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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17

The Missionary Society of the First
Presbyterian church will hold their
party at the home of Mrs. Jens
Westergaard, in Water street, tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock. Mrs.
Tyrell will tell of her recent trip to
the West Indies, and an unusual mu-
sical program has been arranged.
Mrs. Edgar Thorpe will give piano
solo. William Mccullough will play
numbers of xylopnones. Mrs. Sterl-
ing Temple will give reading and
the program will conclude with a
piano solo by Winifred Sturgis{ A
cordial invitation is extended I'll the
women Of the chufch to attend ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17

Store Was Not Robbed

Phil Kaufman, Smith street store
keeper. was a bit too hasty yester-
day when he called headquarters to
cleared out. After the storekeeper
had cooled down. the lieutenant on
duty advised him that the door of
the showcase had been found open
and the goods removed to headquar-
ters.
Late last night Officer Thullesen
found the door of the Steurwald
real estate ONCE open and Of1icer
Kurpiel discovered the door leading
to the baker shop at 295 Smith
street open. The doors were locked
by the police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17
Is Released in Bail

George Platek, of 344 Seventh ave-
nue., Brooklyn. was released under
$40 bail by the police this afternoon
for hearing following an accident
on Grant street in which his car
struck a boy. The police did not
learn the boys name but Platek re-
ported taking the lad to DR.. McCor-
mick who found the boys leg broken
and set the fracture. Platek was ar
rested by Officer Carl Monroe for
having no New Jersey registration
card and no New Jersey drivers IL
cense. The car had New York
dealers license.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17
Convention Is Held

DENVER. June 17-Approximate :
ly 5000 delegates representing Writ
ually every club of the 1850 in the
United States and Canada were here
for the opening business session to-
day of the four day convention of
Kiwanis Clubs.
Carl ]. Baer, manager of the De-
velopment Service Bureau of the St.
Louis Chamber of Commerce, and
Fred R. Marvin. associate editor of
the New York Commercial, were the
speakers.
Discussing Bolshevism as 1t at
fects the United States. Mr.. Marvin
declared that this country needs ad-
equate preparedness for the protec-
tion of the government and its instl-
tutions because of the menace of
radicalism now confronting them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

WASHINGTON. June 17-Conduct
of the Republican national campaign
Is expected by President Coolidge TO
be lodged in the national chairman,
the members of the national chm
mittee and the state and local lead
ers with national advisory commit
tee acting as a consultative body.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17
Ready for Festival

The Holy Cross Friendly club will
hold an ice cream festival on the
lawn adjoining the church in John
stone street, Thursday evening at s
O'Clock. Tickets may be procured
from any member Of the club or at
the festival There(will be meet
ing Of the club at the home of Mrs.
J. Robbins. in Laufie street tonight
at o'clock. Iss.l
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17
Csipo Divorce Citation

NEW BRUNSWICK. June 17:-A
citation in a divorce action started
by Helen Csipo, has been served on
Louis Csipo, private banker. Of All
State street, Perth Arlboy. John A.
Delaney is representing the former
in this action.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17
More Boys in Trouble

Lieutenant Detective John Huff
had three more juveniles before the
court last night In connection with
the damaging of home on Fayette
street and the Jewish school on the
same thoroughfare. Last week
about half dozen juveniles were
arraigned in connection with the
case, and the case will be disposed
of at this weeks session of juvenile
court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17

The rank of knight was conferred
on nine esquires by Algonquin Lodge
No. A, Knights of Pythias. at a
meeting of the lodge last night at
Odd Fellows hall. Degree Master
Cortlandt Sheath was in charge of
the ceremonies. The nomination of
officers will take place at the meeting
next Monday night.
The American Legion Auxiliary
will hold their regular meeting In
the L&Eion rooms in Maple street to-
night 1t o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17
CITY BRIEFS

A luncheon meeting of the Perth
Amboy Automotive Dealers Associa.
tion will be held in the Elks club
in Madison avenue, tomorrow after.
noon at 1 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-17

xhe local chapter OF Hadassah will
Hid strawberry festival at the Y.
81 r. tomorrow night. Tickets
576 ~ ou6 may be procured from
~ ~ e s. y ne chapter or at the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
PERSIAN GOV. TO
TAKE ACTION ON
LMBRIE MURDER

WASHINGTON. July 3i-The Per-
sian government has assured the state
department il viii take steps with re-
gard 20 the Imbre incident that will
leave mo ground whatever for any anx-
iety on the part o. the United States
Cove rnment.
Replying 20 the American commuri-
cation demanding full protection for
American citizens in Persia ana threat
ening to break OFF Diplomatic relations
as q result Of the killing of Vice Con-
s.! Imbrie and the subsequent attack
upon his widow. the Persian government
declared il would repair the incident
ard fulfil the points that are suggest
"a I'M the United States.
The reply said also that the imperial
government -is making extreme efforts
~ pursuing and furnishing the persons
who caused and perpetrated the killing
Mr. Imbrie and il viii not hesitate
to take any kinds cf STEPS in this con-
nection."
Concerning the question OF security Of
American nationals in Persia and par
ticularly American official representa-
sives. the communication says:
The Persian government has always
considered and will continue to consid-
or this as its positive duty and gives
assurance that il viii by no means hes
itate 70 rlf.l its duty"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
STOCK BROKER
KILLED; Hold
HAIR DRESSERS

tEw YORK. July 3l.--Harry Mack q
stock broker was killed in his room in
the theatrical rooming district early to-
day following a party which had lasted
until after midnight. A young woman
who was alone. with him when he was
sho. and who described hcrsel' as Peg
gy Cook. a hairdresser Of Philadelphia.
was questioned BY the police.
Miss Cook who gave her &c a. 10. de-
clafea the shooting was accidental. She
had remained after the other guests
left. She said. ard when she noticed y
revolver III the room azk<d Mack to
pnt IL way A. X frightened her. fie
took the weapon. she said AMI opened
The chamber allowing several cartridges
70 fall 10 the floor. Than He placed the
revolver against his temple. she said.
ani q ter pulling the trigger exclaimed,
-see. il isn't loaded. :"
Then he pulled the trigger again and
there was lord report. she said. Mack
was dead when an ambulance surgeon
arrived.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31

munity and The entire territory which be
viii serve Iie has many friends here.
lie understands the needs Of the local
situation aud j. fully aware OF the grea,
possibilities Offered ~ brownsville and
the rest of the Rio Grande Delta. Nj.
Stein i. in other words. thoroughly
practical and capalse newspapc- man.
Newspaper work Is his chosen profess
sion. lie will make good.
The outgoing management hereby cx-
tends its most sincere thanks 10 the
many loyal friends and patrons who have
assisted in inSming The sHc eSS ~ the
Herald III ~ this period ~ it, existence,
and beSpcaks tull Weasure of good viii
and loyal cooperation On their part 60
ward The ncw management.
NIr. Stein will hc inspired by that same
pride and interest ia Brownsville and the
entire Valley that always has inspired
the Herald We trust that every one
who is numbered AMONG ifS patrons viii
extend te him their good will and ,orsl a.
cooperation ia the effort which he vii
make To- give the Valley thoroughly
rl- te-,laie daily newspaper. which We
ieel fully assured will merit their sup
port in every way.
brownsville Herald Publishing Company.
l.y AIRS. Jesse @. Wheeler.
retiring editor and manager.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
SUPT. MARkS WILL
ATTEND INSTITUTE
IN BROWNSVILLE

=. Ill M. AEarrs. state superintendent
NJ public instruction. and ~. C- CioHgh.
president vi TILE Texas State Teachers
aSSo iaiion. who are 10 he in Brownsville
for the annual teachers institute ~fp-
srnher 10 >. viii probably address 4
public audience during their stay here.
according 20 announcement from the Of
flee of r. -. kennamer. county Superin-
tcndeul % schools.
Arrangemenis are now being made FOR
the scheduling OF the speaking date and
the place. Brownsville will II we'll, "
Mr. kennaper sand this morung. 10
give President Cousins. Superintendent
Cl0ugh aud State Superintendent Marrs.
rlc ha public bearing at spIne convenient
auditorium in tie cuy. npi onis INV &c
benefit uaI tifixpnS may derive dtrertis
from The Addresses VI these men huf t'ir
Ihr. general hrnelif rnrHisy uf Browns
VILE and ihr entire aaiiry Eay urrlfr
indirectly ns ihr pronrt impFesSien 44
hc madr Upon men ~ nnr sianTin- I'm
dun courtcsirs. Ihe Ssirrrint nAt auth of-
iirr win chreffulAy entertain ANS Move
meat mon thc part ~ the citizens es
Brownsville. booking toward prospect
fnr general meeting where We ilay
assemble and hear one or more of these
distinguished gentlemen
The bulletin for the institute of Cam
cron and Nillaey county teachers vii be
published earlier this year than any time
previous Mr. Kennamer de-. Jared. Spc i'll
speakers have been 81 heduled for each
day of ;hc institute in addition 10 the
regular instruction program
Prof H. l.. Friichett Of the Huntsville
State Teachers college viii be ondncior
Of he Institute and viii be III charge af
the high Sthunl section. Prof Cooking
~ the san Ant0nin junior high schools
viii be supervisor NJ the intermediate
section
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
MAIL CLERK Gets"
BANDIT; is WOUNDED
IN PISTOL ENCOUNTER

EAST ORANGE. ". J., July Sl--One
bandit was killed. one escaped and q
mail clerk was wounded twice when he
frustrated an attempted mail robbery
AZ the Lackawanna Railroad station n
five o'clock today.
Eugene Stack. 23. mail clerk employ
cd at the local postoffice, is in hospi-
tai with bullet wounds in the rigat
thumb and right leg as the result OF his
scpulse Of the bandit, as il is believed
he tried 10 steal mail pouch carrying
Federal Reserve packages.
The escaped bandit got away in a
taxi which is believed to have been driv-
en- BY a confederate.
Stack went TO the station 10 meet
the Ass a. m. train and had taken off
six pouches including the federal re-
serve bag. when two men got off the
train and limpcd toward him.
They opened fire without warning
and the shots were returned ny Stack
One bandit fell dead at the top of the
stairway and plunged 70 the bottom
The other fled 70 the street where
Stack saw him enter the taxi.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
Seek to Recover for Oil
Taken from Land That
is Claimed by the State
Sixteen Oil Companies, And
Tweniy-Three Individuals
Named; Counter Suit Is
Filed

AUSTIN. Texas. July ~ Sixteen oil
companies. administrator end trustees
~ TWO estates IN Harris county. trust
company IN Harris eo.nIy and twenty
three individuals are defendants In w
damage suit 10 recover $-0O00.0OO filed
late today M the request of Governds,
Neff ia the fifty-third district court of
Travis County. The state seeks re-
covery of The value Of 35OOO.OO0 barrels
Of oil claimed 10 have been taken from
state owned land in the Humble Oil field.
The states claim is based on title 10 the
land said 10 have been obtained By Il In
1906 The complaint charges the de-
PENDANTS entered mniawfully on these
lands and removed the oil.
a. III. Perkins III Houston. a defendant
has filed a cross action claiming riA'lt W.
p0SSrSSio nto three tracts Of the land
totaIling Tl3 acres and lille to seven
cighthS Of tie cil alleged tc have been
taken nnlnwfully- IIe asks $2SAMO. .Uun
damages from An rother defendants.
Perkins charges that in 1916 hr nt-
tempted M obtain from The state lanh
commissioner permits ro drill Oil 0n Me
land Nut that The commissioner Nv lined
the request upon advice of the attorney
general.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
BOTH BIG PARTIES
DOMINATED BY WALL
STREET, NATIONS

WASHINGTON. July ~ Declaring
the financial poll ics ~ both the demo
cratic and republican parties are shaped
On Walt street. Gilbert =. Nations,
American pariy'S candidate for president
has issued III statement calling fer the
handling of the tax question ia 4 conr-
ageouS manner.
lle favored elimination Of axes on m
comes Of less than $1,000 and Sneh
graduated increaseh of tax rates. on
enormous receipts rs 60 render u I'M
pcsSsible to pile up the huge fortunes
that more and more prey on the public
,ramule instice and control the business
and politics Of the woril-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
SCARCITY OF COTTON
PICKERS THREATENS
SAN BENITO GROWERS
Especial to the Heraldl

SAN BENITO. July 81 Cotton i
not coming 10 the gins like i, did this
time a year ago. and while the gins are
all running. none of them are being
over-crowded.
\ count yesterday OF what had been
done 90 dare for the five gins was ap-
proximately as3j0 bales. Al this time
last year there had been ginncd BY the
three gins several hundred bales more
than this.
The question NJ piekerS was beginning
~ agitate the farmers yesterday and to-
day.
Last night several farmers stayed in
town mn night that tlfey might ~ on
hand early to gather up load nf pickers
this morning. hui there were not enough
pickcrS offered 10 nearly supply The de-
mand.
One farmer said hr had paid $l.0O per
hundred up 40 and including yesterday
but was offering - last night. he was
one of the men who were looking for
pickers and stayed in town that he might
secure them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
CONTINUE INSANITY
HEARING In FRANKS
MURDER CASE TODAY

CHICAGO, July 31.-Ona nf the cases
which Robert A. Grove. nov states
attorney. heard when he was "A l+qEc
and Clarence 81 Darr5w. attorAey for.
The defense. was cited today in thr
Franks trial when the state tried to
maintain that evidence OF daprnvity was
not admissible In mitigation cf punish
mert for Nathan Leopold, Jr., and RiIh-
ard Loeb.
The citation brought a heated ex-
change between Messrs. Grove and Dar-
row today, the former maintaining Ne
had not heard such evidence in mitiga.
tion Of punishment.
~0h. yes you did, asserted Mr.. Dar-
row.
but the defendant was hanged said
Mr.. Grove.
Yes. but you sentenced him, Fetort-
cd Mr.. Darrow.
The court room rang with laughter.
Leopold and Loeb joining.
Judge Caverly told the prosecution MT
the opening court today that alg the
cases cited yesterday wehe cases in
which Y plea of not guilty should ba
entered and the eases tlied by iurias
and therefore they were not applicable
in The present instance The court cit4N
Pennsylvania decision which Ne held
ran along lines similar 10 the Franks
case ~ far and X indicated that alien
ist testimony III mitigation III punish
ment had been heard by that court.
Just before the close Judge Caverly
had turney a state argument into
querry against th- prosecutions own po-
sition. Thomas Madshall, legal scholar Of
the states attorney staff, had returned
a decision which held that moral de-
pravity was not an evidence of insani-
ty.
Then il il is not such evidence and
does not intend to prove II. can il not
he heard in mitigation?~ asked the
court. adding:
1T seems TO me il would be compe-
tent -or a court to hear IL and consti-
tute deversable grounds TX N were wv
icrted-
The state continued piling I'D cita.
ticns until the luncheon recess wns
reached H. reading of excerpts from AL
cisions from other states had taken the
entire court day yesterday and aII of
todays forenoon session. Mr. Marshall
said he would read no more authorities
but would submit a list or Others for
the court
Leopold and Loeb sat quietly through
the rtading and argument. Once. how
ever, they whispered and smiled when
Darrow moved into chair alongside
them ard handed newspaper clipping
to Leopold. Leopold wrote a nots ON IN,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
Crowd of 1000 Klansmen
Attacked; Four Persons
Shot in Riot at Meeting

HAyERHILL, Mass. July 3l.-Foar
men were shot here early to-day when
hostile crowds clashed with between
1 900 and 5000 me mbers Of the IN klux
Elan who held meeting lasting INTO
the early morning on the hill IN the
,.eiglborIng town Of Groveland. State
and local police az length quelled the
disorders. taking into custody 23 men,
including three Of the woudend, anu
confiscated six shotguns, several revoi-
vers and quantities 81 ammunition.
The disorders broke out at the con-
clusion OF Klan initiation ceremonies
On Perry Hill, Groyeiand. and continued
rs nearly 10000 Automobiles bearing
klansmen from Worcester. Boston ana
Suring. ield and Other cities Travelled
from the meeting place homewari over
the road to Haverhill. Shots were fired
and many missiles were thrown at the
passing cars but 30 far as known only
four men were injured. None OF the IN
iured men. all Of whom su. fered from
buckshot wounds in the legs, was believ-
ed to be dangerously hurt
The wounded men. James Connallly,
Francis Cotter. Edmond Ltcy and q
ICuftA- n4mtO 80 - AA.+f
were in one automobile
They alleged that they were fired upon
BIZ Klansmen in large truck when they
attempted to pass the vehicle after state
police had signafled them 10 move ahead.
Approximately half Of the score of
men arrested were fIaverhill residents
and the others were from Massachusei
cities rs far west rs Wo rccstcr- All
were charged with disturbing the peace
About 800 armed guards surro1nde,
the ten acre field In Groveland IN which
the ceremonies were in progress last
night. WITNESSES said. 4 crowd Of about
hoo men collected outside the field, but
although hostile. no disturbance arose
until about one o'clock this mcrning
when the meeting ended and the klans-
men. openly armed. witnesses sad,
marched out OF the ield beside the cars
as a measure Of precaution against at
tack. Large numbers of the klan group
were apparently former service men,
wearing army uniforms.
Stones were hurled at the machines
and occasional shots were fired as the
Khan members. riding in their cars
drove toward Havcrhill and II was in
HaverhiII that all the arrests We're made.
he ore the last of the klan cars had dis
appeared.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
NEGROES SENTENCED
NINE DAYS AFTER
COMMITTING MURDER

MOUND CITY. H.. julx ~ Nine
days after Miss Daisy Wilson. pretty IS
year cd girl was slain while attempting
to protect her father from m attack By
two negroes who had entered The Wilson
store NJ Villa Kodge. Ills.. with The con
feSsed intent to rob. Hess C0nncrS. -.
and Fred Hale. III. negroes entered pleas
~ guilty ts first degree murder and
robbery and were sentenced. the former
10 death and The latter ~ serve 9a years
III the Illinois State prison III hard labor
The decisions We're returned laSt night
hy Judge ID. II. Ilariwen.
Conncrs. whose tnfc II execution was
SET for October II. had prfvionslg con-
fesScd 70 firing the shot that killed Miss
Wilson while Hale confessed completely
in the robbery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
TEXAS FILES $5O,OOOOOO OIL DAMAGE SUIT
PUBLISHERS NOTICE

With this issue of the brownsville
Daily Herald II passes from the control
and direction Of Mrs Jesse O. Wheeler.
who has been associated with the paper
since its infan y. AMI who has been ac-
lively employed as editor and manager
of the paper, except for a few brief in
fervals, during the past fifteen and 4
hnlf years. The controlling interest in
the Brownsville Herald Publishing Com
pany passes from Mrs Wheeler'S hands
20 those Of Mr.. Morris Stein. who has
purchased her stock.
MIR. Stein needs no Introduction to the
public of Brownsville or the rest of the
Valley. Having been employed On the
Herald for d period of some ten years.
up 10 about two years ago. IN various
capacities from reporter to business
manager. Telegraph editor and managing
editor. he IL well known 10 most Herald
patrons Of this city and surrounding see
tion. For the past two years. he has
been employed rs Sunday editor Of the
Houston Chronicle. and his experien .
on that metropolitan newspaper has
equipped him thoroughly to manage a
daily paper in rapidly growing terri
tory. such as that which the Herald
serves
In turning over the control of the
business To Mr.. Stein. the retiring man
nger feels fulIy assured that he will make
n success of H. Although he has spent
two years away from Brownsville and
the Herald yet his heart has been here
all the while. lie has longed ~ come
hack 10 the field ia which II may he said
he grew up ia the newspaper business.
Mr. stein j. fully competent. faithful Z"
the interests of The business and equally
as much 40 to the interests Of the COM
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
DAVIS AGREES
With HBRYANON
DEFENSE DAY
Denies Reports That State
ments of Bryan's mad Caus-
Cd Embarrassment TO Him;
Complete Plans
LIS The Assacinted rressl

NEW YORK. July 3i.-John MI Davis
dc iocratic prs sident.al candiI1ta. mn
nolnccd today n ter his return from
Maine that he was Ia entire accord with
h.s running mate. Governor Bryan. of
Nebraska regarding mobilization day. "
Mr. Davis declared that tbs view ex-
pressed b. Governor Bryan that the-S
was no neceSsit At tais time FOR enc0ur-
aging civilians to leave their occupations
for .the purpose Of engsgiLs ia whit
VI Iii be oniy > military aem anstration
without any practical educational cf-
Get. entirely sound
Having practically opened his cam
aign on the return trip from Maine ten
,ays ia advance Of the formal not:fica-
ten of his nomination as democratic
presidential candidate. Jchn VI. Davis
arrived IN New York early today AMI
immediately began 10 acqLaiat nimsels
with The various details Or the riiSE-
spaign rians that have been worked urt
wEtit hc was On q vacation dn renans1Dt
Bay Islands
Reaching his personal headq arters
after IN all-niGht Journey from Rock
land. Ne. Mr. Davis wcnt into confr--
erte with bis iieI5 marshal, Glenn SHAY
a..
Thomas J. Spellacy Of Hartford Coma.
will have charge of the democratic east
efn campaign headquarters, il was an-
nounced today.
Former Congressman Lincoln Dixon o.
Indiana, will be in charge Of the orrani-
zatioa bureau in Washington. ASsociat-
ed with him will be William b. Wilson.
former secretary OF iator-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-31
NEW PROPOSAL
SUBMITTED AT
ALLIED MEET

LONDON. July 3l.-The members Of
tn experts committee Of the inter-al-
lied conference after examining the pro-
nossss submitted by tho French experts
ycssol lay IS compromise plan to end
the conference deadlock over security
or the Dawes plan German loan declar-
ga their belief today that the French
proposals. with minor alterations.
would probably he acceptable to the
conference
The conference proposal was accept
ca UNANIMOUSLY W. committee number
enc cf the conference while an amend
mant prt onward I'm the British mem-
.Irrs this morning. wAs Withdrawn. both
sle Wrench ard British delegates CON
,era uiating each other oa thu happy
tErF of events. One delegate said:
"-hr great difficulty .. the confer
cncf is ncw ever.