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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
MAN ARRESTED
FOR
Toothbrush Found On Trail
To Be Big Factor In
Identifying Subject

KANSAS CITY. Oct. 17-tPl-
Police have arrested Raymond Riz-
20. 81, New York City. and charged
him with the kidnapping Of Mrs. Al
ma Wilson Mckinley, heiress, abb
Quoted from her Greenfield, Mo,
home and later released.
The prisoner, arrested here late
last night. was said by police to
answer in deatail the description
of the kidnaper who forced the "a
year-old e~xpectant mother TO drive
him away in her car. but released
her after they had spent the night
lost in the woods.
Fingerprints on a toothbrush IN a
suitcase cast aside by the kidnaper
were looked upon by police as a
positive means Of establishing as TO
whether Rizzo was the kidnaper.
Scars on his hands and face cor
respond TO those mentioned by Mrs.
Mckinley in describing the man.
Rizzo denied connection with the
crime, said he had been floating
around" and had just arrived IN
Kansas City from Hoisington, Kas.
He was arrested because OF suspic-
ious conduct, officers said.
Mrs Mckinley, daughter OF an
oil millionaire, was taken from her
home while she and her mother were
alone at night. Her mother was
bound and gagged.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
REBELS WIN
Brazilian Capital Object
Of Next Campaign

PORTO ALEGRE. RIO GRANDE
DO SUI, Brazil, Oct i7-tP1-An
official revolutionary ccmmunique
today said that northern insurgent
forces under Capt. Juarez Tavora
had captured Aracaju. capital OF
the state Of Sergipe.
Crossing the Rio Sac Francism
from the state Of Alagoas, Captain
Juarez and an army containing
thousands Of unpaid volunteers,
spread through the state OF Ser
gipe and effected capitallation Of its
principal city without contest.
In many cases the populace met
the army with food. cigarettes and
flowers. From Aracaju Captain
Tavora intends TO march down the
coast to Sac Salvadorh CBahia),
capital Of the state Of Bahia. From
that city he expects TO direct an
attack on Rio de Janeiro, the fed
eral capital.
Less than two weeks ago Captain
Tavora, leading an army OF 5000,
and assisted BY volunteers from the
state OF Parahyba, raided Pernam-
huco. and after considerable fight
ing seized the city and established
q revolutionary government there.
Consolidating his forces. and rein
forced by thousands Of volunteers
from Pernambuco. he invaded the
state Of Alsgoas. taking Maceio, the
capital OF the state.
He stayed there only a few days
before beginning his march into
Serripe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17

while rescue SQUADS It@5C NACLLLlS
from the wreckage.
Every available ambulance was
called out and In half an hour
eleven victims had been taken 10
the police receiving station.
Clothing Burned Off
The first victims rescued were
suffering critical burns. some OF
them with all their clothes burned
off.
j. Hoffman. painter working ON
the third floor OF the eleven story
building, and Carl Kaplan. propri-
etor Of a garment shop or the same
floor. we're hurled to the floor. Re-
covering from the shock. both rush
ed TO safety. but returned 10 rescue
vistims whose creams pierced the
air.
Fire officials said pedestrians as
far as four blocks away we're hurl-
ed to sidewalks. Automobiles park
ed within a block were bowied over
or wrecked.
Duke Wiedeman. owner OF an ell
ec.rical supply store opposite the
building. was one Of the first eye
witnesses to report the blast.
There was absolutely no warn
ing" he said. Suddenly q terrific
explosion occurred. I knew there
must be nearly q hundred people I'm
the building and realized many OF
them must De trapped"
Many Rescued
With the fire partly subdued
within an hour. firemen made he
roic rescues. Two firemen. climbed
ladders 10 the eleventh floor. found
q young woman, Sarah Melamed.
on the flour in "a protected corner.
she was brought out. overcome by
smoke and bleeding from severe
cuts from flying glass.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17

the threatened deputies.
Gregor Strasser. Fascist, spokes-
man. declared that the FaScists
we're not seeking TO embroil their
nation in war. but won't shrink
from IL II IL should become the
last means Of restoring German in
dependence and social freedom"
II would be a crime. Strasser
said. first to set Germany's house
in order end then attempt to OBJ
tain revision Of the Young plan.
The Fascist also said his party
wanted universal military training
and compulsory work by every citi-
zen. Regarding snti-Jeu1sh dem
~onstrations. he added:
We do not want persecution OF
the Jews but we do demand elimi-
nation OF Jews from German life.
We want leadership without Jewish
spirit, without Jewish go-betweens
and without Jewish press influ-
ence.n
The conclusion OF 5trasser's
speech was the signal for a vocifer-
GUS c.itburst from the national So
cialists which lasted for several
minutes. The Fascists cried Hail
S~trasSertr
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
New Fruit Table Is
Adopted For Valley

Especial to The Herald.)
HARLINGEN. Oct IA new
table for testing early seeded var
ieties Of grapefruit such as Duncan
has been put into effect In the
Valley. according to J. G. Powell
who IS in charge OF enforcement
Of the state green fruit law.
Prior 10 this Duncan had 70 come
up 70 the same tests as the Marsh
seedless.
The early seeded varieties must
show a minimum OF 9 per cent
solids with a solids TO acid min
imum ratio Of $50 TO /. Fruit with
10 per cent solids must show ?
ratio OF s TO I, with II per cent
solids, $50 10 I. and with II per
cent solids Il must show a ratio
between solids and acid OF 5 TO I.
Marsh seedless grapefruit must
have q minimum Of 10 per cent
solids and solids to acid minimum
ratio of z 70 I.
Some OF the Duncan has been
passing the tests set up for Marsh
seedless, Mr.. Powell said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
MRS. HINKLEY
PASSES
EARLY TODAY
Brownsville w O m a n
Succurnbs To
Illness

Mrs. Burt z Hinkley, Jr., died
at her home on st. Charles and
18th at 1880 Friday morning fol-
lowing ar illness Of two weeks.
Although Mrs. Hinkley. well
known in social circles here, had
been iii for d fortnight. her con-
dition was reported as improving
and her death came as q distinct
shock.
No funeral arrangements had
been made Friday noon.
Mrs. Hinkley had been a resident
OF Brownsville for seven years.
moving here Immediately after her
marriage with Burt Hinkley, Jr.
She was very popular.
She is survived by two children,
Burt Hinkley, Jr, Mr.. and Mrs.
Burt Hinkley. Sr., and Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Hinkley Of the immediate
family.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17

Entering the death chamber
Shepard shouted to his mates:
Goodbye TO all the boys. ] had
good will toward them all"
He declared he had no fear or
sorrow"
He muttered o prayer as his last
act. asking forgiveness" for his
executioners.
Two weeks ago. he destroyed the
sight in both eyes, using a nail that
had worked loose from a cell ven
tiiator. The fact was not known
until last night, and was discovered
by newspapermen when they were
permitted to interview him. The
prison general manager. Lee Sim
mons. said he had not announced
the act because he considered it
not q proper matter for publication.
Whether Governor Moody has been
advised OF II was not learned.
Shepard himself explained his act
by answering Biblically: IF the eye
offendeth thee, pluck 1t out" He
said, too. that he wanted TO prove
he was not trying TO escape"
One other weapon. the sharpened
bone of a T-bone steak. was found
II his bedding.
Fought Case Two Years
For two years Shepard. alias Bill
Smith, had fought TO save himself.
Two sanity trials were held, the
first holding him unbalanced and
the other. held after his ~incarcera-
ton for a time in a state asylum,
finding him sane. For months he
kept up a spectacular effort TO con-
vince others Of his insanity. He lay
on the concrete floor without cloth
ing and shrieked meaningless
phrases. Finally. he concluded. or
50 he told other prisoners. that the
dodge would not work" and resum-
ed intelligent action.
Shepard's affidavit described him
self as the killer Of the officers. He
shot them both. he said. and Co
master was not involved He insist
ed he was telling the truth. saying
he realized he must die.
Monty Jackson, negro. convicted
OF murder, who had been sched-
uled to die Immediately after Shep-
ard. was granted a reprieve late
yesterday by Governor Moody to
allow the executive time to study
q pardon board recommendation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Veteran Train Men
Make Valley Tour

The special train carrying ap-
rroximately 400 Missouri Pacific vet
Grams arrived In Brownsville IL
o'clock this morning. after having
entered the Valley at Raymondville
and then detouring via Edinburg
and Mission.
The veterans. all Of whom have
seen service with the Missouri Pa
cific lines for 40 years or over. de-
trained here and spent the balance
OF the morning inspecting the city.
a special entertainment committee
az the chamber Of commerce has
arranged for a tour OF Brownsville
and adjacent points of interest by
automobile and special buses
The veterans. In charge Of =. FL
kins, st. Louis. are making their
Cwn arrangements for a banquet
in Matamoros Friday night. The
special Is scheduled to leave for
San Antonio at 1890 tonight.
The tour Is an annual affair spon-
sored by President Baldwin Of the
M. =. Lines, the present trip being
the first time the special has been
routed to the Valley.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Stove Fires Kindled
In Oklahoma CITY

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. f7-fP
Stoves and furnaces were fired ur
throughout Oklahoma today as the
remnants Of a Rocky Mountain
blizzard sent the temperature down
10 the lowest mark since March 80
The minimum here was 81 degrees
above zero at 4 o'clock this morn
ing.
J. p. Slaughter. q. s. r~aeteoro-
logist here. said a trace OF frost
was recorded In valleys In the north
ern part OF the state. Generally
fair and continued cold weather
with an accompanying light frost
was predicted for tonight and to-
morrow morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Shippers, Express
Men Meet On Rules

HARLINGEN, OCT. lT.-Adoptlor
~ 4 uniform estimation OF weight
system and a program fc- thr
expediting az express shipments
was informally discussed az a small
meeting here Friday morning.
lanes A. Lawson. service agent for
the interstate Commerce Commis-
sion presided al the session.
a number OF Valley shippers were
nresent. The Railway Express
Agency was represented by 9. N
Campbell, Houston. Texas manager
G. N. Campbell, San Antonio. SUI
perinterdent. and II. n. Meek. ST.
Louis, superintendent Of rlainten-
nncc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Suits Set For
Hearing on Saturday

Three suits are scheduled 20 br
tried in the Cameron county court
at law Saturday, according to the
courts docket.
They are as follows: Frank Cor
don vs.. St. r. 3. a. M. Ry, damage
by conversion: Valley Radio Elec-
tric Corp. VS.. J g. Farming. ct al
suit on contract. Grossett and
Dunlap VS.. Mira Davidson, suit or
verified account.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17

Barclay street. In which two plate
glass windows In the Woolworth
building were smashed.
a young woman suffered minor
injuries when she was trampled BY
a policeman's horse and dozens
suffered bruises and slight cuts as
police used nightsticks and black
jacks to dispense the yelling. fight
ing mob.
Among the arrested was Louis j.
Engdahl, secretary Of the Interna-
tional Labor Defense and Commu-
mist candidate for lieutenant gov
ernor who attempted to make
speeches outside after he had been
elected from the board Of estimate
meeting.
The fighting in the city hall was
precipitated when Sam Nessin. who
assumed charge Of the petitioners
after Engdahl's election. shouted TO
Mayor Walker:
Mayor Called Crook
You are a lot Of grating Tam
many politicians. I would rather
be a member Of my working class
than n of your grating officials.
You are a grating Tammany poll
tlcian and q crook"
The mayor rose from his seat and
replied, That little remark prompts
me TO come down and thrash the
life out OF you"
Members Of the audience and po-
lice surrounded Nessin and his com-
panions and rushed them out Of the
room and down the stairs pummel-
ing them meanwhile. Police took a
hand and after much disorder in
which Nessin was severely beaten,
he and two others we're arrested.
The second riot broke out when
Communists and sympathizers rail-
lied around Engdahl in front Of the
Woolworth building where he at
tempted TO speak. Mounted police
rode their horses into the crowd
several times to break It I'D.
A woman jabbed a pin In the flank
OF one Of the police horses and
when the animal reared. the crowd
pressed against the window OF a
drug store. shattering II. A moment
later another window smashed in.
Other disturbances occurred az
Sixth avenue and Fortieth street
where six persons we're arrested and
az Sixth avenue and 18th street
where police took four more prison.
ers. including a woman.
Engdahl and two women prisoners
spurned an offer Of leniency from
Magistrate Gotlieb and delivered q
TRADE after which Engdahl was or
dered taken back to the prisoners
pen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
New Citrus Rates
Effective Oct. III

New citrus rates from the Valley
into the New England states and
points Of the Southeast will become
effective Oct. q, or almost a month
ahead Of the date originally set for
the rates to become effective, 1t was
announced Friday morning by A.
b Waldron, Missouri Pacific chief,
Harrington.
The new rates open territory pre-
viously closed because Of prohibi-
tive shipping rates. and permits a
much wider distribution for Valley
citrus. When effective IL mea that
boxes will be 50 pounds minimum.
and that there will be a carload min
imum Of 10000 pounds.
There will be no changes In the
southwestern territory, Mr.. Waldron
explained.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
kingsville Norther
Rumors Unfounded

A general rain and a slight dror
in temperature was predicted TO-
Friday night and Saturday morn
ing BIZ temporary weather chief r
II. Desmond today.
Rumors circulating In Browns
vile Friday morning that Ii vas
freezing in KinEsville and that r
severe norther was heading for the
Valley were unfounded. Mr.. Des-
mond explained, although San An
tonic and Del Rio reported cooler
weather. the temperatures dropping
from two to six degrees In that
territory.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Preliminary Hearing
On Heinous Charge

Preliminary hearing for a Los
Indios man, charged with com
hitting "a statutory offense az linst
hts il-year-old daughter. was be-
ing held here Friday morning be-
fore Justice OF the Peace Joe
Geruso.
The man pleaded not guilty and
did not testify at the hearing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
VALLEY Home
IS DESTROYED
Falling Fire Brands Give
Alarm To Family On
Highway No. IL

Fire completely destroyed the
home OF j. r. Latimer near Niger
Bridge" late Thursday night.
The origin Of the fire Is unknown,
and the large two-story home was
burned to the ground, nothing be-
ing saved. The building belonged TO
Nimrod Hughes. and is located half
a mile off Highway No. IL.
The entire Latimer family was al
home at the time the fire was dis
covered. Jewel Elizabeth Latino;
was asleep in an upstairs bedroom,
and the room was blazing when a
burning ember fell on her naked
arm, awakening her. She escaped
from the room, and spread the
alarm.
This vas about 1880. according
to Bill Cabler. local football star
and nephew Of Mr.. Latimer.
When the fire was discovered
the house was so far gone that
nothing could be done TO save II
and even the furniture and most
OF the family's personal belongings
were lost. The house continued to
burn until about 1880. the glare be-
ing visible as far as Barreda, and
Brownsville.
An estimate OF the damage had
not been made Friday morning.
1t was thought that the fire
originated in the attic. but the
actual source or cause Is unknown.
Elizabeth Jewel Latimer. young
school girl who first spread the
alarm. was the only one injured
her arm being slightly burnt and
blistered.
NeiEhbors In the district. and
those living on the highway. noticed
the fire but thought that someone
was burning brush.
The home was near the Tandy
residence
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
BEER ASKED
Labor Federation Votes
Against Rum Law

BOSTON, Oct. i7--(F-The Am
erican Federation OF Labor today
adopted without debate. the *
ecutive councils recommendation
that the convention 90 on record
as favoring modification OF the
Volstead act TO permit manufacture
OF AIS per cent beer.
The convention then prepared n
act on resolutions declaring for
repeal OF the eighteenth amend
ment and modification OF the Vol
stead act.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Father, Daughter
Held In Shaving

WHITESBORO. Tex. Oct IT.
tP-Charged In connection with
the Staying Of jim McMenamy. 46,
who vas found yesterday in the
yard OF their home. MORALLY
wounded, o. B. Martin. AZ. and his
daughter. velta Martin. 10. were at
liberty today on $3.50 bond each.
Father and daughter we're given a
preliminary hearing yesterday be-
fore Justice A. =. Jones. Witnesses
testified to statements Miss Martin
made to them about McMenamy's
conduct toward her.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
American Warship
Ordered To Brazil

WASHINGTON. Oct. i7--tP-
The American cruiser Pensacola
was ordered to Brazilian waters to-
day as a precautionary measure for
the removal Of any Americans who
might desire TO leave.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Miss Stoltzfus Dies
At Tuleta Saturday
Especial To The HeraId. \

FlHELII4 " Tic FltL NlIfT
ELSA, Oct. l6.-Word has been re
ceived here OF the death OF Miss
Amanda Stoltzfus at Tuleta. on
Saturday. Miss Stoltzfus formerly
did home economics work in this
section. and will be remembered by
"a number OF Valley residents. She
vas well known among the older
residents OF Elsa as the Play Lady
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley:
Cloudy and unsettled with probably
light rain this afternoon, tonight
and Saturday colder.
For East Texas: Fair in north,
cloudy and unsettled in south por-
ton with probably light rain in
southwest portion and on the west
coast tonight and Saturday. Coldc-
tonight, probably frost in northress
portion; colder In southeast portion
Saturday.
Moderate TO fresh northerly winds
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Dismissed Student
Ends Life In Lake

DETROIT, Oct. l7-tP-A "a
year-old girl who felt she had been
disgraced because she was expelled
from school after accusation Of
smoking cigarets. committed suicide
yesterday by drowning in the De-
troit river.
Her mother said the girl. Dorothy
Berger, had denied the accusation
and had brooded yer her dismissal.
A week ago. she disappeared from
home. Last night. the mother and
sister identified her body in the
county morgue.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Secretary Leaves
On Fair Contract
fsneciai 70 The Herald

HARL1NGEN. Oct. l7.-John T
Floore, secretary OF the Valley Fair
association. left Thursday eveninr
for Dallas to close a contract with
Col. w. r. Johnston for a rodeo tc
be presented at the Mid Winter
Fair. Col. Johnston has presented
rodeos at Madison Square Garden
the state fair at Dallas. and other
large gatherings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
FORTY BURNED
IN EXPLOSION
Firemen Do Heroic Work Rescuing Workers
From Los Angeles Garment Building As
Flames Lick Through Floors

LOS ANGELES. oct i7-1F-Ponce reported at least forty persons
had been injured. and some believed killed. IN an explosion which wreck
ed and Tired the Garment Capital building ct 27 East Eighth street
about 1880 n. m today. The blast was believed to have been caused by
ar explosion OF gas o. the fifth floor
The explosion shattered windows In a radius or five blocks In the down.
tcwn wholesale district. into which nan persons were arriving for work
six fire companies. rushed to the scene and bauled 70 stem the blaze
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17

CLEVELAND. Oct. 1T-F- TWO
mail trains OF the Big Four Rail-
road smashed headon within the
city early today. killing tree OF
their crews and inturing four 9TH
ers.
Through sone mtxup. a west
bound train. departing for st. Louis
was on the same track as another
train coming into the station from
the divisional yards &C Lirrdale
They collided rounding q curve near
the fulton road bridge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Volunteer Firemen
Convene In Donna
(Special 10 The HeraldD

MERCEDES, Oct. l7.-Mayor E..
n. Kasey and two Of the council
men. II. r. Tidmore and G. E. Blan-
kenship. Of Mercedes. and some IL
members OF the local fire depart
ment and several ladies from the
firemen's auxiliary. represented this
city at the Fifth District Fire
mems convention held at Donna. A
banquet and program featured the
evenings meeting.
DR.. Kasey extended an invitation
to the organization 10 meet in Mer-
cedes in January, which was &C.
cepted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Duck Hunter Shot

GREENVILLE. Oct. i7-tP- Z
v. Rushing. 80. was accidentally shot
In his hip while hunting ducks near
here today. There was a large num-
Der Of hunters on the lake at the
time and 1t was not known who fired
tbs shot
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Newspaper Men Find Man At
Chair Had Blinded Both Ewes
Slayer of Fisher County Sheriff Destroys
Sight With Nail; Act Not Reported;
Dies Absolving Pal

HUNTSVILLE, Tex, Oct. 17-FHA self-brnded confessed murderer
was eectrocuted at the state prison here early today, denying even when
he stood before the chair the fear his trembling lips revealed.
Joyce Shepard, killer Of Sheriff Bob Smith of Fisher county and Depu-
~ Sheriff Jake Owens. in q affidavit admitted his guilt and his attempts
to feign insanity and declared Lloyd Conatser. his alleged partner In
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17

CORPUS CHRISTI, Oct. l7-F
Leigh Park. p. died last night
OF burns suffered when laboratory
equipment at q refining plant at
1nEleside ignited a tank car loaded
With gasoline.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Red Flag Waves in Gotham
Mayor Is Called Crook In Demonstration
Which Causes Great Joy In Russia

NEW YORK. Oct. 17-P-Sixteen persons were under arrest today as
the result Of a series Of Communist riots which came to a climax when
a party Of Reds invaded city hall and one OF them called Mayor Walker
a grating Tammany politician and crook"
An attempt by a group Of Communists to present an unemployment Pc
titon at a meeting Of the board Of estimate yer which the mayor was
presiding precipitated the disturbance in the city hall.
Another clash occurred in the city hall park and at Broadway and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-10-17
Germany Sounds War Note
Fascist Leader Urges A~brogation Of Treaty
Of Versailles Before Reichstag

BERLIN. Oct. i7-NT-A spokesman for the Fascist party. reading p
carefully prepared manuscript to the Reichstag today. emphasized his
partys belief that Gernanys salvation lies in abrogation Of the treaty
OF Versailles. vs ich he said was immoral and hence void"
His announcement followed hours Of bedlam during which It vas
necessary for government and other speakers to below their words, few
of which reached their listeners. Socialists, angered. threatened TO throw
the Fascsts out Of the Plenary hall. and were dared 70 come ahead by