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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
HIDALCO QUIZ
ENDS NOON

HOUSTON, Feb. q -tPl- The
federal grand jury inquiring into
alleged irregularities in the Hidalgo
county 1923 general election heard
its last witness during the noon
hour today and arranged to begin
deliberations at 2 p. m.
r. L. Bass, San Antonio station
cry company employe, IA the last
man to appear before the body.
His firm furnished the county
with election envelopes, including.
presumably. that used at Weslaco,
whose returns were not counted.
Republican independents claimed,
because the A. Y. Baker Democratic
administration feared defeat.
The election officials contention
was that the box was discarded be-
cause the returns were not sealed
as required by law.
More than 25 witnesses appear
ed before the grand jury In this,
the second investigation.
Baker, millionaire sheriff. teSti-
fled yesterday and went to his
hotel room, remaining there this
morning.
Special assistant United States
attorney general Fred Horowitz
had expected TO conclude with coun-
ty judge A. w. Cameron, but
changed his mind and called MI.
Bass.
Federal Judge j. c. Hutchinson,
Jr., in Galveston. sent word this
morning he would not arrive here
until around $50 p. m, and should
the grand jury arrive at a report
this afternoon. IL could not be made
until he arrNed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
YOUTHS HELD
Boys Face Long Sentence
For Door Knocking

Because they could not explain
why they made a practice Of
knocking at peoples doors in the
early morning hours, two Browns
vile youths face a 2o-day term Of
hard work.
They were tried III the city corp
grafton court Thursday morning by
Judge A. A. Browne.
The man who filed charges, told
OF the youths coming to his house
at l:30 a. m. and arousing him
by knocking at the door. He said
he did not know them, and they
gave no reason for their unexpect-
ed call. The boys also failed to ex-
plain to Judge Brownies satisfac-
ton.
The police department has had
numerous complaints OF similar
cases in the past. The boys are
believed to be the perpetrators Of
several small thefts, officers stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
Dog Dies Attempting
To Save His Master

FORT WORTH. Feb. 27-R-
Mourning in dog fashion for his
master, Kelley, nine-year-old canine
friend Of Lee Taylor. SO, also
mourned today for his own senility.
Taylor died yesterday. tranpled
and fatally injured by an Infatuated
bull. Kelley, when he saw his mas
ter's predicament. attempted to aid
him. But the aged, almost tooth
less dog could not stop the bulls
charge. although he tried valiant
ly to sink his few remaining teeth
into the animals tough hide.
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that Phil Scott. the London fire
laddie, would make a gallant fight
Of it all, but fearing that the rough
and rugged American. Jack Shar-
key, would turn the main event to-
night into a one-sided punching
bee.
Thirty-six years ago in Jackson
vile, gentleman Jim Corbett, Amer
lean holder Of the worlds heavy
weight championship. knocked out
the pride Of England, fiery little
Charley Mitchell. in three rounds,
in a fugitive prize fight that re-
suited in the arrest Of all concerned
as law violators.
Sharkey Favorite
Tonight. in the Miami arena
built by the Madison Square Gar
den corporation of New York, Jack
Sharkey enters the ring an over
whelming favorite TO repeat Anglo
American history by knocking out
Phil Scott in the l5-round feature
Of an all-star heavyweight card Of
five bouts. Although there Is no
chance whatever of a sellout, the
show appeared certain to attract
a notable gathering of wealth and
fashion. Of talent and celebrities to
the ringside.
No title was at stake. but the
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Port Rumor
Stirs City

Dame rumor set Brownsville
streets afire this afternoon
when a SNOWFALL was started
rolling TO the effect that the
rivers and harborS bill had
passed at Washington.
The rumors went so far as to
say that John Gregg OF Mer-
chants National bank had re-
ceived such a telegram, but this
vas emphatically denied by Mr.
Gregg. Zade RoSenthal, city
manager and chairman Of the
navigation district committee
also denied the rumor.
Telephone wires to The Her
aid office we're beginning tc
warm up late in the day. hence
this.
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Chicago Attorney
Victim ,f Shooting

DETROIT. Feb. 27-tP- Under
world shotguns were turned last
night on Alfonso Sirica, 3l-year-old
attorney, who defended James
Fernando In the Jackie Thompson
kidnapping case and who appeared
a few days ago as counsel for the
estate of an Italian cafe owner shot
to death on February 10.
Forty slugs were poured into Sir
ica's automobile. and a dozen or
more tore away the lower part OF
his face. he was taken to Receiving
hospital In a dying condition while
detectives sought Q motive for the
shooting.
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it I

Hearing of testimony in
the Hidalgo county election
probe opened last Monday
at Houston, under special
United States Assistant at
torney Fred Horowitz and
under the jurisdiction Of
Judge J. G. Hutcheson Jr.
Some twenty-five witness
ses were called and all dur
ing the present week these
have been heard. Nothing Of
the nature of the testimony
has been heard as it has
been before a federal grand
jury.
Al this time intense inter-
est has been maintained
throughout Hidalgo county,
for every vestige of news, es-
pecially by members Of the
good government League.
Prominent Figures
Inc indictment brought is
against some of the most
prominent figures in Hidal-
60 politics and county, many
of whom for years have been
connected with the develop
ment and growth Of the
county.
Protests against the me-
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Harrington Suffers
Heavy Fire Loss
Especial to Tie Herald.)

N0PNNAuA w lit 14CA uAG.l
HARLINGEN, Feb. 27-Damage OF
approximately s50,0 900 was sustained
when the Temple Manufacturing Co
burned TO the ground here late We'd
nesday afternoon.
The fire started from q lighted
cigarette OF a match, in the opinion
OF z. G. Bennett. fire chief. 1t was
one Of the largest fires ever seen in
Harrington. Insurance covers about
three-fourths OF the loss. Business
will be conducted temporarily ia one
Of the company warehouses, said
Manager Crockett Campbell.
A frame construction and contain
ing thousands OF fruit crates. the
blazes were beyond control when the
fire department arrived. Many
houses in the neighborhood were
saved, however. by the firemen.
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TAFT'S HEART
WEAKENING
Hope for Prolonging Life
OF Jurist Fading, Say
Physicians

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-F-
The vitality Of William Howard
Taft today was slowly ebbing away
ID with it the hope of those close
to him that his life might be pro-
longed.
His physicians were frankly pessi-
mistic. even to the extent Of point
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-27
Mercedes Announces
New City Candidates
Especial 70 The Herald.l

N5ptIIHI 20 LIE
MERCEDES, Feb. PA new city
administration ticket, TO b. voted
on in the city election OF April /.
Is headed by DR.. <. III. KaSey for
mayor, owner OF Kasey Drug COM
pany. with the following names
listed for aldermen: w. w. Ander-
son, II. T. Tidmore, and G. K. Blan-
kenship. James Bazaar has ANNOUNCE
ed for city marshal. All candidates
of the new ticket are unopposed 10
far by any announcement OF the
present administration. headed by
j. i. Haynes, MAYOR.
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. The visitors will be taken IRON
the train and given breakfast here,
with a number OF Harrington anc
other Valley people present 70 eat
with them.
The train is to arrive at HarIingen
at 7:30 a.. m, half an hour earlier
than expected heretofore. r. 3
Creager Of Brownsville is 10 be prin-
cipal speaker on the breakfast pro-
gram.
They will hear a few remarks
about the Valley by some well
known man. and will be welcomed
to the city by Mayor Sam Bolts.
They will then be started on the
famous Valley tour. which has de-
lighted so many visitors to this
section.
From here they will be taken e
Mercedes and then will 60 due
north through the Edcouch anC
Elsa sections, to Edinburg. Turning
back at Edinburg they will go K
McAller. and then on down through
Pharr, San Juan, and other town:
to Progreso. where a barbecue lun'
cheol will be served.
They will then 60 on TO Browns
vile. where they will be given din
ner, leaving the next day.
"A Wisconsin exhibit Of manufac'
tured products Of that state is in.
Guided on the train, which Il made
up Of IA cars.
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Drastic Home Search
Disapproval Made

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-(Pl-
Attorney General Mitchell today
voiced disapproval Of an effort to
make more drastic the law allowing
search Of private dwellings in liquor
cases.
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to the ultimate benefit Of taxpay-
erS.
Reading statistics from a number
Of Texas towns. and those Of other
states. purporting to show that
municipality owned plants afford a
high income, which made avail
able funds for the general develop
ment Of other city projects.
The meeting Wednesday was at
tended by more than 400 members
Of the Lion and Rotary clubs.
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Retail Merchants
To Name Officers

NOpcCIdI 20 ITO
SAN BENITO, Feb. 27.-The San
Benito Retail Merchants Associa-
ton at its annual meeting here to-
night will name new officers. and
outline its work for the year.
Victor II. Mertz n president
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Sharkey Is Big Favorite
Over Brit Champ Tonight
Miami Elimination Bout to Decide Fighter
To Meet Schmeling for Title Of
World Heavyweights
BY ALAN GOULD
Associated Press Sports Editor

MIAMI, Fla Feb 27-P-Today was fight day along the palmIring-
ed boulevards. with the crowds and chatter. the balmy breezes and the
fstiana.
Behind all the gayety and the glamor Of tropical scenes, the boys as
ISOLATED with the second annual battle of the cocoanut palms we're hop
ing for the best, but fearing the worst-hopng a eleventh hour rush
for the turnstles would mateciaie. but fearing a financial flop: hoping
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Valley Awaits Trippers
Fourteen-Car Wisconsin Train VIII Arrive
At HarIin gen Friday Morning

The trimmings have been added to preparations made 70 welcome 12o
Wisconsin good will trippers to the Valley tomorrow. and when the train
pulls into the staten at Harrington the Valley will be on hand.
Leading residents Of all sections OF the Valley will be here to welcome
the visitors. Harhngen school pupils, 1000 in number. will be on hand,
and the Harlingen High School band will furnish music for the event.
In other words, the WISCONSIN people will know that the Valley IL
glad to SEE them. even thougn they do not come to buy land.
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Utilities Ownership Urged

Especial TO The Herald.)

McALLEN. Feb 27-Urgng municipal ownership Of public utilities as
a civic need, Mayor r. L. Osborn announced himself in favor OF the city
Of McAnen acquiring water and light plants now operated by Central
Power and Light Company under a ffty-year lease, at a joint meeting
here yesterday of McAnen Lions and Rotary clubs.
Mayor Osborns announcement is believed here to have opened a fight
of the city to get control OF its public utilities on the grounds Of such
operations being conductive to econo mical administration Of city business
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1880 at the home
of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. z.
A. Monsees. after
fighting an at
tack Of pneu-
monia over a pc
Rod Of three OF
four weeks.
Monsees, known
widely among his
school and ath-
letic friends as
sspR.ctnv. - wr-ar 49,
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thod in which the election
was held early made their
appearance and 80 much
publicity has been given the
matter that all over Texas
and in many parts Of the
United States it has general
ly become known as the Hi
dalgo county election case.
Political Hot Bed
The election in question
arouse da frey political
fight in Hidalgo county,
Long before the actual bal
lot, strife between the admin
istration and a~nti-administra
ton forces waxed hot.
At times bloodshed was
feared and rangers were
conferred upon the Weslaco
poll during the actual count.
Bitter charges were tossed
back an dforth. No one was
allowed to be neutral. Both
sides demanded that citizens
declare their stand.
For weeks before the cleo
ton, anti-administration
forces stood as near the
polls as possible, checking
over the number Of voters
entering. Governor Dan Moo
dy sent Rangers to HidalgO
county and gun pockets
bulged.
When the returns were not
announced Immediately Bit
ter charges flew from the
ranks of the a~nti-adminis-
tration party.
The ytobk their aliega-
tons to the state govern
ment and several trips were
made to Austin but nothir~
came Of the hearings.
-everSi =
Since s~eNe-At dUIons
have been held. Inc last was
whe ma federal grand jury
probe dthe election at a re-
gular term Of court in
Brownsville. After hearing
evidence presented by AS
sistant ". 5. Attorney Gen
eral Horowitz for two days.
the grand jury returned a
negative conclusion bring
ing no indictments.
Administration forces took
their victory stoically and
said little.
Then followed the Hous-
ton probe.
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WICHITA FALLS, Feb. 27.-tPl-
eelection Of a jury TO try Dan Ellis
srd c. p. Wilson. deputy con
AZ bles. ON . charge or accepting a
sr{)b fog not pressing o liquor
ssasGeEt4t essA today.
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EAGLES GRID
STAR DIES0F
PNEUMONIA
Roswell S. Monsees
Is Claimed After
Valiant Fight

Roswell Stanley Monsees. junior
college football star Of the past
season, died Thursday morning at
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PERSIAN SHAH DIES

PARIS. Feb. 27-0R-Ahme6,
deposed Shah OF Persia. died today
in the American hospital after O
years illness.
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Alse Corrugated Sheets
Conductor Pipe and Fittings
Alamo Iron Works
Brownsville - Corpus ChriBti
San Antonio = Houston
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ARTICLE VIII

The Directors shall adopt Bylaws
for the government Of the corporation
and may amend the same. They shall
have power to appoint from among
their number an executive committee
which. to the extent provided by re-
solution, or by the said By Laws. shall
baye and exercise the powers granted
the Directors by these Articles.
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ARTICLE VII

The affairs of this corpo ration shall
be conducted by Board of not less
than Three no more than Nine pirec
tors, who shall be stock holders of
this corporation. Said Directors shall
be elected at the annual meeting of
the Stock holders aud shall serve for
one year, and until their successors
are elected and qualified. The annual
meetings of the corporation shall be
held at such place and at such time as
may be prescribed by the Bylaws of
the corporation. If at any time vac
ancy in the Board of Directors shall
occur, said vacancy may be- filled by
the remaining members of the Board
in Office. The person 50 elected to Gil
a vacancy shall serve during the un
expired term of his predecessor, and
until bis successor is elected and
qualified
The border vidette., 1930-08-30

The name of the corporation is the
"ARIZONA - MEXICO COPPER
SMELLING COMPANY LIMITED. :"
and the principal place Of transacting
business of this corporation is Nogales,
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Offices
may be established, business transact
ed and meetings OF the Stock holders
and Directors held at such places with
in or outside of Arizona as the Laws
OF the corporation shall provide.
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ARTICLE V

The time OF the commencement Of
this corporation shall BE- the date Of
the fling Of its Articles with the Cor.
poration Comisslon Of tho State OF Ari-
zona aud the recording OF certified
copy thereof in the office OF the Coun-
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ARTICLE TX

The highest amount Of indebted ness
or liability. to which this corporation
is at any time to subject itself, direct
or contingent, is SIX HUNRED SIXTY
SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
sixty SIX and 67/l00 1865, 666. 67)
DOLLARS.
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

OF
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ARTICLE x

The Stockholders and members of
this corporation and their private pro
perty shall be exempt forever from any
liability for the debts of this corpora.
tion.
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ty Recorder OF Santa Cruz County,
Arizona, and it shall endure for
period Of TIVE nty- FIVE years thereafter
with privilege of renewal and right of
perpetual succession as now provided
by law.
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ARTICLE XII

With the consent OF the holders OF
two thirds in amount of the Capital
Stock OF this corporation, issued, and
outstanding with evidence in writing,
or with the the consent Of the majority
in amount of the Capital Stock of the
corporation, issued and outstanding,
when expressed by resolution adopted
at meeting of the Stockholders of the
corporation duly called and held pur.
suant to the Bylaws, the Directors
shall have authority to sell or other.
wise dispose of, in SUCH manner as may
be authorized the entire property and
assets Of the corporation
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ARTICLE 1

The names and post Office addresses
OF the incorporators of this corporation
are as follows, to- wit:
A. M. Conard. Nogales, Arizona,
Fred Afford, Nog ales, Arizona.
Emory d. Miller, Nogales, Arizona.
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ARIZONA MEXICO COPPER SMEL TING
COMPANY LIMITED

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE
PRESENTS: That we, the under
signed, do hereby associate ourselves
together and form corporation under
and by virtue of the laws OF the State
of Arizona, and adopt the following
Articles of Incorporation:
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ARTICLE VII

The officers Of this corporation shall
be president. vice president, secreta.
ry- treasurer, and such other officers as
the Board may determine from time
to time, who shall be elected by the
Board of Directors after each annual
meeting OF the Stock holders of the cor
poration, and shall hold Office for one
year, and until their successors are
elected and qualified. Any two or
more offices, the duties of the incum-
bent of which are not inconsistent,
may be held by the same person. In
the event vacancy in any office. for
any reason whatsoever, the Board
of Directors may ill the same, and the
persoL so elected shall serve during
the unexpired term of his predecessor,
and until his successor Is elected and
qualified.
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ARTICLE XII

At any annual meeting OF the Stock.
holders, or any special meeting of the
Stock holders, called for that purpose,
these Articles of Incorporation may be
amended in any OF the foregoing part
iculars by the affirmative vote Of the
majority of the shares of stock issued
and outstanding, upon notice given, as
required by law. This corporation
shall have seal the form OF which is
to be presented by its BY Laws.
ARTICLE XIII
Ebert R. Thurman of Nogales. Ari.
zona, who has been bona fide resident
OF the State OF Arizona for at least
three years. is hereby appointed the
lawful agent of this corporation, for
and in behalf Of this corporation to ac-
cept and acknowledge service and upon
whom may be served all necessary pro.
cess or processes in any action, suit
or proceedings that may be brought
against this corporation in any of the
courts of the State of Arizona, and for
all purposes required by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. we have
hereunto set our hands this 7th day of
July, A. - 1851.
A. NJ. CONARD
FRED Afford
EMORY D. MILLER
IncOrporatOrs.
STATE OF ARIZONA. lss
County of Santa Cruz,
This instrument was acknowledged
before me this 7th day of July, A. D !,
1890, by A. NJ. Conard, Fred Afford and
Emory D. Miller.
(SEAL) RALPH GREASON
Notary Public
NV commission expires June %. 1888
First publication July 26. l93O.-6t
Seward daily gateway., 1930-05-28
Seward Chamber Successful Effort
 Item Re-InSerted
The Ryers and Harbors Bill which reported to the Senate yesterday re-inserted the item calling for
 the Resurrection Bay Breakwater at Seward
May Mean Early Completion

This may early start and completion of this much needed refuge for small boats and will be big thing for the many hundreds of small fishing boats from 50 to 80 miles within the vicinity of Seward in times of severe storms such as the North Pacific is so well known for, now make a run for Seward knowing that
 Resurrection Bay will
 be safe refuge
 from the ee-
 ments The Seward Chamber of Commerce is to be congratulated for their successful efforts in having this important item re-instated after it taken off with the many others in order to hold the Budget within the necessary amount aHotted
 for that purpose
Seward daily gateway., 1930-05-28
SECTION HOUSE
 MILF F BU2Ns DOWN

Fire, which is believed to have oeen started through the burning 1f the grass around the build ngs, yesterday, burned the sec tion houses of the Alaska Rail road to the ground One of the section houses was constructed
 last year.
 The Forest Service Fire Depart uent stationed at Lawing was notified and pending their ar rival at the scene of the conflag- ration, it was thought that the new section house could be saved Not so however for the Forestry f,oys arrived a few minutes too tate and the fire had gotten a good start on the building.
 One member attached to the crew at the Section house was s overcome by smoke from the fire that he had to be taken into town
 Many Sewardites autoed out to the fire.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-05-28
NOMINATION. JOSEPH TO GOVERN9RsH|P
 D|SBARRED COURT
LOOPHOLE OFFERED JOSEPH FOR HIS REINSTATEMENT
 RETRACT ACCUSATIONS

SALEM, May 28 (P)-A situa- tlon without parallel in the his tory of Oregon developed in the Supreme Court yesterday when it disbarred George w. Joseph, re- publican nominee for governor, who has been practicing law in this state,
 The court also disbarred Thom- IS Manix, another Portland att torney. Both were disbarred perm anently. Joseph was given an op- portunity to reinstate himself on the condition that he retract the accusations filed by him against two members of the court.
 No such loophole was offered Manix
 Joseph and Manix brought the d dsbarrment proceedings against each other. Joseph started accus- ing Manix of deceiving the Sup reme Court in the Wemme En- dowment Fund case at the time when Justice Rand granted Man nix the option to purchase mine in Baker country for $300,00O
Seward daily gateway., 1930-05-28
SELL ITS INDUSTRIES

The Chamber of Commerce at Juneau decided at a recent meet ing that they would try to sell something to the Seattle and Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Excursionists when they pass thru that town even if it is nothing more than scenery and the God- given advantages of living in Alas La in the Summer time. A small folder will be issued setting forth .runeau's three major industries mining, fishing, and lumberlng.