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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
CLOUDY TITLE
 GIVES HOPE ID FORD FRIENDS
 President Coolidge Feels Ford
 Offer In No Wise Affected
 By Sale Of Plant To The
 Alabama Power Company ALABAMA SENATE URGES FORD TO MODIFY HIS BID Resolutions ReCite That Sale Makes It Necessary For De-
 troit Man To Change His Proposal For Development

Both sides in the controversy claim to be satisfied with the situation in connection with the assertion of H. E. Mccormack of Birmingham that he owns half of the site upon which the Gorgas plant of the Alabama Power company is located. The in- formation concerning Mir. McCor- mack's assertion of ownership was published exclusively in The Age Herald of Tuesday and came as distinct surprise and important de- velopment in the Gorgas subect tion in recent years. When asked about the claim and it's status Tues day Mr. Mccormack said
 Don't call it claim, I own 1t. There is really nothing l can say about it further, 1 don't know what has been printed l have been out in the country since daylight. haven't seen a paper all day and don't know what the stir is about. You tell me the Alabama Power company Is con- fident of it's title. That means that everybody ought to be satisfied. l certainly am. But don't refer to my ownership of half interest in that site as a claim. I own it."
 Col R. A. Mitchell, vice pro<ident of the Alabama Pawer company was official spokesman for the company in the absence of President T. w. Martin in Washington and issued this formal statement:
 "The company is confident of its title to and ownership of the lands on which the Gorgas plant is located and it's officials are not disturbed by any claim to the contrary"
 Whilc the fact that there was a cloud apou the title to the 'Prope1ty was in itself a matter of interest, the public of Alabama seemed to feel most interest in the possible tf- feet on the future coming of Fenry Ford to the state since it is well known now that MT Mccormack and his representatives have been in seV- ereal conferences with representa- lives of Mr. Ford At any rate if MT. McCormack's ownership is valid it is generally accepted that he is in pa sition to deal with either the Power company or with anyone else who may or may not be friendly to the power company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
OBREGON FACING GREATEST TEST OF HIS PRESIDENCY
San Luis Potosi Polling Brings About Crisis When EIec-
 ton Declared Void

MEXICO CITY. Sept. 25-President Obregon is facing proba bly, the great est test of his administration, fol- lowing the muddled and dangerous situation which has arisen from the recent contested elections in the state of San Luis Potosi
 Conflicting political currents, de veloping to heated point in view of the coming presidential elections, have created a situation whereby Ob- regon is being severely attacked from several different quarters. The Immediate crisis arises from the polling in San Luis Potosi where after two men claimed election as governor, Obregon declared the cleo tion null and void and ordered a new election. Not only has this action aroused the Presidents political enemies. but the United News learns that it has created split between Oh regon and his secretary of the treas ury. Adolfo de La Huerta. Officially. the latter is supposed to be on a two months leave of absence, but it is currently reported that he has sev- cred himself from the cabinet and is preparing to run for the presidency
 Other cabinet resignations may fol- low.
 Fear that a return to turbulent times may be in store for Mexico is heightened by the threatening atti- tude of the two San Luis guberna- torial candidates, Prieto Laurens. for mer mayor of Mexico city. and Aure- lio Manrque, who both declare they will assume the office of governor Wednesday morning. A clash between followers of the two men is feared. devel- ment kqNadop c
 Obregon's next move, in the face of this disturbing situation, is awaited anXiously although there is no sign yet that he will dispatch federal troops to enforce his edict and pre- vent the rival candidates from at- tempting to seize office.
 De La Huertas split with the presi- dent is said to have followed an un- successful attempt on his part to have Obregon delay his step in nullifying the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
GRANT, ORD |S BACK FROM TRIP ABROAD;
 GLAD TO BE HERE.
President Of Tennessee Com- pany Meets Birmingham
 People In Europe

George Gordon Crawford. president of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail road company, has returned home after several months spent in Europe Pending the return of Mrs. Crawford, and their daughter. Miss ReggY Craw- Crawford, ho stopped over in the east. MT. Crawford visited France, Switz- erland, and parts of Italy. He said Tuesday to an Age-Herald reporter that he went away to rest and play and that he did not attend to any business or do any work while travel ing He also said that one Of the most pleasing features of aalong- was the appreciation one felt for home after one returns. In speak ing of affairs generally in Europe MT Crawford said hat he did not ob- serve any conditions of a frightening nature. Apparently people were hard at work. were apparently well clothed and well fed. However. he did not make any economical investigation. While in Paris MT. Crawford was pleased to see MT and Mrs. Otto Marx. formerly of Birmingham. and Mir. and Mrs Harry U. Sims. He also met MT and Mrs, Batchelder of Nashville. sister and brother of Paschal G. Shook of Birmingham. He seeing many friends from New Or New York and elsewhere.
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 To Take stock Here.
 In reference to local conditions Mir. Crawford said that he did not have any special statement to make He indicated that his desk was the scene of much accumulated work and that he had not been able fully to ac- quaint himself with many develop ments that had taken place while he has been abroad. He will most likely visit Ensley and Fairfield during the next few days as he is interested in seeking the progress made on some additions since he has been away.
 Mir. Crawford was fond of the late Dr. C. c. Coiles, chief dental surgeon for the company and was very sorry when uniformed of his death. He also spoke very highly of Mrs. Chiles who was before her marriage attached to the social science department of the company.
 The return to Birmingham of Presl- dent Crawford will naturally bring to full bloom many reports of new additions to the company plants that have found circulation since his ab- sences and while no intimation has been given that the company has any plans ready for announcement, II may be that when MT. Crawford has time to make an inspection of the proper ties that he will set at rest some or the speculation that has more or less general on the streets of Birmingham for the past few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
TESTIMONY OF BL LAIR-NOLE EN IS SUFFICIENT
Solicitor Davis Feels Need
 Has Passed For Presence Of Chief Executive After Con-
 viCt Board Heads Tell Story NOLEN PRODUCES BOOKS OF STATE DEPARTMENT J. G. Shaw Is Foreman Of h.
 quisitoriaI Body Conducting
 Investigation Into Property
 Damage And Law Violations

Gov. W. W Brandon will not be summoned before the Jefferson coun- ty grand jury in connection with ths mutiny Of convicts at Banner mine September 10. Solicitor Jim Davis ap- rounced Tuesday. Testimony of L. A. Boyd, president of the board Of convict supervisors, Thursday and that of Roy L. Nolen, associate mem Der of the board. and pr. F. F. Blair, physician inspector, Tuesday. covers any information the governor has on the subject at present. the solicitor feels confident.
 Dr Blair and Mir Nofen remained in Birmingham Tuesday night. They had no comment to make on the Ban Ter situation or upon their being pr. Blair was closeted with the grand jury for an hour and Mir. Nolen more than an hour and a half.
 Nolen brought records of the con vict department with him as he had been directed to do by Solicitor Da- wis. He ssIled to produce Kenneth Wood. Flat Top convict. Mir. Davis is determined however, to have Wood
 
 his stay at Banner.
 J. P. Cook, R telegraph operator was the first witness Tuesday morn- ing. He Is understood to have told how L. A. Boyd deait with convict iaoor when he leased cSnvicts for op- erationS of the Henderson Boyd Lumber company several years ago
 s. H. Brown, transfer man of the Pratt Consolidated Coal company, was the next witness. He is said to have testified regarding moving of convicts from camp to camp.
 The system under which convicts mine coal and their daily tasks were said to have been chief points of tes- tmony given by J. B. McGilberry. in- side weighman, and W. A. Robertson, mine bank boss, at Banner mines.
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 Russum Testifiem.
 Coroner J. D. Russum Of Jefferson county followed Robertson in the jury room, It Is believed the coroner was asked regarding reports from the prison camps of the county on deaths of convicts. Russum left the court house immediately after being released by the grand jury
 Dr. Blair the last witness of the morning session, was questioned
 Continued On Page Te-9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
SCottSboro Man Selected By Gov. Brandon To Succeed Justice T. c. Mcclellan On Supreme Bench of Alabama EXECUTIVES SELECTION SURPRISE TO POLITICIANS Retiring Justice Will Practice Law In Birmingham After Serving On Bench For Past Seventeen Years
STATE .PITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! MOntUomery. Ala. Sent. 25 |

Virgil Bouldin of Scottsboro will succeed Judge Thomas C. Mcclellan of Athens as associate justice of the supreme court of Alabama October 1.
 Judge Mcclellan Tuesday afternC on filed with Governor Brandon his resignation after a service of r years and Governor Brandon inn mediately announced the appoint ment of Mr Bouldin as Judge Me Clellan's successor. Judge Mcclellan will move to Birmingham October 1, and will enter into the practice of law. He announced several mt nths ago that he intended to tender his resignation at the beginning of the new term, that he had long desired to return to the private practice of law and that he had reached the conclusion he should do so at this time. A few days ago Judge Me Clellan made formal announcement of the fact that he would lCcate in Birmingham.
 Judge Mcclellan was first elected as associate justice of the supreme court in 1906. in 1912 he was re-elect- ed for a term of six years. In 1918 he was returned to the position for the third term of six years. Prior to his entry upon the court, Judge Mcclellan practiced law at Athens, Limestone county. and served two years as mayer of Athens. He was made memberf of the board of trustees of the Univefsit9 of Ala iyaras ii, 1899: an sho1oRary position which he stiil holds.
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 Appointment Is Surprise.
 The appointment of Mir. Bouldin as Judge McClellan's successor came as great surprise to all persons in political life. It had been generally reported that Governor Brandon would tender the position to Judge Henry B. Foster of Tuscaloosa, who was recently made member of the court of appeals as the successor of Judge Henry P. Merritt, deceased and that another person would be tcndered Judge Fosters position.
 MT. Bouldin has been an active figure in the legal profession and in the work of the democratic party for many years. However, he has not been greatly interested personally in political life His last honorary position was a member Of the state democratic executive committee about six years ago. MT. Bouldin had always maintained his law office at his old home at Scottsboro.
 Mir. Bouldin is expected to enter upon his new duties october l, as the supreme court shortly thereafter will organize fer the long term, which will begin with the call of di- visions the first Monday in Novem- Der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
SPINNING STILL ACTIVE
Active Spindle Hours In August Az
 greEated 7,569. .O61,6I5

', WASHINGTON, Sept 25.-Cotton spinning continued active August The census bureaus monthly report today showed active spindle hours for August totaled 1869, ,o61. .6l5, or 2O2 hours per spindle in place, compared with 7,1S5, ,765.59O or l91 per spindle In place in July this year and S.033,- 0o2,129 or PIT per spindle in place in August last year.
 Spinning spindles in place August 3l numbered 37430.195, of which 33,- l0S,6 were operated at some time during the month, compared with 37,3s7331 on July 31, of which 34,237.- SS7 were active during that month, and 36,965,230 on August 3l last year, of which 32,499,324 were active dur ing that month.
 The average number of spindles op- erated during August was S2,O75,013 or at S5.7 per cent capacity on single shift basis. compared with 32,657966, or S7.3 per cent capacity in July and S4,041,029 or at 92.1 per cent capacity in August last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
WHISKY SALE BARED
Federal Agents Seeking Purchase Of
 15,00O Gallons

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 25.-General pro- hibition enforcement agents pursuing their investigation of recent robberies of whisky here valued at s2,OO0 ,O00 today were advised by Lem Motlow, Tennessee distille.. that he sold 45.- 900 gallons of whisky to a syndicate of men last June for Sl22 coo. The whisky was that at Jack Daniel warehouse which with the exception of one barrel has disappeared. Prohi- bition agents asserted the price Mir, Motlow received was approximately three times what the purchasers would have had to pay on the market.
 MT, Motlow furnished the agents with the names of the purchaser, but the agents stated they could find no. trace oS the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
EXCESS LAWS ARE SOUNDLY RAPED BY RAY [. LANCE
Birmingham Man Addresses National Convention Of
 Exchange Clubs

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Sept. B. Ccngratulating the affiliated ex- change clubs on their unified efforts on excessive 1awmaking, Ray L.. Lange of Birmingham, Ala. national president, in an address at the na- tional convention here today, said that though the results had been notable, the surface had only been scratched.
 The apathy of our citizenship must be overcome" he said. They must be aroused to know that our legislative halls can not long re- main madhouses of paternaliSm and r6 gulatfon bedlams of careless law Clvers. There must be hardening Tack to the principle that the least are the best governed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
WOULD RETAIN CORFU UNLESS CLAIM IS PAID
Council Of Ambassadors Unable To
 Reach Decision

PARIS. Sept. 25.-Premier Mussolinl will insist on retaining the islond of Corfu unless Greece pays the 5o,- 00o,O00 lire indemnity demanded In his seven point ultimatum on the Janina murders. was the understand ing that became current following Tuesdays meeting of the council of ambassadors, which considered the re- port of the committe of inquiry into the murders.
 The council was unable to reach decision and will continue it's ses- sions Wednesdays
 The majority of members do not be- lieve that the Greek government Is incriminated. but the Italian repre- sentative contends that Greek author ities were negligent in seeking the guilty parties. and that Italy should, therefore. receive the 50O00,0 Iires
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
BARS SOLONS
 FROM MEET IN BUILDINGS
Walton Appeals To Federal Authorities, And Ruling Says Government Property Is h. violate
 NEW PROBLEM PLACED IN VIEW OF U. s. OFFICIALS Daugherty Usually Would Give Decision, But Wire From Walton Is Answered By CooIidge's Secretary

OKLAHOMA CITY, okla, Sept 25-- OBy Associated Press s.)-Federal in Oklahoma will be barred to members of the state legislature for their proposed special session, Gov. J. C. Walton was advised to- night in q telegram from Bascom c. Slemp, secretary to President Cool idge.
 Use of federal buildings for pur- poses ether than business of the United States government is con- trary to regulations, Secretary Slemp telegraphed Governor Walton.
 The telegram added that the custo- dian of the Oklahoma City federal permit the building to be used for ''any unauthorized purpose"
 SITUATION UNUSUAL
 WASHINGTON, Sept Ex-Governor Waltons action in asking President Coolidge and Attorney General Daugherty to prevent the use of fed eral buildings in Oklahoma for a meeting of Oklahoma legislators wts viewed here tonight IS bringing up a novel question for decision.
 So far as officials could recall, no such situation has arisen in recent years, if ever. and no one would pre- dict what action would be taken. It was pointed out that such peti- tion, addressed to President Coolidge would, in the usual course of govern ment procedure, he submitted to At tGrney General Daugherty for an opinion. Mir D8ugherty, however, is in Atlantic cHy, w}fere he will re- main until Thursday.
 Department of. justice officials are expected to communicate with Mir Daugherty on receipt of the gov ernor's message or in the event the question is put before them by Presi- dent Coolidge
 In the past federal buildings have been used from time to time by other civil authorities. but in the present with Governor Walton the legality of the legisla- tors meeting. it was admitted the question presented difficulties which night even tend to align the govern ment on one side or the othe"
 Washington officials made it plan some time ago that the situation in Oklahoma was purely local to that state and required no federal action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
MISTAKEN CONDUCT
officer Finds Cousin In Arms Of An
 other, Arrests 10th

WAUKEGAN. H., Sept. 25.-Traf- fife Officer Harold Bean didn't like it when he found his fair cousin, Miss Alice Waugh, in the arms of Ar
 He arrested them on charge of disorderly conduct.
 T happened to be offering my heart to the lady" Johnson told Juetice Boyle Tuesday.
 Young man, don't blame you,' the Judse replied. Case dismissed, and allow me to present you with a box of cigars"
 Sure, and you can kiss the bride" replied Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
.RECEIVERSHIP ASKED
 FOR OIL CONCERNS
Properties Involved Declared Worth
 S6,OOO.000

TEXARKANA, Sept. 25.-Receiver ship proceedings were flied in fed Aral district court today against Pat Marr as trustee for the Double Bar rel Gusher syndicates of Eldorado, Ark, and several other oil concerns The suit filed by Everett P. Rogers and others residents of Iowa and Wisconsin, declares the properties involved are valued at $6,000.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
fl BELIEVED DEAD. AS MEN ENTOMBED'
 M FLOODED MINE.
70 Glasgow Miners Trapped, But One Party Escapes
 Rush Of Waters

GLASGOW, Scotland Sept 25.-(By Associated Press.)-Seventy men were entombed when a deep pit at the James Nimmo company's colliery, near Falkirk was flooded today. It was feared that all would perish but one party of men succeeded in making their escape through a dis used shaft. There are now 41 un- accounted for and it is almost cer- tain they are dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
WHISPERS OF TRAGEDY
Radio Messages Tell False Tales Of
 EarthuuaISes

somebody has been maligning the dear old Pacific coast.
 Radio has spread fake feports of big earthquakes in San Francisco all over the middle west during the past two days, ana officials of the radio league are trying to find the guilty broadcaster. hF
 The report. sent in telegraph code, were first picked up by students at Midland college. Fremont, Neb., Mon day noon. Later the same reports were picked up in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney, Neb., Milwaukee and Madison. Wis Des Mones Iowa, and Springfield III
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
TURK REPUBLIC LIKELY
Question Of Form And Name Of Stat
 AbSOrbimg Attention

CONSTANTINOPLE, SoNt, 95.-Tho rEestion Of the form and name ot the New Turkish state which must be settled before Turky is able to resume full diplomatic relations with the rest Ut the world is absorbing attention here and in Angora.
 IL is virtually certain that Turkey will be declared a republic. the head of the government being either president of a chief of state, as in Poland. The first occupant of the executive office Is expected to bs Mustapha kemal Pasha.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
TO FACE FUEL PROBLEM

wASHINGToNs Sept. 25.-sugges- tions of the federal coal commission for enactment of legislation to deal with the nations fuel problem will be recommended to Congress by President Coolidge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26
Important News Euents Of the Day

BlairNolen testimony Solicitor PAGE ONE McCormack PAGE oNf  defiance Governor Waltons PAGE ONE authorities United States buildings PAGE ONE paid
  efforts
 
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  of Panher PAGE THIRTEEN in tendencies PAGE SIXTEEN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26

BIRMINGHAM IS PLANNING AN ELABORATE DISPLAY WEEK" IN PLACE OF THE USUAL STATE FAIR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-26

FORECAST FOR ALABAMA;
 GENERALLY FAIR WEDNES- DAY AND THURSDAY. WITH NO TEMPERATURE CHANGE.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Thomas of Con-
nell were guests at the Z. E. Thomas
home Friday. They We're driving to
Prairie City, Oregon where they will
make their home.
Mrs. Edward Tweet was hostess to-
day for bridge luncheon of six Ia
bles given for the pleasure of her
house guest, Mrs. George Tweedt of
Bell, California. A number of other
affairs are being planned for Mrs.
Tweedt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Montgomery
have for house guests this week Mr..
and Mrs. HI. j. Buren, and two child
rem and Mrs. c. A. Simonds of Ia
soma. They made the trip by auto
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Gull White made business trim to
Eostern Oregon the first of the week
Cecil P. Richards of Finley is now
employed as shop foreman by Speck
Buick Co.
Mrs. Lamont Smith of Cheney is 3
guest at the home of her son Lynn H.
Smith.
Miss Norma Hooper, who is attend
ing the State College, spent Sunday
at her home.
Z. b. Moores of Portland is a guest
this week at the. home of his son, G.
G. Moores.
Miss Charlotte Mckenzie of Walla
Walla was guest at the N. Hooper
home Sunday.
Mrs. D. F. Johnston of Lind, Wash.
was week end guest Of her daughter
Mrs. Fred Bier,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Rudkin, Mrs. G.
c. Moores and Mrs. n. P. Cranmer
motored to Walla Walla Monday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. p. j. Murphy are NOV
ing into the Henneberry bungalow on
Beach street.
The Bridge club met Wednesday aft
taernoon with Mrs. w. C. Muldrow
High score was held by Mrs. R. H.
Nicholson.
Mrs. A. R. Gardner was hostess for
a bridge luncheon of three tables Mon
day. High score was held by Mrs. F.
F. Beste.
Mrs. R. Gilcrest and son left this
morning for Yakima where they will
visit relatives. They expect to re-
turn home early next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Edwards are
spending the week at Marble, Wash,
where Mr.. Edwards is looking after
business interests.
DR.. and Mrs. B. L. Cole drove to
Yakima Sunday where DIR. Cole at
tended the Masonic reunion. Mrs.
Cole visited friends in Toppenish.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Jeffrey and
small son returned Tuesday morning
from Yakima where Mr.. Jeffrey had
been attending the spring term of the
federal court.
E. E. Thomas, who has been en-
ployed in the Club Barber shop, left
Sunday for Portland where he intends
to locate. Mrs. Thomas left on the
same day for Lewiston where she will
visit relatives before joining Mr..
Thomas.
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and will return on Saturday to their
homes. Mrs. Buren, is sister of Mrs.
Montgomery and has been her guest
number of times.
Phil G. Warnock will speak at the
Congregational church Sunday morn
ing. His subject will be federation"
At the close of the service picnic
luncheon will be given in honor of
Mrs. A. w. Graham and daughter vir-
ginia.