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New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
PRISONER.BREWER
 HAS A GOOD TIME
Claim Made That He Goes Riding
 and tO Ball Games

Chicago July s,-"Ruteh" Grawles (he of the gold door knobs, the Rolls Iloyees and the old fashioned beerl is joy riding and watching big league ball games instead of working inside the walls like the other prisoners al tho Chicago Home of Correction, ae' eording to evidence under inFestiga- ton hy federal detectives, Richard c, Burrell, crOWleys partner m the beer business, shared the good times until he oyertaNed the good nature of somebody in authority by staying out too late one night, it is said. Now Crowley rides out alone, the detectives say.
 The evidence has been turned over to Judge Walter c. Lindley of the United states District court, who scn- teneed Crowley and Burrlll to serve six months in the House Of Correction three months ago for bribery of a federal agent, He is about to cite the convicted brewers for contempt of court, it was learned today. If tho charges are sustained, Crowley and Burrill will be liable to Imprisonment for as much as twenty years without trial by inry
 Members of the special intelligence unit of the Internal Revenue Bureau and agents of the Department of Jus tice have been working on the case for weeks. Because of such incidents as tho now famous Philip Grossman case, they suspected that Crowley and Burrill might use some of their money to make their terms more comfortable. Each was credited with an income of $300,O00 a year from
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02

ways applicable. For instance. Bakers Flavoring Extracts could never be better. They have always been the best.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02

beer sales when the government inter- feTed,
 Just how the brewers managed il the detectives have not shown, hut they soon made the Bridewell just a sleeping place, according 10 the eNi- denee. Joliet neighb0rs saw Crowley on the streets, the federal agents say, and Chicago witnesses saw them driv- ing one or another of their expensive ears to eaharets and hall parks,
 It is charged that the joy riding be- gan two weeks after Judge Lindiey sentenced them ta the Bridswell on their promise to reform, and that Crowley went to a ball game with a guard at that time, 4 week later both men were seen drying through the Loop with two women in the ear the detectives say,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
zION|STS TO STUDY
 PALESTINE CHANGES
May Seek to Enlist Capital for
 Its Upbuildins

Pittsburgh, July 2.--A study Of the economic possibilities Of Palestine with the view of cnlistIng capital for it's upbulding Sill be made by com mission Of American Zionists and bus mess men. the Zionist organization of American decided here last night at the closing session of its annual con- yention.
 Appointment of the commission, election of officers and adoption of resolutions marked the session. Louis Lipsky, New York, was reelected chairman: the Rev. Hirsch Msslian- sky and Reuben Brainin, both of New York. were elected honorary vice. chairmen. Q
 Other officers named were Judge Bernard A. Rosenblatt, New York; Max schulman, Chicago; Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, Cleveland, and Miss Henrietta Szold, New York. vice. chairmen; Isaac Mester, New York, treasurer. and David Tannenbaum, New York. associate treasurer.
 The Palestine commission will he ny ptiIdiu A INoStIlDldlt, New York, chairman.
 Resolutions call for the raising of s5oo,0O this year for the purchase of land in Palestine: indorsing the movement to establish a conservatory of music in Palestine as a memorial to all Jewish soldiers who died in the world war, and suggesting day be set aside each year for observance as Palestine Day by American Jews.
 President Coolidge was extended the sincere gratitude" of the organiza- ton for his Support of the Zionist 
 Another resolution declared that all members of the organization and af- fliated bodies should contribute serv- ice and money to the Palestine foun- dation fund.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
Do Your Feet Suffer?

For aching limbs, weak feet, fallen arch es. flat feet, painful heel, inturnng ankles calouses etc. wear flexible feather weight arch supports which we make from indlvid- uai impressions of yoru feet in corrected position. Many continue to suffer from foot troubles through trying ready made arch supports, which can not fit properly. the vastly different shapes of feet: may as well wear ready made eye glasses or false teeth. We fit the foot and not the shoe. Different from all other supports. Fitted and sold exclusively by
 JAMES J. L1NEHAN, .... .... Room 302 e59 Main St.. Booth Block.
 Telephone I'll.
 O6ice Hours: 9 a. m. to D. m. Eve
 nlngs and Sundays by appointment.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
FIRE CoBBLER SHOP

Damago ektlmated at Sgb resuIted from a fire in the eobber shop eon- ducted at III Dwight street yesterday afternoon at 4;OS o'clock. Engine Go. put out the blaze after 1t had been called by n still alarm. Chief Will liam !. Noble said that the fire, which was in the rear of tho building, was probably caused by boys who were playing around there.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
Gerstaecker Lodge Elects
 KOssWig Noble Grand

GeStaecker lodge, I. O.. 0. F., has elected the following officers: Noble grand, Gustave kosswig; e-grand, William Wagner; recording secretary. Walter Kosswig; financial secretary, Edward J. Dehm: treasurer. William Zeigler. The installation will be held July II, with District Deputy Grand Master Charles Bailey of Middletown in charge
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
ALTO HITS NEwsBoy

William E, Littke of a6 Barnett street reported to the police yesterday afternoon that he had struck Angelo Listro, q newsboy, while driving his machine at the corner of Main and Myrtle streets. He said that the boy ran across the street in front Of the machine and was knocked to the pavement, The hoy was taken to a doctors office where 1t was found that he had suffered few minor ln- iuries. Witnesses said that Littke was driving slowly at the time of the ac- cihont,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
DAHL RATIFIE,s TREATY

Dublin, July 2.---The Dali Eircann, on motion of Desmond Fiezgerald. minister of external affairs yesterday ratified the Lausanne treaty without a division. Major Bryan Cooper re- ferred to the Irish graves in Galli- poll and expressed the opinion that the Free State government should have been represented at the Lau- same conference.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
POLO MATCH POSTPONED.

Paris. July 2.-The polo match be- tween Argentina and France in the Olympic series scheduled for today was postponed to the end of the tour nament because of rain. It is prob- able the match will not be played at all, as it is thought that France will be likely to default.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
WOUNDED IN DUEL.

Lisbon, July 2.--Alvaro De Castro, who recently resigned the Portuguese premiership but is engaged in efforts to form a new cabinet, fought a duel with swords today with Flight Cap tain Ribiero because of political dis pute. Ribiero was wounded in the arm.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-02
TROLLEY CAR ON FIRE

Engine Co. 3 was called by still alarm at S:30 o'clock last night to oxtinguish a fire in trolley car on Pennington avenue. The damage was slight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
MAYER RETIREs BY CHOICE

EXplanation of the retirement of J. H. Mayer of Birmingham, former d. vision engineer of the second d. vision from the service of the state highway department, was given Mon day by J. H. Scruggs. associate mem Der of the highway commission. Inis time when the highway forces were so reorganized that the first and sec ond divisions were consolidated A. l. smith of Selma succeeding as division engineer of the consolidated division. It was stated by MT. Scruggs that Engneer Mayer retired voluntarily to enter a partnership in an engineering firm of Birmingham. and that II there was an impression abroad that ME. Mayors services were dispensed with by tho state in its process or reorganization such impI ession was erroneous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
TAX RECEIPTs sHOWN

During the first year that the tax of 2 cents a gallon gasoline has been in effect the state has derived $1,O2S,- OS5.49 from this source of revenue, according to figures compiled Mon day at the office of the state tax commissioner. This does not include. however. the revenue for December, 1923. which is not due from whole salers until January 20. 1924.
 Imposition of the tax began In March and the following are the figures by months: March, $s4. l25.46 i; April, $s0,132.52; May, $704S65.H :; June, $112,531.7o: July. s12o,959:2S; August, s127,OoO.4S; September SEA- O5s.sS; October. $12s, November, S121S47.66.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
srArroN nIsC0NTINIfEn

railroad to discontinue its agency at Peachburg, station near Union Springs, was granted Monday by the Alabama service commission, as it started to work on the January docket. No opposition at the hearing was voiced to the discontinuance It appeared that the revenue derived from the agency had decreased to such an extent that 1t was not equal to the cost of maintaining an agent at the station. The commission pro- vided that the railroad should have the station kept in first class con dition for the convenience of the travelling public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
ARROW POINTS OUT

The first 1924 number or ArroW Points the monthly publication or the recently come off the press. This is- sue is dedicated to the newly. or ganized Russell county historical so- ciety. On its front cover is an H. lustration of an earthenware vessel used by the Alabama aboroglnes while on the back cover is map or Georgia and Alabama showing the route taken by De Soto through the two states, according to the best in- formation now available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
LAFAYETTE EXCHANGE CLUB IS ORGANIZED
Will O. Walton Elected President
 Of New Civic Cluh

LAFAYETTE, Ala, Jan. 7.-(Spe- cial.)-The Lafayette Exchange club was formed here Thursday evening at luncheon at the Burton hotel. This is the first national organiza- tion ever attempted in Lafayette. Temporary officers were elected, and the club will begin immediately to
 Will o. Walton was elected presi- dent: pr. J.. W. sRucker was elect ed vice president, and D. T. Tatum, secretary treasurer. Considerable enthusiasm is being shown over the forming of this club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
STUDENTS RETIRN

GOODWATER, Ala, Jan. 7.-(Spe- cial.)-After spending the holidays at home the following studeats have returned to their several colleges to resume their work: Miss Mary Lena Grimes. Jacksonville Normal; Misses Grace Stewart and Frances Harris, Florence; Erman Crew, EschoR Dar- Smith. Howard college; Misses Edith Crew. Mamie Carmichael and Gather inc McClendon, Montevallo; Jake Carmichael. Eldridge academy; Thomas Wheeler and Archie Levte, Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
DADEVILLE MAN DIES

DADEvILLE, Ala, Jan. 7.-(Spe- cial.)-L. o. Sanford, prominent in the business and civic activities of the community. died suddenly this morning at his home. He was 4S years of old. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. MT. ashford was president of the Dadeville Ce- ment company, and until recently in- terested in the automobile business, which he had sold and opened a re- tall grocery store. He was a member of the Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
:b0Ll WEEv|L HIT
 BY ZERO WEATHER.
Farmers Hopeful 1924 Will
 Prove Good Crop Year Owing To Freeze @
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU1
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Hunfsyille Ala Jan.

Hope that the zero weather that visited northern Alabama Sunday will give the boil weevil setback Is being expressed by cotton plant CTS In the face of the often repeat ed claim of experts that cold wealth CT has nothing to do with the boil weevil, investigation showing that the destructive insect hibernates be- yond the reach of frost and freezes. In. spite of the claim the fact is pointed to that there has not been cold snap carrying the tempera- ture as low as zero in this section since 1918 and that all of the boil weevil damage in this region has been done since that time.
 Last winter was unusually mild and in the following summer the boil weevil damage was usually large, becoming serious factor In cotton production for the first time. If there is anything in the claim of the laymen that zero weather kills the boil weevil the bug may be reported as dead because Sunday morning saw zero weather. Thermometer in ex- posed localities registered as low as degrees below, 1t is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
Hguay Cossion Apnds C0ntrnct For Three More Federal
Fear Soaesl Birds Killed By Freeze
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

Fears were felt at the state conservation department Monday that the recent freezing weather might have destroyed, by the wholesale the feathered emblems of happiness in Alabama. It was recalled that bluebfrds are pe- liarly susceptible to cold and that they perished In large numbers during the sfmilar period of 1917-1s. The species, it was stated, Is just now regaining in numbers from it's losses during that severe winter.
 However, no information what ever had been received Monday morning by I. T. Quinn, state commissioner of conservation. as to the effect of the cold spell on the wild life of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
J. A. EVERETT DIES

J. A. Everett, 62. died at . hos pital Sunday night. The body was taken to Jackson, Miss, for burial. MT. Everett was for long time su- perintendent of the Enoch Lumber Plant at Jackson and when it burned month ago he came to Gadsden to superintend a large mill. Immedi- ately on his arrival he became ill. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. C. Seaman, Episcopal rector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
FIRsT NERCHANT DTEs

P. IT. Cook, the first merchant to open & business in Falkville, died there Saturday. MT. Cook opened store about the time the Louis ville and Nashville road was laying it's track there. He was 80 years of age and up to a short time ago was active in carrying on his busi- ness. He was buried at Candies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
FIRM CHANGES OWNERSHIP

The Speake- Hodges Hardware com pany has changed ownership, Hodges retiring from the firm and selling his interest to Dennis Speake of Danville, who with Fred Speake will continue the business under the name of Speake Hardware company. Hodges will move to Bessemer in the near future, where he will be come associated with T. o. Murray Hardware company of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
sTATE BOARD no MEET

The state board of education will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the office of the state superin- tendent of education its first meet ing since its enlargement. Four ap- pointiye members were added to the board by the 1923 legislature, there being now one appointive member from each congressional district in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
ROADS IN BAD SHAPE

With the continued rains most ev- cry available road out of Hartselle has been practically impossible, but the city has taken the matter in hand and soon the roads will be in 2 condition so as not to hinder traf- fife. With a short detour the Bee Line highway can be reached in either direction now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
DOCS HEAD RECEIVED

The head of dog sent in by Phelps & Sullivan, veterinarians of Montgomery, was received Monday at the state Pasteur institute for examination.
 At the office of the veterinarians. it was stated that the name of the sufferer from the dog bite was un- known. but that he was a white man living on Mulberry street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
FAITH IN PECANS

Many citizens of this place seem to have faith in the pecan growing in- dustry, as large daily express ship ments of young trees consigned to this point will testify, Scarcely 8 farm within a radius of five miles of Fort Deposit but what has from 25 to 2,500 bearing and young trees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
FIRE IN CHURCH

A defective flue was given as the cause of fire in St. Pauls Evangeli- cal church Sunday. Little damage was done. The home of w. B. Dye also was slightly damaged by a blaze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
CASES DISMISSED

Many as 102 cases hanging over on the equity docket of the circuit court were being dismissed Monday afternoon by Judge Steele who warned the lawyers and principals last fall that they must be ready for trial in January. 1924. Many of them was not ready for trial Mon day and their causes are being writ ten off where 1t is shown that there has not been due diligence in bring ing them to trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
HOG KILLING WEATHER
Many eBing Butchered In Fort De-
 noaIt Section. PecanN Popular

pOAIt SectIOn' I-tchHH FOpuIuF
 FORT DEPOSIT, Ala, Jan. .-(Spe- al.)-The first freeze of the winter reached here this morning. and many farmers are taking advantage of it by butchering hcg+ for the ensuing years meat. An increased number of fine hogs have been raised here over the past year. due to the fact that the surplus can be readily dis posed of at a market near home and at fair mrgin of profit. With plenty of corn nd hogs raised here the past year, 1t seems that the farmers around Fort Deposit have abandoned the corn cribs of the west, as we'll as the Kansas City smokehouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
DRUID CITY THAWS|
 OUT AFTERFREEZE
Merchants Lose Perishable
 Goods By Freeze. Legion : .. Commander May Visit
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD ! nI-v~1.A Ale Ion

The murcury went to six degrees above zero, according to the reading of the official government thermo- meter Sunday morning at o'clock. The record at the government engin- eering office here shows that the mercury went to seven degrees below zero February 12 and 13, 1899. and January 12 and 1S, 1918. the mer- cury dropped to five degrees, .Janu- ary 4, 1919, the official thermometer registered six above zero. These were the coldest periods on file at the government office in Tuscaloosa. The merchants here lost considerable by perishable goods being frozen.
 The city is thawing out today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
FIREMEN ON RUN

The fire department has been kept on the run during the cold weather but SO far their promptness in an- swering calle has prevented any con siderable loss. The largest loss was sustained by the Farmers Cotton Oil company when damage amounting to $500 was done by blaze that start cd in cotton seed hulls. Fifteen tons of seed were damaged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
PIPES BURsTED

I The freeze last night was costly to the automobile owners and to the householders who failed to take the precaution to drain the water pipes. Much damage has already been re- ported. but. the total cannot be esti- mated until the temperature rises sufficiently to thaw out the frozen pipes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
MOVES TO HANCEyuy,E

pr. R. F. South and family for several years residents of Hartselle, moved this week to Hanceville Dr. South recently purchased a stock of drugs at Harceville.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
DIPLOMAT LEAVES

Tracy Lay. former counsul gen .ral at Paris and Munich, left Sun day for Washington after spending q week here with his parents, Capt and Mrs. W. P. Lay. He was re- called from Munich last September to assist in framing plans for the reorganization of the consular and diplomatic branches of the govern ment and to form a foreign service that will be an amalgamation of the two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
SEEK sCHOOL OF TRADEs

Final arrangements have been made for entertaining the board of control of the proposed Alabama School of Trades and Industries, which will visit Tuscaloosa this week to investigate the city's offer for the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
BOARD TAKES CHARGE

Following, the death of It's cashier, A. T. Rudder, the Farmers Savings Bank of Marbury was on Monday taken over for liquidation by A. E. Jackson, state superintendent of banks, in conformity with a resolu tion adopted by the board >of direc- tors of that institution. Mir. Rudder was stricken with paralysis Sunday. December 30, and passed away Sum day at Montgomery hospital. It Is understood that the place of MT. Rudder would be difficult to fill and this fact caused the board of di- rectors to request the state banking apartment. to take charge of the ai- fairs of the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
MEDICAL REPATRIATION SET

ton will be held Tuesday morning in the hall of the house of representa- tives. It is understood that the reg istration for this examination is very light. These. examinations are held the second Tuesdays of January and July each year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
DIES SUDDENLY

John Thompson, one of the best known farmers of Oakville, died suddenly Saturday on his wagon be- tween Hartselle and Danville. Heart failure was given as the cause of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
MRS, ENGLE DEAD

Mrs. W. F. Engle, 35. died at her home in Attalla Sunday afternoon, The funeral and burial took place at Coal Creek Monday afternoon. The deceased is survived by her husband and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
.DR. W. 3. ALLG00D. EXPIRES SUDDENLY
BIount County Man Was
 Father Of State Auditor .., And Congressmen
STATE CAPITAL. BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! MOufe0mery- Ala. Jan.

W. B. Allgood, state auditor, re- ceived news Sunday night of the death of his father, Dr. William Bar nett Allgood. and left immediately for the family home at Allgood in Biount county to attend the funeral. The death of Dr. Allgood was de- scribed as sudden and unexpected although the physician had reached the advanced age of S3 years.
 The deceased was a veteran of the War Between the States. having en- listed August 12, 1861 in the Nine- teenth Alabama infantry. then com manded by Col. Joseph Wheeler. He served throughout the fwar and be- gan the practice of medicine in 1870, which he continued all through his life. At various times he had served as school trustee, justice of the peace and postmaster.
 His sons are ". B. Allgood, audi tor of the state of Alabama; M. c. Allgood, congressman from Ala bama; Prof. R. V. Allgood of Bir- mingham, Bostwick Allgood of All good and Dr. Homer Allgood of Fair field.
 The exact time for Dr. Allgoods funeral has not been set pending the arrival from Washington of Con- gressman Allgood, but the auditor's 8 office will be closed during the hour of the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
SELLS BIG TURKEY

A mammoth turkey was sold here here last Monday to Sherrill- Nixon Produce company by MT. Barclay. who lives near here, the turkey weighing 351a pounds. At the low prices of turkeys the bird brought $7.20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
G. W. PATRICK DEAD

G. W. Patrick, 69 years old. dropped dead at his home at Elrod Saturday, according to word reaching Tusca- loosa Monday. Particulars of his death are not known here. The funer- al was conducted Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08

and burial took place Sunday. 1t Is said the young man walked into the mill and pitched forward in the door way. When picked up he was dead. Physicians were unable to state the cat SC of death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
RADIO POPULAR

A number of radio outfits have been installed in the various homes and business houses here. Everyone in town now has an opportunity to hear the splendid programs each night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08

George W. Ellis. state treasurer. who was planning Saturday to go to Selma, where it was reported his brother-in-law, R. P. Anderson, was seriously i'll, decided not to make the trip on hearing Saturday night that Mir. Anderson was greatly i'm proved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-08
PAROLE Ts GRANTED

Parole was issued Monday by Gov. W. W. Brandon to Lorraine Stevenson of Calhoun county. sentenced to eight years and six months on the charge c.f mansaughter. His sentence began September 2S, 1918.