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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
JURY CHOSEN IN
GRIFFIN KILLING
First Witness Testifies
to Argument at Wich-
ita Falls
lRv The A.socia.ed Pre.sl

WICHITA FALLS. Texas. Sept. IL
Following thp completion w iury in nv
case Of Herbert Griffin. charged with
the murder NJ Hugh Reilly Ir. III
Archer county in May. !. \. Rurkctt. "a
barber at Dundee testified regarding
q conversation in hiS shop short time
before rhe tragedy III which defendants
discussed disagreement over property
line. their ranches adjoining. Burkett
IL >tified that just before the two men
left the shop hc heard Griffin say tn
Reilly you better stay on your own
ground.
The last juror WAS selected in the case
NJ . o'clock Tuesday afternoon after
which ~ Witnesses were sworn in and
placed under the rule
Much interest IL being manifested in
the case on account ~ the prominence ~
the parties involved and hard fought
legal battle " expected.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17

81. PAUL, Sept l7.-With the AM
nual parade out Of the way organization
politics came i'll for some consideration
as delegates entered the third day Of
the National convention Of the Amer
lean Legion.
Scant attention wa given politics pre-
vious to The parade, as preparations for
this pageant stirring review VI $4,000
men-cccUpicd the delegates time.
Talk ~ General Porshing ~ the sue
cossor 70 National Commander 4asJs
Quinn continued today but there apptar-
cd stronger current. in evidences since
the convention opened, pointing strong
Is TO others as we'll.
Among those normaily familiar vita
convention politics. the names Of James
u Drain VI Washington, y. a.. is figur-
ing prominently. while others inclndinE
y. j. Burlington of Illinois also are be-
ing mentioned.
Many predict a dark horse" will-be
chosen.
Addre ses by Former Judge X. NJ.
Lands, baseball commissioner, and
George L. Berry. president of the Inter
national Pressmen'S Union. were among
the scheduled events " today's busi-
ness session.
An elaborate fireworks display AT the
state fair grounds tonight and a public
weddig there will share interest with
the boxing card at the auditorium in
the evenings entertainments.
Miss Ruth Nasters of Truman. Mimi.
of Win
rebara, Mimi. will hc the principals in
the wedding. Eighteen chapiaius of thc
legion will take part in the ceremony
ana band of moro thar ln0 pieces
Will play the wedding as Al
luadr5n of airplanes scat. towers
over the wedding party.
This afternoon THE bridc-to-oe viii
fly over the city in an airplanc. dis
invitations 10 the wedding.
An aftermath Of the great parade NJ
lcgiCruaires yesterday ~ scheduled TO
cone tonight with selection of winners
OF bands and dunn corps contests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
Legislator Has Plan
To Clear Ferguson

AUSTIN. Sept. Representative
". q. Morgan. ~ Liberty county. an
nounced here today be conferred with n
number ~ state officials ana members
II the legislature on the possibility Of
pctitioning Governor Neff wv cal II
special session of the legislature 10 re-
move the disabilities of impeachment
from James j.. Ferguson before next
January. He has asked other members
II the legislature 70 express their views.
he said. with the idea Of creating a wide
spread demand Of the session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
LEGiONNAiRES WISH
FLIERS GOD-SPEED
tBy The A. sociated Pressl

ST. PAUL, Sept IA telegram
wishing God speed and q safe voy-
age" in the final hops of the Amer
lean world fliers flight was sent to-
day ~ Lieutenant Lowell "A. Smith.
commander of the fliers, By John r.
Quinn. national commander of the An
erican Legion. in session here. The
convection adopted Il resolution yester-
day iustructing the commander to send
the message. which follows:
Your churning motors have cut "A
swath around the globe in the face VI
most hazardous dangers. most nerve
wracking suspense. most gigantic dif-
ficulties. We. the members of the
American Legion. are proud that the
trail was blayed By Americans; that
for an time To come the United
States will hold the distinction Of be-
ing the piCncer that led the way III
circling the world. We should he
proud TO honor YOU as our guests at
our sixth annual convention. but real
ize the nerve pressur YOU have lab
ored under for months. We recog-
nizc the difficulties. 50 wish you Cod
speed and safe voyage to your Calf
Crnia destination
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
NATIONS LAUD
SECURITY PLAN
LEAGUE FORMS
Document Destined to
Direct World 10 Paths
of Peace, Say Those
Who Study 1t
fBT The Associated Press,

GENEVA. Sept. Ii The draft pro-
tocol ~ Arbit ration ana security framed
by Foreign Minister Benes III Czccho-
Slovakia. has created profound inn
preston among he delegates To the
league III nations AIS mhly.
Those who have studied III. even ii they
M not immediately accept I'M thc pro-
visions as they stand. have mo he~itaucy
in charactcrizing the document a. y com
pila'ion d -tiucd to change world history
ana direct IT'S course into paths leading
to peace.
The dclrgatcs remark upon the fact
that Dr. Eeuc~ found one of hi~ chief
sources ~ Inspiration from the Unit Il
States, for II was an American group
headed by Prof. James T. Shotwell.
General Trl>kcr Bliss aud David Hunter
Miller which. dismi>>ing the experts
complicated u. finitions that led nowhere.
got down to the point and described an
aggrussar state a~ one which declined
the jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal.
Detailed discussion vi the draft pro
tocol clauses Is being continued today by
the subcommittee
Meanwhile Geneva awaits some def
mite initiative from Herlin concerning
Germany'> application for league mem
herSh!r. The attiiud here IN uu-
changed: IL i- that Germany must make
the first step.
Despite thc apprehension manifested
IN some British circles that Great Britain
may b. promising toe much concerning
action NV hcr navy while maintaining. liz
integrity of the league covenant. there Is
Nv indication uf thc British shifting their
position The French rcpreS natives
continued wv express livilip>t satisfaction
and the conviction that Great Britain
viii loyalty back up the league decisions
and stand with all her force against amy
aggr, sSor state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
fBy The As ociatel Press)

KEMNERER. Wye. SPIT. Early tor
day bodies Of l3 miners who yesterday
morning were trapped in Suhlet mine
NO. Of the Kemmerer C oal company
at Sublet Wye, as q result of an ex-
plosion AZ ll:45 o'clock, had been TAX
en- from the mine. according TO Sheriff
B. II. Oakley of kcmmerer
A force Of more than 200 rescue work
ers. alternating on shifts of 30 minutes
each, are making rapid progress in their
work of penetrating the mine. despite
the mass of debris that bars their la-
hors. according to Sheriff Oakley
Bodies removed from the mine were
burned almost beyond recognition, the
sheriff said
Another check UP shows that probably
more than sixty men were in the mine
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
CHINESE BATTLE
ON lOO-MILE FRONT
tnv The A.sorialcd rrcss }

SHANGHAI. Sept. II Renewed evil
dtncc- NJ thc spread W Chiua'~ ~cr-
tional civil war 10 the Manchuran- -Chih-
liam front were contained in Pcking rc-
ports received here yesterday telling of
battle at Chaoyaug. where the forces
IF General Chang T~o Lin. Manchurian
war lord. were Said NJ have rla~hrd with
those of Cen. Wu-Pcifu. military head
Of the Picking government
For thf past 3G hours the rival Kiang-
"a ANA Chekiaug armies have been dead
locked in fierce battles wagcd along q
front Approximately 100 miles long west
cf Shanghai Fighting continued through
out the night and the Shanghai volunt er
troops We're called ont when il was be
lieved the firing lines might ~ drawn
closer % the city
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
NAVAL MATTERS
RECALL WILBUR
Coolidge Denies Hear
ing Secretary's Speech
es Criticised

WASHINGTON. Sept Ill was re-
iteratcd today at tho White House that
the return Of Secretary Wilbur had bees
requested ~ President Conlidgs because
" important naval matters made IL ncces-
Sary to see him III once
At the same time IL WAS officially de-
MED that tht president had heard ~ any
criticism of any speeches made on the
Pacific coa>t hy Secretary Wilbur w
any comment concerning them other
than that they had been helpful
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
DARROW PLANS PLEA To
GOVERNOR IN EFFORT To
SAVE GRANT FROM MOOSE
Try The Associated Press

CHICAGO. Sept lT.-Clarcnce :.
Darrow. veteran attorney whose pleas
saved Nathan Leopold. Jr.. and Richard
Loeb. from the gallows for the murder
~ Robert Franks i ready 70 make a
similar plea for Bernard Grant. i9. un-
der sentence ~ hang October IL for the
murder of policeman.
Mr.. barrow said he intended going
before Governor Small to ask executive
clemency If Thomas T.. Swanson. an at
torney for Grant. asked him. \ petition
has been prepared 20 be sent today TO
the governor. L
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
Credit Men Favor
Loan to Germany

ATLANTIC CITY. y. T.. Sept. IT.
American business II called upon for CO.
operation with Germany and hclpfulness
toward the pr liminary loan that must
be fl"hted to nut the Dawes plan into
effect by declaration made here today
~ the board NJ directors of the National
Association Of Credit Men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
PLOT CONFESSED
TO SLAY L0CATELLI
nv The Assoclalcd Press. J

NEW YORK. Sent. 17.-Anthony Cicf
70, captured last night after a police
man was stabbed while defending Lieut.
enant Antonio Locatelli. the Italian
aviator. from the attack OF a mob. to-
day confessed that he intended 70 assas-
sinate the aviator. according to tho po-
lice. Cioffo admitted being member
of tho Il w. W. and said that Ne had
come from Chicago to kill Locatelli be-
cause of the airman's fascist activities,
the police said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
PUT TEXAS FIRST
DIR. BUTTE PLEADS
lRy The Associnied pressl

AUSTIN. Tex, Sept. l7.-Dr. Butte's
resignation as dean Of the law school
of the University OF Texas was accept
sd by the regents and Prof. /. p. Hide
brand was named IN his stead as per-
manent dean.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
fBv The Associated Pressl

MENICO CITY. Sept l7.-The cele-
bration yesterday of Mexican indie
pcndencc day passed off quietly as com
standing the fact that safe Of liquor was
unrestricted.
\ compilation of reports received az
police headquarters Indicate there were
about ~ casualties resulting from firing
az pistols. traffic accidents ana personal
encounters There were six fatalities.
most NJ the cases involving only minor
injuries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17

Y. s. Mail Field. haywood. III Sent
The round-the-wCrld fliers hoped
oif from the air mail field here MI s.1l
: M on the next stage Of the journey.
M i4o mile flight to Omaha. Flyinr
Conditions were ideal and Lieutenant
lowell Smith. the commander. said he
expected TO reach Fort Cook Field.
Omaha. IN about six hours.
The schedule to be followed by the
Tiers tentatively announced nv Lieut.
enant Smith calls for the night being
spcnt ~ Omaha; hop Off u ST. JOS
tph. Monday morning where only short
stop will 10 made and continuation ~
Muskogoe. TO reach there Thursday
night. He plans to leave Muskogee Fri
day for Dallas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
tHy The Associated Press }

kEMMERER, Wyo., Sept I7.-Rescue
parties penetrating the debris-laden
workings of The mine Of the Kemmerer
Goal company NJ SuhlJt. near here today
had recovered the bodies OF q miners.
victims of yesterdays explosion.
Last estimates placed the number OF
men still ia che mine Nj eighteen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17

rEKTNG Sept General WI Poi
Fu arrived here this morning for a gen
eral military conference. Co-incident-
ally. Il is reported that WI who j. com
mander of the Chilli forces. intends To
establish headquarters in Langfang in
order 20 be closer Ia touch with opera
tions in the event of hoS,ilitieS between
Chihli forces and Chang Tso-I.in, Man
churian war lord.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
Pershing Is Doomed
For Legion Leader;
Stage Huge Parade
BULLETIN

was sele, ed as the 1925 national con
vention city Of the American Legion AZ
today's session OF the sixth annual cen
vention here. The official count On the
roll call gave Omaha 5i2 and Fort
Worth I40.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
LANDS CALLS MEET

CHICAGO. Sept Commissioners
r.andis Tuesday called a meeting Of the
presidents OF the six clubs fighting for
Major league pennants TO consider
worlds series arrangements.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
FLIERS COMPLETE.
JUMP TO OMAHA
CBy The Associated Press)

Air Mail Field, Font McCook. Near
Omaha, SEPT. l7.-Thc army world
fliers landed here about ten miles
south of Omaha. AZ 1885 y. N. Central
standard time) four hours and forty
tour minutes from the time they left
Chicago at S:l1 a. mi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17

CHICAGO. Sept I7.-Lieutenant
Lowell Smith, commander Of the
around-the-worli filters. expressed
deep appreciation of the sentiments
expressed toward him and his com
radcs when given copy Of the tele-
gram sent by the american Legion
National convention here today.
----i'-AAf rcr-Tsttles ;i~sr / arc -rr-piy ap-
rreciativc Cf the sentiment expressed
through our Commander Quinn.
sail the flight commander when hand
VA Il copy W the telegram by the As
s0ciatei Press.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
THE WEATHER

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly cloudy
tonight and Thursday; not much change
~ temperature.
East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight
and Thursday: probably showers i'm
north portion Light 10 moderate vari-
able winds on the coast. mostly easterly.
Weather Conditions.
Light to excessive rains continued
along the Atlantic coast from Miami,
Florida. "a New York City. in connection
with the gulf disturbance which was cen
trail off the North Carolina coast this
morning. Wilmington. \. G.. reported
Oh inches " rain for the last - hours.
Scattered showers occurred also i'm west
crn Texas. oklahoma. Kansas. and
Missouri. Temperatures were somewhat
higher this morning practically through
out the United States.
The highest temperature yesterday at
Texas stations ranged from 81 AZ Fort
Worth and San Antonio to 81 at ANA
rillo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
Parade on Fiaza

Every horse in the ring from the first
to the last was dripping blood The
second bull killed one horse outright.
and continued goring the body. The
third bull made almost as good job Of
a horse. although the dying animal was
coaxei out Of the ring. Picadors won
and lost more glory than the matadors,
judging from the applause. The one
almost faultlcss part of the fight was
the placing Of handerillas.
Following the bull fight q parade was
held az the plaza. with patriotic speech
IS and honor 70 the queen. A beautiful
stunt flight at night. with the aiiplane
glittering amid Il shower Of glargs. held
the attention Of independence Day cele-
orators for a time. The band music,
parading and fireworks at the plaza
continued cntil a late hour.
A,cofline tc unt' cid c.tim1'ts, YES
terday's crowd was one or the largest
that ever crossed the international
bridge. A line Of cars formed at the
bridge. coming back, q few minutes af-
ter the BUN fight. and still extended
back more than hundred yard. late in
the night, when the celebration was
over. "a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
RIO GRANDE RISES
TEN FEET AT MISSION
OBJ LLETIN)

The rise in the Rio Grande here has
started. according ~ reports received
at 3 O'Clock this afternoon. 4 check
at that time showed that the river j.
rising a; the rate 81 several inches
an hour. ana has come up a foot and
a half since morning.
The Rio Grandc at Mission il now
Il lI-2. ten feet below flood stage,
following a sudden rise of 9.S feet.
according to reports received in
Brownsville. The river here is about
three feet above low water stage. re-
ports at the immigration office at the
bridge. show The rise at Mission II
expected at Brownsville about tomor-
row night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
BULL FIGHT IS
CLIMAX OF Sept.
CELEBRATION
Thousands Throng Mat
amoros During Entire
Day; Queen L ga d s
Parade Into Arena

One Of the best and bloodiest demon
strations Of bull fighting seen in the
Plaza de Toros in several years fur
nished the feature attraction of the
September rs celebration in Matamoros
yesterday. color being added 10 the bull
Tight when the queen and her train
paraded into the ring. marched un into
the judges stand and watched the fight.
The days program started shortly
befcre noii wish STINT flight ard
another flight was given in the early
afternoon. The Mexican band then
came across the river and joined the
Mexican consul in leading a procession
Of Brownsville officials 10 the interna-
lonal bridge. 'olcnel John VI. Morgan
n Fort Brown, Caps in Charles s. Mil
Ter. aijutant az Fort Brown. members
Of the city council. county government
and federal officials in Brownsville
took part in the parade.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17
Queen Leads Parade

Queen Anastacia Gonzales Longc ria
led the parade on the Mexican side. Of
the riger,.the highly decorated ears
pafsirtg around the plaza several times.
gong on down to the bull ring. and par
aiding around the interior Of the ring.
As soon as the queen was seated. the
matadors led their train of fighters in
TO the ring, Gaonita and Angelcte salut-
ing the queen, and preparing for the
first bull. High class bulls, coupled
with fairly good fighters gave the fans
good demonstration Of the national
sport of Mexico, although the repeated
'4rts~re 1000
one thrust brought continued razzing
from the fans.
Angelete showed the crowd some elias
81 fighting along the line of Silyetti's
fighting. kneeling down with his cape
spread in front of him. he waited for
the bull. and let the animal pass while
he remained in the same position. An
gelete was good on fighting the bulls.
but poor at killing them. IN killing the
third bull he thrust the sword hcmc on
the second trial. Ga0nita showed some
good fighting also. and killed the sec
onj bull with one thrust. although II re-
quired three thrusts 20 kill the last
bull.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-17

" to Is h. p. Fairbanks Morse and
kreuger Atlas Oil Engines in stock.
Centrifugal Pumps.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-28
AUDIT ON AUTO
PARTS ACCOUNT
GIVEN GOVERNOR
Not Known Whether 1t Bears
Out Excess Profits of
SChIenSker.

The State highway commissions
special audit Of the o. F. Schlensker
account through which the State
board Of accounts declared the State
had lost $500 in auto parts pur-
chases was presented to Governor
Emmett F. Branch today. The au-
dit was made by accountants of the
firm Of c. A. Gall & Co, 319 Guaranty
Bldg. employed by the commission.
The board of accounts, in it's ex-
animation of the equipment division
of the commission, alleged Schlens-
ker, an auto parts salesman, OBJ
tanned what they called excess
profits" amounting to 1919 per cent
of a sales total of more than $780,
900. Schlensker gave the board a
check for $4,000.
John D. Williams. director Of the
commission. was absent today. He
indicated some time ago it was his
intention to make the audit public II
the Governor favored such action.
Whether or not the audit repu-
dates the report of the accounts
board could not be learned but il
is generally believed the conclusions
in the audit disclose the question
of excess profits on Schlnsker's part
to be a matter of judgment only
and there were no figures to prove
excess profit has been taken.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-28
CHILD STRANDED
IN AUTO STREAM
Little Mildred PIummer
Seeks Adventure.

Pretty little Mildred Plummer, IS
months old today, wanted to find
out why girls left home. So. while
her mother Mrs. Raymond Plum
mer, was busy with the breakfaat
dishes, she left her home at 61S n
Delaware st. and sailed forth for
adventure
She started to cross the street at
Delaware st. and Ft Wayne Ave,
and in the middle lost her courage
Flivvers and Cadillacs whizzed
past her, back firing and laundering.
No one seemed to care, either, until
Robert NJ. Wise, 24S0 n. Illinois St,
on his way to work, saw the child
and rescued her.
She couldn't talk, or tell him who
her mama was. or anything, so Wise
took her to police station.
Mildred made an instant hit with
Sergeant Don Tolley and Mrs Eliza
beth Denny. matron, and they had
a great time playing papa and
mama. until frantic mother called
headquarters.
Mildred was mighty glad to see
mama and if looks could be words.
she promised never, never to run
away again.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-28
ATTACKS,
WAR DEPARTMENT
Says Army officials Override
President,
pnAa
BIZ United Press

LINCOLN. Neb.. Aug 2S.-The
War Department is trying to force
military mobilization test day Sept.
u over the head Of President Cool
idge.' Governor Charles w. Bryan,
Democratic vice presidential nom.
inee. charged today.
The War Department is conflict
ing with President Coolidge in at
tempting 10 override Federal civil
forces" Governor Bryan said. II
am not afraid of civil forces Of Ne
braska being over-ridden. The War
Department is out Of harmony in
attempting to go ahead with it's mill
tary program regardless Of the fact
that President Coolidge said there
was no such intention.
The War Department Is going over
the Presidents head in militarizing
mobilization day"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-28
WEATHER CLEARS
FOR i. S. FL|ERS
Storm Makes PoStponement
Necessary Today
BIZ Tnited Press

BIZ JHtted Press
ABOARD THE L. S. S. RICH
MOND, INDIAN HARBOR, Aug
28.--Favorable weather forecasts
along the prospective route of the
American fliers from Ivigtut, Green
land, to Indian Harbor, Labrador.
gave strength to hope of the Ameri-
can airmen that they will be able to
take off Friday for home shores.
A terrific storm, which lashed the
waters of the Atlantic Ocean into a
fury today. made necessary post
ponement of the flight today.
Present plans are for the fliers to
arrive at Icetickle Harbor, where
the Richmond is now stationed, three
miles west of Indiana Harbor.
During the fight, the Richmond will
keep watch from twenty-five miles
out in the Atlantic.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-08-28
FEDERAL CASE is SET
Man COnfesses to EmbezzIing $50
From Bank, Police Say.

Frank Nogle, 3S, Of 922 f. Tenth
ST., was to be heard before United
States Commissioner Howard S.
Young today at p. M. charged
with embezzling about $50 from the
Fletcher American National Bank.
Nogle confessed to city detectives
and Hugh G. CARRIER Of the Depart
ment of Justice, he took a small
package from the vault of the bank.
where he was employed as a janitor,
and that it contained about $50, po-
lice saw