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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
Four Railroads
 Clear Way For Harding Train

ON BOARD HARDING FU- NERAL TRAIN AT CHEYENNE. Nyo., August 5.--(By Associated Press s.)-The management and employees of the. four railroads over which the funeral train of President Harding is passing on It's way to Washington have com bined to make the handling or the train an tstanding ex- ample of American railway effi- ciency.
 Nothing is being left undone to accord the proper respect to the body of the late President. and everything is being done to afford the greatest comfort to the bereaved widow on her sad journey across the continent.
 Hours before the funeral train is to pass over division of any of the four systems-the South ern Pacific, the Union Pacific, the Chicago & Northwestern and the Baltimore & Ohio-or- ders are issued which still every moving train except the funeral train and its pilot. All freight trains are stopped for three hours ahead, and all passenger trains, including the crack linn iteds, cease to move at least an hour ahead. Moreover, such trains are shunted onto sidings and all rolling stock removed as fast as possible from the main line. At every divisional point wreck train stands with steam, waiting for any emer- gency call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
DAY IF REST. |S OBSERVED. BY COOLIDGE.
President And Helpmate Re- lax After Attending Morn- ing Services At The First Congregational Church
 PRAYS IN PREPARATION FOR SAD WEEK TO COME New Executive Hears Brief Sermon In Which Pastor
 Bespeaks Sympathy For Wife Of Late President

WASHINGTON, August 5.-(By Associated Press. s.)--President Cool idge rested and prayed today in con- temptation of the sad events of the coming week.
 While the Harding funeral tran was speeding eastward, the new President attended morning services at the First Congregati church and then returned to his suite in the New Willard hotel to relax for the rest of the day.
 Mir. Coolidge, although he has not spared himself long hours, showed no signs of fatigue when he rose at s o'clock, and, coming to the dcor Of his suite, called for morning papers and a light breakfast. A few min utes before Il o'clock he again re- appeared with Mrs. Coolidge, ready for church.
 Only a few persons were gathered about the door of the hotel as the presidential party left to enter an automobile.
 The church, which MT. and Mrs. Coolidge have attended regularly, was crowded, worshipers standing two deep at the rear of the audi torium.
 The sermon was by the Rev. pr. Jason Noble Pierce, the pastor, for mcrly of Dorchester, Mass, a gradu- ate and trustee of Amherst college, which the President attended. His theme was Love Is Near"
 O O o
 Prays For Harding.
 It was a brief sermon, woven into the communion service. but in it Dr. Pierce referred to sorrow with the train bearing MT. Harding's body to the capital, and declared that while a few hours ago there might have been some men ready to crltlclse the chief magistrate, the heart of Amer ica now was filled with love, sympa- thizing with Mrs. Harding In her hour of sorrow.
 ''Ne meet at the Lords table" said Dr. Pierce. remembering what we cannot forget--that train on it's way from the Pacific coast bearing all that is ortal of him who few hours ago was our President.
 Mingled with our thankfulness to God in our deep sorrow, compre- lending love for the one who is be- panion. the lover, the partner of life.
 "A few hours ago there could be found men who would find fault with any chief magistrate. But let come what has, and all the heart or America is a heart of love. full or sorrow oL syihP1lHS' oA sion.
 O O O
 Love Of God Near.
 Love is always near-the love or God that will not fail Mrs. Harding; that will not fail the bereaved mem- hers of the cabinet. or the aged fath- CT back in the home state, or the brother and sisters-the love that will not fail America. God will guide the destiny of America"
 The only direct reference made by pr. Pierce to the presence of MT. Coolidge was at the close or the service when he requested members of the congregation to remain in their pews until after the presiden-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
GUARD TROOPS. MONDAY. .FOR TRAIN ING
Four Hundred Members Of Five State Units To En- train For Camp Mcclellan Under Colonel Bare
 MEN WILL SPEND 15 DAYS RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS Governor Brandon And Staff Will Review Alabama SoI- diers. August 19 And 20 Sports Also On Program

Four hundred members of the Ala bama National Guard in the Bir- mingham district will entrain at s:30 o'clock Monday morning for 15-day stay at Camp McClellen, near An niston, Ala, a special train of the Southern railway carrying them. Birmingham Sabres. cavalry unit all under command of Col. Walter E. Bare, will make the trip, marching from their armories to the Terminal station competely outfltted in new uniforms and equipment.
 Instructions in the use of firearms. lectures on the strategy of war, sham battles in which ammunition will be used and athletic competition will be offered as part of the two weeks menu of training planned for the men.
 Brandon to Review Men.
 Go. W. W. Brandon and his staff will gather officially for the first time since the staff's appointment when the troops will be reviewed. August 1S-19. The men will return
 
 Colonel Bare said Sunday night that the men are planning to make their stay In Anniston and Camp Nc C1ellen worth while They will also be afforded opportunity to enjoy sports while there. combining ef1- ciency training with a vacation pe- rlod.
 Three officers and 45 men of the Birmingham Sabres will make the trip on the troop train, one office'r and 10 men going through the coun- try with four automobiles and light truck. Members of the troop received equipment Sunday.
 Members of tho Sabres are antici- pating 8 round of sport events In ad- dition to their routine of training. One polo game has already been ar ranged
 All organizations will have mess halls and will sleep In tents. The camp Is reported in good order. hav- Ing recently been we'll policed by the Georgia cavalry. Besides hot and cold baths. large lake is available for swimmers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
R USS|A AW Al IS COOLIDGE'S ATTITUDE
Paper Says Harding Died Just As
 Agreement Was Near

MOSCOW, August 5.-Stating that Calvin Coolidge becomes President at the moment when the United States was on the eve of conner cial or political agreement with Rus sia, the Moscow IsVesta declared editorially Sunday:
 "We must wait and see what his attitude toward us will be. In addi- tion to the great service to Russia of the American relief administra- tion, United States senators are now acting as pioneers between the two countries"
 A leading member tf the French Parliament is now en route to Rus sia to discuss the possibilities of an agreement between the two nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
MARION PREPARES
 TO PAY TRIBUTE TO OFALLEN LEADER
General Sawyer to Leave Funeral Train And Direct
 Arrangements

MARION, August 5.-At the same preliminary arrangements for the ar rival of the Presidents body here Thursday morning and for the funeral Friday morning went for ward under direction of Col. F. P. Lahn of Washington and Lieut.. Ed ward Taylor. formerly of Marion and now also of Washington. BC tn Colonel Lahn and Lieutenant Taylor have blanket" orders from Presi- dent Coolidge to make all necessary funeral arrangements. which. how ever, are subject to approval of Mrs. Harding.
 In order that the wishes of Mrs. Harding regarding funeral arrange ments may be carried out in every detail, pr. Carl w. Sawyer, son of Brig. Gen. c. E. Sawyer, and pr. G. T. Harding, Jr., brother of the late President left here tonight for Chi cago. where tomorrow they will meet the train bearing the body of Pfesi- dent Harding and discuss funeral ar engagements with Mrs. Harding.
 According to present plans. pr. Carl W. Sawyer will leave the train tomorrow night, when it stops at Willard, O.. tG change crews, and come on to Marion to make known Mrs. Harding's desires regarding funeral arrangements.
 Plans which Drs. Sawyer and Harding will carry to Mrs. Harding include meeting the funeral train at the station here Thursday morning, when it arrives from Washington, placing the body in hearse instead of caisson, and escorting 1t to the court house, where it will He in state from 10 until p. m. Thursday. It will be then taken to the home of the late Presidents father in East Center street. Present arrangements provide for the holding of the funeral at the Harding home Friday morning. It was pointed out, however, by sthe committee which worked out the present plains that they are all sub feet to revision by Mrs. Harding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
FIVE KILLED
CANTRILL LEADS FOR KENTUCKY GOVERNOR
Has 12,5OO Majority So Far Over
 Burkley

LOUISVILLE. ky. August 5.-With l2 counties mis sing, in complete un- official returns in the democratic primary of yesterday give J. Camp bell Cantrill lead of 12,5O0 over Az ben w. Barklay in the race for the gubernatorial nomination. The total vote was extremely light.
 Inability to obtain complete re- turns from the mountain districts from the southern part of the state make it impossible to give the exact ma jorlty of Mir. Cantrill.
 A statement from Joseph w. Nor ris. CantrilPs campaiga manager. to- night indicated their forces were as- sured of victory. although he did not give any figures and were preparing their organization for the race in the fali for the governorship.
 Elwood Hamilton, chief of Bark ley organization, expressed optim- ism over late reports received by his headquarters and said the race was stand off.
 Neither lSarklev nor Cantrill would issue a statemsut tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
LIBERTY SHORT LIVED
 FOR NEGRO CONVICT
Escapes From Belle Ellen Mines In
 Afternoon, Caught Here

City Detectives Elledge and Will Hanson Sunday night cut short tho liberty of Ed Laws, negro fugitive from justice, when they nabbed him as he stepped from the 7:25 o'clock northbound Louisville and Nashville train which he had boarded imme- diately following his escape fro n Belle Ellen mines earlier in the afternoon.
 According to officers, Laws Is one os the most notorious criminals in this neck Of the woods. Records show he has 35-year sentence hang ing over his head for three charges Of murder. Since the sentence be- came effective five years ago, it is stated, the negro has served only about 12 months of the time, the meanwhile being a fugitive from justice. Laws shot and killed Toronto, Canada, detective in 1919.
 No jail is built strong enough to hold Laws, according to his state ment Sunday night in the city jail. where he is being held pending the arrival of Belle Ellen officials to take him in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
GOURAUD TO ATTEND FUNERAL OF HARDING
French Dough Boy Idol Will Be
 Present For Ceremony

MACON, Ga, August 5.-Gen. Henri J. E. Gouraud, who has been visiting veterans of the famous Rainbow di- vision which served under him in France, will attend the funeral of President Harding in Washington, he stated here today. The general came here to visit the members of the 151st machine gun battalion of the Forty second division and after a day devoted to ceremonies, includ- ing the laying of a wreath on d monument erected in honor of the machine gunners, he left for Ha inlet. \. C., From there he said he would hasten to Washington to attend MT. Hardinps fnneral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
EXPLOSION KILLS ONE
Ammonia Blast In Business Flock
 Also Injuries Ten Men


 NORWALK, Ohio. August 5.-One man was killed and ten were in jured in the explosion of an ammonia tank in the. Glass building, five story business block occupied by the c. F. Jackson department store, Main and Benedict streets, here this after noon.
 Floors of the building caved and the street in front of it was torn up. Windows of surrounding buildings were shattered. Only the four walls remained standing.
 Three men, Leo B. Schaclter, Charles Witter and Guy McKain, were repairing the tank in the base ment of the store when the explosion occurred. Schaclter was killed fn- stantly. Witter was injured fatally. His clothing and entire skin were torn from his body. only shoes and belt remained
 Mrs. Elizabeth Sipple, a Pedes- trian. who was gazing In the store window, was thrown across the street by the force of the explosion. She suffered probable fatal internal injuries. Several automobile parties and motorcyclsts riding on the street were injured. The injured were removed to memorial hospital. Loss is estimated at s210,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
RUSSUM TO ACT SOON
Formal investigation Into Phillips Death ENnected Enrlx This Week.

Formal investigation into the death of C. w, Phillips, Thirt;eth avenue, north. killed Friday after noon when the car In which he was riding was struck by outbound Southern railway freight train No. 62 at Thirty-fifth avenue and Twen- ty-ninth street. north, will be con ducted during the first of the week, Coroner J. D. Russum announced.
 Hospital authorities stated Sunday Charles Martin. 2621 Thirtyfirst avenue. north. and O. w. Thomas. who were in the car at the time and were seriously injured, will prob ably recover.
 Witnesses state Phillips and his party drove their car headfirst into the speeding train in an attempt to make the crossing first, ignoring the blowing whistle and the ringing signal bell.
 Funeral services for Phillips were held at o'clock from the residence followed by interment at o'clock in Walkers chapel cemetery. with Brown in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
COOLIDGE DENOUNCED; NEAR RIOT RESULTS
New Y0vk City Socialist Convention
 Holds Hot Session

NEW YORK. August 5.-A city convention of the socialist party of New York nearly broke up in a riot today when a resolution denouncing President Calvin Coolidge as a ire actionary and foe to labor" was read by William Harlem of the reso- lutions committee.
 All over the convention hall dele gates leapcd to their feet with vio- lent protests against the spirit of the resolution and the terms in which it was couched.
 XII it! Kill it!" ,resounded from the aud torium, and order was not restored until the chairman had or cered the resolution back to commit tee for revision. It was not present. ed again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
MISSISSIPPI TO GET NEW RAILROAD LINE

MOBILE, Ala. August 5.-Oreani- zation of the Mississippi railway, a road to operate between Amory and Fulton, Miss, a distance of 25 miles, was completed today, according to John T. Cochrane, president of the new railroad. Preliminary work for building the line, which will connect with the Frisco at the former place has already been started The road will operate over a productive agri- cultural and timber country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
DEPENDS ON OTHER NATIONS FOR FOOD
England Has To Call Upon
 DOmimons For Necessities

LONDON, August 5.--llngland's al- most complete dependence on the outside world for her food supplies, was emphasized in report issued by the ministry of agriculture.
 Britain relies upon other countries for: three-fifths of her meats; four fifths of her wheat: more than half her dairy products; three-fifths of her eggs; nine-tenths of her wool; cotton. oil, sugar, oranges and other sub-topic fruit, all of which are pro- duced abundanly in the United States and 43 other articles for which she must call upon the dominions and other lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
SEVEN INJURED AS
 STORM DAMAGES FIFTY RESIDENCES
Whirling Mass Of Debris Cuts Path 250 Feet Wide At
 Springfield, Mass.

SIP SPEINGFTF3t.D, Masss August D. tornado sweeping through the MerriclI section of West Springfield this afternoon damaged 50 houses. injured seven persons, two of whom may die. and left total property loss of more than S100.000.
 Starting as a strong gust of wind north of Merrick section. the tornado swiftly took shape as a whirling mass of debris and sand, cutting a path 25O feet wide ad mile and a half long through West Springfield before 1t spent itself in the Con necticut river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
STATE POST TO BE OFFERED BUILDER
 0F PANAMA CANAL
Goethals And Seibert Likely To Be Asked To Develop
 Port And Build Highways
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

Gen. George W. Goethals and Gen. w. L. Sibert, internationally known as engineers and builders. probably Will be invited to locate in Alabama and take charge of the development of the states seaport and the con struction of the system of state and federal roads.
 IL became known today that the state harbor commission is consider ing the startisg of negotiations with General Goethals for the task of de- Ve'opment of the seaport when the enabling act providing for the issu- ance of state bonds has been ap- proved by the legislature.
 1t also became known that Gov ernor Brandon probably will offer the appointment as chairman of the new state highway commission, when created, to General Sibert.
 o O .
 Goethals Mentioned Frequently.
 General Goethals gained fame throughout the world through the construction of the Panama canal Since shortly after the people ratified the constitutional amendment which gave the state authority to develop the seaport, General Goethals' name has been mentioned in connection with the development. The state harbor commission aunounced that an engineer would be employed Who had made reputation as con Structor.
 IL is an open secret that Governor Brandon is giving serious considera- tion to the appointment of General Sibert as chairman of the state high way commission. position which will carry a salary of s6000 a year, General Sibert is an Alabama man. He was retired from the army short ly after the close of the World war and has spent a portion of his time in Alabama since his retirement.
 Governor Brandons idea is to ap- point as chairman of the highway commission an experienced business man and builder. He also intends to name as the two associate members persons who have had experience in the line of work needed in road con Gtruotion. One of the associate men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
GOVERNOR DAVIS ILL
High Fever Raging And All Visitors
 Barred

TOPEKA, Kan, August 5.-With @ fever raging. Gov. Jonathan M Davis was reported to be "a very sick man" by his physicians, in bulle- fin issued by them Sunday night.
 Davis has been suffering with severe cold fer the past week. Sum day afternoon when his fever began f. r,nurt three physicians were hur- riedlv summoned. After brief con ference all visitors were ordered barred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
BANDIT TAKES BRIDE
Send Many Presents To
 Outlaw Of Morocco

MELILLA, Morocco, August b. Raisili, the Moroccan bandit, has just been married to the daughter of Said Senal, according to advices from Ia zarit. Many wedding presents were sent by the tribesmen.
 Raisili for more than 40 years, gave trouble to the Moroccan auth critics by his acts. of banditry and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
TAKES TERRIBLE, REVENGE
Singer, Spurned, Tears Away Lip
 Of Girl In Farewell Kiss

ROME. August 3.-Ferdlnando Curzio, Italian baritone, Sunday took a terrible revenge for unrequited love upon Livia Monari, his sweet heart, who sang with him in the same opera company here. She had refused to marry him, but Curzio pleaded for a last meeting. There again, she spurned his love, and seizing her he said that he would kiss her a last goodbye. Fixing his teeth upon her lips in the kiss, he tore her upper lip from her face, horribly disfiguring the beauti- ful girl. Curzio then leaped from a window, attempting suicide. Both were brought to the same hospital
 where Curzio is in a grave condition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
TRAIN AND AUTO
 SMASHES RESULT. M DEATH OF l3.
Mother And Her Five ChiI- dren Wiped Out In
 Collision

BUFFALO, N. Y, August 5-Eight persons were killed and two fatally injured late this afternoon when train crashed into an automobile truck carrying a picnic party to Niagara Falls. Mrs. Camille Capri- otto and her five little children were killed. Angelo Bartilla, 35 years old and baby were also killed. The husband of the dead woman and an- other man were fatally hurt.
 FIVE KILLED
 OAKLAND, Calf, August 5.-Five persons were almost instantly killed and another seriously injured when an automobile in which they were riding collided with a train between Hayward and Mount Eden today. The dead and injured all resided in Mount Eden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
Important News Of The Day

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
BUDGET WARNING ISSUED
Sharp Cuts Must Be Made In Expen-
 ditures, Says Director Lord

ditures. Says Director Lord
 WASHINGTON, August 5.--A warn ing was issued tonight by the budget bureau that sharp cuts must be made in federal expenditures during the coming months to bring the govern ment's expense for the current fisca! year within s3,000. 10000 While the July expenditures, which were larger than receipts. represented q reduc- ton as compared with July 8 year ago, Director Lord, in a formal state ment, declared greater reductions must be brought about in carrying out the policy of economy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06
STATESBURY IN WARSAW

Arrival Of Member Of Morgan Firm
 Causes Rumos Of Loan
 WARSAW, August 5---E. T. gan & Co.,, arrived in Warsaw yes terday, and conferred with Premier Witos and Foreign Minister Seyda. Financial circles infer that the visit has to do with a possible Iona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06

Coolidge oatho of the he
 0 O in home m asum Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06

FORECAST FOR ALABAMA: PARTLY CLOUDY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, PROBABLY LOCAL THUNDERSHOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-06

BIRMINGHAM BANK CLEAR INGS TO AUGUST 1 TOTAL $769, 9,961,0 ,000. A 36 PER CENT l N CREASE OVER 1922
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