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Arizona state miner., 1924-03-15
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
OF THE TOWN OF WICKEN-
BURG

Notice is hereby given that there
will be primary election held at the
City Hall in the Town of Wicken-
burg on Tuesday, April 18th, 1924,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-05
JAP An FAV0RS.
PARLEY To
D|SARN
viii Consider Sympathetic
Any Proposals y. S.
May Submit

TOKYO, Dec. 5.-Japan win con.
slider sympathetically any proposals
for a disarmament conference com
ing from the United States.
This Information was given to
International News Service here
today by officials Of the Japanese
Foreign Office.
Statements that Japan opposes
limitation of auxiliary warcraft are
entirely unofficial. the foreign office
officials declared. These unofficial
statements have been bounced upon
by the irresponsible japanese
press" and mistakenly broadcast
around the world as the official
Japanese viewpoint, officials added.
AS a matter of fact, the foreign
office further told International
News Service the Japanese govern
ment has never officially discussed
the empires policy in regard to a
second arms conference except for
the one consideration of q friendly
attitude toward a proposal for such
a conference coming from Wash
ington.
There has. been no Japanese cabi-
net action In regard to any confer
ence, however, officials said.
REPORTS that japan intends to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-05
DECENT Rallied.
INCOME TAX
Unit AH|T
New Plan Brings COLLECTION
System Close to Citizen.
Prevents Litigation
d Internatlenal Nevs segyIee.

ny 4AASWRWAeAWASth GNC&1a 0%dbbGps n
Decentralization experiments In
the Bureau Of Internal Revenue
during the last few months have
been 80 successful that the plan
has been made effective In all
field offices Of the income tax unit,
the Treasury Department an
nounced today.
During the last six months q
plan has been given trial in eight
field divisions, the purpose Of which
was to enable the taxpayer 70
present his case to local agents for
adjustment" Internal Revenue Com.
missioner Blair said.
The results have been 30 salts
factory that 1t was decided to make
the plan generally effective
Officials pointed out that the
move to bring the tax collection
system close to the taxpayer
obviates the necessity Of presenta-
ton Of many cases at Washington,
and win hence reduce tax litigation
to a great degree.
In many instances local tax col
lectors will be able to adjust ,Ques-
tons Of tax liability without ref
erence to the higher units Of the
bureau. according to officials.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-05
PRINCES HElFER WINS
FIRST STOCK HoNoRs

CHICAGO, Dec. 5. = Princeton
Rosewood. a breeding shorthorn
heifer, owned and entered by the
Prince Of Wales, won. first place In
It's division at the international
Livestock Exposition here.
The heifer Ii from H. r.. H.'s
"EP" ranch near Petislxo, Alberta,
Canada.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-05

They would have gotten more.
and, In spite OF our efforts, may
have duped hundreds Of motorists
We're 1t not for the vigorous and
timely publicity given by The
Times"
Mr.. Eldridge said that his investi-
cation OF the United Association
showed that an attractive young
woman had come to the Woodward
building about a month ago. and
on the strength of her appearance
had been allowed to take an office
for the organization. 1t was also
learned that she obtained furniture
in the same way
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-05

pursue any fixed policy in this con.
nection are premature, the foreign
office emphasized.
1t Is the belief in unofficial Japa-
neae quarters, however that
Frances opposition to Limitation Of
auxiliary warcraft remains yet un.
changed, and that this French aftI.
tude, which has already delayed the
calling or second arms meeting,
would naake doubtful the success
such a, world conference might
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-05
ALLEGED / A KE
ASSOC|AT IONS
QUIT
rfrEl II
Automobile Service" organi-
cations Close Following
Times Publicity

Two automobile service associa-
lions. believed by the Better Bust
ness Bureau. to ba frauds, have fled
from Washington as the result of
publicity given the organizations by
! The Washington Times, Howard M.
Cool. director Of the bureau, de-
clared today.
| "A warrant for the arrest Of w. Fl.
McNeal, alleged to have obtained
money frauduently in behalf OF the
Capitol Automobile Owners Associa-
! ton, is In the hands Of Inspector
Clifford L. Grant. chief Of de-
tectives. Mr.. Cool said today he
thought McNeal had left Washing
ton.
Left Rent Unpaid.
The Capitol Automobile Owners
Association left its offices in the
Investment building. leaving half a
months rent unpaid. according to
an inquiry made by the Better Bust
ness Bureau.
The United Auto Owners Asso.
citation has closed it's quarters in the
Woodward building, 1t was stated
today by M. o. Eldridge, who inves,
tigated for the, American Automo.
bile Association.
The Batter Business Bureau and
the A. A. A. co-operated throughout
the campaign to rid Washington Of
organizations which were supposed
to be biIking local motorists.
II am sure that there is some con
nection between the Capitol and
! United associations" said Mr. En-
bridge today. 1.-THE name Of Isaas
Arons, a New York man. appears
on the letterheads Of these outfits
! giving names and addresses connect
ed with New York headquarters.
am communicating this information
to, the New York toffice with recon-
mendation that action be taken
against them"
1.-The plan Of action outlined BY
I Mr.. EIdridge Is being adopted b.
1 the New York bureau" said Mr.
Cool. land we hope that we viii
4 get beneficial results.
Warns Public.
II think the public should bs
warned against paying any balances
due on membership fees in either Of
these associations. 1t has come t.
my attention that some of the strag
lglers Of these gangs are still in th'
city, to get the last Of their spoils
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-05
Chicago Home Brewers
Costing City
Thousands
By InternatIonaI News serYlee.

CHICAGO, Dec. 5. Home
brew enthusiasts, with their
grape wine connecting, are cost
ing the city Of Chicago thou
sands Of dollars, according to-
the commissioner of public
works.
For the past three months, !"
ne said, I'VE have been receive
ing complaints Of sewer inter-
ruption,. and in nine cases out
of ten we have found mash or
grape skins thrown into the
sewer was the cause Of the
trouble.
IF your must make that
home brew or grape wine at
home, please keep the mash and
and the grape skins out Of the
city sewers the commissioner
has requested the people of
Chicago in special plea.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-05
0ne-Legged Carnival
Player Sentenced
In Va. Staying
ny International Newg Service.

CAPE CHARLES, Va, Dec.
5.A jury in circuit court here
returned a verdict Of guilty to-
day against 7. A. Schultz, one
legged carnival: performer,
charged with participation In the
killing Of Ralph Roach, young
Acconac county farmer, last
August.
He was sentenced to five years
in the pentitentiary. Three Of
his fellow performers, Girard
Leozzo, Charles Miller, and
Frank West, will be tried on the
same charges.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
OFFICER FIRED
FIRST,ECHARCE
Garage Employee Says
Sheriff Galligan Be-
gan Herrin Riot
CBy The Associated Press)

HERRIN, H., Sept. Sheriff George
Galligan and his deputy Ora Thomas.
were charged with having fired the first
shots in the encounter last Saturday be-
tween his force and q group Of ku Klux
Klansmen. in testimony this morning m
the inquest into the deaths cf the six
men slain in front Of the Smith garage.
Dave Sisk. an employee of the Smith
garage. asserted the sheriff and his
deputy fired the shots that killed Ches-
ter Reid. who has been generally de-
scribed as an innocent bystander, but
not an active participant in the gun
battle.
Sisk also testified that he saw Thorn
as holding Green Dunning. one Of the
three Klansmen slain in the encounter.
and that this was just a moment be-
fore Dunning dropped from several bull
let wounds. lie added. however. that he
did not actually see the shooting OF
Dunning. anj that he could not say who
fired the fatal shots az Dunning.
The investigation today by Coroner
william Nc Gowen follows three days
Of charges and counter charges BY thr
two factions during which both sides
placed the responsibility for the deadly
clash upon the other side, and caused
the arrest OF the leaders Of opposing
camps upon charges of murder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
Valley VIII Haze Exhibit
at Exposition in ". York

Assurance that the Rio Grande Val
Icy will have an exhibit at the Southern
Exposition at the Grand Central Palace,
New York, next January was given this
morning BY o. r.. Williars. secretary
and manager of the Brownsville. Board
of City Development, who has been APP
pointed member Of the committee
which is getting up an exhibit from
Texas.
The letter 20 Mr.. Williams appoint
ing him a member of the committee is
from Porter A. Whaley. manager Of the
West Texas Chamber of Commerce, and
follows:
Governor Neff has appointed me as
chairman Of the statewide board to get
up an exhibit of Texas products TO be
shown at the Southern Exposition at
the Grand Central Palace. New York.
next January, and / am perfecting a
statewide board to get up the plans. ]
herewith tender YOU appointment or
this board. and should be happy indeed
10 have your acceptance.
"The first meeting Of the board will
be held at the Chamber Of Commerce
building. Fort Worth. Sept. IL. at 10 q.
m. | wish you would let me know
promptly il you will be present and ae-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
CHINESE FACTIONS ARE FIGHTING
Ferguson Platform
OK'd.by
BrandKlan by Name

AZ the invisible empire OF the Ku Klux
Hlan rs an uniemocratic, un-Christian
and un-American organization. We
brand its activities in politics and else
where as against the fundamental prin-
ciples upon which the government was
founj,d. We call upon all those who
have Joined this dangerous order,
through mistake rs 10 its real purposes,
to withdrew from the same and lend
their aid and influence to free the
country from the strife ANA trouble
which this insiduous clique has arous
ed among the people. We demand the
passage Of law requiring, the public
registration or membership Of all dis
guises in public CT private places.
The platform endorses the admins
tration Of Governor Neff without quail
fication and supports his endeavor 10
suppress lawlessness. II likewise gives
unstinted Enforcement to It. Governor
T. ". Davidson for his work lin sup
pressing violence and in arousing che
public conscience to the menace Of
masked bands.
The plank on prohibition Il particul
arly vigorous. demanding publication os
druggists rerort showing amount cf
prescription liquor sold. the name of
the physician prescribing and the gross
monthly profit on such business.
"A certain class Of druggists and
physicians. said this plank, "are sus-
pected Of violating the spirit if not the
letter Of the law in the unlawful trar-
fie in Intoxicating liquors under cover
Of prescriptions. and we pledge the in
coming legislative and executive to 40
whatever may cone within their pro-
vince to remedy this particular evil by
appropriate legislation.
Strong Dry Plank
A plank dealing with highways de-
clare that no road bonds should Be is-
sued without adequate provisions for
load maintenance.
A plrrk included in the original draft
at the request Of s. ". y Narrs. deal
ing with the developing Of "a complete.
unified an efficient state educational
system" was not read in the final draft
Continued on page ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03

cept this very important appointment.
! am in favor Of spending not less than
$50 COO in getting up this exhibit"
Mr.. Williams said this morning that
he had wired his acceptance Of the Of
fer, AZ the same time stating that he
would either be present, or would have
someone representing him at the meet
ing.
The exhibit from Texas will be an
elaborate affair. representing ali parts
az the state" Mr.. Williams said. "aHd
we are going to see that the Valley Is
represented by an exhibit which will
do IL justice. All communities in the
Valley will be asked 10 cooperate in Sc
curing Valley-wide exhibit TO send to
the Exposition in New York as an nd
vertisement Of this section"
The opinion was expressed that part
of the exhibits at the Valley Fair can
be shipped directly from here to the
Exposition in New York. The Valley
Horticultural Society II planning on CO.
operating in arranging a citrus exhibit
at the Valley fair, and has promised
that this exhibit will be the largest
and most comprehensive ever held at the
fair.
That the Southern Exposition in
Continued on page 2.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
VALLEY FAIR TO
Be DEC. TO "A
Improving Grounds for
Biggest Celebration
in Valley History

Dates for the Valley Fair this fall
have been definitely set by the directors
# the fair. the date being from Decem-
ber 10 ~ inclusive. according 10 in
formation in a letter from X. Il. Stuart.
president Of the Valley Fair association.
According 10 Mr.. Stuart the Valley
fair this fall viii be larger and more
interesting than any that has ever been
held in the Valley, with much larger
number of exhibits. The Valley Horti-
cultural Society is planning TO make
the citrus exhibit the biggest and most
complete ever shown. and all plans have
been worked out early 10 have every de-
partment of the fair better.
The premius book 81 the fair II being
arranged now and will be out in a short
time. II j. expected that the fair will
boast of the best races and rodeo ever.
as well a. the best program Of entertain
ment in general.
"A $1,000 grandstand n standard race
track and - stables have been completed
at the fair grounds. Permnent exhibit
buildings have been constructed. and the
grounds for tn efair. which have been
purchased for the association. are i'm
shape for first class exhibit that will
do justice to he Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
EXPORTS SHOW
BIG INCREASE
Total Value of Goods
Shipped Through Here
to Mexico $4,000

Fxports from the United States
through the ports cf Brownsville and
Natamcros and on into the Interior
showed remarkable increase during
The month Just past over the shipments
for any other month this year, and IN
dicatrd 4 healthy advance in business
relations between the two countries,
according to Information secured today
from A. C. Nasquez. Mexican consul
here.
These figures show that the August
total Of $72.32l.9S IL almost $4,000 bet
ter than any other month during the
wear. and il more than four times the
-vrcrts during the nonth Of February.
Totals for all Of the months this year
follow: January. s26,27l; February.
sis.l40; March, s23691; Arril. S42.56o;
May. S55.61s: June. S4s.2s5.50; July
S26 $50; August. s72.32i9s.
The monthly report shows that auto
III biles took the lead IN single commo-
ditiss shipped. with a total of $25,0O0.
Most Of these automobile were sold
by Brownsville dealers. Other goods
shipped in large quantities were lum-
Der. furniture. cotton sacks. ready to
wear clothing. agricultural implements
(cn which there is no duty), and other
goods.
"A check az the shipments made this
morning BY Mr. Vasqgkz reveals the
fact that more than 70 per cent of these
shipments are made by Brownsville
merchants the remainder being made
from San Antonio, Houston and Corpus
Christi.
ssThe magnitude of this business,
with high duty on many Of the com
modities shipped. shows the Importance
of the trade between Brownsville and
Matamoros. Consul Vasauez said this
morning. "With special committee
working on the project for an omen
port at Matamoros. indications are that
this trade will be strength. ned Nv q
free port enactment in that city"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
TRAIN ROBBERY
ON ROCK ISLAND
FOILED BY note
Two Deputies Seriously
Wounded in Battle;
One Man Held; One
Believed Shot
tsy The Assoe,ated rrss,,

MEADI.. I<Sns Sept. IA note
found in a garage three hundred miles
away tipped off officials III The Chicago
Rock Island and I'acifi that an attempt
was 70 BE- made 70 rob the Golden State
Limited here last night. The tip proved
Il true one. and in the battle two deputies
were Shot and perhaps fatally wounded,
one Of the two bandits who escaped is
believed 20 have been Shot and a third
man il held Posses this morning are
searching for the two men.
The note. which was found in a garage
at RossviIlc. near Topeka Monday night
shortly after three men had stopped foI
gasoline. was ai first nnSidered H. hoax
but late Tuesday on the possibility that
il might be Of value. il was turned over
a. Rock Island offices ID Topeka and
acted upon by them.
The text of the note:
The hidden gang il 10 me at the
Greek bridge quarter mile east of Hug
gingsvillc railroad station. Two are "a
20 10 the night clerk. hold him and
California Express going west will hold
there u the sign of danger. with its mai
car containing lS.uUU.UOu dollars worth
of valuable bonds. Near the bridge
Black Bart and Jack are ~ jump aboard
and give an improviSed story n 10 the
danger signal and with the clerk of
guard. gag aud tie them and and es-
cape with the bonds tn motor ear. Take
the road 70 The gap aIR hide !theleoney.
'-ffrSginSville. was believed ~ b. q
code name. since there H. no place OF
that name in Kansas.
When the uan drew into Meade
Sheriff Earl Lcppcr pf Meade county
with a score OF depuiics. was hidden IN 4
neighboring box ear. When two of Ga,
bandits demanded that The cnEincmer
hold up their hands the off crs appeared
and the bandits began shooting. J.. n
keeney. deputy sheriff. ana Roy Lewis
mail clerk. who had been deratized
were wounded and one of the robbers
was seen to fall. but he escaped with an
other member of the band.
Ralph .IudkinS. special agent Of the
Rock I>laud 1T Pratt said he understood
the mail car contain Il mail worth Il
quarter Of a million dollars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
LeOpOld Writes Last WiU
In Preparation for Death

three articles after the Field Museum
has made its selection. Third. the
museum is given its choice Of any
birds. minerals or transcripts in the
possession of Leopold or his family be-
longing to the confessed slayer.
in the letter Leopold asks Darrow 70
notify the beneficiaries rs soon ms
possible-and before his execution. The
letter also thanked Darrow for his clos
ing arguments. Leopold wrote that he
had been content to die before he
heard that argument, but that after
hearing it he wanted TO live.
The last will was scratched out un-
der q county Jail are light on paper
supplied by the jailer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
INTER- SCHOOL LEAGUE
FORMED AT INSTITUTE
Yoe to Lead Work in
Cameron County
Organization

Thomas j. Yoe. superintendent If
Brownsville schools, was electel chair
man for Cameron County intersoh hoias-
tic association III the closing period cf
tte Wednesday morning session ~ the
Lower Rio Grande Valley Teachers in
stitute at the high school building. I.
Livingston Of Lyford will be the Will
lacy county chairman, it was an
nounced.
That the coming year promises to be
a highly successful one for interschol-
astic league activities in the Valley was
indicated By several short talks made.
Paul +. Phipps Of Harrington. acting
chairman Of the organization, declared
that the principal aim Of the interschol-
astic work should be the benefitting OF
the individuals competing.
The league work in the Valley this
year is starting with better spirit
than ever before. Mr.. Yoe declared. in
explaining that plans are being made
10 enlarge the scope of the work in the
Valley BY scheduling debating in the
same way that athletic events are
scheduled. The league this year WI
make an effort to foster the "get ac-
quainted" spirit among Valley towr.s
through the exchange Of musical pro-
grams among schools organizing glee
clubs and orchestras.
get into the league or get out" Mr..
Yoe said, should be our slogan. am
glad to see the breaking up of the
spirit Of unhealthy rivalry and the
healthy, desirable competition taking its
place" Mr.. Yoe announced that the
subject for the high school debates this
year will be. Resolved: That the
Philippines should be granted their in
dependence" That literary events will
bc stressed stronger than they have
been in years past was indicated in
several talks made by superintcndents.
ing taken up BY the superintendents at
Local interscholastic organization is be-
their meeting this afternoon.
BluebOnnets Sing
The members of the Bluebonnet club,
under the direction Of Mrs. G. ID. Lay,
Confined on page 3D.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Showers to-
night. Thursday fair.
East Texas: Fair tonight. except
showers lower Rio Grande valley: warm
or extreme northwest portion. Thurs
day fair: warmer north portion. Moder
ate to fresh northerly 10 easterly winds
on the coast.
Weather Conditions.
II Is much cooler this morning over
Texas. Oklahoma. Arkansas. Louisiana.
all sections east Of the Mississippi river.
in North Dakota. and Canada.
Light 10 heavy showers occurred over
southern Texas, along the Gulf and At
lantic coasts and adjacent sections.
The highest temperatures Mt Texas
points yesterday ranged from a az
Amarillo and Abilene to SO at San An
tonic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
FLIERS TAKE AIR
ON PICTOU HOP
Birdmen Finish Jump to
Hawkes. Bay With
out Mishap
(Ry The Associated PressS

HAWKES. BAY. n. r.. Sept. 3.-The
American Army airplanes on their
world flight left here for Pictou. n. s..
at 12:40 p. m. New Foundland daylight
saving time. II was raining and
southwest wind was blowing thirty
miles an hour when the filters hoped
off The clouds were less than one
thousand feet from the surface and the
machines kept at low altitude. fly
ing just over the tips Of the waves.
At 1905 o'clock Eastern standard
time the airmen passed over the cruiser
Milwaukee stationed approximately 100
miles from Hawkes. Bay.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
COOLIDGE DENIES
KLAN MEMBERSHIP
(By The Associated Press>

NEW YORK. Sept 3.-Presidee. Coel-
idge is not a member Of the Ku KlLx
Klan and is not in sympathy with the
organization. his secretary c. Bascpm
Slemp, stated in a Letter written TO
Joseph Branin. editor Of a newspaper
syndicate and made public today BY Mr..
Branin.
The letter from Mr.. Slemp was in ans
wer 20 one by Mr.. Branin.
Concerning the Ku Klux Klan. -
wrote the secretary. "the president had
repeated stated that he is not nem-
ber Of the order and is not in sym
pathy with its aims and purposes"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-09-03
Inv The Associated Press. }

CHICAGO. Sept. 3.-The last will and
testament OF Nathan F. Leopold, joint
confessor with Richard Loeb of the
kidnapping and murder Of Bobbie Franks,
has become public.
That Leopold contemplates the pos-
sibility Of receiving death sentence
at the hands of Judge Caverly. who
now has the murder case under CON
sideration, i evidence by letter he
has mailed TO Clarence s. DaTrow. coun-
sci for the defense.
The letter which is seven pages long,
hequsaths 10 the Field Museum first
choice Of any five objects in Leopold's
ornithological collection.
Next choice is given to a cousin Of