The Abilene Daily Reporter (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 172, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 23, 1924 Page: 2 of 10
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THE ABILENE REPORTER, ABILENE. TEXAS
KID MW TRIAL
ENTERS LAST ROUND
SUICIDE STORY IS TOLD BY
EX-FIGHTER AS CAUSE OF
MRS. MOR’S DEATH
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23.—Kid
McCoy, former pugilist, entered
superior court today to witness the
last round of his fight for freedom
as the accused slayer of Mrs. Thers
esa Mora, divorced wife of a weal-
thy antique dealer. In her apart-
ment here in August.
His story that Mrs. Mora, his
lover, committed suicide in the
apartment which they occupied,
was uncontradicted by evidence and
his attorney was busy erasing un-
pleasant pictures left there yester-
day by the prosecution.
Defense counsel Geisler began a
detailed presentation of ths suicide
version of Mrs. Mors death, which
McCoy sketched when he testified
Friday.
Geisler pictured the woman as a
wife distraught over threats of
death hurled at her by her divorced
husband, Albert A. More: worried
over a jewel smuggling tangle in
which federal investigation appar-
ently had implicated her, and re-
lations with McCoy with whom she
lateions with McCoy with whom she
had been living for several weeks.
MeCoy told of her attempt to kill
herself with a bread knife despite
his struggle to calm her, and of
the final successful effort with a
pistol, a story Geisler said was the
logical sequel of the struggle which
had been going on in Mrs. Mors'
mind for days.
Opening arguments of ths prose-
cution denounced the suicide story
of McCoy and the “incomprehen-
sible conduct of police investiga-
tors assigned to the case "
No “Melting Pot" In
U. S. and Never Will
Be, Says Dr. Eliot
BOSTON, Dec. 23.—There has
never been any “melting pot" in
the United States and there is not
--likely to be, Charles W. Eliot, pres-
ident emeritus of Harvard Univer-
sity, states in a letter published
today in the Boston Post, replying
to criticism of his recently express-,
ed opinion that the Jews in the
United States had not become as-
similated and that even the Irish
had not lost their racial identity
in this country, at the same time
declaring against racial inter-mar-
riage.
In his reply designed primarily
to answer a statement by state
deputy Edmund J. Brandon of the
Massachusetts Knights of Colum-
bus, after Dr. Eliot’s speech before
a Boston Jewish audience. Dr. Eli-
ot maintains that the interpretation
placed upon his words primarily
from a different interpretation of
the word “assimilation." Brandon
expressed the belief that the Irish
had become patriotic and loyal
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN WILSON’S HONOR
In a joint session of Congress held in the House of Representatives,
honor was paid to the memory of the late President Woodrow Wilson.
The upper photo shows the scene in the House as Dr. Shera Mont- 7
gomery offered prayer in the front row (left to right) are Secre-
taries Hoover, Work, Wilbur, Postmaster Genoral New. Attorney Gen- t
eral Stone; Secretaries Weeks, Mellon, Hughes, President Coolidge,
Chief Justice Taft, and Justices McKenna, Holmes, Van Deventer, Me- B
Reynolds, Brandeis, Sutherland, Butler and Sanford. In the second B
row (left to right) Senators Smoot, Warren, Robinson and Curtis. B
Members of President Wilson’s cabinet. Secretaries Bryan, Lansing, B
Houston, Attorney General Palmer: Secretary Daniels, Payne, Red- B
field, Wilson and Private Secretary Tumulty. In ths picture at the B
right is shown Mrs. Woodrow Wilson (left) and Miss Margaret Wilson E
sitting in the gallery during the services, B
Lost Mine of Padres
Opens Golden Gates
To Patient Searcher
Davis some rare records of the
mining operations of the Spanish
conquerers, among them a descrip-
tion of the famous Cucaracha Mine,
ARMY OF HOMELESS
HOUSED IN 1
“MR. ZERO’S” ARMY OF THE
HOMELESS TAKEN CARE .
OF IN GOTHAM.
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Dr. Eliot i today that no
"Intelligent on believes or
maintains th e Irish people
who have in ited to this coun-
try since t) istitution of the
United State adopted have not
become int d and patriotic
American ci while maintain-
ing and il ting their Celtic
qualities.
“If all Irishmen, recent Immi-
grants. or born here, who live har-
moniously with their British-Amer-
lean neighbors and loin them in
fighting the battlee of the republic,
are thereby proved to have been
‘assimilated’ or ‘amalgamated’ the
only difference between Brandon
and me is that we use the words
assimilated and amalgamated dif-
ferently. For me. assimilation in-
voltes mixing through inter-mar-
riage and change of family and
social habits. Such changes have
certainly not taken place among
the Irish in the United States.”
Two Lions Killed.
CHICAGO, Dec. 23 —Two lions
which in 1918 stopped construction
of the Uganda railway by killing
28 Hindu coolies and scores of
African natives, and which were
killed at Tsavo, British East Africa
by Col. J. H Patterson, will be
soon placed in the Field Museum
here
YAGO, Nayarit, Mexico, Dec. 28.
—Crawling cockroaches by the
thousands recently led to the re-
discovery of a lost mine, fabulous-
ly rich in the days of the Spanish
conquest. A young American min-
ing engineer, Frank E Davis, of
San Francisco, found the ancient
bonanza.
The old vein, measuring more
than 16 feet in width, was intact. It
carries high values in silver and
gold, and to now being worked.
The mine once was operated by
Spanish padres in the time of
Cortex. It had been lost for near-
ly 115 years, for the Spaniards
abandoned it when they were forc-
ed to flee to Spain ‘ht outbreak of
but the exact location
stated.
For years after
was not
this Davis
searched for the hidden mine. He
failed to find a trace, but he did
discover near Yago, Nayarit, a
virgin property rich in gold and
silver. This was developed, but h,
never loot interest In hie original
quest.
Months later Davis chanced on
an old mine but a tew hundred
yards from the property he was
working. The heavy tropical jungle
had kept the secret of the padres.
Davis took men and rupee and was
the first to be lowered into the
the Mexican rebellion for inde-
pendence in 1812. Church writings
recorded it as one Of the wealthiest
producers of the day. The p&dree
had * christened it La Cucaracha,
meaning cockroach, because of its
peculiar attraction for these crea-
tures, which inhabited it in vast
numbers.
Before deserting the location, the
Spanish operators sealed the en-
trance and effaced outward signs
of their labor. They expected to
return shortly. But they never
came back, for the Mexican rebels
were victorious. The secret of the
treasure-trove perished with the
priests and was buried among reo-
ords of the early church.
At the time of the revolution
against President Diaz, when
Americans were unsafe in many
parts of the country, Davis, just
out of college, was in ths wilds of
Nayarit He took refugs with an
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in the cast, which was shown for Civil War fought all over again,
the first time at the Mission Thea-
tre last night, will take place there
this afternoon and evening. The
picture is a screen version of the
stage success of the same name by
George S. Kaufman and Marc Con-
nelly. Harry Leon Wilson wrote
the novel which also appeared as a,
serial in the Saturday Evening Post I
There’s a great cast playing in
support of the principals.
with the spectacle of marching men
and flashing muskets levaing but
slight footage for anything else.
But such is not the case. Of neces-
sity there are war shots.
NEW YORK, Dec 23.—The first
regiment of “Mr. Zero’s" army of
the homeless unemployed, were
bivouaced comfortably last night in
Camp Memorial Congregational
church.
In the glow of a roaring furnace
fire “Mr Zero"—known otherwise
as Urbain J. Ledoux—assured his
followers that New York church-
men would open places of worship
to the homeless and declared that
when the churches were filled he
would ask the government to bring
the idle boats of the shipping board
to the piers to provide shelter. The
first 246 who had followed "Mr.
Zero” Sunday night were engaged
last night in holding their priority
rights. In the shelter of nearby
doorways and even pressed against
the doors of the church were
homeless men waiting for a possi-
ble vacancy. %
Others were taking shelter at
“the tub,” a basement restuarant
conducted by “Mr. Zero" on ths in-
clusive plan of five cents for “all
one can eat.”
Here he was feeding his follow-
ers and here will be held today a
meeting to plan for the second In-
vasion set for tonight.
Within the warmth of the chureh
many of the men began to wash 1
and brush up. Natural leaders as- I
sorted themselves, a code of con-
duct which included scrupulous
cleanliness and respect for the
church property was enforeed. i
“Rain checks" were issued to those
who wished to go outside to enjoy
a good night smoke.
One of the men returning with a
strong breath was quickly ousted.
Another who proved to be a politi-
cal agitator was expelled.
Shortly after 9 o'clock the order
“lights out" sent the whole regi-
ment to their improvised beds.
Ledoux said that 100,000 men
were homeless and out of work in ,
the city. Officials of the Bowery
Y. M. C. A. placed the unemployed
at 300,00 and the homeless at 60,-
000.
Attention Kn’ght Templars
Called meeting Abilene Comman-
dery for 11 a. m. December 25th,
1924, in Commanders’ Hall. Christ-
mas service. Full uniform without’
sword. Bring your wife, daughter
sweetheart or mother.—Homer H.
Scott, E. C. *
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With .
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—Fu all members of the family and all
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C. M. PRESLEY
. 209 PINE STREET
• Abilene, Texas. ,
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workings when he became aware
that the walls were alive with
cockroaches. His search was then
over, for he had entered the fa-
mous storehouse of wealth of the
Spanish padres.
MIGHT SWEETIN TRIAL ,
IS APPROACHING CLOSE
MT. VERNON. 111, Dec. 23. —
In the third week of testimony Ir.
the trial of Lawrence M Hight, de-
posed pastor of Ina. III. and Mrs.
Elsie Sweetin, charged with the
murder by poison of Mrs. Anna
Hight and Wilford Sweetin, today
was bearing its end. A late night
session brought ths case to conclude
ing evidence, the state virtually fin-
ishing rebuttal testimony.
Dr. Frank Fry. St. Louis alienist,
final witness for ths state t« stifled
Picturing a story that never
grows old—one that is immeasur-
ably richer in romance, dramatic
values and,other desirable qualifi-
cations than the great majority of
modern stories written directly for
the movies—"Barbara Frietchie,"
which opened at the Palace Thea-
tre is entertainment not to be over-
looked by the jaded picture-goer.
It strikes a different note in photo-
play “styles” so courageously that
it undoubtedly is destined to be one
of the most talked of productions
of the season.
One might expect to see in Bar-
bara Frietchie” a great deal of the
As we come to another Christmas season
we find ourselves sincerely desiring to ex
press to you our profound appreciation for
your splendid response to our efforts to be
useful. Therefore, we extend the Seasons
Greetings to each of you, our friends, and
may we always merit your good will.
Abilene Laundry Co.
Launderers and Dry Cleaners of the Dependable Kind.
Telephone No-107. 4
Tell Him This Is What You Want
For Christmas
THE LAST CALL—ONLY 1 MORE
DAY TO SELECT YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS
that Hight was of sound mind when
he underwent examination by him
last October 24. Previona to this
"25 rtRs./El testimony Dr. C. H. Anderson. sup-
priest in the ancient -curA erintendent of the state hospital for
the insane at Anna, III., “fense 1
alienist, said that High had the
mentality of a 10 year old boy.
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aged1_—
at Compostella, who concealed him
in secret quarters of the crumbling
mission. The priest confided In
LAST SHOWINGS
TODAY
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“Merton of The
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If you’re one of the seven-
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play, you won't need
coaxing to see the pic-
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and get acquainted with
laughable, loveable “Mer-
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career. You’ll enjoy a
real treat
Amusements
BOX OFFICE OPENS FOR
ROAD SHOW AT EASTLAND |
EASTLAND, Dec. 23.—With the
opening of the box office sale Mon-
day morning for the big Broadway
success, “Little Jessie James," a
number of orders for seats from
Abilene citizens were filled The
big road show, which ran a solid
year in New York and six months
in Chicago, will be presented at
the Connellee Theater here on
Monday night, December 29.
Metropolitan critics have declar-
ed "141110 Jessie James” to be the
beet musical comedy since “The
Merry Widow” and "Madame Sher-
ry The costumes and scenery are
declared to be lavish and costly in
the extreme, the comedy is spark-
ling, the twaes are delightful, the
chorus to superb And the score
will be played by a Paul White-
man band, with a jazz concert be-
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TODAY AND
WEDNESDAY
“There are more real actors and
actresses in motion pictures than
on the speaking stage,” declares
Constance Talmadge.
“Also,” She adds, “the films are
developing a new school of players
who more closely approach the old
style of actors than do the present
generation on the speaking stage.
“For years stage managers have
picked players because they "look-
ed the part;” la other words, for
type.” Not so in Hollywood.
“The older generation of actors
is making Hollywood its perma-
neat home, and from the old-
timers the youngsters are learning
characterization as it was practic-
ed years ago.
“Incidentally, by becoming real
actors instead of types the young-
er players are finding that their
usefulness to multiplied.”
1 Constance is now appearing fa
“Her Night of Romance,” her la-
test First National comedy, at the
Queen Theatre
AT THE MISSION
The final showings of the James
Cruze Paramount production “Mer
ton of the Movies," starring Glenn
Hunter with Viola Dana featured
You get two Christmas gifts when
Santy brings you a console model
Western Electric sewing machine.
First, the machine itself—the latest
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The Abilene Daily Reporter (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 172, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 23, 1924, newspaper, December 23, 1924; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1697754/m1/2/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Public Library.