davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
ROMANTIC STORY
 OF MESSABA ORES
Rx HOLLAND

New York. April 23.-(Special)-lt 1t De tr,ie that the state of Minnesota mas made an appraisal of the Messaba Iron nornerties. which are under the control
 of the United States Steel corporation of $750, ,0oO00O, which is to serve as oasis of state taxes, then there is in thls way official recognition of romantic anu remarkable story associated with the growth of this corporation. lntlmation by one who is of excellent authority has been received in New York within day or two which, reports that so great an appraisal for tax purposes as this mas been fixed by the state of Minnesota on this property.
 Several years ago the statement was made by one who is of high authority in the Steel corporation that it's ore proper ties in Minnesota were at that time equal l in value to or more than equal to the par value of the total issue of common ] stock. These properties however, were not in possession of the corporation at
 the time of it's organization.
 l Publication was at one time made or
 the fact that years ago man who was
 financially blind or very narrow had op-
 portunity to buy these properties for about sl5oO00 He objected to the broker-
 age or commission which the dealer
 asked and for that reason the transac-
 tion failed. A little later another man.
 ar nerhaps a little syndicate had oppor- tunity to buy these properties for $780,
 GOO. .OOo That was many more thousand dollars than this syndicate could com 1 nand. so that this proposition fell through.
 l The time came, according to tradl- tion when John D. Rockefeller, who could command millions, secured owner ] ship or control of these properties, pay
 ing therefor according to the report al
 that time in circulation, large amount
 of moneys That was looked upon as a wonderful bargain, chiefly on account | of the millions that were involved. But
 the far seeing men of the United States Steel corporation subsequently, secured 1 this property and it was estimated sey- 1 eral years ago to be of the money value
 of $700, ,0G),000. But the ore was a ,ong 1 distance from the furnaces which were 1 controlled by the corporation. However with characteristic energy and skill, the l corporation caused to be constructed it's 1 fleet of lake steamers whereby the ore could be transported to the furnaces in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
MRS. MUNsTLL IGNORED

Among the pleasant attentions shown to Mrs. l3va Munsill of Philadelphia and Mrs. Cole of Hartford, Conn, the house guests of Mir. and Mrs. Laurens Jones for the week end was the supper party which was given in their honor by their hosts. This was the last of several charming entertainments during the brief visit of these attractive women before leaving for Camp Mcclellan. Mir ana. Mrs. Jones' guests were: Mrs. Munsil and her son, Lieut.. Marcus Munsill, Mrs Cole, Captain Murfitt of the British mis- sion, Major Thompson of the British mission. both stationed at Camp McClel- Ian; Lieutenant Butler of Baltimore, MT and Mrs, Robert R. Meyer, Mrs Orline Shipman, Mrs. Louise. Woodward Ball and Mir. Augustus H Benners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
NEWS OF SOCIETY AND
 ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN

1 today after undergoing an operation yes- ! terday at the Davis infirmary.
 
 | Mr. and Mrs Guy Taste of Florida were the weekend guests of Mrs. Taste $ parents, Mr and Mrs. J. E, Marler, at ! Norwood.
 Mrs. Paul Gorham and little son, Paul, Jr. will leave this week for a visit to friends in Atlanta. Many friends of MT. and Mrs Gorham will regret to learn that they will leave soon for New Or leans, where they will make their home
 Capt s. C. Palmer of London. who has spent the past few days in the city as the guest of MT. and Ers. Samuel Adler has returned to Hattiesburg. Miss, where he will resume his duties as in- structor.
 Mrs Joseph Walker and children left few days ago for San Francisco, where they will join Lieutenant Walker, who is stationed there for the present.
 Mai William Jordon, who spent the past few days in the city with his fam fly, has gone to Fort Riley, Kan, where he is now stationed.
 Mrs Katherine Mccormack, who is the guest of Miss Frances Hunt at her home in Indianapolis, will returned to Birming ham this week.
 Lieut. R. H Mcintosh, who has besT, visiting his family on weeks fdrlough, has returned to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
Prohibition Party
 Issues Call for Mass
 Meeting at Annist0n

The following call for a .aass meet- ing to be held at Anniston has been fs- sued by the prohibition party of Ala bama:
 Because of action taken at the -prohibi- tion party national convention recently held in the city of Chicago and of other matters of grave importance, we, the executive committee of the prohibition party of Alabama, do hereby call mass convention of the prohibition party of this state to meet in the Alabama hotel, Anniston, Ala, Saturday, May 4, at 1o.9o a. m.
 Among the matters for consideration are the question as to whether-we shall unite with the newly formed national party and our relation to the national dry federation and to the amendment campaign in this state.
 Because of the very great ,inpoEtanca of this meeting large attendzncossin urged.
 s'W c. Mahan, Dr. E. C. Anderson Rev. J. E. Byrd. D. N Tarley. J. H. Kirby, A. F. Lokey, chairman of com mittee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
Lieut.. Peacock Having Splendid Success in
 Recruiting Work Here

Lieut.. W. c. Peacock, who is recruit ing men in Birmingham for the tank crops, says they are having fine success and are getting a lot of high-class men, but they still have places for some auto mechanics, stenographers and telegraph operators. They can also use a number of all-round good men who would make likely material for officers in the tank corps.
 selectmen can be accepted for this branch of the service
 All the men who go into the tank serv- ice are volunteers and Lieutenant Pea cock says if the men they have so far secured are an indication, they are going to have one of the crack punches of men in the whole army. Recruits are asked to report at the regular recruiting of fees, where necessary information will be given regarding the tank service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Henry Foster and little daugh- ter are the guests of Mrs. Foster s mother Mrs. Lucy Lehay. in Mont gomery.
 Mrs. Robert G. Thach has returned from Anniston.
 Mrs. B. T. Turner is the guest of relatives in Anniston. sss
 The many friends of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Rushton will regret to learn that MT. Rushton is i'll at their home on Cliff Road.
 Mrs. Spier Whitaker and little son will leave this week for Washington to join MT. Whitaker in their new home. Mr. Whitaker left d few weeks ago 10 take up some important government work.
 
 Mrs. M. M. Grant will leave tomorrow for New York. where she goes to bid one of her sons good-by, who will probably leave soon for Italy to take up Red Cross work and to attend the graduating at Columbia of another son, Mir. Pryor Grant She will be joined later by MT Grant aud they will remain several weeks
 
 Mrs. Anton Nasle of Texas is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Hawkins, and sister MT Haywood Nixon. and will be among the out-of-town guests at the wedding of her sister. Miss Hazel Hawkins, and MT. Joseph o. Pool tomorrow evening at the Independent Presbyterian church Sergeant D. Levy spent the weekend in Birmingham as the guest of his fiancee, Miss Tesse Hymes, and her family Sergeant Levy is now en route to Jacksonville, Fla, where he will enter the officers training camp. Mrs. Walker Percy and Mrs. Jack John- ston returned hst evening from New York, where they spent the past few weeks.
 MT. F. R. Wood is resting comforta bly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30

and paper industry in Canada since 1910. when the total values of export of pulp and news print have increased from sIsGo,0o0 to over s43.0oo,o0o. and may reach ss,, ,eoo.o00 in 1918. Canadian financiers rec. osnize one of the most promising in dustries in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
Judge Kumpe's Condition
 Is Still Very Serious

Courtland, April -(Special.)-The con- dition of Judge J. c. Kumpe, probate judge of this county, who was stricken by paralysis Friday, remains about the same He is still unconscious and appears to be growing weaker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
"PLAYGOERS" APPEARS AT
 DRAMA LEAGUE MEETING

One of the interesting events of the week will be the meeting of the Drama league this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Tutwiler, when the Playgoes club" an amateur organiza- ton, will appear giving a play en- titled "Obstnacy" under the direction of Miss Avis Mvatt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
Ole Miss, CT Hole in youh 'Stockin' COULD be an Ac- |eident but CT DARN is Pre- meditated POVERTY. Yas- sum.

was sign of amity between fighting men, desiring to assure each other of friendly intentions, two soldiers advanced with oustretched, open, empty hands. to give assurance that they carried no weapons and the hand-clasp concluded the cordial ceremony. This symbolic, yet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30

port more than 25e00 men a day, while in addition to the men a vast amount Of supplies and munitions of war were to be transported. This explains why the English reserves in France were not in- creased more rapidly. It is 40 days since the German offensive began, so that it has required nearly all that time to transport from England to France a re- serve army of a million men and the needed supplies and the munitions or war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
U. D. c. DELEGATES

Mrs J. A. Rountree. president of the state organization of the U. D. C., will leave this morning for Talladega to attend the annual convention. She will be accompanied by Mrs. D. M. Lew is, of Ensley, corresponding secretary; Mrs. F. T Dunkerly, chairman of fi- nance committee Miss Adele Shaw. chairman cotton tax committee, and Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce, of Tuscaloosa. reaching Talladega in time to attend an executive board meeting in the afternoon.
 Other delegates leaving today will include: Mrs, l., s. Handley, Mrs. H. IT. K Jefferson. Mrs. j. Jaffe and Mrs. T. H. Ray, of Pelham chapter; Mrs R. G. MeCarty, of Yancey chapter; Mrs Joe Smith and Mrs. E. F. Beckham, of Ems ley; Mrs Alice Brown, of East Lake; Mrs. & G, Frey, Avondale; Mrs. Lucy Bell and Mrs. Gaines, of Woodlawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30

Hawkins, who will be married tomor- row evening to Mir. Joseph Pool. The entire house was thrown open
 an adorned with quantities of spring flowers combined with ferns and palms. The tea table was centered with a
 basket of roses There were about 50 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
POOL-HAWKINS

] The marriage of Miss Hazel Hawkins
 and MT Josph Pool will be an event
 of tomorrow evening, taking place at
 7:30 o'clock at the Independent Pres byterian church, where the ceremony will be performed by pr. Henry Ed monds The wedding was to have talk en place al the home of MT. and Mrs Frank Rushton, intimate friends of tho bride, but on account of the serious illness of MT Rushton. the plans were changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
Barrett School Entertainment

give an entertainment Friday evening in the auditorium of Howard college. The programme will consist of songs, drills and junior four-minute speaking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
EASON-CUTLER

The following announcements will be read With much interest by MT. Frank Easons many friends in Birmingham:
 MT. I. J. Ruter announces the mar riage of his niece, Miss Esther May Cutler, to MT. William Franklin Eason. Tuesday, April 16. 1918. Portsmouth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
RAMSEY-LOONEY

The following announcement has been issued:
 Mir. and Mrs, R. P Looney announce the marriage of their daughter. Joy, to MT Harry B. Ramsey, Thursday, April 25, al Talladega Springs
 At home after May 25, Shelby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
THE ENGLISH RESERVES

A few days ago the statement was made, according to reports from Lon don, that the English army in France has been strengthened since the besin- ming of the German offensive so that now the reserves number a million men. and will be steadily increased. At the beginning of the offensive these soldiers were in England, and it was imperative that they be transported as speedily as possible to France. But with the utmost energy and utilization of all available vessels it was found impossible to trans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30
MISS HAWKINS IGNORED

Mrs. w. J. Anderson entertained at q tea yesterday afternoon at her home at Norwood, complimenting Miss Hazel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-30

MT. F. R. Wood is resting comfortably
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-08

Several Fords stolen from Joplin, Mo-, and vicinity have been sold re- gently in and around Fayetteville.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-08
STATE AND FEDERAL
 AID FOR HIGHWAYS
SEVERAL PROJECTS FAVORED BY STATE HIGHWAY CoMMiS-
 SION IN SESSION.
$160,OOO IS APPROPRIATED
Jackson District No. 4 and Jefferson District No. Lead With $20,o0o Each-Craishead County Will Get
 $15,0o0 of the Amount.
Little Rock

LlJJIe ROck.- Appropriations for state and feder- al aid to Arkansas roads totaling S167,79S were recommended by the State Advisory Board and approved by the State Highway Commission. Fourteen road districts will share in this apportionment, as follows: For Road District No 8, Randolph com- ty, S13,439; Road District No. 1, Boone county, S17500; Road District No. 6, Lawrence county, $7,200; Road Dis trict No. l, Jackson county, $20,000; Road District No 5, Jackson county, lS20,000; Road District No 3, Lafay- cite county, S12,205; Road District No. l, Columbia county, SS,046; Road District No. 2, Columbia county, $S,- l046; Road District No. 1, Greene county, $14,000; Road District No. 1, Benton county, (additionaD, $3,000; Road District No. 1, Clark county, (additionaD, S6,S62; Jonesboro and Nettleton road, Craighead, S15,000; re- constructing dollarway, Jefferson lcounty, $7,500.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-08
VIENNA AND BERLIN
 ARE NEAR A BREAK
STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN TWO GOVERNMENTS TENSE
 WILL NOT FIGHT RUSSIA.

Washington. - Further evidence of the growing strain in relations be- tween Germany and Austria over the refusal of the later to participate in the renewed attack upon Russia is given in an official dispatch received here from France. It quotes the Aus trian premier as formally reiterating on February 22 that tria-Hungary will take no part in military action against Russia or Roumania and will not send her troops into Ukrania.
 The dispatch refers to the meeting between Emperors Charles and VII liam February 22, and says there flict has arisen between the two na- tions, which German is determined to settle by violent measures if neces- sary.
 The dispatch follows:
 Charles I paid visit to William was present at the interview. If we are to judge from the tone of the 1n- terview, it must have been lacking in cordiality. There seems to be little doubt but what a serious conflict has broken out during the week between the courts of Vienna and Berlin, and which German is determined to set tie if need be by violent measures. "The international situation of the dual monarchy is such that the Vien- na government in order to avoid a ca tastrophe has been obliged to distin- guish by means of public declarations its own policy from that of Germany. The report that at the conferences of February IA Hertling and Luden- dorff had decided to pay no attention to the Russian demobilization and to prepare to begin again tle conflict on the east front caused a great stir throughout Austria.
 Tt was not simply the dissenting nationalities of Czechs, the Slovenes or the Poles, who do not desire to fight any more, but it is the mass of the population of German origin who refuse to sacrifice themselves any longer to assure the triumph of Prus- sian imperialism.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-08
DOM ESTiC

The Texas house and senate have ratified the dry" amendment, making the eighth state to fall in line.
 The national chamber of commerce has sent a warning to Germany that economic war will follow the close of hosulities unless disarmament is a part of the new German policy.
 The shipping board has cancelled contracts for 24 ships held by navy yards in various parts of the country because of slowness in getting to work.
 Over the protest Of Secretary Ian. sing, congress has passed a bill or. dering the deportation of all alien Elackers.
 Secretary Baker is opposed to the death penalty for desertion. notwith- standing its ttme-honored acceptance and its endorsement by high officials.
 Secretary McAdoo announces that no building for mere comfort" should be started during a continuance of the war.
 eA NAAASAe~Ao eSAS npRcdIlux DO LuS public generally for field glasses, tele- scopes and sextants, and already more than 20, 900 of these articles have besi donated.
 Federal officials have a plan where by the 10000 convicts at the various state prisons will be used daily in the manufacture of war supplies.
 A minimum wage of $3 per day for every person employed on public works is contemplated in a bill now pending in congress.
 Effective March 15. the weights al lowable for parcel post packages wll be increased from 50 to 70 pounds.
 The department of labor announces that food prices are 25 per cent higher ea An average than one Xsa< ago
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-08
GRIM NAL.

Lillian Wilmouth, r, was sentenced at Paducah, Ky. to seven years in the penitentiary for killing her father.
 J. W. Cook was found guilty of olackmailing the mayor of Atlanta, GaI., and was sentenced to one year in prison.
 Two prisoners killed a guard at the Missouri state prison, liberated one ef their fellows and made their es- ape.
 Frank Beadler. 26. a coal man, was assassinated at Clay, Ky, last Mon day night.
 Donald Valentine, 23, an alleged crook, shot and killed Detective James Shea, who was arresting him. Valen- tine was killed immediately after by another detective.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-08
NEWS OF WEEK Told Herewith in abloid
 Form Condensed Items of Interest for Every Member of
 the Household
MISCELLANEOUS.

Judge John Stelk of Chicago de- clares that many women are engaged in social service work through morbid curiosity.
 The New Jersey legislature, in consideration of the new dry amend ment to the constitution, has decided to submit the question to a refer endum.
 The vatican expresses its satisfac- tion with Chancellor von Hertling's speech and says peace is now a possi- bility.
 Carranza desires to enter into a trade pact with the United States, but the plans are being revised in Washington.
 Miss Jeanette Rankin, our only woman congressman, has announced she will run for the senate in 1918.
 The naval tug Cherokee went down in gale off the Delaware Capes and 80 of her crew of 40 perished
 The bronze statue of Germania sur mounting the Germania building at St. Paul, Minn., is to come down and the buildings name is to be changed.
 Minnesota Socialists nominated J. c. Bentall for governor and passed resolutions endorsing the Russian Bolsheviki.
 It has come to light that 50 high grade French women, for failure to fol- low German rules, were locked in dun geons with only enough food to sus- tain life for protracted period
 The greatest aviation camp in the world is under construction at the Great Lakes training camp. It will cost $1,50O,00O.
 Ben Reitmann, once an anarchist and associate of Emma Goldman, has reformed and is working for Uncle Sam's success in the war. At present he Is practicing medicine in Chicago
 Hoover had ordered all bakers in the country to use the substitutes Tor wheat flour selected by the food board. ''The list Is wide" he said.
 Four soldiers are under arrest at Camp Lewis, Tacoma, charged with plotting to kill their officers and go over to Germany.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-08
WAR RREVlrIES-


 England has sent ST invalid Ger. man prisoners back home. under an agreement of like treatment by the Teutons.
 The German emperor in an address says peace is fast approacbing, and that German swords are responsible. When asked to cease poison gas at. tacks in return for like action on the part of the allies, the Germans re- fused.
 U-boat losses for the last week have been the largest of any similar period for the year.
 The British air ministry announces that ayiators have brought down 120 German planes in the past three weeks.
 British casualties for last week were the lightest since the beginning of the war, being only 3,751.
 U. s. marines are taking a VOW that no German woman will ever wear. any marine corps emblem as a token of victory.
 The identification system in use on the allied front is now said to be per- feet, and no man will fill an unnamed grave.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-08
AMERICAN TROOPS
 REPULSE GERMANS
THREE GERMAN PRISONERS RE- MANNED IN AMERICAN HANDS,
 RAID A COMPLETE FAILURE.

With the American Army in France. German attack ia the salient north of Foul. There were many American casualties. One of the killed was captain who was graduated from West Point in 1917.
 The raid was a complete failure. Three German prisoners remained in American hands. The ground in front of the trenches was strewn with German dead.
 A driving, wet snow was falling when the Germans opened fire on the American salient with every weapon at their command Seventy-sevens, heavy shells and gas shells fell in |, whirlwind on the American trenches for half hour. At the same time other enemy shells in great numbers were dropping on the American bat tery positions.
 The Germans, evidently thinking that the Americans in this sector having had one taste of gas a few days ago would fear it now, let loose great quantities of poisonous gas, but the men put on their masks and only a few were affected So intense was the fire that the woods back of the salient were shot to pieces.
 At 6 o'clock the barrage fire lifted on the trenches to the right of the salient and 240 Germans came sweep ing forward under the protection of their fire. They apparently intended what was left of the trenches, but there they found the Americans all ready for battle. Fierce hand-to-hand fighting began.
 An American captain rallied men with rifles and machine guns and went through the American entangle- ment into No Mans Land and there waited for the enemy, whom he ex- pected to be driven out by his com rades in the trenches. He was right, for soon groups of the enemy started back through the wire entanglements. The Americans poured in a deadly fire. The captain was killed during the fight. He is the first member of the 1917 class at West Point to be killed.
 While the Americans were in frcnt of the wire entanglements and in shell holes still fighting desperately, the American barrage fire began again sweeping No Mans Land, catch ing many running Prussians, who had had enough of American methods. The barrage swept back and forth, making sure of doing all possible dam age to the foe.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-08

Governor Brough returned after 8 trip to Chicago and Milwaukee, where he delivered four speeches, two at Chicago, one at Milwaukee and one at Bloomington, H. Governor Brough said that on his trip to Milwaukee he was pleased to observe that senti- ment was crystallizing against Sena- tor R. M. LaFolIette on account of the senator's fight against war prepara- ton and service.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-08
LABOR.

Miss Pauline Goldmark, sister-in- law of Judge Brandeis, complains to the federal railroad board of the hard work mapped out by the lines for new women employees.
 Colorado miners have quit the na- donal organization and formed a new body to be known as Independent Union of Mine Workers.
 All the idle miners in the Birming. ham. Ala, district have returned to work pending a settlement of the questions involved.
 The Hebrew Trades Association of New York must withdraw from the A. F. L. or else must make their pa- tr1otism So apparent that no one can accuse them of being Bolsheviks.