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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
Business Men Believe Prices Will Be Held Down Despite Advance to Working Men of Major Industries-RetaiIers Fear Slack in the Demand
ABOUT TEN PER CENT IS ADDED TO PAY ENVELOPES
Labor Being Lured East by Tales of Fabulous Wages.
 Merchants Buying Carefully
 to Prevent Losses, Having Learned Lesson During War

NEW YORK, April 15.-As the con- tsgious advance in wages became epidemic oyer the weekend, and spread across the country in many industries, business men began to in- quire how soon and how far it would be mirrored in higher prices. When will it penetrate the pantry and the clothes closet, from the buyers point of view?
 summary of wage increases Sum day leads business men to the belief that before two more pay days roll around a large majority of workmen in the basic industries will be earn ing approximately 10 per cent more than on April l. Yet 1t seems likely that they will not pay proportions ately higher prices for 'some time
 In widely scattered cities all over the United States the wage increase movement. inaugurated principally in the building trades and textile indus try and put ever" in steel, will mean Monday, where they are not already in effect.
 o o O
 Labor Lurcd East.
 At Portland. Ore, a 10 per cent ad- vance puts skilled building labor Mack to the sS basis of 1920, and the trade council is working to make the advance general for the ehdustry. Nevertheless, building craftsmen without families are going east, lured by reports of fabulous" wages.
 Bricklayers of Dallas, Tex, have secured an advance Of Sl day. Some 5o,000 textile workers inS the Caro- linas are now working at scale from 10 to 121A per cent higher.
 A per cent increase by the Beth - lehem Shipbuilding company at San Francisco affects more than 3900 metals workers of the central Pa eific coast. At Cleveland 10000 wooden workers, with l212 per cent increase in their jeans have been joined by an army of building workmen with Va rous advances. including one of 20 per cent for carpenters. In New Eng land substantial advances in textiles and other industries are in effect. No Rise In Prices.
 Despite this avalanche of advances and resultant advances in the cost of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
NORTH DAKOTA TO AID
Special Attorneys General Named For
 Florida investigation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, April 15.-- (By Associated Press )--G. Crimson states attorney and w. J. Knee shaw, circuit judge of North Dakota, today were appointed by Governor Nestos of North Dakota, as assistant attorneys general to represent that state in the investigation now being conducted by the Florida legislature into the death of Martin Tabert of Munich. Ind
 Governor NeStos appointments came by telegraph from Battle Creek Mich, where the chief executive is spending a few days. Mir Crimson and Judge Eneeshaw have in their possession evidence which was pre- scented to the North Dak ota legisla- ture, resulting in that body adopting resolution requesting this state to investigate the conviction, leasing and death of Tabert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
MRS. HARDING AT CHURCH
Presidents Wife Resumes Place After
 Her Illness

WASHINGTON, April 15,-Despite weather about as disagreeable as ever comes to Washington in April. the morning being cold and damp with traces of yesterdays snow and sleet remaining, Mrs. Harding at tended church today with the Presi- dent. 1t was the first time she had attended church services since her illness ot last fall, After church, the President and Mrs. Harding took a short drive through Potomac park and around the Tidal basin. where Japanese cherry trees have been in full bloom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
 LYNCH FUNERAL HELD
Hundreds of Rebels Pay Tribute To
 Irish Leader

DUBLIN. April 15.-The funeral of Liam Lynch, chief of staff of the repub blican forces, took place today at Kilcrumper. near Fermoy. and at. tracted great numbers from the sur rounding country. Lynch died from wounds inflicted by Free State troops.
 Hundreds of wreaths surrounded the coffin. One from Eamonn De- Valera was inscribed
 When Emmets epitah can be written. Ireland will write yours. Liam."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
EPISCOPAL BISHOP DEAD
Right Reverend Williams Dies Iu
 Paris Following Illness

PARIS. April l5.-The Right Rev ereud Gershom Mott Williams died at
 midnight Saturday in the American hospital here. He had been ill two weeks The funeral will be held at the American Church of the Holy Trinity, which Bishop Williams ac- cepted a month ago as his pro Cathe- dral for the American Ept soepal churches in Europe. Bishop Williams was born In Fort Hamilton Y. C.. in February, 1857. He has been in charge of the American Episcopal churches in Europe for seven years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
WILL TRY MERIDIAN MAN
McMulIen Accused Of Killing Loco
 motive Engineer

MERIDIAN, Miss, April 15.--W. S. McMullen, prominent sawmfl man, who late yesterday shot and killed Walter J. Loudie, locomotive engi- neer, will have preliminary hearing this week, it was announced today.
 Neither McMullen nor members of his family will make statement as to the cause that led Up to the shoot today. The funeral of Loudie was held this afternoon and was largely attended.
 The shooting of Loudie occurred on a crowded street corner. three shots being fired. two of which took effect. one just above the heart and the other in the left side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
STUDENT HERO HURT
Child Killed Despite Effort Ol
 ArkanNaN Youth y.

MENETTE, Ark, April 15.-Cle- ment Barber. student at the Jones' poro Agricultural school, ran into the path of a train here today in an attempt to saveF Hammer Green, 2 three-year- old boy, who had left his mothers side and walked along the tracks. The child was killed and Barber was injured He was taken to Jonesboro hospital, where it was said he would recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
HISTORIC HOTEL BURNS
California City IS swept By SI0O, ,0Oo
 Fire

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. April b. In spectacular late afternoon fire Sunday. the historic uid Hayward hotel of Hayward, across the bay from here. the Hayward post office building and several small structures were destroyed, Two hotel clerks were slightly burned in fighting the fire. The damage is estimated at s1OO OO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
NJ PEACE WITHOUT
 REAL GUARANT TEES, FRENCH DEMAND
Poincare Bitter in Denuncla- ton of English Policy To-
 ward Germans

PARIS. April 15.-France and Bell gium will entertain no Ruhr settle ment proposals from outside nations unless those proposals contain se- curity and separations guarantees
 This position was clearly outlined Sunday by Premier Poineare as mem bers os the French cabinet were hurrying into the occupied zone to enforce new regulations drawn up by the two invading governments.
 Speaking at the dedication of at Dunkirk. France, the premier de- clared the visit of Louis Loucheur to London was "closed incident in that it failed to win British sup port to the Franco Belgian cause.
 Great Britain having embarked on a policy of benevolent neutrality" toward the Ruhr enterprise, must keep hands off until she can side once more with her allies, Poincare inferred. The same goes for Amer ica.
 Loucheur Is Present.
 Poincare's challenge was delivered in the presence of Loucheur, who at tended the dedication in the capacity of deputy from the north depart ment. In his tirade against Eng land the premier professed to md great change in London public opinion.
 Loucheur, in a statement, denied he was at odds with Poincare. He emphasized that he had turned down an invitation to attend q convention of war wounded at Valenciennes so he could be at the premier's s side.
 Recent events which certain peo- pIe wish to exploit as' divergences between NJ. Poincare and myself make it more than ever my duty to stand beside him and reaffirm our con.- plete accord regarding Frances great interests" the industrlallst deputy asserted.
 BristIes With Defiance.
 The address of the premier hris- tied with defiance toward those na- lions which would set at naught French sacrifices during the war by depriving the Paris government of guarantees.
 He answered the British criti- oism of his Ruhr policies by pointing out England's similar occupation or the Dunkirll district when she feared an attack on Dover by the Germans during the war. N
 When England saw or thought she saw a military and maritime perir near her borders she did not hesitate to take measures she judged for a long time necessary to saie-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16

THE FORECAST FOR STATE OF ALABAMA IS FAIR AND MODERATE TEMPERATURE FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
BristIes With Defiance.
WILL FILE BILLS TODAY

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16

NORTHERN CAPITALISTS PAID $3,000,0O0 FOR VIRGIN COAL LANDS IN WALKER COUNTY AND IN OTHER COUNTIES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-16
Harding Praises Lnsker.
POLITICS IS RIFE

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
A new VENTURE
BEING LAUNCHED BY
KEN, HIST. SOCIETY

The Kennebec Historical Society is
launching new venture this year.
They are planning to have q series of
free lectures from men of we'll known
historical ability which shall be de-
livered in their room over the Lith-
gov Library. The first of these
lectures is to be on Tuesday evening,
December 4. at 1880 p. M. The
speaker at this opening talk Of the
series will be Mr.. Bertram f. Packard
of the Department of Education.
He has chosen as the subject of his
paper, John Gardiner, Barrister,"
who was an interesting member of
the Gardiner family from which the
present town gains it's name.
Mr.. Packard'S calibre as an histor-
ian is well known and recognized
and those who have heard him speak
know what a delightful talker he is.
Some of the future speakers who
have agreed to address the society
and their friends are Judge Edgar
Smith, who will talk on the Methods
of Financing the State Constitutional
Convention" and Mr.. John NJ.
Sprague. the honored editor of
Sprague's Journal of Maine History.
The Society further plans to pub
l1sh these addresses in attractive
brochure form which can later be
procured from the Kennebec His
torical Society.
Several requests have come to the
society that they should open their
rooms in order that the children of
the city and any other people who
are interested may freely inspect the
natural history collections and other
objects of historical interest which
are housed there. In response to
these requests the Society is verv
glad to extend an invitation to al
who are interested to come to the
rooms any Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
DE:x Ter

The speaker at the meeting of the
Dexter Woman, Literary Club,
Wednesday, will be Richard Libby
of Augusta, Of the State department
OF education. The meeting will be
held at the home OF Mrs. Nathan
Daggett, Free street, and the host
esses will be Mrs. Daggett and her
daughter, Mrs. Leroy Haskell. Mem
berS are asked to be present at $50
o'clock.
A mems meeting was held Sun
day afternoon at the Congregational
church. with an address by Rev.
r. f. Latte of Bangor.
Monday evening was Past Masters
hight at the Penobscot Lodge, f..
and A. NJ, of this tow. Members
Exeter and Cambridge were present
DIR. and Mrs. L. S. Pnilbrick of
Bangor were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Twombly, Free
street.
Ernest Woodside, who has been
employed cutting railroad ties for
Danforth and. Marsh, was taken to
the Plummer Memorial hospital in
this town Saturday. having inflicted
Ii serious cash with an axe on one
OF his feet while working in the
woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Moses are the
happy parents of a daughter, born
| Sunday night at the Plummer hos
pital.
Miss Elizabeth Leslie, supervisor
Of the State Board of Charities and
Corrections, passed Thanksgiving
end the weekend at her home in
| this town.
| Mrs. Ralph IT. Salisbury of Ban
gor was a guest Sunday of her par
| ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Milford II. Sal
! ley.
DIR. and Mrs. Walter Hammond
| were in Newport, Sunday, on pro-
, feSsional business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mason of Ban
gor were weekend guests of Mrs.
Nason's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
ford II. Salley.
Hon. Francis w. Hill of Bangor
was in town Saturday Oh business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Young Civic
Society Now in Chic.

Chicago. Dec. 3-(By A. P)-The
International Association of Lions
Clubs, the youngest of the civic or
CARNATIONS, has located it's perma-
nent headquarters here at the direc-
ton of the board of directors, it has
been announced by Melvin Jones.
secretary-general A six-year lease
has been signed.
Secretary General Jones has been
with the. organization since it was
formed i'll 1917. II now counts 10000
members in eco clubs. distributed
over AZ states and four Canadian
provinces. These 700 clubs have. in
the last year engaged in 300 major
activities, all for the upbuilding of
their. communities. the teaching of
service and patriotism. and the pro-
motion of good fellowship.
1--WE have built schools and asy-
lums. cared for the poor, helped boys
and girls form clubs and live in the
open. endowed hospitals, and worked
for good roads," Mr.. Jones said.
Lions are chosen from the best
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
WASHINGTON

NORTH-W. A. Palmer. Mr.. and
Mrs. i. w. Cunningham and son, Ro-
i bert. and daughter, Leila all motored
to Belfast and took their Thanksgiv-
ing Inner with Mr. and Mrs. r. p.
Morang, and their son, Donald Cum
ningham.
George Lenfest Of Columbus. Ohio,
who has been at home during the
month of November, returned Mon
day to Ohio. He was accompanied
to Boston by his father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. w. Lenfest, who
have positions in Somervillc, Mass,
for the winter.
Donald Cunningham was at home
from Belfast high few days last
week. for hunting.
Roy Lcnfest and family of South
Liberty have moved onto his fathers
place here, while he is away in Mas
SaChusettS for the winter.
Deer hunting season closed here
with not deer being shot hereabout.
Deer tracks are quite plenty. but ow-
ing to no snow during November a
new lease of life is granted many
deer.
w. A. Palmer assisted by F.. w.
Cunningham is building a garage.
Rex and Will Prescott returned
Saturday from Cebois, where they
had been on a weeks hunting trip.
They saw a number of deer but did
not succeed in getting any.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
MADISON

An event of much interest to the
members of the Madison Baptist
church and parish was the visit Sun
day of the Colby college deputation
team, consisting of three young
men who had charge of the services
for the day. Saturday evening there
was q parish supper, at which the
young men were the guests of hon
or. In addition to the regular serv-
ices Sunday there was service in
the afternoon for young men and
boys.
Sherman WEIGH. who has been the
guest for the past few days of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank f.
WEIGH, returned Monday to Brock
ton, Mass, where he is employed as
a plumber.
The regular meeting of the Madi-
son w. c. r. U. will be held next
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. George Hunter on the Arson
side of the river.
+. G. Oulton returned Saturday
from a hunting trip to Indian pond
with a nine-point buck deer.
A meeting of the Ladies' Aid OF
! the Methodist Episcopal church will
/, be held next Wednesday afternoon
at the church vestry.
Miss Marguerite Burr of East Mil
linocket was the guest over Sunday
J of Miss N1yra Merrill and left town
Monday for Boston.
Miss Esther Marden. who has
been passing the Thanksgiving re-
cess with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Fl. Marden, returned Monday
to Boston to resume her studies at
the Conservatory Of Music.
A committee consisting of Mrs.
Daisy Danforth and Miss Helen
kennison has been appointed by the
NJ. +. Sunday school and work on
the Christmas program has started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
All Postal Employees
VIII Eat at Home

Postmaster General New has issued
IAN order that all postal employees be
permitted to eat their Christmas din
ner in their own homes or with
friends or relatives of their own
designation and that all schedules at
the Iostofiices, all over the country
be so arranged that this NAV be
brought about. 1t will mean that all
postal employees. the country over.
will be dismissed from their duties
at noon, on Christmas day and be
given as many hours as the sched-
ule allows.
For the past two or three years. the
work at the Augusta POstofIice, has
been so arranged that the employees
have enjoyed their Christmas dinners
at home but by the Postmaster Cen
erals order, this becomes obligatory
as well. 1t Will be joyful news for
postal workers all over the country.
If the public will avail themselves
of the advice now being given, to
mail their Christmas packages early,
deliveries may be made on the pre-
vious days and no disappointments
will be experienced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
BURNHAM

Miss Alice Wyman, who teaches in
Larone is at the home of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wyman for
Thanksgiving recess.
Miss Leone Claigh, who teaches at
Benton Falls. went to her home in
Readfield for Thanksgiving.
Miss Rebecca Germon is at home
for the week end.
Miss Arlene Plummer, who teaches
in Skowhegan, is at home for
Thanksgiving recess.
Miss Eta Simonson Of Clinton is
a guest of Irene Kent.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Brown and son,
Herbert, are visiting relatives in
Hartland.
The Misses Frances and Gladys
Goodwin are passing the Thanksgiv-
ing recess with their mother, Mrs.
Blanche Goodwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald WEIGH and
daughter, Geraldine, were Thanks
giving guests of their homher, Mrs.
Mary WEIGH, and sister, Mrs. Alice
Haley.
Several from here attended the
Pomona meeting at Winslow Tues
day.
Miss hardest Merreau, who is
training at the Augusta General hos
pital, was calling on relatives Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
MANCHESTER

The Community Club will meet
with Mrs. Julia Spear on Thursday
OF this week.
Miss Frances Collins visited at her
home for the week end, returning
TO Boston on Sunday.
Miss Lena Welch passed the
Thanksgiving recess at her home.
Mrs. \. j.. Farr passed Thanks
giving day in the neighborhood with
friends.
Miss Winnifred Murphy has gone
to BrocktOn to pass the winter with
her mother.
Mrs. Annie Emery has moved from
the Lake house to her winter home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
VASSALBORO
East kennebec Pomona

:. NORTH-The November session of
East Kennebec Pomana Grange. No.
25, met with Winslow Grange Tues
day, Nov. q. with the Worthy Mas
ter. Master II. d. Aver in the chair,
and all officers present. After the
regular business had been attended
to the degree was conferred upon
three candidates. After a bountiful
dinner the meeting was called to or
der and the reports of the secretary
and treasurer read and after being
approved by the finance committee
were accepted by the Grange.
This being the annual meeting the
business proceeded to the election
of officers which resulted as follows:
Worthy Master, D. z. Foster: Over
seer, Cony Weber; Lecturer, Vita
Hemter; Steward, Norman Jones;
Asst. Steward, Albert Clifford: Chap
lain, Nellie Jones; Treasurer. G. F.
Thurston: Secretary, Grace Thurs
ton: Gate Keeper, Ernest Leach;
Pomona; Helma Foster: Ceres, Pearl
Weber: Flora, Sadie Clifford; Lady
Asst. Steward. Alice Brown.
After the election the above named
officers were very ably installed by
Deputy Fred Walker of Readfield. A
very pleasing feature of the meeting
was the presentation of solid gold
past masters pin to the retiring
master. H. D. 3. Aver, by Master
D. E. Foster.
The next meeting will be with Vas
salboro Grange, Dec. IS.
Vassalboro Rebekah Lodge, No. 81,
I. o. o. F., will hold a fair in Odd
Fellows hall. Dec. 1. All are invited.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M.
E. church will hold their annual fair
and sale at the vestry, Dec. 6. A
chicken pie supper will be served at
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Mansur Studio lmprovem ents

Herman r. Mansur. owner of the
Mansur Photo Laboratory on Hill
crest street. is having an extensive
addition built onto the present struc-
ture which will about double the ca
pacity of the building. At the rear
of the building he is having q new
tank developer constructed. BY this
new arrangement the printing room
will be doubled in size and will be in
the basement, rather than on the
second floor. The top floor of the
addition will be used for a two car
garage The old printing room will
be used for the work in retouching,
spotting and air brush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Many + eatures at White Raw Club
Fair

The White Ray Club fair which will
be held at the Augusta City hall on
Thursday and Friday is just jammed
full of features. On Thursday eve
ming, the program to be given is one
of the best shown by Augusta talent
in long while. Instrumental, vocal
and special numbers will make up the
entertainment.
But the White Ray club fair will
have more than just the entertain
ment. There will be ten unusually
attractive booths, supper served
Thursday night from $50 to 7.30 in
real White Ray style and the mys-
FERROUS "Tombola." There will be
games of all kinds but these will be
games of skill, for the officers of the
club are anxious for everyone to
come and see just what are proper
games to be held at a fair.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Stately Winthrop Elm
Made Into Stove Wood

One Of the biggest elm trees on
Winthrop street, which stands in the
southeriv corner of the ST Marks
Home lot. is being cut down and
made into stove wood. The tree,
which is of immense proportions. was
becoming a menace because Of the
dozy conditions of the limbs. Fol-
counting the circles, each circle rep
resenting year and the core, about
four years. it appears that the tree
is fully $50 years old. Between six
and seven cords of wood will be got
ten from the fallen monarch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
CHINA

Fred Butterfield and family of
Portland were Thanksgiving guests
of A. Il. Doe and family.
Willard Woodsum and Donald
Farnsworth of Lynn. Mass, passed
Thanksgiving with their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Woodsum and
Mr.. and Mrs. L. O.. Farnsworth.
Mrs. II. J.. Pinkham of Branch
Mills has been the guest of her
daughter Mrs. w. Il. Bailey for the
past week.
T. w. Washburn and family and
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Zwicller ate their
Thanksgiving dinner with w. w.
Washburn and family.
Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Douglass
went Wednesday to the home of
Mrs. Douglass parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Herring of Guilford.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Fish were en-
tertained Thursday at Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F.. Wards, Eugene G. Brann and
family were at his mothers, Mrs.
Nettie Brann's on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Brann had
for guests Thursday. Mrs. Martha
Burrill and son, Joseph Burrill and
Miss Nellie Brann.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. S. Bartlett and
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. A. Lamson were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Martin
Thursday.
SOCTH-A happy family party of
II dined at I. l.. Jones on Thanks
giving day. This included Mrs. Eta
Sibley, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Brown
and children of Augusta, Mr.. and
Mrs. oscar Carvell and daughter,
Stella. Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe E. Jones
and daughter Evelyn, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Carroll Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Holmes were
dinner guests of Miss Alma Clark on
THANKSGIVING day.
Mrs. Mary W. Jones with her son,
Harvey, and daughter Miriam, caller
on Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence w. Jones
of East Vassalboro Thursday.