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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
Fire Destroys Oil
And Farm Home

CUSHING, Okla, March 2.--Approxi
mately 10000 barrels of oil, $1,000
barrel steel bank and farm house
were destroyed in a fire here yesterday
and last night, at tank farm of the
Pure Oil company.
The loss was estimated as. high as
100000 but officials of the company
had made no official statement pend
ing a complete check. Y;
The fire started early Sunday when
metal plumb bob fell against the
roof of the tank causing spark. The
huge drum became a roaring smudge
pot sending flames and smoke high, in
the air. 1t burned more than = ten
hours finally dying down only when the
fuel was exhausted.
The farm house, which was just
across roadway from the tank farm
was engulfed in sea Of blazing oil
when the tank boiled over. tet
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02

big dividend in the increased pro-
duction Of wealth which would result.
The News thinks it should be the
fixed policy Of the state to aid by
means of tax remission every flood
prevention and water conservation
project Of such magnitude as this one
in Cameron county. Its aid ought not
to be of an amount equaling the cost
of the project, possibly it should
be no more than so per cent.
The principle of the Faulk bill is
a sound one both from the fiscal
standpoint of the state government
and from the standpoint Of the pub
lie interest. 1t is a principle which
should be embodied in general law.
Such a law would vitalize many pro-
jects of immense value to Texas
which. without this subsidizing,
would remain dormant for many
years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
LEGISLATURE to Pass
Flood Control Bill,
Sentiment indicates

Members Of the Thirty Ninth legisla.:
ture left the Valley at O'Clock this
morning after spending two days here
AMI it was the general sentiment among
members and the opinion of press cor
respondents that the flood control meas
ule for Cameron county, now before the
legislature, will pass since the lawmakers
have been shown the necessity for the
measure.
The flood control measure was given
the support of Former Governor James
Z. Ferguson who outlined his sentiments
in connection with the measure in talk
at the Country club yesterday at noon.
M. Ferguson mentioned the reasons
why there had been difficulty in pass
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02

ty will, when executed. greatly in
crease the area in Cameron county
subject to overflow. The two under
takings. they contend, are parts Of
single project. both in the engineer
ing and economic senses, and that
the Cameron county part of it is en-
titled to the same aid and encourage
ment that has already been given to
the Hidalgo county part Of it.
1t is an invincible argument. But
if it could not be made. there is am
pie reason in consideration Of pub
lie policy, it seems to The News, why
the Faux bill should become law.
In foregoing a part of it's tax claims
for twenty-five years, the state
would be making an investment which
would return a big dividend in the
enhanced values and greater taxation
which the land so protected would
yield, and there would be further
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02

ing the measure. The state is oper-
ating on basis of economy" he said,
and the granting of tax remission to
any county is against this policy, and
can be done only where the absolute me-
cessity for it is shown.
Many Calls
Also, there are so many calls on the
Legislature for appropriations Of all
kinds for all purposes that the govern
ing body Of the state must use care in
taking any action in granting appro-
priations. Tax remission is something
which many lawmakers oppose on prin-
ciple, through fear of creating the habit
But here there is different situa
tlo~ Tais place has been made the
garden spot of the world through the eff
forts OF those who have settled here
The country has been developed from
4 ranch country into one of the. richest
citrus districts of the nation.
And / have come to the conclusion
since visiting the Valley, that the state
SHOULD held in preserving this develop
men., and in making further develop
ment possible. 1t will be only temper
ary investment to grant Cameron county
flood control, as such action will not
only maintain the present high taxes
on such valuable property, but will in
crease the state and county taxes from
this property later
The former governor complimented
the legislature on its sound government
policy so far.
R. E. Stuart, chairman of the enter
tainment committee for the law makers
made a short talk after the luncheon
IN which he expressed the hope that
the legislators had enjoyed their trip
and also expressed the pleasure of Cam
eron county at having them here as
guests. He announced the itinerary for
the remainder of the day, and an
nounced the program at the luncheon.
Jones Talks
In a short but forceful talk Judge
W. r. Jones, member of the flood con-
troll committee from Cameron county
who has been one Of the most active
instigated, outlined the necessity and
reasons why the Valley should have
flood control ...a.... -..... -...
The fact that Hidaleo county has tax
remission, and that this tax remission is
justifiable, and the fact that flood con
troll in that county makes similar CON
troll necessary here; the need for pro
tecting orchards, homes, lives, and the
constant danger with no flood control
as at present, were all brought out
forcefullv by the speaker.
Legislators and those who made the
trip with them were given breakfast
yesterday morning at the Country club.
At lunch 800 persons were accommodate
ed at the Country club, which establish
ed a record Of feeding this number in
one hour, without any difficulty or de-
lay, and the remaining number secured
lunch at the FL Jardin community house.
Leave for Kingsville
SUNDAY evening the visitors to the
Valley were given sandwiches and coffee
at the FL Jardin community house
Continued on page %
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
West Texas G. of c.
Meet to Be Held

ABILENE, Tex, March 2-The des-
truction bv fire Of the Crazy hotel at
Mineral Wells will not affect the hold
ing of the annual convention of the
West Texas chamber of commerce at
Mineral Wells in May. according to
Porter A. Whaley. general manager OF
the organization. in telephone con-
versation with the Abilene Reporter
this morning
"We will 90 right ahead with the
convention said Mr. Whaley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
ROBERTSON HOME
ATTACKED in TRIAL

WICHITA FALLS, Tex, March g
Attorneys for Frank Collier whose ap-
pIication Tor habeas corpus is being
heard in the eighty-ninth district court
today began attack against conditions
alleged to have existed in the home OF
Mrs. Hattie Robertson. mother of FL
zie Robertson for whose death Collier
is under indictment. Attorneys for the
defense in q statement to Judge Mar
tin said they would show that Collie.
Fnew of these alleged conditions be
fore the killing.
Three witnesses. including Mrs. Rob
crtson. her son, Erving, and woman
who had roomed in the Robertson home
were examined at the morning session
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
INDEPENDENCE DAY
IS OBSERVED HERE

Eighty-nine years ago today the state
Of Texas secured her independence from
Mexico ana the occasion is observed by
people Of the state in appropriate ways
over the entire state.
In Brownsville today many offices
we're closed, insluding the banks, post
office. offices Of the county court house
and some stores.
Particular observance Of this day in
Texas is shown by students and ex-stu-
dents Of the University of Texas and
Brownsville ex-stu dents will meet to-
night at 7:30 in the Country club for
one Of the many Texas banquets being
held over the state, nation and world
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
President Can Issue
Contempt Pardons
fPv The Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON ID. c., March 2-The
president has authority under the con-
stitution to pardon persons held in
contempt Of court in criminal cases.
the supreme corIt held today in de-
cision upholding the pardon granted by
President Coolidge to, Philip Grossmar
of Chicago.
The court declined however, Gross
mans petition for release on habeas
corpus proceeding from the Chicago
house of correction where he was sen:
by Judges Carpenter and Wilkerson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
LIGHT FROST MAY
BE FELT TONIGHT

There is possibility of light
frot in parts of TIE Valley to-
night, according to the weather
forecast given out by w. J. Schnur-
busch of the local weather bureau.
Farmers are warned to protect
their crops.
The weather tonight will be
clear, with not much wind, and in
dications that tie temperature will
be low enough for light frost in
low places. Green beans. lettuce.
and other spring vegetables would
be injured by a frost, growers said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
Resort Burned at
Mineral Wells
fBv The Associated Press.)

MINERAL WELLS, Tex, Mar. 2-The
Crazy hotel and Crazy bath house were
destroyed by fire az 2 q. m. today. The
fire is believed to have started in. the
Crazy drug store in the hotel building.
No one was hurt. Radio station
WRAP Of the Fort Worth Star Tele-
gram was broadeasting an, orchestra
program from the hotel lobby, at the
time the fire started An audience was
assembled in the lobby and each mem
er Of the audience and orchestra be-
came messenger and was sent to eaeh
room in the hotel. In this manner
hotel officials believe loss Of life was
prevented.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
Commission Sought to
Study Shoals Question
(Rv The Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. G., March BY
an overwhe lining vote, the house today
adopted a resolution declaring its
sense that President Coolidge should
anpoint commission to study the
Muscle Shoals problem. The vote was
173 to 3.
The resolution. which does not re-
quire senate action. was sponsored by
Chairman Madden Of the appropriations
committee, one of the leaders in the
fight a year ago for acceptance Of the
Ford Muscle Shoals bid.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
Stone Takes Oath of
Associate Justice
(BY Tic Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 2-Har-
Ian Fisk Stone Of New York rCity re-
signed today as attorney general and
took the oath as an associate justice of
the supreme court.
The simple ceremonies were conduct
ed by Chief Justice Taft
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
FIVE DROWNED WHEN
COAL BARGE WRECKS
(Rv The Associated Press.)

BOSTON, Mass, March 2.-Five men
were drowned when the coal barge
James VI. Hudson, in tow from Norfolk
to Boston foundered off Boston light ir
last nights gale. Two of the bodies
were recovered BY the Tug 7. j. Whoop
er which brought news of the wreck to
port today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
New Italian Envoy
Calls on Coolidge

WASHINGTON, d. c.. March Bar
on De Martino. new Italian ambassador
to the United States. was given an au-
dience at the White House today to pre-
sent his letters of credence to President
Coolidge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
MAKES RECORD

Alfonso Escalante. steward at the
Brownsville Golf and Country club
hung up a record at noon Sunday when
he served a three-course luncheon to
$40 persons in one hour. The meal was
served in an orderly fashion in spite of
the crowded condition at the club
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
SEARCH WARRANT UNNECESSARY

WASHINGTON. D.. c.. March PRO
hibition enforcement agents can law
fully stop and search an automobile
without warrant, the supreme court
decided today in a case from Michigan
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
GIRL BURNED TO DEATH

BLAF KWELL. Okla. March 2.-Em-
ma Swearingen. nine years old, was
burned to death today when fire start
ing from an overheated gas range de-
stroyed the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. billiard Swearingen. The
father rescued .wo children. but Emma
was trapped by falling roof
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
ELECTRICAL SHOPS BURN

NEW YORK, N. Y, March 2-Fire
destroyed the Queens electrical repair
shops of the Long Island railroad to-
day, causing damage Of S1,00O,OOO and
throwing 500 men out of work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1925-03-02
READY TOFICKT
SCULPTOR SAYS
Borglum Claims Right
of Artist to His Own y
Conception
(Rv Tho Assorirfed Pros }

NEW YORK. N. Y. March Ready
10 rot in Jail" in defense Of ha
ideals. GutZon Borglum,- sculptor. i,
preparing for "the fight of his life
in connection with the Stone mountain
confederate memorial, which he say
should he completed because it is tho
greatest project Of the sort ever con
ceived.
He admitted last night on his retur,
from Atlanta that he rad destroyed
his models and plans after his disrnis-
sal b. tho officials Of the Stone noun
tain memoI ial association. For this hv
had been arrested at Greensboro ~ c..
on a warrant charging vandalism and
malicious mischief.
Il destroyed the Temporary models
for the greatest piece Of SCULPTURE il
the worlds history" he said. because
| believe in the right Of an artist to his
own creation. | am ready to rot in
Jail rather than yield this principle. lie,
the small provincial minds Of my enc
mics contemplate the work of stone cut
ters-or shoemakers, if they wish. | am
ready for q fight.
"Why they are trying 10 cruelty me
Think Of their impudence. They fired
me a fortnight after I had served no
tice on them that | intended to ask fOt
an accounting Of their stewardship OF
the associations funds. They were
spending about as much for office over
head as | was on my staff working on
the mountainsde.
Borglum said that he would confer
with wealthy friends who had promised
to back him to the limit.
ATLANTA. Ga. March 2.-Arrange
ments were being complied TODAY by
authorities here to place before
the DeKalb county grand jury tomor-
row evidence bearing on the destruct o.
of models and working plans for the
Stone mountain Confederate memorial.
1t will he charged that these models
were destroyed by Gutzon Borglum, de-
Soscd sculptor. 4 few hours after his
dismissal last Wednesday,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-12-18

Pierre, S. Dak.-The state supreme
court has issued an order that perma-
nently prohibits this state from con-
tinuing in the retail gasoline busi-
ness. The order was asked by an oil
company.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-12-18

zion of Labor in their organization
and education campaign.
When Mary's friend met the other
girls next day and told of the talk
she had with Tom and his advice that
the girls should organize union they
one and all agreed to meet in the
evening for that purpose.
Mary's friend was beautiful girl
of strong personality, and she opened
the meeting by a rousing speech in
favor by organization.
She invited Tom to the rostrum and
he recounted the benefits to be gained
through trade unions. He explained
the meaning of collective bargaining;
how conferences were held between
the employers and representatives of
the employees chosen by themselves;
how these conferences decided upon a
wage scale, hours Of work and work
ing conditions.
When signed, he told them, it was
an assurance that they would be
treated humanely, and because of the
contentment obtained from working
under union conditions they would
happily perform their duties in more
efficient manner.
The girls drew up statement OF
the wages, hours and working condi-
tions they desired and the next day
presented them to the employer.
The latter fumed and ragged and
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-12-18

tore his hair and threatened all sorts
Of punishment for the temerity Of his
formerly oppressed girl workers. He
told them emphatically that under no
circumstances would he recognize the
union or deal with it in any way.
When this was made known to the
girls they one and all gathered about
the bindery. There they remained on
picket duty, one of the scenes during
the strike being shown in the picture
herewith presented.
The employer obtained the services
of an anti-labor lawyer and he ap-
piled for an injunction against picket
ing. The application was made at a
secret midnight meeting at the home
of the Judge. Only the judge and
lawyer were present.
But it did not stop the picketing.
The strike was won, and in few
days the girls were all back at work
in clean, healthful shop under wages
and conditions of which they had pre-
viously dreamed but never believed
possible.
Ito be continued.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-29
God Made Man
But Man Made
The Accidents
So Says Speaker Before Nation
al Safety Council in Stress
ing Human Safety

CLEVELAND, Sept. %. - Hu-
man safety is a mental attitude
while mechanical safety is simply a
physical reality, in the opinion of
Captain A. A. Nicholson of the Tex
as company, as expressed in an ad-
dress yesterday before the Nation
al Safety Council.
"More logical safety thinking on
the part of the humans behind the
machines is our great need" he de-
clared, and added that while God
made men, man made the accidents.
Captain Nicholson does not be-
lieve that accidents are the price of
modernism, industrialism, or exces-
sive ambition.
The speaker urged the executives
to become better acquainted with
their safety engineers; to desert
their swivel chairs and visit the men
in hteir mills where human flesh
is straining under the desire to suit
the requirements for production.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-29
ATTEMPT MADE
TO KILL KUBECK
Principal State Witness Against
Chapman is Fired Upon BY
Unknown Person

MERIDEN, Conn, Sept. 20
What was believed to be an attempt
to shoot Louis A. Kubeck, one of
the principal state witnesses against
Chapman, bandit, during his trial in
Hartford last spring, was made here
last night. The shot injured a man
with whom Kubest was conversing.
The assailant escaped and his
identity is not known. Jack Quinn,
proprietor of a bowling alley, who
with second man, was talking with
Kubeck in the open doorway of
Kubeck's barn received the bullet
which Kubeck is sure was meant for
him. The bullet inflicted only a
slight flesh wound.
Kubeck is proprietor Of the old
Colony Inn, where Chapman and
Walter Shean, Of Springfield, Mass,
stayed the night before the killing
of policeman in Newbritain by one
of two men who were robbing a
store. Chapman was convicted Of
the murder and was sentenced to be
hanged. He is now waiting a hear
ing on his appeal from the sentence
Kubeck testified against Chap
man at the trial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-29
MANY GET GANG
SENTENCES ON
FIRSTDAY OF &C..

Shorty Ed Brooks, colored
charged with carrying pistols and
obstructing the public highway, who
reverted to the role of the bold, bad
highwayman several months ago
when he attempted to obstruct the
public road with the aid Of long
piece of wire, a couple of wicked
looking automatics and an antiquat~
ed musket, was the honor guest at
Judge W. M. Harper's criminal ses-
sion Monday. "Shorty" drew a
straight 10 months chain gang sem
tence on the charge of obstructing
public highway and sentence of 6
months or $75 on the charge of car
lrying pistols.
E: E. Bridges, Webster county
saw mill operator, who was convict
ed at the last session Of Superior
Court on a disorderly conduct
charge in connection with the al
legged assault on Lloyd Hall in a
house in the 18th District, last
winter, was fined $50, after plead
ing guilty to the charge Of carry
ing a pistol without license.
Bridges did not appear in court, Q
settlement being reached at the con
sent Of Solicitor Tom Marshall.
Oscar King, Ellaville, charged
with having liquor in his possession,
paid a 500 fine. The case was
settled out of court. The case
against o. H. Stevens, Ellaville,
charged with having whiskey, was
mol pressed, Solicitor Marshall stat
ing he did not have sufficient EVIL
dence against Stevens to prosecute.
Floyd Mitchell and N. Gervin,
colored. were found guilty on the
charge of disturbing divine worship
and were each sentenced to 10
months on the chain gang or pay
fine of 800. Doll Baby Mitchell
and Aaron Jordan, colored, charged
with the same offense, we're releas-
led on recommendation Of the Solicit
tor.
Adam Mitchell, corored paid a $50
fine for stabbing a fellow citizen
1 Judge Harper and Solicitor Mar.
shall got down to work early this
morning, and it is expected that
they will have the criminal calenda-
c.eaned up by Thursday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-29
RADIO FANS WILL HEAR
NEW VOICE IN THE AIR

Monday night, October 5, begin
ming at o'clock Central standard
time) and continuing till 2 a. m. or
longer, radio fans throughout the
country will hear a new voice in the
air, that of radio Station WSM, the
New Super Power Western Electric
plant of The National Life & Acct
dent Insurance Company, Inc,
Nashville, Tennessee, of which A. S.
Tillman is local representative and
R. A. Brown superintendent.
WSM will operate on wave
length of 282.8 meters, and its
transmitter will be of the latest inn
proved type known to present day
science. 1t is an exact duplicate
of the successful outfits operated
by The Atlanta Journal, Station
WSB, Atlanta, Ga, and station
WV, The Detroit News, Detroit,
Michigan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-29
WANTED TO BOB
HAIR, COLUMBUS
MAN KILLS Wife
Mrs. r. L. Shepherd Slain By
Irate Husband Following
Three-Day Quarrel
THROAT SLASHED
WITH SMALL KNIFE
F'This is Awfulest Thing You
Ever Saw Says AlIeger
When Officers Arrive

COLUMBUS, Sept. 29.-Because
she threatened" for two years to
bob her hair and paint her cheeks,
Mrs, R. L. Shepheard was killed bv
her husband, the latter told officials
today.
He cut her throat last night in
the backyard of their home and she
bled to death after being assisted to
the hAuse by neAyhbors.
The fatal wound had been infLict-
ed while the woman's head was pin
ned against a woodpile near the
back steps in the back yard, eve
witnesses told police. Mrs. shep-
herd, a moment before was stand
ing nthe rear porch with her ten
months infant in her arms when the
Infatuated husband hurled the moth.
er and child to the ground, accord
ing to witnesses. The killing oc-
Cured at six o'clock.
Motorcycle Officer John New
berry closely followed by Officers
Copeland and Willis, was the first
to reach the Shepherd home in an
swer to call sent into headquar-
ters.
Officer Newberry walked into the
yard and found Shepherd sitting on
the front steps. Shepherd cody
eyed the policeman and said:
"Come in, this is the awfulest
thing you ever saw"
Asked by the officer why he had
ended his wife's life, Shepherd was
alleged to have said
"She had been fussing with me.
just done it,"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-09-29
SHORT SKIRTS BLAMED
FOR AUTO ACCIDENTS

ATLANTA, Ca, Cept. 29.-Loue
skirts-fashio n having decreed a
short change in skirt lengths-ma,
be instrumental in reducing TIE
number of automobile fatalities II
city streets.
This is the opinion Of traffic Of.
fieers in Atlanta who have been
making a serious study of the prob
lem of public safety.
Short skirts, it seems, are to
blame for many accidents Automo'
bile drivers just simply refuse to at
tend to business when there is so
much. to watch besides the street
ahead. +e.s
Fashion experts in Atlanta say
that word has come from Paris that
skirts will be made longer, but t'av
deny that the prevailing styles are
responsible for the increased NUM-
her Of auto accidents.
"There may be some alterations
in The length of skirts. but it me-
be put down for a fact that tie
short skirt is here to stay" said the
head Of fashionable woman's shop
III TIE Peachtree Arcade.