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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
Cyeagey Would Place
Anfi-KIun Plank in
Republican Platform

WASHiNGTDN. ID. III. Dee. ll.-An-
nounccmtnt II President C7olidgcs
candidacv for the republican prcsiden-
tial nomination was followed yesterday
ny an immediate drawing of the lines
with Senator Johnson OF California. al
present, rcolidgts only declared oppon-
ent.
The gathering Of party leaders here
fer the meeting of the republican na-
tional committee. which convened to-
day to fix formally the place and date
cf the 1921 convention. served ~ de-
vclop sharply the conflict between
President Coolidge and Senator John
son. with the possibility that Coolidge
may enter the presidential primary in
Senator Johrson's home state.
In connection with the rcapportion-
ment question, that of the ku Klux
klan was presented forcihly today by
X. B Cheager. Texas committeeman.
who sent letters to all Of the committee
members urging them 70 TAKE vigor-
Gus stand against the khan.
The kan alrs ady controls the po-
litical machinery of more than one
state" said Crcagcr who
has been q White House guest for sew
cral days and has been mentioned prom
inently In connection with the APP
poiniment Of an ambassador TO Mexi
co.
1T is reaching out for the control Of
other and republican states. Some o.
the klan leaders boast ~ their aspira-
tions for national power"
Creager gave notice that hc would
attempt 10 insert plank in the 1924
platform condemning the khan. but
leaders said they did not believe the
issue would come now before the ma
tional committees session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11

statement was is cl this morning IN
behalf cf the International Amusement
Company by its secretary. NJ r. Lsch
ncr.
Although the poi.sical situation il
Mexico has not b,ia apparent locally.
news AZ the interior which has teen
broadcas; over the country makes the
situation On the hordei seem uncertain
to those residing IN the interior
These rumO:s have afftstcd the x
tendance at the races 10 such m cx-
tsnt that i; IN considered inadvisalle
by the management. Or the international
Amusement Company to attempt 90 car.
~ out the schedule of VIZ racing days
each week fer the prssen
As soon a. the situation ia cur
opinion variants, the full schedule vii
be restored. Il is contemplated at the
present time, that races will Be held On
Saturday and Sundays only.
Officials of the company state that
the have no apprehension of trouble in
this vicinity. but that he rumors IN
circulation have alarmed people 10
such extent that many are refraininE
from coming % the border points.
Additional horses to be entered in the
races are continuing 20 arrive. Ont
shipment Of horses from tie Mexico
City tack arrived last night, and will
be unlt aided todsy. This shipment con
tains some ot the fastest horses on the
Mexican turfs. Another stable from
Shreveport is expected tonight, and the
owner cf the horses has already arrived
here
Yesterdays racing program was ear
led out as scheduled.
In the first race. quarter mile for
non registered horses, Maggie May fin
ished fist. with Mischievous second and
Blenny third. The time Of the winner
was -25.
The second race OF four furlongs was
wen BY Gingham Apron. time being
81 Lafc NJ was second. and Fay Wood
third.
The third race was for tivc-eiElits Of
4 mile. for thres year olds and up
John A. Scott finished first with Bur-
ney second and Harry X. Thaw third.
The time OF the winner was loo.
In the fourth race, Royal Johnny won
from Albright IN 1:l2. George Kelley
finished third. This race was for five
and half furIongs
The fifth race was won by Mary Nal
Ion. q six furlong event. her time be
ing 1921. Young Huxter finished sec
and and Joe Nugent third.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11

that Guajardo has between $50 and
2N0 well armed troops, many Of
....Cm served in the Carranza army,
and they occupy "A strategic position
between Matamoros and Victoria.
Matamoros officials express no fear
Of any action this force may take,
as they will probably march south
ward in an attempt 70 effect a
junction with the troops Of General
Sanchez operating in Vera Cruz.
The report was circulated In
Brownsville and Matamoros this
morning that J. Alonzo Ulloa, the
Mexican consul at Brownsville had
left for San Antonio. taking the
Mexican customs funds, amounting
to $4,000, to deposit them with
the Mexican consul general there
The vice consul here stated that he
had no knowledge of the consuls
whereabouts. but added that 1t was
possible he had gone to some other
point within his jurisdiction on Of
ficial BUSINESS. Consul Uloa has
had charge of the Mexican consulate
in Brownsville several months, and
is highly regarded on both sides Of
the Rio Grande. 1t i believed BY
the many friends of the consul that
he has gone to San Antonio 20 de-
posit the funds with the consul gen.
eral.
Some uneasiness il expressed by
Matamoros residents over the fact
that there are no garrisons between
Nuevo Laredo and Matamoros, and
thre il a report current TO the eff
feet that bands Of Huerta SYM
pathizers have congregated on the
American side Of the Rio Grande in
Zapata county with the intention Of
crossing and cutting the Mexican
National lines between Monterrey
and points on the border.
Practically all troops have been
moved from Monterrey to southern
Tamaulipas, it j. stated
Luis T. Mata. a personal friend OF
Governor De Lara, accompanied the
governors sons and sister to Browns
vile, and will remain here to care
for them. They will secure a house
and make preparations to remain
in Brownsville several months.
A dispatch from San Antonio I'D the
Herald stated that repeated efforts have
been made hy Consul General Alrjandro
Lnbhrrt. stationed In thar city to learn
the whereabouts Of Consul tll0a Of
brownsville. who l. reported 10 have in
hi possession .tiWU pesos. representing
customs house funds NJ AIatamoros.
which had been taken 10 the American
side for Snfckeepng.
Vice Consul Nasquez j. being sent
from San Antonio 10 take charge ~ thr
brownsville consulate. the dispatch
stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
NARROW ROADS
in CALIFORNIA

Take warning by the experience
uf southern California with narrow
cor.rcte roads, said Mr.. A. w.
Htrwig Of Los Angeles. California.
WIN Il visiting the city. looking after
some land east of Brownsville.
wlich he cxpec to develop. I'VE
bui.. twCiee-fc0- roads several years
ago ff0as Les Angel lcs to Ventura. a
distance of about eighty miles. and
row are Midenin. them a. fast a.
we can For here have been con-
stant accidents ON :ha. narrow road.
Just continuation OF amasls-upS.
deaths and Injuries. and damaged
sn.omcbiies from collisions. ID II
impossible q rtgula < traffic 80 a.
u avoid suck accidents on single
track road Such road a. danger
Ous in the extreme. wherever there
is much traffic. II is a big mistake
70 build : single rack rOad-simply
rowing munty away. Take ms I'D
vice. Dent throw away the taxpay-
trs' Nancy On ninr-f0ot ronds.''
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
COMMUNISTS OF
ENGLAND issue
new STATEMENT

LONDON. Dec. II.-The executives Of
the British communist party have is
sued statement which the Daily Ex-
press says contains the following
The communist party feels Justified in
adopting any methods to fight the
capitalists forces. Just as the labor can
didates in the past have been victimiz-
cd. so have we, and now that we have
organization and means we are deter
mined to adopt any methods of fight
ing. As revolutionary party we must
adopt revolutionary tactics"
In its report on the cabinet meeting.
the Daily Exchange Telegraph says that
Prime Minister Baldwin received the as
surances of support from the cabinet and
from members of the conservative par
~ generally. and that therefore he will
remain at the head of the British gov
crnment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
AMERICA MAY
GIVE AID In
PREPARATIONS

WASHINGTON, d. c. Dec. 1.-The
way has been opened for American un-
official aid in solving the reparations
problems in Europe. II was announced
at Washington today. The plan has
been presented ~ the allies and Ger
many. and is looked upon with favor by
the Washington government
This statement was issued this after
noon at the White House. The Ameri-
can government has been informed that
the reparations commission IN consid-
ering the establishment Of two expert
committees, one TO consider means Of
balancing the budget or Germany and
the measures to be take to stabilize
her currency. and the other 10 take upl
the question of the capital which has
been moved from German territory
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
NEW CATHEDRAL SITE
GIVEN BY ]. d. kennedy
FOR CORPUS CHRISTI

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. Dec H.
Gift of six lots III block IA OF the
Bluff portion Of Corpus Christi. which
will be used at the site for the erec-
tion of Catholic cathedral. was meds
known yesterday when a deed Of gif'
was filed for record In the county
clerks office AZ the court house.
The land was given By John G. Kene-
dy and wife. Mrs. Maria Stella Tur-
cote kennedy. and the deed OK gift was
made out to RI. Rev. Emmanuel b
i.edvina. ~ bishop of the Catholic dip-
cese here. The property described In the
deed is listed as lots ], 2, 3, L. IL and
IA. in block IA ot the Bluff portion OK
tLis city.
Three Of the lots conveyed in the
gift IN NIT. and Mrs Kennedy front on
North Broadway, and on one or these
lots at present is located the handsome
kennedy residence. which has been used
a. d sanitarium since the destruction on
the Spohn sanitarium in the September.
1919. storm. The home was used as
hospital until the opening or the new
sanitarium on South Bluff few months
ago.
A paragraph IN the deed OF gift,
which sets out the purposes Of the
deed, reads a. follows.
THE purpose Of this gift being TO
provide property on which are to b.
erected the Cathedral Of the Roman
Catholic Diocese OF Corpus Christi. res
licences for the bishop and for theerec-
tor and assistant clergy of the cathe-
dral. and such other buildings as may
be needed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
WEBB GETS VERDICT

NEW YORK. Dee. IA verdict for
Charles Webb. husband Of the late Mrs.
Gertrude German Webb. who died this
fail a. The country club al Rye. was
today ordered returned by Surrogate
Foley III the contest for Mrs. Webb's
$..u00OOO estate.
The contest 10 prevent Webb from se-
curing the property was brought by Mrs.
Wehh's father. Jennings Corinan Of
Conn. and four other relatives
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
PARDON FOUGHT FOR
LIEUTENANT CRIFFIS
fBy The Associated Pressl

CHICAGO. Dee. IA national COM
mitiee 20 devote its efforts 10 obtaining
pardon for Lieutenant corlis~ Honvrn
t;riffS. sentenced 10 lS months III u Ger
man prison for the attempted Kidnapping
IF Grover Cleveland Brrgdoll wealthy
craft cvadeT- haS been formed with
Chicago a it, headquarters. Dr james
Whitney Hall. president "f the Irrqnis
Clul, and chairman ~ the committee. an
nounccd last night
The committee he said H. composed
~ representative men from every state
in the union.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
LISBON REVOLUTION
PROMPTLY PUT DOWN
BY FEDERAL OFFICERS

LISBON, Portugal Dec. IA revo-
lutionary movement broke out here last
night. hut was promptly put down. The
energetic action Of the government
compelled the revolutionist elements to
Surrender and order was restored with
out bloodshed
Later the president visited Lisbon
barracks and the naval arsenal Con
ditions in the city ere normal today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
MAN AND WIFE BURN
TO DEATH; ESCAPE is
CUT OFF BY FLAMES

EDWARDSVILLE. I'LL. Dee. IL
Charles Neathery, age 80. and his wife.
age 80. persisted today in each others
arms III fire with destroyed their
home above their restaurant in the
business district here today.
The fire H. believed To have started In
the kitchen Of the restaurant. and made
IL way to the second floor nv the rear
stairs the only wax "a their apartment
The bodies Of ihe couple were burned BE-
yond recognition
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
BLIND VETERANS DO WELL
As Skilled LAB0RERS

HEKIIN. Dec. 1l-Men who lost
their eyesight during the war. TO the
number NJ 9I. today find profitable en-
ploymcut I'D the SirmenS -Srhmrkcrt EIec-
irieal Works in this city. They work
~ boring and stamping machines. and
such has been their training that they
labor successfully alongside Of men
whose sight H. mot impaired. Bnt special
devices have "a Nv attached wv the ma
chimes of the blind 70 protect them
against accident.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
SENATE AGAIN
ON
APPOINTING N is

WASHINGTON. II. e.. Ber. l1.-The
senate again found Itself in deadlock
as II resumed the balIotiny to-day for the
state Commerce Committee.
Three ballots were taken today. and
on the last ballot Senator CumminS re-
ceived ~, votes, Smith ~. and La
Toilette T.
The ballot will be resumed tomorrow.
Several treaties negotiated during the
congressional recess. including the TWO
claims conventions with Mcxiro. were
sent 20 the senate today ~ Pre~i lent
Coolidge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
Official Weather Reports


Brownsville and vicinity: Cloudy and
unsettled with occasional rains to-
night and Wednesday; colder tonight,
continued cold Wednesday.
East Texas: Probably rain tonight
and Wednesday; somewhat colder in
east and south portions tonight. Modcr-
ate to fresh northerly winds on the
coast.
Weather Conditions
The high pressure area over the
morning has spread eastward TO the
Atlantic coast and covers practically tine
entire United States this morning.
whilc1the "low" over the far Canadian
Northwest remained about stationary
Fair and cold weather prevailed
throughout the northern half of the
country. while over the southern half
precipitation was general and quite
heavy in places. Houston, Texas, report
ed a rainfall o. 4.40 inches for yester-
day. while no rain fell at Galveston
within the last "a hours.
II was decidedly colder over southern
Texas this morning. also over the mid
die Gulf states and in the Ohio Valley,
while over the balance of the country
temperature changes were mostly unim-
poftant. The lowest readings last night
a. Texas stations ranged from % at
Amarillo 20 Sc at Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
DALLAS MAN STILL
LIVES WITH BULLET
in BRAIN, Is REPORT

DALLAS. Texas. Dec. 1i.-Peylon
Fierce, the carpenter. who yesterday
shot and killed his wife and 1i-yearold
daughter. and then attempted 10 COM
nit suicide by shooting himself. j. still
alive today with bullet in his brain.
The four children Of the family are
being cared for by neighbors. Pierce
was virtually penniless. after long
period Of unemployment. the pclice said
end brooding over his financial troubles
was probably the cause Of his rash ar-
tion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
U. S. DESTROYERS
GIVEN ORDERS TO
GO TO HONCKONC

MANILA, +. |. Dec. H.. Five de-
stroycrs of the American Asiatic fleet
left here today bound for fIongkong.
The vessels are ordered to the Chinese
port in connection with the situation
existing in Canton ard vicinity.
The destroyer Peary. flagship Of the
squadron. or the 43rd division of the
Asiatic fleet. heads the detachment.
The feet is expected 10 arrive at Hong
kong Thursday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
COTTON JUMPS S4 PER
BALE ON N. Y. MARKETS

NEW YoSK, Dec. ia recovery Of
Approximately 81 per bale from the
decline yesterday occurred today In the
cottoa ma: ket. January contracts we're
carried to 53. which i p 10 50 points
shove the closing quotations on the
market yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
FOXES FED ON WHALE MEAT

CORDONA, Alaska. Dec. 1l..-Dr.
W. W. Council. surgeon Of this city
who II interested in fox farm on
Green Island. 100 miles southwest Of
here. has ordered a whale boat built.
Whales will Ne captured for the foxes 70
eat. 80 that feed bills on the farm may
be slashed. The boat will be 26 feet
long. will have gasoline motor and
carry three harpoon guns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
ANTI SALOON LEAGUE
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES
NOT FILED, Is CLAIM

NEW YORK. Dee. 1.-THE state at
tornes generals office today took the
preliminary steps ~ compel the New
York Anti Saloon League 10 fife an ac-
count of IT, fall primary general clre-
tinn expenses for l.s1.
The action i based on The supreme
court appellate divisions recent ruling
confirming the lower courts finding that
the league was political organization.
IN the meaning of the law. and must
must make public tS expenditures III
election campaigns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11

SAN ANTONIO. Texas, Dec. H.
Heron ProHl, the "Lenine VI Mexico,
was executed by firing squad at Vera
Cruz. shortly after the revolution broke
out. accordin gto III Democratic n Cal
lista organ Of Mexico City. De Ia Huer-
"a troops are reported 10 have directed
the execution.
Pfoal was president OF the Inquilinos,
and took prominent part in the COM
munist convention In Mexico City in
1921.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
Situation In Mexico Makes
Curtailment of Schedules
For Race Track Necessary
Races Will be Ran at La Rosiia
Track on Saturdays and Sam
days Only, Pending Settlement
of MeviCan Internal Troubles.

Announcement was made this morn
ing BY the officials OF the Information
al Amusement Company of inttrrup-
sion in the schedule cf races at the La
Rcsita track because Of the general
unrest along the border as a result of
the Mexican political situation. No
races will be held today. aud according
60 present plans of the company races
will be held on Saturday and Sunday
only. for the present. The following
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
GramAn-rs,EsTE TRADE GROWS

MfNItH. Dee. H. Trade .i-- w~rn
Southern Germany and Trieste has hccn
about ~ per cent larger - far this year
than II was for ihr corresponding period
II last year. \ congress 81 foreign
trade 90 The n"rihward was discussed
from various angles
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
POLISH NURSES GRADUATE

WARSAW. Dee. H. The Warsaw
Nursing School has graduated i:s first
class, composed Of III Young women
The school WAS established tw oycars
ago with the material and moral Slp-
port Of the Ameri an Red Cross Miss
Helen II. Bridge has been III charge VI
the school. aided by Miss Dorothy
Hughes. who contributed $1,000 10 the
organization.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11

DALLAS. Texas. Dec. Il.-SIeet.
snow and rain fell over the Pam
handle and portions of West
Texas last night. while steady
cold rains were experienced i'm
North Texas.
There was sharp drop In tenn
persture throughout the state. and
probably the coldest winter wealth
cr is predicted By night az Dallas
snd vinicity- The cold rain COM
tinued here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
TRAFFIC OFFICER HELD
FOR FATAL SHOOTING

TYLER. Texas. Dee. 1i.-Brdie
Porter was shot and killed here to-day.
and M y. JoIlcy. traffic officer. has been
detained charged with the shooting.
The police said The affair was the out
growth of personal differences.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
FIRST REFUGEES FROM
MEXICO TROUBLE ZONE
ARRIVING ON BORDER

The first the Of Mexico arrived in Browns
vile Of Governor
children the secretary OF
this
the Tmaypas
reported seeking the
n settled
effect that Colonel officer had
VOTED The stated
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
OFFERS BEER FOR LOAN

FRAT N~EEIitT. East FrWSrIa. Dec
II. - The BergschIoSschen Brewery
Company here has invited subs riptinns
to loan secured hy ..Irn gallons of
heer safely stored in the company's
vault.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
SENATE COMMITTEE
APPROVES KELLOGG
FOR THE BRITISH JOB

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Dec. 1.-The
nomination WI former senator Frank
Kellogg of Minnesota. to be ambassador
90 Great Britain. was ordered favor
ably reported M the senate foreign re-
lations committee today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
SNOW COVERS PANHANDLE

AMARILLO. Texas Dee. 1I.-Snow
driven by hard. biting wind il still
covering the Panhandle. W H. about
three inches deep on the level and l.
drifting badly. The mercury j. hanging
around - degrees
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
FAMOUS DETECTIVE
DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Los ANGELES. Calf. Dec. IL
William Pinkerton. one Of The owners
~ the pinkerfon National Detective
Agency. dicd here early today after 4
brief illness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
HARD BLIZZARD
SWEEPING over
Ell PASO SECTION

I'll PASO. Texas, Dec. H. I'll
Psso today was in the grip of one
ot the worst Billiards in twenty
years. according to s.a istics ID the
weather bureau.
Snow had fallen steadily for more
than twelve f0urs while a steady
gale has caused damage 10 homes,
farms and other property through
oct this SEC ion Of the state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11
ITALIAN PARLIAMENT CLOSED

ROME. Dee. IA decree closing
the present parliamentary session has
been signed rs Victor Emmanuel il was
announced Monday afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-11

VERA CRUZ, Dee. 1.-THE column
Of rcvolutionists proceeding by way OF
the Inter Oceanic railway to Mexico
City H. taking with ii four batteries Of
IS millimete1 guns and four batteries
Of machine guns, in addition 10 sutfi
cient ammunition for both categories.
The column was able TO increase its
gun power from pieces obtained from
the San Juan De Ulua castle and from
the wafships in the harbor here.
Another column Of troops TO be under
the personal command Of General Qua
daiupe Sanchez. is being formed and
will 20 toward the capital by way Of
the Mexican railway to aid the columns
already advancing.
Advices from the port Of Frontera are
that Colonel Niv.nco II carrying out
the orders sent him by the revolution
ary Headquarters here TO march upon
Villa Htrmosa, capital Of the state Of
Tabasco. against Governor Garrido, a
follower Of FRI sident Ohregon.
Wireless communication between
headquarters in Vera Cruz and the
headquarters Of General Enrique Is
trada. commander oi the western forces,
. DttHk lfttAt taIllt1 oGl.
Among the new prisoners who arriv-
ed here today from Jalapa. which was
captured by the revolutionists Satur-
day II Angelo Casarin, who was acting
governor Of the state in the absence in
Mexico City Of Governor Tejeda
NOGALES, Ariz. Dec. 1.-THE gar
rison az Tepic, in Nayarit. Mexico, di-
vided yesterday and 200 soldiers a.
tempted TO capture the pest. according
20 advices today from Tepic. General
Anatolio Ostcga. chief of military op-
erations in Nayaiit. who was in com
mand Of the garrison. was reported
seriously wounded IN the fighting.
General Manuel Daigez. commanding
officer under Carranza during the lat
ter's regime. II reported to have led the
uprising Of 200 men at the federal gar
iison. who stormcd the post in an at
tempt TO capture II yesterday. the nd
vices stated. Information received here
is meager and no officia confirmation
az the clash Il obtainable.