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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-12-15
RICHARD BENNET

Word has been received here of the
death of Richard Bennett, former res
ident of Richmond. which occurred
Tuesday morning at his home in Law
renee, Indiana. The funeral services
will be held Saturday afternoon at 1
O'Clock, from the home Burial will
be in Oaklandon cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-12-15

HUNTINGTON.-Two divorces and
two marriages in less than three
months is the record established by
Sfrs. Hazel w-Baugher-Hole
StultZ, who gave her age as twenty
eight on her last marriage license.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-12-15

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I The Richmond Palladium
: Information Bureau.
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-12-15
MOONSHINE LEADER
IS SLAIN in BATTLE
WITH DRY OFFICIALS
(Ry Associated Pressl

LEXINGTON, KY. Dec. 15.-Prohi-
bition Director Sam Collins has receiv.
ed word today that Bob Ballard, lead.
er of the Menifee county moonshine
gang sought for the Staying of two
federal officers last week, was killed
in an early morning battle with 20
prohibition agents today. Guy Cole,
prohibition agent, was slain in the
clash. the report said Charles Bal.
lard. also sought. was wounded.
Ballard was killed when prohibition
officers surrounded a cabin in which
he and his brother had barricaded
themselves near the scene of last
weeks encounters when two federal
men were killed. Agent Cole. of Boil
ing Green. Ky, approached the front
door, before any CT his companions
had fired shot at the cabin. He was
hllied without warning from within
and his body dragged into the build
ing. The remainder of the posse fell
BACK and conferred rifle fire on the
cabin.
Shots Returned.
Their shots were returned Before
tuS MUSE was again surrounded,
Charles Ballard dashed from the door
and disappeared into the woods. Pos
Sc men said he was wounded. He
escaped in the hills The bodies of
Cole and Bob Ballard were found in
the cabin. Bob had been killed by a
rifle bullet that penetrated the walls.
Reinforcements have been sent
from Menifee City to pursue Charles
Ballad, who is. thought to have taken
refuge with companions in the hills
Cole is the third officer to have met
death in a week in clashes with the
Ballard gang. He was in the rev.
enue service. and was war veteran.
Prohibition agent r. E. Duff was kill
ed while attempting to raid still be-
longing to the Ballard gang Saturday.
When a posse went into the noun
tains TO capture his slayer the next
day. David Treadway, deputized posse
man was shot and killed Until this
morning no advances had been made,
since Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-12-15
FORD BANK ROBBED OF
5000 BY LONE BANDIT

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. ia bandit
armed with shotgun held up 10 EN-
ployes of the Ford Industrial bank in
the Highland park plant of the Ford
Motor company late yesterday and
seized $4,000 in the cashiers cage and
lost himself among the thousands of
workers leaving the factory.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-12-15

active in school affairs throughout her
four years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-12-15

do not send the coupon to The PAL
Iadium. Mail it direct to WASHINGTON
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
l6 NAMES SELECTED
FOR MEMBERSHIP ON
c. c. DIRECTORATE

Sevcnty-seven votes cast in the prim-
airy nominations for members Of the
board of directors of the Brownsville
Chamber Of Commerce, according to Mr..
G. l.. Jessup, secretary Of the local body.
In this vote, the members were allowed
to place on the ballot the names of six
teen men whom they preferred a mem
hrs Of the board of directors. The six
teen securing the largest number of
votes will be placed on the final ballot.
which is sent out soon for the election
TO close on June 80. In this election
the members will choose eight men
whom they prefer for membership on
the board and this will be the final vote.
Polls close at ? o'clock June 30. Several
ballots came in too late to be counted
in the nominations.
Those who were nominated are: Del
5. Perkins, W. G.. whitman, VIM. 5. West,
A. Il. Walker. 5. {. Tucker, G. L. Muir
ply, X. b. Crcager, X. G Morris. r. Me
Chesney, Il. NJ. Lamberton. G. L. Jessup
A. c. Iipp, Charles Hielscher, John
Gregg, g. +. Dodd Eight Of these will
be chosen on the final count and will
constitute the board Of directors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
DEAD BABY'S LUNG To
BE CLOSELY EXAMINED

County Attorney A. VI. Kent. follow
ing the death yesterday afternoon Of g.
year old Andrea Hernandez changed the
charge against Jose Vasquez from as
salt TO murder.
At the direction of Justice of the
Peace Howard Miller, who conducted the
inquest, part Of the lung Of the child
was extracted by City Health Officer
". +. Spivey and is being sent 10 a San
Antonio clinic for examination This
is being done, officers said, to determine
whether the blow alleged to have been
administered across the chlds back
with a wire rope by Nasqucz caused
lung injury which might have brought on
pneumonia the latter being direct cause
Of the child's death.
Further action in the case will be de-
tcrmined by the report expected 10 bc
received from San Antonio, but which
rs likely to be delayed several days on
account Of the railroad situation
In the meantime Nazquez is being held
in the county jail.
The body OF the baby has been turned
over to Marcelo Garza, undertaken, for
burial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
ARROYO COLORADO
BRIDGE DECLARED
SAFE BY ENGINEER

The bridge over the Arroyo Colorado.
south OF Iiarlingen and the only traffic
bridge between the north and south
ends Of the county, is absolutely safe.
This statement was made today by
County Engineer W. q. Washington, who
with County Judge Oscar c. Dancy ex-
amined the structure yesterday after
noon following a report that il had be-
come weakened. Mr.. Washington said
that the earthwork at the north approach
to the bridge had become softcned by
waters and had settled four inches, but
this does not affect the safety of the
structure. he declared.
When the settling was first noticed
yesterday. and called To the attention
Of an official. he ordered the bridge
closed 10 traffic, and armed guards were
stationed at both ends. refusing TO allow
any one to cross. This action spread
like wild fire over the country. and was
the cause Of county engineers rushing
up To make an investigation. After the
investigation. the bridge was reopened
to traffic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
PORTION OF COUNTY
HIGHWAY WILL OPEN
FOR TRAFFIC TODAY

Tho addition o. the concrete highway
whcih has been compelled recently and
which leads from Pankrr's residence in
West Brow svilic 10 Elizabeth Street.
VIII be opened from Mr.. Bankers res
idence to jefferson street this after
noon. according ~ Assistant County
Engineer r.. W. King
The remainder of the read. leading
on up 10 Elizabeth street will not be
opened until July 4. Today II The day
set for opening the road up TO .Teffcr-
son street. said Mr. King. and although
Stanley Dodds. the contractor has not
arrived from san Bcnito yet. he Is ex-
pcctcd this afternoon in order that the
road may he opened officially.
The bad strip of road leading around
the West Brownsville lake can now be
avoided by turning off on Elizabeth az
the high school ard following Jefferson
street down to the concrete highway.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
Burk Burnett of
Ranch Fame Dies
At Fort W orth
CBy The Associated Pressl

FORT WORTH. Texas. June IT
Captain :. Burk Burnett. widely known
catteman. oil Ten aud ranchcr. whose
wealth IL estimated in millions. died al
his home here at | 20 o'clock this morn
ing. lie had been in III health for more
than a year. hi condition yesterday TAX
ing sudden turn for the worse III,
was a pioneer Of W.xas and carved a
fortune from the west.
Burnett attended school in Denton
county ard started in the cattle indus
try there. lie was "A friend of the In
dian tribes. His oil interests were cx-
tcnsive. The oi town Of Burkburnet,
was named for him.
The funeral will BE held at O'Clock
"Wednesday afternoon from the resid-
rnrc here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
SAIL BOATS TO
BRING PEOPLE
TO THE VALLEY

Land buyers CAN get into the Lower
Rio Grande Valley in spite Of tho flood.
Word reached the officers Of the FL
Jardin Immigration Company of Browns
vile to-day that a party Of homcseekers
headed for Brownsville. who were block
I'd by the railroad washout at Raymond
vile. have found way to get to Browns
Vile. and will arrive here this evening.
The party, together with other pass
engers arriving at Raymondville on the
Gulf Coast Lines. obtained automobiles
and headed for Red Fish Bay, eighteen
miles east Of Raymondville where they
will bo aboard launches sent up from
Point Isabel. They Will sail down the
Laguna Madre thirty-f.vc miles TO Point
Isabel. and will be met 1T Point Isabel
by other automobiles for the trip to
Brownsville, San Bcnito or Harlingen.
Regular service, il il understood, is
being established and arrangements
made to connect with the Rio Grande
railroad trains at Point Isabel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
RIVER BEGINS FALLING AT
S. BEN|T0; ARROYO FALLS
HeyOically Fighting
Constant Rising of Waters
Against High LeUees

HARLINGEN-Rive has fallen
nearly four inches; Arroyo Colo
RADIO il receding rapidly
SAN BENITO-Iieadgatcs of San
Benito canal report stage at So a.
compared with yesterdays maxim
um of 52.45 feet, fall Of three in
ches.
BROWNSVILLE-R continues at
1S.5, without expectation of change.
This is still a foot below high water
mark.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. west and
south of Matamoros rose four inches
Situation continued serious this
afternoon.
MERCEDES-Water have rec.ded
twenty-six inches. Streets rapidly
clearing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
San ANTONIO HAS
LATEST, B'VILLE
COVERED BY FLOOD

Rumors were flying along the streets
OF San Antonio last night and this morn
ing Ia the effect that Brownsville was
under four feet Of water. The report
reached some Brownsville people in
Kan Antonio. AID they Immediately put
IN calls for Brownsville. or course.
they were informed that Brownsville is
still high and dry.
Among those who telephoncd was
Airs. G.. \. Stovall of Brownsville who
t. visiting in San Antonio. Mr.. Phillips
local typewriter man got the same query
when he talked with San Anto2io this
morning.
Those who inquired said their infor.
nation did not come from the newSpa-
uers hut were merely street corner
rumors
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
HARDING PLAN
MAY BREAK Up
MINE DEADLOCK
Administration Scheme Can
not Be Turned Down, is
Belief of Officials
tRy The Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. June 27-Real-
izing that the deadlock between the mine
operators and union miners will not
To the coal strike, the administration
was prepared today, responsible offie-
ials intimated, 10 offer a plan for ne
gotiating the differences which it was
believed could not be rejected by either
party to the strike.
Indications were given at the White
House that the government 5000 would
he able TO make an announcement in tn,
coal strike situation and that the ster
contemplated was move TO bring lead
ers of the union miners and representa-
tives of the operators together for a dis
russinn Of wage differences
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27

The crest Of the Rio Grardc flood
which originated IN Terrell county. W
far west Texas. nearly two weeks ago,
caused much destruction in the Eagle
Pass and Laredo district and loss of
crops but little property damage in the
Lower Rio Grande Valley, this afternoon
was believed by river observers to Dc
passing Brownsville on the last lap OF
its journey to the Gulf Of Mexico.
The Harlingen water district office
reported this morning that the river
there had fallen about two inches over
night, and il was believed that the crisis
has passed there after the longest and
hardest levee fight record in the Lower
Rio Grande Valley, saving several mil
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
SHERIFF ARRIVES HOME
WITH FIRST CLASS MAIL

Sheriff W. T. Nann arrived IL Browns
Vile this afternoon from Raymondvlle
bringing with him the first class mail
that has accumulated for Brownsville at
Raymondville in the past two days. This
mail i being distributed 1t the postof-
flee this afternoon.
The sheriff used n railroad spceder
IN his trip across the flood waters. lie
said that about two and half miles of
track south Of Lyford is under from
three inches to two feet Of water. No
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
WOMAN CANDIDATE
FOR SENATE TRAILS
CIRCUS FOR CROWDS
(By The Associated PressI

RENO. Nevada. June 27-Mrs. Lydia
Williams. aspirant for the republican
nominated for United States Senator
from Nevada has taught her male OPP
ponents new political maneuvers. She
Is following circuscs across the state and
IN this way IL finding opportunities to
address large audiences.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27

track. he said. is destroyed. but some
has sunken. making it unsafe for rail
road engines. In the deeper places the
speeder was carried or pushed across
the waters TO keep the engine dry.
Sheriff Nann said that water has
reached within two miles of Raymond
Vile That portion Of Lyford west of
the railroa track il under water. but
the business section il in good shape.
The entire town Of Sebastian is under
frcm foot 70 three feet Of wateN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
BRITISH GOVERNMENT
THREATENING ACTION
fBy The Associated Press)

LONDON. June 27-Thc Evening News
today says that the British government
sent a warming Saturday 10 the Irish
provisional government declaring that
If the latter's authority to restore ord
er were not exercised the British gov
ernment would have to take action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
NAME TO STAY ON HERE

County Chairman +. W. Seabury Of the
democratic party said today that the
name Of Mrs. Miriam Fcfguson. wife Of
former Governor James +. Furguson,
would not be taken off the democratic
ballot. The reason Mr.. Seabury assign
ed IL that il would be taking an unfair
advantage of an candidate, and if the
people desire a candidate they should
have the right 70 elect that candidate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
SENATE CANDIDATES
FILE FIRST REPORTS
OF THEIR EXPENSES
INV The Associatcd PrcsN

AUSTIN. Texas. June 2T--Thc list
of campaign expenditures If candidates
ior the nomination in the democratic
primaries made nuhlic today. shows the
following senatorial expenditures: Thorn
as. SiGNl Mayfield. $i3T1: Ouslcy.
SiOG9: Culberson. $:i20I; Henry. S11J0;
Ferguson. Sl333.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
MINERS FIRED UPON
FROM HILLS; ONE DEAD
(Ry The Associqted Press,

BRIDGEPORT. Ohio. June 21-Onc
miner was killed and another wounded
this morning when they were fired up
on from the hills or route a. work ut a
strip mine al i'ninLtown. near here. ac
cording to information reaching here.
They were in I'M automobile when the
shooting began.
Three strip mines IL this region have
been onerating since the strike was call
cd. There have been several disorders
in that region in the past month.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
PAY UP DA YFOR THE
CANDIDATES FINDS
ALL STAYING In RACE

Today j. pay up day for all candi-
dates for nomination in the democratic
primary and assessments must be in
from all candidates today. All Of those
who have entered the race have paid
their assessments. some of the assess
ments Of out Of town candidates not
having reached here on account OF be-
ing held UP in the mail due to flood
washouts, according 10 County Chair
man, +. W. Seabury.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
COAL Triple DAMAGED

. GRAFTON. v. Va. June 21-The
coal tipplc M the Iuclla mine of the
Graford company was destroyed and a
tipplc nj the Victor mine of the Rad
cliffe- -Summervillc company at Arden.
w. Va. was damaged by explosions Of
dynamite. Threats had been received
by officials If the companies. they said.
when they continued 10 operate mines
after the strike was called
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
SAFE CONDUCT ASSURED
FOR STRIKE BREAKERS
fnv The Associatcd Prcss

SPRlNGFIELD. H.. June 27-Assur-
ancc Of safe conduct out Of Williamson
county will be given any wounded strike
breaker or guard in the Herrin hospi-
tai was conveyed 10 the adjutant general
By Senator Sneed Of Hcrrin today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
ADOPT CONFERENCES
REPORT ON ARMY BILL;
MEASURE is COMPLETE
tBy The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. ID. q. June 81
Congressional acton or the annual army
appropriation bill providing for an aver
age army for the coming year of 11J.-
600 enlisted men and l2OOO officers
was completed today through final
adoption by the senate of the scoHfcr-
lenre report.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
MRS. WINTER NOMINATED
FOR REELECTION TODAY
lBy The Assoc ated Press)

CHATAUQUA. y. Y, Jnne 27-Mrs.
Thomas G. Winter of Minneapolis was
nominated for reelection as president
of the General Federation of Woman's
Clubs at the convention today. The
uncpposed ticket includes Mrs. Florence
Floore Of Clcburne. Texas, for treasurer.
The election VII be held Thursday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
WISCONSIN DEMOCRAT
BELIEVES THIS YEAR
is G. o. P. CLEAN OUT
tBy The Associated Press)

MILWAUKEE, Wis, June 27-This is
political house cleaning year in Wis
consin, with the democrats sweeping the
republican party. which for twenty
seven years held all state offices. from
power Thomas II. kcarncy. temporary
chairman of the democratic state con-
ference. told delegates today. He de-
clared the republican party run tho
state near the verge Of bonkhuptcy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
MRS. FERGUSON'S NAME
WILL COME OFF BALLOT
(Ry The Associated Pressl

WACO. Texas. June - Secretary
Hale If the state democratic commit
tee has received the opinion Of the at
torncy general to the effect that cnun-
~ committees could leave off the name
of Mrs. Miriam Ferguson in printing
the primary tickets. County chairmen
are being instr .cted accordingly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
DUTIES PROPOSED
ON MEATS TO ADD
TOLIVING EXPENSE
(By The Associated PressA

WASHINGTON. ID O.. June 27-Duties
on fresh meat products proposed in the
pending tariff bill, if effective. would
increase the nations meat bill S379.-
100000 Senator Walsh, democrat. OF
Massachusetts,, declared today in the
senate. lie said the tariff would react
for higher cost Of living TO the peo-
pie of the country and react for highs
er costs Of things the farmer must buys
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
NEGRO ATTORNEY TO
SEEK INJUNCTION TO
ALLOW NEGROES VOTE
tBy The Associated PresD

WACO. Texas. June "a -'R. -. Evans.
negro attorney. announced today that H.
would institute injunction proceedings
against election officers restraining
them from refusing ~ permit negroes
Ia vote in the democratic primary July
-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
KELLY BILL POSTPONED
CBv The Associated Pressl

INV H' N~E"CIdVtU TIVEsF
WASHINGTON, ID. G.. June 27-The
house postoffice committee voted today
to postpone consideration Of the Kelly
bill for reduction of second class postal
rates until the December session..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
MRS. LONGwORTH Is DEAD
-By The Associated Press

CINCINNATI. O., June 27-Mrs. Mich
olas Longworth. 77. mother of Congress
man Longwor:h and Countess dc Cham
brum of Paris, died today of pneu-
mona.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
ARMY BILL ON MUSCLE
SHOALS is CALLED UP

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. June 27-Thc
senate today concurred in the house
amendment 70 the army hill authorizing
IN appropriation of S1.;NO.OOO for new
work on the Wilson dam at Muscle
Shoals. effective October 80.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
40 AMERICANS PRISONERS OF
REBEL GENERAL NEAR TAMPIC0
Also Hold DestyMctibLe PyOpeyt,
Worth $25O,OOO For Ransom
OfI4,OOO Pesos
(Bv the Associated Press)

WASHINGTON G., June 81 Forty American the
million dollars being held by rebel general until
consul a Tampico o the department.
The holding
Mexico City to
and
The reported
The in vicinity
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27

NASHlNGI TON, ID. e, June 2I-The
army bill containing a $7,500,0O0 au-
thorization for renewed construction on
the Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals was
called up in the senate today by Chair
man Wadsworth Of the military COM
mittee. Senator McCumber agreed to
lay aside temporarily the tariff bill in
order that the senate might consider the
appropriation measure which is in its
final legislative stage.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonight and "Wednesday. partly cloudy
to cloudy: light to moderate variable
winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
(By The Associated Press)


MEXICO CITY June 27 Manuel Mexican
kidnapped
safe. with the bandits
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27

The following weather observations,
covering the 24-hour period ending at 2
q. m. today. are reported BY Mrs. A. W.
Reed, United States voluntary weather
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1922-06-27
BUILDING STEEL

Over four million rounds nm st1 x
All sizes, shapes Ind kinds. We
are Headquarters.
ALAMO IRON WORKS
San Antonio
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-12-22

ton. This situation is illustrated
strikingly by chart Of the trend Of
human livestock population in the
United States from 1850 to 1929.
Among live stock the number of
swine is the most variable, and sheep
show the greatest general decline.
The relative positions of the curves
in this chart at the present time in
dictate that the nation will probably
experience increasing difficulty in
supplying its ever-increasing popula-
ton with sufficient meat products,
and at the same Tins providing a sur
plus of these products for export.
The principal intoxicating nations
of the world, in order of per capita
consumption. are Argentina, Austria
liza. and Nsw Zealand, with the Unit
ed States fourth.