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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18
Peninsula News

Walter Wright, who a few years
ago purchased the old Kent County
Fair grounds, will have the race
track reconstructed and new build
ings erected for an agricultural fair
to be held in Chestertown, Md, next
year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18

Warren Acton, patient at the Gov
eminent Hospital, at Federal Park
Perryville, was shot last Saturday by
Angelo Ritrosi, an Italian at Havre
de Grace.
Acton, with several other ex-sol-
diers, were in Havre de Grace and
had started fight with a brother of
Angelo who rushed to his brothers
assistance, drew revolver and shot
Acton. The wounded man was taken
to the Government Hospital, where
the bullet was extracted. He will re-
cover. ~
The Italian was committed to jail
for the action of the Grand Jury.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18


Somewhere between Rising Sun,
Md, and Oxford, Pa, there is a bag
containing diamonds and other jewels
worth $4,000.
They are the property Of Mrs. A.
Goldstein Of Burlington, N. j., and
were lost from the automobile of Mr..
and Mrs. Goldstein, who We're making
a trip from Baltimore to their home
in New Jersey. =
Mrs. Goldsten had stopped at the
Maryland Hotel, Rising Sum-, She re-
membered having the jewels while
there. Near Nottingham they stop
ped their car and gathered some
flowers.
When they reached Oxford, Pa, she
missed the jewels land at once went
back over the route, but was unable
to find any trace of them.
A liberal reward is being offered
for their return.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-08-18

Rowdyism by boys from ten to six
teen years became so pronounced on
the outside of Shaft Methodist Epis-
copal Church, Frosthurg, Md, police
are on guard whenever worship is be-
| ing carried on inside. A.
When service began there had been
whooping and yelling, pecking on
windows and general rowdyism.
The latest minister to be disturbed
is the Rev. DR.. Benz. F. DeVries, SUI
perintendent of the Frederick dis
trict. Shaft Church is attached to
Midland circuit, of which the Rev.
Charles F. Southwick is pastor.
He has been annoyed at the ser.
vice by hoodlums, it is charged, for
the last 10 months. Owing to ill
health, he will shortly relinquish the
works and the, Rev. H. c. Smith of
Cumberland will substitute for him.
The entire plant of the Chesapeake
Weaving Mills at Havre de Grace
closed last Saturday until after Labor
Day, due to the slump in the market.
The company has at the, present time
more than 100000 worth of goods
on hand, for which there is no
market. About $50 people will have
a months vacation"
President Hastings of the Tiger
Tire Company of Canada, with
Messrs. Law and Fetter Of the Cana
dian Company has closed deal for a
plot of ground in Havre de Grace, on
which it will erect a plant for a
branch factory in the United States.
The Company will start at once in
building its new plant, and at the
start of operations will employ about
rs men, to be doubled within three
months. The new plant will have a
capacity of 300 tires day.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-07
COATS FOR STOUT
 WOMEN GREATLY REDUCED

Coats made especially for women of lextra size-along lines that give Il slenderizing effects.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
Belgium Supports France
in Reply to British Note
on ReparationsSi Situation
By The Associated rressl }

PARIS. Aug. 2S.-The Belgian gov
ernment III it, reply ~ the recent Brit
ish PREPARATIONS note stands with France
on the prin ipal points III cnntrnti,n u.
and maintains that the legality of the
Ruhr occupation has been established
by previous action Of the allies. inclu l.
ing Great Britain. The reply states
that the evacuation ~ the Ruhr valley
~ impossible On the simple promises III
Germany.
The reply. which was given ont az the
Re.gian embassy here today. dwcllS par
ticularly upon the Justice If Bclgium's $
claims 10 priority renaration payments,
and points ont that thus far Belgium has
received only two million gold marks
more than Great Britain.
Foreign Minister Jasper asserts that
the whole problem of reparations and
the question Of the intcr-allied debts are
defnn,iv bound together. He proposes
new methoG If procedure in the ne
gotiationS, suggeSti-G conversations
among the allies. withom ~everting to
the Oh system of conference.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
THROUGH RATES TO
MEXICAN POINTS in
EFFECT SEPTEMBER |

TAMPIC0. Mex, Aug. 2s.-The Gulf
Coast Lines, together with practically
all the other railway Ines in thc
United States, is arranging with IN
National Railways Of Mexico for the
sale of through railroad tickets from
roints in the United States to points
in Mexico, likewise the National Rail
wavs are arranging TO sell through
northbound tickets from Mexico -
practically all points in the United
States. This arrangement will be made
effective September /, although it may
be few days later before the arrange
ment will be effective throughout the
country.
Under this arrang@ @ment the through
fares VIII be cqualized by the import
ant gateways to Mexico-;hat Is as be
tween the Laredo and ownsville
gateways. the rate will be the same
except OF course. to loeal points near
the border.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
LEG|0NNA|RES GATHER
AT GALVESTON FOR THE
FIFTH STATE MEETING
(Ry The Associated Press.D

GALVESTON. Texas. Aug. 28.-Sev.
eral thousand Logionnaires and mem
bers of the Women's Auxiliary were
on hand today for the opening sessions
Of the fifth annual convention Of the
Texas Department Of the American Le-
gion. and the third annual convt ntion
Of the Texas American Leg on Auxili-
AIRY.
Among the speakers who will address
the meetings today are Senator Morris
Sheppard, and Judge kenesaw Lands.
The program for the ensuing year.
which was framed by the executive
committee. and which will be offered
.or the approval Of the convention, in
cludes vocat. .onal, rehabilitation and
disqualification efforts. more activity
BY Legion posts in non-partisan and
non-political civic matters. combined
with the teaching Of preventative and
medicine sanitation.
The Ku klux Klan. and the bonus
issues were tabooed by the executive
committee. and the discussion Of these
issues will not be permitted on the floor.
Brownwood and Fort Worth are both
active contcnderS for the next state con-
vcntion fthe Legion. and the sup
porters are pressing their respective
claims with great vigor.
Ben Dean OF Breckenridge. is among
the candidates for state commander.
and apparently has large following.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28


SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 2S-Joseph
Biata, wanted in Warren, Mass, on
charges Of embezzling S213,000
from the First National bank Of
Warren, in February Of this year,
was arrested in Laredo, Texas, Tues
day by Department Of Justice Agent
y. I. Needham, operating under the
San Antonio office Of the burtp a
Of investigation.
Biata disappeared from Warren
about the first Of February and de-
partment of justice agents believe,
has been in Mexico since then. He
i charged with being the arch-con-
spirator IN the theft Of nearly $780,
900 in cash and bonds His Chicago
alias is said to have been Joseph
b. Marcino."
Department Of Justice Agent
Needham, assisted by Deputy United
States Marshal Walker, Of the Hous-
ton federal district. and State Ran
ger Burford, arrested the prisoner
as he crossed the international
bridge. He was arraigned before the
United States commissioner on
charges Of theft. and his bond was
fixed at 100000.
He had grown beard and had
adopted other measures of disguise,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
CITIZENS FROM
NORTH COUNTY
Want DISTRICT
La Feria, Santa Rosa and
Santa Maria Citizens Re-
ques. Commissioners to Re-
District Cameron County.

Between 80 and Is citizens OF the
La Feria, Santa Rosa, and Santa Ma
ria communities came before the meet
ing Of the Cameron county commission
this afternoon with a plea for a re-dis-
trlcting Of the county, so as 10 make
those communities a road precinct.
Members Of the delegation. in sent
ing Their request. stated that the lap
growth Of the communities represented.
had made greater representation in the
affairs Of the county only just.
The delegation also made complaints
about the distribution Of road work in
the county. several Of those present as
serting that their communities had not
been benefitted in proportion to their
tax valuations, and their population.
The delegates also made plea for
bridge across the Arroyo connecting
Santa Maria and In Fer.a.
According 70 the speakers Of thc
delegat on, the communities involved
had held several meetings. and the mat
ter Of meeting with the commissioners
court was the result.
The matter Of changing the precinct
lines. 80 as 70 make the La Feria- San
ia Maria district a separate precinct.
VII bc taken under advisement. ac
cording TO Judge Dancy. and he assured
tho delegation. that the matter would
be carefully considered. when full
commission was present, and after ev-
cry community in the county had an op-
portunity 10 be heard. lie called atten-
tion TO the fact that no change could
L
that the change should be made. If il
is made. before the next primary cleo
tion.
The new division Of precincts. as ex-
planned by the delegates wo.
lish q precinct line north and south
from the Willacy county line along the
East side of the Adams tract. and in
clude all or part of W lson tract. and
Santa Maria. thvs cutting off part
of the San Benito district.
In speaking If the matter Of road
maintenance. Judge Dancy declared that
the La Feria district had received more
.oad work than any ether section Of the
county. and that if their had been any
discrimination il had been in favor OF
the La Feria and associated commun-
ities. He offered 10 pay expenses Of
any delegation on an inspection trip over
communities. lie offered TO pay the
the entire county, to see the work that
had been done in other sections. With
reference 70 the proposed bridge. Judge
nanCy declared that lee was as much
IN favor ~ such a bridge A. any Of them.
bur that he was not in favor Of building
a bridge that would only be temporary,
and would be- washed ont with the first
rise As soon as such bridge aS would
be- permanent could be financed. il would
be built
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
Barber-Banker Embezzler
Captured at Laredo, Tex,
by Dept. of Justice Agent

but he admitted his identity as JOS
eph Biata, of Warren, and Joseph
Marcino, Of Chicago, when arrested.
according to the Officers. He is be
ing held in the Webb county jail
pending removal orders. which will
be handled by United States Attor-
ney Holden, of Houston. Officers
from Chicago are expected to come
for him.
CHICAGO, Aug. 28-Joseph Mar
elmo, arrested Tuesday at Laredo,
Texas, in connection with the dis
appearance of s213,000 worth of
bonds from the First National bank
Of Warren, Mass, had a meteoric
rise here from barber to banker and
financial heights.
Nine years ago he was barber.
Then he got job with an insurance
company and a short time after
ward organized the Public Life In
surance company, which went out OF
business. Later he organized the
Roma Investment company and
Commonwealth Insurance company,
then with others obtained control of
numerous small banks in Iowa and
Illinois. He ,Mas indicted in connec-
ticn with failure of some of these in
stitutions, but jumped his bail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
WORK ON MEXICO
RECOGNITION IS
WELLUNDER Way.
W. Thc Associated pressN

WASHINGTON. -. G.. Aug. 2S.-Ex-
changes preliminary % the resumption
~ diplomatic relations with Mexico are
continuing. hut u was said authorita
lively AZ the state department today that
thus far no steps have been taken which
either restores such relations ar extends
recognition on the part Of the United
States a. Mexico.
Although the settlement negotiated NJ
Mexico City w Charles Warren and
John Barton Payne j. regarded her as
satisfactory. il has been emphasized that
sine the report of the two commits
sioners was submitted certain details
SIN must be- cleared M before diplo-
matte relations could b. resumed. The
officials appear confident however. that
4 full agreement viii not BE- long de-
laycd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Unsettled.
probably with local showers this after
noon and tonight; Wednesday partly
cloudy.
East Texas: Generally fair tonight
and Wednesday in north and west por-
tions: probably local showers ID south
east rortion. Cooler in northeast por-
tion tonight. Light to moderate VAR
able winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
Light 10 heavy showers and thunder
storms were general over most NJ Texas
n the last "a hours. and fairly general
over the balanc, ~ the Gulf ana south
Atlantic states except southern Florida.
General rains occurred also through
oct the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys
ara in the region ~ the Great Lakes
due u a disturbance ri considerable in-
tensity central over the Great Lakes
this morning. Amoderatc high pres
sure area over the Rocky Mounta. ms
-ccion is attend "A by generally fair
werther and moderate temperatures
over the western half Of N United
States.
The highest temp nature yesterday
nj Texas stations ranged from 80 AZ
San Antonio 10 ~ AZ Amarillo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
PILGRIMS in RUSSIA
JOURNEY FAR TO SHOW
RESPECT FOR NICHOLAS

SOFIA, Aug. 2S.-The anniversary OF
the death BY Bolshevik violence OF Car
Nicholas Ill and the Russian imperial
family was marked recently by an i'm
pressive memorial service in the church
attached to the Russian embassy to this
city.
Russians pilgrims OF all classes Of So
ciety. from mobiles to lab0rers. filled the
beautiful structure, which Ii n gift
from Nicholas III.
Each member Of the late imperial
family was mentioned by name, the
priest referring TO "thy servant Niko-
lai." "thy servant Alexandra Feodo-
rovna," thy servant Alexei,- and NO
with the princesses, Olga, Tatiana,
Maria and Anastasia.
1t fas a devout audience, to which the
act of half dozen years ago was an
eveat Of today.
Pains were taken by the police to
exclude all Bolsheviks. for fear they
might disturb the services.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
ARGENTINE STOCK
RAISERS PROTECT
PRICES ON STOCK
(Ry The Associated Press.)

BUENOS AIRES. Aug. 2S.-A CO.
operative association Of cattle raisers
similar 10 those operating in the
United States j. being organized here
by Dr. Tomas A. lie Breton. Minister
Of Agriculture. 10 protect their inter-
ests and insure fair prices for stock
sold TO packers for export and to the
Buenos Aires meat trade.
Cattle raising is Argentina's most
important industry and prices have
reached such low levels that some
times. il n asserted. they do not cover
the cost Of transportation from the
ranches. DIR. lie Breton would have
the cattle raisers cooperate in prevent
ing offers to the market regardless OF
demand. BY regulating consignments and
dealing directly with the packers and
butchers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
COSCROVE ELECTED
BY IRISH VOTERS
CRr The Associated Press.

DUBLIN. Aug. 2S.-president VIII
liam Cosgrcve has been elected on the
first preference vote at Kilkenny. ne
cording to returns received here.
The presidents brother. Phillip. has
been elected from South Dublin, and
both General Richard Mulcahy. minis
ter of defense. and Kerv.n 0'Higgins.
minister o fhome affairs, both in the
present cabinet. have also becn return
ed from Dublin. The government c.
didate from Wicklow was also elected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
LEGAL PROTECTION
AGAINST DISHONEST
BUSINESS PROMISED

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Aug 2S.--
The promise ~ legal protection for the
American public against dishonest bust
ness was made here today by Assistant
Attorney General Seymour. who is in
charge of the antitrust prosecutions Of
the Department ~ justice. in addressing
the National Association Of Attorneys
which convened here today
Assistant Attorney Seymour criti-
cizcd severely these who speculate in
foodstuffs and the promoters # fake
stocks and other securities. as well as
the trade assoc iafions operating 10 in
crcar commodity prices or 10 decrease
cnmpetitinn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
LABOR SHORTAGE
in CENTRAL TEXAS
BECOMING ACUTE

AUSTIN. Texas. Aug. 2s.-Labor
Commissioner Joseph Myers is planning
an extensive campaign to avoid a short
age Of cotton pickers in central and
west Texas within the next few weeks.
He said this morning that the shortage
in these sections would be acute for
the first time this season. and that the
prospects of supplying the pickers
needed are not very bright.
Myers said that he plans 20 20 to Ill
Paso to confer with the immigration
authorities about diverting immigrants
10 the cotton fields.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
ENGLISH CHURCH AIDS
AUSTRALIAN EMIGRATION

MELBOURNE. Aug. 2S.-The An
glican Church Of Great Britain has un-
dertaken 10 share with various of the
state governments Of Australia the cost
IF bringing over desirable Englishmen
to settle Australia.
In Western Australia the government
and the church will each contribute d
third Of the transportation charges. the
remainder coming from private sources,
and measures have been taken for the
reception .placing and after-care Of
British settlers from the mother country.
In South Australia, the Anglican
church will undertake to assist the ar
rivals after they set foot on Australian
sell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
EMBANKMENT CAVES
INJURING WORKERS
(By The Associated Press)

BALTIMORE, Nd, Aug. 2s.-Five ne
gro laborers are in serious condition
and six men are missing. white and
colored, and are believed 70 have been
buried under tons Of earth following
a cave-in on an embankm< Mt here to-
day. Firemen and police worked with
picks and shovels. attempting to rescue
the men. Unless they are reached
shortly. little hope of saving their
lives is held.
A collapse Of weak beams il believed
70 have been the cause Of the cave-in.
which occurred during the excavation
work for q negro high school.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
FRANCE TO CONFER
GREAT HONOR UPON
LEGION COMMANDER
CRy The Associated Press.l }

PARIS. August 2S.-Colonel Alvin
Owsley. commander Of the American
Legion. was officially informed today Of
the French governments decision 10
make him a commander of TIE Legion Of
Honor. He will receive the decoration
from the hands Of General Degoutte. the
French commander Of the Ruhr. at Dus-
seldorf Thursday.
Owsley has the honor of being the
first foreigner decorated by joint
recommendation Of the president and
Marshal Foch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
WELL KNOWN MOVIE
STAR MAY NOT live
IS DOCTORS REPORT

LOS ANGELES. Calf. Aug. 2S.-
Ply sician~ attending James Kirkwood.
the motion picture actor. who suffered a
basal fracture Of the skull when he fell
from horse last Saturday. said that
he expected today To be able 10 make
an accurate estimate Of the actor =
chances for recovery.
Except for brief moments. kirkwool !
has been unconscious since the accident
occurred
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
kLAESMEN PARADE

BARTLESVILLE. Okla. Aug. 2S-
a parade was staged in Eartlesville last
night TN the ku klux kIan without
disorder despite earlier Indications
that the demonstration might bring IA
clash between the paraders and oppo-
ncntS of the klan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
CHARGED WITH MURDER

HAIIAS. Texas. Aug. 2S.-IIrnry
Salzer was charged with murder today in
connection with the fatal shooting Of
John Dellsite. -. farmer residing
northwest e Dallas Salzer declined 10
make statement
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
MEMBERS FRONTIER
COMMISSION VICTIM
OF ASSASSINS, REPORT

LONDON. Aug. 2S.-General Telini.
president of The commission for de-
limitation Of the Greco Albanian from
tier. Surgeon Major Soort. the generals
chaffeur and his idc-dc-camp. have
been aSsasSnatcl. says an Athens dis
patch 10 the Central News
News of the aSSassinations came from
Janina. Albania. the message stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
JUDGE PAYS fine
INOWN COURT FOR
TRAFFIC VIOLATION

DALLAS. Texas. AUG. 2S.-City
Judge 4. ID. Crawford paid fine in
hi sown court today. Yesterday
Mrs. Crawford parked her automO-
bill, in restricted area. and il soon
bore the red tag of the traffic de-
partment. She gave the rcd tag To
Judge Crawford, who entered a plea
of guilty of violating tn traffic
regulations, and paid a three dol
lar fine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
SEVERAL SHOT in
FIGHT BETWEEN
new YORK GANGS
CBy The Associated Prcss.l

NEW YORK. Aug. 2S.-Several men
were shot during a gang fight on the
side Of the Essex Market today, after
seven members of the notorious Kid
Dropper gang had been discharged Of in
ability 20 connect them with shooting
last week
The court room was thrown into an
uprOar when teh shooting broke out.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
THREE AMERICANS
INJURED In PLANE
CRASH In ENGLAND

MAIDSTONE. England. Aug. 2s.-
Three Americans whose addresses have
not yet been learned. were among the
injured when a French passenger air
plane fell near here last night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
NATIONWIDE PROBE
OF GASOLINE PRICE
VOTED BY ATTORNEYS
by The Associated Press)

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, August 2s.-
4 thorough and nationwide investiga-
'tion of gasoline prices was decided upon
by the National Association of Attor-
neys-General in q resolution adopted at
its annual convention here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
MAY BE APPOINTED
JAPANESE PREMIER

TOXIC, Aug. 2S-Count Gombei
Yamamoto has been summoned to
court by Crown Prince Horihito and
the regent. II is understood the
count has been invited from the cab
met to succeed the late Premier
Kato.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
ASKS ATTORNEYS
GENERAL TO START
OIL INVESTIGATION
nv The Associated Press'

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Aug. 27.-Ail
the attorneys general Of the United
states are asked To start nation-w d'
investigation of the oil industry &c
determine If the Standard OIL Com
nanv Il manipulating the gasoline mar
XII 70 put 1000 mid-cortnent producer
out Of business. By Charles Grifitn
n. a Geo.ge Short, attorneys-general OF
Kansas and Oklahoma respectively.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
COOLIDGE URGES
FULL ALLEGIANCE
TO CONSTITUTION
(By The Associated Press \

NEW ORLEANS. La. Aug. 2S.-Un-
divided allegiance TO the constitution,
and unhesitating obedience to legisla-
tive action is urged upon the press of
the nation by President Coolidge i'm a
letter 10 A. q. Newmeyer. president of
the Southern Newspaper Publishers As
sociation.
The text Of the letter was made
public today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-08-28
BRYAN CoMMENDs oBReGoN
Try The Associated Press.) }

Ell PASO. Texas. Aug. 2S.-After ex-
pressing confidence in the Obregon
government of Mexico and pleasure at
the early prospects Of resumption Of
diplomatic relations between the south
ern republic and the United States.
William Jennings Bryan. In a stop-over
between trains here last night. main
tanned reticence in the national political
situation.