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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
STATEMENT OF
WILBUR RAPED
Dirigible Expert Says
Lack of Valves Was
Disaster Cause
(Rv the Associated Press

LAKEHURST, N. j., Sept. 11.-Reiter-
ating his previously expressed convic-
tion that the reduction Of the safety
valve system from eighteen to eight
valves was the primary cause of the
disaster which overlook the dirigible
Shenandoah, Captain Anton Heinen, the
German dirigible expert, in telegram
to Secretary Of the Navy Wilbur, made
public today, challenged the possibility
of any truthfully convincing testimony
that the gas bags were intact when the
ship broke up"
Captain Heinen's telegram was in ans
wer to a statement issued by the sec
retary of the navy in which he said 1T
was manifest that the accident to the
Shenandoah was in no wise due to the
change in the escape valves; that the
gas bags dad not explode, and that the
Shenandoah struck a SMALL 'unantlcl-
pated tornado or line squall which she
could not avoid.
"Never did | say, as it seems to ap-
pear in your statement, that the gas
bag did explode" Captain Heinen tele-
graphed. ga simple extended rip in
one or more of the bags would release
the dangerous over-pressure but GER
tainly not before the structur was
dangerously strained, tearing, for in
stance, the diagonal bracings from their
frail fastenings that in Admiral Dyson's
report were rightfully cliamed to be es-
sential for the structural integrity of
the ship.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
Amoroms Appayitiom
Is HIT at Ghost Meet

given last night by the Duchess of
Hamilton. which was attended by the
foreign delegates.
NJ. Thibault asserted that Madeline
was fond Of kissing NJ Costa, of the
Portuguese delegation, and then wait
ing to be kissed in return. 1t is not
reported whether NJ. Costa complied
with the wish of the spirit maiden. This
coy phantom also kisses NJ. Thibault,
but she rebuffed the director Of Paris
theatre, who tried to grasp her arm,
thinking her a fake
The spirit Madeline is summoned by
means of red lights and phosphoresent
screens which are said to go sailing
around the room when she is osculat-
ing. Usually she remains with NJ. Th-
bault for several hours. Madeline can
play the piano and three times has
stood in a strong light. 1t is asserted
that shortly it will be possible to pho
tograph here. NJ. Thibault said Made
lines medium is a rough contry cart
man, with a thick blonde moustache
which does not bristle when Madeline
kisses him.
The seance is reality was an expert
ence meeting at which those present
were invited to recount personal meet
ngs with the supernormal. The Ouch
ess Of Hamilton, who specializes in
healing, told Of her experience with a
patient when her curative force flowed
50 strongly from her that it stopped
the patients watch as though an elec-
+ric Shoek had raachpd II
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
Men Patrol Leveesas
RiverCreepsUpB Bank
Little Relief is Expect.
ed From Drop at
Mission Today

The Lower Valley still faces
danger from overflow of the Rio
Grande, as the stream is at the
top cf it's banks now, and is still
rising throughout the lower part
Of the Valley.
A slow drop which started at
Mission last night is not expect
ed to bring relief for several
days yet, and the river will con-
tinue for the next few days to
rise slowly in the Harlingen, San
Benito and Brownsville districts
as long as the levees hold, was
the prediction today.
Some breaks have been reported,
several minor ones on the American
side and larger ones on the Mexico side,
which are expected to relieve the stu
alton in other areas unless the escape
of flood water is checked.
Authentic reports were not available
today on the stages Of the San Juan
and Salado rivers in Mexico. However,
the belief that the San Juan is down.
Reports yesterday showed the main
channel of the river rising rapidly at
Del Rio. The rise is caused by the
flood water coming down from Ell Paso
where flood stage was past last week,
according to river reports here, and the
Ell Paso flood waters should reach Rio
Grands City today, and Mission tomor-
row.
That the situation is still dangerous
is the cor slusion of W. ]. Schnurbusch,
local neteorologist, drawn from meagre
reports from the San Antonio weather
bureau office. Mr.. Schnurbusch said
that the stream will continue to rise
slowly in the lower Valley for several
days yet, and there is danger of the
flood waters from Ell Paso causing
the stream to rise still higher, and to
break through it's banks.
San Antonio weather office reports
this morning, although incomplete.
showed that the river is dropping at
Mission, the stage there being 219 feet
this morning, the crest Of 22.1, having
past there last night.
No wire service was available to Rio
Grande City, and the stage at San Be
nito was 24.4 and rising, which is above
flood stage there. AT San Bento the
river dropped some last night following
a large break on the Mexico side, but
started rising again early this morning
after the water had been checked on the
Mexico side.
The river here is another inch higher
than last night, and at the top of it's
levees in the vicinity of the city. A
small break occurred early this morn
ing between the ferry and Masons
Transfer Co., but was checked. A num-
ber of men are patroling the levees un-
der the direction of City Engineer j. w.
Davis, and about 200 men are patrolling
the San Benito ievee.
Water is coming over the road be-
tween San Benito and Brownsville, in
the neighborhood Of Villanueva, and the
military road is impossible beyond
Villanueva.
Reports from the San Benito pumping
plant today said that two breaks had
been reported near Harlngen, although
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11

LIHUE Island Of Kauai, Sept 11-n country hotel in
this sleepy Hawaiian village early this morning five heroes
OF the greatest aviation adventure history around
cited to Sleep all talking simultaneously attempting give the
high lights Of their plight drifting 218 hours in disabled
plane without gasoline. at
The most poignant point their experience ability
listen to radocas from searching ships saying that
nope OF being abandoned that
c1acked when it dashed to forced landing Pacific
Every member OF the crew commented this phase of their
uaton adding that inability broadcast messages while they
were able to receive prevented them from replying.
An amazing story Of pvaon peced together out of the
running ire OF cross conversation in the little hotel talk
interrupted when naval surgeons the crew to bed
They were told to forget temporarily orders were is
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
DAVISFAVORS
PROBE; WILBUR
DISAPPROVES
Public Demands Disin-
terested Report, War
Chief Says; Its Unnec-'
essary, Navy Thinks

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 11.-Act-
ing Secretary Dwight F. Davis Of the
war department strongly favors inves-
tigation by an entirely impartial agency
of the issues raised in Col. Mitchell's
attack on the army and navy air service
administrations but Secretary Wilbur
sees no need for such Investigation.
By subjecting to investigation by any
such an agency not only the specific
charges made by Colonel Mitchell but
the entire question of the advisability of
unified air service, which the air
officer strongly favors, Acting Secretary
Davis would leave to the war department
determination only of the question
whether he should be disciplined under
military law for, his attack.
While asserting the navy has absolute
ly nothing to favor" from the results
of such an investigation, Secretary Will
bur believes it to be wholly unneces-
sary."
Secretary Davis feels that the only
course that will satisfy the public as to
the truth or falsity of Colonel Mitchell S
charges of inefficiency in the admin
istration of the army air service is an
investigation by some agency outside of
the war department. Since it involves
vital question as to national defense,
he also would leave to such an agency
a study of the advisability of creating
a unified air service.
Whether the acting secretary favors
such as investigation by a special COM
mission of civilians or by congress, or
what course he intends to pursue in urg
ing it, has not been disclosed. Should
Secretary Weeks return TO his desk,
however, before Mr.. Davis shall have
made any recommendations of his own
to President, Coolidge-and there is
some expectation at the war department
that the secretary will return within a
few weeks-he will, of course, direct
the departments course in the matter:
TIL position of Mr. Davis in the mat
ter was enthusiastically welcomed by
Colonel Mitchell, who declared that "its
just the sort of an investigation I've
been fighting for" He expressed con
fidence that he could convince a dis
interested body of men Of the verify
of the charges | have made"
Secretary Wilbur takes the position
that air service matters already have
been sufficiently Investigated by con-
gress and otherwise.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
G. H. D0RTON
ISFOUND dead
Valley Citrus Grower
Came Here From
California
Especial To The Herald.)

HARLINGEN, Texas, Sept. 11.--G. H..
Dorton, age 38, we'll known Valley nur-
seryman, was found dead here at 7
o'clock this morning, death being due
to natural causes. The body was found
IN room at the rear Of Mr.. Dorton's
sales rooms here, by man who came
to the place early today to buy flowers
The deceased came to the Valley
eight years ago, and for some time was
employed by the Griffin Bros, in bud
ding trees on their nurseries near Los
Fresnos and San Benito.
Later he went into the nursery busi-
ness for himself, establishing the Dor
ton nurseries near Harlingen, and has
been in the business for the past few
years. He came to the Valley from
California, and was experienced in nur-
sery work before coming to this section.
Funeral arrangements are being held
up, pending word from relatives. The
deceased is survived by one sister in
Houston, and another in Francitas,
and brother in High Island, Texas
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
Plans For Second Try
Al Hawaii Flight Made
~(By The Associated Press)


WASHINGTON, d. C.. Sept. 1.-THE naval seaplane
PB-1 will attempt flight from San Francisco to Hawaii
after September Fl.
Captain Stanford Il. Moses, commander of the flight
project, advised the navy department today that the
flight would take place after conclusion osthe equinoxal
storms of the Pacific.
He reported that successful tests had been made with
the plane whose flight to Hawaii had been postponed in
definitely to permit concentration the search for the
PN9 number |. (The P1 recent test took off with
load of 1900 gallons of gasoline 713 gallons than
the PN9 number carried and regarded sufficient for
the trip to the islandS.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
Armour-Morris Merger
Suit Dropped by u. S,
(By the Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Sept. 11.-Vir-
tual dismissal of the complaint against
the so-called Armour Morris merger o.
packing interests is understood to have
been decided upon by the government.
The decision which soon is to be given
by Secretary Jardine was discussed at
today's cabinet meeting and formal an
-nouncement is expected soon. The point
on which the decision turned was
whether there actually had been any
covert act in violation Of the law up
to this time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
London Paris Plane
Has Own Restaurant

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE latest addi-
tion to the air service between London
and Paris is a new giant plane capable
of carrying thirty passengers and
equipped with a restaurant.
Another machine now under construc-
tion in London for the Constantinople
air route will be winged copy of the
modern railway sleeper having berths
and dressing rooms.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
(Rv the Associated Pressl

PARIS, Sept. 11-Madeline, an amor
Gus apparition, has made decided hit
with American and other foreign de-
legates attending the international
spiritualist congress. She is a kisser.
par excellence and herself believes in
reciprocity.
1t is 'assertd by spiritualists that
Nadine is the naturalization of 10
year old French girl, who died in 1905
Alexander Thibault, French delegate
TO the congress, is responsible for the
kissing ghosts appearance. Much was
heard Of Madeline at a spirit seance
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
u. S. Fliers Effective
In Attack on Riffian
(By the Associated Press)

OUEZZAN, French Morocco, Sept IL.
The American aviators of the Sher-
ifian escadrille in their bombardment
of Sheshuan, Riffian stronghold, are
reliably reported to have killed more
than 100 warriors. Their bombs also
greatly damaged the Riffian military
establishment and disorganized the
troops concentrated there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
FRENCH REPORT
SUCCESS IN RIFF
(By The Associated Press.)

FEZ, French Morocco. Sept. 1.-THE
French troops began their northward
push from the Ouergha river against the
Riffian tribesmen today, and an official
communique claims satisfactory prog
ress.
The communique says:
"We started our attacks today, the
two wings north of the Ouergha en-
veloping Teroual (near Ouezzan in the
west) and Tafrant Ito the east).
"These attacks are developing salts
factorily."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
DEFENDS YOUTH

ST. LOUIS-Eratc dances, plays and
novels are evolved for youth and not by
youth, in the opinion of the Rev. DR..
Deets Pickett Of Washington who de-
Tended young people at Methodist
meeting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
Boundary Commission
Secretary Resigns

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. Ill.
Harrie Cloonan Of Texas has resigned
as secretary of the international boun-
Diary commission, United States and
Mexico, effective October 9. No sue
cessor has yet been named. ~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
FLAMES THREATEN
INSANE HOSPITAL
CIV the Associated Press)

CIV the ASSOCIATED Press)
MIDDLETOWN, Conn.,, Sept. 1t.-Fire
Of undetermined origin starting in a
hay and grain barn at the Connecticut
hospital for the insane here this after
noon threatened the main building Of
the institution. Several of the out
buildings were destroyed. Preparations
were made to remove the patients from
the hospital if the flames approached
the building.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11

Hawaii TripHero,
Named Air Chief
(By The Associated Press)

tBy The Associated PreSS)
WASHINGTON, ID. C, Sept 11.-COmmander John
Rodgers rescued after days aoat in MdPacfc in his
plane PN9 number today appointed assistant chief of
the navyS bureau of aerOnautcS. He will report to Wash
ng0n possible to assume his post.
Secretary Wilbur decided the appointment late last
night when he learned of the of the PN9 number
and it's crew.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
Phone Worker Shot
In Galveston Dies

Galveston, .'ex, Sept. 11.-Emery H.
Eburg, %, telephone company employe,
died at hospital here early today from
the effects Of a. pistol wound in the
chest. An inquest will be held.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-09-11
MISS JACOBS RETAINS TITLE

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 11.-Miss
Helen Jacobs, of Berkeley, California,
retained her national girls lawn tennis
singles championship by defeating Miss
Alice Francis, of Orange, N. j., 60, 60,
at the Germantown cricket club today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-04
LAWYERS MAKE
READY TO TRY
GENTRY MONDAY
Selection Of Jury at NobIes-
vile Expected to Be
Long Task.

With the case Of Earl Gentry,
charged with the murder of Miss
Madge Oberholtzer, set for trial in
Hamilton Circuit Court at Mobiles
vile Monday, attorneys for the State
and defense today made final prep
arations for the legal struggle. d.
c. Stephenson. former grand dragon
Of the Indiana Ku.Klux Klan, and
Earl Klinck. co.defendants of Gen.
try. will be tried at some date fol-
lowing the conclusion Of the Gentry
case.
Selection OF Jury will be a long.
tiresome Job. according 10 lawyers
In the case. some of them predict.
ing that not less than a week will
be taken in this task Judge Fred
z. Hines, who will preside. ordered
a special venire OF 100 drawn sew.
eral days ago with instructions 10
report Monday.
Future Depends
Upon the outcome OF the Gentry
case will depend how soon Stephen.
son and Klinck will be tried. those
familiar with the case predict. They
say that a verdict OF not guilty
would result in demand on the part
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-04
ENORMOUS CASUALTY LIST
FEARED; TOTAL UNKNOWN
Famous Pickwick Club, All-Night Re-
sort, Is Scene of Fourth of July
Celebration When Tragedy Stalks
on Stage.


BOSTON, Mass July A vestory building containing
Bostons famous anght "Pickwck Club, collapsed from
roof cellar without warning early today, while Fourth OF
July merrymakng at its height
An unknown number of men and women patrons OF the
club where dance progress believed to have been
killed The body of dead removed several hours
after the crash Four believed be dead visible,
pinned under tons of debris.
Miss Edith Jordon after being extrcated from under
heavy timber declared five lying dead close to the
spot she caught More than of others have
been accounted for.
Miss Jordon died later at hospital and the body Of
identified brought of tn eun shortly after noon
bringing the known dead list up to three.
The of the disaster has not been officially determined
An investigation Immediately begun while of
worked to the tangled of bricks plaster
and timber beneath which unknown number lay pinned
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-04
Rain May mar
CELEBRATIONS
But Hot Wave Is Over, Says
Bureau.

Warning that Fourth OF July cele-
orators might be rained on before
the day was over was given today by
the United States Weather Bureau.
Thunder storms were said probable.
There were no indications OF a
return in the immediate to the
high temperature OF Thursday and
Friday. Relief came with a storm
shortly after p. m. Temperature
dropped nearly 20 degrees.
The drop was accompanied by Sc
we're storms in tho State.
Lightning killed Donald Kirkling.
%. of near Brazil, when he sought
shelter under a tree.
Hail and wind did damage In
many parts of the State. Buildings
were unroofed. electric light service
suspended and telegraph and tele-
phone wires torn down In many sec
tions. Traction service at Mobiles
rille was delayed for several hours.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-04
Complete program of the Po-
lice and Firemen's field meet
and National Defense day cele-
bratiOn at State Playground
too 7 will be found on page
Sees SQUABBLE
OVER PRICE: FOR
Laurel ESTATE: ]:
Shank Says City viii Never
Pay S3,OOo,O0O Asked
by Holding Company.

Mayor Shank today indicated
there would be considerable dick
ering over the price asked by the
Indianapolis Holding Company from
the city for Laurel Hall, formerly
the estate of Stoughton "A. Fletcher.
While members of the committee
of twelve appointed by Mayor
Shank to appraise the 65S-acre tract
maintain silence on progress of ne
gotiations, Mayor Shank said the
present owners of the land have
asked about $3,0OO,00O from the
city.
"They won't get it," Mayor Shank
asserted. IT predict the settlement
will come between 1850. 100 and
| $500, 600. "The value of the build
ings, roadways and water lines Of the
estate is ralt by the owners at
| $1,6S7,500. Land value was not
| stipulated by the holding company.
The appraisal committee visited
the estate Friday, but held no meet
ing to determine opinion as to value
Charles IL. Badger, committee chair
man. said today.
Final designation of price is ex'
pected to be determined at a com.
mittee meeting in Mayor Shank 5
Office Tuesday, Badger stated.
Many of the improvements
Fletcher made are not adaptable for
park purposes" Badger said. "Our
estimate will be only on the value
of the land and buildings for park
purposes. not upon its selling price
as a rich mans estate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-04

Gee, it's Just like mountain"
Beverly Izsak, 5, says to her
brother, Sidney, 80 months. They
live at 2463 Martindale Ave.
The children have just inspected
the tracks of the Union Traction
Company. which are raised several
feet above the level Of the paving
on Martindale Ave, producing a
dangerous condition, in the opin-
ion of board Of works members.
Unless. the fraction company
lowers the tracks. all cars will be
stopped at the city limits. board
members have declared. The great
est danger is from the sliding
away Of dirt and gravel under
mining the tracks.
Officials Of the traction company
contend the city is liable for one
half the cost of the change, be-
cause they say the company has
yielded its franchise on one of the
double tracks involved.
Another conference on the ques-
ton is scheduled Monday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-04
indianapolis Brothers on
Fishing Party Victims
When Machine Is Struck
by Passenger Train at
Kokomo Crossing.
ONE KILLED INSTANTLY,
OTHER DIES IN HOSPITAL
Body Caught on Front of
Locomotive-Crash Ends
Trip to New Stewart, Ind.
MANY Injured in Acct
dents During Night.

Two brothers, Harry G. But
ler, Al, 1859 Eugene ST., clean
er. and Charles G. Butler, SO,
1872 w. Fourteenth St., painter,
were killed this morning at 10
komo, Ind, when a passenger
train struck the auto in which
they were going fishing.
The accident occurred at 615 a.
m. Harry Butler was killed instant
ly, almost every bone in his body
being broken His brother died at
the Good Samaritan Hospital in Ko-
komo at 8 o'clock, from internal in
juries. His body was caught on
the front Of the engine.
Left Here 3 A. NJ.
The brothers were going to New
Stewart. ten miles west Of Kokomo.
They left Indianapolis about 8 a., m.
They intended to return this eve
ming with the 10-year-old daughter
of Charles Butler, who is visiting
at New Stewart, it was said.
The body of Harry Butler was
taken to the undertaking parlors of
sam Moore. Both bodies are being
held until relatives from this city
get to Kokomo.'
Charles Butler is survived by a
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