oc-plain-dealer 1923-04-14

ONE CAPTURED FOR SHOOTING OFFICER (By International News Service) LOS ANGELES, April 14.—Acting on a "tip" from Sheriff W. A. Shea of San Bernardino County, Los Angeles police today trapped two Mexicans and held them on suspicion of murder in connection with the slaying of Officer Elmer Estes at Colton early this morning. The men gave the names of Juan Peris, 22, and Carmen Mungia, 3. (By International News Service) COLTON, C.A.K., April 14.—Captured by the posse of officers and citizens searching for the slayer of Officer Elmer Estes as he attempted to lock three Mexicans in jail here early today. Jesus Garcia has confessed he was a member of the trio arrested, but denied he did the shooting and refused to give the slayer's name. Shortly after the arrest of García the police announced that another suspect, Ambroilo Acebedo had been arrested in connection with the shooting. Acebedo, the officers believe, is the man who fired the shot that killed Estes. Acebedo denied he had ever seen García and said he knew nothing of the shooting. Before fleeing toward Santa Ana the Mexicans took the officer's revolver. Estes leaves five little children, the oldest being 10 years of age. No sign of the two Mexicans who fled from Colton, after a third companion had shot and killed the jail officer Elmer Estes, had been found up to noon today, according to Sheriff San Jermigan. The men are said to have fled toward Santa Ana. They are described as between 22 and 25 years old, between five feet, four and five feet, six inches tall and weighing 125 to 140 pounds. They are smooth-shaven and have light complexions. One has a 42-calibre Colt pistol. DERRICK HALTED BY SICK DIRECTOR The Lessons' Oil Co., would have erected a derrick before this, if one CHARGE JAPANESE INSULT ADMIRAL By DUKE N. PARRY (L. N. S. Staff Correspondent) TOKIO, Apr. 14—Charging a "conspiracy of silence" amounting to no less than an insult to Admiral Edwin Anderson, commander of the American Asiatic fleet, prominent Americans in Tokyo led by the Japanese Advertiser, an American newspaper, today condemned the action of the entire Tokyo press in failing to mention the slight details of Andersons stay of a work in Yokohama. Admiral Anderson's visit to Japan follows that of Admiral Leveson, chief of the British Asiatic fleet, and the contrast in greeting extended was marked. Admiral Leveson was given an audience by the Prince Regent and accorded all honors by the press, his movements being pictured daily in full detail. When attention was called today to officials that Admiral Anderson DERRICK HALTED BY SICK DIRECTOR The Lemons' Oil Co., would have erected a derrick before this, if one of its chief financial backers were not on his deathbed, it was reported today, following a meeting Thursday night in Los Angeles. The company has large holdings near Hansen Station. The company's lease is said to have expired on March 31, but through a legal loophole the company still has 11 months in which to begin drilling it is reported. Five companies have sought the lease, and action is said to be scheduled before nightfall today in Los Angeles. Among the Eve Is Walkefield, a big Ventura-co. operator. The Bush Oil Co., of Long Beach which had under lease 300 acres east of Hansen Station has lost the lease, which now goes back to the original owners. AUTO DOESN'T STOP AFTER COLLASION J. C. Downey, Jr., reported local police today that Chevrolet was run into on N. Lemon street when he was pulling away from the curb in front of Steenman's Court by an unknown roadster which did not stop The hub cap and tire was torn off the Chevrolet. An accident also was reported in which a car owned by M. Memmerling of Anaheim and a car owned by E. R. Weeks of Los Angeles collided at Center and Philadelphia. W P. McClellan and E. Goodrum, both of Anaheim, also bumped together at Lemon and Center streets. Both cars were damaged. OIL COMPANIES MADE DEFENDANTS IN SUIT June 12 at nine a.m. was set late yesterday by Justice J. B. Cox for the trial of George Meyers and John D. Riggle on a charge of permitting water, oil and other refuse from certain Huntington Beach oil companies properties to seep out and flood the Holly and CeClay streets north of the city limits. Riggle was represented by counsel. The complaints are in addition to those of about a score of companies similarly accused on Garfield street and Summit avenue. RENO RACING SEASON (By International News Service) SAN FRANCISCO. April 14—William P. Kynne, president of the Silver State Jockey Club, announced AWARD DAMAGES IN "BOGLAND" SUIT Actual damages of $18,000 and exemplary damages of $7,500, together with costs were awarded last yesterday by a jury in Superior Judge R. X. Williams court to William and Etta Dunnan in their suit against H. R. Painter and R. O. Wells. Against Wells himself only $1,000 actual damages were awarded. It had been expected that the case would not be settled until today. All of the allegations of the plaintiffs were true and all of those of the defendants untrue, says the court. The Duncans had traded a citrus and walnut ranch near Tustin for a 120-acre farm in Lyon co., Minn., only to find that 80 acres of the 120 were under water and another 20 acres bog land. INDUSTRIAL DEATHS OVER THIRD LESS (By International News Service) SACRAMENTO, April 14—A reduction of nearly 39% in the California industrial death rate during the last seven years, is noted by Will J. French, head of the state industrial accident commission, in a special report filed with Governor Richardson. Two California laborers lost their lives and that more than 300 workmen are injured every day throughout the state. The last annual records show 50 deaths, 1,643 permanent injuries and 123,336 temporary injuries. During one year a total 125,529 men and women have been injured in industrial accidents. DENY COMPLAINTS The facts mentioned in the complaint are insufficient, the complaint is ample, intellettible in car RENO RACING SEASON (By International Nemo services) SAN FRANCISCO. April 14.—William P. Ryne; president of the Silver State Jockey Club, announced today that there will be 25 or 30 days of racing at Reno, Nevada, the meet to open June 9. A motor truck designed to run on railcords as well as highways, having flags inside the tires, also is fitted with a pony truck, which, when lowered to the rails, locks the steering mechanism. DENY COMPLAINTS The facts mentioned in the complaint are insufficient, the complaint is ambiguous, unintelligible in certain respects and uncertain. 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The photo shows the members of the commission in the tunnel. CONFIRM MARRIAGE OF RICH HEIRESS BY F. A. WRAY I. N. S. Staff Correspondent LONDON, April 14.—Despite their romantic courtship, which aroused the jaded interest of two continents, the marriage of pretty 18-year old Mathilde McCormick grand daughter of John D. Rockefeller, and Major Oser, the middle aged Swiss riding master, was as prosine as the nuptials in the most humble ranks of life. It became known today through the friends of the couple. Mathilde and Max Oser were married at the registry office in Lewis-ham, a suburb near Greenwich, inhabited by persons in the middle class, such as shopkeepers and well-do artisans. When the couple entered the old smoke-grimed registry office, they found a crowd. Major Oser held Mathilde gently by the arm. They spoke together in low tones and then sat down to wait their turn. Two registrars, Frank Belcham and W. R Owen performed the cert emony. For the first time Major Oser's exact age was officially revealed. The license showed he was 45 Mathilde celebrated her 18th birthday one week ago. Major Osetr gave his full name as William Max Oser, bachelor, and soldier by profession. Mathilde, who has been living most of the winter in a little flat in Kensington, said she was "a spinster of independent means." For nearly a month Oser has been living in Hether Green to establish a legal residence. The couple left London as quietly as they were married. Some believe they have gone to Scotland, others think that they are on their way to Switzerland. CHICAGO, April 14.—Further information confirming the wedding of Mathilde McCormick and Major Max Oser in England was discovered here today in the form of a cablegram dispatched by Harold F. McCormick to his wife, Mme. Gauna Walaks, in Paris. The harvester magnate cabled Ganna: "Mathilde was married on the twelfth. Such a happy day. Love. The message was signed 'Harold'." MADE ON GAS MASK BY HARRY L. ROGERS (Copyright 1923 by International News Service) WASHINGTON, April 14.—A gas mask with a phonographic attachment which enables the wearer to talk with practically the same facility as in ordinary conversation, has just been developed by the chemical war service of the army, it was learned officially today. Despite the ban put on use of gas in warfare each country is pursuing scientific protective methods against the deadly funes. This latest American departure makes the American mark the most efficient in the world. The new speaking attachment is declared by many army authorities to have 80% of the efficiency of the ordinary speaking voice, and causes no decrease in the protective qualities of the mask. New masks will embody the following features: Diaphragm; or phonographic speaking attachment; American army all purpose canister; and other special features. $4,500 FOR PLAYGROUNDS A considerable fraction of the total of $4,500 sought by the Santa Ana Community Service is already obtained or tentatively pledged, it was reported today. The campaign last six days. Playgrounds, to be known as the Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions' club playgrounds will be established. Sensational Charges In Divorce Complaint Many sensational charges are brot against A. H. Davis of La Habra, half owner of the Davis Fumigating Co., in a divorce complaint filed today by his wife, Anna Davis. Despite his comparative prosperity Davis failed to provide her with the necessaries of life, she avers, during the 10 months they have been married. She was compelled to beg charity of her friends and relatives. Often he didn't come home until 12 or 1 o'clock and sometimes not at all, she charges. On one such occasion she hunted him up and found him in a poolroom. He called her crazy and reviled her, she says, for going down town at such hours. The culmination came in February last. On Feb. 12 he beat her with his fists, knocking her down and trying to choke her. On Feb. 27 he again struck her with his fists. His interest in the Davis Fumigating Co she estimates at $1500, while real estate valued at perhaps $2,000, personal property $2500 and other things are owned by him or the two in common, she declares. BRAIN EXHAUSTED INSTEAD OF FEET BALTIMORE, Md., April 14.—At the 42nd hour this afternoon Adam Conrad of the 23 persons remaining in Baltimore's long distance dancing contest, suddenly rushed at the orchestra, crying "Stop playing". Guards rushed to Conrad, who was then making noises like an owl, and carried him from the floor as he shouted and taught. They took him to an adjoining room, where at 3:30 physicians were attempting to determine his nervous condition. Conrad's partner, Miss Armatage Walters, continued dancing and on the floor told newspapermen that Conrad had been acting queerly since morning, thirty-two men and women started in the content. FIVE LOSE LIVES AS COAL BARGE SINKS (By Interdisciplinary News Service) NEW YORK, April 14.—The captain, four sailors and the captains wife lost their lives when a coal barge sank off Cape May on the Delaware coast, it was learned today at the offices of the Neptune line, Inc. The barge was in tow from Norfolk to New England and floundered in the gale that raged off the Atlantic coast during the night. URGES STATE DIVISION If the Southland cannot get its political and financial rights, it must seek division as a last resort. Linn L. Shaw told the Santa Ana Realty Board yesterday at its weekly inn-echeon. The South should no longer remain passive under injustices. Back from a tour of Northern California, Shaw said he found much unwarranted antagonism to the South. CHICAGO, April 14.—Further information confirming the wedding of Mathilde McCormick and Major Max Oser in England was discovered here today in the form of a cablegram dispatched by Harold P. McCormick to his wife, Mme. Gauna Walska, in Paris. The harvester magnate cabled Ganna: "Mathilde was married on the twelfth. Such a happy day. Love." The message was signed "Harold." FULLERTON SHIPS 2 CARS THIS WEEK Fullerton orange shipments this week totalled only two cars. These were the first shipped by the Fullerton Packing Company. The new company expects to ship ten more at an early date. BOY SAFE AFTER WILL RIDE The 3½ year old son of Attorney G. R. Allen of Fullerton had a miscellaneous escape when the family car in which he was the only rider plunged down a steep decility. The boy went across a bridge and jumped six feet to the ground through a guard rail but landed right side up. This boy was unhurt. New automobile headlights are so mounted that they automatically adjust themselves to keep them on the road in going up or down grades. PLANNING CLEAN MOVIES FOR KIDDIES Miss Helen Varick Boswell, noted New York club woman pledges the support of 2,000,000 American women to Francis M. Hugo, the Will Hayg of the educational motion picture field, who is chairman of the board of directors of the National Non-Theatrical Motion Pictures, Inc. Miss Boswell who is a leader in the General Federation of Woman's Clubs, is organizing a national committee to ascertain what kind of motion pictures the women of this country want to have shown to their children. RADIO PATIENT TREATED AT SEA Joseph Larue, (left) of Anthena, Texas, a college gradute and son of a Texas banker, was on the S. S. Narcissus as a seaman. He suffered a sudden attack of Blindness and was being treated for his affliction by Dr. John Irwin, (right) who radioed for instructions for treating Larue. The "Narcissus" was on the Atlantic 2,000 miles from New York, and the radio carried instructions. TO CONFER MONDAY ON TRAFFIC LAWS Determined to push efforts to have passed pending traffic legislation, President A. A. Morris and Secretary E. McCinasky of the State Traffic officers局 have wired a call for another meeting at Sacramento Monday. It is expected that the final move will be taken at this gathering to muster all forces possible to get the new acts passed. District Attorney A. P. Nelson, to whom the call was sent, is asked to bring as many of his associates as possible to the meeting, which will be held at police headquarters. AGED PAIR CHARGE FRAUD AND DECEIT Fraud and deceit are charged by Richard and Anna Taylor, an old and decrepit couple, in a suit for the voiding of an oil lease of two and one half acres at Huntington Beach, filed today with the county clerk. The defendants are C. A. McClintie, Jeannette McClintie his wife; R. M. Woods, W. M. Bush, the Pyramid Leasing and Holding Co., the Huntington Sterling Oil Co., R. Waterman, James O. Macklin, John Doe, James Does and the John Doe Co. C. A. McClintie represented himself to be wealthy, whereas he was Determined to push efforts to have passed pending traffic legislation, President A. A. Morris and Secretary E. McCusky of the State Traffic Officer's局, have wired a call for another meeting at Searman Monday. It is expected that the final move will be taken at this gathering to muster all forces possible to get the new acts passed. District Attorney A. P. Nelson, to whom the call was sent, is asked to bring as many of his associates as possible to the meeting, which will be held at police headquarters at the State capital. Nelson has been ill with influenza, but if he doesn't go himself is expected to delegate others to take his place. NEW P. O. SOLICITOR WASHINGTON, April 14—John H. Edwards of Mitchell, Ind., solicitor for the postoffice department, for the past two years, today was appointed solicitor for the interior department by Secretary Work. He succeeds Edinn S Booth, resigned. MAY INDICT LIQUOR RING LOS ANGELES, April 14—The return of indictments against half a dozen members of the alleged million dollar liquor ring at Long Beach was forecast for late this afternoon with evidence collected by prohibition agents, against an asserted Hollywood bootleg ring. Fraud and deceit are charged by Richard and Anna Taylor, an old and deceit couple, in a suit for the voiding of an oil lease of two and one half acres at Huntington Beach, filed today with the county clerk. The defendants are C. A. McClintic, Jeannette McClintic his wife; R. A. Woods, W. M. Bush, the Pyramid Leasing and Holding Co., the Huntington Sterling Oil Co., R. Waterman, James O. Macklin, John Doe, James Does and the John Doe Co. C. A. McClintic represented himself to be wealthy, whereas he was penniless, says the complaint. He also declared that big Texas oil concerns were backing him, which also was untrue, say the plaintiffs. EXTRADITE SUSPECT (By International News Service) OLYMPIA, Washington, April 14—Governor Louis F. Hart announced today that he had issued a requisition upon the governor of Texas for the extradition of D. E. Corrigan in El Paso in connection with the killing March 2, near Tacoma of George Marab, Seattle taxi driver. COAL INVESTIGATION (I. W. S. Kitt Correspondent) WASHINGTON, April 14—The United States coal commission will begin an investigation next week of conditions in theanthracte coal fields in Pennsylvania, Chairman Hammond announced this afternoon. Going to Press Now! The Plain Dealer's 2nd Annual Orange Show Number A BEAUTIFUL HIGH GRADE MAGAZINE PRINTED ON THE FINEST BOOK PAPER. Show Number A BEAUTIFUL HIGH GRADE MAGAZINE PRINTED ON THE FINEST BOOK PAPER. 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