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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24
HUMAN I'M MIGRATION
LAWS, AIM OF DAVIS
Secretary Says Restrictive Policy
Will Not Be Dropped,
However.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HARTFORD. Conn, January Pa
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis,
in an address here last night. pledged
himself to ."humanize the American
immigration laws"
At the same time he reminded his
audience that he would continue,
without fear or favor, to adhere to
his present course as a champion of
restrictive immigration.
I'VE are going to humanize the
lmmigrat ton laws" he said, I'VE are
going to do away with the difficult
cases and the so-called family suffer
ing. | believe, as a law of God and
rule of man, that man already In
this country should be permitted to
bring his wife and children here. They
should be allowed to enter in prefer
ence to any others"
His defense of restrictive fmmigra-
ton was based on the economic 'prin-
ciple that all laws affecting the rights
of human beings are vital.
II know that many of you here are
onnosed to the enrolment of aliens
in the United States" he said. Il
| am unable TO fathom why, for the
| measure have proposed is merely
that Of O contact between the alien
= and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS which he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24
American Gets Paris Divorce

PARIS, January "a P).-A divorce
decree has been registered in favor Of
Barney T. Roussey against Victoria
Vinarova Roussey, whose address Is
given as 1871 West Chicago avenue,
Chicago, Ill. No details were made
public.
The Aztecs allowed only the upper
classes to drink chocolate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24

In an effort to quench the flames be-
fore they completely destroyed the
stea mer.
The Karroo, a 6.000-ton vessel re-
Gently arrived from Calcutta with
iute and rubber, was locked at Pier
90, Clifton. Staten Island, when the
fire started.
The fire department rescue squad
and three fire boats were rushed to
the scene from Manhattan and a hole
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24
Local Radio Entertainment
Monday, January "a, 1927

NAA-NavaI Radio Station, Washing
ton Navy Yard t435.5 Meters).
3:45 p.m.-Weather Bureau reports.
e:55 p.m.-Time signals.
1905 p.m.-Weather Bureau reports.
WRHF-WashingtOn Radio Hospital
Fund 1856 Meters).
IL to IL (noonl-Current events;
police report daily.
WMAI-WashingtOn Radio Forum
(290.3 Meters).
Silent.
WRC-Radio Corporation of America
1855 Meters).
2 TO 3 p.m.-Concert by the United
States Navy Band Orchestra from the
navy yard.
5 p.m.-Janssen's Hofbrau Orches-
ira from WEAF.
p.m.-Dinner music from the Wal
dorf-Astoria.
p.m.-Mayfiowe Orchestra
7:3O pm.-Emerson hour of music.
sac p.m.-Hires Harvesters from
WEAF.
9 p,m.-A.&P. Gypsies from WEAF.
10 pm.-'Der Freischutz," by the
WEAF Grand Opera, broadcast with
WEAF.
II to midnight-Swanee Syncopators.
Early Program Tomorrow.
s.45 10 7:45 a.m.-Tower health ex-
ercises. broadcast Jointly with WEAF,
from the Metropolitan Tower, New
York City.
1885 am.-Arlington time signals.
- noonl-Crop flashes.
1918 p.m.-Organ recital by Kath.
ryn Hill Rawls.
i TO 2 p.m.-Mayfiower Orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24

attractive Rudolph GAM, conductor
the st. Louis Symphony Orchestra, be-
lieves that radio rs being overdone to
the extent of giving too much for
nothing"
Concerts Of the st. Louis orchestra
which are broadcast have suffered
some" he said, but we feel that we
have gained in national reputation
through our being heard over the
radio"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24

should have a desire to afiliate, IL he
Intends to remain in this country.
Il have proposed no espionage, no
hngerprinting, no other Identification
other than the fact of enrolment with
the naturalization service of the Gov.
ernment.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24

was chopped in the steamers side.
The inrushing water caused the Kar.
roo to settle until It rested on the
bottom. but the depth at the pier
was not great enough TO permit COM
plete submersion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24
BURNING SHIP SCUTTLED.
81, 0oO,O 900 Damage Estimated in
Blaze at Staten Island Pier.

NEW YORK. January "a R.-
Swept by fire estimated to have
caused damage approximating ST.
900 900. the British freighter Karroo
was scuttled at It's Staten Island pier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24

HOUSTON, Tex, January "a C4).-
Judge Norman c. Kittrell, IS. dis
ttnguished turist, author and member
of the State Legislature, died yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24

Automobiles in Argentina are in
creasing about so per cent each year,
The majority Of snow storms depos.
1t only from 2 to inches of snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24

The Jerusalem artichoke Is an
American plant and was probably
sent to Europe by John Smiths ex-
pedition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-24

0na of the rarest books by John
p,nvan. a first edition copy of his
"Book for Boys and Girls, was
bought by Joe Maggs. a London col
iector. for about $l0,5oo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
FIRE IN Mine
TAKES7LIVES
Two Charred Bodies
Removed From Cop
per Mine Shaft

SUPERIOR, Ariz.. Nov. 25.--CP,-
Fire In the main shaft OF the Magma
Copper c0mpany's mine here was
believed today to have taken a toll
OF seven lives Two charred bodies
were recovered last night after a
blaze OF unknown origin has started
IN the 2.250 foot level and swept
through all the timpered section be-
low the 1850 foot level and little
hope was held out for five men re-
ported missing.
There were 40 men in the shaft
when the fire started and AZ are
known to have escaped. Late last
night dense clouds of smoke were
pouring intermittently from the
shaft and mine officials abandoning
hope for the five missing. ordered
the mine flooded.
Juan Branbila and John Mcmahon
we're the dead and Zeeno Daley,
Sam Maxi. A. Rintla. r. Rodriguez,
and +. Olmas were missing.
Daley was described as the hero
Of the tragedy. He escaped once
from the shaft uninjured and tben
plunged back into the blazing in
ferno 10 aid in rescue work. He was
seen no more.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
Three Killed in
Shooting ARRAY

PAINESvILLE, Ohio, Nov. 25.-tF
Peter McCrory az. Fred Cook ~,
and Alex Cook 26. are dead and Ar
thur McCrory, J.. son Of Peter Me-
Crory l. IN hospital with a bullet
wound in the arms as a result Of a
shooting affray here today, said by
authorities 10 have been the out
growth Of domestic difficulties in
v0Iving the elder McCrory.
Police declared Peter McCrory
turned a revolver on the two Cooks,
his stepsons, when they interfcred
after he had gone 20 his cstranged
wifc's home and demanded that she
talk 70 him. Both were killed in
stantly.
Arthur McCrory next sought 20
dissuade his father and received a
bullet in the arm.
The elder McCrory, the police de-
clared, then shot himself in the
head. dying instantly.
The shooting occurred in the pres
cnce OF Mrs. McCrory, but she es-
capped the fusillsde uninjured.
A divorce action, which she filed
recently, was declared the have pre-
cipitated the shooting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
Hold FUNERAL
OF FR. JUAREz
IN MEXICOCITY
Thousands Line City
Streets to w atch
Passing of Funeral
Cortege

MEXICO CITY, Thursday Nov.
24--tPl- (Delayed) Probably 10000
persons, making one Of the largest
crowds known nc any funeral in
Mexico City. today witnessed the
funerals Of Miguel Augustin Pro
Juarez. Catholic priest, and three
companions executed Wednesday for
an attempt against the life of for
mer President Obrgcn.
No religious rites were performed
at the graves Of any OF the four
executed men. II any priests were
present. they we're in civilian dress
and did not perform publicly any OF
the rites Of their church. The thous-
ands Of spectators, however, chant
ed religious anthems and said their
rosaries us the bodies were lowered
into the graves.
Three Of the men were buried on
q hilltop near the Guadalupe schrine
which Is close by tradition 10 the
hearts of Mexicans. These three
were the priest, his brother, Hum
berto, and Juan Tirado.
The fourth body, that or Luis
Segura Velchis, was buried in
another cemetery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
REMUS SISTER
COESONS
Was Living II Remus
Mansion at Time
OF Murder

CINCINNATI. o., Nov. 25.-(Fl-
George Rcmus' sister, Mrs. Gabriel
Ryerson Of Plainwell, Mich, was
called to testify against MIN In his
trial for murder for Staying his
wife.
Mrs. Ryerson was composed when
she sat down, but very pale and
tears stood in hc- eyes. An hour and
a half previously she had been too
hysterical to come into the court
room.
Since last May she and her hus-
band had been living at Remus' Price
Hill mansion here, she testified. Re-
mus was home the right OF October
=, last, before he shot and killed
Mrs. Remus in Eden Park the next
morning. she said.
Only her husband, who preceded
her In the witness chair, was with
Remus when he came home she said.
At breakfast the morning of the
Staying, Mrs. Rycrson said, the only
conversation was when she greeted
har hrother. and he remarked about
1t being "his big day"
Then the flood Of tears and sobs
Mrs. Ryerson had been suppressing
let 90.
She dropped her head on the brass
railing about the witness stand and
her shoulders heaved convulsively.
"No. didn't" she whispered.
We'll thia is your big day, |
guess" she said 10 Remus.
Yes, Anna, ! suppose II is," Mrs.
Ryerson testified Remus replied,
nodding her head in detected man
ner in imitation.
Remus shot Mrs. Remus while she
was enroute to court to press a di-
vorce suit.
Walter X SibbaId. assistant prose
cutor. led Mrs. Ryerson through a
narration of the arrival Of George
klug, driver Of the death car, and
Remus' departure with him.
You knew something was going
to happen that morning. didn't you,
Mrs. Ryerson?" asked Sibbald.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
9 Mem Killed IN
Prison Outbreak;
Conflicts GiUe Up

FOLSOM PRISON, Calf. Nov. 25.
--tR)-One Of the most spectacular
prison rebellions In the history OF
California came 70 n peaceful end
here today when several hundred
convicts who had harricadcd them
selves IN n cell house and fought ma
tional guardsmen and civil officers
in a pitched battle that resulted in
the loss Of nine lives surrendered 90
Warden Court smith,
The revolving convicts laid down
the guns with which they had held
an army or more than 800 men nt
bay and released the four guards
whom they had held as hostages.
The trouble started shortly before
noon yesterday while the convicts
were watching a Thanksgiving Day
entertainment. At a given signal
they overwhelmed the eight guards
In the hall uf the old cell house and
started u break for liberty which was
frustrated BY sheer luck because the
key to the cell house door had been
transferred from one turnkey TO
another.
One guard was killed on the spot.
three others were wounded. one man
aged 70 net out and the six OF those
in the cell house were held as
hostages.
Telephones for Aid
The fighting convicts were be-
lieved 20 have started the break IN
an effort TO swarm out OF the old
cell house and escape through an
unwalled side Of the prison area.
Warden Court Smith. who was trap
ped in his office when the siege be-
gan, his retreat cut off BY snipers
among the convict horde. took com-
mAnd of the situation BY telephone,
moved all available guards 70 the un-
walled portion Of the prison. All
available policemen from Sacramento
- miles distant. were called 20 aid
and national guarGsmen were rushed
to the scene.
Thursday afternoon armed Officers
attacked the beleaErered cunvicts but
we're repulsed when one OF their
number was wounded. Some 200
rounds were fired i'm the clash. the
Continued from page three).
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25

was dressed i'm white with silver
with a green Rirdle. Her attend
ants were Misses Susan Mize. and
Lucille Lloyd. The goddess OK
night was Miss L0rene Morrow
from Mercedes. dressed fn black
and silver and carrying a star
wand. The attendants were I'm hlum
With stars 0n their f0reheads.
Misses Mary Le Kern and Della
Walker.
lhe goddess Of spring. Miss Effie
LisAner uf Donnn. wore M gown of
Pink and silver and the attendants.
Misses Elizabeth Black and Oline
CONTINUED pn page twu1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
Miller is Found.
Guilty of Murder

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Nov. 25.-
tFl-John Miller. charged with mur-
der In connection with the death az
four men in q street battle az Sealy.
Texas. September 5, 1922, was found
guilty BY q jury here today and
sentenced to five year In the peni-
tentiary.
The jury, which returned its ver-
dict nc 40 o'clock this morning hod
been out since six o'clock Thursday
afternoon. Miller showed little emo
tion.
During trial Of the case, the state
attempted 70 show that Miller was
responsible for the death OF Robert
Schaffner, one Of the found men
slain m the street battle. Defense at
torneys contended that Miller had
heard Of threats against his life and
was not armed with a pistoly dur
irg the fight Schaffner IL alleged
20 have died from pistol wounds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
Hundreds Killed
In Street Fights

BUCHAREST. Rumania. Nov. Is.
--tPD-A special dispatch 20 the
newspaper Dimineafa today says
that chaos and anarchy are reign
ing In the Ukraine with hundreds
killed In street fighting.
The dispatch says that hundreds
of civilians and soldiers were
killed I'm fierce street fighting I'm
the town OF Kamenetz-Pod0lsk.
The firing of cannon could be
heard NIL along the Dniester river.
the dispatch said. while a meeting
az Kishineff of the Rumanian-
Russian mixed commission was
cancelled because Of the disturb
Mnres.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25

mnch credit for originality on stage
ideas. Mrs. C. o. Richards read
the prologues throughout the pa
EeAnt
During the opening scene the
priests and Aztec natives knelt in
humble attitude calling on the god
of fire, seated On a throne, 10 send
them gifts The prayers were an
swered BY the appearance or the
different queens Of the gifts that
were 20 be given to the worship
perS.
The first, goddess of the river,
came Miss Herlinda Hernandez Of
MatMm0ros, Mexico. In n white sill
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
Beautiful Costumes and Artistic Pageantry
Mark Coronation of Quetzal, the Fire Goddess

Miss Isabel Pattee OF Point Isn-
bel. personifying Quetzal, the fair
god Of the Aztecs. was crowned
Thursday svening at the opening of
one OF the most magnificent pa
geants ever presented in the Valley
as one Of the features On the pro-
gram Of the seventh Mid-Winter
fair.
The coronation was held I'm q
large tent on the fair grounds and
the setting was the interior Of mr.
Aztec castle, It's red brick walls
with armed guards at the openings
completing the realistic atmosphere.
Burger Ewing. architect. receives
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
Plan to Bomb
Outlaw Camps

MANAGUA. Mic. Nov. 25.-(Pl-
An intensive bombing campaign will
Ne started shortly by United States
marine aviations against outlaws
and bandits who are reported kill
ing and r0bhing many innocent peo-
pie IN several regions Of Nicaragua.
The marine aviators have been
supplied with new airplane equip
ment and steps have been taken 70
insure the safety Of peaceful travel
ers in the affected areas where
ranch houses have been burned and
their inhabitants reported 70 have
been murdered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
Gas Fumes Are
Fatal to Three

BADlN, North Carolina. Nov. 25.-
tPl-Poisonous gas fumes which re-
suited during experiments with an
electrical apparatus suffocated to
death Cicero Ritchie, 81. and his
daughter Ruth. %. and son Buren.
IA.
The bodies Of the trio were dis
covered by Mrs. Ritchie and another
son late last night. The fumes were
50 strong. police mad 70 break all the
windows and doors az the home be-
fore entering. Richie and his son
were working on the machine when
overcome, II Is believed. ard the
daughter was asleep in an adjoining
room
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
crr WILD TuRKEYs

RAYMONDNlLL4Es Tex, Nov. ~a.--
fge - Twenty-Five wild turkeys,
TANNED near Kerrville. have been
-srefved here BY Game Warden Rob-
80 snow. The turkeys consisted 81
~ robblers and nineteen hens.
shick will be placed on the State
~arae preserve OF $4,000 acres on
shr King ranch properties In the
rertheasfern part Of Willacy county.
fnr the purpose Of stocking this
ecnntrv with that wild bird.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25

LYTTIG. Tex, Nov. 25.-tFi--
Postmaster Morrow II improv-
ing from his recent encounter
with a huge rat. which resulted
lin the breaking OF two OF his
ribs.
The rat. which had been hid
ing in Morrow's automobile,
viciously attacked him. In bat
Ting the rodent OFF. Morrow ran
the car into a ditch and over
turned IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
2 BANK ROBBERS SHOT AT ODESSA
Moody VIII Lead Fair Parade Saturday


HARLTNGEN, Texas, Nov. rs.
The allegorical pageant, "The
Coming Of the Bluebonnet,"
will be presented at the Valley
fair grounds mt 9 o'clock Fri
day night, and the second pre-
sentation will be made Satur-
day night.
Over 500 Valley singers and
artists will participate in the
pageant. Beautiful costumes
will be featured. and the pre-
senation will be the most elab-
crate ever attempted in con-
nection with the fair.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25

NV YORK. ". ". Nov. 25.-lF1
Mickey Walker, worlds middle
weight champion. and his manager,
Jack kearns. today we're put ON the
Ineligible list Of the New York state
athletic commission for failure to
reply within thirty days to a chal-
lenge from George Courtney, OF
Oklahoma, for a title match.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
Turtle Winner in
Battle With Hogs

INDEPENDENCE, Kans.. Nov.
25.-tPl--An attempt BY an am
bilious turtle TO rout four
shoats belonging 20 Ray Davis,
a farmer near here. was frua-
trated when Mrs. Davis heard
the squeals Of one Of the at
tackled animals.
Hurrying 20 the pen the VIC
man found the terrapin had
one pig by the snout. A neigh.
hor was called and the turtle
killed. All four shoats bore
evidence Of being bitten by the
terrapin-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
SET HALF MILLION GOAL

DALLAS. Texas. Nov. 25.--IFF--A
goal Of $500. 900 for 1928 towards the
Conquest Campaign is set for Texas
Baptists. One Of the outstanding re-
Wichita Falls recently was the firm
resolve to carry on the campaign un-
I'll all debts on Texas Baptist in
stitutipns are wiped out.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25
OFFICERS FIRE
UPON Two MEN
ENTERING BANK
Craig County Sheriff
Draws First Blood
I'm Texas War on
Bank Robbers

ODESSA. Tex. Nov. a5.--tFl--
First blood in Texas war on bank
robbers was drawn here Mt $3.50 Fri
day morning when two men were
shot while attempting Co enter the
Citizens National Bank. One Of the
pair died Instantly and the othci
was expected w dic mom0ntarily.
Both were riddlcd with bullets
from the guns Of Sheriff Reed n,
Webb, Craig county, Deputy Sheriff
Tom Jones. Joe Hogan, member nf
the Texas Cattle Raiscrs associa-
tion, and A. q. Francis. Linden c0un-
ty. When the robbers refused "a
surrender mt Webh's command, me
cording TO the sheriff, the quartet az
officers opened fire and the pair
dropped in their tracks.
Webb declared that hc and Nils
three fellow officers chanced TO be
passing the bank working ON another
case when they sighted Che duo.
They Immediately charged the two.
and ordered them TO give up. They
started 10 show fight.
a card bearing IA name was found
on the dead man who appears tD ba
--~~~ -" t~1AE 1A1e 4No MARX uA
Identification was found ON tha
other who looked tn be between a5
and 40 years old. The latter had NOT
gained consciousness some hours
later.
Sheriff Webb An communicating
with Lubbock authorities believing
the dead man 70 be well. known IN
that vicinity.
authorities were attempting to de-
terminc whether IN third man wMM
involved In the alleged attemptet
robbery A third man Was seen IN
the vicinity of the Citizens National
Eank when the shooting began. IA
was said.
An explosion at midnight was un-
explained this morning. For several
weeks blasting had been going nu
during the day. in connection with
construction work and the exnln-
sion last night sounded like blasting.
However. because of thc lmtnnnss nf
the hour, there was considerable
curiosity. 10 was believed hy snms
persons that the explosion either
was created NV robbers tn distract
attention. or that scme of the ~soups
was exploded Inadvertently.
Nitro Elycerine wnA mot used in
the construction work There in N
nitrate factory eight miles wcsf
of here and also a. nitro rlycerlra
magazine. used in connection with
OIL drilling. An investigation wmH fn
be made today 70 determine n any
81 the explosives had been stolen.
Nitro Rlycerine left mt tho bank bw
the robbers was contained In W
square can. No such containers are
Used by explosive factories or oil
we'll drillers IN wAH said.
The man who was declared fatally
wounded still was alive AZ mid-fore.
noon. but IL was believed NE would
die shortly. One 0f hiS wounds wmn
through the tempIc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-11-25

WMHN"N"#
DALLAS, Texas. Nov. z5.--fH1I--A
check for $5 600 will W. forwarded WA
those who killed an alleged bank
rCbber nt Odessa as soon nm cnnfir~
nation and details ran be obtained
from the Citizens National Bank
there, william A. Philpott, secretary
Of the Texas Bankers association
said today.
We want dead bank bandits" Mr.
Philpott said, "and ] am sure that
II few more are killed, our hnldmr
epidemic will end"
"A total of 1850 banks rurentiy
agreed 20 contribute 70 a reward 81
$1,000 for every man killed while mk.
tempting 70 rob n bark. Mr. phiIp0kA
said, and these will be assessed their
portion Of the reward.
LUBBOCK. Texas. Nov. z5.--GFS--u
Early investigation here failed ta
develop any information concerning
the man whose name wMH found nn
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