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Ms National Newspaper Largest Morning Circulation tier. -2 aut itaL cro 20 Pages Today Of Any Kentucky Newspaper I I jm ci NEW SERIES NO iq yOLJ JNU, 19,558 LOUISVILLE, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 19, 1922. nn ",0 5 7 vJUL 19 jCvy JTIHItll flNK FIVK RADIO 'TANlFWfHIN 350-MIT FTr A nt IS MP A STP About Initial Step of and Times In Giving Public News and Music From the Air The picture at the left shows the mobile radio unit of his voice to thousands. Motion picture opei-ators filming the two papers, which will carry the radio programmes to residents, of Kentucky and Southern Indiana towns. Mayer the radio plant and F.

S. Bernhard, engineer of the Western Electric Company, directing the sending out of the concert. Huston Quin speaking into the microphone which carried STATES ASKED ETHER WAVES TO PLEDGE AID Text of Judge Bingham's Address Th.e first number on the programme which inaugurated the new radio broadcasting studio of The Courier-Journal and The Louisville Times last night, was the reading of an address written for the occasion by Judge Robert W. Bingham, who is now on a European trip. The text of the address follows: INPTTmENING CARR MUSIC TO THOUSANDS Cofrgiratolatio As and Performer Go Through Bill Without a Break; Second Offering Today.

The Courier-Journal is Sottow and 27 0tHer Gcvernors Telegraphled By Harding to ssure Order Grable Sees Settlement for Way Men. Scenes Woven Mine and Rail Strikes Wilmington, N. July 19 (Associated Press), -H. J. Southwell, Atlantic Coast Line-engineer, was shot and fatally wounded tonight, by.

H. E. Dallas, yard master and special guard at the Atlantic Coast Line yards, when, it is alleged, Southwell referred to Dallas as a "scab." Dallas was arrested and held without bond. Muskogee, July 18 (Associated Press). All available police reserves were called nut here tonight to quell two disturbances incident to the' railroad shopmen's strike.

Policemen and Deputy TJ. S. Marshals armed with riot guns held at bay a jeering crowd or several hundred strikers' sympathizers on a downtown street, where an automobile carrying railroad shop workers was -wrecked in a collision. The crowd turned back wrecking cars and grew menacing when the police attempted to move the damaged automobile. Chicago, July IS (Associated Press).

With E. F. Grable, president of the Maintenance of Way Union, asserting that he did not expect his men to leave their work, conferences looking toward a peaceful settlement of the shopmen's strike continued today. Announcement by the Pennsylvania Railfoad that a satisfactory wage agreement had been reached with its shopmen was considered by some railroad and union leaders to have had a clarifying effect on the situation, inasmuch as. the Pennsylvania has insisted on dealing direct with its own men.

Mr. Grable issued a statement tonight asserting that "the path to an early adjustment is open" so far as the 400,000 members of his organization are concerned. Mr. Grable also said he had received assurance that Chairman Cum mins of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee expected to hold early hearings on disputed points of the Transportation Act, particularly with reference to the living wage principle. Mr.

Grable said he advised the board of orders sent to his general chair- (Continued an Pe 1. Column 14 Late Developments In newspapersygo, and when it began its daily task oi-carrying information to the- people of Kentucky, the processes of communication and publication were slow. News bulletins were received on telegraph wires they were edited; and then the printers laboriously plucked their type from typecases. Slow old presses ground out a four-page'newspaper as the end of a task-of publication requiring twelve hours. It was impossible to receive, edit, set and print in the morning Courier-Journal, the news of a happening very late-the preceding night.

From those, days to The Courier-Journal and A the broadcasting statio riof The Courier-Jour- nal and The Louisville Times, reached out into the ether laBt night with its first official programme, and its voice was 1 heard over a radius of 350 Before the programme had ended a radio enthusiast fronf Como, reported that a Louisville-purchased radio ae had delivered the programme perfectly. At the same time, residents of the Falls Cities and their i suburbs showered congratulations on the station by appealed time and again for encores. Groups of fan'sr were entertained at numerous places throughout the cityrby means of amplifiers attached to receiving sets. 1 I Harding asks Governor Morrow and twenty-seven other Governors to help maintain order in strike zones. Grable says -trackmen's 1 difficulties are nearly settled.

Seniority rights are obstacle in way of shopmen's strike settlement. Pennsylvania Railroad reports a satisfactory wage agreement with 40,000 vorkers. Disorders are reported from many points. its later-born associate. The pace with progress in the machinery of communications.

The telegraphic code madevit possible to receive longer dispatches more rapidly. The telephone penetrated unattainable places in the remote areas of Kentucky. The machine struck the typecases with the speed of lightning. The modern printing press folded and printed in an hour thousands' of newspapers of many pages. It Is now possible to lay- before our readers at early breakfast the report of a happening in New York at 3 o'clock the same morning.

Now, tonight, we inaugurate this necromancy of the electric air, the radio. Hereafter, these newspapers and the public they serve will be knit by an aerial bond of incredible swiftness along which the human voice will pass with more than the speed of thought. An instant after we know what is important or interesting, you unseen thousands out there in the ether will know it also. And you will hear out there, the instant the chords and tones are uttered here, the best music and oratory we can provide, It is a great privilege to be able to do this. And the human genius which evoked this spirit of the pulsating air has greatly served in giving to all of us a sacred sense of the Infinite.

ANOTHER TAKEN BANDIT GANG Alleged Accomplice of Confessed Bank Robber Captured At Cave City. Another alleged Member of a gang of criminals under leadership of Leo Hurway, alias Robert Lambert, in jail here, was' captured at Cave City yesterday by Capt. David Heimerdlng-er, Chief of the County Police. Jeff Hunt, theprisoner, admitted he was implicated in robbing the Carimer, bank ot July 3. He denied he disposed of goods stolen here.

He said he operated a taxicab for Burway between Onyx and Mammoth Caves. He' was brought to Louisville early today. Burway prefers bank robberies, but he said he is as adept in other forms of crime. Since his arrest at Okolona Monday he has told some ot his past history. Faces Charges.

In addition to the Cannier bank robbery, Burway is charged by- the police with being the head of a gang of automobile thieves operating in Kentucky and Indiana; holding up F. B. Cox, cashier ot Lee Lewis' confectioner-, at Fourth and Walnut Streets, January holding up Standard Oil collector iti January, and other thefts. The confessed bank robber admitted he drove the automobile of JJ Matt Chilton, County Attorney, after it was stolen six months ago. He denied he took it.

Burway spent Saturday and Sunday in Horse Cave, where he was regarded as a "gentleman ot leisure." He drove to Cave City in a large automobile said to have been stolen and went to the Peoples Bank. Pal of Slaughter, Belief. "Is this the bank that Tom Slaughter robbed?" he inquired. "l'ou know," he said, "that Slaughter isn't dead." It is believed by residents ot Cave City that Burway was a companion of Slaughter, a notorious criminal whose career was ended by a companion bandit's bullet. Taxicabs used by Burway in his line between the two caves are said to have been stolen.

One ot the cars is being held at Cave City, and efforts are being made to connect Burway with automobile thieves Burway said yesterday that he was a friend of Thomas Schuck, former automobile clerk in the Police Department, who was acquitted in the Criminal Court ort a charge of stealing an automobile, and Henry Kraft, attorney, under indictment for the theft ot a car. Intimate With Kralt. It was learned that Burway received his mail at Kraft's office, the police said. Burway is said to have married Miss Sweetie Spinner, 1237 South Shelby Street, after his wife In Vln-cenncs, obtain a divorce. The police received verification of hfestory ot how he escaped from prison at Fort Dodge.

Iowa. Burway's story that ho robbed a bank at Bedford, ot 53,500 and then "shot his way" through police lines, is believed to be untrue. The police think that Burway. who lias many aliases including "Bobbie" King and Charles Lewis, may be (Continued on Paca 2. CoIin 8.) QUIN USES RADIO IN BOOSTING CITY Mayor Broadcasts Welcome to Visitors At Opening of A3 Radio Station.

Jiuin. speaking toy widespread audiencs through the me dium The Courier-Journal and Times' radio broadcasting studio at its opening last night, commended the papers for their enterprise in install-, ing the first radio station in Kentucky, which will bring entertaining and educational programmes to the hearing' public- superior to anything offered in the city. The Mayor suggested the vast advantages and possibilities of the radio telephone which have been opened to the public by' the WH AS station and sent greetings on behalf of the city to all Kentuckians within hearing distance. He extended an invitation to those listening-in to visit Louisville and partake of its hospitality and good fellowship. The address follows: The hearing public is to be congratulated upon the completion of broadcasting station A as it opens up new and useful opportunity for information, entertainment and education to a large number of persons.

The spirit of progresslveness that prompted the expenditure by The Courier-Journal and. The Times of an amount necessary to install and equip this station is worthy of great commendation. This station enables Louisville to take her place with other forward looking cities where the advantages to be derived from radio telephony have been realized. Voyagers on the high seas, passengers seated in comfortable coaches on speeding limited trains, and travelers by airplane can now enjoy the programmes that are being broadcast dally by enterprising citizens and corporations. Treat for Hearers.

The Shut-in can enjoy practically the same type of amusement as that witnessed by the going public. A new and powerful instrumentality for education is given us. Patients and Inmates at many public and private. charitable and penal institutions can enjoy programmes furnished by the leading artists of the country. Take as iin example this, the initial number sent out by station A S.

What Louisville audience has had the opportunity of hearing, at one time. so many local stars artists every one such as have been gatherd by Mr. Credo Harris for this opening programme? We owe Mr. Harris a vote of thanks for his untiring efforts in making possible this great treat tonight. Sees Great Possibilities.

Think of the vast possibilities of radio In sending out warnings of all kinds, and when floods, lire, storma. or some other catastrophe shall have put wires, rails, roads and other means of communication out ot commission, it will still be possible for an dtherwise isolated district to set In touch with the outside world, through the radiophone. It brings the people of the world into a closer fellowship. Jt is not of the Far East, nor of distant landii that we-refer today, as news from on Page 3. Column.

8j venerable, Louisville Times, have kept Rooster Bests Snake In Hennery Ruckus By Leased Wire to The Courier-Journal. Winsted, July IS. Hearing a commotion in his hennery. William Philips ot Kepaug investigated and found his rooster and (a snake in combat. The reptile was the aggressor, but the rooster outgeneraled the other gladiator in ring luetics.

Philips after watching the battle for a few minutes jhot the snake. George G. Gage proprietor of a local department sWe. Recently discovered a large snake in the act of robbing a bird's, nest of eggs at his summer home on Piatt Hill. The snake after climbing the tree uncoiled itself about the limb above robin's nest and Its head was iti the nest when Gage cut the snake in two with an axe.

The mother bird returned to the nest and at last account three ego reposed therein. IT 70-l'ear-OId "Fan" Amazed. From the time Miss Helen Rldde4; opened the programme with "My- 014H-Kentucky Home" until the trio, conv sistlng of Oakley H. English and Carl Siiaclcleton ended tho programme with TersehakVt; "Murillo," there was a eteady striata of congratulatory messages pouitnsr in the station. Mi3s RiddeU's was the first to be broadcast ihtth'e) State.

"I am 70 years old," a "fan," jno-of 150 assembled at the store of H.fC-Tafel Company, exclaimed, never believed I'd live to hear iuch'; things come from the air." There were 170 persons gathered the Louisville Music Company's store; 130 at the Stewart Dry Goods Com pany; 100 at the Oakley Motors Com-' pany, and the voices of Mayor Hustqai Quin, Edward G. Hill and others on; the programme were recognizable, according to persons in charge. Kroclt Reads Bingham's Addreu. At Eminence, 500 persons were guects of Arey Miles, of a theater, and the programme was beard plainly throughout tho house. At Stewart's the entiro fifth floor wsjf-filled with the numbers by a loud speaker.

Judge Robert W. Bingham's sage to the thousands of listeners was (Continued on Page 3, Column 1) Going On a Vacation Trip? You'll welcome The Courier Journal as a friend from home each day. Leave your vacation address with our carrier or phone City or Main before you go. Bj ULRIC BELL, Tie Courier-Journal Washington Bureau. Washington, July IS.

Developments', today placed the Federal Government's resources ot every kind squarely behind its determination, to prevent the mine and rail-toad strikes from menacing the general welfare. President Harding, having "invit-ti" the mine operators to Gyrations, tonight' telegraphed to Governor Morrow Kentucky, and Iwnty-seven other Governors, to give "assurance of maintained order and 1o protection of lawful endeavor." He asked them to second his invi-Jatton for the resumption of work, ft pledged the "prompt and full support of the Federal Government when-er and wherever" State agencies law and order are found inade-, to meet the situation. "We are responsible," the President said, "for the production and the transportation of a fuel supply am-P's for the necessities of the American people and the public utilities tthich serve them, particularly the railways engaged in Interstate commerce." Policy Is Decided. Although Mr. Harding's telegram Mt Primarily with the mine strike, 1 was learned that an identical policy is being formulated for the rail reports concerning which tops' were not ot a reassuring charac-In all quarters of the Govern-t there was a noticeable stiff en- ju 01 atUtude in the belief that the Administration is now committed- to (Continued on Page 2, Column 1.) THE WEATHER, Washington, July 18 (Associ- J4 Press).

Forecast: fcentucky Fair Wednesday Thursday, slightly warmer Thursday. Tennessee Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday, probably Wl ilumtfersliowcrs In East: Wj'e chance in temperature. Indiana Fair Wednesday and Thursday. Warmer PRISONER, JAILER LAY EACH OTHER Turnkey, Dying From Bullet, Locks Jail and Dies, Giving Keys to Sheriff. Jackson.

July 13 (Associated Press). Russell Harris, jailer of Hinds County, and Henry Bond, condemned murderer, are dead as the result of ft pistol duel they engaged in on the third floor of the County Jail here. Bond had been held here for safekeeping pending his execution set for next Friday at Leakesvllle. The shooting occurred two hours after Bond's wife and two relatives had visited him in his cell. They were later taken into custody near Collins, on- instruction from the author ities here and are being brought back to Jacksonville for questioning.

The attack on Harris was made when he went to the cell of the condemned man with his dinner. As the jailer unlocked the cell door, Bond sprang forward and placing a pistol against Harris' breast fired and turned to run. Though mortally wounded, Harris fired three shots; killing Bond Instantly. Harris picked up the prisoner pis tol, walked down two flights of stairs, locking each door behind him and then walked to the courthouse, climbed another long and with his shirt aflame from Bond's pistol and blood spurting in a stream from his wound, calmly said to Sheriff Williams: "Old Bond shot me and I am done for. I have locked up the jail and here are the keys." Ho then sank into a chair and in five minutes was dead.

Bond, Nancy Kelly and John Adams were convicted of the killing April 1, last year, of Jake Green, prohibition officer, and T. L. Durham. Town Marshal of KIchton. when tho officers raided a moonshine still operated by the trio Greene County.

Kelly was tried first and sentenced to die, but committed suicide as hc Sheriff was unlocking his cell to lead him tu the gallows. Bond was next tried and sentenced to be hanged. Adams, who turned State's evidence, was sentenced to life imprisonment. FatMan Cuts Throat; FacesNew WorldAUve By Leased Wire to The Courier-Journal. Chicago, July IS.

James Ingaldsby is a fat man weighing 300 whom nobody loves. So he cut his throat, but not in a workmanlike manner. He lost a half gallon of blood by the time he reached the hospital. He said after they sewed up the gash that he felt fine. In a half an hour they could not keep him on the bed.

The doctor's report read that. James had been suffering, among other things, from high blood pressure. When the patient had evinced interest in all the nurses in the ward the Interne in charge decided he wasn't ns ill ns he had supposed. "1 think when you attempted to take your life you saved it," said the doctor. James was turned out into a new world.

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