davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
WILL TRY CARA,
ALLEGED SLAYER
CUSTOMS OFFICER
(By The Associated Press)

EDINBURG, Texas. Oct. 6.-The trial
of Jose Cara. charged with having mur-
dered Customs Officer Jot G.. Jones at
Mercedes. October 4. last year. was set
fT October Is. by Judge Hood Boone
of the criminal district court Of Hidal-
20 county.
Officer Jones was shot while at
tempting to arrest Cara for illegal
possession Of liquor. Cara made his
escape into Mexico and about six months
ago returned to this side of tn aiver
and was arrested at Santa Maria by
Customs Officer r. ID. Jones and Chief
Deputy Sheriff Mike Manahan Of Cam
eron county.
The trial i said to be causing unusual
interest along tho border. Special pros
ecution has been obtained for the trial.
funds for this purpose being raised
among customs officers and residents Of
Mercedes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
TOURISTS OF MANY
TYPES GO THROUGH
CITY OF Ell PASO
CBv The Associated Press.l

III. PASO. Texas. Oct. 6.-Tourists at
III faso's free camping grounds are di-
vidcd into two classes: those headed for
California. and those who are returning
from that state. according to l.. j.
Burns. who for two years has been life
guard for the city at the swimming pool
near the camping grounds.
Some of the tourists carry eats and
dogs. and birds with them. Burns said
Some are very poor and depend on
charity organizations 10 give them meals
and gasoline: while others are very
wealthy. Some are married: some are
single; some with large families: and
some alone But most Of the tourists
are Just average every day sort Of
folks ont TO see the country" the life
guard said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
Brownsville Destined to be
Important Citrus Center, is
Prediction of Californian

IN less than a, cadc Brownsville
will become one Of the most important
citrus producing centers in the United
States, ! the prediction made by cit
rus experts and growers: and their pre-
diction il based upon the fact that with
in the past year thousands Of citrus
titcs Of. an varieties have been planted
in the Brownsville section and that the
demand for citrus acreage has increased
al rate never ant cpated by the most
optimistic promoters Of the citrus in
dustry.
Brownsville j. the most southrily
city on the mainland of the United
States. and the soil Of the Brownsville
section. especially n close proximity to
the Rio Grande. " especially well adap-
ted for the growing of citrus. During the
past year thousands Of acres, which a
few years ago was in brush or had been
partially cleared. has been plated in
to citrus acreages. the plat varying from
twenty to one or more acres In extt ut.
and .hc RAPID mar keting OF this land II
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
GERMAN INVENTS
FLYING TRICYCLE.

BERLIN. Oct. 6.-Traffic problems in
the American cities may be further COM
plicated If tho flying tricycle. which a
Bavarian concern manufactures proves
successful. The machine is designed to
operate in city streets. to sail the ocean,
or to fly. 1t is combination ofairplane,
seaplane and motor car, and has fold
ing wings which can be adjusted SO os
to traverse the ordinary highways.
The machine weighs less than 200
pounds. has four and one half horse
power motor and il only IL feet long. IL
can carry oil for five-hour flight. ac-
cording to the manufacturers. and will
have maximum speed OF l25 kilome
ters an hour
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07

the best criterion of the future ,xpan-
sion Of the citrus industry in this sec
tion.
Along the concrete road for several
miles north Of Brownsville these citrus
acreages have sold at a rapid rate. ana
are being cleared and prepared for the
planting Of tire, this winter and spring.
In West Brownsville and in all other
suburbs Of the city, acreage tracts are
finding a ready sale. and the influx Of
home bu ldtrs from the north. many O..
whom have already bought lands and
are coming here 20 build. will be great
er this year than M any time in the
c.ty's history. Almost without excep-
tion they are having their lands pre-
pared for Planting Of citrus trees.
River Lands in Demand.
The recent opening of a large acre
age along the Rio Grande in close prox-
unity 10 the southern limits OF the city
has given added impetus to the land
movement in the Brownsville section.
tCrntnued on Page 1, See 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
PLAN TO MAKE
STATE PRISON
SUPPORT SELF

AUSTIN. Texas Oct. 6.-EStah-
lishmcnt Of plants m the state pen
itentiary which will suppl yinmates OF
all the state institutions with house
kcepin. needs and personal clothing IL
advocated Jy the Texas committee on
prisons and prison labor in second
preliminary report announced today by
Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Spencer. eve utiyc
secretary.
Enlargement of the shoe factory now
nj the prison 80 n 10 produce foot
wear for persons in eleemo~ ~ynary and
similar state institutions n we'll as in
the prisons i advised. The penitrn-
tiary now il making sufficient shoes
10 supply its own population. il j. said.
but by enlargement of the plant a mar
ket Of many thousands Of dollars T. Of
fered. Such plan j. now in opera
tion in Virginia. i j. stated.
Sewing il primarily woman's
work" the report continues. and men
should not be- employed in his industry
except in branches for which women are
physically unfit. Woman prisoners AZ
the t;oree farm already are making some
Of the clothing for the penal institution
and il il not unreasonable 10 believe that
with instruction. training. and modern
equipment they could supply not only
the prisons but the entire institutional
population of the state with clothing.
This would not only effect sub>tantiai
saving Ia the state but would release
the prisoners with useful trade and
vocation at their comamnd."
II j. also recommended that other sup
plies used by the state institutions
could be made in the prisons No e>ti-
mate a. to the number of men that
could be used i'm the various Industries
is given in the reports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
OFFICERS HAVE
CLUE TO TRAIN
HOLDUP AT OKESA

MI'SkOGEE. Okla. Oct 6.-Efforts
are being made by federal officials TO in
volve I'd l-ockhart. famous Oklahoma
bandit. now held al Jay. Delaware coun
~. in the holdup of the Katy passenger
train near Oke>a. Oklahoma. August IL.
Lcckhart. according 10 information re-
ceived by Sheriff Ben Smith Of Della
ware county j. said to have been in pos
session of bonds and other mail matter
stolen BY the highwaymen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
AGED EDUCATOR Is
DEAD AT CLEBURNE

CLEBURNE. Texas, Oct. 6.-Prof.
Peyton Irving. perhaps the oldest edu-
Gator in Texas. died at his home here
today at the age Of s6. Among various
noted persons who were pupils Of Prof
Irving in early days, were the one time
governors James Hogg and Thomas
Campbell. Irving was born in Roakoke.
Va. and moved 70 Texas in 1857.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
FAIR JUDGES SCARCE
3y The Associated Press. }

COLLEGE STATION. Texas. Oct. 6.
Members Of the Agricultural and Me
chanicaI College faculty have accepted
the task Of judging agricultural exhib-
its at number of fairs throughout
the state in the near future. Or. J. G.
Morgan. head Of the agronomy depart
ment, will judge exhibits at the Shreve-
port fair Shreveport. La. Oct. p and
q. Department members will also judge
at the Beaumont and Franklin fairs.
Many requests for judges cannot be
met. IL IL said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
POSSIBILITIES OF
TEXAS DISCUSSED
In DALLAS MEETING
Rv The Associated Pre&. }

DALLAS, Texas. Oct. 6.-Methods to
assure the realization Of industrial pos
sibilities in Texas were under discus
sion here today al 70 conference Of busi-
ness men and representatives from the
entire state. Perry BurIus. chairman of
the Texas Chamber of Commerce in
dustria committee. who presided. gave
in detail the possibilities of thu state.
especially the textile industry. Mr.. Bur-
rus asseited that Texas will produce 3s
per cent Of the American cotton crop
this year. He stated that this figure will
increase 70 fifty per cent within five
years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
RAIN INSURANCE
MUCH in VOGUE
AT HARLINGEN

HARLI\GEN. Texas. oct. Twin
weather conditions continuing 20 look
threatening the merchants ~ llarllngrn
ar. taking nli u considerable amount OF
rain Insurance. For Saturday there
were thirteen policies ISSUED by one
agency. averaging SlOO each. several
were ISSUED by other agencies ~ the cily.
During the day Saturday there was at
~ time heavy rain hut "A continuous :
drizzlr fell. The total rainfall since 10
O'Clock this morning registered .oi3 inch
up until ) \. ~.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
u. S. is UNABLE TO
COMPETE WITH OTHER
NATIONS SAYS PARKER

FORT WORTH Texas. Dci. G.-That
the United States cannot enter into com
petition with .agriculturists and cattle
men II other nations and remain in a
prosperous condition was the opinion cx-
pressed by Governor John Parker. Of
Louisiana. who spent the day here rn-
route ~ Baton Rouge from Denver.
where he addressed recent tariff con
greSS
Dne of the things which will b. done
~ help the cotton states will he the boil
wcevil conference To be held in New
Orleans October - and 20 the governor
declared
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
SHERMAN PIONEER
BURIED SATURDAY
CRv The Associated Press. J

SHERMAN. Texas. Oct. 6.-Funeral
service of Colonel Charles Stowe. who
died suddenly here yesterday. was held
today in the First Presbyterian Church.
rDducted by Dr. L. Wharton. and as
sisted BY nearly All local ministers The
funeral was the most largely attended
ever seen here.
Colonel Stowe had wonderful career
~ a town builder and an early day peace
officer. He was United States mar
shall in Indian Territory in the most
,nlorfui days in it, existence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
Auction Sale of Lots Will
Mark FinalDivision of Old
Townsite Property in City

Full Of significance for the future
growth and development Of Brownsville
was the announcement made this We X
by Homer l.. Fitch. owner Of what was
formerly known as the Stillman propel
ties. that approximately one thousand
lots. comprising practically All the plat
It'd areas of the properties, would De
placed on sale Thursday. Friday and
Saturday, October Is. - and 20, It pub
lie auction.
This announcement signifies that the
large arva within the corporate limits
Of the city which has herctofor been
undeveloped, and which comprises some
of the choicest residence and Industrial
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
ITALIAN FARMER is
KILLED AT HOUSTON
nv Tho Associated FrcssD }

HOUSTON. Texas. Oct. 6.-Sam Gui-
do. aged so. an italian farmer was shot
n a.ath today while III work with four
small children in his cotton patch. near
mere. Another Italian fired the fatal
shots. The eldest child. porl Of IL. in
solmcd the officers Of the murder. She
said she knew Of no cause for the shoot
inp
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
PRO RAIDS In
GALVESTON NET
EIGHT ARRESTS
CBy The Associated Press }

GALVESTON. Texas. oct. "a ser
ies of prohibition raids. initiated hy fed
eral prohibition enforcement officers op-
Grating in conjunction with the local po-
lice ncttcd eight men today. The raids
are still continuing and number of
other arrests are ia prospect. \ number
of alleged soft drink stands were raidcd
Nv the officers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
CHACOLET WINS BIG
FEATURE EVENT OF
KENTUCKY RACING

LATONIA. Ky. Oct. 6.-Chacolct. Hal
Headley's five-year old mare today won
the $4,000 added Kentucky special race
at a distance Of ons mile and three-six-
teenths. In Memoriam finished second.
The time for the distance was 1864.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07

sites. ~ .ll I. opened to thr home build
crs and investors a. prices which viii
place them within the reach of all who
desire location. n also siEnif ~ that
the major portion ~ this area will soon
be improved with the erection Of
homes. addirv mllr ally a. the wealth
If the city. and undoubtedly bringing
20 Brownsville many home builders.
Colonl Rufus J. Lakeland of Fort
Worth has L-cn secured by Mr.. Fitch as
general sale, manager and auctionccr.
Colonel Lakeland has hai considerable
exp. r.t nee IN land auc ons, and has
made several similar sales In the Nal
ley. He is rated rs one Of the most sue
cessful auction,Er- in tho state. y .ry
liberal terms will he offered investors,
reqgiring the payment of ouc-fourth
the purchas~ price .~d the balance ~
thirty monthly ins.allmcnfs.
The City of Opportunity.
Il am confident that this sale viii
prove on of the most successful over
held in South Texas. Mr. Fitch stated
while discussing the auction plans
The fact H. generally recognized thf
Brownsville Jffer~ greater opportuni-
ties for inv, ,stment and development
than any other city in the South.
Browrsvils- ~ the gateway to the
richest section Of Mexico; we VII soon
have a port completed at Point Isabel;
we are com rlcting a highway which will
connect Us with all parts OF the Valley,
and Brownsville is also the southern
terminus of practically All the impor-
tant highways ~ tho South. TherI can
be no doubt that Brownsville Is des-
tined to become the commercial center
not only for the fertile Rio Grnnde
Valley, but also for q large section Of
northern Mexico. II is indeed the city Of
wonderful opportunities, and hundreds
OF investors and hom1 builders who rec
ognize what the future has in store for
tho city will take advantage ~ this
auction 70 secure building sites.
What Recognition Means.
Mexico has trcn recognized by the
American government. and this has
paved the way for the building OF
great city on this end % the border
and the development % a harboi af
Point Isabel which will be the gate
way for the commerce lFtween these
two rations Mexico hss the greatest
natural resources Of any similar area
on the face Of the globe. Thus far hsr
natural wealth has never been develop
ed. but with the whole world clamor-
ing for the products Of her mines and
rich agricultural lands. developments in
that country will not long be delayed
American r cogntion was all that was
needed TO start that development. and
now that recognition has been extended
capital Is pouring into Mexico to devcl-
op those resources.
Brownsville H. strateglcally located
to profit from this development, and
whs N our port is completed. the Mexican
commerce through Brownsville Is GER
tain 10 increase 10 a point where u
will surpass that Of any other border
city And the port will also prove "A
great factor In developing the wonder
ful resources of the Valley. bringing to
this section thousands Of homeScekers
who heretofore hav, hecn deferred
from purchasing farm lands because ~
The high transportation rates on Val
ley products.
Brownsvillc's Progress
"Notwithsta the fact that the
Continued on Page 1, Sec. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
COUNTY JUDGES
CONVENTION ENDS
AT WICHITA FALLS

WICHITA FALLS Oct. q. The
Texas County Judges and Commission
rrs Association concluded work III the
annual session here tOGaS with the
rlc,tinn Of the following officers: Pres
.dcnt. Judge Il. Sartin " Wichita Falls
~. president. Commissioner W. H.
Robertson. l'razoria county: and sccrc'
rarl treasurer. Judge H. NJ Garter of
,iray>on county. The next convention
will be held at III raSo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION MEET
fRv Tho Associated ?ress.l

FORT WORTH. Texas. Oct. T. The
Texas independent Telephone a~socia
iion will hold meeting here October II.
Telephone Representatives from mum
ber ~ North Texas counties are ex-
pecied To attend L. :. Gardner of
Waco. secretary Nc the association. IL
eparing a program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
NAVY FLYER Wins
in INTERNATIONAL
SPEED CLASSIC

ST. LOUIS. Nc. Oct. 6.-Flying
through the air at speed Of more than
four miles a minute Lieutenant \. Will
Jams. United States Navy. today won the
Pulitzer trophy. in the worlds speed
classic. the final international air race
held here today. Lieutenant Williams
covered the 2OO kilometer course at an
average Of 2i3.67 miles per hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
SERUM NOW SWALLOWED

PARIS, Oct. Ga new method
of anti-typhoid vaccination, by
which serum is swallowed instead
Of injected, has just received Off
cial recognition through the inclu-
sion Of the name of Professor Al
cxandre Besredka of the Pasteur
Institute in the list of those con-
nected with the Legion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
EXPERIMENT
STATION WILL PROVE
AID TO FARM INDUSTRY
(By The Associated Press)

COLLEGE STATION. Texas, 6-Location of the
cultural the Rio Grde Valley which
with legislature
Lano Cand Mercedes Hidgo announced by
President Bizzen Of A. and M. College today.
The location made by the board
yesterday the recommendation special committee which
for the of selecting the best for enabling the college
other orchard and field idea of Valley
indu
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
Official Weather Reports


East Texas: Sunday and Monday
partly cloudy. probably local showers.
W.st Texas: sunday. unsettled,
showers except in southwest potion.
Monday partly cloudy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
WALTON CALLS
EXTRA SESSION
LEGISLATURE

OKLAHOMA CITY. Oct. Ga call
for an extraordinary session Of the
oklahoma state legislature IA convene
on October II. fer the purpose Of en-
actmcni of laws 10 protect the people
from masked and lawle>s marauderS and
secret organizations was ISSUED tonight
bN Governor Walton. simultaneously
with Il statement mace public vs. Aldrirh
Blake. executive counsellor. declared
thar the governor j. ready and eager Ia
meet the legislature
The governors action H. accepted a. a
challenge for a finish fight with members
uf the legislature who have sought his
Impeachment. and his advisers made no
effort ~ hide the fact that they were
preparing for the attack.
The governors call prccclc> hy less
than week the session summoned hy
The majority II the members of the
lower hou~c for October IL. at which
time general investigation uf impcach-
able state officcrs would be- made The
call Indicated that the evidence adducei
IN military courts "a inquiry throughout
the state would he placed before the
legislature to support the executives de-
maud for Anti-kM kux Legislation.
Connsrll.r Blake declared that the
NH Indicates that martial law will be
lifted soon. but declined 20 Indicate any
program that might look "a that end
Martial law throughout the state of
oklahoma was declared three weeks ago
tonight
Governor Walton in a statement 10
the Associated Press declared that he
wanted ~ make II plain that ~ effort
would he made 10 hinder any attempt by
members Of the house 10 impcach him.
DUNCAN. Okla. Oct. Il. Predicting
that he could write ON a slip of paper
the time Gov. Walton viii cease 10 be-
governor cf oklahoma. W. u. Melee.
member of the oklahoma house of rep
rrSeniafiycs. leader ia the legislators
fight on Governor Walton. declared to-
day that the governors days are num-
home for few days rest. will return
home for few davS rest will return
80 Oklahoma City. Sunday. he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-07
AUTO INTOxICATION TEST CASE

BROwNwOOD. Texas. Oct. 6.-what
j. said r. probably the first test case
under the act passed by the last legis-
lature making il felony for driving
an automobile while Intoxicated. has
been filed in the district court here.
Conviction under the new act is pun
ishable by confinement in the peniten-
tiarv
Evening star., 1923-06-22
HULL MAKES LIGHT
Of SURPLUS CLAIM
Democratic Chief Says Re-
publican Saving Is Actually
Very Small.

Chairman Hull of the democratic
national committee has issued a
statement commenting on the recent
forecast Of President Harding and
Director Lord of the budget bureau
that there would be a treasury sur
plus of 5000. 10000 900 at the end of the
current fiscal year. Chairman Hull
declared that, ''conceding the very
maximum claims of economy as made
by the administrator. the amount OF
reductions of regular expenditures is
surprisingly small in the light of the
opportunities for retrenchment"
while cheerfully extending due
credit to the administration" said Mr..
Hull. for such few and small econo-
mics as 1t may have achieved through
the budget during this fiscal year.
submit that any intimation that any
permanent reduction of expenditures
minor factor in creating this treas
ury surplus. is grossly misleading.
The basis for all the talk of the past
twelve months about a deficit was the
fact that on July /, 1922, the Treasury
Department estimated receipts at
s3,073. 100000, or 1857 100000 below
the revised estimated receipts of
$500. 900 5000 made by the Treasury
on last Monday
Il am not criticising the Treasury
for its mistake in forecasting receipts
feStly unfair TO the public for the
Treasury to avail itself Of this mis-
take in order TO emphasize and exag-
Serate the Significance of a Treasury
Evening star., 1923-06-22
WOMAN DIPLOMAT
RESIGNS HER POST

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. June 22.-In consequence
of the Bulgarian revolution and the
death of her old chief, former Pre-
mier Stamboulisky, Miss Nadeja
Stanciof today resigned her position
as first secretary of the Bulgarian
legation in Washington, whittier she
was soon to proceed.
Miss Stanciof enjoyed the unique
position of being Europes only
woman diplomat She speaks eight
foreign languages and Stamboulisky
whose interpreter she was at all in
ternational conferences, used to say
she could keep secrets in them all.
She probably will engage in jour
nalism in the United States or Great
Britain.
Miss Stanciof's father, Dr. Dimitri
Stanciof is continuing as chief Bull
garan delegate at the Lausanne con-
florence and minister to Great
Britain.
Evening star., 1923-06-22
POLICEWOMAN TEST
TO BE HELD JULY rs

An examination for policewoman
will be held July 25 by the Civil
Service Commission. The supply of
eligibles for policewoman positions
In the local police department has
not been sufficient to meet the needs
of the department and qualified per-
sons are urged by the commission to
enter the examinations.
Applications will be received until
July II for positions of janitor and
janitress in the police department
Including the bonus. the entrance
salary is $3.50 a year.
Examinations are being held every
Wednesday. the Civil Service Com
mission announces. for policemen in
the local department. TIE entrance
salary is $1.700 a year.
The Civil Service Commission to-
day announced open competitive
examinations to fill the following
vacancies. Boatswain. Quartermas-
ter Corps. Fort Washington, Md, at
$1,000 a year, plus the increase of
$50 a month; supervisor. Industrial
department, st. Elfzabeth's Hospital
at s1,800 year. plus the increase of
$40 month. and Junior telephone op-
orator, in various branches of the
service throughout the fourth civil
service district. at 1920 to $1,000
year.
Full information and application
blanks may be obtained at the Office
of the secretary of the fourth civil
service district, Archie Butt building.
1i25 New York avenue northwest