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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-27
MOUNT VERNON
is VISITED BY
MEXICAN CHIEF
Rubio Also Pays Visit to
Tomb of Americas
Unknown Soldier.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. - The
best known as we'll as least known
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-27
Three-Day Clean Up
Saturday Monday Tuesday
Living Room Suites
That Are a Pain in the Neck

$1395O 3-piece jacquard suite of splendid quality,
we'll made most desirable suite, but would
rather have the money, 90 IN
out it goes at. Observation-Disclosures. JOsOU
$195O0 3-piece webbed suite in multi-colored
jacquard all over. 1t has carved frame. If you
like it, it's knockout of bargain. 100 G0
Just to get rid of it, only. ........... AJJsJV
$1595O jacquard suite of "class"-so they told
when we bought it. Not bad, but we 1OAE0
would like to sell it, SO it goes for. 1A~fsOV
$25OOO 3-pece mohair suite, finest construction, but
it has been here long, and most folks don't like it,
Davenport, bunny chair and leo c0
$325OO German tufted" pillow arm mohar suite.
We tried to figure it out why it doesn't SELL but can't.
You take it; we don't no E0
Our Credit Plan Viii Interest You
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-12-27
Bedroom Suites-Odd Pieces
Pains in the Neck

$500 three-mirror vanities, in walnut. Once they
were all the rage We still have a few, % En-
$3.50 wood beds, full size fine quality. Not the
newest thing but still worth having IN IN
$1395O Apiece painted bedroom suite, in glorious
colors. 0. K in every way, but 70 en-
fashionable as short skirts. ........... IJsJV
$175.OO Spanish walnut bedroom suites Spanish
might sell in Spain, but can't here. You better
look at it, it may please your 10 E0
artistic taste
$225.OO mahogany-in grandfathers day mahogany
was the pace-setter-now it is "aso ram. We
have few mahogany bedroom suites, 100 IN
and out they must go.............:. lJJ.OU
$275.OO maple poster suite. 1t looked wonderful
when it came in; month later, little less wonder
ful-and that months ago. leo IN
If you want it, we'll jump with glee. 1VOsJV
$4,000 bedroom suite from Luce" Our buyer
liked it, but no one else does. If you have our
buyers taste, you will grasp 100 en-
You'll Like Our Payment Plan
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
Brookhart Gets More
Information on Texas
Alleged Corruptio n

WASHINGTON, Iowa, July "a
Ex-senator Smith w. Brookhart
conferred last night with Fred w.
Strang, Fort Worth, Texas, oil oper-
ator, who delivered to him more
than so pages Of information con-
corning alleged political corruption
in Texas.
The information consisted Of
copies Of court records, affidavits,
and photoStatic copies Of letters
written on Texas state stationery
which Strang said was gathered in
an effort to reveal to the commit
tee political corruption in connec-
ton with state university land, oil
and royalty leases and state and
federal transactions.
Brookhart is chairman of the
senate committe which recently con-
Quoted several hearings into charges
Of republican patronage in Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
Women Pack Court AS Teachers Murder Trial Opens
Lady Astor Is
Called Liar
In Parliament

LONDON, July 24.-(R)-Lady
Astor, who was born in Virginia but
sits for Sutton Division, Plymouth
in the house of commons, was un-
! perturbed today after a brisk eX-
change on the commons floor last
night in which she once was called
dirty liar"
She finally was told by the pre-
siding officer he would be glad IF
the honorable lady would kindly
keep quiet"
The discussion centered about re-
moval of various eXtravagant boards
Of guardians, Lady Astor mention
ing the word corruption" in con-
nection with some WeStham guard
ians. Three members Immediately
pressed her to name a single in
stance.
She gave them only a general
answer and was pressed immedi-
ately to withdraw the allegations.
She declined to do SO and Jack
Jones, member for Silverton, said it
was perhaps because she came from
country where corruption was
widely known that Lady Astor was
SO glib about it.
1t was then, in the heat of his
excitement, he called Lady Astor a
dirty liar" later on the urgings o1
fellow members withdrawing the
words, although with the remark
but they are quite biblical"
Deputy Speaker Dunnico attempt
ed to make peace but Mr.. Jones re-
joined, I have had SO many insults
from this lady I am resenting then
every time"
Meanwhile Lady Astor had begur
an argument with another labor
member whereupon the speaker
said he would be glad if she KEEP
quiet. She sprang to her feet ant
said:
II really very much resent thai
| remark"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
Military Expenses
To Be Studied For
Budget Reduction

WASHINGTON, July 24.-P)-
Secretary Good announced TODAY
an effort would be made to expe-
dlte the study of military eXpendi-
lures in an effort to apply any re-
auction which might be effected to
the budget to be transmitted to
congress early in December.
The war department head said
the commission of general staff Of
1lcers proposed by President Hoo
yer to conduct the survey would be
appointed within a few days.
The survey, he added, would be
carried out with the view of cutting
costs wherever possible without in
Jurlng the efficiency of the arnv
and national defense plans.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
TEXAS GRADUATE.
GETS YEAR TERM

CHICAGO, July 24.-(P)-Thomas
Seymour Bolts, Is, University Of
Texas graduate, and son of promi-
nent Houston, Texas, attorney, who
died several years ago, today was
sentenced to serve one year in the
house of correction after he pleaded
guilty to a petty larceny charge.
The youths mother, Mrs. Thomas
L. Bolts, pleaded with the court to
be lenient with her son. Young
Bolts confessed to passing worth
less checks in a number Of cities.
He was arrested after passing a
worthless check in a Chicago realty
office.
Judge Edgar "A. Jones reduced the
charge under which Bolts was in
dicted from a felony charge, that
Of operating a confidence game, to
a misdemeanor SO he could dispose
Of the case Immediately and be-
cause, the judge said, Bolts ap-
peared to be a complex case"
Attributing his downfall to his
wife who divorced him a year ago,
Bolts said when arrested he had
gone through" all the money he
had entertaining women from coast
to coast"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
Medical Society To
Support Better Care
In Vital Statistics

DR.. B. o. Works, as president of
the Cameron County Medical So
ciety, has pledged aid toward secur-
ing better vital statistics in this sec
ton.
Doctor Works explained that the
society will not meet until September
but that he will take the matter up
at that time. He suggests that in
the meanwhile county health Of
ficers could conduct survey to find
which physicians are not making
proper reports. The county health
nurse also could aid in obtaining
the records, he said.
Texas, Nevada, New Mexico and
South Dakota are the only states
not included in the birth and death
registration area, Leopold stated in
his letter. The dead line to get into
this area for the coming year is
Sept. /, he said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
ROBIN PASSES
269~HOUR MARK
St. Louis Pilots Still Flying
Strong With Big
Gains In View

ST. LOUIS, July 24.-(P)-Com-
pleting 269 hours Of continuous fly
ing at 12:17 D m. &C. S. TD today,
Dale Red" Jackson and Forest o.
Brine, new endurance flight cham
pions, were still circling in their
''St Louis Robin" above Lamber-St.
Louis field with no sign Of weaken
ing.
Pointing their "St. Louis Robin
toward an endurance flight record
that will stand" Dale CRed) Jack
son and Forest O'Brine, who yeSter-
day broke the world record for sus-
tained flight, continued their con-
quest of the air today, flying leis-
urely over Lambert-St. Louis field.
AT GIT a. m, &C. S. IT, they had
been up 267 hours and had exceeded
the old record by more than 19
hours.
AS they began their twelfth day
aloft, the fliers ordered 70 gallons
Of gasoline and some oil and gave
every indication of remaining up at
least another day, although Jackson
said in a note that some of the
cylinders in their aircooled Chal-
lenger motor "ac, like they had the
toothache"
They expressed their appreciation
Of the acclaim given them last night
by throng Of $4,000 persons on
the field in these words:
Express Appreciation
"We, pilots of the ST. Louis Robin
wish to thank the people Of St
Louis and the surrounding country
from the bottom Of our hearts for
the kindness and interest taken in
our flight so far. We have not quit
but are still trying to put the rec
ord where it will stand in honor OF
st. Louis for some time"
How does the engine sound down
there?" Jackson asked the ground
crew. "I can't tell any more; I've
heard it so long. We sleep by it
eat by it, wake up by it, and dc
everything by it, around it and be-
hind it. When re are through ur
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
DELAY LEAHY
TESTIMONY
Sanity Trial Finds Accused
Man Listless And
Dissatisfied

GEORGETOWN, Texas, July "a.
-R)-A delay in the taking of tes-
timony in the trial here Of Harry j..
Leahy until 2 o'clock this afternoon
was granted by agreement Of at
torneys shortly after court was con-
vened today.
The delay was requested by de-
fense counsel that it might have
time to prepare a motion for con-
tinuance because Of new matters the
defense desires to present in the
new record.
The request for the recess fol-
lowed a delay in the convening Of
court this morning, an hour having
been granted that attorneys might
confer with the defendant, witnesses
and doctors connected with the
case.
Leahy, who is under death pen
atty for the Staying of DR.. j. A..
Ramsey, Mathis physician, appar-
emily was not pleased with the de-
lays as was evident by his de-
meanor while being questioned be-
fore the convening Of court. During
this questioning he refused to an
swer intimate family history ques-
tions relative to his sanity.
The dull process of jury selection
was completed late yesterday, and
introduction Of testimony, the vital
engagements of Leahy's attempt to
escape electrocution for the Staying
Of j. A. Ramsey, aged Mathis ply
Sician, began. Mental experts some
time ago made their examinations
C. the cattleman, member of a
proud Southwe Texas family.
Leahy's listless appraisal Of the
veniremen was unbrol-3n during the
long questioning, and the courtroom
crowd ceased expecting any spec
tacular movement by him.
Two times eahy had sought to
refute the accusation of response
bility for the death of DR.. Ramsey.
At George \ est, where Teahy was
sentenced to so years, and here
where the death penalty was as
seSsed in second trial, the prose-
cution drew from its witnesses a
story Of abduction, torture and
murder. Roberta Mc-tinez, Mexican
once employed by Leahy, testified
the latter had him lure the doctor
from home on false sick call, that
Leahy tortured DR.. -,amcey, forced
him to sign certain papers, killed
him, stripped the body of diamonds
and crammed it in the shallow
grave from which It was recovered.
The papers, the state contended,
were deeds to a ranch that for de-
cades had been held by the Leahy
family, but had been lost through
forced sale. DR.. Ramsey bought
the property from the mortgage
company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
SNOOK FACING
DEATH INCASE
OF SLAIN GIRL
First Two Jurors Sc
lected Are Women;
Self Defense And
Insanity Pleas

COLUMBUS, O., July 24.-(P)-In
court room crowded with women
spectators, James H. Shook, once
q member Of the Ohio State Univer-
sity, went on trial today charged
with the first degree murder of his
coed paramour, Miss Theora HiX.
Questioning Of tentative jurors
was along routine lines with the
prosecution asking them if they had
any Scruples against inflicting death
in the electric chair, the penalty for
first degree murder in Ohio, upon
the former professor should he be
found guilty.
About ITS persons, most OF them
women, filed quietly into the court
room. Nearly 300 more were turned
away.
Wife With Him
DR.. Snook'S wife sat quietly at his
side. She has affirmed her faith
in her husband, who is alleged to
have beaten Miss Hix over the head
with hammer, Slashed her throat
and dumped her body on lonely
rifle range last June g.
First reference to insanity and
Self-defenSe, which have been indi-
Gated as the pleas on which the de-
fense counsel will try to free DR..
Shook, came with the questioning
Of Miss Edith Dysinger.
Miss DySinger, a retired register
ed nurse, was questioned specifically
as to whether she would follow the
instructions of the court as regards
the determination of legal insanity
without being influenced by any
medical viewpoint she might have
gotten from her study of nursing.
Takes Notes
The self-defenSe angle was in
jected by direct question as to
whether the prospective juror con-
sldered a person justified in using
such means as are necessary to
save his life.
During the question DR.. Shook
sat with pencil in hand taking
notes of what transpired.
Miss DySinger was seated as Juror
number l.
Mrs. Leona F. Biven was tenta-
lively seated as the second Juror.
making two women in the Jury box.
The noon recess was then taken.
John V. Tarr, a portrait artist.
became the third prospective Juror
He was the first man to qualify.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
Plans For Seating
New Judges Delayed
Until Vote Counted

AUSTIN, July 24.-(P)-Although
the returns will not be officially
canvassed until August 26, about so
counties have reported the results
Of the special election Of July 16 on
the two proposed amendments to
the Constitution.
Slightly dubious about the out
come of the voting in view of the
apparently meager returns gathered
by the newspapers, Chief Justice
G. M. Cureton Of the supreme court
has made only tentative plans in
the court chamber to seat the six
additional members who would be
created by one of the amendments.
The other amendment raised the
salary of the governor from $4,000
to $4,000 annually.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
Cotton States Asked
To Join Texas In
Plea to Farm Board

AUSTIN, Tex, July 24.-(P)-
Hope that seven other cotton raising
states would join with Texas in
sending committee before the fed
eral farm board at Baton Rouge,
La, July 1890, to consider economic
problems confronting the South,
was expressed today by Governor
Moody in kilograms to the chief
executives Of Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma,
North Carolina and South Carolina.
"The Texas legislature passed a
resolution calling for appointment
of a member of the house of rep
resentatives and senate to appear
before the farm board and urge
some action by that body regarding
the marketing Of the 1929 cotton
crop" Governor Moody's telegram
said,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24

PROMULGATED
BY PRESIDENT
Remuneration Of War
AS Instrument Of
National Policy Be-
comes Effective

WASHINGTON, July 24.-;-By
its own terms, the Kellogg-Briand
treaty for remuneration of war as
an instrument of national policy
became effective at noon today with
the deposit by Japan at the state
department Of its formal instru-
ment of adherence.
The document Of ratification per-
sonally was presented by Ambassa-
dor Debuchi Of Japan and with this
action the treaty became binding
upon the 46 nations which have eX-
pressed adherence to its terms.
There was no ceremony at the
department and Immediately after
receipt of the japanese instrument
those present for the occasion left
for the White House where a short
time later President Hoover had ar
ranged to proclaim that the treaty
was now in force.
President Hoover in proclaiming
the bringing into force today of the
Kellogg-Briand treaty for the re-
nunciation Of war said:
In April 1923 as a result of dis
cussionS between our secretary OF
state Of the United States and the
minister Of foreign affairs OF
France, the president directed Sec
retary kellogg to propose to the
nations of the world that they
would enter into a binding agree
ment as follows:
Article 1.-The high contracting
parties solemnly declare in the
names of their respective peoples
that they condemn recourse to wal
for the solution of internationa.
controversies, and renounce it as
an instrument Of national policy
in their relations with one another.
"'Article 2.-The high contracting
parties agree that the settlement ol
solution of all disputes or conflicts
of whatever nature or Of whatever
origin they may be which may arist
among them, shall never be sought
except by pacific means
Proposal 70 Conscience
That was proposal to the con
Continued on page ID
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
ROUTINE BUSINESS
AT ROTARY MEETING

Brownsville Rotary held the reg
ular weekly meeting on Wednesday,
only routine affairs being discussed.
A letter from r. L. Bobbitt, of La
redo, governor OF the 47th dis
trict, was read, expressing appre-
citation Of the hospitality of the 10
cal club at the recent convention of
presidents and secretaries of the
districts, who met here recently.
w. 0. Washington presided, in
the absence of the president, w. S.
West. Several selections we're rem
dered by a quartet composed Of
Frank Gilmore, Carl Henshaw, and
Emmett and John Carr Sewell, with
Miss Margaret Hughston at the
piano.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
STRUCTURE TO
Be RE-OPENED
IMMEDIATELY
Word Comes From
Mexico City, But
Authorities Have No
Instructions

Word that permission had been
obtained from the Mexic5-2 minis
ter of communication allowing the
ST. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico
bridge to be reopened to vehicles
and pedestrians, effective immedi-
ately, was received Wednesday by
General Agent A. s. Gimble from
Senator Del Vile, attorney for the
Mexican National railways.
Gimble Immediately got into
touch with M Verdugo, chief of
Mexican customs in Matamoros.
The latter stated that his office had
received no notification to that ef-
feet. Gimble believed that notifi-
cation was forthcoming later in the
day.
Closed In August
The railroad bridge, owned joint
ly by the st. Louis, Brownsville and
Mexico and the Mexican National
lines, was closed to vehicles and
pedestrians Aug. 81 on the grounds
that its concession from the Mex
lean government called only for
train traffic. The bridge had been
carrying this traffic since its erec-
ton in 1910.
Only the Mexican side Of the
bridge has been closed. Repre-
sentatives Of the y 5. customs, i'm
migration, health and agricultural
| departments have remained on duty
since the bridge was closed to We
hicles and pedestrians.
Attorneys for the Mexican Ma
tional lines and the American rail
company have been at work seeking
to have the suspension lifted since
it went into effect Their efforts
have been concentrated at Mexico
City under the supervision of Sem
ator Del Vale
improvements Made
Shortly after the bridge was
closed, Improvements were made on
both sides of the Rio Grande. The
road from Levce street to the bridge
was paved and the approaches on
| L ! sides the river Widened.
The NIatamoros road also is said to
have been paved to the bridge.
Gimble, awaiting further infor-
nation from Mexico City, stated he
telieved the r-atamoros authorities
would be notified Of the change
sometime Wednesday. Barring un-
forseen setbacks, the bridge will be
open as soon as possible, Girnble
said.
The suspension was placed into
effect shortly after the Gateway
bridge was opened to traffic.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
Gil Will Provide
Large Ranch For
Returning Natives

MEXICO CITY. July 24.-P)-
PRESIDENT Portes Gil has agreed to
pace a large ranch in the state Of
iamaullpaS at the disposal of Mex
lcan families returning from Texas,
10 be divided among them and paid
1or IN easy installments.
Inc committee sent by Mexicans
N IeXas to seek such government
alo, however, stated that only a few
families would be brought back to
CIie united States to take advantage
OF tne offer at an early date. mas
Iluch as most Of the Mexicans Iiv-
ing on the other side of the Rio
Grande needed some time to dis
pose Of their holdings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
TWO KNOWN DEAD
BERLIN EXPLOSION

BERLIN, July 24.-R-T Two
workmen were fatally injured and
many more fatalities were feared to
have occurred in one Of the biggest
explosions in the history of Ber-
lin at the United Oxygen works to-
day.
"A big steel container at the oxy-
gen works fell over while it was be-
ing refilled, and the contents came
into contact with a fire. A flame
800 feet high shot out from the con-
tainer and was followed by series
of explosions from other steel
bottles.
Firemen had difficult time get
ting at the seat of the explosion.
The United Oxygen works is To-
Gated in the suburb Of Borsigwalde.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
MAN KILLS WIFE, HER
MOTHER, SHOOTS SELF

SALMON FALLS, N. H., July "a
P-Ernest Dupris, "a, mill work.
er, today shot and killed his wife,
Mabel, 80, and his mother-in-law,
Mrs. Maude E. Dyer, and then COM
mitted suicide by firing shot into
his head. The shooting occurred in
the Dyer home where Dupris' wife
had lived since she separated from
her husband three years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
ALMOST SELLS
x = +
CAR FOR 81 AS
HE WISECRACKS S

why it's not worth $1.75. You
can have it for ST." a man ex-
claimed at the police station We'd
nesday when he found out that he
was fined 81 for leaving his car
parked on the streets after mid
night.
John Armstrong, lieutenant of
police, said nothing but slowly ex-
tracted So from his wallet and
extended the bills toward the
man.
At this turn the man trembled
slightly and asked in a shakey
voice: How long do you want it
for?"
From now on" Armstrong an
swered in solemn tones.
The victim hastily Withdrew his
generous offer and paid the So
fine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
EDITOR ARRESTED
ON PUBLICITY CHARGE

BORGER, Tex, July 24.-(P)-
Gene Howe, Amarillo newspaper
editor, was arrested upon his ar
rival here today on booster trip
and tried In justice court for alleged
unfavorable publicity to the city of
Berger. He pleaded not guilty, and
sentence was withheld pending
Howe's actions here today and what
will appear tomorrow in his column,
Justice of the Peace Walter Broom
hall said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
FLTER INJURED WHEN
PLANE FALLS ON FARM

HEARNE, Texas, July 24.-R. @.
Kirk of Houston was injured seri-
ously today when his plane, being
used to spray insect poisoning, fell
on the John Brock farm at Valley
Junction, near here.
The flier was dragged uncon-
scious from the wrecked plane and
brought to Hearne for treatment.
Several farm workers narrowly
escaped injury when the plane fell
in their midst.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
THREE DETROIT MEN
DIE IN HEAT WAVE

DETROIT. July 24.-tP,-Heat
claimed the lives Of three Detroit
men yesterday and caused the pros
trat1on Of several others as the mer-
curry climbed to a peak of 81 at
4 p. m.
The dead are: Garfield Caesar.
43; Earl Bentley, 80, and Anthony
Dullilea, so.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
SLAYER OF OFFICER
DIES FROM WOUNDS

TExARKANA, Tex, July 24.-[P)
james ID. Reynolds, As, who shot
and killed j. r. Walraven, veteran
Texarkana policeman, in a gun
fight here yesterday, died today Of
wounds received in the duel without
making a statement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-07-24
HOLD SHORT CHANGE
ARTIST AT HARLINGEN

HARLINGEN, July 24-After de-
frauding several theaters and stores
here through a classic short
change" trick, man Is being held
in the city Jail pending the filing OF
definite charges.