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SON OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
 FOUND WORKING IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Aug. 9.-According to The Herald Examiner here, Major Draper Daugherty, son of United States Attorney General Daugherty, who fled from New York because of his alleged connection with the start ing murder case which held New York spellbcund for weeks, when the body or Dorothy, the pretty model, was 1ound' has been located as a salesman for coal company in Chicago. The paper quoted him as saying, q am here to get fresh start and am al work as hard as I can.''
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JAPANESE SUES FOR DIVORCE

SEATTLE, August 9-Teruko Won kratzer, Native Japanese 25, sued Count Egan Won Kratzer for a divorce The plaintiff said that he was "bv birth, an extradition, member of the Japanese race,'' and that "the ideas and habits of both parties were entire ly different and incompatible" She was married by the American Consul at Tokio, eight years ago when the count was a professor of languages at Tokio University and she was his student.
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CIDER MAY BE MANUFACTURED
 IF PRESERVATIVE IS USED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Secretary of Internal Revenue Blair made a reg ulation authorizing the manufacture of cider and other non-intoxicating d11nks without the formality of ap- plying for a permit, but makers must add preservatives to prevent fermen- tation. The use of dried fruits, dan delions and rhubarb is prohibited
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BELLEAU WOOD DEDICATED
 AS PERMANENT MEMORIAL

CHATEAU THIERRY August g. Belleau Wood was formally dedicated as a permanent memorial to those American who died there. Marshal Foch comr anded and ordered the French flag to De hauled down and the American flag run up. Foch call ed the wood rhe cradle of victory" The Belleau Wood Memorial Associa- tion sponsored the memorial
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BODY HARDING NEARING
 MARION, FORMER HOME
4..Ars r.,'.. i::<s s-Sr i-;n.. sss. s.s '.I s'.'

One hundred and twenty-five marines, fifty school children, five soldiers and six civilians were overcome by the ln- tense heat in the Harding funeral pro cession today. It was one of the hottest days of the summer season, the mer- cury standing around the hundred line and great suffering ensued.
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PERLEY p. CHRISTENSEN
 EXPECTS TO GET NOMINATION.

SALT LAKE, Aug. 9.-Perley P. Christensen, Farmer Labor party can didate for President in 1920, announc- ed yesterday that the party next year will nominate him for the Presiden- tial election on a full ticket.
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GERMAN MlLLIONsIRES ARE
 IN PENNiLESS CLASS TODAY

BERLIN, Aug. S.--This is a city of penniless millionaires today. Bank deposits and foreign bills of exchange are useless as thousands of banks in the country had only a small amount of currency which they paid out in small bills while the supply lasted All banks promised to have currency to- morrow but no bills a1o available. A large number of tourists are unable 10 get money to continue their journeys.
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BUSINESS MAN |S BADLY NEEDED AT
 HEAD OF NAT|OI
MOST SUCCESSFUL MAN IN I'll. WORLD TODAY IS FORD, SAYS
 STElNMETZ
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 "~' As
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WELLSELEY HILLS, Mass, Augu: 9-"The United States badly needs business man for President" said ( P. Steinmetz, electrical wiztard fC the General Electric Company "Tt most successful man in the world t day is Henry Ford"
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SEED RICE IMPORTATION IS
 PROHIBITED BY DEPARTMEN

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Secretal of Agriculture Wallace has ordere the prohibition of seed rice from countries excepting Mexico on a count of injurious plant diseases ar insect pests.
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Coolidge be Present at Burial.

WASHINGTON, D. C., August g. President Coolidge will leave tonight for Marion not to represent the gov ernment, over which he presides, but rather to pay homage to a plain Ameri can at Ahe tomb of fallen chieftain, and to give expression to his personal sorrow, over the loss of a dear friend.
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l. W. W. ST0RM POLICE
 STATION FREE CON2ADE

SEATTLE, Aug. 8.-Three hundred l. W. W. stormed the central police station last night in an endeavor to release one of their number. Officers armed with riot clubs and fire hose finally beat off and dispersed the an- gered Reds.
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COTTON BROKERS FAIL

AUGUSTA, Ga, Aug. 9.-Headqua ters of Barrett & Co.,, reputed to the worlds largest cotton factors ar nounced that they are unable to met their obligations amounting to a mi lion dollars. New York, New o leans and North Carolina bankers al conferring.
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RED FLAG PULLED DOWN
 BY CROWD AT HOBOkEN

NEW YORK, Aug. 8.-Crowds en- ragged at the red flag floating over a building of the Hoboken headquarters of the Industrial Workers of the World, stormed the building and tore the emblem down. The men in charge were warned they would be tarred and feathered if it was put up again.
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Will March in Honolulu.

HONOLULU, August 9-British and American authorities have been re- quested to permit 150 British sailors from the British cruiser Curlew to land and march in the procession to parade here Friday as part of the Harding memorial program
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Had Preminition.

MARION, August 9-President War ren Harding when he left for Alaska, confided to some of his close personal friends that he believed he would never live to return to Washington, Gen. Sawyer, his personal physician, told Marion friends of our late chief executive, when they met the train at Willard, Ohio.
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FRENCH CONFISCATE COAL
 AND TEAR UP RAILWAY LINE

MULHEIM, Aug. 8.-French troop today confscated the coal supply the Thyssen Steel Works and tore the rail lines to the docks, the raiC CTS found wireless receiving set the plant and arrested the director.
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COAL MINERS RETURN TO WORK

SYDNEY, N. S., August 9-South Cape coal miners have decided to re- turn to work on Tuesday. The North Cape Breton miners expect to follow suit; this action would end the strike ot coal miners that has been on for many months and which was taken because troops were present in the neigL borhood when str;l,o were current.
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CUNO SAYS IMPOSSIBLE
 NEGOTIATE WITH FRANCE

BERLIN, Aug. 8.-It is impossible to negotiate with France under the present circumstances, Chancellor Cuno declared in the Reichstag today. Passive resistance to French occupa- tion of the Ruhr will continue.
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DEFINITE NAVAL POLICY
 MAPPED FOR AMERICA

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 8.-Speaking for the Army and Navy Board now here, Admiral Coontz said, For the first time in the history of our country we now have definite naval policy, and we have a 25-years program outlined by a joint army and navy board. We are at last getting down to business"
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SOVIET GOVT. SEIzES
 GERMAN STEAMSHIP

MOSCOW, August 9-The Soviet government seized the steamer Pet erburg" which arrived at Archangel recently under the German flag. Rus sia charged that the vessel belonged to her and therefore she intended 10 keep it.
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TODAYS FISH PRICES

Juneau, August 8-Halibut ten and one-half, and seven; King salmon, and reds, twelve and eight; white salmon three.
 Ketchikan. August S-Fresh halibut eleven and one half, and seven.
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CHINESE DEATH RATE HIGH;
 JAPANESE THE LOWEST

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 9.-The Chi nese have the highest and the Japa nese the lowest death rate in Califor nia, so the State Board of Health an nounced. The death rate per 1000 ir 1922 was, Chinese, 27; Japanese, 12 and whites, 139.
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PLAN ID ROB VAULTS
 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO.

LOS ANGELES, August 8-A plan to rob the vaults of the American Ex- press Company, by shipping a man in to them in box was frustrated by the arrest of three conspirators.
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Body Leaves Washington.

WASHINGTON, D. C., August g. The body of President Harding left the nations capitol last night forever, as the singing rails bore it back to Marion, Ohio, the town from whence he came to the capitol.
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NOTICE TO FRATERNITIES

All Elks, Pioneers, Odd Fellows and 4. B.'s, with other organizations, are invited to attend the memorial exer- cises in A B. hall tomorrow in a body.
 AMERICAN LEGION.
 By Its Secretary.
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WILL ORGANIZE STEEL WORKER.

CHICAGO, Aug. Civilian Har non, A. F. L. organizer, has starte, organizing 375,OOO steel workers il the United States.
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FLAHERTY REELECTED
 TO HEAD K. OF C.

MONTREAL, August 9-James A. Flaherty, of Philadelphia, was today reelected Supreme Knight of the K. of c. Organization.
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Bells Will be TolIed.

MARION, August 9-Bells in Mar ion county will begin tolling when the Harding funeral train crosses the coun ty line, and will continue until the train halts at the station.
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COURT REJECTS APPEAL BARON

PARIS, August 9-The court today rejected the appeal of Baron Krupp Von Bohlen, head of the Krupp plant at Essen from prison sentence inn posed by the French Military court
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Will March in Seattle.

SEATTLE, August 9-Many Alas kans now in Seattle, will march in the Harding memorial parade as the body Is inferred Friday.
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GASOLINE DROPS IN pR,cv

DALLAS, Tex, August 9-Gasoline dropped to eleven cents per gallon as result of rate war at this place,
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Thousands Wait for Train

YORK, August 9-Twenty thousand persons stood in the sweltering heat of the evening and saw Hardings fun eraI train pass through here tonight at nine o'clock.
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ELkS ATTENTION

Tonight at the club rooms No ex cuses accepted. Important.
 By order of Board of Governors
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LOWEST PRICES IN YEARS

NEW YORK, Aug. &. Stock mar kets are tumbiirg to their lowest prices in years.
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l. W. W. NEED ANOTHER LESSON

PORT ARTHUR, Texas, Aug. B. Several hundred members of the I. W. W. arrived here this week as protest against the arrest of three members of the organization.
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Poland Pays Homage to President

WARSAW, August 9-Flags are at half mast throughout the nation in re- spect to Harding.
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PRINCE COLONNA DEAD

ROME, August 9-Prince CoIonna, president of the Senate is dead.
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186 Overcome by Heat.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., August g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
MOOSE LODGE WILL REDUCE ITS DUES
Thanksgiving Dance For Benefit Of
 Mooseheart Children Planned

On Wednesday evening a Thanks giving dance will be given at the Moose hall, under the auspices of Bir- mingham lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, according to the announce ment of the committee in charge. All members are requested to attend this dance, as the proceeds will go as a Thanksgiving offering to the chil dren at Mooseheart. The ladies of the Mooseheart Legion are assisting the committee in making prepara- tions for the dance.
 An enthusiastic meeting of the lodge was held last week and the re- ports of the officers showed the lodge to be in splendid financial con dition, as it is entirely free from debt with a sandstone balance in the treas- ury. Dr. Elkourie, the dictator, in reporting this matter, made the rec omu endation that the lodge dues be reduced from S15 per annum to s9 per annum. The lodge voted unani- mously in favor of the recommenda- ton.
 It was decided to celebrate the first meeting night in January by the in itiating of a large business and pro- fessional mems class, to be followed by a barbecue dinner. It was also de- cided to invite one of the supreme officers of the Moose to be present.
 At the meeting a number of peti- tions were received and acted upon and several interesting talks were under the good of the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
PILGR|M KNIGHTS VOTE 0N MERGER ER.
Three Branches Of Order May Consolidate Under
 One Head

Members of Fesbam Palace, Pill grim Knights of Oriental Splendor, and all other palaces of the order, have been called upon by the Supreme Palace to vote on the proposition of merging with the Order of Humility and Perfection, a branch of the In dependent Order of odd Fellows founded along the same lines as the Pilgrim Knights.
 According to the statement of c. O. Jacobs, supreme head of the Pilgrim Knights, there are three side branches of Oddfellowship, The order of Humility and Perfection, which has been in existence in the eastern states for 30 years; the Imperial Order of the Muscovites, is strong in the west and was organized about 20 years ago, the Pilgrim Knights are of southern origin and was organized in 1916.
 Mir. Jacobs states that merger has been effected between the Perfection order and the Muscovites, and the proposition is now before the various palaces of the Pilgrim Knights to merge with the order. He states that in the event the proposition is voted on favorably, a joint committee or one from each body, will meet and of the order. He states that this course is approved by the leaders of Oddfellowship on the grounds that one branch would be more desirable than three.
 The vote must be taken, states Mir. Jacobs, before January 1, when he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
DRILL TEAM MAKES
 SPLENDID SHOWING
Fraternal Aid Union Initiates Class Of Twenty At Regular Meeting

Empire lodge, No. 273, Fraternal Aid union, held their regular meeting on last Tuesday evening, with Pres ident N. H. Freeman in the chair. This lodge is taking on new life, this being manifested by a class of 20 who were initiated at thiss meeting and another one equally as large Is ing. The drill team, which has re- gently been organized put on some good work and it is predicted that in a short time, this will be one of the best teams in the state. Several good talks were made by visiting members. The meeting then ad- journed, after which the Fraternal Aid union orchestra entertained, and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour, when refreshments were served. Next meeting, Tuesday eve ming, November 27, 8 o'clock, 1909 F Fourth avenue, north.
 Mineral Valley lodge, No. 2S50, Fraternal Aid union, was called to order by D. Thatenhurst, president pro tenn, R. w. Bitz, president, being on the sick list. Regular routine of business was carried out, with sew eral members receiving. the second degree, which was put on very inn pressively.
 The members are becoming more active at each meeting and much in- terest is being shown. Talks were made by Secretary c. M. Bitz, Dis trict Manager Joe Brandon and oth- CTS. On account of next Thursday being Thanksgiving Mineral Val ley's next meeting will be held De- cember 6 at p. m. Members of all lodges especially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
APPROVAL GIVEN MINSTREL SHOM
Mobiles Of Zamora Temple Present Four Fine
 Performances

Four audiences that taxed the ca pacity of the big auditorium or the Masonic temple gave unqualified ap- proval to "The Jollies of 192S,' the minstrel show and musical comedy revue, presented November 20, 21, 22. 2S, by Zamora temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, complimentary to it's members, their families and friends.
 The large cast was composed en- tirely of home talent and notwith- standing the fact that only 10 days was given to the rehearsals, the per formers gave an excellent account Of themselves and the program was rem dered in a manner that resembled the professional article rather than an amateur show.
 The first part of the performance was minstrel show and included in the cast some of the best Vccalists and entertainers of the city. In the ballad numbers Leon Cole carried away the honors with a superb rem dition of "Tne World Is Waiting for the Sunrise" Bird Haley sang Roses of Picardy" with much feel ing, and That old Gang of Mine" was presented by Herbert Cobb with rare effect and appeal. All were re- quired to respond to encorse.
 Of the humorous selections Tom Jones got big hand with his clever
  MamaIl Slow You Down." E. H. Schoedinger made a hit with "Oh, How She Lied to Me" Other selec- tions byForney Gay Earl Ford and Hal Giles were well received.
 Ernest Matthews, otherwise His Nibs, the Pote,' was interlocutor and put pep in the program. The end men, Willard Drake, Earl Ford, J. M. Tucker, w. F. Jones, Hal J. Giles Leo Walker, E. H. Schoedinger and Forney Gay. They put over some clever gags and while some of their jokes were of an ancient vintage, they wished them on well known Shriners, which brought the laughs.
 The. second part of the bill was in the nature of musical comedy revus, and bevy of young girls, petite and pretty. which in professional par lance would be terme da pony chorus, added much to the enjoyment of the program by their spritely singing and dancing.
 Of the principals in the several scenes that con. posed the second part ter, as the widow, and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hendricks, as the newlyweds; Miss Dorothy Hickman. Miss Eliza beth Salter, Miss Katherine Kilgore, Mrs. Al D. Stafford, stood out pre-em- inent, while Messrs. Curley Lambert as Lzzy bore; Leo w alker as the por- ter, Robert Lambeth as Reginald, B. F. Seals as the train announcer; J. l.. Gorsey as the information clerk i; | Wilson Harris and Earl Ford gave excellent interpretation of the sev- | 'UeISoId 9ql uo slIed IeloBIeqo IeIs Of the specialties, the impersona- tion of that famous vaudeville team, Gallager and Shean, by Herbert Cobb, and Bird Haley, the superb rendition of the Rosary" Swing Low, Sweet Charliot," by the Alabama Radio quartet, composed of Messrs. John son, Denton, Broyles and Kelser, and the all-round work of Hal Giles were the features.
 1 Harry Holstein and his splendid or chestra was a decided feature of the program. The production was staged by the Joe Bren Producing company of Chicago, under the personal direc- ton of H. Ted Routspn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
HASTE RN STAR TO ERECT MONUMENT
Memorial Exercises For Ben M.. Jacobs And Judge Dan
 A. Greene

Special memorial exercises to the memory of two past grand officers the late Ben M Jacobs and Judge Dan A. Greene, was a feature of the morning meeting of the grand chap ter, Order of the Eastern Star, held at Montgomery The exercises were very impressive and were conducted by past grand worthy matrons Both the deceased had filled the chair of grand worthy patron of the grand chapter and had been active in East ern Star work for many years. Beau tiful tribute to the worth of the de- ceased members were given. The past worthy matrons from Birming ham who took part in the exercises were Mrs. Elizabeth Salter, Mrs, Mary Echols, Mrs. Joe Smith and Smith and Mrs. J. F. Carle.
 It was also decided that the grand chapter, Order of the Eastern Star will erect a monument to Ben M Jacobs on the grounds of the Ma sonic home and an appropriation was made and a committee appointed to make all arrangements for the erec- tion of the monument. The late Ben M. Jacobs was called the father of the Masonic home," on account of his many years of labor to bring about the erection of the institution and 1t was deemed fitting by the members of the Eastern Star to per petuate his memory at the home. II is understood the grand lodge or Alabama A. r. & A. M, which meets next month, will take similar action for the late, Judge Greene.
 The grand chapter meeting was at tended by large number of dele gates, more than at any previous meeting by hundreds, and most St ccessful session was held,
 D. c. Ball, president of the board of revenue, was elected grand worthy patron. Among the other officers elected were Mrs. Beulah Curry, Tus- cumbia, grand worthy matron; Mrs Ann billiard, Auburn. associate grand worthy matron; Walter stewart Piedmont, associate grand worthy patron; Mrs. Julia Beauchamp, Mont- gomery, grand conductressi Mrs. Sadie Deer, Woodlawn, associate grand condustress; Mrs. Florence Newsome, Montgomery, grand sec retary; Mrs Mary Youngs, Mont gomery, grand treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-25
PYTHIAN VETERANS RECEIVE JE EWELS.
Large Attendance To Open Session Of Birmingham
 Lodge-Enioy Program

Veteran jewels were presented Thursday night at a meeting of Bir- mingham lodge. No. 85, Knights of Pythias, to a number of members who had held continuous membership in the lodge for 25 years.
 The lodge met in open session and quite a number of the families and friends of the members were. pres ent. An enjoyable program was rem reded, which included several selec- tions by Miss Myrtle Boyette, one of Birmingham most talented vocal ists instrumental music and number of interesting short talks by prom nent members of the lodge. Ira D. Randall presided.
 c. P. Beddow was the principal speaker and presented the jewelsS to the veterans. In his address he spoke of the great work of the order, here and elsewhere in it's efforts to build up a better citizenship and further the uplift movements of the cou- munity. He commended the Com munity Chest idea. In presenting the Jewels, MT. Beddow complimented the recipients for their zeal and service for the order and expressed the hope that they would be permitted for many years to enjoy the distinction that had been bestowed upon them.
 Those who received the jewels were: pr. T. H. Compton, James Coker, Ed Burchell, Carl Mitcheler and Ben F. Crabb. Others entitled to receive the veterans jewels. but who were absent at the presentation were: