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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
APPLICATION FOR. FURTHER DELAYS ID BE D|SALLOWED
Editor of Labor Herald of Chicago Was Leader of
 Steel Strike
 of 1919

ST. JOSEPH, Mich, Feb. 2O.-CBy Associated Press .)-willlam z. Fos- ter editor of the Labor Herald, of Chicago, leader of the 1919 steel strike and active in liberal and radi- cal movements for many years. will be the first of the 22 alleged com munists to go on trial here.
 Judge Charles White today post poned the trial again for one week, making the date March 12. The court announced that no further de- lays would be permitted.
 Charles w. Gore, prosecuting at- torney of Berrien county, and O. L. Smith, assistant attorney general of Michigan. selected Fosters case on which to stake the prosecution. Whether the remaining 21 defend- ants are tried probably depends on the outcome of the Foster trial.
 Foster was arrested in Chicago several days after Michigan deputies and federal agents had. raided the
 
 of the communist party in the woods south of St. Joseph, August %, 1922. He was extradited to Michigan on testimony of the raiders that he had attended the convention.
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 Will Offer Alibi.
 Frank P. Walsh, chief of counsel for the defendants, is prepared to argue that Foster was not present and that he is the victim of a plot on the part of the w. J. Burns De- tective Agency, assisted by depart at the behest of the United States ment of justice agents, to destroy him Steel corporation because of his part in the 1919 steel strike.
 Taking of depositions for use of the defense in the Foster trial will be resumed at Chicago Monday. MT. Walsh today obtained a commission from Judge White to take the state ment of Robert Branigan, former de- partment of justice agent, who is supposed to have figured in the Ber- rien county raid. The defense hopes to use Branigan's statements to check up points in the deposition of Albert Bailin, alias Balonov, con- fessed spy and agent provocateur, who last week swore that the Burns and Thiel detective agencies were in- strumental in fomenting much of the radical activity in the United States and that their paid employees not only contributed their money to the radical cause, but in some cases ac-
 'iv led the radical organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
HIGHWAY CONFERENCE TO BEGIN AT AUBURN TODAY

AUBURN, Ala, Feb. 20.-Means of carrying out Alabama's building pro- gram will be the chief subject of dis cussion during the conference of southeastern highway leaders that will convene here Wednesday, it is stated hy those in charge of ar engagements here.
 The conference will be in session until Friday afternoon.
 Governor Brandon and other state officials will attend Thursdays ses- sion, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
LUCE OF WORDS HALTS ALL ACTION
 LIN SHIPPING BILL
Single Handed, Texas Sena- tor Occupies II Hours of Time in Discussing the
 League of Nations
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sides of the chamber that it might be possible to reach an agreement to vote late in the week on the two more important amendments to the ship bill, the Madden amendment making government aid to ship op- orators contingent on annual appro- priations by Congress and the Me- Nary proposal that government aid payments be limited to cargo yes sells. Supporters of the bill are op- posed to both, and it was intimated by some of the measures champions that in event of adoption of the Mad den amendment the administration would abandon the legislation. No definite agreements, however, were entered into with respect to a vote on the amendment, those in charge of the bill deciding to wait several days in the hope of wearing out those conducting the filibuster
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 Williams Speaks.
 The extended speech made by Sem ator Sheppard and the promise of other long ones called to the mind of older senators of the famous fili- busters waged in the Senate in the past. The available records show that the longest. continuous Senate session occurred in 1915 on the shir bill then pending. The Senate al that time stayed in session 54 hours and the sitting was marked by the 11-hour address by Senator Shoot, sn address of about l4 hours by Senator Jones, republican, Washington, who as chairman of the commerce com mittee, Is conducting the fight for the present ship bill and a single speech of more than seven hours by Senator Gallinger, republican, New Hampshire, then 78 years old. Sena- tor Burton of Ohio, now a member of the House. in 1914. conducted suc- cessful a filibustering against the rivers and harbors. bill, occupyine the floor 12 hours.
 Senator. Williams spoke abou three-quarters of an hour early to. night and then Senator Caraway democrat. Oklahoma, took up tn, burden during the dinner hour witt a speech vigorously criticizing Presi- dent Harding for wholesale dismis sal" of bureau of engraving employe. nearly year ago.
 Senator Williams said the filibus | tering was justifiable In two senses "To protect state rights. and whel an accidental. temperamental ma | jority tries to defeat the will o the people as expressed in tho las | election"
 Refers to "Lame Ducks"
 The Mississippi senator referred t the Tame ducks'' owing to thei, defeat and said that every body kney the ship bill could not pass in tn next Congress.
 Attacking the recent speech o Senator Underwood Of Alabama. tn democratic leader in favor of tn majority right to have a vote O the measure, MT. Williams said MI \ Underwood's position was "illogica and would lead to unethicai results, Referring to the right of Tam duck" senators to vote. he declared
 Tt Is unethical and immoral t put this legislation over. 1t is trea son to democracy. We shoull pro vent 1t by every means within ou l power.'
 Tho cry of f.libustering was hurIe back by Senator Williams. who sal that Senator Jones In charge Of tn shipping bill was the chief and hea of tho >filibusters by denying ethe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21


 Dispatch to The Age-HeraId. Copyright 1923 by United Press.) ESSEN, Feb. 20-German social ists in the Ruhr now are ready for an honorable peace" with the French on the basis of payment of "a reasonable reparation."
 They not only insist that Chan cellor Cuno miss no opportunity to open negotiations, but demand he do so Immediately. Unlike the Pan- Germans, the socialists. are not in- sisting on the formula first take the troops out before negotiations are started"
 have the foregoing information the most important single develop ment since the Ruhr situation reached deadloek-from Otis Chrymanski. Essen division of so- calists- democratic party, the social ists. The socialists with over 100.- 900 paying members, constitute the largest political group here.
 The krupps and other industrial ists are doing their utmost to keep the workers in line, even going to the extent of offering them shares in the companies for which they work. Social lines that for ages have separated such families as those of the Krupps and the Thyssens from their employees are being broken down in a desperate effort to unite employer and worker in the Ruhr and prevent socialists and commun- ists from 'spilling the beams" st a moment when big business is fig uring upon at least six months holdout against the French.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
METHODIST CONFERENCE ON.

The North Alabama Women's con ference of the Methodist church opened here today with large at tendance, nearly 200 women coming to the city in special cars attached to the regular train over the Ala bama Great Southern railroad from Birmingham this afternoon. Others are expected to arrive later. The conference will remain in session un- til Thursday night This afternoon s session was devoted to business and tonights meeting was opened to the public. and the First Methodist church, where the sessions are being held, was filled to overflowing.
 On their arrival Tn the city the visitors were entertained at luncheon in the church basement, where each day of the convention at the noon hour dinner will be served. The delegates were taken this afternoon in automobiles over the city and to homes assigned them, where they will be guests while in Tuscaloosa
 Dr. Claude ORear, pastor of the First Methodist church. conducted devotional exercises tonight, after which there were music and talks Mrs. J. J. Stillman of the Kentucky conference, who was on the program to make a talk tonight, failed to ar rive. Tomorrow evening the young folks of the city will present a pageant. The theme of the entire conference is Building" and man, prominent women from Birmingham and other parts of the state are h attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
FRESH AIR CAMP AIDED

There was rejoicing Tuesday at the fresh air camp on Lookout Noun tain when it became known for the time at least none of the patients need be discharged for lack of funds This was assured Monday night when the city council appropriated $50 a month to the cause. The tu- berculosis association has acknowl- edged receipt of "a check for S2S from the Catholic church and dona- tion. of four dozen eggs weekly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
ATTEND HIGHWAY MEET

All of the members of the board of county commissioners who could get away left Tuesday night for Auburn to attend the meeting of federal and state highway experts and engineers. It is said that prob lens to be discussed are facing the officials of this county, also that they want to have word to say in working out road plans for the state during the present year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
COAL Is SHORT

In order to relieve the coal short age, which is beginning to be seri- ous throughout the Gadsden district, the local gas company announced Tuesday that all shipments of coke to outside points had been stopped and that deliveries would be confined to city and district for the present. There is little or no domestic coal on local yards and many people are reported to be without fuel of any kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
CONFER WITH POWER COMPANY

J. H. Lester, c. S. Ward, Otto Agrl- cola, J. B. Watsworth, I. Loveman, J. l., Herring and E. P. Reich, promi- nent business men of Gadsden. were in Birmingham Tuesday conferring with the officials of the Alabama Power company relative to the pro posed construction of a huge hydro electric power plant at Lock ,, 20 miles below the city. Gadsden is in- terested, in addition to securing more power for the district, in making the river navigable. The building of the power plant will do away with all government dams and lock above it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
DIT ON MORE CARS

By putting on additional cars, the Alabama Power company solved the difficulty Of handling of the steel mills to and from their work on the Cansler avenue line, according to Manager Coleman's message to the council Monday night. The officials were told that the car company is determined to give satisfactory ser vice, whatever the cost, that it should be realized the situation is difficult one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
DAUGHTERS TO MEET

The annual convention of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution of this state will be held here March ', s and 9 and from present indications about 100 delegates will be in attendance. Committees to make arrangements have been ap- pointed for entertaining the dele gates. An open session will be held in the First Presbyterian church on the evening of March T. to which the general public is invited. Thursday evening Mrs. W. Frank Fitts, Jr., will give a reception at her beauti- full home in Pinehurst IA honor of the visitors. The state officers of this organization are Mrs. Walter Robinson, Gadsden, president; Mrs. Stanley Flick, Mobile, vice president, and Mrs. c. M Cody. Birmingham, recording secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
puILDING PASSENGER DEPOT

GREENVILLE, Ala, Feb. 20.-(Spe- cial. l.)-Work is rapidly progressing on the rev Louisville and Nashville passenger station in this city. When the building is completed it will be one of the finest and best equipped stations on the road between Bir- ming and New Orleans outside of Mo bile and Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
NEW TURPENTINE RATES

The southern classification of the railroads of this territory has noti- fled the traffic department of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce that it has agreed to classify turpentine cups and aprons manufactured in Mo bile Notice was also received by the traffic department that the Mobile and Ohio will immediately restore rates on fertilizer between Mobile and Dawes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
WILL HANG NEGROES

BELLEVILLE, H., Feb. 20.-Every- thing is readiness for the hanging Wednesday of LeRoy Rollins and Ernest Williams, negroes. Sheriff Martin Schnipper of St. Clair coun- ty said. The negroes were con- victed of the muder of Alphonse de Hon, a salesman, last October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21


 Slight hope of exhausting the fili- busters appeared. however, as they formulated their plans for carrying on their long promised fight. These plans, they said, contemplated lengthy speeches by a dozen or more senators and the estimate was made that sufficient strength was at hand to carry on the fight through speeches alone until tho end of the week. even if the Senate remained in continuous session.
 Tho speeches listed to be made in blocking the ship bill were varied. Senator Mcclellan, democrat, Ten- nessee. was prepared to read the H. hour address made in 1915 by Sana- tor Shoot, republican. Utah, sup porter of the bonding bill. In the famous filibustor that killed tho Will Bon administrators bill to authorize Eoycrnment-capitRl corporation to buy, build and operate ships in foreign trade. and said he proposed to intersperae the reading with fra- 1 quent Inducements of my own.' Others planned addresses, varied from tho discovery ct rutanaham en' s tomb to tho history and principles of cooperative marketing.
 The necessity of other opponents | getting into ths hatsis, however. wfl deferred hour afeaF houf ns saaaioT sheppard proaseda "a cas qi shs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
ALBERT HAGEDORN.

GADSDEN, ALA, Feb. 20.-tSpe. cial. .)--Mrs. Albert Hagedorn, age 5S died at her home on Turrentine ave nue early Monday night following hrief illness of pneumonia. Int funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clocf Wednesday afternoon and burial fl the Jewish cemetery in North Gads den. Mrs. Hagedorn was the wife O one of the leading surgeons and citi zens of Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
'S IS PETITIONED l0ME STATE TO
 THE FORD BID
ASHINGTON BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HEKAlD Washington. D. C.. Feb. 20 ]

v. Norris. senator from
 aska,. arch enemy of the Henry Ford offer for Muscle Shoals, was petitioned by the legislature of Me- braska today in support of that of fer
 It was pointed out by the Iegis1a- ture that if Ford developed water power in Alabama a precedent would be set whereby he might be induced to develop water power in Nebraska Senator Norris replied that in his opinion Ford would enter Nebraska only on the terms lre would enter Alabama, and that he would oppose Ford entering Nebraska on those terms
 The terms as set forward by Nor ris consisted of a taking over of water power after its development by government money on a 100-year lease and the payment by Ford of only three per cent interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
COUNTY TO BUY CAR FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD Huntsville. Ala. Eeb. o0

The county commissioners yester- day decided to purchase an automo- bile for Miss Mastin, the public health nurse, who is assisting the board of health in it's work among the people, especially in the schools. Dr. B. F. Austin. health officer, urged that this action be taken. pr. Austin stated also that he would appeal to the civic clubs of Huntsville or pro- vide funds for the purchase of still anothkr automobile for an additional nurseS to be placed here by the gov ernment if the necessary require ments are met.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
TWO CHILDREN SCALDED WHEN POT IS OVERTURNED
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE At GE-AERALD

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 Tho littio 2-ycar-old child and tho 5-months-old infant of MT. and Mrs. William Woodland. living a few miles south of Moulton, were perhaps fa- tally burned Saturday when a pot of boiling water foil on them as they sat in front of fire. A physician was called immediately but the turns were 50 severe that death may
 esult,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
EXPORTS GRAIN

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-Russia is exporting grain despite the fact that millions of starving Russians are be- ing fed by foreign relief agencies, James B. Walsh. formerly in the service of the American relief ad- ministration. declared on his return from Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
CAR SERVICE IMPROVED.

In keeping with the general ex- pansion of Tuscaloosa business and residence districts. Eugene Beatty, of the Tuscaloosa Railway and Util
 ity company, has announced that during the past year 12 car loads Of electric light posts have been in- stalled here and four additional car loads were received today. The pres ent shipment will be installed be- tween Albert City, the Alabama Home for Feeble Minded, and Tusca- lOosa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
POSTPONE ACTION

DUBLIN, Feb. 2o.-When ques- tioned in the Daily Eireann in re- gard to the Ulster boundary com mission provided for in the Anglo Irish treaty, the president of the cabinet, William T. Cosgrave, replied that the mater could not be dealt with under the present conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
RoTARIANs SPECIAL GUESTS

Rotarians of Sheffield were spe- cial guests at the Vesper service of the Columbia Avenue Presbyterian church at o'clock Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a musical program and a splendid sermon by the pastor, Rev. Herman L. Turner who IS also secre- tary of the Rotary club. A Rotary quartet. composed of W. T. Archer. NJ B. Potts. pr. E. G. Rhoads and F.. H. Standifer. sang "To the Work" and pr. L. w. Chapman of Tuscum- bia also sang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
"sILENT NIGHTo AGREED ON

CHICAGO Feb. 20.-Radio broad casting stations in the Chicago dis tricts haxe decided to designate Monday nights from 8 to 12 o'clock hereafter at silent nights" to en- able radio fans to fish" for dis tant stations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

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 Let "Danderine" put new life, vigor and brightness in your hair. This stimulating tonic will freshen your scalp, check dandruff and falling hair and help your hair to grow, long thick, strong and beautiful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
DETROIT INVESTORS BUY MUSCLE SHOALS REALTY
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Sheffield, Ala, Feb. 20 ]

SneIfieiu, Ala., rep. ~ B. c. Rose, general manager of the Muscle Shoals Construction and Land corporation, with headquarters at De- troit, has arrived in Sheffield with a number of investors who have pur- chased property in the Montgomery Manor subdivision on the Tennessee River driveway. He reports the in- vestors we'll pleased with their pur- chases. One of Americas largest manufacturers is a member of the party. Those accompanying MT. Rose are A. l.. M. Hanke, B. A. Melee, Ernest ". Sauerman and pr. J. Weis- bach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
most remarkable demonstrations in the history of the Senate. Written in Long Hand.

Written in Long Hand.
 Senator Sheppard opened the active filibuster last night beginning to speak at 6;27 o'clock and stopping only when recess of the Senate was taken at 10:10 o'clock. Although he suffered an attack of grippe early this month, he appeared fresh when the Senate met today at II o'clock and immediately a quorum was ob- tained his speech, consisting of a digest Of the record of all activities of the League of Nations, probably the most complete history of the league that has been compiled. Most of the address had been written in long hand and consisted of stack of papers. nearly a foot high.
 Senator Sheppard spoke slowly and in moderate tone. never moving more than two or three feet from his desk. He waved away pages who offered to bring him a glass of water and refused offers. of his associates to make point of no quorum. there by allowing him a respite. He sat down for a minute or two several times during the day when by unani- nous consent conference reports and several minor bills were taken up and passed without debate.
 LaFollettc ConGrntulntes.
 Tho Texas senator on concluding 8 his speech was congratulated by l scnator LaFoilette, republican. Wis oonsin, tho leader in many historic filibusters. and . number of other senators. After quorum call, Sena- l tor Williams. democrat, Mississippi whe retireH from tho Senate next moath after IF years of service In the body, took the floor.
 Throughout Senator Sheppard . long address tho republican side of U tts chamber was for tho most part 7 deserted. Ths galleries wsro 5ltg tastallg flisod.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
STEAMER REFLoATED

BALTIMORE. Feb. 2o.-The Steam ship Commercial spirit, which was aground inside the entrance to Baltimore horbor for 4S hours, has been refloated She returned to port to reload and will proceed on her voyage to the west coast, Wednes- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
RESUME BOXING

St. Louis, No, Feb. 2o.-The presi- dent of the police board announces professional boxing may be resumed here after being prohibited for more than a year. Bouts will probably be no decision affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
Headachex from. Silent cola.

Laxative PROMO QUININE Tablets relieve the Headache by curing the Cold. A tonic laxative and germ de- stroyer. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. (Be sure you get BROMO.) 30c.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
GIVES SCIENTISTS MONEY

LONDON, Feb. 20.-sir Alfred Var row has donated 100. 900 pounds sterl- ing to the royal society for the promotion of scientific research in it's application to practical affairs. In making the gift. Sir Alfred said he was convinced that the future prosperity of the country was large ly dependent upon the encourage ment of such research.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
STEAMER HELD

NEW YORK. Feb. 20.-The Steamer Bengeria was held up 15 minutes to await trunks containing the seize IS collars, the 4s-inch chested shirts and other apparel of Sir Erie Geddes. one of her passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21
RIVER PRECEDING

Reports from the Tennessee river regions today were to the effect that the river, which has been out of banks and spread over the lowland for sev- eral days past. Is slowly receding at New Hope and Whiteburga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-21

has O kidnapped Sister Cecilia o t she escape  e gr1 II r  a va dnn4 mile o e o for
 
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