Because of the sale of the Gorgas steam plant, connected with the Mus cle Shoals proect, it is pointed out that a revision of MT. Ford's original offer would be necessary if he were to continue to seek the plant. Sug- gestions of the committee of experts of which O. c. Merrill, executive sec retary of the federal power commits sion, is a member, are understood to include provisions for amending the offer to have it conform with the federal power act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
AME RIGA NAY NOW BE 0N PAY B0DY
Commission Adopts Measure Which May Prove Ac-
 ceptabIe To All

PARIS. Nov. 3O.-(By Associated Press s.)--Aliied circles believe the reparation commission by its action today paved tho way for the United States to participate in an expert examination of Germanys position. The commission decided to appoint two expert committees, one to ex- anime means of balancing Germany's budget and stabilizing her finances and the other to look into the ques- tion of the capital exported from Germany and devise ways of getting it back.
 The resolution appointing the com mittees mentions no limitation to the scope of their inquiry than to state that it will be held under the terms of Article 234 of the treaty Of Versailles The allied representa- lives believe that under these cir cumstances the American govern ment may find the latitude given the committees sufficient to afford op- portunities for useful work.
 Adoption of the resolution. which was by unanimous vote. was the re- suit of a compromise in which both the French and British made conces- sions and the text was drawn up after long consultation in such way as to allow them to withdraw from the uncompromising activities previously maintained without giv- ing ground for shout of victory from either side.
 O O O
 To Attend German Finances.
 The crux of the compromise was the decision to leave aside for the moment all the controversial phases of the reparation question and to take up first the most urgent need the renovation of Germany's finances and next the question of getting hold of the enormous balances ser many has abroad. It is hoped that when those subjects have been thor oughlv examined the allies will have found a basis upon which they can agree in regard to other features or the reparation problem. such as the method of payment by Germany anu the amount that is finally to be de- l termined of her
 American participation in the com mittee is regarded by the allies as essential, though it is not thought l the American delegates must neces- l sarily be officially nominated by the 1 United States government. II .op1ec- l tions are still found in Washing 1 ton to the scope of inquiry there IS l strong hope that the American OIL l cia!s will at least be willing to sug- 1 gest the names of leading financial ! authority and leading banker TOT each committee.
 l The resolution adopted today says l the, committees shall be composed o | representatives of the allied and as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
VETERANS SLAYER IS FOUND GUILTY
Chattanooga Man Is Given Long Sentence For Killing
 Contract Foreman

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. SO,-- Robin Sisk was found guilty of mur- der and sentenced to 15 years at hard labor in the state penitentiary by a jury in criminal court here tonight for the killing of James F. (Brownie)
 Martin, contractor foreman and World war veteran, last July. The case went to the jury early this aft ernoon. Martin was killed on the sidewalk on Market street, and police officers, who were near the scene testified that Sisk opened fire with out warning and without giving Martin a chance for his life. Notice of motion for new trial was filed by Sisk'S counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
yULETIDE SHIP IS' AGAIN ANCHORED.
Mrs. Schuenemann, Old But Determined, Brings Cheer
 To Chicago Children
My JAMES MCLEAN lLeased Wire To The Age-Herald)

CHICAGO. Nov. 30.--Mrs. Herman Schuenemann has kept faith with her gallant skipper-husband.
 After an absence of four years. Chicsgo's "Christmas ship" is back.
 An odor of evergreen and balsam, almost entirely foreign to the river front. permeated the smoke-laden air as the "Christmas ship" battered and aged beyond it's years by the storms of many winters on Lake Michigan, moored to the dock. Her decks were piled high with 10000 Christmas trees.
 At simple meal in the dingy cabin sat Mrs. H. Schuenemann. sray-haired and tanned by toll in all kinds of weather, but radiantly happy because it had been willed that she should keep the faith.
 All Chicago knew the schuene- manns. Year after year Herman sailed in the sturdy Rouse Simmons for the mort woods of Michigan late in September. Early December all ways found him back in port with shipload of Christmas trees to make happy the yuletfde of thousands of the city's. children,
 The Best Of "Greens.1
 Discriminating people bought the Schuenemann evergre ms; they were the best, each selected personally by the veteran skipper.
 Then, just II years ago, as the christmas ship" was bound for Chicago with a record cargo. storm, such as few could remember, I@I S~s~ hA .f-r1aA | the Rouse Simmons went down, Schuenemann and the small crew were lost. But even as late as 1923 storms sometimes washed an ever green upon the lake shore and the children are informed that it was cast up from the wreck of the christmas ship"
 His task of supplying evergreens for Chicago homes was the old skip per's life work. in which he took great pride.
 So the year after the tragedy. Mrs. Schuenemann chartered new boat, went into the forests of North Schuenemann trees for the yuletide. Each year she continued until poor health, accompanying her declining years, and financial setbacks pre- vented her from carrying on." Death Only wifi g stop 9 Her.
 It was a great effort this year, but finally the little, old woman secured the battered old schooner, fearless that again she might keep faith. only death. she hopes. will stop her work.
 "Oh, the difference" she avs When l first went to the forests with my husband years ago you couldn't see for the trees. Now you have to hunt for good ones; there is just few of the big ones left"
 Forest fires, the yearly drain of the woods for trees for Christmas and the effects of the sun on thinned woods have combined to deplete the supply of trees in the north woods.
 Bring down the children" Mrs. Schuenemann says. We've plenty of trees. Christmas is the ckildren's holiday, and they like to have a word 10 say ab put the trees they pick their presents from"
 And Mrs. Schuenemann allows that this isn't going to be much of a Christmas for her if the children let their grown-ups do all the buying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
POLICE MAKE HAUL

party of Ensley police, Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway company de- tectives and Deputy Sheriff Griffith of Ensley raided and captured a still of 120 gallons capacity and brought in the operators late Friday night from the vicinity of Docena. Emmett Farington and w. O. Metts, the al- leged operators, attempted getaway, and in the scramble that followed Farington received flesh wound in the leg.
 The still was an all copper outfit, complete in every detail. we'll hid den and was fired up when the of ficers made the raid. Twelve gallons of new liquor had run off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
YOUNG FILM STAR DIES FROM BURNS
Martha MansfieId's Body To Be Shipped To New York
 For Burial

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 30.-The body of Martha Mansfield leading woman in "The Warrens of Vir- ginia," being filmed in and around San Antonio, who died here today from burns, will be sent to New York Saturday morning at the request of her mother.
 Miss Mansfield who was 23l years old, died at noon from the effects of burns received while at work in the film at Breckenridge park. The young star had just finished the scenes in which she appeared and had retired to an automobile, where she was seated with some friends when. her flimsy colonial costume dress was accidentally ignited by d falling match.
 She jumped from the car aflame Men in the cast came to her rescue and Wilfped Lytell. leading man of the company, threw his heavy over coat over her. thus preventing her face. and neck from being burned The fire was extinguished, but she received severe burns about the body.
 She was rushed to a hospital. where she was placed under the care of four physicians. She died less than. 24 hours later, though an- nouncement was given out late Thanksgiving Day by Elmer Clifton condition was not serious.
 Miss Mansfield was born and reared in New York. Since her en- trance into moving pictures she has appeared opposite some of the great est film stars in the country. She had also gained prominence as a vaudeville star.
 She first gained prominence in i"Dr. JelSyll and MT. Hyde" in which John Barrymore starred. She ap- peared with Eugene O'Brien in "The Perfect Lover Recently she was seen in Potash and Perlmutter." In this picture she took the part of a cloak model. She has also appeared in pictures with Conrad Nagel and Montagu Love.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
WHITFIELD TO STUDY l DUTIES OF GOVERNOR
Governor Elect To Spend December
 At Capital-Inaugural Near

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. 3o.-GoV- ernor-eiect Henry L. Whitfield mas manned to spend a good portion of The month of December at the capital, studying at first hand the various de- partments of state government, con ferring with newly elected officials and planning his inaugural message to the legislature. Thus far. no plans for the Inauguration have been made, although 1t is expected that il wdl be made a notable public cereiAony, with a civic and militery parade
 1t is customary, however, Ter the local organization in Jackso.. to await the coming of the legislature and the appointment of a joint leEis- lative committee on inaugural before any definite arrangements are made for tlfe quadrennial event
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
TO MAIL OUT PHOTOS
 OF BOGUS MEDICOS
Connecticut Health Council To Take
 Such Step For Protection

HARTFORD. Conn.,, Nov. 30.-Pho- tographs of physicians whose licenses to practice in Connecticut are re- voked will be mailed to the examin- ing boards of every state in the union. The public health council, it Is announced, plans this step in order to prevent the men from resuming practice elsewhere. An extraordinary grand jury called as the result of revelations that many physicians had been licensed after presenting bogus certificates of study of medicine. rec commended that the licenses of Is men be revoked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
SHOT IN SCUFFLE
Man Refuses To Part With Cash And
 Is Shot

J. H. Epps. BPS Fifty-fifth street, north, refused to turn over his money to a ruffian at 5209 Third avenue, north, about o'clock Friday night, and in the scuffle that followed re- ceived a pistol wound in the hand. The man succeeded in making his escape. Epps gave the police de- scription which in some respects tall lies with that of one of the men en- gagged in a similar attempt at East Thomas about an hour and a half later, in the evening. Epps' injury is minor. being slight flesh wound in the hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
THREArENs JAIL ToR WOMEN

PITTSBURG. Nov 30.-"Pay your taxes or go to jail," is the warning being sent to more than a score of women residents of Duquesne by City Treasurer John Meigher Meighen has prepared warrants for the arrest of the delinquent women residents and that unless they pay their taxes, he says, they will be ar rested and imprisoned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
WIRE BRIEFS LAST MINUTE
DRANK DEFORB sLEUrH

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 30.-Joseph Laughlin, a local undertaken and his wife today were ordered by O. D. Jackson, federal prohibition director for Louisiana. to appear before a United States commissioner tomor- row and answer to charges of pos session and transportation of liquor. Jackson, whose offices are in the federal building, caused Mir. and Mrs. Laughlin to be taken into GUS tody He charged they had parked an automobile opposite the windows of his office and imbibed the contents of a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
WANTS BIGGER ARMY

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3o.--A re- quest that the regular army be in- creased to 15o,000 men and 1000 officers from its present total of 132.000 officers and men, is the answer of Secretary of War Weeks to attacks by pacifist societies against the Administrations mili- tary policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
TEA WITH MRS. COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, wife of the publisher, was entertained at tea by Mrs. Coolidge Friday. The White House mistress is continuing her recovery inaugurated custom of inviting women prominent in civic and political affairs. A few days ago she had three women leaders of Pennsylvania politics at the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
RAISES REQUIREMENTS

Vanderbilt Law school Will Demand
 Two Years College Work
 NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 30.-An- nouncement is made today that the Vanderbilt university law school will require two years of college work for entrance into the law school be- ginning with the 1925 sall term. One years college work is now required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
CHICAGO TOLL THREE

CHICAGO, Nov. 30.--Three deaths resulted from moonshine poisoning yesterday. police said today. John Schlenger, who admits. according to the police, that his still furnished the liquor for a card party which result ed in one death, is being held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01

sociated countries. It is understood, the British would have preferred tol add some neutrals and also allow thsI participation of a German represen-l tative, but that they gave way on that point in exchange for elimlna-I tion of the restrictions which Pre- mier Poincare had insised upon, lime iting the inquiry to Germany's ca I pacity within definite number ofl years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
DIAMONDS RECOVERED

TULSA, Okla. Nov. 3o.-Dlamonds valued at S31,O00, stolen last night from a trunk in the room of two jewelry salesmen at a local hotel, have been found in a corn field east of here, it was announced tonight by Joseph T. Miller, representative of an international company which insured the gems. A man giving the name of Grove is held by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
NARROW ESCAPE FOR DEMPSEY

Jack Dempsey, heavyweight pugilist. had narrow escape from death Fri day when he came face to face with silver tip grizzley near here. Ac- cording to Jacks version, his ala crity with a high powered rifle was all that saved his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
ROGERS TO NEW ORLEANS

County, Engineer Will Attend Con-
 venti0n For south Next Week.
 Leave of absence has been granted Highway Engineer c. J. Rogers to eineers from all lover the south at New Orleans next week. MT. Rogers will leave Saturday or Sunday and be away for about week. as the meet ing lasts from Monday through Fri day. ta
 and conferences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
BIG SUITS FILED

Circuit Clerk R. l.. Meak of Lin- coin county. states that two of the largest suits that have been filed since his assumption of office. nave been filed for the January term 1924, of the circuit court by H. B. Wall, representing plaintiff.
 The suits were brought by Mrs. Ovie Hamphill, widow of man killed in an automobile accident at a cross ing in Summit, November '. 1928. Upon her own behalf and that of her minor children. against the Illinois Central Railroad company.
 One suit is for the aggregate sum of Ss0.000. brought by Mrs. Hemp hill for herself and as next friend of her minor children. for the death of her husband and the father of the children. The second suit is for the sum of S50,000 against the same de- fendant for personal injuries sus- tained by Mrs. Hemphill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-01
CAUTION AGAINST ATHLETICS

l. Caution against permitting athletics to dominate school life is sounded by Professor W. H. Bond, state super intendent of education.
, 1923-03-25
ARISTOCRAT IS
DRAGGED INTO
N. !. MURDER

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dead in her bed. Nearby stood a bot.
tie OF chloroform partly empty. The
label by which il could be traced had
been torn Off. Near the pillow lay a
wad Of cotton which had been soaked
with chloroform. It was apparent.
from the position of the body. that the
girl had struggled desperately with
her eNecut.oners.
One arm was twisted behind her
back. She had one leg out Of the bed,
as If she had almost succeeded in get
ting TO her feet. a silk umbrella was
found in the room with some more
cotton thrust inside It. Near the bed
.ay a mans pocket comb.
A nelghbor living in the apartment
below told the police h had heard
heavy footsteps during the night and
h a the sickening odor Of chIoroform
had penetrated into the bathroom
through tie open window.
Investigations showed that Miss
Keenan, had been a conspicuous figure
among the cafes and in the white light
district for months. She was known
equally well in New York and at At
lantic city. Attendants at her apart.
meut stated she was most friendly.
with Mr.. Marshall, who appeared to
be atfluent and who frequently visited
her.
h man called on her the night OF
her Heath and left her apartment
about 2 a. m. The elevator operator.
John Thomas, says he did not see him
cave. However, In a conference with
Pecora, a few days ago, Mr.. Mar
shalI' said he went down in the ele.
vator. He kissed the girl good night
and entered the ear then, when sha
said kiss me again. "a ho returned and
did SO again. entering the car imme.
Aiately afterward, according to the
story told Pecora. before revelation
that Marshall" was Mitchell.
Mr.. MARSHALL told the district at
torney hat he had not written any
letter which could be used by black.
mailers, but police say they found sew.
eral, written from Palm Beach, Fla.
which contained %endearing phrases
Other things were found which point,
ed at a man and "A woman as the pos.
sible blackmai!ers. They are under
surveillance. It is believed they spent
hours trying to persuade Dorothy
keenan, TO help them shake down
her wealthy patron for 500. 600. How,
ever, she resisted all attempts and
ever while under strong pressure
from these people. she continued "a
smile at the world n dame and
gambol in the playground of Broad.
way where men from all over the
United States were gathered to have
/ a good time. many OF them seeking a
girl just like her.