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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
MRS. M,NEEL WANTS
 RECORD COMPLETE
Says Mara Wired Her Regard
 ing Lewis Reservations 'e

Mrs. John D. McNeel, democratic .na. tional committeewoman from Alabama, when she learned Saturday that the Musgrove campaign committee was is- suing circulars and advertisements of letters sent to her from New York re- garding hotel reservations for Charles M. Lewis during the democratic conven- tion, made the following formal state ment;
 "Mr. McNeel and I both fear that the record should be complete SO wish to state that Mir. Mara, who is in New York making detailed arrangement for the accommodation of the democratic convention next June, some days ago sent me a telegram in which he said that he was misinformed in regard to Mir. Lewis hotel reservations; that the reservations were not made upon the request of Senator Underwood nor upon the request of any of his committee 'es
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
STRIKE OF LOCKERS
 STILL IN PROGRESS
Proposed Settlement In. Abey. ance And Situation Unchanged

LONDON, Feb. 23.-(By Associated Press. 1.-The strike of the dock work CTS is still in progress. The position was without change today, and the pro- posed settlement is still in abeyance. Disputes now are threatening the ship building trade, the Federation of Engineering and Ship Building Trades demanding a considerable advance in wages. a~
 The only yards yet affected are those at Southampton, where 5000 shipyard workers threw down their tools to maintain their demands for an ad- vance of IT shillings weekly. They represent all the skilled workers in dozen unions, with the sole exception of the boilermakers.. Thus, almost the whole of Southampton's ship yards have been brought to standstill, and there are fears that the strike naJ extend to other areas. tg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
MUSCLE SHOALS IS
 HIT BY SNOWSTORM
New Bethel School House In
 Colbert County Burned
lAIUsrLE eHOALR RuREAul

SHEFEIELp.. !Alay FeD. 23.-The Muscle Shoals district experienced its second snow storm of the season this morning. The storm lasted from 8 to il o'clock, On account of the rain preceding 1t. the snow remained on the ground only a short time.
 The New 5sethel school house, in remote section of Colbert county, was destroyed by fire of unknown origin this week. Sheriff Cobb went to the scene with blood hounds, but rain had fallen and they were unable to follow any trails. Two weeks previous to this fire six vacant houses in the neighborhoOd were burned in three or four days tins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
EXPERTS TO MAKE
 EARLY REPORT
Expected Drafting Will Begin
 Next Week

PARIS, Feb. 23.-(By Associated Press. )--Drafting of the report of the expert committees to the allied repara- tion commission is expected to begin early next week, final hearings on the railway, banking and budget questions having been about completed with two long sessions today. It is not expected, however, that the report will be ready for presentation before two more full weeks at least. as much work is yet to be done in finding expressions exact enough to satisfy all concerned. This difficulty is increased by the fact that the draft of the report must be in three languages, English, French and Ger man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
THEATRE TAXED TO HEAR BRYAN'S
 DENlJNCIATION
Lauds Musgrove And Con- demns Underwood In
 Opening Campaign

Before a crowd which taxed the ca pacity of the Jefferson theatre Satur- day night, William Jennings Bryan de- iivered scathing denunciation of Oscar W. Underwood. and spoke in behalf of L. B. Mussrove of Jasper for President of the United States.
 Bryan was late getting to the theatre and in the meantime State Senator Walter Brewer spoke following his in- troduction by John ". Altman, chair man of the meeting.
 Over 50 women, members of the Women's Christian Temperance union, sat upon the stage in honor of Mir. Bryan.
 4 Mir. Bryan and Mir. Musgrove came on the stage together in the midst of Brower's speech, accompanied by pro- longed applause. Before introducing Mir. Bryan, Chairman Altman presented Mir. Musgrove, who was warmly greeted. When Mir. Bryan rose to speak thunder ous applause continued for several minutes.
 Seaator Brower had attacked Under wood In his address and outlined what he termed the main issues in the cam paign as being Henry Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals and prohibition. He ac- ctised Underwood of trying to draw in the Ku Klux isape. :ssy
 Repayins Party Debt
 Afr. Bryan began speaking by prais- ing the women of the W, c. IT. U, and outlining in brief his connection with national politics. He referred to his in- debtedness to the democratic party for the favors shown him and declared he was here at this time to try and repay that debt.
 During all his political life, Bryan declared he had never been warned to stay out of state as he had been to keep out of Alabama.
 He was particularly hitter against the Birmingham News, which he called by name, for criticism of his political and religious activities. He said it was worse since the News published his own Bible Talks.
 The News should either apologize or quit printing my Bible Talks" Bryan shouted. 'If they don't, I will cause my contract with them for the series to be cancelled"
 Bryan outlined Underwood's record in substance that the Alabama man was not "dry" and had fought prohibition and woman suffrage to the last.
 Bryan's remarks directed at Under wood and the Birmingham News brought cheers, catcalls and applause of approval from the immense crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
FICTITIOUS LABELS
 HELD TO BE UNFAIR
Federal Trade Commission Rules
 In Fountain Pen Case

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Labeling ar article with fictitious price marks, bearing figure at which it was not in tended the article should be sold, was held by the federal trade commission today to be an unfair business practice.
 The decision was handed down in the case of the Morrison Fountain Pea company of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
DRY AGENTS SEIZE
 BRITISH SCHOONER
Five Negro Members Of Crew Arrested On Liquor Charges

GULFPORT. Miss, Feb. 23.-The British auxiliary schooner Emerald has been seized by federal prohibition forces at Pascagoula, according to an an- late today by Ellis S. Chap man, chief federal enforcement agent in Mississippi. MT. Chapman added that five negro members of the crew were under arrest charged with viola tion of the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
FOR MORE TEETH
 M VOLSTEAD ACT
Director Haynes Says Friends
 Will Make Change

DENVER. Colo. Feb. 23.-The Volstead prohibition enforcement act needs more teeth" Roy A. Haynes, of Washington, federal prohibition en- forcement commissioner told the Colo rado Citizens conference here today.
 "I am in favor of amending the amendment and think some day it will be changed" said Mir. Haynes But when it is changed, the amend ment will be made by it's friends and not by its enemies It will be strength ened and not weakened"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
ELEANOR HARRIS
 GRANTED EXPENSES
Allowed $15,0O0 Additional For Court Fees In Marriage Suit

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Judge Wag. ner, in supreme court today, allowed a claim of Eleanor Harris for $1, 800 additional counsel fees and 1,5O0 for additional expenses in defending suit for annulment of their marriage brought by Beverly D. Harris, former vice pres ident of the National City bank.
 Mrs. Harris formerly lived in Mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
COOLIDGE CASTS
 POLITICAL FATE
 WITHDAUGEIERTY
Approves Attorney Gen. eral As Member Of
 Ohio Delegation
fwAsHINGT0N RUkEAU)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Irre- spective of the attorney general, Harry NJ. Daugherty, or the fact that the public, according to the Senate, has lost confidence in him, the President indorsed him as a delegate at large to the forthcoming republican convention, from Ohio, 1t is learned definitely at the White House today.
 Mir. Daugherty, as a delegate, will support the President. His indorsement by the President will make 1t certain that he will not use his great political influence in Ohio against the President.
 In this connection, the secretary of the navy. Edwin Denby, whose resigna- ton was enforced by senatorial criti- cism and who aided in making the scandalous oil leases. will be "a delegate at large from Michigan. These two VII aid ths Rfesideat in achievins tha nominatfon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
CHIR0PRACTOR ARRESTED
Paul R. Ritchie Demands Trial By
 .TpYrv

MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 23.-Paul R. Ritchie, a chiropractor of this city, ar rested by the county health authorities for practicing medicine without a H. cense. demanded jury trial when ar raigned in the police court today. Ritchie, who remained in jail for 20 days last year rather than pay a fine for violating the state medcal laws, says that he will again fight this law. Ritchie was released on $500 bond and his case will be investigated by the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
THE WEATHER

Alabama: Rain Sunday and Mon. day: not much change in tempera- ture. te
 Mississippi: Rain Sunday and prob. ably Monday; colder Monday.
 Tennessee: Rain Sunday and Mon- day. < (Copplets weather data will bs sound bn Page is.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
EXPECT 7I,OOO SHRINERs lansas City Provides That Many A,

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 23.-Accom- modations have been arranged for IT, 900 Shriners, expected to attends the national Shrine convention here in June, the local hotel committee re- ported today. Plans for the use of parked-P PulmAp cars. the committee said, would prevent any congestion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
SAUNDERS BANKRUPT
Former, Head Of Pisgly WiggIy Filel
 Voluntary Petition

Piggly Wiggly corporation and Piggly Wiggly Stores. Inc, filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy in United States district court here late today.
 Saunders listed assets aggregatinR Ss. s.244.o70 and liabilities totaling ST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26
RALSTON BOOM GATHERS FORCE
 WITHOUT NOISE
Taggart Visits Around With Other Candidates
 And Delegates

NEW YORK, June 25.-The Ralston candidacy piloted by Thomas Taggart met lot of company at home and abroad today.
 This was the first time that Tag gart had taken the infant boom out for walk away from his headquarters and he didn't do it then after the manner of exhibiting his prodigy. He just called to pay his respects" at the headquarters of various candidates and, of course, when somebody brought his child into the conversation be blushed like proud parent and thanked them modestly.
 At Taggarts headquarters in the Waldorf the Ralston boom was on dis play every minute that Taggart wasn't out visiting. A@large number of dele gahes some 0f thNA pledged to other candidates, <pe cularly from middel western and frn states, called to discuss the Ink senator. The first question Tagga 5et all of them was whether they NNs Aedged. If they said they were, he A them to vote for thir man until VI Twas out of tn race. If you want to come to Ralston after your man is out of the race, we shall appreciate your coming but We don't want to be a party to any broken pledges" Taggart said.
 With the opening of the convention Taggaret received company at his aisle seat, scattering good words for all candidates. And then, a few minutes later the convention got under way, he left to call on William G. McAdoo at the McAdoo headquarters. They had a chat about this, that and the other, as old friends will, Taggart said. No body except the two men were present and what they said is secret. Insiders at the MeAdoo camp, however, said there was no deal made at the con- ference. And so did Taggart.
 Having called on one outstanding canidate, Taggart went over to see Governor Smith at the latter's hotel It was just another social call, of course, it was explained at the Indiana headquarters. There was mention of the Ralston candidacy, but just in passing.
 Ralston will be nominated tomor- row by Fred Van Moves, his law part nr in a short speech. No attempt at a prolonged demonstration will be made by the Hoosier crowd The band is expected to play "On the Banks of the Wabash" and the delegates are going to whoop and hoIler some but they won't set out to break the McAdOo demonstration record for instance.
 Ralston followers confidently expect strong support from the senatorial crowd and the followers of James M. Cox, whom Taggaret helped natrially in San Francisco four years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26
STORM STRIKES DECKED GOTHAM,
 WREAKS HAVOC
Three Are DrOwned-C0n- vention Regalia Rent
 By Gale

NEW YORK. dune 26 Swoosh- ing flroash this ealls decorated city at 72.mile-an-hour clip, 20tminuts sammer EloudburAt ripped festoonsd con vention flags. draperies and welcoming signs from street poles and public build- ings.
 Three persons were q lwned, sea- plane was spatted down onto the sur fact of the lower bay and wrecked, two street cars were struck by lightning and countless thousands were marooned when a rush of water invaded portions of the subway in Brooklyn.
 The storm broke shortly after o'clock in the afternoon after prema- ture nightfall had warned of it's coming. Within less than half an hour more than an inch of rain had fallen over New York and the immediate vicinity,
 Surface cars were stalled where the water, rising in the streets faster than the sewers could carry it away, cut off the power. In the outlying sec tions of the city, trees were blown down and low lying portions of the ter rain flooded.
 Men and women disembarked from eonveyances of all descriptions in some sections and hoisting skirts or trousers to the knee plunged into the roaring torrents in the streets.
 A ferry boat for Staten Island from the Battery was midway in it's jour ney when the flaying wind broke forth. Gloss panels throughout the boat were smashed in by the force of the gale and the rain sluiced through every open ing.
 The wrecked seaplane was police machine and both occupants were res cued after they had clung to the craft until shore currents brought them to the beach.
 About 315 persons who were passen- gers in the lightning stricken tram cars were taken to hospital.
 Pounding surf prevented the launch. ing of a surf boat to aid Jeanette Fills, 2S, and Kurt Lindheimer, 20; when the canoe in which they were paddling was capsized in the first windy blast. Miss Fills was drowned when q wave banged the overturned canoe against the struggling pair, loosening Lindtei- mer's grasp on the frightened girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26
DELEGATION SOLID FOR UNDERWOOD Alabarnians Unanimously Defer To Senator's
 Strategy PLANK ACCEPTED
 CRTTICIZING KHAN Some Members Yield Per-
 sonal Views For
 Harmony HELD ESSENTIAL
 IN PENDING FIGHT Frederick I. Thompson Advises Sense Of Del egation Be Expressed
HELD ESSENTIAL
 IN PENDING FIGHT
(Bs ssaff Correspondent ]

CONVENTION HALL, NEW YORK, N. Y., June 25.The dele gation from Alabama to the demo- cratic national convention, in re- sponse to Senator UndeFwood's di- rect appeal that his position in the contest for the presidential noluina- tion now rested upon a re-affirma- tion of the principles stressed by him in his campaign, unanimously followed the candidates request at a caucus held at the delegations Headquarters in the Imperial hotel this afternoon.
 Frederick I. Thompson, member 0f the convention resolutions com naittee, advised that the sense of the delegation be expressed, and the delegation voiced no protest against the request of Senator Underwood that the vote of the members of the resolutions committee be cast favor ably for what has become recO9- lsixed an the BndeEwesd plan of- feted for insertion in the den0cN ic platform
 voices Kian CFsflclsn
 This plank voices criticism Of the Ku KIux Klan by Senator 1erwood, as stated and stressed by Eofney Jel1nS ston in his nominating speech today. This action by the delegation in re- eponse to the assertion of Senator Underwood that his strategic position in the contest was absolutely dependent upon support of his proposed plank by the delegation, undoubtedly prompted q number of the members of the delega- tion to act against the view held by them thatethe injection of the issue In the contest, to the extent that it has zone, was not advisable. On assur- ances that such yieding of their viewe was essential they yielded their views.
 The delegation took the position, it was evident, that inasmuch as the leg. islature had invited Senator Underwood to run for the presidency, and the peo- pie had ratified that invitation, they could submerge individual views ''the integrity of the Volstead act having been assured,' in HieN of the definite statement of Senator Underwood and his managers that "a contrary course would probably result in his elimina- ton.
 Second Harmonious Meeting
 The meeting of the delegation was the second which, for the sake of Ala hama's candidate, was adjourned in harmony and without having been fea- tnvsd by contention and expression of diverget views. To the contrary every member of the delegation who expressed himself, declard his fealty to Senator Underwood, and proved his statement by his willingness to yield personal opinion for the success of the pending enterprise.
 The minutes of the meeting, as pre- pared by the secretary, c. ". Ashcraft, show that the action of the delegation in instructing it's members of the reso- lutions committee was unanimous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26
RING IS CLEARED FOR MAIN BOUT
 OF CONVENTION
Next Two Days Likely To
 Be Filled With Devil try, Says Corey
By HERBERT COREY, lSnaeiaI t0 The ARe.Herald. !

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK, June 25.-The prelimi- naries are over. Now the main bout comes on in the democratic convention. The next two days should be filled with deviltry, for the temper of the delegates was shown today. There were score of fist fights on the floor, half dozen more outside the hall, and only New York's very hard-handed police pre- vented as many more.
 Wednesday might have been a list less day, for only few formalities were on the program. But the resolution committee fought, until daylight over the kIan issue. They were buried un- der anti-klan blanks. At last they were compelled to report to the convention their inability to agree on plank, and suggested that the convention go ahead with the nominations. It was good politics. This is hot weather, New York costs more than a mother-in-law, and once the delegates had placed man in nomination it was assumed they would cease to fret about the klan plank.
 "They would take anything and call it a day." said one of the state leaders.
 But Underwood spoiled that plan. Alabama comes first on the list of states, and Forney Johnson, who put him in nomination, read a statement in which Underwood made known his de- termined opposition to the klan-and he named the klan. It was unexpected, but it touched off the mine. A ten minute demonstration followed, which for sincerity has not been excelled at this convention. More than half those seated in the delegate rows were on their feet, and more than half the state standards joined at one time or another in the walk-around.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26
FURY OF KU KLUX
 WAR IMPOSSIBLE TOEXAGGERATE
Corey Predicts Most Up rOarous Debate In
 Party's History
By HERBERT COREY Especial to Age-Herald.)

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, New York. June 25.-No matter who is nomi- nated--and the fact that Robinson of Arkansas sent his name formally be- fore the convention is considered an indication that long list of dark horses will be led out of their stables. The fight over the klan is now inevitable.
 Pussy-footing has come to an end. The cat is out of the bag. The betting is a red hen against an egg that on Friday or whereabouts there will be one of the most furious debates ever known in a national convention. The time is mere guess work, of course. No one knows what may happen Thurs day in the matter of nominations.
 Smiths friends will outdo thelnkel to outdO the hour-long demonstration for McAdoo, of course, and, this being friendly town, will undoubtedly sue ceed. Then will come the long proc ess of balloting, designed to kill off the leading candidates.
 McAdoo told friend of mine today that he feels he can rely on 400 men to the bitter end. Smith is counting on about 300. Both believe the others forces will dissolve first.
 But presidential candidates are being scared up in every woodlot. No one had expected Robinson of Arkansas to enter the field formally. The fact he did presages other unexpected entrants. Ritchie of Maryland and Davis of Kan sas and half dozen others Ire infor- mally and casually walking through the hall where they can meet ard smile at delegates. No one knows how long it will take to kill off the two leaders, but all the outsiders confidently expect they will be killed.
 But the main event will be over the klan. It would be impossible to con vey to any one at a distance the fury of the antagonists. If one sought to do so it would sound like exaggeration. The one thing certain is that there will be a fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26
CHAMBER INDORSES
 MUSSOLINI RULE
Government Gives Vote Of Con-
 fidence By Deputies

ROME, June 25.-The entire major ity of the chamber of deputies, about 300 in all, met in the hall of the Con sistory at the Palazzo Venezuia today, listened to a speech by Premier Mus. sOlini and unanimously voted a resolu- tion of confidence in the government.
 The premier stated frankly that cer- tain excesses of his followers made it absolutely necessary to enforce the firm est discipline in order to carry out the program which the government majority has outlined.
 The resolution of confidence stated that the government must remain an unshakable bulwark in the present po- litical situation and that justice will follow it's inevitable course in relation to the alleged kidnapping and murder of Socialist Deputy Matteotti.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26
MINISTER'S ASKED
 TO GIVE WATCHES
Pool For Missions Is Urged Al
 Methodist Meet

CHICAGO. June 25.-A movement to get every Methodist minister in the country to donate his watch to the cause of home and foreign missions is urged by the Rev. Dr. l.. c. Hartman, editor of the Zion's Herald, Boston, Mass, attending the session here of the World service commission of the Meth odist Episcopal church.
 The idea was carried out last week at a meeting in New York, Dr. Hartman said. Bishops, leading clergymen and laymen formed watch pool and then wrote checks to redeem the time. pieces, the money going to the missionary cause, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26
PRISON BOARD
 PROBES CRUELTY
Texas GubernatOrial Candidate
 Hacks Up Charges

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, 25. - Charges by George W. Dixon. candidate for governor, that prisoner at the Ramsay State Farm was shot to death by a guard on April r, and that pris- oners at the Eastman farm recently were fIogged, are being investigated to- day by members of the state prison board. Dixon's charges are supported by an affidavit of c. c. Newton, dis charged prisoner who declared that three men at the Eastman farm were beaten, one so severely that he was confined to hospital for several