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Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-06-12
AOOvER'S NOM|NA AT|ON MORALLY CERTAIN
HOOVER'S NAME
AROUSES CHEERS


CONVENTION HALL KANSAS CITY, June 12-The
the King srkingly manifested in the first session
Republican National Convention today and with it
fckered the last faint hope that this convention be
stampeded for Calvin Coolidge.
Everyone of the 1089 delegates to the Conven-
tion Hall LOO O'Clock knowing that Herbert Hoover
is the choice of this convention overwhelmingly
The announcements of Andrew w. Mellon and VIII
liam NJ Butler hour before the convention opened that
Coolidge is out and Hoover is the for u.s." made
the delegates climbing band
wagon prontO delegations caucausing the
yentiOn floor
Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio, the convention key
nOter had prepared his lengthy speech days
time when there still existed in his and many other
hearts the determination draft Coolidge whether
and that end he devoted the closing paragraphs of his
speech laudng President Coolidge as probably
onal Convention
1t speech calculated to whip the Coolidge
ment of the convention to fever heat and certainly
calculated close the door to his nomination
But in the light Of the happenings of the morning the
elimination of Coolidge and the ascendancy of Hoover, it
failed spark the convention off at the first mention Of
"Our eminent leader in the White House" There
quick ourburs of cheers and then after Senator
declared emphatcally that Calvin Coolidge is
greatest personal and political force in the world today
the applause lasted a little less than 80 seconds.
By way of contrast, Senator Fess only reference
even indirectly Hoover when he mentioned the
good work of the Department of Commerce"
There rebel yell from the Hoover delegation
from California and in twinklng it looked like real
demonstration coming for the herapparent to the
Republican throne 1t spontaneous, apparently
sincere and almost long the Oubursts of
applause that greeted direct mention of the Presidents
name.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-06-12

Mrs. Perle Brown is the pos
SCISSOR of a new Ford coupe which
was delivered last Saturday by
A. C. Grant, local Ford dealer.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-06-12

Mrs. F. G.. Bartell underwent
an operation in the Las Vegas
hospital Monday morning.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-06-12


KANSAS CITY, June 12-The Republican National
Convention called to order at eleven a m.
News
KANSAS CITY, June 12-The nomination of Herbert
Hoover by the Republican National Convention here be-
came nearly today anything political be-
The big delegations from Pennsylvania and Massa-
both put definitely into the Hoover column
by the action of delegation caucuses.
This pushed HOover's pledged strength considerably
past the 545 delegates necessary for a nomination.
iOnaIN News
KANSAS CITY. June 12-The Republican National
convention at 1908 adjourned until 1O;SO tomor-
row morning.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27
BALLOT RECOUNT
 STARTS AT ONCE YlltW Wilson Election Contrc. rGsy Will Be Settled Soon

Washington. Jan. 27.-Recount of ballots cast in six Pennsylvania counties in the 1926 senatorial race between William s. Ware and his democratic opponent, William B. Wilson. will begin at once by a sen ate elections subcommittee.
 The full committee decided to go into the investigation late yesterday, rev4rsing its action of the day be- fors when it voted to to dismiss Wilson's contest petition. The re- versal came shortly after Senator Reed. democratic. Missouri. offered a resolution asking the senate 10 di- rect it's committee to entertain the contest.
 Explaining the unanimous de- cision of the committee changing its previous stand. Chairman Shortridge, republican. California, said the amended petition filed yesterday by Wilson met the objection of the committee, which was that the charges lacked particulars.
 Tho recount will include the bal lots cast in Philadelphia Alleghany. Luzerne, Delaware. Lackawanna and Schuyikill counties. where Will son charges conspiracy existed against him. His amended petition asserted that the conspiracy inclnd- ed Ware. Thomas F. Watson, Sr, chairman of the Philadelphia repub-
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27
AARON VON KRUPP. MY BE DEPOR1ED
h Nehsmia ForSs Pass
 plt lDd Re+entels United States

NV York. Jan. :7 tF - The boguA Baron von Krupp," deport- cd frsm this country last July after . bejaf but spectacular career. is in Tombs prison today facing deporta- tion again after reentering the United States on f ed passport.
 Held in Jail
 The "Baron." whose real name is George Gabor. is g years old and a native of Hungary. He was ar rested at the Harvard club by an aecut of the department of justice and held in jail in default of $2.- 500 bail.
 Gabor entered the United States last September on a passport bear ing the name of Herman Schwartz enbach. Government officials said Gabor formed the acquaintance of Schwartzenbach in Rotterdam while still posing as a member of the Krupp family. They said he stole 6chwartzenbach's passport and birth certificate and on the strength of the latter obtained duplicate passport from the American consul in Berlin. ....
 Gives Bad Check
 0abor's identity was not revealed until hs gave the Cunard Steamship line . check for $1.00o for a passage ts England which was returned marked mo funds"
 Knowing Gabor's penchant for Algh society. department of justice agse4s, who were called in by the CuNard officials, found him at the Harvard club.
 Toured Country
 oebor's previous visit was mark e hy triumphant trip across the country during which he gave out interviews that the great Krupp Munitions factory would never make war implements again. He made his tour in a Ford car which he said was given him by Henry Ford, but which Ford denied. He also claim ed acquaintanceship with Harvey Fireotone. Thomas Edison. Cover nor Smith and other prominent men.
 Meanwhile the Krupp family in Germany had learned of his activi- t1es and had repudiated him as not bsiug of their family.
 Arrested in New Mexico
 He finally was arrested in August, 1926. in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on . bad check charge. It then was learned that he was wanted in Wilmington. Del. on similar charge. After attempting to com- init suicide by eating match heads he waived extradition and was re- turned to Delaware where he plead ed guilty and was sentenced to nine months in prison. Following his prison term he was deported.
 While held in New Mexico 1t was alleged that he had passed bad cheeks in New Haven. Conn. while posing as Yale student, but no charges were filed. He went under the name of George Adorgan there.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27

lican central committee: John J. Mckinley. committee treasursr. and members of the committee and others. He named also John c. Armstrong. chairman Of the repub- lican county committee of Allegheny, other Pittsburgh committee officials and these of similar committees in the other counties.
 Senator Reed hopes to have his campaign funds committee also examine the ballots in cooperation with the elections committee and will ask the senate for that author ity. Thus Senator Elect Ware is de- lending his seat against two attacks, the Wilson contest and Senator Reeds challenge Of his credentials on the grounds of excessive cam- paign expenditures. Ware has been denied the oath of office on the basis of the slush fund committee report and should Wilson win his contest he will win the seat also.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27
Fascism Reported Now
 As Facing . Crisis

London, Jan. 37 NCThe Lsborite Daily Herald tn . dispatch from the Italian Frontier" says that | fas- cism is threatened with crisis somewhat resembling the TSotzky crisis in Russia. which resulted in the exile of some thirty odd oppon- ents of present Soviet government methods.
 The dispatch says that several prominent fascist leaders, including Roberto Farinacci. former secretary of the fascist party. and Edmondo Rossoni. head of the fascist trade union. are threatened with severe disciplinary measures and banish- ment to the Lipari Islands for trying to create . faction within the party. especially in the militia and trade unions. and for demanding demo- cratization of the party.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27

Frederick Bywatsrs who wsFs found guilty of killing the woman'S hus- band.
 The only news of the actual sxs- cutions WaS in the form of aa ofi- cial notice pasted on the gates ol the prison. The only persons admitted to the death chamber wsre prison oln- cials and . priest Newspapsrmsn were barred.
 It was feared that . mob might cause danger but there was no dt.li- culty although . crowd was around the prison.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27
Sunday Is Day of Dread
 For Railroad Engineers

Cleveland. O., Jan. 27 UP)-Sun- day is a day of dread among loco motive engineers in view of the in- creasing number of grade crossing crashes on that day, Homer D. How ard, veteran engineer, told the Ma tional Road Builders at their con- vention here.
 Navy engineers, Howard said. re- fuse to work on the Sabbath in fear that a careless. motorist will dis regard signals and drive into the path of their train.
 Howard advocated the law recent ly adopted by the Illinois legislature which makes it compulsory for mo- torists to bring their cars to com plete stop at all railroad crossings.
 The look of horror on a mo- torist's face as he finds his machine stalled on the crossing cannot be compared with the feelings of the engineer as he sees the imminent crash" Howard said. ''The careless driver who gets himself killed at a crossing, not only endanAers the lives of hundreds of persons on the train, but also Is a detriment to the well fare of the country"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27
Arrested in Buffalo on
 Charge of Being Bigamisl

Buffalo. N. r.. Jan. 27 R-Ac- cused of marrying two women with in seven days. Ralph Mark, 32. ma rine engineer of Chicago. is being held by Buffalo police pending in' vestigation of complaints made by both women. It is charged that Mark married Florence Comiskey, l6. of Erie. Pa, on December IT, after a whirlwind courtship and then on December 24 became the husband of Margaret c. Ettinger. 27, at the latter's home on Long Island. The young woman who said she was Marks second wife told police Mark deserted her Dec. 31.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27
TWO ARE HANGED
 IN ENGLAND TODAY
Pay Death Penalty for Staying
 of Star Athlete

Cardiff. Wales. Jan. s7.-(UP)- ! Two men were executed today for the murder of David Lewis, . rugby 1 football player.
 Daniel Driscoll and Edward Row.
 lands were sent to their deaths at 8 a. m. today after being convicted
 of slashing the throat of the ath- lete.
 Rowlands' brother. John. was
 found insane, shortly before the exc cution and detained at Broadmore
 asylum.
 The two Rowlands and Drkcoll
 were charged with killing Lewis ; with his own knife. The defense
 contention was that John Rowlands
 in self defense, had struck Lewis with the knife.
 Four men went to trial for the murder. In addition to the Rowlands brothers and Driscoll, William Jo- seph Price was charged with the
 murder. Price was acquitted at the trial which ended December 2.
 Price did not even await the out
 come of the trial of the other three
 men. After he was acquitted he ran ! from the court room. joined his wife in the ante-room, and left the
 building. The other three men were found guilty and sentenced to die. The three men after they were found guilty all took their verdict
 with an II am innocent, sir" and went back to their jail cells. Since then there have been several at
 tempts to save them from the death
 sentence but only in the case of John Rowlands was this successful. There have been innumerable double executions in England, but ] only a few triple executions. Among l the double executions was the fa-
 nous one of Mrs. Thompson and
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27

Manila is the greatest hemp mar ket in the world.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27

Store is jammed full of wonder Shoe Values offering for quick public disposal series of purchases of leading shoe manufacturers, together with our own regular shoe stock, at unusual price concessions.
 Shoes Rubber Goods and Hosiery for the entire fam lily at prices slashed to the four winds A mighty torrent of super shoe bargains that will appear to the ever-increasng throng of value-wise Shoe shop pers who know Diamond Shoe Store offerings.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27

NEW SEEDLES1 RAISINS CAL. SUNKIST ORANGES THIN SKIN GRAPEFRUIT HAND PICKED BALDWIN SWEET GREEN PEPPERS EXTRA LARGE SINKlSr { SWEET POTATOES ..
New Britain herald., 1928-01-27

hsap nsss p':: lbs 27c Ss%is"' sonno" ,p. 45c
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-21
NO OPPOSITION

Continued from page onc.1
Point Isabel would be connected with
the ship channel 70 BE constructed
by the latter district regardless Of
where such channel lis located.
Major X. W.. Putnam. marine engi--
neer from Chicago. stated that IL
the change proposed by the San Be
nito district was accepted il would
serve shipping TO better advantage,
and would not materially increase
the length OF the Brownsville ship
channel. He added that the San Be-
rito district is prepared 20 meet lbs
pro rata Of the cost Of dredging n
channel to the site proposed fer the
Point Isabel turning basin.
Cite Freight Rates
III. l.. Yates. representing the
Brownsville district, introduced a
schedule Of freight rates which I'LL
Dictated the Brownsville port would
prove advantageous for the entire
Valley. He also introduced highway
maps To show that the Brownsville
port would have an advantage IN
connection with trucking Of freight.
The difference in rates from all sec
tionS OF the Valley on first class
freight would average around %
cents. according to the schedule sub
mitted. This schedule also pointed
out that the difference in distance
of rail haul IN the Brownsville port
from all points In the Valley. with
existing rail lines, would bc 2G.G
miles.
Relative "a highway transportation
the Brownsville district introduced
testimony that paved highways
would be- provided direct % the port.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-21
BANQUET aids
tContinued from page one.l

Continued from page one.)
Isabel carried through. as originally
attempted, with the united support "
the county, and later OF Hidalgo
county.
There were only two dissenting
notes In the round W discussion
which lasted until after midnight. one
coming from J. ii. Myrick Of Har-
linger. who pleaded for 4 port AZ
Harrington as the best r0rt project for
chs entire Valley. and who declared
tnat ne believed a majority Of Har-
lIurn people would refuse to drop
their project WI u port there for the
valley. The other dissenting note
came from "A. 4. Carpenter Of Rio
honto. WHO said the he believed the
Rio Hundo people would stand sohd
behind the Arroyo Colorado district
program of cutting through Padre
Island with 2 channel.
Other Harrington peakers. TED ty
Mayor \. Finley Ewing. and including
r. II. Holland. II. J.. Goctzke and 9TH
ers stated that while they were not
speaking as representatives. or Har-
llnrcn, that they believed that Har-
ilnEen would cooperate IN "A valley
waterway program.
Brownsville was represented ~ the
meeting only ny County Judge Oscar
Al. DanCy and h. b. Crca-cr. chairman
of the Valley port committee, and
Mr.. Crcagcr, iu explaining the water
way DEVELOPMENTS and present status
in the Valley. explained what he be-
heFcd 20 hc the position of Browns
vile in the matter. AZ the request 81
others at the meeting.
Mr.. Crnlcr said that as long as
the Valley port project was con
sidcrcd NallCy-Uidc. and even when
70 narrowed down "a a county pro-
iect, that there was never amy qucs-
tion about Brownsvillc's willingness
to Put UP her share for the port. But
when I'd narrowed down 20 where
Brownsville would have 20 pay from,
two-thirds 20 three-fourthS Of the
total cost. then Brownsville decided
that since She must bear most Of the
burden for something that Yves
Nallcy-widc in its benefits. that she
would get the maximum OF benefit
herself. and bear the cntir expense.
"And, gentlemen. YOU cant blame
them for it, Mr.. CreaGer said. Put
yourself ! ntheir place. and ask your
self what you would have done"
When asked if he believed that
Brownsville would change her posi-
tion now and again favor the original
project calling for a port at Point
Isabel. If assured Of support OF the
rest of the Valley. Mr.. Creager said
Il can't say. bat | DO not believe they
would. ] will just be frank with YOU
about i'll"
Al the conclusion OF the meeting
I vote was asked BY Mr.. Stuart Of al
those who believed that the county a.
a whole should pay for n port at
Point Isabel. All voted yes on this
proposition except three. two 81
whom voed against II, and one did
not vote.
Mr.. Stuart concluded the gathering
with 9 plea for an Valley people "a
hold up thc hands of the boys who
have gone 20 Washington and worked
for the port" and for cooperation in
al activities affecting the Valley as
a whole.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-21
Ranger Player
Ineligible But
Games TO Stand

ABILENE. Texas. Nov. 20.-lFI
Although Lee Hamma,t. Ranger high
school Quarterback. previously ic
clared eligible. was found to be ir-
eligible by the District %. Inter
scholastic league executive commit
tee last night. none 81 r., Ranger
games were ordered forfeited.
The committee also ruled thnt Cis
Ga. formerly beaten hy Ranger.
should meet Ranger again this week.
but Roy Henderson. secretary ~ the
lntcr,cholastic league. reversed this
ruling in a telephone conversation
today with X. T.. Holloway. Ranger
superintendent, Holloway said.
Abilene refused 60 accept a for
felt Of its tie game with Ranger last
month. and as q result Ranger CON
tinucs 70 lead the district.
Hendcrson's decision was made b.
cause the district committee had pre-
viously endorsed Hammctt as eligi-
BE. Holloway said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-21
HOOVER HALTS
ON COAST TO
TRY FOR fish
VIII Depart Tonight
For First Stop on
Goodwill Tour Al
Amapala, Honduras
By VI l.. WEST

AASNNfadttu lAt>H CAaAA WHICH,
U. s. S. MARYLAND. En- Route %
Amapala. Nov. 2I.-Pl-With the
first half Of his Latin-American
good will tour itinerary mapped out.
Herbert Hoover today turned his
thoughts 10 his favoritc sport. The
Maryland was halted between Cape
san Lucas and Cape Corrientos, off
the Mexican coast. for deep sea fish
ing.
The prcs.dcnt-elcct had in mind
the recent experience Of bureau Of
fisheries men in these waters who
hooked 4 gigantic Marlin or sword
fish, playing Vi for fourteen hours
before landing Il.
Mr.. Hoover did not hope 10 snar
a fish Of such proportions as he
does not want to interrupt the south
ward voyage more than q few hours.
Three Of the Maryland's small boats
we're ordered out for the fishing
excursion one containing Nr. Hoover
and his friends. n second carrying
the ncwspapermCn and a third laden
with camcramcn who unlimbered
their machines for the first time on
the voyage.
The Maryland will proceed south
ward again tonight. making the first
top W the good viii tour az Anna
pala. Honduras. Sunday.
The presidcnt-clcct has entered
completely into the life aboard the
Maryland. He posed for pictures
with the Marylaud's championship
football team and was introduced 10
Miles b. Timmins, Of Boston, the
teams captain.
NJ. Hoover's dinner guests last
night included Captain Victor al.
Kimberly. the Maryland's command
cr. The dinner opened the formal
ties of the tour, at guests appearing
IN dinner dress.
Out of conferences yesterday with
Henry II. Fletcher. ambassador IN
Italy, came an announcement nj
changes in itinerary. Nr. Hoover
VA doing quite a bit NJ bordering "
that itinerary.
Panama. Guatemala. Colombia and
Bolivia arc omitted from the amend
"A schedule. Nicaragua will w the
third instead or the first call.
The Maryland is IN dock Sunday
November % AZ Ampala. Mr.. Hoo.
yer will visit both Ampala ~ Hon.
duras and In Union. Salvador. They
are only 10 miles apart.
Next lis Corinto. Nicaragua. on No.
vember %, then Punta Arenas. Cost;
Rica. November 81; Guayquil. Ecua
dor. November 80; Callao. Peru. De
cember RI; Valparaiso. Chile. Dec. ri.
After Chile the mountains Of IN,
South American continent are 70 y,
! crossed for a visit t0 Buenos Afre.
with visits 70 Uruguay and Brazi
60 re made later.
AS the ship goes southwark an,
the water takes m a deeper tinrc W
color. the weather grows warmer
Ambassador Fletcher and others mr.
pe1red II white suits yesterday bu.
tho prceidcut-clcct'g concession I,
balm,or weather was white shoes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-11-21
VESTRISCHIEF
IS UPHELD BY
SENIOR NATE
Moderating Weather
Good Reason For
Withholding S 0 S,
Inquiry Is Told

NEW YORK. Nov. 2i.-F-The
senior surviving officer Of the
foundcrcd steamer -estris testified
at the government inquiry into the
disaster today that If ne had been
in command he would have broad
cast the S O 5 no sooner than Cap
tain William Cary did.
The witness was Chief Officer
Frank Johnson. He said that mod
Grating weather a week & Monday
would have caused him to delay
asking for aid until the middle o.
the morning, though the ship was
on her beam ends and her starboard
rails awash.
Johnson was recalled today 70
permit the American and British
nautical experts sitting with Com
missioner O'Ncill 20 question him.
Chief Engineer James Ada Ks Of
the Nestris was recalled for the
samc reason. Gustayc VAIL, the
ships carpenter. told of fastening
ard caulking ports and doors
AAANA%M nAANh MNNntA MANHA1thN navy
testified the sea poured into the
Nestris.
Say Repairs Needed
Testimony that the Nestris needed
repairs for two years has been given
by members of the crew.
United States inspectors reported
that the British liner was seaworthy
before She left on her last voyage,
vet members Of the crew told Federal
Commissioner O'Neill yesterday that
various ports through which the sink
ing ship took water had been out or
repair.
The testimony was given bv Gil
bert Ford. chief fireman; Isaac James
! Scott. \ saloon waiter, and Thomas
Connor, head waiter in the first
cabin.
Ford testified the ash ejcctor valve
~ the Stokehold shipped water and
| always had during rough westher.
Hc said he tried ~ tighten the screws
on the valve but they were rusty.
Officers Of the Ncstris previously
! had testified that water coming w
through this pipe and other places Va
the coal hunkers contributed 10 the
laundering or the vessel.
iFbpe inspection
Scott and Connor told of n half
door on the starhoard side Of the
vessel. about 10 feet above the water
line. through which the water poured
i'm such n stream after the shin start.
"a % list on Sunday night. 20 hour.
before She sank. the bailiug effort.
4 M several men could not keep UP with
M. They testified that IN prcviou.
trips when the weather was rough
seas had been shipped through thi.
| door.
Scott also told IF being assigned q
I No. ( lifcboat. which he testified wa
loaded with women and left suspend
cd five feet above the water. He sal,
Id was carried down with the shin.
While these witnesses testifvinl
! before Commissioner O'Neill and tn
two nautical representatives or tht
k United States and British govern
ments. y. y. Hoover. Inspector gen
cral of the steamboat insncction ycr
\ vice. was conducting an inquiry int
tho inspection Of the Nestris hcfor.
Inc sailed.
Captain Edward Y. Kcane, Il
/ charge az the three inspectors. sai'
/ they had made n thorough inspection
of the shin and found her scaworth'
in every respect. He admitted. how
ever. that ne had made his inspection
of six Of tho fourteen coal ports mt
distance because he could not Eo
near them due u the vessel havini
already ben coalcd.