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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
Lower Freight Rates for
the Valley Indicated by
Action of the Commission


WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Sept. 1.-The
requests Of the commercial interests
for rcadjustmcnt Of the freight rates
in the Rio Giandc Valley of Texas
were granted in part today by the In
tcrstate Commerce Commission. Rcvi-
sions were ordered in the rates on cit
rus fruits, broom corn. fire brick, lime
and certain other commodities. but the
commission held tIr the diffcrcntlals
ON cotton and vegetables were rca-
sonablc.
The commission recommended that
commodity differcntials over Texas
common point rates some what less
than the class diffcrentials should be
established in certain instances on tar
iff between points in a defined ter
ritory, and the Rio Grande Valley. The
commission also found unreasonable
the diffcrcntial over transcontinental
rates between Pacific coast points and
the Rio Grandc Valley.
The commission granted the request
that long and short haul clause OF the
law be waived at Odem and Robstown,
and other points intermediate 10 Cor
pus Christi.
The decision was handed down as
result Of action brought by the kio
Clandc Valley chamber Of commerce
and others, seeking revision OF the
elias, diffcrentials over Texas common
point rates to and from Brownsville
and other points in the Valley.
Maintenance Of Texas common point
rates on vegetables and cotton from
Laredo. however. were found unduIs
prejudicial to the advantage OF laredo
against points in the Rio Grande valley.
inasmuch as contemporaneously higher
rates were found to have been main
tanned from Rio Grande Valley points.
Though action Of the Interstate Com
merce Commission in regard TO the val
lev diffcrential has not yet been re-
ceiyed. local men express the opinion
that Attorney X. L.. F1llbright. repre-
sentin- the Valley. has won a distinctive
victory for the Valley interests. Inc
Valley had requested the Interstate
Commerce Commission To grant the
same differential Laredo has on incom-
inr freight. and also asked for a re-
duction on outgoing shipments. IL Is
understood that the railroad mad tenta-
lively agreed 10 the establishment OF
the Laredo. differcntial. but had objected
TO the lowering of the differential on
outgoing shipments. and il II believed
the Laredo differeDtial has been es-
tablished by the commission.
The reduction on the first four classes
of freight. II the Laredo differentiai
is established would be: first class,
20 cents: second class. ~ cents; third
class. 2JH cents. fourth class, - cents.
The differential on outgoing shipments
OF cabbage and potatoes is Is cents. and
on all other classes Of vegetable, j
cents.
III the commission has given the Val
lev the same differential now in effect
to Laredo IL will result in tremendous
saving 10 the Valley. local men state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
tMcrccdcs Tribunc)

That plans and specifications for q
beautiful new railway station for Mcr-
ccdes had been prepared by the Gulf
Coast Lines, was the statement made
on Friday of last week to the Tribune
BY ,. S. Pyeatt. president Of the lines
who was in Mercedes for several hours.
While in the city Mr.. Pyeatt conferred
with several friends and acquaintance.
and exhibited the plans for the pros
pectivc building.
"You may say that unless something
unforeseen happens work will be start
ed on the new station within sixty
days" President Pyeatt stated to q
Tribune representative. Continuing he
stated that he disliked 20 positively
say that the station would be built at
once. but that present prospects for IL.
construction were very bright. ! is un-
derstood that the plans contemplated
call for the erection OF building
which will be unsurpassed for its kind
by any in the southwest.
The Gulf Coast Lines are apprec!at-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

WASHINGTON Sept. 1.-The inter
state commerce ccfnksion yesterday sus.
pended until Deecrober ~. the operation
Of certain schedules proposed by the
Atchinson. Topeka 4 Santa H. railroad
increasing rates on petroleum oil and its
products. The rates. which are now to
be investigated by the commission. af-
feet shipments of Petroleum and IT,
products from producing points in Kan
-as and Oklahoma 10 Colorado. north of
Denver and the extreme southwestern
portion of Wyomne"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

Brownsville and vicinity: Fair to-
night aud SUNDAY.
East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight
and Sunday. probably scattered thunder
showers in east portion: cooler tonight
IN north portion. Moderate scutherly
winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions.
\ trough Of moderately low pressure
extending from the upper Hio Grandc Ia
the upper Great Lakes has been at
tended by light % excessive rains from
Oklahoma To the upper Mississippi Val
ley. Light to moderately heavy seat
tered showers occurred also along the
south Atlantic coast. in Florida. Louis
lana. eastern Texas. and over the SOU
thcrn Rocky Mountain regions.
Temperatures were slightly lower this
morning oscr the northern aud central
Rocky Mountain and adjacent plains
states and higher over the Canadian
Northwest. Elsewhere the changes
were mostly unimportant. The highest
rcadings yesterday at Texas stations
ranged from yG al Abilene to 81 at Gal
weston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
THREE LARGE FINES
SECURED IN JUSTICE
COURT DURING WEEK

Three large fines totalins more than
$500 were colleStgk ~ th" justice court
Ibis week. in a1ai3ioh to the usual mum
her Of smaller fmes4 Joe lIocff'and was
fined Sl12.jO for' .tcckless driving. tn
charge growing pst Of the turning ovei
Of his ear abcGt three miles from
Brownsville on'ns~roncretc highway.
u. L. Pernell as Pine Bluff. Arkansas
plead guilty TO tftising ear while in
toxicated. and was, fined $12l.T2. Thi,
ease resulted ais6 from an accident or
the concrete. "s'i
Jose Lavios -~f. Point Isabel plead
guilty ~ two charges Of vagrancy. am
was fined 500 I.srios was implicated
in small liquor GtlvitieS. according 70
officers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
Sam Diamond, World Hiker
Arrives in Brownsville; Has
Hiked Over 10000 Miles

Sam Diamond. one time newsboy on
the streets Of New York. who claims to
be World War veteran and who start
cd out more than year a half ago on
hike around the world when doctors
told him that nc had less than a year
to live. because of tuberculosis. con-
tractcd while in the army, was IN
Brownsville today. after having com
pleted some 1880 miles of his 'hike.
and visited Canadian provinces. i5
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
SPECIAL PROSECUTOR
APPOINTED TO HANDLE
SOMERvELL CO. CASES

WACO. Texas, Sept. frank TREY,
former county attorney Of McLennan
county, on his return from Austin las.
night. announced that he had been ap-
pointed special prosecutor in the grand
jury Investigations to be made At
Glenrose following the recent 1 whole
sale liquor raids and arrests there. Hs
stated that the grand jury probe would
start Monday. RI =
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

CoPENHIAGEN. Sept. The tour
ist steamer Freya. which broke her
mooripgs near Hoejer in the hurricane
which raget. alcng the coast Of Jutland
Thursday. landed her two hundred pas
sengers safely last night. The vessel
was terribly battered in weatherins the
storm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
OPERATORS And
union OFFICIALS
To HOLD MEETING
tEy Tho Associated I'reSS.)

tEy Thr Associated T'reSS.l
HARRISBURG. ra, Sept. 1.-The
conference between the anthracite oper-
atcrS and representatives Of the miners
unions. which reccnvened today TO con
slider plans for "a settlement of the
strike. adjourned until "Wednesday.
Governor Pinchot. at the close Of to-
days session. expressed himself IA much
encouraged. The suspension win con
tiuuc during the recess. he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
ITALIANS ORDERED
DEPORTED TODAY BY
IMMIGRATION OFFICERS
(Ry The Associated Press !

Wy NN-utfutNu
NEW YORK. Sept. Immigration
Commissioner Curran todity was all
viscd by Washington that seveal thous-
and immigrants who had entered quar-
antine before midnight last night were
to be considered as having arrived in the
August quotas which are filled.
This means that they viii be d-ported
Nearly 1000 are affected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
Official Washington
Believes Appointment
of Creager is Probable
(By The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON D. c.. Sept The selection Of Ambassador
Mexico which President Coolidge and Hughes
ready will probably made
before the end Of the
regarded probable in official circles
will r. B. Of Brownsville Texas who is known have
been the choice Of President Harding and whose conferences here
President Coolidge said resulted in favorable
sideraton of his mar by the president
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

WASHINGTON. ID c.. Sept. L.
President and Mrs. Coolidge. accom-
panied sy several friends. left Washing
ton this afternoon for cruise on the
presidential yacht, Mayflower. down the
Potomac. This is the first time the
president has be-n aboard the presiden.
tial yacht.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
CRUDE OIL REDUCED

DALLAS. Texas. Sept. i.-Reductior
Of from 10 to 90 cents per barrel in
prices ,f Kansas. Oklahoma. and Texas
crude oil was announced here today by
the Magnolia Petroleum Company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
JAPANESE CITY
BURNING, RADIO
MESSAGE SAYS

I;y The Associated Press,
SAN FRANCISCO. Calf. Sept. I.
i.-rrscticslly the cntir, city of
Yokohama, Japan. is afire and
numerous casualties have occurred
as a result Of the conflsgration.
which broke out after a severe
earthquake shock.
Information Of the disasrr was
received here from the Japanese
radio station AT iwaki In a mes
sage sent to the Radio Corporation
Of Americas station here.
Cable communications b,.~een
San Francisco and Japan over the
normal routes has been interrupted.
and the traffic IL being diverted by
way Of Shanghai and Manila. The
interruption occurred at III last
night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
BANDITS GET PAYROLL

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-Two bandits
yesterday shot and killed George Miller.
paymaster Of the Stratfcrd Lumber and
Ceal company in hold-up in Astoria.
They escaped without getting the $1.400
pay roll.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
ENTIRE CREW OF
VESSEL DROWNED

YMUlDEN, Holland. Sept. IA Ger
mai, steamship Klupfel was wrecked in u
storm Thursday north OF Brokum Island.
off the coast Of Germany. The entire
crew Of forty men is reported to have
been drowned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

OFFICERS CAPTURE
RUM RUNNERS AFTER
LONG PISTOL FIGHT

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-Two alleged
rum runners and six other prisoners
were captured today by federal agents
in pistol battles which occurred in
Sheepshead bay. off Coney Island. Over
a hundred shots were fired before the
prisoners were taken.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

;opr american and Canadian relief work
ers. under The command Of Colonel
Stephen Lowe Of It. Louis. They now
have l.GC0 orphan children stationed on
the island.
GENEVA. Sept. IA communication
from Greece on the Grcco-ltalian crisis.
submitted to the League OF Nations.
was received today at the League head
quarters. The council will consider
the situation today.
ATHENS. Sept. i.--Gfccce will abide
by the decision Of the League Of Ma
tions in the dispute with Italy. PA
micr Gonath announced TO representa-
tivcs Of the press today.
ROME. Sept. Premier Mussolini
yesterday informed the representatives
of Italy abroad that Grecce's answer TO
the Italian ultimatum was equivalent
TO complete rejection. and that there
fore, in order TO bring Greece to
realization OF her csponsibilitics.
temporary landing Of Italian forces at
Corfu had been ordered
by this measure. which is of TEN.
porary nature. Italy does not intend 10
make an act of war. hut only safe
guard her prestige and manifest her
unshakcable determination to obtain
reparation dse~her in conformity with
custom and international lazy" the
premier stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
fBy The Associated Press.l

fBv The Associated Pressl
OSAKA, Japan, Sept. IAN
earthquake shock. lasting over six
minutes. was felt here at noon to-
day. Teiegraphic communication
with Toxic has been interrupted.
IL is feared here that tho shock
has had very serious effect in To-
kio. Yokohama and Yok- -Usuks.
Reports indicate that ear:h
shocks have been most violent In
tho districts surrounding Mount
Fugi. which itself and extinct
volcano. Mount Full IL about
sixty miles southwest Of Toxic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
M'ALLEN LEADS IN
NUMBER SCHOLARS.
I'm HDALC0. COUNTY

EDlNBURG. Texas. Sept. 1.-The Of
fiical report giving the returns .of the
Scholastic census Of Hidalso County
has been made public and tho total
shows that 1909 children Of school
age are within its confines.
The state allotment for the 1923
school year has been set at $500 Der
capita This will probably be augment
cd by $500 II the contract for text
books Is cancelled. The. total amount
Of money from the state to the schools
of this county at $1,000 per scholastic
will be el4s.3ts. Should the 500 ad-
ditional be added II will bring the
amount up to $16s.40e.
Following Is the number OF scholas-
tics in each Independent district and
the total Of common school districts:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

GENEVA. Sept. 1.-The council of
the League Of Nations today decided to
take up the Italian Greek difference
next Tuesday.
Antonio SalaDdra. member # the
Italian delegation to the League of Ma
tions. informed the Associated Press
representative today that Itay's attitude
on the Greek communication 10 the
League could not be decided until an op-
pcrtunity had been given to study IT,
Italy has not committed an act Of
war in occupying Corfu. he asserted and
had merely acted with no intention of
making war unless Greece forced the
issue.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

LONDON. Sept. Events moved
swiftly yesterday in the dispute be-
tween Italy and Greece. which in the
almost universal opinion of the Bri-
tish press. bears lamcntahlc resem-
blancc to the dispute Of the tragic days
of July and August. 1924.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

LONDON. Sept 1.-The Italian re
servists residing in London have been
notified To hold themselves in readiness
for a call to the colors in the event the
necessity arises.
a Central News dispatch from Rome.
GATED Friday. says that according 70 nd
vices from Athens the Greek internal
situation is very critical. and the position
Of the government unteng5lc. Exchange
has fallen to low point, and there was
a panic at the banks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

tBy The Associated Press,
WASHINGTON, I'D. C.. Sept. H.
An earthquake. described ss being
extremely severe and continuing
for five hours. was recorded last
night on the Georgetown University
seismograph. BEGINNING at 1912.
tho disturbance was reported to
have reached maximum intensity
between I0:io and II o'clock. last
ing until = o'clock this morning.
WASHINGTON. Sept. i.-Rcports
of severe earthquake and fire In
Yokohama caused moro than usual
anxiety here today because of the
large number of Americans who
make their homes in that city.
II Is estimated that more than a
thousand citizens OF the United
States who have business connec-
tions in Toxic live in the section
reported affected by the confla-
grafton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

ROME. Sept 1.--Greek authorities at
Corfu were blamed today by 1he Italian
government. in n semi-official statement.
for the necessity Of firing at Corfu yes
terday.
A message received by way of Corfu
says the Greek ships at Pharleron had
been moved 10 Salamis. SaTanis is an
island lying a few miles west of the
seaport of Athens.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

CORFU. Island Of Corfu. Sept. L.
Corfu was occupied by the Italians
Yesterday afternoon after sharp
bombardmcnt in which at least 10 Greek
civilians we're killed and a number
wounded.
The demand for the surrender OF
Corfu was given at O'Clock In 'he al
tcrnoon and firing began at o'clock
The police school was demolished
and the old fort fired upon.
In the fort thcreswere many casual
ties among the refugees. Orphans un-
der the care Of the American Near
East Relief were In serious danger
from she'll fire.
ATHENS. Sept An Italian sub
marine stationed in the gulf OF ,ou-
menitza has fired on the Greek steam
tr Goorgios. slightly damaging the lat
ter.
The commander Of tie submar ne told
the Greek captain that the Italian ad'
mirsl had ordered the closing OF the
Corfu channel TO Greek vessels.
ROME Sept. 1.-The Italian rEvai
units stationed at Spezia and Venice
arc now stesming for southern Adria-
tic waters in full war statds. Eight
transports are held in readiness for
further evcntualities.
The Italian government has officiai-
" announced that the occupation OF
Corfu would probably be the limit cf
the advance and there will consequent
~ be short breathing spell.
NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-Fearing for
the safety Of American and Canadians.
who are employed a. relief workers ON
the island Of Corfu. as well as for the
refugees. officials Of the Near East re-
lief today hastened to get in touch with
the state department
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01
ITALIAN FLEET
BOMBARDS CITY
WOUNDINC MANY.
First Hostilities in the Rup-
ture Between Italy and
Greece Occur at Greek
Island Of Corfu.

ATHENS. Sept. 1.-The Greek gov
ernmcnt has been informed by Italy
that tho Italian fleet will leave the
island Of Corfu as soon as Greece COM
plies with the demands OF the Italian
ultimatum.
The police station. and school on
the island were bombardcd by the
Italian ultma,um.
The police station and school on
the island were bombarded by the
Italian fleet yesterday and a conting-
tnt of troops landing. The police sta
tion was destroyed by flames.
A direct dispatch from Corfu said
that fifteen civilians had been killed
and many wounded by the firing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-01

LONDON. Sept. i.-Italy's action in
bombarding and occupying the island
OF Corfu. is in direct contravcntion of
the neutrality of the island. as guaran-
tecd in perpctuity by the treaty Of
1864. in which Great Britain ceded the
island of Corfu to Greece.
The bombaidmcn. is considered in
military and diplomatic circles here as
tantamount to a declaration of war up
on Greece. and constituting a flagrant
breach OF international law. The gsav-
est apprehension is felt over further
possible moves by Italy.
If Italy should ignore the interven-
tion of the League of Nations and the
independent efforts Of the allied am
bassadors for an amicable solution of
the crisis. military experts see the
danger of war again spreading through
out southeastern Europe.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-13
Notice Of Hearing on Petition Of
Legal Voter to be Set OFF From
One School District to
Another.

Notice Is Hereby Given, That a
petition signed by VIM. p. Sadler,
a freeholder. who Is a legal voter,
residing in School District No. IS. and
representing that he is the owner OF
land in said District, described as
follows, to-wit: NEh OF Eh OF the
NWA OF Sec. 10, T. 40. X. 10 and ask
ing that he. with his lands, be set
off from said District No. Sc to the
adjoining District No. 70 for the fol-
lowing reasons. to-wit: that my land
is In School District No. So and that
the school house Is 8 miles from my
land. and that the school house in
District No. ~ is just n mile from
my place, was presented to the Board
OF County Commissioners OF Pine
County. Minnesota, at a session of
said Board held on the goth day of
Aug. A. ID. 1923. for the action Of
said Board thereon;
And, Therefore, That notice is
hereby given that a hearing OF
parties interested in the matter of
said petition will be had at the next
session OF said Board, commencing
on the cath day OF September A. ID.
1923, at the office OF the County Audi
tor, in Pine City Village in said
County.
BY Order Of the Board OF County
Commissioners OF Pine County.
BY ANDREW p. EDIN,
County Auditor and Ex-Ofhcio Clerk
Of Board.
(Sept. 6-13.)
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-13
DESTROYER FLEET LOST
Warshlps Crash on Reef of Cal
ifornla Coast-15 Men Seri-
ously Injured.

sanata Barbara. Cal.-Seven United
States navy destroyers and the Pa
cinc mail liner Cuba were wrecked.
the navy vessels crashing on the rocks
IN q dense fog on Argueilo light. rs
miles north OF Santa Barbara and the
passenger steamer on q reef on the
southeast end Of San Miguel island,
ab miles on this port.
The liner Cuba was reported TO
have sunk during the night. but all
passengers and members Of her crew
either were landed at Los Angeles by
the destroyer Reno or are on their
way to San Francisco on board the
Standard OH tanker w. 8. Miller. with
the exception OF Captain G. J. Hol'
land. the purser. steward. and eight
seamen. who remained on board "a
guard . shipment OF sa.Soo.ooo In
silver bullion.
Dense fog was the oouse OF both
disasters.
The destroyers Chauncey, Wood
bury. Fuller. 8. p. Leo, Nicholas
Young and Delphy ver all beached
within q few minutes Of n another
according to naval officers.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-09-13
Notice Of Hearing on Petition Of
Legal Voter TO be Set OFF From
One School District to
Another.

Notice Is Hereby Given, That a
petition signed by Wilhelm Nielsen,
a freeholder, who Is a legal voter.
residing in School District No. IS, and
representing that ne is the owner of
land in said District, described as
follows. to-wit: Wa Of SEA Of Sec.
5, T. AZ, II. 10 and asking that he.
with his said lands. be set off from
said District No. 65 to the adjoining
District No. II for the following
reasons, to-wit: | live 2h miles from
the school house in District No. 65
while the van from District No. II
travels along the road y mile from
the corner Of my land; thus my child
rem will have to walk 2 miles farther
to No. 65. Also District No. II main
tains a better equipped school and
offer better opportunities for my
children than does District No. SIS,
was presented to the Board OF County
Commissioners OF Pine County, Min
nesota, at a session OF said Board held
on the goth day OF August A. ID. 1928,
for the action OF said Board thereon;
And, Therefore, That notice is
hereby given that a hearing OF
parties interested in the matter OF
said petition will be had at the next
session OF said Board, commencing
on the cath day OF September A. ID.
1923. at the office OF the County Audi
tor. in Pine City Village in said
County.
BY Order OF the Board OF County
Commissioners OF Pine County.
BY ANDREW p. EDIN,
County Auditor and Ex-0fficio Clerk
of Board.
(Sept. 6-13.)