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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-25

HOUSTON. Sept. 75-DF-South-
western Eangland had taken To COW
er today Is police OF several Texas
cities united In uncovering details
Of robberies and murders In various
parts OF the state during the past
two years.
Ramifications OF organized gang
ster activities had spread To half
a dozen cities as the result or
statements made to Houston Of
ficials by Jack Jones. brother Of
"Keggy" Jones. gang leader, who
was slain here with his wife a few
weeks ago.
Arrests Loom
Separate investigations we're un-
der way in Houston. Dallas. Corpus
Christi, San Antonio. Paris and
Victoria. Disclosures OF four muir
ders and approximately 5D rob-
berries were being made with in
dications OF additional arrests at
several points.
AS the result Of Jones' story
charges have been filed against j.
H. Johnston, Barney McGaneRal
and Jones himself at Corpus Christi
and Victoria In connection with
robberies In those cities.
Dallas officials had launched an
investigation with the belief that
major headquarters OF gangstery
involved in the robberies had been
In that city. Officials are working
on n theory that the double Jones
Staying originated In Dallas.
Corpus Christi and San Antonio
had joined forces in investigating
an unsolved Corpus Christi murder
OF July 1880. The victim, hitherto
unidentified, was believed Co be I'm
San Antonio gangster. Police re-
ported an arrest was expected In
San Antonio soon.
Gun Fight Checked
Paris officials wers checking n
$4,000 robbery and a running gun
fight In that city. details or which
were furnished by Jones In his o
fesSion.
Houston officials we're checking
details of Jones story which they
CHAT 4INFKAGtu d. lAAE m0&T ERNu~
plete ever voluntarily made to Tex
as police. Jones advanced EMS his
reason for exposures OF gang ac-
tivities a desire to square accounts
J with those who slew his brother.
The theory as advanced by de-
tectives was that two Dallas gang
leaders informed police regarding
a bank robbery nc Memphis, Tenn
Arrests OF Herbert Scales. Ralph
Arnold and John Che-ris followed.
The report was circulated that
"Keggyr Jones had furnished the
tip. Gunner set out from Dallas.
headed by Cherris, To kill Jones.
The body OF CherriS was found
In the Brazos river n few days
later.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-25

AUSTIN, Sept 29-PD- The
legislature today set six p. m.
Tuesday rs the hour for adj
journment Of its special session
which started September 8.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-25
Marriage ms trance Stumble Chiefs Held
Texas Legislature
May Adjourn Today

AUSTIN, Sept. 25. R-Final action having been
taken on the two major legislative subjects of the second
called session of the Texas legislature, members today
were hopeful the odds and ends could be disposed of and
they would be homeward bound by ~nightfall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-25
HOUSTON TRIGGER MAN C0NFESSES
IN OUR
VALLEY
HEARD A MAN talking the other

HEARD A MAN talking the other
day.
Talking about the Valley.
A stranger here.
Is taken to every part OF the
country following his n Of BUSH
ness.
Said the Valley was sleeping on
its rights.
Should be awakened.
Said we had everything here.
Everything to attract the money
spending tourist.
Climate.
Proximity TO Mexico.
tVonderful ocean beaches.
!. Good fishing.
Excellent hunting.
And we're not doing anything
about 1t.
Claimed the Valley should be
spending 100000 a year in national
advertising.
Presenting its claims to the at
tention OF the general public.
And should stop sleeping on Its
rightful heritage.
He might be right.
Quien sabe?
HEARD ANOTHER MAN talking
the same day.
Said all editors from William
Randolph Hearst on down the line
to your humble servant should be
lynched.
FOR e talking about hard times.
And depressions.
Intimated that We were to blame
for all the evils that have befallen
mankind.
We try. honestly we do.
By nature We are a cheerful breed.
In spite of everything.
We try TO please.
Knowing human nature better
than most, We still keep cheerful
Which Is an achievement.
And we do keep our columns. news
md editorial. as cheerful as we can.
But-remember that your news
paper. in Brownsville o. New YORK.
& q mirror OF the community IN
which II Is located.
Accounting for the fact mat me
brownsville Herald Is probably the
most optimistic newspaper anywhere
HEARD ANOTHER man talking
the selfsame day.
He thought that many of our pub
lie officials, state, county, city,
school, district ct al. were too secre-
tive.
Thought they should take the pub
lie more into their confidence.
Expressed the idea that practically
all Of them were public spirited ana
honest and sincere men.
said he disagreed with them many
times.
But admitted their sincerity Of
purpose.
Claimed that II they would SUD-
,ect their official actions more to tne
imelieht Of publicity. more people
u,o,,ld believe in their sincerity ana
less backtalk and baletul rumors
would be heard.
WELL. WHAT OF 1T, YOU say?
>kxpn have talked before n VIII
talk again.
There's just this Of 1t.
Men and women too. are think
ing today as they have not thought
for years.
They are getting back into the
habit Of having ideas about their
own business.
becoming disconnected at some ?.
the thinking their so-called and sell
STYLED leaders have been doing foT
them.
Getting back to the times wnen
any group anywhere could discuss
with knowledge and intelligencs
public affairs.
which. If you ask US, Is one OF
/. the most encouraging signs OF the
times as we observe the signs.
portends the passing of the poll
tical demagogue.
Indicates that the good wnole-
some common sense which has cha--
acterized the American people since
the days Of l776 has not died U =.
Means that ~ soselniien
coming back to that ideal govern
ment aof the people. by the people
= sEa ,n0nlQ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-25
POLICE CHECK
ROBBERY and
MURDER CHAIN
Texas Cities Probe
Confessions Of
50 Jobs

HOUSTON. sept 25-tP-
Police Lieut.. NJ wv. Moore said
this afternoon that Barney
McGaneEal had verbally ad-
mitted being the .trigger man
IN the John Cherris murder.
Moore's statement came after
long quizxing NV reporters.
Moore said n written statement !.
by McGanegal. obtained last
night. did not say who did the
actual shooting. but that the
gangster later admitted that he
was the man.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. Sept. 49,
Rr-After viewing photographs
Of n woman killed I'm mn auto
mobile accident near Bonnie
Terge. Mo-. Sept. ~, Memphis
police said today they believed
the victim OF the accident was
= woman they knew ms Mrs.
John Cherris. widow of an
alleged member of IN band az
bank robbers. recently found
slain I'm the Brazos river near
East Columbia. Texas
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-09-25
THE WEATHER

For Brownsville and the Valley;
Partly CLOUDY to occasionally un-
settled Friday night and Saturday;
continued warm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
THANE DOUBLES
 M EM B bERSHIP IN LOCAL CHAPTER
Is First Town to Report on Roll Call-Shows 100
 Per Cent Gain
Press Photo

Thane, with an increased sub- scription of 100 per cent over 1880 was the first community to report completion of it's Red Cross Roll Call drive, it was announced today by B. D. Stewart, General Chair man.
 The total subscriptions were $46 as compared to $23 last year. Forty two members were enrolled by Mrs. c. C. Whipple, who was in charge of the canvass.
 Partial reports from the city of Juneau made up to last night re- vealed total of $42535 had been raised by the local canvaSsers, but a number of them made no report and several had not finished their districts. Nine residential sections small district in the downtown area, and the capital building were included in those from which col lectors made returns.
 The subscriptions from the com- munity to date are at least equal to those from the same sections last year, and probably are slight ly ahead, MT. Stewart said. Indi- cations are that the quota will be fully subscribed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
HOOVER BEGINS
 OUTLINING HIS
 YEARS MESSAGE.
Attention to Be Focused Directly on Econ
 omic Situation
|LEAPINC DEFICIT
 TO BE CONSIDERED
No Indication Given on Stand for or Against
 Tax Increase

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 14.- President Hoover has retired tc the seclusion of his study to begin work on his annual message to Congress.
 The President intends to focus attention directly upon relief of the economic situation.
 One of the foremost problems to be dealt with is the leaping deficit.
 After the approval of the mora torium as his first consideration he then plans to center sugges- tions next upon measures designed to dynamite jams from prosperity's path.
 The President has not indicated whether he intends to place the Administration for or against an increase in taxes.
 Other suggestions are expected to revolve around proposals for broadening base paper eligible for rediscount, by the Federal Reserve system. The Executive is expectel' to leave the details to Congress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
SITUATION IN
 EUROPE IS TO
 BE DISCUSSED
President and Crandi to Confer Next Week at
 White House

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. IA Europe's irritations growing out of the World War will be given much thought by President Hoover and Foreign Minister Dino Grandi, of Italy, when they meet here next week at the White House.
 Grandi, coming recently from Germany, is said to be convinced that Germany is the danger point of the whole European situation and alleviation of apprehensions and animosities which resulted from the World War, he believes, is the pressing need of the entire continent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
y. S.-FrencI, Accord Seen As
 Precluding Monetary System

can accord on gold the possibility of ample credit for England if and when that country may decide to go back to the gold standard, or even a redistribution of bullion.
 Such superinduced studying of the money markets would, in sup porting the value of gold, preclude the enhancement of commodity values at the expense of the metal.
 It is currently expressed in farm circles that just the opposite has been going on since the price level of farm products first broke in 1920. They contend the dollar no longer is honest because the in- creasing value of gold has made it almost twice as hard to get in terms of commodities.
 Say Debtors Would Benefit
 Advocates of the short cut to commodity imitation say that if congress acted to stabilize the dollar at it's 1926 value to burden of debts would be reduced at least 25 per cent and taxes almost as much
 They explain that it would per- nit debtors to pay back dollars of somewhere near the same value of those they borrowed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
By FRANK I. WELLER
Associated Press Farm Editor)

tktSSOCldJSQ fTtSS FAITH EQltOTJ
 WASHINGTON, D. O., Nov. 14.-- The proposal of President Hoover and Premier Laval for mutual ex- change to keep the United States and France on the gold standard may circumvent the monetary de- flation some farm spokesmen ad- vocate.
 Since France became the banker nation of Europe and the United States acquired about all the gold on this side of the world farm groups have been studying the re- lation of what they term the ab- normally enhanced monetary values to commodity deflation.
 They have agreed, in a general way. that the gold dollar should be deflated to it's 1926 basis, which is said to have been more nearly on a par with commodities.
 England's suspension of the gold standard and the immediate fall in the pound sterling are pointed to as an example of the deflated monetary unit automatically in- creasing the value of commodities.
 See Credit For England
 Some see in the Franco-Ameri-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
FORMER KAISER KEEPING WATCH
 ORIENTAL CASE
Has Huge Map with Flags Indicating Far East
 Movements
Associated Press Photo

DCCRN, Holland, Nov. 14.-A huge map of the Far East adorns the study these days of Wilhelm II, former emperor of Germany.
 Little flags indicate exactly where, according to latest news paper advices the Japanese and the Chinese troops are stationed.
 The former German war lords adjutants cannot bring him enough current books and periodicals to satisfy his craving for knowledge of the situation.
 Experts Summoned
 Beyond that he summons experts from Germany to tell him all about the underlying cau5es and about the implications of the dispute.
 One of those recently invited to Doorn was Major von Mosdorf, one of the editors of the "Deutsche All gemeine zeitung' of Berlin who is specialist on Sino-Japanese rela- tions.
 
 T was simply amazed at His Majesty's knowledge and grasp of the situation von Mosdorf said.
 Situation Studied
 His retentive memory enables him to remember names of all the Japanese and Chinese who during his reipn fip1rad in the po- litical arena, and he has studied the present situation with an in- tensity that is truly remarkable. ]"
 The former emperor's interest in Far Eastern affairs dates back to the Boxer rebellion of 1900. At that time he coined the phrase about the yellow peril" which soon made it's round of the world.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
BIBLE READING IN SCHOOLS UP
 TO HIGH COURT
Supreme Court old Strong Atheist Move
 ment Is Evident

SEATTLE, Nov. IA George I Clithero, of Seattle, and group of citizens from other points in the State of Washington, have in formed the Supreme Court there is strong Atheist movement, mak- ing drive in suits and otherwise, to drive the Bible entirely out of the public schools"
 This information is given in a petition for a rehearing of case from Washington.
 The petitioners declare the Su- preme Court should pass on the merits of the law excluding the reading and teaching of the Bible from the States public schools in stead of dismissing the appeal for want of jurisdiction.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
FREEBURN TAPS RICH ORE vEIN;
 FUTURE BRIGHT
After Several Years Sus- pension Milling Resum-
 ed at Famous Mine
10 STAMPS CRUSHING
 ORE FROM NEW CHUTE
Noted Property Definitely Back as Producer, Says
 James L. Freeburn

After having been shut down for several years, the milling plant O.. the famous Chichagof mine was started up again last Friday night, it was made known today by James L. Freeburn, general manager of the Chichagof Mining Company. Within a few months, it is expect ed that milling and mining opera tions will be proceeding at full blast
 For the present, MT. Freeburn said, only 10 stamps will be oper- ated in the mill. Ore mined in prosecution of the development program is all that is being milled at this time.
 Back As Producer
 The Chichagof, world famous for the richness of it's ore and the div idends it produced during its hey dey under the Rust Wallace re- gine and at which time. MT. Free burn was general manager, is definitely back as a producer. The exploratory work, which MT. Free burn initiated about year ago, when he and Arthur Rust acquired the property on option and work ing lease from the Chichagof Min ing Company, Ltd, has been suc- cessful in opening up an orebody that is typical of the bodies such as the Temby and others that made the old mine noted.
 The new ore chute was discover cd on the 1900 level several months ago. After sinking on it for some distance, MT Freeburn crosscut and opened up on a vein that has attained a width of nine feet and showed high values. It is typical Chichagof ore both as to value and formation of the body. After hav- ing cut through the shute, drift ing was resumed.
 Considerable work remains to be done before production can be started on a substantial scale and capacity milling operations con- menced, MT Freeburn said. It is probable that a raise will have to be run before stoping is under taken. While this development work is being carried out, the mill ing plant will be put into shape for full time operations.
 MT. Freeburn will leave Tuesday for Seattle to consult with his as- sociates regarding their program and make arrangements for neces- sary materials and additional equipment. He expects to be ab- sent probably not more than two weeks as he is anxious to get the program under way as rapidly as possible.
 Bez Showing Good
 The prospecting work on the Alaska Chichagof, or Nick Beg ground, adjacent to the Chichagof properties, is showing up favorably MT. Freeburn said. The shaft has been completed, station completed, and the crew is now drifting.
 At the bottom of the shaft, some very rich ore was encountered, en- couraging the owners to go ahead with their development program The outlook is regarded as promis- ing for the development of a good orebody there, but it will take con- siderable work to prove it up.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
HARD WINTER
 IN ONE STATE

CHARDON, Ohio, Nov. 14.-Un- less all signs fail hard winter is coming, says w. H. Miller, farmer Here are a few of the signs he has noticed:
 There is a big nut crop.
 Corn huSks are thicker than usual.
 The hogs melt-pancreas-is wider at the front end this year.
 Grubs and worms are burrowing deep in the soil.
 The black rings around caterpil- lars are more numerous than us- ual
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
STOCK MARKET
 GIVEN ANOTHER
 SETBACK TODAY
Rails A gain Drag List Down and Many ls-
 sues Lose Heavily

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-The Stock Market experienced another set- back in the short session today but managed to recover little in late trading as better support appeared in the wheat market.
 Rails dragged the list down again today, like yesterday.
 Radio-Keith broke about one point to a new low reflecting indi- cations of the stockholders con- troversy over the proposed reor- ganization.
 Net losses ranged from one to four points for many issues at the finish but the final prices gen. erally were from fractions to one point above the lowest.
 The turnover today was about l. 100000 shares.
 The issues off about two to four points or lower included New York Central, which again hit a new low; New Haven, Union Pacific, Santa Fe, Norfolk and Western, American Telephone and Telegraph, Dupont, Coco Cola, Steels lost one point.
 Coppers were isolated in firm spot. Anaconda, Kennecott, Cerro de Pasco gained a point. The trade hopes for an early international agreement on production.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
Women to Participate
 in National Bicentennial

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. IA It is estimated that 25,O00 women will participate in next years na- tion-wide celebration of the 200th anniversary of George Washing tons birth.
 The celebration will begin Feb ruary 9 and will last nine months A carefully prepared program cov- ering each month of 1882 has been sent to women's organizations all over the country.
 Among those already engaged in preparing for the celebration are the D. A. R., Federated Women's Clubs and Colonial Danes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
NEW BANKING SYSTEM IS TO
 BE PROPOSED
Hoover Has Scheme to Re- lief Unemployment-
 Aid Home Building

WASHINGTON D. c. Nov. IA President Hoover said last night he will ask Congress to establish system of Home and Loan Dis count Banks to relieve institutions dealing in these securities and open the way for a revival of home building.
 An initial capitalization of $780, 100000 is to be suggested by the President.
 The plan is advanced as means of relieving unemployment and also aid in home building.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
Diuorces Granted for $l.5O;
 Latuiin1, Courts Are SlUamped

RIGA, Nov. 14.-This city is fast becoming the Reno of Europe.
 Wives who feel their style is cramped and restless husbands are Hooking here from all parts of the continent to get thei rknots united for about $50, all the Latvian Court charges.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14

The Latvian law presumes there is no longer any desire for con- tinuance of married life on the part of the couple who lived apart ;hree years or more. In such cir cumstances either party is permit ted to claim @ divorce without the other party's consent or on mutual consent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
WidO,U of Senator Carauay
 Is Named as His Successor

her late husband, Senator Thad- deus H. Caraway, is selected in January. Mrs. Caraway will be the second woman to serve in the United States Senate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
NEW ASSAULT INDICATED IN
 FIGHTING ZONE.
General Nah Ch an sh a n Plans to Resist to Last
 Man, Last Bullet
MOVE THREATENED AGAINST RUSSIA
Documents Found Tn Pos- session of White Guard
 ist Gives Clue

LONDON, Nov 14.-Chinese Gen. eral Nah Chanshan, at Tientsin, according to dispatches received here today, is quoted as saying that i've will fight to the last man and to the last bullet. Our defense plans have been made in accordance with instructions from Chang Hsueh Liang."
 The dispatches further said the Chinese General stated that judg- ing from movements of Japanese troops, it is certain they plan to launch an attack before Novem- Der 16. We have made full prepara- tions, determined to defend our territory to the last ditch. The morale of our troops leaves noth- ing to be desired We will fight as long as single soldier re- mains"
 Action Against Russia
 Peiping dispatches, published in Moscow, said documents found in , the possession of White Guard- ist, arrested on his arrival in Peip- ing from Harbin, give conclusive proof that Japanese military auth- critics are preparing for provoca- tive action against Russia
 The dispatches state the docu- ments showed White Russians were cooperating with the Japanese in these purported preparations.
 FRESH TROOPS DISPATCHED TOKYO, Nov. 14.-A fresh bri- gade of Japanese troops left for Manchuria today, cheered by the Japanese people
 The Japanese War Office an- nounces General Honjo, Manchur- ian Commander, has been instruct ed to demand the evacuation of the Nonni River area by General Nah Chanshan not later than Mo- vember 25. The alternative will be effective steps by Japan" the Chinese General has been informed.
 MUKDEN,. Nov. 14.-Forty Chi nese were killed in a fight in the vicinity of Kaiyuan and two Jap anese are also believed to have been killed in clash between the Chinese and a Japanese outpost in the Nonni River area.
 The Japanese officials said that envalopment of the Japanese right flank on the Nonnni River region by Chinese cavalry is continuing.
 GENEvA, Nov 15.-Officials of the League of Nations are again gloomy today as the Council meet ing approaches. It now appears that evacuation of the Manchurian area by the Japanese forces will not materialize.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Nov. IA Mrs. Hattie Caraway. Democrat, has been appointed United states Senator by Gov. Harvey Parnell. She will serve until a successor to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14

The percentage of live stock handled by the Producers Com mission association at the Cincin- natl market increased from Il per cent in 1925 to 28 per cent in 1880.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
Tax Collectors Are
 Given Rubber Cheeks

HOUSTON, Texas. Nov. 14.-1n less than two months the office Of the city tax collector has received 1l5 rubber" checks in payment of ,evies toaling $2,537.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14
CANDH| SAYS TURMOIL DUE

LONDON, Nov. l4.-If England does not grant self-government India will be plunged into turmoil egain." This was statement is- sued today by Mahatma Gandhi, India's representative at the round table conference here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14

Florida citrus fruits were shipped last season to every state in the union except California and Ari- zona.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14

North Carolina farmers purchase about 500,000 tons of hay from other states annually.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-11-14

Mrs. John Myers of Brown, Okla. preserved 1,7O0 cans of food from spring and summer gardens, and plans to put up 300 cans of meats.