davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
LOCOMOTIVE BRUSHES } INMADDASH Chicago Police Arrest Four In Inquiry Fol
 lowing Crash DRUNKEN PRANK
 THOUGHT CAUSE Easter Motor Toll Is Heavy Throughout
 Country 2 BADLY INJURED IN CORDOVA WRECK Grade Crossings Claim Four In Mississippi And Two In
 Arkansas

CHICAGO, April 20.-Three persons are dead, three perhaps fatally injured and four others under arrest. following the wild two-mile gallop of runaway engine, with throttle wide open, which the police believe may have been started by persons either drunk or seeking fun"
 The engine started down Baltimore and Ohio track at the Ninety-third street roundhouse and crashed into the automobile of Otto Goldmark. at tho Seventy-third street grade crossing.
 Goldmark, his wife. Olga, and their son Irving, were killed, and three other relatives of Goldmark were so seriously injured that they are reported to be at the point of death.
 Following the arrests, the authorities proceeded on the theory that one or more railroad employees, either in . moment of drunkenness or "deviltry." opened the throttle and jumped from the cab as the big juggernaut started out on it's course of death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
JAPAN PRINTERS
 DECLARE BOYCOTT
Action Is First Reprisal Since
 Exclusion Bill

TOKYO. April 20.-(By Associated Press. )-The Japan Printing assoeia- ton, at a general meeting today voted to place, a boycott on all goods from California,
 This, was the first reprisal to be noted in connection with passage by -the United States Senate of an immi- grafton bill barring persons ineligible to citizenship from entrance in that country. The Senate's action Aroused much public feeling here.
 Labor clements, hardest hit by the American ruling, are preparing dem onstrations against the exclusion. The Japan federation of labor and the gov ernment workmen's association are planning joint mass meetings, in both Tokio and Osaka at which the American immigration bill will be considered.
 Japanese, however. are not the only protestants. The American Associa- tion to Japan, the American Merchants association of Tokio, and American members of the American society all are framing telegrams to be sent to the American state department repre- senting the situation as serious and urging reconsideration of the exclusion measure. S--.see ,p
 In addition. commercial representa- tives here of leading AmericanNbusiness concerns and banks are, said to be cabling their home organizations along the same lines,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
FOUR PERSONS DIE
 FOLLOWING PARTY
Ten Others In Hospital As Re suit Of Mysterious Poisoning

BUENOS AIRES. April 2O.-Foul persons are dead and 10.others are in hospitals here as result of mysterious malady which overcame them following an Argentine estancia party on the big ranch of Otto Schmidt, near Paun.
 The If persons who attended the party party all were stricken simul taneously about 24 hours after the fes. tivities ended.
 The first symptom was a slight con. traction of the muscles of the throat which developed rapidly and killed four of the revelers within a few hours.
 The victims died in considerable pain suffering partial paralysis of the face double vision and other symptoms of severe nervous Arrangement in the last stages of their agony. It is feared others may die. Government chemists who have examined the cases are baffled, and can ,nly attribute the deaths to some mys terious poison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
GOVERNORS ISLAND
 TO BE BEAUTIFIED
SIoping Lawns Soon Will AdOrn
 Model Army Barracks

NEW YORK, April 2O.-(By AssO- ciated Press s.)-Historic Governors Island, which almost hugs the lower tir of Manhattan, and which has been headquarters for the local military for more than century, is to be rejuvenated into a model army post.
 Engineers are now working on plans for the construction of three imposing concrete barracks at a cost of $500, ,O0O each. These buildings, whose architec- ture is reminiscent of the West Point Military academy, will replace many of the older wooden quarters, some of which were built as far back as 1907
 The new plans call for Identification of the island slopes down to the water front and removal of number of un. slightly stOrehOuses, now little used, Erection of an imposing administration building on the hill facing the Battery also is included.
 The island originally comprised only 69 acres, but by the filling in of ad- joining shallow water in 1912, it has been increased to 172 acres.
 Historic landmarks will be preserved These include Castle Williams, a mili- tary prison, completed in 1911; Fort Jay, built in 1901, and South Battery erected during the War of 1872.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
GOMPERS SLATED TOLEAD ATTACK
 FOR BEER LAWS
House Judiciary Commit. tee To Hear Pleas For
 Modification

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-Cham. pions of light wines and beers will march on Congress Monday, when the House judiciary committee will begin hearings on exactly 5S bills calling efor modification of the Volstead act.
 These bills, introduced by wet members, call for modification legalizing the manufacture, transportation and sale of beverages containing 275 per cent alcohol.
 Several hundred representatives of four allied modification organizations are expected to be present at the hear ings when the law is attacked. These are: Joint legislative committee of the American Federation of Labor, Asso- citation Against the Eighteenth Amend ment, Constitutional Liberty League of Massachusetts and the Moderation League, Inc.
 Gompers To Appear
 The American Federation of Labor will be first .n presenting its objection to the Volstead act. Samuel GOmpers president, is scheduled to appear Mon ! lday mud AIiIl De followed hs pshEfS faR, resenting labor. {. sss X < Julian Goldman of Boston will make the opening appeal for the modification ists. He has bean selected as chairman of the joint legislative committee of the four organizations, which claim a com bined voting membership of over 5,000,000. During the course of the hearing; the modificationists promise an array of statistics for changing the law.
 On the eve of opening of the drive, Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel of the Anti-Saloon league, predicts failure of the effort.
 Smith Has Better Chance"
 Governor Al Smith has a better chance to become President than the beer bills have to become a law" he said in a statement.
 "The majority of the judiciary com nittee as well as the House has gone on record as against 275 per cent beer or any similar amendment to defeat en- forcement.
 "The testimony taken in these hear ings will doubtless be used in various congressional districts in an effort to elect wet congressman. The dry forces will be ready to answer any wet argu- mentS presented"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
FUMIGATED PEOPLE
 ALLOWED TO PASS
Arizona May Replace Ban After
 Crowd Disperses

YUMA, Ariz., April 2O.-No more eastbound tourists will be held up at the Arizona border because of the foot and mouth disease quarantine against California, providing they are fumigated at the stations just erected here; ac- cording to statement given out at the sheriff's office last Sunday night.
 All of the Arizona guards, except nine militiamen under command of Ad- jutant General Harris, have been or dered back to their headquarters, it was announced.
 Practically all of the 500 stranded California tourists delayed because of Arizona's s ban against travellers, who might. bring the foot and mouth dis ease into this state, had passed through the disinfectiAg station at the Cobra do river bridge early Sunday.
 Arizona authorities are still cOnsid- ering whether the quarantine will be enforced after these motorists have passed through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
GIRL IN HOSPITAL AFTER BEING HIT
 BIZ AUTOMOBILE
Miss Mary Crull Is Run Down By Car Driven
 By B. J.. Jeffcoat

- Miss Mary CruIl, 17-year-old high school girl. 7417 First avenue, was se- riousiy injured at 2 o'clock Sunday aft ernoon as she stepped from street car at Seventy-fifth street and First avenue and was struck by an auto mobile said to have been driven by 5 Benjamin J. Jeffcoat, ST01 Fifth ave nue, north ~ %4
 Jeffcoat,5 according to witnesses. had stopped behind the. street car to let the passengers alight and started aft CT the doors of the car had closed. Miss Crull, seeing the car stopped. thought that Jeffcoat intended letting her pass and Jeffcoat thought that Miss Crull had the same intentions when. she ,hesitated after alighting from the street car. As he threw the car in gear the young woman started across the street and was struck in the side.
 E She was removed to the Woodlawn infirmary in Vices ambulance, where she was found to have suffered three broken ribs and possibly other injp- sries The accident was held slNaRgid. able Aiia JeEEcoat was nof afrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
FIRST LADY'S
 NEW BONNET
 ORA AWSCROWD

WASHINGTON, April 20. x Dressed in their best, hundreds of church-goers and Easter promenad- CTS thronged the street in front of the unpretentious church which President Coolidge attends every Sunday to catch a glimpse of any new finery either he or Mrs. Cool idge might be wearing because of the day. s8e
 The president stuck to his cuta- way, striped trousers and high hat, but Mrs. Coolidge sported a new bonnet and frock.
 Later in the day, the president. Mir. and Mrs. Frank P. Stearns and private party went down the Po- tomac on the yacht Mayflower for a short cruise, returning to the White House in time for supper.
 Monday, the president will super wise the egg rolling, the favorite Easter sport of Washington's young. est set, on the south lawn of the White House grounds, when the cap ital kids will roll gaily painted eggs.
 Special precautions against young sters who have earned many nickel in the past by escorting grown-ups into the grounds will be taken by police this year. The rule is that no adult may enter without child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
MAIL FLYER CALLED
 MOOSE PTARMIGAN
Indians Awed By Alaska's First
 Aerial POstman

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, April 20.- (By Associated Press. )--Ataskas first aerial postman, Bennie Eielson,. who flies weekly between this city and Me Grath, a, distance of 300 miles, is known by the Indians at McGrath as "the moose ptarmigan." E
 The nickname was earned when Eiel- son, in February, made his first trip and landed at McGrath. Scores of In dians observed the approach of the air plane and stood with awe as the aviator landed and stepped from his conveyance. The Indians had been skeptical of re- prots of the airman, but had camped there for days watching the skies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
TWO DEAD IN ARKANSAS
Fort Smith Druggist And Wife Victims
 Of Grade Crossing

FORT SMITH, Ark, April 20.-Mr. and Mrs. Atlas Harper of Greenwood, Ark, were instlutiy ki He'd this, Afternoon when their automobile was struck by an engine on Missouri Pacific railroad grade crossing near here.
 MT. Harper, a druggist, was driving with his wife from his home in Green wood to Fine Springs, Ark, to attend family picnic, when their automobile was struck by the train. Their bodies were thrown clear of the wreckage. Of the three children who survive. one. Harold, 19, is on the University of Illinois baseball team, now in Missis- sippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
EARLY FARLEY OF PREMIERS
 NOW MS
Poincare's Proposed Note To Barth0u Would
 Open Way
By JOHN O'BRIEN

(IRased Wire to The Age-Heraid)
 PARIS, April 20.-Despite reiterated semi-official denials, it is declared ill @ell-informed circles that the British French and Belgian premiers are likely to meet early in May to discuss gen eral settlement following the experts report. ss
 Premier Poincare, it is said. has writ ten note which he intends to send NJ Barthou, president of the reparations commission, in which the premier out lines his views regarding the manner in which recommendations of the ex' perts should be put into effect.
 Needs Adjustment
 It is understood, the note states. that the French government maintains its attitude of approval of the experts pro. gra m, but recalls that the experts them selves said that several parts of the plan needed to be adjusted and com pleted by either the Feparations commis' Sion or the allied governments.
 Poincare,s @aoteo, suggests that tht g ,nimissiop SsBeeify exact " what nara. f,f tsfis work fhey wil share, and w4S part ssiIl lsageA l1s the Allied and German governments.
 He points out that France and Bel gium can hardly be asked to exchange actual guarantees for wider system until after Germany has given tangible proofs that she is willing to cooperate ih the working out of the experts scheme. Germany, he contends, must do this by collaborat ting in the gold bank and the railroad plan and by giv. ing effect to bills necessary under the experts program.
 The note declares. that the French government thinks it. most. important that an interallied accord precede any exchange of guarantees now held. Insists Upon Security
 It is in this last fact that observers see the French drift toward support of a project for a premiers' meeting There are many questions which must be thFeshed out, but above all, from the French viewpoint. is that of security.
 France will feel that she is in a stronger position if Poincare has talked with the British and Belgian premier before final separations decisions are taken e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
GERMAN PRINCESS
 TO OPEN HAT SHOP
Former Crown Princes Wife
 Sells To Americans

LONDON. April 20.-Ex- Grown Princess Cecile of Germany has been adding to the household money by sell ing hats, privately to friends, accord ing to Berlin dispatch to the News of the World.
 The newspaper says that it is now rumored that the wife of the former crown prince is about to open hat shop in Berlin. Many Americans have purchased hats from the ex-crown prin- cess, the dispatch adds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
|CRAZED APE INJURIES SIX
 AND DEMOLISHES HOME
 IN ESCAPE FROM DOCTOR
Kansas City Police Fight Losing Battle With Wild Simian Until Owner Appears To Subdue
 It-Was Used By Physician In Research Ex- periments Until He Gnawed Way From Cage

Ewing grabbed the broken leg and pro- ceeded to search the house. On the kitchen floor, he found half-consumed pie. N<r it were the tracks of bare feet with great toes.
 As Ewing gazed. stricken speeches. by these strange evidences, Mrs. Ew- ing caught sight of the ape perched on the mantle. She screamed and her husband attacked the beast.
 After a terrific battle, Ewing, aided by neighbors and two patrolmen, over powered the animal. Both the Ewings were bitten and clawed.
 The crazed ape was taken to the po- lice station, where it bit and clawed it's way to freedom, this time inflicting painful wounds on four policemen.
 Meanwhile, Dr. Cunningham had been called and he finally captured the ami mal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
ENGINEERS AWAIT PARTY CONVENTIONS
BrOtherhOOd's Political Attitude To Be Decided At Cleveland

CLEVELAND. April 20.-The po- litical attitude of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will be settled by delegates to the brotherhood's tri- annual convention which begins in this city June 5, and continues for several weeks, Warren s. Stone, president, said today.
 "The delegates will await outcome of the conventions of the two ma ior political parties before taking any ae- tion," Mir. Stone said. His statement was occasioned by publication of the statement that the brotherhood had ex- pressed preference for certain presi- dential aspirant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21

KANSAS CITY, Mo, April 20- Six persons are in hospital here, suf- fernig from severe bits and scratches by crazed ape, following the enact ment of a sequel to Poe's murders in the Rue Morgue, which had all the thrills of the original tale except the fatalities.
 The ape was one of several kept by Dr. J. c. Cunningham for experimental purposes, escaping from it's cage by chewing through, hte wooden bars it entered the nearby residence of T. H. Ewing.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ewing returned home to find the house in wild disorder. Chairs and tables were broken and strewn about the rooms. A massive table leg was broken squarely in two.
 Realizing that no person of ordinary strength could have accomplished this,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
STRIKE. ANNOUNCED
 BY HAVANA UNIONS
Walk Out Monday. In Support Of
 Idle Dock Workers

HAVANA, April 2O.-Announce- ment that all unions in Havana would go on strike tomorrow morning in sup port of the striking dock workers was made tonight by Dr. Manuel .Castel- lanos, attorney for the unions. The announcement was made after Presi- dent Zayas had asked the various un- ions to delay their walkout and to send delegates to see him tomorrow after noon.
 Dock work virtually has been .sus- pened for two weeks, for while there have been about 300 men to load and unload ships, the strike of carters and truck drivers has prevented the haul ing of freight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
YOUTH IS ARRESTED
 M FARMERS DEATH
Will Be Arraigned Monday At
 POcahOntas, Ark.

POCAHONTAS, Ark, April 20.- Rufus Peersfull, aged 20, was arrested today in connection with the killing of William Pierce. farmer, whose body, pierced by two bullets, was found u,; the Frisco 7a':rnac tracks meas here Friday night, reersfuE will bs given < preliminary hearing Monday NssOrs '. W. shannon, mayor. acrins as JnEtice of the peace.
 Mayor shannon swors out the war raUt for PeetSfuu's arrest after ssvoral perSpnS dad claimed e have seeu the ynGth Friday a.sht going "a the dirAc. ,inn 0: the spot where r:erce's body wits later found. No motive for thS killing has been disclosed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
M'DONALD SUFFERS
 WITH ACHING TOOTH
British Prime Minister Kept
 Awake By Assessed Molar

YORK. England, April 20-Having declared in a speech here that the labor government was only human, Premier Macdonald proceeded to prove it.
 It was learned Sunday that Premier Macdonald. after being kept awake all night by an abscessed tooth. had had the tooth lanced and was beginning to feel happier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
STUDENT IS KILLED
North Carolina Man Fatally Hurt When
 Car Hits Sfunn

EVANSVILLE, N. C.. April 20.-- Louis S. Jones, IS, student at the Uni versity of North Carolina, was instantly killed, and P. V. Godfrey and Homer Kranitz were seriously injured fir m automobile accident near here early to- day.
 The automobile in which the three men were riding left the road and s. :ucx a large stump, denioliah;ng it. Jone1 is said to have been driving tho machins. All were residents of Leaksvi!le.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
ZBYSZKO CHARGES
 WIFE ABUSED HIM
Former Heavyweight Champion
 Wants Protection

BIDDEFoRD, Me. April 20.- Charging cruel and abusive treatment by his young wife. petite Spanish beauty weighing 9S pounds, Waldek Zbyszko, former worlds heavyweight wrestling champion. will attempt to secure divorce Monday. His suit, which was started several months ago, will be heard in the supreme judicial court of Sork county.
 The wrestler was married in Havana in 1921. His wife is native of Spain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
MONEY EXPORTS LIMITED
Amounts Exceeding SIS Not Permitte,
 To Leave Germany

BERLIN. April 20.-(By Associated Press. )-Amomts in excess of 60 gold marks or it's equivalent, about SIS, can not be sent by mail out of Germany without the intermediation of bank. Individuals are forbidden to send securi- ties of any character abroad but must have the transfer made through q bank.
 Dollar bills of credit age classcd the same as mark hills Of cre,!;t in inter. pretiug this law i; postal authorities discover |. letter going S5road which contains more thsn 6n gold marks. sui; will be instituted against tke sender and the moiIcy probably will Ls forfeited to the treasury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
COTTON GIN BURNS

HICKMAN, Ky, April 20.-The Bon durant cotton gin, one of the largest in this section, located in West Hick- man. was destroyed by fire today, en- tailing a loss unofficitlly estimated at $40,O0O. Children playing in seed house connected with the gin are thought to have started the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
NEGRO WOMEN CUT

In a cutting scrape late Sunday night, Susie Ross, negro woman, 304 South Seventeenth street. suffered severe lacer. ations about the body as the outcome of an argument with Ethel Patterson. negro woman. at the home of the former. The Patterson woman was ar rested. and held at the city jail on a charge of assault and attempt to mur- der. The Ross woman's wounds were not serious, physicians at Hillman hos -uital said,S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
GLIDERS TO COMPETE
Berman Contests To Be Held August
 Is To S1

FRANKFORT ON THE MAIN, April 20.--(By Associated Press.l- Gliders with an assisting motor will participate this year for the first time in the gliding contest which is to be held in the Rhone mountains from Au- gust 15 to 31.
 Foreigners as well as Germans will be admitted to the competition. En- tries will be closed July 30, and all con testants will be eliminated who do not stay in the air for 60 seconds with out motor, or for 10 minutes with motor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
THE WEATHER

Alabama: Fair. Monday; Tuesday, mostly cloudy, probably local thun. dershOwers in north portion; mild temperature.
 Mississippi: Fair Monday.
 Georgia: Fair.
 Tennessee: Fair.
 (COmpletc weather data will be sNrs.S ns paSa =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
THROWN % FEET
Four Negroes Killed By Illinois Cen.
 traI Train

GRENADA, Miss, April 20.--Four negroes, employed at a mil near ilere were instantly killed and two others seriously injured when an ar.omoi.!s in which they were riding. was str.cs; by an Illinois Central railroad :re;RL < train late Saturday. Thu automobile was thrown 50 feet and demolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
INJURED IN CRASH
Two Persons In Serious Condition Fol. lowing COrflOVa Accident

IUWIHs OUTuUVa ACCIuenG
 JASPER, Ala, April 20.-(Special) Two touring cars, owned by Curtis Windham of Jasper and J. T. Pearce of Cordova, collided near Cordoya late Saturday night, demolishing both cars rushed to the Walker County hospital at Jasper. Mrs. J. T. Pearce is said to be seriously injured, also Mir. Wind ham. Reports from the hospital stated that the other occupants are in serious condition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-21
MIME. DUsE IMPROVES
Noted Italian Actress Reported Better
 By PittsburR Physicians

PIITSBUKG, Pa, April 2O.-The condition of Mime. Eleonora Duse, the Italian tragedienne, who is i'll in hotel here with an attack of influenza. was improved tonight statement issued by the attending physician stated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-08
Willie Hoppe Visitor;
Will Play Angle Game
Cue Wizard Will Play 300-Ponf Three. Cushion
Match With Chase Sibley, Local Star; Is Worlds
Greatest Billiardist

WHILE HOPPE, master of the cue Seattle visitor
w and during his three-day stay will play 800 points
three-cushion billiards with Chase Sbey Seattle STAR
Pope-Sibleys parlors.
Hoppe the bakne wizard will be playing the angle game
for the first time in big match in Seattle He is Just as
adept at this game at balkline.
Hoppe has just completed a two weeks balkne match
with Jake Schaefer both winning weeks play with Schae
fer finishing in front by point in the total
The series to start here Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock with matches every afternoon and evening for three
days, 80 points being played in each block.