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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
BANKER HARRIS
 WINS FIVE POINTS
 IN DIVORCE SUIT
Jury Sustains Claims That Memphis Beauty
 Misrepresented Herself

NEW YORK, March "A supreme court jury tonight returned a verdict in favor of Beverly D. Harris, former vice president of the National City bank of New York in the marriage an nullment suit brought by him against his wife, Eleanor Elaine Lee Harris, on charges that she misrepresented her origins before their marriage.
 The jury after four hours and thirty five minutes of deliberation found for MT. Harris on five of the six questions submitted to them and for Mrs. Har- ris on the fifth question.
 The fifth question related to an al legged separation contract entered into isy- sfr. and Mrs. Harfis ofi May [, 1921. .s.s. X. The verdict was given in the form of answers to questions that had been submitted to the jury by the appellate division. The findings of fact by the jury now will go to the special term of the supreme court, where attorneys for both sides will present further arguments.
 The jury found that prior to the marriage Mrs. Harris had represented to her future husband that she was member of the Lee family of Mem phis, Tenn, that Eli Rainer, alleged Memphis gambler. was her uncle, that Mrs. Hosia c. Harris was her aunt. and that she was a chaste woman. All of these representations the jury found to be false.
 Mir. Harris, the jury found, had re- lied and acted upon these representa- tiOns. He did not know they were un- true prior to the execution of the sec Ond separation agreement dated May ', 1921.
 The jury found, however, that Mir. Harris could have ascertained the truth or falsity of these representations. by the exercise of reasonable diligence prior to the execution of the second separation agreement"
 PostpOnement of this inquiry. the jury decided, had been made by the consent or procurement" of the de- fendant.
 Final judgment on Mir Harris an- nullment suit will come from the spe- cial term of the supreme court, to which tonight's findings will be sent. This judgment will be found next Mon day. This procedure, it was stated, is necessary because the case is of such nature as to class it as an action ill equity.
 Mir. Harris charged his wife with de- frauding him into marriage by repre- senting herself as member of the Lee family. owners of Mississippi steam ships. He also charged that Eli Rayner. represented as her uncle, was mo- torious Memphis gambler, and that she was his mistress.
 In her own defense, Mrs. Harris maintained she was Rayner's illegiti- mate daughter, and that before her marriage to Harris, the retired banker banker had learned all the facts of her origin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
ON PARK COMMITTEE Southern Appalachian Preserve Board
 If Formed

WASHINGTON, March 4.-Invita- choose a site for a national park in have been accepted, the interior de- partment announced today, by Repre- Welch. general manager of the Pali- New Jersey; Colonel Glenn s. Smith, topographic engineer of the geological survey and the council on national parks, forests and wild fire, of New York city,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
Oratory At Opening Of Debate Makes Slight
 Impression
BYRNS ALSO SURE
 BILL WILL PASS
Amendments To Proposed Con- tract Not In Order Is
 General Belief
HULL RETAINS HOPE
 TO FORCE CHANGES
Resolution Is Adopted Provid- ing For Limiting Debate
 To 10 Hours
twAsHINGTON BUREAU)

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The Henry Ford offer for Muscle Shoals is safe as far as the House is con cerned in the opinion of Representa- tives W. B. Oliver of Alabama, and Joseph W. Byrns of Tennessee.
 The oratory which featured the first days battel was meaningless in that. it is believed, it changed no vote. Rep the principle speech for the Ford prop osition, and it was highly effective in and encouraging the Ford strength. The principle speech of the opposition will be made by Represen- tative Theodore Burton of Ohio, for 20 years an able member of Congress, to- morrow. It will serve to stimulate and encourage the opposition, but 1t is the belief of the Ford supporters that all members are too well convinced of the merits or demerits of the proposed leg islation to be swayed by argument.
 Speeches Meaningless
 But while the speeches today meant nothing, there was an important devei- Opment. Mr. Oliver and Mir. Byrns of the House in a man-to-man canvass. When the task was completed, they de- clare dthemselves confident of the re- suit It is their prediction that the Ford bill will be enacted without an important amendment.
 There was one danger confronting the legislature. There is an element in Congress which does not favor the idea of giving Muscle Shoals to Ford. That element lacks sufficient courage to vote against the bill itself. But it was feared that that which it declined to do directly it would bo indirectly by supporting amendments either of which, if adopted, would make the bill un- satisfactory to Ford, and thus kill it.
 MT. Oliver said tonight: Tt is my opinion that the bill will be put across without amendment" a+
 Amendments Not In Order" Mfr. Byrns said ! The House realizes that the bill is in reality propo5eEi contract which must be voted either up or down, that, in othes words, amendments are not in order, There are men no doubt who would do indirectly what they would not do directly. But the indications are that will not be enough of such men to give us serious concern"
 Representative Harry Hull of Iowa. who speaks for the Alabama Power company's monopoly" offer, admits that he cannot defeat the Ford bill di- rectly but indicates a belief that he will be able to amend it and thus by indirection kill it. Like the officers of the Alabama Power company, some of whom including the President, Thomas w. Martin, are in Washington and in touch with the fight on the Hill" Mir Hulrs belief, obviously, is fath- cred by his hope.
 Only two Alabamian's spoke today. They were Representatives Almon and Bankhead of the Eighth and Tenth dis trict, respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
300 DEAD INV FIRE M CHINESE TOWN
Chowtsun Swept-7OO Injured In
 Panic That Followed

TSINGTAo, China, March 4.-(By the Associated Press. )-Ehree hundred persons were burned to death, shffo- cated or died in panics as a result of a fire which swept the important town of Chowtsun, 40 miles east of Tsinan, Shantung province, last Friday. Seven hundred others were injured.
 .The fire started at 3 o'clock in the morning and spread Sapidly through the congested districts of small shops and attacked dwellings. Many persons were roasted alive ill the crowded houses where they were trapped by the fires swift advance, scores of oth- CTS were trampled by the frenzied crowds which rushed through the nar- TOW streets seeking safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
COP AND BANDIT
 KILLED N HOLD-UP
Detroit Suburb Scene Of Dar-
 ing Bank Robbery

DETROIT. March A police ser geant and bandit were killed and an- other bandit probably fatally wounded this afternoon in a gun fight between policeman of Hamtramck and tine ban dits, following an attempt to rob the Peoples National bank of that suburb. Another member of the bandit gang was captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
TO OUTLINE CAMPAIGN William l.. White Will Speak At Fair
 field Wednesday

Congress ns a representative from the Ninth congressional district, will de- liver aD address Wednesday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock before the Fairfield League of Women Voters at the league headquarters.
 Mir. White will discuss the political principles for which he stands and the measures hS expertH to support if elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
REAL HOLD-UP
 IS STAGED AS
 PLAY GOES ON

TULSA, Okla, March 4-While Bella Bruna" and her three assis- tants in Blossom Time" at Conven- tion ball, sang last night, Keep It Dark" two hijickers staged hold up behind the scenes.
 The accidental discharge of the bandits pistol as they were pound ing Count Sharntoff's over the head, foiled the robbers "act," and they made their exit through side door of the main auditorium. The count" was unable to appear for his lines.
 The play was bntinued to its end and few of the audience were aware that the hold-up had taken place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
THE WEATHER

Alabama: Showers, followed by clearing and cooler weather Wednes- day; Thursday fair.
 Tennessee: Cooler Wednesday, Thursday fair. Georgia: Showers Wednesday and Thursday.
 Misslssippi: Clearing and cooler.
 (C0mpIete weather data will be found on Page i3)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
CLOE AFTER RESTAURANTS Plans Elimination Of Private Dining
 Rooms

Drinking and betting parties in the shelter of private bootrs in Birmingham restaurants may soon be put out of busi- ness, if they exist, according to Police Commissioner w. B. ClOe, Tuesday.
 Cloe announced conference between himself and resturanteurs for Wednes- day afternoon at 8 o'clock.
 Il believe they will agree to tear out the booths in their restaurants" de- clared Cloe. To do so will stop wild parties which have been reported to my Three chop houses are the only restaurants here operating pri- vate booths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
HAS 1a FINGERS

KANSAS CITY, Mo, March 4.-Ah infant with six fingers on each hand was born today to Mrs. Mary Anders, Kansas City. The fingers are between the middle and the fourth finger. The baby was otherwise normal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
SEEK PHONE MERGER
Southern Bell System Would Bu
 Florida Lines

WASHINGTON, March 4. - The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph today petitioned the interstate commerce commission for authority to purchase the Florida Telephone com pany for $15,00O and the East Florida Telephone company for $7O,OOO and to make the properties of both companies a part of the system of the Southern Bell system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05
TAX BILL TAKEN UP
Pandora Box Of Troubles Opened Fol
 Mississippi SOlOns

JACKSON, Miss. March 4.-(Spe- cial.) .)--The house Tuesday reached the new income tax bill and Chairman J. mittee opened his pandora box of trou- bles. No poll of the house has as yet been taken, but prospects for the pas sage of th'e bill are rather doubtful as q twO-t' is required. Chair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-05

u tNVV T" FNVuIIVKI- OIINII man G 'qt. the plan can not ne current year come and the Aor more tht %l that tn Sional 0' al- i
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
CHICAGO
Goes FOR " Ard IN
BIG POLICY drive
Shop Nucleus Making
Good Showing

Shop Nucleus No. 5, printing work
ers in the DAILY WORKER print
shop, leads the field in the DAILY
WORKER insurance campaign.
Enlist Non-Party Workers.
This unit has gathered in pledges
amounting to $4,000, of which s31S.OO
has been turned into cash. Altho the
nucleus counts only 16 members, they
have so far more than quadrupled
their quota. The activity of the
nucleus in the plant resulted in the
non-party printing workers agreeing
to subscribe $1,000 each in policies and
to take years subscription to the
DAILY.
At the last meeting Of the Finnish
branch every one of the 116 members
pledged himself to buy a $500 in
surance policy. The Bulgarian branch
reports that at it's last meeting it came
within a few dollars of filling its
quota.
English Branches Do Well.
The North Side English branch has
raised $4,000 of its $4,000 quota and
has pledges on hand to carry it well
over the top. Douglas Park English
has paid in $4,000 All of the English
branches are making commendable
showing in the campaign.
While reports from most OF the
foreign-spealxing branches are COM
ing in slowly, there is reason to be-
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The Big Special Edition First Anniversary Daily Worker
Big SpecaYom Branch Upon the Militant PageProuing
RENTS for Insurance Policy Sales Before January
Mexico Plans to
Spend Huge Sum to
Aid Education Work

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 23.-The de-
partment of education will ask and
probably receive an extraordinary ap
preparation of 100000 pesetas, II
was announced today. to inaugurate
the emergency expansion of the educa.
tional system.
This is the first step in the plan
Of Secretary OF Education Puig Ca
saurando and President Gales TO put
a school in every rural community.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24

endangered by Germany's fail
ure to fulfill the disarmament
provisions of the Versailles
treaty.
1t is charged that Germany really
has more soldiers than allowed under
the Versailles treaty, by calling most
Of them "poIice" and by shifting new
classes of raw material into brief
training and then keeping them out Of
service but in reserve.
Never Objected to Workers Re-
preston.
The allied countries were quite well
aware Of this practice and never
objected so long as the troops were
used against the workers. In fact they
encouraged Germany to arm and driH
the illegal "Black Reichwehr" to crush
the Communist attempts at revolution,
especially during the Ruhr invasion.
The interallied military control
commission which examined the mi
litary resources of Germany were,
indeed, almost ordered to give Ger
many a "whitewash" report and let
Germany go with a formal reprimand.
Many Of the officers who understood
this and drew up such a whitewash
report are now much astonished at the
report being used to blackmail Ger
many again and refuse evacuation.
Politics and Business.
Undoubtedly new political and trade
factors have hand in this sudden
blow at The German hopes TO obtain
evacuation England is unwilling to
leave Cologne until the French also
are out Of the Ruhr. The French say
that their departure is for the present
physically impossible-and SO the
matter stands, neither wishing to
leave first.
The social democrats told the sack.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
MEXICAN PEASANTS
RESISTING ROBBERY,
MEET GALES TROOPS
tspeeIaI to nae palIy workerl


MEXICO CITY, Dec. 23.-Presl-
dent Gales is showing rather early
the traitorous politician that hides
beneath the cloak Of his claim TO
represent labor as the head of the
labor party. The peasants, who
armed themselves and fought to de-
feat De la Huerta, who, led by Com
munists, fought under the red flags
bearing the hammer and sickle en-
blem, are now being attacked by
government troops by order Of
Gales.
At Augas caIientes yesterday, the
peasants, angered at the proflteering
Of the proprietors Of the city slaush-
ter house, seized the premises and
defied the authorities to Gust them.
At once, the Gales government
troops were ordered at all haste to
entrain for Aguas callentes. This
act Of aggression against the peas
antry is sure to anger the whole
peasant movement Of Mexico.
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the railroad shipments strike Of

of the railroad shopmen's strike of
1922.
The nominations take place in jan
nary. The laws provide that only the
two nominees receiving the highest
number of nominations will be plac-
ed on the ballot.
Every militant thruout the l. A.
Of M. should see to it that the left
wing candidates receive the endorse
ment of his local union.
The full program of the left wing
will be published tomorrow.
Support the left wing slatel
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
Want I Year on In z.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S-A sabbatical
leave of one year in seven or one year
leave on half-pay in 10 years service is
asked for the teachers of New York by
the Teachers Union. Only so high
school teachers and 100 elementary
teachers in 1925 get leave. The union
wants the leave to be as nearly auto
matte as possible to eliminate political
or other fayoritism.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
lGILITANTS IN MACHINISTS' UNION
ANNOUNCE CANDIDATE FOR COMING
ELECTION; FIGHT THE ~B. & O. PLAN

eftwing Machnists'
organization
lftwng mitants the only
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24

make possible united front on the
basis of real fighting program of ac-
ton with the so-called progressive"
group led by Anderson. But all efforts
have failed due to their refusal to
come out definitely for any program
at all and also due to their failure to
include any outstanding left wing
fighters on their slate.
The left wing slate is as follows:
For international president
Julius Emme, Local 45s, st. Paul,
MINI.
For general eeretary-treasurer-
Tim Buck, Local 235, Toronto,
Ont, Can.
For editor Of journal-A. Over
gard, Local 3oo, Chicago, III.
Members Of the executive council,
U. S.-H. S. McIIvaigh, Local 497,
Tacoma, Wash; John Otis, Local
536, Pittsburgh, Pa; p. Jensen, Lo-
cal 492, Chicago, IT.; H. Garner,
Local 200, Hammond, Ind; Alfred
Goetz, Local g., Detroit, Mich;
Andrew MacNamara, Local So,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
These militants deserve the support
Of the rank and file. As their records
show, they are the fighters for pro-
gressive measures. They are the lead
ers in the fight for amalgamation.
They are leading the fight for inde-
pendent political action and the fight
against the B. G. o. class collabora-
ton, and they were the backbone
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
SNOW is FALLING
THRUOUT MIDWEST;
NO SIGN OF QUITTING

The heralded blizzard swept into
Chicago yesterday bringing warmer
temperatures and a promise Of a
white Christmas"
Snow was falling today In virtual
ly every section Of the midwest,
threatening the badly drifted roads
which states farther west reported
yesterday.
Here the fall started shortly after
midnight and continued all day.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
$4,000 ARRESTS FOR
DRY LAW VIOLATIONS
IN TWELVE MONTHS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Durln0
the last IL months more than 90
600 persons were arrested for viola
ton Of the prohibition laws, &C.
cordIng to records Of the prohibit
tion department.
Fines and forfeltures aaeregatlng
s5,7co,ooo In criminal cases and
se55,3oo In civil liability cases were
collected.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
UNEMPLOYED STAGE DEMONSTRATION
IN AUSTRIA; MOUNTED POLICE RIDE
DOWN WORKERS WHO DEMAND RELIEF
Especial to rho DalIy worksrl

VIENNA Dec 2sThousand parong the
and night breaking
organized labor
The
in time chstmas they viii
activity.
mounted police Fifteen arrested The has voted
million dollars for immediate distribution.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
ALLIED Refusal TO EVACUATE
germany AS Twice PROMISED
DISCREDITS Social DEMOCRATS
Especial to Tho DaIIy Worker

BERLIN, Dec 24The announcement that the council Of
ambassadors of the allies the nstgaon of the nteraed
military headed by Marshal Foch would refuse to
carry their promise to evacuae the Cologne brdgehead
strikes vital blow the socademocatc party of Germany
which has led the German nation into acceptance of the Dawes
Plan exchange for the promised evacuation and will bring
hundreds of thousands of workers to the Communists
Entente Breaks Two Promises.
Not only the evacuation of the Cologne bdgehead
the London conference which naugu
the Pan but also set forth in the Versailles
treaty this evacuation take place January TO- 1925
raised by Marshal Foch who again
stage with saber DANGLING at his belt is that France
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24

LONDON, Dec. 23.-Terriflc gales
were sweeping England today. Con-
siderable damage has been done,
meager reports reaching London said
Shipping generally has been disrupted.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
ITO BEAT ANY
OPPONENT, KEEP
HIM OFF BALLOT"
So Rules l. L. C. w. u.
Joint Board

The reactionary machine Of ths
Chicago joint board Of the Interna-
tional Ladies' Garment Workers
Union have decided that the safest
way to insure the election CT officers
in whom the membership has no con-
fidence, officers who have proven un-
able to conduct union business, and
who spend huge sums Of money for
good times for their supporters
these officers have decided that the
safest way is to keep their opponents
off the ballot
On Friday, December 1S, the exam.
nation of candidates for business
agent took place at the meeting Of
the joint board at 32S West Van Buren,
street.
lncumbents Not Examined.
Those already in Office we're not
examined, altho some Of them even
today don't know their duties. One Of
the machine candidates was asked
! what ought to be the duties of busi-
ness agent, and most of the delegates
admitted that they didn't know what
he was talking about in his reply.
But here come two intelligent.
militant workers whose sincerity in
the movement is not questioned, who
have militantly fought for responsible
ty in the union and who are liked by
the membership because they fought
for an accounting of expenditures and
against extravagant expenses. And
this is where the joint board stopped.
No Union Democracy.
Altho all tricks to manufacture
charges here failed. nevertheless. the
bought and paid for Joint board dele
cation, fearing that these candidates
were too popular among the members
and fearing that these candidates
would defeat their own henchmen.
voted to rule them of the ballot.
Practically the same happened to-
e. Nadle. who was supported by the
rank and file because he stood foe4
establishing responsibility in the orr
ganization. Together with the other
two he was considered as a good.
constructive worker who would build
the union instead Of disrupting it an
the present staff has. So Made wse
ruled off. Also candidate l.. Gold was
rejected. n
Membership Aroused. f'ff
The membership is burning in pro-
test against this action of the joint
board. Wherever a group of ladies.l
garment workers are met they are.
to be heard protesting. at is ex-l
pected that those who have put over
this job will change their mind" said
one member Of the union on Market
street during the noon hour yester-
day. Because" said he, there is a
limit to how much even a cloakmaker
will stand and If they all raise a pro-
test this time the present stan will
have to leave office in spite of their
supporters action last Friday"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
NO DAILY WORKER XMAS DAY

The Of be Friday,
&C. The DAILY WORKER plant editorial mechanical will
Christmas 25 will
holidays
policies DAILY WORKER
holiday subscrp
DAILY WORKER the WORKERS MONTHLY
Insure a Christmas present Of
pocyl you a working class
be Christmas present to yourself.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
INVESTIGATION REVEALS WORN
OUT RAILS WAS THE CAUSE OF
DEATH TO 500 LINE PASSENGERS
(specIaI to The paIIv Worker,

23Wornout defective
probably injury Of persons when
Chippewa River
mPaneed three Investigations are under
railroad will
be Held "orimnaIy iabIe' for the disaster.
switch bolt spn
tered az the tranw
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
oraanIze TextiIe Workers.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3-Investigation
of the textile workers situation in
Lawrence, Mass, by Thomas F. Nc
Mahon, president United Textile Work
ers, is authorized by the unions exc
cutive council Mcmahon will open an
office in the textile city. The multiple
loom system by which one weaver
tends 70 instead of 16 looms viii be
extended.
No announcement Of the progress OF
the union organizers working in Rhode
Island mill towns has been published
by Mcmahon.
Next Sunday Night and Every Sun
dau Nfnhk The Oman Eoruu1
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24
Laborite Wins Over
Liberal Opponent in
Scottish Elections
Especial to Tho Daily Worker,

DUNDEE. Scotland, Dec. 23.-The
labor party was victorious over the
liberals here when T. Johnson, labor.
lite, was elected to parliament over
the liberal candidate, Il. ID. Simon.
The vote was--Johnson, 22,973 votes
and Simon, 1924 votes.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24

Open Forum, Sunday Night, Lodge
Room, Ashland Auditorium.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-24

IF our re lers allow their memories
to 20 bs X to the year 1916, they
will rememr that England and Italy
were the all of France and Russia
against the aEal powers. Yet here
were the stteN powers putting one
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