davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
SHERIFF MAY
HAVE ACE UP
HIS SLEEVE
Gangsters Attempt
Stirs Citizens
Of Valley

we know much more now thar
we knew before the story OK the
alleged kidnapping plot was publish
ed' was the only comment made
today by Sheriff Frank Brown with
reference to the search for half "a
dozen persons supposed TO have
been connected with the attempt To
hold for ransom @. r.. Barreda on
Brownsville and Juan Cross OF
Matamorcs.
When first asked about the mat
ter, Sheriff Brown said they were
not working on the matter any
more since it had been published.
Is that a good policy. was the
question asked him over the tele-
phone. He said he did not know,
that The Brownsville Herald seem.
ed to know all about the case.
When further questioned, he then
intimated by the first statement
quoted that active efforts with new
leads are being followed out.
Milton West has been actively en-
gagged in the case and was still on
the job.
The first tip concerning the al
legged plot came from a woman.
whose name Is withheld, but whose
name Sheriff Brown, now that ~
has come 10 light, offered 10 give
the Herald.
Valley Stirred
She told Of how the alleged kid
napers were planning 10 induce
MeSSrs Cross and BarredA tO take
supposed business trips 10 accom-
pany them I'd "a spot where they
could be held for ransom. Police
projection has been thrown around
her.
Rumors holding forth OH the
streets today were To the effect
that the alleged kidnapers were
members OF IA ring working out OK
San Antonio engaged In Illegal act
ivities other than that Of kidnap-
ing prominent citizens.
Sheriff Brown went to Harrington
Yesterday In the hopes OF making
arrests in the case. But his plans
did not mature. When the Browns
Vile Herald called his office yes
terday morning to ask him about
what il had heard. the reporter was
told the sheriff had gone 70 san
Benito 10 attend a preliminary
hearing there. A call left for
him failed to get an answer. II was
later found out that this was an
error. He had gone to Harlingen to
make arrests in the city.
The reported attempt to kidnap
two Of the wealthiest citizens OF the
border has caused a stir Of interest
not experienced here in many
weeks.
To many II Is hard to conceive
such a bold attempt. but when
considered as a fact. citiztns are
not only anxious for "a capture. but
a campaign against any criminals
OF other cities coming TO the VAL
ley thinking that because OF adj
vertised prosperity easy pickings
will be found here
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

HOUSTON, Sept. 12-F-The
body Of a nan believed to be II. II.
Myhrs Of New Orleans, beaten over
the head and shot through the
chest. was found early today lying
face down beside q road near here.
Meanwhile. G. ID. Kennedy. Myhr's
companion, also OF New Orleans.
who had reported he and Myhrs
were held up last night. was being
questioned by the sheriff's office.
The body. clad In dinner clothes,
was discovered a half mile east Of
the San Jacinto river BY officers
searching for Myhrs, fearing he had
met with foul play. They believed
the victim had been dubbed TO
death.
Kennedy made the following re-
pert: Mr.. Myhrs and I bought a
new car In New Orleans on Septem-
Der 8 and were enroute TO Califor-
mia in 1t when we were held I'D
near Houston. Two white men aud
. negro La . coupe blocked the road
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
SCHOOLS CAIN
Total Hidalgo Enrolment
Shows Gain Of 1874
Especial 70 The Herald.)

EDINBURG, Sept. 12.-Total en-
rollment in both common and tn
dependent school districts OF HI
dalgo county this year has gained
1874 over the enrolment in the
county in 1929, according to reports
issued yesterday from the office Of
z. s. Hearne. county Superinten-
dent of public instruction.
Enrolment this year Is 23,l6l.
Several of the smaller rural COM
mon school district buildings have
been furnished with additional
school equipment to facilitate the
instruction and seating Of the in
creasing number OF students, Mr..
Hearne said.
The total enrolment In the sew
en- m school districts Of this
county Is 1856. There are 21.1e5
students enrolled in the indepen-
dent school districts over the coun-
ty.
Districts and the total registra-
tons OF each are as follows:
Tabasco, "a: Mission. 2.103: Al
ton. 1872: Sharyland. 1856; McAllen,
2.716: Hidalgo. 912: Pharr-San Juan
Alamo. 2.805; Donna. $3.50; Yves
laco. 2,2i5: Progreso. 255: Mercedes,
2.726: and Edinburg. 3.467.
I'VE are expecting an increasing
number OF students In the county
as soon as the winter tourist sea-
son begins. especially when fam
lilies from the north begin moving
to the Valley" Mrs. r. I. Wilson,
assistant to Mr.. Hearre. said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Houston Murder Puzzles

In front Of us. AL three Of the me
drew guns on us and I got out Of
the car but Myhrs stayed in.
Both Of the white men got in the
car with Myrhs and drove off, leav-
ing the negro to guard me. The
two men came back about 10 min
utes later and Myhrs was not with
them. 7 noticed a lot Of blood on
the car.
The three men then got IN the
coupe and drove away, leaving me
alone. I didn't know what had hap
pened TO my friend. / then came
TO Houston and reported TO officers"
Officers were not certain robbery
was the motive because they point
ed out that Kennedy told them he
had sos on him when held I'D which
was not taken. Myhrs was sup
posed to have had SIS when taken
away.
The body was being brought Ia
this morning. 10 be viewed, for iden-
LITIGATION purposes by Kennedy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

The boards action was expected
to end definitely the dispute which
has existed between Texas land
firms and the board for several
months. The dispute began late
last year when the board refused
TO grant the Progreso firm a 1880
license.
"A loser in circuit court. the Pro-
greso firm carried its fight TO the
supreme court.
The boards decision. 1t is be-
lieved, formulated a new policy in
regard to the sale Of Texas lands
to Wisconsin residents. The pol
icy was expected to be employed in
hearing the application Of five
other Texas land firms which seek
to do business in this state.
This dispute when first lost in
the lower courts caused a reaction
In the Valley which threatened a
boycott and brought representa-
tives Of Wisconsin manufacturers
into the Valley for first hand in
formation. Governor Kohler was
besieged for favorable action by
Governor Dan Moody and the for
mer's activity in the matter is said
to have later become matter for DO
litical debate.
Manufacturers who visited the
Valley, declared they were astound-
ed at the development they saw.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
CAMERON TAX
Rate SET AT
S1.5O ON SlOO
County Commissioners
Place Total AT
S2.19 Per $500

The Cameron county commis-'on-
er's court set the county tax -ate
at $50 on the 500 at a meeting
Of the body Friday morning. This
represents an increase Of eight cents
over the rate OF SLAP in force last
year.
The state rate will be 90 cents
this year as compared to SO cents
last year. The total county and
state rate for the coming year viii
be S2.1r as compared to $40 last
year. an increase Of nine cents.
The county rate will be divided
roughly 30 cents going to the sink
ing fun5 and go cents 10 the main
tenance funds. This $50 II the
limit allowed by the constitution.
County Auditor j. J. Bishop res
ented tentative figures for he
budget. Valuations amount TO $751;
100000 an increase OF $4,000, 900 over
last year. This should give the
county some $4,000 for the general
fund. according to Bishops figures.
The county saved some ST. 900 on
last years budget but unforeseen ex-
penditures wiped out this saving.
No action was taken on the tentative
budget. pending further study OF
the matter.
Action on increasing the salary
Of the county agricultural agent
and on leasing a site for a conces-
sion In the courthouse also was
postponed.
At noon Friday the court was
hearing arguments Of the Southern
Pacific relative TO valuations set
on the railroads holdings In Cam
eron county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
WATER MEET
Rio Grande Division Will
Be Subject Tonight

A meeting Is to be held at the
Fl Jardin hotel Friday night with
the object to discuss an equitable
distribution Of the waters Of the
Rio Grande. according to Judge H.
L. Yates this morning.
Two members representing each
chamber of commerce in the Lower
Rio Grande Valley have been invited
to be present. and w. z. Anderson.
water conservation engineer, and
Frank Robertson, representing irri-
CATION interests will be at the meet
ing and are scheduled for talks on
the subject. Both Mr.. Anderson
and Mr.. Robertson are from San
Benito.
Various members present viii be
called upon for views, and q decision
will be reached, it Is hoped. The
meeting Is called for z o'clock, and
a dinner win be held prior to busi-
ness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
$4,000 Feet Gas
Mains to Be Laid

A total Of $500 feet OF gas main
viii be laid In the immediate fu-
ture in and around Brownsville, Il
was announced by Mike Groom,
manager OF the Brownsville branch
OF the Rio Grande Valley Gas
Company.
Most OF the pipe Is on hand nj
present. and on the field.
II was explained that Fl 1000 feet
Of gas main would be laid in the
Barreda tract development. $1,000
on the Porter tract project. 10000
on an extension from Highway No.
IL through Los Ebanos and into
Victoria Heights. and $500 feet TO
23rd and Harrison streets.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
San Antonio Display
Of Valley Planned

tOpcCldl - Lie AcI6luJ
EDINBURG. Sept. 12.-The Low
er Rio Grande Valley Commercial
Secretaries Association viii prob
ably sponsor q Valley-wide exhibit
to be displayed in the lobby OF he
Plaza hotel In San Antonio Octo-
Der 9. ~ and II when the American
Hotel Association convenes In the
Alamo City. according to a letter
received yesterday by Berry Hud-
gins, secretary Of the Edinburg
Chamber Of Commerce. from S. NJ.
Patterson, OF the Weslaco Chamber
Of Commerce.
Mr.. Hudgins Is also In receipt Of
a letter from the manager OF the
San Antonio hotel asking that the
Valley secretaries make 1t q point
to have the exhibit on display there
during the coming invention.
While definite action on the mat
ter has not yet been taken by the
secretaries. Mr.. Hudgins said that
IL probably would form the major
portion OF business to be discussed
by the secretaries at their regular
monthly meeting to be held in Santa
Rosa on September rs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12


may be held as to the proper
sphere Of women. the fact Is that,
to a considerable extent. woman's
place today Is no longer in the
home"
Andrew commended DR.. Hill for
"r~efraining from excursions into
realms Of speculation and making
mo mOraliZation as TO the presum-
ed effect on home life Of the par
ticipation Of women in gainful &C.
equations"
In 1920, DR.. Hill discovered, "a
per cent of all women were engaged
in gainful occupations, and women
comprised 20 per cent Of the total
working population. One married
woman In IL was working for a
wage, and two out Of every nine
women at work were married. OF
unmarried women, 48.6 per cent, or
almost half, were earning money.
A special study Of married wo-
men in II cities was included In the
Monograph to answer the question
do gainfully employed married
women have q normal home lfe?"
1t was found that In these cities,
Fall River, Massachusetts,. ProTi-
dence, Rhode Island, Rochester, ~.
", Paterson, Nv. IT,, Cincinnati, In
dianapolis, st. Paul, Kansas City,
Missouri. Atlanta, Louisville, and
New Orleans. 37.6 per cent or the
married women engaged In gainful
occupations were not living with
their husbands In homes OF their
own, but were either b0arderS or
dodgers.
If the normal home life for "a
married woman be defined as iv-
ing with her husband In a home OF
her own. then somewhat more than
one-third OF these married women
gainfully employed did not have q
normal home life.r was Dr. Hills
conclusion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Two Children Killed
I'm Fire at Newark

NEWARK, NJ. J-, Sept. 12.-tF-
TWO children were killed and ten
adults we're injured today In "a fire
which destroyed "a three-story brick
tenement on Prospect street. Five
or the injured are In q critical con-
dition.
Several persons were carried Nc
safety by police and firemen, and
three leaped safely into N life net.
The child victims were John Ro-
nero, g, and Edward 6ant0n, u.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Emmett Egly Held
Greatly Improved

Emmett Egly. Brownsville man
who was wounded near the heart
in Matamoros this week, Is report
ed as much improved and 1t is
likely that he will be brought back
to Brownsville Saturday. according
to members Of his Family.
He Is now resting at the Cantu
home in Matamoros. He had a
decided turn for the better yester-
day. physicians report.
Although Matainoros authorities
could not be reached. 1t was be-
lieved that Adolfo Agraz. Mata-
moros business mar who was taken
by police Immediately after the
shooting, is still In the custody Of
officers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

TORONTO, Sept. l2-tF1-Anger-
ed when his bride OF two months
ordered him out or her parents
home, Simon Mcintosh. 30. q Royal
Canadian mounted police constable,
shot and killed his wife III .en, %,
with his service revolver today.
Walking then TO the rear OF the
house he shot himself, dying In
stautly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Planting Of Trees
Urged at Harlinren
Especial To The Herald

NIPINIMI ~ LIE 1ILI IIAT
HARLINGEN. Sept. IA plea
for trees to be planted In Harrington
was made by Mrs. z. :. Herren.
the city's silver tongued woman
orator. IN a talk before the Lions
Club here Friday noon.
Mrs. Herren said that newcomers
TO the Valley probably miss the
trees more often than anything else
and urged that the Lions, whom
she praised for their civic activities
in the past. assist the women IN
this project. She Is president OF the
Women's Chamber OF Commerce.
The Lions had their wives as
their guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Chica Road Is
Opened Friday

The Boca Chica road was open
Friday morning. according 10 re-
ports from L. o. Garrett. who had
driven up from the island. While
not all the paving has been COM
pleted. the road Is easily passable
az all points. 1t vas announced
Thursday that the road would prob
ably be closed through Friday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Los Indios Store
Robbed of Goods
Especial Ito The Herald.)

(Specia Ito The Herald.)
SAN BENITO, Sept. l2.-The
store In Los Indios belonging to o.
II. Hill was robbed Thursday night
of merchandise valued at approx
mately 5000, including shoes,
clothes, cigarettes, and other ar
ticles.
No arrests have been made In
connection with the robbery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Traffic Officers
Recover Stolen Car

A car stolen from Duke Smith,
Brownsville barber, Thursday morn
ing from in front Of the Stone store
was recovered on the highway north
of Harlingen Thursday night by a
state traffic officer.
The car was not damaged. Evil
IDENTIFY the car had given out Of gaso-
line ami the party who took 1t aban-
doned the automobile there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Like Old Times

ATLANTA, Ca, Sept. l2--tE1
The Atlanta Ford Motor company
plant, according 10 announcement
today. will start Monday on an in
creased production schedule with
$50 additional employees. The new
schedule calls for Is additional car
units q day in the plant. Bringing
the total to 1875 ears a day.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Alleged Murderer
Held Without Bail
Especial 20 The Feraldl

pcC 10 lie feTdldJ
SAN BENTTO, Sept. 12.-Exam-
lining trial for Manuel Beltran
charged with stabbing to death
Catarina Cisnercs and Angelica
Cara here Saturday night, resulted
in his being bound over to the dis
trict court without bail. The double
killing IS said to have occurred be-
cause Catarina Cisneros. wife 10 be.
had been persuaded TO change her
mind.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

LOS ANGELES, Sept. l2--tF1-
Two oilfieid workers. Lloyd WV. Dye,
20. or Costa Mesa. Calf. and Cor
don Eugene Gauss. 20, OK Long
Beach, were held hers today on AVA
murder charge and officers said
they had confessed the laying four
months ago or Wade Albert Morton
s., wealthy rancher recluse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Dead Missionary
Reaches California

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 12.-lPD
The Rev. w. b. Lingle. chief OF
Presbyterian foreign missions In
Changsha. China. arrived here
carrying four letters certifying he
had been killed by bandits. He said
all four reports we're quite mis-
leading
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

Especial to The Herald.)
SAN BENITO, Sept. 12.-Inter-
ested by the information sent to
him by the San Benito and other
Valley chambers OF commerce about
this section, DR.. vitale @. Gallina.
royal vice consul or Italy ut Hous-
ton, said In a letter 10 the local
organization that he may pay the
city a visit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Woman's Sphere Changed
Census Digest Shows Married Business
Women's Life Is Not Normal

WASHINGTON. Sept l2-tFA 5o-year-od study Of women in gain
full occupations. from 1870 to 1920, today was published By the United
States Census Bureau as background for 1880 census discoveries on
feminine status.
Dr. Joseph A. Hill, assistant to the census director. author OF the Mono
graph, pronounced its theme one Of the most interesting economic
studies In the province OF the census.
A foreword by Seymour T. Andrew set forth: Whatever opinions
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
Valley Land Fight Won
Wisconsin Real Estate Board Grants License
To Progreso Development Company

The Progreso Development company has been granted a license to
do business in Wisconsin.
This is the information received in the Valley today. which means
that not only has a fight through the courts OF Wisconsin been won.
but that a warm debate over Valley lands between the two states has
ended in favor Of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
The license to do business was issued by the Wisconsin Real Este
Brokers Board by order Of the supreme court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
San Benito Cotton
Estimator Scores

SAN BENITO. Sept. 12.-H. P.
Boyd Of the Valley Gin Company
estimated within 400 bales Of the
ginnings In four counties compris-
ing the Valley. 1t Is shown by gov
eminent figures up 10 Sept. /.
Mr.. Boyd estimated $1,000 bales
ginned up - Sept. / and govern
ment figures show ginnings OF
1855 bales. The sEinnings by coun-
ties as given by the bureau OF the
census follow: Cameron 23,164;
Willacy 1852; Hidalgo 34,s75 and
Starr 5.764.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

For Brownsville and he Valley:
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday
For East Texas: Partly cloudy
tonight and Saturday; not much
change In temperature.
Light to moderate southerly windf
on the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
LIGHT PLANT
LEASE FAILS
With BOARD
CITY Holds Action
IL Better For
Brownsville

The Brownsville city commission
went on record Friday morning as
opposed to any sale. lease or
change in operation of the NUM-
cipal light and water plant. once
more taking a definite stand on
what has been a point for argument
in city affairs for several years.
The action was taken following re-
lection Of a proposal submitted BY
a private firm to take over the
operation OF the plant for e per-
centage OF receipts.
The proposal was rejected on the
idea that while the scheme had
certain good points. an outsider
could do nothing that could not be
done BY the city. Political friction
in cases Of the letting OF public
utilities for operation elsewhere
was cited as an undesirable feature
Of such arrangements.
Committee Named
Acting on the IN OF continued
city management Of the plants, a
committee composed Of w. T. Al
bridge, H. L. Thomas and z "A.
RoSenthal. city manager. was ap-
pointed. The purpose Of this COM
mittee is TO work out some plan for
segregating the plant from other
city affairs and put IL on a more
efficient and definite basis Of op-
Grafton
The committee was empowered
to employ expert advice, and the
plan as discussed In the meeting Is
to have a survey Of the plant made
by expert engineers. an audit OF
accounts made. and a new and en-
tirely separate system Of handling
plant affairs set up.
The concensus Of opinion In the
discussion seemed to be that city
ownership Is the most efficient
method OF handling the .ublic
utilities proposition.
The income and expenses OF the
plant have heretofore been handled
as q part or the city routine book
keeping.
What we want Is to find out
what we have out there. what W
need. and when," was the tone OF
the discussion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

TIDE TABLE
High and low tide at Point IBa.
bel tomorrow under normal meteor
illogical conditions:
High ........ SOL a. rl-; sos ~. m
Lew ........ 1874 a. III: loo p- m
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
RIVER FORECAST


There will be no material change
in the river during the next IA 60 Az
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12

A was praising the city police
force. Said he ran a red light
and the cop whistled him down.
When 1t was explained that the Of
fender was a visitor, the rules we're
explained to him and the policeman
offered every service possible. A
little of that goes q long way with
visitors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-12
FOUND ON THE WIRES

WATERLOO, Ia.-Comes the rev.
w citation that the first lady was
~ first lady years ago in a roller
skating contest. Somebody has
found in the Waterloo Courier Of
20. 1884. an item relating that
Miss Lou Henry had Won q beauti-
full silk parasol by skating twice
around a hall and blowing out 10
candles In So seconds. Her address
A. - rr~~At~w&~w ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-02
rLEADING.s--'
RADIO PROGRAMS

(Time given is Eastern Standard:
subtract one hour for Central and two
hours for Mountain time.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-02
Coccidiosis Symptoms
Usually Quite Evident

The New Hampshire station makes
the following statement about this
serious poultry trouble:
The birds may lose their equilib-
rum, teeter back on the tailhead, have
an unsteady wobbly gait, or lie on the
floor and kick around in a circle. An
other indication of the disease is that
the chickens go off feed with feathers
ruffled and eyes dull. Many are
bumped up and tend to crowd around
the brooder stove. Occasionally meaty
and bloody droppings are noticed.
Emaciation along the breastbone and
shanks is usually very evident. With
pullets over three months of age the
disease has been closely associated
with paralysis; symptoms are thin
ness or going light and paleness of
the shanks. Preventive treatment con-
sists of feeding 40 per cent dried
.buttermilk mash, Withholding all
scratch feed, supplemented with thor
ough cleaning and scrubbing out of
the houses.