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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
Give DISEASED
MOTIVATION" AS
CAUSE OF MURDER

CHICAGO. Aug. Judge John X.
Caverly ;his afternoon handed down a
c,isi0n in The Franks hearing that Ii
made no difference what definition of tie
word insanity" was made IN airnists
on the witness stand. he still would fol-
low the ruling, M the Illinois supreme
court. and again overruled 4 demand by
States Attorney Grove that the hearing
had reached point fer a jury trial
These boys are presumed to be sane. "
said The judge. They have accepted
responsibility and the only thing 10 bc
determined il their GROUNDS for mitiga
tiun. These boys are sane - far a. this
court j. concerned now. The supreme
court has said N is mandatory for me ~
hear any evidence IN mitigation. | have
ruled three wv four times ana | will not
bee continually called upon for rulings
upon this matter now that | have de-
cided IT,
WIT does not make any difference to
the court what the doctor or any OF the
other alipu~ts think about sanity or inv
sanity. nor do | care for other definitions
than that which has definitely been set
before me Phi the Illinois supreme court
States Attorney Grove objected ~ the
ruling hy tho court. said he could not he
satisfied with II and requested Il re- esS
ia few minutes while he went over the
situation with his associates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
No More Revolutions In
Mexico, Declares Gales
Presidential Candidate of the
Southern Republic Gives
Out His First Interview in
New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. Mexito has
seen its last revolution. General Pl--
tarco Elias Gales, who il believed "a
have been elected president Of the
Southern public. declares in an in
terview which the New Orleans Item
publishes today as copyrighted story.
II was the first utterance cf the new
president since the election.
General Gales will sail from New
York for Europe within the next few
days.
Il am travelling unofficially to Eur
ope with my brother and members Of
our families. h said. ITO rest from
the strenuous seven months which we
have gone through in Mexico and TO
make survey Of social, labor and eco
nonic conditions IN Great Britain
France and perhaps Germany. thot |
may apply my observations 10 the bene-
fit Of my country so far a. the power
is vested an me. Until the PRONUNCIATION
~ the result Of the presidential clee
tion in Mexico it would be menifestl5
improper 10 speak ~ any official cap
aeity as at the present / hold no post
tion in Mexico.
You may. however say this:
Mexico has seen her last revolution
She stands firmly committed to the new
constitution and its reforms.
"Mexicans are going ahead economic
olly and spiritually. Homes. well paid
labor and schools are going to be tho
portion Of the families OF Mexico in
the future.
The lands will continue 20 be rcstor.
ed 70 the indians who are their right.
I'll owners. There will be no more ex-
OF the indians in Mexico.
THE rights Of foreigners and FOR
eiPn capital Will he respected and both
are welcome in Mexico, when they come
there to observe our lcws and cooper
ate for our mutual benefit
"The international debt of the coun-
try must and will be paid. It is adebt
Of honor
Mexico will sorupuously respect the
Of other nations as she de-
mands that other nations respect hers.
There will be absolute insistence
n I all government in Che republic fune-
tion for social justice.
Mexico Will scrupously respect the
tha United States The two nations
should work together in sympathy and
harmony. They can add to each Others
prosperity as they increase the extent Of
their intercourse.
The rule AZ class and the era of Src-
'ial benefits for special classes is over
in Mexico. All classes ana an groups
u-sff ka a Id h. vt,-I r. l..
but no extra legal privileges whether
they be religious, financial or vested in
thcir nature5."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
EXPECT HEAVY
VOTE IN OKLA.
PRIMARY TODAY
n.r Tho A.sociated Press.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Aug. 5-Ok
lahoma's electorate will establish new
vote casting record at the states two
primary elections today. il is generally
believed. Election officials predict the
democratic ticket will receive more than
500OO1 votes and the republican can
didates will poll approximately 250O0a.
Tie race for the democratic nomina-
;ion tor the United States senate a. the
chief gttruction. interest being center
ga on John Galloway Walton. ousted gov
error. For several months Walton has
toured the state on speaking campaigns.
Although. he has touched lightly upon
ec paomic questions and his record rs
vernon. Wal.on's chief weapon has
been his attack on the Ku XIX klan.
The Klan and anti-K Klan c attest in every
r1ce and In every section Of the state
hls overshadowej all other issues.
Charles ]. Wrichtsma1, Tulsa oil man,
S =. Freling. formsr attorney ceeral, I.
4. Gore, former United States senator;
+. B. Howard. eogYcssman from the first
district are the other democratic candi-
dat 5.
The republican race L no less Intense
il less spectacular.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
TRAP BANDITS
in Mine; WILL
REMITTANCE
Electric Lights Strung Up to
illuminate Mine Opening
on Mountain Side; May
Use Sulphur

CRANE JUNCTION. Colo. Aug. .
All last night q number of deputy
sheriffs armed with rifles and shot gun,
remained on guard outside the Palisade
mine in the hills back of this city. where
three men suspected of having partici-
pated in the robbery of the Palisade post
office Saturday night when $lJuOO III
cash and stamps were taken. have sought
safety.
The mine entrance. high upon the
mountain side. was Illuminated by spot
lights and the surrounding area was
lighted by ele tric lights that had been
strung during the day.
One Of the three attempted dash for
liberty Sunday night but vollcy Of
shots drove him back. Two appeared
AT the mine entrance yesterday after
non but another vollcy forced them 20
retreat. They made no attempt % es-
cape last night. a plan 20 force clorne
gas into the mine 20 force the men ont
was abandoned because there are more
than five miles of tunnels in the prop
erty and use Of gas was not feasible.
Mine Superintendent Floyd went back
into the mine 400 feet and posted a
lilnntf Nl HUitfR~ ~lNiitN IN tue Nufitlts =
calling upon the men 10 surrender. The
notices read.
"Fugitives: This j. 10 offer you an
opportunity To give yourselves up and
come out without fear of harm. We will
see shat you will get an even break and
n fair trial. We do not want 10 use
severe methods 10 force YOU out, but un-
less you come out We must do
50. Come to the main entrance and
shout. Jeff Watson. Sheriff"
There j. no water III the mine and il j.
believed that the entrapped men have
little or no food
IL the men refuse 10 surrender guards
plan a. set fire to quantities Of sulphur
at several points within the mine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
KILLING OF MRS.
EVANS MAY HOLD
: UP RECOGNITION

LONDON. Aug. 5.-The newspapers
today comment Indignantly on the muir
der Of Mrs. Rosalie Evans, widow Of a
British subject in Mexico.
The Times ASSUMES that the govern
ment will abandon its intention Of seni
ing an envoy or recognizing the Obre-
pon government until ample satisfaction
Is forthcoming.
The Daily Mail says the ortrage can
not be tamely pissed over. adding:
Both the United States and ourselve
are deeply concerned in seeing prope;
retribution eNacted from all the parti-
ciptors in the crime.
The Daily News deources N Staying
os "bestial crcelty-the result Of hu-
man greed IN the lowest form"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
Official Weather Reports

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly cloudy
tonight and Wednesday. probably with
local showers.
East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday: probably local showers
on extreme west coast. Light To mod
crate scatherly winds on the cast.
Weather Conditions.
Light 10 heavy showers occurred since
last report i'm the eastern cotton states,
and a few light. widely scattered show
ers in Texas. General showers were re-
norted also from Nebraska and Sou'l
Dakota eastward 10 PENNSYLVANIA. TEN
peraturcS were mostly high over the
eastern half of the United States this
morning. and seasonahle 10 sub normal
over the western half.
The highest temperature Yesterday NJ
Texas stations ranged from 90 at Am
ar;llo. Fort Worth. and Palestine 10 =
Ar Corpus Christi and Galveston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
SINGLE PAGE AID
IN THE HERALD
SELLS 200 TIRES

4 single advertisement in The
Brownsville Herald. appearing last
Thursday. and covering slightly less
than page of space, sold nearly 200
automobile tires for tho Alexander
fire Company, whose Elizabeth street
establishment was opened the latter
port OF last week.
ii. Alexander. president of the
company. which also owns autOmo-
bile stores in Houston and San An
tonic. said that this was the largest
business he had ever done with the
assistance Of one advertisement.
I'VE have carried whole page ads
in the SSan Antonio Express at cost
of about S375." he said. "and the re-
turns never equaIed what we have
done from this single insertion in
The Herald at n cost of a little un-
der $50. II II unnecessary for me 10
dwell further on The fact that your
paper IL a good advertising medium"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
SEARCH FOR dope"
RING IN STAMPER
MURDER CONTINUES

Efforts to find out anything locally
about the smuggling ring through whose
agency IL is believed that r. +. Stamp
er met his death have been OF TO avail,
according to reports today, and all fur
thsr efforts to find out anything abou;
the couple in this city have proved
fruitless.
The situation iP the upper Delta re-.
mains practically the same today. with
efforts being made to locate the "red-
barred woman companion Of StamDer,
and also to find out any information
concerning the dope" ring. which, it
81 believed. caused the death Of Stamper.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
niv The Associated Press


WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-Mexican au-
VI rites have made number OF arrests
in connection with the Staying Of Mrs.
Rosalie Evans, British subject, near
he: plantation il was said in official
reports received here today. The adj
vices added that Mrs. Evans body had
been brought tS Mexico City.
Presumably Charge Scboenfeld of the
American embassy, is awaiting scme of.
ficial word from the Mexican govern
ment as result Of the civil and mili-
tary inquiries ordered by President
Obregon into the killing before he
transmits n complete report for the in
formation Of the British government.
The plantation. long the scene Of Mrs.
Evans fight TO protect her property. is
understood now TO be under charge of a
member Of the British consular staff al
Mexico City. The departure Of the con-
sular agent was reported yesterday to
the state department in its advices from
Charge Schoeafeld.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
ITALIAN VILLAGERS
STAGE FIGHT WITH
FAMISHED WOLVES
CBy The associated PressD

NAPLES. Italy. Aug. ,. Villagers Of
san Vito yesterday had pitched
battle with pack Of fami>hed wolves
on the threshold Of the village church
where wild animals tried 10 enter. For
some time the animals have been seen
prowling about the Nesuvan observatory
and yesterday they rushed into the
door way of the church which was
filled with worShipperS. When one of
the villagers cluhbrd 10 death one Of
The animals. the rest Of the pack turned
and fled
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05

CHICAGO. Aug. 5.-Dr. WILLIAM Healy
of Boston, Mass, second psychiatrist
testifying for the defense at the hear
ing to determine punishment for Rich
ard Loeb and Nathan +. Leopold, Jr..
for kidnapping and numbering Robert
Franks, testified today that the crime
was "the direct result Of Loeb's dis
eased motivation" and that the ohserva-
tion of the youths in the court room
had confirmed his opinion from exams-
nations that they are mentally diseas-
Cd.
Cross examination OF DR.. Healy be-
IAN BY Robert +. Grove. states attor
ney. seeking To bring out the basis Of
a" childish compact" between Loeb and
Leopold and the hearing, upon sugges-
tioo " the defense, became silent. the
witness testifying in a low voice only
Tor the court and the stenographers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05

HOUSTON. Texas. Aug. 5.-General
Elias T. Gales, presidential candidate
Of Mexico. passed through here Monday
cn his way To New York. where. II was
stated he will enjoy a vacation. The
general as slightly indispossd A large
number Of Mexican leaders and promi-
ntnt business men were ut the station
to greet him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
THREE wORKMEN KILLED

GARY. oInd.. Aug. 5.--At least three
wurkmen were killed and six Others
were seriously injured in blast fur
nace explosion late last night az the
riant Of the Illinois Steel Company. (,
was learned today. Property damage
estimated at more than 81. 1000, 900 result
ed from the explosion. which was caus-
ed hY the ignition OF furnace gas pre-
maturelT.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
GROSS TAX RECEIPTS

AUSTIN, Texas. Aug. 5.--GroSs tax
receipts on oil Of S139.6OO were deposit
ed with the state treasurer today hy the
state comptroller. This sum. with $49.-
0n0 received from ax collectors. brought
the general revenue fund up 10 $500. 600
and insured a cash basis until some time
In September, {. V. Terrell, state treas
urer. said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
BODIES OF FIT. WORTH
COUPLE FOUND UNDER
CAPSIZED AUTOMOBILE

FORT WORTH Texas. Aug :.
The bodies If Dewitt Gooch and Miss
Charlie Reece were found under an ever
turned automobile on the Lake Worth
road early today. They had left party
near the lake at midnight. given aS a
farewell "a Gooch. who was ~ have left
this morning for California. The bodies
were found at six o'clock this morning
by passing tourist.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
u. U.S.FLIERS CROSSING FROZEN NORTH
Supply Ship Stuck Fast In
Ice Flow and Will Not Be
Able to Move for Weeks
(Isy The Associated press.l }

REf hJANlh, Iceland, Aug. 5.-Lieut-
snnnt Lowell II. Smith in the Chicago
and Lieut.. Eric Nelson in the New Or
leans. arrived here from Hoefn Hornaf-
ierd on the cross Iceland lap OF their
round-the-world flight mt 2:l5 o'clock
this afternooa.
Both planes landed on the waters OF
the inter haibor. making fine landings.
The two pilots with their mechanics.
Lieutenant Leslie l.. Arnold and Lieut.
snant Jchn Harding, Jr., were feeling
veil and their machines were in good
conditions.
HORNAFJORD. Iceland. Aug. g.-Ths
American army airplanes on their world
flight hoped off from Hornafjord ~
9:lg o'clock this morning for Reykjavik.
the west coast Of Iceland.
The United States cruiser Raleigh.
which has been on station here attend.
nG the fiers, proceeded to sea with her
destination probably Reykjavik. where
Lieutenant Lowell II. Smith. the flight
commander, will decide uuon further
plans FOR the flight.
At 1925 o'clock the fliers passed
Skaftaros, 10 miles west Of Hornafjord.
flying in a strong gale.
LONDON, Aug. 5.--The American
round-the-world fliers have been sight
cd at Reykjavik, Iceland, according to a
news agency report.
On Board Supply ship Gertrud Rask.
Near Angmangso Alik. Greenland, Aug
5.-lce conditions along the coast Of
Greenland are worse than they have
hern III many years an dare ~ bad that
the American round the world fliers
probably VII have Ia refuel ,ors the
North Atlantic on the edge of the ice
field of along the open water near their
supply ship. the Gcrtrud Rask, or fly
directly from Reykjavik to Ivitut, Green
land.
Ship Sticks.
After en- ountering an ice field -
miles wide along the east coast OF
Greenland. the Gertrud stuck fast in the
heavy polar ice II miles from shore and
now il unable 10 move. Unless the ice
W scattered by a westerly wind, the
vessel probably will not be able to free
herself for Sevetal weeks.
The ship H. now moving slowly down
the coast toward Cape Farewell nj the
southern tin ef Greenland. with the ice
field. accompanied by many glaciers. The
predcament NJ the Gertrud Rask, il IN
expected. will not hold up the fliers
since the airmrn viii be able 10 skip the
stop at AngmagSalik and get through to
Greenland IN one of the three alterna-
iiveS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05

MENItO CITY. Aug. The belief
of the Mexican government that robbery
was the principal motive for the killing
Of Mrs. RoSalie Evans. the British sub
iect who WAS shot from ambush near
Texmelucan Saturday night, was re-
iterated in an Official foreign Of
flee bulletin relative 70 the case issued
late last evening. Officials had pre-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05

MOUNT VERNON. n. ", Aug. g.
Jarvis ". Mason. so. president of the
board OF trade for German America
Commerce. Inc. died today. Mr.. Mason
also was a vice president Of the Am
crican Surety Company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
FATEOF DAWES
PLAN RESTS In
GERMAN HANDS
Protocol of Reparations Pact
Is Handed to Germans;
Must Make Answer by To-
morrow, Says MacD Donald
NV Tho Associated f'rrss.

LONDON, Aug. 5.-Premicr MacDon-
aid. presiding at o plenary session Cf
the inter-allied conference at noon to-
day, formally handed To the German
delegation the protocol embodying the
program of the conference fur putting
the Dawes reparations in effect. lie
asked the Germans tG study the report
and be ready to express their opinions
tomorrow.
The premier said he wanted to bring
the conference ~ an end BY Friday
night.
The session. which was held III the
premier's Official residence in Downing
street lasted but 80 minutes and was
opened hy welcoming address deliver
ed BY Mr.. Macdonald.
Replying to Mr.. MacDonald's welcome.
Chancellor Marx said the German gov
crment had accepted the Dawes plan and
was putting through tie necessary legis-
lation 70 make u effertivc. The German
representatives. he said, hoped 10 main
tain the friendly spirit of the original
experts and hoped the allies would do
the same.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
ARGE ENTINE Filler

(By The Associated Prcss1
SINIlI-A. British Columbia. Aug D
Major Pedro Sanni. Argentine round
the world flicr. arrived at NaSirnhnd thi.
afternoon. lie hopes 10 reach Alahabat
tomorrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05

ATLANTIC CITY. Y. T.. Aug. DE
nouncing with impartial yehemence both
militarism ANA pacificism, the executive
council Of the American Federation of
Labor today refused rs become involv-
ed in the national defense day contro-
versy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
I Today's Games
AMERICAN LFAGuE

CHICAGO. August D First game:
Philadelphia ulO 100 Unu-1 4 d
Chicago COS O-H cox L. ::
Harris Burns. IIeimach ana Perkins:
Faber. Connally and Grouse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05

LONDON, Aug. l.-The German dele
CATION arrived in London at $50 a. m.
accompanied hy Dr. Gustavcson sta
hamer. the German ambassador who met
the party M Harwirh. a large crowd
had assembled ~ the Liverpool street
station III catch u glimpse III Chancellor
Marx Foreign Minister Stre~emann and
Finance Minister Luther The delegates
were greeted hy representatives of the
British foreign office and were whisked
off Immediately in taNifahs % the Ritz
where they will To- guests az the British
government.
The German Delegates through their
spokesman Herr Spicckcr. said they
wished "a assist III finding the best
(Continced on Page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
Pumping Machinery

Ia to Is h. p. Fairbanks Morse
and Kreuger Atlas Oil Engines
In stock. Centrifugal Pumps.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05

LONDON, Aug. 5.-The American
round-the-world filters have been sight
cd at Reykjavik, Iceland, according to a,
news agency report.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-08-05
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-06
IiIl, Kyne: Golden Triangle. LIE

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Blanc; Green Ray, Thompson: Hes
ter of the Grants. Peck; Hustler Joe,
Porter: "The Liberty" Hay: Little
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Packard; Mademoisell of Monte Car
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Grand Seigneur. Lyman; Twisted
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