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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
UTILITY UNIT
 WORL QS BIG |PQI!g|s' GROUP
s Slate Ownership Of B. R., L. & P. Co. After Receiver ship Will Be In Giant Gen. eraI Electric Company
 JITNEY SITUATION HAS HELD UP DEVELOPMENT lnterlocking Directors Indi- cate Relation Of General Electric Subsidiaries And Alabama Power Company

When the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company emerges from It's receivership, which is ex- pected In the near future, 1t will probably become a component part of one of the greatest utility and electric organizations in the world A great part of the Birmingham company's securities are held by the National Power and Light company, which Is in turn controlled by the Electric Bond and Share company of New York, and the Electric Bond and Share company is controlled by the General Electric company. The Gen. eral Electric company, one of the nations greatest corporations, con- tf ols numerous holding companies which own utilities in many great cities east, west and south.
 As an example. the Electric Bond and Share company which is but one of the General Electric subsid- iaries has among its subsidiaries the National Power and Light company The National Power and Light com pany owns all or substantially all of the common stock of the Houston Lighting and Power company, Knox vile Light and Power company, Ar kansas Central Power company Memphis Power and Light company, the Memphis street railway company and the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 ABeils Recent Visit.
 For many Sears the Birminsharn company was controlled by the Amer ican Cities company better known locally as the Newman interests of New Orleans In 1922 the National Power and Light company was in- corporated under the laws of New Jersey for the purpose of taking over the properties of the American Cities company through reorganization, the American Cities company having been originally incorporated in 1911
 The president of the National Power and Light company Is 1T. c. Abell and 1t was he who spent con siderable time recently In Birmlng ham looking over the local situation and meeting local business men. To Birmingham citizens he eXpresse the hope that If his company took active charge of the Birmingham sit nation after the lifting of the re- ceivership, they would be received in the spirit in which they came, which he emphasized as one of helpfulnesS and determination to give fullest measure of service through the utili- ties distributed by the local company. At that time he stated that the jitney situation was the fly in the ointment in Birmingham and that with such competition 1t was impossible to give the street car service to which the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
MEXICO EXTENDED FULL RECOGNITION BY UNITED STATES
FulfNRecognltion Of 0bregon Government With Restora-
 ton Of Relations

WARRINGTON. August 31.-The United States and Mexic have agreed to resume full diplomatic relations.
 Formal announcement of the agreement was made today by the state department.
 The restoration of relations car rles with 1t full recognition by he United States of the government Of Pfesidnnt 0bfekoh. It resllis ffora the negotiations recently concluded in Mexico by Charles B. Warren and Charles Barton PayAe.
 The American embassy at Mexico City and the Mexican embassy here are to be restored at once to of ficial standing, Tor the first time regime in 1920. and all pending claims will be submitted to specially appointed commissioners for settle ment.
 The signing of two claims conven- tions provided for in the report of the American com missioners will be one of the first acts after the re- sumption of relations. These con venticEs have been approved by the two governments and the affixing of signatures Is expected to take place within two or three weeks.
 Acting Secretary Phillips an- nounced the recommendation "to re- new diplomatic relations2 in a for mai statement issued at noon. It follows:
 "The government of the United States and the government of Mexico in view of the reports and recom- mendations that their respective commissioners submitted as the re- suit of American Mexican confer ences held in the city of Mexico from May IA. 1923, to August 15. 1923 have resolved to renew diplomatic relations between them, and there- fore, pending the appointment of ambassadors, they are taking the necessary steps to accredit. formal ly their respective charges d'af- faires
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
TULSA COUNTY IN THROES IF MARTIAL LAW
Executive Proclamation To Take Effect At Noon On Saturday, When All Arms Shall Be Turned Over
 CONTINUED FLOGGINGS BRING ON MARTIAL RULE No Civil Agencies Will Be Allowed To Function With cut Consent Of Commanding Officer, Not Even Courts

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, August 31.-(By Associated Press)-Abso- lute martial law in the whole of Tulsa county was proclaimed tonight by Gov. J. c. Walton to take effect tomorrow at noon.
 The executive proclamation sus- bends the right to the writ of hs- beas corpus in the county are de- clares that no civil agencies, in- cluding the courts, shall function without the consent of the com handing officer of the military forces.
 All arms and ammunition in the county shall be turned over forth with to the military authorities, the proclamation provides, Only per- sons granted permits by the mili- tary will be allowed to keep arms In their possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
NE VI CITY MARKET I TO OPEN SATURDAY
 ON BUSINESS BASIS
Birmingham Adds Another Institution To List Of Show
 Places For Visitors

Business from the start will govern the operation of Birming hams new s30o.o0O Municipal marke ct which opens It's doors Saturday.
 The Municipal market building Is at the intersection of phird avenue and Twenty-third street and occupies a fourth of a city block. The plant Is the most modern, sanitarily ar ranged and best equipped in North America. experts who have inspected 1t say.
 Built of reinforced concrete with art brick and sandstone faclngs, the structure presents an appearence oi permanency, solidity and beauty, for the designers so planned the facade that 1t will harmonize with practi- cally any general trend of architec- ture the future may decelop for the neighborhood.
 Wide doors with steps are avail able on the street and the avenue making entrance and egress easy and controllable In Christmas eve rush es and similar occasions of fast and mass selling.
 Wide aisles separate alf the stall compartments providing for ease oi getting about in the main or sales floor. The floor itself Is of tile on concreate and a high pressure steam can be turned on the walks fol cleansing without damage to any part of the structure.
 O O O
 Shows Careful Planning
 Entering the building the visitors Is impressed by the thoughtfulness of the arrangement of stalls. each main
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
ITALIAN GUNS OPEN ON GREECE
ANTHRACITE MINERS LEAVE POSTS AT MIDNIGHT WALKOUT
None SurUiUor
 Of CraWford Party F ound

| NOME. ALASKA, August 30. ] Delayed, by Associtted Press) An expedition which left hers August to relieveia pArty led by Alan Crawford. which went to Wrangell Island In 1921. re- turned to Nome today With the news that all of tie Crawford party except one wfre dead.
 NEW YORK, Atgust 31.- Three Americans anh one Cana tTian were at the lead of the ISrawford expeditPn which Jailed for Wrangeli island on october g, 1921, all of whom lave since lost theH lives, ac- Gording to word received to- light from Nome, Alaska.
 Members of the patty were:
 Alan Crawford, son of Profess s'or Crawford of Toronto uni Tersity, leader of the expedition; Frederick Maurer of Akron, O.; ff l.. Knight of MsMinnville, GFegon, and Milton Gale of New Hlraunfels, Tex.
 Harold Noice, leadr of the ir9lief expedition, reported that h9 found little ice aid had no tfPuble in reaching he island the power schoone' Donald
 Irhe one person left slive from mke Crawford expendtion was anE Eskimo woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Mussolini Employing
 Direct Action Method


'Lessed Wire to The AEe-Hernia1
 HOME' August 31.-Premier Mus soIlni Is now employing direct ac- ton" methods against Greece. Od- ders to the Italian fleet to open op- eIations in Greek waters followAf a lengthy session of the cabinet Fri day at which the premier outlined his plans anl received his advisers ap- proVal.
 The Greek reply to Italy's 24-hour ultimatum was found wholly unac- ceptable,
 It refl s.l to pay the O,ooo, 900 lire Indemnity demanded, and requested modification of the demands for sa- luting the Italian flag and paying tribute to tFe murdered men.
 1t further disclaimed responsibility Tor the outrage, but expressed will ingness tp start an investigation at the scene of the assassinations.
 The government, on receipt of the document decided to execute the plans for dsmanding the surrender of Corfu
 From the moment that the Italian ultimatum was dispatched to Greece, tue public has known that Premier MuSsolint would not hesitate to inn pose direct sanctions if Greece did not comply. Furthermore. those ac- quainted with the temper of the prS mler knew that no obstacle Woll4 halt him. anu that he would employ tne bolaest means within his reach to accomplish his purpose.
 O o Q
 shows Bulldog Tenacity.
 In sense he is endeavoring to introduce into his foreign policy the same bulldog tenacity which made his internal policy a complete sue cess. So thoroughly does Italy sup pS his action that even opposition new spapers now feel they must sup port the cabinet
 Trsmenaors excitement spread through Rome as the news that the Greek reply could not be accepted became known. King Victor Elm
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
OWNER OF GIANTS IS INDICTED IN BROKERAGE CASE
Charles A. Stoneham Charged With Perjury When Bucket
 Shop Firm Fails

NEW YORK. August 31.-The fed eral grand jury which has been in- vestigating the affairs of the bank rupt brokerage house of F. NJ. Fuller e2 Co. indicted Charles A. Stoneham, part owner of the New York Giants. on a charge of perjury.
 United States Attorney Hayward announced that the indictment against Stonehani not only charged him with perjury In his testimony as to the conditions under which he advanced money to the firm, but lin effect" charged him with being a silent partner in the firm to the ex- tent of 20 per cent of Its expected profits.
 Evidence as to Stoneham's silent partnership, Mir. Hayward declared. should make the millionaire sports man liable for the debts of the com pany, and he promised to aid the referee in bankruptcy in any civil action that nigh. be brought to com pei Stoneham to make good the losses of the army of creditors
 Assistant United States Attorney Willard, who presented the evidence against Stoneham to the grand jury, Announced that Stoneham's indict- nent was a mere preliminary" and that more indictments against nigh CT ups" might be expected when the new September grand jury goes to work. The August grand jury, he e, Id. had been unable to go with anything like completeness into the tangled condition of the bucket shop ring turned up by the government. Expected Fourth Profit.
 Mir Hayward said Stoneham had nut his money in, will an agree ment calling for 2S per csnt et the profits, at a time when the firrh was in hard straits, nut when t was be- ieved that q little more rea9y ea,h would enable 1t to make a big Kill ing
 Nest of the firms iaveetors were Investing on the theory that the market was about 10 rise Members of the firm, he said }"bet ma, 1t would fall, and had tke eSnecHd all ccme. the firms profits would have sen "enor,uous." riheR the marAet n'rSt m. the firm cYsaed and ho.h ,ne.e ors and the fiSn Itself lost. .o,n%,e,,tad % ,oy stonehkm when he was .ossif,,t,,g before Hatold Coffin. ref aree in lbankruptcy,l in regard to checks totaling Sl729oO which he nasd to h NJ. Fuller x Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
CLEARINGS SHOW THIRD INCREASE OVER 1922 FIGURES
August Totals Slump Below Those For Same. Month
 One Year Ago

Birmingham bank clearings for the first eight months of this year show an increase of approximately 33 per cent over the clearings for the first eight months of 1922, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham clearing house Friday. There was a month of July compared with the same month last year. For the month of August, clearings amount ed to $S2,S97. 441.1S. For August. 1922. 1t was sS5,S31 .564.05.
 Clearings by months, as tabulated by the clearing house, comparing the figures for the first eight months of this and last year, are as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Important News Or The Day

Italian fire blood spilled Musson bonoard and Island of Corfu fAGE ONE walk midnight Friday stands following with Pnchot PAGE ONE flog and military authorities bring proclamation FACE ONE extended formally recognized Washington authorities PAGE ONE New city market Birmngham s300000 house
 
 yeFstable smuggling PAGE TWO
 
 financial hole, PAGE THREE Mobile of ANeEscAn LeE1on
 
 i5round PAGE FOURTEEN Clarke. self Birmingham oueld .. in trading
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Joy Sweeps Mexico As Announcement Made

MEXICO CITY. August 31.-Presi dent Alvaro Oregon of Mexico will go before the second session of the Thirtieth Federal Congress Saturday ard formally announce the basis of the recognition and new relations ttat Mexico has won from the United States.
 Tumult and joy swept through Mexico City when the word was re- ceived here that recognition had been granted. The huge siren atop
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
BIG SALE CLOSED
Sure oil Corporation Takes over
 Marr Corporation Holdings

SHREVEPORT. La. August s1.- The Sure Oil corporation yesterday took over the holdings of the Marr oil corporation in the El Dorado. Arkansas. territory it was an nounced here today. closing one Of the largest, if not the largest. sale made in that territory since the dis covery of oil in January, 1921. The amount involved was not stated. hut the appraisal Of the property of the Marr oil corporation in May. when IL was organized, was estimated al six million dollars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
RECORDS INDICATE
 BIG GAIN OVER 1922 IN CAPITAL STOCK
August This Year Tops Same Month Last Year By
 S647,8OO

Capital invested in new and going con cerns in Jefferson county for the first eight months of 1923 show a total of $50, 2s2, 300. as compared with S5,157500
 for the same period of the preceding year, court house records show.
 During the month of August of the present year, total of $s7S,300 was in vested in this county against S230, 800 for the same month of 1929. over three times the amount. a difference of
 s647.S00 for the increase comparison of the first eight months of the two years Is given below.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
TWO WORKMEN KILLED
Ten Others Injured When Large Nap-
 thniine StiII ExpIodex

AtAii@-NLh%i't TIA, August 5l.-IWo workmen were killed and 10 others injured when a large napthaline still exploded early today at the Dye and Chemical works of the Barrett com pany in the northeastern part of the city. The blast rocked the neighbor- hood and fire that followed destroy ed the building which housed the still. Two of the injured may die The victims were working in room adjoining the one containing the still when the explosion occurred. The still was hurled through the roof and landed in a street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
MORE GANG FIGHTING
one Sinin. Another Wounded In
 Brooklyn Hattie

NEW YORK, August 2l.-Gang fighting in which one man was slain and another seriously wounded broke out ia Brooklyn this afternoon Two gangsters set upon third man at second avenue and Forty-ninlh street fatally wounding him with pistol shots. As he fell he drew his pistol and wounded one of his as- sailants. A moment later he was defd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
AFRICA r 4 IL [ ]
 WHEN TEST CAME, UNDE ERWOOD SAYS
Government Has Has Been Without Policy For Three
 Years, Class Is Told

NASHVILLE. Tenn. August s1.- Senator Oscar W. Underwood, Ala bama's candidate for the democratic nomination for President. delivered the commencement address at Pea body College for Teachers this morn ing to a class of 12G who have been attending the summer school, and fol- lowing was the honor guest of the Nashville Kiwanis club at a luncheon to which city and state officials and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
BULLETIN

ATHENS, August 3l(By Associated Press )The Italian fleet bombarded police and school the Island Corfu official communication issued this evening.
 The when the of Corfu formed the island be occupied he said he would ask n strucons from the Greek but that befcc thesc A rived Italian landed and the fleet bombarded the po station and school. which caught fire.
 The communication does mention casualties but from other sources it is reported there
 has been semofay confirmed that refugees the police station Corfu killed by the Italian lombard and that the building destroyed by fire
 The landing of the Italians Corfu under the of the fleet which fired upon the Fire also was opened from airpanes above the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
BULLETIN

ROME, August 3l.-(By Associated Press.)-t is semi officially announced that owing the reply of Greece Italian ulmatum, which considered refusal Ialys de mand the Italian decided to proceed to- the military occupation of Corfu
 The that Corfu this afternoon but official emiofcal the report has been published
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
BULLETIN
PARIS, August 31.

PARS. August 3l-A Havas dispatch from Athens suotes Corfu the Italian shells killed several refugees lodged the police school Corfu which was completelv burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
BULLETIN

LONDON, September "A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Rome reported that classes of Italian resersts are being held in readiness be called if this should be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
BULLETIN
WASHINGTON A DLh

WASHINGTON, August 3-A dozen Americans interested relief work stationed Corfu which has been bombardd by the Italians according Col w. Haskell who served as Red Cross commissioner to Greece " -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
BULLETIN

GENEVA August 3l-(By Associated Press)-The Greek delegation here received instructions tonight submit the tao Greek dispute to the League of Nations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
Refugees In Police Station At Corfu Killed and School House There Destroyed By Flames
 Caused From Shells Poured At Building By
 Cannon Of Italian Warships Lying Nearby
BULLETIN

CORFU Island of Corfu, August 3IlBy Associated PreJ Corfu occupied by the Italians this afternoon after sharp bombardment in which at Greek civilians killed and many wounded.
 The demand for the surrender of Corfu given at clock this afternoon and firing began at o clock
 The police school demolished and the old fort fired upon In the fort there casualties the refugees
 Orphans under the American Near East Relief in serious danger from shell fire
 The report o'clock this evening the Italian flag flown from the old fortress that salute of 2 fired amid the cheering of the Italian and that the occupation of the and the island proceeding without disorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
HORSEMEN GALLOP THROUGH KANSAS IN PONY EXPRESS
Scenes Of Cent Ago Re- enacted As Riders Try To
 Better Record
Ny ARTHUR F. DEGREvE
Leased Wire to The Age-Heruld)

NItHst0 "iFt NO inc AEt-hcTllut
 ST. JOSEPH. Mo. August 31.--The 1923 pony express riders streaked q across Kansas Friday night, while the west awaits doubtfully the sue cess of their attempt to better the record of seven days and 17 hours made nearly three quarters of a cen tury ago. when President Lincoln's inaugural address was carried to the coast.
 For weeks St Joseph had awaited this day, and was in gala dress to do 1t justice. Bobbed-haired flappers looked curiously at their friends who overnight had been transformed into the shy little ladies of the hoop skirt and the shock me" glances.
 Indians arrived In costly limousines and In their native scant attire, painted heavily and carrying tom toms. Here was a rough rider from the plains whose costume chafed. Two comedy young women with hoop skirts flaring and pantaloons show Ing approached gentleman of the old school to compliment him on his makeup.
 There was a war dance by the In dians for the benefit of the movie men. Two were winded after a few moments but agreed to carry on for one camera man who had lost out Rain began to fall and one redman stripped to the waist, called for blanket.
 OK Team On Scene.
 An old frontiersman. driving six pairs of oxen, which were pulling q caravan, approached the Pike's Peak stables. which had been draped with patriotic colors.
 In the doorway of the stables. astride bay mare. Beauty" Rob ert Lee Sheperd. smiled for the movie men. borrowed red kerchief to al least look like the boys did in the olden days and seemed nervous to take off"
 Beauty" stamped first front foot, then rear one. Then there was a lull Timepieces showed all most 10 o'clock.
 Clang! It was the bell. The pony and the rider leaped forward. Mayor McIninich threw the mail sack across the bow of the saddle, and a race to San Francisco was on.
 In the mail pouch were letters writ ten by President Coolidge to James Rolph, Jr., mayor of san Francisco, and James D. Phelan of San Fran cisco, president of the pony express celebration. Both envelopes have a black border in mourning for the late President Harding.
 Shepherd crossed the Missouri river by ferry and waving his hand at crowds which lined the river banks soon became a dim figure. He rode to Troy, Kan, where he was relieved
 At the last moment the government refused to allow the cavalry to take part in the race. No reasons for this decision were announced. It has been planned to team the army men with civilian riders and award prizes of S7. 300 10 the two teams making the best time.
 Two hundred and fifty horses and fifty riders will be used before September Q. when the race>is sched- uled 10 end. The distance is esti- mated at 2,l00 miles All along the trail of the pony riders extending through six states. giant expositions and celebrations are planned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
WAR DOGS UNLEASHED
 AS TROOPS OF ITALY
 OCCUPY CORFU ISLAND

Greece Refusing to Meet All or Hun1iliating
 Terms Imposed by Mussolni Government Has
 Territory Invaded Following Borhbardment
 And Occupation Of Corfu By Italian Troops LEAGUE OF NATIONS TO BE CALLED LIIpON Tn CETTIE SERIOUS DISPUTE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
BULLETIN

ROME, August 3l.-(By Associated Presa)-The chief of the Italian fleet the minister of marine tonight the landing of Italian naval forces Corfu The landing effected difficulty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01
AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

ATCflISON Kan, August 31.- John Carter, 16, pony express rider. of Topeka, was 20 minutes ahead of schedule when he passed through here Friday.
 He was riding one and one hall miles a. hour faster than was called for. An average Of 15 miles an hour was made by the riders between St. Joseph and 8tchison.
 Carter passed through Leaven- worth at 3:5S ?. m., on his way to Tonganoxie. % miles southwest. He changed mounts at Lowemont, at 3:20 D. m. Made another change four miles southwest of here at 4:20 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

t2ATINGHAM MAINTAI INS
 BNCERN FOR EDUCATION &Y VOTING DECISIVELY IN FAVOR OF SCHOOL TAXES
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

FORECAST FOR ALABAMA: CLOUDY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, WITH SCATTERED
 SHOWERS IN PORTION s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-01

Totals ss52. .s57.6s5 s654.ss5.2S2