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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
] EAT H TOLL
 IN DISASTER YET UNKNOWN
Latest Estimates Place The Casualty Figure At Over 300,000, While Some Go As High As Half Million
NO COMM UNlCATION WITH STRICKEN PORTIONS YET
River Cumida, Which Flows Through Tokio, Said To Be CIogged With Bodies Of Victims And Suicides

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4-(By As sociated Press.)-The havoc wrought by earthquakes. fire, tidal waves and cinity since Saturday noon remained tonight as far from being accurately estimated as at any previous time, due to the isolation of the locality, to the excited conditions, and the sad plight of most of the survivors and to the difficulty with which such an estimate can be made.
 Brief reports and messages from various sections of Japan and the Orient have made their way to the Associated Press. Estimates of the casualties during the day ranged from 100000 to 50o,000. The former figure was reported from Moscow, where it was said higher estimates were believed to be congregations. The latter figure came to the Asso- ciated Press from Peking where it was received by fireless from the Mitsui Wireless agency of Japan.
 A later estimate was received this afternoon, which said the Eastern News agency estimated the dead in the entire stricken region at 320, 900, of which 150,000 was the estimate for Tokio,. 100000 for Yokohama. 60,000 for Kokosuka and 10000 for Atami. VerificatiOn Impossible.
 All these messages are being re- ceived by the Associated Press and transmitted without vouching for their accuracy, realizing the diff culty in obtaining exact information and the inevitable of excitement and exaggeration accompanying such a disaster.
 Estimates indicate that most of the miles of Tokio virtually were de- st' oyed. In this vicinity tGrrential rains have fallen since the earth quake and this has added to the mis- cry of those left homeless. The rains also have made the roads so4nearly lmpassable that overland communi- cation between Tokio and the re- mainder of Japan Is almost tlrpos- sible.
 A new feature of the quake was brought out today by a report from Shanghai telling of new island that has appeared near the Idzu group. The same dispatch denied that the province of Oshma in the southern end of the Island of Kokkaido had been submerged, as previously re- ported.
 Details of the destruction in Tokio and Yokohama continued to reach the United States today from vari- ous sources. The Yokohama offices of the Canadian Pacific and Admiral Line steamship. companies were de- stroyed. The Yokohama office of the United States shipping board and all
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
lmprOuementIn Conditions At Tokio Reported

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 4.- (By Associated Press.) - Im- provement in conditions In To- kio is reported in wireless ad- vices. received tonight from Iwaki radio station, 155 miles north of Tokio, by the Radio corporation.
 The water supply system has been repaired and is furnishing water in all sections of the capital; street lighting has been restored in fcur wards and food supplies have begun to arrive at nearby points.
 Six naval vessels arrived at Yokohama and Shinagawa Ca point on the Bay of Tokio, close to Shib, a ward of Tokio City, one of the scenes of greatest de- vastation), with cargGes of rice.
 Viscount Takahashi, head of the Seiyukai party, who yester- day was reported to have been killed with 20 of his party fol- lowers by collapse of a building where they were holding meet ing, is safe, the advices said, as is also his residence.
 A home office estimate places the dead in Tokio at 10000 and those in YokCham at 100000, with many injured in both cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
COMMITTEE CUTS V|TALS OUT IF FPORT [ N \ B | | N | ACT
Substitute Measure, However, Has Little Chance Of Pass
 ing Senate
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 4


 The vitals will be taken from the port enabling act If the senate ac- cepts substitute being prepared by a majority of the senate seaport committee. Decision to write tn" substitute was reached by the com mittee late Tuesday after sessions which continued during a great part of the day.
 The majority will propose the re- striction of expenditures for port de- velopment to s3,o00,000 during the next four years, wilr prohibit the condemnation of property of rail- roads, will require the city of Mo- btle or other persons to contribute all property for use in the construe- tion of state-owned facilities. with the provision that the appraised value of the property so transferred shall be paid to the city or other persons furnishing it after operating ex penses, interest and sinking fund have been cared for.
 Board Of Three Provfded.
 Another amendment will provide for the reduction of the docks com mission from five. the number fixed by the house, to three, and the crea- tion of board of censors, which will make regular investigations of the work of the docks commission.
 The sessions of the seaport com ltlilLSG " cIS c&tCulINcy put enough was learned Tuesday evening to show that the majority of the com mittee will report amendments which, if adopted, will destroy the bill, ac- cording to friends of seaport devel- opment.
 It was understood that the substi- tute bill was being written Tuesday night and would be ready for sub mission to the senate on the next legislative day, which will bs Thurs day. Both houses recessed Tuesday until Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
 Little fear is expressed at this time that the senate will adopt the substitute of the committee. A check has shown that 21 members of the senate will vote for an enabling act which win provide for the construc- tion of port facilities. While the en- tire 21 are not committed to any cer- tain bill. friends of the measure as passed by the house contend that sufficient votes will be obtained to pass 1t without radical amendments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
BIRMINGHAM
 EXPORT TRADE 
Branch Of Foreign And De-
 mestic Commerce Bureau To Be Opened Here In Next 15 Days, Bum Announces
CITY BE PLACED ON
 BASE NEW ORLEANS
Of Utmost Importance < Industrial Section, Cham
 Secretary Announces. S0rderS Now Available

Birmingham great industrial life will be given added significance and rendered invaluable service by the establishment within the next 15 days of a branch office of the bu- reau of foreign and domestic com merce of the department of com merce, Washington, D. C.. 1t was def- nitely stated Tuesday by o. L. Bum, secretary of the Chamber of Com merce, under whose supervision the office will function.
 Positive assurance that the office is forthcoming fer Birmingham has been given. Mir. Bum stated. It's establis hment will mean separate and distinct department of the Chamber of Commerce operated by a member of the present force who will be required to pass suitable civil service examinations. Dr. Ju- lus Klein, director of the depart ment, has been written on the sub ject and his attitude toward Brming- ham is known to be favorable.
 The service of the office is of ut most importance to an industrial sec- tion, MT. Bum stated, as 1t means the immediate filing of all inquiries direct to the office, generally two to three weeks in advance of their re- ceipt by means of the official publi- cation. Birmingham would come out from Under the supervision of the New Orleans office and be establish ed on an equal basis with others over the country.
 This service includes inquiries from all foreign countries where the United States government maintains it's representatives, relative to varl- ous products manufactured in the Birmingham district which on re- ceipt are immediately communicated to industrial plants of the district. Orders for steel rails, car wheels wood products, piping and host of other products of the district are available for Birmingham manufac- turers through the office to be open ed here. MT. Bum stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
STEAMER SENDS SOS,
 BUT IN JAP CODE
Large Liner Calls For Help And
 Gets It

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4.-The Japanese liner, Taiyo Maru, credited with being the largest steamer sail ing out of an American Pacific port, sent out s. O. s. signals from a point off the coast of Japan at 4:44 a. m., today, and then held a long radio conversation In Japanese code with the steamer, Korea Maru in Yoko- hama harbor, according to a message received by the navy radio here from it's station in Cardova. Alaska.
 The Korea Maru. although crowded with refugees from the Japanese dis aster zone, left tc meet the Tai-Yo and assist her, according to the Toyo Risen Kaisha offices here. Both ves- sells belong to this company.
 In view of the fact that the Tai-Yo did not give her position in English, her plight is not considered serious by company officials here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
CUPID RECOVERS SELF
American Couple Wed After Curfu
 Interruption

CORFU, Sept. 4.-After a tempor- ary disarrangement of their wedding plans, occasioned by bursting shells from Italian war vessels lying off Curfu, Colonel stephen Lowe, of St. Louis, Mo, and Miss Emma Wood, of Baltimore, were married in Athens, Tuesday and left at once for Paris and London on their honeymoon tour.
 They were to have been married last week. As they were about to lave for Athens for the ceremony. however, the explosion of the first shell over the fortress announced the arrival Of the Italian navy and the postponement of the wedding.
 Roth are workers in the Near East relief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
OIL TANK BURNING
Lightning Strikes Storage Vat, Gauss
 ing COnflagratiOn

GALVESTON Tex, Sept "A barrel storage tank belonging to the Southern Pacific, and operated by the Fic Bravo Oil company was struck by lightning at o'clock this morning and at o'clock was still burning. Another tank nearby was in danger.
 At ? o'clock the waste oil in the earthen embankment surrounding an other tank of the Southern Pacific tank farm had caught fire. Oil from the burning tank had overflowed the embankment about the tank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
FAMOUS ENGINEER DEAD
Prof. F. r. Spaulding Stricken With
 PHraIysfs

COLUMBIA. Mo-, Sept. 4.-Prof. Frederick P. Spaulding. nationally known engineering authority, died in a hospital at St. Paul. Minn., Tues day, of paralysis, it was learned here. Prof. Spaulding was en route with his wife who was stricken with the sama malady in Seattle, Wash, a week ago, when he was overcome.
 Spaulding was member of the University of Missouri faculty. Pres ent plans are to hold his funeral in Bethlehem, Pa, the time has not hann sci
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
GOLDEN POULTRY
Woman Finds Piece of Gold In
 Chickens Crnw

COLDSBORO, N. C., Sept. 4.-Nlck Gwathmey a patrolman, declared the story of the goose and the golden eggs may not be so much af a myth after all
 Nick's wife was dessing a chicken for dinner Thursday, and in its craw she found a small piece of pure gold.
 Now, Nick wants the low-dow on how to sink a shaft for a possible gold mine. As usual neighbors are explaining it to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
BILL SEEKS TO ENLARGE
 MOBILE CITY LIMITS
Another Provides For Erection aOe Seawalls And Breakwaters
 STATE CAPITAL BDREAU1l
 THE AGE-HERAI,n k
MOntKomery, Ala, Sep

NAOutkOkuckys AAlA.s GcPo> a U
 A bill to enlarge the city limits of Mobile and exempt the annexed ter- ritory from payment of city taxes for Is years was introduced in the house by Representative Holcombe. This had been advertised locally at Mobile before being introduced.
 Another bill by MT. Holoombe seeks to authorize municipalities to assess the whole or any part of the cost of erecting seawalls, break waters or other means Of preventing damages from waves or floods against any real estate benefited thereby. provided that the period over which any assessment shall be paid shall not exceed 30 years, and the amount shall not exceed the in- crease In value by reason of bene- fits derived.
 Representative Rolcombe also in.. troduced two bills to provide for the development of the oyster industry of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
MRS. ECHOLS RETURNS
Com mmfssiOner Has Enjoyable Six
 Weeks Vacation In Far West


 Commissioner Mary Echols has re- turned to Birmingham from vaca- ton spent in an extended tour of the west and points in Canada. She visited Portland. Banff, Lake Louise, Glacier National park, Vancouver, B.! C., Victoria, San Francisco, Los An geles, Salt Lake City, Denver, St. Louis and other places.
 In the party of Birmingham peo- pie who made the trip with Mrs, Echols were: Mrs, M II. Mcdonald MT. and Mrs. W. Fl. Parker, Commis- sioneer Echols' husband, b. F. Ech ols; Mir. and Mrs, n, J. Davis, Graham Perdue, Mrs. D. w. Yarbrough and others.
 In Portland Mrs Echols attended the national convention of the No mads, branch of Pythianism. With others, Mrs. Echols made the ascent of part of Pike's peak, Colorado, and on the way met Madame Ernestine schumann Heink, the famous con- .ralto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
HARDING'S FRIEND DEAD
H, F. MncGregor Of Houston, Tex.
 Dies In East

LONDONDERRY. N. IT., Sept. A. Henry r. MacGregor of Houston. Tex, three times member of the republican national committee from Texas and a personal friend or Presi- dent Harding died at his summ'r home here last night. He was born here 68 years ago. but went to Texas when young. He resided in Calves ton and Houston and for years was an investment broker. The funeral will be held here tomorrow, and ln- termeps wi,' De at FrHrSter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
FURNACE WRECKED,
 THREE MEN MAY DIE
Explosion Wrecks Blast Stack; Sev-
 erai Hurt

PULASKI, Va. Sept. 3.--One man was killed and four others were in- Jured, two of them probably fatally, in an explosion which wrecked the blast furnace of the Pulaski Iron company. here last night. William Bird a laborer, was killed outright when the brick lining of the furnace collapsed. D. Barlow and Ben Kicks, negro, are not expected to recover.
 Two other laborers were seriously injured and 9 dozen or more men who were working at the furnace were slightly hurt by falling debris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
STANDARD YOKOHAMA PROPERTY DESTROYED.
Believed Buildings At Tokio Also
 Wrecked

NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-All buildings of the Standard oil company of New York on the Yokohama water front were destroyed by the earthquake. tidal wave and fire, according to a dispatch received at headquarters here today. It is assumed that all of the Standard Oil properties at. Tokio also were destroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
DRY DRIVE IN TULSA
Over 5000 Gallons Of Liquor Taken,
 Twenty Arrested

TULSA, Okla, Sept. 4.-The mlli- tary and civil forces consolidated here last night in 8 drive against bootleggers. More than 5000 gallons of liquor was seized and more than twenty suspects arrested.
 The town of Skiatook was occupied by guardsmen yesterday, who broughk- in Is flogging suspects. nine of whom are held by Adjutant General Mark ham under guard at the armory. No information was filed against the suspects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
PONY EXPRESS WAY AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Total Mileage Covered Is 1,060
 Miles In 84 Hours

VERNAL, Utah. Sept. 1.-The Pony Express was due to resume it's west ward course here at midnight. Ralph Salisbury having arrived at the Utah Colorado line at 3:22 o'clock this aft ernoon far ahead tf schedule.
 The 104mile trip between Craig Col. and here was covered by Sails bury in record time-6 hours and 34 minutes. The total mileage now GOV cred. starting at St. Joseph, Mo-, is 1,06O. and the riding time, S4 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
ITALIAN TROOPS KILL 50 REBEL TR|BESMEN
Mussolini Fighters Win Two De-
 cisive Victoreis

TRIPOLI. Sept. IA column of Italian troops, commanded by Colo mel Marghinetti. In a fight near Sli- ten, with 200 rebel tribesmen, com pletely defeated them. Fifty of the tribesmen were killed
 In another encounter In the Kus- sabat region. the tribesmen suffered loss of 50 men killed or wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
NEW ISLAND ENERGIES
Deny Report That Province Oi
 Oshima Is Submerged

SHANGHAI. Sept. 4.-(By Asso- ciated Press,)--A new island has emerged near the Idz group, accord ing to the Eastern News agency, but the report that the province of Oshima In the southern end of the island of Hokkaido had been sub merged is declared to be untrue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
PHILLY GETS MEETING
CoIored PeopIes' Society Closes Kan
 sas City C,oufab

KANSAS CITY, Kas., Sept. 4.-The fifteenth annual conference of the national association for the advance ment of colored people will be held in Philadelphia in 1924.
 This announcement was made Tuesday, as the organization prepar- ed to close it's six day meeting here which Is spoken of as the largest and most successful one in the history of the organization
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
FORDYCE LEADING
Probably Nominated Congressman In
 Arkansas Primary

PINE BLUFF. Ark, Sept. 4.-In- complete retrcns from five counties, tabulated early tonight, indicated the probable nomination of John R. For dyce of Hot Springs over James B. Reed of Lonoke in today's democratic urinary for congressman from the Sixth Arkansas district. Figures were so close that later returns might change the relative standing mate rially
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
SHIPPING OFFICE LOST

Yokohama Branch Of United States V Board Reported Destroyed
 SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 4.-The Yokohama office of the United States shipping board was destroyed with All of it's records in the great disas- ter. and a man named Anderson, an assistant engineer there. was in- jured, but not seriously, according to a radio message received today by the shipping board office here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
WORLDRUSHESA AID QUAKE VICTIMS

DAVID LLOYD GEORGE, famous war premier of Great Britain, will be extended official invitation BrInng ham on his forthcoming the United States President D. E. McLendon of the city commission announced Tuesday, Secretary of Labor Davis believes distinguished Welsh patriot will accept the invitation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
STORM WARNING ISSUED
Disturbance Moves Northward From
 Bermuda

WASHINGTON. Sept. 4-The weather bureau today issued the fol- lowing storm warning:
 Advisory: Disturbance of con siderable intensity central north Of Bermuda will move east-northsast, ward on to North Atiantlc steamship lanes tonight attended by strong shifting winds and gales and rain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
haporfant Neuus Of The Day

from early shock and rushes aid to earthquake,
 shins and food sunnlies PAGE ONE get unknown with estimates running from 100000 communications dead .............. FACE ONE proposal to Italian demands, putting suggestions t Genoa league assembly. PAGE ONE
 domestic commerce will establish branch office mingham's export trade e.......... PAGE ONE
 efforts to settle strike controversy day for re-
 with warning coal parties dawns PAGE ONE people, fearing further anger of the gods, cover
 their forefathers after disaster. 1. PAGE TWO on killed in the house when lawmakers vote down close count 43 to 35. .......... PAGE THREE uthpaw hurler of Birmingham baseball club, sold igers by the Baronial outfit. PAGE FIFTEEN e Quake and fire disaster felt in Wall street. when decline in prices and trading PAGE EIGHTEEN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
HAYS ASSISTS RELIEF
County Picture Shows Used For In-
 formation Purposes .s

NEW YORK, Sept. 4--A movement which would organize the moving pictures of the country into centers of informt lions ard relief for Japan, was starte sy WAl Hays here today in a telegi n tc members of the Mo- tion Picture Rroogcers association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05
DIFFER TRAIN WRECKED
Two Persons Injured In Kansas City
 Train Crash

TraIn lfnsH
 KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 1.-Two persons were injured shortly before midnight when giant dipper train at Fairmount became wedged at the ton of 'dip" and was hit by another train. The injured were Le- land Roach and Mrs. Raymond Rob- inson Columbia, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05

World quickly rscove a torn Japan, in resc4is Actual tuil If disssser
 to hal million ! Greece offers counter
 before ambassadors Bureau of foraign anc here, recognizing Hii Pinchot ready to renew newal of ccnfereree
 Grief-stnnnsd Japanssa 5 at ancisnt shrines " Sunday clos Hg legisla
 blue law iaeaSare fw Earl Whitahlll, staY so outrighs to De troit ] Reaction from Nlrpones market s'ffeTs " V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05

NEARLY $2oo,ooo INVESTED IN SIX MONTHS BY BIRMING- HAM DAIRYMEN IN I'M PROVING IC oNDITIoNS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-05

FORECAST FOR ALABAMA: CLOUDY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY; SHOWERS, BUT NO TEMPERATURE CHANGE
New Britain herald., 1923-11-05
YALE VS. U. OF PENN. TO
 BE BIG 1924 FEATURE
Tentative Agreement Reached Where by These Two Football Elc,cDs
 Will Clash on sridliron

Philadelphia. Nov. .. --- Yale and Pennsylvania will meet on the grid iron next fall according 10 well au- thon,ieated reports here. Tentative arrangements for the contest have been completed. if is said. and details will be officially announced in q few days
 The tentative agreement is reported to provide for games in i924 and 1925, one Co he played in the Ya'e Bowl and the other at Franklin field on tho first Saturday in November. Tad Jones head coach at Iaie and Coach Lou Young. of Pennsylvania. who are close friends, are said to have taken lead ing part in the effort to repstabiish football relations between the two universities.
 The Eiis and Quakers have not met on the football field for 30 years. In their last game tn 1898 Yale defeated Pennsylvania 12 10 1 in thrilling battle.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-05
HIGH SCHOOL GAME
 PRACTICE AFFAIR
Wesleyan Freshmen Have Nothing
 and Lose S2-O

In game entirely devoid Of thrills and lacking in interest, the New Britain High school football team nutplayrd the ao-calied team of the Wesleyan freshman class, and swampod them under d deluge Of tcuchdowns and field goals Saturday at st. Mary's field. After tho last Of tho numerous points were collect cd if was found that New Britain had defeated the Mijdletown team, 32 to 0, which is fair indication of how much the ycarlings were out played This is tho last nome game Of the season before the Hartford high game and crowd Of about 500 spectators watched the game.
 What was thought to be game turned out 10 he merely a practice tilt Of the Red and Gold team. If gave several of tho substitutes q chance to do their stuff" and the squad a chance to perfect some new plays. Outside or this it gave the spectators nothing to bc cnthused over. and they went home confident over fhc prospects of victory over Hartford but rather disappointed over tho poor exhibition of playing displayed by the college boys. ID until tho last ten minutes Of play the Wesleyan team failed 10 make q first down. and then they made two: one on 2 forward pass, and the other cn bucks against the second string line after four hard tries.
 Wesleyan received the kick of but failed to make any gains and were forced to kick back tO New Britain. On sucCersirc gains by Grip and Zehrcr inc bali was carried where the ycaTiine linr hcjI. Grip then dropped back to the 26-yard fiHe and booted Q perfect drop kick for tho first score of the game The freshman again gof thc ball but soon lost 1t on downs. New Britain. prin- cipally through fhc work O. Grip carried tho bal to tho 1h-yard line where on a trick play Nripp was given touchdown. Afthogrh re never t0U-Ned the ball Inc referee allowed tho score. fiirrDchowski uade the extra point after touch down on g drop kick. Grip then kicked to the Wesleyan team which again failed to gain. Un an attempt to kirs out of daurer fhe bail was blocked and recovered by Seipp who made his accond touchaonn of the game. The extra point vas made bg Grip.
 The third quarter vas principally period of EIcEinr. which ended
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