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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
RELATIONS PORPOSED
Russia And Japan Considering
 Agreement. Says Moscow Report

MOSCOW, April 2S.-(By Associ- ated Press).-The soviet foreign off, flee announces that Japan, through her representatives at Vladivostok, has proposed partial renewal of re- lations with Russia. somewhat along the lines of the Russo British trade agreement, which Moscow considers to be tantamount to de facto recogni- ton.
 It is announced that the Russian government now is considering the proposals which include the station ing of Japanese commercial agents at Moscow, Vladivostok, Chita and the principal Siberian commercial cen ters and of soviet commercial agents at Yokohama, Nagasaki and other centers, but not at Tokio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
In His First Official State- ment, Massachusetts Sena- tor Indicates More Changes Must Be Made In Presidents Proposal To Suit The Senate
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN IS. RATHER NoN-coMMITAL
Declares He Hopes Plan To Be Worked Out Whereby All Factions In Ranks Of Repub-
 lican Party May Be Satis-
 fled Concerning Question

WASHINGTON, April 2'.-A sug- gestion that the onate may propose some reservations of it's ow.- before 1t assent. to joining a court elected by the council ani assembly of the League of Nations ,as ..Ivancd to- night by Senator Lodge of Massachu- setts, chairman of the foreign rela- tions committee and Senate floor leader of his party.
 The reservations put forward by the administration as a part of Pre- sident Hardings plan for member ship in the world court are highly important, the Senator said, but he added that it would remain for the Senate itself to decide its .ttitude toward participation in the league court"
 Without referring directly to the differences witch have arisen on the subject among republican e:.ders, he declared he naturally wantc to see President Harding reelected and be- lieved that after t re had been a "carful consideration of the league court problem, a satisfactory adWst- ment would be reached"
 Lodges First statement.
 The views of the foreign relations chairman were contained Il letter written by him in response to tele- gram from Governor Hyde of Mis- souri, and made public here. The let ter which constituted MT. Lodges first contribution to the putlic dis cussions of the cour. issued was as follows:
 T have received your telegram in which you say five hundred thou sand Missouri republicans. are look ing hopefully to you to prevent the disaster to nation and party of any membership in the league court. May we not depend upon you to serve us in the present crisis?"
 Tt has always been the policy or the United States and very emphati- cally the policy If the republican party. to promote in ev.ry way pos-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
52 ARE SENTENCED. T0 PRISON TERMS
 IN BOOZE CA SE 5
High Officials Among Those Sentenced In Big Con-
 spiracy Case

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 2s.-- The final step toward the breaking up an alleged liquor ring. which had as it's leaders various officials of Gary and Lake county. Indiana, was taken in court here today with the sentencing of 52 men and women to prison. They were convicted by a jury March 31, during trial at which government witnesses testi- fled that protection was given to li- quor law violators by political lead CTS in return for assistance at the polls. The sentences ranged from one day to year and half. Fines as high as S2,000 also were assessed.
 Three of the 55 persons who were found guilty were successful In their motions for new trials. Following the denial of the motion of Judge Ferdinand Geiger of Milwaukee, Wis, 22 defendants announced they would take an appeal A three months stay of sentence was granted to those sentenced.
 Roosevelt c. Johnson. mayor of Gary, received the stiffest sentence year and six months at the federal prison at Atlanta. Ga, and a fine of $2,0O0. Sentences of year and a day were given to Lewis Barnes, for merly sheriff of Lake county. and
 
 public works; William M Dunn, judge of the Gary city court until after his conviction, and Blaz A. Lucas, Gary attorney. The men also were fined S1,000.
 The three defendants who will get new trials are William H. Olds, sheriff of Lake county; Fred Sea bright. formerly deputy prosecut ing attorney, and Charles l.. Clem- ems, Gary justice of the peace. Yer diets of guilty in the cases were or dered vacated by Judge Geiger.
 Five women received terms rang ing from 30 days to three months and a. fine of $500. One defendant, Mike Drakulich. who pleaded guilty, was discharged. Many of the persons tried are foreigners.
 Homer Elliott. United States dis trict attorney, said that Olds, Sea bright and Clemens probably will not be tried again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
COTTON CROP PROSPECTS FOR ALABAMA ARE GOOD
Demand For Farm Labor Is Still In Excess Of Supply.
 Banks Of Section Are BettNr Prepared To Meet Demands Than In Past Three Years

ATLANTA, April 2s.-Growing mo- mentum characterizes virtually all lines of business and industry in the sixth federal reserve district, declares the Atlanta reserve bank, in it's summary of conditions during March, made public here today.
 Retail and wholesale trade, based on reports from number of repre- sentative establishments in the six states comprising the district, was substantially better during the past month than in February of this year, and March last year, the re- view said. Farm operations were said to have been considerably de- layed in recent weeks by indictment weather.
 Retail sales during March afford ed the most favorable comparison possible In many months, the report pointed out. Despite weather in- terference retailers report total in- creases over February and March of last year, with Birmingham lead- ing the larger cities of the district. Chattanooga and Atlanta ranked sec- ond and third, respectively. Mer- chants reporting to the reserve bank stated the aggregate stocks of mer- chandse on hand at the end of the month had increased 2.s per cent.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
WILL SAVE DAYLIGHT
Philadelphians Will Go To Work At
 Earlier Hour

PHILADELPHIA, April 2S.-Phila- delphia will go on daylight saving tomorrow, not officially. but by com mon consent. There was much un- certainty over the time because of the passage by the legislature of a bill prohibiting municipalities from adopting daylight saving time. This bill is still in the hands of Governor Pinchot for action. The railroads, business houses, public schools. street car companies, and nearly all indus trial establishments. have decided to go on daylight saving time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
SURVIVORS LANDED
One Boat From Wrecked Steamship
 Still Is Missing
Union of South Af- |

CAPETOWN. Union of South Af- rica, April 2S.-(By Associated Press. .)-The Portuguese gunboat Salvatore arrived ar Massadames, Portuguese West Africa. yesterday with 110 survivors of the steamship Mossamedes. wrecked several days ago at Cape Eric. Eighty-four sur vivors have been landed at Port Alexandria and the French gunboat Cassiopee is on its way to Massa- modes with B others.
 The chief officers of the wrecked steamship say the vessel struck the rocks when in a fog Tuesday morn ing The passengers. aroused from sleep, were put into the lifeboats with difficulty.
 The electrical apparatus was al most instantly put out of commis- sion, preventing the summoning of assistance by wireless. One of the lifeboats upset. seven of the occu- pants being drowned, while 13 oth CTS were rescued.
 One boat still is missing. Pas sengers and crew numbered 25S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
STUDENTS ELECT
University of Tennessee Man Named
 Head Of Student Federation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 2S.- Electing Estes Kefauver of the Uni versity of Tennessee as president and designating the University of North Carolina as the site for the 1924 con ference, the first annual meeting of the Southern Federation of College Students closed at the Tennesseee university this afternoon. George Milan of the University of Florida and P. C. Beatty of the University of North Carolina, were elected yester day president and secretary-treas- urer
 The conference was attended by representatives from Il other uni versities and colleges of the south, and the discussions were largely cen tered in analysing student govern ment and the formation of the best system of government which will be offered to all southern colleges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
DANIELS NO CANDIDATE
Former Secretary Of Navy Will Not
 Seek Nomination

RALEIGH. N. C., April 2S.- Josephus Daniels, former Secretary of the Navy, who last night was sug- gested as the democratic nominee for the presidency of the United States by William Jennings Bryan, in an ad- dress here today. stated that he has mo more idea of seeking the nCmi- - nation than l had before Mir Bryan spoke" Mir. Daniels has resumed his duties as head of his newspaper in the state capital. He said that MT. Bryan had been very kind and gen erous as a friend, in offering my name before hometown audience The Commoner was about the fif- teenth person to mention his name for the nomination. MT. Daniels said. and added that if about S,000,000 more people would do the same thing l might consider running MT. Dan iels also said he would not leave his paper to seek the nomination for the vice presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
SEEK NATIONAL HOME
Sons Of American Revolution To
 Urge Erection Of Building

WASHINGTON. April 2S.-At the congress of the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution to be conducted in Nashville, Tenn.. May 20 to 22, concerted effort is to be made to erect building In Washing ton for use as national headquarters for the society. An imposing fire proof structure is contemplated, in which historic records and revolu- tionary and war relics can be safely preserved and made accessible to the nation.
 In connection with this move, ac- tion will be proposed uniting the of fees of secretary general and regis trar general and the selection of a Washington man for the combined office. By -ordinating the work of the two officials. it is said, and con ducting the annual congresses in Washington. instead of in different cities, the public will become better acquainted with the patriotic work of the society and it's usefulness will be increased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
TURKS YIELD TO PROTEST
MOsIems Agree To Entry Of Relief
 SupIieS Without Duty

CONTANTINOPLE. April 2S.-The vehement protest of the United states against the attempt of the Turks to charge customs duties on supplies sent to the Near Eastern Relief has forced the Turks to back down.
 The Moslem government today re- scinded it's order, but made the stip ulation that the Red Crescent must approve incoming shipments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
MILLIONAIRE ON SHIP
Works His Way Across Ocean A
 "Able Seaman"

NEW YORK, April 28.-Miss Hen derson Green of Montclair, N. J.. to- day confirmed the fact that her nephew. William B. Leeds, son of the late 'Tinplate King" and husband of Princess Xenia of Greece. had sailed from Hoboken last Sunday on the freighter Marengo as "W. H. Grauer. able sermon" Miss Green denied a rumor that Leeds had bet $lO.OU0 he could work his way across the ocean. but admitted that he had been turned down by the North German Lloyd when he had first launched his at tempt to learn something of the sea at first hand. According to his aunt. Leeds sent his wife and valet ahead of him on a passenger boat and will join them at Hull. England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
TURKS RAID BANKS
Greeks PrOtestt To Allies And
 Threaten Renewal of HOStiIities

ATHENS, April 2S.-Turks tore off the seals of safes in the smyrna branch of the orient Bank and con fiscated the deposits. according to an announcement made today by the Greek government. It is feared here that the bank raids will be applied to other branches of the Greek finan- cial institution. in which deposits aggregate $12,000,000.
 Greece has protested to the allies. If the Turks persist in their confis- cation policy. Greek officials declare that it is likely hostilities will De resumed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
TO DEDICATE MONUMENTS
American In French Prison Denied
 Sight or Keepers

WASHINGTON, April 28.-The state department denied today that it had been called upon to aid Louis Ayette, an American, from Sheboy- gan. Wis, who had been sentenced to five years imprisonment in France.
 Ayette, according to dispatches re- ceived from Paris. will be imprisoned in a dungeon and will not even be allowed to see his keepers during confinement.
 He was convicted for setting fire to his fathers barn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
MRS. STERNE WEDS INDIAN
Cubist Art Advocate Marries Chnuf-
 feur In New Mexico

NEW YORK, April 2s.-Mrs. Mabel Dodge Sterne, widely known in cu- bst and futurist circles, was married to her chauffeur. Antonio Lujan, full blooded Indian, at Taos, N. M., April 16, the New York Woorld says today. It was her third marriage.
 Her first husband was Edwin Dodge, Boston architect. In 1917 she was married to Maurice Sterne, Russian painter, who now is living in Italy.
 She lived for a number of years on Fifth avenue and her salons were at tended by art and radical leaders of all classes. Frank Tannenbaum and big Bill Haywood were among those who frequented the gatherings there of those interested in verse.libre and modernistic painting. Her friends say she told them that Lujan had di- vorced his Indian wife week be- fore the marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
NO STAND IS TAKEN
Society Of International Law Hands
 off Court Issue


 WASHINGTON. April 2e.-The American Society of International Law ended it's convention here today without having taken specific action on the question of the United States Jurisdiction beyond the three-mile limit ill fighting rum runners or the permanent court of international Jus- tice-two problems which have com manded major attention. A dinner at which Ambassadors Mathieu of Chile and Hanihara of Japan deliv- sered addresses was given by the so- ciety tonight.
 On the question of the interna- tional court discussed last night by Secretary Hughes, a resolution was refused to the executive council with a~reuuest that it ascertain and make public the opinions of the society's members. Ambassador Mathieu dis cussed the Monroe doctrine and re- lated the steps taken by the United States in the past few years to pro- mote Pan-American accord.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
CIGARETTE WAR ENDS
Girl Students Admit Having Done
 Wrong And EAOneratc school HeaL

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The "cigarette' war at the University of Maryland is over. Two girl students suspended for smoking at recent dance in Washington issued state ments today admitting they had done wrong in smoking. exonerating Pres- ident Woods of the school from any unusual harshness in handling their cases, and denying that they contem plated legal action to force their re- inStatement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
UNVEILS MEMORIAL
Monument Is symbol Of Britain's
 Gratitude To Belgians

BRUSSELS. April 2S.-The Prince of Wales today unveiled the British war memorial In speech the prince asked King Albert to accept the mon- ument offered by the British nation as a symbol of the latter's profound gratitude to all Belgians who aided British war prisoners.
 The Earl of Haig, Queen Elizabeth. Premier Theunis and other notables were present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
BEGIN RIVER SERVICE
New system Of Floats Operating Upon
 MlSNiSSiWni

ST. LOUIS. April 2S.--lt was an- nounced today that the new freight service on the Mississippi between Memphis and St. Louis. to be operated weekly, by the government, would be- gin next Friday. May {. instead of May II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
IMPORTS GAIN
January Figures Exceed Those Of
 1922 Nv Over 91OO .OOO. .OOO

January Figures Exceed Those Of
 1922 By over 1OO.OOO.QOO
 WASHINGTON. April 28.-Imports into the United states in January an- nounced today by the commerce de- pertinent were: sssSif
 Crude materials for use in manu- featuring. s139.205,000; foodstuffs. $2s.569,0O0: food stuffs partly manu- factured. $31,265.000; manufactures for further use in manufacturing. consumption. s63,929.000; miscS1Jan- eouA $1,695, 900. Total, $329. .90S,Q00, as compared with $217.135,000 for 3he ssme month in 1929. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
RADIO CURFEW URGED

Ca1ffOrnfanS PrOteNt Against Loud
 Speakers After 3 P. m. SIERRE MADRE. Cal, April 2S.-- Radio curfew ordinance is under con- sideration by the city board of trus- tees.
 Citizens have complained that loud speakers attached to radio sets are nuisances late at night and have suggested a measure making it un- lawful to operate such sets after 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
SEEK MYSTERIOUS PLAN
Father Alleged To Have Kidnapped
 His Son

His Son
 MEXICO CITY. April 2S.-(By As sociated Press.)-A general alarm has been sent out for the capture of a mysterious airplane, which is be- lieved to be taking to the United States Charles Parmalee, formerly of Los Angeles and his five-year-old son, Charles Jr., whom Mrs. Parma lee charges her husband has kidnaped for the second time within three years. Two persons already have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of the boy. - Charles. Jr., is alleged to have been stolen last night from children's home in Tacuba. a suburb of Mexico City, where the court had ordered him placed while divorce proceedings were being fought through the courts by the Parmalees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
YOUNGSTOWN IS NOW ENDURANCE CHAMPION
Announces His Determination To
 Dance More Than 150 Hours

YOUNGSTOWN, O., April 2S.-Al- bert Kish, new worlds endurance champion, at 10 o'clock tonight p@ssed the 130 hour mark and an- nounced his determination to con- tinue dancing for 26 hours longer Early this morning Kish bested the 112 hour record held by A. c. Wat son, of San Antonio, Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
FREES MANY FROM JAIL
Mississippi Governor Has Pardoned
 NN CnnNicts This Nenr

JACKSON Miss, April 2S-Ninety- nine convicts were pardoned or given suspended sentences by Governor Russel during the four months of 1923. Twenty murderers were released of whom 13 were serving life sentences Sixty-three persons convicted in liquor cases received clemency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
FLYER IS SAFE
Head Of ROund-the-World Circus
 HaN Arrived At Rnme

ROME. April 2s.-(By Associated Press).-Capt. Georges Madon, com mander of the Round the-World flying circus" organized by Captain Bapt. arrived here today, thus end ing fears for his safety He ex- plained that he had been obliged to make a landing in the country. Ital- Ian airplanes and dirigibles had been searching for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
SINGER FILES ACTION
Olga SamarOff Seeks Divorce From
 Philadelphia Orchestra Conductor

circles as Olga Samaroff, has filed suit for divorce. Her husband is the conductor of the Philadelphia orches- tra. The charges were not disclosed. the papers being impounded in court yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
DECISION IS SOUGHT
Clubman Resumes Proceedings 1n-
 vOlvinE Son Of Former Wife \.

ST. LOUIS, AprfI 2S.-Efforts or Henry Laumeier, wealthy clubman and real es;aes owner. to obtaen court decision on the paternity of the 3-year-old son of his former wife, Mrs. Byrd Shoemaker. of New York, were resumed today when pro- ceedings were filed asking the cir cult court to determine whether MT. Laumeier shall have any responsi- bility in property here held in the boys name. A former suit designed to determine the child's paternity is being held up by a writ of prohibit tion that will be passed upon prob ably next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
SUGAR WAR TO START

Government To Open Injunction Suit
 In New York Monday
 NEW YORK, April 2S.-Uncle Sam will start his legal war on sugar speculation here Monday. The suit of the government for an injunction to close the New York Coffee and sugar exchange, in which 23 indi- viduals are named, will come before the circuit court of appeals.
 The government, in it's suit, seeks to prevent the defendants from fur ther trading or selling in coffee or sugar in their marketable condi- tionS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
OUTLOOK IS FAIR
Next Weeks Temperature To Be Nor.
 mal, Says Forecast

WASHINGTON. April 2s.-Weather outlook for week beginning Monday: South Atlantic and east and west gulf states, Ohio valley and Tennessee: Generally fair until near end, when unsettled. showery weather is prob- able. Normal temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
KNOCKED OUT BY PIPE
Woman Smoker Topples From Chair
 And Fractures Skull

ST LOUIS. April 2S.-Apparently overcome by the fumes of pie she was smoking. Mrs. Anna Logan, 60 years old, a widow. fell out of rock ing chair at her home here last night and fractured her skull. She was taken to a hospital where physicians said she was in . serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29
FIVE SHIPS DELAYED

Strike Leaders Declare SO,OOO Men
 Have Left Posts
 NEW YORK, April 2S.-The strike of members of the Industrial Work CTS of the World delayed five of the o5 ships, which left New York to- day. Strike leaders declare that S0.- 900 men have left their posts; em- ployers say only 1000 have walked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-29

BIRMINGHAM'S APRIL BUILD
 ING PERMITS PASSED ALL PRIOR MARKS TEN DAYS BE- FORE END OF THE MONTH.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-09-14
Tournament a Success.

The tournament held here Wednes-
day, under the auspices OF the ladies
of Port Tobacco Parish, was a most
successful and enjoyable affair and
was attended by one OF the largest
ment in Southern Maryland this sea-
son.
The program OF the day commenced
with a parade through the town OF the
officials of the tourDarasnt, headed by
Miss Julia Dent and AIR. Wallace S.
Barnes, as hsralds, and followed by
Chief Marshal Hawkins and staff
Misses Lucy Matthews and Mary
Emily Mitchell; Assistant Marshal
Barnes and staff--Misses Adrian Inez
Posey.aud Ellen Bryan. and aides, Mes
srs. f. Bernard Gwynn, Charles T..
Hilleary and Jack Matthews, followed
by the knights in double file.
The tournament commenced with an
elegant charge delivered by Mr.. John
f. Mudd. The result of the fitting was
as follows Professionalism, II. ID.
Hurst; 2nd, J. +. Love; 3rd, W. H..
McConkey; 4th, v. B. Hungeriord.
Amateurs-lst, w. G. Somerville;
End, Adrian Fisher; 3rd, Benjamin
Underwood; 4th, Henry Albrittain.
The coronation took place at 9
O'Clock, when beautiful and impress
sive address was delivered by Mr..
Joseph G. Mattingly, of Prince George
county. In the professional class, Mr..
Hurst transferred his crown to Mr.. f.
S. Barnes, who crowned his daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Barnes, Queen. Mr..
Love transferred his crown to Mr..
Page Bowie, who crown Miss Anna
Swami, LIST Maid. Mr.. McConkey
transferred his crown to Mr.. r. A
Hungerford, who crowned Miss Fannie
Edelen, End Maid. Mr. v. b. Hun
gerford crowned Miss Mary Edelen,
3rd Maid.
In the amateur class, Mr.. Somer-
vile crowned Miss Lucy Matthews,
Queen. Mr.. Fisher crowned Miss
Clara Kerby, LIST Maid. Mr.. Under
wood crowned his daughter, Miss
Rosalie Underwood, End Maid, and
Mr.. Albrittain crowned Miss Louise
Roberts, Bird Maid.
Mr.. Bruce Matthews won the S. 90
prize given the best costumed knight.