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The Connecticut labor news., 1924-04-12

quota. President Gompers has made a protest to that organization and it is hoped the influences that led 1t into such a mistake will be exposed
 The January and February reports of the United States Employment Service show a surplus of labor, espe- cially of what is designated as un- skilled labor, in nearly every indus trial city and town in the United States.
 There are many members of Con gress who would vote for the complete restriction program, but the number is not sufficient to enact such legisla- ton. The evidence given before the immigration committee is of such a nature that even the hard-boiled com mitteemen were astounded. If a new immigration law is not enacted before June 30, 1924, the law of 1917 will become operative. Under that law immigration to this country is almost unlimited. Before The passage of the three per cent. law 100000 immigrants were coming here each month. Secre- tary of Labor Davis has said there are 10O00000 people in Europe who are anxious to come to America It will thus be seen that the danger ahead of the United States can not be lightly treated"
 tBe Good"
 In its discussion of the proposed Conscription measure the committee says that the military committees of the two houses of Congress have un- der consideration bills providing for the conscription of labor and material resources" in case of national emer- gency.
 "A national emergency" says the legislative committee, "covers many possibilities and may come in peace as well as war time. That provision in the bills refers only to the un- organized militia.
 Tt IS only i'll case of war or when the President shall judge that war is imminent that he Is authorized to de termine, proclaim, and conscript the material resources, industrial organ lzations and services over which gov ernment control is necessary to the successful termination of such emer- gency.'
 Another clause in the bill au- thorizes the President to take such steps as may be necessary to stabilize prices of services and of all commodi- ties declared to be essential, whether such services and commodities are re- quired by the government or by the civilian population This clause au- thorizes the President to fix wages of labor and prices of commodities
 Tt has been known for two years"
The Connecticut labor news., 1924-04-12
WIRE MEN RAISE WAGES.

Memphis, Tenn, April 12.-A wage increase of 121z cents an hour has been negotiated by the Electrical Workers Union. The new rate is $1 an hour
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28
]. J. FINNEGAN LEAVES
 FOR STATES ON TRIP

J. J. Finnegan, who was to have sailed yesterday on the Starr for ka- natak changed his plans at the elev- enth hour and left on the Northwest ern for San Francisco to consult with his business associates over the oil situation in the company holdings on Pearl Creek dome. MT. Finnegan re- gently closed deal with Arthur Shonbeck of Anchorage for his inter ests in the field, consideration being $1O,000, and before leaving completed negotiation with W. E. Lee of Wide Bay for his claims drill going on the property in the spring.
 MT. Finnegan will be absent about four weeks and will then return to Alaska and start his campaign for re publican national committeeman.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28
SEWARD DAIRY SOLD l TO OREGON PARTY

Stephan hdelman has completed ne eotiations for the sale of the Seward Dairy to Henry Lierer. dairymar, near Seattle and will leave for the states some time in March, where he will engage in the raising of thoro- bred stock MT Adelman came to Se- ward in 1915 and by industry and thrift has built up fine business here with herd of twelve Jersey cattle. fine modern buildings, silos, etc He has served two terms as councilman md at one time was engaged in bus mess at Juneau, with the Gastineau Mining Co. Mr. Adelman stated that while he was greatly pleased with his residence in Seward, he found it ne- cessary for family reasons to remove to Oregon.
 MT. Lierer and family will arrive in Seward early in March.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Jack Lee an old timer, who arriv- ed this week from Seattle, left on the Starr for Wide Bay, where he has ex tensive oil holdings. Mr. Lee is said to be negotiating with the Finnegan interests for transfer of his proper ty. It is expected that his drill will be placed on the ground in the early spring.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28
EZRA MEEkER IS GOING
 TO HOLLYWOOD TO AID IN
 MAKING FILM OF PIONEERS

SEATTLE, Jan. 2S.-Ezra Meeker, pioneer of OK team fame, will board a Pullman today bound for Hollywood to try to interest some motion DIG ture producers in a plan for the film ing of the romance of the old Oregon trail
 The story of the coming of the nioneers. MT. Meeker believes, would make as pripping film as ever has been produced. There would pc for fabric the struggles of the men who blazed the way into the Great
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Mr. and Mrs. James S. Truitt, jr., and their young son, left on the Ad- miral Watson yesterday for Seattle, and may possibly go to California to make their future home. MT. Truitt has been resident engineer of the Alaska railroad with headquarters at Anchorage, and is a son of our old friend, Attorney James Truitt, for merly assistant district attorney.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Messrs. Lund, McIvor, O'Brlen anu Fred O'Neill, fisheries magnates oi Halibut Cove were thru passengers on the Northwestern. The Nortn"es- fern cleaned up all fish shipments al the Cove and will make no more trlps there for the present.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Agent Wayne Blue of the Admiral line left on the Watson yesterday, the first trip in many years. MT. Blue has been called to Seattle Ill company with other Alaskan agents, to confer with Admiral Line officials. He VIII return in about month.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

M. Haskins and Wm. Haskins, ar rived on Saturdays train from the interior and left on today's boat for the States, where William will attend medical college. His daughter, Belle Russell accompanied them as far as Seward, returning on today's train to Fairbanks.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28
STARR SAILS UNALASKA
 WITH CAPACITY CARGO

The steamship Starr sailed yester- day about noon for Unalaska and way ports with a capacity cargo of freight and the following passengers: Paul Bulkley, Unalaska, E. Sjoberg, and F. Sjoberg for Sand Point; Jack Lee, Wide Bay; Miss M. Gardner, False Pass and a number of others.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28
LISTED,

Everybody is doing It now: What The Turkey Trot to Dryden's Grocer. Why7 Because the prices are right the more sales. the lower the prices his stock is small and fresh on ever! boat Servic. day or night.
 Fox trot delivery.
 Phone Madison 6z v
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

recently returned from the Orient to Seattle, has purchased the interests of Chas. F.. Heron, in the Alaska Weekly at Seattle, and will engage in the newspaper game.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Northwest; their ideals and codes ironclad, cut off as the pioneers were from the protecting arm of the law :; their loves, hates, happiness, sorrow all amid a picturesque primitive setting.
 That is as far as MT. Meeker goes
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Mrs. Jerry Perry left on today's train for Anchorage with Mrs. Neil sen who is suffering from stomach trouble.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Wm. Estes, Rob't Manthey, Douglas Clemons, and Mr. Rogers left this morning for Mile where they are en gagged in a logging contract.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Paul Bulkley sailed on the Starr for Akutan where he will look after his sulphur properties, and also to Wide Bay to look after his oil interests. He will return on this trip of the Starr.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

in outlining his thoughts for a film play. He will leave the task of scen- ario writing and production to those skilled in the work. insisting, how ever, that historical details and ef- fects shall be truthfully and accurate ly portrayed.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Several hundred tons of freight were taken west on the Starr for To- cal merchants.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

F. B. Therston, barber at the Go ing coal camp at Healy, arrived in Seward Saturday night and will re-
 main here several weeks looking over the field.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

C.. E. Smith and wife left on the Ao- miral Watson for Seattle where MT Smith has been stationed to Work ID the Signal Corps.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Miss M. Gardner, who has been ln Seattle the past two years attending school, sailed for her home at False Pass on the Starr.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Harry Warren, a freighter in the Interior. brought in a number of hors- es from the states, and took them out on yesterdays train.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

H. L. Sagers, who has been cooking at Mile 12, is a guest of the Overland
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

FOR RENT-Furnished house. s4 rooms and bath, furnace. See Dousl rety. U
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

E. Sioberg and F. Sioberg sailed on the Starr for their home at Sand Point They have been outside at tending school.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

WANTED-Ten thousand men with long hair and whiskers to call at the o. K. Barber Shop. U
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Eastman kodaks, Seward Drug Co. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28
FRANK COTTER BUYS AN
 INTEREST ALASKA WEEKLY

Frank Cotter a former Seward res ident and vel, known Alaskan, who
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Saturday only-1Otbs of granulated sugar for $1OO-Brown & Hawkins.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

New shipment oi Men-s OveIcoats urbach tt
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

FOR SALE-At sacrifice, six. rooms and bath; see Dougherlv. tf
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Wm. Sequin, who runs the stage line from Fairbanks to the creeks left today for the Hot Springs neal Sitka.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

FOR RENT-Furnished apartments. See Mrs Paulson 23tf
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Attorney Smith left on today's train for Mile 34 on business trip.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Dry Cleaning oone at Jordan's Va t Service. V
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Saturday special--9 cans Libby's Milk for $1.00-Brown & Hawkins.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

Eat home grown Cabbage, Sc per Ii at Brown & Hawkins Corporation.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-28

z. T. Loussac, Anchorage druggist, arrived on Saturdays train and spent Sunday in town returning today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
BE WARE THE COUGH OR COLD
 THAT HANGS ON

Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. You can stop them now with Creomulslon. an emulsified cerosote that is pleasant to take. Creomulsion Is q new medt- cal discovery with twofold action: It soothes and heals the inflamed mem" branes and kills the germ.
 Of all known drugs. creosote is recognized by the medical fraternity as the greatest healing agency for tho treatment of chronic coughs and colds and other forms of throat and lung troubles. Creor1ulsion contains, in addition to creosote, other heal ing elements which soothe and heal the inflamed membranes and stop the irritation and inflammation, while the creosote goes on to the stomach. is absorbed into the blood, attacks the seat of the -rouble and destroys the germs that lead to consumption.
 Creomulsion IS guaranteed. !. satls- factory in the treatment Of chrome coughs and colds. bronchial asthma, catarrhal bronchitis and other forms of throat and lung diseases. and is excellent for building up the system after colds or tho flu. Money re- funded if any cough or cold, no matter of how long standing, is not relieved after taking according to di- rections. Ask your druggist. Creo- mulsion CO. Atlanta Ga.-(Adv.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

y0UBAlIOIAb ID cIuUkYS A rule followed by many is to take a spoonful of Dr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsln once a week until tpe bowels function daily, and at such other times as there is headache. biliousness, sores and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
PIKE MAN APPEALS

Appeal was filed with the supreme court Wednesday on behalf of George Harden, convicted in the Pike county circuit court of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Harden was convicted at the spring term, 1923, of this court for the al
 leged murder of Jim Stewart. A number of other men were mentioned in the grand jury indictments as be- ing concerned in the alleged crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
YOUTH DIES SUDDENLY

After suffering less than five hours with an attack of acidosis, Harold WaIdrop, 19-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. Terrell Waldrop, died at their home on Quintard ave- nue Tuesday evening. the parents, four brothers and one sister being bereaved. Funeral services for the little boy were held Wednesday by Rev. J. T. Self with burial at Edge mont cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
BANK PROSPEROUS
Fort Deposit Bank Declares Dividcns
 Of IS Per Cent


 FORT DEPOSIT, Ala, Jan. s.-- Special. )-The Fort Deposit bank held it's annual stockholders meeting in the directors office of the building this morning at 10 o'clock, for the purpose of electing officers and transacting other business. The business transactions of the bank during the past 12 months have been exceptionally good as the IS per cent dividend. declared will testify. o. P. Edwards the banks efficient cashier. was highly commended by the stock holders for the excellent manner in which he has conducted the banks business since he was elected cashier of the institution. Following are the officers elected for the next ensuing year: c. M. Davis, president; John S. Golson, vice president; o. P. Edwards, cashier: B. c. Bargainer, assistant cashier; M. R. Norman, J. F. Holmes, W. B. Crum, A. F. Brooks, C. E. Flaw kins, c. M. Davis, J. s. Golson and J. M. Black, board of directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
TELEPHONE REPAIR
 WEEK IS OBSERVED
Exchanges And Lines In Lauderdale County Being Put In Shape
 MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU
THE AGE-kERALD FTnronro Alb Ian Q

flOrence, Ala., Jan. y
 The work of repairing the tele- phones and telephone lines all over Lauderdale county is progressing nicely. This is known as "Telephone Repair Week" in this county. The exchange at Burcham Valley reports that they axpect to have their line in good shape next week and work is being rushed forward as rapidly as possible.
 T. H. Palmer, president of tho Cloverdale system, is calling his board of directors to meet within\ a few days. They are installing new batteries in the exchange and soon expect every line to be in first class condition.
 Rogersvlle reports that it will com plete its work within the required time. This exchange is one of the largest in the county and serves a larger number of people. Green Hill states that 1t Is recognizing and starting business on new basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

Let mothers with growing daughters interest themselves m this matter and zee that their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
CHAMBER PLANS DINNER

Plans for the annual dinner of the business men of Florence and the Chamber of Commerce are going for ward under the direction of several committees. The Florence post of the American Legion, the Chamber of Commerce and the mems luncheon clubs are interested in the event. The dinner is scheduled for next Monday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
BRowN-KANToR WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Miriam Brown of this city to Joseph P. Kan tor of Jacksonville was solemnized at Temple Bethel on Tuesday eve furnished by Miss Eloise Stephen son and Mrs. Esther flames of Jack sonville and the wedding was fol- lowed by brilliant reception given at the Alabama hotel. Mir. and Mrs. H. Kantor of Birmingham, father and mother of the groom, were the wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
.AnN|STON PAUSES 'F0R FINN FUNERAL
Business Houses To Close And Boy Scouts To
 Lead Cortege
ANNIsTON BUREAU 1 THE AGE-HERALD ANnfgfoU. Ala Ian Q

Playing the funeral march on in |. struments purchased by Mrs. Finn, Anniston Boy Scouts will lead the way from the Union station to Hill side cemetery Friday upon the ar- rival of the train bearing the body of Col. William H. Finn, whose death oc- cured in New York Tuesday morn ing. Arrival of the funeral train and party will be announced by the tolling of the big fire bell at the city hall and in response to Mayor J.. Y. Wikle's appeal many of the business houses will remain closed during the funeral hour for the dis ttnguished Anniston man.
 The entire personnel of the Chocco- locco council, Boy Scouts of Ameri- ca. will greet the arrival of the fu- neral party from the east. Civic bodies and representatives ~ both from the white and colored schools of Anniston will be in the party of people to accompany the body of Colonel Finn to Hillside cemetery The escort of the Boy Scouts and other organizations will be the chief demonstration at the funeral. Dr. R. H. Stickney. Harry M. Ayers, Samuel L. Crook, L. H. Care, B. w Dunlap and Sam P. Stickney will be the active pallbearers and scores of leading Anniston business men will make up the honorary escort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
Boy Rescues His Dog
 But Loses Own Lne

! FORT PAYNE, Aia... Jan S.-- Johnnie Long, S-year-oId son of Mrs. Homer Adams, sacrificed his life here late yesterday to save his dog. With two other companions. the lad was walking the tracks of a railroad. A fast train bore down upon them and the boys leaped to safety. Johnnie no- ticed that his dog seemed un-
 mindful of the approach of the train and he jumped back on the rail to save his pet. He tossed the dog from the track, but was himself caught under the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
ALF TAYLOR TO LECTURE

The Baracca class of the First Methodist church Sunday school will have on the night of January 25 one of the south's most noted lec- turers, ex-Gov. Ali Taylor of Ten nessee. He will deliver on that oc- casion his new lecture, made after he was defeated for governor in his second race, entitled up Salt River" The ex-governor will no doubt be greeted by a large crowd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
STRANDED IN SELMA
Detroit Girl Deserted By Companion k And Left Penniless.

Detroit Girl Deserted By Companion \ And Left Penniless.
 SELMA, Jan. 9.-(Special Leased Wire).-Clara Roberts. who accom- panied T. J. Southby, a linotype oper- ator in search of work, from Detroit, is stranded in Selma, having just 40 cents in her pocket. She is try ing to get in touch with her friends and being sheltered by the Travellers Aid whose representative at the Union Station took the girl in charge. The girl claims to be Southby's wife. Not getting work in Selma, Southby left on Tuesday afternoons train for Birmingham and it is said refused to take the girl with him. The Ira Velers Aid has the case in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
BURGLARS ARE BUSY AT |. MUSCLE SHOALS.
Loot Commissary And Drug Store Of $500 In Merchandise
 MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU)
oCLE onVhbo NClS1zhO
 THE AGE-HkNALp :.

- THE AGE-HENALN '
 Florence, Ala. Jan. 9
 Burglars entered the commissary of the Muscle Shoals Supply com pany at Wilson Dam last night and obtained merchandise valued at $1,000. They also entered the drug store of Milner & Crum, from which they took goods valued at $500. They gained entrance to the commissary by climbing to the roof of the Muscle Shoals cafe and cutting out window with a>knife. Two suspects are said to have left Sheffield on the early morning train for Corinth, Miss, and officers there have been notified to look out for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

Tuesday nights meeting of tho Am niston post of the American Legion was featured by the decision of the officers and members to entertain in a royal manner the national com mander, John R. Quinn, and the state commander, J. Taylor Peck, on the occasion of 8 contemplated visit to the local post next April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
BANK. NAMES OFFICERS
Ashville Savings Bank Declares Divi-
 dend Of IF Per Cent

ASHvILLE, Ala, Jan. 8.-(Spe- al)-Tuesday was bank meeting day for Ashville. The Ashville Saw ings bank, which is seventeen and one-half years old, had it's annual cent. The total resources showed s222,613, as compared with same date of 1922 of $160,462. The, report rem dered to the stockholders showed a splendid business for the past year. The following officers and directors were elected: James L. Herrins. president: w. A. Beason, vice presi- dent; J. c. DuBois, cashier. Directors elected were as follows: James L. Herring, J. l.. Hamilton, w. A. Bea- son, Judge Sam High and Judge John W. Inzer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
TO ENTERTAIN BuNN

Officers and members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce have been busy during the present week for their plans of entertaining o. l.. Bum. secretary and manager of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, who will be the chief speaker at the January meeting of the civic body on Friday evening,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
MADE BRANCH LABORATORY

The Anniston laboratory has been made into a branch of the Central station at Montgomery and will sup ply the needs of the people of Cal houn, Cleburne, Clay, Randolph, Shelby, Etowah and Cherokee coun- ties. Miss Blake Garfield has been assigned to duty here as assistant to B. F. Alexander. and has already arrived to begin her duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
SALESMAN SUCCUMBS
L.. R. Willis Dies Suddenly Al
 Fayette, Ala.

FAYETTE, Ala, Jan. 9.-(Special.) L. R. Willis of Birmingham, travel ing salesman for Daniel Miller, Bal timore, died suddenly at the Fay cite hotel Tuesday night. Ed Rus sell, a friend, in an adjoining room. said he heard groans and went to the room and found Willis gasping for breath and died before the doctor ar rived.
 The remains was shipped Wednes- day evening to Louisville, Ky, his old home. Russell will accompany the remains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
AtDIrOR,s OFFICE CLOSED

As a token of respect to the late pr. William B. Allgood, father of w. B. Allgood, auditor of the state of Alabama, the auditors office at the canitol was closed Wednesday from 10 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. Funeral serv- ices for pr. Allgood were conducted Wednesday morning at 10:20 o'clock at his late residence in Blount county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
ERECTs sTOREHOUsE

William A. Patterson of Wayne county, Tennessee, is erecting brick storehouse in North Florence which he will occupy, engaging in the mercantile business. He will also erect a residence next spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
RnnsTs PRISnN LIRRARY

. A collection of more than 100 books for the library at Kilby prison was received Wednesday at the state capi- tol, the donor being the Clionian club, women's literary organization of Birmingham. A circulation of more than 500 volumes during De- cember was reported from the prison library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10

Miss Ruth Pointer of Birmingham, formerly connected in that city with the children's aid division of the state child welfare department, ar- rived in Montgomery Wednesday to assume the duties of deputy child labor inspector. She will assist Miss Esther Lee Rider in the work of en- forcing the child labor law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
SEEKS JUDGEsHIP

Announcement of his candidacy in tho May 13 primary as nominee of the democratic party for judgeship of the Eighteenth circuit was filed Wednesday with the secretary of state by John J. Haynes of Shelby county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-10
ppxsoNERs SAVE FUNDS

More than $7,800 was on ueposIt with the wardens of the various state prisons on January l, 1924: repre- senting the savings Of conVlGts, ac- day i'm the office of Roy L. Nolen' associate member of the board of ad- mInistration. These figures have been exceeded only on one other date, April, 1925, when there were 3,029 inmates in state penal institutions. against 2.954 in January, 1924. The April, 1923. figures were only slightly in excess of thesa representing the savings on deposit the first day of the present year.
 The larger part of this money on deposit comes from pay made to the convicts for extra work done at the