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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
CORDOBA GARAGE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
Fire Department Saves Adjoin.
 ing Residence

CORDOVA, Ala, Dec. 10.-(spe- cial. .)-The garage being operated by Kirkpatric & Morrow of this place was destroyed by fire early yesterday morn- ing. The entire contents of the build ing, including one large truck, were destroyed. The nearest residence to the garage was that of Dr. Edwards. It was saved only by the heroic efforts of the fire department. The building that burned was owned by the Edwards Drug company. The loss totals about S1. 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
NEWTON INSTITUTE
 PLANS HOMECOMING
Dr. Colley To Deliver Welcome
 Address

NEWTON, Ala. Dec. 11.-(Special. ) Final preparations are now being made for the homecoming at Newton insti- tute on December 16. Indications are that many old students and friends of the institute will be present. The pro- gram will begin at 10 o'clock a. m. Dr. J. o. Colley of Troy has been asked to make the welcoming address and MT. Tate, first president of the institute, to make the response. Dr. Dil,ard If Bir- mingham will speak at the II o'clock hour, Dr. l.. L. Gwaltney and Rev. J. O. Williams will speak at the after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
BIRTH RATE GROWS

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. H. Special Birth registration in Ala bama during October, 1924, indicated an encouraging improvement over the corresponding month in 1923, accord bureau of vital statistics of the state health department. The death rate for October was the lowest this year. Num- Der of births reported for October, 1924, was 4,997, and of deaths, 1927.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
POWER OFFICIAL
 TO VISIT SHOALS
(MuscIe Shoals Bureau)

FLORENCE, Ala, Dec. 11.-W. J. Baldwin, publicity director of the Ala bama Power company, will come to Flor enee Monday for conference with the chambers of commerce of Sheffield, Florence and Tuscumbia and citizens of these cities on the work to be undertaken by this company in the district.
 In a statement issued by Thomas W. Martin, president of the power company, MT. Martin stated power rates would be reduced in the Fri Cities and the cor poration would lend every aid toward the bringing to Muscle Shoals of new industries to consume tte hydro electric power which they would furnish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
GROTTO TO FROLIC

The Twin Cities completed their prep arations on Tuesday for the Kamram Grotto ceremonial which is to be held on Friday. The entire assemblage of phophets will meet at the Louisville and Nashville railroad stationeto welcome the special train of visitors shortly af- ter 3 o'clock, after which a street pa rade will be formed, proceeding through both cities and terminating at the Princess theater, where the two hundred candidates will be initiated. Following the initiation the prophets will be en- tertained with banquet.
 NEW PLANT TINTED
 Rumors that representative from a big eastern manufacturing concern was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
MINER KILLED
 IN TUSCALOOSA
Piece Of Coal Falls On Him At Kellerman
 Mine
Tuscaloosa Bureau.)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Dec. 11.-G. w. Hayes, a miner age 30 years, died at the Druid City hospital late Wednes- day night as result of injuries sus- tained late Wednesday afternoon in the mine of the Central Iron and Coal company at Kellerman. A large piece of coal fell on him while at work and was brought here for medical at tention. He is survived by his widow and five children. The body was for warded to Kellerman Thursday for fu- neral and interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
HOGS SALE HELD
20, 300 Head Sold At Evergreen Auc
 tiOn

EVERGREEN, Ala, Dec. 11.-(Spe- eial. )-The first cooperative hog sale of the season was held Tuesday at the stock pens of the Conecuh Live Stock association, H. k. Pettis, county demon stration agent in charge, assisted by c. $. Can't. A total of 13S hogs were brought in representing 20,5O0 pounds, which were contributed by b farmers throughout the county.
 M. B. Boutwell, of Greenville was the successful bidder and paid $40 cents for No. Is; TAO for No. 2s, 6.65 for No. 3s and 5.65 for No. As, amounting to $1, ,662.71. The next sale will be held early in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
NEW GENEVA BOARD
 GOES INTO OFFICE
One Woman Is Member Of Edu-
 ti0nal Body

HARTFORD, Ala, Dec. 11.-(Spe- cial. l.)-The new members of the county board of Geneva county have taken their offices. The new members are |: Mrs. Jenkins of Geneva, J. J. Collins, John Fondren of Coffee Springs, and Mir. Casey of So1cumb. MT. Mccartney of Samson, the only old member left was made chairman. At this meeting J.. G. Austin, county superintendent of educational whose time expires in July, said that he would not be a candidate for reelection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
ROTARIANs ENTERTAINED

Members of the Huntsville Rotary club held their weekly meeting Monday in the Bradley school at Merrimack as guests of Joseph J. Bradley, general agent of the company. Dinner was prepared and served by the domestic science class of the school. The pro- gram included addresses by W. l.. Lyle, c. M. Alexander, Robert c. Chase and w. H. Weekley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
TO NAME OFFICERS

The Business and Professional Wo- mems club have named the following committee to nominate officers for the new year: Miss Ita Stocks, chairman i; Miss Eura Brown, Mrs. Margaret An ders, Miss Bessie Whorton and Mrs. Florence Adams. The election will take place January 5,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12

in the Twin Cities looking over the town for factory site and gathering data for a proposed plant here was not denied by w. J. Meininger, secretary of the chamber of commerce. He would not, however, divulged the nature of the plaut nor negotiations that had been entered into other than that the plant was one of immense proportions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
PAINTER IS HELD
 M STORE ROBBERY
Stolen Merchandise At Opelika
 Is Recovered

OPELIKA, Ala, Dec 11.-(Special.) Wednesday afternoon Sheriff Moon and his force located and recovered a lot of stolen merchandise and goods, which had been taken from the mill village store Sunday when that store was bur glarized. The finding of these stolen articles, and other evidence led to the arrest of Clement Walter, a young painter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
OBSERVE SCHOOL DAY

The Kiwanis club at its luncheon Wednesday observed Rural School Day" Members of the Lee county school of education were guests Of the club. A talk on "The County Schools" by the county superintendent of edu- cation was one of the main features of the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
WEATHER IMPROVES

This section has experienced a va riety of weather during the past 10 days. First it had cold weather, which was followed by warm wave. Then came the dark, lowering clouds, accom- panied by displays of electricity, which reminded one of midsummer. This was followed by torrents of rain which laid the dust and dispelled the smoke. Now touch of clear winter weather has come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
TWIN-CITY MAN
 DIES OF INJURIES
Suffered Fractured Skull Tuesday In Aut0mO
 bile Accident
Tennessee Valley Bureau)

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Dec. IL Robert c. Miller, aged 55, died at the Benevolent hospital here last night of injuries received in an automobile ac- cident on Tuesday afternoon. MT. Mil Ter was rushed to the hospital immedl- ately following the accident, where It was discovered that he suffered frac- ture at the base of the skull. Realizing the extent of his injuries it was deemed best not to operate. Funeral services will be held on Saturday. The Odd Fellows will have charge with interment at the Oliver cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
FARM BUREAU TO MEET

DIXONS MILLS. Ala, Dec. H. Especial. )-County Agent W. l.. Law son, announces through letters to mem bers of the farm bureau that there will be a meeting of the bureau at Dixons Mills Friday afternoon. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss soils and fertilizers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
MONTEVALLO FUND
 BOOSTED BY $2I,OOO
Progress In Drive For College
 Reported By Carmichael

MONTEVALLO, Ala, Dec. H. Special. )-The campaign for Alabama college continues to move forward with very satisfactory progress, according to Director O. c. Carmichael. For the two weeks ending December 6 little over $21, ,00O was subscribed to the fund.
 The following is report by counties for the two weeks ending December G.:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
PLAY IS GIVEN

REFORM, Ala, Dec. 11.-(Special.) ) And Hsme Came Ted," a sprightly comedy of mystery in which there is an abundance of fun, will be presented here Thursday night, December IS, by the Pickens County High school at the local auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
SINGING SCHOOLS GALORE

This little city will be singing com munity if singing schools can make it such. It has had two weeks at the Nazarene church, two weeks at the Methodist church and now two weeks are on at the Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
EXCHANGE CLUB IS HOST

The Exchange club was host to the Freshman football team of the Univer- sity of Alabama Thursday. Dr. Clyde Brooks, dean of the medical college at the university, made the principal address and members of the college put on part of the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
NOOJIN HEADS ROTARY
Nominated President of Attalla Rotary Eluh

N. O. Noojin, prominent church and civic worker, was Thursday nominated as president of the Attalla Rotary club and will be elected at its next meeting. Other nominations were: Wiley Afford, first vice president; J. P. Stewart, sec ond vice president; Charles Duke, secre- tary; Fred Cox, A. H. Majors and Burt Richardson, directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
LAUNCH DISASTER
 TO BE INVESTIGATED

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 11.-An official investigation into the death of Jesse Kirkland, member of the crew of the government dredge Blackwater, -wno was drowned when a launch he was in went over the dam at lock number 1 on the TQmbigbee river yesterday afternoon, has been started here by United States Engineer T. H. Emmerson.
 The result of the investigation will be made public at later date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
MRS n E M'GHEE

Mrs. D. E. McGhee, 63 years of age, passed away at her home seven miles from Tuscaloosa Thursday. She is survived by her husband and one child. Interment will take place in Bethel cemetery Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12

DEMOPOLIS, Ala, Dec. 11.-(Spe- ciall-The body of Jesse Kirkland, drowned in the launch disaster, has not been recovered. Rising waters of the river have hampered searcbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
BODY NOT RECOVERED
Rising Waters Handicap Searchers At
 Lock Four

LOCK Four
 The body of lessee Kirkland, who was drowned at Lock number four on the Tombigbee river Wednesday afternoon when the government watch Saltwater went over the dam, had not been re- covered late Wednesday, according to word received at the government of- flee here. The recovery of the body is made more difficult on account of the rise of the river at Lock, number four.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
HEADS ALMSHOUSE

T. M. Giles has been elected by the Madison county commissioners to be superintendent of the almshouse and will assume office December 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-12
TO PRESENT PLAY

Tributes of love, a Christmas peage- ant, will be presented at the Baptist church Sunday night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-04
10 series.
BY FRANK CITY

OUTSIDE GRIFFITH STADIUM.
" Washington, Oct. 4.--Far as the
vyo could SEQ thru the swirlinE early
miEtH from the Potomac stretched a
seemingly endless limo OF humanity,
It's head was pressed against the
bltacher gates, us tail gathering fans
Ike a vacuum cleaner. sucking them
from every street and street car.
from flivvers and n hundred fancisr
vehicles. drawing them with the ir.
resistible lure Of washing.ons first
world series.
The present series may SET no new
records for baseball. but those for
enthusiastic sandom already are shat,
tered beyond repair.
They came from every quarter Of
the city and from every corner o.
the land. these dyed.in. ths.wool and
shivering IN tho early morn fans.
waiting for tho blsacher gates 10
open.
BY sa. m. there was 5000 % them.
an hour before tho csntsrfield bleach.
ers WIS 70 receive them In the first
frantic rush.
II was a colorful thronE. AZ least
every third one in limo was coiored.
The first man In iine-hc had been
there since 1880 p. m. Friday-wus
Charles W Bell. an cmployc Of the
yeterans' bureau here. Poking a blue
nose from out OF his turned.up coat
collar. he picked the Nationals ns
they insist on calling tho Senators
down herel 10 win.
To Fort Wayne. Ind. went the
honor Of supplying the second man
O. r. Horstman lie. too. was for
Washington.
a little way down the first line
we're +. N. Aiarston and N. L. Ls-
backe. who came all the way from
Portland. ore. 10 see Waiter John.
son pitch. Behind them was a -.
year.old farmer from Salisbury. Nd.
hero Tor the same purpose.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-04
"He'S a Good Boy" Says
Dad of Jimmy O'COnneH.

GACftAMENTo. Cali OCT. .
- II wish De- were here n0W.
30 could bold him Boa my arms
niEht or wronE, hc la my boy
We're the pathetic words ~
James = Oconneli father ~
Jimmy OConnsiL major league
baseball player. who confessed
Offering a bribe 10 Hein.e sand
90 "thfuw" a game 20 the Nee
York GiantF
with but few remaining
years 20 I've. tho old man Nspt
az be- told his riofy ~ how
much De thought Of 'hls boy
a YVES very much surprised
20 hear - phat jimmy d.d
thu father Hhid. az De stopped 10
talk with a reporter after finish
lnE Hu hil-uiEhl duty az "a
water pumping plant n this
city.
"iIe las been q Eo0d boy on
hh life. can't tso whore 10
thought he was 20 benefit
Maybe and the Old felI0w
thought deeply Tor a moment
'yuu know once Do waa hii on
Tho head hy a baseball while
playing against Salt Lake a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-04
WILL INTRODUCE
WHEELER
Byron Phelps, City Pioneer,
10 Secured by Committee

Byron Phelps Seattle pioneer for
mer mayor county auditor county
treasurer and Grand Army man
uiI Introduce Senator Burton g.
wheeler 20 seattlslisa AZ hs ia
sonic tempe. a. O'Clock 2Iouda,
evening. when tHe progrsm.ra vic.
DrrsldsnulI candidate opens h1 cam
ppisn here
Trksn 10 me Wheeler meeting
wrro on ule Saturday aud WU h.
on sunday and Monday. az tie
Labor temple and AZ 8GI EaHuae
Exchange building Monday ressr
FaIi0uH may alHo BE- made at the
Masonic temple.
Tickris are selling fast. and those
wishing 10 hear Wheeler arc urged
90 make early reservations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-04
SEN. BROOKHART
UNDISTURBED
Ignores Iowa G. 0. P. Which
Read Him Out" of Party

DEs MONIES. Ia. oct. 4.-Un.
disturbed by the action Of the re.
publican state central committee,
which declared he had 'bolted" the
party, Senator Smith w. Brookhart
Of Iowa today indicated he would
retain tho party label but continue
to fight President Coolidge, Charles
G. Dawes and other party leaders.
When advised thru the United
Press o. the committees action by
long distance telephone TO Spencer.
Iowa, the senator snapped:
"Thc committee is small game
and represent but one vote each.
/ may or may not answer them. :"
Brookhart apparently was unwor-
riel FOR he laughed the matter Off
and made il clear he would not les.
sen his efforts to "olcan cut the
party"
Almost simultaneously with the
action OF the state central commit.
tee. Dan Steck. democratic nominee
for United States senator opened
his campaign at Mcdiapolis, Iowa.
with IA scorehing attack on Brook.
Tart, saying the Junior senator sis
the supreme egotist of this day and
agc," and that "he has declared
himself the supreme political die
tntor in Iowa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-04
SPEED, THRILLS
Hope to Set New Records
for Speed at Dayton

wLBUR WRIGHT FLYING
FIELD. Dayton. o.. Oct. t-Speed
aud spectacle entertained today's
crowd at the international air races
Four entrants % the United States
air service hoped 10 set a new
worlds record for speed IN the
famous Pulitzer trophy race OF four
lans over e 50 kIlomeisr course,
Following close 90 this event was
"thc bombing Of the skyline OF New
York" the most spectacular air
demonstration thus far attempted
by the army air service.
Tho big thrin OF yesterday after.
noon came when an alrplans was
launched In mid-air for tho first
time in history. A Sperry messenger
plane was hooked on under the car
Ok an army dirigible. II was re-
leased and got away on flight sue
ccssfully.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-04
WHEELER TALKS
AT FAIR
viii Deliver Address Sunday
Afternoon 10 Crowds

Senator Burton X. Wheeler. vice
presidential candidate ON The ticket
with Robert Ia Toilette. win speak
Sunday afternoon al 40 o'clock al
tho Western Washington fair
grounds. Puynllup. The fair viii be
open during the day and there viii be
no additional charge for Senator
wheelcr'a address. the management
announces
I'VE have been very fortunate In
having senator Wheeler with us az
this time. explains Senator ". H.
pHulhamus. president Of tho Western
Warrington Fair association.
stormy weather earlier ln the week
has kept many people from visiting
Tho fair and with the promise o. q
beautiful day and national aiirac.
ton there should be n record crowd. 2"
Senator Wheeler has announced
that he viii disruss the Teapot Dome
controversy and other phases Of the
present political campaign.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-04
WHEELER TO AID
FARMERS
Promises PrOgressiyes Will
Stabilize Wheat Prices
~ Paul r. tIALION

EPOKAHE, Wash. Oct B-Buf-
TON Is Wheeler came 90 tHc farm
"u ~ thls Southwestern corner Of
th0 United States today with "a
promise tlat aH independent nd
mIuIrifaiiaH would guarantee them
u fair pnr7 fGr their produeta. jurt
as ihe hI1rcr o. guaranteed a fair
ashrY.
Announcement was made By The
independent vice presidential can.
adate thar fHH ~ Follsrts gov.
Tumsut would 1rFums tie role u
w.aEIFmau fo guarantee stable
"a hfst 1urr
You of thg West have paid tfib
ute 90 The manufacturer n the
East in The way ~ cRDrbllaut prices
Tor mar Ufactarsd articles since ths
time watu the memory Of man
runneh not 90 tEr contrary" the
8tumpiBg Spokesman f9r tie pro
gressiVe declared
1--WE now ask lhaf the people u
this country fiIuIi.zs the price ~
our farm products until tueh
time on Europe is argIu boz q pJsl
ZION 90 bog our wheat and our
raw material.
Manufacturers q! boots and
shoes ana cotton and wooden goods
in Now England compel congress
70 help them when economic con.
dliions are bad Why should n0f
the same assistance be granted the
f8rmerag'
speeehsg arc now scheduled for
him IN SPOKANE, Seattle. PuyaIlup,
Portland. Sacramento. stockton,
Oakland. San Francisco. Los An.
Fclca and San Diego.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-04
Chief
URGING PROBE
DreyiusS Insists on Thoro
investigation OF Scandal

PiTTEBuRC. OCT. TN a nFht.
Ing mood. Barney Drsytiss. Pirates
owner. has Eunr 90 Washington 10
force deeper probe into tho base.
bail scandal that resulted in tho oKs
puislon q Jimmy Oconnell and
Cory" poian.
Tho referred % az a crack pot
hy John . McGmw. and advised 90
keep his shirt on. Dreyfuss thinks
many more are involved IN the bFlue
offer and plans o. insist on a thorn
investigation at n meeting n tho
baseball maEnhton 10 De held IN
Washington today or tomorrow
~ this thing "a not cleared Up
properly and % The entire rAtlafnc.
ton Of the public. VIII be In favor
o. eliminating tho worlds series for
a time az least az a growing menace
% the bcst Interests u the game.
The sefies 10 being made too
much 81 a big circus or show and ln
view u tbo present trend u things
4 has become a growing menace
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-04
SATISFIED
WITH CLEANUP
Says BootleggerS Are Keep
ing Out OF Sight

The police crusade against boot.
isggsru. s1 conyiets. dope addlcis and
gamblers il making satisfactory prog.
rsrs. according 20 chief of Police
ssverus saturday. altbo the record
% arrests shown n terrific slump
bnoe tho campaign started about two
weeks ago.
The police force az flnt Eet a pace
of from 10 10 rs arrests d day Tor
yarmucy when the order 90 arrest
und~slmbiss was Issued by seyeryns
Since The first ~ October. however.
the arrests total 20, o. exactly five
a dhy.
THE police have not arrested ans
vsll known bootleEgtfB ns set have
lheyf ssyeryns was asked.
Net any Of the Wcalihier boot
lergr~." lac replied. They are
making themselves scarce and II
would be- hard 20 convict them Of
NaErAncy when they would he
able 20 show n large amount Of
money. Many botleEgers have
been arrested by the police"
''Thc number q arrests has fallen
over 100 per cent, ia this still nitis,
factory
"oh. yes-up 20 the present time
Il ia fairly 20. Tho arrests arc Hiu
above our normal
why arc tho police making 10
few arrcatST"
The general class 81 men
whom NC wish TO drive out Of
the city are keeping out Of sight.
Many have left town and No
have already Jailcd very large
number. Tho opportunity 10 ar.
res, them has decreased.
DO you believe that crime can be
prevented b. this mc;hod7"
- large percentage can. Much Of
The annual fan and winter robbories
and burEiariss arc due 10 tho undo.
Eirablc class o. men who drift In ~
this period They are tho men VIC
arc after and must be- put IN jal
90 keep them out q mischief"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-04

San Francisco.
~ might have been that blow
that hau made him 90 such "a
thing BE hlsa}s complained
afterHard that his head hurt
him. can't blame someone
eina because b wouldn't De-
right nut rtiil ] don't think
my boy IL entirely a. blame
- can't eat and ] can't sleep
J just Worry an thr time and
Wish u was hil over Ills wife
has written mo not 20 w0rry
but / can't help lt Ne o. my
boy and ! love him and ha Dr.
mine Tor tHr few years that 4
have SET 20 live" be- added
An tho love and paternai
prlds over the zone boy" la resn
iB Dad Orunuell1 eTrH lff
can't believe Dis boy did o.
when told that Jimmy was
starting home Monday n little
biz ~ Soy shone ln the Old
mans face,
"a that fo9 He'll tell his Old
dad everything and then IN
know tho straight u a. Re
couldn't have done d by him-
self