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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
FIRST DROP IN
RIVER STAGES
RECORDED HERE
New High Mark Reach
ed at Early Morning
Hour; San Benito Re-
ports Rapid Fall

The Rio Grande is dropping this af
ternoon at Brownsville.
The first indication of fall started
at 10 o'clock this morning, after an
other rise during the night had sent the
Old Muddy up to. 1916 for a new mark,
an additional inch having been added
during the night.
The river at noon today stood at
15.5, showing the first drop since the
stream started up about a week ago.
At San Benito the river started fall
ing yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
although the fall was very slow. At 7
O'Clock this morning it had gone down
about four inches. From that time un-
til noon today the river dropped one
foot, and was still falling rapidly at
noon. 1t was reported to be back in
it's own banks, with no more strain on
the levees early this afternoon.
No further rains are reported from
the water sheds of the San Juan or Sala-
do, and the river is expected to drop
to normal in few days, the huge vol
ume of water in the lower part Of the
out due to the small drop in the river.
Flood waters from the river have
backed up into a conside erable portion
Of the land along the south corner of Ell
Jardin, and down the river road, cut
ting off communication to a number OF
farms and homes in that region. The
road which follows the Southmost rail
way spur from Fourteenth street, is
under water cutting of all communica-
ton to the farming sections in that
vicinity. Some farms have been en-
tirely isolated by the flood waters.
The water is also backing up farther
out Fourteenth street in the FL Jardin
district, although crews Of men are
working to check it and hold it off 9th
er land in that section. The resacas
in Ell Jardin are filling with overflow
water from the river.
Although the river will drop in a few
days, according to all indications, this
flood water will remain until drained
off through some drainage canals, or
until it evaporates and soaks into the
grounds, as very little Of it will ru-
back toward the river.
lHOuSdHuS VI dCicS VI IA AoHu IA
the region between Barreda and Olmito,
are flooded, but this land is flooded
with every rise of the Rio Grande. and
the waters prove more of an asset than
a liability. However, residents in some
sections along the river have been cut
off from other parts Of the Valley. with
the only manner Of leaving and return
ing home being on horseback.
Before it started down at Brownsville
the river set new mark of 1916 feet
on the guage at the international bridge.
this mark being about seven inches
| above any reached in previous years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
LOEB SERIOUSLY
I'LL IN PRISON
Master Mind in Franks
Staying Calls for Girl
in Delirium
fBy The Associated Press.)

JOLIET, Ill., Junt Orchard Loeb.
the master mind" who plotted with
Nathan Leopold, the murder of Bobby
Franks last year, has suffered a mental
breakdown and is in state that, ac-
cordng to his doctors, will improve or
terminate fatally within 48 hours.
"Dickie" suffered from an acute at
tack of measles that weakened him
mentally and physically, has tossed for
two days and nights on his cot in the
old prison hospital here. Since Tues
day, when he became violent and hurl-
ed objects at his guards, he has. raved
and sobbed.
Buddy. Buddy, / want Buddy" he
cried repeatedly, also calling for his
mother. Buddy" was taken to mean
patches" Reinhart. Leopold and Loeb's
girl companion in the days before they
killed young Franks and were sentenced
to prison for life.
If Loeb does recover from the measles
attack, he may race life of insanity
it was indicated by DR.. Herman Adler
state criminologist, who reported that
the youth is in post infectious deli
rum
DIR. Adler is convinced that Dick is
not feigning his illness.
Leopold does not know of his accom-
plice's collapse He. is recovering after
an operation for appendicitis, and il
was feared that the news of Loeb's con
dition would impress him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
COOLIDGE May
CALL GAS MEET
(By The Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June g.
President Coolidge is willing to call a
conference of nations in an effort to
Geneva arms traffic conference fails
to agree on the subject, but overnight
dispatches indicated that the Washing
ton gathering would be Unnecessary
After hearing eloquent addresses by
Representative Theodore E. Burton
head of the American delegation and
Paul Boncour of France, the Geneva
conference last night voted to frame a
special protocol banning asphyxiating
gas in war. The protocol would be
submitted to all nations for signature.
Mr.. Burton announced to the confer
ence that Mr.. Coolidge stood ready to
act in the matter but he preferred
that the delegates handle the gas ques-
tion by special resolution, based on a
provision of the Washington agreement
He proposed immediate signature of it
by all who could sign but that i be
governments. The conference action
followed a committee report holding
that outlawing of gas was practically
imp ossible.
Only the announcement that repre-
sentative Burton had been authorized
to present President Coolidge's offer
was forthcoming here, where officials
awaited formal reports on Mr.. Burton's
statement in Geneva.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
DRY AGENTS TO
SEEK TO STOP
RUM SUPPLIES
Chief of Force in Texas
Explains Refusal to
Accept Complaints in
Minor Violations
fBy The Associated Press.)

AUSTIN, Texas, June 6.-Enforce-
ment of the prohibition law against
smuggling, importation and transporta-
tion of liquor and other cases of major
Importance are included in the program
of the federal prohibition department
director Frank Cole said today when
questioned concerning refusal of the
loc | federal authorities to take com
plants in several prohibition cases here
during the past week.
I'VE are concerned with checking the
supply of liquor more than getting at
these minor lnfractioEs of the law, =
Cole asserted. For US to spend our
time running down minor cases when
we could more profitably spend our
time on the major violations is like
taking a mattress out on a hill on a
windy day and shaking out the feathers
and then running to ecatch the feath
ers."
Cole said state directors have had in
structions for more than year not to
accept complaints of minor violations
especially in Texas, where there is an
effective prohibitioS law to handle the
situation, he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
EDINBURG ON AIR
HERE TONIGHT

Edinburg will broadcast over the
Brownsville radio station Saturday
night. The program of this occa-
sion has been furnished C. l.. Jes-
sup, program director, and follows:
1. Trio of string instruments
Messrs. Harter, Dow and Robert
Walden.
, q Announcements.
8. Violin solo, Mr.. Harter.
4. Vocal solo. Mr.. Kirkpatrick.
5. Address. Mr.. Kerrvin.
6. Piano solo, Miss Walden.
Z. Vocal solo, Mr.. Hensley.
s. High school glee club.
Q. Vocal solo, Mrs. H, c. Baker
10. Piano solo. Emma Gene Baker.
II. Vocal solo, Mr.. Hoover.
IL. Male quartette, Messrs. Hoov-
er, Woodward. Hensley and Cable.
Is. Violin solo, Mr.. Harter.
IA. Solo, Mrs. H. c. Baker.
Is. Solo, Mr.. Kirkpatrick.
16. Piano solo. Miss Waldon.
II. Solo. Mr.. Hensley.
IS. Male quartette, Messrs. Hoov-
er. Woodward, Hensley and Cable.
10. Solo, Mr.. Hoover
20. Trio, String instruments,
Messrs. Harter, Dow and Robert
NlaGon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06

Russia, Japan TO AID
Opposing Forces In
Coming Chinese W ar

sthe sympathy Of Japan, and Feng Yu
Hsiang, the Christian general, who ad-
mttedly is receiving active and ma
terial assistance from Soviet Russia.
Denial. however, that Chang had any
moral or financial ali from Japan was
made by government officials at Tokyo
who added that the island empire is
having a difficult time to back herself
financially at present The Japar ese
officials also declared while the stu
alton being watched, war in Northern
China is not imminent.
Tokyo advices said it was admitted
Chang and Russian soviet officials were
negotiating regarding dispute over
the Chinese eastern railway and that
Russia had concentrated troops at the
Russian end of the railway, but hos
tilities were not looked for Feng was
said to have received supply of arms
from Russia, but Japanese officials did
not bel eve he was strong enough to
combat Chang.
The Washington reports, however, in
dicated that Feng had following of
175,00O, not far below the 100000 men
commanded by Chang. Munitions and
al NCIe IepOIIeu lllLetlI1S IUTOuEn
Mongolia to Feng despite Changs' con-
troll of the Chinese Eastern railroad
While the two Chinese leaders have
made no open clash, recent reports in
dicated it could not be long delayed.
These circumstances it was said, gave
Significance to the student outbreaks.
President Coolidge, who is being ad-
vised Of the Chinese situation, intends
that American naval craft in Chinese
waters and marines landed at Shanghai,
ard other detachments, shall be utilized
for the protection Of American lives
and property. The Washington govern
ment does not intend to become in
voived unless actual necessity to protect
Americans prompts action, but should
future developments make necessary a
change in its policy, it was indicated
that concerted action by all govern
ments to protect their citizens would be
agreed upon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
Coolidge Prepares
For Wisconsin Trip

WASHINGTON. D. c.. June g.
President Coolidge faced a busy day dis
posing of variety of details requiring
his attention before his departure in
mid-afternoon for Minnesota. to deliver
an address Monday-at the Norse-Amer-
lean centennial. He expects to be back
at his desk here Wednesday morning.
Accompanied by Mrs. Coolidge, Secre-
tary and Mrs. Kellogg, whose home is
in St. Paul. and Senator Len Root of
Wisconsin. the president will make the
entire journey, his longest since enter
ing the White House. in a special sec
tion of regular train.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
BANKER SLAIN
BYEXTORTI0NER
Ex-Convict Held in New
York Claims He Had
Been Defrauded
(By The Associated Press J

NEW YORK, n. Y. June 6.-Shot late
yesterday by an extortioner whom he
at last defied after giving him huge
sums Of money, Thomas Lonsdae Leem-
ing. manufacturer. banker and civic lead
er in Brooklyn, is dead. Charles Muller,
who served term in Sing Sing prison
for robbery, il in Jail and the police
are Investigating contradictory reasons
he gave for the murder. Leeming was
shot when he entered the crowded lobby
Of Williams street building in the fl
nancial district, in which he maintained
offices. Muller fired without taking the
gun from his coat pocket.
Leeming lived long enough to point a
trembling finger at his assailant and
say THAT man is an ex-convict be-
.friended him and he shot me-" "rm
sorry my gun jammed," said Muller,
cor I'd have given you the rest of it. 7
Muller has signed two different confes-
sions. In the first he said he was the
illegitimate son of Jennings brother,
an architect and war veteran, who died
in 1919 He shot Leeming, he said, be-
cause tht manufacturer refused to pay
SIS 900 bequeathed to Muller by the bro
ther
The second time Muller described him.
self as blackmailer" preying upon
a weakness. He said he had obtained
$4,000 but had been refused more.
Police placed little credence in either
statement.
They learned from Irving McQuaide.
Jennings secretary, that Muller was
paid $1,000 last December at the Imperial
hotel here,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
fBy The Associated Press)

t0J ne hSSOclALe0 PreS8.J
NEW YORK, N. Y, June 6.-The
worst of six days of successive torrd
heat has added SO victims to the Eastern
states heat death list, bringing the total
to 14O. New York City, gasping for
breath in temperature Of 96 degrees.
recorded Is deaths due to heat yester-
day.
Hospitals were crowded Ambulance
staffs worked increasingly through out
the night Eighty cases Of prostration
required medical attention. More than
$4,000 persons slept in parks last night,
many using sheets and pillows.
Thirteen more persons died in PhiIa-
delphia when the mercury broke all
high records for June with tempera-
ture of 1903. Numerous cities exceed
ed the 100 mark. The government OBJ
servation station at Keedysville, Md.
recorded 104 degrees. Four more died
at Baltimore in a temperature of 101.
Other highs noted in Jersey City 1O1
Middletown. n. Y, 102; Poughkeepsie
100. Toronto, Canada, registered ga,
the hottest June in SO years. Cool
breezes brought relief to few sections.
Stroudsburg, Pa, reported the mercury
varying between SO and IS degrees.
Yesterdays deaths summarized by
principal cities and states:
New York City Is; New York state
s; Philadelphia 13; Baltimore A Pitts
burgh S; Montreal 1; Boston A; New
Jersey IL; New England 9.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
THE WEATHER

Brownsville and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Sunday.
East Texas: Partly cloudy tonight
and Sunday. Moderate to fresh south
tast winds on the coast.
Weather Conditions
The weather was partly cloudy to
cloudy and somewhat unsettled in MANY
sections of the country this morning.
Scattered showers occurred in the south
eastern and far northwestern states
since last report. The heat wave still
continues in the north-central and
northeastern states, with temperatures
near the seasonal average in the balance
Of the country.
The highest temperature yesterday at
Texas stations ranged from 90 at Fort
Worth, Palestine, and San Antonio to
SO at Galveston,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
Dallas Police Find
Well Equipped Bar

DALLAS, Texas, June 6.-When DO
lice raided a residence here last night
they say they found regulation bar,
negro bartenders in white aprons, tubs
of Clipped ice containing bottles of a
home brewed beverage and dozen men
and women in hilarious mood The al
legged bartenders were arrested, the
bottled liquid ,and equipment contis-
Gated the hilarious ones ordered to
their homes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
Students Strike in
China Still Spreading

SHANGHAI, June S.-The strike of
Chinese in protest against the activities
of the foreign powers in connection with
the recent rioting here. is spreading to
the French concession. 1t was estim ed
today that 250,000 were on strike
throughout the city, although several
staffs had resumed work
Approximately 1900 marines and Blue
jackets have been landed Advices from
Hankow say 10000 students there are
conducting agitation and spreading anti
foreign propaganda. The Chinese au-
thorities, however, are preventing any
large demonstrations. Strike demonstra-
tions by Chinese students were also re-
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
(By The Associated press.) }

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, June c.
With localized fighting reported at
Canton between Cantonese and Yunnan-
ese, events of far greater Importance
than the sporadic demonstrations by
students and and strikers are indicated
as imminent in China
Advces in the hands of the Washing
ton government indicated swift ap-
proach of general warfare for military
mastery in the republic.
The focal heads of the impending
trouble were seen as Chang Tso Lin,
Manchurian war lord, reported to have
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
Denison Man Missing
Since Last September

DEN1SON, Tex, June 6.-That Arthur
ID. Jackson, 65, Denis n horticulturist,
botanist and former bank director, has
been missing since last September was
revealed today when G. E. Stephens.
close friend Of Jackson, left for Wash
ington in search of the missing man.
When last heard from Jackson was in
Boston, planning to leave for Wash
ington.
1t was feared that Jackson is VIC
tim of amnesia or some other disease
and met foul play.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
DIR. HENRY CELAYA,
This CITY, MARRES

Announcement was received here to-
day Of the marriage In Beaumont, Of DR..
Henry Celaya. son Of Jose Celaya, Sr,
Of this city, and Miss Rose Bommert Of
that city, the wedding being held at the
home of the brides parents.
After short wedding tour the young
couple will live in San Antonio, where
DR.. Celaya has taken up the practice
of medicine. He recently graduated
from the University of Texas College
Of Medicine at Galveston. and spent
one year studying in hospital.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
CUNMAN LOOTS Home
OF MOVIE ACTRESS
(By The Associated Press ]

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, June GA
shabbily dressed gunman entered the
home of Agnes Ayres, motion picture
actress, here yesterday, locked the film
stars negro maid in closet and then
leisurely ransacked the house of jewel
ry and clothing valued at $4,000 police
were told by Manuel Reachi, husband of
Miss Ayres. Reachi, an attache of the
Mexican consulate here, said he heard
the cries Of the imprisoned maid when
he came home from his office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
Amundsen Rescue Party
Leaves Norwegian Port

HORTEN CHRISTIANAFJORD Nor
way. June 6.-The Norwegian govern
ment expedition which will try to To-
cate Captain Roald Amundsen and his
fellow polar flyers by keeping an air
plane watch along. the edge of the ice
field, left the navy yard here today in
fine weather for Kings Bay, Spitzbergen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
ROMBARDING PORT

BOMBAY, June GA dispatch re-
eeived here today from Red Sea port
says the pilgrim ship Jisangir has been
detained because King Ais troops are
bombarding Rabach. another Red Sea
port. Tho Moslem community here is
anxiously awaiting developments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
German Blow-Up Near,
Reichsbank Warns

BERLIN, June 6.-President Schacht
Of the Reichsbank, commenting upon
the allied disarmament note today said
Our nerves have just about reached
the cracking point and unless the al
lied and associated powers listen to
reason and abandon their policy Of po-
litical hecklng the German boiler may
blow up
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
Wife of Ex-Kaiser Has
Rheumatism Attack

AMSTERDAM, Holland, June g.
Princess Hermine, wife of the former
German kaiser, has gone to Wildbad,
Wuerttemberg in the black forest, to
undergo treatment for serious attack
of rheumatism.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
RICH INDIA PRINCE
SUCCUMBS IN PARIS
fBy The Associated Press.)

PARIS, June 6.-The Maharajah Of
Gwalior, one of Indias richest and most
powerful princes, died suddenly here
yesterday. He was cremated in mod
ern style, wearing his royal robes and
with all his jewels, after efforts had
failed to have his body burned on a
great open air funeral pyre in Paris,
in accordance with his religious rites.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
No Relief From
Heat Is Promised

CHICAGO. ILL.,, June 6.-Today mark
ed the beginning Of the second week Of
the middle vests heat wave, which has
caused more than 100 deaths from Neb-
raska to Ohio since this area began to
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
Toll Mounts to 23&
As PYOStYutiOuS Are
Reported Over East
(By The Associated Press)

CHICAGO Is, June b-The toll of the wave and
accompanying storms stood at 238 today SO having died
throughout the country yesterday from raceae torrd
weather.
The East suffered the Friday matter of
TINS OF the air blockade there being SO Of Ohio
~ the Buckeye state and westward In addition there
death from heat at Montreal, Canada
Yesterday heat st by principal cities and
New York City 5 Philadelphia - New Jersey 12 New Eng
land 81 Upstate New York g. Kentucky g. Psburg Michigan
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
Town Has Third Bad
Blaze in 20 Years
(Bv The Associated Press.)

MOUNT AIRY, Md, June 5.-For the
third tmie in twenty years this village
of 1000 inhabitants was swept by dis
astrous fire last night. Eleven build
ings were destroyed with an estimated
loss of 100000. The flames consumed
fourth of the town including one of
its two banks and both of its flour and
grain mills, its principal business en-
terprises.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
DIES OF BLOOD POISONING

ABILENE, Tex, June Ga file stuck
in the heel Of little billiard Bankhead,
s, sn Of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. l.. Bankhead Of
Bronte. was fatal this morning. The
boy stuck the file in his heel while
playing mumblepeg last Wednesday.
Blood poisoning set in with fatal re-
suits
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
Roosevelt Expedition
Enroute to Turkestan
(By The Associated Press

EHKASHMIR. June g Colonel
Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt, heading
the James Simpson-Field Museum of
Chicago expedition into Central Asia,
left here today for Yarkand, Chinese
Turkestan.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
Dallas Records First
Heat Prostration
(By The Associated Press.)

DALLAS, Tex. June 6.-The first
heat prostration victim of the summer
here was o. R. Nowlin, policeman, who
collapsed today while standing in thu
lobby of building. His condition wa
not regarded serious.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06

utes on asphalt street pavement in
Washington. No one volunteered
to eat it.
New York traffic officers have
been supplied with wooden stand
ing platforms after one officer
narrowly escaped being run down
by a truck when he was unable to
pull loose his feet from the melt
ed asphalt.
Passengers sailing for Europe
are advised to take overcoats. Lin
ers Arabic and Lapland report
maximum temperature of so de-
grees on the ocean.
Two Mitchell Field, n. Y, army
prlvates and on French leave sur
rendered after walking 10 miles
because heat blistered their feet.
Judge Lynch presiding at the
chOPhCiu Vial III CHlCdSO, dllOWOQ
all the lawyers and jurors to re-
move their coats but denied this
privilege to newspapermen and
photographers
On the hottest day of the year
the Chicago prohibition office or
dered drive on beer. Three cars
containing more than 300 barrels
shipped from Philadelphia were
seized on the Nickel Plate tracks.
Girl models paraded in new fur
coats at Cleveland style show while
the city sweltered.
A bevy Of chorus beauties after
strenuous rehearsal donned one
piece bathing suits and dashed into
the pool at Columbus circle in
New York's busy uptown district.
Police dispersed big crowd that
gathered in few minutes and
arrested one mermaid on charge
of disorderly conduct.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06
HEAT WAVE CAUSES
QUEER ACTIVITIES

An egg was fried in nine min
utes on asphalt street pavement in
Washington. No one volunteered
to eat it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06

70; ONO 3; Baltimore 5; Boston
4; Chicago 4; Indiana A; Wis
consin 3; Minnesota 2; St.
Lotus l.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06

Passengers sailing for Europe
are advised to take overcoats. Lin
ers Arabic and LapIand report
maximum temperature of 60 de-
grees on the ocean.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-06-06

Two Mitchell Field, N. Y, army
privates and on French leave sur
rendered after walking 10 miles
because heat blstered their feet.