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Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
Last Trace OF
Disaster Buried

Los ANGELES, April 16. U.P)
The last physical trace of the St
Francis dam break which took 37'
lives and did property damage of
several millions dollars on March
Is, 1928, was removed today.
\ huge block of concrete, the
only part of the structure not car
ricd away when the millions of gal
Ions Of water swept through the
Santa Clara river valley, was
buried.
A squad of fircmcn used dyna-
mite to topplo the grim monument
into q pit dug beside it,
\ layer Of dirt and sand was
spread over the concrete after it
was dropped into the hole,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
Screen Actress
Leaves Asylum

POMONA, Caljf, April l6. UP)
The shcrifr's office here reported
today that Alma Rubcns had been
released from he state narcotic
farm at Spadra where She has been
under treatment for an illness
brought ON by the use of drugs.
The office said She left the msti-
tuition in the custody of her mother,
Mrs. Theresa Rubcns. Al her home
in Hollywood, servants said Mrs.
Rubens was in Fresno and said they
had no information regarding Miss
Ruhens.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
Marco Loses In
Prison Dodge

Los ANGELES, April Is, U,D -
Albert Marco, once recognized
leader of Los Angeles underworld,
today had lost his battle to force
tine federal government to 'picf
linn up to serve six month, boot
logging sentence before the state of
california sends him to prison from
two to II years on an assault CON
yiction.
Federal Judge Mccormick upheld
the government ON its motion to
withdraw from the United States
marshal here Marcos commitment
on HE federal sentence.
The action means that Marco must
serve the full term at Naa Quentin
since u prisoner is not eligible to
Harole if another sentence /, suu
pending.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
ASSEMBLY, ACTS
ON NUMBER OF
new MEASURES
Turns Down New Gym
For University Of
California.

SACRAMENTO calf, April IS.
up Construction Of q ictty at the
mouth Of tile Russian si,cr has been
approved by the assembly ways ana
means cammittea. the sJatc iegisla-
tive business chart showed today.
Thr biIl. introduced by Assembly
mau Herbert ~cuddcr of Santa Rosa.
calls for ~aJ.Ooo state appropria-
ton to match similar amount rails
ed by the Russian River Develop
mon, Company TO develop the stream
into one Of the leading steelhcad
Trout fishing streams in The state.
y biiI sponsored by AsscmbIyman
II. +. DllIingcr of Placcrville where
by marriage applicants can file their
intention to wed by mail was tabled
by the assembly judiciary commit
tee.
An appropriation Of 44oo,00o to
aid in constructing Il new gymna-
sum at the University of California;
was turned down by the ways and
means committee.
The committee approved a 50 ,0OU
appropriation to develop the live
stock industry in the state and tol
the exhibition Of cattle, hogs and
sheep at tho Los Angeles Western
Livestock Exhibit Association.
Impeachment Blocked
\ proposal calling for a $4,000
appropriation for the establishment
OF sales rooms and industrial work
shops in homes tor the Blind wa
voted favorahy py tnc ways an,
means committee. The measure l.
sponsored by Asscmblymm william
y. Byrne Of Los Angeles.
An attempt to impcach Attorney
General L. :. Webb and superior
Judges James G.. ConIan, Walter p
johnson and George Cabaniss of Sal
Francisco failed before the senate
judiciary committee.
\ bin providing for voluntary re
tircment Of Judges upon a partia
salary basis in any court Of the STATE
where the iurist had reached TIN
age of 65 or served for 20 Years, wa
tabled nv the senate judiciary com
/ uittcc,
] Compulsory instruction in publi
safety and accident hazards in pub
lie schools of California is Proyidc'
in Il bill passed by the assembly.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
Daring Woman
Bandit Sought

Los ANGELES, April 16 W.D--
\ calm-yoiced woman bank bandit,
who wants nothing but big bills,
was huntd by police today after q
daring robbery of a Citizens Ma
tional Trust and Savings Bank
branch here Yesterday afternoon.
So efficiently did the slender,
brunette woman do her work and
leave the bank, that employees who
were victimized were unable to give
a coherent version Of the incident or
details of her getaway after reach
ing the street
Police believe the woman, who
used u revolver to obtain $4,000 in
currency, is the same one who rob
bed Denver, Colo, bank last week.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
Bride Slayer To
Claim Insanity

PHOENIN, Ariz, April Is. U.P)
Fred Niece, 20 year old ranchcr,
who killed his bride Of three days
because she was "coId - to him, viii
plead insanity to the charge of pre-
meditatcd murder voted against him
hy coroner'S jury, defense attor-
neys said today
Niece confessed he killed his
Wife, Pearl on lonely desert near
their ranch Saturday. He was held
without bail, for arraigmcut April
10.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
Jewel Thief
Goes To Prison

Los ANGELES, April 16. U.P)--
Walter NJ, Deutsch, who was ac-
cused of leading the dual life of a
social lion by night and burglar
by day, faced seven year term IN
San Quentin prison today sor al
legged jewclry thefts.
pcutscb pleaded guilty in supe.
rior court after police declared his
Loot from daylight burglalics in
fashionable districts of Los Ang-
elca totaled more than $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Entire Nose dance. $50, 10000
club.
Adult Bible ciass social, 618
Euclid.
Oasis shrine, w. S. of J., 8
p. M, Masonic Temple.
Fox Imperial Theatre, China
town Nights. -
Night school, 7 to 9, high
school.
knights of Pythias, 8 p. m,
Davis hall.
I. v, Commandery, No. 81,
1880, Masonic Temple.
Adult English class, 7 p. m.,
high school.
Citizenship classes, 1880,
room 20, high school.
I. V. Choral club, 8 p. M,
Christian church.
Troop Il, z. S. A, 1880, Scout
hut.
Foreign adult classes, 7:3O,
high school
Radio KXO-6 to 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
Police Seeking
Jewel Thieves

SANTA BARBARA, Calf, Anril
TO- UD Two men and woman
were sought today a.. Suspected
Jewel thieves who secured %'5.poo
ip gems from Henry Friun1, New
York ieWely salesman by substi-
tuition of trunks here yesterday,
Authorities said they had learned
the men and the woman were pas
scugerg on the same train that
carried Frimd from salt Lake to
Santa Barbara and that they had
baggage Of similar appearance.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
HOOVER S
MESSAGE:
RF(EI::IV WE'D
Proves Disappointing To
Many Who Were Await .
ing Stronger Statement.
MIDWEST IS GLUM
Caustic Comments Heard
From independents and
Democrats.
BY PAUL f. MALLON

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, April rs. UP)
President Iloovcr's first coHer",-
sional message was ready by clerks
in the senate aud house today. clus
my considerable stir especially
among mid western farm senators
aho supported HIM in the last prcsi-
dontial campaign.
The message set forth the Prcsi-
dents views about farm roIict and
tariff revision. Coarhed in general
terms only. it advocated creation Of
federal farm board to pro1id"
credit facilities for agricultural mar
te;ing aud to control "sarplusaS
created ~ climatic variations ef by
taryrst cougostion
IT strongly opposed the fee or ta@
systrm Of handling SURPRISES and
made no mention of the drbentura
plan upon which the senate agrirul.
turc committee is now working.
The message suggested tariff rrvi-
ION should hr held to agricultural
schedules and to rates affecting in
da,'ri,s which are really suffering
FROM insufficient tariff protection.
It strongly cautioned against gen
pral revision
In addition to these two subjects
II stated that the congress shorrfd
provide for The 1870 census, reap
fortionmcut OF the nous ANA "sJ-
pcrsion of the national origins pro-
vision of the immigration act u
would hc well to coufmc he business
ot th- session TO these points, a."
We~ ag. concluded
Farm Bloc Surprised
The farm bloc, which generally
Las supported the President, appear
I'd to be- surprised it did not -
further ia the matter of farm rrliof.
Farm senators sat with solemn faces
while the message WAS read in tn"
ou"tc aud then issued public CON
ncuts indicating their mild dlsSat's
faction.
The vomtn's gallery of the SEN
ate Was crowded with u. \. r. rep
.osrutat.vc, but the other galleries
were only -pars.cv occupied
The attitude Of the farm bloc
was expressed hy Senators smith ".
Erookhwt, Republican. Iowa. who
eaupoigned throughout THE west for
the President last fan and Cappcr,
Republican, Kansas, a Hoover sup
porter and nominal head OF the bloc.
Brookhart said the message was
jnrou~'St.ut in certain particulars
and failed to- live mp to his cXpccta
tions. Cappcr said II was AN right
"as far rs it goes.
Chairman McN1ry, of the senate
agriculture committee, pointed out
the document did not mention the
dchcntwc plan which his committee
is planning to tack on the Hoover
Lin unless it receives more distour
agcmcnt from the department of az
liculturc than was contained IN the
President 5 message.
Generally the Republican leaders,
who usually are eager to commend
presidential speeches, were reluctant
to comment.
The Democrats and Smith supports
among tie Republicans were caustir
IN their comments.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
Weather Grants
Hoover Respite

WASHINGTON, April 16. up
Waiter Johnson S debut as a
manager of the team on which he
starred for % years, was delayed
a day by rain here today.
The game between the Senators
and the Athletics at which Pres
ident Hoover was to have pitched
the first bali, was postponed on
account Of rain which has fallen
for more than 20 hours.
Mr.. Hoover and most of the
members Of his cabinet are ex-
pected to attend the game tomor-
vow.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
HART GOES NORTH

HOLLYWOOD April l6 U.R)-
William S. Hart, the former west
ern motion picture star, lett her,
today for San Francisco on a Mad
duN Airline plane. He will attend
a bookmcu 5 convention in the
northern city.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
MRS. PRESSLER WINS

SAN FRANCISCO, April l6. UP
Mrs, Harry Prcssler of Los An
gelcs smashed the Beresford Country
Club course record with an 50 and
won the medal play in the state
womcn's golf championship. Miss
Kathleen Wright Of Pasadena turn
ed in an SO for second.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
'QUAKES IN BULGARIA

SOFIA, April Is. Fortified
inhabitants of several Bulgarian
towns fled trom their houses when
severe earth shocks occurred again
today. The shocks were felt in
Tchrpau, Stara, Iagora, and Sko-
bcloWo.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
REvERsEs CAUSE SUICIDE

Los ANGELES. April lG. UP)-
Discouraged 10y financial reverses,
John II. Randolph, IS, took his life
last night by firing bullet through
his brain.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
TOMORROW

Jr. G. of G. breakfast, $50 a.
m, Barbara Worth.
c. Of c. luncheon, Barbara
Worth.
Pythian Sisters Thimble club,
/ p. m, 684 Hamilton.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-04-16
Quick Plane
Trip TO North

JUNEAU, Alaska, April lG WP)
Tho first nonstop airplane flight
here from the United States was
completed today when Auscl Eek
man, Seattle aviator, arrived with
two passengers, Robert h. Ellis aud
Jack Ilallcrton.
The trio made the $50 mile flight
from Seattle IN approximately =
hours. They used n Lockheed Vcga
monopiane pioneering contemt
plated passenger route between the
United States aud this territory.
-Four Monterey Peninsula fish
canneries have been declared public
uuisances and ordered 10 close their
doors for 90 days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
BEAUTY FOUND
Ex-Stage Star Married To
Negro Two Years Ago

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2O.-tP-
Helen Lee worthing, former New
York stage beauty. resumed her
place today as mistress of her home
in the negro section Of Los Angeles
after effecting a reconciliation with
her husband, DR.. Eugene g. Nelson,
from whom she had separated be-
cause OF a Jealous spat-"
Airing OF DR.. and Mrs. Nelson's
martial troubles not only explained
the disappearance two years ago Of
Miss Worthing. but also brought
the first intimation TO friends here
that DR.. Nelson was not entirely OF
Caucasian blood.
ITO me he Is not what the world
would call q negro" Miss Worthing
said OF her husband. He is not
black IN skin or black IN heart. ]
believe he loves ne better than any
thing else in the world, and know
that I do him. No social or racial
barrier can separate us"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20

Brownsville Christmas shoppers
and mailers have responded very
satisfactorily 10 requests for early
mailing. Postmaster G. w. bennett
said today. Indications are that
stamp sales for the holiday season
will be from $500 to S700 larger
than last years. he said.
Heavy mailing began Dec. Is and
has been on the increase since.
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday are
expected 10 be among the largest
DAYS. both for incoming and out
going parcels and letters.
Mailing this season Is the most
satisfactory ever. the postmaster
said. Newspaper. theatre. and radio
advertising over the nation has
urged early shopping and mailing.
Brownsville postoffice has had
more space to care for this season
holiday rush than in 1928 by an
addition Of about one third OF the
floor space formerly used by the
customs office in the federal build
ing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20

the crop should run as much rs rs
per cert above that Of last year ac-
cording to Cleve Tandy. one OF the
leading potato dealers and shippers
Of the section.
The l92e-l930 season should be a
close parallel to that Of 1925 and
1926. according to the government
forecast. Early and midseason po-
tatoes from the fall crop fell con-
siderably short Of the average pro-
duction Of 1928, which glutted the
market and forced prices to a low
level for the entire season. Prices
have held TO a range Of from $2-25
to So per 100 pounds in the consum-
ing centers throughout the season.
A possible average expansion OF
IL per cent in paintings in the early
shipping southern sections Is seen
by compilers Of the bulletin.
Florida. the Valleys principal
competitor, has an increased acre.
age Of about 26 per cent for tie
spring crop, reports indicate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
Mrs. Hinkley Wins
In Big Food Contest

Mrs. Burt Hinkiey. Jr.. Of Browns
vile has been named as one Of the
winners In the National Food Pre-
servation Contest.
Her brief essay on why 90 De-
grees Il the Danger Point" brought
recognition among the many thous-
ands considered by the judges. She
was among 48 other winners in
Texas.
The grand prize Of $4,000 was
won by Dudley T.. Harley Of Mar
tinsburE. wv. va.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
BAKER SILENT
ON CANDIDACY
Hidalgo Sheriff Reported
Undecided About
Political Plans

Reports emanating from San An
tonic and received from McAllen
correspondents yesterday to tire ef-
efct that Sheriff "A. ". Baker OF
Edinburg had announced hts candi-
dacy for governor could not be- veri-
fled today. nor q denial obtained
from Sheriff Baker for the reason
that q telephone connection could
not be made with him at Edinburg.
From McAllen a correspondent Of
the Herald said that ne had talked
with him, and that the answer had
been that hIr. Baker knew nothing
OF At.
An Edinburg paper printed that
Mr.. Baker refused 70 comment on
q statement made by ]. D. Moore
Jr. in Austin In which II 7as said
he understood Mr.. Baker would not
be a candidate for reelection as
sheriff In Hidalgo county.
It was further said that Mr..
Baker has not made up his mind
what he will do about politics next
year. adding that he might have
some announcement to make after
the first OF the year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20

did not count Weslac votes
because the envelope bearing them
was unsealed and because cf alleF-
ed irregularities in the voting.
LeaIie a Democrat
Leslie, Judge CT the 1Srd judicial
district, was The democratic no
minee and Griffin ran on the In
dependent ticket In general elec-
tion OF 1923.
Griffin sought an injunction In
the Travis county district court Nd
en1oln Mrs. Jan Y. McCallum, Hec-
retary OF state. frcm opening the
returns from Hidalgo county. claim
ing they did not reflect the true
result. The court granted the in
junction and the case was appealed.
Name OF neither candidate was
printed on the ballot. Each voter
wrote the name or the candidate or
his choice ON his ballot. Judge
Leslie had become confused as TO
when his four year term expired.
having originally been elected to
fill out an unexpired term and neg
AC~AGG W A4A6AI 1ldAA@MAAlAA ~ AA1NI
his name printed on the democratic
ballot in the July primary.
The total vote, excluding the
Weslaco box. showed Leslie receiv-
ed 3.495 votes and Griffin received
S.4s4 votes. q majority for Leslie OF
II votes. Returns from the Wesla-
CO box showed Leslie received SO
votes there and Griffin 500 votes.
III the Weslacn box had been count
ed, Griffin would have received a
majority in the district of 5S2
votes
Instructed Verdict
The trial on the merits Of the
case was before a jury. but at the
close OF the evidence the court per-
emptorily instructed an verdict for
the plaintiff.
The election followed R heated
campaign in which Griffin charged
Continued on page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
Soviet Ambassador
Received By Prince

LONDON, Dec. 90 Up The
Prince Of Wales today received X.
Cokolnikov. new soviet ambassador
to great Britain. in st. James
palace. The soviet ambassador,
first OF the communist Russian re-
gine accredited to Great Britain
presented the official credentials Of
his post.
The Soviet ambassador was ac-
companied to the palace by the
chief members Of the Soviet en-
bassy staff. There has been an un-
usually long delay In the presenta-
ton or the credentials.
1t was suggested delay In pre-
sentation Of the Soviet ministers
credentials may have been due tc
disinclination OF King George *
receive personally q representative
Of the government which he hold:
responsible for deaths OF formei
czar and Russian imperial family
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
YEGGGUILTY
Whitley Walker Convicted
Of Bank Robbery

ADA, Okla, Dec. 20-tFl-In jail
for several months on various char
ges, including one IN connection
with the staying OF three peace Of
flcers TN Berger. TEX, two years
ago, william j. Whitley" Walker
was convicted OF robbery with fire.
arms IN the robbery Of the First
National bank OF Allen. Okla, here
yesterday.
A jury found him guilty after de-
liberating four hours. His punish
ment was left to Judge Orel Busby.
who announced Inc would pass SEN
tence Saturday.
Three persons I'm he bank al the
time or the holdup identified Walk
er as one of the robbers. They
quoted him as having told them 20
atake a good look" at him. An Of
ficer was IN court 70 arrest Walker
on other charges In case he was
acquitted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
POPE LEAVES
VATICANFOR
FIRST time
Plus TX Ends Self
Imprisonment
OF 60 Years

ROME, Dec. 20.-tF-Pope Piu:
xI. ending nearly 60 years Of self
imprisonment OF the popes in the
vatican, made his exit at dawn to-
day from the pontifical quarter:
and entered italian territory.
Notifying hardly anyone. His Holi-
ness drove at Gas a. m. In an au-
tomobile from the vatican to st
John Lateran. the palace, OF
church. where last February ! the
treaties we're signed solving the So
called Roman question. Even most
Of hts encourage knew nothing OF
the departure.
He celebrated mass at ST. Johns
commemorating the fiftieth ami
versary Of his ordination as a
priest. So unassuming was the de-
parture and so unforeseen that the
public was unaware that history
had been made until issuance Of a
bulletin announcing the event by
the Stefani News Agency at 9:55
a. m.
st. John Lateran is the Mother
Church of Christendom,' and Is
considered the Cathedral Of Rome
1t was therefore natural that the
Pope. who is Bishop Of Rome
should 60 there. He was the first
Pope to celebrate mass at st. John
Lateran since Plus TX.
The voluntary self-exile Of the
popes in the vatican began in 1870
. hen the troops Of the first victor
Emanuel took Rome In the name OF
the Kingdom OF United Italy. Pope
Plus TX. his temporal power ended
withdrew to the vatican, never
thereafter to leave IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20

Glitter OF Christmas decorations
grows daily brighter on the business
streets Of the city, with more
Christmas trees and novel window
arrangements appearing daily.
Special lighting effects will add
brilliance to the scene within the
next day or two. Colored lights
are being strung by the city on
Elizabeth and Levee streets, TO re-
main burning through the holiday
season. The lights were used last
year. and added much TO the holi-
day appearance Of the town with
their bright coiors.
Many residents who decorated
trees growing In their yards last
wear are planning to repeat the
custom this year. The trees. strung
with colored lights burning through
the holidays, proved q very effec-
tive means Of giving the Christmas
atmosphere.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
MEXICO TRADE
SOUGHT
5 Business Men To Fly To
Monterrey To Seek
Goods Recruiting

The routing OF millions OF dollars
worth OF American goods going 10
Mexico through Brownsville and
the bringing Of hundreds Of per-
sons TO this city Is seen possible by
chamber Of commerce officers af-
ter the closing Of the Laredo con-
sulate.
A delegation Of Brownsville busi-
ness men will 60 to Monterrey to-
morrow by airplane for q confer
ence with business men there in an
effort to get shipments to cross
the Rio Grande at this point. q.
c. Richardson, chamber secretary,
Is getting UP the party to go to
Monterrey. 1t Is thought about five
men will make the trip. which will
require less than two hours by mir
travel.
Would Enlarge Facilities
II shipments which have gone
through Laredo will now go through
other ports Brownsville wants those
shipments, Richardson said.
There are about 40 custom brok-
ers In Laredo now. These offices
employ from a half dozen to a score
OF workers and represent large
payolls, Mr.. Richardson pointed
out. About $40 10000 worth Of
American goods pass through La
redo TO Mexico annually.
Shipping facilities In both Browns
vile and Matamorcs would have 10
be greatly enlarged TO care for the
traffic through here III an apprecI-
able portion Of the supplies prev
iously routed through Laredo were
switched to this port, Richardson
believes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
6 Million Miles In
Year Patrol Record

More than SIX million miles were
natrolled during this year by the
border patrol. the annual report OF
Harry z. Hull. -Inmissioner gen.
eraI of imnivra ion. received soday
in the office cs d. p. Gay, jr-. bor-
der patrol chief. hows.
During the five years the patrol
has functioned. 0 patrolmen have
met death In performance OF their
duty. One Of the first TO be slain
was August d. - Ia Pena IN Rio
Grande City in 1924.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-12-20
court Holds
WESLACO BOX
BALLOTSLECAL
Judge Leslie Will Act
On Receipt Of
Decision

AUSTIN, Dec. 7O-tFl-The third
court of civil appeals today affirm
eel the Travis county district court
In holding that Gordon Griffin OF
McAllen had been elected district
judge Of Hidalgo county over Judge
,. =: Leslie or EdinhurE, incum-
bent.
The trial court found the county
commissioners lurt uf HidalHn
county acted unlawfully ln reject
ing returns OF the Weslaco box and
refusing TO incl the results there
In the canvas.
Returns as cal-vaEsed hy the com
missioners gave Judge Leslie thn
office hy M majority of IA few votes.
but 40 was alleged the Weslacn
box had voted -verwhelmil.Rly for
Griffin. swinging the election 70 him.
The commissioners claimed they