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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-12-10
BITTER |GHT NEAR
ON NOM|NkT
Insurgents Ready For List
Coolidge Will Send To
Senate

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Among
the 1000 or more nominations which
President Coolidge expects TO send
to the Senate for confirmation Mon
day are several which promise to
create much opposition from the in
surgents.
Foremost is that of ex-senator
Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota, to
be ambassador to Great Britain.
This appointment provoked caustic
remarks from the LaFollette insur-
gents who were responsible for his
defeat for reelection to the Senate
last year. That he should be re-
warded with the greatest plum in the
diplomatic service-at salary more
than double his Senate PAYS a
matter which provokes much
wrath among some of his former
colleagues. The opposition will be
violent. but it will not be strong
enough to prevent kellogg,s con
firmation. The three appointments
to the federal farm loan board will
be subjected to leisurely scrutiny by
some members of the farm bloc.
Recess appointments were given to
Elmer Landes of Wooster, o.; Louis
]. Pettijohn, Dodge City, Kan, and
Merton L. Corey. Omaha. Their
regular nominations Will be sent to
the Senate Monday.
Criticism in this connection arises
out of the fact that soon after these
men were appointed, they assisted in
creating the job of fiscal agent of
the farm loan board, carrying a sal
ary of $4,000. The job was given
to Charles B. Lobbell of Kansas. who
had previously resigned as COM
missioner although his commission
did not expire until 1926. The salary
of Lobbell's former position was
$4,000.
The fight over the confirmation OF
these men probably will be led by
Senator Norris of Nebraska, chair
man of the agriculture committee, to
which the nominations undoubtedly
will be referred for investigation and
report
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MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN
FARM CONDITIONS SHOWN

zation of wheat growers into a sue
cessful powerful cooperative mar
keting association he says, should
enable them to control the flow of
wheat to market more effectively
and to reduce marketing costs. 1t
ought to be possible. though admit
tedly difficult, to adapt to wheat
marketing the methods which have
proved successful in the marketing
of many other farm products, he
says. But, he adds, the amalgama
ton of the many existing associ-
atoms into one powerful body and
bringing into it the large number of
farmers still unorganized is the work
of years. and even If done now would
not solve the fundamental difficult
ties of the wheat growers.
O o O
Adjustment OF Acreage Under Way.
That the farmers themselves are
taking energetic action to overcome
their troubles is indicated by figures
given in the report regarding the re-
duction of wheat acreage. 1t says
the process has been going on faster
than is realized. From a high point
of 100000 acres in 1919,-to which
wartime demands carried the wheat
area from a prewar total of 47,00U,-
600 acres. there has been shrinkage
to 5S.000,000 acres this year, affected
by substitution of other crops and
letting land remain idle. Reduction
of wheat acreage is still going on.
1t must be kept in mind, however,,
says Secretary Wallace, that in large
areas of the west and northwest soil
and climate are better adapted to the
production of wheat than any other
crop Farmers in those sections are
fixed for growing wheat and cannot
Immediately change to another crop.
even IL some other crop promised
success In many sections good prog
ress has been made in diyersification.
but diVersification In large way
requires time and money,
Secretary Wallace therefore con-
cludes that diversification, while adj
visable where possible, does not af-
ford a means of quick relief for ag-
riculture. In considering the demand
for government action TO help agri-
culture, it is well to bear in mind.
he says, that both industry and labor
have been the beneficiaries of gov
eminent action in recent years, and
he also points out that industry, com
merce and labor have prospered of
late at the expense of agriculture.
He declares that the longer this con-
tinues the more hurtful to the nation
will be the ultimate result, and adds
that the truth of the statement that
in the United States national pros
perity must rest on sound and
prosperous basis remains urfchal-
lenged.
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COOLIDGES STAND
MAY BE SHOWN
CONTINUED from Page one)

tt9nunued from rage 0ncD
expected. Coincident with, or shortly
after the national committee meeting,
il is predicted in some circles that
statement as to the plans of Pres
dent Coolidge may be expected. An
rouncement of a campaign manager
of Mr.. Coolidge also is reported as
imminent. William NJ. Butler
national committeeman for Massa
chusetts, is widely discussed and is
known to be under consideration by
Mr.. Coolidge's friends for this posi-
ton.
Chiefs "Makins Policies.
In other respects, also, the con-
ferences here of republican chiefs
are making policies" Frank II.
Hitchcock, campaign manager for
Senator Johnson, has been here for
several days and yesterday Senator
Johnson held conference with
Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania,
himself a potential republican presi-
Dental aspirant.
Governor Pinchot said he would not
announce his plans for some time,
but his conference with Senator
Johnson led to speculation of John
SON Pnchot, west and east, ticket.
Senator Watson, republican, In
diana another prominently mentioned
in connection with the presidential
race, also is participating in many
conferences.
The national committee sessions
will be marked by attendance of
many women associate members. AL
though without voting powers, the
women are expected to make their
influence felt. Wednesday the WON
en- assistants will hold a meeting Of
their own to discuss feminine cam
paign problems and plans. Mrs. Har-
riet Taylor Upton of Ohio. national
committee vice. chairman. will pre-
side.
The question Of giving the women
associate members full representa-
ton and powers in the national COM
mittee may be brought up at the
business meeting Tuesday.
Another question pending is the
reapportionment of delegates or
dered for 1924 by the 1920 conven
ton. The tentative reapportionment
calls for 1,036 delegates, as COM
pared with 9S4 in 1920, with reduc-
tons general in the southern states
The cuts are being protested in some
quarters and the complaints are to
be heard here this week by the ma
tional committee, but leaders say
without much prospect of other than
minor REIMBURSEMENT.
The committee call for the 1924
convention, according to the leaders,
will be made substantially upon the
1,036 basis.
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ctiona Fiqts National Farm Federation Is Near Break

with the exception of those in which
there may be native sons known to
be friendly to Mr.. Coolidge.
Notice of intention to be a candi-
date must be filed in two states, AYS-
ban. and South Dakota, by January
l. The announcement tonight makes
it possible for Mr.. Coolidge's friends
to enter his name N those two states.
Considerable pressure has been
brought to bear upon those active in
Mr.. Cooldge's behalf by the leaders
of the anti-Johnson forces IN Cali
fornia to have Mr. Coolidge enter the
California primaries. Thus far, it is
understood no decision has been re-
ported on that point.
The Presidents desire is saf6 by
his friends to be that he be allowed
to remain as much as possible in the
background. e Hhas told some who
have conferred with him that while
he regarded 1t as perfectly legitimate
for a President to engage upon a
campaign for reelection, he consid-
cred that his time and energy first
belonged to the office In which he
served. In accordance with that feel
ing, it is not considered probable at
this time that Mr. Coolidge will en-
ter upon any campaign in the VIM
ter or early spring.
Mr. Butler said he would have
nothing at present to add to the
statement of, Mr.. Stearns. He con-
ferred tonight with Mr.. Slemp and
several republican leaders OF Con-
gress as we'll as some who are here
for the national committee.
Assurances of strong support for
| the Coolidge forces began to pour in
upon Mr. Butler tonight Leaders OF
several states were understood to
have expressed the belief that Mr..
Coolidge, an avowed candidate, the
way was clear for a strong campaign
| In his behalf.
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COOLIDGE READY
TO LAUNCH DRIVE
Continued from Page One)

zeal talents. In Harvey and Butler,
Coolidge would have a formidable
team to enter against the Hitchcock
Lasker management of Hiram john
SON
Already Butler has ut-maneuvered
the Johnson men by switching the
nominating convention from Chicago
to Cleveland. The fact that this was
done after Fred w. Upham had
obtained enough pledges to give the
convention to Chicago shows the
strength which Butler yields.
1t was stated that the President
thought it would be graceful trib-
ute to President Harding's memory to
hold the convention in the Ohio city.
But the real reason behind this
change of plan is that the Coolidge
managers desired to get away from
the Chicago atmosphere, which is
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still visited by the ghosts of the
progressive party

still visited by the ghosts OF the
progressive party.
Chicago has always been a John
son town. Johnson picked Chicag }
as the place from which to announce
his candidacy. He went to Chicago to
deliver his first speech after the for
NAL announcement was made. He has
located his national headquarters
there. And he went to Chicago to
get his financial hacker. Albert d..
Lasker, and his middlew esterI man
ager William Wrigley. Jr.
Chicago likes Johnson's whirlwina
attack and the willy men who are
advising Coolidge thought it best to
take no change of holding the con-
vention in city which might be
swept away by Johnson's PUSHES.
BY this one stroke. Coolidge and
his managers have shown their saga
city and their power. The moral ,ef-
feet of the aggressive action is
bound to impress itself upon the
leaders of the party assembled here
for their annual meeting. 1t gives
the President the advantage which
always accrues from an initial VIC
tory; it gives him the benefit of a
winning psychology, and throws con-
fusion into the ranks of the OPP
position.
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INSURGENT AE TER
off ICE Rs SCALPS
MaIadministration OF Affairs
8 Of The Organization Is
j Charged
by JAMES M'CLAIN

tLeAAe0 wire 10
q. CHICAGO, Dec. 9.-The American
i4SFarn. Bureau federation, the worlds
largest organization of farmers, is
threatened with complete breakup
as the result of factional fight on
nne eve of the opening of the annus.
Convention.
Insurgents, embracing federation
Headers from most of the southern
states, and led by Walton Peteet of
Texas, marketing director OF the or
! ganization, and Aaron Sapiro, coop
Z Srative marketing counsel, of San
+. Francisco, charge al-administra-
! lion OF the federation by swivel
chair farmers and demand eoneen-
. tration on cooperative marketing.
/ They are out for the scalps of most
i Of the present officials, and hope to
! elect Frank o. Lowden, former gov
ernor OF Illinois, and candidate for
! the republican presidential nomina-.
ton in 1920, as president of the fed
/ Grafton.
This storm. which has been brew
( ing for months and which split the
executive committee into two war
{ ring factions when the resignation
of j. w. Coverdale, secretary since
F the inception of the federation in
1919, was demanded Saturday night,
will be carried to the floor of the
convention, when o. E. Bradfute,
president delivers his opening ad-
3dress Monday.
Eight Against Coverdale.
Eight of the IL members of the ex-
1 ecutive committee voted to GUST Cover
sdale They then adopted program
sto be recommended to the convention
sfor the coming year, which, it is said,
! involves drastic cuts in the national
+ budget and discontinuance of much
pf the work now carried on by the
organization.
..s.z The Bradfute-Coverdale faction,
embracing most of the present Off
Gals and supported by most northern
and western states, hopes to continue
the balanced program" laying equal
stress on cooperative marketing.
transportation, legislation and educa-
ton.
Western delegates will charge on
the floor of the convention that out
side influences, particularly eastern
financial interests, seek control OF
the farm bureau through the market
ing organizations, according to re-
ports Sunday night. Sensational
charges of graft against prominent
agricultural leaders are also ex-
pected.
Much of the fight will center on
choice of president. Bradfute is
considered a candidate for re-elec-
ton, and, should they fail to induce
Lowden to accept their leadership
the insurgents will support w. H
Settle of Indiana or Howard Leonard
of Illinois, both candidates and
friendly to them. Despite requests
that he run, James r. Howard. for
mer president, refuses to do SO.
O O O
Alnbama's Position.
Indiana, Texas, Kentucky and Ala
bama delegations are considered
definitely aligned with the Sapiro-
Peteet group. while Iowa, Ohio, New
York, Minnesota and California are
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NINE ARE KILLED.
IN LIMITED WRECK

coach of the section was practically
demolished, and they expressed the
belief that hardly person could
have escaped from this car unhurt.
According to some of the passen-
gers arriving here the second section
Of the Twentieth Century limited
passed the first section near Roches-
ter. 1t was reported that the second
section shortly afterward hit an au-
tomobile, three men in the CAR leap
ing to safety.
Auto Bursts Into Flames.
The automobile burst into flames
and the second section was stopped.
passengers said, the first also being
halted by the accident. Passengers
said flagman from the first sec
ton was sent back to stop the third
section, but that a heavy fog may
have prevented the crew of the third
section from seeing the signal.
The engine. passengers said,
plowed through the observation car
of the first section, ripping it almost
in two and then buckling it up like
a jaekk knife.
Mr.. Heydler said he was among the
first to dress and go to the rescue of
imprisoned and injured passengers.
He secured fire ak and made vain
effort to cut an opening in the heavy
L.
was Joined in few moments by Mr..
Baker, and soon a dozen passengers
were at work trying to reach the
Victims One man rushed in with a
s1edge hammer taken from the loco
ifiot1se, and in relays the men. in
shirt sleeves, pounded away until
they widened the opening at the top
OF the car, which was forced back
like tin can lid.
q q
Rescue OF The Victims.
Three of the passengers lowered
themselves into the steaming wreck
age and an engine turned it's power
full lights on the wreck to aid the
rescuers. The dead and injured were
handed up through the opening. The
injured We're taken to cars not dam
aged and the dead were placed along
the right-of-way.
According to those arriving here,
the car ahead of the observation car
knocked off the trucks, but no
one in it was reported seriously hurt.
although all the passengers in the
first section were badly shaken up.
The locomotive which struck the OBJ
servation car remained on the track
apparently, damaged but little. There
was no fire in the wrecked car. pas
sengers said, but the steam from the
engine made rescue work difficult.
According to Mr.. Heydler, there
were IS or IA passengers in the OBJ
Servation car
A number of the injured were
taken to Erie hospitals and after a
delay of about two hours the trains
proceeded to, Chicago, the damaged
and demolished cars being removed.
The automobile into which the Sec
ond section crashed had become
stalled at the Forsythe crossing. The
occupants. w. S. STAFFORD, c. II.
Haine and G. B. Maier, all. of Pitts
burg, jumped when they saw the
train approaching, and escaped in
jury.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. Six United
States senator's were Challenged"
in a statement tonight by the SEN
tinels of the republic to prove or
publicly withdraw repeated charges
that the supreme court OF the United
States has 'usurped' its power to
declare unconstitutional legislation
invalid" The senators mentioned
were LaFollette of Wisconsin, owen
of Oklahoma, Ladd of North Da-
kota, Fess of Ohio, Brookhart of
Iowa and Borah of Idaho.
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JUAREZ TROOPs ENTRAIN

Ell PASO, Tex, Dec. 9.--It is re-
ported here that troops stationed in
Juarez have been ordered to entrain
imm ediately for Vera Cruz.
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said to have declared their allegiance
to the balanced program" The posi-
ton of other influential delegations
is problematical.
Coverdale who is now prohibited
from presenting the secretary's re-
port to the convention, will be seated
as director from Iowa and will lead
the fight against the insurgents on
the convention floor.
THE action of the executive com
mittee was taken without explana-
ton" Coverdale stated Sunday night.
Il understand that it is charged
am opposed to cooperative market
ing. This is absolutely false. For
the last four years l have consist
emily advocated formation of CO.
been steady supporter of such or
CARNATIONS formed through initiative
of the farm bureau.
while 1 am in favor of co-opera-
tive marketing to its fullest extent
/ believe the farm bureau to LONG
endure must have we'll balanced
program that renders service in
legislation, organization, transporta-
ton, research and home and com
munity development as well. That
will be my program on the floor of
the convention"
Peteet, in statement, declared
that the present administration is
definitely opposed to cooperative
marketing and doing all in it's power
to stop the movement
In Portugal more than 100000 tons
Of salt are annually produced.
The average golf professional car
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COOLIDGES HAT
TOSSED INTO RING
Continues from Page One 7

Mr.. Reynolds, as well as. with Mr..
Stearns and others.
Details involved in the appointment
of a number of regional managers. it
indicated, will be given first con-
sideration at such conferences. = is
generally believed that Mr.. Siemp,
who is also national commftteeliah
for Virginia. and knows the southern
field thoroughly, will be in general
charge OF the campaign in the south.
The announcement of the Presi-
dents candidacy is expected to have
an immediate effect upon the plans of
other prominent republicans, who
have been mentioned in connection
with the presidency. 1t is believed 1t
will be a considerable factor in de-
termining the course of Senator wat
son OF Indiana, Governor Pinchot of
Pennsylvania and others reported to
be considering entrance into The race
for the republican nomination.
o O o
Broad Campaign Probable.
Senator Johnson of California, -
only other announced candidate Tor
the republican nomination, has de-
clared an intention to seek indorse-
ment in the primaries wherever pos
sible and the fact that the Coolidge
announcement was made at this time
is generally interpreted by political
observers here as indicating that the
President also will enter nearly all
states having preferential primaries
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Lion tanners are said to favor an
electrically charged wire instead of
whip in training their animals.
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HEADACHES FROM SLIGHT COLDS
Laxative BROMO QUININB Tablets
relieve the Headache bys curing tbs
Cold A tonic laxative and germ de-
stroyer. The box bears the sigma
ture of E. w. Grove. 30c.--Adv.
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REIDSVILLE. N. c., Dec. 9--Aus-
tin Carter, local insurance man, to-
night shot and killed his wife, proba-
bly, fatally wounded John Price, his
brother-in-law. and shot Mrs. John
Price in the leg. Carter escaped.
Carter was crazed with drink, mem
bers of the Moore family stated.
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The American people will dring the
nectar made from 1000, 900, 900
pounds of coffee in 1924.
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First railway completed in Asiatic
Turkey was in 1864.
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DISCOVERY OF BODIES
SOLVES OLD MYSTERY
Automobile Also Found In Lake
Tells Story

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Dec. 9.--The bodies
of Harry B. Proctor, business man
of Spring Lake, Mich. and Edna Full
lager, IA years old, who disappeared
the night of October 80, were found
today in so feet of water off the foot
of a Spring Lake street which ends
in an open pier, according to dis
patches received here tonight. The
automobile in which they had started
from Grand Haven to Spring LAX e
was also found in the water.
Proctor had gone to the home of
the Fullager's on an errand, and when
he said he felt ill, the girl offered to
drive him home. The couple were
never heard from thereafter and the
mystery was not solved until today.
Officials at Spring Lake said they
believe the girl was unfamiliar with
the street and Proctor did not notice
that she was going down the street
and off the end of the pier into the
lake.
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LAST MINUTE
WIRE BRIEFS
CLEVELAND JURY TIED UP

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 9.--The jury in
the case of Thomas w. Cleveland,
charged with the killing of stephen
Losing, S9-year- merchant of
West Fowl River Fla. has been un
able to agree. The jury, after a trial
that lasted five days, retired with the
case last night at 7:40 o'clock, and
tonight after "a hours of elaboration
has been unable to agree on a YER
dict.
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The average golf professional car
ries a dozen clubs in his bags.
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Personal Responsibility

Imprinted from the Sasuyday Euenins Pos)
Final dependence for a reduction in the
number OF railroad Embarrassing dis
asters must be placed upon the individ-
uai's sense Of responsibility. Ii when
approaching and crossing railroad At
grade the traveller will think of that cross
ing as q zone of danger to him, and re-
gard himself and those with him as in
imminent DANCE until the crossing is com
plsted, the chances Of accidents will be
automatically reduced to the minimum.
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In Portugal more than 100000 tons
Of salt are annually produced.
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AInhama,s Position.

Indiana, Texas, Kentucky and Ala
bama delegations are considered
definitely aligned with the Sapiro-
Peteet group. while Iowa, Ohio, New
York, Minnesota and California are