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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
FOREST FIRE
TRAPS FAMILY
Fear Felt For Seven
Persons Hemmed
In Home

EUGENE, Ore, Aug. 2T-(P,-
Hemmsd in by raging flames on
Nelson creek, near Triangle Lake,
the several members Of the family
Of Roy Spray were believed in
serious peril early today. Three or
four other ranchers narrowly es-
capped destruction last night, being
saved only by large clearings about
their homes.
Carl ". Oglesby. supervising
warden Of the Lane county fire pa
troll association and a crew Of men
fought through the flames.
The Spray family consists of Mr..
and Mrs. Spray, several children and
the father Of Mr.. Spray.
One rancher, Jess Porter, man.
aged TO get his family and three
loads Of household goods out of
danger late last night.
Light rain began falling late last
night, the first precipitation since
July 20.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
COTTON GOES
TONEWLEVEL
Jump of So Bale Is
Caused on Active
Buying Move

NEW YORK, N. Y. Aug. 27.-CPl-
Cotton prices experienced another
sensational advance today, rising
about So to $3.50 a bale above Fri
days close. December contracts sold
at 22.67 cents a pound on a general
active buying movement, based up
on further unfavorable reports rel
ative to the crop situation.
Unseasonably low temperature in
the eastern belt and further showers
were expected to increase boil weevil
lnfestations, while private reports
from virtually all sections of the
belt showed general deterioration.
The Liverpool market was very
strong, indicating increased anxiety
abroad. The volume of buying or
ders received during the day has
absorbed all available offers.
Closing quotations were al the top
Of the session and the whole list
was at new high records fer the sea-
son, representing an advance of
$3.50 per bale since publication of
the August government crop report
few weeks ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
| Dead, 6 Hurt
AS sDance Bombed

nj E. France. Aug. 27.-(R,-
Seven persons were injured, one
fatally. by the explosion of bombs
thrown from a railroad track into
an open air dancing establishment
at Juan-Les-Ine. The bomb fell be-
tween dances, otherwise more per
sons would have been hurt. The
dancers fled precipitately leaving
all their effects behind.
Louis Toledo, a Russian, one of
those injured, died this morning.
The police, who at first thought the
outrage the work Of anti-fascists,
now are inclined to believe the
bomb was thrown by an anarchist
: hoped TO injure some of the
wealthy -oreigners gathered AZ the
fashionable Rivera resort at the
present time.
The French citizens and three
Russians were slightly injured py
the bomb. IL is stated that a num-
ber Of others were wounded, but re-
fused 70 make themselves known 70
authorities. No Americans were
involved.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Negro Burned AS
Gasoline lgnites

Jim Davis, negro asphalt worker
with the Chaplin Paving company.
was painfully burned about the legs
when two 50-gallon drums Of gaso-
line became ignited BY a lighted Ian
tern which had been set too close to
them. The accident happended about
Is o'clock Saturday morning.
The fire department used more
than 40 gallons Of chemicals in ex-
tinguishing the blaze.
Fire Captain j. ID. Guerra stated
Saturday that he wished 10 issue a
warning about allowing flames OF
nny kind TO come in close contact
with gasoline. He said that too
much csrelessness has been evil
denced in the handling Of the in
fIammable liquid and that only flash
lights or lights OF that nature should
ever be used near gasoline.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Huge Pride Of
Detroit Takes
OfEarly Today

HARBoR GRACE, N. F., Aug. 81
tPl-The monoplane Pride of Detroit
hopped off for Croydon, Eng, at 5:l4
a. m. eastern standard time today.
The Stinson-Detroiter, which car
ries William S. Brock. pilot, and Ed
ward I. Schlee a Detroit business
man, is off on the first leg Of an at
tempt TO set sew record for a trip
around the world.
Arriving yesterday afternoon from
Old Orchard, Ne, the plane was re-
fueled and made ready for a start
today TO take advantage Of the splen-
did weather which had attended the
flight thus far. Dawn today again
found the weather well-nigh perfect.
A light wind blew from the north
west at about 10 miles an hour while
visibility was excellent.
Hope TO Break Record
The record of 2s days, II hours
and 80 minutes for globe-girdling,
which Brock and Schlee hope to
break, was set last year by Edward
$. Evans and Linton Wells, who used
ships and trains as well as airplanes.
The distance between Harbor
Grace and Croydon near London, is
1850 miles.
The Pride of Detroit has already
negotiated easily at an average
speed Of about 100 miles an hour
hop from Curtiss Field, New York,
to Old Orchard, Ne. and that OF yes
terday Of about ! 900 miles to Hzrbor
Grace. Brock. after looking the
plane over carefully here said II was
in perfect shape for the trans-At-
lantic jump. About $50 gallons Of
gasoline were added to the residue
in the tanks here.
Plane Rises Eeasily
The plane rose gracefully and
circled around the flying field once
before heading straight out to sea.
There was not u cloud in the sky.
Automobiles lined the sides OF the
field.
As the plane took to the air cheers
went up from hundreds of spectators
in which Sir John r. Bennett, CO.
lonial secretary, Joined. Sir John had
welcomed the flyers on their arrival
and was on hand early in the morn
ing to bid them farewell.
The flyers had slept we'll for seven
houres and were in excellent condi-
tion. After a hearty breakfast of
bacon and eggs they drove in an
automobile TO the field, tuned up
their plane. remarked that they were
too busy to talk, waved a goodbye
and were off for England.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
PLAN FUNERAL
FOR RADICALS
Huge Procession To
Wend Way Through
Boston Sunday

BOSTON, Mass. Aug. 27.-(P)-De-
termined TO maintain their protest
against the execution of Sacco and
Vanzetti to the end, the defense COM
mittee has decided to do without a
band and limit the number Of
mourners 50 that the funeral cortege
tomorrow can pass the state house
and the common where police have
arrested nearly 800 persons engaged
in previous demonstrations.
Granted a permit by the street
commissioners to form an imposing
line OF march, when the bodies will
be carried to Forest Hills for Gre
nation, the committee was checked
by the police who declared the pro-
cession must take the direct route
and avoid the state house where
further disturbances were feared.
With less than 200 persons follow
ing the hearse. the committee is en-
abled under the city ordinances to
defy the police and proceed by any
route desired.
Thousands continue to pass the
coffins OF Sacco and Vanzetti.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
GAMBLER and
Wife KILLED
Bodies Found In Car
By Police; Blame
Gang Wars

DETROIT. Mich, Aug. 27.-(Fl-
The murder Of a man and woman
whose bodies were found last night
in an automobile near the downtown
district, today was definitely cred
tied by police to another episode
Of the gamblers war, with identi-
fication Of the bodies as those Of
Lester A. Mccall gambler and his
wife Clara.
Until Tuesday of this week, Nc
Call and his wife had lived at a
near downtown hotel which was the
scene OF a shooting affray Tuesday
afternoon in which Andrew Potts,
another alleged gambler. and Oscar
II. Bacon, were seriously wounded.
Examination today revealed that
Mrs. McCalls body bore two recent
bullet wounds and one older wound.
Herb usband's body bore one newer
wound and one old wound. Police
believe the older wounds were in
Cured in Tuesdays affray.
The two recent woun5s which caus-
ed Mrs. EeCaiT's death were In the
head, one below each eye. Mccall
had been shot below the right eye
Each Of the older wounds was in
the arm.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
LESLIE neal
HEADS VALLEY
SECRETARIES
Edinburg Man Given
Honor At La Feria
Meet; Succeeds ]. E.
Bell

tSpecial TO Inc herald)
LA FERIA, Aug. 27.-Leslie Neal,
manager of the Edinburg Booster
club, was elected president Of the
Valley Association of Commercial
Executives here Friday night.
The election was unanimous, the
new president of the organization
succeeding j. E. Bell. manager of
the San Benito Chamber, who has
held the post for the past year.
The secretaries organization was
formed two years ago, George Too
Ian of Harlingen being the first
president.
Neal has been in the Valley since
1928, and has been engaged in
Chamber Of Commerce work since
1924, when he took a position as
manager of the sWeslaco Chamber.
He came to the Valley from Here
ford, Texas, where he managed a
county fair for two years.
Last year he resigned the post al
Weslaco, and for a time was asso-
ciated with the Lower Rio Grande
Valley Automobile Club. He later
became manager of the Edinburg
Booster club.
Bell, who retires as president, was
named chairman Of the committee
to secure signers to a petition ask
ing for a tariff on vegetables ship
ped in from Mexico. He started this
move two weeks ago, and thousands
Of signatures are being secured on
the petition.
On invitation Of c. r. Hurst, the
Valley secretaries at the meeting
here decided to hold their next
gathering on Padre Island, at the
new hotel there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
ENGLISH
CITIZENS ARE
HELDAT MINE
Reports to Mexico City
Say Group Not In
jured; Radicals Are
Blamed

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 81
R)-A second attack on Americans
in Mexico during this week has oc-
CURED with the seizure of the
American-owned Amparo mining
company in the state or Jalisco by
radicals who were reported to have
beSeiged is Americans and II Brit
ish subjects in their homes near the
mines. Earlier in the week Miss Flor
ence Anderson OF Los Angeles was
shot and fatally wounded during an
attack on her train BY "A band of
Mexicans near Acoponeta, Naryit.
While awaiting further details to-
day of the seizure and the safety
Of the barricaded Americans. WASH
ington government officials were in
formed in official press dispatches
that the Mexican government had
already taken measures 70 assume
charge of the situation and afford
military protection to the beseiged
officials Of the company. n silver
mining concern.
Lives Not Endangered
The consul. Joseph q. Satterwhite.
reported Sunday that Labor agi-
tators had attempted to ineite the
Amparo workers to take action
against foreigners in the event OF
the execution or Sacco and Vanzettf.
his first reports of the incident,
however, only said the occupants W
the mines was by "red" syndicate.
President Gales was reported in
Mexico City dispatches TO have in
structed the military authorities of
Jalisco 70 afford full protection 20
the company's officials, while re-
ports TO the Mexican capitals news
papers said there was no violence
nor were the lives Of the Ameri-
cans and British endangered in the
seizure.
The foreigners at the mines with
the exception of the 80 beseired per-
sons, had left for Guadalajara, forty
miles away, according 70 the state
department advices.
That Consul Satterwhite had
feared the outcome Of the anti
foreign propaganda in the reFlnn
was revealed by bis report shat ~
had drawn the attention last Sunday.
Of the federal military commander
at Guadalajara to the threatening
situation.
Death Skaters Romance
At Mexico City the embassy Of
ficials made vigorous representa-
tions 70 the Mexican government for
federal military protection for the
beseiged Americans and the mining
properties.
News Of the pursuit Of the bandits
in the west coast state on Nayarit
who caused Miss Andersons'S death
has not yet reached the state de-
partment. At Pomona, Calf. where
she was q school teacher. IL was re-
vealed her Staying shattered a TO-
nance with Frederick Boehme Of
Stockton, Calf. another teacher,
who was with her on the train.
She had become engaged 20 Boeha
me during her travels In Mexico.
Other American passengers on the
train expressed the opinion that the
Mexican marauders took 10 the hills
after the attack. The fireman re-
turned the fire.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
More Fliers On
Way to Hop Off

cURTISS FIELD, N. T.. Aug. 81
Pl-Pkill Wood, Detroit merchant
and Pilot Duke Schiller made a hop
away at Z q. N. today for Selfridge
FELL, Mich. on their way to Wind
sor. Ont, whence they plan to take
off rs soon rs weather permits for
Windsor. Eng.
The two pilots, who had made a
start yesterday. only to be forced
back by bad weather, determined on
the second attempt when they were
informed that Edward r. Schlee and
William Brock had hoped off in
their moroplsne. Pride Of Detroit,
from Harbor Grace, ~. r, for Croy-
don, Eng. The second hop off Of the
Royal Windsor" was witnessed only
by the mechanics who had prepared
the plane for the flight
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Storm Warning For
North Coast Issued

NEW YORK. N. ", Aug. 27-R-
The local office OF the weather bu-
Teau issued the following storm
warning this morning:
Hoist northeast storm warning
10 a. m, Eastport. Maine, 10 New
York; marked high pressure area
ever Canadian maritime provinces
and relatively low pressure south or
Nantucket will cause strong north
east winds reaching gale force az
times this afternoon and tonight"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27

early this morning. when handed
from worker to worker, be was
lifted over the edge Of the exca-
vation- His voices failed him and
he grasped the hand OF the near
est policeman
Carried to the waiting ambu-
lance he exclaimed: where II my
other boot pit was still imbedded
in the muck Of the well where for
hours IL had seemed Lenau him
self must remain until death re-
leved him
Mrs. Eva Lenau, his wife. kis-
sed him as the ambulance started
for the hospital He responded
rapidly 20 treatment. He had
been imprisoned since Thursday at
sEx .. m Two shafts we're sunk to
rescue him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Only Uniformed
Cops Can Arrest

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27.-tF,-=
City and township ordinances vary
ing from the state law as 20 rate Of
speed and amount fine cannot be
enforced legally, and all officers
whether Of the city or county, who
make speeding arrests, must wear
the dark grey uniforms and diamond
shaped badges prescribed In the new
state law the attorney general de-
partment ruled today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Man Rescued From Well
After 80 Hours Digging

AUBURN. Mass, Aug. 27.-CR
Released after 30 hours Of con-
1inement due TO cave-in of a 30
foot well he, was digging. Fred
Lenau today was winning back his
rugged strength at the Worchester
city hospital with every prospect
OF recovery unless pneumonia M
expeetedly should develop.
Physicians were amozed at the
vitality Of the 37-year-oid iron
monlder as they worked over his
numbed limbs in which circulation
had been stopped by his cramped
position at the bottom OF the well.
Cautiously they gave him liquid
nourishmnet, the first which had
passed his lips in a day and q half
Thank God. thank God they
saved me- were his first wordB
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
General Motors Is
At Record Price

NEW YORK, N. ", Aug. 27.-tPD-
Common stock OF the General Motors
corporation continued its advance
on the New York stock exchange to-
day by touching a new record high
price above ESQ a share, a gain Of
about $1G5 above the low level Of
the year The new "when issued"
stock, which awaits the stockholders
approval Of a two for one split-up
Of the present issue. attained a new
peak price at 1875 Sd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Plan Memorial
For Dole Fliers

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, Aug. 81.
-CP)-A lasting memorial to the
missing Dole fliers, a monument just
outside the Golden Gate entrance
TO San Francisco bay, the spot over
which the three planes moved out
into the Pacific, is proposed by the
San Francisco Examiner editorially.
A movement to hold a memorial at
sea on September is for the fIiers
missing In connection with the Dole
air race has met with unanimous
approval. Mayor James Rolph, Jr.,
of San Francisco intimated he will
issue a proclamation urging citizens
to take part in the ceremonies as
expression of admiration for the
spirit Of the missing men and Yoman
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Followers of Fire
AT McAllen Arrested
(Special 70 The HeraidN

McALLEN, Aug. 2.7-Six arrests
were the total damage from Wednes-
day afternoons fire, which origin
ated with a leak in a new gas main,
and was quickly eNtingnished.
The arrests were part Of the fire
and police departments drive TO stop
violation OF the city ordinance which
prohibits driving within 500 feet of
fire or fire apparatus. The habit
ual violation OF this ordinance has
caused much trouble and delay, the
fireman complain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Lindy May Go to
China Next Year

FARGO. n. D., Aug. 27.-tP
In another year Colonel
Charles A. Lindbergh may be in
China
Extended an invitation TO
that country on behalf of the
Cantonese government by DR..
Iien Lzi Hcang. who was
guest AZ the banquet in Col
onel Lirdbergh's honor here
last night, Colonel Lindbergh
said that upon completing his
present work in America he
might 90 to China.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Mission {. of E.
Favors Charter

MISSION, Texas, Aug. 27.-The
Mission Chamber of Commerce at
It's Thursday evening meeting passed
resolution asking the city council
that a committee be chosen for the
election Of a charter commission Of
fifteen members and this city be
given a special charter similar to
that enjoyed by the larger Valley
cities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Wllacy County
Man Is Indicted
Especial 20 The Herald.)

RAYMONDVILLE, Aug. 27.-Roger
Stiles, clearing conti-sIor, wss in
dicted on six counts by the Willacy
county grand jury, on charges Of
embezzlement. Stiles was released
on q bond az $1,000 In each case.
Stiles has been In the employ of
the Johnson -Hecht company, en-
gagged in clearing land east Of Ray
mondville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Murder Suspect
May Be In Army

CINCINNATI, o.. Aug. 27.-LP-
Acting chief OF Detectives John g.
Seebohm today notified Chief Of Po-
lice W. r. Robb, Streator, Ills, that
a man answering the description OF
Harry Hill, sought in connection
with the Staying Of his mother. Mrs.
II. G. Hill. had enlisted in the United
States army here and had been sent
10 Fort Thomas, Ky.
Seebohm received a message in re-
Ply from Chief Of Police Robb ask
ing him TO Investigate the matter
and communicate with Fort Thomas
officials.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Aged Officer Stays
Man, Ends Own Life

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. Aug. 27.
--tPl-Warren c. Smith, SIS. deputy
sheriff and watchman at San Lean
Gro, near here, late last night shot
and killed Edward A. Hayne, SO, in
quarrel over ownership Of a log
on the beach. Smith then committed
suicide by shooting himself, leaving
a note 70 the Alameda county sher-
IF, saving nobody to blame"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Quarrel Over Toys
Results in Shooting

VENY. Calf. Aug. 27.-(Fp-Walter
T. Gomowy, G7. was wounded critical
ly near here IaHt night and the 20
lice are holding H. Christian, 52, a
neighbor as d result on the shoot
ing said to have followed n quarrel
Of the wives Of the men ever child
ren's toys.
christian gave himself I'D to the
police.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Youth Gets Suspended
Sentence For Theft

RAYMoNDvILE. Aug. 27-Pan-
enc kodrigues was convicted OF the
theit OF s9S dollars in money, some
clothing, two quarts Of mescal. and
other articles taken from Lupe Ca
wares, and was given q two year
suspended sentence in the peni-
tentiary in district court here.
Navazos identified and claimed all
Of the articles except the msscal,
which he said did not belong to him.
Rodriguez is about 10 years old,
and Il was the first time any Grim
inal charge had been brought against
him, records show.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
PHILLIEs REAT cTRs

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. 27.-LPi
"A base on balls with the bases full
forced in the winning run and gave
the Phillies victory. to 1, over the
Chicago Cubs in the first game Of
today'a double header.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
OLD GLORY DELAYED

ROOSEVELT FIELD. y. T.. Aug.
2T.-tPl-With rain drops dripping
from its golden wings the monoplane
Old Glory huddled at the runway top
today above q sodden field that avi-
ators said would prevent a hop off
on is nonstop flight TO Rome until
Monday at least.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
JONESLEADS
EVANS 5 UP
Holder of British Ii
tie Continues Star
Performance

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Aug. 27.-
P)-Bobby Jones Of Atlanta was
five up on Chick Evans Of Chicago nj
the end Of the first nine holes in
their 36 hole final match Of the ma
tional amateur golf championship
today.
With a continuance of the golf
ing skill that has carried him
through the week. Bobby PLAYED the
first nine today in four under par,
for a 81, getting brides on the
second and fourth holes and an eagle
3 on the ninth.
Evans was unable to better par on
any hole, and was over par on three
holes, the third. eighth and ninth,
with a card Of 3s.
The cards out:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
FOREST FIRE CONTROLLED

NORTH FORK, Calf, Aug. 26.-
GA forest fire in the Yosemite
National park at point eight miles
east of Wawona, on the South fork
Of the Merced river, was reported
early today under control.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
SNOW FALLS IN FAST

YORK. Pa, Aug 27.--tPb-Early
risers I'm this city today observed
falling snow flakes. IL was only a
furry but several Of the city's old
est residents say that il is the first
time they ever saw snow in August.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
NANKING CAPTURED

PEKING, Aug. 27.-lPl-Capture
Of Nanking, former seat OF the Ma
tionalist regime under Chang Kai
Shek is claimed for General Sun
Chuan~Fang's Shantungese army.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Clifford Quits
c. ofC. Position

MERCEDES. Aug. 27.-The resig-
nation Of +. N. Clifford, secretary Of
the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce,
has been rendered the directors of
that organization to become ef-
fective September /.
II is understood that Mr.. Clifford
will remain in Mercedes and will be
connected with a local firm.
Mr.. Clifford has been secretary Of
the local organization since his ar
rlval IN Mercedes, November, 1925.
He came here from Yoakum.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27

BRO0KKLINE, Mass, Aug. 27.-
6Pl-Coneluding matches in the Cav
is tennis. interzone finels scheduled
for today Agere postponed until Non
day because eeAl~ths rain
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
COTTON AUCTIONED

LOCkHART, Texas, Aug. 27.-tR
Six thousand bales Of cotton has
been marketed so far this season on
the streets of Lockhart. The highest
price this week was 22.s0 cents per
pound.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
Stage Stage CHING. Rain


Correction: The Mission stage Tor
Thursday, Aug. 25th should have
been SIS.
River Forecast
The river will remain stationary
.xeept for q continued slight fall In
the lower portion
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-08-27
RAIN STOPS PLAY

NETWORK, r. I. Aug. 27-LPl-
Rain caused postponement Of the
days matches here today.