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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-03
SENATORS ARE
OPPOSED TO
CONTROL PLAN
Sterling Says Session
Futile If Action By
Solons Refused

AUSTIN. Sept. 3-P-Gov. r. 6.
Sterling said today o. tabulaticn OF
replies from Texas senators showed
a majority OF them opposed any
plan TO control cotton acreage by
law and he believed it would be
futile TO call a special session TO
consider cotton acreage control.
1t previously had been reported
II senators favored acreage con-
troll legislation and nine opposed
II. Eleven had not answered the
governors QUESTIONABLE.
Senators Not Named
These figures later were changed
AMI Gov. Sterling said it appeared
to him 1t would be futile to sum-
mon a special session when a ma
jority or members In one house
opposed acreage reduction legisla-
ton. Names OF senators answering
the QUESTIONABLE were withheld.
He indicated he would decide the
question today.
IF 7 called the legislature down
here knowing they would not pass
a law and they refused to pass one.
I would be hanged to the highest
limb in the state" the governor
said. The session would be called
TO help the farmer and IL the
senate refused to act. 1t would be
Of little aid to him"
The governors office continued
10 be swamped with letters and
kilograms urging him to call a
special session Immediately. Sew
eral days ago the governor stated
the cotton farmers should con-
centrate their efforts on the mem
bers OF the legislature since they
were the ones that would have 10
pass the law and that the gov
ernor could do vas TO call them in
session.
Letters Pour r.
III was estimated that approx
imately 5000 letters have been re-
ceived at the governors office in
the past week. urging him to act
IN the cotton criS.-. approximately
SO per cent Of the persons answer
ing the QUESTIONABLE Savor a special
session. A large majority advocated
reduction in preference to a cotton
holiday.
Cotton dealers and spectators
were keeping in close to Oh with
the situation and numerous tele-
grams and calls had been received
by the governors secretaries sikllr
information as 10 when the call,
II any, would be issued.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
BERLIN TINKER
 SCHOOL ABOUT
 READY TO OPEN
Structural Work on the Town Plot Building Is Completed and Interior Awaits Furniture

The structural work on the Ber- lin W. Tinker school in Town Plot has been completed and outside of a few interior installations such as desks and blackboards, the new addition is ready for occupancy. the date limit was said to be Aug ust 16, but the contractors have had the work done with much time to spare.
 This makes the school 17-room unit with eight rooms in the wood- en building that has stood for some time. There were originally eight rooms in the brick structure but the addition has raised it to IF, including a kindergarten.
 "This will eliminate entirely all half sessions that have been going on at the school for some time and will make it very much easier for the youngsters" said school of- ficial when queried on the new schedule.
 The addition was started some time last spring, and work has been brought along very quickly. Several weeks ago. carpenters were busy installing desks and the blackboards.
 By the time school is opened. the entire building will be ready for occupancy and a new arrange ment of the grades will be effect ed to prevent crowding and the half sessions that prompted the board of education to order the ad- ditiOn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
FOUR DIED FROM
 HEAT AND STORM
 IN NEW ENGLAND
Eight Lost Their Lives By Drowning - All Were Seeking Relief By BOat- ing or Swimming

Boston, Aug. 8.--(UP).--Heat and storms that dispelled 1t caused four deaths in New England yester- day, while eight persons were drowned seeking relief by swim ming or boating.
 William Ross. 16, of Quincy, was killed by lightning as he sought shelter from storm beneath 8 pine tree at Rock village cemetery outside Middleboro. A squall upset a boat in Mount Hope bay, Bristol. R. l., and the three women occu- pants, Mrs. Arthur Manchester. her daughter, Laura. and Edith Syme, all of Newport, Wkre drowned. Elec- trical storms caused considerable property damAge.
 Two Quincy homes, North Ux- bridge church and the Lynnwood mills in Whitinsville were damaged by lightning. A Marshfield barn was Ievelled. Automobile traffic and telephone service were disrupted temporarily in the Whitinsville- Douglas area when wires and trees fore felled. The Edison Light com Dany's radio station WEEI was off the air 10 minutes when lightning caused safety fuse to blow out It it's Hingham transmitting sta- ESp41 -----t--- .-.------
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
B00KMAKERS ARE BEING ASSESSED
 TO HELP CAPONE
Chicago Paper Says at Least 100 of Them Are
 Called on to Pay Part of Winnings

Chicago, Aug & UP)-The Chicago Daily News said that Chi cago and Cicero bookmakers are being heavily assessed to finance "Scarface Al" Capone's impending court battle against government charges of income tax evasion. Ca pone gangsters sometimes backing their demands with guns. have forced contributions" not only from the 100 bookmakers domin- ated by the Capone vice and liquor syndicate, but from scores of others and some of the victims have fled the country, the News said government agents had learned.
 Besides cash payments, which sometimes approximate several thousand dollars. the "bookies" are compelled by threats of being taken for ride" to pledge as high as 60 per cent of their win nings for the next six months, the News said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
GREAT AIRSHIP IS READY FOR
 CHRISTENING
Biggest Dirigible in World Will Be Given Name By First Lady in the Land

Akron. Ohio. August 8 - (UP) --- Airplanes will roar over surginG crowds here today to pay tribute to the worlds largest dirigible to be christened by Mrs Herbert Hoover as the U. $. N. Akron.
 The new aircraft was to be "air- born at 2:30 D. m., before high officials of the government, and an estimated 100000 spectators in the Goodycar-Zeppelin Airdock.
 Only q brief ceremony was scheduled.
 There was to be no traditional bottle of champagne broken over the ships gleaming hull. A flock of 4S homing pigeons was to be liberated high fin the ships hull by Mrs Hoover.
 The ways" or building supports were to be removed to permit the dirigible to float free in the air dock, two brief speeches were to be delivered, and then the craft was to be remoored for finishing touches before being pronounced fit for flight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
GERMAN SCREEN
 STAR MIXED UP IN BAD QUARREL
Marlene Dietrich Is Sued for $50O,OOO for Alien= atiOn of the Affections of Her Director

Los Angeles, August - (UP)
 - Exotic Marlene Dietrich. Ger man screen star whose allurinS voice, face, figure and art have made the hearts of millions. in- cluding her husband. go pitty-pat, also won the heart of her director, 1t Is charged in suits disclosed to- day asking $500,000 for alienation of affection.
 The suits were filed in New York months ago by Mrs Josef von Sternberg, divorced wife of the director under whose direction the blonde film star placed her name in the brightlights of American motion picture playhouses.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
BOSTON FIGHTER HAS BEEN BARRED
 IN MINNESOTA
Ricardo BertazzOlO Has Won P of B Battles Last Night in St Paul He Had Peculiar Contest

St Paul, Minn. Aug 8-(UP)-- Ricardo Bertazzolo. Boston heavy weight who won 22 of his first 32 fights by knockouts, was barred today from fighting again in Min nesota because of his poor show ing last night ip a fight with Char les Retzlaff of Duluth.
 Retzlaff. whose strong of knock outs has been even more impressive than Bertazollo's, was awarded the fight in the second round after Bertazollo had been on the floor three times
 Referee Ed Shave said Berta- zollo went down all three times from blows on the shoulders and that he apparently was not hurt. After the third knockdown, Shave counted with one hand while urg- ing Bertazollo with the other to get up, but the massive Italian would not budge, so Shave stopped at eight and raised Retzlaff's. hand.
 The state boxing commission met after the fight and allowed BertaZzolo his purse but barred him from future bouts. It was predicted other member states of the N. B. A. would take similar action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
By PAUL R. MALLON

United Press Stan COrrespondcnO
 Washington, Aug S.-tUP)-The federal government was confront ed to-day with Wickersham commission charge that 1t is des- potic and frequently unfair in ad- ministration of alien deportation laws. Some phases of the law were condemned.
 Secretary of Labor Doak replied to-day that "every effort had been made to correct administrative causes"
 Doak says in his formal reply that the data upon which the Wickersham commission based its report was gathered by 'an ob- server without experience in the practical field of deportation (Reuben Oppenheimer. Baltimore, Md, attorney, investigated deporta- ton problems for the commission) Doak adds:
 "The major point is that the American people have right to deport criminal aliens, and aliens who have come illegally into this country. I know of no more inn portant work before the country than to rid itself of alien crim- inals."
 The secretary said his deporta- ton program required better CO., operation from state and munich
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Unknown Donor Hurries To Help
 The Health Dept.
Tells Health Officials to Buy at Once a Respirator at Cost of $2,2OO to Aid Infantile Paralysis Victims

Health officials instructed this morning o purchase respirator of nfanti paralysis when the patient afflicted with paralysis of the respiratory muscles The mechanism will paid for by resident of Waterbury who desires his kept secret
 The anonymous donor of the money lifelong resident Of Waterbury stated that brought his attention that lives can be saved by of this machine and that if installed of the hospitals it would be invaluable in the treat ment of this dread disease
 At the last meeting of board of health suggestion ceiyed from Mrs Webb wife Dr Webbcr that espraor be purchased and an initial contribution made.
 The board stated that the duties of the department to pre- vent disease but put the stamp of approval the suggested that be turned the hospitals tor consideration.
 The respirator also known mechanical lung by tenn of compression forces patient breathe which would ohe wise impossible considering the fact that the patients respiratory muscles paayzed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
He Was 'Mugging" Prisoner This Week When He Discovered He Had Taken
 His Photo 25 Years Ago for Murder
Lorenzo Was Charged With a Statu= tory Offense and Had Been Bound Over-25 Years Ago It Was Mur- der, But He Escaped That Case

The memory of Captain William P. Keegan, chief inspector of the local detective bureau, has long been recognized as one of the most remarkable features of his official makeup. His uncanny skill at re- tention of incidents happening as far back as 25 years ago has often amazed members of the depart ment and in many instances has saved considerable work in search ing through back files when a checkup is needed.
 Aguinaldo Lorenzo, 59, of 47 Pleasant street was given a face to face indication of the captains memory during this week at head quarters. To say Aguinaldo was surprised is putting 1t mild.
 Agulnaldo was brought In on serious statutory charges involving an aged woman on Ayers street. He pleaded not guilty in police court but was found guilty by Judge John F. McGrath and bound
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
"Old Guard" For Smith
Battle Royal Brewing.

With this division of opinion Tn the democrats ranks of Connecti- cut, battle similar to the one staged in the.state eight years-age. appears likely to. occur. At that time the Spellacy- -Cummings-F Flta- Gerald Walsh forces favored Will liam Gibbs McAdoo for the presi- dential nomination while the 50. called insurgents" headed by Dr F. G. Dolan of Manchester, Na- tional Committeeman Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport. Attorney John Cornell of Bridgeport and exMayor Thoms of this city were active in attempting to gain sup port for Governor smith.
 The Inside On 1924.
 With ex-Mayor Francis r. Gull foile of this city as chairman cf the state convention convened to elect delegates to the national convention, the "old guard" was successful in sending divided delegation and blocked q vote at the state convention which would have sent the Connecticut demo- cratic representation into the na- tional session as unit behind Governor Smith.
 Then the "old guard" was be- hind MT McAdoo. Four years ago the same leaders changed and al- lowed the Connecticut delegation 10 go to the national convention in Houston, Texas. pledged to Gov ernor smiths candidacy. He was nominated without trouble, as evi- denced by the fact that after 17 days of battling in the New York convention he and McAdoo both lost out. giving way to Attorney John w. Davis, while. on the other hand. the Empire states ex-chief executive was quickly nominated at Houston after only three days of balloting.
 A Split Again Inevitable.
 This split at this time is taken to be of great importance in the "old guard" and leaders now in power are divided in their ideas of who the Connecticut delegation should support has caused com- ment in various parts of the United States.
 Therefore, the state convention next May will be, it is believed. a test of strength between the present "ins" and the present "outs." the latter being the so-called "old guard"
 That there is widespread split in the democratic ranks of Con- necticut is claimed on all sides. It is charged that the present group in power is committing the same offenses which they charged the "old guard" with perpetrating when the latter were at the helm.
 With this feeling of dissatisfac- tion current against such former "insurgent" leaders as National Committeeman McNeil, Labor Com missioner Joseph Tone and Dr Dolan, an interesting situation IS expected to develop before and when the May convention convenes.
 Waterbury Far From Satisfied.
 Foremost among those displeas- ed with the present leaders hand ling of democratic affairs, 1t is ie-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Wickersham Board
 Scores Deportation
 Laws Of Country
Calls Them Despotic and Very Frequently Unfair in
 Respect to the Deporting of Aliens

pal authorities and stronger laws. In several respects his position Va ried from that endorsed by the commission. He said the cases re- ferred to by Oppenheimer in sup port of his charges arose prior to Doak's term, when James J. Davis was secretary of labor.
 Immigration inspectors are de- scrIbed in the report as combining in themselves the powers of de- tective, inquisitors, judge and Jury in determining the fate of aliens. Oppenheimer hinted at dishonesty in the immigration service. but not on large scale.
 Outstanding among the charges against administration of the law were:
 That seizure and preliminary ex- aminations of aliens often Is by methods Unconstitutional, tyr ranic and oppressive"
 That infiexiNlity of the law sep arating a deportable alien from his family "violates the plainest dic- tates of humanity"
 That there is reason to believe many are now deported who might be permitted to remain in their cases were properly considered.
 That patrol and immigrant in spector "are insufficient in number and generally have not the neces-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Germany Makes Offer to Buy
 5OO,OOO Tons

Berlin, Aug S.-(UP)--The Ger man government has offered to buy 5OO, 900 tons of United States wheat for delivery In the spring of 1932.
 The United Press learned to-day that such an offer was handed yes terday to Frederick M. Sacket, American ambassador, to be for warded to Washington.
 The offer enyisaged purchases of three grades of hard wheat on a basis of a three-year credit bear ing interest at 4k Der cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08

 FLYER IS
 ONE HERO
Parker D. Cramer Was Forced Down on ChOp= py Sea Off Iceland, Made Repairs and Started Away on Route
By SIDNEY J. WILLIAMS Irnitod prccs Staff COrrcSDOnCCntl

By SIDNEY J. WILLIAMS United Press StafY Correspondcnt)
 London. Aug 8.-(UP)-Parker D. Cramer. daring American fier forced down on a choppy sea off Iceland, was reported to-day to have proceeded safely to the Farce islands.
 His remarkable feat of making a forced landing at sea on trans- Atlantic flight over sub-Arctic wa ters and .aking off again aroused the imagination and admiration of public and aviation experts alike.
 A dispat, h from Thorshavn, only town on the desolate Farce islands. to the Daily Mall said Cramer had reached there after a narrow es- cape frm6 death.
 Cramer. seeking to map an air route from America to the land of the Vikings, was reported forced
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
THREE NAMES ARE GIVEN TO POLICE
 AS THE SHOOTERS
Only "Nicknames" Are Used, But They Are Be-
 lieved to Be Trio Who
 Shot Into Children

New York, Aug 8-(UP)-Al- though only their nicknames were given, New York police announced to-day the identity of three gum men suspected, in the light of new evidence, of being responsible for the shooting of three children in 107th street, last week.
 The three named were: Trigger Mike" a gunman known as Louie" and a gangster known as Gree CO.,"
 Police said they believed the names were correct. Furthermore they said they expected to learn the name of the chauffeur who dSVvs the car from which the fuslflAde was fired indiscriminate. iy at a former convict who had been suspected of being "stool pigeon" but which struck the children instead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
DIAMOND MAY KNOW FATE
 BY NICHTFALL
Federal Jury and a Kan- sas Dry Judge Will De- eide on His Beer Guilt

New York, Aug 8-(UP)-A federal jury and a Kansas prohibit tionist judge are scheduled to make another entry by nightfall on the ledger which sums up Jack (Legs) Diamonds 16-year career as a racketeer with 26 arrests and only one conviction.
 Diamonds defense to charges of bootlegging beer and whiskey and operating a still in the sleepy Catskill mountain country of Greene county-likely to be based partly on an alibi-probably will be completed early in the after noon. After the judges charge, the gangster's fate will be placed
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
SAW HIS MOTHER
 AND SISTER GO
 DOWN TO DEATH
Son of Shipbuilder Was Witness of Tragedy Another Girl Drowned With Them

New port, R. l., August - (UP) - Arthur w. Manchester son of Newport shipbuilder. saw his mother. sister. and another girl drown in Mount Hope Bay late yesterday when their sloop was capsized by q squall. The victims were Mrs Arthur Manchester, Laura Manchester, 25, and Edith Syme, 22. Young Manchester man aged to keep afloat until the tow boat Prudence arrived and LOOK him aboard,
 He and the three women were sailing from Newport to Bristol when the accident occurred. almost directly beneath Mount Hope sus- pension bridge. Coast Guards sought the bodies today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
BOARDMAN AND
 POLANDO DONE

Istanbul. Turkey, Aug S-UP) Russell Boardman and John Po- lando, American transatlantic fly CTS, announced to-day they had abandoned plans to ny te Calcutta. India.
 The flyers said they would fly to Genoa, Italy. tomorrow. and ship their plane back to the United States .-.-.,...-,,...--.. <. -->-.. .---~-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
MUSSOLINI WILL RETURN VISIT
 OF BRUENINC
Has Decided to Accept ln= vitatiOn of the German Chancellor to Visit Berlin

Rome, Aug 8.-(UP)-Premier Benito Mussolini has accepted Chancellor Heinrich Bruening s invitation to visit Berlin.
 An official announcement of this decision was made to-day after Mussolini and Dino Grandi, foreign minister. had gone to the German embassy and returned the Visit of Bruening and Foreign Minister Julius Curtius, raid yesterday to them upon arrival.
 The date for the Mussolini trip to Berlin has not been fixed yet, the announcement said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
CRASSHOPPERS NEEDED SALT

Kearney, Neb, Aug 8-(UP)-A farmer northwest of here reported that the grasshoppers which ravaged crops in central Nebraka this summer ate the oak tongue who heard the story said it Beievabe," because the hoppers hungry for salt and the tongue had been made salty by sWeaty horses rubbing 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
PAWNsHOPS ARE CHECK ROOMS

Peipng, Aug 8-(UP)-Chinese students here have discovered for pawnshops Students lv- ing in the interior have place to leave luggage and do not like to carry it with them So they pawn it for small sums assuring storage for the and giving them little vacation money" which they hope to get from their parents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
BELGIAN AIR LINES BUSY

London, Aug 8-(UP)-The Belgian air lines car red 9455 passengers and 52O964 pounds of merchant disc during 193O Mails carried included 49,O94 pounds of letters and 3631 pounds of postal parcels The total distance covered, according to an official company statement, by the line 711,196 miles, with regu- larity of 981 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
PASSENGER AIR LIN FIR
 IN CRASH
Hannibal of England With IS People on Board Crashed Down Near Tonbridge - None of Those on Board Hurt

Croyden, Eng, Aug. 8.-(UP).- The 2,20O horsepower air liner. Han nibal, one of the worlds largest and most luxurious. crashed near Tonbridge to-day carrying Is pas sengers enroute to Paris. None was seriously injured.
 The crash was the result Of simultaneous failure of two of the four engines. The wing and the un- dercarriage were smashed.
 The liner has been hailed as one of the costliest and largest in reg
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
BANDITS HAVE SLAIN 395, ,OOO

Peping,, Aug 8-(UP)-The Chinese papers here report that official figures show that 395152 persons have been killed by bandits and communists in two dis trcts of Human province during the past two years Several cities have been captured several times by com unists and recaptured by government troops with ap palling loss of life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
Late Bulletins
SPONGE NECKLACES WORN

Paris, Aug S-(UP)-Sponge necklaces have made utiitarian So arsticaly they disguised that they can be worn not only with bathing suits and beach out fits but also with street costumes, and are excellent for travelling in case the wash cloth has been forgotten The sponges are cut into odd shapes, like boxwood hedges and tinted in attractive colors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
WILD ANIMALS SHOW INCREASE

Washington, Aug B. (UP)-The number of big game animals in the national forests has passed the million mark according to the annual census by the for est service The average increase in the past year was nine per cent chiefly in deer, although elk also have gained considerably. The number of deer in the na- tional forests is estimated at close to 100000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
DETECTIVES PASS DISGUISE TESTS

Peping, Aug s-(UP)-Two hundred Chinese de- tectives in Peping have successfully passed the tests for disgusting themselves imposed by the commissioner or safety General Pao Yun They dressed pedders, water-carriers, peasants, and working women One detective, dressed garbage collector seiied so successfully that he turned away from police headuuarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-08
OLD CIGAR RELIC FOUND

Virginia City, Aug s-(UP)-A striking relic of the old Comstock days unearthed here by Albert Dresser of Berkeley souvenir hunter, when he found an imitation glass cigar five feet long that was used to advertise famous cigar store 50 years ago. The de, vice. forerunner of modern electric signs, was gnted with gas and is constructed of 15OOO to 10000 glass nrism