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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
STRIKE VIOLENCE GROWS
Another Dynamite Explosion Occurs
 I'm Cuba 4.

HAVANA, Jan. 4.-Reports of in- creased violence in the railroad strike were received here today, in- cluding the dynamiting of a portion of the track tof the Cuba railroad firing on it's track workers and the derailing of a locomotive on the northern railways of Cuba, which re- suited in the death of Isidro Perez the fireman. The latest dynamite ex- plosion occurred today near Santiago de Cuba and served to destroy a sec- ton of track!
 Employes of the Cuba railroad have been on a general strike for several weeks and a number of those on the northern railways also quit work shortly afterwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
GARAGE MEN ORGANIZE

The garage operators of Haley vile, Double Springs and Bear Creek met Monday night at the Cowart Motor company and organized the Haleyville Motor Dealers and Garage association With B. J. Cowart presi- dent, A. M. Mcdonald vice president and N. P. Robinson secretary and treasurer A meeting will be held once a month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
nR. HoI.T,s ROnY sHIPPEn

The body Of pr. Mark Holt was brought to Selma from Marion Fri day and, accompanied by a group of friends and the bereaved widow. was carried to Montgomery. where serv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
FORGERY CHARGED

Charges of forgery and simple lar ceny were preferred against Hll5ard Howard upon his arrest this morting. He Is alleged to have forged Il check amounting to $7O at the Phenix-Gi- rard bank. He stated that the check was given to him by man named !. W. Wilson, after which he 1ndorsed it and secured the money. Authori- ties arrested Howard in a store on Broad street after they had been mo- tified by bank officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
PULLS 9,799 TEETH
Rental Laboratory Annual RcpoI
 Received At City Hall

Dehtai LanOfatOry AnhuaI Report
 Received At City Hall
 Dr. A. M. Sellers. in charge of the municipal dental laboratory, saw more suffering in 1923 than most front-line soldiers, his annual report to pr. J. D. Bowling, health officer, showed Friday.
 The doctor yanked out a total of 9.7SS teeth and inserted 1,1S6 filings. There were no casualties.
 During the year hd performed 11.S71 operations on 7,451 patients. His working hours totaled 2,024, or nearly five and half hours per day for the entire year.
 The public seems to like the pun ishment, for 4,659 new patients showed up at the laboratory during the 12-month neriod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
|DR. MARK II. HOLT |D|Es AT MARION
Heart Trouble Strikes Down Noted Figure In Alabama
 Conference

MARION, Ala, Jan. 4.--(Specia0 pr. Mark H. Holt, beloved pastor or the Marion Methodist church. died today. pr. Holt was one of the most prominent ministers in the Alabama conference and had filled some of it's most important pulpits.
 He was 61 years of age and while he had been in declining health for some time his friends did not think the end was so near. He suffered with a serious heart trouble and was stricken Thursday afternoon and continued to sink until his death at 3 o'clock Friday morning.
 Dr. Holt received his college train ing at Southern university at Greens boro. Aia.,. the famous old institution that has sent so many men into the Methodist ministry. He entered the Alabama conference in 1890 and has been an active and successful min ister since that time. Among the churches he served were: Wetumpka, Troy, First Church of Pensacoia, Court Street, Montgomery, and oth- CTS. He also served as presiding elder of the Mobile. Selma and Mont gomery districts. For the two years prior to his coming to Marion he served as the chaplain of the Wom- ans college at Montgomery. He was also a member of the board of trus- tees of Woman's college.
 Assigned To Marion.
 Dr. Holt was first assigned to Ma -rion by the conference that met late in 1922. One of the largest organized classes for men in this section of the state, he organized, and the men named it the Mark H. Holt Bible class in his honor.
 He had been twice married. Of the first union one daughter, Mrs. Hearin of Tallassee. Ala, survives. Twenty-one years ago he married Miss Carrie Browder of Montgom- cry. Brief funeral services were held at his residence at II o'clock conducted by Dr. Kelly White. pastor of Salome Baptist church. And Rev. W. B. Clemons, pastor of the Presby-' terian church. The board of stew ards acted as pallbearers. His widow and several of his intimate friends accompanied his body to Wetumpka,' where he will be buried Saturday.
 Several ministers who. have been closely associated with pr. Holt will meet the party in Montgomery and accompany the body to Wetnmpka. All the business houses of Marion closed while the funeral services were being held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05

for Mrs. ". l.. Turner, 54, who died Thursday at local ihfirmary, will be held at II o'clock Saturday morn ing from the West End Baptist church. Interment will follow Tn Elmwood cemetery, with Nlce In charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
uVTNTER IS SHOT

s H. Pharr was accidentally shot and dangerously wounded by Martin Norton. a hunting companion. near Cecil Friday. according to report received by the sheriff's department Pharr and Norton were mounting horses for a hunting trip when Nor toms gun was discharged. It is pre- stunned that Norton had cooked his gun and had failed to release it. Re ports from the Hospital were that Pnarr is in serious condition and may not recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05

!. 6. Lovett-Funeral services for J. s. Lovett, who died Thursday at the residence of his son-in-law, w. J. Oliver of Fairfield were sent to Woodberry, Ga, Friday by the Bell Undertaking company of Fairfield for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05

Harold E. Stanford was transferred to the city jail by Call Officers Holmes and Reed from the Hillman hospital Friday afternoon at the re quest of hospital physicians pending an examination in lunacy. Stanford claims to have come to Birmingham from Indiana but has brother living in Atlanta. He gave the address of the brother as 1928 Pryor street south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05

Miss Susie NObinger-Funera serv ices for Miss Susie Nobinger. 53, who was found dead in bed Thurs day. were held at 2:30 o'clock Fri day afternoon from the residence, 1312 Princeton avenue. lnterment followed in Elmwood cemetery, with Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05

Nerrett--Funeral services for Mrs. w. NJ Merrett. 51, who died Thurcdav at the residence on Shades Mountain, were held at 7 o'clock Saturday, followed by in terment in Elmwood cemetery, with the Loy Undertaking company Tn charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
OF WINSTON
 FINDS ROADS ROUGH
Cullman Benefits By Trade Be- cause Of Conditions
 JASPER BTREAU1 THE AGE-HERALD

A well-known Winston county farmer came to Jasper Friday and stated the roads are SO rough just over the Winston county line that the farmers of that part of Winston county have to go to Cullman to do their trading. The roads near the Winston county line are so rough trucks can hardly get over them. It is said movement will be made to improve this road at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
DRAG CREEK FOR BODY
Louisville Chemist Relieved DrOwne,
 When Amtn Gnes Into Greek

LOuINVIIIe JhemlHf BeEIeVed DrOVVned
 ,When Auto Goes Into Creek
 LOUISVILLE, Ky. Jan. 4.-Bear Grass creek is being dragged here today for the body of Burr M. Over ton. 55, prominent Louisville chemist and father of Miss Jane Overton, artist. now in New York city apear- ing as a member of the Metropolitan Opera company, who is believed to have been drowned when his auto mobile plunged from 15-foot wall into the swollen stream late Thurs day night.
 Mr. Overton was accepted for grand jury service here Wednesday and served Thursday. He did not ap- pear for service this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
HELD FOR FOND JUMPING

Isom Dykes, Chattanooga negro IS held at the city jail for the Tennes, see authorities on charge or bond jumping. An additional charge or assault with intent to murder is to be lodged against. him on his return to that state, according to the arg resting officers. Dykes was placed under arrest by Detective Brannon late Friday night on request from Chattanooga,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
RIDICULES CHARGES
Asks Why Government DOesn't 1n-
 vestigate Those Who Drink

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Capt. Pax ton Hihben of the officers reserve corps, who is being investigated by order of the war department because of his outspoken friendship for the Russian government, today declared the charges against him are an in- fringement of the right of free speech. Ssf
 In an interview Hihben .ridiculed the charges which were made by anonymous fellow officers and which may lead to his being busted from 'nf gibben besslyy wants ntps, to know why the war department doesn't start .nves- tigations of all the officers who vio- late the spirit of the constitution by drinking whisky. for instance, and by associating with those enemies of the government--the bootleggers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
157 STILLS CAPTURED

During the month of December in Alabama a total of 157 illicit whisky making stills were captured by state law enforcement officers. Along with these stills were 14 automobiles of various makes, as well as three horses, some mules and wagon. Over Al, 900 gallons of beer was de- stroyed. The record is a new one for one month in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
MORE CONNECTS

The statepenitentiary gained five during December. according to the report of the registrar, Mrs. o. M. Spickard. The present population is given at 1.4S2, as compared with 1,477 on December 1. Of the 60 new pris- oners received during December, l9 were sentenced on liquor charges, four for manslaughter, seven for as- sault and battery with intent to kill and four to serve life for murder. Of the 60, 23 are white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
PLANE BREAKS RECORD
FOkker Type Attains 1S2 Miles An
 Hour Speed

GARDEN CITY, Li, Jan. "A Fokker camera plane attained 182 miles an hour Friday, as world rec ord speed for this commercial type, when it encountered a favorable 9O- mile wind in a 70-mile trip from Bel videre, Pa., employed by an aerial camera corporation. reported their instruments showed that clip for a time. The 70 miles were covered in 2S minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
CAR THEFT CHARGED

Charged with the theft of an auto n obile, Robert Blakely and Jesse Revels of Phenix' City were arrested this morning by Patrolman Jesse Perry of the Phenix City police de- partment. They were carried to Scale. Ala. and placed in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
OUT FOR MAYOR

So far there has been only one an- nouncement for the office 0f mayor in Selma, that of T. J. Powell, wno has been president of the city council for many years. Mayor Hall has nothing to say on the subject at pres- ent regarding his running. How ard Crandall, chairman of the city democratic executive committee, will immediately call his committee and have formal call issued for the pri- mary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
WATERS YIELD BODY
Scores Of Volunteers Are Searching For Other Victims Of storm

For Other Victims Of storm
 BABYLON. N. Y. Jan. 4.-Raging waters of Great South Bay, which yesterday swallowed up two fisher men and seven who sought to res- cue them. today gave up the body of Ike Cleaves. one of the gallant band of Babylon seamen who gave their lives in vain.
 guard, searching for the bodies of other victims of the storm. Scant hope remained that some of those carried away during the attempted rescue of the speedboat, Electra, might have been picked up by some vessel, later beached or still in dis treSS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
Hn,relI MnkeS Rond.

Bond in the sum of $1 ,000 has been furnished by Charles F. Howell, for merly acting chief of police and clerk of the recorders court. charged with conspiracy to violate the Vol stead act and he will not have 70 return to Mobile until next May from Columbus, O., where his arrest oc- cured. Howell was indicted by the last federal grand jury who re- turned l17 indictments in connection witb the sensational liquor raids,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
R. J. WHEELER ILL

Friends of R. J. Wheeler will be- glad to learn that he was reported much better Friday evening. Mir, Wheeler ha sbeen sick for some time with intluenza. and though his condi- tion has never been considered dangerous. 1t has kept him at home for & week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
WANT BASEBALL TEAM

Movements are being made in Jas- per to organize a baseball club for the coming season. A meeting will be held in few days to talk over the matter. The citizens of Jasper are doing everything to manifest in- terest in the organization of a base ball team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
BOYLES' CHARGES UP
Circuit Court Grand Jury To BegIi
 DeliberatiOn Monday

MOBII4E, AId,, JaH. f.-InIereSt aroused in connection with the re- cent liquor "clean up" in this city by federal agents and the subsequent sensational developments. is now centerIng in the session of the cir cult court grand jury, which will convene here Monday and which will investigate charges brought in the state courts against United States District Attorney Aubrey Boyles.
 MT. Boyles at his own request has been temporarily relieved of his duties as district attorney here pend ing the outcome of the charges brought against him in the state court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
Drur~i.t surre.ted Foley,s

Ny druggist. MT. John Gardella, advised me to use your FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND for coughs and colds, and have been using it for ten years and highly recommend it," writes Mrs. Angelina Canali, 37 Parkhurst St., Milford. Mass. FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND is pleasant and easy to take, quickly relieves coughs. colds and hoarseness. Contains no opiates. Refuse substitutes. or limitations. Sold everywhere.--Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
YOUTH DISAPPEARS

Mystery surrounds the disappear ance of q. w. Hollis, F years of age, of PheniX City. The youth was last seen in the vicinity of the Dillingham; street bridge Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
TELLS IF SEIZURE. BY HUERTA FORCES
Tanker In Mobile After An .Eventful Experience At
 Vera Cruz

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. 4.-The San Antonio, Mexican tanker of romance and adventure, arrived in Mobile to- day after spending some time in the custody of Mexican revolutionists, led by Huerta. Capt. David Coello, master of the tanker, told of his ad- ventures while a prisoner of the rebels.
 nls ship is operated by the Anglo Mexican Oil company, and her home port is Vera Cruz. She was ordered to Vera Cruz with cargo of oil for the Obregon faction, whom the rebels are trying to overthrow. While en route from Tampico to Vera Cruz the rebels seized Vera Cruz and the rebel navy" consisting of two ships, awaited his arrival.
 Forced To Surrender.
 When he attempted to enter port he found himself menaced by rebel guns and was told to surrender. Not being prepared to fight, Captain Coello sur rendered. The rebels boarded the San Antonio and anchored the vessel in the Vera Cruz harbor. They placed captain and crew under arrest, but allowed them to remain on the ship. Then they pumped 15,o0o barrels of oil from the tanker into rebel ship. In the meantime the agents of the company were busy exerting diplo- matic pressure on the rebels, and after remaining in the hands of the reyolutionists from December 19 to December 21, Captain Coello was told to leave the port in double quick time. He returned to Tampico minus his cargo.
 There he loaded for Mobile, and the tanker is now in the Alabama dry docks. He will remain here for about 8 month.
 According to Captain Coello, almost all of the gulf ports of Mexico are con. pletely or entirely in rebel hands. with the exception of Tampico, the port of the vast Mexican oil fields.
 Until the revolution Is over the San Antonio will make Tampico her home port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
DISCUSSES NACAT1ONS

inspector of Montgomery. delivered an address to the student body of the Walker County High school Fri day morning on Choosing Your Va cation." The address was highly ap- preciated by the entire student body and faculty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
APPROVE SCRAP FILM

City Officials See No objection t"
 Dempsey-FirpO Picture
 Nothing objectionable in the Dempsey -Firpo fight film was round by Mrs. NJ. W. Shell. city amusement inspector, when she and other city or ficials viewed it at private screen ing Friday morning.
 It was "okayed" without a single deletion and will be shown to the public at the Princess theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
MAD DOG ATTACKS DALLAS SAWMILL MAN
Rescued By Negro And Is Now Taking Pasteur Treatment
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE.HERALH
Montgomery, Ala,

MOnfgOmeFy, Ala., Jam. w. H. McPherson, who operates sawn.ill four miles from Selma, was recently attacked by mad dog which came near proving fatal. He was rescued by a negro from nearby cabin. MT. McPhersoh Is one of three persons now taking Pasteur treat ment in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
ROAD BIDS OPENED

Bids were opened at the state highway department Friday on project comprising three gaps in the Bee Line highway in Blount county, between Garden City and Warrior. totalling 3.9S miles. The low bid for the project, which Is to be of chert construction. was s110.476.SS sub- mitted by J. W. Gwin of Birming- ham. Award of the contract is ex- pected at the next meeting of the state highway commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
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NEGRO BOYS ARRESTED

Four negro boys, alleged escapes from the negro reform school at Mt' Meigs, were picked up by Detectives McCombs and Bragan Friday night: The boys were found in different parts of the city at intervals of less than an hour. They were placed in the city jail to await transfer to Mt. Meigs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
CAMP HARDEE MEETING

Camp Hardee veterans or the Civil war will meet in the Y. NJ. c. A. building at o'clock Saturday eve ming. As this will be the first meet ing of the new year, full attend ance is requested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
KIssLEss, SEEKS DIVORCE

ATLANTA, ,Jan.5 4.--P. M. Chris Sian, Jr., sought a divorce becAuss his wife had permitted him to kiss her but once in the IT days they were married
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
BANK CALL ISsUED

call for a statement of condition of all state banks as of December 3l has been sent out by State Bank Su- perintendent A. E. Jackson. State ments are expected to be forwarded within five days after banks receive the call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
WELCH sTREssRs HEALTH

Dr. S. W. Welch, president of the state board of health, made an i'm pressive talk at the Rotary luncheon Friday on the importance of health questions and the progress made in the state in combating preyentable diseases and the importance of physi- cal examinations once each year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
THIEVES GET PORK

BNrbecue Stand NRIded Fly HunEry
 Burglar Friday Night.
 Johnnie's barbecue stand, SIG Eighteenth street, south, was raided by thieves Friday night. who car ried off over 100 pounds of pork shoulders. The proprietor of the place had forgotten to fasten the rear door. After arriving home he remembered the open floor and at beat him and made off with two cases of meats. Police officers are Investigating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
pAROT.E GR ANTED

Gov W. W. Brandon today paroled Tom Vance of Jefferson county, con- victed of vagrancy. and who received a sentence of 90 days at hard labor The parole was conditioned on pay ment of a fine of $1O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
Erod,e Franklin HeItOn-Funeral

services for Fredie Franklin Helton, 19, who died Thursday night at the residence, l21 Main street, Ingle- nook, will be held at 1880 o'clock Saturday from the residence. fol. lowed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery, with Johns in charge. He is survived by his parents. MT. ana |. Mrs. Charles F. Helton ana brother, Delant Helton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
TO FILE SUITS

Deputies in the office of the state revenue agents are working over time preparing a batch of suits to be filed within the next ten days against persons whom it is alleged have failed and refused to pay state i'm come tax. It is stated that probably 1000 or more suit of this character are to be filed in the various courts of the State before Stokes V. Robert- son. incumbent, leaves the office of state revenue agent. One bath of the suits were instituted yesterday at Gulfport. 14 prominent firms and in- dividuals being named as defendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
HOBBS DISCUSSES LEASE

Judge S. F. Hobbs addressed the Civitan club at their regular lunch con Thursday. His subject was the convict lease system. Judge Hobbs Is not in favor of abolishing the sys- tenn, but suggested some improves ments which he grouped under three heads:
 1. To segrcgate the hardened crimi- nals.
 2. To educate the men convicted of crimes.
 5. To compensate the families of such men by allowing thu some part of their earnings.
 In a talk with Judge Hobbs later he said he did not ravor the convict lease system as an ideal system, but in this modified form he thought 1t better than some of the changes sug- gested. He thought there was no use in 'jumpinE from the frying pan into the fire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
GOvERNOR-ELECT IS AT BEDSIDE OF HIS WIFE.
Mrs. Whitfield In Hospital After
 Suffering NeryOuS Breakdown

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 4.--(Special.) Governor Henry Whitfield is staying close by the bedside of his wife, who has been in a Columbus hospital for several days, according to informat tion received from Colum- bus Friday. Mrs. Whitfield has been in bad health for several years and during the Christmas holidays suf- fered a nervous breakdown that me- cessitated her being taken to the hospital. It is thought that she will be sufficiently improved to attend the inauguration exercises here on January g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05

The entire town of Jasper ant Walker county are interested in th. race of l.. E. Musgroce for President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
DIR. BRIsTOw BACK

Dr. Louis J. Bhistow, superintend- ent of the Baptist hospital, mas re- turned from meeting in Nashville of the hospital commission of the Southern Baptist convention, of which Dr. Bristow is secretary. This com mission operates the great Baptist Tuberculosis sanitarium at Fl Paso, Tex, and the secretary. Dr. Bristow, is a member of the committee of five appointed to build $2.000,000 hospi tai in New Orleans. The committee will meet January 29 in New Orleans to select an architect. Dr. Bristow will attend this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
POSTAL RECEIPTS AT SELMA JUMP
Modified conyict Lease Sys- tenn Is Advocated By
 Judge Hobbs

SELMA, Ala, Jan. l.-(Special Leased Wire.)-Postal receipts in Selma for 1923 reached the high mark of $1os,s7s.ss, which is r per cent increase over the figures of 1922. It is thought that this increase has not been excelled by any other town in Alabama last year. In October an additional carrier and an additional clerk were added to the force and
 others called into the service during the holiday rush. The Christmas mail was 25 per cent larger than ever before.