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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18

13 hours writing. There is not a single document coming out of the ministry of foreign affairs. whether they be grave and solemn instructions to ambassadors or minor matters of routine business. that the premier does not see personally, and often times corrects or amplifes in his own, hand.
 His. famous speech delivered at Senlis July 15. written entirely in uAt crisp. sharp handwriting which is peculiar to the premier of France. went to the government printers without 2 single correction or, era sure z t.d ii'ia a4Li--laa---a =.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
SEES SAFETY IN PARACHUTEs

LONDON, Aug. IS Gathering his figures from all over the world. E. R. Calthorp declares there were 90 crashes of airplanes during the six months ended June 30. One hun dred and six persons were killed in these accidents, and GA were in- jured.
 MT. Calthorprr says 1t is only by the introduction sef parachntes, and the capable 'uss szsfhsms that fatali- ties can be matsria1lS ; ,reduced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
BIG CANADIAN ', BANK FAILS s5 Home Bank of Canada Sus- : pends Payments Many
 Bad Debts Reported.

TORONTO, Aug. 1S-The Home Bank of Canada has suspended pay ments and the affairs of the institu- tion have been placed in the hands of curator by the Canadian Bank CTS Association.
 The directors received a report showing a serious amount of bad debts among the assets and decided the resources were so badly impair ed that no readjustment of capital or reserve could meet the situa- ton.
 The annual statement issued May 21 showed deposits amounting to S22 100000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Kiel Canal Is Open to
 Vessels, Foreign Nations

THE HAGUE. Aug 1s-The Per manent Court of International Jus tice, in the case Involving the use of the Kiel Canal by foreign vessels, decided against Germany and in favor of Great Britain. The Court ordered damages paid to the owners of the steamer Wimbledon. which was prevented from entering the canal in 1921 during hostilities be- tween Poland and Russia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
RADIATOR STETHOscOPE IS
 NEW DEVICE TO SAVE COAL

CHICAGO, Aug. 1S--The leaky ra. boiler factory must go. The research committee of tho National Associa. tion of Building Owners and Mana gers declares 1t has discovered means of saving thousands of tons of coal a year by preventing wastage of steam.
 The committee has invented a stethoscope. It works quite like the one the doctor uses when he tests your lungs or your heart. The es- cape of steam in the radiator traps can be gauged the way the doctor heart.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
l. w. w. Injunction Case Is Taken
 Under Advisement

SACRAMENTO, Aug 1S-At the conclusion of the arguments in the Superior Court, Judge Buick took under advisement the decision whether a permanent in- junction would be issued curbing the activities of the Wobblies in California, continuing in the mean time the temporary injunction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Mrs. Harding
 Leaves White House For Last Time

WASHINGTON Aug. 1S-Qnietly and almost unnoticed, Mrs. Warren c. Harding left the White House for the last time yesterday, going to the home of MT. and Mrs. Edward B. Mclean. The coolidges are ex- pected to move into the White House next week
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
ALASKA SALMON
 PACK IS SHORT
Bristol Bay Pack Pulls Total Down-Pack Good in
 Southeastern Alaska.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 1s-Ad- vices to representatives of the sal Alaska salmon catch this year will be below that of last year because the Bristol Bay pack will be about 300.0 900 cases short However. the catch in Southeastern Alaska Is re- ported good.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Believe Tanker Struck
 By Lightning; Wrecked

NEW YORK, Aug. 1s-The scorch- ed body of man apparently sea man picked up among wreckage on the oil strewn waters of the Carib- bean Sea ,has caused the owners of the tanker Swift Star to decide the vessel, which mysteriously disap- peared with 2S aboard, was struck by lightning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Eamonn de Valera Taken
 To Military Barracks

DUBLIN, Aug. 1S--Eamonn de Va lera has been removed from Ennis and, taken to the. military barracks Later the Irish rebel leader .will be interned fin Mount Joy. prison.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Disorders Are Finally
 Quelled IT. German Town

LONDON. Aug. 1S-Three Com munists were killed and eight wound ed during further fighting at Dat teln last night according to dis patches received here. Order is said to have been restored.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Ranches Are Raided;
 Stock Is Driven Away

CALExICO. Aug. 18-Bandits raid ed ranches within a five mile radius last night and escaped over the bor- der with. horses, mules. wagons, har- ness and implements valued at $10,- 900. ''e's 'z- i,h
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Hornets Force Suspension
 Of Lumbering

NELSON, B. C., Aug. 1S-Hor- nets have forced suspension of numbering around Erie. British Columbia, harassing the workers and creating great accident risk.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Epi ide mic of FIopulnus

AUSTIN. Tex, Aug. 1S--In an eff fort to stop an epidemic of -floggings. Acting Governor Davidson has des patched detachment of State Ran gers to Port Arthur where two citi- zens were whipped last night. The rangers already at Amarillo have re- ported several arrests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
ARREST SHERIFF.,
 SERIOUS CHARGE

AMARILLO, Aug. S-Sheriff Jess Whitaker of Potter County, has been arrested on charges of conspiracy and being an accomplice in the kidnap- ping, tarring and feathering of k. C. Mcdonald. bridge worker, last "Wednesday night The charges were filed by Captain Hamer, of the Texas Rangers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Four Unidentified
 Killed in Accident

LOS ANGELES, Aug 1s--Four un- identified persons were killed and fifth is seriously injured when an electric train struck their automo- bile.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Two Negroes Lynched in
 Georgia During One Day

ATLANTA. Ga. Aug. 1S-Two ne- women were lynched in this state yesterday. One was lynched at Bleckley and the other at Coone.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Saunders Resigns as
 Head Piggly Wiggly

MEMBHIS. Aug. 1s-Clarence Saun- ders has resigned as President of the Piggly Wiggley Corporation and the directors have accepted it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
MANY LIVES ARE BELIEVED LOST
 IN TYPHOON; STEAMERS ARE SUNK
SAN PEDRO OIL
 FIRE SUBSIDIES
Damage Estimated at Onel Million Dollars \ Heroic
 Fight Made La. Night 1

SAN PEDRO. Aug. .. 1S-The fire subsided shortly after 10 o'clock last night with damage estimated at 1000. 900.
 The scenes of yesterdays disas- trous fire are guarded by soldiers, firemen and policemen. The last danger was decreased when the flames partially subsided but they may be renewed with a change in the wind. ra
 Officials of the General Petroleum Company today gave their opinion that combustion did not cause the explosion but the fire was the re- suit of ineendiarism.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
Spokane Hottest Place
 Yesterday in the U. s.

SPOKANE. Wash. Aug. 1s-Spo- kane with 2 maximum temperature of 99.2, degrees yesterday was the hottest place in the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
OIL BoILs OVER

SAN PEDRO, Aug, 1S-The mili- tary reservation at Fort McArthur was surrounded by gulf of flame at 7.3O o'clock last night when blaz- ing oil boiling over the tank spilled into the canyon south of the tank farm and escaped into the sea. a roar ing mass of fire.
 A large force Of firemen and work men with tractors and trucks then started desperate efforts to stay the burning flow with dykes.
 The tank, containing 5Oo,OoO bar rels of oil, exploded yesterday lore noon. from spontaneous combustion threatening wide section. Frames spread in all directions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18

HANKOW, Aug. 1S-Rey. Michael McHugh and Rev. Daniel Ward, Catholic priests kidnapped yesterday by Chinese bandits, have escaped. They disguised themselves in Chi nese clothes and made their get away,
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-08-18
DENY CHARGES
 OF KIDNAPPING
Americans Arrested in Ger many Deny Implication
 in Bergdoll Case.

MOSBACH. Germany, Aug. lS-- Hoover Griffiths and Victor Nelson
 both Americans, at the preliminary hearing here denied all charges in connection with the alleged attempt to kidnap Grover Bergdoll. Grif- fiths made a point that his automo' bile had hardly enough gas to go to Heidelberg whereas he was accused of planning to take Bergdoll to Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
FEEBLE | N ] [ ]
 HOME READY TO RECEIVE PATIENTS
Formal Opening, However, Will Be Held Some Time
 In October
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERAI.D ! TuqcalOOSa Ala So,at 4

The formal opening of the Alabama Home for Feeble Minded, which was just completed at a cost of $70,000. will be held sometime in october The building was open for reception of patients Saturday and 31 have all ready been taken there for treat ment. The home can care for 160 patients. Dr. W. D. ParIlow IS head of the institution and also super1n- tendent of the Alabama Bryce hos pital, while Dr. L. Ii. Woodruff, tor merry of Annlston, is assistant super intendent and will be in charge ot the new home. The building was erected on the unit plan, this being the first unit, and as further units are needed they will be added. 1t Is d modern structure. located q short distance from the state hospital on the Sir mIngham read.
 The building was practically com pleted some tune ago, but could not pe utilized until the Legislature met and made provisions Tor equip ping members or tue Bryce hospital board who also have jurlSdictIon over the home for the fceple minded, are Mrs. Dur ont Thompson of Bifmingnam, Mrs. Breyard Jones of Montgomery, and Mrs. Battle Searcy of Tuscaloosa. The three latter were appointed members to serve with the board of the new institution. 4 meeting Of the board will be held in October when the formal opening occurs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
BUILDING BOON |S 0N AT SC0TTSB0RO
Hosiery Mill About Completed And Shirt Factory
 Planned

SCOTTSBoRO. Ala, Sept 4.--(spe- cial, is enjoying one Of the greatest building booms sho has experienced in years. All local car- penters and contractors are busy and a great deal of labor has to be had from other places. A large two-storv brick has just been completed by r. D. Webb on the east side of the square on North Market street. The lower floor is arranged for 6 general mer- chandise store, while the second story is to be used for shirt factory, it is understood. On the two lots adjoin- ing this building two brick office brildings are in course of construc- tion under the supervision of MT. Webb.
 , The Scottsboro Hosiery mill is just about completed. The machinery will arrive this week, it is understood, and the factory will be running in a short time. This mill will put on the mar ket a high grade ladies hose. The following business men of this city are officers of the Scottsboro Hosiery mill: J. c. Jacobs, president; D. F. Wimberly, vice president; C. E. Spivy, treasurer. The board of directors consists of J. W. Payne, J., c. Jacobs, H. c. Jacobs, D. P. Wimberly and c. E. Spivy.
 Work is being rushed on the Jack son County High school in order that school may be opened on September 10 as, planned. While the building will not be completed, all available labor is being secured so that as much ss possible of the building may be used for the opening. It was hoped M the spring that the new auditorum at the cty school would be finshed by the opening .of hat school. but the work as not been started yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
HIGH SCHOOL OPENS

The Flat Rock High school opened last week with large enrolment. Virgil Bouldin. Judge Bogart, Cole Savage and J. S. Benson of this place were present at the opening. pr. s. appropriate address, and many other talks were made by distinguished vis- itors present. The following faculty has charge of the school for this year: George w. Floyd, principal; Roy c. Ellis, science and vocational education; J. R. Drncan, English and mathematics; Miss Eva Goodby, Latin and home economies; Mrs. Patty Dur-' rall history; Miss Arez Prickett. sixth and seventh grades; c. R. Herring, athletics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
ROLL CALL TO FEATURE TALLADEGA'S REVIVAL
Three Special Workers To Take
 Part In Methodist Meeting

IALLADEGA, Ala, sept. 4.-(Spe- cial.)-Sunday. September 16 is the day Set for the beginning of the re- vival at the First Methodist church. The day will also he observed as roll call day. The church roll of members will be called and every member Is expected to answer pres ent." This will be done at the morn ing service on the sixteenth. Rev. J. H. Hunter of Mobile, Rev. Albert Brascomb of Emory university and Miss Pauline Cauhorn of Florence will be special workers for the re- vival. Mir. Branscomb will lead in the service of song and Miss Cau- horn will conduct special services for the children and young people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
BREWT0N AFTER NORMAL
Will Seek Daphne school If Is Is
 MnYed Tram RaIdxxin aunfx

BREWTON, Ala, Sept. 4.-(Special Leased Wire. )-The Brewton Rotary club at it's meeting Monday discussed plans for securing the location of the state normal school, now at Daphne, in case the legislature decides to move the school from Baldwin county. No effort to secure a change in the location of the school is to be .lade by the local Rotary, but if change is decided upon, every effort will be made to secure the establishment of the school here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
L0WNDES HIGH OPENS
Record Breaking Crowd Attends
 Initial Exercisea

FORT DEPOSIT. Ala. Sept 4.-- Special. .)--The opening of the Lowndes County high and the Fort Deposit Grammar hools here Mon day was attended by a record break ing assembly of representative citi- zens. patrons and students. Taking into consideration the fact that sev- cral junior high schools have been established throughout the county, the boarding students at the dorm.- tory will be few less than last year
 High school faculty under the sup ervision of it's president. c. F. Cas- sadly, are Professor Crane. and Misse. Garrett. Boylston. and Holland, For the grammar school. Prof. D. w
 Harrison. Misses Meribel Richardson
 Carriiee Green, Emma Cater. and Vivian Slaton. Miss Lora Patterson will have charge of the music de- partmen.. fr ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
IN QUAKE ZONE

The friends Of Mrs. J. c. Estes and her son, Clifford Estes. formerly of Tuscaloosa, but now residing in Japan, are considerably apprehensive for tneir safety. They live al osaka, Japan, where MT. Estes teaches Eng Iish in Japanese government school. Nothing has been heard from them since the catastnophe In Japan and efforts to reach them by cable ars futile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
NEW sTORE TO OPEN

The new J. c. Penny company store will open for business about September 15, and most of the goods have arrived. Ben F. Sorsby and Mrs
 Sorsby have arrived and will make their homes here. Sorsby Is to be as- sistant manager. George w. Bear of Corvallis, Ore, will be manager. The store Is located on Broad street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
CHANrBER DIRECTORS TO MEET

The director meeting of the An niston Chamber of Commerce for the month of September will be held in the directors room of the Annis- ton National Bank at 4 o'clock We'd nesday afternoon. Announcement of several important business matters to come before the meeting was made Tuesday afternoon by pr. D. c. Anderson, president and L. c. Wat son the secretary. All members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
ASHvILLE HIGH OPENS
Session Opens With Strong Faculty
 And In New Building

cial.)-The Ashville High school had q good opening Monday, the exercises being held in the Methodist church, after which the pupils and facuAy marched to the school building for organization of classes. The faculty this year is as follows: Marvin Bax- ter, principals; Mrs. Marvin Baxter, Mrs. J. E. West, Mrs. J. Conlay Mer- chant and Miss Pace. They are To- cated in one of the best school build ings in the state, having been built only short time, out of native rock and cement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
ERECT GARAGE ADDITION

The contract was closed Wednesday by Luther Maxwell to have erected for Tucker Motor company an addi- tion to the present garage occupied by the company. The building will be 42 by 96 and will cost several thousand dollars and will be ready be 42 by 96 feet, will cost several new building will be of brick and hol- low tile. fireproof throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
HIGn scHooL opENs

The Northport High school and grammar school began the fall term Tuesday with an attendance of 390 pupils. This Is the largest enrolment in the history of the school. Prof. H. G. Hinton, a graduate of the UniYer sity of Alabama, is principal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
CARACEs no CIOsE

The garages of ScoS<sboro are ask ing the cooperation of car owners in getting a supply of gas during the week in order that the operators of garages may close on Sunday. thereby giving their employees 8 day of rest. The following have. agred to close their places of business on the Sab bath; Benson & Padgett, Reliable Motor company, Jackson County Mo tor company, Scottsboro Auto com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05

number of the schools in the county opened Monday, September 3. Among those opening were the County High school at Lincoln and the public school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
BOWLING SPEAKS
Circuit Court Gets Under Way At
 IAEnyetfe

LAFAYETTE, Ala, Sept. 4.-(Spe- ial)-Circut court convened here today, with Judge s. l.. Brewer of the fifth judicial circut presiding. Immediately before court convened Congressman w. E. Bowling deliv- cred an address to the citizens who came to attend court. James T. Houston of beat 10 was selected as foreman of the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
RETURN TO MAGIC CITY

Mir. and Mrs. w. l.. Carson have returned to their home in Birming- ham after a visit of several days to their sister, Mrs. J. A. Nunnally at her home on north Wilma avenue. The Birmingham people were accom- panied home by MT. and Mrs. J. E. Carson who will visit in that city and other places before returning to their home in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
To 35 Sounds Death KneN OF AN Sunday Closing Legislation

were awarded life degrees also. Life and star degrees were also conferred on Marbury Fulton of Oxford, Eugene Dickey of Piedmont, and Ralph Hicks, Martin and James Johnson of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
WORK ON NEW CAMP

Monday, September 3, the Scouts of Talladega began work on their rev camp site at Taylor's Mill. All Scouts were on hand to take part in the work Of fixing up the permanent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
RNyIyAr IS nIc SUCCESS

One Of the most successful revivais ever helt in the history of the towr. wax conductnt the past week at tfe Fort neposit Methodist church os Rev. J. 4. WAltsctt of GeorGia.r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
To CoMpI,ETE pARsoNAcE

completion of the Methodist parson- age. This structure will be of brick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
COURT CONFINES

Jackson county circuit court con- vened here Monday, September 3. Judge W. w. Harrolson of Fort Payne is presiding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
MRS. ARMBREsTER DUES

Mrs. J. J. Armbrester ot Renfroe died at her home Saturday morning at o'clock. She is survived by a vide family connection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
ATrEND TRAINIyG INsTITuTE

Rev. W. l.. MOTHS and Wife are at tending the Sunday school training institute at Gadsden, which will con- tinue during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
HIGH H0NORS WON BY ANNISTON BOY SCOUTS
Four Get Eagle Degrees-Scott Roberts Speaks
 ANNISTON BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD

Scott Roberts, a member of the ex- ecutive counsel, of the boy scouts delivered the principal address on Monday evening al the court of honor ceremony held at the boy scout music hall. Four members of the Anniston troop received the coveted scout metals at the hands of Neal T, Sterne who assisted in the ceremony of awards by Rev. James c. Mo GlothNn and C. Stanley Hilbert. Charles Bradley, Eugene Bayol, Hugh White and James Moorer were the boy scouts who had won the highest degrees in the scout organization and in addition to the eagle degree they The Five Points Consolidated Hfgh scHool at Strul1ie opened today. Chambers couny is proud of l CT rec ord in education. standing third in the state of Alabama, according to population.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
PROUn nE MER scHnnIs

The schools of Chambers county are being opened for the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
GEORGIAN KILLED

Truck Driven By His Son Turns
 over On Highway
 EUFAULA. Ala. Sept 4.-H. R. Stringfellow. age 5S. of Columbus. Ga.. was killed near here yesterday afternoon when a furniture truck driven by his son overturned on the highway. The men were en route to Graceyille, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
OFFICIAL ARRESTED IN DEATH OF MOBILE MAN
County Commissioner And Two
 Others Held In Case

MOBILE, Ala, Sept 1.-The third arrest in connection with the killing of Stephen s. Losing, S9-year- wholesale dealer at Delchamps In this county last Friday night, was made today when County Commissioner J. c. Cleveland was taken into custody, charged with the murder.
 Tossing was killed within block of the Cleveland home and two others of the family, Tom ". Cleve- land and S. J. Cleveland, Jr., also also are being held in connection with the death of Losing. Preliminary trial in the case is set for Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
sCunnIs oprN

camp. A name will be decided on Monday when the Scouts meet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05

will be served and is one of the fea- ture parts of the meeting of the Knights of Pythias of the Fourth District which will be held with Ralph Bone lodge on Friday. The advance indication are that dele gates from all of the lodges in the district will enjoy the day with the opposite Knights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05

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The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-04-07

The Kennecott population was increased recently to the extent of one baby girl. Mrs. Ralph Ro- the is the happy mother of the prettiest little 712pound mite of baby girl ever born in the Ken necott hospital. The entire nur sing staff pass the verdict, and the opinion is not disputed,
The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-04-07
kennecott Laundry Family Work a Speciality

Dr. Mohr who is in attend ance reports mother and daught doing nicely. The News wishes to extend congratulations.
The McCarthy weekly news., 1923-04-07

A fool and his money are soon parted, but whoever heard of a fool having money?
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12

FOR RENT-The lots across 70, y.
street from postoffice. Eaee,i;s Ia
place for wood yard. Can MT u VA
power machinery for saving "''~
Inquire of J. r. Hughes.