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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
Fighting GOTH
NOn-de-Gneyye of
Present Congress

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb. i7.-tP
The recent fistic lapses OF some
members OF congress have produced
4 paradoxical aftermath.
Instead OF Tightening the tension
that always plaques the closing days
of session, fights and rumors Of
fights have mellowed the pre-ad-
Journment interlude with levity.
House members in particular are
getting an unusual kick out of the
process Of laughing off the sobriquet
Of "the fighting sixty-ninth congress
nom-deguerre that travelled liit-
inE path Of mcrriment today about
the committee rooms and corridors.
Chairman Smell of the rules COM
mittee. which has before ii two reso-
lutions to prescribe code Of ethics
for members who used. their fists,
said today he had set no date for a
hearing because he was reluctant to
expose his committee % dangers
that might be entailed.
You can say for me-" ne said.
that when the army provides ade-
quate protection for the committee.
we viii take up the resolutions
Representative Tilson Of Connecti-
concerned that the newspapers gave
front page space to yesterdays de-
bate on the resolutions The McFad-
den branch banking bill. passed yes
terday By the senate, was Of more
Importance. he said. but got less at
tention. In less serious vein he
pointed out that both resolutions
were sponsored by democrats and ap-
peared suggestive Of democratic
appeal for the boxing vote in 1928.
A pair Of boying gloves from the
town where Tunney won from Demp-
sey was presented today TO Speaker
Longworth. They were the gift OF
Representative Welsh Of Pennsylva-
MIA, whose career includes a prize
ring chapter.
He in turn had received the gloves
from the twenty-fourth ward repub-
lican club Of Philadelphia. with this
note
Kindly make good use Of these,
for according % reports they are
necessity in the halls of congress.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
AMNESTY BILL
UP IN SENATE
Fairchild Stops Vote
On Measure During
Morning Session

AUSTIN. Texas. eFb. I7.-tPl-The
senate again failed 20 vote on the re-
peal of the Ferguson amnesty act to-
day when the noon recess intervened
after Senator FairehiId Of Lufkin
had STAYED off vote for few min
utes with parliamentary tactics.
The bill came up in its regular or
der after the senate had disposed Of
everything on the calendar above il.
FairchiId Immediately moved for
unanimous consent 10 consider out Of
its regular order his bill 10 permit
farmers 70 yaccinate their own hogs.
II was pointed out that his bill was
the next measure on the calendar
after the anti-amnesty measure and
his motion lost. He then moved TO
recess and yielded the floor 10 va
rious senators 20 send up committee
reports and bills until IL was near
enough noon 70 recess.
The bill IS pending order of busi-
ness and will be considered when the
senate reconvenes at $3.50 this after
noon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
STORM SWEEPS INTO
ROCKY MOUNTAINS

DENfEks Colo, Feb lf.--tHp---
Three persons were dead. several in
iured and heavy damage 10 highways
and railroads was reported today fol-
lowing heavy snow and rain storms
in the Rocky Mountains states
The three dead were victims uf
separate snow slides which swept
communities near Price. Utah. yes
terdAy. The slides occurred on both
sides Of Indian summit. Shocking ail
traffic into the Utah basin.
Gus Goddart, So. and Moroni Now
er. 30. Latuda. Utah, and Dan Grund-
viz. 40. Watts, Utah. were killed in
the slides while five others were In
jured, two probably fatally
Rainstorms OK cloudhurSt proper
tions washed out roads in southern
Utah. where more precipitation was
forecast for today.
Unsettled conditions also prevailed
on the eastern side Of the continental
divide. ranging from damaging rains
in New Mexico and Arizona % sub
zero weather in Montana
Arizona streams we're reported nt
flood stage. Highways were blocked
In many places, trains were delayed
and wire service crippled.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
WEATHER

Fer Brownsville and the Lower Rio
Grande Valley: Partly cloudy and
continued mild temperature tonight
and probably Friday; decidedly cold
er by Saturday. Fresh and occasion
ally strong southerly winds on the
west coast, becoming northerly late
Friday night and increasing.
For East Texas: Cloudy tonight:
rain in east portion; much colder:
cold wave In north and west por-
tions; temperature 20 90 2s in north
and - 10 p in southwest portion:
Friday partly cloudy; colder in east
and south portions. Moderate 20
fresh south 70 northwest winds or
the coast. probably increasing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
State Rests In
Trial of Bates

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Feb. l7.-tF
The state rested Thursday morn
ing in the murder trial Of Bates %
San Angelo. charged with the killing
ef Customs Officer James Wallen at
Del Rio. after Captain Luke Down.
deputy customs collector a. Del Rio
had identified a bullet a. the one
taken from the body of Wallen.
In previous trial al Del Rio. Bstes
year sentence. but on appeal his
case was reversed and remanded. the
second trial being held in Rexar
rnnnty on n change of venue
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
TOURISTS FROM
3 STATES HERE

Twenty-three states we're repre-
sented al the Chamber Of Com
nierce Wednesday. Representatives
from that many states received
passports. In all there were 1888
passes issued.
Tourists came from Missouri.
Texas. Indiana. Oklahoma. Iowa,
Massachusetts. Illinois. Virginia.
New York. Kansas Louisiana South
Dakota. Minnesota. West Virginia.
Nebraska. Arkansas. Pennsylvania.
Colorado. California, Alabama, Wis
consin. Tennessee nd Ohio,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
HOming Pigeon, Shipped
TO Boston, Back in City

the birds were confined 10 the
pigeon cote several days follow
ing their arrival. Evidently the
homing instinct was 20 strong
that Immediately upon being
given freedom. the bird uuit the
frigid regions of Massachusetts
for the haimy climate of the Low
er Rio Grande Valley.
Several birds comprised the
shipment and Mr. Ncnevitt l.
watching the pigeon rotr for the
return "a some nf she hers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
Mexico Rail Workers Strike
Officially Called for Tonight

MEXICO CITY. Feb. 17.-tP,-
A general railway strike again
appears imminent in Mexico Mid
night tonight is the time set for
a walk-out.
Conferences between railroad
men and the National Railway
Lines, called by the Department
Of Industry to find solution Of
the differences between the men
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17

and the company. failed to ma
terialize. when the railroad work
ers damandsd discussion Of the
round house workers strike which
marked the origin Of the present
conflict.
This strike has been declared
illegal by the department Of in
dustry which decided that the
question could not be discussed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
SMITH Will NOT BE
SEATED In SENATE

WASHINGTON. y. g., Feb. l7-tFi
Any hope that Frank L. Smith NJ
Illinois will be seated In the senate
at this session cf congress disappear
cd today when the elections commit
tee was advised by his counsel that
illness would prevent the senator
designate from coming Before the
committee
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
Final Argument
in Rail Merger
Heard by [. c. c.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Feb. I7.-tPD
Final arguments On the proposals
Of the Kansas City Southern Railroad
70 take control Of the Missouri-Kan-
sas-Texas while the Missouri Kan
sas-Texas in turn takes control Of the
st. Louis Southwestern railroad,
were heard today before the Inter-
state Commerce Commission.
~ N. LOree. the railroad operator,
listened today while his lawyers laid
down the reasons which they con
Continued on page two)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
Will Not Commute
Hassell Sentence

AUSTIN. Tex. Feb. 17.-lPl-G0v-
ernor Dan Moody today again refused
20 commute the death sentence i'm
posed on George J. Hassell Of Far
well. confessed slayer Of ~ per-
sons.
Mrs. II. A. Watson of Crockett.
HasSells sister. pleaded with the
governor 20 reconsider his recent ac-
ton In denying the sentence.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
Kansas City-London
Telephone Operating

KANSAS CITY. Kas-. Feb. 17.--fFl
Kansas City established telephone
communication with London at gs4l
o'clock this morning when Cliff G.
Jcnes. local insurance man, was
connected with w. l.. cravers. gem
ernI manager nf the Ocean Accident
and Guaranty Corporation there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
Question of He or She
Comes up IN State Senate

AUSTIN, Tex. Feb. IT.--fFl-
The question Of whether he or
she did the vetoing during the
administration 0f Governor Miriam
a. Ferguson came up on the senate
floor today during discussion ~
the free text book law
Senator Fairchild of Lufkin who
has voted against the opponents of
the FergEsors on several roll
call declared:
-E told Ferguson that he should
veto thr annrfal school approprIa-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
SOCIETY'S PET PU PS
WILL FIGHT JUST LIKE
COMMON HOUN' DAWGS

I, YONKERS, \. Y, Feb. 1.-THE
zance Of the dislike Of an aristo-
Crow. led BY a butler.
when the Chow was bitten. the
owner. Mrs. Aaron Nichols. socially
prominent, summoned Mrs. q. ,.
Runyon. Jr. who Is just as well
knswn in Yonkers. 20 court. The
je6ge ordered the Pekin lashed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17

tion made by the last legislature.
Senator Love Of Dallas author
of a bill that would repeal the
amnesty granted James r.. Ferru-
son was On his feet In an instant.
Did / understand the senator
~ ny he told James r.. Ferguson
he should veto the appr0pria-
tion Love inquired.
Il am sorry the senator from
Dallas IS 50 dense Fairchild re-
piled. + ! thought everyone knew
that in law he ~ she and she u
IT,.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
TEXTBOOK REFERENDUM
DEFEATED IN HOUSE

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb lT.--tFF-A
resolution calling for "A referendum
on the question Of repeating the
Texas free text book law lost in the
senate today when Lieutenant Cover
nor Barry Miller voted against il,
breaking a tie.
The vote was the closest Of the ses-
sion. Senator Fairehild Of Lufkin,
who spoke for the resolution, changed
his vote from aye 70 no when III be-
came apparent that there would be a
tie. This move was made TO give him
Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17

A homing pigeon. one Of con-
gnmenf shipped from Browns
Vile 70 Boston on January is. by
ID. \. Young and n. J McDavitf.
was found yesterday On it, Old
roost. The bird showed No lit e.
fects from il journey Of over
1000 miles.
a The pigeons were shipped from
brownsville hy express 10 ; small
town near Boston. Tney probably
rearhes their destination abnnr
january 20. and II ~ presumed
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
CATCHES BIG FISH

PALM BEACH. Feb. i7.--ln the
lead for trophy donated hy Benito
Nussolini for the biggest catch OF
the Anglers Club. is ". W. Smith Of
Cleveland with i0i inch sailfish.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
CoRPuLENCY SAVES LIEE

DALLAS. Tex, Feb. 7.--tPl-Speed-
ing after a speeder. J. r. George.
policeman. struck Lottie Franklin.
neRress. Both are in a hospital to-
day Doctors said only the woman's
corpulcncy saved her life. She
weighs 800 pounds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17

Lhe river will continue TO fall
slowly in the lower portion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-02-17
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The Alaska fisherman., 1927-10-15

tion, which owns and operates the great Bonanza Mine of the Copper River Valley, and the Latouche mine on Latouche Island, Alaska, will pay a quarterly dividend of $125 the share on October 1, to stockholders of record on September 2. This dis tribution will amount to $5,593,O3O On the 4,474,424 shares of stock is sued, and will represent an increase of 25 cents the share over the divi- dends paid in 1926. Earnings for the first six months of this year are said to have been over $316 per share, but part of this amount comes from the Utah Copper Com pany, of which the Kennecott now owns 96 per cent.
 The Mother Lode Coalition, con- trolled by the Kennecott Corpora tion, earned $557,617 in the first half of this year, as against $1,192,743 in the corresponding period of 1926. Production was 12,15O,OOO pounds of copper, a de- crease of 2,4OO,OOO pounds. The present situation indicates dividends will soon have to be reduced beyond the present amount, 25 cents a share semi-annually, although there is no official authority for this statement.
The Alaska fisherman., 1927-10-15

elected by them, shall constitute the Alaska Republican Central Com mittee.
 4. That the fifth member so elect ed shall be the chairman of the Alaska Republican Central Com mittee, and the Alaska committee man of the National Republican Committee.
 Further resolved: That the above shall be tie law of the club whenev- CT the same shall have been accept ed and adopted by the divisional clubs of all the other divisions.
 Officers Elected
 Officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows: President, J. L.. Waller; vice-president, Sumner s. Smith; secretary, Roy c. South worth treasurer, Winfield Erwin, Jr.
 President Waller was given auth ority to name the executive commit tee of five members
 A finance committee composed of Winfield Erwin, R. c. Grover and J. W. Blase was named by the presi- dent, to which was delegated the work of enlisting members.
 The club voted to hold monthly meetings hereafter and the first Friday night in each month was se- lected as the date for the meetings.
 A big smoker for the members of the club is planned for the October meeting and committee was named to arrange the details.-Anchorage Times.
The Alaska fisherman., 1927-10-15

"KENNECOTT CORPORATION TO
 DISTRIBUTE DIVIDENDS OF
 $1.25 A SHARE OCT. r.
 This is the announcement on the front page of the Seattle Weekly It goes on and says:
 This Distribution will amount to s5,593,O3O on the 4,474,424 Shares Issued and Will Represent an In- crease of 25 Gents Share Over the Dividend Paid Last Year-Corpora- tion Owns and Operates Famous Bonanza Mine of Copper River Val ley and Latouche Mine of Latouche -Kennecott Still Maintains Record of Largest Producing Alaska Mines.
 The Kennecott Copper Corpora
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
MARQUETTE TUNNEL IS
 NEARING G0AL, FACE

BLACK HAWK, Nov. 12. (F)-Ihe showing in the breast of the Mar uuette tunnel, S10 feet from the port- al, is reported to be undergoing very favorable change for the better. The work of the Marquette Mining Company is considered the most im- portant new work under way in this famous district at the present time.
 The last news from the Marquette management this week was to the effect that the tunnel was entering new formation and those who have been watching the fine progress of this tunnel are hoping that the big 30-foot vein has been entered. Old timers here predict that when the big vein is hit, the Marquette com pany will have a bonanza.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
ROBBED AND SHOT

NEW YORK, Nov. 14. R-John Zubay, who lost several fingers in the World war, wGs shot when he fought against two men who tried to steal S12,OOO from hotel here The thieves fled from the scene without mitted in Seward Friday night.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
SETS 1o-lNcH CASING

FIT. WORTH, Texas, Nov. IA. R- The setting of the 1o-inch casing on the Coronado Oil & Gas Company Box "T" No. 1 well is, about com pleted and by this time next week the truth should be konwn as to wether or not the 16o0-foot level will run in accordance with the geology.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
DlvoRcEs INCREASING

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14. (P)-N- vorces are increasing in the United States. according to statistics made public by the census bureau. Mar riages increased at the rate of 1.2 per cent in 1926 while divorces in- creased 3.1 over 1926 rates.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
WANT NEWS ON MURDER

With reference how fast news travels The Gateway received a tel egram from the Fairbanks News Miner today asking for information on a murdered alleged to have been con- mited in Seward Friday night.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
GOOD OLD RENO

RENO, Nov. fl. R-Charging in- fidelity, failure to support and deser- tfon, Mrs. Beryl Ward yesterday ob- tained a divorce from her husband Walter s. Ward, son of the President of the Ward Baking Co.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
LEGISLATION FAILS

WASHINGTON, Nov 14. R-The efforts of three farm organizations to frame a farm legislation failed but hopes of compromise still exists. President Coolidge urged the organiza- tions to get together,
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
MORE RELIEF WORKERS

WASHINGTON, Nv. 14. P)-An ur- gent appeal for all the assistance the Government can spare was received from Governor Weeks of Vermont and Red Cross ordered additional relief workers into the flood area
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
NEWLYWEDS SAIL AWAY

NEW YORK, Nov. IA. [P)-Despite the death of pr. George Benjamin, Millicent Rogers grand father, Arturo Ramos and his wife sailed for South America on their honeymoon.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
DR. HENDRIX DIES

KANSAS CITY, Nov. IA. (P-Dr. Eugene Hendrix, retired Senior Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church South, died at the age of 80 years.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14
MANY AGENCIES AID

BOSTON, Nov. 14. P)-Many agen- cies are aiding in extending helping hand the vicinity of the New Eng lands flood with Vermont towns as the chief objective.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14

Chocolate and vanilla ice cream. SchaNerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-11-14

Lucky says: He can't boast of his solid finances but does boast of his solid packed tomatoes at 20 C. Y.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-11
Editors Note-All references to time
in this column are Central Standard
(Indianapolis) time.
Saturday

Yes, this is "Lindbergh Radio
Day."
The program began at II a. m,
but if you aren't reading this too
late it is not ell over yet. If you
haven't already done so, fish for
your favorite station in one of the
three networks of the National
Broadcasting Company. Shifting
from WRC, Washington, the special
N. B. G. hook-up continues trans
hitting from New York until 8
p. m.
The Times flashes late news bull
letlns at 7 p. m. over WKBF, In
dianapolis.
The Chicago American studio pro-
gram radiates from KYW, Chicago,
from to Z and 8 to $3.50 p. m.
The pop concert" summer fea-
ture at WBZ, Springfield, Mass, is
on the air from 6:10 to z, tbs to 8
and 8:15 to $40 p. m.
Favorite classics will be repro
duced by Johanna Crosse, staff or
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-11
Fishing The Air
BY LEONARD e. PEARSON

ganist of WLW, Cincinnati, at p.
m. The South Sea Entertainers en-
terrain at 7:05, Castle Farm at 8
and $40 and Latonia Melody Boys
at $40 p. m.
WOR, Newark, radios a recital by
Camille Plasscheart, violinist, at
6:15 p. m.
WCCO, Minneapolis-St. Paul, has
a dinner concert at Sis and dance
program at 1905 p. m.
The staff artists of WFAA, Dallas.
Texas, entertain from $3.50 to $50
and the Baker Hotel Orchestra
plays dance tunes at IL p. m.
Light ballads and glee selections
will be featured from to p. m.
by the Falls of Schuylkill Male
Chorus, of Philadelphia. WIP, that
city, and WGBS, New York, carry
this program.
An orchestra and popular "blues"
singer will be heard at $3.50 p. m.
from XII, Los Angeles.
A descriptive talk on Yellowstone
National Park will be radiocast at
$50 p. m. from WMAQ, Chicago.
Tonight WQJ, Chicago, institutes
a new summer diversion, a trio Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-11
Asthma Disappears,
Had 1t IS Years
Mrs. Woodward, IS Years Old,
Says Cough, Wheeling and
Asthma Gone

Elderly people who suffer with
asthma and bronchial coughs will
find particular interest in let
ter written by Mrs. Elizabeth
Woodward, IS years old, who
lives at 1850 West Michigan ST.,
Indianapolis. She writes:
IT had asthma in severe form for Is
years. I coughed hard, wheezed and
was very short of breath, and in addi-
ton my stomach caused me a lot of
trouble. For one year l had been I'M
able to do any work, not even to wash
ing the dishes. On Feb. Z, 1925. |
started taking Nacor. The wheeling
and cough have left entirely, and +
do not have the slightest sign of asth
ma now. My stomach condition has i'm
proved. / am feeling fine, able to wash
and iron and do the homework and am
gaining steadily in every way"
If you suffer from asthma, bronchitis
or severe chronic cough, you should
read the vital information about these
diseases, in a booklet which will be
sent free by Nacor Medicine Co., Alb
State Life Bldg, Indianapolis, Ind.
They will also send you the letters of
people whose trouble disappeared years
ago and never returned No matter
how serious your case seems, call or
write for this free information. 1t
\ has led thousands back to health and
strength .-Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-11
SHIPPERS WILL meet
One Thousand Expected
Here June Fl.

One thousand shippers and rail-
road traffic men are expected to at
tend the Ohio valley shippers con-
ference here June 81, when Law
renee N. Neln, president of the In
dianapolis Traffic Club acts as host.
Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and
West Virginia shippers will be in
the conference. Fourteen similar
conferences operate throughout the
country.
Shipping problems will be dis
cussed and attempts will be made
to iron out kinks which have de-
veloped during the past year.
Quarterly meetings are also held,
it was announced.
General officers of the Ohio VAL
ley conference are Guy L. Cory,
Springfield, Ohio, Traffic Ascot
alton. manager; G. J. Neekamp,
Northeast Kentucky Coal Opera
tors Association, secretary, and al
ternate chairman, and Paul G.
Hodges, Marble Cliff Quarries Com
pany, assistant general manager,
executive committee chairman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-11
Martin
SKETCHES BY BESSEY
SYNOPSIS b BRAUCHER

organ recital at 2 p. m, programs
from the city zoo at 7:15 and GAS
and an ensemble concert at 8 D. M
KDKA, East Pittsburgh, radicN
organ music at 2 p. m. and the sta
TONS little symphony" at 4:30
p. m.
The bennington Ensemble may
be heard at 7:45 p. M, the st. Paul
municipal organ at 9 pA m. from
WCCO, Minneapolis and st. Paul.
The Old Folks musicale at VOC,
Davenport, comes at / p. m.
WEAF's Red network schedule in
cludes:
$40 P, N.-MusicaI program bt Major
Doves Capitol Theater Family.
7:l5 P. M.--William Simmons, baritone
on the Atwater-Kent radio hour.
7:45 p. MA Tribute to Captain Lind
berghs Transatlantic Flight" BY Lieut.,
Leigh Wade. one OF the Round-the-World
800 p. M.-Cathedrai Echoes, an organ
recital ito WRC only.