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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
Clark Griffith In
Serious Condition,
Physicians Report

CHICAGO, July 18.-(P-Clark
Griffith, president of the Washing
ton club of the American league, TO-
day was in a serious condition fol-
lowing an operation for appended
It's.
Griffith, one of the most promi-
nent figures in major league base
ball. became acutely i'll Tuesday
night, and yesterday afternoon had
a dangerously infected appendix re-
moved.
While his general condition FOL
lowing the operation was consider
ed good, DR.. Charles F. Sawyer: sur
geon, said the previous condltlon
Of the appendix would make GrlI-
fith's recovery slow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
OLD RESIDENT
OF CITY DEAD
Emilio Champion Succumbs
To Illness Resulting
From Heart Trouble

Emilio Champion, II, native of
Brownsville, and a resident here
nearly all his life, died at 100 a.
m. Thursday as a result Of heart
trouble which became serious about
two weeks ago.
Mr.. Champion, among the oldest
residents of the Valley, was widely
known throughout this region and
in Mexico, where for 20 yeares he
was manager of the Fernandez
plantation in the state of Vera
Cruz.
Born in Brownsville, he resided
here until 1887, when he went to
the Southern Republic as manager
of the plantation. He returned in
1907 and had lived here ever since.
Mr.. Champion issurvived by
three sons, August, Ephriam and
Oscar. all Of whom live in Browns
vile, and a daughter. Ida, who is
living in Mexico City.
Services will be held at 9 a. m.
Friday at the Immaculate Concep-
ton Church, preceded by special
rites at the home Of August Cham
pion.
Pallbearers vii lbe Frank Rabb.
j. A. Cobolin, Manuel Cisneros, +.
B. Guerra, E. Garibay, Emilio Kow-
alSki.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
BELGIAN SEEKS
CHAMPS TITLE
Bout Between Mickey Walk
er, Rene Devos May Be
Next Chicago Battle

CHICAGO, JUL 18. - (P) - A
championship bout between Mickey
Walker, world middleweight cham
pion, and Rene DeVos. Belgian as
pirant, is the next title battle in
prospect for Chicago.
The Illinois Athletic commission
to-day had in its possession a check
Fir $1,000 from Anthony j. Drexel
Biddle, Jr., of New York, as a for
felt and challenge on behalf of De-
Vos.
| Paddy Harmon, president Of the
Chicago Stadium Corporation, is re-
gotiating for the bout for his arena
this fall.
Under a ruling by the National
Boxing Association walker must de-
fend his title ON or before Septem-
Der 80 to save a $4,000 forfeit post
ed at the time he attempted to lit
Tommy Loughran's light heavy
weight crown here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
Labor Plot Seen In
Explosion Wrecking
New Store Building

HAMMOND, Ind, July 1S8.-
"A terrific explosion today de-
mollshed the Goldie department
store, new building in the foreign
section of town, with estimated
damage OF $4,000 Police said
they believed labor trouble re-
suited in the explosion.
The explosion lifted the roof of
the three-story building and
caved in the walls, reducing it to
debris. Nearby buildings were
slightly damaged, and windows
for several blocks around were
shattered. No n was injured.
1t was the second major ex-
plosiOn in Hammond in two
years. The State Theater, a new
$4,000, 600 structure, was demol-
ished shortly after it was COM
pleted about two years ago. VIM.
Kleighe is o serving a prison
sentence for his part in the bomb
ing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
BARRY MILLER
is CANDIDATE
Will Make Announcement
For Governors Race
Next March
(Snecial to The Keraldl

A0GOA464 W. IAN
AUSTIN, July18.-Lieut. Gov.
Barry Miller announced Wednes-
day he will be a candidate for gov
ernor next year
He will delay his formal an
nouncement and campaign until
after the close Of his term IS grand
master of the Odd Fellows, next
March, he said.
He will seek the democratic NOM
ination for governor, indicating in
his preliminary statement harmony
and political peace within the
party will be stressed in his cam
paign.
Texas has had enough politi.
cal controversy in the last year to
entitle it to a rest" he said.
Miller'S definite statement, long
foreshadowed by political develop
ments, brought into the race the
second Of the two Dallas men who
have been pitted against each 9TH
err in political affairs, Senator Love
having announced two weeks ago.
Others who have announced for
the office include Former Mayor
Oscar F. Holcombe, Houston; Rep.
T. N. MauritzS, Ganado; e. @. SEN
ter, Dallas, and Miss Kate Daffan
Of Ennis. Former Sen. Earle B.
Mayfield is regarded as a prospec-
tive candidate, and recent reports
have said that Mayfield's entry in
to the race would bring in also For
mer Gov. Pat M. Neff, as aspirant
for a third term to combat May
field.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
Sports Chats
= With =
Hal Eustace

The Eks are taking much in
terest in the current billiard tourn-
amnt and competition is becoming
keener as the meet progresses. The
quality of the play is becoming bet
ter also. Rowe, Bell and Fernan-
DEE, ranking players, are getting
into fine fettle and are proving
that they we're not miSclasSified.
Bell has taken on II opponents
and has beaten them all at straight
billiards. Rowe has not tested the
field yet, as he has played only
one game.
Fernandez, defending titlehOld-
er, came out Wednesday with his
sleeves rolled up. When the chalk
dust and clicking subsidized 1t was
found that Ernest had won three
and lost one. He beat Richard
son and CObolini but met a Tar
tar in Reid. The latter drew a
25-p0int handicap from Ernest
but he didn't need 1t. Reid won
at straight billiards. 50-48.
= .
Richardson, Reid and Corey are
sticking we'll to the top of the
straight billiard standings column.
Richardson and Corey have played
II and 10 games, respectively, so
their work cannot be considered a
flash in the pan. The sheet metal
mogul has played II games, win
ming nine. He is tied in second
place with Reid and Fernandez.
Corey has copied seven of his 10
contests to sew up third place all
for himself.
Nelson is the only other player
to participate in 10 or more
games. Red" has allowed them
to get his goat too often. He has
c five and lost six for Asa
mark. I'D turks about the bill
lard hall in an effort to take
advantage of all breaks. When
he catches a good player off form
then and there Nelson throws
down the glove.
Jimmy George put his skeet gun
uD On the mantlepiece beside the
old cob pipe Wednesday and took
up a good hefty cue. He hasn't
got into shape yet but he took on
some Of the clubs best and came
eff with three wins and four losses.
The goIfing committee OF the
RFnVUr0c urllo T1pY~f~v oIr,I 4
j0ying itself hugely as it watches
the O cards roll in. Hereto
fore it has been hampc-ed in
tournament play due to the fact
that only a handful of the local
golfers has an established handi-
can. Members of the local COM
mittee state that the golfers have
responded to the last call and it
appears thSt almost all han
dicapS VIII be established by Au-
gust. AS usual. i'm anything that
pertains to golf, the name j. NJ.
George again tons the list. He
has turned in the best score so
far this week. George rounded
the entire 1S-hole course in T3
strokes. The tanned golfer made
the first round two under par.
His figures were 34-39-73.
The roughs are being improved
over the lc-al links. Heretofore
when one was in the rough. he
was in the ROUGH end oftentimes
it meant a lost ball. The high
grass is being trimmed down and
better scores can be expected when
this is completed.
Two more days until that great
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
New Marriage Law
Should Apply To
Women, Says Doctor

DALLAS. July 18.-P)-The new
Texas "anti-gin marriage" law Is
weak only in that it does not re-
uuire women to take the same phys
icaI examinations it demands o.
men, DR.. B. H. Griffin, dermatolo-
gist professor OF SOCIOLOGY al 81
paul hospital for nursing here, be-
lieveS.
He predicted a great decrease in
social diseases would follow the new
act.
There are always ways to evede
laws" he told the Civitan club yes
terday. "a couple can go to an adj
Joining state and get married. A
case Of this kind should always be
looked on with doubt. They may
sav the doctors examination costs
ECO much. The examination really
costs less than gasoline or railroad
fare to the other state"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18

with forgery, was transferred to
Brownsville, and will be held 10
a. m. Friday before Justice OF the
Peace B. l.. Cain, J. o. Scriyner,
county hide and cattle inspector,
filed the complaint last Saturday.
The hearing had been set for
Wednesday afternoon before JUS
tice Of the eace L. M. Valdetero
here, but was transferred when the
contention of the defense that jur-
isdiction in the case was in
Brownsville was agreed to by the
state.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
Houston Endurance
Plane Ends First
Half Days Flight

Z HOUSTON, July 1872 The
Houston endurance plane Billion
Dollar City" had ground out its
first half day of flight early today
with ship and pilos still apparently
in good condition and planning to
carry on.
At 1:49:54 a. m. the craft had
been in the air above Houston L.
hours.
The second attempt to set a re-
fuelling flight record hngan at
1:49:54 p. m. yesterday. The first,
which started Monday, came to
grief less than 20 hours after the
takeoff. Pilots Glenn L. LOOMS
and Joe Glass being forced down
with motor trouble.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
Harlingen Woman
Hurt on Highway
When Car Upsets

Hazel Cummings, Harlingen resi-
dent, was reported Thursday re-
leased from the Mercy hospital,
where she was taken late Wednes-
day after the coupe she was driv-
ing turned over on its side in a
ditch.
The wreck occurred about 6 p. m.
within a block of the hospital. Two
others were reported in the car
with her, but they were not hurt
enough to require treatment.
She was driving toward Harlin~
gen when the a slipped from the
road and overturned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
RESIGN
AS DIRECTORS
Harrington Retail Merchants
Split Following Dispute
Over Policies

HARLINGEN, July 18.-Following
a dispute over policies Of the or
ganization, four of seven directors of
the Retail Merchants association
here, resigned Wednesday night.
Those who resigned are G. z.
Bolch, W.. M. Waterman, C. M. Hol-
land, and A. A. Kimmell. Remain
ing directors are H. l.. Starnes,
president, Sam Foster and H. M.
Turney.
President Starnes is to call a bal
lot to fill the vacancies left by the
designations.
Directors who left their posts are
said to have dtngreed with Mrs.
Mary Moses, secretary, as to policies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
RUSHING
ANSWER

LONDON. July 18.-(P-Premier
Ramsay Macdonald told the house
of commons this afternoon he was
doing his ltmos to expedite naval
disarmament negotiations with the
United Stat Sd as to be able to
make an announcement n the sub
ject before parliament rises at the
end of the month. The premier
said, however. he was not sure this
would be possible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
WHEAT PRICE DROPS
IN OPENING TRADE

CHICAGO July 18.-(P)-The
grain markets took an unlocked for
tumble at the opening of trading
today. wheat prices dropping from
l 7-8 to 3 7-8 cents a bushel large
ly because of weakness at Liverpool.
The decline was quickly made up,
however, upon receipt of the days
increment of bad weather news
from the northwest. Quotations
fluctuated irregularly during the
first hour.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
MANAGER ARRIVES

HARLINGEN, July 18.-R. L. Van
Blarcom of Fort Worth has ar
rived here to take over manage
ment of the Harrington Montgomery
Ward and company store during
the absence Of P. A. Clark, who is
in Iowa on his vacation.
Van 3larcom is assisted by c. l..
Jones.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
Valley Counties
Give Majority To
State Amendments

Cameron county voters returned a
majority of approximately 3 to l
for the amendments in the special
election held Tuesday, returns from
% boxes filed with County Clerk
H. ID. Seago Thursday indicated.
The amendment to increase the
salary of the governor to $4,000 per
year was favored by 258 votes and
opposed by 70.
The amendment to create a nine
Judge supreme court received 246
votes and was opposed by IS.
EDINBURG, July 18.-Fourteen
boxes in Hidalgo county gave a ma
iority of more than 5 to l for two
constitutional amendments in the
special election Tuesday.
The vote for increasing the gov
ernor'S salary was SOP to 100. The
vote for creating a nine-judge su-
preme court was sos to 95.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
.Pt. Isabel 7owers To ToppIe Thursday
: : : : : : : : : : ! !
Expect Steel To Be Used For Firearms

ton NAY was removed to Fort
Brown.
The towers are made of high
grade steel and it has been sold
to a smelling company in Eonter-
rey. 1t is probable that it will be
recast into firearms, Porter states.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18

through the lower portion of the
towers early Thursday morning.
The steel frames were scheduled
to be toppled from their upright
position about 2 p. m.
The towers were abandoned
about five years ago when stat
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
BUY STOCKS

HARLINGEN, July 18.-M s.
Blanche Jones, and Mrs. Zoe Bra
sher-JoneS. Of .aSher-Jones ladies'
supply here and Weslaco, have
gone to tn. eastern markets to pur-
chase FIJI and winter stock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18

Especial to The Herald
POINT ISABEL, July lathe
old steel radio towers, a landmark
here since 1914, we're to crash to
earth today.
Workmen for G. F. Porter, San
Benito contractor, began cutting
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18
JESTER CASE
TRANSFERRED
Forgery Hearing Against
Deputy Sheriff To Be
Heard In Brownsville

SAN BENITO, July 18.-Examin-
ing hearing for S. NJ. Jester, dep
uty sheriff charged by complaint
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-18

nave LOST Il, nope IS
offered. You, too,
may have a beautiful
skin, rose-petal in tex
ture, pretty as a pic
ture and without a
single pimple.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06
MUNICIPAL TAXES DUE

Notice is hereby gwen that the Common Council of the City of Juneau has fixed the rate Of tax levy for c.ie year 1929 at Eighteen Mills on each Dollar of assessed property and taxes are now due and will be delinquent on t,e first Monday in October at 6 D. m., pro- viding, however, that if one-half of the assessed taxes shall be paid on or before the first Monday in October at the hour of D. m., the remaining olie-half of. the assessed taxes shall not become due until first Monday in March of each year, at the hour of 6 D. m. and further providing, that should the remaining one-half of the assessed taxes be not paid on the first Monday in March of each year at the hour of D. m., said taxes shall become delinquent
 On all delinquent taxes a pen- alty of ten per cent shall be added, together with interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum from date of such delinquency until paid
 H. R. SHEPARD,
 City Clerk.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06
HERMAN IN COMEBACK
 AFTER TWO-YEAR LAYOFF

BEAUMONT, Tex, Sept. 6.-Til- lie "Kid' Herman, former ring idol of the southwest and once one of the games clieverest welterweights, has emerged from two-year re- tirement.
 In his first return bout Herman knocked out Rex King of New Or leans. He is fighting at 150 pounds and claims to be in the best shape of his career.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06
BOOTLEGGERS IN DRY TERRITORY.

Bootlegging has become one of the great Amer- industries and its ramificatons extend through out the length and breadth of the land It makes no difference to it's powerful members whether the town in which it operates is dry or wet in senti- ment In fact, it sometimes to be more active in the dry towns For instance Los Angeles is a dry town by such large majority that it has been able to keep California dry in most recent cleo tions Yet the other day it disclosed that more than three score of the law enforcement of ficers that town were in the pay of bootleggers But politically speaking bootleggers and the drys work together pretty well anyhow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

one million dollars worth of fur seal swan right on by the harpoons of the Quillayutes and Makahs or Clallam County only to be killed by the GoVernment In the Pribofs Henry O'Malley Com missioner of Fisheries points out that 39OOO seal were killed, all of them bachelors.-CPort Angeles NewS)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

Extension of credit facilities to cooperative or ganlzatons by the Federal Farm Board is not ex- pected to be carried to the point of financing the cooperation program of Democrats and Progress sive Republicans in the new session of Congress- (New York World)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

Bill Casey Is still at No. 8 Will loughby Ave. with the best TO- BACCO and SNUFF CURE. Hours 9 p. m to 2 D. m. Call and we will demonstrate. 20. Box 327. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

Special tax as retail dealer is $4800 per year and as wholesale dealer $48O00 per year. Blanks for making application for special tax may be had upon request.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

Tn appointing an assistant to the Resident Min ing Engineer at Prince Rupert. the Mines Depart ment at Victoria recognizes the rapidly increasing importance of the North. Mining is one of British Coiumbia's great industries, and the North is com ing into its own.-(Prince Rupert Empireo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

The Nankng Government is in a position to speak authoritatively about Russian Communists conspring against China A considerable number O the accused were conspring for the Ranking Government not so very long ago = (New York World)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

Gene Tunney denies that he is coming home to fight civil suits He denies that he is coming home to fight anything. He even denies that he is coming home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

All Americans rejoice at the favorable prospect of the early recovery of Thomas A. Edison No American stands higher in the affections of the people of the country than the famous inventor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

one oi Seattles young men eloped with the oausnter or an older man and there plant from the girls father Then the son -in-law came back and took the family car and right away there was trouble The car, it seems had market value-(Yakima Repubc)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06
MORE TAXES.

Wholesale and retail dealers in butter substitutes were notified June g, 1929, that certain arti- ficially colored cooking compounds should be held taxable oleomargarine.
 Burns Poe Collector of Internal Revenue Ta- coma Washington, has been authorized to advise such dealers that special tax must be paid for the privilege of selling such artifically. colored cook ing compounds from and after October l, 1929
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

The police to be about as hot after young Heflin as the atters Senatorial father is after the Pontff and whole lot successful.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

While 1929 is developing into aviation's greates year. the casualty list has also been large.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-09-06

In accordance with the present dominant pol- cles at Moscow both wings of the plane Land of the Sovets now on its way around the world are said to be left wings.-(New York Times)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-03
On the Way

Carol Lombard will play oppo-
site Robert Armstrong in The
Racketeer," a Pathe picture, soon to
be put into production. Howard
Higgin will direct and Ralph Block
will be supervisor. The scenario is
by Paul Gangelin and the dialogue
by A. A. Kline.
In production are "Oh, Yeah, ;"
featuring Robert Armstrong and
James Gleason, and "'Her Private
Affairs Ann Harding's second Pathe
picture.
Editing are "a Sailors Holiday"
featuring Alan Hale; The Awful
Truth" Ina Claire's first ll-dialogue
Pathe picture; THE Sophomore, 3"
with Eddie Quillaln, Sally O'Neil
and Jeanette Loft, and Big News, -
a newspaper story, with Robert
Armstrong and Carol Lombard.
In preparation are Rich Peo-
ple,' which will be Constance Ben
nett's first dialogue picture, and
Red Hot Rhythm"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-03
Lone Parade

Three more character actors en-
gagged by Ernst Lubitsch TO fill prin
cipal roles in The Love Parade. y
Paramount'S elaborate musical oper-
eta are Yola D'Avril. Andre Che
ron and Charles Sellon.
Maurice Chevalier star of the
French music halls who made his
film debut recently in "Innocents
of Paris" is the star of The Love
Parade" jeanette Macdonald. beau
tiful red-haiged stage prima donna
is the heroine. Lupino Lane. aero
batic comedian and former Ziefeld
Follies headlirer. and Lillian Roth.
late featured singer and dancer of
Earl CAROLS "VanitieS' have prin-
cipal roles. Other actors now work
ing in the picture include Eugene
Palette, O. Z. Hcggie. Albert Roc
card. Golden Wadams. Carlton
Stockdale. Lionel Belmore, Edgar
Norton. Russell Powell, William Won
Hardenbergn, Margaret Fealys Al
bert &c Wlnton and Anton Vaverka.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-03
Big Cast
O1-DOnS

Mary Pickford and Douglas Fair
banks have evidently decided to go
the limit in making good entertain
ment of Shakespeare. as their sur
rounding cast is more impressive
than either of these stars has ever
announced for an individual film.
Geofrey Wardwell English
shakespearian actor. will play Hor
tensio. Petruchio'S friend; Edwin
Maxwell. who is credited with the
success of The Doctors Dilemma, -
is cast as BaptiSta. father of Kathe-
rine: Dorothy Jordan, prominent in
Theater Guild casts, is the mild
hammered Blanca. sister Of Kathe-
rine: Joseph Cawthorne. Broadway
favorite. will p.Iv Gremio and Clyde
Cook. we'll known comedian. the
faithful Grumio.
Rehearsals are now in full swing
and the picture will be finished be-
fore the first OF September.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-03
"OUR GANG KIDS
BOOKED At THE LYRIC

Who arc tine most peculiar kids in
literature and drama? There are a
thousand contender5 for the honor
Of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Saw
Yer polling an enormous vote.
In these masculine days Little
Lord Fauntleroy's popularity would
probably be questioned On the
ether hard Peck's Bad Boy probably
tan hold his own in the tally.
Edith OF "Ediths Burglar fame
might not fare badly. The Tow Lit
tie Princes could not have a ghost
OF a chance and the Little Princess
would probably be considered a
snob. Little Dorret. Oliver Twist
and the other Dickens Kids arc not
clever enough to cope with modern
youth and so the award would most
certainly 60 to some of the mem
hers OF Hal Roach's Our Gang"
These kids have taken the world
By storm. They are known and
loved and laughed at everywhere
rot just as or gang kids. as each
has an individuality and therefore
sn identity
Now pretty little Mary Kornman,
the original leading lady; Johnny
Downs. the original juvenile leading
man. and Scooter Lowry, the origi-
nal tough guy. have fCrSaken the
movie lots and are appearing in
vaudeville. They are booked to ap-
pear at the Lyric for one week soon.
Harry Weber iOurneyed to Cali
fcrnia to get these three Our Gang"
kids off the picture lot. Then he
employed Herman Timberg. come
dian-author or repute, to write them
a vaudeville vehicle.
This naturally has to do with the
movies. 1t is a comedy expose of
the picture people and things called
an and Out of the Movies