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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02

circumstances they carried thr f-aInpaicn
10 u successful conclusion AID won for
their town the distinction of being The
first oyer the top"
Thronshout the campaign the San
Juan workers maintained huge dial
facing the main thoroushfare in the city
which showed every gain made IL the
campaign. Al times the dial hand move /
slowly. hut il finally completed the cir-
'uit and announced that San Juan was
heading the 100 per cest list.
The great interest that has been TAX
cn III the campaign in san Juan was
manifested in a proclamaiior issued yes
tcrd,ay 10y Mayor w. J. Buitschau. an
iiouncing that big celebration tonight
would be a fitting climax To- the close
OF the successful campaign. Invitations
have been sent To the residents of other
Valley towns 10 attend the celebration.
hnnd has been secured 10 provide
music. and the people If Sal Juan pro-
rose to make the event ono that will
long he remembered. -. \. OBricn has
been invited 10 attend the celebration
aid deliver an address.
The success of San Juan in making
up its quota has served to arouse still
greater interest in other Iiidalgo conn
~ towns. and there iS new n race on
between the =. q. = workers If the
varinH> towns to secure the honor of
second place on the 100 per cent list
Several towns have annoupccd that they
are confident they will be able To make
their quotas before the ~ u of the week
Eiyor Thanks Citizeas
Following the announcement ~ tnr
completion of the campaign in San Juan
Mayor Euitschau issued the following
'tatcme;.i of appreciation:
feel IL my duty 10 express my ap-
prrriaiion Ia the citizens of San Juan
ami community for their generous sup
o"rt and cooperation in putting san
IuGn over the top in our :. q. = cam
phirn. The ladies who We're Ia charge
OF this work are especially To he CON
grniulated for their untiring efforts rni
forth 10y staging various entertainments
and securing suhscriptions until uur
quota was raised. The services Of the
kruse orchestra who furnished the mn-
sir ~ all The entertainments free of
charge, j. also very much appreciated
Determined efforts bv the ladies AMI
our usual unity a;d cooperation on the
pari of our citizens in public work male
possible this accomplishment; We are
willing "a cnnfcS. our city IL vet small
tut our citizens. with but Few cxrcp-
ions. are dependable when il comes a.
supporting good propositions.
Loyalty usually shows ~ at the right
i'm" "a San Juan and the "skids' arr
placed under The funciionaries anl over
they "a. Nothing i more important ~
The Valley NJ this time than the opening
nf the harbnr nj l'cint Isabel
W. !. Euitsrllau
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
MISSOURI DEMS
PUT REED HEAD
PARTY TICKET
J. c. Walton, Avowed Oppo-
nent Of Ku Klux Klan,
Nominated for Governor
by Oklahoma Democrats

CHICAGO. Ill. Aug. limited
States Senator James n. Reed of Ms
sour, democrat, Claude Swanson. dem
ocrat. of Virginia, Howard Sutherland
republican, West Virginia. were report
rd today To- have apparently safe leads
~ the primaries held yesterday in their
respective states. accord, z 10 the tab
ulatinn of returns received this morning.
Reeds managers claim victory over
Rrcckenritgr Long. who was third as
srstant secretary of state under the
Wilson administrator aud who made
his race upon the Wilson policies. The
Reed managers claim majority of ai
last 2J0on.
The republican senatorial nomination
~ MiSSuori and the contest for cover
nor are IN doubt
MAJOR i. G.. Walton of Oklahoma
City has fair lead over X. III. Wilson
for the democratic nomination for gov
crnor. Walton had pledged himself g.
a form Of farmcr-lahor government, in
cluding state ownership Of utilities, ani
y credited with having declared h'
would run the ku Klux Khan into ~,
Arkli sas river. Wilson was reported
90 have the support of the hlansmen.
Representative Philip Campbell, re-
publican. chairman ot the house rules
committee and v"reran congressman
from the Third Kansas district has ap-
Iiarcnily been defeated by W. H. Sproul
of Sedan. Kansas.
RepI eseniative Manuel IIcrrick, r,
publican. he self-sfyled aerial dare
devil of congress- is running third in
The Eighth Oklahoma district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02

meeting Of the Merchants Association
committee consisting of Jack Rowe.
T.. i. Harrison ard e.. II. McI.ain was
offer suggestions ut the next meeting.
and az the meeting of the Association
yesterday afternoon il was unanimous
IN decided t. accept the suggestions of
the committee. Tuesday. August 90.
was named n the date for BrowLsvillc's
first Trades Day.
The plan as outlined in tie commits
tees report is to make Trades Day one
that will prove II interest ~ every per-
son in the Valley; that in addition To- Of
fering substantial values in all lines az
merchandise, music and other forms II
entertainment be provided: that an auc.
tionecr be secured t. hold auction sales
of any articles farmers or others may
desire to offer for sale The auction
will he conducted without cost To the
farmer bringing articles for sale. Husi-
ness men Of the city will he placed i'm
charge Of all arrangements and upon
them will rest the responsibility of hav-
ing all programs carried out
The purpose of the day II a. Increase
Brownsvillc's trade Territory and 10 adj
vcrtise IL a. n trade center--to make it
y "get-togcther" day in which the entire
Valley can partirinafr An eyt"nsi-a
advertising campaign will be inaugural.
ed and every resident II the ,aiIey
will be apprised through means If
newspaper and circular advertising ot
the values offered by Brownsville mer-
chants. Prizes of VARIOUS kinds will bs
offered. and every legitimate means TAX
en 10 at'ra:s people 10 Brownsville with
The object of makirg them better ac-
quainted with the business incrests ot
the city and the trade inducements this
city has 10 offer.
The plan as outlined wv the commit
tee suggested the naming Of n general
committee. arrangements and entertain
ing committee. advertising COMMITTEES
and an awards committee. which will
be in charge of the entire rampaign and
upon whom will rest the responsibility
OF making the day n success.
The general committee IL to act in
Continued on Page Twol
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file THREE CHARGES
AGAINST RY. STRIKE
LEADERS AMARILLO
fRv The Associated fressl

charges have been filed against strike
leaders H. Amarillo as n result of the
court inquiry into the attack several
days ago upon three employees Of the
Santa Fr railroad at that place. Adju-
tant General Barton announced today.
The strike leader upon being identi-
fled. admitted to being member Of u
group that attacked the three men.
Rarton said. He refused 10 comment on
what action had been recommended by
\cff in the Amarillo situation. Rarton
announced that Major ChestersMacIIern
city attorney of Mexia and member of
the national guard hal been ordered "a
DeEison To act as judge advocate of
troops stationed there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
TELEPHONE INVENTOR
dies IN NOVA SCOTIA
HOME; THIS MORNING
.By The Associated pressl

SIDNEY. y. X. Aug. = Dr. Alex
anier Graham Rel. inventor Of the tel
cphonc. died at his home. Bad-Deck.
Ncva Scotia nj o'clock this morning
Although the famous inventor had
been failing in health for sevrra'
months be rad not been confined ,n hs
""d AMI the end came unexpectedly
When his condition was repnrtcd ~ hc
serious YESTERDAY, relatives were called
and his wife and daughter. Mrs Marian
Eairrhili. Of Washington. and hrr huS
band. David O.. Fairchid. were M ~
h"dSi'le when the cul came. lie j. sur
vivcl hy another daughter. Mrs. Ellie
,.rosyern"r wife Of Washington mag.
azInc editor.
The body # the famous inve: tor is IT,
30 laid in rest IN the summit uf Mount
Ecinn Br"aEh. u spot chosen ~ him
sclf.
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Merchants Assn Names Aug 20, Trades Day
SAN JUAN FIRST TOWN
IN UPPER VALLEY TO
make UP S. 0.S. QUOTA

To the town of San Juan. llidalgo
couaty, is due tia. honor of being tn,
FIRST tcwn in the Upper Valley Ia 20
over it's :. %. :. quota
The campaign To raise the san Iuai,
quota was completed yesterday after
weeks of strenuous work on the part oi
Mrs. Amos Robinson, chairman, and
Mrs. W. l.. Euttschau. secretary. and
the success which has at last crowned
the efforts of the =. -. =. workers of
San Juan is largely due 10 their e.
crsy and the untirirg devotion to the
cause. From the beginning of the cam
paisn these ladies had never expressed
doubt of III. final success ~ the cam
paign in san Juar, and despite adverse
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
Harlingen Women Organize
Robertson Campaign Clut

a Sam Robertson for Sheriff c!ul
was organized by number of the lead
ing ladies Of Iiaringen. at which .
large number enrolled. Mrs. Pendlcte,
was elected chairman and Mrs. Myrici
secretary. A number Of the ladies mad,
stirring speeches. and some who said
they had been undecided before and
only came to hear what was said be-
came members. The meeting was hclt
in the Rialto Theatre.
Three automobiles Of Brownsville
women. fourteen in number, were pres
cnt and also a number from San Bcnito
n was announced that the women OF
the various communities around Har
iingcn probably would organize for the
campaign also.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
REP. LEMUEL PADGETT
OF TENNESSEE is DEAD
tBv The Associated Prcss)

WASHINGTON. u. G., Aug. ..
Representative Lcm,.l u. Palycit. of
Tennessee. died early to-day ut his home
here.
Iai-ett. vino was the wartime cha'
man of the house naval committee. had
aeea III at his residence here two
months. His body was taken to his old
home ut Columbia. Tenn. for burial.
Congressman Padge't was first elect
I'd from the Seventh Tennessee district.
nni had served continuously for twenty
years. TN account Of his illness he was
unable 10 return to Tennessee 10 con-
duet a>camrnign for his renoIni' alton al
the state primaries to be held Wcdnes-
day. but his friends were confident tnat
he would have secured the nomina.ion
with his usual large majority.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
U. S. SENATOR GROVE
OF PENNSYLVANIA DEAD
fRv The Associated Press,

nv Tho ASSoclated P-css1
UNIONTOWN. Penn. Aug. 2.-United
States senator William Grove died at
his country home in the mountains near
here this morning. He was taken i'll
three years ago. and although cared for
by eminent physicians. he was never
afterwards considered physically fit.
He became so i'll after his appointment
TO the United States senate that his
only appearance at the capital was the
day on which he took the oath Of office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
SANTA FE TO PROTECT
SENIORITY RIGHT OF
MEN In THEIR EMPLOY
fBv The Associated Pressl

TOPEKA Kans.. Aug. 2.-Assurarc-
- were today given all employees in the
service of the Santa Fe railway that
their seniority rights would bc fully
protected. This assurance was given
IN number ~ notices posted IN the
T""eka shops this morning
eo.I.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
HOTTEST BALL GAME
ON RECORD PLAYED
ON FOURTH OF JULY

TONOPAII. NEN. August 2.-Thc
hottest" baseball game in the
United States this year il believed
to he that played at Death Valley
Junction, Cal, on July 4. when the
thermometer stood at l2I degrees
while teams from nearby borax mines
and from the mining camp Of Sho-
shone contested for the championship
Of that part Of the Mojaye desert.
Two hundred spectators displayed
much enthusiasm despite the fact
they did not have any protection from
the sun.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
% Federal Prohibition
Officers Killed Since The
Law Has Been In Effect
Try The Associated Press>

WASHINGTON. Aug. ,2.-Since dry
laws have become effective, twenty-five
federal prohibition enforcement officers
have been killed. according to state
ment issued today by prohibition com
missioner Haynes. Texas lead the
casualty list with four deaths. while
Georgia. Alabama. Tennessee and Okla
homa listed two each.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
SENATOR PAR HERE

Senator Archie Parr of Benevidas of
this district. candidate for reelection.
was in Brownsville today in company
with G. r. Parr. also of Benevidas and
Representative W. +. Pope Of Corpus
Christi. They will leave this afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
BLANTON LACKS l44
OF CLEAR MAJORITY
nv Tie Associated Pressl

ABILENE. Texas, Aug. IA cor
rection IN addition announced today
showed Thomas T.. Blanton, congress.
man of this district. lacked only one
hundred and forty-four votes getting a
majority over his three opponents. from
foriy-nine thousand votes cast on July
%
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
BOILER EXPLOSION
WRECKS TUG BOAT

NEW YORK. Aug. 2.-Thc harbcr tug.
Edward, tied up at the foot Of Gold
Street. Brooklyn. was blown to pieces
today by an explosion OF her boiler. A
crew Of five persons pcrished and piece
Of iron was blown through a small build
ing nearby injuring four worymen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
mo ACTION BY
HARDING TODAY
In Rail STRIKE
Future Proposals in Strike
Matter are Unknown Since
Rail Executives Refused
First Plans
lBv Tie Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. II. c., Aug. 2.-Sc,-
reisry Hoover. after reporting 10 Pre-
ident Harding tcday on the result of
The railway executives meeting in New
York yesterday. which he attended IA a
representative ~ the president, said he
did not look for a;y action during the
day by President Harding on the rafi
strike situation.
A. unanimous consent agreement TO
vote Of the tariff bill on August 10 was
offered In the Senate today by Simmons.
behalf Of the minority. After consider
ing simmons proposal, republican lead
crs decided to make a counter proposal
for final vote by August 10 instead
Of August 10 and shut off debate be-
ginning August IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
MURDERER CLEVELAND
PUBLISHER SENTENCED
tBy The Associated prcssl

CAMBORASSO. Italy. Aug. 2.-Nen-
turino dc SEQ, 70, who was, cnvicted 1T
The murder of Dm.,cl kaucr. the Cicvr-
land. Ohio. publisher was condemned to-
day 10 20 years Imprisonment at hard Ia
hor. The mu.ucrer was arrested last
December The trial was attended ~
t,asiano Romano. sent here rs n rep
reese: tativc of the Cleveland district at
torncv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
PLANS COMPLETED FOR
ONEOF BIGGEST EVENTS
IN HISTORY or CITY

Brownsville il to have Trades Day
on August Ia day in which Browns
Vile merchants will make il to the in
tercst # every resident Of the Valley
to visit this city, purchase supplies Of
every description and enjoy IA day oi
pleasure and recreation.
The plan If inaugurating a Trades
Day in Brownsville has been consid-
crcl for some time. and az a former
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
SHOOTING In RAIL YARD
RESULTS In ONE DEATH

VAN UREN. Ark. Aug 2.-One man
was killed and another wounded in -
gun fight which occurred IN ~" railroad
yards here carly this morning. One
humired and fifty shots were exchanged
in the battle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
EXPECT TARIFF BILL
PASSED THIS MONTH
tBy The Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. u. g.. Aug. 2.-The
passage of the administration tariff bill
~ rue senate this month seemed certain
today rs result of the agreements
reached by the republican and demo
cratic lcaders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
lBy The Associated Prcssl

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-The Sinclair
onsoldated Oil Corporation announced
crude oil prices today equal TO that made
~ the Prairie Oil and Gas Company,
twenty-five cents per iarrei.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
SPOT COTTON MARKET

Dallas. midlling. steady. II ~: Hons
ton, steady. 221J: Galveston steady,
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ANOTHER CUT In CRUDE
PRICES is ANNOUNCED

NV " va ?" 7 Tr'NF'
TULSA. Okla. Aug. 1.-The Prairie
oil X Gas Co. today announced further
M IN the price of mid-cuntincnt crude.
snaking The new price of oklahoma and
Kansas oil 81 -. The forth central
Texas price is 81 20
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02
You Wouldn't KnOW

about many boons of modern life it for ad-
vertsng That's why you fail to take full advantage of
the better things the market if yen constantly
look the advertisements.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-08-02

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Aug. p
President Harding had the rail strike
problem back on his hands to-day as a
result Of the refusal of the railway eS.
rcutivcs. at their meeting in New York.
To- accept the administration settlement
plan "a far as the seniority issue il con
cerned. There was No indication at the
White House as te what move. IL any.
the government planned to make in the
situation. IL was considered probable
that llar'liI Z woud study carefully the
text Of the executives reply befo,.
reaching u decision.
From the government viewpoint. tho
railr"ad strike u regarded as immedi-
diately serious only because If the cx-
listing stoppage of coal production and
the administration has iitimatcd that il
il disposed to force a quick settlement
of the railroad difficulties. even at the
east Of some rc-establishmcnt Of the
former control of railroads.
Cabinet members and associates at
the president have sharply emphasized
the contrast between their view Of the
''S"t.iority issue" and that taken ~ the
railroad executives as expressed in pub
lic statements. Public statements ~
railroad heads that the granting Of the
strikers demand for return of fun
seniority rights would neccssiiatc th.
discharge of scores of thousands of ef-
Gcient workers hired 10 take their pla-
ces. have been flatly denied. said to
he exaggerated and others stamped No
unreliable. Ii has been further asserted
that such men ns have been hired would
dot generally be of n character aud ca
ua,itv which would make them suitable
a. permanent employees. That this wns
the presidents view was further indi-
Gated Wv the proposals transmitted 10
the union AMI the executive meeting.
CHICAGO. Aug. 2-''Full acccptancr
of President Hartling's peace plan ~
The striking shopinrn was declared hy
union leaders to have hcrn practicable
assured as a result Of Tuesdays meet.
ino "f the shop crafts policy committee
Final action was expected nj aEothcr
meeting to be- held today.
This was learned from union leaders
after four-hour session yes.-r ir
which the preGiilent's suggestions were
fully discussed and explained 10 the com
mittee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-08
KEYPORT CHURCH ENDS
BIG ANNIVERSARY EVENT

KEYPORT. June s.-The final
services held in connection with the
seventy-ffth anniversary of the
founding of the Reformed church
of this boro were conducted last
evening before a large congregation.
Rev. A. L. Iszard, pastor of st.
Johns NJ. E. church, brought greet
ings to the church from the united
churches of Keyport. he being the
longest connected with any church
here, and Rev. Charles l.. Palmer, of
Holmdel, represented the Chassis of
Monmouth. Both gave interesting
talks as did also the pastor, the Rev.
F. T. b. Reynolds.
Tuesday evening was observed as
young peoples night and at this
meeting greetings were brought by
Rev. John A. Thompson of the Mid
dletown church from which the To-
cal church originated and Mrs. Ed
ward M. Kyle of the State Sunday
school association, addressed those
present in an efficient Her
topic was who Are They"
The Reformed church has now
completed the services to be held in
connection with the Diamond Ju-
bilee. the next important event be-
ing the annual sale conducted by the
Guild and the Ladies Aid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-08
DISABLED AND WOUNDED
VETERANS MAY ORGANIZE

SAN FRANCISCO. June s-A
great permanent. national organiza
ton Of all wounded and disabled
American veterans II every way. in
GLIDING the Mexican war Of 1s47
civil War. Indian Wars. Spanish
American War and the recent World
War. may be formed during the sec
und annual national convention Of
Disabled American Veterans Of the
World War. 20 be held in san Fran
cisco. June IS TO 80. For several
months past. local officials Of the
Disabled American Veterans have
been in communication with proml-
nent eastern officials q the power
full organization OF wounded and
disabled American veterans Of the
recent great war. with the aim of
augmenting the ranks Of the So
clety. % admit all American vete-
rams. who were wounded Dr. disa-
bled in action. in any war in which
the United States took part. What
the attitude Of the 1000 delegates
who will participate in the delioera-
tons Of the coming convention, VII
be towards such a move. is believed
10 be mos. receptive: Il being felt
that the legislative measures and
rehabilitation procedure in all cases
might be made Uniform. and h u
enable the government TO administer
70 the needs OF the Disabled Amer
lean Vets. IN q more efficient and
satisfactory manner.