anaheim-gazette 1924-02-07

COOLIDGE HEADQUARTERS OPENED IN LOS ANGELES Enthusiastic Republicans Flock to the Standard of the President. Not less than 1,000 enthusiastic supporters for Calvin Coolidge crowded the dining room, mezzanine floor, halls and corridors of the Angelus Hotel at the formal opening of the Coolidge Campaign. Headquarters at eight o'clock on January 30th. So great was the crowd that it was necessary to hold overflow meetings in the lobby and these meetings were addressed by prominent speakers. Complete harmony prevailed and all factions united in an enthusiastic constructive program for permanent organization. It is significant that the women predominated and manifested an eagerness to get into the campaign. Many experienced political observers a great number of whom have been actively in touch with the political history of California for more than a score of years stated that the occasion surpassed anything of like nature in the history of Southern California. William A. Garland, President of the Los Angeles Republican Club presided at the meeting and in his remarks an ardent appeal for permanent organization and registration of voters was made. He stated that the large majority of all those who had come to Southern California during the past few years hall from the great Republican middle western states and his prediction was that if all those who want to see President Coolidge continued in office, will not only register, but vote, the Coolidge majority in Southern California will be tremendous. Ralph Arnold, member of the National Campaign Committee of California and chairman of the executive election of President Coolidge is not only the highest duty of the Republican party, but that it is without question for the greatest good of he Nation. WHY SHOULD ARMY OF OFFICE HOLDERS BE TAX EXEMPT? A resolution was adopted by a group of the Missouri Bankers' association at Springfield a day or two ago, condemning tax-free securities on the ground that they "create a favored class-exempt from the burdens of the government." There is a much larger tax-exempt class, however, than the investors in tax-free securities, which we submit, might well engage the prior attention of the bankers. There are 2,700,000 persons on the pay rolls of the national, state and municipal government. They draw an annual salary of $3,500,000,000, on which they pay no taxes. They enjoy this exemption through an interchange of official courtesy. Congress exempt the salaries of state and municipal employees as "instrumentalities" of local government. The states and municipalities can not or do not tax federal government employees, on the ground that they are "instrumentalities" of another government. The authority for this mutual exemption as the bankers are doubtless aware, derives from decisions of the United States Supreme Court handed down before the adoption of the Sixteenth constitutional amendment. That amendment empowers Congress to tax incomes "from whatever source derived." Its unequivocal language clearly voids those previous decisions. But the decisions continue to operate, the Constitution is flouted, our privileged class continues on its tax-fee way, and the rest of us continue to bear the oppressive tax burden. This tax exemption of government grave fundamental and cities should important, almost ing power and vassalage to the The bankers must older the resolutive Springfield. PLATINUM Anticipating the endeavor to float stock for the platinum promotions California, Commissions Edwin M. directed the minor unit of the department investigation of port. The report just Commissioner was the entire United for which there is on which the price hundred ounces and that the only a tenth to a hand. In the report are included a note of the United State brought out by department's mini following: A number of sands taken in various United States hails to some assayer also by the Platinum unit exists in a form ed quantitatively and conclusively work the placecer for platinum aloable and simply of voters was made. He stated that the large majority of all those who had come to Southern California during the past few years hall from the great Republican middle western states and his prediction was that if all those who want to see President Coolidge continued in office, will not only register, but vote, the Coolidge majority in Southern California will be tremendous. Ralph Arnold, member of the National Campaign Committee of California and chairman of the executive committee of the Coolidge Republican Club asked for whole hearted cooperation. "This is not a one man's job," proclaimed Mr. Arnold; "Victory can only come through recognition that the job belongs to every man and woman who wants to see President Coolidge kept on the job." Frank C. Jordan, Secretary of State called attention to the golden opportunity which southern California, with a registration of perhaps 650,000, and at least two-thirds of these Republicans, has, to roll up a majority for President Coolidge. "This is not a favorite son year and the people will see that the Government is 'safe in the hands of Calvin Collidge,' said William E. Evans, former Johnson supporter. Continuing Mr. Evans said; "Coolidge's worth will be recognized by every state in the union and I shall be surprised if he is not nominated at Cleveland on the first ballot." Mrs. Helen Matthewson Laughlin, Dean of Women of the University of California, Southern Branch, referred to President Coolidge's message to congress as a document in which the President succinctly, thoroughly and distinctly took a stand on every salient issue which the nation confronted and one that has met with unprecedented approval by all classes. It is the program of the Republican Party not by force of dictation but by virtue of its inherent availability as a document of state. "Is it not therefor," continued Mrs. Laughlin, "just to assert that failure to support the President is to be construed as dissatisfaction with the Republican Administration. To support a candidate in opposition to the President for purely personal reasons, is not a high measure of Republican loyalty." "That this is the time for every American to recognize that victory cannot come to us through central committees, national, state or county, no matter how much supported by their sub-committees unless united as a mighty party," was the warning aware, derives from decisions of the United States Supreme Court handed down before the adoption of the Sixteenth constitutional amendment. That amendment empowers Congress to tax incomes "from whatever source derived." Its unequivocal language clearly voids those previous decisions. But the decisions continue to operate, the Constitution is flouted, our privileged class continues on its tax-free way, and the rest of us continue to bear the oppressive tax burden. This tax exemption of government employees is grossly unjust, inequitable, unconstitutional, indefensible from any standpoint. The tax-exempt security, on the other hand, is an invaluable instrument for public service By this instrument great public enterprises of state and municipalities are financed, employment is furnished to thousands, industry is nourished and prosperity accelerated by the flow of money into the local channels of trade. Those are the practical reasons why atates and municipalities resist the effort to abolish the tax-free security. In addition to all this, there is the Customer TELEPHONE service consists essentially in providing facilities for communication. Reduced to fundamentals, may be stated thus: A is provided with a telephone. B is provided with a be construed as dissatisfaction with the Republican Administration. To support a candidate in opposition to the President for purely personal reasons, is not a high measure of Republican loyalty." "That this is the time for every American to recognize that victory cannot come to us through central committees, national, state or county, no matter how much supported by their sub-committees unless united as a mighty party," was the warning of Dr. Marion Tracey Whiting, President of the South Side Ebell Club of Los Angeles. Judge A. L. Rowland of Pasadena was enthusiastic in his praise of the conduct of the affairs of this nation since March 1921. He pointed out that when the Harding administration took over the reigns of government it was confronted with problems that were almost overwhelming. "A spirit of insecurity, uncertainty, suspicion and unrest seemed to permeate the entire land. That this has been changed and that the nation under Harding has enjoyed a riot of prosperity and that never before in the history of mankind have those who toiled enjoyed such splendid opportunities. Calvin Coolidge has had a great part in these matters and proved that he is eminently qualified to assume successful leadership," said Judge Rowland. Frank W. Merriam of Long Beach, member of the National Coolidge Campaign Committee of California laid stress on the importance of registration. He pointed out that registration was not a partisan matter but a civic duty and one in which all eligible to vote should take an enthusiastic interest. California never had a greater incentive to carry the state than at the present time; that the nomination and ANAHEIM GAZETTE PLATINUM MINING Anticipating the possibility of an endeavor to float certain issues of stock for the purpose of financing platinum promotions in the state of California, Commissioner of Corporations Edwin M. Daugherty recently directed the mining and engineering unit of the department to make an investigation of the situation and report. The report just submitted to the Commissioner would indicate that, in the entire United States, of this metal for which there is a great demand and on which the price is high only a few hundred ounces a year is produced and that the entire productions in only a tenth to fifteenth of the demand. In the report to the Commissioner are included a number of conclusions of the United States Bureau of Mines and, among the outstanding features brought out by the Corporation Department's mining engineer were the following: A number of samples of ore or sands taken in various regions of the United States have revealed platinum to some assayers but by others, and also by the Bureau of Mines, no platinum was detected in the same rock. It also appears that platinum exists in a form which may be detected quantitatively by regular methods and the conclusion was drawn that to work the placers and alluvial sands for platinum alone would be unprofitable and simply folly. drilling of gravels and rock have revealed nothing better than a trace of platinum. All of the Russian and Columbian platinum produced, it appears, comes from millions of yards of gravel and none from ore. In certain sections of California where mining of gravel for gold is conducted, some platinum is recovered as a by-product, but the operations of these mines are primarily for gold. Recovery of platinum is merely incidental to the gold mining operations. THE RAILROAD DOLLAR What becomes of the railroad dollar is interestingly explained in President C. R. Gray's monthly talk which appears elsewhere in this issue of The Gazette. Using round figures only, 44 cents goes for wages and salaries 9 cents for fuel, 26 cents for other operating expenses, 5½ cents for taxes, 1½ cents for hire of equipment nd joint facility rents, 12 cents for interest on bonds and other fixed charges and 1½ cents for stockholders. In the five years between 1917 and 1922 the gross earnings of the railroads increased, according to the statement, $1,567,000,000, but, says Mr. Gray, this amount and more too was paid out again, $918,000,000 in added wages to railroad employees, $500,000,000 in added cost of materials and supplies, $135,000,000 in added cost of fuel, and $122,000,000 additional for taxes, leaving none of the increase for the stock and bond holders. "The Union Pacific System," says Mr. Gray, "is one of the most important enterprises west of the Missouri River. Its nearly 50,000 employees, and their families constitute a buying power which is the main reliance of many businesses. The purchases of..." THE REASON The village tenor was running around in a cold rain without hat or coat. "For heaven's sake!" exclaimed a trend, "what are you trying to do; catch cold?" "Yeah," said the tenor running in under a rain spout, "that's just what. Our bass singer is sick and I've got to substitute for him tomorrow." NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF WILLIAM ZUM HINGST, also known as William Zumhingst, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the undersigned, Robert Hein, Executor of the will of William Zum Hingst, Deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to file them, with the necessary vouchers, in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to the said Executor at his place of business, the office of Weisel & Stark, Room 2, Golden State National Bank Building, in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, within four months after the first publication of this notice. Dated, this 26 day of January, 1924. ROBERT HEIN, Executor of the Will of William Zum Hingst, Deceased. WEISEL & STARK Attorneys for Executor. Pub. Jan. 31, Feb. 7 & 14. HELPFUL WORDS From an Anaheim Citizen Is your back lame and painful? Does it ache especially after exertion? Is there a soreness in the kidney region? These symptoms suggest weak kidneys. If so there is danger of delay. Weak kidneys get weaker fast. Give your trouble prompt attention. Dean's Bills are for weak kidneys. A number of samples of ore or sands taken in various regions of the United States have revealed platinum to some assayers but by others, and also by the Bureau of Mines, no platinum was detected in the same rock. It also appears that platinum exists in a form which may be detected quantitatively by regular methods and the conclusion was drawn that to work the placers and alluvial sands for platinum alone would be unprofitable and simply folly. During the past several years, a total of a few hundred ounces of platinum have been recovered from ore but it is significant that, in every case, copper, gold or other metals were associated with the platinum and the presence of the other metals permitted the ore being mined not for platinum alone but for all the metals in that particular ore. It is significant that of these so-called platinum mines during the period referred to little or nothing is now heard. Experimenting by companies and governmental agencies including the wages to railroad employees, $500,000,000 in added cost of materials and supplies, $135,000,000 in added cost of fuel, and $122,000,000 additional for taxes, leaving none of the increase for the stock and bond holders. "The Union Pacific System," says Mr. Gray, "is one of the most important enterprises west of the Missouri River. Its nearly 50,000 employees, and their families, constitute a buying power which is the main reliance of many businesses. The purchases of the Union Pacific System from firms located on the System, or which have offices on our lines, aggregate millions of dollars each month." The statement quotes Secretary Hoover's recent announcement that "one great contribution to the business stability of the past year has been the fact that we have had a free and regular and orderly movement of transportation." The railways are planning to spend hundreds of millions of new money during 1924 to better serve the public, says Mr. Gray. Customer Cooperation 1. Such care in asking for the number as one would use in addressing a letter. 2. Such promptness in answering the call as one would give to keeping a personal appointment. 3. Such courtesy as one would PHONE service consists initially in providing the for communication. It is based to fundamentals, it created thus: — provided with a telephone. Provided with a telephone. Through wires and mechanism, connects these two telephones. On with the service de-legely on A and B. The very beginning operation is imperative. Call B and B must answer. These things in the way makes for good service. 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