anaheim-gazette 1924-04-10

VOLUME LIV MUCH ACTIVITY IN RACE FOR OFFICES BACKERS OF THE CANDIDATES BUSY LINING UP THE FAITHFUL Renner and Williams will Not be On The Ballot for Trustee—Two Factions Again Apparently Fighting for Control of the City Council—Five Candidates for City Treasurer, but City Clark Merritt is Not Opposed—Heavy Vote Predicted. Backers of the various candidates for city office are particularly active this week in taking an inventory of the situation, lining up the faithful and attempting to convert the unbeliever. Chief interest centers in the race for trustee, there being four members to elect. As usual the city is divided into two camps, but it would be difficult to point out the real issue on which they are divided. E. ly with Durham & Knipe, grocers and dealers in musical instruments. E. H. Metcalf—Retired rancher. President board of trustees of the city schools. Just re-elected to second term. Albert H. Pape—City night watchman. Owner of Eagle hall building. Formerly served as councilman at Homestead, Pa. William Stark—Rancher. President board of trustees for past eight years. Short Term John H. Cook—Rancher. Former member of the board, and president of that body. Howard E. Gates—Florist. Veteran of the Philippine war and the World war. Member American Legion. Dean Hasson—Laundryman. Member of Anaheim fire department and former chief. J. E. Schumacher—Real estate dealer. Also ranch owner. Member Anaheim Realty board. A. A. Slaback—Grocer. Store at the corner of Chartres and Los Angeles streets. None of these men, it appears, came forward and volunteered as candidates. Each man who chosen and urged to run by representative citizens, and each has a substantial following. While the race for trustee over-shadows all the others there is going Backers of the various candidates for city office are particularly active this week in taking an inventory of the situation, lining up the faithful and attempting to convert the unbeliever. Chief interest centers in the race for trustee, there being four members to elect. As usual the city is divided into two camps, but it would be difficult to point out the real issue on which they are divided. E. H. Metcalf, Emory Knipe, A. A. Slabach and Dean Hasson are apparently the chosen candidates of one faction with William Stark, Albert Pape, John H. Cook and Howard Gates, the opposing candidates on whom they have centered their fire. J. E. Schumacher is apparently a free lance, drawing a heavy support from both factions. He is backed by the Anaheim Realty Board, that important organization deeming itself entitled to a seat at the council table. Mr. Schumacher is a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families in the city, which fact gives him a decided pull. Furthermore it is the general belief that he would be a mighty good member of the law-making body of a progressive city. By mutual agreement between city Attorney Weisel and all the candidates for trustee, the names of O. H. Renner and Clyde Williams duly certified as candidates, have been withdrawn and will not appear on the ballot. This leaves nine candidates for the four seats and as each has a strong following it is not anticipated that anybody will have a walkaway. Preparations are making to comb the city on election day for absent-minded indifferent or crippled voters, and if any one of the 3500 eligible escapes doing his duty he will have to be out of town or very much indisposed. The bitterest fight appears to be against William Stark and Howard Gates, the two members of the old board who are standing for reelection. Naturally during the progress of their years of service these men have acquired a number of political enemies. Many questions, favored and opposed by different factions, have been presented to the board requiring a decision, and the losing faction always felt aggrieved. Should they be defeated they can leave the office with no regrets, knowing that the city's condition is better for their having served on the board. During their incumbency Municipal park was created—a park that will one day be the glory of Anaheim, as it is said to be CITY ATTORNEY RESENTS UNWARRANTED CRITICISM Issues Statement in Withdrawing Names of Two Candidates City Attorney, Weisel, does not reish the criticisms and insinuations leveled at him by a certain faction in the election campaign because of his stand on the question of withdrawal of two candidates from the trustee race. The law, he declares, is ambiguous and uncertain, but he still believes that the names can only legally be withdrawn by court action. However after all the contending candidates had signed an agreement to abide by the result of the ballot, and bring no court action to invalidate the election after the count, he consented to eliminate the names of Renner and Williams from the ballot. In dropping the names the following statement was issued by him: "In consenting to the removal of the names of Oscar H. Renner and Clyde S. Williams from the ballot to be voted at the city election, I am acting principally to secure a clean election, free from all charges of un- All arrangements for an intensive study by the Coolidge California. A meeting of clubs in Southern called for Saturday southern campaigned Los Angeles. One gram for the re-campaign will be according to Southern California. Yesterday, pw women met at quarters and must precinct work wiled by the woman. The Coolidge directed in the California by us stated year mer, state chair speaking bureau has formed orgus versity of South versity of Califch. Occidental College. California. be commended, will be no further of unfairness. I have been my office chief political influence duties of my office ability. This h for me, because or candidate has influence my a "In closing, that in a small ple can have a insist upon it. my part in sec "Unfounded ad on a man's re- years of service these men have acquired a number of political enemies. Many questions, favored and opposed by different factions, have been presented to the board requiring a decision, and the losing faction always felt aggrieved. Should they be defeated they can leave the office with no regrets, knowing that the city's condition is better for their having served on the board. During their incumbency Municipal park was created—a park that will one day be the glory of Anaheim, as it is said to be the best planned pleasure ground in California. The new city hall, which displaced the decrepit old landmark of former days, also stands as a monument to the present board. The California Valencia Orange show was established during their term of service, the outfall sewer just now being completed, which settles for all time the vexed question of sewage disposal, will always be pointed to as an achievement of this board. In addition to these important improvements they have extended the city limits in two or three directions, adding considerable to the wealth and population of the city. John H. Cook is another candidate who has made an enviable record as a member of the city council. While not a member of the present board he served as trustee in former years, and those who keep tab on the proceedings recognise him as one of the ablest men who ever sat at the table. He is a rancher, one of the three heaviest taxpayers in the city. He is sound in his judgment and progressive in his ideas. There are four candidates for the long term and five for the short term of two years. They will be arranged on the ballot alphabetically. Following is the list: Long Term Emery E. Knipe—Rancher, Former NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California; Thursday, April 10, 1924 The President of the United States BUILD BARRIER TO STOP MARCH OF DISEASE ORANGE COUNTY TRYING TO PREVENT ENTRY OF FOOT AND MOUTH EPIDEMIC Supervisors Adopt Drastic Ordinance Giving County Veterinarian Large Powers—Dirt Roads from Los Angeles County Fenced Up—County Fair Cancelled, County Park and San Juan Springs Closed Saturdays and Sundays — Valencia Orange Show Not Effected so Far. Strenuous measures are being taken to prevent the introduction of the foot and mouth disease into Orange county, and so far, according to Dr. H. L. Wilkins, county veterinarian, not a single case has made its appearance, although it is increasing to an alarming extent in the neighboring county of Los Angeles. All arrangements have been made for an intensive four weeks campaign by the Coolidge forces of Southern California. A meeting of all officers of Coolidge clubs in Southern California has been called for Saturday, April 12 at the southern campaign headquarters in Los Angeles. On that occasion a program for the remaining part of the campaign will be reviewed in detail, according to the announcement of the Southern California committee. Yesterday, prominent Republican women met at the Los Angeles headquarters and made arrangements for precinct work which is to be conducted by the women's division. The Coolidge campaign is to be conducted in the colleges of Southern California by undergraduate students it was stated yesterday, John L. Clymer, state chairman of the Coolidge speaking bureau and college clubs has formed organizations in the University of Southern California, University of California, Southern Branch, Ocidental College, Pomona College, California Institute of Technology. be commended, and I hope that there will be no further unfounded charges of unfairness. I have been very careful to keep my office as city attorney free from political influence and attend to the duties of my office to the best of my ability. This has been an easy task for me, because so far no city official or candidate has ever attempted to influence my actions or opinions. "In closing, permit me to suggest that in a small city like ours, the people can have a clean election if they insist upon it. I shall be glad to do my part in securing this." "Unfounded and unjust attacks upon a man's reputation for political logy and Whittler College. Several hundred students have enrolled in these organizations. Mark L. Requa, member of the Coolidge state campaign committee, spent several days in Los Angeles last week reviewing the progress which has been made by the Southern California committee. The condition of the Coolidge campaign was described as especially good throughout the state by Mr. Requa. The Republican national convention will have 1109 delegates in attendance on June 10 in Cleveland. It will require 555 to nominate a presidential candidate. Republican managers in Southern California confidently expect that Calvin Coolidge will have a sufficient number of delegates pledged to him to be nominated on the first ballot. It is expected that this 555 will be pledged before California voters have an opportunity to express their preference for a presidential candidate. They say that the May 6 primary will merely give California an opportunity to aid in making it an unanimous choice. DEATH ANGEL SUMMONS PIONEER OF CITY Mrs. Adolph Thomas Passes Away Monday Morning. Mrs. Eda Thomas, wife of Adolph Thomas, president of the Golden State National bank, died at her home on West Center street Monday morning. Although she had long been in poor health, her death was due it is said, to injuries which she received at Los Angeles a year ago when an automobile in which she was riding was run into by a truck. Her mother, Mrs. Olga Boege, was so seriously injured in the collision that she died within a few hours. Strenuous measures are being taken to prevent the introduction of the foot and mouth disease into Orange county, and so far, according to Dr. H. L. Wilkins, county veterinarian, not a single case has made its appearance, although it is increasing to an alarming extent in the neighboring county of Los Angeles. The latest step toward erecting a barrier between this county and our northern neighbor was taken this week when all roads from Los Angeles county, with the exception of two or three main highways, were effectually closed at the border with fences. The few open roads are strongly guarded, and nothing that could possibly carry the germs will be admitted. The board of supervisors met Thursday and adopted a drastic ordinance, providing precautionary measures against all possible means of infection. This quarantine will be administered by the county veterinarian, and he is empowered to employ such means as are necessary to protect the county. Movements of the people within the county are not restricted, but public gatherings where people from a distance congregate, are frowned upon. The Orange county fair has been cancelled, and an order closing the county park on Saturdays and Sundays has been issued. San Juan Hot Springs was also closed on those days, and the Capistrano hill climb, staged for last Sunday, was called off. Unless further steps are taken the order will not effect the Anaheim Orange Show, but it is possible that Chautauqua dates will all be cancelled. Al.G. Barnes' circus, which was billed to show here last Friday, was prevented from making the date, as the railroads were instructed not to receive the cars. As a means of combating the danger of spreading the disease by automobile tires, it was announced that sawdust treated with proper germ killers will be laid across boulevards at all points of entry to the county. This measure to disinfect tires of passing cars is already in use elsewhere, it was said. The movement of persons in automobiles in Orange county or from that county into Los Angeles county is not being restricted, except that at the county line guards may halt cars to see if meats or animals are being carried it was stated at the office. political influence and attendance to duties of my office to the best of my ability. This has been an easy task for me, because so far no city official or candidate has ever attempted to influence my actions or opinions. "In closing, permit me to suggest that in a small city like ours, the people can have a clean election if they insist upon it. I shall be glad to do my part in securing this. "Unfounded and unjust attacks upon a man's reputation for political purposes should not be tolerated by the people, and, if necessary, the protection of the courts should be sought to put a stop to it." Here is the election agreement signed by each of the contending candidates: WHEREAS, Oscar H. Renner and Clyde S. Williams have withdrawn or have attempted to withdraw as candidates for the office of city trustee of the City of Anaheim, to be voted at the general municipal election on April 14, 1924, and WHEREAS, said two candidates desire to have their names omitted from the ballot to be printed, and WHEREAS, the law relating to said matter is uncertain. NOW THEREFORE, we, the undersigned candidates who have been legally nominated for such office, hereby agree that if said names are omitted from the ballot we will not, in any event, contest the results of said election on that ground or institute any proceedings or litigation based upon the omission of said names from said ballot. Strong opinions often mean weak intellects. Many a wife wishes her husband were as handy about the house as he is about the car. Mrs. Eda Thomas, wife of Adolph Thomas, president of the Golden State National bank, died at her home on West Center street Monday morning. Although she had long been in poor health, her death was due it is said, to injuries which she received at Los Angeles a year ago when an automobile in which she was riding was run into by a truck. Her mother, Mrs. Olga Boege, was so seriously injured in the collision that she died within a few hours. Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of T. J. F. Boege, one of the ploneers of Anaheim, and was born in this city fifty-five years ago. Having lived in the town from its infancy she had a wide circle of acquaintances and warm friends. She left no children, but is survived by her husband, four brothers and five sisters. The brothers are Charles A., Max M., Emil and John H. Boege, all of this city, and the sisters are Mrs. Godfrey Stock, Mrs. Rombold Jansen and Miss Olga Boege, of Anaheim, Mrs. Joe Hessel and Mrs. John Bauer of Los Angeles. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Backs, Terry and Campbell's parlors, Rev. H. G. Schmelzer of Zion Lutheran church, officiating. Officers and directors for the Industrial Land Company, owners of Anaheim's industrial tract, were elected Wednesday by vote of the stockholders. More than 75 percent of the entire membership took part. The directors for the coming pear are F. A. Yungbluth, Harry D. Riley, Henry Adams, Samuel Kraemer, John Ruether, H. H. Benjamin and Charles Eygabroad. F. A. Yungbluth was also named president, Samuel Kraemer, vice-president; Harry D. Riley, treasurer, and George W. Reid, secretary. The movement of persons in automobiles in Orange county or from that county into Los Angeles county is not being restricted, except that at the county line guards may halt cars to see if meats or animals are being carried, it was stated at the office of the Automobile Club of Southern California today. In case animals are found in a car, it was explained, such animals will be sprayed, as would also the place in which the animals had been confined. Probably also, the animals would be turned back, it was added. District Attorney A. P. Nelson has issued the following: At the request of the board of supervisors and through the courtesy of the press, this warning is given to the public: A serious situation has arisen in the state of California by reason of the introduction of the foot and mouth disease among the cattle of this state, especially in the northern part thereof. Thus far Orange county is immune from infection and the authorities of this county are exerting every possible effort to keep our county free from this dreaded disease. There is no question about the seriousness of the situation. It not only means a decimation of the cattle of the general public lies in the danger produced, but the greatest menace to to the general public lies in the danger of other states placing a ban on the sale of California products in their territory. If this condition should arise the business of the state and county will be absolutely paralyzed ZETTE Number 26 RIER TO ARCH OF SE TRYING TO OF FOOT EPIDEMIC Arctic Ordinance Perinarian Large from Los Anced Up—County County Park and Closed Saturdays Valencia Orange so Far. are being taken production of the case into Orange according to Dr. City veterinarian, has made its apis increasing to in the neighborAngeles. and our great agricultural prosperity would be literally destroyed. While the situation is indeed serious, there is no necessity for the people of our county to become panicky with fear but rather it behooves each and every individual to put their shoulder to the wheel and by sane, whole-hearted cooperation with the authorities, do everything in their power to keep the dread disease from gaining a foothold in our beautiful and prosperous county. The board of supervisors have, at a special meeting called today for that purpose, passed an ordinance authorizing the county health officer to establish a quarantine throughout the county. The health officer will, by proclamation, establish certain rules and regulations governing the quarantine and it is by the strictest observance of each and every one of these regulations that the citizens of the county can assist the authorities in keeping your county clean from the scourge of foot and mouth disease. The rules and regulations will be published in the papers of the county and will be applicable to every man, woman and child in the county, whether they are owners of livestock or not, and it is by a religious observance of these rules and regulations by the individual that the period of quarantine will be shortened and made effective. ANAHEIM SEWAGE NOW GOES TO THE SEA TURNED INTO THE OUTFALL TREATMENT PLANT FRIDAY MORNING. Rpresenatives of Four Cities Present to Witness the Arrival of Anaheim and Santa Ana Sewage—Members of the City Councils and Engineers Celebrate the Event—Cost of Outfall Project $300,000—Anaheim's Sewer Farm Will Pay for City's Share. Marking the virtual completion of one of the greatest inter-community projects of its kind in the United States, the four-city $300,000 outfall sewer was placed in operation Friday and at 3 p.m. members of the councils and engineers of the cities were at the treatment plant to witness the turning on of motive power that will keep he plant functioning in the re- the county can assist the authorities in keeping your county clean from the scourge of foot and mouth disease. The rules and regulations will be published in the papers of the county and will be applicable to every man, woman and child in the county, whether they are owners of livestock or not, and it is by a religious observance of these rules and regulations by the individual that the period of quarantine will be shortened and made effective. In order that there might be no misunderstanding or undue alarm created among the people, Dr. J. W. Truxaw, city health officer has issued the following statement: Reports coming to the city and county health departments would indicate undue excitement on the part of some of our citizens relative to the healthfulness of dairy products, as a result of the present epidemic of hoof and mouth disease among live stock. Public health naturally comes first, and the public can rest assured there is absolutely no cause for excitement at this time as to the effect this disease may have on meat and dairy products for edible purposes. Those who may be alarmed are advised that there is a very thorough system of inspection maintained through a corps of expertly trained inspectors by the state, county and city governments of dairy herds, ranches and creameries. Inspections are held regularly, and there can be no doubt as to the safeguarding of health in such complete supervision from ranch to table. Regarding meat and meat food products: It has long since become a law, which is rigorously enforced, that all meat-packing plants within the city, county or state be operated absolutely under either federal, state or city meat inspectors. This system of inspection is indeed technical work and only competent men, trained especially for such work, are employed. The rigid inspection starts with the live animal at the packer's pens and not only the careless, but all organs of the animal are carefully scrutinized for any infectious disease that may exist. Meat inspection today has become a real science and, as a result, thousands of animals are condemned every year at the meat-packing plants. Only carcasses and offal of animals found to be free of disease and entirely healthful are released by the inspectors for food purposes. Marking the virtual completion of one of the greatest inter-community projects of its kind in the United States, the four-city $300,000 outfall sewer was placed in operation Friday and at 3 p.m. members of the councils and engineers of the cities were at the treatment plant to witness the turning on of motive power that will keep he plant functioning in the removal of solids. Sewage at Anaheim was diverted at 6 a.m. from the farm in use there for the past twelve years. Sewage from Santa Ana was diverted from the outfall line of the Southern California Sugar company at 12m. The sewage of the two lines was expected to reach the joint treatment plant at 3 P.M. when Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim and Fullerton executives found opportunity for an informal celebration. Representatives of the firm supplying the equipment for the treatment plant also were present. The placing of about 260 feet of cast iron pipe in the ocean is all that remains to complete the outfall constructed at a cost approximately $300,000. Fullerton is now building a line from that city to join with the system from Anaheim and it is expected this work will be completed within fifteen days, when sewage from that city also will be sent into the ocean instead of to a sewer farm that has been in use for many years. It will be some months, it was expected, before Orange will make connection with the outfall. According to W. G. Knopx, city engineer, Santa Ana has spent about $130,000 in the construction of two main outfalls to the joint outfall. One of the lines begins at Edinger street and extends across country to the treatment plant. Another starts on West Fifth street, west of Artesia street, and extends south to a junction with the other at Greenville. From the junction point a thirty-inch line continued to the joint system of Anaheim and Fullerton, joining about 200 feet north of the treatment plant. Knox Friday completed laying the pipe connecting the Santa Ana system with the two-city line. It is estimated that Anaheim's expense in the joint sewer operations will approximate $175,000. this amount embracing that city's share of the costs of the joint outfall, treatment... Meat inspection today has become a real science and, as a result, thousands of animals are condemned every year at the meat-packing plants. Only carcasses and offal of animals found to be free of disease and entirely healthful are released by the inspectors for food purposes. There need be no fear on the part of the public in eating meat or dairy products as a result of the present epidemic with live stock. Health now, as in the past, is being safeguarded. The greatest effort must be put forth by everyone to enforce strict compliance with the quarantine regulations. The cause of the strict regulations is to quickly eradicate the disease in order to save the livestock of our state and nation, not through fear that food products from such infected animals might cause illness to the public. Infected animals are easily detected by the expert inspectors and are promptly destroyed. The public should not hesitate to consume as much meat or dairy products as heretofore. SUES TO RECOVER Sensational charges of fraud, made against her own son, were contained in a superior court action filed by Mrs. Sophie Krueger, who alleges that A. H. Krueger, her son, defrauded her of property worth $7,500. The Kruegers live near Olive. That her son took advantage of her years, business inexperience, and inability to read or write, and induced her by false statements to deed her property to him, was charged by Mrs. Krueger, who is 65 years of age. No considerataion was received for the deed, she claimed. She was living with her son at the time, she said. According to the complaint, the son told her that the deed was merely a form, for her own protection, and would be returned to her when recorded. It was executed December 30, 1921, she alleged. In the following January, the son told her, she alleged, that if she would allow the deed to remain on record, he would reconvey two acres of the property to her and pay her $2,000; also remain in her home and provide a home for her. These promises were not fulfilled. Mrs. Krueger declares. Attorney O. A. Jocobs represents Mrs. Krueger in the action.