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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
C0MP PR0M|SE ENDS FEDERAL RESERVE
 BANK DIFFERENCES
Both Boston And Atlanta h. stitutionS Will Enter Cu-
 ban Territory

WASHINGTON. June 27.-The fed eral reserve board late today granted the application of the Boston federal reserve bank to establish an agency in Cuba. At the same time the board allowed the Atlanta reserve bank the same privileges in order to com promise differences which had arisen as result of. protests from the Att lanta bank against the Boston ap- piication.
 The action of the board was made known in a formal statement which recounts the difficulties encountered In working out a settlement of the question which has been for some time in controversy.
 Representatives of tho Atlanta bank have protested against. the Bos- ton application every time it's has come before the board. The New York reserve bank also went on re- cord at one meeting In opposition to the. application made by Governor Harding of the Boston institution.
 Discussing the problem with which it has had to deal. the boards state ment explains that because of the provisions of the Platt amendment American financial relations with Cuba were unique. The situation was further complicated. the statement said. by the fact that currency of the United States had been legal tender in Cuba. yet adequate ma chinery never had been set up there for the redemption and return to this country of unfit currency.
 "The board has finally decided however" the statement continued ito approve plan agreed upon by the federal reserve banks of Atlanta and Boston by which they are to open agencies. working cooperative ly along certain definite lines,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
GENERAL PRODUCTION
 CONTINUES IN HEAVY VOLUME DURING JUNE
Iron And Steel Output Hold. ing To Records Made
 In May

WASHINGTON, June z7-Produc- ton and shipment of general mer- chandise and manufacturers contin- red In heavy volume during May and the first half of June. A summary of general business and financial conditions made public today by the federal reserve board also revealed that the sustained high level of pro- duction had been reflected in the volume of employment and in many instances advances in wages.
 Wholesale commodity prices de- clined to some extent in the six weeks ending June IS. the reduction being carried in some lines into the retail trade, and the holdings of bankers acceptances and govern ment securities by tho reserve banks were shown to be lower than at any time In more than a year.
 Production of iron and steel, ce- ment and petroleum was larger in May than in any previous month and the rate of production was reported continuing in the early weeks of June. Mil consumption of cotton was close to a maximum in the same period.
 A further decline in the value of building permits granted In the prin- cipal cities was cited in the summary. but awards of contracts, representing actual undertakings. rather than prospective operations. increased in most cities.
 Slight increases in employment have accompanied the industrial ac- tivities in most lines. according to the boards reports. The advances most marked, however, in the cotton. steel, meat packing and sugar refin- ing industries.
 The cotton crop as whole was said to be in a better situation than at this time last year. due chiefly to favorable growing conditions In Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Important Nevs or The Day

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
COAL EXPORTERS MAKING PL MS
 TO CLINCH TRADE
Meet In Birmingham Monday To Take Further Steps In
 Standardization

Alabama coal exporters and dealers in bunkerage coal at gulf ports are scheduled to hold an important meet ing in Birmingham next Monday, when they will meet with represen- tatives of railroads and others for consideration of the export and bun kerage business at gulf ports. Mo- bile will be especially we'll represent ed, being Alabama's port city and having the federal coal terminal with special facilities for export and bunker coal.
 Such matters are to be discussed, 1t is understood. as freight rates. handling devices and other factors in the trade.
 Alabama export coal has been de- veloping and it Is believed in coal circles that 8 large and steady trade with Central and South America as we'll as with the West Indies and Windward Islands may be built up when once the coal moving to those countries Is so standardized that the purchasers may depend on a supply of uniform quality. It is understood that export Alabama coal received a back-set in the Latin Americas in the infancy of the business owing to the appointment of some of the users.
 It Is believed that a general plan of standardizing the bunker and ex- port coal trade will be undertaken and that this standardization will have special reference to grading and uniformity in quality of the different brands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
BONDE DROWNS
 SWIMMING IN
 WARRIOR RIVER
Atlanta Man Perishes As Wife And Daughter Look
 On Helpless

L. c. Bonde. 400 Boulevard Court. Atlanta, Ga, was drowned at Dodge's Ford on the Warrior river shortly after 8 o'clock Wednesday afternoon while in swimming, the result of a chill suffered while only . short dis tance from the bank.
 Mir. Bonde. an employe of the Mott Southern company of Atlanta, is sur vived by his wife and a young daughter, who stood on the river bank, unable to offer any assistance. He was formerly connected with Crane company of Birmingham, and was visiting MT. Faulkner of this city. connected with the Phillips Lester Manufacturing company, who did all in his power to save the un- fortunate man. MT. Faulkner states he was attempting to render assist ance to MT. Bonde, but that becoming alarmed, the drowning man threw both arms around his neck. forcing him to abandon his efforts in order to prevent a double catastrophe. Re- mains of Mir. Bonde will be sent Thursday to Atlanta for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Drop In Building Prices Is Seen
 By National Realtors Meeting

pend mainly in. the readiness of build ing material men and of labor trades to adjust themselves to the situation" he added.
 Predicts Price Reduction.
 A general diminution of prices in tho near future also was predicted by Congressman Theodore E. Burton of Ohio, who added that this would not be a real disadvantage to many because of the greater purchasing power of money Congressman Bur ton predicted a stiffening in rates upon commercial paper in the last half of the year because of the credit required to move crops and the larger demand of the later sea- son. During the afternoon the real tors divided into seven divisional meetings.
 Speaking before the property man agement division. Albert w. Swayne of Chicago. urged cooperative apart ment building and ownership as a great step towards solution of the housing problem. It Is practically impossible for the family of moder- ate means to live in it's own buDga- low and enjoy modern comforts be- cause of high values, increased taxes and maintenance expense in the yarger cities. he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
TOM WILSON
 N0T ID HANG |S REPORTED
Age-Herald Has Information
 From Source Considered Of Authentic Nature, Convicted
 Youth To Get Life Sentence BOY AWAITS EXECUTION M LIMESTONE co. JAIL Ever Since Murder Of Kirby Cole And Wilson's Convic-
 ton Governors Office Has Been Flooded With Appeals

Tom Wilson. under sentence of death for the murder of Kirby Cole, will not die on the gallows at Athens, Ala, Friday. according to re- port received by The Age-Herald Thursday Instead the Alabama youths sentence will be committed to life imprisonment by Gov. W. W. Brandon. probably Thursday morn ing says the report reaching The Age Herald from a source consid- cred authoritative.
 Should Wilson receive executive clemency, Governor Brandon will have yielded to scores of petitioners from persons all over Alabama who believe that the convicted boy slayer Is Innocent of the charge against him. On the other hand the governor has been importuned by numerous other persons. many of prominence In the state, who disagree with those who would have Wilson's sentence com muted and have asked the governor to let the jury's verdict stand. Three Weeks Respite.
 Three weeks ago next Friday Wilson was to have been hanged at Athens. Limestone county, but Gov ernor Brandon issued a respite in or der that he might go further into the case. Wilson was incarcerated in the Jefferson. county jail for some time and was only returned to Athens just prior to the hour set for his ex- ecution. The board of pardons re- fused to recommend clemency for Wilson.
 The WilsonSca has been watched with intense interest by persons all over Alabagsa..
 Efforts Wednesday night to con firm the report that wilson's sen tence would be commuted Thursday by Governor Brandon were futile. A
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
GARY HOPES FOR ABANDONMENT OF LONG WORK DAY


 NEW YORK, June 27.-Hope for the elimination of the 12-hour day In the steel industry in the "compara- lively near future" was expressed by E. H. Gary, chairman of the board of the United States Steel corpora ton. in a letter to Rev. H. l.. Bowlby, general secretary of the Lords s Day Alliance of the United States, made public today.
 After tSe armistice was signed" Mr. Gary wrote, we entirely discon- tinued the seven day week and since that time have been operating on the six-day week basis. I am not aware of any infringement If we should learn of any, a remedy would be promptly provided We do not be- lieve in the seven day week. Also we are actually opposed to the 12- hour day and are hoping that in the comparatively near future that will be eliminated"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Hull Brands Markings Taxation
 Claims As Grossly Misleading

during the IS months prior to March 4, 1921, or at tLe rate of $1,650, ,000,- 900 a year." while the Harding ad ministration during the past 2S months has only paid off $1.600,000.- 900 of the national debt. or at the rate of 6S5,000,000 a year."
 As to tax reductions Mir. Hull said that "omitting the repeal of few small miscellaneous taxes, the Hard ing administration, through it's inter- nal tax revision law. has only re- duced taxes in the estimated amount of $500. O,000."
 Points To Expenditures.
 Mir Hull contended that the fair est and most accurate test of how much the Harding administration is reducing the cost of government is by comparison of total expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1922. with those for the year 1923"
 Treasury figures" the statement continued, show total expenditures of s3.795 100000 for 1922 and $3.73O,- 900, 900 for 1923, or total reduction of all expenditures of only s65.00O,- 900. It Is upon this paltry reduction of $65,000.000 that republican politi- clans hand all their present loud and loose talk to the fleet that the Harding administration during tn ? past 12 months has wiped out huge deficit of $s23,0o0,Oo0 and created in lieu a surplus of s2oo, Ooo,oo0."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
ALLIES TAKE STE
 TO BRING RUSSIl BACK TO EUROP
Soviets Are Invited To Sit Lausanne Turkish Straits
 Convention

LAUSANNE, June 27.-(By As ciated Press.)-The allies today tc another step toward bringing Rus A back to Europe" by a decision to in- vite the soviets to sign the Turkish straits convention when the Lausanne treaty Is ready for signature.
 The terms for opening the straits to foreign warships were arranged at the first performance here, but Foreign Minister Tchitcherin of Rus sia. who was delegate. objected to this agreement. The soviets since that time, and particularly during the excitement following assassina- tion here of the soviet envoy, Norow- sky, have contended that Russia nev. CT refused to sign the convention, and was entitled to representation In the present conference. The allies are curious how Russia will greet the present invitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
End Of Old AngIo-French
 Entente Seen On BaIdWin's Announcement Of Plans For Home Defense Air Squadron JOHN BULL NO LONGER TRUSTS HIS NElGHB0R Britain Inaugurates Race For Aviation Supremacy As Or der Goes Forth For Great Increases In Her Forces
By RALPH HI. TURNER fLeaned Wire to The Age.HeralC


 LONDON. June 27.-Whatever fic- tion remained to support the illu- sion of an Anglo French entente' away altogether with Premier Bald wins announcement of plans for a home-defense air force sufficient to defend Britain against attack by the strongest foreign air force within striking distance"
 For year the entente has existed only on paper with semblance of all to France on numerous political questions.
 spend Several Nniions.
 Engiand's decision ultimately to spend several millions of pounds force = despite strong sentiment against further military expendi- ture-simply means that England is confident that entente unity" no longer warrants placing the safety of her shores In "entente" hands. tritain's action is purely defensive. t1A Is an eloquent commentary of tne disastrous course of European po'Itics and especially Anglo-French relations since the armistice. Thus Anglo-French differences over separations and other political questions are now translated for the first time into an. open expression of trans-channel military tactics.
 The return to competitive arma- g.aent butIding i9 expected to hasten she demise of the entente unless the Frnch moderate their military and pe itical policies.
 t Is understood Baldwin hopes for D joint Anglo-American effort toward holding an air limitations
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
DRASTIC MOVE .THREATENED|N LIQUOR FIGHT
Continued Violation Of VoI- stead Ruling Brings Threat Of Capturing Not Only Booze, But Vessels
WASHINGTON READY TO
 MAKE NEW DRASTIC MOVE
Three More Foreign Liners Enter New York Port Carry
 ing Contraband Beverages. Will Arrest Boat Captains

WASHINGTON, June 27-The gov ernment today prepared to take the extreme step in enforcing the su- preme court ban against liquor inn ports of seizing ships which bring In intoxicating beverages, whether in cargo or under foreign governments custom seals.
 Continued if not studied violation of the courts decision by an increas- ing number of foreign vessels en- tering New York with large quanti- ties of beverage liquors under seal, 1t was said, apparently made neces sary the drastic penalty of seizure, not only of the contraband bever- ages. but of the ships themselves. Of- ficials declared privately that the present practice could not be tol- erated much longer and steps to in yoke the extreme penalties of the Volstead act were said to be immi- nent.
 New Regulation Drafted.
 High government officials at se- ries of conferences today discussed the situation and the steps necessary to enforce observance of the nations prohibition laws as applied to foreign vessels within American territorial waters A new treasury regulation
 
 providing for additional directions to customs officers to seize all vessels found bringing in beverage liquors. The instructions also would provide for the arrest of the captains of suth ships.
 No official announcement of the governments plans was made today, information of the consideration of the ship seizure policy developing from the official conferences. It was stated, however, that an official statement on the question might be expected in a very few days.
 Participating in the days confer encee were Secretary fTuGh other sta,e department officials, Act Ing Secretary Gilbert and Assistant Secretary Moss, in charge of GUS toms of the treasury department
 If the new treasury regulation
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28

CAN DIEGO, Cal. June 27.-CBy Associated Press.)-Forced to D descend today after less than
 six hours in the air. but hay ing accomplished the notable feat of refueling twice in the air. Capt Lowell H. Smith and Lieut.. John B Richter army aviators. will start to- morrow morning in another effort to break or establish 12 aviation rec ords. The burning out of genera tor caused the aviators to bring DeHaviland plane to the ground five hours and 4 minutes after taking off.
 Hardly had the machine touched the ground before the two officers were in consultation with Maj. Henry Arnold. commandant at Rockwell field, regarding new effort to stay aloft four days and four nights. Second Attempt Today.
 The second attempt is scheduled to begin at about 4:30 a. m.. tomor row. Captain Smith and Lieutenant Richter are confident. they said to- night. that 1t will be successful. They base their hopes largely on the work done today in taking so gal Ions of gasoline aboard their plane from another plane while both were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
RICH MISSISSIPPIAN
 FOUND DEAD IN AUTO

WIGGINS, Miss, June 27-Au- thorities tonight were Investigating the death of Levaster L. Magee leading lumberman, land owner and business man, whose body. pierced by a bullet. was found today in an automobile on the Dixie highway near Hattiesburg. A pistol was said to have been found in the car. the engine of which was still running when the body was discovered. Mir. Magee Is said to have been one of the wealthiest men in this part of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
| SHIP OFFICER KILLS THREE MEN IN TWO
 MINUTES OUT AT SEA
Strange Tragedy Aboard An Ocean Liner Told In Let
 ter To Galveston

GALVESTON, Tex, June 27.- Shooting to death three men and wounding fourth In the space of two minutes is the record of s. Thet 'tos, sacone officer Of the shipping board steamer Brave Occur. Details of tho tragedy. which ended In the suicide of Thettos. were received here today by letter from H. cIrote- mat, chief engineer of the ship.
 Thettos was on watch at the time of the shooting. according to the letter. He left the bridge about 2 D. m. on June 6, obtained a gun, went to the room of Capt. J. N. Neilsen and shot him. also Radio Operator A. Glaiser. who was talking to the cap tain. He then went. to the room of Supercargo John J. Perry, who was asleep. and killed him.
 The second officer then fired at Otto Hausler, seaman. wounding him several times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28


 w ocratic national commit
 tee, in statement. de- clared that to say that certain state ments made by President Harding in his address on taxation last night at Salt Lake City are grossly mislead- ing" is to use the mildest possible language. Tn his Utah speech Tuesday," said Mir. Hull, President Harding. who, In the transparent disguise of a busi- ness trip to Alaska, is now strenuous ly campaigning both for his renomi- nation and reelection, said that since 1920 the cost of the federal govern ment had been reduced more than one half below the cost for 1919 and 1920. He also said that federal taxes for 1923 would be considerably less than half as much as in 1920. He fur ther asserted that We have reduced the national debt to s22,400. .00d, 900 from its peak of $2s,596, 6,000,000 on August 31, 19l9.'
 O O Q
 Assumes Credit.
 The President then modestly as- sumes entire credit for his adminis- tration."
 Discussing these points in the Presidents speech, the democratic committee chairman declared the democratic administration paid off s2.50o. 100000 of the national debt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
FAIRFAX AWARDED DIVORCE VERDICT FROM HUSBAND

NEW YORK, June 27.--Miss Geraldine Farrar opera singer, was granted a decree of divorce from Lou Tellegen, her actor husband. by Justice John Tier ney of the supreme court today. The decree was granted on rec ommendation of Referee Ma honey. who conducted the divorce hearing
 Under the interlocutory decree Miss Farrar was permitted to resume her maiden name and was given the privilege to marry again. This privilege was da- nied Tellegen,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
ONLY SMALL FORCE OF GUARDSMEN ARE HELD
 IN OKLAHOMA COUNTY
Alleged Law Violations Al 0kmuIgee To Be RigidIy
 Investigated


 OKMULGEE; Okla. June 27.-(By Associated Press.)--AH except A small force" of the Oklahoma na- t!onaI guard units which arrived here this morning to enforce mar tial law in Okmulgee county follow ing Gov. J. c. Walton's procla- nation late yesterday, were ordered returned to their homes and demob- ilized Brig. Gen. Ava Mics said in a statement issued here this after noon.
 Instances of alleged law violations are being "rigidly investigated" and the guilty will be pc proceeded against through the usual agencies, the statement said.
 Roy Crane, speaker at an alleged anti Catholic meeting here last night at which minor disorders are said to have occurred, has been forbidden to hold a similar meeting tonight, 1t was announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
TWO MISSOURI TOWNS ARE SWEPT BY STORM
One Dead, Several Reported Hurt,
 In Tornado

JOPLIN. Mo-. June 27.-A tornado swept through Webb City, Mo-. north east of here, early tonight uproot- ing large trees and doing consider able damage. It was reported that one man was struck by lightning and killed and that several persons were hurt.
 Carthage, Mo. also was struck by storm, according to early reports large trees being uprooted there.
 The storm. apparently. was general in southwestern Missouri. Efforts to get into communication with other towns in this section have so far proved futile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
Britain Suspicious of Late Ally
Trail Blazer Is New Title For Head Of Nation

CEDAR CITY, Utah, June D. (By Associated Press.)-President Harding today became a trail blazer.
 The presidential special train carrying him, Mrs. Harding and their party reached here at o'clock this morning. It was the first passenger train ever to ar rive In Cedar City and also the first passenger train to travel over 35 miles of new track. just completed by the Union Pacific System between Lund and Cedar City.
 Leaving the train, the preslden- tial party motored into Zion Ma tional Park with it's wonderful rock formations. its brilliant color effects and deep canyons.
 Mir. Harding Is the first presi- dent every to visit this section of Utah and a crowd of 75 Piute Indians met the train on arrival. They were in native garments and their faces were covered with bright colored paints.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
NET EARNINGS OF ALABAMA POWER REACH $2,9O7, 900
Increase For Past Twelve Months Over Previous
 Year $45O,0OO

Gross earnings of the Alabama Power company for the past 12 months have been $6,577,000, an in- crease of $1,S40,000.
 Following summary of earnings appears in eastern financial papers,:
 May gross. S631,00Q, an increase of S1S9,000; May net after taxes, S2s1, 900, an increase of $36.o0o.
 Twelve months gross. $6.577.000, an increase of $1.S40.000; 12 months net, $2,907,000, an increase of S450,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
LIGHTNING HIT s SHIP AS BEER IS
 THROWN INTO SEA

NEW YORK. June 27-Super- stitious seamen among the crew of the liner Finland which docked today, maintained that bolt of lightning striking the vessel yesterday az she neared port. while they were dumping a few odd casks of surplus beer over board, was an omen of disap- proval of such wilful waste.
 The beer was part of an orig inal consignment of 34 barrels put aboard at Hamburg. The Finland carried . small supply of liquors for medicinal pur- poses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-28
NEW RECORD SET BY TWO COURTS
 HANDLING CASES
Criminal And Civil Divisions Pass On Over 5000 Each
 During Term

After establishing a record for the number of cases handled, Jeffer- son county courts officially closed Wednesday for a three months vaca ton. Actual work of the courts however. will not be finished until Saturday.
 Both criminal and civil divisions of court handled over 5000 cases each. E. A. Eagan. assistant clerk, de- clared.