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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
PERSHINC May
Head LEGION
To Be Placed in Nom
ination for Nation
al Commander

WASHINGTON. July 21.-(P,-
General Pershing will be placed in
nomination for national commander
Of the American Legion at the con-
vention of the organization in Phila-
delphia in October.
The George Washington Post No.
Of the Legion has voted unanimous
IN 70 propose the commander Of the
American Armies in France for the
place. II was decided that IL would
be peculiarly fitting for him 70 again
lead the veterans Of the world war.
when they go TO Paris, for their con-
vention in 1927.
High Legion officials have dis
cussed the question informally with
General Pershing, but 20 far as
known he has given them no def
mite indication of his position as to
accepting the honor. He made clear
however. that he would enter no
contest for the place.
General Pershing II now in Europe
IN connection with his duties as
president Of the American Battle
Monument Commission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
Conspiracy Talk
Silly, Mayor of
Fort Worth Saws

FORT WORTH, Tex, July 21.-t4D-Charges that the
killing last Saturday of d. E. Chipps by Dr. j. Frank Norris
the result of conspiracy which Norris be the
victim described 'slly" today by Mayor H. C..
Meacham
Norris has said that a conference in Mayor Meachams s
private office attended by Meacham, Chipps and L. b.
Haughey Meachams store manager Immediately preceded
Chpps fatal visit.
While the mayor making his first public statement
the tragedy as his has been prominently
the Tarant county grand jury continued its
aminatOns of witnesses and employed by Mrs
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21

I'D. +. Chipps, the slain man S
divorced wife, limited at the
discovery of new evidence.
Attorney Sam Sayers Of the firm
Of Mclean. Scott and Sayers, en-
ployed by Mrs. Chips to assist the
prosecution. said that a pool Of blood
had ben discovered some twenty feet
front he office in which Chips was
killed and that this circumstance has
led to a new line of investigation,
A diagram Of the office and rooms
adjoining the scene Of the killing
was made today at the direction Of
Mr.. Sayers, who also said tnat his
firm had list Of 70 witnesses 70
question.
The facts Of this case have not
yet been fully developed said Mr..
Sayers. We will probably con
clude the initial investigation Thurs
cay afternoon and II that time may
be prepared 10 make definite state
ment in regard to the tragedy"
Speaks for Chips
Mayor Mcacham described the
shooting a. the useless killing Of an
innocent, unarmed man." explaining
that his only purpose in making a
statement was TO defend my dear
friend Chips, II should not dignity
Norris attack with an answer said
the mayor. He IL publicity seek
cr and 10 answer him only pours
more water on his wheel. And the
only reason ! comment on il publicly
Is to speak for man who can not
speak my friend Chips.
TT is true that Chips was in my
office about an hour before he was
killed. He came here, as he had done
frequently TO discuss contribution to
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
some RELIEF
IN SIGHT FOR |
west STATES
Cities Swelter AS Wave
Sweeps East; Temp
erature of 108 Re-
ported
( BY The Associated Press.)

Fasteners mopped their brows
and scowled into the west today. For
out Of the west had rolled the sum
mers greatest heat wave.
But appealing glances OF hope
were turned 10 the west too. for re-
lief from the humid heat was sehed-
uled TO come from the same sources
As~thc heat mounted, prostrations
were reported and the list Of drown
ings. indirectly attributable TO the
weather which caused a general rush
to lake and seashores, mounted stead
lily.
Showers were reported at Calves
ton. Salt st. Marie. Duluth and g.
Paul. Although high temperatures
continued yesterday throughout the
central valleys and upper lake re-
gion, reaching 100 degrees in Iowa
and Nebraska, signs of relief were
apparent today. Minnesota, Iowa.
Nebraska. and Colorado were re-
ported cooler with indications ex-
listing that the cool wave will spread
rapidly eastward.
Showers were predicted for the
sweltering eastern states tonight
and resulting cooler weather was
promised for tomorrow.
Temperatures which yesterday pas
sed 90 degrees in portions Of Penn
sylvania, New England, and New
York, were expected to be generally
surpassed today.
New England seemed uniformly I'm
the grip OF the heat wave. and New
York state bade fair to prove a lusty
rival for high honors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
Fl. Worth People
Buy Own City Bonds

FORT WORTH, Tex. July 2l.--tEa
Her bonds having been spurned bv
large bond buyers, Fort Worth is Co
turn 10 her own citizens 70 buy the
bonds if the large investor declines
an opportunity to buy.
City manager Carr made this an
nouncement today following refusal
OF bond houses 10 bid on the bonds.
Edgar Honold Of Oklahoma City.
buyer for the Edgar Honold Invest
ment Company. made this assertion
as his reason for not bidding. adding.
James +. Ferguson's Wichita Falls
speech, which bond buyers over the
country have considered as threat
toward reputation Of Texas bonds.
is the chief cause Of the leading bond
buyers turning down Texas bonds"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
TORRID HEAT OVER NORTH AND EAST
WOMAN APPOINTED AS
y 4 =
MORALS COURT JUDGE
x 4 4
AT CLEVELAND, OHIO

CLEVELAND, July PA new
court to be established here, known
as the Morals Court, one Of three Of
its kind in the entire United States
and the only one To be presided
over BY woman, Judge Mary Il.
nicipal and county court judge
Grossman. Judge Grossman, a
municipal and county court judge,
plans 70 make Of the new court
veritable laboratory for social
study. In her work she has shown
rare tact In dealing with domestic
and social relationships and is well
qualified TO assume the new bench.
The Morals Court work opens up
new field for women, field for
which well trained women are bet
ter suited than men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
DICTATORSHIP
MAYBERESULT
FRENCH CRISIS
Strong Demands For
Committee of Pub
lie Safety Made By
Leaders

PARIS. July 2I.-fPl-Because Of
the serious financial situation, Par
lament is 10 meet this evening and
decide the fate Of the new Herriot
ministry. The original plan was for
the cabinet 70 make It's first appear
ance before the chamber of deputies
tomorrow.
A cabinet council, after consulta-
tion with President Dome-Gue nnd
VI Morcau, governor of the bank M
France, late last night decided no
time ssas 10 lc lo7t In obtaining
from Parliament authority to take
remedial measures. Both houses Of
parliament were therefore summoned
to meet at o'clock this afternoon
To-day the .0hbies NJ both houses
Of parliament were seething with ex-
citcment. The oldest hands in par
lament were unable 20 say this
morning whether the cabinet would
have a small majority or he beaten.
The fact that the chamber ycster-
aaN restored the secret ballot IN the
election its presidents against the
wishes OF the Cartellists was regard
ed by some persons today rs an in
dication that tonight's vote in the
chamber on the government would 20
against NJ. Herriott The secret bal
lot was restored by vote Of PA to
233.
Want Dictatorship
Meantime. there has been no abate-
ment in the demand in business and
other circles for q committee OF
public safety" with full powers 70
act to relieve the situation growing
cut Of the fall Of the franc TO un-
preccdcnted levels, less than two
cents in New York. and eliminating
in general distraction Of business
and manifestations by crowds in the
streets, particularly against Amer
leans.
Republic socialists, heretofore
CONTINUED on page two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
Search For Slayer
Of Houston Nurse

HOUSTON. July 2l.-(Pl-Mrs.
Anna Balrin, %, nurse at the home
Of Or. Harry Fabian in Hyde Park,
a Houston suburb. was shot and
hilled at the home Of her employer
Wednesday.
Rita Fabian, 9 years old, the
nurses special charge said man
ran from the house and fled past
her in the front yard moment
after the shot was fired. The child
told police she found the nurse
lying on a bed dead and notified
the neighbors.
The little girl gave the police the
name Of man whom she believed
killed Mrs. Ralrin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
Close Business
Houses One Hour

HARLINGEN, Tex, July 2l.-All
business places in this city were
closed for one hour this morning as
q tribute to Rev. G. l.. Ewing. father
Of s. Finley Ewing, mayor Of Har-
lingen. Rev. Ewing was killed IN a
railroad crossing accident at Donna
Monday morning. and the funeral
was held at Fort Worth at l0:30 to-
day. All Harlingcn business places
closed at that hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21

Valentine sent out a challenge
TO the writer who had termed Ru-
dolrh ''the prototype Of the mod
ern Az srican male and "the
beautiful gardner's son." and asked
why he had not been drowned years
ago. Valentine intimated that he
could give a good account of him
self NJ fistcuffs, but the writer Of
the editorial has taken no notice
Of the movie actors anger.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
Killed BY Train
At Hebbronville

LAREDO. Texas, July 21.-tPl-
Stepping orto the track in front OF
the eastbound passenger train on the
Texas Mevican Railway at Hebron
Vile yesterday at 12:40 noon, Severe
Benavides. aged about 90 was
Knocked down and instantly killed
although he was not run over and
his clothes were not torn.
Death was caused presumably by
concussion Of the brain aud internal
injuries.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
e. of G. Secretaries
Meeting at Lubbock

LUBBOCK, July 2'-tP)-With
from l25 to $50 members OF the Tex
as Commercial Executive Assoria-
tion expected TO attend. everything is
in readiness for the annual conven-
tion Of the organization, which
opens here tomorrow.
Local committees In charge OF NIL
branches Of the convention. from bus
mess to social. reported to the Lub-
book Chamber of Commerce last
night and three days of intensive
study, literally alternated with
pleasure events. will greet the COM
mercial executives.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
FLORIDA BANK
FAILS TO OPEN

LAKELAND, Fla, July 21.-tPD-
The Polk County Trust Company
failed TO open its doors here today.
A statement was issued saying the
concern is solvent and that no de-
positor or creditor will lose money,
but that persistent Withdrawals in
the last forty days made the clos
ing imperative.
The bank is capitalized at 100000
and a statement July 9th. showed
total deposits Of S2,166. .923. 40. A. r.
Devane l. president.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
Valentino Cannot Get
Editor to Fight Duel

CHICAGO, July 21.-(Pj-Ru-
dolph Valentines pugilistic aspira-
tions today seemed doomed to die.
The movie sheik wanted to fight
an anonymous writer for q Chicago
Tribune editorial in which cos
metics and pomades for men. as
vended by slot machine in Chi
cago's newest ball room, invoked
the use ~ exclamation marks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
Babe Ruth Makes
His Twenty-Ninth

NEW YORK. July 2l.-tP)-Babe
Ruth hit his twenty-ninth home run
of the season in the. first inning of
the first game of double header
with the Chicago White Sox at the
Yankee stadium today. Paschal and
Koenig were on base when Ruth
lifted the ball TO the right field
bleachers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
RADIO PROGRAM
OVER KwwG THURSDAY
(Wave length. 27S mciers)

IL o'clock noon.-Xylophone solos,
Ralph Keuhner. Weather and river
reports.
6 Banjos, guitar, violin,
by William G. Lopez, J. J. Tallovos,
Jesus Villa and L. Mandrujano.
$3.50 o'clock-Mrs. Refs. contralto;
I. c. Barber. bass.
9 o'clock.-Beth Sewell, pianist;
Mrs. F. Smidt, costralto.
9:20 o'clock-George DeSha, uke-
lele and Hawaiian songs.
IL o'clock midnight-Novelty and
jazz.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
TO
REGULATION
EWIDESpREAD
Religious Societies Of
Mexico Greatly Per-
turbed Over Attitude
of Government

MEXICO CITY, July 21.-CPD-Op-
position to the new religious regula-
tions is being manifested among the
wealthiest people in society and
among the peon elements Of the In
dian families.
The Indians. alarmed over reports
that all churches may be closed are
swarming in unusually large num-
bers into Catholic churches and hav-
ing their infants baptized and the
elder children confirmed.
Prominent women are declining
invitations to balls or are refusing
20 dance if they attend. They make
the plea that their fellow Catholics
are in distress and ii is incumbent
upon them to avoid pleasures rs
much as possible. Recently at a
dance given in the American En-
bassy by James r. Sheffield, the
American ambassador, certain high
American families did not attend. At
a recent ball given by Foreign Min
ister Saenz certain young ladies who
regarded their attendance obligatory
under the rules of etiquette declined
to dance.
Worshippers Increase
Al the same time a great increase
is reported in the number Of adult
worshippers Of all masses, and also
in the number of individuals seen
praying in the churches. A large
percentage Of these worshippers arc
Indians, barefooted or wearing sand
ais and covered with blankets.
Often they tramp weary miles to
bring their infants for baptism. and
to pray at the shrine. Their great
blaaS eyes are troubled and per
picked. They do not seem to under
stand the situation. But they have
heard that their religion is in dis
tress and constantly they visit the
cathedral and churches in Mexico
City, invoking the aid Of their Saints.
Regulation which becomes fully ef
fective July 81. provide among other
things that only Mexican priests
may officiate at religious services,
that all church property shall be
confiscated and that religious in
structions may not be given in
schools.
Religious Bodies Meet
Meetings for the discussion Of
procedure under the regulations are
being held by the Knights of Co
lumbus. the Catholic Women's
League, the Young Mems Association
and the National League in Defense
of Religious Freedom
United States Consul General Wad-
dell, acting under special authority
by the state department at Washing
ton. has issued passport visas to
eleven Spanish and eight French
nuns. who within a week will pro-
ceed to the United States.
II is their desire to leave Mexico
before the new regulations are put
into effect. II is understood from
reliable quarters that some fifty or
Continued on page two.)
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Charges Company
Squandered Funds

ATLANTA. Ca, July 21.-tPl-Ths
records Of every bank in the Bankers
Trust Company chain indicate that
bank funds involving large amounts
have been squandcred by certain i'm
dividuals in Atlanta, In bucket shops
speculation" Solicitor General John
A. Boykin said here today in
signed statement commenting on the
investigation by his department into
the affairs of the Bankers Trust
Company. -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
Heavy Fire Loss
At Conway, Ark.

CONWAY. Ark. July 21.-tPl-Un-
official estimates today placed the
property loss as a result of fire
which swept the plant Of the Con
way Compress Company and spread
TO other buildings late yesterday at
more than 100000. Three thousand
bales Of cotton we're destroyed.
The origin of the fire has not been
determined
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
Torrid Day i'm
Northwest

CHICAGO, July 21.-tPl-With
early relief promised but not yet In
sight, the heat wave continued to-
day. reaching new temperature
peak Of lOs at darlington and North
Loop, Nebraska.
Two deaths in Chicago brought 70
more than two score the number OF
fatalities attributed to heat since
Monday. AT Champaign, Ills. two
suicides we're believed to be the re-
suit of heat.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
Two Women Are Hurt
In Crash at Barreda

Reports of an accident between
Brownsville and Barreda in which
two women were injured came 70
the Herald office today at press time.
An automobile and a bus figured in
the crash but the names Of the two
women hurt in the accident were
not available at the moment the news
reached Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley: Partly cloudy and
somewhat unsettled tonight and
Thursday. possibly with local show
ers; moderate temperature.
For East Texas: Partly cloudy to
cloudy tonight and Thursday with
local thundershowers. Light to
fresh southerly winds on the coast.
Daily River Bulletin
Flood Present % Hr. % Hr.
Stage Stage CHING. Rain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
RED ,sOx WIN

BOSTON, July 2l.-(P)-VanGilder
held the Red Sox to four hits, en-
abling the ST. Louis American to
win III 70 /, in the first game Of a
double headtr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21
River Forecast

River Forecast
The river will 20 about two-thirds
bankfull at Brownsville late today
or tonight, remain stationary about
one day then fall slowly thereafter.
At and above San Benito the river
will start falling today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21

JOHN r. ROBINSON. who came TO
Edinburg's Booster Club something
like . year ago. to manage and direct
the chamber of commerce activities
of the town, has resigned to enter
another field.
He will continue to live at Edin-
burg.
Mr.. Robinson had come to be a
real factor in the growth of Edin
burg. And his new work, real estate,
will give him ample opportunity to
continue working in the towns in
terests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1926-07-21

IUFFU TVrFTL = M - III
Stage Stage Ching. Rain
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-09
Central High
School Notes
BY MARGARET EIDE
(High School Reporter)

Pasadena junior college was
awarded the decision by a vote of
two to one in the debate between
/ Pasadena and Central junior colleges
in the high school auditorium Tues
day evening. An exceptionally
large crowd attended and much en-
thusiasm was displayed.
The question debated was, =" Re
solved: That the United States
Should Grant the Philippines IN
dependence Within Five Years. (Thn
islands to be made prOtcctoratc. ~
The affirmative side, represented
by Steve Harris and Merle Cosand
of FL Centre, based its argument
largely on the Jones bin, while the
negative, upheld by Eugene Nelson
and Gvcndolyn Mcmillan of Pasa-
dcna, used as its main argument the
tentative Townsend bill. Both sides
showed careful preparation and de-
tailed research, and the dcbatcrs
presented their points in forccful
land convincing manner.
Those who acted as judges were
Charles Evans of Imperial, w. b.
Tavlor of Holtvillc, and c. c. Hall
of CalcXico.
The central junior college team
composed of Guy Grisctt and Hugh
Hart who debated on the negative
side of the question against Santa
Ana Tuesday night, lost the dccis-
ION and have returned to FL Ccntro
with Dean +. |. Shepherd. who ac-
companicd them. As result of these
two debates. FL Centre is noW elm
mated from the Southern California
junior college debating triangle
which includes FL Centre, Santa
Ann. nnl PasadrnG.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-09
Many Present at
Baptist Revival

A fine meeting with deep inter
est WAS held last night at the rcviT-
al meeting at the Baptist church.
In many ways it was the best meet
ing Of the series thus far. The
tvangc1ists and workers are carry
ing on the work with great earnest
ness and Il splendid feeling pre-
walls. As soon as the weather per
mits. the meeting Will be carried on
and all parts of the program com.
plctcd as announced. The people of
the church and the evangelists state
that it will take something more
than rain and mud to stop a work
which has already begun in such a
splendid way.
The rain coming late caught n
large audience at the church last
night. The large chorus choir re-
manned for rehearsal and went on
with unabatcd zeal. The lights went
out several times but candles were
produced. The earthquake shook
the house but still they sang. The
songs for "Thc Pink Rose Service y
seemed to fascinatc them. \ num-
her of amusing experiences and
some not SO amusing were expert
onced by members of the audience
in getting home. George Finley and
/ his flivver rendered fine iitnev
service in taking several loads Of
folks home. Coach Armstrong and
Roy Clayton also proved good iit-
ucv drivers. The car of Charles
Forsbcrg of Meloland was stalled
because of wet ignition and Fors-
berg borrowed Armstrong; car TO
take his family home. Everybody
seemed to be smiling, though some
got wet. 1t is hoped that all the
felix's from the country arrived
home safely.
''Thc Pink Rose Service adver-
t;scd for tonight will not be given
until further notice, A meeting at
the church will be held however.
and Miss Stockton will speak and
Miss Gould will sing.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-09
Johnny Behind
The Gun" Held on
Assault Charge
ny United Press Leased Wire

BEATTY, New, Dee. 9-''John-
ny Behind the Gum is in trouble
again- Johnny's full name is
johnny Cyty, and he came to Amer.
lea from Bohemia some 60 wears ago.
In the days when it was day
time all night in the now historic
ghost city of Rhyolite. Cyty, in the
vcmacular of those hectic times.
" bumped off, a man in Il dispute
over some mining claims. It was
then the custom to shoot first and
argue afterwards. This incident
earned for Cytv the title of "John-
ny Behind the Gum He was
freed by a California court.
While the Leadfield excitement
was running high last summer Cvty
decided that it was time for him
to settle down into some less siren
nous occupation than tramping the
hills for the rainbow s pot of gold.
He purchased the Beatty hotel and
became fullflcdged landlord.
Johnny at IS is easily irritatcd
and when George Dalton, one of the
owners of the Nevada hotel, pick
ed up bucket the other day and
dumped its contents of nuts and
bolts, deposited there by Cyty
"Johnny Behind the Gum was
cnraged. Dalton is in the hospital
recovering from a bullet hole in his
left leg. Johnny is in Jail awaiting
trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-12-09
PERSONALS

Mrs. Grant Ferguson of Whining
ton and Mrs. Watson Stewart of
Chanutc, Kansas, are house guests
of Mrs. G. +. Ferguson
Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Mann are
back in their Olive street home,
following a summer spent at Modes.
to, where Mr.. Mann s headquarters
for his northern shipping interests
are located.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Baruch of
Los Angeles, of the Carson-Baruch
Baking Co., are at the Hotel Bar
bara Worth for few days, accom-
panied by friends.
Miss Naomi Stutzman, rcprescn,
tativc of the American Red Cross
is here from San Francisco on of
ficial business.
7. Il. gave 80 per cent control of
pear root aphis in Lake county.