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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
ALIEN BILL TO
AFFECTBORDER

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-CP-A
regulation to compel aliens work
ing in the United States to reside
In this country instead Of living I'm
Canada or Mexico is under con-
sideration by the Labor depart
ment.
The proposed regulation would
impose a $40 visa and an So head
tax on each alien for every trip
made into the United States from
either Canada or Mexico.
It would affect several thousand
aliens along the Canadian and Mex
ican borders who are employed in
the United States but who live with
their families in Canada or Mex
leo where living conditions are
said to be cheaper.
The proposed regulation was said
to be substantially the same as
one recently put into effect by the
Mexican government which provid-
ed that American citizens working
in Mexico must make their reSid-
ence in that country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
SEVENTY-FIVE AMERICAN WAR
DEAD COMING FROM SIBERIA

from seizing the North Russian
ports for submarine bases after the
Russian revolution. They were mem
bers Of the 339th Infantry, 3l0th
Engineers, 337th Ambulance COM
pany. and 337th Field Hospital.
Full military honors have been
arranged by the army and the navy
for the reception OF the dead.
Fifty-six of the bodies-twenty-
nine unidentified-will be sent 70
Detroit, which furnished most Of
the men for the 339th Infantry.
Other bodies will d. sent To Wash
ington. Chicago. New Richmond
Wis. and other points In the mid
west.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
BOOZE RAIDS
open FIGHT
ON Rum Ring
Midwest Office er 5
Taken In Traps
OF Government

WALLACE, Idaho. Nov. 27-CP)-
The liquor cleanup OF northern
Idaho, where federal officials claim
municipal officers have made their
own laws In a huge rum ring
conspiracy, reached new heights to-
day as raids continued after arrest
OF II persons in Wallace yesterday,
including four city officials.
Mayor Herman j. Rossi. Sheriff
r.. K. Weniger Of Shoshone county,
former Mayor w. II. Herrick, de-
putty sberiffs Charles Bloom and
Albert Chapman and twelve other
persons we're charged with con-
spiracy to violate the prohibition
laws.
The federal grand jury was re-
ported to have returned more than
10 indictments against officials and
business men Of the silver mining
district. More than 80 persons al
ready have been arrested.
CHICAGO. Nov. 27-CRD-Feder-
al indictment Of Paul Morton re-
vealed today the government fin
ally had decided to snap the trap
baited months ago for leaders OF
an elaborate liquor syndicate.
There were intimations. too. that
in the indictment of Morton and
Ia others the government had
scraped close to the background Of
the Moran gang massacre Of last
Valentines Day and also had
touched the web or law violations
uncovered in the recent northern
Indiana liquor investigations.
The arrests brought disclosure
OF patient work by government dry
agents working under Alexander g
Jamie, chief deputy Of q special
prohibition unit. For months, two
OF Jamie's undercover agents ac-
companied truckload after truck
load or Canadian Ale into the Chi
cago area, driving the trucks Oft
times and always accepted as mem
bers of the alleged syndicate.
This detective work was capped
last August % in the raid led by
George "Hardboiled" Golding. dry
agent, In the City Hall square
building. Offices or the Morton
Construction company, said by gov
ernment agents to be a guise for
Morton's Chicago business head
quarters, were stormed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Prizes Offered
Xmas Shoppers

An interesting and novel way
to win some extra Christmas
money Is being offered by a
number OF local shops and firms
and The Herald this year.
To win a prize you must visit
each store listed on a "Santa's
Sleigh" page which will appear I'm
the Sunday. December LIST issue
Of The Herald.
The page will contain the
names OF the shops and firms
taking part in the contest with
4 blank space under each one
N which you may write the name
and price or the gift you select
from each store. It should be
selected from the standpoint OF
distinctiveness, quality and price
II Is not necessary to purchase
the gifts.
Awards viii be based primarily
on the variety and cleverness OF
selection. NeatneSs In lettering
and arranging the name Of the
gift under the store name will
also be considered in determin-
ing the winners. Send your
completed page TO Santa's Sleigh
Editor, care OF The Herald
First prize will be SIS, second
$40 and third prize S..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Phoenix Prisoner
Not Texas Fugitive

PHOENIX. Ariz. Nov. 27-CP)-
Acting chief or detectives K. ID.
Ellis reported today investigation
has indicated that william r.
Purtle. %. arrested here on a rob-
berry charge and held in jail, is
not Robert Hill, escaped convict
from the Texas State prison.
Texas authorities asked the in
veStigation in the belief Hill was
a former member Of the notorious
Ratliff gang. This gang was led
by Marshall Ratliff who was lynch
ed BY citizens OF Eastland, Texas,
last week after he attempted es-
cape from the Eastland jail by
shooting a deputy sheriff.
Ellis said he had found evidence
indicating Purtle had been serv-
ing a l4-months sentence IN Leav-
enworth federal prison at the time
Hill escaped.
Purtle still is held for Texas au-
thorities on robbery and burglary
charges. He is accused of the theft
Of an automobile and burglary Of
several homes in Burkburnett, Tex
ne
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
FIFTEEN GREAT
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GRANDCHILDREN
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WESLACO BOAST
Special 70 The HeraIdl


WESLACO, Nov. 27.-An an
nouncement was received this week
by g. B. Summers OF Weslaco of
the birth Of his fifteenth great
grandchild, Donna Joan Williams.
Tuesday, November 10. Parents Of
the baby are Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Williams Of Hazleton. Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Sawyer are
the parents OF q nine-pound son,
born Tuesday morning, November
20. Mrs. Sawyer is the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. v. Williams.
A daughter was born Monday
morning, November Is, to Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Gross.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Four Held In Drive
Against Radicalisrn

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 27.-tPl-In
a campaign to stamp out radicals
conducted by city authorities and
endorsed by national Commander o.
L. Bodanhammer Of the American
Legion. four suspects were in GUS
tody today.
Charged with violating a state
law prohibiting advocacy Of destruc-
ton Of government of the United
States, Victor Aronson and William
]. Davids were arrested near a cot
ton mill while distributing litera-
ture described as radical.
John 8. Morgan. seaman, and
Leonard Brown, negro. we're ar
rested as dangerous and suspicious
characters" At headquarters Of the
Marine Workers league where
pamphlets were seized they were
quoted as saying they were organic
erS for the league.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
CITY TO QUIT
BUSINESS ON
THANKS DAY
Churches Unite In
Special Services
Thursday

With the promise of good wea-
ther for Thanksgiving. Brownsville
residents we're busy making plans
for their holiday on Thursday.
In keeping with the spirit of the
holiday. the Methodist. Presbyterian
Baptist and Episcopal churches are
uniting in a Thanksgiving service
at the Methodist church at 10 q. m
DR.. Q. L. Smith, Baptist pastor. will
lead the prayer. DR.. S. X. Haliam Is
to read the scripture, and the Rev
E. p. Day. Presbyterian pastor. is
TO give the sermon. The presidents
proclamation will be read by Chap
lain Ivan Bennett.
Stores Close
Banks. offices and stores OF the
city are to be closed. and many are
making plans to attend the Valley
Mid-Winter fair at Harlingen. Large
numbers were leaving for College
Station, for the game between the
University Of Texas and A. g. M.
both the Missouri Pacific and the
Southern Pacific sending out special
cars Wednesday night. 1t was es-
timated that several hundred Valley
residents would be at the game in
the afternoon. while others are look
ing forward to hearing reports of
their fayorite teams over the radio.
Many Hunting
Hunting devoteeS will take ad-
vantage Of the holiday TO indulge in
their favorite sport, and the flats
will be full OF duck and goose hunt
ers. while others expect to 60 deer
hunting.
No large parties have been an
nounced in the city for the holidays.
but numerous intimate dinners and
visits have been arranged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Bakery Head Tells
KIDNAPPING Story

MOMENCE, I'LL, Nov. 27.--fFf--
Back home today. Henry w. Con-
rad. prominent Momenre business
man, related how he was kidnapped
last night.
Conrad, owner OF a large bakery.
said two men, pretending to be OH
statesmen. entered his office and or
dered him to open the safe. The
days receipts had been banked.
After lining up employees and
searching the Offices, the kidnapers
ordered Conrad into their car and
sped eastward.
Near Cook. Ind. the car stalled.
The pair commandeered another
car and continued northward. leav-
ing Conrad TN the abandoned car
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Doak Roberts Body
Sent To Corsicana

DALLAS, Tex. Nov. 27.-CPD-The
body OF J. Doak Roberts, president
Of the Texas League baseball cir
cult, who died here Monday, was
taken to Corsicana. his former
home. today.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon. Burial win be in Oak
wood cemetery in Corsicana. Presi-
dents of Texas League clubs win act
as pallbearers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
P.D. Kennarner Joins
School Supply Firm

Especial 10 The HeTaTu-T
HARLINGEN. Nov 27-- m. D
Rennamer. San Benit0. formerly
county school superintendent of
Cameron county for eight years
has been appointed Valley repres-
entative of the q. IA. Bryant School
Supply company, with headquarters
in Harlingen He succeeds Forest
Dunlap who has left the city.
Mr.. Rennamer ~ prominent in
school circles throughout the VAL
ley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27

CORSICANA. Tex, Nov. 27-lFl
Luther Yarber, marble yard
operator here. was shot and killed
today by his wife.
She was charged with murder,
made bond and was released.
The shooting occurred at the
Yarber home about 8. a. m. "A
single shot from q six-sbooter en-
tered Yarber'S head, and he
died almost instantly. The murder
charge was filed In the Court OF
Judge s. B. Jordan. Justice Of the
Peace.
An alteration was said to have
preceded the shooting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Jim Hodges Finds
Stinnett Bondsnan

STINNETT, Tex. Nov. 27-tPl-
Jim Hodges, who with former con-
stable Sam Jones Of Berger. stands
indicted i'm connection with the
murder Of district attorney John A.
Holmes, was free on bond today
while his erstwhile companion still
sought surety for $4,000
Hodges bonds, $500 on the muir
der indictment and ST. 500 on IL
quor charge. were approved yester-
day when his b0ndsmen scheduled
sureties totalling $4,000
Jones Is seeking bail on similar
amount.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27

OKLAHOMA CITY. Nov. 27-GPl
The bodies OF Frank Henley, his
wife and their two small children.
all Of whom had been shot to
death. were found today in the
family home. one mile orth or
Newalla. southeast of here. the
sheriffs office here was advised.
Belief was expressed Henley had
killed his wife and children and
then himself,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27

IN OUR
VALLEY
, BY CHARLES HALL =,

MEMBERS Of the Lions club yes
l terday discussed the matter of
marking the streets Of Browns
vile.
It was pointed out that this is a
proposition which h1s been up a
number Of times with no definite
solution ever reached. The discus
sion closed with the admonition
that every member bring back TO
the next meeting some proposal 70
suggest In fact the admonition was
SO strong that the Lion Tail Twist
err was instructed TO fine every
member who did not show up with
suggestion.
The engineer Of this column now
Y wants to offer his. Just get can
OF paint and brush and mark the
name Of the street and the block
number on the curb at every inter-
section. That seems to us the cheap
est way to serve the purpose effici-
emily.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Thanksgiving To Be
Just Thursday Here

CHICAGO. Nov. 27--tPi-J h n
Janis has wife. seven children and
two bullet wounds in the leg.
Broke and jobleSs, Janis saw a
turkey hanging in a butcher shop.
He took it. The owner shot him
Tomorrow will be just Thursday
out at Janis's house.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Kowalski Resting
After Operation

Emile Kowalski. Brownsville at
torney, was reported resting well az
Mercy hospital Wednesday morn
ing following an operation for ap-
pendicitis Tuesday night. He was
suddenly seized with the attack early
in the evening and was rushed 70
the hospital.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27

DONNA, Nov. 27-The next meet
ing on the American Legion auxi-
liary will be held at the home Of
Mrs. j. III. Timm on Thursday,
December, 5th. Six members Of
the local auxiliary att&nded the
luncheon given in alamo Friday BY
the Auxiliary Of that place. An In
teresting meeting and a large at
tendance was reported.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Kerens Fire Ruins
Entire CITY Block

KERENS, Tex. Nov. 27-tP)-A
business block OF Kerens as de-
stroyed by fire which burned more
than two hours before it was
brought under control today by the
fire departments Of Kerens and
Corsicana.
Seven stores, all one-story frame
and-brick structures, we're burned
70 the ground. An explosion. cause
undetermined. tore the roof off one
OF the structures. No estimate OF
the loss was Immediately made.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Utility Men Report
Huge Years Program

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2T.-tFl-
President Hoover was informed to-
day by Representatives of the pub
lie utility corporations that those
organizations would spend approx
mately $500. 10000 in improve
ment and expansion programs dur
ing the coming year.
This information was conveyed on
the basis OF q survey made at a
meeting Of utilities representatives
yesterday in New York City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
Weslaco Candidate
For Editors Meet
Especial 10 The Herald


WESLACO. Nov. 27.-Santford
Hardy and wife. Of the Weslaco
News. p. Z. Montgomery and wife
Of "Monty's- Monthly. McAllen
Secretary Patterson OF the Weslaco
Chamber OF Commerce. DIR. John
Ashton. of the Valley Farmer. Mer-
cedes, and Mrs. Finks. Of San Be-
nito. left the Valley this morning
for Laredo where they go to attend
the Texas Editorial Convention.
The party viii make an effort to
bring the next convention to Wes-
laco.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
HIDALCO MAN
CONSIDERING
CANDIDACY
Resignation II u III o r
Denied In Call
BY Herald

"A. ". Baker of HIdalgo county
may or may not run for governor.
and there Is nothing to the rumor
that he will resign as sheriff Wy
that county.
This much was gathered IN "
telephone conversation this r.urn-
ing with the Edinburg banker and
"a high political light of that ----
ton OF the Valley.
When asked about the many
hints that he would Be a candidate
In the coming gubernat0rial race,
he said that many Of his friends
all over the state we're asking that
he announce his candidacy. but
added that he had nothing t0 saw
on the matter at present.
Mind Not Made Up
MIR. Baker was then asked if the
situation as It now stands ls that
he has not made uD hls mind
either way. He answered that he
had not.
With reference to this matter
other press reports quote MIR. Bak-
er as saying: While I appreciate
the activity OF my friends over the
state, have given the matter little
thought. MY friends are insistent
and ] am sure that the future will
take care OF itself"
These reports further added a
denial by Mr.. Baker or any COM
promise between the present Hid
alg0 county administration and
the Hidalgo county Good Govern
ment League now being I'm process
OF formation. and the declaration
that such "a report from Austin t0
the effect that such a compromise
was being considered ~ News to
me-.
Words Point Cd Race
Regarding this he issued the fol-
lowing statement: "Rumors such as
the one from Austin and those
or two years ago during the cOun-
ty campaign were not only for the
purpose or defeating the present
county administration but formed
the beginning or n fight against
the proposal OF my friends to an
nounce my candidacy FOR the gov
ernorship of Texas In 1880. Con-
tinued publicity against the pre-
sent administration lis nothing but
"a continuation on the fight against
me-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27

For Brownsville and the Valley
Partly cloudy tonight; Thursday
partly cloudy probably becoming
unsettled. Light to moderate va-
riable winds on the west coast.
For East Texas. Fair ln the in-
terror: partly cloudy near the coast
tonight and Thursday. probably be-
coming unsettled near the west
coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27

THE SECRETARY Of the Valley
Mid-Winter Fair last night es-
timated the attendance during
the first day at 10000. II is
not wished to throw any damper OF
the occasion by saying that secre-
taries estimates are never under the
number present. but If one half that
number were there the institution
is well worth while.
And according to some accounts
the fruits exhibits seem TO be the
greatest attraction. Now that Is
what is mostly desired. The enter
tainments and functions like the
coronation are very good spice Tor
the occasion. but the meat Of the
thing is found where Valley learn
to produce more oranges or more
grapefruit.
Support Of such an institution by
all the people will make 1t self sus-
tanning. A self sustaining fair these
DAYS will set a record which cannot
be boasted anywhere else in the
country. unless this writer Is ter
ribly, terribly mistaken.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow. under normal meterDin-
Rical conditions.
High ......-.-.l2.35a. m.. 3-1i TN. nl.
Low ..........7:44a. m.: 9.i3 y. wv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
RIVER FORECAST

There will be very little change in
the river stages during the next 14
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27

THE city commission AZ McAlien
has voted TO purchase zoo
acres for a municipal airport.
Today that Is news. Ten years
from today to find city without
an airport will be just about as big
ysews.
Who knows but twenty-five years
from now we will all be having our
jitney planes and flying down 10
work. Some have said that we viii
be landing on the housetops. which
have to be built flat thereafter to
keep us from sliding off.
Then 1t Is said that we viii be
carrying a little vest pocket radio
instrument, which we can take out
and turn little dial and the good
wife will Immediately say What is
Il honey?" Not only that but she
viii be visible TO you and you to
her. You viii then ask her what
she Is going to have for dinner, and
20 ON your way IS unconcerned as
Il nothing had happened.
Who knows, or can say1
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27

ABOUT this Arkansas business.
IN One former Razorback has
risen 70 remark that the So
called tell" on those from the
state below Missouri Is that they
grow such fine specimens up there
mentally and physically. All right
have ii your way, we lived there a
long time, too.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27

TOMORROW people all over the
United States will gather
around the Thanksgiving table
on a day set aside to pause at least
for a moment to remember that the
destinies of man are guided by a
Power far wiser than he.
This day. unlike many OF the
other holidays is an American in
stitution. In 1920 the Pilgrims
landed. They had pretty good
wear and all the fall when they
saw how they had really been bless
I'd. the governor decided 70 have q
day Of Thanksgiving.
THAT year was the first that some
on that now famous Mayflower nao
had enough to eat in a long time,
SO great had been their persecution.
In their offerings Of thanks one Of
the outstanding things for whicn
they were grateful was for religious
liberty. The same fundamentals ot
government prevail today, which IS
ample proof that the ideas OF our
Pilgrim fathers must have been
right.
When they gathered around the
festal board a number Of friendly,
but savage Indians were invited 10
pa-take Of the feast with them
See anything in that?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-27
BROWNSVILLE is going to get her
III new postoffice. Judging from
the vav the wind is blowing

MWlA\%NN ND AAAA~A@ - h0AAAn - 80 ~-~~
III new postoffice. Judging from
the way the wind is blowing
there seems TO be little doubt Of this.
But that postoffice is to come
through government machinery, and
this is being written TO warn all
those interested that II the time OF
its coming begins to seem a little
long, let none be discouraged. Big
bodies necessarily move slowly, and
the government OF the United States
Is Just one Of the biggest we have.
It is here guessed that the actual
construction will start in about two
years. This is not said by way OF
casting any cold water. but to add
that one Of the surest ways OF get
ting II, IS to keep on asking for 1t.
And Brownsville is fortunate IN
having such national figure as r.
d. Creager to join his voice in max
ing the request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
ACTION ON PORTAL
EXPECTED FRIDAY
Park Commission to Consider
Sixteenth Street Entrance
to Washington.

Final action on the proposed Six
teenth street portal, the imposing north
err entrance 10 the National Capital, Il
scheduled to be taken by. the National
Capital Park and Planning Commission
at It's meeting to be held Friday and
Saturday Of this week The commission
will endeavor TO secure final action on
this project, Mai. Carey II. Brown, its
engineer, explained, due 10 the paving
of Sixteenth street from Kalrlia road to
the District line, soon to be undertaken.
1t is essential that plans for the portal
be definitely fixed in relation to the
commissions program, Maj. Brown ex-
planned, so that It may finally dispose OF
any relation existing between the portal
and the park proper. The entrance to
the northern end Of Rock Creek Park in
the vicinity Of Sixteenth street and the
District line has definite relation to
the portal.
Maj. Brown asserted that the COM
mission does not wish to interfere in
any way with the Districts plan for the
Sixteenth street paving. Plans call for
connecting the Colesville pike with Six
tenth street and the Maryland author
tiles are now engaged in working on
this project This viii link up the area
between Sligo, Md, and the northern
end Of Sixteenth street at an early
date.
The parks committee of the commits
sion Will meet on Wednesday to go over,
In preliminary way. proposals for park
acquisition, so that the commission may
be informed Of progress. Several mat
tiers of land acquisition are to be con-
sidered at the meeting Of the commits
sion.