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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
OFFICERS GUARD
AGAINST TYPHUS
Persons Crossing Rio
Crande to Be Exam
ined for Lice

Brownsville ana alI other ports of
entry along the Rio Grande river have
received instructions from thr publi,
Health Service Of the United States 10
see that every person who enters from
Mexico IA free from head lice W amy
other kind ~ lice. Dr d. u. Fairbanks
of the local office said today. thi. meas
urc being taken as a prerau'ion against
the Introduction Of typhus into the
United States.
An epidemic Of typhuS AT Rio t;randc
City recently n local quarantiucs
there and was checked only through r.
ficicnt work on the part Of health Of
ficcrs. Dr. Fairbanks said. and the health
servi-c is determined to guard more
closely against the introduction of this
disease.
Brownsville. IIidalgo. Eagle Pass, La
redo. IT Paso and the other cities have
all received these instructions. he point
cd out The matter has been taken mp
with Mexican off ialS. who have been
asked ~ notify the people This action
y being taken 81 avoid possible em-
harraSsment on account of examination.
The officials are being given time in
which to make this information.
This order applies a. all alike. Dr.
Fairbanks said. American ami Mexican,
rich ana poor. Persons viii he examined
ana viii not ~ allowed to cross when it
j. found that they have any lice on their
nrrSon
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
ORDINANCES ON
PARKING PASSED
Will Take s ervice Cars
OFF Street; Will Limit
Time Of Parking

Ordinances passed 1T the first read
ing by the city commission q Browns
willie in regular session this morning
promise 90 solve the parking problem
in Brownsville, in the opinion Of mem
bers az the commission, and IN doing
81 will benefit the city both from the
point Of safety, and from that Of com
mercial advantage.
One Of these reductions will prohibit
the parking Of service cars on any Of
the streets or alleys OF the city, and
the other will prohibit the parking of
any ears in the business part of the
city for more than half an hour. Both
resolutions were rasscd at first read
ing. although the ordinances must be
framed by the city attorney, and passed
at the final reading, after which they
must be published before they become
effective.
II was pointed out III the meeting
that the service cars now take UP AT
of the east side Of Washington street
from the corner Of Eleventh 10 Twelfth,
and part Of the same street in the block
between Twelfth and Thirteenth. They
also park Oh Twelfth street between the
Market Square, Washington and the al
ley between Washington and Elizabeth.
The ordinance would require the SER
vice cars to park in lot or building
any place in the city. and II was point
cd cut that the city would furnish 4
parking place il necessary. The action
was deemed necessary IN order to give
more space for visitors 70 the city to
park their cars.
An ordinance placing thirty minute
parking limit on cars i'm the business
section of the city is designed 70 pre-
vent the parking Of cars in the city an
day, and IL following out 4 plan proved
successful IN other cities Of the state.
the commissioners said. This would
make il necessary for the cars to be
parked off the business streets, or 10 be
placed in a garage or in n parking
place. which will probably BE put Up
alter the ordinance is passed
The exact terms of these ordinances
will be framed and will be submitted
to the commissioners At the next meet
ing. September 10. II they are pass
cd at that redinG. they will he publish
Continued on page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05

Relatives of
ObregOn Pass
Through Here

A shCrt time before the train from
Mat~mor pulled into Brownsville yes
terday afternoon 70 leave the Pullman
car which goes to Houston. rumor pass
Cd ur the line that the wife Of Pres.
ident Obreron was on the car. Quite
a c1--l Of persons assembled around
t.e uyto., waiting for the Mexican ex-
ecutives family.
The Mexican Consul, A. ri. Nasquez,
met the party. which turned out TO be
relatives Of President OhreEon, but
not his wife. The group Of four per
sons from the Mexican presidents fam
ily attracted quite bit Of attention as
they went fr-m the Pullman to the inn
migration office and were registered, re-
turning ana leaving shortly afterward
for Houston.
Those in the party were Mrs. Magda-
Iona dc Obregon. nitCe Of Alvaro Obre-
Eon, president Of Mexico. and wife of
Alfredo Obregnn. the presidents brother
and raymaster ~ the Mexican army;
her Six year cid daughter, Magdalena
Obregon; Oscar Bonfirlio. military of
ficer Of Obrcgon's staff. and his sister,
Beatrice.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
Fierce Battle RACES
Along ChineseFro ront;
No Gains Reported

being brought up from the attackers
base at ouinSan.
Due ~ the heavier fighting the num-
ber nf wounded has been Increased con
sidernbly. though il continues out Of al
proportion "a the extent ~ the gun fire.
the Chinese stiIl wasting ammunition by
car, less firing in characteristic fashion.
Upwards Of fifty wounded soldiers
were counted. being carried back 10
Shanghai in motor tru k for medical
trcatmtntS. No field hospitals have yet
been established IL that sector. il being
necessary 10 transport the wounded -
miles ba.k 10 the city. if more than mere
first aid trcatmsnt iS required.
Entrance cf airplanc> into the conflict
was sgnalzcd today when three planes
had passed over the Western Shanghai
district this afternoon. The planes We're
evidently cruising in the direction Of the
Iuugwha aviation ground.
Naval crafts from Peking were re-
ported moving down the Nantze 70 aid
the Fukien fleet. supporting the invading
forces from the north. The Fukien fleet
Was reported in the ChuSian archipelago,
Southeast Of Shanghai several days
ago. M iutcrcpp, amy aid from Chang
Tso-I.in. Manchurian war lord.
Chang. ~ supporting The Chekang
governor. was expected - dispatch aid
to IIanchow by sea.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
Police Guard
Italian Filler
In NeW York
(By ne Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-Antonio Loea-
telli, Italian aviator, attempting around
the world flight whose plane was wreck
ed off Greenland recently. was met by
police reserves nj Grand Central Sta
'icn last night to prevent riot between
rival factions in the crowd Of 5000
Italians assembled to meet him.
Dissersicn Arose, according to the
rolice. when Locatelli appeared.
Cries Of "hurrah for Locatelli" were
answered hy shouts Of down with Lo-
catelli and the fascist"
At the request Of the Italian consul
general The hotel where the cons n
general rendered banquet in LocataI-
li's honor was guarded By special police
during the entertainment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
Wheeler to Speak
Five Times Today
tBy Ths Associated Pre-. -

PROVIDENCE. r. l.. Sert. ;. Senator
Wheeler. vice PRES idential candidate on
the LaFollette ticket. today left FRO
vidcnce just after daylight. scheduled
to make five speeches before sleeping
again. The itinerary began at Wilt
mantle and continued through Hartford.
Waterbury. Bridgeport, and concluding
with New Haven.
Senator Wheeler last night notified
an audience 1t Providence that the La
Toilette forces would refrain from in
dorsing or interfering with the cam
paigns Of candidates for state officers.
He branched into renewal of criticism
Of the Ku Klux Klan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
GREEK CONSUL
LEAVESCHICACO
Accounts Are 5000
Short, Newspaper
Declares

CHICAGO. Sept 5.-Leondais Maths.
Greek consul general here dropped mys-
teriously out of sight six weeks ago and
is still missing. according to story
appearing in the Herald Examiner to-
day.
AZ the same time. the paper says in-
formation has leaked out to the effect
that "a shortage of S355. 900 exists in the
accounts Of the consulate and that ar
vestigation has been ordered by the
Athens government.
a new consul general. Vasil Mann
monas. has been named by the Greek
government 20 succeed the missing
consul. He assumed charge W the local
office yesterday.
~ j. charged. the item says. that
gross Irregularities in the conduct Of
the local consulate brought to light
since the disappearance of Maths. caus-
cd an investigation tO bc started re-
sulting in the consul's removal
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
LAFOLLETTE TO
MEET MANAGERS

WASHINGTON. Sept. y senator
lnFoilette. Independent candidate for
president. expects to hold series of
conferences here within week with his
campaign managers. including John NJ.
Nelson. IN tharge of main headquarters
and Gilbert H. Roe. eastern director.
with offices i'm New York City.
While Mr. Nelson ana Mr.. Roe are
in Washington. II ~ probable that they
will discuss campaign activities with
members II the committee which il as
Sisting th'm in the management of the
campaign.
Particular attention will be paid dur
ing the discussion. II was said today at
l.aFollette headquarters. to the finance
problem, a. expenditures M present are
reding receipts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
BELL HOP LOCATES
LONG LOST FATHER IN
LOS ANGELES HOTEL
nv Tho Assoeinted P-~sS.l

Los ANGELES. Sept. 5.-When G. A.
Boquet. a.. former Houston, Texas.
rancher and Oakland. Calf, contractor.
registered at a hotel here the clerk
said;
boy, show the gentleman up
The bell boy. himself middle aged.
picked ID the guests baggage. then
dropped the travelling bags % the floor
and embraced the gray haired guest. II
was his father, from whom he had be
cca,e separated in Texas 26 years ago.
and who had made nation wide search
for him. The sons name is c. W. Bo-
quet, Jr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
DAVIS COMPLETES
ITINERARY OF TRIP

CHICAGO. Sept. 5.-Aftcr confer
ence here today with county chairman
and other leaders Of his party in Illi-
nois, John W. Davis will set forth this
evening to begin his first drive in far
West as the democratic standard bear
er.
Before returning hsre on September
Is for a stay of single day. Mr.. Davis
plans 10 deliver six set addresses and to
make many rear platform talks. His
itinerary as now arranged calls for
speeches rs follows: Omaha. Nebr.
September 6: Denver, Colo, Sept. IL;
Cheyenne, Wyo.. Sept Il; Topeka. Kan
sas. Sept. 13; Bunceton. Mo. September
Is and Des Moines Iowa. Sept. II.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
(By The Associated Press,

PICTOU, y. s., Sept. 5.-The Amer
lean army world filters hoped off from
Pictou TO Boston today on the last
overseas stage Of their flight which
which will bring them back to United
States territory.
The time Of the start was 1O:l5:3O
Eastern standard time.
Lieutenant Wade's plane. the Boston
II. came down shortly after the start.
The ''New Orleans" Lieutenant Nell
sons machine. was the first to get i'm
To the air. She was followed by the
Chicago. plane Of Lieut.. Lowell III.
Smith, flight commander. The Boston
II, Lieut.. Wade's new machine. re-
placing the one lost off the Faroes,
making the remainder of the flight with
the other two planes, took the air at
10:IG:30.
After flying about the harbor the
three planes headed into the wind, start
ing out al first on n southwesterly
course.
The Boston IT" was forced down
CONTINUED on page ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
(By The Associated Press. !

SHANGHAI. sept. j.--Attacking XII
augsu forces in the l.iuho sector, about
thirty miles northwest Of Shanghai. con
tinucd their assault an last night and
late this afternoon appeared 20 BE- pre-
pairing for another nigth Of continuous
fighting.
This information was brought 70 the
tity by competent cye witness WHO
visited The battle front during the after
noon. The firing was becoming more
intense as hour after hour passed. i, was
stated. both sides using artillery. mainly
(; inch guns.
NJ notable gains were made b. either
sid today around Iieuho. d WAS report 81.
The kiaug'-u trop> under General thl
Sheh- Yuan appeared 10 be concentrat-
ing IN that sector. heavy reiuforcements
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
HERRIOT PLEADS.
ARBITRATION.
BEFORE LEAGUE.
Disarmament and Pro-
lection for Small Ma
tions Are Urged in
French Premier's Talk

GENEVA. Sept. J-France today
pledged her adhesion 20 the principle
Of arbitration and through the lips of
Premier Herriot gave 10 the world Il
message generally acclaimed here a. re-
plete with hope for world peace.
In an address t0 the assembly of the
league of nations. which was frequently
interrupted with handclapping. VI. Her
riot declared that Fran would follow in
both letter and spirit the solemn docu-
ment known as the covenant of the
league Of nations. which forms the first
part of the treaty of Versailles. and APP
proved in principle in advance any plan
labelling IN aggressor any country which
refuses arbitration.
The French premier before beginning
his address received great ovation.
He surged the league commission inn
meGiately to study this question Of ar
bitiation upon the successful operation
Of which. he believed. the tranquility
the worlds peoples depended.
But arbitration must not be a trap
for nations Of good faith" he added.
The premier pleaded for some system
Of protection for small countries, em-
phasizing that the great powers could
always protect themselves referring 20
Germany he said:
We never desired the misery OF the
German people. France does not live
On hate"
The applause was renewed when NJ.
Herriot continued that Germany if she
desired admittance to the league should
have the same treatment as other ma
tions seeking admission. France ad-
hered TO the league covenant but want
ed to make it a living covenant.
In discussion that followed Premier
Ierriot's address. ex-Premi~r Salandra
Of Italy said his country was desrous
Of collaborating in every way in the
work of peace. He approved of the
principle Of arbitration and referred
30 the historical precedent furnished
by the United States and Great Britain
in the settlement If the Alabama case
ut Geneva in 1872. Italy, he declared
favored the progressive reduction OF
ornaments and desired 10 avoid the
formation Of rival groups. II express
cd the opinion that il would be dan
gerous for nation to renounce the
force necessary for its own defense.
Lord Parmoor Of England said, on
behalf Of the British delegation. he
wanted 10 thank Premier Herriot for
his great address and the high minded
principles advocated in il. He hoped
that concrete agreements would be
CONTINUED on page p
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
Denial Issued That
Chang Is TO Mediate
iRv The Associated rress.l }

PEKING. Sept. Denial that Chang
Tso-Iin. military governor of Manchuria.
had threatened to mediate by force in the
Chinese civil warfare around Shanghai.
unless the fighting was stopped. was
made today by the Chinese foreign Of
flee.
The foreign office admitted X had re-
ceivcd ,omunication from General
Chang. hnt asserted that instead of being
Of u threatening nature. itS tone was the
fripndipSt IN the letter Chang was
said " have deprecated the fact that
civil war should BE- added % the suffer
Continued on Page ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
CHINESE TRADE IN
HUMAN HAIR RUINED
BY AMERICAN 'BOBS'

WASHINGTON. Sept American
women have almost ruined the export
trade ~ Chofoo. China. by having their
hair bobbed
Figures from Consul John X. puman.
received by the department of commerce
disclose that shipments ~ human hair
from Cherfoo during the first half Of this
year dwindled 10 $l39SSl. aS compared
with $i61 300 III the corresponding
period of 1923. Exporting " human
haid ~ The ,hicf item of Chcfoo's foreign
trade
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
W Gather Conditions.

High pressure overlieS the central
valleys shis morning causing much cooler
weather over the plains from Texas 70
Manitoba. and in the Lake region while
II is warmer over the middle and
northern Rot kies i'm the Ohio Valley.
and along the middle and north Atlantic
coasts.
Light 10 moderate showers occurred IN
FIorida. and light showers in the upper
Ohio Valley. lower Lake region. northern
New Mexico, Arizona. Utah. Washing
TON state. and southern Manitoba.
The highest temperatures M Texas
points yesterday ranged from ~ degrees
M Galveston and Palestine TO 81 nj SAN
Antonio aud Amarillo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
Miss Philadelphia Wins
Atlantic City Pageant

Malcom son, entered in Atlantic ,City's
beauty pageant as Miss Philadelphia"
was adiudgei winner in the inter-city
division Of the rolling chair parade
held on the board walk.
miss Chicago" was second and
"Miss West Palm Beach" was third.
The float carrying Miss Philadel-
phia" was the largest in the procession
and depicted an old southern colonial
home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
Institute
SideHghts

The independent Order of Fiery
Tops provided the last musical pro-
gram of this years institute Friday
morning Their headliner was Choir
~ song, Scotland Burning. Those
who Participated were Amy Branch,
Willette Hunter. Emma Ballard. Mar
tina Sprcuse Mrs. j. II. Emory, Mrs.
Kathryn Hamilton. Mrs. r. Craven.
Mrs. VI. Hamilton. Miss T. Holbrook
played the piano selections after the
rcd heads muchly applauded program.
More than 100 percent member
ship ia the Texas State teachers as
sociation was boasted ~ the institute
teachers Thursday when Miss Helen
Heron. Of New Orleans, who has
been delivererinr lectures in the
primary section, Joined the Crganiza-
tion. WHlacy county claimed 70 lie
the first group having 100 percent
"in hand. as superintendent Tum-
linaon of Raymondville put it.
The scorekcepcr lost count of the
number az runs made in the baseball
game Friday morning between the
exes of the North Texas State teach
ers' college and the Sam Houston
ezes. Mr.. Cooking played umpire.
Devotional exercises Friday morn
irg were led by Rev. s. X. IIallam Of
the Christian church.
All the Brownsville teachers met
with Mr. Yoe at 1890 y. ~. Friday
following a meeting of .hc Browns
willie school principal. an hour pre-
vious. Plans for the school sessions
which open Monday were made.
The Herald came IN for its share Of
taffy with officially resolved thanks
fer splendid reports, sympathetic
handling Of technical MATERIAL" in
addition to many private compliments
given the reporter.
Mr.. Cooking and Mr. Johnston have
promised 20 have washed and polished
and CREASED all Valley automobiles
which carry teachers to the State as
sociati0n meeting in San Antonio next
year And the teachers promised 10
attend 100 percent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
Chinese War Delays
Argentine Filler

TOXIC. SEPT. 5.-The globe circling
flight Of Major Pedro Zanni. Argentine
aviator may be postponed until battles
between Chinese armies now in the
field have been ended.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
PlCTOU-BOSTON
jump STARTED
With 3 PLANES
Boston III, New Ship In
Race, Forced to Land
and Delayed Trip; Re-
ported Along Coast
nBy Tie Associated Press

EAST PORT. Maine, Sept. 5.-The
world circling fliers reached the United
States at 1920 p. m. Eastern standard
time. today.
The three planes. flying very fast
passed over the West Quoddy head
coast guard station on the boundary
line between Maine and New Bruns-
wick AZ that hour. The wind was slight
from the southeast and there was
slight fog.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
Spot Cotton

Spots
Houston, 2l2O.
Galveston, 24.3O.
Futures
New York. October. 24.44 to 24.47:
December. 24.O2 to 24.O6.
New Orleans, closed steady nj net ad-
vance of 4 to G points.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
Official Weather Reports

brownsville and vicinity: Generally
fair tonight and Saturday.
East Texas: Generally fair tonight
and Saturday. Moderate northerly winds
on the coast
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
BUTTE IS NAMED
Cop CANDIDATE
Y. Of I. Professor Pick
ed for Governor at
Dallas Meet
tBv The Associated Press)

DALLAS, Texas. Sept. g.-Dr. George
C. Butte, dean Of law at the University
of Texas, today was nominated repub-
lican candidate for governor of Texas
BY the state executive committee in
session here.
Or. Butte ~ a world war veteran,
member Of the United States army Of
ficers reserve corps, and an avowed op-
ponent Of the Ku Klux Klan. He came
TO TeaNs University from Oklahoma in
which state he was once the republican
nominee for a district judgeship.
The name Of United States District
Attorney Henry Zweifel was considered
by the committee. but the choice Of DR..
Butte was unanimous, according 10
Charles A. Boynton Of Waco, vice
chairman and spokesman for the COM
mittee, which recessed for lunch at
noon after two hot executive session.
DR. Butte's nomination was made ne
cessary by the resignation Of r. p. Lee
of Houston, who was named at the
state republican convention. Mr.. Lee
resigned because of criticism voiced BY
many republicans over a telegram he
sent TO Mrs. Miriam Ferguson OF Tenn
PIE, democratic gubernatorial nominee,
II which he congratulated Mrs. Fer
euson and said the republican nomina-
tion was an empty honor"
AUSTIN, Sept. 5.-Dr. Butte will ae-
cept his nomination by the republicans
of Texas. This fact was known
week ago by the Austin statesman. Dr.
Butte, who j. now travelling in Euroue
eabied postmaster George II. Sparen-
berg That he would accept IL the nomi-
nation were rendered him.
pr. Butte, who Is at present dean OF
law school Of Texas University is said
~ he Independently wealthy. He prac-
ticed law with great SUCCESS for a num-
ber Of years in Oklahoma, when the oil
boom was az its height in that state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
ENDS
after five day
SESSION HERE
Resolutions Passed by
Meet Thank Faculty;
Officers Are Named
for County Clubs

Ni;h :. VI. y. Marrs. state Sunerin-
tendeni of public instruction making the
final address. the Lower Rio Grande
Valley teachers institute which has been
in session m the Brownsville high school
since Monday drew to \ clos shortly
before : p. NJ. Friday after adopting "A
Set of resolutions.
Resolutions were passed thanking
III. l.. prtchett professor W sociology III
the Southern Methodist university. who
was leader uf the institute. and the en-
tire faculty. Marshall Johnston of SAN
Antonio. Miss IIelon Heron of New Or-
leans and w. h. Cooking Of san An
tonic, for their splendid activities.
The ministers who have been conduct
ing the devotional services were mcn-
toned. =. .. Clough president vi the
state Teachers association WA, thanked
for his address,. Paul Il. rhipps OF IIur-
lingcn. who has acted aS song leader
was thanked for his ,xccllent services.
The Brownsville Herald Was thanked for
itS splendid reports of the daily pro-
ceedng>."
Pledge Support
Included in the resolutions were
pl dgcS Of support VI Mr. Mars of the
findings of the state educational survey
commission, of the interS holastic league.
the Valley Fair and the State Teachers
college ~ king>yllc. II solutions of
sympathy were extended a. the family ~
the late II. NJ. Bradley. who was prcSi-
dent of the Collreg VI Industrial Arts.
The Friday morning session ended
with business meeting ia which the
members of the institute endorsed the
work of the Valley Fair Association and
asked that the Friday of fair-week ~
set aside gS educational day for tire
benefit NJ TIE school children ~ The Val
ley. II was recommended that teachers
submit IT, the fair only work done by
CONTINUED on page -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-05
PUMPING MACHINERY

Ia to Is h. p. Fairbanks Morse and
kreuger Atlas Oil Engines in stock.
Centrifugal Pumps.