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The Washington times., 1923-03-11

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The Washington times., 1923-03-11
Death Penalty for
"POisOn" BOOtlegger

Topeka, Kan, March 10.-Boot.
Logging would be punishable in GER
tain cases by death under a bill in.
troduced in the lower house of the
Kansas Legislature.
The Washington times., 1923-03-11

TOHN E. WATERS, UlsO 1UOOed and Ded his
II bride, Agnes N. MulIigun, after being i'm
dicted on a nsnnsEougHter charge in connection
Uifh her sisters death nearly tlDO years ago, is
heinz sued for a divorce In Rockville.
The Washington times., 1923-03-11
WOLF GIFT TO GEDDES.
BY Universal Servlc,

by Universal Service.
KANE, Pa. March 10.-Dr. Nc
Cleery shipped a wolf today to
adorn the estate of Sir Auckland
Geddes. British Ambassador to the
United States.
The Washington times., 1923-03-11
Danish Princess Helena
Gives Birth to a Son

COPENHAGEN, March TO-
Princess Helena, wife OF Prince
Harold. brother Of the King Of
Denmark. today gave birth to "a
son.
The Washington times., 1923-03-11
Gov. Cox to Visit
District i'm May

Gov. Charming H. Cox of Massa-
chusetts and thirty-nine mayors of
cities in that State will be the guests
of the Massachusetts, Society here
The Washington times., 1923-03-11
Radio Begs Boy
To Return Home

Paul w. Holman, mother 10
heartbroken, and she cannot stand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
ONE KILLED AND SEVERAL HURT AS TRUCK HITS COW
Twenty Persons Scattered In Accident Near
 Mobile

MOBILE, Ala, August 10.-A baby was killed, five women and five men were Injured seriously, some prob ably fatally, and 10 more men, women and children were injured slightly when a truck. loaded with 20 persons, crashed into COW and overturned on the Cedar Point road, one mile south of the Dog river bridge, shortly before 3 o'clock this morning.
 All of the injured and dead were Creoles. The party was returning from a fish fry at Monroe Island and according to Simeon Collins, driver, they were riding at about 20 miles an hour when the accident occurred. Five cows were in the road, he said. and he put on the brakes suddenly to avoid striking them. The truck hit one of the animals, skidded and overturned. The top of the big truck was crushed and some of the pas sengers were pinned beneath the machine. The driver was urinjured
 The dead infant, Norma Broadus' eight months old, was in her moth er's arms in front of the body of the truck. Her skull was fractured. She died almost Instantly.
 Alberta Morgan was riding also Tn the front of the body of the truck. She suffered compound fracture or the left arm, serious concussions ana lacerations and a fractured nose. Her arm was amputated at the city nos pital, where the injured were carried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
FORD-EDISON CAMPERS
 START ANNUAL JAUNT
Members First Pay Tribute To Their Friend, Warren Harding

MARION, August lO.-A Wanuer ing caravan composed of men hlgh in the nations ranks or sciehtists and manufacturers left Marion to- night for a destination unknown even to it's members
 In the party were Henry Ford. Thomas A. Edison and II. s. Fire stone They are off for thelr an nual frGllc in quest of recreation. They came to Marion 10 bury one of their partners in frolics of former wears. the late President Harding.
 Before leaving Mir. Ford said he did not believe MT Harding's death would have any effect on business or politics of the government "as the administration at Washington is practically the same as when Mir Harding was President"
 Mr. Frrd who is acting as host this yeac, said the first stop will be birthplace Of Mr, Edison, From there the party will go to Mr. Ford's country home near Detroit, from where it vii! meanGer through northern Mich gan and Wisc7a 7asia.
 There is no definite ttinerar, however, and according tc Mir. Ford, the party will just wander aim- lessly for the nest two WeeEs.' They win camp along the way, but vhere they will stop and how lons they will remain before breaking camp ia en- tirely up to Mr. Edison, who has been designated as "cot,nander-iu-c -ch.et.' The party Is travelinT in their own automobiles, their camping equip- ment being carried i.t hu@e motor lorries. The equipment includes q complete camp Kitchen, large army tents for each me mber Of the party and all inc c3uNcuieNccs known 10 present dS, c2rpiHG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
FALL IS OPTIMISTIC ON RUSSIA'S FUTURE
Former Senator Vigoriously Op
 poses Letting Down Bars

NEW YORK, August 10.--Optimism as to the future in Russia was eX- pressed today by former Senator A. E. Fall, returning on the steamship Berengaria from trip to Europe, which included visits to Russian cities Mir. Fall, former Secretary of the Interior in the Harding cabinet, said Russia is in a better financial condition than many of the adjoining countries.
 What amazed me about Russia, ." said Mir Fall. lis that the present government Is not afraid to experi- ment If a thing does not work they say: Well, that Is perhaps a mis- take Then they try out something else, and always they follow out what they think the people want"
 MT. Fall said he was out of poll tics for good and would devote all his time to his ranch al Three Rivers, x. M:
 Referring to immigration, Mr. Fall said: If anything. | hope we shall even build up greater restrictions against undesirables from Europe There are countries on the other side particularly Russia, would would send us only her unfit. Selection should by all means be done upon the European side"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
CITY OFFICIALS SAY OUTLOOK IS PLEASING
Home Rule Bill Placed in Hands Of
 Municipal Organization Committee

We are very well satisfied with the way things are going was the comment of City Commi ssioner w. L.. Harrison and City Attorney w. J. Wynn after their return from Mont gomery, where they have been fos- tering the interests Of Rirmirgham before the legislature in the matters of the home rule bill. park board bill and division of road taxation be- tween the city and county author ities.
 The home rule bill has been placed in tho hands of the committee on municipal organization; the park blll is in the hands of the committee on local legislation; the division of tax income controversy will be handled by the committee On roads and high ways.
 Mir Harrison will return to Mont gomery next week to take part in further discussion of the three meas ures.
 Speaking Of the park board bll' MT. Harrison said
 "I am convinced that when we get the park board bill adopted and func- tioning in Birmingham will have taken it's first real and sure step to- ward securing a real, genuine sEs- tenn of parks and playgrounds de- Velopment."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
ALABAMIANS IN ACCIDENT
Mir. And Mrs. Lethrop Aboard Launch
 During Fire

PORT ARTHLR Ont., August 10- American tourists. were forced to take to a canoe which was in tow yesterday, when the launch Sheelah. owned and operated by the Canadian National railway at Nipigon Lodge, Orient Bay, caught fire in midstreaJn. it was reported here tonight. The launch was destroyed and sank.
 In the party were AIr. and Mrs. Max Soddenheim of Memphis. Tenn. and Mir. anu Mrs. T. Lethrop of tho state of Ala ma city unknown, as well IS the captain. engineer and two. Indian guides. They were able to transfer to the canoe without mis- hap. They were proceeding on a fishing trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
INJUNCTION LIFTIN G
 HOPED FOR BY CITY
Dickson Considers Temporary De- lay System To Supplant Dump

City officials believe that when # is made known to the court the municipality is taking measures to provide Birmingham with an incin- orator equipment to dispose of gar haze. the temporary injunction granted prohibiting the use of the dump at Avenue E and Tenth street will be dissolved.
 However. if the injunction is kept in force measures will be taken to handle the garbage problem suitably until the time when the incin nerators are built. Although the incinerator proposition must await a survey be- fore further steps can be taken. the municipal officials are sold" on the idea and it is the concensus of eX- pressed opinion that the modern dis posal method will be reintroduced in Birmingham.
 Haulage is raising the cost of gar bage handling now and Commissioner W. F. Dickson is seeking methods to reduce this expense. He is consider ins the installation of a temporarv relay service from an assembling point for the trash wagons from which they will be drawn by tractors to one of the existing dumps or d dump to be created. Nothing def mite will be done about the matter until the plan is approved and later passed on by the city commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
ORGANIZING FIGHT FUR V|ADUCT LAW
 CHANCE BY STATE
Public Meeting Planned Early Next Week At Chamber
 Of Commerce

Plans are being arranged for public meeting Monday or Tuesday night at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium when efforts will be made to enroll large delegation of Bir- mingham citizens to attend the Mont gOmery meeting to confer with the committee on law revision in an eff sort to revise an old law whereby the larger cities of the state are denied the privilege of enacting municipal legislation to force railroad com panieS to take necessary action in the matter of building underpasses and viaducts, sss safssf measure.
 Realtors of Birmingham at their Thursday luncheon started the move to have Birmingham send a large delegation to the Montgomery con ference, pointingsout that the rail- road companies would be well rep resented and expressing the belief that Birmingham can get what she wants, provided the proper interest is shown.
 A special meeting of the committee representing the realtors was held at II o'clock Friday morning in the of flee of w. B. Leedy. Jr., when the public meeting was decided on. An other meeting of this committee will be held at II o'clock Saturday morn ing in MT. Leedy's office to fo~mu- late further plans and to announce definite date for the public meet ing.
 Plan Is Approved.
 Enthusiastic approval Friday was given the proposition by Birming ham automobile dealer and by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, both organizations appointing committees who will make the trip to Mont gomery. The date for the hearing is set for Thursday night at o'clock In the senate chamber of the capitol.
 w. 5. Leedy. Jr., chairman of the real estate committee makes an earnest appeal that every citizen of Birmingham interested in proper via ducts attend the meeting at the Chamber of Commerce and further requests that if possible they attend the Montgomery conference. All those who will go are asked to send their name to MT. Leedy that proper reser- vations can be made. If a sufficient delegation is forthcoming. the com mfttee will charter special train, 1t is stated.
 Attorneys appointed to look into the matter say the old law which denies cities of over 35,000 population the right to force an issue with rail- road companies in the matter of via ducts can be revised If citizens are sufficiently Interested to appear be- fore the committee on law revision and put the issue squarely before them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Important. Ne,us Of The Day

President 
 after Harding special to take duties executive PAGE ONE present ministry socialist  life of Birmingham do honor late President crowded
  blow Georgia legislature PAGE TWO bill restrict activities of moisture limiting interest rate PAGE THREE have been numerically to be entire New York millions their of
 
  President Harding PAGE TWELVE M held of late President Harding Lvhan with Secretary Labor Davis delivering principal 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
NEGRO WOMAN GRlEVES
Sends Box or Artificial Flowers To
 HardinE's Grave

BATON ROUGE, La, August TO- Wishing to express her sympathy to Mrs Florence Kling Harding during her hours of grief Aunt" Mabel Cornba cher au aged negro woman. walked into inc office of the secre- tary to Gov. John M. Parker today and asked to see the governor, tu- der her arm she carried neatly bound package containing flowers made from paper which she had care fully arranged and which she re- qucsted the governor to send to Mrs. Hardine.
 Governor Parker received the pack age and assured the aged woman her requaat would be compiled with She left the executive mansion with a broad smile of sa USfaCtiuu. iudicat- Ing sho felt she had discharged an important dui..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
GEORGE CHRIST IAN WILL RETIRE FROM OFFICIAL SERVICE
Late Presidents Secretary Tenders His Resignation
 To Coolidge

MARION, Ohio. August 10.-(By Assoc ociated Press. )-George B. Chris tian, secretary to Warren G. Harding as United States senator and as Pres ident. announced tonight that he had submitted his resignation as execu- tive secretary to President Coolidge.
 Mir. Christian made his announce ment soon after he had returned from the final services for his dead chief.
 q entered public life with Warren C.. Harding, and I leave it now that he has been called away" the an nouncement said. For nearly nine years I worked beside him and my present sorrow is somewhat assuaged by the feeling of satisfaction at hav- ing been permitted to serve a great President, 8 most humane and con siderate chief and the finest friend 1t has ever been given man to have.
 O O O
 Resigns Position.
 tfT left at Wa iington rGy esigna- ic3 f0r ths &ccep eanee of President Coolidge with tender of any service l may be able to render him and any assistance I can give his secretary. It is my expectation to enter private business just as soon as l may be able to complete my arrangements therefor"
 MT. Christian added informally that
 
 lie office and would not look with favor on any federal appointment. The former secretary left here to- night for Washington with Mrs. liar ding to assist her in removing per- sonal belongings from the White House and to clear up the desk of the late President He may continue to live in Washington for a few months but expects to so into prl- yate busineSS soon.
 Relations Were Ideal.
 The relations between the late President and his secretary amounted to what is generally regarded as ideal The President relied greatly on George" as he ever called him. and MT. Christian was faithful ana absolutely true to his chief. When MT. ,Iarding was selecting his stair of advisers and assistants prior 10 taking up the presidency there were some republican leaders who urged others for the secretaryship, but MT Harding soon gave these leaders to understand that inasmuch as MT Christian had been loyal to him when political fortunes were not so favorable he would under no circum- stances make change on entering the White House. MT. Christian also was ever ready to support and ue- fend his chief, and there was very warm friendship between the two men-a friendship as strong as that which has existed here in Marion pc tween the H,rdings and the Chrlst- ians for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
EMPLOYERS VOTE HEAVY

CHICAGO. August 10.-Recent cleo tions to fill vacancies in the various departments of the PerrsYlVania railroad show the workers are over whelmngly In favor of tho emp'oNe representation plan. according to an announcement Friday by the PcnnSyl- vania. Participation in these elections was greater in proportion than that of voters in state and national eiec- tioRs, it i3 claime& Of 14l,t39 ellGi- ble to vote, i1051S cast ballots,
 A comparison among employers gives the vote of shopmen as S5 per cent. clerical force 77.9 per cent and miscellaneous employees 6G.9 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
Showing Signs Of Fatigue
 Under Strain Of Past Week,
 New President Ready To GrappIe National Problems
SELECTION OF SECRETARY MUST BE FIRST QUESTION
Extra Session Of Congress,
 Impending Coal Strike And
 Prohibition Enforcement Are Already Before Executive

ABOARD PRESIDENTIAL TRAIN EN ROUTE TO WASHINGTON Aug ust 10.-CBy Associated Press.)- Leaving behind him in Marion. en- tombed with tender care, the body of his late captain, President Coolidge tonight was returning to the capital to face the problems of office.
 With him returned admirals and generals, members of Congress rep resentatives of various states who had come with him to participate in the burial ceremony of Warren d. Harding.
 The Journey, the second hasty trip since he was called to take upon himself the guidance of the nation, was no light trial for the new chief magistrate who has spared himself neither strain nor late hours in per sonally directing a nations tribute to a stricken leader. But except for a slight fatigue, he seemed none the worse for the journey.
 MT. Coolidge. who left Washington last night expects to reach the capital early tomorrow. With the weekend facing him, 1t is probable that administrative acts will not be forthcoming before next Monday, al . though facing him immediately Is ap- pointment of a secretary and person. al physician.
 Pressing Problems.
 Questions which callers in the temporary White House already have placed before MT Coolidge include the possible need for an extra session of Congress, the fact that his pre- decessor had planned to call another conference of governors to discuss prohibition enforcement and the coal situation.
 Mir. Coolidge, accompanied by Mrs. Coolidge. Chief Justice Taft. Gen eral Pershing and other notables arr rived iN , a1ion about. 1;3Q. D. m. after an uneven ul Journey.
 Just after leaving Akron, Mir Coo lidge received In his private car all the members of his travelling party. Then he changed his travelling suit for frock coat and high silk hat
 After reaching Marion. the new President wishing to leave Marion as long s possible, it's own dead did not leave his car until it was time to drive to the home of Dr. George T. Harding. Sr., father of the late President and take his place at the head of the funeral procession.
 It was a sad journey that Mir Coo- lidge took through that long line of citizens who knew Mir. Harding by his first home and used it even after he had been lifted to the presidency.
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 Gnze At Gray Hearse.
 But 1t was not with MT. Coolidge that the heart of the crowd rested divided heart.
 Tenderly the townsfolk gazed on the gray hearse bearing past them the body of their beloved neighbor Their grief showed in their faces.
 Just as tenderly they lifted their eyes diffidently to the face of the brave little widow in black, who to the very end, even hen the gates
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
-----o.-------------------- FOUR MEN WHIPPED
Unmasked Band At Macon kidnaps 3 And FlOgs Citizens

MACON, Gaa August 10.-Police re- ceived reports today that four per sons, all white, were kidnapped by un- masked men last night, taken to the country in automo obiles and whipped.
 The names furnished by the police as victims of last nights Kidnapping are: R. F.. Bobo proprietor of a small grocery store; Ollie M. Perry. under indictment in connection with al legged Illicit liquor traffic; Gus Rob erts. said to have been a friend of Perry's, and J. B. Goodyear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
ISMET IS HONORED
Turkish Delegate At Lausanne Ac-
 claimed By poguiacc

tONSTANTINNTLE AugUs. I0.- By As "iatcd Press )--lsme- nasha arrived -~,- ;y from Lausanne r-here for seSc.,, months he hss beet en- eae'ed in he pourparlerG H-' irh '9d to the signing of the lreat.Q, "ith the allied powers and tho Cu.ted States. He was acclaimed by the populace. The city was elaDorately decorated and beflagged and tonight his honor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
30 Sc'dt e Crard To- Uf Late P.esid enf
Ohio. August

HON. Ohio. August I1.--t st Ass -.ated Press s.)-For six months the vault in which Warren G. liar ding Is sleeping his last sleep will be guarded by a detail of 30 United states army regulars from Fort Hayes, Columbus. The regulars" will take up the death watch next Mon day Until then the tomb will be guarded by Ohio national guard troops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
TRAN Is MISSING

Returning from the cemetery, Pres ident Coolidge and his party went to the Greenwood avenue crossing where they had been told their spe- cial train would be parked. When they arrived there. however. they found no train. After considerable confusion. she party continued on to the Union station, where they waited until the special was backed in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
WARREN HARDING 4 MAN, |s THEME OF MISSISSIPPI IAN
John Sharp Williams Tells Of Friendship For Late
 President

JACKSON, Miss, August 10.-(By Associated Press. )-President liar ding-gentleman-w extolled to- day by John Sharp Williams. who temporarily forsook retirement and came to Jackson from his plantation in Yazoo county to talk to his home folk about the man whom he had characterized as my friend, tested and approved"
 The John Sharp Williams who spoke today was not the senator from Mississippi whose brilliant oratory and flashing returns in debate In the upper House of Congress for years, marked him as one of the nations most able speakers It was a Williams who conducted himself as when he was wont to enter the White House after Warren Harding went there. Then there was no ceremony For, after years of friendly asSocia- tion in the copitoi, it still was War ren" and John" and today John again cast aside formality and in studied phrases told his people about warren. If was only when he spoke of Mrs. Harding that he openly dis played his emotion. His voice low cred, he choked, and was forced to pause.
 O O O
 Great Throng Present.
 MT. Williams was the speaker at a memorial service in PoindeXter park at the hour the body of his friend was placed at rest in Marion. The weather was not of the best for an open air ceremony--it had rained during the forenoon-but clouds did not deter the throngs that gathered around a pavilion under the huge oaks to pay tribute to Warren liar ding and to hear something about him from one who knew him intimate ly. Bunsiness houses closed shortly before the service began and from all directions the people came, many in oVeralls, other without their coats or hats, all having in mind only the thought that they desired to and must be there.
 We were friends, and I have no friends and allow myself 70 have none among those who are not in my judgement. at least honest sin cere and above duplicity or corrupt ibility," said MT Williams.
 Nobody could have been thrown much with MT. Harding without a resulting positive affection for the man, whatever ones view of his po- litical tenets or associates He was open-hcarted and open handed, ur- bane, considerate of the opinions even of the prejudices of others and it Is this consideration which con stitutes the leading caracteristic of the sort of man who deserves to wear that grand old Englih appola- tion--gentleman. The word does not exist in any other language. An other trait of that type he had; when he gave his word or allowed you to infer that he had meant to give it. he kept it. even when parti-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-11
O o O Guns Speak From Afar.
SERVICES IN OPEN
Passengers Aud Crew Of Crack
 Train Join In Observance

FORT MADISON, la. August 10.- tHy Associated Press .)-Passenge and crew Of the Missionary crack santa Fe. specdn from Los Angeles 10 Chicayo, joined in a memorial service to the memory of President Hardiug when the train was brought 10 a stop near MeuiI, Mo. at 2 o'clock today. As the great train came to d .aIJ out in the open. passengers and crew gathered outside the observa- ton car where memorial services were conducted by the Rev. Martin lutaer Thomas. a Presbyterian min ister of Deacfjeld, III. Three pas scueer~ and Pullman conductor formed qIartc, and sang Nearer, Ny God to ThCc.'