davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
GETS TEN YEARS
FOR KIDNAPPING
HIS OWN SON
George T. Stagg, Seattle
Newspaper Man, Draws
Stiff Sentence as Result
of Sensational Abduc-
ton Case.
~ rnr As.eeiI,ie iiii .sis. :


TACOMA, wash. Dec. 1s,--
George T. staEg. former Tacoma and
Seattle newspaper man, pleaded
guilty today to having kidnapped his
son. Bobby stagg. September IL. lie
was sentenced to the state pcnltcn-
tiary for Il term OF from ten to fif-
teen years.
The case against Miss Betty Brain
erd, charged as an accompllce in the
kidnapping was dismissed.
Bobby stagg, two year old boy for
the kidnapping OF whom Miss Betty
Bra.nerd and stagg of Seattle were
placed on trial here, was taken from
his mothers Tacoma home September
IL. 1920.
George T. Stagg, newspapcrman.
who ls the boys father, visited the
home OF his divorced wife on Sep
tember "A and asked to see Bobby.
While the mother, Miss Edith Stagg
was out Of the room 4 few moments,
the father II has been charged,
picked up Bobby, hurried to Il walt
Ing automobile and disappeared.
For almost a month the search for
Nlf bb9 MhN Ut NtAlNls oh ONARbNA ~
Miss Brainerd was arrested in New
York and charged with completely In
the crime. The complaint against
her charged that she drove Stage
from Tacoma to Seattle In her auto
mobile following the kidnapping and
that she had charge OF the boy after
he was taken.
Following Miss Brainerd's arrest
offers were made to return the boy
to his mother II the charges against
the young woman We're dropped. Nc
action was taken on the offers and
the case against Miss Brainerd was
pressed. Late In October Governor
Smith OF New York signed eXtradi'
tion papers for her removal to Ia.
coma to stand trial. She arrived
here November and was released or
$4,000 bail pending trial.
After the arrea Bobby was re
turned to his mother. ON October
90, the Tacoma News-Tribune re
ceived telephone message from
Vancouver, b. C., stating that Tho
boy was lin that city and that n
would be turned over to a reporter
calling at certain room and askinl
for IA bundle" A Tacoma reporter
and Mrs. Stage went to the CANADIAN
city, followed directions and, ON DC
tober "a, recovered the boy,
Belief has been expressed by tn
Tacoma police that Bobby first wa
taken to Seattle, then across Cnnadi
and later 20 New York. Finally IN
was returned 10 Vancouver and thei
hack to Tacoma,
Mo- trace of stegg has been found
according to officers, since he lei
the home OF New York friend
few days before the arrest of Mis-
liraincrd.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
WAR HERO DRIVEN
TO SUICIDE BY A
FAMILY QUARREL
Lieutenant Pat O'Brien,
Royal Flying Corps,
Shoots Himself When
Wife, Movie Actress,
Refuses Reconciliation.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1S.-A re-
port setting forth that Lieuten-
ant Pat O'Bricn, officer of the
royal flying corps in the world
war, found dead last night in a
down town hotel, had committed
suicide, was filed today by police
detectives who investigated the
case.
II was stated at the detective
bureau there probably would not
be an inquest. Lieutenant O'Brien
was found with bullet wound in
his forehead and an army pistol
at his side. Police said he had
tried and failed TO effect recon
ciliation with his wife, motion
picture actress.
o'Brcn, the detectives said cam,
here from Oakland yesterday and
went to tho hotel where his wife hac
n room. He took another room ant
tclephoned to her. According TO tn,
report, Mrs. OBrien, 1t was declared
replied she was too III to see him
A few minutes later attendants heart
a shot fired.
O'Brion was found dead A not
in o'Bsiens handwriting, dlscoveret
In the room, addressed to his wife
follows:
"Only coward would do what
/ am doing, but ] guess ] am
one. With all my war record,
am just like the rest of the
people in this world-a little bit
OF clay And to you. my sweet
little wife-I go thinking of you.
And my dear, sweet mother
my sisters and brothers.
"And may the Just God that
answered my prayers in those
two days that l spent In making
my escape from Germany once
moro answer them.
And bring trouble, sickness,
disgrace, and more bad luck than
any one else In this world has
ever had, ana curse forever that
awful woman--that has broken
up my home and taken you from
me; the woman that stood in my
my home (sevoral words
blurred). She caused this life OF
mine, that l-ist a few moments
ago was happy, TO 20 on that
sweet adventure OF death.
PLEASE send what you find
back to my dear mother In Mo-
mencc, Illinois.
ITO the five armies I have
been in; the birds, the animals
, ] lo|e so; to my friends; to all
the world of adventure say
good by"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18

month OF November than It was n
year ago.
Local Shipments Increase.
II. W. Hoyt, freight and passenger
agent here, says that his figures Will
show that the freight shipments at
Albuquerque for last month were
much higher than those of November
OF last year. The shipments are
lower now than several months ago
II Is believed because merchants are
buying as little as possible, hoping
for a decrease in price OF stock.
Mr.. Bristol said that only q few
shop employees had been laid of from
work or the entire system and that
they hoped to keep all working II
possible. Mr.. Parker, Mr.. Bristol
and MIR. Blsbec left this afternoon for
the east. Mr. West Is to leave to-
night for San Marcial
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Pearson's Punishment
Left to the Court

EAST LAS NEGAs, n. W. DC. 70.
Tho Jury returned "a verdict or
guilty IN the case of Charles r. Per-
sons this morning without assessing
penalty, which win be fixed by Judge
David J. Leahy the last day OF the
present session of court The de-
fendant was charged by a grand jury
indictment with incest and criminal
assault upon his daughter Mary
Emma Persons, IA years old. The
girl testified against her father as
did also her mother, the latter relat-
ing what her daughter had told her.
The maNimum penalty Is SO years.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Seven Men Drown
When Skif Upsets
nr rnr A.noclArrn rnran

CLARk ESTON, ~. Va, Dec. IS
Seven men, employees OF the United
States naval ordnance plant at South
Charleston were drowned when a
slIiff iu which they were crossing the
kanuWn river overturned near Spring
Hin horc today, Eleven others. who
were in tho party, wore rescued.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Crawford Hill
Fools Doctors

DENVER, Dec. 1S.--i1rawford Hill.
Denver financler, who suffered Il
stroke OF paralysis Wednesday, was
reported today by his physician to be
rapidly recovering" He now Is
partly conscious most of the time, his
physician stated Until this morning
he had been unconscious as n result
OF the stroke.
Mr.. hin formerly was president OF
the Denver Republican Publishing
company. now out OF existence
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Feared Cardinal
Gibbons Illness
May Be Serious

BALTIMORE. Md, Dec. IS
An announcement concerning the
health of Cardinal Gibbons, signed
by Bishop O. B. Corrigan, vicar
general OF the diocese, appears to-
day in the Baltimore Catholic Re
view. II said:
Ills condition varies from hour
to hour. but those In attendance
are hopeful of early recovery. HIS
devoted people are urged to oher
daily prayers for him.
Word was received from Union
Mills this morning that the Card
inal had a good nights rest ana
had said ne felt better than at any
time since he went there.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
TIRE Co.
Thrown INTO BANKRUPTCY

BOSTON, DEC. 1S.-Tho plymouth
Rubber company, "a corporation capl-
talized at Sl,5OO,OO0, with factories
at Canton, Mass, was the subject OF
creditors petition in bankruptcy
filed In the federal court today.
Tho company's troubles were said
tn be due to tremendous shrinkaBe
in inventory values with reduced
demand for rs products. An official
Of tho company eaid he could not
give any figures on aggregate asset.
! and liabilities,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Bandits Carry Out
Raids Under Noses
OF New York Police

NEW YORK, Dec. l8.-
While the police department
was announcing adoption of
two reorganization steps to-
block New York s crime
wave, bandits held up two
jewelers. messengers in
Brooklyn today stealing $l0,-
600 worth of gems and a %2,-
600 pay roll.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Professional Football
Team Earns 81, 100 Eac''
nr atArg eoaararenprnT

DECATUR, H., Dec. lN.-Mcmbers
of the Stulcy's local professional foot
three months gridiron work 1t was
announced today. Most OF the play
ors have left for their homes In
other cities.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Find Narcotics
Worth $40, 600 in
Ownerless Satchel

SEATTLE, Wash, Dee, Is.
Narcotics valued by fed
eral officers at $4,000 were
seized at the King street pas
senger station here today by
United States customs Oft
cials. The drugs were found
in two travelling bags which
arrived at the station am a
train from Vancouver, B. G.
The owner of the bag could
not be found
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Detroit Americans
Train at San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dee. 1s.--
The Detroit Americans Will train in
san Antonio, together with the New
York Giants, Scout Mike Finn, who
is here, announced today. Finn has
full authority to select a camp.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Big Utah Lead Mine
Closed Down Today

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Doc. 1s---
The Utah-Apex mine, one OF the
largest lead producers Of the state,
closed down today, throwing 200 men
out OF work. The present low prices
Of lead, high freight rates, and In
ability 20 secure satisfactory contracts
with the smeltcrs were assigned by
the management as reasons for the
action taken.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
CALLED EFFORT TO
EAIRARASS COMpANl

AKRON. Ohio, Dec. iS,-Goodyear
Tire and Rubber company officials
through their attorney w. Il. Young
stated today that the suit brought by
w. $. Monnett In Columbus IL regard
ed as an attempt to embarrass the
company and that It was initiated
largely on the attorneys own personal
motion They will demand a apeedy
Aearing OF the cate and express con-
aidenoe that the reeeivershiP Will be
denied he ADDED,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Quake Shakes Latin America;
Eight Dead in Wrecked Village

tSEght killed and than
whc No apparently
the Of the
Of through which hot
gushing
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
MalfeaSance by Directors
Charged in Suit to Force
Receiver for Goodyear Co.

CoIUMBIs is--Askng appointment OF u receiver
and today filed
and Rubber of
In his suit stockioider In
directors the company with mhleasance IN
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
DEMOCRATS
PREPARE To
FIGHT TARIFF
Senator Hitchcock An
nounces Minority VIII
Oppose Emergency
Measure to Protect
Food and Wool Pro-
ducers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.---In its
first stop toward enactment of an
emergency tariff, the house ways and
means committee today tentatively
agreed to place high import duties
on wheat corn, wool and wool cloth
ing, beans, potatoes, peanuts, onlons,
sheep and cattle and mutton and lamb
meat.
Members Of the committee said the
action taken was not final, but repre-
scented only the concensus Of opinion
of leaders seeking a basis FOR the pro-
posed law.
They had included corn in the list
and had omitted cotton, they said, on
the suggestion that the drop in corn
prices had caused LOSSES equally as
serious as those on wheat while the
Imports OF cotton were normally so
ANAL aS to be negligible.
a meeting or the senate democratic
Htecring committo for Monday was
called by Senator Hitchcock of No
braska, acting minority leader.
81 shall oppose the proposed tariff
legislation Senator Hitchcock said
adding that other democrats were oX'
pected 10 oppose the measure, on tho
general grounds that any increases
In tariff rates would operate to re-
strict American export trade.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
WILL SEEK STATE
RONIlS In OREGON

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 1S.--State
legislation which will offer the alter
native Of a $4,000 farm or home loan
or cash compensation at the rate
Of the SIS per month of service for
wcrld war veterans will be pressed
by the American Legion, department
of Oregon, aG result Of action by
the state executive committee, in
session in Portland, according to an
nouncement today.
Submission of n bill to the leglsla-
turc. TO be referred by referendum to
tho people at the next election was
determined. The DICTIONARIES also de-
cided to sponsor n bill ai'Iilar to the
Japanese law of California aimed to
prevent land holdings by orientals in
the state. It was pointed out that
the adoption OF the California law
caused an influx of Japanese into
Oregon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Weather.
AT THE UNIVERSITY or NEW
MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE
For "a Hours Ending 0 a. N.

Highest temper
ature a.; lowest
temperature 20;
dai y range tenn
u e ra ure ga;
mean daily tenn
perature So; re-
latlvr humidity
q y. m. rs; re-
lativc humidity
. u. m. 81; pre-
cipitatlon none;
maximum veloc-
ity OF wind miles
per hour .; pre-
vailing direction
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18


south; character Of the day cloudy,
New Mexico Weather
Fur tonight and prohably sun
day; warmer sunday.
Arizona Fulr aud somewhat
warmer tonight; Sunday partly
cloudy becoming unsettled In north
portion, warmer.
Forecast for the Week
washington, Dec. ts.-Weathor
predictions for the week beginning
Monday are;
Northern Rocky Mountain and
Plateau regions; cold and general
" fair, but with occasional SHOWS
In high rcsionp.
Southern Rocky Mountainn and
Plateu. regiona Normal tempera-
ture and occasional rains or snows'
q 81 81 y
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-18
Miller Expects Passage

Western and southern representa-
tivcs In Washington are giving their
support to the emergency tariff pro-
posals according TO word received
here today by Miss Bertha Benson.
Recretary OF New Mexico Cattle and
Horse Growers association, from
Prayer Miller.
A message from him today says:
Emergency tariff expected out of
ways and means committee tomor-
row. Sixteen cents "a pound unwash-
cd and iS cents on secured contents
Support from the western and south
ern representatives strong regardless
OF politics."
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
l. M. DREEBEN DIES
SUDDENLY SUNDAY

The family of Mr.. and Mrs. M. B.
Dreeben has again been awfuIIy be-
reaved by the sudden death of one of
their sons, Mr.. L. M. Dreeben, manas-
er Of the Dreeben drygoods firm, hav-
ing died from heart failure last Satur-
day evening. September 18th. Young
Mr.. Dreeben. not feeling quite well,
was entering the Leesville Drug Store
when he was stricken, and he expired
while medical aid was being admins
tered. The deceased was born in Tex
as, 81 years ago, and, following the
commercial pursuits of his father, was
a successful merchant ever since he
entered practical business life. He
leaves his widow. In Leesyille. MIR.
Dreeben was popular man, highly
esteemed by all who knew him. To
the Chamber of Commerce, the Order
of Elks, and several other organiza-
tons, he belonged as an active mem
Der. The body was taken to Shreve-
port by Mr.. Keller, brother-in-law of
the deceased, Mrs. L. NJ. Dreeben and
her mother and Mr.. Walter Bacarat,
the funeral having taken place in that
city. Among the members Of the fam
lily who attended the services were Mr..
Israel Dreeben, counsellor and attor-
ney-at-law. of Dallas, Tex; Mr.. and
Mrs. Toplitz, also of Dallas; Mr.. and
Mrs. Levy. of Houston. Tex; Mr.. E.
A. Dreeben. who is in the oil business
in Tulsa. Okla. Two years ago the
Dreeben family was bereaved by the
loss of A. L. Dreeben, another of the
prominent sons Of M. B. Dreeben.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
CRAVEN MAN SHOT

Sheriff Turner and some of his de-
puties are investigating the mysterious
circumstances which lead to the death
of ]. c. Graham, who was found I'M
conscious in his house at Craven. suf-
fering from wound caused by a shot
from revolver. the weapon lying near
the mans bed. Graham is now in the
sanitarium at Lake Charles. His
wound is in the abdomen, and the fact
that grains of powder are embedded
in the mans skin is evidence that the
shot was fired at close range. The
Sheriff in inclined to the belief that
the wound was self-inflicted.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

honeymoon trip and are now living at
their coy little home in this city; Mr..
II. L. Morgan, Jr. has resumed his
studies at the A. and, M. College in
College Station, Tex; Miss Fannie
Cudd has returned to Leesville from
Farwell. where she had been teaching
in the public school Of that place; Mr..
Victor Ashy. of New Orleans, is the
guest of Mr.. Gabe Joseph in LeesvilIe.
= = y &
Marriage licenses were obtained this
week in Leesville by Mr.. Leo R. Good
man and Miss Doris Clara McCregor,
both of Barham; Mr.. Conley Brock
and Miss Effie Moore. both of Walnut
Hill; Mr. Leroy Breland and Miss Viii
lie Mae Fletchers; and Mr.. Arthur
Gatson and Miss Georgia Marsh, all
of Leesville.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
FORCES
LOOSE ELECTION
INSTRUMENTATION cANDL
DATES SWEEP STATE ALMOST
cLEAN-FEW EXCEPTIONS.
M'sHANE LEAD IS ABOUT 1900
Newspapers Of New Orleans Backed
Reform Ticket-Assures New Ad-
ADMINISTRATION After Many
Years.

New Orleans-The reform candi.
dates here swept the city and appar.
emily won the entire slate.
This means that after many years
that this city is to have a complete
new administration. The reform move.
ment was sponsored by the newspa-
pers of New Orleans.
M'Shane, the reform candidate, led
Behrman by approximately $500
votes.
Anti-administration forces gain con-
troll of the commission council, with
two o. D. A. candidates, Wilbert Black
and Richard M. Murphy, assured OF
election to the commission council.
This, with the defeat of Mayor Behr-
man by Alder J. Mechanic, gives a
three to two majority in this body.
Judge Robert H. MARI, o. D..A. can
didate for district attorney, with 81
14l votes, hasa winning lead over A.
D. Henriques, with 2O,S39
Judge Arthur Landry. candidate for
reelection as judge of the First City
Court, and who is serving as Judge
ad hoe of one branch of the Criminal
District Court, was defeated Judge
Landry has been one of the strongest
supporters of the administration
among the Judiciary. Judge Val J.
Stentz and Judge Henry Renshaw are
assured of reelection as judges of the
First City Court, while L. L. Labatt,
Q. D. A. candidate. supplants Judge
Landry.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
GLYCERINE MIXTURE
PREVENTS APPENDICITIS

Simple glycerine. buckthorn bark,
ETC., as mixed in Adler-i-ka removes
all foul, accumulated poisonous matter
from BOTH upper and lower bowel
and prevents. appendicitis. Relieves
ANY CASE gas on stomach or consti-
patton. The INSTANT pleasant ac-
ton of Adler-i-ka surprises both doc
tors and patients. A business man re-
ports great benefit in a long-standing
case Of indigestion and sour stomach.
Smith S Pharmacy. adv
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

New corners registered at the Hotel
Leesvile are: +. ]. Hereford, ]. ]. Cor
nish. R. c. Cooper. F. A. YOyce. W. L.
Holmes, M. ]. Green, H. Fl. Mccain,
]. c. Andreford, o. w. Spalding, Her
bert Stack, and c. W. Schepp, Of Lake
Charles; H. Blynn. Of Richmond, Va;
N. Cohen. of Chicago; W. M. Thomp-
son and Miss c. Smith. of Opelousas,
La; A. H. and Leo Lehman, Of New
York City; E. C. Bradley, of Elmer;
H. ]. Conger, D. ]. Tanner, C. T. Glib
son, E. ]. Marker, w. D. Maitland,
R. H. Barrow. H. c. Shepherd. E. w.
Meyer, v A. Brackie, ]. R. White, D.
c. Randolph. L. A. McCracken, and
N. Braunig, of Shreveport; c. C. John
son and wife, and John N. Gillwit, H.
L. Bonlo. and G. L. Kay. of Beaumont.
Tex; ]. R. Hughes, ]. S. Moody, E.
c. Houston. and Drew Mitchell, Of
New Orleans; S. Sacks, of Baltimore,
Md; P. F. Allan, D. H. Monroe, Of
Iexarkana; W. ]. Jones. of Horn
beck; Fannie Bennett, of Temple; ].
S. Johnson and wife, of Cravens; c.
S. Chapman, of Galveston; ]. C. o.
Quinn. and c. W. Kallum, of Alexan-
dria; N. c. Huskey,. of Houston; B.
P. Lapitte of Mansfield; Geo. Tim
hermann, P, H, Newman. and L. E.
Coker, of St. Louis; ]. H. Kurth and
wife and children, of Kurthwood; J.
7. johnson, of Zwolle; E. B. Mar
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
Local and Personal at LeesviIEe

The marriage is announced by the
parents of Miss DelIie Burns and Mr..
-Alva Carlock at the brides home in
Ieesville. the ceremony having been
performed by the Reverend P. H. Cav
.anaush.
****
Owners of cattle may now use the
dipping vat at the Leesville Fair
Grounds in order to comply with the
rules and regulations of the dipping
law.
***%
Alderman J. M. Cakes, as secretary
of the Vernon Parish Fair Association,
has invited the general public to at
tend the fair on Saturday, October
Z3rd, when admission will be free to
everybody.
Assessor Lovett Word has been IN
structed by the Board of State Affairs
not to assess land and lots to anyone
buying them after January LIST for the
current year. so that purchasers will
do well to buy now, instead of waiting
until after December 3lst.
= y & = s.
Dr.. and Mrs. D. o. Willis are spend
jng their vacation in Houston, Tex,
from where they also expect to visit
other points in Texas; Mrs. T. S.
Franklin is visiting relatives in Nabor-
ton, La; Mr.. and Mrs. W. M. Stew
art are visiting friends in Hot Springs,
Ark; Mr.. J. W. Cain is vacationing in
Crowell, Tex; Miss Lucille Hicks has
entered Christian University in Fort
Worth. Tex; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Fer
guson. after pleasant visit to friends
in Leesville, haYa. returned to their
home in Houston ex.; Mr.. James B.
Roark has left town on business trip
to New Orleans; Miss Martha Davis
of Hicks is visiting her friend, Mrs.
Alice Mcdaniel; MIR. and Mrs. c. E.
Lawrence have returned from their