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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
New Industrial Section
Served by Three Roads

The plating OF q new industrial
area for Brownsville, which will in
clude approximately 20 acres in the
northern part Of the city and
which will provide access to the
Southern Pacific. Missouri Pacific
and Ri0 Grande railways, was start
ed by engineers Saturday.
The land il the property or w. H.
McDavitt and Fred Rustebcrg OF
Brownsville. John Shary Of Mission
and Ben Keith of Dallas, and was
purchased In 1926 from the Browne
properties The trart lies between
Twelfth street and the Buena Vista
cemetery between Eight and Ninth
and extends from the center OF the
city resaea 10 one block beyond
Roosevelt street.
The tract originally inclnded "a
acres. several acres having been re-
served by McDavitf fer his gin and
shipping warehouses and for the
future site Of a packing plant OF the
Texas Citrus Fruit Growers En-
change
The Rio Grande railway runs
tkEough the ssnter ~ ths traeb and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

.rate prevailing In the state, the city
that can offer a substantial reduc-
tion in city taxes is sure to progress.
] think that in acting as they did
Brownsville's city commission took
a big step forward and one that Is
almost sure to draw other big manu-
featuring interests to the city.
I'm this connection l think il would
be a good idea for the city to pur-
chase a large tract of land that could
IN turn be sold to prospective manu-
facturers here ct a low cost" Mr..
bennett said.
Other opinions voiced were.
w. B. Sellers. banker: II think the
reduction was a great thing. / have
always been in favor Of tax reduction
where tax valuations make such re-
duction possible"
Bert Cromack, contractor: "Every-
body is pleased with the action of the
commission. IL is a wonderful thing
for the city from an advertising
standpoint, and the increase in
valuations shows remarkable growth
for the city"
" COMMISSION
man: II was very glad to hear of the
reduction 1t is a good advertise
ment and a great boost for the city"
A Wayne Wood. banker: II think
the commission did the right thing.
! am always in favor OF tax reduc-
tions, where those reductions are
consistent with increased property
valuations. IL is a very good ad for
the city and will, think. 20 far
toward keeping property values up.
John Gregg, banker: at certainly
is a fine thing, and l am glad they
made the reduction. Whenever a
new business enterprise thinks OF
locating in a city the first thing il
asks Is about the tax rate. The re-
duction is good ad from that stand
point"
Albert Fernandez, banker, "It's
great and | am extremely glad they
acted as they did"
Manuel Cisneros. druggist. al
think II Is fine thing that tue tax
valuation is high enough to permit
Of such n reduction at this time. II
should stimulate business activity 70
n still higher property valuation, and
consequently further reduction
next year"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

lines have been extended into the
AREA by both the Southern Pacific
and Missouri Pacific. Surveys for
the construction Of more tracknge
are expected 60 be completed by the
railroads in q few days.
I'm recent weeks several industrial
and commercial firms have investi-
gated the tract, and IL is probable
that the announcement OF the first
firm 10 secure a site in the new in
drstrial area will be made this week.
This is the only industrial area
I'm the Valley which can provide In
dustrial or commercial establish
nenta connections with three lines
OK railroad, owners of the property
said The purchase OF the land was
made two years ago with q view Of
developing IL as m industrial area
when Brownsville necured addition
n railroad facilities, Mr. McDavitt
stated He poiLted cut that IL In the
highest land within the city limits,
well drained. and has the railroad
which assure every pos
aible facility Tor industries Or whole
nals sstaRliShmspts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
BIG Steps IN
AIRPORTPLAN
MADE IN CITY
Two Planes Here and
Will Fly To oday;
Government Experts
To Aid Site Hunt

Brownsville's opportunities for an
airmail service and commercial
aviation field were frightened Sat
urday by the arrival here Of four
aviators and two planes, and receipt
of a wire from K. B. Creager telling
of plans for a visit from an army
aeronautical expert TO aid in the
selection Of such field.
Steps for the organization OF the
Border Airways Incorporated were
taken Immediately upon arrival here
by Les Mauldin, leader Of the fly
ing group. In addition to the
Brownsville field, an airport is to
be established at Corpus Christi i'm
mediately, Mr.. Mauldin stated.
He was accompanied here by A. ID.
burst and Charles and Harry Ross,
all pilots, who will make their per-
manent home and headquarters here.
The arrival Of the to planes here
is a big step toward the establish
ment of a municipal flying field
since the appointment of the joint
committee by the Chamber of Com
merce and the city commission on
the project a month ago.
Filters Arrive in Planes
His company will put into effect
Immediately a cross-country pas
senger service, Mr.. Mauldin said, and
will also establish a flying school.
A plane is also 20 be kept here for
use in shorter flights to any desired
point. the pilot stated.
Although no definite arrangements
have been made, IL is tentatively
understood that his company is 10
have charge of the municipal air
field to be established by the city.
At least it will have the use Of that
field. it was said.
The Corpus Christi field will not
be established until after the one
here is well in operation, the flyer
declared.
The four airmen, all married and
two Of them with children, reached
the city shortly before noon, four
Of them flying down from Dallas
while the others made the trip in
automobiles.
Mauldin and Harry Ross were the
ayiators flying into Brownsville,
Mauldin's machine carrying Mrs.
Mauldin and Mrs. Ross, while Harry
Ross drove the other plane loaded
with luggage.
Officials Coming
Representatives or the department.
Of the interior and the war depart
ment are scheduled to pay the city
a visit some time next week and as
sist in the selection Of the munich
pal field.
Several sites are under considera-
tion BY members Of the committee,
and il Is understood final acceptance
Of one Of these fields is awaiting
only Recommendation Of these ex-
perts.
General Kinds, commanding Of
ficer at Fort Sam Houston, will ar
range next week TO send an army
aeroaautical expert here to aid in
the search for a landing field, ac-
cording to a telegram received Sat-
urday from II. B. Creager in Wash
ington. Plans for a visit from the
interior department man were made
last week. and it is hoped to have
the experts here at the same time.
This arrangement was made pos
sible through the cooperation of
True B. Davidson. assistant secre-
tary Of war, the telegram, which was
sent to the local Chamber OF Com
merce, stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
TOOPEN new
POWER Lines
Valley System To Ba
One Of Longest in
United States

khhFGAMA AJ a HE ntNMLu.f "
SAN BENITO. Dee. 3.-Whnt TIA
said 20 BE- one or the longest eIer-
tric power lines in che world wan
scheduled for completion Sunday
when the $4,000 horsepower station
OF the Central Power and Light com-
pany here begins transmitting elec.
trieal energy 10 Rio Grande City,
more than a hundred miles away,
and which will make n transmiasion
line go miles long, according I'D an
nouncement by the power company
officials.
The plant, which now serves 2D
cities OF the Valley, has grown from
a l125 horsepower in 1924 70 The
present capacity Of more than 22 1000
horsepower. The first branch Of the
high tension line was constructed
from San Benito to the ire plant nE
Harlingen and up the Valley to Min~
sion IN 1894. Later thn line wmm
built from San BenIto IN Browns
vile and across To Matmmoror- anA
IRON hnrlingen to Raymondville,
than 20 Weslaco north to HargilI,
from lisa east and west to la
Blanca and In Villa. new towns.
from Pharr 20 Edinburg. from Donpm
~ the river pumping plant, from
West Brownsville I'D El Jnrdin, tn
the Los FraSnoH pump. from Hnr-
iingen on 10 Rio H0ndo ara lha
river loop from the Mission plant
70 the San Benito plant distance
Of SO miles.
a aub-ganerating plant has been
installed in Mission 10 relieve tha
Load OK the central generating planN
in the ValAey.
Frank a. Lndden of Enn BcmHtn IVA
Lhe general manager OK tha Nalle M
diKisien. W
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Talk Port Isabel
at Capital Parley

.inEton Friday, had a. very salts
factory conference and are hope
full that their objective has been ac-
complished.
A telegram received Saturday by
the Brownsville Chamber Of Com
merce from X. B. Creager, stated the
committee had been accorded every
possible courtesy and was given an
opportunity TO present nil details
relative to the 16-foot project.
The committee also filed q brief
with the Board of Army Engineers
setting forth the fact that the VAL
ley is appealing from the unfayor-
abl report filed by Lieut.. Col. y. T..
Schley. District Engineer at CAL
weston, In connection with the
thirty-foot harbor project.
An invitation was extended the
entire board to visit the Lower Rio
Grande Valley, all expenses TO be
borne by the Valley, and to make q
complete personal inspection Of this
section before taking definite ac-
ticn on the adverse report Of the
district engineer.
With the brief n complete history
OF the harbor project was filed, and
in connection with the historical
phases the brief stated: "It is his
torically interesting TO note that
for almost fifty years the question
MS to the development OF this har-
Dor has been N live one; that fav-
cradle reports on different projects
for It's development have. nj vari-
GUS times, been made during that
period; that several Of these pro-
jects have been adopted; in the ag-
gregate large amounts Of govern
ment money expended without any
Of these projects being carried to
completion.
In summarizing the commercial
advancement OK the Valley and the
necesssity which exists for thirty
(Continued on page two.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
BANDITSFREE
MINING MAN
Release of American
Reported By Con-
sui In Mexico

WASHINGTON, d. C., Dee. s.-tY
Release BY Mexican bandits Of
Thomas W. Thompson. American
mining engineer. who was captured
near Copala, Sinalca. and held for
5000 pesos ransom, was reported to
the state department today by Con-
sui William P. Blocker, at Mazat-
Ian.
The cornsefs message which said
he had received his information
from Mexican military authorities,
contained no additional facts OF the
methods by which the release OF
the American was obtained nor did II
indicate specifically whether the
ransom demanded was paid or not.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Giles Abandons
Projected Flight

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf, Dee
Hl-Declaring he was run down and
all in" and that ~ would "take IA
long rest" Captain Frederick a.
Giles, British aviator who planned
to fly a biplane fro mSan Francisco 20
New Zealand, announced here lat0
today that he had definitely aban-
doned the project. He said his back
er, w. II. Roscwarne Of Detroit,
would probably advocate continuance
of the flight with another pilot.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
ALDECLARES
REMUS INSANE
Bootlegger King May
Not Go On Stand In
Staying Trial

CINCINNATI. o., Dec. 2.-(P-
Doubt that George Remus would
testify crept into his murder trial
for the first time today.
II appeared when George Conners,
closest ally in the giant syndicate
which won Remus the title OF liking
of bootleggers, concluded a four
hour recital covering n two year
period when into his former lead
er's ear was poured a steady stream
of calumny against the wife he slew
in Eden Park here last October 6.
Conners testified she himself first
made Remus aware OF the many at
tacks on Mr.. Remus' fidelity, heard
others tell him tales new and old
and after each bit Of tattling, saw
Remus give way TO "outbursts Of
rage" which in the aggregate, final
ly convinced him his old leader was
insane.
Conners' testimony today concern
ed alleged plots Of Mrs. Remus and
Franklin T. Dodge. Jr., TO slay Re-
mus, 70 have Remus deported and
to mulct him Of his liquor fortune.
There were other tales Of Mrs. Remus
and Dodge together here and there
about the country and about two oc-
casions when Remus, housed in the
same. hotel with them, sought to
slay them.
Less than ten minutes Of the court
session was left when direct exam
ination Of Conners was concluded
with his statement that "all these
things made me form the opinion
that Mr.. Remus was insane. -"
The prosecution seized upon the
briet interval with avidity. Hurting
questions at Connors. in an accusing
tone and in a voice which at it's best
rivals RemuS' roar. Walter n. Sib-
bald. assistant prosecutor, hurriedly
built up a picture Of Conners as a
former bootlegger, an ex-conviet. a
man still in the whiskey business
who had resorted to the subterfuge
of legal possession to get whiskey
into the illegal market and the as
sociate Of bootleggers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Weather Halts
Endurance Flight

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. Dec. a.
Rl-Rough air currents over the sea
and bay adjacent 10 San Francisco
shook the monoplane Spirit of Cali
fornia. 80 violently today that Capt.
Charles Kingsford Smith and Lieut..
George Pond, ". >. N.. pilots
were forced 10 quite their enduranca
flight two hours and 10 minutes after
they started from Mills Field. They
had hoped 70 stay aloft 56 hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Committees ToBe
Killed By House

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Dec. B.
N5-House republican headers today
approved q plan for abolishing six
teen house committees and creating
enc new one
The proposal will be called up
An the house shortly after congress
eoryenes and II expected 70 he put
through without serious opposition
- democratic leaders have acquiesed
in ske rove.
The action was taken today at the
house republican committe on COM
mfftecx. The committees 20 be abol-
ished are those on alcoholic liquor
traffic. railways and canal suffer
are. industrial arts and cxpositioas
a. saany others.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

EAST TEXAS: Sunday Increasing
cloudiness, warmer except in north
west portion; Monday cloudy, cold
er in north portion; light to fresh
easterly to southeriy winds on the
coast.
WEST TEXAS. Sunday increasing
cloudiness. colder in north portion;
Monday generally fair.
OKLAHOMA: Sunday cloudy; cold
ers Monday eloudys
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

While no definite announcement:
will be made for several days by the
Board Of Army Engineers relative 70
the government completing the Is
foot inner channel at Point Isabel.
the Valley port committee, which
conferred with the board in WASH
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Elect Chambers
Santone Mayor

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Dee. S.-tPl
&C. M. Chambers. district attorney
OF Bexar county, Saturday was elect
ed mayor Of San Antonio 70 fill the
vacancy caused BY the death OF
Mayor John W. Tobin.
Chambers had no opposition in the
race and received 1906 votes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Kress Denies Reported
Plan to Form Merger

NEW YORK. ". ". Dec. s.-tFt-
$. p. kress company made official
denial today Of reports that ne
gotiations for n merger with s. s.
kresge company or any other chain
store concern were under way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
Oil Men Killed
In Auto Smash

WICHITA FALLS, Tex. Dee. s.
Rp-Harold Names. So, Wichita Falls
oil operator and J. n. G. Atkins. SO,
attorney fer m oil firm here are
dead rs the result OF an automobile
accident late this afternoon. The
two were driving 10 Winkler coun-
ty to inspect an NJ lease. About
eight miles west W. Wichita Falls
their car turned over. Hanes was
killed instantly and Atkins died four
hours later.
TOY BALLOON FATAL TO BABY
LUBBOCK. Tex, Dec. S---tPS--A
toy rubber balloon caused the death
Of s-year-old Iva May Williams,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. v. II. VIII
liams Of the Robertson community,
near LnAbock today The child was
playing with the balloon and hap
pened 20 suck q piece Of the rubber
down her throat Death by rhoking
resulted IL q Few minutes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04
RAIN REAKS
NONSTOP TRIP
TONICARACUA
Major Brainard, Pilot
Of Plane, Decorated
For Bravery Under
Fire i'm World War

MANAGUA, Me. Dee. 3.--tFl--
Major Brainard, plotting n United
States marine corps monQplane,
which hoped off from Miami, Fla,
this morning, landed at Tela, Hon
duras. at 4:07 this afternoon. Brain
ard came down safely and is ex-
pected to reach Managua Sunday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

WASHINGTON. d. c. Dec. sur
Major Edwin II. Brainard who
made a successful nonstop flight
today across the Carribean Sea be-
came an aviator In the marine corps
after the World War during which
he won three decorations for brav-
cry. He served with the marine
corps rs commander or an artillery
battalion during the war.
He was awarded the Navy Cross.
the Service Cross for Distinguished
Service in the marines and the Croix
de Guerre for moving his battalion
forward during the campaign Of
fensive under "A heavy barraEe.
He transferred 20 the marine fly
ing corps in 1921 and during the neSt
year was seriously injured In q
plane crash at Augusta. Ga. He was
born at Branford, Conn, September
Q. 1882, and was commissioned second
lieutenant in 1909.
The Fokker tri-motorcd transport
which he flew ~ the largest plane
i'm the marine aviator service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

MIAMI, Fla. Dec. a.--The Tropical
Radio Telegraph company here was
advised late today BY it, station In
Tela, Honduras. that Major II. III.
Brainard and his two companions on
a nonstop flight TO Managua, Niear-
aqua, landed safely on the beach at
Tela at 5:1l p. IN.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-12-04

WASHINGTON. ID. CM., Dec. s.
R)-Strong headwinds for six hours
faced the flight az Major ~. vi.
Brainard, marine corps aviator in his
flight across the caribbean sea a
wireless message 10 the navy depart
ment from him tonight said.
His communication says he landed
at Tela, Honduras. because "lOw
clouds and rain made II dangerous t0
attempt 70 ret over the mountains
with less than two hours daylight
left"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10
ESCAPED CONVICT
JAILED IN HOLD-UP
Wounded in Battle With Police of
South Bend, Ind.-Two
Others Arrested.

By the Associated Press
SOUTH BEND, Ind, February To-
Albert Rosenberg. -, who police de
clare escaped from Atlanta Federal
PenitentalN January 81, was held in
jail here today with Alfred Costello,
%. of eDtroit. for the hold-up of a
theater here last Tuesday night
Search was being made for Basil Bang
hart. who escaped from Atlanta with
Rosenhcrg
Surrounded in an exclusive residen-
tial district shortly afte the hold-up,
the three gave battle to the police.
Costello receiving serious wounds. His
companions escaped.
Late last night police received Il
tip that Rosenberg was hiding III a
hotel half block from police head
quarters. He surrendered without
resistance and il was found that his
Jaw was badly swollen from a bullet
wound received in Tuesday night
battle Police said he admitted hold.
ing mp the theater and that the third
bandit was Banghart
Rosenberg WAS serving a l0-year
sentence for entering a Trenton. y.
H. post office and Banghart two years
for an automobile theft at Dayton.
Ohio. Rosenberg was sentenced last
October and Banghart last May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10
PRINCE TO ADDRESS
GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Members to Hear William of
Sweden Describe Exploration
Trips Tomorrow.

Prince William OF sweden will ad
dress the National Geographic Society
tomorrow night AT the Washington
Auditorium on Hunting Big Game in
pNgmy Land
Prince William led the Swedish Ho"
logical Expedition into the heart OF
Africa Tor specimens of rare and wild
animals of that district. He led hls
men from the kenNa country through
/ 'ganda and Ruapda 70 Lake klNu.
where "A halt Was made Tor cNplora-
ton Of 4 volcano. II was in the for
rstS east of kNu that the pNEuueS
were studied priuCe William and his
PARTY obtained hundreds of mammals
and brought specimens for the Riks.
Museum.
On tne plains of the ltulndi River
the PARTY entered one OF the richest
game countries and obtained eorillas.
elephants. lions rhinoCeroSes and
balloons.
In addition 10 being big game
hunter Prince William is a writer,
whose output has ranged from eA-
ploraticn books To plays and poems.
His lecture viii be Illustrated by mo
ton pictures and slides.
There iS no power in the universe
that can help a man to do thlng
when he thinks he cannot do it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

National Donovan Affair. "
mystery play, at $50 pm.
BelaSco- Sir James Barries what
Every Woman knows, comedy, at
$50 pm.
Polls What Price Glory" photo.
play. al 2t5 and SIS pm.
keith's Nan llalpcrln and Charles
Nithers, vaudeville. at 10 and SIS
pm.
Earle Harry Conle> & 60. and
Altrock and Schacht, vaudeville, con
tnuouss 80 To II pm.
Gayety Red Kisses" drama. at
2la and S1J IN
Metropolitan THE White Black
Sheep. AT tl;40 am. i,40 3.40, $40,
$40 ana 9:40 pm.
Columbia The Winning of Bar
baIa Worth, AT 10 am. liza. 3l0.
so. go and $3.50 pm
Rialto Talking Pictures "Sensa.
non Seekers at i:35 am. l.S5. 3:33,
':a3. 1;3o ana ",45 pm.
Palace Blonde or Brunette" at
II am, l3.e5. 20. IA, $50. 80
and ESQ pm.
Tivoli The cay Deceiver" at 20.
AIS. i. 80 ana gao pm.
Ambassador We're ia the Navy
Now" mt 6;la. $ and $40 pm.
Wardman Park Peter Che Pirate. ."
AT and . pm
Central The city" at 1880. ..
$40, ., $50, s and $40 pm.
William Henry Jacques. London,
has been Identified az the first man
who read the manuscript OF Joseph
Conrads first novel and encouraged
him to persist in writing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10

Though she is still in her early
twenties. Mile. Martha Guile holds
first rank among French historical
u ri -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10
- -
DANCING.
GATHERING RAILE

Valencia, black bottom, waltz, tango, clog,
Tues, Orchestra, 7I0 9th n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-10
STUDENT LOAN FUND AID.
d. A. r.. of District Announces
Benefit Card Party.

A benefit card marty will be given
at the Willard Friday afternoon,
February Is, to further the plans Of
the District of Columbia Daughters of
the American Revolution student
loan fund. which viii be put in OPP
Grafton at George Washington Uni
versity and will afford loans without
interest to deserving students.
The plan at first was intended pri.
marily as an aid for disabled soldiers.
The District committee has set a
s 900 goal and will operate with the
cooperation OF the 90 d. A. II. chap
ters In the District The committee
comprises Mrs. Grattau X kerans,
Mrs. George Eastmcnt Mrs William
Willett, Mrs. Edgar Merritt and re
gents of chapters.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-05-27

to dlsodgc him from his hiding place
on the second floor of a local resi-
denee. Gregory was armed with a
.38 calibre revolver which he had
stolen from the shcriffs office before
escaping from Jail in the Minnesota
town, and refused to come down at
the command Of the local authorities.
He readily gave himself up, however,
after the tear gas bombs were
brought into action.
Gregory had been captured here
early this month and was returned
to the Window Jail to await trial,
but he escaped from there later and
returned to Bismarck.