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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
BRITISH Ships
GIVE SERVICE,
PARKER STATES

NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-The CunErd
liner Berengaria was selected for the
American Bar Associations voyage to
England next summer because Cunard
officials changed sailing date TO
oblige the association after the United
States Shipping Board officials had "of-
fered nc encouragement nor suggested
that they were interested in nm effort
10 arrange passage on the Leviathan. ac-
cording to Alton Il. Parker. chairman Of
the committee arranging the trip.
Mr. Parker in q statement today re-
piled 10 attacks made in Washington
Thursday on the selection az the Beren-
earia and a statement made by James A.
Farrell az the United States Steel Cor
roration criticizing the lack OF support
Of the American merchant marine by the
American people.
TIE Bar Association delegation, Mr.,
Parker said, wanted to be in England
on certain day in order to take ad-
vantage or special program developed
By their English hosts and II. p. Belt
Ter or Philadelphia and Frederick Il
Wadham. treasurer Of the association.
we're delegated 10 consult officials OF
he steamship companies. including the
peratcrs of the Leviathan.
The cunard Line. these committeeman
reported to Mr.. Parker. "was the only
me that came any where near paying
ittention TO the wishes ct the bar asso-
.iation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
Morris Lawrence, South Texas Bandit,
Arrested in Brownsville Last Night
Is Wanted in Many South
Texas Towns on Burglary
Charges, Admits Identity

Morris Lawrence. alias Jim Fulton.
alias James Palmer. wanted for bur
giary and theft in az least seven Texas
towns, was arrested here yestc as by
members If the shcriff's force. when he
started to register at one of the hotels
after having claimed several suit eases
az the express office. which Officers
have been watching for about ttn days.
Lawrence admitted that Ne was the man
wanted, and talked freely ot his opera
tions in number of cities IN south
Texas.
Lawrence, alleged to have desc te
from the FL sst United States Cavalry. Il
wanted for burglary AZ Bay City tive
casesl Cuero Victoria, Noodsbofo. Vi Al
fiana and Refugio. II was crested sew
eral months ago by Sheriff Frank Carr
Of Matagcrda county but escaped witt
the shcriff's handouts on. in csowG
al the passenger depot IN Houston.
Three days later. according to his story
tie robbed the same store in Bay City
that he was arrested for robbing Ito ge;
even with the sheriff"
Lawrence when arrested had two 3S
calibre double action ievolvers in hi
belt. Deputy Sheriff Ray Collins stepped
rp e the man and asked ii his name
was not Jim Fulton. Lawrence grabbed
for his gun. but J. III. Collins. deputy
sheriff, grabbed his arm from b. hind.
and ierked him backwards Lawrence
then gave up and acknowledged that he
was the man wanted. Assisting IN the
catch were traffic officer Joe Nivier,
and special agent Wallace of the Gulf
Coast Lines.
Officers had information about ten
days ago that Lawrence had expressed
two suit cases. supposed 70 have con
tanned pistols and jewelTy from Bay
City, for Brownsville. under the name of
Jim Fulton. The baggage arrived here.
and officers have been watching care
fully until some one should~elaim tA-
suit cases. Lawrence was arrested sk0rt-
~ after he appeared at the express Of
flee yesterday and topk the suit eases.
They were found to contain some jewel
ny, and a quantity Of silk socks, under
wear and other articles. which are be-
lieved to have been stolen also. In an
other suit case which arrived this
morning were several hundred rounds Of
pistol cartridges, and small amount 81
money.
Sheriff Carr will arrive from Bay
City today 70 receive his prisoner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
BOY ESCAPES RANGERS,
BUT SURRENDERS WHEN
TERMS ARE ACCEPTED

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 22.-Jerking
himself free from the detaining hand e
George Preston. juvenile officer, a 16-
year old boy tslay fled from the Union
Station, swan the Trinity river which
is at high stage. climbed tree on the
opposite bank, and maintained his po-
sition until promised a square deal
BY Ranger Captain r. u. Shumate. lie
was being taken 10 the state school at
GatesvilIe after conviction for alleged
theft of an ovcrcoat.
I'm net guilty and If you are COM
ing after me. I'll jump into the river
and drown" the boy told officers who
pursued him.
IF you are not guilty. III see you get
q square DEAL Captain Shumate call
ed 20 the youth.
The boy swan back. surrendered, and
was taken to Jail instead Of to Gates
vile. His case will be inquired into
further, officers said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
Will PROSECUTE PATRONS OF BOOTLECERS
New York District Attorney
May Prosecute 1900 Per-
sons Whose Names Appear
on Bootleggers' List

WASHINGTON. Dec. - ~ Some
more joy was taken out Of the Christmas
season today by a public threat from the
district attorneys office to prosecute
those whose names appear on long and
imposing list of customers seized yes
ierslay in a raid on what the police de-
cribe a powerful syndicate III boot I
lcggerS.
Regardless ~ The social. political. or
official prominence Of persons who are
shown 20 be pnr haSerS of liquor from
the alleged syndicate. sasd Assistant
District Attorney 1'reSmont. ~proSecu-
tion will follow. and The names will be
placed before The grand jury.
From statements Of the police II
looks a. though scandal in Washington
may be precipitated By such action but
when conspiracy case II made against
sellers Of liquor. there is no reason why
The buyers should escape prosecution.
About 1900 names appeared on the
list seized when headquarters of the
"syndi ate in a downtown office build
ing were raided.
None of the names on the list have
been made public but tho police have
dropped MANY hints a. te the prominence
of hose involved.
The source Of supply IS a question not
yet developed. but the police believe thar
at least part Of the ~syndicaie's~ stock
came into the country through The con
nivance Of foreign diplomats. who ENJOY
Immunity under the law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
BRYAN ASSAILS
.FORD'S FLOP TO
Pres. COOLIDGE
Nebraska Commander De-
cIares that Reaction From
Ford's Stand viii Prove
Blow to Coolidge

MIAMI. Fla. Dec. 22.-WiIlism Jcn-
nings Bryan, candidate for delegate to
the national democratic convention from
this state. issued a statement today in
regard To Henry Fcrd's endorsement Of
President Coolidge In which he states
that the reaction will hurt Coolidge i'm
stead of helping him.
The statement follows: THE first
impression made ~ Nh Ford's statement
will probably he favorable to Prcsi-
dent CocIidge's candidacy. but the re-
action is likely to prove a damaging
blow to the president.
Mr. Ford has been talked OF as the
candidate or the masses his support
coming from both democrats and repub-
licans who interpreted his candidacy as
a protest against the reactionary pol
icies of the republican leaders and some
Of the democratic leaders. Mr.. Ford as
the millionaire champion of the poor
people Of the country would make an in
spring spectacle, but Mr.. Ford lcscs hi
prominence when he joins with the rest
of the big business men Of the country
in support Of feactionary candidate.
ne will not carry with him any Of the
ptlIotldto fttau@t lHtF Ait eiAtA'S
supporting Mr.. Coolidge: the presidents
opposition 10 the excess profits tax
made sure of their support; but Mr..
Ford's desertion ~ the masses will
create ~ irritation that will become
more pronounced as the campaign ap-
proaches. The men who have difficulty
in keeping their household expenditures
within their income the men, who -
rule buy Ford cars-will resent
abandonment "a their cause by one os
the richest men in the country whom
they rerlrdcd- mistakenly. il new
sea ems-as their friend.
"His use Of the word safe in descfib-
ing President Coolidge will suggest
companion word sane which usually
accompanies the word safe when used
10 describe public men and political pol
icies. Those who talk of safe and
sane candidate reflect upon the intel
liqencc rs sell as upon the good pur.
roses Of the masses. President Coolidge
will find Mr.. Ford the most expensive
booster who has yet climbed into the
band wagon: his action embassies the
deepening division between those with
big incomes and those with small in
COMES. Ht
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
FOX GIVEN LIFE
LAST
NIGHT BY JUDGE
Verdict Of Guilty With Re-
concentrations for Mercy
Returned by Jury. Will
Ask New Trial

ATLANTA. Ga. Dec. 22-~ Guilty OF
murder with a recommendation for mcr-
cyl" was the verdict returned last night
against Philip +. Fox. Klan editor, who
killed Captain William $. Coburn, Klan
attorney. at Atlanta on November g. The
verdict under Georgia law provides life
Imprisonment. Fox trcmbled and his
M va dropped heavily ~ the Judge pass
the sentence: You shall spend the bal
ance IL your natural life III the pcni-
tentiary Of this state"
Attorneys for Philip r. Fox, former
editor Of the Might Hawk ku klux
klan official organ, who last night was
found guilty of first degree murder for
the fatal shooting Or William $. Ccburn.
KIan attorney, BY jury in Fulton coun-
ty superior court. were expected 10 file
motion for a new trial today.
Announce metn of the decision TO fi:i
4 motion for a new trial was made las
night IN Frank Hooper. ST.. following
conference attended by the staff Of de
Tense attorneys.
Judge G. H. Howard. who presided a.
the trial said. when informed the mo-
tion would be filed. that the hearing or
~UCu N mOAtbN WUQiQ not Ut HAINtu uft
the calendar for several weeks in or
der 10 give the court stenographer time
tc complete the transcript Of the vol
luminous record in the ease.
While the hearing on the motion il
pending, II was said, Fox will he held IN
Fulton tower The defense Is allowed
ten days in which 10 file their motion
for a new TRIAL In event such a motion
II net pushed. IL was said. the prison
commission would decide whether Fox
would serve his sentence on chan gang
or the state farm
Members ot the jury Immediately af-
ter tha trial declined 10 discuss the bal
l0ting II was nnofficialIy reported.
however, that when the jury asked for
further instructions yesterday after
neon. that the vote stood 10 20 2 for
conviction. with the disagreement over
the degree Of punishment. A verdict Of
guilty without recommendation for
fConfinued on page four.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
SEARCH FOR KORETZ TO
EXTEND TO PRINCIPAL
CITIES OF THE WROLD

CHICAGO. Dec ga reward Of
81 900 for the arrest OF Leo Koretz.
charged with operating q $4,000, 900
oil bubble" swindlc, viii be posted in
every important city in che world. ac-
cording to the authorities who have 50
far announced the development Of no
tangible clues throwing light on his
whereabouts after a Ewo weeks search.
Although an offer. reported To have
been made by Alexander l.. Sarran, an
insurance agent. that he would disclose
korctz's hiding place for $4,000 was
characterized rs joke, Saran was ask
ed TO repor- 20 the states attorneys
office today for questioning. Sarran
declared mis- inforuation consisted
only Of his own theories.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
WOOD REFUSES TO.
COMMENT ON FREAR
HOUSE RESOLUTION

MANILA, Dec. 2.-Govcrnor- Gen
eral Wood. who has just returned from
a months visit to Java. today declined
to comment cn the dispatches from
Washington telling 81 the introduction
in the house or u resolution By Repre-
sentative Frear Of Wisconsin, calling for
an Investigation of the American ad-
ministraticn in the Philippines.
The Governor-General. however, dis
cussed his visit 70 the Dutch possessions
and declared IL was one Of the most
pleasant and instructive trips he had
ever taken. lie was much impressed with
the efficiency of the Dutch government
and the development OF the country He
said that Governor Fock Of Java, had
promised ~ visit the Philippines In
March.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
Official Weather Reports


Brownsville and vicinity: Cloudy and
unsettled tonight; Sunday mostly clear
ing; colder.
East Texas: Probably fair tonight and
Sunday; colder tonight. Fresh north
west 70 north winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
The high pressure area over the
Rocky Mountain region yesterday was
intensified considerably and vered
practically the entire western half OF
he United States this morning. A
;rough-like depression extending from
the Lower Rio Grande Valley northeast
ward tc the Great Lakes region and q
low Of moderate intensity lies over
the far Canadian Northwest. This pres
sure distribution has been attended by
much cloudy and unsettled weather
practically throughout the country, with
more or less general precipitation over
the southern states and from the Mis-
sissippi river 20 the Atlantic coast. No
decided temperature changes occurred
snywhere ia the country. but 1t was
generally somewhat colder this morn
ing practically throughout the country.
The lowest temperature last night at
RI xas stations ranged from - Al Am
arillo TO 66 al Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
WEAVER WOMAN
UNDER ARREST
in BIRMINGHAM
Alleged Accessory to Coburn
Murder, Arrested at Bir-
mingham, Will Make Fight
For Freedom

BIRMINGHAM. Dec. 2.e-AIrs. Mar
saret Weaver. arrested here today ON
request of Georgia authorities based on
mn incident charged with being nm access
ory before the fact in connection with
the Staying of William =. Coburn, Ku
klux KIan attorney. by Philip r.. Fox,
former publicity director of the Klan.
denied that she was implicated in the
killing and announced that she would
fight exiradition 10 Atlanta. She said
she was out Of the state Of Georgia ON
November >. when Coburn was slain
BIRMINGHAM. Dec. 22-Mrs. Mar
earet Weaver. indicted i'm Fulton coun-
~. Georgia H. an accessory before the
fact in connection with the Staying hy
Philip u. Fox VI William y. Cohurn. was
arrested here this morning in a down
town hotel
Mrs. Weaver was arrested by city de-
tectives. She was taken 10 police head
quarters pending instructions from At
lanta.
The woman had little to say TO the
officers. She neither denied nor affirm
cd her identity when arrested She
complied promptly when told TO pre-
pare herself tor removal to police head
quarters
Preparations were made at headquar-
ters 10 make finger prints on Mrs. Wen-
yer. who will pass through the bureau
of Identification A. any other prisoner
She was given opportunity to ask for
legal advice but 70 far she has made mo
request for a hearing. Neither has she
offered To waive extradition proceed
ines.
Mrs Weaver AZ headquarters later
told detectives that she was the woman
wanted IN connection with the Fox
case but declared that she was in an
other state on November .. the date OF
the Coburn killing. and that she was
prepared 10 prove *.
She said she had been i'm Chattanoo-
81. Nashville and New Orleans since the
killing of CcbuTn-
Headquarters established communi-
cation with Atlanta and il was said Of
ficrrs from that city would come here
at once.
Seated in a group or detectives at
headquarters. Mrs. Weaver said: II am
going to fight cxtradition and every
thing else under the sun II necessary
Mrs. Weavcr's smile showed the tell
tale gold tooth in the right jaw which
had been widely described 20 pol:cc
departments as q means Of identifica-
tion-
CONTINUED on Page 4)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
Modernists Declare Truce
During Christmas Holidays
Controversy in Episcopal
Church Will be Resumed
After the Holiday, Leaders
State

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Modernists in
the Protestant Episcopal church today
declared the pre-holiday sermons they
would preach tomorrow would withou
exception be in conformity with the dio-
cesar letter issued BY Bishop William
n. Manning. asking that a truce be OBJ
served in the factional controversy
until after the holidays
Fundamen-alists OF the diocese. it Is
understood, tacitly agree not 20 use
their pulpits tomorrow TO reinforce
their arguments In favcr cf the pasto-
raj letter Of the house of bishops,
which was one or the most important
causes Of the schism and which was up
held IN Bishop Manning's letter.
Preachers on both sides, whose pre-
pared sermons tomorrow were To have
skilted controversial grounds. were said
10 BE- revising them to conform to the
appeal for a holiday peace.
Dr. William Norman Guthrie, rector
Of St. Marks in the Bowery, whose SYM
bolic service, In which scantily clad girl
dancers participated, caused Bishop
Manning % summon him and his ves-
trymen for a conference at Synod Hall,
declared ne would make statement
from the pulpit tomorrow in an at
tempt to explain his position. lie rs
serted, however. that his statement
would not touch upon controversial mat
tiers.
Protestant Episcopal m0dernists I'm
innate that the holiday truce would end
after Christmas NTH the resumption of
the struggle againAN the conservatives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
Armed Men With Motor
Trucks Stage Raid ON
Big Liquor Warehouse

BALTIMORE. Dec. ga score
Of armed men and flee OF trucks
las, night swooped down on the
Gywnbrook distilIery warehouses
al Gywnbsook near Own.ngs Mills.
shacklcd three guards and broke In
TO two Of the three whiskey stock
I'd buildings.
An army Of state, county and city
pol &C and ntaional guardsmen ON
motorcycles las. night secured the
roads and countryside for the fugi-
tives who fled jus. inriime to cs-
cape the enclosing net.
Four men were captured In a
motor truck Half a doxen others
escaped amid a fusiIlade of shots,
abandoning two trucks. believed to
have been solen in philadelphia.
Mere than 40 barrels of whiskey
valued nj 100000 were stolen
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
CATHOLIC BISHOP
OF OKLAHOMA NOT
EXPECTED TO LIVE

OKLAHOMA CITY. Dec. 22-Hope
for the recovery Of Bishop TheophiIe
Meerschaert Of the Oklahoma diocese Of
the Catholic church was abandoned to-
day by physicians attending him at a
local hospital. according TO an announ-
cement at the hospital.
Bishop Meerschaert, aged head of the
church in Oklahoma. has received the
last sacrament and has issued instruc-
tions covering any emergency that
might arise before successor has been
appointed.
Prayers in Catholic churches and
schools were being said today in his
behalf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
DELAWARE GOVERNOR
OFFERS TO USE GUARD
TO ENFORCE PRO LAWS

WILMINGTON. Del, Dec. 22.-Gov-
crnor William g. Denny il willing 10
call out the national guard to aid fed
craI prohibition III necessary.
Governor Denny. in a telephone con-
vcrsation with Federal Prohibition Di-
rector Robert B. Elliott. said yester-
day:
- IL at any time you feel the need Of
such aid in the enforcement Of the
prohibition laws do not hesitate to call
on me. | will Immediately detail d
sietachment Of the guard to your SER
vice"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
Abilene Wins
Game From
Waco Team

by Inc ASsoc1afeu t-feSS1
ABILENE, Texas. Dec. 22.-lt was
understood here today that the
agcele High School Of Toledo, o.,
claimant Of the United States in
ferschbiastic football title. will
meet Abilene. Texas, State cham
pion, nc Dallas. on New Years Day
for the championship of the Uni
ted States.
Abilene won undisputed claim TO
the state title at Dallas yesterday
afternoon by defeating the Waco
high eleven. 3 to o. in one Of the
most closely contested champion
ship games In the history of the
league. The game was played ON I
muddy field
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
DENIED RIGHT TO
GOULD NAME FOR
THEATER PURPOSE

PARIS. Dee. Edith Kelly Gould,
divorced wife Of Frank J. Gould, IS
prohibited from using the name Of
Gould for theatrical purposes in de-
rision handed dwon today by = Paris
court
The suit was brought by Mr.. Gould
when his former wife began her en-
rarement at d local music hall. The
court specified penalty OF 500 francs
for each offenSc should the dancer
again use the name and 1000 francs for
each time the music hall In question
bills her under the name Of Gould.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
Tremendous Volume OF
Mail In Dallas Office

DALLAS. Dee. 2a.-The largcS. vol
rme of mail IN history of the office il be-
ing handled by the Dallas post office
daily during the pre-holisay season. ac-
cording To John Philip. postmaster.
Yesterday approximately half a million
pieces ~ first lass maiI were run
through the tancelling machines. nm i'm
rcaSc of 7JOuO pieces over the same
day year ago. Mr. Philip said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
FIRE AT GREENSBORO. ~. 6.

GREENSBORO, N. g.. Dec. 22.-The
White Furniture company at Mcbane
was practically destroyed BY fire yes
terday with loss estimated at ap-
proximatcIy S700.O00.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
y. M. &. A. IN JAPAN TO REBUILD

TOXIC, Dec. 22-The ". M. q. A. in
tends to rebuild its hall, gymnasium
and technical schools in the Kanda
district Of Toxic. destroyed by the
earthquake and fire. The buildings will
be erected on the cid site. which Is one
Of the student centcrs Of the city. The
work will occupy about three years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22

JUAREZ, Dee. 22.--General Manuel
chao.' former Villista. and twenty-four
revolutionists who attacked d combina-
ito npassenger and freight train be-
tween Rosario and Parrnl was being
pursued BY defensas sociales and fe
eral troops. according TO passengers
who arrived here yesterday on the train.
Conflicting stories were told Of the
attack. which was confirmed from Par
raj. some passengers stating that the
train guard of twenty federals fled
while others reported that the rebels
we've driven into the mountains BY tbs
guard which returned their fire and
Continued on Page 40
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
LEGION MEMBERS
TO PAY TRIBUTE
TO JUDGE WELLS

Members Of the John Hanson Post.
American Legion. will assemble at
the postoffice at u. m, Sunday,
Dec. %. and will there form 10 at
tend the funeral Of Judge James u.
Wells. father of our vice command
or. Joseph n. Wells.
Every member OF the post is ex-
pected 20 report promptly Mt the
hour specified.
By order Of Ii. l.. Barger.
Post Commander
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22
UNUSUALLY MILD
WINTER WEATHER
HOLDING IN NORTH

CHICAGO. Dec 22.--VioIets and
dandelions are blooming at Water
town, III. 40 miles west of here and
boys end girls are picking them for
Christmas decorations Unusually
mild weather for the pas. two weeks
II responsible for THE phenomenon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-22

Jose Maria Gomez. Mexican youth ar
rested at IIarlingrn several days ago.
for investigation in cenne tion with an
alleged attempt 90 wreck the motor car
of the -. Louis. Brownsville and Mexicu
Railroad last Sunday morning. confeSsed