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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
OPERATORS HERE
 ARE OPTIMISTIC; SEE TRADE BOOM
Election Outcome Should Inspire Confidence, Says
 Woodward Man

Officials of the Woodward Iron com pany are very optimistic. They expect decided upward ternd of operations and market quotations within very short time, according to Herbert Smith, secretary of the company. Inquiries have been coming in with surprising yolumne and that iron sales are ex- pected to bound upward soon, MT. Smith said. He attributes. the. hope fulness and better outlook to the un- mistakable mandate for conservatism given the congress and officials at Washington in the election Tuesday. The defeat of Mir. La Toilette, John son and the close call of Senator Brook hart is interpreted as being the voice of the people demanding less "blocs'' and radicalism and more stability and conservatism, according to Mir. Smith. "We feel exceedingly optimistic" said Mir. Smith. 'The market hovers from $17.50 to $19, and there will De no recessions. On the. contrary, business men have every reason to believe that the market will go up, that conditions will assume rosy hue and that busi- ness will climb. While we have not received any orders during the last five days which would attract undue notice, yet the volume of inquiries has been very steady and involves large tonnage.
 Business men have ben holding off until after the Tuesday results. The reople of America had registered an order for conservatism, progress and work instead of the radicalism and blocs which have characterized our national life during the last few years. The readical group, including Mangus John. son, Brookhart and others of that type have been rebuked by the voters and we business men have A perfect right to feel clated and treasured. P.
 "Our company is operating rather well. We are not inclined to be down hearted, even in severe times, but just now along with all other business men we fell that the American people are able to judge rightly. The Birmingham district will profit enormously by the unmistakable and emphatic rebuke which has been given the radical element of this country and in Birmingham all business men have a right to free confi- dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09

partment's time during the next fiscal year. Discussing the grade crossing sit uation, the report says:
 Perhaps the most important problem that has come before this department is the question of grade separation al several railroad crossings in the city The legal department has given much study to this question, especially during the fiscal year just closed. It has made considerable research along this line and has compiled the decisions of the supreme court of the United States and of well-nigh all the state supreme court in which this question has been decided After completing this investiga tion this department spent many weeks in the study and careful preparation of the four ordinances to eliminate the, grade crossings at Twenty-fourth street Twentieth street, Eighteenth street and Fourteenth street, which were recently passed by the commission. From the present outlook these ordinances are likely to occupy a great part of the time of this department during the coming fiscal year, as every indication points to the fact that the railroads will vigor. ously resist the enforcement of these or. dinances, and stubbornly contest the right of the city to force elimination oi the grade crossings in question. How. ever, from all the authorities compiled on this subject, we feel that the city's chance of ultimate success in this con test is very good."
 MT. Wynn's report will be read at the commissions meeting Tuesday.
 ''This report" said President Me Lendon, reflects great credit on our able city attorney and his assistants. I can safely say that Birmingham has the hardest-plugging and most efficient legal department of any city of similar size in the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
COMEDIAN ENGAGED
 FOR EXCHANGE MEET
Jack Wilson, Biiou Healthier
 To Be Guest Of Club

J, F., Crockett, chairman of the enter tainment committee of the Birmingham Exchange club announces an unusual attraction for the luncheon program of the club, to be held Monday afternoon, beginning at 12:3 at the Tutwiler hotel ball room.
 Jack Wilson, neadliner at Loew's Bijou during this week, announced as an "extraordinary attraction de luxe" will De the guest of honor and will entertain the exchangeites and their guests with some of his famous black face comedy, in which he will be assi- sted by members of his company, in- cluding. the famous midget.
 MT. Crockett some time ago heard that Jack Wilson was in Washington, D. O., and immediately arranged for his services as entertainer for this lunch con. It is predicted that all attendance records will be broken by the local Exchange club on this occasion. Spe- cial preparations have been made to take care of the large crowd. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
ALDERMANICRULE TO RENEW DRIVE FOR REFERENDUM
More Than 5000 Sigma. lures Secured, Arm
 strong Says

Just when Birmingham was recover ing from a siege of national politics, the advocates of modified form of mayor-aldermanic government bobbed up Saturday and announced they were ready for a finish fight against com mission rule.
 Hunter Armstrong, register of chan cery court, made it known that he had in his possession more than 5000 sig natures of voters on petitions asking n special election. He called the may or-aldermanic campaign committee to meet at the court house Wednesday afternoon to shape definite plans for the campaign.
 / Armstrong, who is vice-chairman of the campaign, issued this statement:
 We have been inactive, at least on the surface, for several weeks, because we did not wish to compete with the national campaign. We want our may or-aldermanic ordinance to have a chance before the voters in. special election.
 Women Active
 Mrs. Asa F. Hull, one of the leaders of this movement, with the aid of a large committee of women, has for sev- eral weeks been seeking signatures on petitions calling for such an election. Last Tuesday, on national election day, she and her workers visited the various polling places and presented the peti- tions to, the voters who appeared. They had no difficulty in obtaining the re quired number of names, plus several thousand.s .
 "A careful check of these signatures shows that more than 5000 voters have expressed a desire to be allowed to vote on our ordinance. This means we now are in position to force the calling of an election, and this will be done in short order.
 After consulting with leaders of this movement, I have asked the members of the campaign committee and all other interested citizens to assemble at the court house Wednesday after noon to complete plans for beginning the campaign. Once started, this drive will be carried to the finish. The petitions will be filed in probate court immediately after Wednesdays meet ing"
 Mir. Armstrong added that the cam paign organization formed several weeks ago is still intact. He said that Frank Dominick, general campaign chairman, would be out soon from his recent ill., ness and take an active part in the drive.
 ''The womens' division, headed by Mrs. Hull, is already on the job and working hard" he continued.
 Campaign leaders say they will ask that the special election be called for an early date, and that the city-wide campaign will be brief, but intensive.
 MT, Armstrong's announcement that the campaign would be launched anew, was a surprise, as the idea had pre- vailed that the movement had been abandoned for the present. ,s
 The disclosure that enough sigma lures to force an election are actually in hand, caused city hall leaders to perk up and prepare for a battle.
 MT. Armstrong exhibited the peti- tions to reporters and declared there would be no delay in filing them in pro- bate court.
 "Detailed plans for this campaign will be mapped out Wednesday when the committee meets," he said, "and we are then going to carry onr fight straight to the people"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
HOME LIGHTING
 CONTEST GAINS
 MANY CHILDREN
Half Of Number Eligible Are Now Enrolled
  In Birmingham

Percentage enrolment of school chill dren in Birmingham's betetr home light ing contest reached 55.1 per cent of the total number eligible, according to information furnished this week by E. R. Wall. vice chairman of the local campaign.
 Out of 1S,560 children who are elgi- ble to compete for the international and 40 local prizes, 10,445 are enrolled, the report shows. This number in- cludes S,365 in 39 public schools in Bir- mingham, Ensley and Fairfield; 935 in Bessemer.; 1,O5O in Jefferson county schools and 95 in private and paroachial schools.
 According to MT. Wall, Birmingham is making an exceptional record In the number of contestants and the interest shown. c. E. Jacquet of the Society for Electrical development, who was in the city recently, commented the Birming' ham campaign in enthusiastic terms.
 z Contest Closes Nov. 21
 The Birmingham contest closes at midnight November 21. By this time all Better Home Lighting primers and essays must have been submitted to the places designated. Public school chil- dren in Birmingham will submit their essays and primers to teachers Tn the public schools contestants in Besse- mer will turn in theirs to the office of the superintendent of education in Bessemer, Dr. Leonard L.. Vann. lief ferson county school contestants to the Jefferson county board of education at TAG Twenty first street, north; pu' pills in private and paroachial schools to the Wilcox Electric company at 2017 First avenue, north, and private school children in Ensley to the Bir- mingham Electric company's Ensley offices.
 In addition to the handsome list of local prizes, offered by the Birming- ham Better Home Lighting committee, it was announced this week from na- tional headquarters that 1000 medals would be offered by the national com mittee to winners in the several re gional districts into which the cam paign territory is divided. These med als are in addition to the international prizes, which include the $15,0OO cleo trical home and 10 scholarships.
 Haste Is Urged
 Instead of waiting until the last day of the campaign, contestants are urged to turn in their primers to teachers just as soon as they are finished and the essays written. Officials realize that the judges will face prodigous task in the examination of several thousand primers and essays. However, ar engagements are being made to have ev- cry primer and every essay studied and judged in painstaking detail, which will insure absolute fairness and impar- tiality in making the awards.
 Tse message of the Home Lighting contest was carried before several of the local luncheon clubs during the past week by Miss M. R. Whitson of the Alabama Power company, who dis cussed home lighting requirements be- fore the Community, Exchange and other luncheon organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
CARRIE TUGGLE
 FUNERAL TODAY Noted Negro Woman Will Be Buried At Tuggle
 Institute '

Funeral services for Carrie Tuggle, 65, negro fraternal organizer, welfare worker, educator an founder of the Tuggle institute and orphanage, who died Wednesday at her residence, will be held at 80 o'clock Sunday after noon from the Sixteenth Street Baptist church at Sixteenth street and Sixth avenue, north. Burial will follow on the Tuggle institute campus.
 Services in behalf of the dead woman churches during the morning, afternoon and evening. They have been announced as follows:
 6 Morning Services-11 O'Clock St. Paul M. D. church, Rev. T. B. O'Ville, pastor; Bishop R. E. Jones, D. D., IL. D.
 Sixteenth Street Baptist church, Dr. c. l.. Fisher, pastor; Dr. G. w. Lewis Payne Chapel A. NJ. E. church, Dr. Carter, pastor; Rev. R. k. Williams. Thirgood c. NJ. E. church, Dr. Will liam Gladden., pastor; Dr. J. l.. Wilson St. John A. M. E. church, Dr. New some, pastor; Rev: J. H. Lowell.
 Sixth Avenue Baptist church, D. J, W. Goodgame, pastor; Dr. J. W. Golden Metropolitan A. M. E. church, Dr. Alstork, pastor; Dr. J. w. Thomas.
 First Congregational church, Dr. D. c. Lawrence, P. C.; Dr. H. N. Brown At 8 P. M. Mt. Moriah, Woodlawn, Rev. P. G. Coin, pastor; Rev. E. Frazier. Night Services, 7:3O O'Clock
 Sixteenth Street Baptist church, Dr c. l.. Fisher, pastor; Dr. J. H. Lowell At the main services at 80 o'clock Sunday afternoon a special section will be reserved on the right side of the church for the white people who wish to attend, it was announced.
 Resolution Adopted
 A resolution of regret at the woman's death was adopted Saturday morning at the forty-ninth annual session of the African Methodist Episcopal church conference, now in session at the St John A. M. E. church. The resolution read as follows:
 Whereas, Carrie A. Tuggle, founder of the Tuggle institute and the Carrie Tuggle orphanage, passed to her re ward last Wednesday evening at heI home on Thirteenth avenue, north, Oi this city;
 And, whereas, she was born in Flu faula, Ala, May 2S, 1859, but beloved | Dy lnOusdHuS Ol our SFOup LHFOuBHOu the southland And, whereas, when but girl of 1S years of age she began her work fol humanity by nursing in a smallpox epi demic in 1872;
 And, whereas, the idea of building an orphanage came into her mind as she sat one day in the court of Judge Feagin as he was trying some negro boys;
 And, whereas, tlc idea grew on her and to this end she gave her time and talent until the orphanage was a reality and for 21 years she has trained hun dreds of girls and boys to be useful men and women.
 Therefore, be it resolved, we hereby express our high appreciation for tht splendid services she has rendered heI race and humanity;
 "Rsolved also, that we hereby ex tend our heartfelt sympathy to all thu members of her family.
 Resolved that a copy of these reso lutions he given to the daily press anC to the members of her family.
 (SigneI
 e. W. LEWIS,
 "E. NJ. JONES,
 U. W. WRIGHT, Committee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
DIVER FUNERAL q
 TO BE HELD TODA
Former Birmingham Resid(
 Died Friday In Cleveland

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy StI| ton Dwyer, widow of the late John Dwyer, who died Friday in Clevela| Ohio, will be held at 2 80 o'clock Si day afternoon at Oak Hill cemet' with Johns in charge.
 The body win arrive in BirminghI by special car at 10 o'clock Sunt morning and will lie in state in the ! at the Terminal station until the h. of the funeral.
 Mrs. Dwyer until a few years I was a resident of Birmingham and i a wide circle of friends in this ci She is survived by two sons, J. s. Dy CT, of New York, and Holman Dwy of Albany, N. r., and one. daughter, N Price Mckinney, of Cleveland. Fune services will be conducted by Dr. A Davidson. Pallbearers will be D. Hogan, Perry Fowlkes, Walter FowIk Judge J. F. Stiles, W. 0. Sterr, Taylor Southgate, W. H. Manly a Marion Davidson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
PLANT NOT AFFECTED

The merger of the Alabama company and the transfer of its eoking from the Semet- -Solvay to the Sloss plant at Boyles will not afefct the Semet-Sol- way in any particular, according to of ficial information Saturday.
 There has been some apprehension felt that the discontinuence of the Ala bama orders at the Semet-Solyay plant would seriously embarrass the latter plant. The Solvay company has a waiting list of customers who are anx- ious to have coke made by that com pany. It is understood that the Yo- landa Coal and Coke company, now operating 60 bee hive ovens at Yolanda, will discontinue the ovens and transfer its coal to the Solyay plant when the latter is in a position to coke more coal for the Yolanda than at this time. The cancellation of the Alabama or der will, it is stated, offer the Solyay an opportunity of serving other custom CTS, most of whom are eager for the work to be handled by the SOlyay ovens.
 The plant is now running 100 per cent and the outlook, according to local officials, is sanguine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09

4 H will also demonstrate the meaning ai importance of this oft-necessary job an automobile. T
 With all space engaged in the mot| car section of the show, and practical all booths contracted or spoken for the accessories division, advance plal for the motor event of Dixie" al rapidly being completed by G. F. Cal well, secretary-manager of the Bi mingham Motor Trade association ai director of the show.
 There will be 50 types of automobil on display at the show, of the fe lowing makes: Paige, Jewett, Re Dodge, Ford, Studebaker, Willy Knight, Overland, Cadillac, Buic Chevrolet, Chandler, Pierce-Arro, Nash, Packard, Hupmobile, Hudsc and Essex. ' tzSa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
PLANT Tn RESIIME

Charles T. Fairbairne, of the Re public Iron and Steel company, is in Cleveland conferring with the executives of the company there. It was rumored Saturday that the company would re sume operations at some of it's plants which have been idle pending the cleo ton,
 The visit of Mir. Fairbairne also may be connected with the reported plans for a merger with his company and others, although it has been recently suggested that the necessity for the merger has not developed as was ex- pected following the elemination of Pittshurg plus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
JUDGE HERZBERG HERE

Judge L. l.. Herzberg, chairman of the state tax commission, was in Bir- mingham Saturday conferring with local officials engaged in tax collections and adjustment. Frank c. Marquis, of the board, also was here. It is stated they came 'here to outline the plans for the distribution of auto licenses over the state. Judge Herzberg, said the fullest cooperation was being given the state board in it's work and the department was running smoothly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
City Attorneys Report
 Near 100 Per Cent Mark
Wynn Submits Nearly Perfect Record For
 Year

Birmingham's legal department, head ed by City Attorney w. J. Wynn, won B damage suits for the city and lost one, the annual report to the city com mission showed Saturday.
 ''This is a well-nigh perfect record and is by far the best ever hung up in this city," Commissioner President D. E. McLendon declared after studying the report. He and other municipal of ficials warmly congratulated MT. Wynn and his assistants, w. Marvin Woodall and w. c. Jenkins.
 The department made a perfect record in the supreme court and the chancery division of circuit court, winning tTery case handled for the city. The s dam- age suits defended by the department, | if they had been successful, would have cost the city $1,261 ,S26.75, including $20,00 in suits against policemen. The lone damage suit lost by Mir. Wynn and his assistants involved $2O0.
 In the supreme court, the department won cases and lost none. Two cases are pending, but every point thus far has been won by the city.
 In the court of appeals, three cases were won, one settled, and one lost. One case is pending, which the city is cer- tain to win.
 Litigation Ended
 | The department won the long g-standing litigation against the board of revenue for the city's part of the county road tax, thus bringing $281 ,170 into the municipal treasury. Through the de- partment, $346, ,30S53 was collected for | Ak ko al, nf pae ea The total amount paid out on claims and suits against the city was $2,957.56. l Material progress in clearing all court dockets of city cases was made. During the fiscal year ending September 30, 2,3S6 cases appealed from police court were disposed of, leaving 1908 cases pending. A year ago, more than 1920 cases of this character were pending. I've made determined effort to clear this docket in the interest of better law enforcement" MT. Wynn said in his report. He told how the presiding judge and associate jurists of the circuit bench co-operated fully in the effort to dispose of these appeal cases and predicted that the end of the next ff:scal year will find the docket practically cleared. When long delay no longer can be gained by these appeals, must of the defendants who face the recorder will stop appealing, Wynn said.
 The report points out the heavy in crease in volume of business handled by the legal department, due to the rapid growth of the city. It also details the work of the department in creating the civil service board, park board, zoning commission and other subsidiary boards and commissions.
 Discusses Underpasses
 Mir Wynn set forth that the most i'm portant matter now pending in the legal department is the viaduct and under pass question. He predicted that this question will occupy much of the de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
ORDER IS EXPECTED

Authority given the Georgia Southern and Florida to issue new equipment se- curities and the statement that the com pany was in need of 1000 cars. was taken as indicating that the Birming- ham car works of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company would Ob- tain a major portion of that order. Bids have been requested on the cars with specifications attached, and it is be- lieved the injury will materialize in an order being placed soOn.>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
BALES TO ADDRESS
 ARMISTICE MEET
Wheeler Business College Has Inviting Program For Tuesday

George Lewis Bailes is to deliver the principal address at the Armistice Day program of the Wheeler Business college to be held lat 8 80 o'clock, November Il. All parents, friends and former service men are invited to attend. Other mem- bers on the program include a solo by Mrs. Inez Cox, a reading, "Flanlers Field and Reply" by Mrs. H. B. Whitesides and the United States creed by President Wheeler.
 At the present time, IS students. and members of the faculty are former serv- ice men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
HII,I,EKE RETURNS

A. F. Hilleke, former manager of ovens for the Solvay companies, has re- turned to Birmingham. His presence has given rise to the report that he is planning to affiliate with the Sloss company, while other reports are to the effect that he is engaged on metallurgi- cal investigations, which will result in his heading local company. Mir. Hil- leke is an operator of wide experience and is admittedly one of the best coke makers in America. He is temporarily at the TutWiler hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
CRAWFORD IN NEW YORK

George G. Crawford, president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, left Saturday morning for New York. He will be away ten days. MT. Crawford will join Mrs. Crawford and their daughter, Peggy, in New York and will return together. Mir. Crawford will attend meeting of Steel corpora tion officials while in the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09

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