davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
THREE ARE KILLED
 M AUTO WRECK
Touring Car Plunges Over
 Bridge At Blakely, Ga.

MACON, Ga, Feb. 22.-A touring car containing five persons plunged from bridge and turned over into two feet of water, near Blakely, Ga, last night, causing death to three- persons and minor injuries to two others, ac- cording to word received here tonight.
 Jackson Davis, 35, married and the father of several children, was killed instantly. He was driving the car.
 Misses Mamie and Docia Hutchins were stunned by the fall and drowned in the shallow water before assistance reached them.
 Grace Sheffield, 16. and a boy. 12 years old, escaped with slight injuries.
 Davis was taking the young people to their homes when the accident hap pened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
One-Arm Golfer Enters

LON ANGELES, Feb. 2-Louis Mar tucci of Orange, N. J., champion one- armed golfer of the world, Is on his way to participate in the Texas open tournament, February 14, along with other stars.
 Martiucci, who is professional in charge at Lake Hopatcong (N. JD Golf club, besides having defeated all one armed challengers, ranked fourth in the professional golfers of America championship in 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
TO PRESENT CONCERT

The municipal orchestra. under the direction of Gordon Erickson, will pre- sent the fifth program of season at the Masonic temple auditorium Sunday aft ernoon at o'clock.
 Every effort has been made, through the press and otherwise. to inform the great crowds that attend these concerts. that the program begins promptly at o'clock. and the management must in sist on late corners remaining in the lobAR until the orchestra has finished that particular number. gf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Pell City Hi Wins

FELL CITY, Ala, Feb. 2.-(Special.) The Pell City High swamped the strong odenville High by the score of 20 to F. The Pellets held. the lead throughout the game and odtplayed their opponents at all times.
 To. pick stars would be impossible, although Tucker, Mays and Gray did the feature shooting of the locals.
 This gives the Pell City five the championship of the county. They have beaten Springville, Ragland, Crop well and Easonvilie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
licked Teams Play Games At Alabama
bring Training Squads { Stage Tough Battle In
 Practice Game Saturday

AsUNIvERSITY, Ala, Feb. 2.-(Spe-
 8al.)AJack Langhorne's "Red Tops"
 Bored a brace of touchdowns against
 <tant GiIlis' Flight Rocks" this after
 bon and won the first football game 6k the Alabama spring training foot haii program. Coach Wallace Wade ex- Messed himself as being highly pleased
 9lth Athe brand of football shown by HE combined elevens at Denny field gAturday. Hessaid that the next game Would not be until next Saturday, as 13he boys had gone at it this afternoon 1A pretty stiff pace.
 N wsAbout 500 were out to see Gillis lead Xis eleven against Langhorne's clan
 cth teams boasted about the same
 Humber of varsity men as the other,
 Xch had a number of good freshmen,
 1hyers, who will be eligible next year.
 Sth teams made many substitutions.- ;)ts was a slow game of football, with $hany time outs, but very exciting at
 noments. Gillis and Barnes engaged I'll bunting duel part of the time.
 thile they both uncorked an end run 1aid aerial attack with few line &apnges.
 E;lFhe first period was devoid of fea- Ztres, although Gillis' eleven made a |&6uple of first downs and kept the 4fted Tops" on the defense most of &he time. However, at the end of the first quarter the Flight Rocks" had 8he pigskin on about the 1S-yard line. 3kl couple of passes and a buck failed 3HAlliS at the start of the next quarter. BAget circled an end for IS yards and
 Arness punted, the ball being fumbled IW Gilfis and recovered by Buckler, a 8isng horne man. Caldwell a freshman
 lGck ofsthis past year but playing end III Langhorne's team. next stepped into
 1e limelight when he received a pret-
 "A 15-yard pass from Barnes and was
 4ckIed on the two-yard' line. Here
 Rs scored the first touchdown after.
 Eouple of drives at the line by Barnes.
 psenfeld kicked goal. :. @.I <<s Touchdown Scored .t@ X;irhe second touchdown came later in
 he game after another pass by Barnes,
 hich was received by Mack Brown.
 his pass went about 14 yards and
 fpwn raced the other 32 to the goal
 hAt spell evil for southern grid teams tSkt fall. lille was in and out, being hit by 1(dAny and never falling. Caldwell played 4ssmashing end and may fill in one
 the places left open by Newton and
 4emens. He is pretty fast stocky 5hd receives the oval we'll on passes. GAnghorne and Buckler played good 8Banes on the line, and Country" ENNct, ahotHoi IiHeAhdh, was thI WihS &ncks for losses every now and then. @Fhe first matinee went off good. The Hndents drifted out to Denny, field all Hiring the afternoon and noticed the Ebrk of the players. The teams were Hnt in the best working organization Hpssible, but unloosed some clever foot 4an at times. Altogether, 1t can be 3Sen. that they will know lot more kbort the grid game and a lots more IN the Wade system when they get Enough with this spring program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
No Slotted Clubs

TORONTO, Feb. 2.-The adoption of the United States ruling prohibitinS corrugated. grooved or slotted clubs ana the selection of Toronto and Mon amateur championships were the ma for matters of business transacted at inc twenty-fifth annual meeting of inc Royal Canadian Golf association held today.
 The amateur championship was awarded to Rosedale club of this city and the open tourney to the Mount Bruno club Of Montreal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Old Boxer Is Dead

PITTSBURG. Pa., Feb. 2-John Guest, who. as "Bilson Jack" fought 122 rounds in England with Jack Ciif ford before the advent of Queensberry rules, is dead at his home here.
 Guest came to America at the are of 30 years. He resided in East Pittsbure during the past 20 years He had planned to celebrate his golden we'd ding anniversary next month,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Basketball Results

At Columbia, Missouri 2e, Washing ton 27
 At Chattanooga, University of Chat tanooga 31. University of Alabama 27.
 At Dala1s, Southern Methodist uni Versity 22, Oklahoma Aggies 9.
 Columbia, Mo-, Washington uniyer- sity 27, University of Missouri 26.
 At Atlanta, Ga., Mississippi A. S M.. 40, Georgia Tech 36.
 At Houston, Tex, Rice 33, Baylor IT,
 At Fayetteville, Ark, Texas Chris tan university g, University of Arkan- sas q.
 At Macon. Ga, Mercer university 32, North Carolina 23.
 At West Point, N. r., Army s1, Syracuse g6. N'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
No Bids For Collins

CHICAGO, Feb. 2.--A denial that any
 new. bids have been received for the services of Eddie Collins, star second baseman of the Chicago Americans, has been made by President Charles Co., misky and Secretary Harry Grabiner of the club. Both stated that stories printed in the east that Washfnxton and the New York Americans had made offers for Collins were without foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
HEARS FROM ABROAD
esident McLendon Gets Request .l From Germany And Italy


 Commission President D. E. Me
 ,don's postman brought him two 1pvers Saturday he couldn't read.
 ane was from Karl Welschner. a sident of the Ruhr district in Ger 3;nny. The other was from Gervaso
 tnonzini of Ianzada. Italy. IAn effort to get the letters trans Ifbed finally succeeded. Mir. McLendon, s3ter learning their contents, was bit
 ly disappointed.
 NMelschner wrote that he was broke Wd wanted "a couple of American dol 9rs as souvenirs. His appeal was WaFessed to Honorable Herr Burgo- &ster" ...4
 Eornonzini i, merely wanted a to ex- afkhge some mineral specimens. He h1te on behalf of the public museum tLanzada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Pell City Girls Win

FELL CITY, Ala, Feb. 2.E(special.l The coed five of Pell City Hi de- feated the co-eds of Odenville here to the one-sided score of 46 to IT. The To- cal girls played rings around the oden- vile quintet at all times of the game
 SusicS Shockley, Rat" Cowan and sMyrt") Willis played the leading roles for the local team, >
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Steinke Vs. Zbyszko

CHICAGO Feb. 2-Hans steinke, German Giant. who will wrestle stan islaus Zbyszko to a finish next We'd nesday night, has asked for three fast men to help him finish training.
 Steinke wants Jon Pesek, Joe Stecher and Jim Londas to teach him more celerity than he now owns. He realizes, he says that he can not hope to win on his strength alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Thomas Is Sold

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2.-Claude Hefty) Thomas. veteran southpaw pitcher of the Los Angeles club of the Pacific Coast Baseball league, has been sold outright to the Shreveport, La. club of the Texas league. Oscar Ref chow of the Les Angeles club an nounced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Woman's College Plays

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Feb. 2.-wom- ans college basketball team will meet the Montevallo and University of Ala bama girls early in February y,s accord ing to Coach Earle Williams. Both games will-be played on the locals court. Montevallo few weeks ago de- feated the Methodist sextet. at Monte vallo --
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Mandell After Title

MandeIi of Rookford. through his man, ager, Eddie Kane, forwarded a chal- lenge to the New York boxing commits sion for a bout with Johnny Dundee for the junior lightweight champion ship. A check for S2s5ee ,accompanied the challenge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Selma Girls Win

SELMA, Ala, Feb. ?. Special Leased Wire.)-The Selma girls bas- ketball sextet won over the Demopolis team by a score of IS to at the Y. M. C. A. here on Friday evening, when a capacity house greeted the high school players .>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
Griffin-Anderson Draw

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Feb. 2.-Eddie Anderson, Chicago bantamweight, and "Dandy" Dick Griffin of Fort Worth fought a fast four round draw in the main event at the Hollywood American Legion stadium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
O'DOul Is Released.

BOSTON, Feb. 2.-The Boston Amer jeans announced today the release of Frank J. ODoul to the Salt Lake City club of the Pacific Coast league, ,O'DouI is a left-handed,. pitcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
O'Rrien Heads Toledo

TOLEDO, O., Feb. 2.-ControI of the Toledo American association baseball club passed from Roger H. Bresnahan of Toledo to Joseph D. O'Brien of New York when the deal transferring inter- ests by Bresnahan and the New York Giants was formally completed here.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
WHY WE ARE GLAD

We read so much about the reli-
gious arguments that are from time
to time breaking out in our large
city churches that we ought to be
thankful we live in a town like Be-
lington and a community like this
where we go to church for far diff
ferent purposes than to argu over re-
1igion. Now there's a fight in a
New York congregation because the
minister scoffed at the idea Of an
immaculate conception. Not long
ago bitter one sprung up when a
minister declared himself unable to
agree with the miracle of the loaves
and fishes. Evolution arguments are
disrupting still another church. And
so it goes, with little upstairs here
and there rewriting" the Bible and
the ten commandments to conform
with their own ideas. To those of
us who place our faith in a Suprme
Being these religious fights are the
work Of little men. We read them
with disgust-and then are thankful
we live among a people too broad and
sensible to waste their God-given
time in trying to rob humanity Of
its richest asset-the belief in
creator more powerful than anything
He has yet created.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
STEALS CITY's TYPEWRITER

Monday morning on his way to
Philippi, F. e. Thompson was stopp-
ed by a stranger five miles out of
Belington who wanted to ride to
Philippi. The stranger had type
writer wrapped up in wrapping paper
bearing the firm name of L. D. &
Co. He was slow about getting into
the car, and without saying anything
or answering any questions he enter
ed the car; Mr.. Thompson suspic-
toned something was wrong. On
their way to Philippi, the stranger
only told that he was from Grafton
and was up this way looking for a
job. He was unloaded at the pas
senger station. A telephone mes
sage back to Belington Immediately
caused the officials here to investi-
gate and it was soon found that the
typewriter in the Recorders Office
was gone; Geo. E. Talbot, Recorder
reported the office door open, and
the police w. w. Sherman could
rot locate a tramp" whom he had
permitted to lodge in the jail for
the past three nights, so it was quite
clear that his fellow had left with
the typewriter. After calling the
sheriff's office, Chief-of- Police Steer
man appeared in Philippi and recog-
nized his man, put him under arrest,
who pleaded guilty to the charge of
stealing a typewriter valued at $40.
90 or more. The stranger gave his
name as James Riggs; he is now in
jail awaiting sentence and trip to
Moundsville.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
THE CITY ELECTION is OVER


L. L. Bennett was elected Mayor of
the City of Belington in the election
Tuesday and w. B. Baker, Recorder,
by large majorities. B. b. Rohr-
bough was elected councilman in the
first ward, Geo. B. Skidmore from
the second ward; H. B. Kramer from
the third ward and Lloyd Ballah in
the fourth ward. The election went
off quietly, not much stir, and not a
very large vote out, yet there was
much interest shown by those who
realize that within two to three
years, new plans will be laid for
more paving and new sewers, and the
re-laying of the old pavements. The
new mayor has in mind, that when
he enters upon his duties April 1st,
to get the proper information and
data with reference to the city hav-
ing its own water works. He also
has in mind certain other improve
ments. Mr.. Bennett has been mayor
several times before, and has served
without fear or favor, and the peo-
pie knew this and wanted him again.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
BAD CLOVER SEED

On account of the scarcity of
homegrown clover seed, much Eu-
ropean seed has been imported. This
sells for less than the native grown
seed but is of inferior quality for
the United States. Experiments to
compare the growth of the foreign
seed with native American grown
seed have been conducted by expert
ment stations in several states and
by the United States Department Of
Agriculture and in every case the
foreign seed produced plants of very
inferior growth. It will pay farm
ers and seed merchants to be more
careful than ever this spring to be
assured Of getting American grown
clover seed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
LINCOLN'S FAIRURES


Lincoln went to school less thar
year.
Lincoln lost his first regular jot
in less than a year.
Lincoln failed as a country store
keeper.
Lincoln failed in reelection for
the Illinois Legislature.
Lincoln failed to get nomination
for Congress.
Lincoln failed to get position he
wanted in the government land of.
fee.
Lincoln failed to be elected to the
United States Senate in the cam
paign Of 1856.
Lincoln failed to get the nomina-
ton for president in 1856.
Lincoln failed to be elected to the
United States Senate in 1858.
With all of these failures to his
credit, Abraham Lincoln stands out
today as possibly the greatest A.
merican. It has been estimated that
more books have been written about
him than has been written about any
other man who has ever lived with
the exception Of Napoleon Bonaparte.
More than 1900 books have been
written about Lincoln.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
THE COMMUNITY MIRROR

The newspaper is one institution
in which the public should have a
knowledge of its business side. A
newspaper is the exponent of its
hometown. If it is not heartily sup
ported on the financial side and if
the people do not assist in its eff
forts to collect the news and report
events accurately, the paper gives
an unfavorable impression of the
community. It leaves bad inn
preston with strangers. A prosper
GUS newspaper is one Of the strongest
assets to a town and community.
It is force that attracts the atten-
ton Of the outside world, and which
works good to the public. Strangers
reason that IL a town doesn't sup
port its newspapers it won't pro-
perly support its schools and other
institutions, so he losses aside his
idea of settling in that community.
Nothing reflects the merits of a
town and the progressiveness Of it's
people more than a newspaper. Isn't
that alone sufficient reasons for try
ing to make your hometown paper
better and better all the time?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
BARKER DISTRICT LINING UP

In this issue will be found the an
ouncements of M. l.. Halter for Jus
ice of Peace and John r. Ramsey
or Constable, both in Barker dis
trict. These two men are we'll known
md have given good service in the
oast. Mr.. Ramsey does not fail to
5erve his constituents, and if a sum
mons can be delivered, he is the man
who will do it, regardless of distance,
weather or circumstances, If there
is summons out in his hands,
Johnny" will find you. Mr.. Halter
has been very Careful and painstak-
ing in his decisions as justice for
the past few years, and seeks the Of
flee because he believes he can now
better serve his people than in the
beginning.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
40 KILLED IN EXPLOSION

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Mar.
Forty persons dead, and hun
dred or more injured was estimated
tonight as the toll Of an explosion in
the /. N. t. plant of the Nixon nit
ration works. Flames showered
through DO buildings Of an adjoining
celluloid works and demolished the
little industrial town Of Nixon. An
lccurate check ON the number killed
was impossible.
As many of the victims, dead and
lying, as could be removed from the
olazing ruins were taken to half
lozens hospitals and hastily supplied
emergency.
Their bodies were so mutilated
nd burned that cnly a few were
Identified.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
COUNTY HEALTH WORK
PROGRESSING, FIRST
MONTHS REPORT MADE

The first monthly report of the
Barbour Public Health nurse has
just been made and shows promis-
ing development in the organization
of the movement in the county Ac-
cording to the record, Miss Mayo,
in this first month, has made to-
tai of one hundred visits, some of
them personal interviews with moth
ers or women desiring advice, some
with business men interested in the
furthering of the work, others at
schools and home. Thirteen meet
ings have been attended, seven COM
munities have been visited and ten
more people have been secured to
act as representatives of community
interests in the Association.
The towns that have joined the
movement to date in addition to
date in address to Philippi and Be-
lington are Century, Boulder, Mid
land, Dartmoor and Junior. Dart
moor is planning to organize a
Mothers Club in this connection very
soon and Boulder is considering the
same move. Following is the list
of officers and representatives APP
pointed to the Association to date
other names are to be added as
organizations make their choice and
Miss Mayo visits other communities:
Chairman, DIR. G. B. Williams, of
Philippi; vice chairman, DR.. E. M.
Hamilton of IBelinton; Secretary,
Lena iSwitzer and Treasurer,
Mrs. J. Hop Woods, Mrs. A..
L. Brandon Chairman of Publicity,
of Philippi from Belington, Mrs. G..
G. Right of the Civic League and
Mrs. w. W. Brewer of the Woman's
Club; from Midland, Mrs. Henry
Shaw; from Dartmoor, DR.. ]. G.
Irons and Mrs. James Smallridge;
from Philippi, Mrs. Lee Sandridge
of the Eastern Star, Miss Emily
Crawford of the P. E. O. Club, Mrs.
A. F. Bennett OF the Pythian Sisters,
Mrs. Lewis Wilson of the Fortnight
ly Club, Mrs. D. Ryan of the Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary, Mr.. w. w.
Healtherly, Of the County Court,
Mr.. Lee cambridge of the Kiwanis
Club.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
KATER, MAGICIAN

1t must be admitted it takes a
pretty good slight-of- artist to
fool his brothers in the profession.
Some time ago Kater, the noted mag
ician who will appeared here on
March 10th, 8:15 P. M. High School
Auditorium, gave one of his pro-
grams before gathering of fellow
artists on an annual "get together"
meeting. Kater uncorked his mex
houstible supply of slight-of-hand
tricks of prestidigation. The fellow
tricksters blinked their eyes in adj
miration, for Kater had new line of
stuff which they did not know exist
ed.
One of the editors Of Sphinx Of
fetal magazine for magicians, had a
few interesting statements to make
concerning the art Of Kater. Here
is what he said "Kater is great -
he does more than the usual four
people company. His illusions are
delightful and unlike most programs
TO magic there is absolutely no trick
ing. There is one reason why Kater
goes big"
From the interest already mani
Tested in the appearance of Kater
in this community, good seats will
be at premium.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-06
CANNON BALL" BAKER CROSS.
ES CONTINENT

The following telegram tells the
story on the Sixth Lap in Transcon-
tinental Midwinter Speed and En-
durance Run Cannon Ball" Baker
five days ahead of schedule in Gard
ner Sedan "Blizzard"
The Gardner Motor Co., Inc,
st. Louis, Mo.
Gardner Sedan pushed nose over
finish line at City Limits of Los
Angeles 4:30 P. M. this afternoon es-
tablishing midwinter endurance and
speed record for Sedan between New
York and Los Angeles. Running
tsme from New York four days, four
teen hours, fifteen minutes elapsed
lime seven days, seventeen hours,
eight minutes; total distance 1898
miles. Car finished gruelling weeks
journey strong; motor purred beau
tifully over last three hundred miles.
Lap welcomed at finish by photo
saphers, motion picture cameramen
and all Los Angeles newspaper men,
distributor salesman and number of
Gardner owners. Last lap of 1872
miles from Needles to Los Angeles
made in ten hours twenty five min
utes running time. Left Needles
5:45 A. M. for ,last days grind over
desert roads. Forced to low speed
between Needles and Victorville on
account of very rough desert roads
filed with sharp stones; sand delay
ed rapid progress in many instances.
Record run across continent consider
ed greatest ever. Performance Of
car perfect, never failing in pinches
ard always delivering when called
upon for speed Adverse road and
weather condition over country makes
performance Of Gardner OUTSTANDING
achievement; 1896 miles of trip
made on chains.
Cannon Ball" Baker
Los Angeles, Calf. Feb. 26th.