davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
KIDNAP YANK
Another American Is Held
In Mexico

MEXICO CITY. April l7-PE
Dispatches from S~ebastapol. Oaxaca,
today said that Leonard B. Cassidy
of Boston. employee Of the Transcon-
tinental Fruit company. had been
kidnapped by a group of unidenti-
fled persons while he awaited q
railroad train at FL HUE, a few
miles from there.
1t was believed the abductors were
d~isgruntled employees angered at
having been dismissed by Cassidy.
Fear was expressed that their motive
might have been revenge rather
than ransom and that harm would
befall the man. The kidnapping &C.
CURED at 3 a. m, yesterday.
Soldiers searched for the abduc-
tors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17

Mrs. Lindbergh Will Aid
In New York Hop

LOS ANGELES, April l7-Rl-
Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh will ac-
lively assist her husband In the
couples one-stop experimental high
altitude transcontinental air trip
to New York.
While preparing for the flight,
expected to begin within a few
days, Colonel Lindbergh said his
wife would be his navigating as
Sistant.
IF we encounter storm areas at
high attitudes" Colonel Lindbergh
said. I'VE plan to continue by cell
estial navigation. We are equipped
for that with an aviation sextant.
Mrs. Lindbergh will make the OBJ
servations."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
MATAMOROS
WITHOUT ice

There was no ice in Matamoros
yesterday. The Matamoros ice plant
was idle. Matamoros men whose
business make it necessary for them
to have ice were obliged to come
to Brownsville for their supply.
The reason given is that the Rio
Grande is so low that water was
insufficient TO supply the needs OF
the ice plant and the city.
Matamoros residents have been
warned against unnecessary use Of
the precious liquid.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Alabama Court Not
To Stop Primary

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April IT
R-The Alabama supreme court
today refused to stop the demo-
cratic primary Of Aug. II from
which the state committee had ex-
cluded as candidates Senator j.
Thomas Heflin and others who
failed to support the democratic ma
tional ticket in 1923.
The court affirmed the decision
or the jefferson county circuit
court denying a writ Of mandamus
to stop the primary. as asked by
Horace G. Wilkinson. Birmingham
attorney. leader OF anti-Smith for
ces IN the 1923 election. W.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17

tin drafting the navy approprlatlons
bill.
The President has undertaken to
determine the possibility for SEN
ate ratification Of the London nav
al agreement this spring.
One of the first arrivals at the
White House this morning was
Senator Borah OF Idaho. chairman
Of the foreign relations committee,
which will be called to act on the
agreement reached at London. He
and Joseph p. Cotton. acting secre-
tary Of state, were in conference
with Mr.. Hoover on the situation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Love Letter Writer
Sought In Shaving

WASHINGTON, April l7-tF-A
man who wrote love letters to
Mary Baker. letters OF unrestrained
ardor, was sought BY police today
as q figure OF Importance in the
mystery OF her death.
Police tried 10 determine II he
was one OF Miss Bakers guests nc
a house party on March 81. when
she and two companions. Miss Mil
dred Sperry and Miss Olga Skin
ner, moved into a new house In
Lyon Park. Virginia.
Miss Baker was assaulted and
murdered near Arlington national
cemetery on Friday night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
20 Dead, 5000 Lose
Homes I'm Mill Fire

MANILA. April l7.-tPD-Twenty
persons we're known to be dead and
5000 homeless late tonight as the
saw mill at Cadiz, province Of &C
cidental negroes was brought under
control after burning two days.
C~onstabular official reports es-
timated the loss at 81. 500. 600.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17

t~aSSOClallOl Was assembling dlu
distribution Of prohibition informa-
ton.
Questioned by Senator Walsh,
Democrat. Montana. he testified
there was mo concealment Of facts
that come TO our knowledge"
Walsh asked II the association
compiled statistics concerning the
number OF persons killed by pro-
hibition agents.
We do. and 10 seems to us a
considerable number" Curran re-
piled.
Curran then testified that New
York, Maryland. Wisconsin, Mon
tana, and Nevada were in revolt
against the prohibition law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Trial P~ostponement
Is Asked for Brady

DALLAS. April 17-iP-Ruling
OF District Judge G. A. Pippen was
awaited today on the request OF
counsel for John w. Brady that his
murder trial be postponed for May
5. Judge Pippen yesterday received
papers in the case In which the
former appellate court justice was
charged with stabbing Miss Lehlia
Highsmith. stenographer. A hung
jury resulted IN Brady's first trial
&C Austin
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
barrow Asked to Aid
Indian Girls Trial

BUFFALO. N. Y. April i7AF-
Clarence s. Darrow today was ask
ed to come to the defense Of Lila
Emerson, Cayuga Indian girl who
recently pleaded guilty to murder.
second degree, in the death Of Mrs.
Henri Marchand, white woman. An
appeal TO MI. Darrow was teleg-
raphed by the Indians Of the Cat
taraugus and Allegany reservations
through Raymond Emerson. presi-
dent Of the Seneca nation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Parker May Be Asked
To Answer Protests

WASHINGTON, April l7-PD-A
movement began in the senate to-
day to have Judge John Parker OF
North Carolina, nominee Of Presi-
dent Hoover for the supreme court,
called before the judiciary commit
tee To answer protests made against
him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Conspiracy Barred
In Bank Killing
Negroes Slaughtered in Cold Blood by Whites
Taking Holdup-District Attorney
Given Ringleader's Name

FORT WORTH, Aprl. ~17-tP-confesion that the attempted robbery
OF the First State bank OF Polytechnic last Thursday was planned BY
four white men and giving the name OF the "ringeader IN the plot was
made today at the district attorneys office by A. p. Boyt, barber.
Boyt and John Alsup. former policeman. who killed the two negroes in
the attempted holdup, IRE charged with the murder OF bhe negroes as
they fled from the bank. Asup admitted killing the negroes, VIII Tate
and George Terrell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17

In the above sketch the dark part of the figures
show the approximate figures of the last census. The
whole figure illustrates what those towns hope to
show when the present count is over. Weslaco is light
throughout because it was not Incorporated at the last
census.
1t is the purpose of The Herald when the census
workers have about completed their work to actively
assist in making a fine comb count, calling on the
citizens of the various towns to assist the enumerators
in checking over the towns and the counties as a
whole.
The present census count will stand for ten years.
A few hundred more names may mean hundreds OF
thousands of dollars in selling a city and a commu-
nifty during that time. Let's get them all. The Browns
Vile Herald Wishes to see the count as high as possible
in every town, community and county in the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Mostly cloudy and unsettled tonight
and Friday; not much change in
temperature.
For East Texas. Partly cloudy to-
night; somewhat colder IN northeast
portion; Friday partly cloudy.
Light TO moderate west TO north
west winds on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Land Parties Leave
After Valley Tour
(Special to The Herald)

NCpCCIdI % 4IIE 14cIdlUJ
HARLINGEN. April 17-Land
parties totalling more than $50 per-
sons left Harlingen In special ears
Wednesday night. all Of them sold
on" the Valley and a number Of
them owning a part Of 1t. The
homeseekers. a rather large crowd
for this season. had been brought
here by six or seven land companies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Five Cruisers May Be Laid
Down Within Two Months

WASHINGTON. April 7-CR-Repesentative French Of Idaho chair
man Of the important Naval Appropriations subcommittee. said today
that President Hoover was expected TO permit the laying down OF three
Of the first five cruisers in the l5-cruiser program within 80 to 90 days.
The Idahoan, who has been in frequent touch with the President on
naval affairs, outlined the plan OF his under which the laying down Of
the second five cruisers would be delayed until late in the next fiscal
year. He intends to propose the plan to his committee, which is engaged
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Cameron Children
Invited to Contest
Especial to The Herald.)

FIptNIdI % 1AE 14tI d4L'T
HARLINGEN, April IT The
Harrington Chamber or Commerce
will play hosts within the next
so days to the boys and girls OF
Cameron county at their poultry
judging contest TO be staged In this
city under the direction of County
Agent Henry Alsmeyer. Preliminary
plans call for one meal, q picture,
and q swim for the contestants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Pro Sayings Slammed
Chief of Association Against Amendment
Testifies 5 States in Dry Revolt

WASHINGTON, April 17-tRHHenry II. Curan, president Of the As
ISOLATION Against. the Prohibition Amendment, charged today before ts
Senate lobby committee that some OF the reports by government agents
OF prohibition Sayings did not fully represent the facts.
He added the agents reported killings to save their own skins ano
said Assistant Secretary Lownan, in charge Of prohibition enforcement
for the treasury, accepted the reports
Appearing for the second day, Curran said the principal activity Of his
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Southwest Advances

DALLAS. April i7-P-Business
and unemployment conditions are
better in the Southwest than in any
other section Of the United States,
DR.. Julius Klein. assistant Secre-
tary Of the department Of COM
merce. said here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Stage Star to Wed

NEW YORK, April 17-tP-Pau-
line Frederick. stage and screen
star, is about to undertake her
Fourth matrimonial venture, friends
learned today after a marriage
license had been issued 70 her and
Hugh Chisholm Leighton. president
of the Interstate News company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17

. Alsup would make no statement
this morning about the charges fl
ed against him.
Boyt told Of frequent trips to 303
Crump street where twice they ar
ranged with negroes 70 20 70 the
bank.
Two other white men were held
this morning, one Of whom was
arrested Wednesday night after
Boyt'S statement was made TO as
sistant District Attorney Brown.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
RELEASED

MEXICO CITY. April l7-tP-
The American embassy reported to-
day that Cassidy was released late
last night and reached Sebastopol
ranch III q state OF exhaustion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
SCARFACE AL
HEADS union
OF CHI GANGS
Consolidation Is Made
AS Machine Gun
Rains Death


CHICAGO. April l7.-tF-A
union Of Chicago's gangs under the
leadership Of AL (Scarface) Capone
was understood today to have been
effected.
Amalganation OF the Capone and
George Bugs Moran factions.
heretofore at odds with each other
over liquor. gambling and vice
traffic, has for its reported purpos-
es:
In the Charter
%. The ending OF gang gunnery,
which has been responsible for
hundreds Of deaths in Chicago dur
ing recent years; and,
C2). The coordinating OF all
major gang enterprises for purposes
of increased power and profits.
The peace agreement was report
ed by The Herald and Examiner as
having been secretly signed follow
/ Ing conferences at Capone's head
/ quarters.
Last night the agreement, binding
members of several warrior groups
into one large gang. was celebrated
at lei places where the more
prominent gang members congreg-
ate. The Herald and Examiner said
these parties were attended by
lesser lights Of both the Capone and
Moran gangs, with Capone men In
the majority.
Although the amalgamation
brings under. one leadership the most
important gang men OF Chicago. II
is not entirely representative. Mel
Their William (Klondike) O'Donnell
nor Ralph Sheldon, each mentioned
frequently In West Side gang af-
fairs, is included In the gang union
The theory Of Capone and Moran
men, however, was reported as be-
ing that the new organization. be-
cause OF its greater power, woulc
be able to crush out any lesser grour
that might arise to challenge ID.
City Divided
Under the old scheme Of things
as police often have outlined, the
city has been divided by the gang:
for the gambling. liquor. and vice
privileges" The Loop. for example
Is generally understood to be under
the control Of the Capone gang 81
far as liquor and gambling Is con
cerned.
The agreement provides that al
income from gambling. liquor distrt'
button. and vice resorts must bt
paid into a common community
chest" out Of this chest" will b
paid the profits as well as whatever
protection funds are needed.
GUNS FLARE
CHICAGO, April 17.-R-Whil'
the city was reading Of a consolida'
ton OF metropolitan gangs and
peace pact for control Of liquor
vice. and gambling. an AUTOMOBILE
sped through South Side street,
today after q fleeing quarry. Tn
smaller car was overtaken. and from
the pay" car came a spray o
machine gun bullets.
) A score OF bullets struck the driv
er. and he slumped over the wheel
dead. Joseph Blew. so. king 0
/, pickpockets" IS years ago and lon
known TO police as mail robber. SAT
blower and bootlegger. had beer
paid Off for reputed meddling II
the LIQUOR trade or double crossing
, NJ nails
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
In OUR
VALLEY
WHAT ABnuT n
CHARLES HALL O.

WHAT ABOUT 1T?
ireland is now on the straight
road TO a great national achieve
'nent."
President William Cosgrave
you can't get wisdom by
Fimply growing old"
Clarence Darrow, Chicago
attorney.
AS for promiscuous kissing,
Fhat decent girl wants to re-
|emble q piece OF rock salt licked
~ all kinds and conditions Of
PASSING cattle"
Rev. S. Parkes Cadman.
The limits Of the universe
Ire set by the barriers Of the
binds Of men"
Ray Lyman Wilbur.
Secretary Of Interior
Beauty Is the last true thrill
Rft us In q mechanical age"
-Florenz Ziegfeld Broadway
II Snowman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
NEAR

WASHINGTON. April 17-F-
The conferees on the tariff bill
today completed adjustment Of
differences between the senate and
house over all rates but eight In
the Hawley-Smoot measure.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
Yep ROARING HOME

MEYERS. France, April 17-tPl-
The dirigible Graf Zeppelin. re-
turning from Spain 70 Germany,
flew W here at lao p. m. @. M.
r., and wirelessed that she was
heading owe Besancon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17

High and low tide at Point Isabel
tomorrow, under normal mereoro-
logical conditions:
High ........... W. a. M
Low 1---J a.. HI
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17

Give the Kiddies . Break
Rio Grande Valley Turst Co.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN

There win be no material change
in the river during the next few
days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17

Flood Present 24-Hr. 24-H
Stage Stage Ching. RAJ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-17

lDNEsDAY building permits In
showed s32, 500 worth
N permits issued in one day.
Y Is a record TO be proud Of. II
Understood that the city in the
= end of Cameron county shows
new businesses since the first
"a wear. A survey showing just
many would be good advertising
for Harrington but for the
Nv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-04
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
EXPENSES LESS IN 1929
Outlook for 1880 Considered Bright
in Report of Guaranty
Trust Co.

The construction industry is one of
the comparatively few branches of
American business that reported ma
terially reduced rates of operation dur-
ing the past year, and it Is one of the
few that enters 1880 with a definitely
improved outlook, the December survey
report of the Guaranty Trust Co. OF
New York states.
Commenting on reports Of the F. w
Dodge Corporation. showing a loss of
IL per cent in the value of contracts
let during the first IL months of 1929
as compared with the same period of
1928, the Guaranty report continues:
The principal reason for the mark
ed decline from last years level was
the very sharp decrease in residential
building, which had apparently been
overdone in many parts of the country
during the few years Immediately pre-
ceding. Both this and other types Of
construction were seriously hamperec
by the advance in money rates accom-.
panying the speculative boom in the
stock market.
The optimism that prevails with
regard to the outlook for 1880 is baseC
chiefly on the marked easing of money
rates and the prospect of more abun'
dant funds at the disposal of the in
dustry. The expansion programs an.
nounced by industrial and public utilit!
executives in their conferences with
administration leaders at Washington
also have a particularly direct bearing
on the near-term future Of construc
ton.
"On the other hand, lenders of mort
gage money are reported to be ex
tremely conservative and apparentl!
fear that building. particularly in som
sections, has been overdone. Thi
situation Is expected to prevent an.
great increase in speculative building
for some time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-04
CENSUS TO REFLECT
j. S. LAND WEALTH
Real Estate Dealers Expect
Billions to Be Added to
1922 Figure.

The new census to be taken this year
will release the first figure on property
values for the Nation as a whole since
1922. Real estate interests, therefore
are looking forward to the results OF
the decennial compilation of the Ma
tons wealth and are predicting that
many billions of dollars will be added to
the 1922 figure, the National Associa-
ton OF Real Estate Boards reports.
The national wealth at the close OF
1922 was computed to be 1920, 1903 1862,
600.
If the impartial survey of the Gov
eminent shows the tremendous realty
appreciation in value expected by real
estate interests. this will make a new
argument for the advisability of in
vestment in land, the realtor bulletin
declares.
Appraisal Of the actual value Of the
lands and buildings is admittedly a diff
ficult thing, according to the associa-
ton. which says:
Census officials in 1922 did not an
nounce their figures on property values
as final, approved and hard and fast
ones. In a foreword to the report, DR.
Willford I. King of the National Blu
reau of Economic Research, who as
sisted in planning the methods for COM
pilation, admits that the reported
values for real estate might be toe
low"
The wealth of the country increased
from $186. 299 ,664,0 900 in 1912 to $780,
803 1862, 900 at the close of 1922, a rise
of 1872 per cent. But as the value oil
the dollar diminished greatly during
this decade, DR.. King roughly estimates
that the actual increase Of physical
wealth was about II per cent.
During the years from 1912 to 1922
H.. -.
mentS, both taxed and tax-exempt. In
creased from $109 ,236, 1926 900 in 1912 tt
$176. ,4440 900 in 1922, an addition
of SGT $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-04

Remodeling of the quarters to suit
the purposes of the company will re-
Quire several months. It Is expected
about 100000 will be expended for this
work and store equipment.
Building Acquired at Auction.
Parker Bridget Co. was one of the
nrst concerns to contract for rental
space In the monumental Office struc-
ture, but the lease became a matter OF
litigation with the former owners of
the building due to misunderstanding
and disagreement over the floor level
and other building matters.
1t is understood that this litigation
over the terms and validity of the for
mer lease will be Cancelled with the
signing of the new leasing agreement
with the new owners, who acquired the
building at an auction sale during the
past year.
Parker-Bridget Co., under the agree
ment, will take over nine stores on the
first floor east of the corridor running
from New York avenue to G street and
basement space under the entire floor,
making total selling space of approx
mately $4,000 square feet. The first
floor space rented will have a frontage
ming approximately $50 feet through to
G street, where the frontage will amount
to 90 feet.
Will Have Two Street Entrances.
A large entrance will be made on the
New York avenue side, with one of SIM
liar proportions on G street, and there
will be two entrances to the store from
the corridor, where show windows also
will be erected
The Parker-Bridget Co. was estab-
hshed 40 years ago on Seventh street
between D and e streets and moved to
its present location, at Ninth street and
Pennsylvania avenue, 81 years ago.
Frank M. Low, president of the con-
Germ, handled leasing arrangements
with Weaver Bros.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-04
lone Built in New England Farmhouse Type
New Residence Example
of Early American
Architecture.
PROJECTING GABLE
IMPROVES LINES
Inclosed Rear Garden, of
Differing Levels, Leads
From Terrace.

An example of early American archi-
tecturai style in modern composition,
which is designated more specifically
as New England farm house style, Is
seen in the new residence erected Tor
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold K. Philips ON
Rock Spring Drive in the Country Club
Hills section of Arlington County, fac
ing the Washington Golf and Country
Club.
The house was erected by the Brum-
back Realty Co. from plans by A. F.
Thelander, and has picturesque features
typical of its style.
The exterior of the dwelling is of
frame construction, with wide clap
board employed. The long, open porch
in the front affords wide view of the
grounds and the golf course of the
neighboring property.
Adds Interest to Lines.
The projecting gable, which has a
second-story overhang, adds interest to
the lines of the house and also provides
opportunity to make the master bed
room virtually a sleeping porch" with
windows on three sides.
The house is entered by door from
the front porch giving onto central
stair hall which extends to the rear
wall of the dwelling. where there is a
door opening upon f1agstone terrace
at the rear. From this terrace there
are steps leading down into an old
fashioned rear garden incloSed by stone
walls and having different levels.
The living room, to the right OF the
main hall, is two steps below the hall
level This room has wood-paneled
mantel, early American trim and pa
pered walls On one side of fireplace
in the living room are French doors
opening into a pine-paneled library.
which is of type with exposed rafters.
The library has a corner fireplace, win
dow seats and bookshelveS built into
the paneling.
Built-in China Closets.
The library and small side terrace
are built over the garage in the one
story wing. The dining room, breakfast
room and kitchen are on the left side
OF the stair hall. The dining room is
of early American design with Colonial
wall paper and built-in corner china
closets. The kitchen is furnished with
modern equipment.
The second floor has four bed rooms
and two baths.
The dwelling is located on an acre
tract, which is inclosed with white
picket fence. typical of the New Eng
land farm house style.