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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Associated Press Summary
 or International Situation

all the member1 of the American delegation late this afternoon. In the forenoon he met with Premiers Lloyd George and CIemenceau to discuss financial clauses of the peace treaty.
 A statement issued in Paris say ing thnt the report wns inaccurate that the British and French pre- miers hnd approved President Will sons statement on the Adrintic problem. added that the premiers had sent a joint statement of their view to Premier Orlando. It was said the question of making the Franco-British statement public was for Signor Orlando to decide.
 Issuance of a statement bringing out the fact that the British and French premiers agree with the President on Plume and other phases of the Italian problem is being discussed in high quarters of the peace conference.
 Meanwhile, however, the various commissions of the peace confer ence arc preparing for the plenary session Monday to consider the league of nations covenant and the presentation of the peace treaty to the German delegates about the middle of the week, probably We'd nesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
BURLESON TACKS ANOTHER BURDEN
 ON PHONE USERS
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(Continued from Page One) nies an increase of about 1S per cent over existing tariffs, were filed here today with the state railroad commission. Eight other southern states and parts of In- diana and Illinois will be affected by the new rates, it was announced. The schedules for the new rates were filed by the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company and by its associated line. the Cumberland Telephone and Tele- graph company, acting 1t was announced on orders of Postmaster General Burleson. New schedules, company officials said, were filed today with state railroad com missions or similar bodies in Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida on behalf of the Southern Bell, and in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana. Indiana and Illinois on behalf Of the Cumberland Company. The new sched- ules are to be filed next week in Ken lucky, lit was said
 Only parts of Indiana and Illinois will be affected.
 The new rates affecting solely local tele- phone service will work out to give slight decrease in rates for many resi- dence telephones and an increase for rates of business telephones. Both un- limited and limited service hnes VIII pe affected.
 It was said at headquarters here of the Southern Bell that the petition for new rates would have been filed whether or not the government had taken over opera ton of the telephone lines. it being held that increased income is necessary.
 The rates were filed with the railroad commission, it was said more as infor- nation than anything else. the swhole matter of the authority of the postmaster general to order increased rates being ex- pected to be threshed out in couEt at a later date.
 Revised schedules which would give the 13 per cent in total operating income in Georgia, it was said. were practicall, the same as those filed in the other , states although the percentage of in- crease might be slightly different The new rates are to become effective
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
PLANS COMPLETED FOR RECEPTION OF
 ALABAMA HEROES
Committees Are Working to Make Reception Greatest
 in History of the State. . Plan of Celebration


 Everything is in readiness for the reception and entertainment of the 167th infantry regiment, and as soon as the date of its arrival in Birmingham is announced the city will be put in holiday attire in honor of these distinguished veter- ms. Birmingham will he decor
 ated as never before in history, and the celebration will be one that will not be forgotten by the people of Alabama, state those in charge.
 All returned soldiers and sailors, whether from the 167th regiment or not, will compose the reception committee and will meet "Aia- bama's own" at the depot and be the first to give these men the glad hand. As soon as the infOrmaIities
 nj the station are over the parade will form and will he composed only of an honorary guard, Confed- crate and Grand Army veterans, uniformed Spanish-American war veterans and AIabama's soldiers and sailors of the honorary regi- ment and all other organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
MURRAY TIRE co.

If you should happen to buy one of the 5000-mile guaranteed tires sold by the Murray Tire company at 426 South Iwen- tieth street, you'll be surprised to know of the new plan adopted by this live concern. They will keep Portage tires in repair for the life of the tire. which makes good the guarantee made by the manu- facturer.
 MT. Murray says that the Portage tires by far exceed their mileage and that there is little repair work to be done Users of these high-grade tires state that they feel safer motoring with Portage tires because they are so well construct ed that they will endure the toughest kind of wear. They carry complete line of tires at the Birmingham, Ensley and Bessemer stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

already registered at the tent on Twen. tieth street and homes secured for their entertainment
 MUSIC FEATURES
 The majority of the singing organiza- tions of the schools and musicians in the city have been lined up by Mrs. w. J. Adams of the general committee On music and thev. will sing along the line Of march. It will be so planned as to be spontaneous, groups of singers being ar ranged in 10 or more places, and the entire public will join in the familiar songs Mrs. Adams has on her committee Miss Leta Kitts, Miss Hattie Morton, Mrs Blanche Ray. Mrs. Robert Lawrence, Miss Sara Malam and Mrs. c. B. Hollingsworth
 The automobile committee Is most anx- ious to secure the number of automobiles needed to accommodate the soldiers and persons having cars who will give their use to the war veterans for the afternoon are requested to notify the Birmingham Automobile club. Only one-half the num- Der needed have been registered up to the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Earl "One-a-Day" Ford
All Records Broken This Week When
 Ford Doubles Allotment

It is generally known that the allot- ment for Cruse- Crawford company is 36s Republic trucks this year and the slogan has been passed along that Earl Ford has got to dispose of at least an average Of one day until the end of this year. Last week broke all records when MT. Ford delivered nine to lumber compa- nies and three for commercial use. The nine trucks were sold in competition with other trucks, says MT. Ford, and he ex- pects to eclipse this record within short time.
 The average for last week was two a day, which shows that there is much speed to the sales organization of which MT. Ford is sales manager. At present orders are now being drawn on the June aIlotments and it is expected that by the present rapidity in Republic sales the sales force will be taking it easy the last two months in the year, for the 3S trucks will be disposed of by that time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
RANGER TRUCKS
 SOUTH'S PRODUCTS
First of New Truck Model Reached Birmingham Yes
 terday With Trailer

The Southern Motor Manufacturers as- sociation, of Houston Tex, and with local offices on the fourteenth floor of the Jefferson county bank building. has produced what you might term the South's masterpiece, The Ranger truck has standard equipment and has been tested to meet the requirements of heavy hauling. The Ranger trailer is here too, and it's sturdy construction shows that this line is well manufactured by a good company.
 The Southern Motors Manufacturers as sociation is one of the fastest growing concerns in the south. They have a large plant at Houston. Tex, and the company is managed by reputable and experienced automobile manufacturers.
 MOTION PICTURE HERE
 Motion pictures will be shown in Bir- mingham Monday. April 2S, at s o'clock at the Civic association, on the top floor of the Jefferson county bank building. This motion picture will show how the complete line of Ranger trucks, trailers and automobiles are being manufactured. There wiu be no admission charges and the public is cordially invited to attend this interesting entertainment, which shows the development of the south as a successful producer or motor vehicles Catalogs may be had for the Ranger line by writing W. E. Hammers, mana ger of local offices of Southern Motors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
CITY DECORATIONS

The decoration committee has been very busy under the direction of Joe Saks, the chairman, and decorations for 34 blocks in the business district have been con- tracted for. All plans have been approved and it is evident that Birmingham will be decaed in splendor as never before when the boys come home.
 A committee of women has charge Of the decorations of Highland avenue and is composed of Mrs. Walker Percy, chhir- man; Mrs. A. C. Crowder Mrs. Frank w. Smith, Mrs. w. M. Walker, Mrs. Leo K. Steiner, Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux and Mrs Borden Burr. Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss is chairman of the reception committee for the occasion. They are joining with Mrs. J. D. Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Raymond Jones in calling mass meeting of the women tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce. All Red Cross workers, Vol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
These men will he under the direc- tion of Chairman John T. Yeatman.
 WILSON PARK

The parade will proceed down Fifth avenue and pass through the triumphal arch which will be erected somewhere on Twentieth street, where they will be greeted and cheered by thousands of joyful Alabamians who will crowd the sidewalks and buildings to. welcome Alabama's sons and do them honor.
 The parade will disband at Woodrow Wilson park, where only the soldiers relatives and intimate friends will be admitted, and they will be given an hour with their loved ones. Civilians will be admitted by tickets which may be secured at tile war camp community service booth on Second avenue and Twentieth street.
 The men will then be escorted to the various cafes, where they will have ex- elusive possession and will enjoy the finest feed that Birmingham chefs can prepare. Music and entertainment will be furnished in each of these eating places during the meal by the Music Study club, the services of this organ tzation having been offered by Mrs. c. J. Sharpe.
 When lunch is over 1000 automobiles will be ready to take the boys out to Highland avenue. the scene of the mon- ster carnival pageant, the section of the avenue from Five Points to the Country club being turned over to them All res idences along this boulevard will be dec orated, while many booths will be placed On the lawn, and many attractive carnival features are being planned for the enter tainment of the war veterans.
 The closing feature of the days celebra- tion will be the outdoor street dance, which will be held on West Twentieth street. The section of the street to be used for dancing will be- swabbed and cleaned and treated until it is like glass. and most brilliant lighting scheme has been adopted, together with unique decor htions. The Volunteer Relief association, of which Mrs. Raymond Jones is chair man, will have charge of the dance fea- ture and the celebration will continue as long as the officers of the visiting regi- Y,,apt naru,it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
FIRE DEPARTM E N T
 ANSWERS MANY CALLS

The ire department had a busy day yesterday, and had answered 26 calls at o'clock last night. The largest amount Of damage done during the day was when the residence of J. O. Riggs. 125 First avenue. was partiai- lv destroyed by fire. The damages are estimated at 5000. The origin is uh- known.
 The residence of Mrs. Dora Bynum, o513 Sixth avenue. was partially de- stroyed. the damages being estimated at $1o0. and the residence of T. $. Towres. 2814 Cypress avenue, was damaged to the extent of SIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

Manufacturers association. This e pany will probably be one of the lars in the country, states Mir. Hammers, they are offering tho people the best market affords at the price they want pay. The motion pictures at the c. association will be one of interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
sy Associated Prsss

Premier Orlando reached Rome Saturday to take mp with the Itsl- inn government and Parliament the situation brought about by the statement of President Wilson that Italy shall not have Plume.
 The Italian premier received an enthusiastic ovation and the phrase sTtsly. Plume, DaImatia.- was\ dis played prominently. Foreign Min ister Sonnino and former Premier Salandra of the Italian delegation have left Paris for Rome to join the premier. Minor members of the Italian delegation remain in Paris. There has been little change in the situation in Paris and all att tention there is focused on Rome and what developments may occur there in the next few days. The British and American delegations are hopeful of a satisfactory ad- justment, but are fearful that the enthusiasm of the Italian people may compel the Italian delegation to make demands which cannot be met.
 President Wilson conferred with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
British and French Premiers Agree With Mir. Wilson in the Italian Controversy
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extremely slow owing to the density of the crowds, which insisted on drawing the car occupied by Signor Orlando.
 Some idea of the numbers gathered can be gleaned by the fact that It took the premier's car two hours to cover the short distance between the station and Quirinal square.
 At the palace the party joined the king. queen and crown prince on the balcony. and the entire group was acclaimed with enthusiasm by the assemblage below.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Miners Strike Settled
nx AsseeIaAel PFlss

Kansas City. April 26.--Settlement of the strike of six thousand miners of the Central Coal & Coke company in Arkan- sas, Oklahoma and Kansas was reached today, according to the announcement of Harry N. Taylor. vice president of the The trouble was the out ,rowth of technical difficulties, Mir. Tay- Tor said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
AMERICANS CONFER
 Rv AsaneInfah pvN4s

Paris. April a.-Presicent Wilson held a conference lasting three-quarters of an hour with the full American delega- tion this afternoon. The discussion it was stated, was confined to the remain ing details of the treaty, and there was no mention of the Italian situation, which stands without change.
 No official information whatever has been received from the American em- bassy at Rome regarding the situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

unteer Relief association, and all resi-
 dents of Highland avenue are invited to
 be present.
 There will be much rivalry among the women in decorating Highland avenue as a chairman for each block has been named and each is trying to have the best decorated block. Scores of attractive Bir- mingham girls will assist at each home and will escort the boys from lawn to lawn, where surprises will Erect them. FUNDS NECESSARY Although checks have been coming to the finance committee slowly, Oscar Wells, chairman, is confident that the funds necessary for the hospitality ex- tended to Alabama's E~>ces wilt be eeasily raised. However, if it is not solicitors will be sent out to raise the money. Mrs. Robert Woodrow, president of the Bir- mingham chapter of the Daughters oi 1872, was the first organization head to announce a subscription from club or organization, although many other organi- cations are expected to share in the ex- pense.
 The people of Birmingham will b. asked to throw open their homes to en- certain the casuals and wounded men, and Chaplin Hodges, chairman of the committee on accommodations. and Vir- gil Evans, chairman of the committee on wounded, returned and unattached soi- ders and sailors are working hand Tn hand on their problem. Many men nave
Republican farmer., 1919-10-31
TO PROSECUTE
 BROTHERS IN
 NEW YORK CITY
One Arrested Yesterday Hoarded 1,3OO,OOO jos
 of Bacon

New York, Oct 2S--Food profiteers in New York who have ignored warning issued several wooks ago to cease manipulation of food prices, found themselves face to face today with criminal prosecution.
 Following the arrest yesterday on federal warrants of two large handlers of food products, Arthur Williams, Federal Food Administrator, gave notice that thereafter, we are going to recommend to the United States District Attorney prosecution of all cases of violations in which we ob- tain evidence"
 The two men arrested yesterday were Louis Leavitt, a manufacturer who was accused of hoarding ,3OO,- 900 pounds of bacon purchased from the War Department, and Samuel Sha piro, a manufacturing confecti on CT, charged with profteering in sugar Both were released in bond for hear ings before a United States commits sioner- Mir. Williams said he had learned the name of a man who had offered 1000 tons of sugar for sale at prices nearly double those fixed as fair by the food administration, and that proceedings would be in stituted against this man within a short time.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-31
AUTO ON EXHIBIT IN
 ARCADE TO-DAY
Tuesday, October 2s, 1919.

On exhibition at the Post Office Ar cade is the handsome touring car used by General Pershing in his travels overseas. The car is the property of the War Department and was built in Bridgeport by the Locomobile com- pany, which makes it of even greater interest to local people.
 Sergeant Harry L. Pollard of Ohio, General Pershing's chauffeur, has charge of the exhibition, which will last until tomorrow, and speaks most highly of the make of the car and of it's excellent service rendered the Gen eraI. He said it answered all the re- quirements of an excellent car and had travelled 30,000 miles over Bel gium, France, Italy and Germany. Almost all the notables of Europe, kings, queens, lords and others of high honorary positions had travelled in the car President Wilson, durin g his visit to France, used the car on many occasions. The car. is of olive green coIoring aud bears the number iU. s. 1134TO F looks very little the worse for it's long travels on the other side of the world.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-31
SELECTRHEN MADE .3,6O0 VOTERS IN TWO DAY SESSION
Tuesday. October 29, 1919.

Following a two day session of making new voters the seIectmen and registrars of voters announced today that 3,6OO men had been made" and three women had also appeared and passed the test. They will vote on the school board election.
 The registrars and selectmen claim this is the largest number ever made in Bridgeport and all records for making voters were broken when 2,379 were made on Saturday alone.
 Of those who applied to be voters only HOO took advantage of the op- portunity to appear at an earlier date before the selectmen and pass the examination and return later to be made" The other 2, 300 voters who were made appeared and went through the whole examination at one time.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-31
KING ALBERT WILL RE:CEIvE
 3. s. MEDAL.
Royalty Guests of National Capital
 Today

Washington, Oct. 28-Ktng Albert, Queen Elizabeth and Crown Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant. of Bel gium, are the guests of the nation in the national capital today.
 From the time the royal guests ar rived in Washington last night when they were greeted by Vice President and Mrs. Marshall. members of the cabinet and diplomatic corps, until their departure next Thursday, their time is filled with engagements from morning until night.
 The program calls for an informal tea with Mrs Wilson at the White House, Thursday afternoon, but it is probable, in view of President Will sons improved condition, that the guests will be permitted to visit the President informally.
 This afternoon King Albert was to address the Senate and House and also to be decorated with the Distin- guished Service Medal by Secretary Baker.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-31
PLACE BLAME
 FOR LOSS OF STRIKE ON ARMY

Chicago, Oct. 2S - Every depart ment of the United States Steel Cor poration's plant at Gary, Ind, today was reported by company officials in operation and from other sections of the Chicago district came reports of gradual improvement that has ex- tended over several days. The situa- tion at Hammond and Indiana Har- bor, Ind, where martial law was de- clared, when disorders threatened, as so nearly normal today that five companies of Indiana state militia men had been returned home.
 Breaking into the repeated state ments by labor leaders that the strike had not been weakened, as that by L. E. Titus, member Of the steel strike council and captain of pickets al Gar, Ind, that the men are going back to work; the strike is lost, anf the army is responsible"
Republican farmer., 1919-10-31
liquor Dealers Here Take
 Advantage Of Wilson Veto
Bolder Dealers Sell Openly-Tmid Ones Open Up Today
 No Action By Liquor Association

For the first time since June 30 Bridgeport became very wet spot as far as the liquor dealers of the city were concerned today when a majority of the saloon men of the city commenced to sell liquor with a percentage of alcohol far above the 2:75 per cent mark, taking advan- tage of the respite granted by Presi- dent Wilson's veto of the prohibition enforcement bill
 Immediately after the news of the Presidents veto was passed around yesterday a few of the more daring ones ordered the bar opened wide and sold last night but it was not un- til this morning when the news of the veto was confirmed by the news papers did the majority open.
 Liquor men believe that the Senate will never pass the bill over the Presidents veto and at least they will have until January 16, 1920, in which to dispose of their stock.
 The slight respite in the low, how ever, will not aid the liquor men Q great deal as they say they are un- able to secure hard liquors from the bonding houses.
 Thomas F. Flynn, of the Liquor Dealers Assoiiation, stated this morn ing that the association had not taken any action on the matter and as far as he knew none was planned until after the Senate stand was clearly defined
 Asked whether the liquor men were planning to open up and sell across all bars, he stated he did not know and whatever action they are taking is being done by individuals and not by the association.
Republican farmer., 1919-10-31
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Gigantic Wave Hurls Lake Boat High In the Air '
 Against Pier
LIST ,,
 MAY REACH 20

Muskegon. Oct. 2S.-Caught by a-gi- gantic wave as she was trying to make this harbor after riding outsia terrific gale on Lake Michigan last night, the Crosby steamer City of Muskegon crashed into the south pier at Muskegon channel this morning, and sank in less than ten minutes, carrying to death at least 12 of her passengers and crew. The exact mum Der of dead has not been deterInihed but may reach z6. sej1h
 The bodies Of four men and three women have been washed ashore, ana the beach for miles is being patroIled for additional victims.
 The boat left Milwaukee last night and was severely bufeted during the night run. lust as she was reaching apparent safety an enormous wave caught her and swept her high upon the south pier. The force of the inn pact lifted the heavy craft out of the water and for a few minutes it hung partly suspended from the pier. Then Captain Edward Miller ordered the passengers to jump.
 Those who hesitated went down with the steamer a few minutes later when another huge wave tore the vessel from the pier and sent it to the bottom of the channel
 The crash came almost within the shadow of the coast guard station, but the heavy sea rendered futile ef- forts to launch lifeboats, nor could any be launched from the steamer The exact number of deao may never be known, as the passenger list went down with the vessel.
 Nothing is left of the steamer eX- l cepting tons of wreckage strewn alone q 1 the shore of Lake Michigan.