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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
WEDDING OF BRIDGEPORT COUPLE OF INTEREST

A wedding of much interest to friends of the young couple was that of Miss Betty Kate Troxell and MT. J. E. Wade, which was solemnized at the brides home at Bridgeport We'd nesday evening, at 6:90 o'clock.
 Immediately after the ceremony, they left on a wedding trip to Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MISS wOLPERT ENTERTAINS IGNORING BRIDE-ELECT

Miss Anne Wolpert was hostess re- gently giving a miscellaneous bridge shower in compliment to Miss Kate Wolpert, bride elect.
 A color scheme of pink and white was carried out. A delicious salad c6urse was served to 40 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MISS KAUFMAN HONORS CHEST MYTH DANCE

Miss Rose Kaufman entertained at a very enjoyable dance at her home in Ensley recently in honor of Miss Celia Fortas of Memphis, Tenn, who is her house guest.
 The whole lower floor was thrown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
PARKER-SANDERSON<
 WEDDING ANNOUNCED

the wedding on June 6 of Miss Eve lyn Sanderson of Banner, Ala, to MT. Langdon c. Parker of Pine Level, Alabama.
 MT. and Mrs. Parker are at home at Pine Level, Ala, with MT. Park CTS mother. Mrs. l.. C. Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

into one and an orchestra furnished music throughout the evening. Miss Kaufman was assisted In re- ceiving by Mrs. H. s. Turner of Perry, Fla, and Miss Pearl Kaufman.
 Among the clubs represented were Bablers, Charmers. Ka-Yo, Sociae. Strollers and others.
 About 75 guests enjoyed the hospi- tality of the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MRS. BOWERS GIVES TEA
 FOR NEW YORK VISITORS

Mrs. F. B. Bowers Is entertaining with a tea on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in honor of Mrs. Bes- son of New York. the house guest of Mrs. Ernest Redd. Mrs. Bowers will have as her guests only relatives and a few close friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

WILL HAVE AUGUST WEDDING-Miss Carro Merle Askew, whose engagement to MT. Thomas Edward Chap man formally announced June 3, her wedding to be event of August. Miss Askew is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs L. J. Askew of this cityPhoto by J. F. Knox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
Y. w. C. A. GIRLS TO
 ENIQY TWO WEEKS, VACATION

The Y. M. c. A. has very generous Ky offered their camp at Lake Oliver to the Y. w. c. A. girls for two weeks vacation. A camp will be held there from August 4 to 14. for any girls belonging to the organiza- tion, or for any girl who would be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MISS HAMMOND ENTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB

The Auction Bridge club of Jack. sonville was entertained Thursday afternoon by Miss Addie Hammond at her home On North Main street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
Mother Makes Charges,


youth. charged Northwestern univer
sity with covering up the facts. ae
enrding TO the Chicago Tribune.
MY hoy died fighting and now. I'm
going 10 fight" she said. according u
the newspaper.
Mrs. Mount In said TO have made
her charge while glaneing over q
verbatim report of testimony eiver
by Walter Dill Scott. president OF
The university, She asserted. the
paper said. that President Scott per.
snaded her TO keep quiet to protect
the institution.
y kept quiet. for they kept telling
me my hoy would come back. But
now ] know he was murdered and
row that have learned the things
Mr. Scott tpd the grand Jury I'm
through with protecting him and the
University" she was quoted.
within a week after Leighton was
last seen at the class fight President
Scott telephoned me that he expelled
10 boys as result of the affair but
that he wanted me to keep II con-
fidentla SO the boys could get into
other universities"
Girl Friend Testifles.
Miss Doris Fuchs. friend of Mount,
who received an unsigned note she
said was written by him the night OF
the class rush September q, 1921,
also was before the grand jury.
When Leighton was first reported
missing" Miss Fuchs told the grand
Jury, Il was sure he mad carried out
threats to do away with himself. Now
] am convinced that he was the vic
tim of Northwestern hazers."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
both PARTIES SUFFERING
FROM LACK OF COHESION
Postmaster General Admits Repub-
Iican Split But Says Democrats
Are Not Any Better.

Mansfield. o., May 11.--Admtting
division in the ranks of the repub
| lican party but at the same time dc.
claring the estate of our democratic
sdversaries is no better" Postmaster
General Harry S. New. In an address
here last night asserted that both
parties are suffering from lack of
cohesion.
The postmaster general pleaded
with his auditors for party solidarity
against "blocs, individuals with pet
theories and fragnentary faction"
Accomplishments of the Harding ad-
ministration he declared may bring
about the unexpected in the form of
an early reduction in federal taxa
ton"
As the principal speaker at the
centennial celebration of the birth of
John Sherman, Mansfield's most IA
nous citizen. Mr.. New urged more
faith and less critcism-faith I'M this
country of ours and faith in the party
to which we belong"
While the postmaster general did
not cite causes for the division within
his party he set forth the league of
nations and wet and dry legislation
as points various leaders in the demo-
cratic party are at odds. He did re-
mark, however, that their differences
and divisions are no less sharply de-
fined than those with which we are
afflicted"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
Six STUDENTS EXPELLED
FOR STRIKE AT PEDDIE
Trouble Over, says Principal, Rni
Other Boys Threaten ta Quit
and Go H0me,

Hightstown, n, j., May il,-ner
spite the declaration by n, w. SWEET
land, head master Of the Peddls
school, that there was nothing 10 thf
school strike, the town last night il
filled with youths sitting in restaur
rants and holding 0penrair indigna-
ton meetings, and threatening 10 pack
their trunks and leave unless the
students already expelled are rein
stated,
'There is nothing TO the strike' II
Is all over" said Mr.. SHETLAND, I'VE
expelled three more hoys, and that
ended H."
The last eXpnlsions, following the
expulsion of three boys for smoking.
took place after meeting of the
students in the chanel. AT which they
were renrimanded by Mr., SHETLAND,
The three said 10 he the strike lead
efs who were dismissed were John
Foster. Troy, n. "; Hugh Hamilton
of Washington, ID, c., and Robert Van
Horn Of Cumberland. Mr., Mr., SWEET
land gave the other hoys Is minutes
TO return TO their classes.
Instead. they went tn the woods
nearby and held meeting to decide
what they should do, They were still
deciding last night, Seniors promi-
nept In athletics have said they would
disregard athletic events. and that a
baseball game scheduled for Saturday
will he postponed, Many OF the stu
dents have refused TO eat In the school
dining halls and IRE having their
meals In town. So far as can he
learned. however. no student has yet
left for home.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
SIGNS OLD AGE PENSION BILL.

Harrisburg, Pa, May 11.-Gover-
nor Pinchot yesterday signed a bill
providing for old age pensions. Appli.
cants must be at least 70 years old
Pensions are limited to 81 a day. Per.
sons owning property worth more
than $4,000 are not eligible. The bill
carries an appropriation of only $685..
900 for the next two years, having
been cut from 100000 because OF
the condition of the state finances
Advocates of the measure said the
appropriation would be used by the
commission created by the act to or
ganize and make a study of its needs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
STAMPS SOLD FOR CHARITY.
The Associated Press

~ IHH NEsbrlHted PfesS.
Vienna. May 1.-The issuance of
postage stamps for charity. having
proved successful. is to be tried again,
The postal department has brought
out limited set of charity stamps.
IN denominations from 100 or 1000
crowns. printed on Japan paper,
signed by the designer and the en-
graver, mounted in handsome al
bum. and for sale to collectors at six
times their face value.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
NEW PARTY IN JAPAN.

BY TIC Associated FresF,
Osaka, Japan. May Ii-sanii Muto.
a prominent business man OF Osaka
and president of the Kanegafuchi
cotton mill company. has organized a
new political party representing the
interests OF the commercial and in
dustrial community.
II is the first party in Japan 10
represent the commercial and indus
trial classes. and will participate in
the general elections next year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
"WIND.UP" SUPPER
Businesmen's Gym Class nj Y. NJ
@. A. IN Celebrate Close Of Season
With Jollifcation Tuesday.

The "wind.up" social and supper
Of the disbursements gym class at the
Y. NJ c, A.. will take place next Tues.
day evening in the banquet hall at
the ~" The supper will be held
at $3.50 o'clock and will he preceded
by a volley ball game on the gym
floor Songs of long ago. knife and
fork drill, solo by Ralph Rritton. ad-
dress by Rev. John J.. Davis. solo by
Robert Loomis. two minute talks by
businessmen, address by Rev. A. r..
Taylor and song. IT'LL We Meet
Again." will comprise the program.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
HONOR RUSSIAN SOLDIERS.

BY The Associated Press.
Loetzen East Prussia. y IL
The Russian soldiers who, during the
world war, lost their lives in count
less numbers in the marshes of the
Mazurian region, are to have mau-
soleum erected in their honor. The
memorial will be at Loetzen, and
will serve also as an orthodox church
for the local Russian colony.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11

Bricks are being made in Palestine
of sand and chalk.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
BOYS Mother HITS
AT COLLEGE LEADER
Hints Head Of University Is
Hiding Hazins Facts

Chicago, May 1.-THE grand iury
investigating the mysterious disap,
nearanee 90 months ago Of leighton
Mount. Northwestern university stu
dent. today included In its program
a visit 10 the hks front pier In
Evanston where skeleton, accepted
by the authorities as that Of Mount,
MAS found Il days ago.
Seemingly conflicting testimony OF
scores Of witnesses touching an one
or the other of the two theories. ae-
eidental Staying in the September 1891
intef.elass. fight, or suicide. gave the
Grand jury a desire TO see for itself
whether wave action could wash a
body into the pier,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11

Dir. Morehouse exposed photo
graphic plate on April ii and the
hitherto inconspicuous star was regis
tered. Since that time it has been
developing nebulosity about it. which
Is said to be rare astronomical
phenomenon. The observations by DR..
Morehouse have been verified by DR..
Harlow Shapley. director of the Har-
ward College Observatory.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
DISCOVERS NEW NEBULoUs STAR

Des Moines. Iowa, May 11.--Dr. d.
w. Morehouse. acting President of
Drake university and an astronomer
of nationwide reputation. yesterday
announced the discovery of new
nebuous star. Technically the star
is known as BID plus "a degrees $50.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11
N. B. CHURCH MEETING
Official Hard and First Quarterly
Conference ia session Tonight Pre-
eesied by supper

The regular monthly meeting of
the official board Of Trinity n, H.,
church and the first quarterly confer
enee will he held al the church this
evening.
The meeting will be preceded by
supper for the members Of the OFF,
eial hoard, the presidents and super
iniendents OF all church organizations
who will make report al the quar-
terly conference, and others who may
attend the conference, The supper
will he held al $50 daylight saving
time,
Dr. J, II, Bell will preside at the
first quarterly conference and all
presidents and superintendent Of all
church organizations will give a brief
report of the latest work done and
plans for the future,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-05-11

A pike Weighing eighteen pounds
recently caught In an Essex lake had
inside 1t an unopened bottle of
lemonade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
MAGIC CITY DO|NG' 25 PER CENT 1923.
 ALABAMA BUILDING.
Permits in First Quarter At Rate of S9,386,00O
 For Year

Building permits issued in Bir- mingham during the first quarter of 1923 year were at the rate of S9,3S6,- eco per annum.
 The largest prior years record was S7,4o0,0 000 in 1922. At the rate Bir- mingham went in the first quarter of the year and the rate at which 1t is now going structural operations for 1923 will make a new High record by more than s2,ooo, 900.
 March permits broke prior records and April permits have broken the March record already with more than third of the month yet to hear from. April permits to date have been approximately s1,Soo,0OO. Dodge Company Figures.
 Building permits reported for Ala bama by the F. w. Dodge company amounted to s1o.270.00O, which is at the rate of more than s40,000 900 for the year.
 Dodge and Companys official report of rirst quarter building operations in Alabama and Birmingham fol- lows:
 Building contracts awarded in Alabama during the first quarter of 1923 amounted to s10.27O,2O0. Of this amount $2,396,e00 was for the city of Birmingham.
 The quarters record for the cent for residential building; s1.- 745,000, or 17 per cent, for indus trial buildings; $1,562.5o0, or Is per cent, for business buildings; s1,4S5.- 000. or fl per cent. for educational buildings; and S1,275,o00, or 12 per cent, for public works and utilities"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
CONSULAR \ GE N I IF ITALY HERE |S FOUND DEAD IN BED
PaoIo Giacopazzi Who Enter ed Rome With GaribaIdi.
 Dies

Paolo Giacopazzi. 75. Italian con- sular agent and president of the Fas cisti in the Birming gham district, was found dead in bed at his residence 1404 Twelfth avenue, north, by rela- tives Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held from the resi- dence at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon, with burial in Elmwood cemetery, Lige Loy in charge.
 Active pallbearers will be Chris Colias. Alex kontCs. c. A Firpo, N. Pandolfo. P. Toscano and E. Agrimi. Honorary pallbearers will be: J. c. Catanzo. Sam Locascio. F. Sabative, z. T., Morgan, R. B. Davis and R. Cefalu.
 Mir Gaaeonazzi was a leader and pioneer in the Italian colony of the district Coming to Birmingham over 80 years agc, he won the name of Father of the Colony" through his kindness to the poor and through the advice and assistance he extended to the newer arrivals from Italy. He was made consular agent of the dis trict in 1920.
 MT. Giacopazzi was active in the affairs of his countrymen. As sol dier. he entered Rome with Garabaldi on September 20, 1870, and was pres ent at the triumph of his leader. Elected president Of Fascist here a short time ago, he was also mem Der of number of other Italian so- cieties Numerolls floral tributes received Wcdne ilay testified of the high honor and esteem in which he was held. He was born in Parma. Italy, in 1s4S.
 He is survived in Birmingham by his daughter. Mrs. H. M Mallory, with whom he lived; two grandsons, Paul and Bill Mallory, and other rela - tives. His only son, Milo Giacopazzi. is expected to arrive in Birmingham Thursday morning from Detroit, Mich.
 MT. Giacopazzi spent several years in the commission business on Nor ris avenue after his arrival here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good for Congestion and Colds
 as Mustard

But the old-fashioned mustard plaster burned and blistercd while it acted. Get the relief and help that mustard plasters gave, without the plaster and without the blister.
 Musterole does it. It is clean. white ointment, made with oil of mustard. It is scientifically pre- pared, so that 1t works wonders.
 Gently massage Musterole in with the finger-tips. See how quickly It brings relief-how speedily the pain disappears.
 Try Musterole for sore throat, bronchitis. tonsilitis. croup, stiff neck, asthma. neuralgia headache, congestion. pleurisy, rheumatism. lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains. sore muscles, bruises. chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest Git may prevent pneu- monia). 36c and 65c. jars and tubes: hospital size, $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
NEW OUTLET OPEN FUR STATES GOAL THROUGH SH|PL|NE Islands of Gulf and Carib- bean Sea Supplied Via
 Mobile
Skdttmcnt . NpfTI .,
 SOIIRCES

A new and standing outlet for a large quantity of Alabama coal has been opened by the Aluminium steam ship line plying out of Mobile.
 The steamer Eidsbotten Is now In Mobile loading cargo of 1000 tons of coal along with one of general mer- chandise. The coal is going to Port au-Prince, Cabello. La Gueira, Guada- loupe, Martinique and Barbadoes. It is used in these islands in the opera ton Of cane mills. running of trains, etc. The demand is a steady one and the Aluminium steamship line calls regularly at these ports.
 The coal Is taken down the War rior river from nearby coal mined and stored In the federal coal bins at Mobile. It is conveniently loaded from the bins onto ships, thus ena- bled to take either bunker or ex- port coal promptly. The bins have a capacity of 10000 tons of coal.
 The coal terminal also has bins for storing ore. The manganese ore coming from Brazil for the Tennes- see company is showed into the bins from ship and is lowed up the river in barges as required. In this way there is no loss of time in unload ing ship The Tennessee company has been receiving shipments of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
[ NG NEMEN HURT WIEN FAST TRAIN STRIKES 0RE CARS
Foq Believed to Have Ob- scured Vision of Eng
 ineer Young

J. l.. Young, engineer, and J. II. Lyle, firenAn, members of the train crew of Alabama Great Southern fast mall. No. fl, injured when their train crashed into an ore train operated by the T. c. I. company, at 12:45 o'clock Wednesday morning at Wood ward crossing, near Grasselli. were reported resting well Wednesday night by attendants at Elizabeth Duncan hospital in Bessemer. While Young was in a critical condition, at tendants expressed the belief that he would recover. Condition of Lyle was not considered serious.
 O. Nj. Foster and H. Snattinger, mall clerks, were only slightly injured and were allowed to leave the hos ital Wednesday.
 Smashing through the freight train across the crossing, the engine, ten der and four rpail and baggage coaches of the passenger train de- railed after -traveling considerable distance past the point of impact They crashed through three empty gondolas. The engine was hurled about loo feet past the crossing and turned over on it's side, while the following coaches piled against it.. one baggage car was forced several feet into q high embankment.
 Members of the train crew would make no statement as to the cause of the wreck, but it is believed that | dense fog obscured signals from the vision of tho engineer. Physi- cians who rushed to the scene and nearby residents stated the fog was dense.
 The freight train was an ore train operated by the Tennessee company between the Bessemer furnacs and it's mines on Red mountain. 1t was composed of empty cars and was be- ing operated over the private track of the Woodward Iron company when struck. The passenger train was about an hour behind schedule, it was said.
 The wrecking crews were on the scene before daylight. No passengers were reported injured from shock of the collision. Southbound trains Wednesday were being detoured from North Birmingham by way of shan non to Burstall station and into Bes- semer. Traffic will be able to proceed by midnight Wednes sday, it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
WHOLESALE PRODUCE MEN ARE ORGANIZED
Exchange Incorporated Wednesday
 To Aid Dealers

Birmingham wholesale produce men have perfected an organization and incorporation known as the Wholesale Produce Exchange, num- berinG among its members practi- cally every wholesale grocer and produce dealer in the city.
 Purposes of the organization as set forth in the incorporation papers are to elevate standards of produce and wholesale fool business methods, to cement better social conditions, to eliminate unfair methods of compe- tition, to foster compliance with city. state and federal laws, to dissemi- nate trade information and to aid members in cooperative buying.
 Officers are; T. s. Pippin. presi- dent; J. E. Keith, vice president; P. H. Hamilton. treasurer, and l.. H.. Cullen. secretary. The company has ,n ta1 Stn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
TWO MINERS SUE
Explosion And Fall Of Rock Are
 Made Basis For Action

$25,000 damage suit was filed in the civil division of the circuit court Wednesday by Cary Coleman against the Pratt Consolidated company, to recover for alleged injuries sustained while working in Banner mine, be- longing to the company.
 Coleman was convict and alleges his eyes, face and body were se- riously injured by the explosion of stick of dynamite.
 Another damage suit was filed Wednesday by Zacll Ivory against the same company. He claimed injuries by rock falling on him in the mines. He is asking s5O.000 dam ages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19

sion No. &. general; First Methodist church, pr. c. E. Glenn, presiding.
 The community program of Chris tian education.
 2-Scrvice of Worship, Prof. H. Au- gustine Smith.
 z:15-"Nacat Church Schools, Mrs. $. P Moore.
 2:45--Address, "Week-Day School of Religion Prof. Il. Augustine Smith.
 S;l5--Community Training Schools" Dean James II. Chapman.
 3:45-Benediction, Dr. Henry N. Edmonds.
 Adjourn to divisional conferences. Thursday evening, April l9--Ses- sion No. 9. general; First Methodist church. new president presiding.
 Introduction of new president by retiring resident, Dr. George Lang. 7:15-Service of worship, Prof II. Augustine Smith.
 Prayer, Dr. Charles Boyd.
 1:45-Address, The Spiritual League of Nations" w. C. Pearce
 S:30--Address, "The Call to Serv- ice Thomas V. Ellizcy.
 Closing song, "Blest Be the Tie that Binds"
 Prayer, Dr. James D. Hunter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-19
CRESCENT CLUB FEATURE
Members Of Young Set In Shrine
 Circles Mako Stir

Not least of those who have striven to make the dedication of the, new Masonic TeDple, the great success that has blessed the occasion Is the Crescent club, composed of members of the younger set in the Shrine world, and the ladies of the mem- bers Of Zamora Temple.
 Dr. NJ. A. Copeland and Robert F.. Smith have charge of the clubs af- fairs, following the brilliant start given by Noble Mark McClathery and Miss Maxine Shortridge. Assisted ali along the line by the membership they have been in the thick of ac- tivities in preparation for and carry ing out of ceremonial week.
 The Crescent club was organized that the wives and daughters of Shriners might share in some of the festivities