davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01

lain of the LIST Division, viii be the
orator. Tae Declaration of Independ-
cnca' will be read BIZ Col. Joseph I.
McNIuIin. and Mrs. Alice B, Haig will
lead in the singing of America
The Children's parade viii form at
2:30 o'clock in the afternoon at Maple
Ridge road and Glenbrook road. Only
children will participate in 1t. There
will be decorated bicycles, wagons, 60
carts and wfatnpt. Ribbons VIII be
given to the best decorated outfits. Capt
Richmond and Capt. Shook viii be
marshals of the parade, which will
move to the clubhouse. An athletic
program. with prizes, will follow. In
the evening there will be a fireworks
display with dancing.
Program at Park.
The recently acquired northeast rec
Teational park between Otis, Quincy,
Eighteenth ard Twentieth streets
northeast will be put TO its first COM
n1unity use Wednesday evening. when
residents of the surrounding sections
gather there for an independence day
celebration.
The program viii begin at 730
o'clock Wednesday evening with con-
cert BY the Boys Independent Band,
which will be followed at obs by a dis
play o: fireworks.
The committee arranging the pro-
gram Is composed Of G. K. Hod1son
chairman. S. H. Hammer. vice chair
man: Mrs Audrey Rooms. secretary;
c. w Gulden, treasurer: J. P, Keane,
in charge of arrangements, and j. l..
Boyd, in charge of entertainment and
fireworks. The new recreational PARK
Is IN the vicinity Of the communities Of
Woodbridge, Brookland. Michigan Park
Dahlgren Terrace and Saratoga Heights
The Petworth section has arranged
colorfuI parade In which more than
GOO school children will compete for %
prize awards on Independence day. The
parade will be under the general direc-
ton Of the Petworth Womans Club,
of which Mrs. F. II. Schwartz is chair
man.
Following will be athletic events in
the afternoon but no display Of fire.
works. Walter S. Jackson is the chair
man for the Petworth Citizens Associa-
ton committee In charge of the general
program Mrs. Timothy S. Tincher Is
president of the association.
Starting at $50 o'clock in the morn
Ing from Shepherd street and New
Hampshire avenue the parade will go
around Grant Circle and thence to
Sherman Circle, where 1t disbands.
Children from the Petworth and
, Barnard Schools will form a major por-
ton of the colorful spectacle. while
others have entered from the st, Gabriel
Church School, the Presbyterian Church
group. the Methodist Church Sunday
! school group. the New England Society
and other bodies
Judges Appointed.
The judges who will award the prizes
TO individuals and groups making the
best showing In the parade are. Mrs.
Virginia White Speel, past president Of
! the District Federation of Women's
Clubs: Col. u. s., Grant. Sd, director
Of the Office of Public Buildings and
Public Parks in the National Capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01

there the planes will fly west along
the Mexican border to San Diego. up
the Pacific Coast to Tacoma, Wash.
east along the Canadian border to st.
Paul and back to Detroit by way of
Chicago
Eddie Stinson. winner of last years
tour, is plotting one of his Stinson-
Detroiter planes in this years contest.
monocoupe, piloted by L. j. Ad-
kinson. was entered at the last moment.
In addition to these, pilot plane, car
rying Ray Cooper. chairman OF the
tour. and newspaper men. started on the
trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
Other Amendments Proposed.
Markers to Flyers 0. KID.

The Secretary of War has author
lied the New York National Guard to
erect two monuments at the entrance to
the flying field at Pine Camp. N Y,
to the memory of Capt Curtis Wheeler
and Lieut. Carl Sack. who were killed
in 1927. while operating from that field
as members of the 9th Division. The
field has been named the. Wheeler
Sack Field
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
LED AT INDIANAPOLIS.
Merser Was First of Fleet to Take Of
for Missouri City.

By the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 30.-Twenty-
four airplanes entered in the national
air tour which started from Detroit this
afternoon left here for St Louis shortly
after 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Leading the fleet was Louis G. Meiser
in a Bull air sedan" the first plane
to arrive here shortly before noon. The
Bellanca monoplane. piloted by William
S. Brock. arrived here in second place
and was second to depart. David P.
Levi in Stearnon plane was third
The tour. described as the trade
show" of aviation, is a contest to be
decided according to a scoring formula
based on the load carried. skill display
ed in landing and taking of. and gen.
eral efficiency of both pilot and plane
Final speed and load tests. delayed
by inclement weather yesterday. pre-
ceded the take-off today. The timer
airy calls for stops at 80 cities. From
ST. Louis the feet will start South
Monday. San Antonio. Tex. is the
most southerly point to be visited. From
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
AIR TOURISTS LAND
At ST. LOUIS FIELD
Louis G. Meiser First In From
Indianapolis on Ma
tionaI Derby.


ST. LOUIS. June 30.-The first days
travel of the 6.000-mile national re-
liability air tour ended here late today
when "a airplanes. exemplifying vir-
tually every late development in COM
mercial aircraft, arrived at Lambert
St. Louis Field
Louis G. Meiser. plotting a Buhl air
sedan" followed after a nine-minute
interval by AL Henley in a Ryan mono
plane, landed at 4:03 as the first ar
rival. Last TO arrive at SIC pm. was
a monocoupe, occupied alone by Miss
Phoebe Fairgrave Omlie.
The planes took off on the tour at
10:l5 this morning at Detroit, arriving
at indianapolis shortly before noon
Beginning at pm. and taking off in
one-minute intervals, the planes then
headed for St. Louis. Three of the q
original entries failed to take off al
the starting point
The flyers will leave st. Louis Mon
day morning for Tulsa. Okla. on the
third leg of the contest for the Edsel
Tori reliability trophy and more than
$4,000 in cash prizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01

+ Commissioner Sidney e. Taliaterro and
A. w Miller, principal of Central High
School.
Music will be furnished by three
groups Of the Independent Boys Band
and the fife and drtImp corps Of Victory
and Costello Posts of the American
Legion.
The athletic program for boys and
girls between the ages Of 6 and l6 years
will be held at Sherman Circle and will
start at | o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
MEXICO ELECT|NG
PRESIDENT TODAY
Polls to Be Guarded, Saloons
Closed and Courts
Kept Open.

BY the AaSOCl8Leu fTeSS.
MEXICO CITY, June 30.-The duly
qualified and certified voters of Mexico
will 60 - re rolls tomorrow to elect 4
president Ter tie six-year term starting
DecenE r ]. Gen. Alvaro Obregon Is
the only candidate and technically will
BE elected as soon as the first ballot is
cast In his favor.
The administration of President
Gales 81 determined to preserve order,
and throughout the republic saloons
will remain closed and courts kept open
so that speedy justice may be dispensed
in case any of the voters start els
orderly manifestations around the polls
Every polling place will be guarded by
Federal soldiers and additional troops
will be held in barracks in reserve.
Arms viii Be Banned.
AS further insurance against dis
orderly election day. no civilians will be
permitted to bear arms. The saloons
| were closed last night and the republic
is to continue dry until Monday morn
ing
Besides the presidential election,
Senators and Representatives are to be
chosen for the National Legislature and
there are to be elections for governors
and Legislatures in several of the
States.
Gen Obregon will be the first presi-
dent under the new constitution to be
chosen for term of six years This Is
two years more than was provided until
a recent amendment was enacted ex-
tending the presidential term.
Other Amendments Proposed.
Other constitutional oc,apIp,apts
. have been provided for the Obregor
administration but have not been pro-
mulgated He will have the power &c
| appoint judges who hitherto have been
| elected and the number of members IL,
/ the National Legislature is to be re-
duced within three years. A further
/ change in the fundamental law of tbs
| country establishes a commission form
| of government for Mexico City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
DETAILED WITH GUARD.
sergt. j, r. Allison to Be In

Sergt J. r. Allison to Be In
structor of Engineers.
Sergt. James r. Allison, detached
enlisted mems list. now in this city,
has been detailed to duty with the Ma
tional Guard of the District of CO.
lumbia, as sergeant instructor of en-.
gineers.
He Will report to Capt. Clay Andcr-
sen, Corps of Engineers, at the
armory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
RETIREMENT ORDERED.
Col. r. g. ovenshine's Application

OUI. 4. U, UVeHsHIHe AppIICa tIJH
Approved. Effective Sept. 25.
Col Englebert G. Ovenshine. U. S.
Infantry, will be transferred to the
Army retired list September IS on his
own application after more than 81
years service.
he served as an enlisted man in the
Army during the early part af the
Spanish War and was appointed second
lieutenant of infantry in June. 1893.
He reached the grade of colonel in July,
1920 and recently has been in COM
mand of the 18th Infantry at Camp
Devens, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
nPEllAL< NOTICES.


WANTED-LOADg AND PART LOADS TO
Chesapeake and North Beach, Nd. AUTO EH-
press CO Franklin 1885.
] WILL ROT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS
TON NOzIEGo. 22s 9 St. nv. 8
y y T sss 462 hoS Bh 2r sosssS RdS
SMITH TKxEsFEF & sroEAge 60.
WAGTED-LoAD ron VAN GOING TO
Jolly is 20 August Is Call North 1927 or
address 3i5 S.. n.e
ROOF REPAIRING, PAINTING. GUTTER.
ca ss Of nieht. Ajax Roofne Co, 1893 Gsl. I'd
THE HONE BUILDING ASSOCIATION an
po1nces tie penlng q lis z6ib series july
snare. interest rate. 81. compounds month
u Jo5n n0a Applications are solicited Tor
,9 ~ aas asf rs oS '2s1 IL Pres
JAMES ~ WOODWARD. Sec W Il REEVE
Treas zoos penus sFe nv
! WILL NoT BE RESPONSIBLE FoR Any
EI.TcK A. SMITH. 1921 Conn ave. NV 2,
CEMENT WORK r. CEMENT WALks'
tteps, eoP.gg gsr9 4 i 1925 ne PPfc ft
627 7tb st NJ Line 500. T.
Will NOT BE REsPoNsIBLE FOR ANY
blA unless contfactea ~ ngs,sL Pc s9i,'Aty
STOP KICKING Thai TRUNK AROUND
PROOF WAREHOUSE stored 70 0uf couPep.
lent Eaggs2e Va8lt f0g only I5c Der month
YoU can Ia secess u your Trunk a ans
time = a. nc additional cost UNlfEI
FTkTEg STORAGE COMPANY sls 40 1851
81 nv aopposite the Gas Once Ehfh 1919
BUSINESS SITES FOR SALE OR LEASE
I'D busy intersection, 18th and II pc 4
Eub for city delivery. fronting Oh BsadeAs'
,ygrg "a, the national highway. adjoining "
II & 4 Il X ist 4 2nG commercial wiz
r r siding II desired wiz Duild =. r.
sponsibis tenant. See ownsf, SIDNEY HEIh'
NICER. Main So25 sth q sts. sS
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, black
fills ctr Information ano personal brfg
ices save time and money q L, SAIDER
Yof Springs. s. OAK Washington references
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
IMPORTANT TO
HOUSEWIVES

pave your clothes closets lined with gen
yfne w0fhproOf cedar Estimates chee5tHiig
sigea e q KOZEL sos wilson biYd Ciarr
endpE. Va. PHONE CiaIen19n 90 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
DANCING.
RICHARD A. COLE

a, naw teaehjnF the latest professional
ballroom and staHs dancing ~ bis
axk STUDIO Al DLPOAT CIRCLE,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01
Public Library Summer Schedule

The Washington Public Library and
all its branches will be closed on Sun
days during July end August, 1t was
announced yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01

Also Mfrs. Of Waitex Plaster Paint
and EvevIastone Incinerotors
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
D.A.R r. Meet In
Fl. Worth Lauds
Statue to Mother

FORT WORTH. Tex. Mar. 2.-tR
Though many pioneer mothers who
blazed the trail into the Southwest
and shared every hardship OF their
courageous husbands rest in un-
marked graves, the state Of Texas
paid a signal honor to all these
women when it placed above the
grave Of Elizabeth Crockett a mag
nificent monument, topped by q life
size statue.
This is the belief Of members Of
the daughters Of the Republic of
session in Fort Worth Friday.
Mrs. Crockett lived in the old
home given her BY the state for
distinguished services rendered by
her husband. The site was IS miles
west OF Fort Worth in Hood county,
now marked by a crumbled chimney
that once was a part OF the old
cabin dwelling.
The pioneer woman came to Texas
in 1854 with her son. Robert, max
ing the trip in covered wagons.
They settled first In Ellis county
and two years later moved to the
Hood county location, where the
monument now stands.
On the program today were
patriotic addresses by Sidney L. Sam
uels and Mrs. ]. ]. Nunnally, presi-
dent Of the Frances Cooke Van Zandt
chapter. Mrs. Clara Driscoll SEWER
Austin, president Of the state daugh-
tiers will also speak.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
VALLEY EXES
MEET TONIGHT
Harlingen to be Scene
Of Annual Gather
ing of u. of I.

HARLINGEN, March 2.-Approxi-
mately 200 members Of the Ex-Stu-
dents Of the University Of Texas as
ISOLATION are scheduled to gather
here Friday night for the annual re-
union Of Valley members OF the or
ga~nization.
The meeting will be held in the
Reese-Wil-Mond hotel, and a short
business session is scheduled 10 be
held following the annual banquet,
at which officers for the coming yenr
will be named. Following that ses-
sion the meeting will be turned into
a dance. with some Of the best mu-
steal talent the Valley has to offer
providing the harmony.
r. B. Creager, Of Brownsville, was
scheduled 70 deliver the principal
speech, but his presence was consic-
cred doubtful Friday morning, and a
substitute will probably have to be
secured. il was said.
Among the speakers who will APP
on the program are Mrs. Volney
W, Taylor, Of Brownsville, Hari
Thomas and W. o. Washington,
county road engineer.
A delegation of approximately 20
members Of the association from
Willacy county are expected to help
swell the total.
In addition 10 the election OF Of
ficers the body will discuss plans for
a University group Of buildings on
the campus at Austin.
A. L. Lewis. of Harrington. is head
Of the body at present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02

CHICAGO. March 2.--tR-When
John Rinilli or Wheaton. III.
found that his hcneymoor and q
1S0-day sentence for Bookkeeping
we're falling on concurrent dates,
he Immediately bcthouxht him.
self OF his good friend, Thomas
NooviIla.
On the day set for his wedding
and trial. Rinilli had an idea which
he confided to Ncvilla-
"You 20 TO court and PLEAD
guilty. Riniili said. Say you
ere me. Then stay in fail until \
return from my honeymoon, mt
which time I'll come over and take
your place"
Being a true friend, NovilIa
pleaded guilty and was duly SEN
fenced That was two weeks ago.
Yesterday he began to wonder III
John was really going 10 return
nc all. He told Sheriff Hatten-
dorf all about 1t.
Now the sheriff Is looking for
Rinilli, and holding Ncvilla for
security.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
MRS.COOLIDCE
in old Home
First Lady to be Near
Mother Seriously Ill
In Hospital.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. March 2.
-F-Mrs. Calvin Coolidge. wife Of
the president, was installed lin her
old home on Massasoit street today.
SO that she might be near to watch
over the failing health or her 7S-
year-old mother Mrs. Lemirn Good
hue.
She arrived from Washington yes
terdsy accompanied By an old friend.
Mrs. r. b. Hills Of this city. and
Lieut. Commander Joel RI. Boone,
White House physician.
The latter visited the Dickinson
hospital where Mrs. Gocdhue Has
been since last December IN and
with DIR. Justin T.. Hayes, her per-
sonal physician, made a brief exam
ination of the aged sufferer.
Mrs. Goodhue originally was
stricken with influenza Her con.
dition seemed good until recently.
Dr. Hayes said last night that she
was failing slowly due 10 compii-
cations incidental TO her advanced
age.
Mrs. Coolidge spent two hours az
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Pastor in City
Resigns Place

Announcement Of the resignation
Of Rev. f. s. Baker, pastor Of the
First Christian church here, was
made Friday morning BY Rev. Baker.
His resignation was rendered We'd
nesday night at a meeting Of the
board Of elders and deacons, he de-
clared.
From here Rev. Baker will 20 TO
Marshall, Texas, to assume charge
of the Christian church there, he
stated. He will leave here during
the closing days or March, 70 take
yer his new church on April 1.
Rev. Baker has been pastor OF the
church here for the past two and a
half years, and in that tirae has seer
his congregation grow q full 100
pr cent over what il was when he
came. "A total Of $4,000 has been ex-
pended by the church durin~ that
time. $4,000 OF which has been paid,
leaving an indebtedness Of only
$4,000.
A new parsonage was built.
II have great faith in the future
Of Brownsville and I have enjoyed
my stay in this city TO the fullest
extent" Rev. Baker told w. o. Vel
ton, chairman Of the board OF dea-
cons and elders, on submitting his
resignation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Split Looms AS
Club Women Row
Over Chairman

DALLAS. Texas, March 2.-tFl-
Texas women cannot consistently
belong to the Texas Federation Of
Women's Clubs and the Council Of
Texas Women. according 10 Mrs. J. G.
Maggie Of Dallas. chairman of pub
Lefty in this district for the bien-
NAL convention Of the General Fed
GRAFTON of Women's Clubs.
The Council of Texas Women was
organized here Monday by friends
OF Mrs. j. ". Fields Of HASKELL, who
was asked TO resign her chairman
ship Of the state committee on ar
engagements for the biennial because
her duties conflicted with those Of
Mrs. Henry Drought of San Antonio.
where the convention Is TO be held.
Mrs. Magic said she agrees with
Mrs. II. II. Stauffer Of San Antonio,
state chairman Of biennial publicity.
who has issued a statement that
women who join the rival organiza-
ton will have no alternative but TO
withdraw from the units affiliated
with the General Federation Of Wom-
ems Clubs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
MARSHALDIAZ
Is HONORED BY
ITALIAN HOSTS
Body Of The Duke Of
Victory to Lie In
State For Next "a
Hours at Rome

ROME. March 2.-tP1-while thou
sands stood uncovered the whole
lsnxth OF the corso this morning, the
body or sfarshal Armando Diaz was
borne with full military pomp and
ceremony 10 the altar OK the father
land" There for the next twenty
tour hours, Rome and Italy will pay
homage 70 THE Duke Of Victory"
Led BY the famous Caribineri band
IN Hack full dress with red facinrs
ard white plumes, the procession
formed in Piazza Del Popolo, then
the f~lng-draped coffin, resting on an
artillery caisson and drawn BY six
horses. came through the famous
rorta Del Popolo from the modest
heme Of the war hero.
Behird the band marched detach-
menta from every branch of the
Italian army. the famous Bersarliere
IN their distinctive uniforms leading
the military units.
The entire Piazza Del Popolo was
cleared OF spectators who thronged
the ne~sghboring h~onsetops and win
oowa 20 see the magnificent military
spectacle. The bo1y of Italy's ia
NOUS son N a plain wooden coffin
over which lay me colors he had
served all his life was borne across
the square into the entrance Of the
Ccfso.
flcngsidc the coffin marched cen
srsis ~ the Italian army as honor
AIRY ppllSearers. Behind the caisson
ehre carried the baton ard sword of
the MARSHAL, after which came his
charger with stirrups reversed. ard
soveFsc with a blanket OF mourning.
NEXT marched a throng OF officers
swifh Eiittering gold epaulets, flash
inf scabbards and blue sashes.
PnyHsss bearing huge floral Of
xsnrgs and army wagons filled with
lower brought up the rear.
Incusands packed along the Corso.
or sidewalks, at windows and on
roofs paid their respects to the pass
ing Of q brilliant soldier. Thousands
or others waited in the Piazza Vene-
zia where the caisson came to rest
dier.
With the tomb as a background.
the marshal lay at rest under a bril-
aiant sun in a cloudless blue skv
on the caission around which the
highest ranking officers of the Ithl-
aan army vert stationed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Hello Girls to Talk
AT Phone Convention

FORT WORTH. Tex, March 2.-tPD
The "voice with the smile will
drop its impersonal anonymity and
show itself to the public at the 23rd
annual convention Of the Texas In
dependent Telephone association in
Fo<t Worth March 1928.
The hello girls, who constitute the
voice behind the telephone, will have
their innings in the form Of a num-
Der OF speeches on the convention
program, according to announcement
By l.. S. Gardner. Of Waco, secretary
Of the organization. "A number Of
chief operators will tell Of some Of
the problems which the telephone
girls overcome in their daily routine
and they will share places on the
program with executives Of the com
panies both from Texas and other
states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Time Extension
Given In Onion
Tariff Struggle

The tariff commission at Washing
ton has extended the time Cor filing
briefs in the Investigation Of the
cost OF onion production in the
United States until March 5. accord
ing 20 information received here Fri
day morning from Congressman John
". Garner. in Washington.
The time extension was granted at
the request Of counsel for the inter-
ested parties mr. Gamers message
stated.
The additional time may mean a
break M way CT the other III the
battle Of the Valley rrovsrs for an
increase in the tariff rates on i'm
ported onions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Renders Opinion on
Church Properties

All church property within the
city, not used for religious, educa-
tional or charitable purposes, Is sub
ject TO taxation This opinion was
submitted to the city commission
Friday morning by City Attorney
II. B. Galbraith.
Church organizations in the city
had presented protests 70 the city
commission against the listing Of
pastorrtes as taxable The commits
sicn referred the matter to the city
attorney at its last meeting with in
situations to present IN opinion Fri
daS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-03-02
Urges Flood Control,
Farm Aid Be Put First

WASHINGTON, Mar. 2.-F)-De-
claring that the navy maintains a
powerful lobby ut the capitol, Rep
r~esentative Johnson. Democrat, Okla
homa, in a statement today urged
that farm relief and flood control
should be given priority over the
naval warship construction program.
House leaders have planned TO
consider the naval program as the
next legislation after the annual
appropriations measures have been
acted upon