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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-05-21
N. A. A. e. P. Draws
Line On Reds
Continued from Page i

Continued from rage l
nissention between the N.A.A.C.
2. and tho radical Labor Defense and
Negro Rights leagues as to which
should head up the fight. ended last
week, when the convicted boys them
solved designated which group they
preferred to conduct their fight.
Walter F. White. secretary of the
N.A.A.C.p. went to Scottsboro. and
was told by four of the boys that
they wished to be defended by the
association, while the other four
have chosen the aid of the radical
organizations. The N.A.A.C.P. has
chosen two southern white liberal
lawyers, Stephen Roddy and Milo
Moody. to conduct the local legal
battle for a new trial. while Nathan
X. Margold. noted constitutional au-
thority. retained by the association.
is going over the entire transcript
of the trial procedure.
Mr.. White said:
at should be remembered that the
boys and their parents are humble
folk and have had few opportunities
for knowledge. The have been
confused by the conflicting state
ments made to them. The Commu-
nists and the International Labor
Defense have immensely complicat-
ed. and intensified the difficulty
of defending these boys. There is
no objection to Communists organiz-
ing defense or aiding in the defense
of the boys, were such defense eff
feetive and sincere.
THE consensus of opinion among
intelligent white and colored people
who hope for new trial and release
of the boys, Is that if the Communist
tactics are continued they will only
seriously prejudice further attempt
to save the boys,
Boys Innocent
1.-The N.A.A.C.P. entertains no
doubt of the boys innocence of the
rape charge. The N.A.A.C.P be
lieves in acting effectively and strik
ing hard. But it cannot in any way
cooperate with the Communists who
have vilified the N.A.A.C.P.. ac-
cused it in documents submitted for
the signature of the boys parents
of being traitorous, and have stopped
at nothing in their efforts to exclude
the NA.A.C.P from the case. ther
proceeding to charge the N.A.A.C.P
with failure to cooperate.
"The same attitude has been taker
| by Communists toward the interde
nominational Ministers Alliance ano
other groups and individuals who dc
not submit to Communist dictation
|. L.. ID. Wins Point
General George w. Chamlee ant
Joseph Brodskv. attorneys retained
by the International Labor Defense
League to conduct the defense o.
the condemned boys. forced two inn
portant points from the Scottsbort
court last week when they won ;
change of venue. and a motion for ;
hearing for new trial Of the case
10 be held Wednesday. The hearinl
will be held in Fort Payne, in orde
that it may be conducted at dis
lance from the mob feelings which
at present dominate Scottsboro.
Efforts are being made by liberia
leaders to effect a reconciliation be
tween the N.AAC.P. forces and
the radical groups in order that dis
sention and two separately conduc
ted defense programs may not i'm
pair the chances of the eight con
demned bows.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-05-21
The Portland Business Guide

to solicit your TRACE We these firms and
fesslona people have a reputation for fair dealing
and general reliability Give them the preference of
trade.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-05-21
REPORT OF KING AND QUEEN
CONTEST

The City Club wishes to thank
each and every one who contributed
in any way to the success of the
carnival of May Il. Especial
thanks to the parents of the partici-
pants and contestants. The stand
ing of the contestants follows Da-
vid Strothers, $1,000; Lester Shep-
pard, SIG; Tnez Grice, SO; Doris
Hill, 1910; Ida Lowell, s35; collect
ed since the entertainment $3.50,
making a total of $90.85. Mrs. LA
Fuller. president. and Mrs. Georgia
Harris, chairman on arrangements.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-05-21
NARCISSUS CLUB APPRECIATES
ATTENDANCE

The Narcissus Club wishes to ex-
press their appreciation to the many
friends and other club members who
eooperated so splendidly in making
the clubs initial card party a sue
cess. Mrs. Lula Hubbard won the
first prize awarded TO the ladies'
and Mrs. w. A. Reed the second.
L Hogan and Mr.. Howe were first
and second prize winners, respect
lively. Mrs. W. Cochran won the
consolation. Mrs. Anna Shepard,
president; Mrs. Lena johnson, en-
tertainment chairman.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-05-21

Consult this directory before you buy. We ask
readers to note carefully the names of business
places and professional people whose appear
in this directory. They have thus indicated the value
they colored patronage and their Willingness
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-05-21

Printing-All kinds of printing,
calling cards, business cards, tickets.
hand bills, placecards, posters, letter
heads, etc, at very low prices Mira.
B. Boyle, phone Sellwood 1873.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-05-21
NORTHWESTERN REGIONAL
FEDERATION MEETING

The Northwestern Federation will
meet July 1o-11, at the home of the
president, Mrs. ]. B. Samuels. 22t4
Wetmore Ave-, Everett, Washington.
All state declarations are requested
to send in the number of delegates.
Dues and club reports are to be
sent in by July l, in case there will
be no state representation present in
person. Club women of the North
west are urged to attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Jury Recommends
Agencies Merger

Consolidation OF the many tax
assessing and collecting agencies In
Cameron county was recommended
by the criminal district grand jury
in its final report filed with the
district clerk before adjourning
Tuesday afternoon.
Its recommendation follows:
The grand <ary recommends in
the interest Of public economy that
a move be initiated from the proper
source. with a view Of consolidating
the many and various tax assessing
and collecting agencies. with the
county tax assessors and tax COL
lectors offices"
The grand jury has no actual au-
thority in this matter which has
been under discussion for many
years. However, members OF the
body expressed the hope that this
formal suggestion would bring ac-
ton from the proper sources.
The grand jurors thanked the
district attorneys office for the ef-
ficient manner In which cases were
presented for indictments. They
also found that all county officers
had made their reports as required
by law.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
COURT FINISHES
FELONY CASES.
Murder Charge Against Ne
gro Youth May Be
Heard This Term

With possible exception OF the
case against Harold Whitaker,
youthful negro charged with the
Staying of James d. Thompson,
San Benito dairyman, the criminal
district court will try no further
contested felony cases this term.
The court Is now busy with d.
vorces and delinquent tax suits.
After coming back into session
Monday, The grand jury returned
Is true bills before adjourning
Tuesday afternoon. The last bunch
o flight indictments included ones
against Fred Truman, Ramon de
Leon. Frank Ottman and Donate
RoSaleS. thurman, now under ar
rest at Memphis, Tex, is charged
with theft Of an automobile from
Roy Collins, customs officer. The
sheriff's office will send an officer
after Truman today.
Gilman. a Brownsville resident,
is charged with Dean act violations.
Ramon de Leon and Donate
Rosales. both San Benito men, re
indicted on allegations that they
received and concealed stolen prop
erty.
1t is possible that the case against
Whitaker will be taken I'D this
term. It is expected that he will
attempt to prove himself a minor.
In such event. he will be tried in
the juvenile court as a delinquent
child: otherwise he will be tried as
an adult on a charge OF murder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
EDISON ENTERS
COMA OF DEATH
Inventors Death Believed
Only a Few Days Off
BY Physician

WEST ORANGE. N. j. oct. 7
R-Thomas A. Edison, dying at his
home here, was reported much
weaker this morning.
This morning MI. Edison is
much weaker" DR.. Eubert S. Howe
said in his morning bulletin. 1T is
impossible for him TO sit without
support. He finds 1t increasingly
difficult TO take fluids"
After issuing the bulletin. DR..
Howe said the aged inventor was
in a light sleep or doze most Of
the time. He indicated he regarded
this as the beginning OF the coma
from which 1t Is expected that
within the next few days Edison
will quietly slip into death.
Il found Mr.. Edison very mi el
weaker physically" DR.. Howe SAID.
When I came in this morning,
he indicated he wanted T. get up.
The nurse and / propped him in
his chair but Immediately we had
to carry him back TO bed. ie is in
a light sleep most OF the time, and
1t appears TO be the beginning Of
the coma"
DR.. Howe made 1t clear that while
he did not regard Edison's death a
matter of hours, he did believe II
TO be only a few days off.
The inventor "a no longer alert
and failed to brighten up when DR..
Howe entered his room this .ncfl-
ing. as he usually did, the ply
sician said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
START
HOME

SHANGHAI, Oct. z RD-Col. and
Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh aban-
doned their aerial tour Of the far
east today and announced they
would start home tomorrow by
steamer and rail.
The fliers made their decision
after studying messages they re-
ceived along with news Of the death
in Englewood, N. j., Monday or
Senator Dwight w. Morrow, Mrs.
Lindbergh's father.
In abandoning their aerial adj
venture which they had counted on
to take them back to America by
air. they gave up a project which
had occupied them since last July
%. when they left New York for a
flying vacation to the far east.
Although disposition OF their
damaged monoplane was not men,
toned in their announcement. the
craft probably will be shipped back
to the United states later.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
VALLEY WATER
PLEA IN HANDS
OF NEW BOARD
Association Formed
At Harlingen
Meeting

HARLINGEN, Oct. 6.-The VAL
ley's fight for conservation OF wat
er and federal nds for elaboration
OF flood control works today Il in
the hands Of the Lower Rio Grande
Valley Waite Conservation Assn,
formed at a conventi 4 Of dele
gates from irrigation districts and
cities from Mission to Brownsville
at Fair Park auditorium in a four
hour session Tuesday afternoon.
Within the association will be a
governing board consisting Of n
member from each affiliated dis
trict and city and within his gov
erning board will be an executive
committee.
Chairman Elected
The governing board elected D.
q. Wood OF Mission temporary
chairman with F. S. Robertson
temporary secretary and Yin meet
again at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the ir-
rigation district Office in Mercedes
to complete tn permanent organi-
zation and begin active to plan Tor
NOAAoNA fLAAOAAs
Most of the values Of Valley r.
rigation distric were represented
at the c-lvention and about half
the population Of the cities.
G. II. Swallow Of Alamo presided
as chairman with II. l.. Yates Of
Brownsville as secretary.
A resolution stating purposes OF
the association was read BY Yates.
Some Of the purposes are TO CO.
operate with PRONUNCIATION OF any
treaty which may be negotiated be-
tween the United States and r-oxico
with reference to division OF inter-
national waters. procure construc-
ton az ov-rnmental expense Of
water conservation and flood con-
troll works to the end that flood
waters be impounded and resent
irregular flow be stabilized, to CO.
operate in plans for flood control
and to cooperate with the Amer
lean section Of the International
Continued On Page 81
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Tribute Is Paid
Dwight Morrow

ENGLEWOOD. N. j., oct. TIP
-Dignitaries of the nation came
today to Englewood, a hu:hed and
ef-bowed commun. to pay a
nations tribute at the bier OF
Dwight w. Morrow.
The funeral setting va as simple
and quiet as the man himself. There
was little ostentation to show that
a United States senator who in
four short years had risen to the
heights Of craftsmanship was be-
ing buried. that was as he would
have wished 1t.
The service at the First Presby-
terrain church at three o'clock this
afternoon was for the public. es-
pecially the ~Englewood neighbors
among whom Dwight Whitney Nor
row was a friend and champion for
26 years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Woman Fails
To Make Bond


Mrs. Mildred Bauton OF San An
tonic. held here on federal liquor
charges. had not made $500 bond
up to noon wednesday.
She was given a preliminary
hearing Tuesday before u. S. Comr.
Z. X. Goodrich and bound over TO
the grand jury in $500 "ond.
The San Antonio woman was
taken into custody Saturday night
In the Ramireno sectio wheI ar
resting officers allege she had l43
pints az liquor In her possession.
Her car was seized.
Customs Inspectors r.. ID. Camp
bel, and A. A. Champion and
Deputy Sheriffs Tom and II. Ca
vazos made the arrest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
QUIZ WITNESS
IN DEATH CASE
State Claims Jealousy Led
To Murder Of Texas
Choir Girl

SINTON. Oct. 7. Rl-Defense at
torneyS at the trial OF Newton Var
berry on a charge Of murder in con-
nection with the death OF Miss
Dorothy Dorcas Symons. pretty
choir singer. today attacked the
credibility OF Tom Conner. principal
witness for the prosecution.
M c. Nelson. chief defense coun-
SCI. attacked point after point In
Corners testimony and introduced
testimony TO show the witness past
record was questionable.
He attempted TO prove Conner had
been arrested al Newkirk, Okla, in
1922 on a bad check charge.
"Werent you IN jail IN Oklahoma
City on a charge OF burglary June
III. 1922" Nelson asked. Conner re-
piled, mot that ! know Of"
why Is 10 you could remember
everything so well yesterday and
can't remember when I ask you
things Nelson continued. The de-
Tense made a point OF the fact tina.
Conner had at one time been
charged with responsibility for Miss
SymonS death. The grand jury re-
fused 10 indict him on the charge.
The state indicated 1t would at
tempt 10 show jealousy motivateJ
Yarberry. a thin youth OF %, to take
Miss Symons' life. However, ID has
not as yet proved the 18-year-old
girls death legally.
-Four state witnesses have been in
PRODUCED TO trace her movements
the night Of July 30. when she was
last seen alive.
Conner testified yesterday 70
walked from her home to Gown with
her. He said she told him she wa.
going to meet Yarberry and "a
swimming.
Her body. clad only in a bathina
suit. was found Aug. 2 near the
Arkansas Pass breakwater.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
IS CIVIL CASES
SET FOR TRIAL
Heavy Criminal Docket Will
BE Called During
Third Week

Seventy-five civil cases we're set
for trial in the Cameron county
court at law when Judge Z. II.
Yates called the docket Tuesday.
The criminal docket. comprised OF
approximately go cases, will be
called the third week Of court.
The first and second weeks will
be devoted to non-jury civil suits.
The third week has been assigned
to criminal cases.
The third and fourth week have
been designated as jury weeks for
civil suits. The fifth, sixth, sew
enth and eight weeks are non-jury
civil.
The first case set for trial Is that
of Santa Rosa Ind. School Dist. VS..
First National Bank Of La Feria,
scheduled for trial Friday morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Roosevelt Defended

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. Oct. z. up
Gov. Theodore Roosevelt. accused
by former Mayor Roberto II. Todd
OF extravagant and unlawful ex-
penditures at his official residence
had a defender today in the person
OF Insular Auditor L. "A. Macleod.
Macleod described as vicious and
un~warranted" Todd's published ar-
cusations that the governor has
been making the people Of Porto
Rico pay for his family's expenses
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07

Confronted with the court or
der, Mrs. Wood surrendered her
treasure reluctantly. From the
folds Of her old fashioned frock
she produced a parcel. In 1t
were bills Of large denominations
many Of them half a century
old.
Altogether there was 100000
in cash. For years she had kept
1t. not trusting banks or invest
ments.
There were bills long since out
OF circulation. In the room, too,
were trunks filled with laces,
deflatUd bustles, satin ball gowns,
watches studded with diamonds,
taffeta petticoats, dance pro-
grams, tiny shoes and jewelry.
Her relatives often had heard
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Films Build

HOLLYWOOD, Calf. Oct. Z. Up
An extensive production program
was announced today by Paramount
studios as indicating the motion
picture industry's faith in an early
return to business normalc-."
Nine picture companies are work.
ing now on the stages and eight
others are ready to begin this
month, 1t was announced.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
3 Pass Red Cross
Life Saving Tests

After approximately Is hours in
struction at Martins swimming
pool, on the Southmost road. Nor
man Clarke, Justin McCarty and
Leonard Trimble have pared their
examinations in the American Ma
tional Red Cross senior life saving
corps.
Grades made in passing the test
were: Clarke 81, McCarty IS l-2
and Trimble 88. The instructions
and examinations we're given by
Lawrence Olmstead, Jr., and ever
ly Tabor, local examiners for the
Red Cross life saving corps.
Anyone interested in taking eth
er the senior or junior tests should
see either Of the two examiners.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
MOVE TO STIR. BUYING power ON
Slugging Cardinals Take Fifth Game of Series, 5 to I
$780, 900 Cash, Hoanded BY Aged
Woman, Taken OOer BY Court Order

her refer to her money, but even
they were surprised at the size
OF the fortune.
Although she was openly dis
pleased that any court should
think her unable to attend to her
own business affairs, Mrs. Wood
did not become angry as she
did a few weeks ago when she
produced a sugar bag containing
$4,000 and turned 1t over to the
administrator OF her affairs.
Mrs. Wood, sprightly despite
her years. is only five feet tall.
She has lived alone for many
years. Her husband, one time
owner and publisher OF the New
York Daily News, was a promi-
nent democrat.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07

NEW YORK, Oct. Z. ga
little old lady OF 80 years Won
dered today why the law should
take her hoard OF 100000 In
cash from its numerous hiding
places in her modest hotel room.
Il don't want anybody to take
care Of me-" said Mrs. Ide <.
Wood, who once reigned over
Fifth Avenue salons and danced
with King Edwa:. VII when he
was the crown prince. I'm 80
years old-and that's old enough
for me to take care OF myself"
A bewildering treasure was re-
vealed yesterday when officers,
acting under a court order de-
claring Mrs. Wood incompetent.
searched her quarters at the
Herald Square hotel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Peace Is Seen

NANKING. China. Oct. Z. R,-
High officials asserted here today
the deadlock in the peace nego-
tiations at Canton between the
Marking and the insurgent Canton
government had been broken. the
insurgent leaders having agreed to
waive demands which hitherto had
blocked a settlement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Vecinaiz Rites

lnterment will be made Wednes-
day at 4 o'clock in the Los Cuates
ranch cemetery for Mrs. Ramona
Vecinaiz, IS. who died at the ra.ch
Tuesday noon. The only survivor is
a brother, Cecilio. Funeral services
are In charge Of the Cara Funeral
home.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07

DENISON. Oct. z. R)-Rev. @.
r. q. Russell. IS. a Baptist minis
ter, was shot TO death at his home
two miles west Of Gunter yester-
day.
4. r. Barnett Of Gainesville. sur
rendered TO officers. He was taken
to Sherman by Sheriff Frank Reece
and charged with murder in con-
nection with the shooting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Stock Stolen
From Storage

"A large stock OF stored groceries
clothing and store fixtures has dis
appeared from the "A. LoZano ware
house at La Feria, Sheriff ". F..
Browns office was notified today.
The long list Of stored goods be-
longed 70 "A. l.. Johnson, the Rio
Grande Coffee company and Caf-
farelli Bros.
Officers were at a loss TO ac-
count for the large stock being
taken. Several show counters for
stores were taken.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Pioneer Injured

KNOX CHI Oct. 2. tPJ-Tom
Pickett. pioneer cattleman. was
taken to a hospital today with
critical injuries. He was pinned
under his horse while roping a COW
on the Burnett ranch in King
county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Negroes Fight Texan

CORPUS CHRISTI, Oct. Z. Up
A mob Of Is negro longshcremen
attacked a non-union dock worker
last night. Several shots were
fired but non took effect. Police
arrested five of the negroes and de-
tanned them for investigation. The
others escaped. The disturbance
was an ~outgrowth Of the longshore-
mems strike against wage reduc-
tons.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07

AMARILLO, Oct. z. pa YER
dict Of guilty was returned in fed
eral court today against Walter
Willmering. Quintus r. Thompson
and j. r. Sneed. and a verdict Of
acquittal for Beauchamp Pottinger.
all charged with conspiracy to
violate the national prohibition
laws.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Bond Posted

Fred. v. Irvine o. Pt. Isabel post
ed $1,000 bond before u. s. Cmr- T..
X. Goodrich here Tuesday for ap-
pearance in Houston Friday on u
federal indictment.
Irvine Is charged along with some
80 other persons In connection with
a marriage insurance company
investigation made at Dallas and
Houston.
Dep. ". s. Marshal VI. r. JEFF
ferds brought Irvine 9are Tuesday
from Pt. Isabel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Fire Chief Talks
Blaze Prevention

Fire Chief T. P. Sarran talked
before a high school assembly
Wednesday morning in connection
with national fire prevention"
week.
He will speak before q junior
high assembly Friday morning.
Slides on fire prevention are being
shown at the Capitol theater.
The chief also Is making a sys-
tematic inspection OF business
buildings in an effort to reduce fire
hazards In the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
To Visit Post

w Frank James. Of the military
committee or the house OF repre-
sentatives. is expected 10 visit Fort
Brown soon in the course OF an
inspection trip Of various posts in
connection with the housing pro-
gram OF the army.
Definite date OF his arrival at
Fort Brown is not known. He Is
travelling by air and left Washing
ton about oct. 1.
While az Fort Brown Csrtrufs-
man James is expected to be the
guest OF Col. and Mrs. Francis w.
Glover.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Upton Buried

GLASGOW. Scotland, Oct. z. up
Sir Thomas Lipton's native city
paid him homage today at fu-eral
services In st. Georges church. In
terment was in the obscure little
cemetery where his parents are
buried
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07
Texas Post Asks
Vote on Dry Law

TERRELL, Oct. z. R-American
Legion Post No. l62 passed a res
olution here last night condemning
the action Of the national body in
calling for a referendum on the
liquor prohibition amendment at
the Detroit convention. There we're
no dissenting votes.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-07

STOCKBRIDGE. Mass. Oct. 7.
tP-Daniel Chester French. dean Of
American sculptors. died at his
summer home today. He had been
in ailing health for several months.