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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
WORK STARTED
ON PLATFORM
Scandal Disclosed by Senate
Probe Is to Have a
Dominant Place

NEW YORK, June 20 (By The
Associated Press) Scandal in the
administration of government affairs
as disclosed by senate Investigations
occupies the dominant place in a
tentative Democratic platform in
process of drafting by a group of
party leaders for submission to the
platform committee.
Foreign relations, with particular
reference to the world court; agri-
cultural aid. and economy in gov
ernment expenditure coupled with
tax reduction are subjects to be
dealt with in other principal plans.
Prohibition, the Ku Klux Klan
issue and foreign affairs probably
will form the main fighting points
before the resolutions committee.
The present tentative draft of the
platform omits specific mention of
prohibition, but contains a plank
with a strong declaration for en-
forcement. There is no mention OF
the Ku Klux Klan.
Wayne B. Wheeler, general coun-
sci for the Anti-Saloon League, and
representative of the association
against the prohibition amendment.
oil CadS al oil tttC = OotAd dAaa ~ tCt&A-
ise to make a strong fight for spe-
cific declarations by the party. Lead
ers do not hesitate to say. however.
that there is little probability for
success for either organization.
Views of group of Democratic
senators at Washington on the plat
form have been brought here by Sen
ator Pittman, of Nevada, who has
assisted in preparing the tentative
draft. Others engaged in the work
include Homer s. Cummings. of Con-
necticut, who is to be chairman of
the resolutions COMMITTEES: Senator
Glass of Virginia, chairman of the
committee four years ago: Chairman
Hull of the Democratic National
Committee, j. Bruce Kremer. of
Montana; Norman z. Mack of New
York and Walter Moore of Alabama.
(Contin ed on page -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
Stricken Girl Carried
From Burning Building
GERMAN MADE DIRIGIBLE
PROGRESSING FAvORABLY

FRIERRICHSHAFEN. Germany.
June 28.-The maiden fight of the
United States Army dirigible ZR-3,
constructed here at the Zeppelin
works. may possible be made July 4.
1t was announced today. 1t is re-
ported that the work of perfecting
the motors of the gian aircraft is
progressing satisfactorily.
The trial flight of the ZR-3 Is ex-
pected to include Berlin. Copenhagen
and Stockholm. after which the diri-
gible will return here to perfect final
arrangements for the voyage which
will take her to Lakehurst, N. j.
The airship itself is complete and is
now awaiting only the motor install
lation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20

Smith women's headquarters also
we're opened today in the Waldorf
Astoria and an active campaign
started to reach the feminine dele
gates. Miss Harrist May Mills. a
member of the New York state hos
pitol commission, is reported 70 be
slated as seconder of Smiths nom
ination.
Among the latest arrivals are
Thomas Taggart of Indiana, whose
support is pledged to Senator Rails
ton.
William Jennings Bryan. who has
promised to do plenty of talking
to the party leaders once he gets
into form. is due today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
Tenth Anniversary of the Perth
Amboy Summer School

To Parents OF School Children - Z.
Do you carefully watch your chi1d.x
progress at school a. recorded on hl1'
Have you tried to help him when -.
seemed TO be falling below psaetnG'
mark7 zz
Are you anxious that he should kesp u:
with his school work. 1'' 6
II your child falls in two subjects. ho:
should repeat the grade. II he fails ~
one subject he is crippled in hts wor<
II his marks are just above the passln<s
mark, he is liable to fail next yoar Nd
one can estimate how much enc year vii
cost the family eventually.
This year the summer school Will ceIe=
brate its tenth anniversary. 4I1rounh b
the school will be conducted in the Crane:
mar School Building with all the conxen<
fences OF the public schools and under tf&
instruction Of some Of our most eucc16s<1
full teachers using same books and couf69
Of study as our city schools.
In the past many letters and wordo 81.
praise have been received from nrA{efaf|
parents One writess -Just word o{
appreciation for the good work accom- =
plished in the summer school My 4ou-
failed In Arithmetic at the June exanIu s
atien. he attended your summer sk141oE
iish and passed. His September r<pof +.
throe subiects." g a.
Pupils may register IN advancs q. -
the opening days June so and judy 4
fee of xieee Tor ths entire col..z ~
are intsvested have ye4r ehil1 -
teacher Scr rcEistrefie1 1Io11
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
HIGHWAY BOARD AGENTS
TO ACT IN CLEVELAND AVE.

Agents representing the State
Highway Commission will call upon
the propertJ owners in Cleveland
avenue shortly after July l to take
up with them the matter of the COM
mission purchasing twenty-six feet
of their property in order that the
street may be made a section OF
State Highway Route No. 4. At
recent meeting held in the Western
improvement Association hall in
Brace avenue many of the property
owners agreed to sell the necessary
land to the commission.
1t has been impossible for the
agents of the commission to canvass
the property owners to date because
the commission did not authorize
such action until they met in Tren-
ton last Wednesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
MRS. MALLORY BEATEN

ROEHAMPTON, Eng, June 20
(By The Associated Press). = Mrs.
Molla Mallory, former American
woman lawn tennis champion. was
defeated by her countrywoman, Miss
Eleanor Goss, in the fourth round
of the invitation tournament ,lere,
play in which was continued today.
Mrs. Mallory captured the second
set and made hard fight for the
last, but Miss Goss took the match
6-2, 4-6. 7-5.
In the semi-finals Mrs. Marion u.
Jessup, American defeated Miss
Goss 6-4 fl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
ROOSEVELT TO NOMINATE
SMITH, REPORT AT n. Y.

& NEW YORK, June 20.-The.hono1
of nominating Governor Alfred e,
Smith as the Democratic partys
candidate for the Presidency prob
ably will so to his campaign man
ager, Franklin d. Roosevelt, form
er assistant secretary of the navy
under President Wilson.
"It looks that way" said the gov
ernor today. when asked to comment
on unofficial reports that Roosevelt
had been chosen his romfnator. "The
slate may change before convention
time, but that is the present under
standing"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
REPUBLICANS CAREFUL

PROVIDENCE, R. l.. June 2o.-
As a result of the flooding with
poisonous gas of the senate chamber
yesterday and the collapse of five
senators. the Republicans senator
announced through the state central
committee today that they were leav-
ing the state and would not sit in
the senate chamber until means were
taken to protect them. The senate
is scheduled to meet at 2 p. M,
daylight time.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
Harrison is ELECTED

ELIZABETH, June 20-The Loyal
Order OF Moose OF New Jersey at
their annual convention today elect
ed Harry HI. Harrison of Atlantic
City president, succeeding william
J. Egan of Newark.
Other officers elected are; A. M.
Porter, Burlington. vice president;
j. R. Mulvihill, Red Bank, secretary;
DR.. r. j. Taylor. Camden, treasurer.
Atlantic City was selectd for next
years annual convention.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
Democrats Face Severe Fight on Platform PLANK
SILzER GOES TO N. Y. FOR CONVENTION
APPLICATION BLANKS
FOR BONUS SENT OUT

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Distri-
button of application blanks for ad-
justed World War service compensa-'
tion provided for the soldier bonus
act has been started by Major Gen.
eral Robert G. Davis, adjutant gen.
eral of the army and will be COM
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20

pleted by June 2S. The distribution
consists of six million blank applica-
ton forms and is made possible
through cooperation of American
Legion Posts, Red Gross Chapters,
Veterans of Foreign Wars. and the
disabled American Veterans organi-
zation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20

The young boys, about ten In num-
Der, apprehended by Lieutenant De-
tectives John Huff and Michael
Muska. for damaging property on
Fayette street, were put on proba-
fion last night They must report to
Detective Huff every SO often, the
rourt decided.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20

Tn upholstery in the tonneau Of the
Studebaker Light Touring car is all re-
movable. An Important feature for those
who seek unusual utility in a car Let us
show you. Don't buy blndfolded. J. Ar
thur Applegate. Studebaker Distributor.
5s3 Division Street. Perth Amboy
6s63-6-20-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20

On your vacation carry your funds in
safety. Use Travellers Cheques. We fur
nish them. FoyeiEn Dept. Perth Amboy
677:-6-1S.hs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
COMPLETE LONG FLIGHT

HONG KONG. June 20 (By The
Associated Press)-The two Portu-
guese aviators, Lieutenants Beirest
and Paes. virtually completed their
Lisbon to Macao flight this afternoon
when they passed over Macao and at
2 o'clock landed at Shamohun on the
frontier of the British new leased
territory.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20

Buy that Ford TODAY and begin to en-
JOY life. Dorsey Motors. Inc. Open even
inEs. sa2Q--e-1s-6ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20

A.strin 10 Europe at less cost than a
S.r.+ior, At home. Ask us. Foreign Dept.
Perfh Amboy Trust Co.. 14b Smith st.
'677z--6-16-4ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
BASEBALL

NEW YORK, June 2s--(Ameri-
CAM Boston-New York game post
poned. Rain.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20

INV that Ford today ana begin to en-
4ov lie. porsey Motors. Inc. Open even
3:-s' sfap--e-16-6ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20

Save time ana troubie by planning your
vacation through US. Foreign Dept. Perth
Amboy Trust Co.. 1l5 Smith street.
6772--6-1s-tts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20

Balloon tires aiso repaired at Georges
Tire Shop. 172 New Brunswick Avenue.
Tel. 1472. 6013-6-z3-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-20
WEATHER


Lo al thunder
showers tonight
q n d Saturday;
not much change
In temperature;
moderate shifting
winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Madison County, Alabama, at their office in the Court House, Huntsville, Alabama, until Ten (10) o'clock a. m., Septem- Der 10th, 1924, and at that time pub licly open, for two miles of paved road, same being a part of the WHITESBURG PIKE.
 The principal items of work are ap- proximately as follows:
 4,O0O cubic yards common exeava- tion.
 for combination base course and header curbing.
 19,947 square yards Warrenite Bithulithic or Bituminous Concrete, (modified Topeka type) pavement, or,
 21,120 square yards Portland cement concrete for one course concrete pavement.
 Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the Board of County Commissioners at Huntsville, Alabama. Any additional information may be secured from the Board of County Commissioners, Huntsville, Alabama.
 The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
 Cash, certified check or bidders bond for FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS (s5,OOOOO) made payable to the Chair man of the Board of County Commits sioners must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith and as a guar antee that if awarded the contract the bidder will execute the contract and give bond as required.
 S. W. FLEMING,
 Chairman Board of County Commis-
 sioners of Madison County, Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
WOMAN INDORSED
Missouri Democrats Favor Mrs. MOr
 row For State Job

Missouri Democrats Favor Mrs. Nor
 row For State Job
 ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6.-Returns from 2,6SS precincts out of 3,9S7 in Missouri gave Sam A. Baker of Jefferson City, republican candidate for governor, d plurality of 35,327 over Victor J. Mil Ter of St. Louis, his nearest opponent. The vote stood:
 Baker ,572; Miller 7O,245; Lloyd 6S,O21.
 Returns from S,O32 precincts gave Dr. Arthur W. Nelson of Bunceton, a plurality of 59,0OO in the democratic contest. The results showed Nelson 133, ,141 ; Jacobs 74,141; Priest A, ,491 :; Moore 41,O05; L.Oftin 2,526. Nelson, on reports from 2,S45 precincts had plurality of 56,761 over his nearest op- pOnent, Floyd E. Jacobs of Kansas City. Bakers plurality over Miller in 2,555 precincts was 3,455.
 These pluralities included practical ly the total vote of St. Louis and Kan sas City. It was estimated that Nel- sons final plurality would probably run as high as G5,0O0 and Bakers would approach 45,000.
 Of outstanding interest in the returns on the state ticket was the indicated nomination of Mrs. Kate $. Morrow of Warrensburg, on the democratic ticket for secretary of state. She is the first woman ever to file for state office in Missouri. In 2.445 precincts report ing on the democratic race or nomina- tion for secretary of state. Mrs. Nor row led her nearest competitor, James T. O'Brien, of St. Louis, by 22,331 votes. Mrs. Alice Curtis MOyer-King apparently was defeated in her race for the republican congressional race in the Thirteenth district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
WALTON LEADS
 IN OKLAHOMA
Continued From Page One.)

Continued From Fage Une.) of the agricultural vote away from the Parsons man.
 Attorney General c. B. Griffith's race for nomination on the republican ticket presented an anomoly to these observers who attempted to draw con clusions as to the effect of the K. K. K. on the voting. Griffith, opposed by the klan, because of his suit to oust the organization from the state, was polling 2 to 1 over Justus N. Baird of Kansas City, his nearest opponent. Returns from l 1,228 precincts gave Grif. fifth 60,G03. Baird 30,036, Clarence R. Sewers, Wichita, 13,914.
 Capper Walks In
 Incoming returns only served to in crease the overwhelming victory scored by Senator Arthur Capper in his race for .re-nomination on the republican ticket. In 1887 precincts the vote was Capper, 1O5, 5,530; Sheffield Ingalls,, 29,- 8S5; Tom D. Smith, 10,905. One thou sand precincts gave Governor Davis 26, ,165, Harry Burton 5,3S6.
 The close race between James Ma lone, Topeka, and Ed T. Hackney, Vel. hngton, for the democratic nomination for senator continued as returns came in, with Malone ahead by less than 400 votes on returns from 1,052 precincts. These precincts gave Malone 7,S4O, Hackney 7,4f9, Ben s. Gaitskill B.. 433, Edward Sapp 3,545, $. H. Carr, 3,720.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07

whole, but it seems fair to assume, since wholesale prices of goods sold at retail have in many instances been less than during 1923 and since bargain sales have been numerous this year, that prices may have ranged somewhat lower than those of year back. If this be the case, then a slightly in- creased value of sales, translated into terms of volume, would show even a greater increase.
 But more important than this is the fact that normally each year should see larger volume of retail trade than the preceding F months. The popula- tion is growing and consumption of goods must grow with it. Thus, the very slight advance in retail sales this year indicates an unsatisfactory expansion of the retail trade as a whole, especially when it is considered that costs are so out of line with prices ,-s to make profit margins small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
ORDINANCE Nd q2I.C

BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Com mission of the City of Birmingham, that Subsection No. 203 of Section l of Ordinance No. S77-C be amended as follows:
 JUNK YARDS: Each dealer in junk, including secondhand machinery, where gross annual business is $1O,- 000.00 or more per year, each year, $4O0O0.
 Where gross annual business is less than $10,OO0.00 per year, each year, $200.00. Approved Aug. 5, 1924.
 D. E. McLENDON,
 President of the Commission. n. A true copy.
 L. E.. GRAY,
 City Clerk. Age Herald, Aug. 2, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
THE WEATHER

Extreme northwest Florida, AIabams and Mississippi: Local thundershow CTS Thursday and probably Friday.
 Virginia: Partly cloudy. with local thun- dershowers Thursday, not quite so warm in north portion; cooler Thursday night; Friday partly cloudy and cooler, probably showers on the coast :, North Carolina: Generally fair except scattered showers in west portion Thurs day; Friday local thundershowers and not warm.
 South Carolina and Georgia: Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday; local thun- dershowers Friday.
 Florida: Scattered thundershowers Thursday and Friday.
 Tennessee: Local thundershowers Thurs day; somewhat cooler in west portion; Friday partly cloudy; local thundershow- CTS in east portion.
 Kentucky: Local thundershowers and cooler. probably followed by clearing Thursday; Friday partly cloudy.
 Louisiana: Thursday and Friday, part ly cloudy, scattered thundershowers in southeast portion.
 Arkansas: Thursday, scattered thun- dershowers; Friday. partly cloudy; not much change in temperature.
 Oklahoma and West Texas: Thursday and Friday, partly cloudy. z,
 East Texas: Thursday, partly cloudy, probably local thundershowers in north east portion; Friday, partly cloudy.
 Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bu- reau, during the 24 hours ending at p. m., 90th meridian time. August 6:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
oRDINANCE NO. 92O-C

z AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER PROTECT THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO REQUIRE THE LIGHTING OF THE CROSSING OF THE ALA BAMAf!,G GREAT SOUTHERN RAIL- ROAD WITH THE MONTEVALLO ROAD. NEAR HAYWOOD CEMETERY. BE, IT ORDAINED, by the Commis- sion of the City of Birmingham as fol- lows: Section 1. That the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company be and it is hereby required to provide and maintain an arc light of not less than two hundred and fifty candlepower at the crossing of its railroad and Monte vallo Road, near Elmwood Cemetery, and to keep the same burning all night and every night.
 Section 2. And it shall be unlawful for any corporation or person to Oper- ate or aid in operating anyN locomo- tive, railroad ear, or train over said crossing at nighttime unless the light required by this ordinance shall have been rerected and is kept burning as required by this ordinance. Each nights failure to maintain said light as required by this ordinance shall be a separate offense.
 Section 8. The violation of this or dinance or any provision hereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than one hundred dollars.
 Approved Aug. 5, 1924.
 D. E. McLENDoN,
 President of the Commission. n. A true copy.
 L. E. GRAY,
 City Clerk.
 A c.S Gsrald Au0 2 1904
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
City Clerk. Age-Herald, Aug. !, 1924.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 10 o'clock A. M., Tuesday, August 12, 1924, for the com struction of certain grading, macada- mixing, sidewalks and combined curb and gutter paving, under Improvement Nos. 327-D and 378-D. Also fer cer- tain sidewalk and combined curb and gutter paving under Improvement Ordinance Nos. 375-D and S77-D. Also for certain grading and sidewalk pav- ing under Improvement Ordinance Nos. 373-D and 3S0-D. Also for certain Brick Track paving under Improve ment Ordinance No. 37l-D. Also for certain grading, sidewalk, combined curb and gutter and asphalt concrete paving, under Improvement Ordinance Nos. 370-D and 379-D. Also for cer- tain concrete gutter, asphaltic concrete and brick track paving, under Im- provement Ordinance No. 376. D. Speci- fications may Oe obtained and plans examined at this office. The right is reserved to reject any or all propos- als.
 A. J. HAWKINS,
 City Engineer AgO-Hsrald, Aug. 6, 2, 8, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
ROCKWELL HIGH MAN
Gets Most Votes From G. 0. P. As.
 sembIy For Governor

Gets Most votes From G. U. r. AS'
 sembIy For Governor
 DENVER, Col, Aug. 6.-Robert F. Rockwell, lieutenant governor, was high man in the Legislation for gov ernor made by the republican state as- sembly late today. He received 684 votes. Clarense J. Morley, judge of the Denver district court, the reputed Ku Klux Klan candidate, received 312 votes. Earl Cooley of Trinidad, who attacked the K. K. K. in his announce ment for governor, failed of designa- tion, having only 57 votes.
 Three candidates were named to ap- pear on the ballot for the short term nomination to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Lte Senator Samuel Nicholson and now filled by Ava Adams of Pueblo, a democrat Charles J. Moynihau of Montrose re- ceived 4141a of the assembly's 1,053 votes; Charles B. Waterman and Rice W. Means, both of Denver, received 367h and 271 votes, respectively. Ten per cent of the total assembly vote is necessary for designation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
GRADE ORDTNANCE NO. CHG

An ordinance fixing and establishing the grade of 9th Avenue, south, and the curbs on both sides thereof, from the east property line of goth Street, south, to the west property line of 21st Street, south.
 BE IT ORDAINED, by the Commiss sion of the City of Birmingham, that the grade of 9th Avenue, south, and the curbs on both sides thereof, from the east property line of 20th Street, south, to the west property line of 21st Street, south, be, and the same are hereby fixed and established! as shown on profile sheet No. I'll, heretofore exhibited to this Commission and now on file in the City Hall, in the office of the City Engineer. H
 Approved, Aug 5, 1924. D. E, -McLEND0N,
 President of the Commission. A true copy, .- L. E. GRAY, City Clerk. Age-Herald, Aug 2, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
LOCAL DATA
WINDS
WINDS East Gy7lf, Moderate east

East Gulf: Moderate east and south east and weather partly overcast. prob ably local rains Thursday.
 West Gulf: Fresh southerly and wealth CT partly overcast Thursday.
 Caribbean Sea and Windward Passage Moderate easterly and weather partly overcast, probably local rains Thursday.
 Sandy Hook to Hateeras: Moderate to fresh south and southwest and partly CTS Thursday.
 Hatteras to Florida Straits: Moderate south and southwest except southeast over extreme south portion and weather gem orally fair Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07

the native porters who could with stand the greatest hardships and bat tie their way to the greatest heights were not the big, husky specimens, but the little, wiry fellows. Curiously several readers re q d CTS have have drawn this record to my at tention and sug- gested that I write
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
nUTCK persual of retail trade re- suits during the first six months

AUICK persual of retail trade re- " suits during the first six months
 V. of 1924, as compiled by the federal reserve board, would give the impression that as compared with the same months of 1923 there has been a slight improvement the country over except in the St. Louis, Minneapolis and Kansas City federal reserve dis tricts.
 The value of net sales during the six months ending in June is reported to have been 1.3 per cent better than a year ago, for the country as q whole. The increase in various districts ranges from g per cent in Clevelenad to 5.5 per cent in the San Francisco section. These figures, however, do not tell the whole story.
 For instance, there is no allowance for fluctuations in prices. To date no adequate method has been devised for measuring retail price changes as a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
POLITE POLITICS
 BOSTON RADIO RULE
Speakers Must Not Revile Op-
 pOnents, Broadcaster Decides

BOSTON, Aug. 6.--Political candi- dates who use the radio to broadcast their speeches in this state must be polite. Rules issued by a broadcasting station in this city today say thate"A man may talk about what he stands for, what his party stands for, etc., but he may not revile or attack his poIiti- cal opponent, or any other party"
 " If speaker violates this rule he is warned he will suddenly find that the current has been switched off and he is talking into dead. inicrophone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
NAVAL STORES

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Aug. G. Turpentine, steady; 78%c. Sales, 300; receipts, 5S9; shipments, 136; stock, 16,- s58.
 Rosin, steady. Sales, 530Y receipts, 2,O97; shipments, 51; stock, 7S,0S1.
 Quote: B, $4.50; D, SAGA; E, SAYS; F to I, $4.s2h; K, M, S4.s5; N, $495; we, $5.95; wv, $6.45.