davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
'1,35O,OOO NEGR O1
 VOTERS MAY SHIFT THEIR ALLEGIANCE
Traditional Loyalty To Re- pubIiCans May Be Broken
 Down
By RODNEY BUTCHER Leased Wire to Tho ARe-HeraIti

CHICAGO, Sept. i.-Under the al- legged auspices of the democratic party, 8 campaign has been begun to swing an estimated 1.350,000 negro voters above the Mason-Dlxon line from their traditional loyalty t. the republicans.
 This movement was started with the conversion of the National Negro Democrats league Into a new body to be known as the Partisan Ma tional Association of Colored Voters, which occupied, at an enthusiastic meeting of negro political leaders from all parts of the north, in the heart of the Chicago black belt.
 Leaders of tho new party admit backing from the democratic sources, and paid agents will be scattered through centars of colored population to recruit & membership winch is hoped to roach 250,0 within the next year. Branches are to be or ganized in all northern states and Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia and Oklahoma.
 The chairman of the organizations executive committee is s. c. Morton. Recognition Is to be had of his tra- ditional loyalty to the c. L, p. which has been prompted by sentiment in- stead of self-interest.
 Patterson said he has been assured of the support of such men as Sena- tor Ralston and Tom Taggart of In- diana. and Senator Edwards of New Jersey, In return for negro votes, he expects, the democrats will work for an anti-iynching amendment to the federal constitution.
 Apparently the national republican leaders have been quite cognlzant of what is going on, for Perry W. How ard, the colored special assistant to the Attorney Generals office in Washington, is here to combat these plans.
 "The democratic voters league" i" Howard says, was simply an at tempt by Tammany Hall to gain the negro vote throughout the country. The negro would be just as badly off if his vote went to Tammany as he is now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
CABINET RESIGNS
Spanish Statesmen Turn In Resigna-
 ton In Body

MADRID, Sept. The Spanish cabinet presented its resignation to- night.
 At the cabinet meeting preceding the resignation of the ministers, Miguel Villaneuva, minister of finance, voiced strong opposition to the plan st omitted by the general staff relative to the military op- erations in Morocco.
 The minister of labor and com merce also sought to convince his colleagues that it was impossible to provide the funds necessary for the operations demanded by the general staff because of the enormous expen- ditures already made in this connee- tion. The minister of public works, Rafael Gassett, disapproved of the plan because under it he would have to surrender all the funds put at his disposal for the improvement ot public works.
 Alvarez Valdes and Luis Arminan Albita are mentioned for the new ministry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
PERSONALS


 Miss Jennie Pickens of McCalla is spending the weekend with Miss 1rma Norton on Seventh avenue.
 Mrs. Travis Taylor has returned to her home at McCalla after visit with relatives in Tuscaloosa
 Mrs. Clyde Blanks and daughter, Marjorie, leave Sunday for a visit with Mrs. Blanks mother at Epes, Alabama
 MT. and Mrs. George Shaw and Miss Clara Stokes of Jackson, Miss, are the guests of friends and rela- tives here.
 Mrs. Matte Sweet and Henry Sweet will arrive here Sunday from Blue Ridge, N. C., where they have spent the summer.
 Mrs. Mary McGriff and son, How ard. will leave Monday for visit with relatives in Atlanta and Cleve- land, Tenn.
 Misses Ivie Pearl and Pauline Ray have returned to their home at East Lake after a visit with relatives at Hueytown.
 Camillus Odell will leave Monday for Clinton. S. C., where he will en- ter the Presbyterian college there.
 Miss Geraldine Odell has returned from visit of several weeks with relatives at points in Tennessee.
 Rev. J. T. Scheiffelin and family left this week for their vacation.
 Prentice Snodgrass Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. ". D. Brown on Clar- endon avenue.
 Miss Essie Arnott is the guest of Mrs. Eugene Coston at Hueytown. Mrs S. l.. Crank is critically i'll at her home in Jonesboro. as 6 result of stroke of paralysis.
 F. R. Matthews has returned from business trip to points in Ken lucky.
  from visit with relatives at Stanr ton, Ala
 Mrs. Herbevt Hopeycutt has re- turned from visit with her parents at Benton. Ala.
 Miss Iva and Garnet Leader will leave Wednesday for Chattanooga and Dayton, Tenn. where they Will college.
 Marvin Crotwell is reported im- proved after an illness al Camp Ben ming, Georgia
 MT. and Mrs. w. V, Dyer are the guests of relatives at stanton, Ala, after visit with relatives here.
 Mrs. R. l.. King is the guest of relatives at Tuscaloosa for the week end.
 Mrs J. T. Crofford and little son are the guests of relatives at Selma.
 Mrs. E. E. Johnson of Memphis is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. Y. Coburn.
 Capt, and Mrs. Lacey Edmundson have returned from Mobile, where they attended the sessions of the American Legion and it's auxiliary.
 MT. and Mrs. R. D. Crowe and daughter. Josephine, of Meridian, arc visiting Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Grove. Mrs. George Moore of Eutaw is yiS- iting Mrs c. W. Mcdonald
 George Rains of Annapolis arrived Friday to be the guest of his par ents. MT. and Mrs. H. L. Bains.
 Bessember bureau, located at 1872 Second avenue, phone Bessemer 276; Howe Price, correspondent.
 For circulation, call Bessemer 10S1-W; N. E. Stuarof, manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
DEPUTY sunM1rs REPORT

The monthly report of J. Reeder, chief deputy sheriff at Ressemer, shows that his office has been un- usually busy during the past 30 days, and an excellent report IS made de- spita the fact that three meir bers of the staff, including Reeder, were un- able to work, due to injuries received In an automobile wreck. An aver was captured for each week day of the month, 20 Stills having 3een de- stroyed. The officers also destroyed 22S barrels and II vats of beer mash during this period, aggregating 24,- 000 gallons. There was 85 gallons of whisky confiscated during the raids, and four men have been ar rested on charges of distilling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
FIFTY NEW HOUSES. PLANNED BY TIC. \.
 FOR ITS EMPLOYES
WestfieId Village To Be Ex- banded In Negro Section,
 Rydinq Announces

Fifty family unit houses for negro employees working at the by-product coke plant at the steel foundry at Fairfield will be constructed in Westfield village in the near future by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, according to an nouncement Saturday by H. C. Ryd- ing, vice president ~
 Construction or these houses, ac- cording to MT. Ryding's announce ment, Is for more adequately taking care Of coke oven employees and for housing additional employes. brought about by the construction of the steel foundry at the Fairfield car Morks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MRS. BAILEY HoNoRED

Mss Frances Stephenson was de- lightfully entertained this week by Miss Fannie Grace Bailey, the occa- sion being the honoree's thirteenth birthday. The house was attractive in garden flowers and ferns. and dur- ing the afternoon a number of in- teresting contests were enjoyed
 Those included in this pretty hos- pitality were: Miss Xavier Kean. Miss Ella Davidson, Miss Bill Caun- ter, Miss Olive Hathaway, Miss Fran ces Pitts, Miss Merrial Kean, Miss Matte Meadows and Edward Bali Tom Cloudus, Buddie Stephenson. Bill Oakley, James Hathaway, Bob simpson Dudley Baty. Jack Kemp and Lester Gilmore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MRS. HULsEY ENTERrArNs

Mrs. A. W. Sharrett of Washington was the honoree at an interesting event Friday evening, when Mrs. W H Hulsey entertained for her at her home at Woodward There were sev- eral tables of bridge, and attractive prizes were won by Mrs. E. A. Ken nington, Mrs. Herbert Smith and Mrs. Frank Curtis. Following the games an ice course was served to d large number of Bessemer and Wood- ward guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
BROWER ASSAILG NEW PRIMARY LAW
Says Poor Men Will Be Elim-
 mated From Running For Office

"Poor men will be eliminated from running for office in Alabama If the legislature passes the new primary bill" is the expressed opinion of Senator Walter Brewer of Jefferson county.
 By vote of to the measure was favorably reported on by the senate committee on privileges and elections. It is now on the calendar. and Tuesday it will be up for action before the senate.
 Four congressman backed Senator Brewer in his fight against the measure in the senate-E. E. Almon of the Eighth, Lamar Jeffers of the Fourth, M. C. Allgood of the Sew enth and George Huddleston of the Ninth congressional districts. Tho congressman wrote letters urging the committee to adverse the bill, point ing out that it would jeopardize dem ocratic supremacy in counties and districts where republicans were ac- tive and opened the way for repub- lican and negro office holders In Alabama.
 Tt is by far the most important measure before the legislature." Sem ator Brewer said Saturday. Its pas- sage will. in my Judgment, bring us back to the point We left after the Conner Kol b. Henderson campaign. in which campaign, be 1t remembered, after Conner led the ticket in the first primary, Koib and Henderson made trades and joined forces. which resulted in the defeat of Conner in the second primary
 "This new primary law will make 1t practically impossible for a poor man to run for office and opens the gates to fraud and trading on the part of candidates. It is one of the most vitally important measures to be considered at this session of the legislature.
 q believe it will pass the senate, and. unless the people of the state are sufficiently aroused. the meas ure probably will pass the house."
 Senator Brewer advocates keeping the present law in force, which pro vides for a second choice vote. The new law would abolish the second choice One of Senator Brewers chief objections to the new measure is that 1t will allow, he said, center ing attention on one man by the in- terests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
"YoJJTH OR AGEYr IS QUERY

The IT aster barbers of France, in . congress assembled, recently dis cussed many things relative to their business. One was that permission should be obtained for replacing the word dang erous" with the phrase flor external use only on certain lotions: this, it was contended, would be loss likely to disturb nervous customers.
 The barbers decided to charge one franc for a shave, two for haircut andfour for a shampoo, or less than six, twelve and twenty-folr cents, respectively, at the present rate or exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
REV. WAITEs RETURNS

Rev. B. T. Waites, pastor of the First Methodist church, has returned from a months vacation in Canada ana the east He will occupy the pulpit Sunday. and at the evening service will give impressions from his trip. his topic being Gods Great Out -of-Doors." Rev. Waites has tray eled extensively and has made q practice of delivering sermons on the places he has visited at the evening services. The pastor was accompanied the trip in their car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
REVIVAL WILL CLOSE

The revival services which have been in progress at the Valley Creek church Will be brought to a close sunday evening. Rev. E. S. Gable and pr Lowell have been in charge If the preaching, while a large choir has contributed much to the meet lngs. There have been many addi- tlons to tne church during the meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
WILL ENLARGE PLANT

Srhilleoi Brothers ice cream man. ufacturers, will add materially to their plant in the near future. build Ing an addition to their factory on Second avenue. The contract for the new building Is to be let within the next 90 dayg. according to Pasquale Schilleci. It Is to be duplicate of the present building, fronting 50 feet on the avenue and extending back to the alley.
 The capacity of the plant will be greatly increased with the addi- tional space afforded by the new quarters, and 2 considerable quantity of new machinery and equipment IS also to be installed. The new build Ing will give the plant a frontage of 100 feet on Second avenue, and will add greatly to the appearance of the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MRS. ANNIE EAIzA PHrLLrps

Mrs. Annie Eliza Phillips, S5 years old, died Friday afternoon at a Blr- mingham hospital. as the result of long Illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at l o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. J. Hooper. Rev. T. F. Steeley off, ciated, and burial was made at Union cemetery, with Huey & Mcconnell In charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
INFANT IS nI1RIEn

Ruby starnes, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. c. Starnes, was buried Saturday at o'clock at Mas sey'3 cemetery. Funeral services were held from the family residence on Ressemr rout No. 5, with Huey & Mcconnell in charge. Death was the result of a short illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM

When does youth begin and when does it end?' This was one of the questions the French academy had to decide recently during it's work on the revision of the dictionary. Some of the scholars suggested that persons between 20 and S5 years of age might be regarded as young, but this was Amence ed to read about 35 years" and the definition is still un- settled.
 A majority of the academy mem bers are between 50 and 70. A few are over the latter age, while ten are younger than 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
WILLIAM 10. wALKER

Funeral services for William E. Walker. 4G years old. were held on Saturday afternoon from tae resi- dencA near Flint Hill, with Rev. G. c. Glasgow officiating. Death resulted Friday after short illness at an Ensley hospital. He Is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha E. Walker. Burial was made at Eimwood ceme- tery, with Huey & Mcconnell in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
RANDLE-CUMMINGs

Mrs. Julia Randle and II. K. Cum- mings were quietly married FrNlay evening at o'clock at the home of Rev. F. o. Hellier. who performed q the ceremony. Only a few friend, witnessed the ceremony. MT. and
 Mrs. Cummings have both been con necteo With the Long Lewis Hard : ware company for number Of vears and will make their home in tbis city 4H liAAo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
STOCK SALE FORBIDDEN
LusItania Salvage Company Fails To
 Comply With BIue Sky Law

BOSTON. Sept. 1.-The state pub lie utilities commission today forbade the sale of stock of the Leavitt Sal wage company of Philadelphia, or ganized to raise the Lusitania, on the ground that the firm had not sup Tiled information required under the Massachusetts blue sky law. The company. through its president, B. r. Leavitt, sought permission to sell 200, ,000 shares of stock, valued at s2,O0o, 900. In his request, according to the commissions statement. MT. Leavitt said there there was "abso- lutely no question of our ahility to raise the LuSitania." Further infor nation was sought, but not obtain able the commission said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

The mill of the Scotch Lumber company near here was compelled to suspend operation for time Thurs day. following one of the heaviest rainfalls ever seen here. Although the downpour lasted less than an l'hour, it caused the mill pond to over flow, flooding the engine room of the mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
CANTRELL NEAR DEATH
Kentucky Congressman May Expir Anx AYnmenf

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Sept. 1.--Con- gressman J. Campbell Cantrell, demo cratic nominee for governor, has Suf- fered a relapse and his condition latc today was declared to be critical. Death apparently is ''only a matter of hours" his physician is quoted as having said. He underwent an op eration for a ruptured appendix Mon
 day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MISSES CoMERFoRD ENTERTAIN

Misses Dorothy and Mary Claire Comerford entertained this week at the home of their parents, Mir. and Mrs B. l.. Comerford on Clarendon avenue, In honor of Miss Lucy Allen Morrill,, Games of progressive rock were enjoyed during the afternoon the score prize being awarded to Miss Margaret Waller. The con- solation was drawn by Miss Frances Duffee Ice cream and dainty cakes. bearing the name of the honoree, were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
POLICE HEAD SLAIN
Supervisor Dies After Being Shot By
 AliegeG Gambler

sANoTI sPlRITUs, Santa Clara Province, Cuba, Sept 1.-The mili- tary supervisor of the municipal po- lice of this city, Lieutenant Gregorio Gonzalez, who was shot here last night by an alleged gambler whom he was conveying to the police sta tion, died today as a result of the wound. The assailant, who was shot by Lieutenant Gonzalez is in the hos pital and is not expected to recover. Military supervisor of the municipal police was decreed some time ago owing to municipal disturbances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
NEW PAPER FOR HAVANA
Daily Universal To Make Appearan
 Nfnndnr SnYa Announcement

Daily Universal To Make Appearance
 Monday, Says Announcement
 HAVANA, Cuba, Sept. LA new daily paper to be called Universal will make it's appearance in Havana Monday, according to announcement made today. It will be edited by Ra- mon Vasconcelos and will be one of opposition to the government and will be "a staunch defender of noble causes" according to the announce ment.
 Col. Carlos Mendieta, a liberal leader, will write for the new pa per. He has been mentioned as a Presidential candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MANY FACE DEPORTATION
Thousands of Immigrants Arriving
 ReP0re Sent Arc Affected

JNPts
 NEW YORK, Sept. 1.--Immigration Commissioner Currant today was ad- vised by Washington that several thousand immigrants who entered quarantine just before midnight last night were to be considered as hav- ing arrived In the August quotas. which are filled. This means depor- tation. Nearly 5000 immigrants whose ships docked at Brooklyn were affected by the order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
LEG SORES

ARE CURABLE-If you suffer from Leg Sores or Varicose Ulcers, I will send you absolutely FREE copy of my famous book that tells how to be rid of these troubles for all time by using my remark able painless treatment It Is different from anything you ever heard of, and the result of over S5 years specializing Simply send your name and address to Dr. H J. Street. Kansas City. Mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02

Myra Lee Moore, Miss Ruby Saxon, Miss Lena Mae Thomson. Miss Ethel Wager. Miss Ethel Abernathy, Miss Louise Carlisle, Misses Mamie Leola and Emma D. Wiggins and John Wood, Albert Maize, Vernon Porter, Hugh Abernathy. John Harmon, Hugh Porter, Lonnie and Howard Parsons. Ellis Carroll, Donald Ros- ser, Joe Melican, Bob Green, David Loveless. Walter Saxon, Will Wig gins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
SHREVEPORT SARAH" OUT
Released From Jail On Appeal
 Bond

MOBILE, Ala. Sept. 1.--(Special Leased re.)-Sarah Wilson, alias Shreveport Sarah" convicted of a statutory offense. 90 days ago in the circuit court and sentenced tt a penitentlary term of not more than four years or less than three years, made an appeal bond today and was released from the custody of the county Jail. After the woman was sentenced she gave notice of an ap- peal to the state court of appeals, but first had to serve 90 days in jail fer vagrancy. The appeal bond was signed by the National Surety com pany. The Wilson woman was granted a parole by Gov. w. w. Brandon two weeks ago, but the chief executive revoked the parole after Mobilians voiced protest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
CHURCH ENLARGED

FULTON. Ala. Sept. 1.-The work of enlarging the Fulton church has been completed New furnishings were also installed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
Furnish Striking Parallel With Those

from visit with relatives in Mis- sissippi and will resume his duties at the Church of God. The pulpit Sunday morning will be filled by Rev. W. l.. Whitener of Oklahoma City. while pr. Montague will preach tn the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
BIG WOLF CAUGHT

Gs-Pound Animal Trapped Near Lau-
 rel, Miss, By Farmer
 LAUREL, Miss. Sept. LA timber wolf, weighing 68 pounds, was trap ped by farmer six miles south of here and brought to Laurel yester- day. A pack of the wolves is re- ported to be roaming that section and much live stock has been kilisG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
LoxLEY HALL OPENS


 LONLEY, Ala, Sept. I.-(Special Leased Wire.) .)--The formal opening of Loxley hall was held Friday night with an extensive program of music and addresses, followed by dance. D. g.. Comstock, a director of the community association. delivered the address of welcome 10 the fully soc visitors who attended the opening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
REIMBURSEMENT GRANTED

Gsrande Valley Ordered
 WASHINGTON, Sept. l.---A request of commercial interests for readjust- ment of freight rates in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas was granted in rart today by the interstate com-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
MISS wIGCINs HosTEss

MISS Emma D. Wiggins was hosts ess to number of friends Friday evening at her home at McCalla. The house was attractive in cut flowers
 and ferns, and several games and contests contributed to the evenings entertainment. Tempting refresh ments were served. Miss Maude Car
 roll, Misses Ruby and Hollie Thur man, Miss Florence Wood. Miss Jen- nie Pickens, Miss Myra Saxon, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
TRAINING SCHOOL CLOSES

The district B. '. P. U. training school. which has been in session at the First Baptist church this week, was brought to a close Friday eve ming. There was an attendance of more than 200 at the various classes, which were held daily under the su- peryision of trained workers.
 The faculty was composed of the following: Stewardship. Rev. Roy service, Miss Nellie Rich; senior manual, Mrs. Horace Finch; inter- mediate manual. Mrs. J. F. Lambdin; junior manual, Miss Odessa Aired.
 Glasses, lectures and entertain ments were given each night during the week, the entire school holding a social hour after the delivery of a lecture in the auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-02
PLAN FOR poULTRY SHOW

The first fall meeting of the poul- try division of the Bessemer Cham Der of Commerce will be held Thurs day evening at s o'clock, when plans are to be discussed for holding a poultry show in November.
 The poultry division held an egg show in Bessemer in the spring. and through this medium the sale of high grade eggs was stimulated. These eggs have been matched, and as a result the poultry stock of many communities in this district has been materially improved. The poultry show in November Is to be held to show thas stock, and further in crease the sale of high grade eggs for setting.
 In addition to plans for the chick en show the division will outline work for the fall and winter. The association has suspended activities for the summer, but during this time the officers carried out a member ship campaign and the prospects for future work are said to be bright
 PICKENs FAMILY REUNION
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Pickens, Sr. en- tertained at a family reunion Thurs day at their home in Jonesboro, when their children. grandchildren and great grandchildren were the guests. The family Is composed of six living Io eliid eHti ~greatchildren, the majority of whom attended the reunion. Following the dinner the evening was pleasantly spent in games and conversation, those present being:
 MT and Mrs. T R. Pickens and children, Dorothy and Thomas. of St Louis; MT. and Mrs. J. w. Pickens. Jr.. and their children, Edgar Max wefls Edith, Ruth, Elizabeth and Harry; Mir. and Mrs. N. B. Pickens of McCalla, and their children, Jennie, Bright, Jr., Teresa and Trice; R. B and A. T, Pickens of St. Louis; MT. and Mrs. Austin Brown of Genery's Gap; MT. and Mrs. O. Harvey of DeLand, Fla, and daughter, Miss Eileen A group photograph of the family was made.