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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
BANK ROBBER
GIVEN DEATH
Collapses When Jury
Foreman Reads
The Verdict

EAsTLAND. Tex. Sept. 29.--tPl-
Death in the electric chair tonight
faced Z. V. Allen. found guilty to-
dav BY a jury Of the robbery with
firearms Of the Carbon State Bank
in December. 1927.
IA companion. Scotty Hyden,
charged jointly with the crime. was
given a 99-year sentence recently
Allen. taking the stand two days
ago IN his defense, told jurors he
was IN Oklahoma City when the
Carbon bank was robbed. He de-
clared several persons had seen him
in the Oklahoma town. but that he
did not possess funds to bring
them into court to testify in his be-
half.
Allen stared at the jury as the
foreman read the verdict. collapsed
and had to be led back TO the jail.
Jurors said they spent thirty min
utes IN prayer when they began de-
liberatinE on the case.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
STELL
JURY DIVIDED
No Verdict Returned
In Murder Case Up
To Late Hour

No verdict had been returned nv
the jury in the Dr. Stell murder case
10 70 an early hour Sunday morn
ing.
Rumcrs we're rife about the court
house late Saturday afternoon that
the jury was divided. and court at
taches predicted that no verdict
would be returned before Monday
morning.
The case went 10 the jury shortly
before 10 o'clock Saturday morning.
After hearing a non-lury case. Judge
IA. WI. Cunningham left for his home
in Harlinren shortly after noon, ar
ranging with Judge A MI Kent of
the civil district court 10 receive the
report NJ the jury in the event they
announced their verdict ready.
Judge Cunningham will not return
to Brownsville until Monday morn
ing. but IL Is understood that III the
jury reaches a verdict Sunday it will
be received BY Judge Kent.
Trial Of DR.. George S. Stell. who
is alleged to have performed Grim
inal operation which resulted in the
death OF Mrs. Stella Jones on Decem-
ber 20, started Thursday morning,
selection Of q jury and hearing evil
dence occupying the court two days.
Part wv the arguments we're present
IA mt n night session Friday and con
cluded Saturday morning.
"A second indictment against Dr.
Stell, charging murder IN connection
with the death Of Mrs. II. II. Wat
kins on December %. is pending and
is on the docket for trial Thursday,
October 4.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30

ATHARLINCEN
RECOVER
Has Fighting Chance
Hospital Rep orts;
Alleged Assailant in
County Jail

Lonnie Wilhelm, Harlingen dep
uty constable who was shot three
times in the body when he attempt
cd "a Jail "a prisoner early Saturday
On a charge az disturbing the peace
has "A fighting chance to recover. nc
cording 10 statements Of attaches NJ
the Valley Baptist hospital AZ Har-
lingen late Saturday night.
Jesus Olivo. charged with assault
10 murder in connection with the
shooting. was brought 20 Browns
vile Saturday afternoon. and is be-
ing held in the county Jail. Al
though no violence was feared al
Harlingen. il is believed that the
increasing feeling evidenced in the
city rs the story or the shooting
spread, caused the immediate re-
moval 0f the prisoner. Large
crowds gathered about the jail sew
eraI times during the day.
The prisoner was brought "
Brownsville by Chief or Police III u
Johnson. and Lieut.. Of Police Cage
Johnston Of Harlingen.
Wilhelm was shot three times
once through the chest, the bullet
passing out his back. another IN tSe
abdomen. and a third through the
arm. He was shot about O'Clock
Saturday morning near the door tc
the city Jail at Harlingen when ne
was preparing 70 open the door and
place Olivo IN jail or "A charge 81
disturbing the peace. Physicians
succeeded IN extracting bullet
1nNwp1 ~ hf~ hnrk
The prisoner ~ alleged 10 have
grabbed the officers pistol. n -5s
Smith a Wesson. and fired three
times point blank at the officer.
One Eye Witness
r. NJ. Halliburton. owner Of 4
store near the Jail. said that he
turned when he heard the first shot
and saw the last two shots fired.
He rushed % the scene. and asked
Wilhelm the name ar the man who
shot him. and Wilhelm said "Jesus
Olive" Olivo in the meantime had
fled. while Halliburton and others
attracted Nv the shots, assembled
near the Jail.
In n few minutes "a posse of citi'
zens was formed. armed with shot
Continued or page thrce.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Moody Welcomes
Mexican Leaders
AT Laredo Meet

LAREDO. Tex. Sept a9.-tFl-
Governor Moody appealed for per-
manent friendship between Mexico.
Texas and the United States in an
address here tonight at a banquet
given in connection with the printing
of Laredo's first Sunday newspaper
by the Laredo Daily Times.
The banquet was attended By 400
people including many prominent
Texans, Mexican Consul Rafael de
Ia Colina, Governors Aaron Saenz Of
Nuevo Leon. Juan Rincon Of Tamau-
lipas and General Enrique Torres,
commander OF the garrison Ak Nuevo
Laredo.
Permit me 10 express my earnest
hope and fervent desire that no soon
er shall the towering peaks Of the
Rocky Mountains and the snow
capped volcanoes Of the Valley Of
Mexico crumble into dust than shall
our two beloved countries tear asun-
der their bonds Of deep and everlast-
ing friendship" Governor Moody
enfd
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
HOUSTON
ROADSlSPLAN
Another Come { ton
With Valley Practic-
ally Financed

The Lower Rio Grande Valley will
soon have two paved highways to
Houston-Highway No. ~ and the
Hug-the- Coast highway-was the pre-
diction of Judge W. o. Huggins Of
Houston, president OF the Hug-the-
Coast Highway. who was in Browns
vile Friday and Saturday.
Judge Higgins came 70 the Valley
on a highway inspection trip, and ex-
pressed himself as very optimistic IN
regard 70 closing the Kennedy county
gap, giving the eastern part Of the
Valley a direct road to Corpus
Christi and Houston.
The entire Hug-the- Coast high
way from Houston south has been
financed, with the exception of the
42-mile stretch through Kennedy
county. Judge Huggins said. This
highway will run from Houston to
Bav City, Victoria, Tivola. Austwell,
across Copona bay to Rockport, Cor
puS Christi, kingsville, Raymond
Vile. Harlingen To Brownsville. The
major part ar the mileage has been
several sections.
GdNlnA Oh hAkHWdH w. - AApil
Houston south has been financed
with the exception Of an iS-mile
strip from Skidmore to the Jim Wells
county line. This highway extends
from Victoria through Goliad, Bee
vile. Skidmore. Alice. Falfurrias,
Edinburg TO the connection at Pharr.
The distance from Houston 70
Brownsville II approximately the same
on either Of these routes.
Contracts for dirt work and struc-
lures on the northern section az the
Willacy county highway from Ray
naondville to Kennedy county il
expected 70 Be- awarded BY the high
way department at the October
meeting. Proponents Of the Hug-the-
Coast highway are confident that
when these contracts are awarded
the state will take some action in
connection with the closing of the
Kennedy county gap.
State highway engineers, II is un-
derstood. have completed surveys
through Kennedy county and have all
necessary data, and In the event a.
decision Is reached there will be no
delay
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
CALL VALLEY
PORT MEETING
Committees to Report
!. At Brownsville
Tuesday Night

A Nalley-wide mass meeting to con-
slider the Brazos Santiago harbor pro-
Ject will be held at the high school
auditorium in Brownsville Tuesday
night, October ?.
The meeting was originally called
for September 25, but owing 20 the
absence Of II. B. Creager. chairman
Of the port committee, from the city,
u was postponed one week.
The mass netting will receive the
reports Of four committees, appoint
ed September II, for the purpose Of
ascertaining sentiment throughout
the Valley relative to the port de-
yelopment plans and organization Of
one or more navigation districts to
meet the conditions of the federal
government.
Committees we're appointed TO con-
fer with leaders in hidalgo county,
La Feria, Harlingen and San Benito.
Il IS understood that three commit
tees are prepared to report.
"A telegram was received Saturday
from n. B. Creager, who has been In
the East the past three weeks, an
nouncing he would arrive in Browns
vile Tuesday morning. Following
receipt Of the telegram the announce
ment was made that the postponed
meeting would be held Tuesday
night.
A mass meeting Of San Benito
citizens will be held in that city
Monday night for the purpose of ar
irving at a definite conclusion rela-
tive to the navigation district project.
II is understood the San Benito conf
mittee will receive definite instruc-
tions at that time and will be pre-
pared 20 render its report at the
Nalley-wide meeting. "A mass meet
ing was held at San Benito Monday
night. September "a, but owing to
weather and road conditions, which
prevented a large attendance, the de-
cision was reached TO call a later
meeting. San Benito leaders assert
that the Monday meeting will be one
Of the most representative ever held
in that section.
An effort is being made by the port
committee to have a complete repre-
sentati0n Of every part Of the Valley
at the mass meeting in Brownsville
Tuesday night. IL is understood that
every phase Of the harbor situation
will he discussed, and II ~ probable
that definite plans relative 10 meet
ing the requirements Of the federal
will be formulated
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
CARNES TOCET
SPEEDY TRIAL
Officers on Way To
Canada For Mission
Treasurer

ATLANTA. Ga, Sept. 2a.-lPl-Ma-
chinery Of the states law enforce
ment was set in motion today 70
hasten return To Atlanta az Clinton
s. Carnes. former home mission
board treasurer of the southern
Baptist convention. to face charges
ar embezzlement of board funds
While arrangements were hcinE
made for "A speedy trial. under di-
rection of special prosecutor for
the church leader who has been
accused of having left a million dol
lar shortage in his accounts. Off
GERS we're dispatched to Winnipeg,
Manitoba. TO receive him from Ca
madam authorities who arrested him
there yesterday.
Assistant Solicitor General Hud-
son. who. with deputy, was e.
lected to bring the prisoner back.
also was under orders 20 take steps
for the recovery of whatever papers
and valuablcs are contained in safe
ty deposit boxes Carnes IN believed
to have rented during his sojourn
in Winnipeg.
Gets Regsisition
To avoid unnecessary delay in
Carnes' return here. the solicitor
generals office armed Hudson with
requiSition papers from Governor l..
q. Hardman and wired the Washing
ton government to lend it, help IN
having Canadian officials dep0rt the
prisoner as soon a. possible 80 that
Continued on page three-)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
In0il
Fire at Wharton

HOUSTON Sept. 29.-tPi-Tw0
were dead and third was in critical
condition here tonight from burns
received in an oil well blaze at Boil
inr. Wharton county. early today.
The dead. both boiler men. are G..
&. McClung. 43. and I. A. Rose 55.
The injured man for whom little
hope Of recovery was held, was I. X.
Buss. %.
y. VI. Fowler. contractor On the
lease, where the two men we're work
ing said the blaze of ga and oil in
which the three were trapped was
caused WV an oil we'll blowing in un-
cxpectedly as n crew was removing
n drill hit from the hole. Fires from
the boilers ignited the gas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Master
Mind Director
OF Murder Rinp

SPOKANE. Wash. Sent. 2e-fP-.
John Aiken. attorney for Archie
Much, accused Of Turing Mrs. Kath-
crime Clark here from Boston Nv
love letters and then killing her. TO-
day declared that hiH client was ths
"hireiinE of " wholesale matrimonial
murder ring
Aiken said that in court he would
admit that Much wrote the murder
letters but that his client war thr
victim Of master mind.
The attorney declared that the
Clark murder was committed ir
idaho and "if Much faces trial for
her death it will be in an Idaho
court
Idaho does not have capital pun
ishment, whereas Washington does.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
ABSURD,
c. B. JOHNSON
Tells POLICE
Alleged Forger Held
AT Wichita, Kans., to
Waive Extradition;
Officers Sent

WICHITA. Kans., Sept 29.-lFp-
G. W. Owens. as. accused by Mrs
Cage johnson. 2s. OF abducting her
from Oklahoma City and holding her
captive. tonight said the woman's
story was absurd. Owens Is wanted
bv Officers Of Harlingen, Texas,
where Mrs. Johnson's husband is a
police lieutenant, on charges Of
forgery.
"But just the same. I hope her
husband isn't the policeman assign
ed to come here and take me back
on that bad check charge" he said.
Mrs. Johnson told police Owens
abducted her and her eight-year-old
son By threatening her life. Owens
tonight said the woman begged TO be
taken with him.
c. B. Johnson. alias G. VI. Owens,
arrested az Wichita. Kan, Friday on
a forgery indictment returned by the
Cameron county grand jury, viii
waive extradition, according to a
telegram received Saturday hy Mrs.
Pinkie Nann, Cameron county sher-
If. from the Wichita chief Of police.
Deputy Sheriff George Miller left
Saturday night for Kansas 10 secure
the prisoner.
Mrs. Cage Johnston Of Harlingen.
who is alleged 70 have been with
Johnson. stated to the Wichita 30.
lice that she had been kidnapped
from the home OF her mother il
Qklahoma City at ths noint of
tContinucd Oh page three
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Former Harlingen Man Denies KIDNAPPING
Hatcher Opposed TO
Signing a MIX and
WateY' Endorsement

DALLAS, Sept. 9.-tFl-DisaEree-
ment at "a meeting Monday in Austin
az state officials 70 decide whether
they would sign an appeal TO voters
asking their Endorsement Of Gov. Al
fred 4. Smith arose when State
Treasurer w. Gregory Hatcher said
he probably would be unwilling to
sign a statement prepared by At
torney General Claude Pollard.
Hatcher revealed here today.
in statement barring what he said
transpired at the executive session,
cratic state candidates assembled in
Governor Moody's office, the govern
or stated Ne was unwilling 10 sign the
address sent out BY the democratic
campaign committee and suggested
that Mr.. Pollard prepare q statement
for all candidates to sign Afterward
he suggested that State Superlntend-
ent S. ". n. Marrs be added TO the
committee.
Il then told Governor Moody that
I would sign the statement prepared
by the state democratic campaign
committee and also would sign any
statement prepared hy him, because
I'm addressing the state convention ~
Dallas. he had come out unequivo-
caliy for the democratic ticket from
president 10 constable 4 said that /
probably would 10 unwilling 70 sign
4 statement prepared by Mr.. Pollard,
because he had the same opportunity
in addressing the convention but
failed to do SO. taking UP the time
of the delegates in talking about
Andrew Jackson.
There is no differences, so far as
I know. between Gov. Moody and my
self, for he frankly indorsed the
whole democratic ticket, nor do /
question the right Of others TO vote
Al their conscience dictates. The
ones / take issue with are those who
try to be un both sides of political
questions. Very probably. no state
Continued on page five1
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fruit trees" according 10 T. A.
Hoidale. in charge Of this work.
Although none Of the inspectors
could report their districts ~ be-
ing 100 per cent cleaned of such
trees, the majority we're within
close striking distance of this
mark.
The inspectors cr the different
districts have begun their first
round OF orchard inspection. They
report that they have many more
orchards to inspecs this year than
last, but that the amount Of fruit
shipped will be approximately the
same. From present indications
CONTINUED on page five)
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lay ripening some, but improve the
quality.
A meeting Of the federal inspec-
tors OF the Mexican fruit ny quar-
antine was held in the HarlinTen
office, 503 Baxter building. Satur-
day afternoon.
Purposes OF the meeting we're n
make q report on the alternate host
tree situation AZ the close Of the
period, and to discuss various pha-
ses Of the quarantine work for the
present season.
Cleanup Successful
The inspectors reported the
most gratifying success in the
eradication Of the alternate host
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Shipping Season for Valley Fruit Will Open
Monday; All Agencies Complete Preparations

infestation of the Morelos fruit
fly, is ready for the opening of the
season. The state force. stationed
here to see that the fruit complies
with the green fruit law, Is ready.
Good Quality Forecast
The general concensus Of orin-
ION at the opening Of the season
is that the fruit will be or larger
and better quality, but that there
will be no more than last year.
The total last year was estimated
at between 1900 and 100 carloads,
counting truck shipments.
Recent rains are considered ben
eficial 70 the fruit. If the rainy
weather will cease now. Ii Will de-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30

Monday the citrus season is on.
1t is not considered likely that
any fruit will be shipped on that
day. although the first citrus fruit
out Of the Valley is expected to
move soon.
All agencies In the Lower Rio
Grande Valley connected with the
handling Of fruit are preparing for
the rush.
New packing plants are being
rushed 10 completion; the old ones
are being tuned up. The groves
are securing their permits, and
filing their applications.
The federal inspection force. sta
toned in the Valley to prevent re-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
New York G. O. p.
Name Candidates

SYRACUSE. N. Y. Sept. 29.-tPl-
Attorney General Albert Ottinger
was nominated for governor and Al
ansor b. Houghton. American ambas-
sador to the Court Of st. James. for
United States senator by the republi-
can state convention a. its closing
session today.
All nominations we're NJ acclama-
tion except that ~ Ambassador
Houghton. MIR. HouEhton was or
posed on the floor Nv State Senator
George r.. Fearon or 0nondaEa. Fea-
ron. however, lacked votes 70 make a
dangerous opponent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Aviator Makes Leap
From Flaming Plane

PARIS, Texas. Sept. 2o.--tPl-Joe
King. formerly with the Service Air
craft Corporation Of Chicago, leap
ed from his flaming airpiane while
I 900 feet above the earth today and
made = successful descent.
When King first noticed the
flames he was travelling s5 miles
an hour. He attempted TO land. but
the flames threatened to envelope
the ship and he abandoned it. II
crashed some distance away from
the spot where he landed.
He was flying from Houston to
Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Adams Murder Trial
VIII Start Monday

DALLAS. Sept. 29.-tPl-Defense
and prosecuting attorneys announced
today that both sides would be ready
for trial when the murder case
against v. Ray Adams. charged with
killing 0rville Mathews on a busy
Dallas street corner over an election
bet misunderstanding, is called Mon
day
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
Marrs Announces
3 Appointments

AUSTIN. Sept. 29.-tEPi-Three ap-
pointments, effective Oct. 7, we're
announced today BY $. NJ. N. MarrS,
state school superintendent.
II. r. Alves was transferred from
the high school division Of the state
department of education TO member
ship on the state board Of examiners.
W. E. Gattis, Wharton county. was
appointed high school supervisor ard
John Olsen, ex-officio county super
intendent Of Ellis county. was named
inspector Of schools in the rural aid
division.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
TWO DIE IN FIRE

san BERNARDINO. Cal, SEPT. 2s
--tPl-Two unidentified men, men,
bers of fire fighting crew under
Ranger Joe Scherman. were burned
to death here late today when they
were blinded BY smoke and cut off
from the main body Of fire fighters
engaged IN fighting q blaze in Mill
Greek, Santa Ana Canyon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
CHARGE CONSPIRACY

AMARILLO. Sept. 2s.-fP,-K. S.
Hameed and Sam ollie Clibe, Syrian
merchants. charged with conspiracy
70 violate bankruptcy laws. were
found guilty By a jury in federal
court here today and each given Is
months IN federal prison.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30

East Texas. Sunday and Monday
generally fair, little change In tenn
perature. Light tD moderate vari.
able winds on the coast, mostly
northerlv e casterly.
West Texas: Sunday and Monday
generally fair, little change in TEN
perature.
Oklahoma: sunday and Monday
fair, little change IN temperature.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-30
jewelers. Plan
Tour of Valley
[Erprial tn ~ Hernidl

SAN BENIT0, Sept pa delcra-
ton of jewelers. from all parts WIZ the
United states will swing into the Val
ley on side trip following Inv Na-
tional Retail jewelers. Association
convention in Dallas, October q ~ y.
according TO information received
here.
The side trip 10 the Valley will be
started October s, and the jewelers.
are expected IN this section on Octo-
Der 3.
A tour through this section, and n
dinner in Mstamnros ending the visit
70 the Valley are included in the pro-
gram
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-05
Voters to Be REGISTERED.

Cpecial Dispatch to The Star.
BALLSTON, Va. October 5-Mrs
Catherine M Rogers. register for this
precinct. will sit at tho Naborhood
Shoppe. Rogers Building, from sunup
TO rundown tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-05
OSTEOPATHS STUDY
INJURIES AT BIRTH
Many Ills of Later Life Are
Blamed on Accidents of Ma
tivity by Dr.. Ira W. Drew.

Addresses on diseases and methods OF
treating them from the viewpoint of the
osteopaths featured session this morn
ing of the ninth annual convention of
the Middle Atlantic States Osteopathic
Association In the Hotel Washington,
DR.. Ira W. Drew. president of DR..
Drew's Sanitarium for Children, speak
ing on Babies Injured at Birth, With
the Treatment of Subsequent Deformi-
ties and Mental Defects" declared
their injuries at birth are the often I'M
suspected cause of more serious diseases
and deformities in childhood and adult
life, adding that many battling glandular
disorders have their origin in birth in
jurieS.
Other speakers at the morning session
were DR.. John Martin Hiss of Columbus,
Ohio. who spoke on Care and Treat
ment of the Feet" rr. R. A. Bagley
of Richmond. Va, member of the staff
Terrace Springs Sanitarium, read
paper on Case Reports"
DR.. Ernest E. Tucker of New York
and DR.. Francis A. Finnerty of Mont
clair. N. j.. are scheduled to speak this
afternoon.
The convention will continue tomor-
row morning and afternoon, to be fea-
tured by addresses on various subjects
pertaining to osteopathy, and a business
session, at which the election of officers
for the ensuing year will be held.
The convention opened with the con-
duct of clinic by DR.. H. Walter Evans
of the Philadelphia College of OSte-
opathy yesterday afternoon. Delegates
had dinner at the Columbia Country
Club last evening, and later held a
discussion of cases examined at the
afternoon clinic.
Prior to the opening of the session
yesterday the North Carolina Osteo-
pathic Society elected the following
officers:
DR.. o. N Donohoe. Asheville. presi-
dent: DR.. Ella Hardin, Fayetteville,
vice president, and DR.. F. r. Heine,
Greensboro, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Virginia Osteopathic Society
elected the following officers yesterday
morning. DR.. H. S. Becker. Staunton,
president: Dr. H. S. Leihert. Rich
mond, VICE president. and DR.. Gena l..
Crews. Danville, secretary-treasurer.